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

Urban Decay Mrs. Mia Wallace Revolution Lipstick Review and Swatches

Hey loves!

Urban Decay recently released makeup inspired by Uma Thurman's character - Mrs. Mia Wallace- in honor of the 20th anniversary of the Quentin Tarantino movie Pulp Fiction!

I only decided to pick up the lipstick from the collection, as much as I wanted the eyeshadow palette and lipliner. I felt that I had similar colors in my collection already, and I would only be getting it for the packaging (which I am always a sucker for, but this time I decided to save my money!)

The lipstick shade is called Mrs. Mia Wallace, and is a creamy deep rich red shade. It has a subtle glossy finish, and it is slightly moisturizing as well (a plus in my book). My lips were pretty opaque with just one swipe of this lipstick, and lasted about 8 hours without much need for touch ups. 

Of course I messed up the lipstick as soon as I opened it! 

My Mia Wallace look! 

When I wear red lipstick, I always line my lips - since I didn't purchase the liner from the collection, I used Revlon Color Stay lip liner in the color Red. MAC Riri Woo lip liner works just as well if you have it. 

I recommend this shade to any red lipstick lovers out there. Is it dupable? It is a classic red lipstick, however it performs amazingly well, and another red lipstick to add to your collection doesn't hurt, right? :)

MAC Alluring Aquatic Collection Review and Swatches

MAC really knows how to sucker us into buying their products. I mean, can we talk about the packaging?! The Alluring Aquatic collection comes in a metallic teal colored packaging with realistic water droplets all over. Super unique! When I first saw this online, I honestly thought that it was actual drops to emphasize the aquatic theme, but nope, its actually on the package itself! 

What I picked up from the collection

As far as lipsticks go, I only picked up 2 out of the 5 that were available. I also got one lipglass (out of 5 in total). 

Left: Enchanted One (Matte) Right: Mystical (Cremesheen)

Peachstock Lipglass

Left: Enchanted One Middle: Mystical Right: Peachstock

The Extra Dimension Eyeshadows in this collection are super pigmented, with the exception of Lorelei on my skin - but still such a pretty color. The darker shades are perfect for a smokey eye and has just the right amount of shimmer to it! 

Top: Fathoms Deep Left: Legendary Lure Right: Lorelei

Left: Legendary Lure Middle: Fathoms Deep Right: Lorelei

For the cheeks I got the Extra Dimension Bronzer in Aphrodite's Shell and the Extra Dimension Blush in Seduced At Sea. Aphrodite's Shell is a beautiful bronzer with pinky beige undertones and is light enough for fair skinned girls to wear - so to my fair skinned beauties: you can wear this without looking like you have patches of dirt on your face! Seduced At Sea is a gorgeous mauve-rosy color blush, and would complement a lot of skin tones. 

Left: Aphrodite's Shell Extra Dimension Bronzer  Right: Seduced At Sea Extra Dimension Blush

Aphrodite's Shell Extra Dimension Bronzer

Seduced At Sea Extra Dimension Blush

Left: Aphrodite's Shell Right: Seduced At Sea

Overall, I believe the quality of the product definitely matches its packaging, and is well worth the money. The entire collection is available in MAC stores and counters today (unfortunately it has sold out on the MAC website). It will also be available in Nordstorm, Macy's and Bloomingdales!

What are your thoughts on this collection? 

xoxo

grace