MAC HEAUX and RIRI BOY Swatches

This may be my very last lip swatch. Hubby goes back and forth as to whether or not he wants my lips online.
This has also factored in to my lack of posts. UGH!

On a side note, I am eyeing a Lands' End Sweater the same color as the HEAUX lippy. UGH!

Do you ever match your lipstick with your outfit?

Does your significant other object to your posting photos of yourself online?

Wet N Wild Megalast Lipstick Swatches

Wet N Wild Megalast Lipsticks are my second favorite drugstore brand. My lips feel as if I've received a moisturizing treatment after having worn them. They are very affordable. I am not in love with the packaging. It is very cheap. However, I can live with that because of the rich color payoff.

Check out my swatches!

Do you own any of these colors?
Which are your favorites?

Revlon Lipstick Swatches

Recently I took advantage of 30% discount at drugstore.com to round out my Revlon Lipstick Collection.
I think I am finished! I love their matte formula as it is very pigmented and does not leave my lips dry like some other brands. Revlon lipsticks are definitely my favorite drugstore brand of lipstick! I love their sleek packaging. I love that they are readily available and affordable.

Check out the swatches!

Do you own any Revlon Lipsticks?
What is your favorite color/formulation?

LORAC PRO Eyeshadow Palette

I have been drooling over this palette for several months. After careful consideration, I just decided to buy it.
I already own several neutral palettes. However, this is an outstanding value. The quality of LORAC eyeshadows is outstanding. They are extremely pigmented. You do not need to use a ton of product to get good color pay off.

The case is waxcardboard. It comes with a mirror and a sample of LORAC eyeshadow primer.
I consider it a great value because of the quality and number of shadows contained therein. It seems like it would be great for travel. It sells for $42
The palette contains an equal number of matte and shimmery eyeshadows. There are sixteen in total.
They are very creamy in texture. The Taupe and hte mauve barely show up on my skin tone. I had to swatch them twice. The black is not the blackest I have ever seen, but it is suitable for deepening my crease.

Left to right...White, Cream, Taupe, Light Pink, Mauve, Sable, Espresso, Black

Left to right...Nude, Champagne, Gold, Light Bronze, Pewter, Garnet, Deep Purple, Slate

I LOVE THIS PALETTE! I am so glad I finally broke down and purchased it. I got mine from HSN.
It was sold out on Sephora's website.

Do you own this palette?
Which colors appear to be the most appealing to you?

Nails Of The Day (NOTD) - Sinful Colors - CINDERELLA

I picked up this beautiful nail polish over a month ago. I need to buy a backup as I have two teen aged daughters who also agree that it's gorgeous!

I got tons of compliments the first time I wore this.
A lady asked me what color it was.
When I told her, she asked me if it made me
"feel like Cinderella."
My reply was, "No, not really."
*laughing* I just thought it was pretty.

This is the second time that I've worn it.
Duo Chromes are mesmerizing!
I see gold, pink and purple reflects.
They are tiny.

Base: China Glaze Strong Adhesion
Color: Cinderella x3
Top Coat: Seche Vite
This was difficult to apply.
It was streaky and felt like a flaky nail polish.
I do feel it is certainly worth the effort to get the true color as shown in the bottle.

Do you like this?
Do you own it?
With what other colors would you pair it?

China Glaze For Audrey - With Swatches

 No flash, indirect sunlight.
 2 coats = opaque.
China Glaze Base Coat
Seche Vite Top Coat

Indoor with flash

Collective Nail Polish Haul (With Swatches)

I've acquired several polishes over the past few weeks.
I work hard to catch them on sale.

Milani (Buy $10 worth, get $4 Bonus Bucks)

Techno Red (It looks more pink than red in real life. Gorgeous! Can't wait to put it on my toes Visible Nail Line still present after 3 coats)

Revlon (Rite Aid Buy 1 Get 1 50% off with $4 Up Rewards)

Gray Suede 705 (A interesting color, I thought to be sickly gray with the 1st coat, it improved with each additional coat. I ended up doing 3 to get it to look the way I wanted)

Opulent Pink 904 Warm Baby Pink with subtle Gold Shimmer (Backup ...one of my faves)

Posh Pink 912 (Slightly Frosty Bubble Gum Pink Visible Nail Line still present after 3 coats)

No Shrinking Violet 790 (Slightly Frosty Dark Bluish Purple - Wow, opaque after just 1 coat)

Sinful Colors (Walgreens $.99 each)


Soulmate

Rise & Shine

Nirvana

Which of these shades do you think would best compliment your skintone?

Nails Of The Day (NOTD) - Revlon MINTED

I am loving Revlon MINTED!

It reminds me of creamy sherbert.

I am so ready for Spring.

This formula was a little bit streaky after two coats. I used three for it to appear opaque. The result was a little bumpy because I was eager to get it opaque. I put too much polish on the brush. I was watching Celebrity Apprentice in my living room, so my lighting was not the best. Energy Saver bulbs are great for the enviornment, but terrible for painting nails.
I didn't realize it was bumpy until this morning. UGH!

Overall, I'm enjoying the color. The next time I use this I will take my time.

Indirect Sunlight Indoors No Flash

I think the colors create an interesting contrast against my brown skin.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Indirect Sunlight Indoors With Flash
 
 

Would you rock this shade in the Winter?

Nails Of The Day (NOTD) - Color Club ULTRA VIOLET and NYC WHITE LIGHTS GLITTER

NK Ridge Filler Base Coat
4x Color Club ULTRA VIOLET
2x NYC WHITE LIGHTS GLITTER (ring finger and thumb only)
1x NK Fast Dry Top Coat

NYC White Lights Glitter adds a nice touch for accent fingers and Blackberry Thumbs

Color Club ULTRA VIOLET reminds me of MAC Stars and Rockets!






 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

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Nails Of The Day (NOTD) - Sinful Colors LET'S TALK

Fluorescent lighting, with flash.

This has got to be the most beautiful Purple Nail Polish I own.
Hands down, it's the most Rocker Chic!










Diffused Natural Sunlight with flash.











Isn't this mini ADORABLE?
































This was a gift.
*Thanks Steph!
I will definitely be purchasing the full size bottle.

Do you own this color?

e.l.f. Natural Radiance Blusher - REVIEW

I decided to route through my hardly used box of makeup. I am so glad that I did. It felt like I was shopping.
I stumbled upon my e.l.f. Natural Radiance Blusher collection.

These gems are very affordable for $1 each.

I purchased all the colors except for INNOCENCE which I thought would not show up on my MAC NC50 skintone. The lighter colors could easily be used for highlight or stacked over a darker blush.

These blushes give a subtle hint of color. Some are more pigmented than others.
When used with a cream base, I find they will last all day on me. The texture can be powdery. I like the convenience of the small packaging.

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"This exquisite, delicate, pigment payoff makes cheeks radiant combined with a healthy-looking glow. Infused with texturizing agents, skin feels smooth and pores are minimized.

INGREDIENTS:
Talc, Mica, Paraffinium Liquidum (Mineral Oil), Zinc Stearate, Titanium Dioxide(CI 77891), Kaolin , Petrolatum Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Iron Oxides(CI 77491 , CI 77492 , CI 77499), Red No.6 Lake (CI 15850), Ultramarines (CI 77007)"


COY mauve with shimmer



FLUSHED bubble gum pink with shimmer




SHY soft matte baby pink



GLOW soft pinky - coral with micro fine shimmer



BRONZED gold with shimmer



I love them all.

I give these 4 out of 5 stars. Why 4? Used alone, these blushes do not have staying power. When stacked over a cream blush base, and set with translucent powder. For me, they work just fine. The powdery texture may be off putting to some. This could get pretty messy if you are not careful.

NYX Single Eyeshadow Collection with Swatches

01 black
08 october sky
30 khaki
36 chocolate
37 sweet lagoon
39 slate
42 grey



46 navy
50 salmon
58 peach
60 aqua
63 platinum
65 red bean
67 shimmer



72 walnut bronze
75 jazzy bronze
77 aqua marine
78 beanie
80 mink brown
82 jade
83 skin



84 toffee
85 sunset
88 algae
90 apricot moose
94 luxor
101 mermaid green
103 hollywood



109 sunrise
119 cream cheese
128 24 karet
129 mediterranean
130 wildflower
132 alaska
131 dust



133 olive green
134 cedar wood
140 snow cone
145 marrakesh
146 egg white
147 pink oleander
150 eutopia



151 earthy
153 ballerina
155 halaiwa