Maybelline ColorSensational Pearl Lipsticks Swatches + Review

I picked these up after seeing the advert the other night, the colour range looked amazing so i couldn't resist - i bought Kiss Pearl and Delicate Pearl.

Above: Kiss Pearl 832

Above: Delicate Pearl 812

They are quite sheer lipsticks (especially Delicate Pearl) so they need building up, unless you like a subtle application. They are very shimmery and the colours look gorgeous on. I find that some Maybelline lipsticks can be quite drying but these aren't at all - in fact they are quite moisturising.

These will definitely be my 'go to' lipsticks now!

I picked mine up from Boots as they were all sold out at Superdrug.

What do you think?

Michael Todd Cosmetics Review + Swatches

I received a very generous amount of products from Michael Todd cosmetics, i have been testing these out for over a month now and it is time for my honest review!
Michael Todd Cosmetics offer a huge range of make-up, all of which is produced in USA. They carry many different shades and colours, visit http://www.michaeltoddcosmetics.com/

Above: Angel Lipstick

I love this colour, it's a nude pink with peach shimmer tones. The application was soft and didn't need much building up.

Above: Sugar Lips Lipstick

My fave colour, this one also had the nicest application - soft with a lustre finish. This is very similar to Angel but with less peach undertones.

Above: First Kiss Lipstick

This was my least favorite colour as it isn't a shade i would normally wear. Bronze tones rose colour.
All lipsticks come as a full sized bullet in a mini case - perfect for your handbag!

$16

Above: Clear-ly Creme Glace

Above: Sugar Lips + Clearly

Clear-ly is gorgeous, i really like the colour and finish of this gloss, it comes with a sponge tip applicator (which is my least preferred gloss applicator) i found it did take quite a few coats to get a good build up but i think the sponge applicator is to blame for that. Other than that it's a great lipgloss! Non sticky.

$17

Above: Glitter Pencil - Plum

Love how this pencil came out - i didn't have high hopes because glitter pencils are usually a let down but this one worked great! The colour is beautiful and the glitter comes out generously with every applications.

$18

Above: Everything Stick - Trixie

I love the idea of the 'everything' stick, they say it can be used on eyes, lips and face. Trixie is a gorgeous colour, fab for achieving the bronzed goddess look. I would only use this on my cheek bones and eyes. Great highlighter.

$26

Above: Under Eye Concealer - Light Cornsilk

My favorite product! I love, love, love this concealer, i have been looking for one like this forever! The application is lovely and quite thick - which is how i like my concealer to be, nice sized pot too! It reflects the light when i put it under my eyes to counteract dark circles. I would definitely buy this concealer again.

$17

Above: Matte Eyeshadow - Coffee
The name sums this colour up perfectly, a rich deep brown. It's very pigmented and easy to blend. I like to use it on it's own and blend to create different levels of brown. Good sized pan.
$18

Above: Long Wear Creme Eyeshadow - Michael Todd
This is such a beautiful plum shade, with slight shimmer. It applies well and stays on without much creasing (was very hard to remove which shows it is long wearing!). The only down side is the pot size - it's very small!
$23

Above: Mineral Eyeshadow - Boca Chita Key
Beautiful base coat colour, natural beige/cream with shimmer highlight. Very soft application but also very messy. Paraben free.
$17

Above: Tinted Gel Primer - Natural

I love this a lot! Perfect for on holiday, sunny days or as a base, it gives a gorgeous finish that is perfect for building a matte foundation. It blends easily and helps your top coat of foundation apply streak free. Kept my foundation on for longer too! Great primer and great price!

$25

Above: Instant Fill Primer
As soon as i applied this my skin felt soft. Like most, I get laugh lines on my face, especially under my eyes and my cheeks, i found this worked pretty well. My expression lines didn't seem as noticeable. It is oil free which is fab for ladies with oily skin.
$36

Above: Scintillant Illuminator - Light
Unfortunately this was a bit too dark for me even though i got the light shade. I like to apply this under my eye but i need it to be light to counteract dark circles. It was too greasy as well, making it slide around while trying to apply, which made it quite streaky. It's a real shame this didn't work for me, but you might love it!
$38

Above: Bronzing Blush - Rose

Lovely matte blush, with pretty tones. Also has some gold highlights, only down side is it took too much building up on the brush to get a good application.

$20

To sum everything up, i would say i was very pleased. The last two products were probably my least favorite but the rest i was very impressed with. I love the fact they have such a wide range of products and many different shades. Anything you want they are likely to have it! They also offer free shipping which is fab :)

Michael Todd US -www.allcosmeticswholesale.com

 UK - www.love-makeup.co.uk

MAC Lazy Day, Politely Pink + Patisserie Lustre Lipstick Swatches

Above: MAC - Politely Pink

My 'Go To' lipstick, i love how subtle it is but it also gives a gorgeous pale nude pink finish with a slight frost. So gorgeous!

Above: MAC - Lazy Day

From the 'Beach Collection', Lazy Day is a lovely muted pink with lavender undertones. It is quite sheer but can be build up very quickly for a more vibrant pink. My favorite this month!

Above: MAC - Patisserie

Almost always described as 'My lips but better' shade...and i have to agree. My lips are a pinky/natural colour which matches this colour very well - although it makes my lips a little more brown than pink. Very moisturising and glossy.

 

Revlon Colorburst Lipstick Swatches Review

I was searching through ebay when i came across Revlon Colorburst lipsticks. I loved the look of them and the colours seemed exactly what i go for. They are very smooth, have no strong scent and are very moisturising. I also really like the shape of them, they make it really easy to apply.

I bought six of them, i will start off with my favorites going down to my least favorite.

Above: Soft Nude

This is my favorite, the colour is lovely. I hate it when some nudes make you look washed out but this one has some peachy undertones which is warming to the skin. All these lipsticks leave a lovely lustre/sheen finish.

Above: Baby Pink

This one reminded me of a muted Mac Viva Glam Gaga. It has lilac undertones, when applied fully it is a very bright pink. I would wear this one on a daily basis with just a quick sheer coat.

Above: Blush

This colour is a light pinky brown, very close to my natural lip colour. A very natural, subtle shade with a shiny finish.

Above: Lilac

This colour looks lovely with a gloss over the top, it can be quite over powering when applied with a full coverage. It's a lavender shade with a sheen finish, the perfect colour if you're into your lilacs!

Above: Carnation

A burgundy toned pink that is quite garish for me, in the photo i have just applied a light layer as it is very pigmented. I don't think this one suits my skin tone. I think it is best suited for darker tones.

 

Above: Rosy Nude

This i really didn't like on me, it was quite a muddy brown and had no rose tones to it. Other people have said if your lips are very pigmented (like mine) then it can look very dark. Although i have seen a lot of other people that love this so don't write it off just because it doesn't look good on me.

Over all i love these lipsticks and i am very impressed by the colour collection. I think the quilted packaging looks great too. A thumbs up from me!

What do you think of them?