Friday, May 15, 2015

Review: Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Shine Sculpting Shine Lipstick in Baby Cashmere

Do you ever think to yourself, "wow. This would be a great name for a stripper or a small baby kitten?" when you're looking at makeup products? Well...here's a great one for you - Baby Cashmere.


The packaging: This lipstick comes in a very sturdy case with a magnetic top. I'm all for more lipsticks coming with magnetic caps...makes it dummy-proof for people like me who always manage to somehow not close lipsticks all the way. 


The scent: No scent detected.


The product: Baby Cashmere is a lighter brownish-pink shade with a bit of shine. It goes on smoothly with a light creamy texture. The color is buildable, but never really gets to full opacity. It lasts about 3 hours on lips, but it's so easy to reapply that the wear-time doesn't bother me. This shade definitely is a MLBB color.

The cost: $30

Questions? Comments? Let me know! 

Thursday, May 7, 2015

Review: Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencils in Dolce Vita & Bahama and Satin Lip Pencil in Hyde Park

The obsession with everything Nars-related continues...

The packaging: All three of these chubby lip pencils comes in its own box. The pencils are not twist-up, which is my only complaint. I hate having to sharpen these because I feel like you lose a lot of product by sharpening.
 
Dolce Vita Bahama Hyde Park
(L to R): In natural light - Dolce Vita, Bahama, Hyde Park

The scent: No scent detected.
 
Dolce Vita Bahama Hyde Park
(L to R): In sunlight - Dolce Vita, Bahama, Hyde Park

The products:



Dolce Vita is described as a matte dusty rose shade. On my lips, it pulls to a lighter, MLBB shade. This is usually my go-to lip product on a daily basis. It goes on smoothly, but it's better to do a light prep on your lips because this tends to be drying as it is matte. It usually lasts about a couple hours or so on my lips because it is a lighter shade. 



Bahama is a matte brownish-pink shade that definitely has a 90s feel to it. If you're looking to copy Kylie Jenner's lip, this is a must for you. Again, since it is matte, it tends to dry out my lips within a couple hours. This shade lasts a bit longer than Dolce Vita because it is a darker shade. 



Hyde Park is a glossier, muted red shade. Being a satin pencil, it glides on smoothly and is somewhat hydrating throughout its wear. It usually lasts about 3-4 hours on my lips through eating and drinking. This is a great red to wear for a very polished look. 

Cost: $26 each 

Questions? Comments? Let me know!