Product Overview and FOTD: Tokidoki Prisma Lip Gloss in Strawberry Latte

Tokidoki Prisma Lip Gloss in Strawberry Latte over
Maybelline ColorSensational Lipstick in Pink Please

Just wanted to do a really quick overview on this gloss! I got it from Sephora when I was in Vegas and it was on sale for $5! Score! Although adorable, I would not have paid the original price tag of $15 for it, nor do I think it is worth that much!

The good stuff:

• Adorable packaging
• Has a sweet flavor
• Nice high-shine gloss

The low-down:

• Has practically no tint to it at all. Basically a clear gloss
• The scent/taste might be too sweet for some
• The lasting power is really bad

Overall: 

I love this gloss because it adds beautiful high-shine to any lip color! Unfortunately the wear-time is very very short. I'd say an hour tops. So if you want it to last, you have to keep reapplying. I don't have a problem with the candy-sweet scent & taste, but if you're not a fan of flavored glosses then I'd steer clear of this. It also is basically just a clear gloss. No tint at all to it. So mainly I just use this gloss to add a pop of shine to any lip color for a short while!

What am I wearing?

Eyes

• Smashbox Photo Finish Lid Primer
• Maybelline Eyebrow Pencil in Medium Brown
• Stila Eye for Color Eyeshadow Palette - Coffee all over lid
• Stila Eye for Color Eyeshadow Palette - Burgandy on outer-v
• Stila Eye for Color Eyeshadow Palette - Porcelain below the brow
• Wet N Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow in Trashed on outer-v
• Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil in Perversion
• Revlon ColorStay Liquid Eye Pen in Black
• Velour Lashes in Lash in the City

Lips

• Maybelline ColorSensational Lipstick in Pink Please
• Tokidoki Prisma Gloss in Strawberry Latte

Face

• Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer
• Dermablend Smooth Indulgence Concealer in Almond
• Lovely Me:Ex BB Cream
• Revlon Photoready Pressed Powder in Light/Med
• ELF Bronzer in Sunkissed

 

NYX Haul Pics & Swatches

I made an order from cherryculture.com about a month ago when they had their 40% off NYX sale. I honestly haven't been buying much makeup for the last year, but this sale was too good to pass up, especially for false lashes! I got $70 worth of NYX for $40 :D This is what I ordered:

Bronzer & Blusher Combo in Phi Phi Island, NYX Girls Nail polish in Mushroom Glitter and Carnival, Jumbo Eye Pencil in French Fries, Glitter Cream Palette in Sweet Chocolate Brown, Round Lip gloss in Sorbet & Whipped, Round Lipstick in Pumpkin Pie, and 8 pairs of false lashes.

Closer pic of the Round Lip gloss in Whipped & Sorbet, Round Lipstick in Pumpkin Pie, Jumbo Eye Pencil in French Fries, and Glitter Cream Palette in Sweet Chocolate Brown.

NYX false lashes are some of my favorite falsies to use. They have a huge variety and the lashes are very durable. I like how they lash band is stiff but flexible... makes it so much easier to apply than with a really flimsy band. The style names of the lashes are:

Left column, from top to bottom: Gorgeous, Nirvana, Disco Queen, and Lash implant.
Right column, from top to bottom: Nostalgia, Exclusive, Nostalgia, Exclusive.

I bought 2 pairs of Nostalgia and Exclusive because I LOVE layering those 2 lashes together. And every time I try to buy them here, they're always out of stock! So I figure I might as well stock up :) The Gorgeous and Nirvana lashes are really full and voluminous, I really like them. If you like full, spikey style lashes, I'd recommend those. I was really excited for the Disco Queen ones because I liked how lush they looked. But unfortunately I don't think they look all that great on me :/ Ah, well maybe I'll find a use for them sometime. The Nirvana lashes I just bought on a whim. Usually I'm partial to really long, full, and thick lashes... obviously unnatural, but I love em! However I really like the Nirvana lashes because they're long enough and wispy but have some volume to them and they look rather natural. Good for everyday wear :)

Here's swatches of the Round lip gloss and Lipstick. From left to right:
Round Lip gloss in Whipped, Round Lip gloss in Sorbet, Round Lipstick in Pumpkin Pie

I love NYX's lippies! I did previous reviews/swatches of their lipstick here, and lip gloss here. I love the round lipgloss because it's cheap but the quality is really nice. It's pretty pigmented and goes on smooth, it's not sticky, has shine, lasts a couple hours, and doesn't dry out my lips. Whipped is one of my favorites for a quick glossy nude lip. I always wanted to try Sorbet as well. It's a cute baby pink with fine shimmer. The lipstick is also very affordable with nice quality and pigmentation. Orange Soda is my favorite nude lip shade, but I really wanted to try Pumpkin Pie. It's a nice light coral/salmon shade.

I love using NYX's Jumbo Eye Pencils as an eyeshadow base or layered over other shades. This is French Fries (which is kind of misleading because this doesn't remind me of french fries at all lol) but it's a rich dark brown/bronze with coppery tones in it. I mainly use brown eyeshadow on the daily, so this'll make a great base!

I had been wanting to try NYX's Glitter Cream Palettes for the longest. Something about the shining allure of glitter was just too tempting! XD Even if I never use it, I'll be happy just looking at it, 'cause the glitter's just so pretty :P I chose Sweet Chocolate Brown because like I mentioned above, I mainly use brown eyeshadow, so this was the most practical choice for me (although I did love the purples and blues they had!) I haven't tried this yet, but it does seem a bit promising. The top layer of the glitter is dry, so you kinda have to rub into it to get the waxy part to pick up. It's smooth and pats on nicely. These swatches are about 2-3 layers built up. It's actually pretty easy to build up the glitter without smearing it all over the place, so I can see it being not much of a problem to add layers of it over eyeshadow. However, it is really really messy to take off!

I love bronzer/blusher combos, so this was something I HAD to get XP It's very reminiscent of my ELF bronzer/blusher duo, which I love (I guess you could also compare those to NARS Laguna/Orgasm, but I don't have it :P). However, it's REALLY sheer, so if you're not one for subtle cheek color that needs to be built up, I wouldn't recommend this. I do like the iridescent sheen that both shades have to them though.

And lastly, here's swatches of the nail polish! From left to right: Mushroom Glitter and Carnival. I love how dense the Mushroom glitter is. I can see it being good by itself, or for doing glitter gradient nails. I was also really excited for Carnival, because it reminds me of Deborah Lippmann's Happy Birthday. Can't wait to try these on my nails :)

My Fav Lippies ...w/ Swatches!

Hello loves! This post was requested by the lovely and extremely talented Claudia of Lemon Pie! I don't think I've ever done a post about my favorite lippies, so here goes! I'm pretty boring and conservative when it comes to lippies (even though I used to be addicted to buying them)... I basically stick to safe, nude shades and soft pinks. I do want to venture into more peach/coral shades though ;)

So here's my most used, favorite lipsticks & glosses!

(the order is from left to right)

Wet N Wild Mega Last Lipstick - Pink Suga
Ironically, a little more orange on me than NYX Orange Soda; still a great nude. VERY pigmented, smooth, and semi-matte. (review here)

NYX Round Lipstick - Orange Soda
My all-time favorite nude shade. Slightly peachy and works well with my skintone. Super creamy and opaque. Pairs great with a sheer gloss. (lip swatches here)

Maybelline ColorSensational Lipstick - Pink Please
The perfect baby pink that shows up well on my medium-pigmented lips. Smooth and sheer but buildable. (overview here)

Wet N Wild Mega Last Lipstick - Just Peachy
A slightly brighter pink than Pink Please. A tad peachy, but still more pink. VERY pigmented, smooth, and semi-matte. (review here)

NYC Ultra Last Lipwear - Rose Gold
A gorgeous soft rosy pink with gold shimmer. Color shows up better on my lips when layered over concealer + gloss. (review here)

Yves Saint Laurent Gloss Pur - Pure Rose
The perfect milky baby pink. High gloss shine, starts out sheer but is buildable. Slightly sticky, but not too bad. (review here)

NYX Lips Lipstick - Peach Love
Even though the other lippies from my last NYX haul were a frosty mess, I still like this particular shade. Over concealed lips and layered with a gloss, it shows up a nice, soft peachy coral. (overview here)

MAC Cremesheen Lipstick - Ravishing
A gorgeous "clean light peachy coral." Super creamy and pigmented. (overview here)

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss - Life's a PeachI love the formulation of this lipgloss. It is the perfect texture, smell, and lasting power. Very glossy, non-sticky, smooth, sheery-buildable, nudey peach. (overview here)

LE Tsumori Chisato for Shu Uemura Rouge Unlimited - Jupiter Brown
I am not much of a bold-lip wearer, but I do like this shade. Looks pink in the picture but it's actually a rosy-brown type of shade that shows up "reddish" on me. But I like it a lot. Very smooth, sheer but buildable. (review here)

Swatches
(click to view larger)

These swatches are pretty color-accurate, except for Ravishing, which is lighter, brighter coral and Jupiter Brown; which for some reason looks red-violet (to me at least) but is actually lighter rose-brown shade. Dunno why they look so dark in the pics.

Hope this post was helpful! : )
What are YOUR fav lippies?

Review: Burt's Bees Super Shiny Lipgloss in Juicy Peach

Price: $7.00 (get it here)

What they say: Drench your lips in moisture and beautiful sheer color gloss. These hydrating natural lip glosses are flavored with citrus oils for a kiss of fresh-squeezed flavor. Choose from six juicy shades.

What to do: Apply gloss to your lips as often as needed for extra shine and hydration.

Featured Ingredient:
Sweet Almond Oil -- Prunus amygdalus. Cold pressed from the dried kernels of the almond tree, this medium-weight oil is rich in olein glyceride oleic and linoleic acid, proteins and vitamin D, and is excellent for the skin and nails. It is an outstanding emollient known for its ability to soften and re-condition skin and help balance skin's moisture loss and absorption. It soothes dry skin and irritated areas and is extremely nourishing, particularly when used regularly.

What's in it: Ricinus communis (castor) seed oil,, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, acacia decurrens flower wax, phytosteryl canola glycerides, silica, flavor, prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil, tocopherol, glycine soja (soybean oil)., May contain: mica, iron oxides, titanium dioxide, carmine

The good-stuff:

• Affordable
• Natural ingredients
• Smells/tastes good
• NOT sticky
• Moisturizing

The low-down:

• Not what I'd call "Super Shiny"

My take: I'd been wanting to try this lipgloss for awhile now, but every time I would take a look at the display in stores, the testers would be all gross and sticky and disgusting, which led me to think that these lipglosses would be the same. And I cannot stress how much I HATE sticky glosses. But after reading several reviews saying that they were in fact, not sticky, I decided I'd give it a try!

I opted for the shade "Juicy Peach" since the name was so alluring ;) It's more or less a MLBB shade, on my lips, it shows up a tad darker than my natural lip color. I really like the formulation of this gloss. It's like a cross between a gloss and a balm. It's very moisturizing and feels comfy on lips without drying them out, and it's not sticky AT ALL. It also has a nice citrusy smell/taste to it that's not at all overwhelming or sickly sweet.

The only thing I don't care for about this lipgloss is that it is definitely not what I would consider "Super Shiny." Maybe it's this particular shade? The tube I got? I don't know. But When I think of "Super Shiny," I think of YSL Gloss Pur. This gloss is nowhere near THAT patent-leather shiny. It adds glossiness, yes, but it's being distinctly advertised as SUPER SHINY, which I just don't think it is. It looks nice and glossy when it's first applied, after a few layers. But it seems to quickly dull down to just a subtle glossy sheen. But maybe that's just me :P

Overall, I think this is a good everyday wear gloss since the formulation is so nice and moisturizing and it adds a hint of color and glossiness. And of course, the natural good-for-you ingredients are a plus!

Would I repurchase/recommend?
I don't think I'd repurchase this particular shade, I think I'd like to try Sweet Pink or Nectar Nude. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone looking for a SUPER SHINY lipgloss though. It's a great gloss with a nice formulation, but it doesn't have that patent-leather shine to it that I was expecting.

NOTE - If you are ordering the shade Juicy Peach from Apothica.com, if you click on the link "More details," it will take you to a page that tells you the product cannot be found. So instead, just click "Add to cart" and it will show up in your cart.

The Rundown:

Packaging: 5/5
Standard squeeze-tube. Doesn't get messy.

Product:4/5
Feels good on lips, not sticky at all. Smells/tastes good. Moisturizing. Just not SUPER shiny!

Price: 5/5
Wallet-friendly.

Overall:

[ click here to read about my Review & Rating System ]

Latest MACquisitions: Fleur Power Blush & Richer, Lusher Cremesheen Glass (Pics + Swatches)

Hey everyone! It's been a hot minute since I've done a MACquisitions post, haha :) I only got one thing from the Venemous Villains collection -- Strange Potion Lipglass, will swatch next! -- but while I was on Oahu, I picked up some other stuff I'd been lemming for awhile:

Richer, Lusher Cremesheen Glass & Fleur Power blush

Fleur Power is described as a "Soft bright pinkish-coral (Satin)"
It is uuuuber pigmented! This is the most pigmented MAC blush I own so far. A very light swipe packs A LOT of color for me. It is gorgeous though, a great fresh flush color :)

Richer, Lusher is described as "Peach Coral"
It also packs some punch in pigmentation. Not as sheer as I expected it would be! Although I was really excited to get this shade, on its own, it's a bit "bold" for me :P I like to use it to add some color to nude lippies.

L-R: Fleur Power blush, Richer, Lusher Cremesheen Glass

Richer, Lusher Cremesheen Glass

Will do a look w/ the blush soon!

Mail love from Mai -- Revlon Super Lustrous Lippies Pics + Swatches, Yay :D

Hey everyone! Here today to share a package I got in the mail from the awesome Mai of a .maitai a day! I had mentioned to her about how I wanted to get some of the LE Revlon Super Lustrous lipglosses (Coral Reef, Lilac Pastelle, Peach Petal) but couldn't find any where I live. Walmart didn't have it at all and both of our Long's was sold out except for the shade Firecracker :( So she offered to look for them at Target (on the other side of the island from me).

Hehe. She's the only other person I know who loves lime green too : ) ♥
Super cute!

She even threw in some goodies! Thank you!!!
Biore face/nose strips and St. Ive's Naturally Clear Green Tea Scrub. I hope I will have better results with the scrub since the cleanser was too strong for me. Will test it out and see!

And... Lilac Pastelle and Coral Reef! Yay! I knew I HAD to get these Super Lustrous lippies after falling in love with the shade "Life's a Peach." The texture is super smooth and creamy, and these have the perfect pigmentation. Very shiny and glossy. Smooth on lips, not sticky or tacky. Love!

Swatches
L-R: Coral Reef, Lilac Pastelle

Lip Swatches

Lilac Pastelle
A muted lilac shade on my lips. Gives a very unique nude lip look.

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Coral Reef
A bright, bold pop of peachy coral. Perfect fun summer shade!

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Thank you Mai!!! ♥

Latest MACquisitions from In the Groove: "Jazzed" Cremesheen Lipstick & "On The Scene" Cremesheen glass [Pics + Swatches]

Hello loves! Today I have some pictures & swatches to share with you since I was lucky enough to get first crack at the In The Groove collection at our Macy's MAC counter last night : ) I talked to a really nice guy MUA who was was so kind to let me put some stuff on the side; since I knew I only REALLY wanted 2 things from this collection:

Cremesheen glass in "On The Scene" and Cremesheen lipstick in "Jazzed"
...as usual, I had giftcards, so I only ended up paying $2.50 ;)

...The picture below is a crappy color representation of "On The Scene," it's not that pale. My camera sucks. The second picture (after the lipstick) is true to color.

Jazzed is described as a "Bright coral pink"



On The Scene is described as a "Light coral beige"



SWATCHES
L-R: On The Scene, Jazzed.

And here's some swatches comparing Jazzed to Ravishing, just incase anyone's interested :P ...At first I thought they'd be similar.

But clearly, they are not. Ravishing is darker and much more coral-peach (looks very coral on lips), while Jazzed is lighter (but shows up brighter and bolder on lips) and is pinky-coral. It's a really fun, fresh, summery shade. Very pretty ♥

On The Scene is pale coral and very sheer. It takes lots of layers for a hint of color to show up but I like that it nicely mutes the pigmentation of my lips for a nude lip look and is VERY shiny and glossy ♥ Not nearly as sticky as I thought it would be... I'm really diggin' Cremesheens / Dazzelglass cremes now. Still not too keen on Lustreglasses after my last unsavory experience with Love Nectar.

LIP SWATCHES
L-R: Jazzed, On The Scene

(maybe) strangely enough, I wasn't all that interested in the fawned-over Stereo Rose MSF, and Petticoat either. Idk if it's just me... but even though the blended shades are nice; the MSFs just look really unaesthetically pleasing to me :P Anywho, I figure our counter doesn't seem to sell out of even LE stuff too quickly, so it'll probably still be there for awhile, if I ever get the urge :P The only other thing I was remotely interested in was their Mineralize Blush Duo in Hang Loose ...because of the lilac shade, of course!

Did you get anything from MAC's In The Groove collection?