Saturday, April 2, 2011

Too Faced Perfect Lips Lip Liner

Lets just jump into this. I had a lot of expectations for this lip liner because it was
A. a high end brand name
B. promises to do alot
C. a brand I absolutely loved
But I was let down
I received this in Too Faced's Gorgeous Lips Everyday Kit. It was about 30 bucks but I love their kits and when I saw it I was definitely going to get it.
This is what Too Faced promises:
Your One & Only: The only lip liner you need, regardless of lip color. Perfectly In Place: Anti-feathering, waterproof formula wont fade, budge or smudge.

Anti-aging: Natural antioxidants and Vitamin E protect and moisturize, preventing lips from aging.

Protects & Hydrates: Jojoba Oil nourishes, smoothes and soothes for a perfectly in-place pout.

Effortless Application: This creamy, natural liner glides on smoothly while the 
sleek, fine tip allows for precise application

So does it do as it promises?
For me, thats a no. 
My lipstick feathers and bleeds out when i use this, its like I didn't use a lip liner at all. It dries out my lips horribly, even if i moisturize my lips first. It was creamy at first, but by my second time trying it it was hard as a rock, and equally as hard to sharpen. I tried to give this product a good go, but I'll be honest, I hate it, its awful. 
I don't have any pros for this product. I understand that it could be different with a different person, but I won't use it again, and i won't recommend it.
I won't even put in the effort to put my thumbs down.
Fail
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Friday, April 1, 2011

Things I'm Loving From The Drugstore *Warning Picture Heavy*

These are just the few items that have been a staple in my routine as of late. I have branched out from these items at times, but not often. 
1.
This is a Sally Hansen hair remover wax strip which i absolutely love. You rub the strip between your hands to warm up the wax, pull the sides apart and viola! Wax strips that works. I do my own eyebrows and this is my secret little helper. 

2.
Maybelline Dream Mousse Concealer in Fair/Light
This is the coveted Maybelline Dream Mousse Concealer, and it has been discontinued. :( Boo. This is one of my favorite concealers of all time. It really does feel like mousse. Its goes on smoothly and doesn't crease. Its perfect for my dark under eye circles.
3.
Maybelline One by One in Blackest Black
The Maybelline One by One is the newest mascara to their Volum' Express line and I am completely obsessed with it. The formula works very well on me and the brush does find every lash, and gives it volume. Theres no length with this mascara but I rarely look for length.
4.
L'Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes in Blackest Black
The Voluminous Million Lashes by L'Oreal is my second favorite mascara, and i use this off and on with the One by One. This mascara adds just a little volume, but mostly it gives me length, and can hold a curl. I'll even deal with the smell because i like it so much. 
5.
This is my HG nail polish. Kiss Me Here by Pure Ice. I was really obsessed with grey nail polish, not silver, and not with any shimmer or glitter. Just a flat grey with a cream finish. But I just wasn't able to find the right shade that didn't cost more then 6 dollars. Then one day at Walmart my boyfriend picked this up for me and I couldn't be happier. 
6.
Japonesque Precision Eyelash Curler is A-MAZING! For some reason I have never been able to find an eyelash curler that curls my lashes properly, they never seem to fit my eye right. I thought I was going to be stuck with no curl to my lashes. But I saw this and am in love. Its so perfect for me
7.
Hard Candy Sheer Envy Face Primer, which is considered to be a Smashbox PhotoFinish dupe, but honestly, I think its better. The Hard Candy primer is light and smooth and just helps my foundation look flawless. I even got my Aunt to use it. She loves it too.
8.
Hard Candy Glamoflauge in Light
Hard Candy Glamoflauge! This may be the best concealer ever, to me at least. Its a little more watery than the Dream Mousse, but its still creamy. And its heavy duty, i mean it could be considered a tattoo concealer. Thats pretty crazy amazing. 
9.
Wet N' Wild Mega Liner in Brown. 
This is one of the cheapest liquid liners on the market, and honestly one of the best. The formula is great, and the brush is thin so it can give you a precise line. I'm a huge fan of felt tip liquid liners because I have a hard time with any others, but this is the only regular brush liquid liner that i have full confidence in.

10.
N.Y.C. Lipstick in Sheer Red
This is the best red lipstick off all time, in my opinion, and probably in the opinion of a lot of other girls too. I mean its so creamy and fits me so perfectly.
11.
N.Y.C. Liquid Lipshine in Brighton Beach Peach
This is my new favorite spring lip gloss. The color is a perfect shade of peach on me, I love the smell and the taste is mild. There is shimmer, but with this gloss i don't mind it.

12.
Wet N' Wild Eyeshadow in Nutty and Brulee
These two shadows are perfect examples of how amazing Wet N' Wild is getting. They're super soft, and pigmented, and these colors create my favorite 3 minute eye.

13.
NYX Nude on Nude Natural Look Kit
This is my favorite D/S palette. A lot of people say its a dupe for the Urban Decay Naked Palette, but I think its a mix of colors from the Naked Palette and Too Faced's Natural Eye Kit. The colors are pigmented, blend-able, soft and just amazing.

14.
CoverGirl Single Eyeshadow in Tapestry Taupe
This is my favorite all over lid color when I have to leave quickly and am only using one color. The color is flattering and buildable

15.
L'Oreal True Match Roller in Soft Ivory
This a perfect item for beginners who don't know how to use liquid foundation.
It goes on pretty sheer, but is build-able. It blends effortlessly for me and the rollers is amazing.