A look using my Maybelline e/s quad in Mocha Motion. I used mostly sponge tipped applicators in this look because I wanted to show that they are usable, instead of being wasteful & throwing them out. If nothing else, they can be used to smudge color along the lower lashline.
I was given the opportunity to test some products from Vapour Organic Beauty. To make this an easier read, I'll do a quick rundown on each product.
Vapour Beauty Mesmerize Eye Color Treatment in Storm
Ugh, I just realized the name on the image is misspelled, forgive me.
Pros:
If you want a sheer wash of color, this will give you that.
Storm would work well for a smokey eye
Cons:
Didn't blend as smoothly as I would've liked
It seemed to take more product than normal to get the desired results, perhaps I was doing something wrong.
Comments: I'm kinda on the fence about this one. It has it's good points, but it also seemed a little difficult to work with. Maybe it's just me.
Vapour Beauty Lipstick/Lipgloss
Pros:
Gloss is a nice sheer juicy pink w/plenty of shine. Lipstick gave my lips a nice & very subdued berry red color.
Cons:
Lipstick application wasn't as smooth as I would've liked.
Both lip products have a strange, but tolerable smell.
Comments: Overall, I do like both products, but I like the gloss better. It went on much more smoothly w/a nice finish. I don't care for the smell of either product though.
Vapour Beauty Illusionist Concealer
Pros:
Decent Coverage
Easier to apply & blend than the lipstick & cream shadow
Cons:
Don't expect this to cover up a bruise, but it will soften the colors, making them less noticeable.
Comments: Not bad overall, blends nicely, softens bruise colors, etc.
Final Comments: Well, that's it. I think out of the whole bunch I'm happiest w/the gloss, but the concealer ain't bad either. Hope this helps anyone who wanted to know more about Vapour Beauty's products!
Have any of you heard about NYX's new Eyeshadow Base? It's $6 ea. & it comes in 3 colors/finishes, each for a specific purpose. Make your brights even brighter by using the white base or use the pearl to intensify any shimmer. They also have a regular skintone shade for everything else. I'm curious to know if any of my readers have tried these. If yes, what do you think? Love it? Hate it? Feel free to leave a comment about it! :) - Click!
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Since I generally don't use red eyeshadow, this one was really hard for me,
as you'll probably be able to tell right away, lol. Maybe that was my problem,
I shouldn't have been so "red-centric". Oh well.
In retrospect, it does make sense that Olive Oil could be used to remove makeup. I just had never thought about it before. At least not until I saw this video by Michelle Phan, shown below.
New palettes & makeup kits for eyes, lips, & face are available from NYX Cosmetics. These look great! Has anyone tried these? If yes, what do you think of them? I'm very curious about these!
Problem: Clumpy mascara wands & having to wipe them with tissue or against the inside of the mascara container. Very messy.
Solution:Lash Control, a new mascara invention that gets rid of the clumps w/o the mess & doesn't waste formula by having to wipe the brush on tissue. Simply squeeze the colored section of the container as your pulling out the brush. No muss, no fuss.
Have you heard about e.l.f.'s new mineral eyeliners? I'm curious, I wonder if they're any good. The product page says the following: "The natural based formula provides gentle coverage for even the most sensitive eyes. The twist up applicator is easy for instant use, no sharpening required. 100% mineral based with no parabens, no preservatives and no chemical dyes." I know it's a pretty new product, but have any of you, my readers, had an opportunity to try this?
Eyes: Lt. beige shimmer all over lid w/taupey-brown in the crease from Wet n Wild's Ultimate Expressions Eye Palette. N.Y.C.'s Smooth Mineral Liner Powder in Black Onyx w/Maybelline's liner brush to create a "cat-eye" liner along w/some LashStiletto mascara. Lips: e.l.f. lip pencil in bitter covered w/Wet-n-Wild's Silk Finish Lipstick in 526B.
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