Lime Crime Babette and Countessa Fluorescent lipstick reviews

Hello Glams and Geeks! I hope you’re all having a wonderful weekend! So, as I mentioned in my Instagram post from last week, I’d be doing a review on the beautiful Lime Crime lipsticks I purchased a few weeks back. If you’re a lipstick lover, who has been searching for bold, vibrant, gorgeous colors, search no more! Lime Crime is the answer to your color-loving prayers. This brand, created by Doe Deere a few years back, contains the most extravagant colors and products I have ever seen. I have been a fan of Doe Deere and her brand for quite some time, but could never get my hands on her lipsticks as they sell out so quickly. I had waited a while for them to come back in stock, but after a little whiles time, I started searching online for other sellers of the brand. But, after some time of searching, I found both the popular Babette lipstick, and the attention-grabbing, Countessa Fluorescent, on AllCosmeticsWholesale.com. Now, for those of you who aren’t familiar with the site, it’s a site that sells 100% authentic products from many different cosmetic brands such as Mac Cosmetics, YSL, Urban Decay, Lime Crime, and hundreds of other brands. If there is a color that you once loved but it became discontinued, I can assure you that you can most likely find it on this site. They have an excellent variety of products and shades to choose from. But let’s not stray too far from the main attractions of this post. I was lucky enough to find both shades on this site, and am so happy that I did. I ordered them about 3 weeks ago and received the package within 5-7 days of my order, so this definitely made my shopping experience with them so much better.

Both lipsticks come in beautiful, bright purple packaging and bear a silver iridescent unicorn on the front. The formula of these lippies are very creamy and easy to apply. The colors are very opaque, so with one swipe, your lips are dressed in a lush coat of vibrant color. Minimal touch ups are needed throughout the day to maintain your color.

Babette is a pastel coral color and was added to the Lime Crime family this past summer. Although it seems like a neutral color, it is so bold that it makes your lips just POP! Pair this color with a simple look for the day-time, or with a sultry smokey-eye to play up the sweetness of your make-up at night. This color works well with any look you choose and is suitable for all skin types as anyone looks great in this color.

Countessa Fluorescent is the color you choose on a day that you wish to stand out and be noticed by the world. It is your head-turning color! This cool-based neon pink is super creamy and extremely vivid! It looks great on all skin tones and is perfect to dress up your face anytime, day or night. This lipstick came out with the first batch of colors released by Lime Crime, so it’s been around a while and has been a popular shade for the brand.

Both lipsticks retail for $16 on LimeCrime.com. As I said before, they were hard to find, as the site sells out lipsticks very fast. You can also find Lime Crime lipsticks and other products available on LimeCrime.com, AllCosmeticsWholesale.com, UrbanOutfitters.com, KarmaLoop.com, and any other Lime Crime affiliated stores.

Thanks for reading and as always, I hope you enjoyed my post. Please share with your lipstick loving friends as everyone needs a little color in their life!

Benefit Cosmetics Rockateur Blush Review

Here I am wearing the blush on my cheeks without any bronzer or highlighter

Here I am wearing the blush on my cheeks without any bronzer or highlighter

Hello Glams and Geeks! Today’s post is all about the Rockateur blush from Benefit Cosmetics! So, I was finally able to purchase this gorgeous rose-gold blush, and I am extremely happy that I did. Before I begin, I just want to talk a bit about the brand for those who may not be familiar. Benefit Cosmetics is a brand that started out as a small time boutique that was then called The Face Place in San Francisco, California. Over the years, the brand transformed into what now many people have come to love and know, as Benefit Cosmetics. The brand is sold at various retailers such as Sephora and Ulta, and has boutiques in certain parts of the country. Now that I’ve properly introduced you to this fun-loving brand, let’s get to it!

The Rockateur blush comes in a super cute, edgy little box and contains one applicator brush. This rose-gold blush is perfect for all skin tones as was intended. When applied, the blush goes on opaque, so one swipe is just enough. The rosy hue in the blush creates a gorgeous, flirty flush on the cheeks while the gold in it emphasizes cheek definition and creates a natural radiant glow. The texture is very soft and smooth, bringing a silky color to your cheeks. It lasts all day, so no need to carry it around in your purse for touch ups. This is perfect for day and night, for everyday use such as school or work, and for special events such as a date or a wedding. So, whether you’re in the mood to get glammed up for work or finally going on a date with that special someone, just swipe this on and wait for the compliments! This really is an essential color for your makeup collection as it is perfect for just about any look. This product retails at $28 and can be purchased at a local Benefit retailer near you or online at BenefitCosmetics.com

Thanks so much for reading and I hope you check out the Rockateur blush at a Benefit Cosmetics retailer near you! I promise it’ll be worth it!

Urban Outfitters Silver Holographic Polish Review

 

Hello Glams and Geeks! I’m so excited to talk to you about a new polish that I recently purchased from Urban Outfitters. This fall season, I noticed how popular the holographic nail trend has become. I went on the hunt for the perfect holographic polish, and came across this one on UrbanOutfitters.com. Not only is it a chip-free formula, but the price is pretty good and you receive a good amount of polish, so I decided to order it. As soon as it arrived in the mail, I tried it on and fell absolutely in love! This polish is a silver based, glitter-infused, holographic color. When the light catches it, it sparkles and gleams brilliantly. When in darker settings, it looks like a metallic silver. What really won me over was its durability. I’m super picky about my nails and what polishes I use since they are natural and somewhat weak. I feel that a chip-free formula is the only way to go to prevent my nails from breaking or looking dull. So, I always feel the need to have my nails dressed in a pretty polish! In the pictures above, you are seeing a 10-day old manicure, chip-free and still vibrant! Most polishes last maybe 5 to 7 days before a chip appears or the shine starts to fade or the color starts to get dull. But this has been my little sparkly savior! It is also available in green and pink and retails online and in stores for $10. If you’re into the holographic trend this season, definitely pick one up! Hope you all enjoyed this post and I will have another post up very soon so keep an eye out for it! 

Nyx Cosmetics Haul and Review

Hello Glams and Geeks! It’s time for the much awaited Nyx Haul review! I decided to post this review during the weekend so that I could try on the products during the week and give you guys the most accurate reviews on each and every item. So, this past week, I found out that Ulta was having a 40% off sale on Nyx cosmetics. And of course, I went and picked up some goodies that I’ve been wanting to try for a while. For those of you who aren’t familiar with this brand, Nyx Cosmetics is a cruelty-free brand who offer professional make-up at an affordable price. They have a wide range of products and colors, from neutrals to neon’s. Although they do not have any free-standing stores, they are sold at many locations, most popularly at Ulta and CherryCulture.com.

Today, I will be reviewing the following products:

From Top to Bottom: Purple Rain, Prune, Plum, Orange, Nude Pink, Coral, and Bloom

·         Nyx Slim Lip Liner Pencil in the following shades-

o   Bloom (Matte, Deep Fuchsia-Berry Color)

o   Coral (Warm, Creamy Coral color with minimal frost)

o   Nude Pink (Matte, Cool Rose color)

o   Orange (Matte, Hot Orange color)

o   Plum (Matte, Deep Red-Wine color)

o   Prune (Matte, Deep Purple color)

o   Purple Rain (Bright Magenta color with slight sheen)

From Top to Bottom: Addis Ababa, Bueno Aires, Istanbul, Sydney, Tokyo

·         Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream in the following shades-

o   Addis Ababa (Hot Fuchsia-Pink)

o    Buenos Aires (Light, Creamy Orange)

o   Istanbul (Light, Creamy, Salmon-Pink)

o   Sydney (Cool tone Bubble-Gum Pink)

o   Tokyo (Light, Lavender-Pink)

Top: Apple Strudel
Bottom: Eclaire

·         Nyx Butter Gloss in the following shades-

o   Apple Strudel (Coral)

o   Eclaire (Blue-based Pink)

Left: Natural
Right: Rose Petal

Powder Blushes on TopLeft Top Swatch: Summer Peach
Right Top Swatch: Pinched
Rouge Cream Blush Swatches on BottomLeft Bottom Swatch: Rose Petal
Right Bottom Swatch: Natural

·         Nyx Rouge Cream Blush in the following shades-

o   Natural (Dusty-Pink)

o   Rose Petal (Blush-Rose)

Left: Pinched
Right: Summer Peach

·         Nyx Powder Blush in the following shades-

o   Pinched (Rosy-Terracotta with minimal Gold shimmer)

o   Summer Peach (Hot Peach with Gold shimmer)

Wonder Pencil in Medium

·         Nyx Wonder Pencil in Medium (For Olive Skintones)

·         Nyx Illuminator in Narcissistic (Light, iridescent Peachy-Nude with Gold gleam and shimmer)

 

Bloom

Purple Rain

Plum

Prune

Orange

Coral

Nude Pink

Let’s begin with the Nyx Slim Lip Liner Pencils. Upon trying these on, the first thing I noticed is that although they apply very smoothly, they can be a bit drying on the lips, settling into the creases and emphasizing dryness. But, if applied over a moisturizing lip balm, this won’t be too troublesome. What I like is that all of the liners are pretty good quality for such a low price. They last a long time and do not require much reapplication, as I went well over 5-6 hours without touch ups. Also, I love that they don’t feather around the edges of your lips like some liners may do if they are in darker colors. For example, Bloom, a deep fuchsia-berry color, went on smooth and settled onto my lips without budging nor fading. This product retails at $3.50.

Sydney

Addis Ababa

Tokyo

Buenos Aires

Istanbul

Next up, we have the Nyx Soft Matte Lip Creams. These gorgeous liquid lipsticks are a perfect choice for long periods of time as they are smudge-proof and do not transfer. When applied, they go on like a gloss, but may feel a little drying as they settle into lips with a nice, matte finish. The colors are very opaque and can be worn alone, or paired with a lip liner to make colors pop. Another plus for these lovely lippies is their delicious vanilla scent. It isn’t a strong smell, nor an obnoxious one, as some lip products may be too sweet smelling. It is a nice, faint scent that is only noticeable when the cream is first applied, so it doesn’t linger all day. One point I wanted to make about the darker colors in this line, they could leave a light stain on your lips if not removed properly. I applied Addis Ababa to my lips and wore it for most of the day, and upon taking off my makeup, I found that my lips had a faint pink stain on them. I used a makeup removing towel and that wiped the remaining color off my lips. This product retails at $6.00.

Butter Gloss in Eclaire

Butter Gloss in Apple Strudel

The Nyx Butter Glosses are like little delectable pastries in a tube! These delicious glosses are the perfect choice for those of you with a sweet tooth and a love for gloss. When applied, you can smell the sweet aroma of a buttercream cake upon your lips. The gloss leaves a sweet, sheer color on your lips that is very buildable. It isn’t sticky at all, as some glosses can be. It is very moisturizing and can last a few hours, requiring touchups throughout the day. These are also perfect to pair with your favorite Soft Matte Lip Creams! This product retails at $5.00.

 

Rouge Blush in Natural

Rouge Blush in Rose Petal

This next product is perfect for those of you who love natural, “Barely There” makeup. The Nyx Rogue Cream Blushes are beautiful, creamy blushes that bring a healthy, natural glow to any makeup look. Before applying, keep in mind that these are very pigmented, so use a light hand to apply to cheeks. When applied, you’ll notice that the color is very buildable and it gives your cheeks a flawless, dewy look. This is a great go-to product for anyone is looking to appear fresh-faced after a restless night or for someone looking to try something new. This can be applied with a stippling brush or with your finger-tips. This product retails at $6.00.

Pinched

Summer Peach

Another awesome product is the lovely Nyx Powder Blushes. These blushes will definitely give you your money’s worth with their long-lasting quality and their great pigmentation. These blushes go on pretty smooth and a little goes a very long way! They aren’t chalky or ashy like some powder blushes may appear. With one swipe, you can see a nice, healthy color on your cheeks, and can be built to the opacity you desire. One thing I wanted to mention is that of the two blushes I purchased, one contained tiny flecks of glitter, which may fall or transfer as they are loose. This was not a problem for me as these blushes are so pretty and the glitter just enhances the color. This product retails at $5.00.

 

Before applying Wonder Pencil

After applying Wonder Pencil

This next product is my personal favorite and now is part of my everyday makeup look, the Nyx Wonder Pencil in Medium. I absolutely love this pencil as it is great for multiple uses. I am someone who, like many, can sleep 8 hours or more and still have dark circles and tired eyes. Apply this pencil to your waterline and see your face brighten instantly! This pencil can be used to brighten your eyes, hide blemishes on your face, line the outer part of your lips to prevent lipstick from feathering, and as a highlight under your brow bone to emphasize your brow shape. Its formula is very creamy and lasts a little while without creasing or smudging. Reapplication to waterline may be required throughout the day. It also comes in two other shades: Light and Dark. This product retails at $4.50. 

Last but not least, the Nyx Illuminator in Narcissistic. This is a little piece of magic in a compact! This is great for emphasizing your cheek bones, highlighting your nose and your cupid’s bow above your lip, giving you a gorgeous, luminous glow. It is a light, iridescent peachy-nude with gold sheen and shimmer. I love that when applied over blush and on the highlight points of your face, you immediately look vibrant and refreshed. It is perfect for anyone trying to obtain a lit-from-within glow. This product retails at $9.00. Swatch available abov

As always, I thank you for reading and hope you enjoyed my review. I do hope you all check out the products from this post and let me know what you think. You can find these at any retailer that carries the brand, or at NyxCosmetics.com.