Review: Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lipcolor

Hello Lippie Lovers! Today I have a "liquid lipstick" from the drugstore. They are just trying so hard to make this new obsession work aren't they? Either Way, here we go!

Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lipcolor in HD Obsession

The Breakdown:

Price: ~8.99
Contains: 0.2 Ounces
Scent: Mango/Vanilla
Available: Online and at most drugstores













Part One: Packaging

The packaging is cute. It is thin and sleek, so it can easily fit in a purse or even a pocket. It has a frosted glass look, and you all know how much I love that! The only thing I personally don't care for is that they have that flat paddle applicator that has become trendy lately, but I don't really care for it. In case you are wondering why, I'll quickly tell you. While this shape hold a lot of product so that you don't have to "re-dip" there isn't a precise line and it makes it a little hard to get crisp edges. Either way, even despite the applicator, I'll give it 5 out of 5, I think it's just so cute.

Part Two: Color

The color I have is a beautiful color. While it is a very bold vibrant pink, it's not quite a vibrant as the ads lead you to believe. You can build up the color and get that color, but with one swipe it's not quite that bold. While Revlon doesn't have any color descriptions on these, I would say it's a vibrant red based hot pink. I could be wrong, but that's what my little pupils see. 4 out of 5 for color.

Lipstick at time of application

Part Three: Formula

Once again, this is where most drugstore liquid lipsticks fail. This one though is horrible. Revlon doesn't make claims that this one is long lasting, just that is a velvety smooth matte lipstick. So I pretty much agree with that, it does have a velvet feel on the lips, and it does mostly dry down to a matte finish (much better than the Maybelline One), but it does transfer and will not last through eating or really even drinking, but it does remain very comfortable, and I didn't have any issues with bleeding on this one. So as just a lipstick, not horrible and it's a good price so that's a plus. For formula though I will give it a 3 out of 5.

Final Verdict:

For a drugstore product it's not horrible, but drugstore brands have really been stepping up their game, so if I was to change anything I would make it a little more matte so that it matches the name a little better, but all in all, average.

3 out of 5 Lippies.

Review: Nyx Lingerie Liquid Lipstick in Exotic

Hello again Lippie Lovers, today I have an item that I was so excited to get my hands on when I got the notification that it was coming out. It is the new Liquid Lipstick from Nyx called the Lip Lingerie.

The Breakdown:

Price: $7.00
Contains: 0.13 Ounces
Scent: Slight Chemical Smell
Available: Online, Ulta, and at most drugstores.













Part One: Packaging

Nyx did a great job on the packaging in my opinion, especially for the price range. It's sleek and different than most of their other packaging. But while I like the outside packaging, I don't much care for the applicator. It has that flat paddle look that I just don't care for, but it works. 4 out of 5 for packaging.

Part Two: Color

So this line of lipsticks are called Lingerie because they are nude colors. Now, most companies do nude colors as the color of a girl like me's pasty white skin. I love the fact that they have darker colors that are not only great for my dark skinned gals out there that want a nude color too, but even for girls like me that just don't care for completely nude lips. With that said, most of the colors are warmer toned and it was hard finding a color that would go with my cool complexion, and I'm still not sure I picked one that is great on me, but it's what I got. 4 out of 5 for color.

Color at time of Application

Part Three: Formula

So this one is hard to judge. Does it feel comfortable on the lips? Yes. Does it dry down quickly to a Matte texture? Yes. Is it long lasting? Yes and No. Now if I compare it to most other drugstore "matte" liquid lipsticks, it hit it out of the park. But, If I just judge it completely as it is, I don't 100% care for it. After eating it wore off very patchy and weird, and that was surprising because after I put it on, it had NO transfer. But somehow it just looked odd. I also don't think it really layered well, as it had that gross thick texture that most liquid lipstick have if you try to re-apply. I'll give the formula a 3 out of 5. Not bad, but not my favorite by far.

Not looking so great after eating.

Final Verdict:

If this was just against other drugstore brands, it would probably get a 4 out of 5, but as it wore ugly and I had to completely take it off after eating and reapply, and there are other affordable options out there, I'll give it...

3 out of 5 Lippies.

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.