I'm so excited about this post you guys! This is my first ever sponsored post! It's so exciting too because Basic Invite is a stationery company. If you've been about here for a while then you probably know that I am addicted to stationery.
Basic Invite Business Card Review | #SPONSORED
February 28, 2019
So I took quite a break from doing reviews. I'm not entirely sure why but I just found that I had to push myself to write them. I dreaded sitting down to write them. So I just pushed them to the back set. But I'm finally ready to come back and do come every now and them. I thought that it was only fitting to come back with my favourite product type lippies!
October 11, 2018
I kind of fell in love with this palette when I saw it on Maybelline's twitter. The swatches were amazing! The pop of red and the rose gold were so amazing! They shared the photos like 2 months before the launch and I'm not going to lie I kind of forgot about it until I saw it on display at the store about a month ago. Then I remembered the swatches and was excited all over again!
May 17, 2018
April 24, 2018
I've done it! I've finally made a ColourPop order! I've been wanting to try them forever! I'm so obsessed I have even written a whole blog post about my ColourPop wishlist! I'm so psych to finally have some ColourPop to play with! So let's get into what I ordered!
April 04, 2018
"This artist-inspired, chromatic eyeshadow palette features seven color-coordinated, luxe eyeshadows in finishes from matte to metal. The pigment-rich formula blends effortlessly with lasting color. The mirrored chromatic eyeshadow palette includes a dual-ended eyeshadow and crease brush for easy application. Enriched with Vitamin E, Meadowfoam Oil, and Jojoba Oil to nourish the skin. 100% Vegan and cruelty-free."
- Elf Product Description
March 31, 2018
This is my 300th blog post!! This is so exciting! Thank you guys so much for joining me with my blog it has been so amazing this last 3 years and I'm so exicted to have reached this milestone! Anyway on to the review!
"This Mad for Matte Eyeshadow Palette in Summer Breeze contains ten, perfectly curated matte eyeshadows for achieving a bold or subtle everyday look. These complementing shades are ideal for shading, highlighting, and defining the eyes.
Use the satin matte shadows as a liner, on the lid, and in the crease of the eye for an expertly contoured and blended look. 100% Cruelty-free and Vegan."
- Elf product description
January 29, 2018
"Quickly minimize the appearance of pores & fine lines for smoother-than-smooth skin! Apply this silky, lightweight balm alone, under or over makeup. The translucent formula contains a vitamin E derivative known to protect skin from free radicals.
- Oil-free
- Complements all skintones
- Helps makeup stay put"
Benefit Product Description
January 17, 2018
"Each of these slimline, portable palettes has a curated set of six shadows plus two double-sized base shades. They swipe on highly pigmented, beyond blendable color for endless eye looks. Smashbox popped in two the bigger base shades so you won’t run out of basics before you’ve used all the high-impact accent colors. You’ll be obsessed with the velvety, wearable quality of these shadows—not to mention the hot new eye looks they inspire.
Ablaze (hot, desert-inspired shades): With shades in rich red clay and hot terra cotta, this palette captures the warmth of the desert in a range of sun-drenched shades—these dimensional pigments are perfect for adding depth and contouring."
- Sephora Product Description
January 08, 2018
F**KIN' FINALLY!!! I've been dying for this palette since it launched! I saw it on Lex's channel. Smashbox had sent her the whole CoverShot Vault. As she showed each one Ablaze quickly became my favorite. I fell in love with the color Nirvana! I NEEDED this palette!
July 13, 2017
Lancome Monsieur Big Mascara
"What it is: A BIG volume mascara that delivers instant heart-stopping volume with up to 24 hour wear that lasts all night, and even the morning after, for your biggest, blackest, boldest lashes yet.
What it does: You’ll know Monsieur Big Mascara is the one at first stroke. The BIG brush and ultra-creamy formula glides like silk onto lashes to deliver up to 12x more volume* with up to 24 hour wear. No touch-ups, flaking and smudging. Perfect for your BIG evening out AND even the morning after.
*than bare lashes alone
What else you need to know: Monsieur Big’s brush has a unique shape with soft, wavy fibers to deliver the perfect amount of formula with the very first stroke. His ultra-creamy formula has supple waxes and polymers to adhere immediately to lashes for BIG, buildable volume and length. Apply one coat and you will see why Monsieur Big is the one. Keep applying and you’ll forget all the others."
- Lancome's Product Description
From Lancome's Website:
Research results
- 95% feel this mascara glides easily on lashes during application
- 95% find this mascara comfortable to wear all day long
- 92% find the color of the mascara very dark / intense
- 91% feel this mascara make their eyes look bigger
- 90% feel this mascara lengthen their lashes well
This mascara is available for $25 at Ulta, Sephora, and on lancome-usa.com It offically launches in the US on July 17th but you can pre-order now!
Here is what I think of the Lancome mascara so far.
July 09, 2017
Marc Jacobs Le Marc Lip Crème Lipstick
"The Marc Jacobs Le Marc Lip Crème Lipstick is a rich, velvety, ultra-hydrating lipstick that delivers dramatic, vivid pigment and 10 hours of luxurious wear. Enriched with seaberry, meranti and cocoa butter."
- Marc Jacobs Product Description
"What it is: A rich, creamy lipstick that redefines luxury with instant indulgent color while providing 10 hours of wear.
What it does: Indulge lips with a color-rich, creamy lipstick in a sleek black case. In just one sensual swipe, Le Marc Lip Crème Lipstick delivers indulgent color that lasts all day long. The unprecedented color payoff comes from concentrated color-boosting pigments that are triple-milled and enriched with hydrating ingredients—imparting ultimate long-lasting color and moisture.
Your lips will feel instantly plumped and nourished from powerful peptides, antioxidant-rich seaberry, and natural humectants, including meranti and cocoa butter. Its subtle vanilla taste and scent mimic a decadent dessert. Just snap the case shut and hear a satisfying click, which Marc Jacobs describes as "the sound of luxury."
- Sephora's Product Description
This lipstick is available for $30.00 at Sephora and on marcjacobs.com
Here is my experience with the Marc Jacobs Le Marc Lip Creme Lipstick.
June 27, 2017
NYX Matte Bronzer
"Perfect for Spring Summer and beyond – the Matte Bronzers have arrived! Achieve a natural and healthy looking complexion using any of the powder bronzers available in five russet shades. Perfect for that desired honey glow all year long!"
- NYX Product Description
The NYX Matte Bronzer is available for $8.99 at ulta and $9 on nyxcosmetics.com
Here is my experience with the NYX Matte Bronzer.
June 19, 2017
"This clarifying mask draws out dirt and congestion while helping absorb excess oil and improve the appearance of troubled skin. A proprietary blend of African Black Soap and Raw Shea Butter helps to clarify, balance and soothe blemish-prone skin. Skin feels purified and refreshed."
- Shea Moisture's Product Description
This mask is available for $15.99 at Ulta and $14.99 at Target and on sheamoisture.com
Here is my experience with the SheaMoisture African Black Soap Mud Mask.
June 11, 2017
NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams
"Now available in twelve more statement-making shades, our velvety smooth Soft Matte Lip Cream delivers a burst of creamy color and sets to a stunning matte finish. Surprisingly durable, lightweight and delightfully creamy, it’s no wonder this sweetly scented formula is a fan favorite."
- NYX Product Description
"NYX Professional Makeup Soft Matte Lip Cream straddles the line between lipstick and gloss!
Benefits:
- Creamy, lustrous formula applies like silk
- Soft matte finish exudes a sensual glow
- Unique innovative texture adds the perfect polish to any look"
- Ulta Product Description
These lip creams are available for $5.99 at Ulta and $6 on nyxcosmetics.com
Here is my experience with NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams.
June 07, 2017
Urban Decay Beached Bronzer
"There’s nothing sexier than bronzy, glowing skin—sans the sun damage, of course. When you get the look right, it’s SO right. But get it wrong, and you risk looking like you had a run-in with an Oompa-Loompa (not pretty). Nail the golden goddess look every time with Beached Bronzer.
Dust this silky powder on your face or all over your whole body—and look like you spent a week hanging out on the sunny beaches of Fiji (rather than in a drab, windowless office).
Our finely milled, super-soft formula applies smoothly, doesn’t streak, and creates a radiant glow that won’t quit. Get Beached (not burned); these universally flattering matte shades provide sheer, natural-looking coverage every time.
If you swore off powder bronzers because they always felt dry and applied unevenly, you’ll be blown away by how different Beached Bronzer is. Wende loves to use this formula after contouring to make her skin look less flat and more dimensional. Finely milling the powder gives it an ultra creamy texture that feels amazing on your skin, while HPP (Highlighter Performing Pigments) Technology provides rich color, long-lasting elements and the perfect level of coverage. And wait until you see how easy it is to use!
One glance at the artwork on our Beached Bronzer compact, and you’ll feel instantly transported to a tropical island. (Picture yourself on the sand gazing up at palm trees, and you’ll get the idea.) We even included a full-size mirror—perfect for applying on the go."
- Urban Decay Product Description
This bronzer is available for $28 at Ulta, Sephora and urbandecay.com
Here is my experience with the Urban Decay Beached Bronzer.
May 30, 2017
I was so excited when SPI emailed me about reviewing some of their brushes. I love makeup brushes so much! I mostly use Real Techniques so I love trying new brands.
"Sassi's cruelty-free brush set is perfect for applying your favorite cosmetics with style. This set includes twelve of our high-quality brushes for the eyes, cheeks, and complexion.
SET INCLUDES: (1) Angled Liner Brush, (1) Brow and Lash Comb, (1) Smoky Liner Brush, (1) Bent Liner Brush, (1) Small Concealer Brush, (1) Large Concealer Brush, (1) Small Eyeshadow Brush, (1) Small Eyeshadow Brush, (1) Fan Brush, (1) Foundation Brush, (1) Contour Brush, (1) Powder Brush, (1) Brush Case
Makeup application is effortless thanks to the Pink! Synthetic Makeup Brushes.
Featuring two-toned synthetic Polymax fibers made of an exclusive thermoplastic polymer complex that mimics the consistency of natural hairs to pick up formula effortlessly.
Holds any cream, powder, or liquid formula without absorption.
- Cruelty Free, Gluten Free, Vegan
- Two-toned synthetic fibers
- Exclusively designed ergonomic handle for total control"
-SPI Product Description
These brushes are from SPIcosmetics.com and are $18.
Benefit Cosmetics They're Real Big Sexy Double The Lip Kit | Review + Swatches (Lipstick & Liner All In One)
May 22, 2017
Benefit Cosmetics They're Real Big Sex Lip Kit
"They’re real! double the lip creates visibly fuller-looking lips in one easy step. The BIG sexy lipstick set includes four of these sexy lipsticks & liners. Each custom teardrop tip grabs & defines your lip line and fills in lips with complementing color for visibly fuller, sexier lips instantly!"
- Benefit Product Description
Benefit says that in a 1 week panel of 110 women "95% said it’s super easy to apply, 91% said lips look visibly fuller and sexier, 92% said it grabs & defines the lip line" and in a test with 20 of the panelist they had "8 hours of BEYOND BELIEF color!"
Benefit describes the colors as Flame Game, a fiery orange-red, Pink Thrills, a real pink, Revved-Up Red, a cherry red, and Lusty Rose, a rosy neutral.
This set is available for $29 at Ulta, Sephora and on benefitcosmetics.com US. This set is also available in the UK for £25.50 at Debenhams and benefitcosmetics.com UK.
Urban Decay The Ultimate Pair in Blackmail - Vice Lipstick & 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil | Review & Swatches
May 14, 2017
Urban Decay Blackmail Vice Lipstick & 24/7 Glide-On Liner
"It's the ultimate pair for ultra long wear - together in one sleek package. The Ultimate Pair by Urban Decay contains a full-size Vice Lipstick in one of UD's bestselling shades along with a matching full-size 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil so you can create an addictive lip look that really lasts.
Get primed and ready for action with 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil. This waterproof liner glides on smoothly to prime AND define - for long-lasting lip color and clean lines. Smooch. Pout. Smack. Nibble. Lick. 24/7 stays put through everything (yes, EVERYTHING) you do. UD's waterproof formula glides on smoothly, stays creamy and defines your lips with gorgeous color. And unlike a lot of other waterproof pencils, 24/7 never feels dry or cakey. Moisturizing vitamin E, jojoba oil and cottonseed oil nourish your lips every time you reapply.
After you've primed your lips with 24/7, apply Vice Lipstick. Just one swipe provides an unbelievable laydown of color. The pigment load is insane! And every shade applies smoothly (without dragging or skipping), hugs lips, and feels amazing! UD's proprietary Pigment Infusion System gives the formula its super-creamy texture, rich payout and superior color dispersion. Plus, this creamy formula is loaded with nourishing ingredients. Yummy Butter Blend comforts, hydrates and enhances, leaving lips soft and conditioned, never dry. Aloe vera, jojoba, avocado and babassu oils nourish and soften lips. Illipe butter (derived from Malaysian illipe trees) provides long-lasting moisture. And vitamin C and vitamin E provide a hit of antioxidants."
- Urban Decay's Product Description of the Ultimate Pair Set
