Along with the ColourPop eye shadows I purchased [see the ColourPop eye shadow review] I got a set of lippie stix. Firstly, might I say the lip sticks smell so darn good, sweet like ice cream cake, I’m in love! Similar to the eye shadow I found the price to be pretty accurate/low for the product. I enjoyed the crème lipsticks the best but the matte were also interesting; they have the typical wear of lipstick with more application control. I even found them somewhat moisturizing. The packaging was cute and sleek. I appreciate that the color is on the bottom of the lipstick and this particular set had a variety of matte, pearl and crème. The shade plastics was probably the only one which I was disappointed with. What I loved about this set was that it was only $20 USD and I was very surprised to see it…

As you probably know when I typically go to review a company producing eye shadows I try to look for stand out items. I do this partly because I don’t need 30 of almost the same shade and partly because I want to experience the range of the company to see if I would purchase again. Here I purchased 6 shadows in various shades at a net weight of 2.1g each cost me $5.00USD. Only snap dragon was a matte shade the rest were either metallic or had either some form of glitter/pearl to them. Telepathy somewhat reminded me of a trophy wife by Glamour doll eyes. I had a few posts on a few years ago using trophy wife. I’ve taken a snapshot of the swatches I did, one swatch each without any type of base or primer. They are extremely pigmented. The shadows are very silky to the…

I really love this group of items because I feel like for $25 someone who does not know much about lip products could find a few gems as well as find out what type of lip products they enjoy from lip tints to liquid lipstick and all the lippy love in between. Each has varying formulas from moisturizing, slight tackiness, to more traditional lipstick formulas. With this package you could have a shade for every season. Sephora Collection – 2mL – Rouge infusion the neutrals in 19 – Peony Smells like candy. This was probably the most confusing shade for me. The labeled color is actually very similar to the application shade except the shade on the container looks crème and the shade when you apply has a pink undertone/shine. However when you open the container, it looks as if you are about to apply the shade fuchsia. Also I…

This palette by It Cosmetics contains 24 matte shades and 1 transforming pearl shade. It costs approximately $42 US purchased at Ulta. (Naturally Pretty Vol 1 Matte Luxe Transforming Eye Shadow Palette) The Hype The description found on the above Ulta page: “A true beauty breakthrough! Contains 14 luxe anti-aging silk-infused eye shadows that are all matte, but can transform into pearl shades instantly with the tap of a brush! Using It Cosmetics proprietary pearl transforming shade included in the palette, you can take the matte shades to a soft pearl with a simple swipe! Includes Hydrating Age Reverse and Prevent Complex and infused with Peptides, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Silk, Anti-Oxidants and Drops of Light Technology. Paraben-free, fragrance-free, sulfate-free, cruelty free. Whether you love matte or pearl, the talc-free palette offers the best of both worlds and includes all of the naturally pretty, universally flattering shades you need to go from…

I was recently approached to try out a teeth whitening product by Smile Brilliant. Now a few things to keep in mind, I haven’t had my teeth professionally whitened since I was about 13 years old. My teeth are not naturally white. I was told they are naturally ivory when I was young which means they can never be stark white (to my dismay). Also be aware that I am still gradually using this product, until quite honestly I stop seeing improvements. One pen lasts 5 to 8 applications (4 ml of 22% carbamide peroxide bleaching gel) and I’ve opted for longer application times (2 1/2 hours). The results are truly brilliant. I didn’t realize how yellow my smile had really become, considering I am not a smoker or coffee drinker but after just the first application I saw a drastic difference in my smile. I would absolutely recommend this…