Review: Jersey Shore Spa Lip and Hand Polish in Vanilla Bean

Hello again Lippie Lovers! Today I have a review on a "Lip Polish" that is has a terrible name because it's really a lip scrub. Don't be fancy just tell me what you are! Just for FYI sake, I did receive this for free in an ipsy bag. Anyway, Here we go!

 The Breakdown:

Price: $15
Contains: 1 ounce
Smell: Vanilla Bean
Available: Online














So as this is not a lip color, I will not be following the regular format, instead I'm just going to tell you what is does, and if it works.

So first off, I will talk about the heavenly smell that erupts forth when you open the tube, gliding into your nostrils and taking you away to a glorious bakery where the treats have zero calories...

Okay so it might not do that, but it does smell freaking fantastic.

When it comes out of the tube it looks like an oily goop of honey with sugar in it, and I won't lie, that isn't exactly a look you want on your lips.

 Well, it may not look good, but this stuff works pretty well. It gently exfoliates your lips and leaves them feeling silky and hydrated, and as with any kind of lip scrub some of it always gets in your mouth. But luckily this stuff tastes good and is all natural, so it worn't hurt you if a little (or a lot, I don't judge) gets in there on accident (or on purpose lol).

I have been using this every night for about 2 weeks or so and I have noticed a different in my lipsticks, they go on smoother and seem to stick around a little better. So I say this stuff is pretty good for the price, and if you wear a lot of drying matte lipsticks like I do, then you need something that will not only slough off the dead skin, but has oil in it to put some moisture back in.

Final Verdict:

I will for sure be purchasing this once my tube runs out.

5 out of 5 Lippies.

Review: Kat Von D Studded Kiss Lipstick in Underage Red

Hello again Lippie Lovers!!!! Today I have a very very exciting lipstick to review. I have been in love with the Kat Von D Studded Kiss Lipsticks since day 1 that I saw them in Sephora. I just couldn't justify spending the money when I wasn't 100% if I would like the formula. But I was able to get a Deluxe Sample with my points at sephora and I am excited to tell you about how this was on my lips!

The Breakdown:

Price: $21
Contains: 0.1 Ounces
Smell: Crème Brûlée
Available: Online and at Sephora













Part One: Packaging

The packaging on this lipstick is 100% why I have wanted to try it for so long. It is just perfect to me. It is studded (hence the name) and very rock and roll. I feel cooler just having this in my collection, even if it is the small version. 5 out of 5.

Part Two: Color

The color I received as Underage Red, and it's described as a fire-engine red. Boy does this one fit that bill. It is a very bold vibrant red, that I think would look great on just about any skin tone, but especially those darker skin-toned girls, who would rock the shit out of this lipstick. I can't say much about the color except for damn, gorgeous. Kat Von D knows how to do color. 5 out of 5.

Lipstick at time of Application

Part Three: Formula

The shade I received is a Matte shade. They have other formulas, but I can only talk about this one. So, I've come to the realization that Matte means something different to every brand, it's not a universal formula by any means. The formula on these reminds me of the Nyx Matte lipsticks (which I love). It's not overly thick, and after you put it on, it feels like regular dry lips, but it remains fairly comfortable as well. Also, because this isn't an overly thick consistency, this doesn't clump through the day as a lot of Matte formulas do. I finally felt the need to re-apply after about 6 hours and eating once, though the wear was pretty even throughout and didn't look horrible, even after fading. I actually really enjoyed the formula on this one, which I actually wasn't expecting when I got a matte shade, as I haven't had much luck with higher end Matte lipsticks. Formula is a 5 out of 5.

Lipstick after 6 hours and lunch.

Final Verdict:

So all in all, this was a very good lipstick. They have tons of colors from Bold, to crazy, to nudes, so there is something for everyone, and I think worth the $21 price. I will probably pickup a full size of this soon in a different color.

5 out of 5 Lippies.

Review: Seraphine Botanicals Liquid Lipstick in Cherry Cream

Hello Lippie Lovers! Today I am reviewing a "lipstick" I received from my February Lip Monthly bag that I reviewed HERE. The reason I have lipstick in quotation marks is that the product actually calls this a lip and cheek tint, but this is straight up a liquid lipstick and I would never dream of putting this stuff on my cheeks. Well, maybe at 3 a.m. after a bottle of wine, but that's an entirely different story. I'll admit I've never heard of this brand, but I'm excited to to review the Seraphine Botanicals Lipstick in Cherry Cream.

The Breakdown:

Price: $18.00
Contains: 0.16 Ounces
Smell: Sweet
Available: Online*

*Use ipsy code "IPSY30" for 30% off through 3/31/16*












Part One: Packaging

I think I'm starting to regret having this as a part to review. It seems like I can't think of anything new to say about the same packaging day in and day out. Either way, this comes in pretty standard liquid lipstick packaging, the only difference being that the container is short and squat rather than long and skinny (hey, it's like me!), and the doe foot applicator is a bit shorter. Other than that, nothing out of the ordinary. 4 out of 5.

Part Two: Color

When this stated that it was a lip and cheek tint, I was not expecting the color to be as bold as what was in the tube, so I was pleasantly surprised when I swatched this and it was a bold true red, just like in the tube. Man, this color is great, but I might be a little biased as I LOVE red lipstick. It is my favorite color to wear. 5 out of 5 for color. But I would rate it higher if I could.

Part Three: Formula

So this is honestly unlike any other lipstick I've ever worn. The formula was thin, but yet buttery at the same time? It dried very quickly, so quickly in fact that I was still applying to the top lip and the bottom lip was already dry, and only needed 1 swipe to cover my entire lips (and I don't have the thinnest lips out there). Once it dried down, it honestly felt like I was wearing nothing on my lips. They didn't feel dry or anything really, and I actually kept forgetting that I was wearing it. The best part though was that the color lasted 12+ hours, through breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks and looked just as bold and vibrant when I took it off as when I first put it on that morning. I didn't get a picture of how it looked after that time because it literally looked exactly the same. Hands down, the best formula I've ever tried. It's also nice that it's Vegan and Cruelty Free. Formula gets an astounding 5 out of 5.

Final Verdict:

This is 100% the best liquid lipstick I've ever put on my lips. The only problem is that this is the ONLY one they have. 1 color, how could they do this to me? I want this formula in every color possible and even though the color they offer is awesome, I'm disappointed that they don't have more. Maybe if enough people become excited about it, they might expand the range??? Here's to hoping.

5 out of 5 Lippies.

February Lip Monthly Un-Bagging

Hello Lippie Lovers! I have an un-bagging for another monthly subscription that I receive! This one is called Lip Monthly and it is basically ipsy for Lippie Lovers! Is it good though? Check out the review below.

The Breakdown:

Price: $12.95 a month (Get your first month for $5 with the code LIPLOVER)

Ships: Around the same time as Ipsy, around the 10-15th of the month.

Arrives in: a plain manila envelope mailer. They used to have a great gold packaging that was similar to ipsy, but the last 2 months have been a plain one. (Maybe they aren't make any money)

Ok, so let's talk about what Lip Monthly promises before we review the bag itself.

Okay, so this is a screenshot of their webpage. So, so far, this has been true in the 4 months that I have received it. You do usually get 4-5 Products, and while they are all usually full sized, they are not always just lips products. I'll go into more detail on that later. As far as the retail prices, I agree, and you will see that below as well. Though, I will say that my 1st bag was for November 2015 and it had a retail cost of about $98, so that one had a lot going on.

Now let's get to the bag shall we?

Products Received:

Seraphine Botanicals Vegan Berry Tint in Cherry Cream - $18
NYC Expert Lip Color in 411 Snowcone - ~$5
Prim Botanicals Lip and Cheek Glow in Radicchio - $22
Harvey Prince Sincerely Body Cream - $24 (Fullsize) $3 (Sample Size)

Overall Bag Review: 

I can't say that I'm 100% happy with this month's bag. The bag itself is cute, I like the colors and the little roses for Valentine's Day, but as always with their bags, it smells like a brand new pool floaty (you know what smell I mean). So as their claims, we should received 4-5 Lip Products. Technically, only two of the products I received this month were even meant for lips. and the Harvey Prince body cream seems like something you would get at a hotel for free.

Product Reviews:

So I will leave the Berry tint and the NYC lipstick for full reviews as these are really the only full on lip products that I got to be able to even give full reviews on.  But, I will talk a little bit about them anyway.

Seraphine Berry Tint: This has on the product that it is a tint for lips and cheeks. Um, no. There is no way this would work on anyone's cheeks. This is a full on matte liquid lipstick.

NYC Expert Lip Color: It's a drugstore brand lipstick, that much is totally find with me, I love find new products that are affordable, but this color. Honey child it is full on 80's metallic pink lipstick. I'm going to try to make it work for a full review though. Wish me luck.

Prim Botanicals: So this one is kind of odd. It comes with two colors, a red and a berry. To me, the colors are too bold for the cheeks, but too sheer for the lips. But, I will say that the boldness of the color on the cheeks is in large part to my pasty white skin. Someone that has a deeper skin tone than I do (98% of the world) will probably love this as a cream blush. I will probably try to find someone better suited to wearing these colors. Also, $22? Um. No.

Harvey Prince: Why? What is the reason for this? This feels like a last minute, oh crap we need another product to put in the bag kind of addition. The smell is horrible and it is way too greasy. It never fully absorbs into the skin, leaving it all gross. I do not like. Eww.

That's it. Not very good huh? Needless to say, I have not had the best bags with Lip Monthly lately, but I'm going to give them at least another shot. We will see how I feel about them after the March bag.

If you want to sign-up and try it for yourself (Hey you might have loved the items I got and think I'm a crazy bitch. That's Okay too) you can go HERE and sign-up, they have a couple of different options.

Review: Chella Lipstick Pencil in Passionate Pink

Hello out there in Lippie Land! (This is a fictitious place that resides in my head where all lip products are free of charge, lol)

I have a new review for you today. This is one that I received in my February ipsy bag (check out that review HERE) and it is the Chella Lipstick Pencil in Passionate Pink.

The breakdown:

Cost: $18.00
Contains: 0.1 ounces
Scent: Fruity
Available: Online













Part One: Packaging

It's a pencil. If you have ready any of my other reviews you will know that I don't much care for lipstick pencils when it comes to packaging. If you are new, well I don't much care for lipstick pencils when it comes to packaging. There is nothing else to really say. 3 out of 5 for packaging.

Part Two: Color

I wasn't sure about this color when I first glanced at it, but after getting it on my lips, I really liked it. It's a unique color, and I don't have anything else quite like it in my collection. It is pink (as my brother stated when I asked him what color it looked like) but it has like a watermelon type tint to it. I don't know, it's hard to explain, but I dig it. 4 out of 5.

Part Three: Formula

So on their website they claim, "Moisturizing Lipstick Pencil that Keeps your lips soft and moist." So I agree with that, I did feel as though my lips were nice and soft during the day, but it didn't last very long either. I got probably a good 2 hours wear before it started to feel as though I needed to re-apply, but as far as how it looks, I got another hour before it started to look like it needed a new coat. It did reapply well, as it's a creamy formula and I didn't get any weird flaking or peeling. 3 out of 5 for formula.

Final Verdict:

All in all, it's not a BAD lip product, but it's not my favorite either, but just the unique color is enough to make me want to purchase this one once my sample is gone.

3 out of 5 Lippies.

February Ipsy Unbagging!

Hello Lippie Lovers!! This is my first Ipsy un-bagging for this blog! I have been getting ipsy bags for about 5 or 6 months now, and I am excited to share with you what I received.

Please note: I will briefly review any non-lip items here, but the lip products will receive a full their own full on reviews, as hello I love lip products!!!

Are you ready? Here we go!!!

Items Received:

Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Oil - $42 full size (about $5 for the sample)
Naked Cosmetics Mica Pigment in Sierra Nevada (SN-02) - $14.99
Jersey Shore Spa Lip and Hand Polish in Vanilla Bean - $15
Chella Passionate Pink Moisturizing Lipstick Pencil - $18 Fullsize (about $2 for the sample)
Luxie Rose Gold Small Tapered Blending Brush 231 - $12

Total Value:  $48.99! Wow! What is also impressive is that 3 out of the 5 products are full sized!

Bag Review:

So I wasn't overly excited about this bag when I got the early preview at ipsy, but now that I have the products and have started to use them, I think this is probably in my top two favorite bags. Also, the bag itself is super cute this month!

Product Reviews:

So the Jersey Shore Lip Polish and the Lipstick are each going to receive their own review, so I will just stick to other products here.

Smashbox Primer Oil: I actually have enjoyed this so far. I have used it for 2 days in a row, and I was apprehensive about using an oil on my face, but since my skin is on the dryer side, and it's winter I have actually loved the way it makes my skin feel, and it makes my makeup look much more natural. Would I purchase the full size? I don't know, $42 is pretty steep for a primer, but time will tell.

Naked Cosmetics Pigment: So when I saw this one I wasn't sure about what it was exactly, but it's like a beautiful golden glitter for you eyes. This stuff is no joke, and I love it. It give a great glitter effect, but it's not for the faint at heart, or those that like a natural eye look. This stuff packs a big punch. Would I purchase more? Probably, they have some great colors on their website!

Luxie Brush: I really like this brush. I love that light pink handle, and it actually does a fairly good job of blending out that pigment. Would I purchase more from the line? Maybe. I have also fallen in love with Coastal Scent brushes that I received from ipsy in January, and they are more affordable so it would be a maybe on this one.

Final Verdict:

Look I got almost $50 worth of product for $10. I think ipsy is 100% worth it. There are months that are hits and some that are misses, but the more reviews and things you do, the better your bags get, and the last 2 bags I've gotten, I have used every single one of the products I've received on a daily basis, so it's a win in my book.

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Review: MAC Satin Lipstick in Amorous

Hello Lippie Lovers,

Today I have another review for MAC Lipstick. As you may have read, I did not really care for their Matte lipstick, but I thought I would give them another try, this time with their Satin Formula. Today I have the color Amorous to try out!

The Breakdown:

Price: $17.00
Contains: 0.1 Ounces
Scent: Slight Vanilla
Available: Online and at MAC Stores













Part One: Packaging

The packaging for their lipstick products is all the same, nothing new here, if you want to read more about what I think of the packaging check out my review for one of their Matte shades HERE.

Part Two: Color

So this color is a little darker on my lips than I thought it would be when I did a swatch of it on my hand in the store. But, in my book, that is a good thing. MAC's website describes it as Lovestruck Cranberry, and I would have to agree, it is a very muted shade of cranberry with some pink undertones. The color is one that I think would be great on everyone. 5 out of 5 for color.

Part Three: Formula

The very first "matte" lipstick I ever tried was the Nyx Matte lipsticks, then from there I tried the Wet N Wild ones. What I have learned in my lipstick journey was that these are really more Demi-Matte and Semi-Matte instead of a true Matte (how many times can I type the word Matte in one review!) and when I went to purchase my first MAC lipstick I immediately went for the matte formula as that was what I loved in other lipsticks, but as it turns out, what I really loved was the Satin. Even on MAC's website, they claim that the Satin lipsticks have a Semi-Matte finish. I love this one so much more than I loved the Diva one. Now, one thing I will note is that the formula is still fairly thick, even for a Semi-Matte finish, and they don't last nearly as long as the Nyx or Wet N Wild ones. But they feel fantastic on the lips, and I will wear this one all the time (when I'm not wearing a new one to review!) I'll give the formula a 4 out of 5.

Final Verdict:

The Satin finish, in my opinion is light years better than their matte ones, which just goes to show that there is a MAC lipstick that will be perfect for you. I will eventually try some of their other finishes, but slowly (they are $17). Until then...

4 out of 5 Lippies.

Review: Wet n Wild Megalast Liquid Lip Color in Red My Mind

Hello to my Lippie Lovers out there. Today I have a review for a liquid lipstick from the drugstore! It is the Wet n Wild Megalast Liquid Lip Color in 921A Red My Mind.

The Breakdown:

Price: $2.99
Contains: 0.23 Ounces
Scent: Very Very Faint Chemical
Available: Online and at most Drugstores













Part One: Packaging

I'm actually quite impressed with the packaging seeing as it's only a $2.99 product. The packaging is not much different than most liquid lipsticks, except for maybe that it feels like a cheaper plastic than the more expensive ones, but for the price, who cares?! The applicator itself takes a little getting used to, it's like a fat paddle, or like maybe a squished doe foot? It's hard to explain, but it does pickup quite a bit of product, though it was a little hard to get a clean line. I'll give packaging a 4 out of 5.

Can you tell by the picture that it's near V-Day???

Part Two: Color

Woah. I'm mean damn does this lipstick pack a huge punch of color. You want some bold ass red lips, this is the place to be, One swipe and wow, RED. The color is just a perfect blue based red, but it is not for the faint at heart, this is some serious boldness here. 5 out of 5 for Color.

Part Three: Formula

Here is where i'm torn, and it's the same place that always gives me pause when I try out a new liquid lipstick. There seem to be only two kinds: comfortable and tacky that transfers, or long lasting no transfer super dry. This one is the dry kind. The website claims: "These intense liquid lip colors are completely transfer-proof and last up to 8 hours – while moisturizing!" Okay, so it is intense, and it is transfer proof, and it does easily last 8 hours (if you stay away from oily foods) but it is NOT moisturizing. Not in the least, after a couple of hours you start to get what is known as the dreaded "Butthole" lips. Dry as a desert. Now if you don't mind throwing a gloss over the top of this, or just don't mind wearing drying lipstick, it would be fine, but this stuff is super dry. But, that depends on what you are looking for. You can kiss and drink and everything and this stuff isn't going anywhere! Also, it's worth noting that it dries VERY quickly so you have to work fast, and it doesn't really layer very well either. I'm going to give the formula a 3 out of 5 as I prefer a more comfortable to wear liquid lipstick, but when I need some long lasting color that packs a punch, I do pull this one out.

Final Verdict:

So this is not bar far a BAD lipstick, it's just not necessarily my favorite, but for a true liquid lipstick from the drugstore, and for only $2.99? Worth it! Also that punch of color it gives makes up for any dryness it causes.

4 out of 5 Lippies.

Review: Be a Bombshell Lip Crayon in Hot Damn

Good Afternoon Lippie Lovers!

Today I have a lip product that I received in my Lip Monthly Bag and thought I would give it a try! It is from the Brand "Be a Bombshell" and it is their lip crayon in the color Hot Damn.

The Breakdown:

Price: $16
Contains: 0.8 Ounces
Scent: None Whatsoever
Available: Online













Part One: Packaging

So I'm not a lover of lip crayons in general, and this is just a basic black casing lip crayon. The reason I hate lip crayons is that the product does not go down and I always managed to nick the product on the lid and just make a mess. Once thing I do like about this packaging though, is that you don't have to sharpen it, the product rolls out. So, with that said, 3 out of 5 for packaging.

Part Two: Color

This color is described as a "Bright Red" on the Be A Bombshell website, and while that is true it pulls very coral on me. Not that this is a bad thing, I just don't think coral colors look that great on me in general, but I did get a compliment at work today, so score! The color is much more sheer than I like, but it does still pack a punch of color, you just might need a couple of layers to get it. I'll give the color a 4 out of 5.

Color at time of application

Part Three: Formula

I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by this one. I honestly though I was going to hate it, especially after reading the website and nowhere did it mention that it was long lasting. What is does say is, "Formula: A glossy lip crayon with a smooth texture." So going on that, it is a very smooth texture, but it's not overly glossy or slippery, it feels more like butter, which is good in my book. Now although they didn't mention it being long lasting, this did last and stain better than I was hoping. Now it does transfer like a regular cream lipstick, but like I said it stayed better than I was hoping and stayed super comfortable all day long. The website does caution that it can bleed w/out a lip liner, but I had no problems with that, and I NEVER wear lip liner when I'm first trying out a new lip product. I'll give the formula a 4 out of 5. It wasn't my favorite, but it wasn't my worst by far.

Lipstick after 4 hours and eating a Schlotzsky's Sandwich (impressive!)

Final Verdict:

This is not a bad product, for someone that likes a sheer wash of color that still packs a punch, and maybe has lips on the dryer side, this could be your holy grail, and with 11 different shades there should be one for everyone. 

4 out of 5 Lippies

Review: Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream in Monte Carlo

Hello once again Lippie Lovers. I have another review for you today, and I wanted to just give a quick update. I am going to put a quick survey below and see what other kind of posts you wanted to see from me. I was thinking of either reviewing various lip scrubs and lip conditioners, or maybe doing a how to DIY lip scrubs, or even showing my lip treatment routine. Let me know what you want to see below! Until then, let's get back to the review!!

Today I am reviewing Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream in the color 10 - Monte Carlo

The Breakdown:

Cost: $6
Contains: 0.27 Ounces
Scent: Cake Batter
Available: Online and at most drugstores













Part One: Packaging

The packaging is cute, actually looks just as good if not better than some more expensive liquid lipsticks. The tube is clear (with black writing) to show the color through and the applicator tip is a matte finish, which is always a nice feel. For a $6 lipstick Nyx really hit it out of the park on packaging. 5 out of 5.

Part Two: Color

The color I purchased is Monte Carlo, Nyx describes it as a Deep Cranberry Red. I would somewhat agree with that, as it looks more blue based red than cranberry to me, but that could just be on my cool-toned skin. However, it needs to be noted that to get the full opacity of the color you do need two coats, and the color at the time of application is not nearly as dark as it becomes later (more on that in the formula section). Either way, red lipsticks are my favorite to wear, and this is simply a gorgeous red that I think would look good on everybody. 5 out of 5 for color.

Lipstick color at time of application (2 coats)

Part Three: Formula

So before I talk about what I thought of the formula, let's talk about what Nyx claims. So never do they claim that this is a "Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick" not once do they call it that. They say it's simply a "Lip Cream that delivers a burst of color and sets to a soft matte finish". In that regard I think this is a great lipstick. Though they don't claim to be long lasting, they actually in my opinion last longer than some that do claim to last all day. Now, one thing I don't care for is that these take a long time to fully set down. I mean like an hour long. Once they do set, they are very comfortable and light feeling, but it is hard not to use your lips in any way for that long (like drinking a coffee you dirty girl), and after that hour the color oxidizes and becomes darker than initial application. Another note of interest is that they don't layer well. You can layer them but some of the comfortable feeling does go away and they feel too think after you layer later in the day (it is completely fine during the application process). So I think I will give formula a 4 out of 5.

Color after 1 hour. Darker, but still not as dark as the tube.

Final Verdict:

Simply put, I enjoy these lippies. They are affordable, comfortable, and pack a beautiful punch of color.

4 out of 5 Lippies.

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Review: Gerard Cosmetics Hydra Matte Liquid Lipstick in Serenity

Hello again Lippie Lovers! Today I have a new liquid lipstick to review for you. This time is the brand Gerard Cosmetics in their Hydra Matte Liquid Lipstick line and the color I have is called Serenity. I purchased Serenity because a YouTube beauty vlogger, Manny MUA did a collaboration with them, and I was trying to get more into nude shades when I purchased it. Either way, here we go with another exciting adventure in Lipstick!

The Breakdown:


Price: $20
Contains: 0.059 Ounces
Smell: Slightly Vanilla/Chemical Smell
Available: Online














Part One: Packaging


The packaging is very simple on this lipstick, but in a way I kind of like it. I think that even though the tube actually has nothing written on it anywhere, the fact that it's frosted pushes it up a bit for me. (I just love the frosted glass look). I also like the golden cap as well, though the packaging does look to be inexpensive to me. However, I'll give it a 4 out of 5.

Part Two: Color


The color is described as "a beautiful warm pink, with hints of brown" and I see it as a warm toned pink, but I don't think it has very much brown in it as most lipsticks with any brown at all, pull like a 90's grunge on me. Either way, the color being very slight on the brown is a good thing to me as I am cool-toned. The color does pull much more pink on my warm-toned friends. However that being said, I think that it is still a beautiful color even though it looks more peach on me in pictures, but in real life it looks more pink. 4 out of 5 for color.

At time of application

Part Three: Formula

The formula on this one is good or bad depending on what you are looking for. So it goes onto the lips as a mix between a think liquid and a mousse, so like a thin mousse I guess. It dries down to a very comfortable matte finish. Now with comfort there is a downside, it stays tacky. Even after completely drying, there is a slight tackiness that stays around all day, but this is why they are called Hydra Matte. They are not drying in the least, never will you feel like you need to put on a balm with this lipstick. It also does transfer and need to be reapplied after eating. So if I was looking for a dry liquid lipstick with no transfer that lasted forever and ever, I probably would not pick this one up. However, if you don't mind any of that and want something that is just going to be comfortable on the lips, then this one might be for you. I enjoy a comfortable lip, so I will give the formula a 4 out of 5.



Final Verdict:


I guess it's no surprise what rating this one is going to receive. However there is some controversy attached to Gerard Cosmetics, but I won't get into that here, as I am just here to review the product with no outside factors persuade my opinion of a product. However, if you want to know more about the controversy to decide on your own if you want to purchase this product, you can check out a video from my favorite YouTuber for Liquid Lipstick reviews. Click HERE to check out that video.



4 out of 5 Lippies.

Review: Ofra Liquid Lipstick in Mina

Hello Lippie Lovers! Today I have a very hyped Liquid Lipstick on YouTube, and I am excited to try it out for all of you! This is the Ofra Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick in the color Mina.

The Breakdown:

Price: $19.90
Contains: 0.2 ounces
Smell: Slight Vanilla Scent
Available: Online*













Part One: Packaging

So the packaging is pretty boring, but it's also not the worst I've seen from a liquid lipstick. Do I think that for the price tag it should be a little more snazzy than a sticker on a plain tube? Yes, but as they are an indie brand I will give them a pass. 3 out of 5 for packaging.

Part Two: Color

So Ofra's website doesn't have a description of this color, and the only way I can think of to describe it is like a deep berry/wine color. It seems that when I look up swatches of it online it looks slightly different on everyone, depending on their skin tone. Either way it is a very fall vampy color, and I love the color on this one. 5 out of 5 on color.

Lipstick at time of application, after drying down to matte.

Part Three: Formula

Okay, so Ofra is highly pimped out on YouTube, and I have wanted to try it for a while, but was slowly starting to collect my liquid lipsticks (these hoes are expensive!) and was excited when I signed up for a subscription service (like ipsy) called Lip Monthly and this lipstick was in my very first bag! However, even though I didn't pay full price for this product does not mean that I'm not going to be completely honest.

Okay so that part that throws me off is that right there in the title these state that they are Long Lasting. While they do last longer than a traditional creme finish lipstick, they do not last as long as most liquid lipsticks I have tried. They do wear in patches, instead of a gradual fade. Also, these do not last very well through eating. I ate chicken and broccoli with rice for dinner off of a fork, not much actually touching my lips and it looked pretty bad afterward. Good news though, these did layer well when applying a second layer.

Upon initial application, they do dry in about a minute or two, which is average and they feel comfortable on the lips all day without that tacky feeling you get from most comfortable liquid lipsticks. It was even comfortable after applying more on top after eating lunch. Also these do transfer quite a bit, as you can see below I got the dreaded lipstick line on the chin after eating dinner. I'll give the formula a 3 out 5.

Lippies after 9 hours of wear, 1 re-application after lunch and eating dinner.

Final Verdict:

Overall these are not a bad liquid lipstick, but they are not the best on the market by far. I don't think I would purchase anymore of these unless they had a unique color that I loved, then I would't hesitate. So all in all, just Meh.

3 out of 5 Lippies.

*These are also listed on Amazon but they sell at $29.95 and up. Please do not buy these from Amazon for that price when they are available for $19.90 through Ofra.*

Review and Swatches: Nyx Matte Lipsticks

Hello again Lippie Lovers. I have another Nyx product for you today. This time I decided to review and swatch all of the lipsticks I own from the Matte line.

The Breakdown:

Price: $5.99
Contains: 0.16 Ounces
Smell: None
Available: Online and at most Drugstores













Part One: Packaging

Okay. Nyx Packaging. Same Thing Different Date. 4 out of 5.

Part Two: Color

This is where I think Nyx really shines. They have a whooping 45 shades in this line. That is crazy! If you can't find a color you love, you don't need to be wearing lipstick! But, I will say that my two favorite colors out of the ones that I own are Shocking Pink, and Bloody Mary. There are a couple of colors that I used to own that won't be on this list of my colors below, because I did not care for them and gave them to friends and family. Colors are amazing and pigmented and just awesome. These are probably my favorite lipsticks to wear besides my Wet N Wild ones. Color gets 5 out of 5.

Colors I own:

1. Bloody Mary: "Blue-Toned Cranberry Red"
2. Whipped Caviar: "Muted Plum"
3. Natural: "Mauve"
4. Shocking Pink: "Blue-Toned Hot Pink"
5. Couture: "Light Pink"
6. Alabama: "Brick Red"
7. Audrey: "Mid-Toned Blue Pink" (not pictured)
8. Pure Red: "Bright Red-Orange"

Shocking Pink

Alabama

Pure Red

Couture

Whipped Caviar

Natural

Bloody Mary

From L to R: Bloody Mary, Natural, Whipped Caviar, Couture, Pure Red, Alabama, and Shocking Pink

Part Three: Formula

The formula on these are not just Matte. I've noticed that some of the darker colors feel more Demi-Matte while the lighter colors have a drier Matte consistency. The darker colors also have much better staying power, but this is with any lipstick I have ever tried, which is why I haven't always gone for the whole "Nude" lipstick look. For example, the only color in the range that I own that would actually be considered nude just does not look great on me. All of the other colors I think I can fairly pull off that I have, but not the nude. Either way, these lipsticks are not transfer proof by any means, but they do have a matte or demi-matte finish and last on me through my long 12 hour days. The formula gets a 5 out of 5, but I also recommend the darker colors.

Final Verdict:

Obviously I love this lipstick if I own so many shades of them, and plan on buying more shades, especially some of the ones that they have recently released. If you are on a budget but want a great long lasting lipstick that packs a great color punch, these are the ones for you.

5 out of 5 Lippies.

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