I recently received some gorgeous Maybelline New York Color Sensational Lipsticks to for my honest review. I love Maybelline New York. The products are really nice quality and affordably priced.
I want to focus my review on two of their lipsticks lines — the Color Sensational Matte Metallics Lipstick and the Color Sensational Powder Matte Lipstick:
So pretty! Doesn’t this make you want to play with lipstick? This is almost the full shade range of the Metallic Mattes ($7.49 USD). I am only missing the shade Silk Stone. The shades I have are from left to right — White Gold, Pure Gold, Copper Spark, Hot Lava, Copper Rose, Molten Bronze, Smoked Silver, Gunmetal and Serpentine.
Here are the swatches:
This give a very matte finish with a subtle metallic gleam. It feels comfortable on even though it is matte. It does have honey in it for hydration.
I really love most of these shades and can see myself wearing the first three. They will be especially gorgeous in the summer time The others are a bit bold for me, but maybe for nights out. But if you want a bold metallic matte, try one of the more fun colors like Copper Rose or Serpentine.
These are the shades available in the Color Sensational Powder Matte Lipstick ($7.49 USD). These colors are cool, concrete colored shades: Cruel Ruby, Nocturnal Rose, Carnal Brown, Concrete Jungle and Smoky Jade.
Swatch time:
You can tell that this is an extreme matte finish. It goes on matte and stays matte for hours. Cruel Ruby looked the best on me, which is strange because I usually only wear nudes and pinks. This is a gorgeous shade, though. Really rich. I think I can pull it off because it is a matte.
I think both of these collections are really different and fun. I think that if you like unusual shades along with pretty reds and pinks, you will enjoy these lipsticks!
Happy Sunday! It’s snowing in Kansas City, the second weekend in a row! We don’t get a lot of snow, so this is pretty irritating. My daughter’s lacrosse game has been cancelled again — she’s still waiting to play the first game of the season!
I did a new (and new to me) Spring makeup post last week. You can read it here. I still have more products I have been trying for the first time that I wanted to share. Here are some of my new faves:
Hard Candy Fox in a Box
Hard Candy Fox in a Box Scented Marbleized Baked Powder ($7 USD) The packaging on these powders are so fun and they smell good, too! The packaging has a scratch and sniff sticker, so you can see what the powder smells like.
There are five shades, 3 bronzers and two blushes. That’s what the Wal-Mart website shows. I do have the lightest bronzer called Girl Boss. It’s so light and shimmery that I use it as a highlighter. It’s very glowy. I also have the blush Girl Next Door. It’s a pretty soft pink.
The Hard Candy Fox in A Box Scented Marbleized Baked Powder are available at Walmart and Walmart.com.
Pixi Beauty Palette Chloette
Pixi Beauty Palette Chloette ($24 USD) — This palette is a collaboration between Pixi and You Tuber Chloe Morello. The palette contains Chloe’s favorite shades inspired by love and romance. Super silky blush and eye shades bring that “in-love glow” to your complexion & lids. Plus, there is a trio of matte eye contour & liner shades that double as brow powders to define.
This colors are really soft and pretty. The shimmery eye shadows can double as highlighters. This will be really nice in the summer and it will be great to have one palette that takes care of most of a makeup look.
Maybelline New York Master Precise Ink Metallic Eyeliner ($8.99 USD) — This broad range of eyeliners provides brilliant metallic, pop and glitter finishes for show stopping eyes. The high impact shades come in 7 vibrant colors that last up to 12 hours! This works well for a cut crease or a pop of color. I have the Solar Gold shade and it looks really nice over a black liner.
Maybelline New York Curvitude Liner ($8.99 USD) Maybelline’s first angled eyeliner hugs tightly to the curve of the lash line for the most sensationally refined eyes. The angled pen reaches over the lid and effortlessly fills above and behind lashes, while the 0.2MM flex tip precisely glides between every lash to create a fuller lash line. I haven’t tried this one yet, but I think it would make doing a winged liner easier.
Maybelline New York Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner ($9.99 USD) Combining the precision of liquid eyeliner with the ease of a gel formula, Lasting Drama gives intense color that stays all day. The gel formula holds more pigments than a traditional liquid liner, to create the most intense color. This comes in 4 shades — Blackest Black, Brown, Charcoal and Eggplant. I don’t usually wear black liner, but this one is so pigmented and rich! I love it for waterlines and tight lining and the other shades for definition and color. You could definitely do a wing with these, too.
***NEW Maybelline New York Master Fixer Makeup Remover Pen*** ($7.99 USD) Everyone makes mistakes! See mishaps disappear in the blink of an eye with Maybelline’s makeup corrector tool. Now, correct liner mistakes instantly, all without ruining your look. Maybelline’s makeup remover pen touches up any smudges or marks without leaving behind a greasy feeling.
ybf Fall in Love Lipstick & Lipgloss duo ($22 USD) — This lightly scented, hydrating lipstick and lip gloss duo is suitable for every skin tone and will leave lips looking bold and voluptuous. With a creamy paraben-free formula infused with Smart Active Complexes, lips are rich, luminous and smooth for a soft n’ silky, pout.
The lipstick comes with a convenient case with a protractible mirror attached, making it the perfect lip essential to take and apply on the go.
The shades are Passionate Pink (in the photo above), Bloomin’ Berry/Rockin’ Raspberry, Regal & Romantic Red, & Kissable Coral. The lipsticks are very creamy and moisturizing. My favorite is the gloss. It is gorgeous, hydrating and not sticky at all!
St. Patrick’s Day is tomorrow! I’m going to spend the day at an anime convention (thanks teenage daughter). However, I am not dressing up, I will be putting on my best green and gold makeup instead!
Here are some great choices for St. Patrick’s Day:
Maybelline New York City Mini Palette
Maybelline New York City Mini Palette ($9.99 — in Urban Jungle. This is a cute little palette with stunning color payoff! Urban Jungle exudes a confidence and fierceness in gorgeous green hues, brown and gold to get that hot “pot-of-gold” look.
Purchase at Ulta and other great stores!
Emerald Mystikol Powdered Eyeliner
jane iredale EmeraldMystikol Powdered Eyeliner ($24 USD) — A beautiful emerald green version for dramatic smoke with all-day staying power. This is a part of jane irdale’s new spring 2018 collection that I will be reviewing soon!
Frog Prince Lipstick
Frog Prince Lip Gloss
Frog Prince Blush
Lipstick Queen Frog Prince Collection ($25 each) — This lipstick looks green, but once it touches the lips, the sheer green pigments transform into a flattering rosebud that is unique to your individual coloring. Frog Prince also comes in the form of a lip gloss and a cream blush. Both contain the same transforming formula that adjusts to match your pH!
Purchase at Ulta stores and lipstickqueen.com
Lip Studio Lip Python Metallic Lip Kit
Maybelline Lip Studio Lip Python Metallic Lip Kit ($9.99 USD) — Here’s a green lipstick! With this all-in-one compact, you can easily create a daring lip look and unleash your inner makeup artist! Snakebite is a deep forest green lip color with a yellow gold lipshadow.
Purchase and other great stores!
Botanics 100% Organic Rosewater Toning Spritz
Botanics Organic Super Balm
Botanics 100% Organic Rosewater Toning Spritz ($10.99 USD) – I have been using this spray twice a day since I received it! It smells like fresh roses and feels amazing on! It claims to purify the skin, leaving it feeling revitalized and prepped for makeup. I find that it also helps remove any traces of my makeup at night, too!
Botanics Organic Super Balm ($17.99 USD)– This soothing balm, which melts into the skin, hydrating areas of dry skin. Rich in organic Rosehip that contains Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, nourishing fruit seeds and moisturizing shea butter. Botanics Organic Super Balm can be used on the lips, hands, elbows or anywhere!
Available at Ulta stores and Ulta.com
Cicapair Tiger Grass Re.Pair Serum
Cicapair Tiger Grass Re.Pair Serum– ($46 USD) — This soothing serum is designed to calm skin irritation with an Asian herbal plant, tiger grass, that is known to aid in skin recovery. It leaves overly sensitive or red skin looking and feeling more comfortable.
Purchase at Sephora
What St. Patrick’s Day products are you going to be wearing tomorrow?
Maybelline Lip Studio Python Metallic Lip Kit ($9.99 USD) feature duos in gorgeous lip colors and prismatic lip powders. I was set the collection to review for my honest review. These can be purchased at mass market retailers.
These are duos as you can see below, a lip cream and a metallic top coat.
I’m going to swatch these in groups. Here are the first three:
From left to right — 05 Passionate, 10 Piercing and 15 Venomous. I have placed the two colors in each kit side by side, then above is the two colors together. These are all very bold and fun!
From left to right — 20 Wild, 25 Valiant and 30 Provoked. Wild is bright and fun! It’s kind of hard to see in the swatch, but the metallic is a bronze. I think this look will be nice on tanned, summer skin. My two favorites out of the whole collection are Valiant (I love purple) and Provoked is a cool nude.
From left to right — 35 Snakebite and 40 Untamed. Snakebite will be so fun for St. Patrick’s day, especially with the gold on tip. Untamed is really cool. Great for dramatic looks!
What I think: These are on trend and really fun. And there are a good variety of shades to try. These do work well, and I find the best way to use them is to apply the lip color with a brush, then dab the glitter on with a finger.
Also, the metallic toppers can be used on the eyes, or maybe even as a glittery highlighter. They are a bit sticky, so make sure to blend!
The only negative to me is they feel a little dry on. Plus, I’m almost fifty and I can’t see myself wearing these often. Maybe for fun nights out and holidays.
Happy Sunday! I hope you had a great week and are getting ready for March. I am so excited that spring is coming!
This year, I have decided to do something different with my favorites posts. Instead of posting a weekly favorites of new products I love, I have begun to post monthly about the products I have been using most.
In February, my faves were —
Flawless by Gabrielle Union Heat Protection Spray ($19 USD) — I have to use a heat protection spray when I straighten my hair or it gets so dry. This shields hair with a liquid barrier of thermal protection up to 450 degrees. Contains a blend of Argan, Avocado and Marula Oils, alongside naturally-derived Pea Protein, to increase elasticity and to prevent breakage. Once I spray it on, my flat iron glides through my hair and it looks hydrated and smooth.
Rimmel London Lasting Finish 25 Hour Breathable Foundation ($7.99 USD) — I love this foundation! I have been wearing it every day. It’s so light and looks like I don’t have makeup on, yet it covers redness and other imperfections well.
Maybelline Fit Me! Concealer ($6.49 USD) — This oil-free formula conceals redness, flaws, and blemishes. I love using it on my red patches, under the eyes (if my eye area isn’t too dry) and on my lid as a primer. It covers well and looks natural.
Becca Champagne Cocktail Lipgloss. — This was in a kit that is sold on QVC. You can read my review of the kit here. I don’t think this gloss is for sale separately. Which is too bad, because it’s amazing. The shade I have is Sparkling Rose. It’s sheer, but does leave a bit of color. I love that it’s hydrating and not too sticky. I’m a big fan of lip glosses as I hate lip color that dries out my lips!
Becca Under Eye Brightening Corrector ($32 USD) — This was in the same kit as the lip gloss, but it can be purchased separately. This isn’t a full coverage concealer, but it instantly brightens under my eye and it does conceal a bit. It gives my eye area a glow and makes it look younger.
Winky Luxe Kitten Palette – ($25 USD) — I received this in my November 2017 BoxyCharm. You can see a review of this palette with swatches here. I love most of these shades and can make lots of looks with it! Gorgeous!
Hi, happy Superbowl Sunday! I’m not into football, but I will probably catch part of the game (halftime show), and my daughter wants to watch the kitten and puppy bowls!
I have decided to do something different with my favorites post this year. Instead of posting a weekly favorites of new products I love, I’m going to post monthly about the products I have been using most. I will still review new products, but this will let you know the products I have been loving daily!
In January, my faves are —
NIP + FAB Glycolic Gentle Pads ($14.95 USD) — These are are such a gentle exfoliator for my ! They keep my skin free from breakouts, love them!”
Bath and Body Works Marshmallow Pumpkin Latte Body Butter — This is something I got at the end of last year, during the big semi-annual sale. It’s no longer for sale on the site. I am loving the scent, it’s not too sweet and has a little musk to it. The formula is so hydrating that it perfect for the cold season!
Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Palette ($42 USD) — I purchased this at the end of December when it was on sale at Ulta. I love the formula and pigmentation of these shadows. Plus, the color range is amazing! You can see my full review here.
Maybelline New York Fit Me! Loose Finishing Powder ($7.99 USD) –This is a nice, light powder that doesn’t settle in my pores. I use it to set my makeup, even under my eyes. I think the quality of this is so nice and I have been using it daily.
Gigi Hadid East Coast Glam Fiber Mascara ($12.99 USD) — I have been loving using this. One side is black mascara and one is fibers. You use the mascara first, then fibers, then mascara again. There’s been a learning curve, but the fibers really make my lashes so long and thick!
DR. BRANDT SKINCARE pores no more® Luminizer Primer – ($38 USD) — I received this in my January BoxyCharm. I have just started using primer again, because my skin needs a bit of smoothing help! My pores are pretty large and this really helps blur them and gives me a little glow too.
What were your favorite products that you loved in January?
Maybelline New York has expanded two of their most loved ranges of concealers! This month, the brand doubled the shade ranges for their Instant Age Rewind and Fit Me! concealers. The shade extensions will include lighter and darker shades, as well as more undertones for light/medium + medium skin tones. I received a few of these concealers for my honest review.
The products are available exclusively at Walmart and Target in stores and online now. Here are the new range of shades:
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer ($7.89 USD) This super-concentrated treatment concealer features a micro-corrector applicator to help instantly erase dark circles and fine lines. The full range of shades are (*indicates new shade): Ivory*, Fair, Light, Medium, Sand*, Golden*, Honey, Caramel*, Neutralizer, Tan*, Brightener and Hazelnut*.
Maybelline Fit Me! Concealer
Maybelline Fit Me! Concealer ($6.49 USD) — Skin looks perfected with this natural coverage concealer. This oil-free formula conceals redness, flaws, and blemishes. Matches all skin tones. Dermatologist tested. Ophthalmologist tested. Non-comedogenic. Fragrance-free. The full range of shades are (*indicates new shade): Ivory*, Light, Fair, Sand, Medium, Cafe, Honey*, Deep, Caramel*, Tan*, Hazelnut* and Cocoa*.
I received the following shades to review:
In the Instant Age Rewind I have been testing the shades Neutralizer, Fair and Light. Neutralizer is the one I have been using the most under my eyes. It takes away the dark circles, nicely!
The Fit Me! shades are Fair and Sand. Fair works very well for my skin tone now, but Sand will probably work well in the summer. Here are the swatches:
The swatches on the left are the Fit Me! in Fair and Sand and then the Instant Age Rewind in Neutralizer, Fair and Light. The Fit Me! is a drier texture, great for concealing redness and blemishes, plus I like it as an eye shadow base. It works well for a cut crease, too. The Instant Age Rewind has a slicker texture and works under eyes and I like it on my forehead before foundation.
I really like both of these and I think it’s great that there are now more shades for different skin tones! I will continue using these.
I recently received Gigi Hadid/Maybelline New York products for my honest review. I was so excited to receive them and have enjoyed trying them out!
My overall impressions of the packaging is that it’s gorgeous, kind of a soft nude pink. It’s really elegant, but I don’t know if we need Gigi’s signature all over each product!
Plus, you can purchase the entire collection for 30% off at Ulta.com and Ulta stores nationwide!
Here are the items I received:
Gigi Hadid East Coast Glam Eye Contour Palette ($14.99 on sale for $10.49) — These shades are soft and perfect for every day looks. I received the cool shades, but there is also a warm palette. There’s a tiny bit of shimmer in these that you can see in the pan, but it doesn’t really show when I wear them, so I would call them a satin finish, and there is a little kick up in the pan. Also, you need a fairly small brush because the pans are quite narrow. But this is an affordable little palette that is super portable.
Gigi Hadid West Coast Glow Eyeshadow Palette ($14.99 on sale for $10.49) — This is my favorite of the two palettes I received. It has a super glam feel to it, while still being a bit natural. I am more of a cool toned girls in eyes shadows — that’s my preference. But this also has a bit of warm colors to equalize the palette and to help create lots of great looks. I think this palette could be thrown in my makeup bag with the eye contour palette for some amazing looks while on vacation! The glitters are gorgeous and are amazing for evening looks, mixed with the satins. Love!
Gigi Hadid East Coast Glam Fiber Mascara ($12.99 on sale for $9.09) — First of all, sorry for the shadows, I had forgotten to take these photos with the rest and took them later in the day. You can see the fibers on the left had side though. There are a lot of them. I do have to say that the mascara alone gave great volume and definition. The fibers added a bit more, but you don’t really need them. There wasn’t a ton of length added, but enough to make lashes look long and full. Really nice mascara!
I did a group shot of the rest of the products. I’ve only used the nude eyeliner as I don’t wear red lipstick or liner. Here are the products:
Gigi Hadid West Coast Glow Gel Eyeliner ($11.99 on sale for $8.39) — This is a shimmery nude shade, as you can see from the swatch. I’ve used it a couple of ways, on my brow bone and on the inside corner of my eye as a highlighter, and I lined my waterline with them to open my eyes. It lasts a long time and is comfortable to wear. Plus, its a pretty color!
Gigi Hadid West Coast Glow Lip Liner ($7.99 on sale for $5.59) — I read that Gigi likes to apply lipstick first and then line. I might try it sometime, but I line my lips, fill them in with the liner so I won’t have a weird line, then apply the lipstick over. That gives great staying power. I have only swatched this because I don’t wear red, but I will give it to a friend who does. It is a cherry red color, very pretty.
Gigi Hadid West Coast Glow Matte Lipstick ($8.99 on sale for $6.29) — The shade I have is called Khair. It’s an orange red. It has a soft matte finish, not a drying one. Very pretty!
Overall, the products I used are very nice and well pigmented. I recommend the eye shadows and mascara and will continue using them and trying new products from the collection!
Have you used any Maybelline/Gigi Hadid products? What do you think?
It’s been a good but busy week! I have lots of work and have been trying to fit in blog posts, too. Maybe not as many as I’d like, but I got a few in this week!
This week, I’ve been loving a MUA favorite loose powder, a toothbrush that’s bristles floss and ponytail ties in a fun tin:
Maybelline New York Fit Me! Loose Finishing Powder
Maybelline New York Fit Me! Loose Finishing Powder ($7.99 USD) –provides the perfect finishing touch to your makeup base. Mineral-based formula helps to control shine and smooth skin’s texture and helps keep foundation set. Gives a sheer hint of color and is available in 8 shades to fit any skin tone.
What I think: This is a nice, light powder that doesn’t settle in my pores. It’s really great for setting my makeup, even under my eyes. I can wear the fair and fair/light shades, since the color is sheer. I really like that. This is a great drugstore powder and is really affordable, too!
Doctor Plotka’s Toothbrush ($4.99 USD) — As we head into a new season, it’s time for an upgrade to your traditional toothbrush. Complete with a sleek, NEW packaging and name, Doctor Plotka is the leading toothbrush for better health! With naturally antimicrobial, soft flossing bristles that are ultra thin at the tip to properly reach and brush away food and plaque in normally missed areas, you’ll keep the dentist away and sport a stunning smile!
What I think: When I first got this toothbrush, I thought that the bristles were going to be too soft to clean properly. But, it cleaned my teeth so well and leaved them smooth (just like going to the dentist)! I could feel the flossing bristles getting between my teeth, too.
The Cricket Co. Fix Your Ponytail Ties Tin ($8.99 USD) — Cricket’s Fix Your Ponytail Ties Tin gives you 50 reasons to breathe a sigh of relief after you’ve searched high and low for your last “good” hair tie. In classic black, no metal (no ouch), conveniently packed in a retro style tin case that fits in the palm of your hand, handbag, gym bag, glove box, etc.
What I think: This is a fun idea! I really love the packaging. The fact that their are 50 hair ties is awesome. They are so easy to lose that it’s great to have back ups. These don’t have metal so they won’t catch in hair. This is a fun gift ideas for teenagers and young adults, too!
I have been sent some gorgeous Maybelline makeup for my honest review, and have been loving how amazing they are making my eyes look! Below are some of my faves that I have been testing, plus a mascara I haven’t tried yet, but hope to soon!
Maybelline The Blushed Nudes Eye Shadow Palette ($11.99 USD) — This 12-shade eye shadow palette features dazzling colors infused with rose gold pigments. From bold beiges and sultry sands to brazen bronzes and tempting taupes, this makeup palette is perfect for creating versatile eye makeup looks.
What I think: These colors are so pretty and work well for all seasons. The shadows are pretty well pigmented, but to get the correct colors, I have to layer. For the price, this is a gorgeous palette.
Maybelline Expert Wear Eye Shadow Quads ($4.49 USD) — This long-wearing makeup palette features extraordinary color that lasts up to 12 hours. Powder eye shadow delivers natural day to dramatic night eye looks. This eye shadow makeup quad boasts extraordinary color thanks to ultra-blendable jet-milled pigments. Delivers a silky finish. Ophthalmologist tested.
What I think: I have this palette in Charcoal Smokes. I use the lighter shades to get a little glam and go darker for more drama. They blend really well.
Maybelline Eyestudio Lasting Drama Waterproof Gel Pencil
Maybelline Eyestudio Lasting Drama Waterproof Gel Pencil ($7.99 USD) — This waterproof and smudge-resistant gel eyeliner glides on smooth for impactful definition. All-day wear. Ophthalmologist tested. Dermatologist tested. Allergy tested. Suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.
What I think: This is a gorgeous eyeliner! It goes on so smoothly which I love. I have this in a few colors, but used the black one to draw deer makeup on my daughter because it is so black and stayed on for hours. The Polished Amethyst (above), is beautiful for fall. There are 10 shades to choose from.
Maybelline Eyestudio Brow Define + Fill Duo
Maybelline Eyestudio Brow Define + Fill Duo ($7.99 USD) — Achieve smooth and full brows with this two-in-one eyebrow pencil. Use the pencil to shape and filling powder to fill.
What I think: This is a great on the go brow pencil. The pencil itself is a little thin, so don’t press too hard or it will break. The powder is very well pigmented! It stays put fast, so work with it quickly! Available in 4 shades — Blonde, Auburn, Soft Brown and Deep Brown.
Maybelline Brow Drama Pro Palette
Maybelline Brow Drama Pro Palette ($12.99 US) — The ultimate polished brow: sculpting wax sets hairs in place, pigment powder fills and tints, and highlighting powder accents brow line.
What I think: The colored wax is so different, it’s usually clear in these type of palettes. So when you fill with the powder, then set with the wax, the color pops and really colors grey hairs or fills in sparse areas. The highlighting powder has a subtle sheen to it. So pretty!
Maybelline The Falsies Push Up Angel Washable Mascara
Maybelline The Falsies Push Up Angel Washable Mascara ($9.49 USD) — Achieve The Falsies push-up effect, now with a lifted winged look. The exclusive push-up wing brush sweeps lashes to the side, while lifting and plumping from the roots. The styling formula holds the lifted wing look in place. Ophthalmologist tested.
What I think: I haven’t tried this yet, but I love the idea that it lifts from the roots and gives a winged look. Fun! I love Maybelline’s mascara and think that this is one to try!
Forty, Flirty & Fabulous 