May Beauty Favorites

          Hi everyone! What do you know, another month gone by. Seriously where is time going? Since another month has come and gone, here comes another favorites post!

The Balm Cindy-Lou Manizer

Besides from the product being named after me, it gives such a beautiful natural flush and glow to the cheeks! Best part is, I got it on sale when theBalm had their flash sale and proceeds when to a great cause!

Covergirl Instant Cheekbones Contouring Blush in Peach Perfection (#210)

So I have been extremely lazy this month, and by that I mean snoozing my alarm 4-5 times so I don't have time to do makeup. So what to do when you have no time? You use 2 in one products! It's a blush, it's a highlighter, and it gets my cheeks on and me out the door!

Maybelline Eye Studio Color Tattoo Eyeshadow in Sunwashed Sky (#110)

I LOVE the color tattoos!! Everytime they come out with a new collection I literally run to the drugstore to pick it up! This one is a little different than the others, but my most favorite way to wear it is not alone but under shadows. Honestly, try it, its a great way to vamp up your look. 

Maybelline Eye Studio Color Tattoo Eyeshadow in Pure Nude (#80)

What do you know, another color tattoo! This one is the perfect everyday base for my shimmery shadows. It just gives my shadows the kick that it needs.

Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in Pink Truffle

This is such a beautiful my lips but better color! I have been very lazy in the lip department so I have been slapping on this just to have something on my lips. Bonus, it's very moisturizing!

Maybelline Color Elixir Lip Color in Luminous Lilac

Product is so amazing! It's a subtle wash of color, but the formula is just absolutely stunning. Plus, it will stain your lips unlike the elixirs from the original line.

Victoria Secret Dream of Kisses

This is probably the strongest fragrance I have in my collection. It's a very sweet smell and literally lingers all day long. 

Gillette Venus Snap With Embrace Women's Razor

I was sent this from influenster and let me tell you, it's awesome! You don't need a shaving cream which is why it's perfect of on the go. Best part is, it does not irritate my skin! 

          So not that many favorites this month. I have basically been using the same products in my collection from past months. However, that doesn't mean I won't have reviews coming at you! So stay tuned! If you have any favorites for the month, I would love to hear about them in the comments below!

Until next time...

-Cindy

Review: Maybelline Color Elixir Lip Color Neon Bleached Collection

Maybelline Color Elixir Lip Color

From L to R: Radiant Raspberry, Glowing Garnet, Luminous Lilac 

          Hi everyone! Today will be my review of the Maybelline Color Elixir Lip Color in the Neon Bleached Collection. The Neon Bleached Collection is a summer collection by Maybelline and is limited edition. The collection consist of limited edition Color Whispers, Color Tattoos, Color Elixirs, Bronzers, Blushes, Eye liners and Color Show Nail Polishes. I picked up 3 of the 6 Color Elixirs from the collection: Radiant Raspberry, Glowing Garnet, and Luminous Lilac. Radiant Raspberry is a bright pinky coral. Glowing Garnet is a bright fuschia color. Luminous Lilac is a bright lilac color with a blue undertone. You can pick these up at any retailers that have the limited edition display out. I was able to find these are Walgreens and CVS. 

Luminous Lilac

Glowing Garnet

Radiant Raspberry

          This is what the Maybelline website says about the Color Elixirs:

"Fall under the spell of the elixir effect. Hyper-saturated colour, ulta cushiony feel. The new hypnotic lip sensation."

          These are the claims of the product according to the website:

• A trio of concentrates delivers the color of a lipstick, the cushiony care of a balm, and the glass shine of a gloss.
• Out exclusive smoothing angora brush delivers a polished, even application and smoothing sensation to lips.  

          Do I believe these deliver the color of a lipstick? Pretty Close
          Do I believe these deliver the cushiony care of a balm? Yes!
          Do I believe these deliver the glass shine of a gloss? Yes like most.
          Do I believe the brush delivers a polished, even application and smoothing sensation to the lips? Somewhat

          Some interesting facts about Maybelline:

1. Maybelline does test on animals.
2. As for ingredients, the actual packaging does not contain a list of ingredients nor does the website provide it. However, if the list of ingredients on the Ulta website is correct this product:
1. Does not have parabens.
2. Does have fragrance. 

          As for my thoughts on this product, I am absolutely in love!! I already love the color elixirs from the original line, but for some reason these are better than the original formula. Like the original formula, these are not sticky and comfortable to wear. They go on quite smoothly, but be careful of streaks due to the applicator. The applicator is a tear drop applicator that has a striped pattern with the stripes being long fibers. These longer fibers can cause streaking, but nothing so bad that it can't be fixed with a gentle swipe over. The pigmentation is at around a 75% (where 0% is no pigmentation and 100% is completely opaque), which is pretty decent and not high maintenance like I find a lot of lipsticks. The shine that these produce are pretty standard for lip glosses and always the first thing to fade. What separates these from the original line is the staying power and stain. These last about twice as long as the ones from the original line and leave a noticeable stain behind once they are gone. They also hold up against eating and drinking very well. 

          So to summarize:

Pros:

• Not Sticky
• Comfortable on the lips
• Decent pigmentation
• Last longer than you think
• Stains lips

Cons:

• Applicator can cause streaks 

My Overall Rating: 90/100

If you have spotted this collection I would love to know what you picked up and what you think!

Until next time...

-Cindy

Review: Makeup Geek Eyeshadows

          Hi everyone! Today will be my review on the Makeup Geek Eyeshadows! I bought these from Luvocracy because when you first sign up you get a beautiful $10 off $20 purchase. These shadows retail for $5.99 on the Makeup Geek website, but with my discount, I was able to get these shadows for $15.95 for all 4. I believe the only place you can get these shadows are the Makeup Geek Website and Luvocracy. The colors I picked up are Shimma Shimma, Cinderella, Unexpected, and Creme Brulee. Let's take a look at these before we get started!

From L to R

Shimma Shimma, Cinderella, Unexpected, Creme Brulee

Shimma Shimma

Cinderella

Unexpected

Creme Brulee

(My camera kinda washed this color out.)

            According to the Makeup Geek website, the claims and facts about these eyeshadows are as followed:

• These are all highly-pigmented – just check out the swatches!
• These pans can be placed in empty palettes such as Z-Palettes. 
• Eyeshadow pan weight is 1.8G / 0.064 oz
• With a separate palette, you can build your own custom palettes
• All our shadows are cruelty-free -- we do not test our products on animals
• These eyeshadows are Talc and Paraben-Free

          Do I believe these are highly pigmented? Yes
       
          As for my thoughts on this product, I really enjoy these. From the swatches above, they don't look that impressive, but they are amazing when you put these on your eye. They aren't buttery like some higher end shadows I have like the Lorac Pro palette, however they are very easy to pick up with a brush. Because they aren't very buttery, there isn't very much fall out so you won't get shadow everywhere.  They blend so well you hardly have to blend at all. (I hate blending, so this factor alone makes me absolutely love these shadows). I find that these shadows stay all day with primer and without primer they do last a few hours (even the shimmer ones) before fading (I believe more than the average shadow would). There are so many colors to choose from and a nice mixture of matte, shimmer, and glittery shadows. Overall I think these are definitely worth the hype!

My Overall Rating: 98/100

If you have any Makeup Geek Shadows I would love to know if you love them as much as I do!

Until next time...
-Cindy

Tag: 4 or More!

          Hi everyone! A tag post today. I know, it's been a while since a review, but don't worry I got some coming your way soon. Today will be the 4 or more tag! I saw this on youtube and thought this would be cool to do. Basically, you share any products from the same collection you have 4 or more of. There's quite a lot of eye and lip products, but there is variety, I promise. Before I dig in, I must say I am in no way bragging, just trying to share my love of makeup. Anyways, I hope you enjoy!

Maybelline Color Tattoo - 17

Metal Collection

Top 2 rows are permanent colors, Bottom 2 rows are limited edition

Wet n Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Trio - 9

Top row permanent colors, Bottom row limited edition

Sally Girl Eyeshadow

All permanent collection

Revlon Color Stay ShadowLinks -8

All permanent collection

Loreal HIP Eyeshadow Duo -4

All were permanent collection (I know some have been discontinued)

Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick -10

Kate Moss Collection

All permanent collection

Wet n Wild MegaLast Lip Color - 4

All permanent collection

Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Color- 4

The Buffs

Vivids

All permanent collection

Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butters - 13

All but last one are permanent collection

Revlon ColorBurst Balm -8

Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain

Matte Balm

Lacquer Balm

All permanent collection

Sally Hansen Colorfast Tint + Moisture Balm - 4

All permanent collection

Rimmel Show Off Lip Lacquer - 9

All permanent collection

Maybelline Color Sensational High Shine Gloss -10

All but second to last limited edition

NYX Butter Gloss -6

All permanent collection

Maybelline Color Elixir Lip Color -5

All permanent collection expect last 2

Loreal Colour Riche Le Gloss - 4

All limited edition

Maybelline Baby Lips Lip Balm -13 (missing 1 somewhere)

Electro Collection

Dr. Rescue Collection

Top row permanent colors, Bottom  row limited edition

Sinful Colors Professional Nail Enamel- 21

A mix of limited edition and permanent collection

Sally Hansen Diamond Strength No Chip Nail Color - 4

All are permanent collection

          Anyways, I hope you enjoyed! I know it's a lot of makeup, but I'm trying to get through it! 

Until next time...

-Cindy