Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Review: Wet 'n' Wild Megalast Lipsticks

The shades I own are Mauve Outta Here, Smokin' Hot Pink, and Stoplight Red. These lipsticks are matte and long wearing. They are very pigmented and beautiful colors, although slightly drying. I'd suggest wearing lip balm as a base for these!


Packaging: Probably my least favorite thing about this product. The lipsticks don't retract fully into the tube, so you have to be careful with the cap. I've nicked all of these lipsticks on the cap taking it off for the first time, causing the lipstick to smudge and smear on the edges of the lid.

Wear time: These shades really seem to cling to my lips and not let go, which I love. Mauve Outta Here is the least long-lasting of the three, but I still get a good 4 hours with this. The last two (Smokin' Hot Pink and Stoplight Red) have fantastic staying power, 6 or more hours with minimal fading. They seem to have a staining effect on the lips, and the matte formula does not budge (but they aren't uncomfortable or way too drying). Love it!

Pigmentation: Can you tell I love pigmented products? The swatches below are one swipe of lipstick. These babies are bold, vivid, and gorgeous! Exactly as they appear in the tube.


Mauve Outta Here, Smokin' Hot Pink, Stoplight Red

Here are some swatches of these on my lips. I love them all but I definitely wear Mauve Outta Here the most, it's bold but more wearable than the other two in my opinion. It also looks great blotted for a lighter shade.




Finally, I wanted to share a close up of my eye makeup, also using Wet 'n' Wild. I used the 'eyelid' shade from the Walking on Eggshells trio all over my lid with Milani Shadoweyes in Champagne Toast as a base. I also used the Wet 'n' Wild Nude Awakening 8-pan palette: the right column 'crease' in my crease, 'definer' in the outer corner, and 'browbone' above my crease. Hope you like it! :)


Monday, July 1, 2013

FOTD: Arabic Inspired Eyes


I had some free time today so I decided to paint my face some bright colors for once. I used almost all Urban Decay shadows and drugstore for everything else. Hope you like it!

Eyes:
  • Maybelline Color Tattoo in Too Cool all over lid, inner corner, lightly on browbone
  • Urban Decay shadow in Money, Haight, Psychedelic Sister, Rockstar, and Perversion
  • Physicians Formula Eye Booster in Ultra Black
  • Milani Liquifeye liner in Black
  • Jordana Best Lash Extreme Volumizing Mascara
  • E.l.f. eyebrow kit in Ash
  • Wet 'n' Wild Brow Pencil in Taupe
Face:
  • Wet 'n' Wild Coverall Foundation in Fair (also built up as concealer)
  • NYC Translucent Loose Powder
  • NYC Sunny Bronzer
  • Rimmel Lasting Finish blush in Berry
  • Revlon Balm Stain in Honey
  • Revlon Super Lustrous lipgloss in Foiled

Thursday, June 27, 2013

Review: Milani Color Statement Lipsticks in Nude Creme, Naturally Chic, and Flamingo Pose

Let me begin by saying I adore these lipsticks! The three I have are all the Creme formula. I've found they are very smooth without feeling like they could feather or slide right off your lips. The formula is exactly what I look for in a lipstick--good wear time, comfortable, not drying, and super pigmented! What you see is what you get with these lipsticks, and I LOVE that.

Packaging: The gold tubes are cute and feel sturdy. I like that the bottom of the tube corresponds with the shade of the lipstick inside exactly.

Wear Time: All three last me a good 3-4 hours, including a meal. Every time I eat/drink wearing these I'm impressed with how nicely they stay put and don't smudge. I don't normally have an issue with lipsticks feathering, but these definitely don't on me. FYI, Flamingo Pose leaves a surprisingly bright stain on my lips after the lipstick is gone. I personally love when my lipsticks leave a stain, so I don't mind this at all.

Pigmentation: Full on vivid color, just like you see in the tube.

Nude Creme, Naturally Chic, Flamingo Pose
Nude Creme

Naturally Chic

Flamingo Pose
Final Thoughts: Would I recommend these? Absolutely! I love these to death and I plan on buying more shades (Fruit Punch and Sweet Nectar, I'm lookin' at you). Nude Creme is the only nude lipstick I've ever liked on me. Naturally Chic is perfectly named in my opinion, and is a great lipstick for work or when you don't know what lip to pair with a certain eye look. Flamingo Pose is gorgeous for spring and summer, or whenever the hell you want to wear it. Thanks for reading!

Monday, June 24, 2013

FOTD: 'No-Makeup' Makeup


I tried out my new Dermablend Foundation today, and after seeing how flawless my skin looked (yay!) I felt inspired to try a No-Makeup look. If only my skin looked like this naturally... I can dream!

Products Used:
  • Vichy Dermablend Foundation in 15 Opal
  • NYC Smooth Skin Translucent Loose Powder
  • NYC Sunny Bronzer
  • Wet 'n' Wild Blush in Heather Silk and Pearlescent Pink
  • E.l.f. Eyebrow Kit in Ash (the wax side)
  • the Balm eyeshadow in Adagio, and some NYC Sunny Bronzer in my crease
  • Covergirl Natureluxe Mascara in Brown
  • Milani Lipstick in Nude Creme, blotted
  • Revlon Lip Butter in Sugar Plum patted on top of lipstick

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

FOTD: Dusty Lilac




Wanted something flirty and feminine. I feel so girly! I used the Balm Jovi Rockstar Palette on my eyes (Third Eye Blinded, Blink 1982, Moderato) and Milani crystal gloss in Fruit Punch on my lips. Blush is Milani baked in Luminoso with a little the Balm Frat Boy on top. Also wearing the Balm Mary-Lou Manizer on my cheekbones & lightly dusted on my nose, forehead, and cupids bow.