Showing posts with label lipgloss. Show all posts
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Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Top 10 of 2013: Best Lipglosses

                    
When it comes to lipgloss, I personally fall in love with two types:  insanely pigmented, nearly opaque colors or glimmering, dazzling, sparkling, and shimmering ones–but they have to be loaded with sparkle (and yet, they can’t feel gritty!).  Over the years, while stickiness isn’t a deal-breaker, I don’t like heavy, thick, goopy kind of glosses.  Reflecting on glosses I’ve tested out this past year, here were the ones I picked for my top ten!

  • Urban Decay Scandal Super Saturated High Gloss Lip Color — part gloss, part lipstick, this was one of the most stunning shades of red I’ve worn–so beautiful on (you can get it individually from UD’s website only)
  • Burberry Pink Sweet Pea Lip Glow — cool-toned, fuchsia pink with iridescent micro-shimmer and nearly opaque color coverage
  • Chanel Reflexion (71) Rouge Allure Extrait de Gloss — a medium, pink-coral with warm undertones and soft pink and copper shimmer
  • Sephora Red Glow Metallic Glow Lustrous Lip Shine — a vibrant, metallic pinky-red
  • YSL Orange de Chine (8) Rouge Pur Couture Glossy Stain — a vibrant, red-orange with a glossy shine
  • OCC Androgyne Lip Tar Stained Gloss — a tangerine orange with a light glossy shine
  • Burberry Cameo Pink Lip Glow — a warm pink with peach and copper shimmer
  • Giorgio Armani #519 Flash Lip Lacquer — a warm-toned, medium-dark pink with a creamy, glossy finish
  • YSL Fuchsia Fugitive (109) Rouge Pur Couture Glossy Stain — a molten gold-shimmered pink coral
  • Giorgio Armani #701 Flash Lip Lacquer — this shade is just too cool not to love (particularly for layering)

Friday, April 5, 2013

Guerlain Candy Stripe (468) Gloss d’Enfer Maxi Shine Review, Photos, Swatches


Guerlain Candy Stripe (468) Gloss d’Enfer Maxi Shine Review, Photos, Swatches


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Guerlain Candy Stripe (468) Gloss d’Enfer Maxi Shine
Guerlain Candy Stripe (468) Gloss d’Enfer Maxi Shine ($30.00 for 0.25 fl. oz.) is warm, coral-red with a very dusting of gold pearl (it looks mostly like a cream applied the shimmer is so fine and sparse). Korres Pomegranate is a touch lighter. Revlon papaya is pinker but similar. MAC Geo Pink has more shimmer. Revlon Strawberry is pinker. Hourglass Nectar is brighter. MAC Viva Glam Cyndi is lighter. Illamasqua Mistress is brighter and bolder.
It had semi-opaque color coverage with some translucency. Candy Stripe applied evenly and smoothly, and it didn’t settle into lip lines because it has such a thin consistency. The gloss feels thin, nearly weightless, and non-sticky. It lasted for four hours well, which is about average. It feels almost gel-like when it’s on, and it has slip, but it doesn’t slide around. My lips, consistently, feel more hydrated after wearing one of Guerlain’s new glosses, and Candy Stripe was no exception. They have a floral-like scent and come in a flat, clear tube with a slanted doe-foot applicator. It has good shine but not quite enough glossiness that it gives lips a fuller appearance.

THE GLOSSOVER

My lips, consistently, feel more hydrated after wearing one of Guerlain's new glosses, and Candy Stripe was no exception. It has good shine but not quite enough glossiness that it gives lips a fuller appearance--that's my only criticism.

PRODUCT

9.5/10

PIGMENTATION

10/10

TEXTURE

10/10

LONGEVITY

8.5/10

APPLICATION

5/5

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Monday, April 1, 2013

Guerlain Browny Clap (402) Gloss d’Enfer Maxi Shine Review, Photos, Swatches


Guerlain Browny Clap (402) Gloss d’Enfer Maxi Shine Review, Photos, Swatches


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Guerlain Browny Clap (402) Gloss d’Enfer Maxi Shine
Guerlain Browny Clap (402) Gloss d’Enfer Maxi Shine ($30.00 for 0.25 fl. oz.) is a medium brown with very fine white shimmer and subtle warm undertones. Urban Decay Glindais similar–slightly more metallic. Bobbi Brown Bronzed Heather is darker, more mauve. Revlon Rosegold is more mauve. Dior Intimate Bronze has gold shimmer.
It has semi-opaque color coverage–there’s translucency that allows the natural lip color to come through–but enough color that it hides the majority of my lip freckle. The consistency is thin, non-sticky, and lightweight; it hardly feels like you’re wearing much at all. Browny Clap wears three and a half hours on me, which is shy of my four-hour average. This shade has more of a pearly finish, so it’s not as sparkly/shimmery as Cherry Swing, and it isn’t quite as shiny. The formula is hydrating and always leaves my lips feeling better than they did when I initially applied the gloss.

THE GLOSSOVER

Browny Clap is a very wearable color and will work well on a variety of complexions. I wish it wore a little longer and had a touch more shine.

PRODUCT

9.5/10

PIGMENTATION

10/10

TEXTURE

10/10

LONGEVITY

8/10

APPLICATION

5/5

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Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Bobbi Brown Lilac Rose Collection for Spring 2013


Bobbi Brown Lilac Rose Collection for Spring 2013


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Fresh from the runway, Bobbi Brown introduces the Lilac Rose Collection. She’s taken this season’s prettiest trend and added her own modern and super fresh twist.

Lilac Rose Eye Palette ($60.00) (Limited Edition)

The star of the collection, the Lilac Rose Eye Palette features eight eye shadows in wearable and flattering dusty pinks, heather greys and lily shades that effortlessly complement all skin tones.
  • Ivory Eye Shadow
  • Heather Brown Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow
  • Pale Rose Eye Shadow
  • Dusty Lilac Eye Shadow
  • Barely There Eye Shadow
  • Black Chocolate Eye Shadow
  • Stormy Grey Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow
  • Pink Lily Metallic Eye Shadow

Shimmer Brick ($42.00) (Limited Edition)

  • Lilac Rose Bright pink, golden pink, icy pink pearl

Lip Gloss ($24.00) (Limited Edition)

  • Lilac Rose
  • Pink Lily
  • Pink Lilac

Sparkle Eyeshadow ($28.00) (Limited Edition)

  • Lilac Soft lilac

Blush ($25.00) (Limited Edition)

  • Pastel Pink Pop of blush

Nail Polish ($18.00) (Limited Edition)

  • Roza Pale heather pink

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