Revlon Colorburst Lipgloss and Awards

I don't like lip gloss but I am always hoping I'll find one that will change my mind. These are not it. 

I bought two brand new shades of Revlon Colorburst Lipgloss in Sizzle and Bellini. Packaging wise, I love the simple sleek bottle and the quilted detail on the cap. I also really like the flat applicator which for me makes it easy to apply.

Sizzle is on the left and Bellini is on the right

Bellini is a very milky pink color that looks weird on me by itself. I think it's way too light and I've been trying to use it on top of lipstick but I still don't like it for some reason. The color is similar to the Revlon Lip Butter Creamsicle but I like the Lip Butters more.

Sizzle in the bottle looks like a bright red/orange color but on the lips it seems more subdued. It's more wearable than I thought it would be and I can see this working for most skin tones.

These are still sticky because they are lip glosses after all but they're not too bad. You're hair will stick on your lips if the wind blows but it's not a fly trap either. My big gripe about these are the longevity. The color starts fading after a hour without drinking or eating anything. Unacceptable. 

Overall I might repurchase Revlon Colorburst Lipgloss in Sizzle but I'll pass Bellini. 

What do you think about the new shades?

And in other news I was nominated for two awards! First was the Sunshine Award by In Her Daydream and another Versatile Award by Rae-Rae. Thank you so much for showing me love and I hope you guys check them out. As much as I appreciated the awards, I'm going to bend the rules (can I do that?) and simply nominate other people. 

So check these other bloggers out

http://sunikins.blogspot.com/

http://aquaknockout.blogspot.com/

http://yuliconversations.blogspot.com/

http://mui28.blogspot.com/

http://okayeamy.blogspot.com/

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Wet n Wild Coloricon 8 Eyeshadow Palettes

Here's my review on the Wet n Wild Coloricon 8 eyeshadow palettes. 

Hurry up and buy these. The end.

Okay you need more persuasion then here you go. 

I bought the 737 Blue Had Me At Hello and 738 Comfort Zone. These have been out since last year I think but they still have the "new" sticker on the side which is a little odd to me. But that's not the problem. The problem is it keeps running out at all my stores! 

Here is 737 Blue Had Me At Hello

I swatched the eye shadows from the left side first. They don't list any names for the specific color but they have it categorized. 

The brow bone is an interesting light silver frost, the eyelid is silver, the crease is dark blue, and the definer is a matte black. 

The pigmentation is fabulous for all of these 4 colors but as you can see below, the royal blue crease is incredibly dark. I wish the blue would stand out more but oh well.

I love playing with the right side of this palette. 

The brow bone is a gorgeous light blue frost which I haven't seen before, the eyelid is a very vivid teal, the crease is a true deep blue, and the definer is black with lots of sparkle. 

The only problem I had was with the sparkly definer at the bottom. It's chalky but one out of eight eye shadows is a pretty good ratio. 

Next up is probably my favorite palette. I would even say I like it more than high end brands like Urban Decay. Yeah I said it.

738 Comfort Zone 

These were incredibly soft for me and easy to blend. I adore every color on the left side and they coordinate so well with each other. 

The brow bone is a light shimmery gold, the eyelid looks almost like rose gold to me, the crease is a lovely light brown/almost taupe, and the definer is a true dark brown. 

These have wonderful payoff and great if you love a neutral everyday eye.

The brow bone is a stunning tan, the eyelid is a light green, the crease is a mix of both dark green and gold, and the definer is just amazing. 

The definer is a duo chrome mix of red, brown, and plum. It's really spectacular on it's own. 

So do you need this? Yes. 

I recommend using a primer for these eye shadows. The color is even better and they last all day.

They retail for $4.99 but it's 40% off right now at Rite Aid. 

What do you think of the Wet n Wild Coloricon 8 Eyeshadow Palettes? Do you own any of them?

Revlon 2012 Photoready Cream Blushes

Do you have any trigger words that whenever you hear them, you just want to buy it? I have a few and "cream blush" is one of them. I just love how most of them glide onto your cheeks without drying and give a beautiful glow.

So of course I picked up the Revlon 2012 Photoready Cream Blushes in all three colors, Pinched, Flushed, and Coral.


These retail for $12.99 which is high for a drugstore product but they have a pretty good discount right now at CVS. Spend $10 on any Revlon cosmetic and get $4 back and you can combine any coupons that come in the newspapers.

Lets first talk about packaging. They come in simple plastic containers that fit on the palm of your hand. Super easy to store and to travel with which is a huge plus for me.

100 Pinched

200 Flushed

300 Coral

I thought that these blushes would be really pigmented but they turned out to be very sheer. I swatched at least three times for some color to show up on my arm.

I thought at least Flushed and Coral would be really bright on the face but again they seemed to have a barely there look. I think it's perfect for people who want a very natural blush (especially using Pinched) and at the same time wanting to experiment with different colors and still not go over the top.

Personally I would like to have more pigmentation. 

These did last for about 6 hours for me before I had to retouch. Note that most cream blushes won't stick to your cheeks as long as powder blushes because the skin absorbs creams faster. 

Overall I like the Revlon Photoready Cream Blushes but I wouldn't say they are a must have on my list.

Have you tried any of them? What do you think?

Missha B.B Cream

What is B.B cream you ask? It's a blemish balm which does a million things in one. Sort of like a woman.

Anyways I'm sure you all have heard about it by now but if you were like me, I couldn't really comprehend the craze over it. Most B.B creams are produced in Asia and American companies have just jumped on the bandwagon. I didn't want to commit to a full size bottle if I was ordering it online and overseas with a company I've never used before. Well Missha must have heard me because they came up with the perfect solution.

I present you the Missha M B.B Deluxe Sampler which was free with my order.

*Just to let you know that B.B creams are limited in shades (that's an understatement) but the formula does oxidate on your skin. 

Inside from left to right

B.B Boomer, Signature Real Complete B.B Cream No. 21, Perfect Cover B.B Cream No.23, Perfect B.B Cream No. 31, and Perfect B.B Deep Cleansing Oil.

B.B Boomer is supposed to whiten your complexion, repair wrinkles, act as a light moisturizer and primer. You're supposed to rub it on before applying the B.B cream.

It has almost a pink pearl sheen and has a heavy scent but it goes away after awhile. It seemed a little silly and redundant to me to use this as a primer since the B.B cream is supposed to have primer already. I also didn't like the "brightening part". It made me look like a ghost so I mostly used it as a highlighter underneath foundation. 

The Signature Real Complete B.B Cream No.21 was a bit too light for me. The name is different from the other B.B creams because it is different. This is for more sensitive skin and there are only 3 shades available in this line. It also has SPF 25.

The Perfect Cover B.B Cream No.23 was the closest to my skin tone but it's still a little lighter than what I would have liked. This line has 5 shades you can choose from and has SPF 42.

Perfect Cover B.B Cream No.31 was way too dark for me but it's the exact same shade as MAC NC 30.

Perfect B.B Deep Cleansing Oil wasn't bad nor was it great. It left oil streaks when I used it but it did take care of all my make up.

Below are some swatches of the B.B creams.

Testing B.B creams feels like that story about Goldilocks. The frustrating part is finding a color that matches but once you find it, you're set.

They are creamy and moisturizing. It gives me a beautiful dewy natural look and it's so easy to apply. Most people use their fingertips but I like to use a round top foundation brush to give a airbrushed feel. I've been using it all winter and spring and I'm halfway done with my full sized bottle. 

I love that I can squeeze every last drop but still have a pump that controls the amount I need. The BB cream  lasts about 8 hours for me without primer and it's perfect for my combination skin. It takes care of my dry patches and I rarely need to blot. However that was when it was cold and dry.

I did notice that when the weather got warmer my T zones started to get oily and the B.B cream was melting off after 4-6 hours. 

Overall here is break down of what I think about Missha B.B Perfect Cover B.B cream

Pros:

Lightweight

Gives a dewy and natural complexion

Multipurpose- it can be used as a primer, foundation, tinted moisturizer, concealer 

A little goes a long way

Has sunblock

Cons:

Can only purchase this online 

Didn't clear my face of acne like it said it would

Limited shades

On a different note I had no problems with the sampler. It was exactly what I wanted and I wished I could get another one as a gift for a friend. 

I totally recommend the sampler for anyone interested in trying out this brand and B.B creams. In the summer time I'm going to try the Cho Bo Yang B.B cream which on the site says it's a herbal prescription. Reviews says it's a little drying so I'm wondering if it will control all the oil on my face. 

Whew! This was a long review. If you have any questions or thoughts feel free to comment. I wanted to have this review this week because Missha is having a 30% sale till April 19.

Neutrogena microdemabrasion review

I normally don't buy any face cleansing products from drugstore brands because I'm traumatized by them. No really I am. Two years ago I tried Orly and it broke me out so bad that I couldn't look at the mirror. I've tried a lot of different cleansers but that was the first time I had tried a drugstore one and it was awful. 

I won a giveaway a couple of weeks ago for this microdembrasion system from Neutrogena and I figured to take a chance and test it out.

 

The packaging isn't special but I can live with that. I mean who cares about the wrapping if the actual product doesn't work right? This is supposed to smooth out your skin by scrubbing your dead skin away and help with wrinkles, pores, age spots, and loose skin. I'm twenty one so the only thing I was hoping it would do for me was to get rid of my dead skin and hopefully reduce the size of my pores.

The size is perfect. Not too big or too small and it fits in my hand. As you can see it's as long as a mechanical pencil. I also took a picture of the back to show you how many buttons there are. Just one which makes it so easy to use. You just slide it up to turn it on.

The attachment head snaps off so you can stick one of the blue puffs on and kind of dip it into water. The puffs have to be wet for this work. The kits includes everything so you don't have to buy anything additional. 

I was afraid that like most scrubs, this product would make my skin peel or leave me extremely dry. It didn't. After the first use my skin was so soft that my husband couldn't stop touching my face. Which was very annoying by the way. After three weeks I felt that it continued leaving my face supple but that's about it. It didn't reduce my pores but I wasn't really banking on that it would. Eh.

My only problem about it is that it doesn't rotate, it vibrates. I like the feeling on my face but not in my hand. It's kind of weird.

Verdict: This stuff works. My skin is smooth as a baby's bottom after I use it and after three weeks, my skin looks pretty good. Will I be buying refills for this? Sure!

Oh and did I mention the price to you? It's on sale for $16 here.