Colourpop Cosmetics Review & Swatches

Hello Dolls!

I have been seeing Colourpop all over social media for months, and finally decided to give in and see what all the hype was about - and I definitely see why everyone is in love!

Colourpop cosmetics is a company based in LA, making quality products at a price point everyone can afford. Like, seriously affordable. $5 for an eyeshadow and a lippie stix/pencil, $8 for a blush. You can easily go overboard picking stuff up at that price point. I limited myself to 5 eyeshadows and 2 lippie stix and it's matching lip pencil. Not too many things, but this won't be my last purchase!

The colors that I purchased as far as eyeshadows go are: So Quiche, Get Lucky, Amaze, Fringe, and I Heart This. They are all amazingly pigmented, just the right amount of glitter, and I didn't experience any fall out with any of the colors. The texture of these eyeshadows are unlike anything else I have in my collection. They feel slightly moist to the touch, and almost sponge like. Press your finger firm enough on the shadow, and it will leave a dent.

Top from left to right: So Quiche, Get Lucky, Amaze. Bottom: Fringe, I Heart This

Swatches from left to right: So Quiche, Get Lucky, Amaze, Fringe, I Heart This

The Lippie Stix I purchased were Lumiere, which is the color KathleenLights created. It is a matte finish, but it is not drying at all! The other shade I purchased is called Bound, and I got the matching lip pencil as well. As you will see in the swatch below, the lip pencil and the actual lipstick do not match AT ALL (the lip liner is way darker), but I promise they both work together perfectly. Bound has a glossy finish to it, but I do have to say, it does not last as long on my lips compared to Lumiere.

Left to right: Lumiere, Bound, Bound Lip Pencil

Overall I do recommend Colourpop to anyone that is interested. They offer a whole range of colors, they come out with different collections, and with it being so affordable it won't do much damage to your wallet! If you want to check them out yourself, you can visit them at colourpop.com

March 2015 Ipsy Glam Bag

Hello lovelies! 

Just got my glam bag for March, here's a look at what I got for this month. 

This month's theme is Floral Fantasy. The bag is eye catching, and gorgeous! Definitely screams spring.

Here's the breakdown of the products I received :

Pur-lisse Pur-delicate Gentle Soy Milk Cleanser - This is supposed to gently wash away makeup & dirt without stripping your face. I've honestly never tried any of their products, let's see how it goes! 

Boo-Boo Cover-Up Concealer - Not much information on the tube besides what I have pictured. It's pretty self explanatory - its a concealer. I swatched a bit of this and it's a tad bit light on me. I would have to use this as a highlighting concealer.

Dr. Brandt Pores No More Anti-Aging Mattifying Lotion- I have seen Dr. Brandt products sold at Sephora, so I was excited to see if received a little something from that brand in this bag. This stuff is anti-aging, which I'm all about right now.

Vintage by Jessica Liebeskind Illuminating Face Highlighter in Crystal Pink- SUCH a pretty highlight color! On the skin it translates to a frosty, glowy light pink.

NYX Butter Lipstick in Hunk- This lip color translates to more of a darker hot pink than purple on my lips, but that's okay. Still a gorgeous color! I love NYX Butter lipsticks, non drying and goes on smoothly. Just wish the color on the packaging wasn't so misleading.
Let's compare Glam Bags! What did you receive this month?

Gleam Body Radiance and Lip Radiance by Melanie Mills

Hello Dolls!

About 2 weeks ago, I was scrolling through my Instagram feed, and came across a giveaway that Darlene aka @dollface_blondiie and celebrity makeup artist Melanie Mills @gleam_melaniemills were hosting. I have entered countless giveaways before (but have never won), so I figured why not?! This time around, I was the lucky winner!

If you don't know who Melanie Mills is, she is an Emmy Award winner makeup artist. She has worked on countless films/TV shows, but is most noted for her work as the head makeup artist for Dancing with the Stars. She came up with her own line of products called Gleam Body radiance.

I was lucky enough to receive a 2oz bottle of Gleam Body Radiance in Bronze Gold, and a Lip Radiance lip gloss in Nude. Body Radiance is available in 4 shades, and leave you skin looking glowy, with a hint of a tan, and also serves as coverup makeup. This would be amazing for the summertime! I haven't used it all over my body, but a little goes a long way on my face. I have used this under my foundation and I love the way it makes my skin glow. At first it is a little scary, since it goes on very shimmery but once blended out really well, you'll be ok. The Lip Radiance is the perfect nude shade- doesn't make me look washed out at all.

Body Radiance in Gold Bronze

Wearing the Lip Radiance in Nude and Bronze Gold Body Radiance underneath my foundation

Overall I'm really happy with the products, and a huge thank you once again to Melanie Mills and Darlene! For more information on her products, please visit gleambymelaniemills.com