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CoverGirl Queen Collection Vivid Impact Eyeliner Review, Swatches and Photos

Phyllis — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:47:34 +0000

The latest addition to CoverGirl Queen Collection are six new Vivid Impact Eyeliners that promise to create striking, lasting eyeliner looks with the effortless application of a pencil.

CoverGirl Queen Collection Vivid Impact Eyeliners
With a smudger tip on one end, the Vivid Impact Eyeliners look exactly like CoverGirl Liquiline Blast Eyeliner. The only difference? The colors, which are marketed towards women of color but much, much better in my opinion and perfect for anyone. Midnight is a flat black; Truffle is a flat brown; Jade 310 is a dark teal with shimmer; Cabernet is a dark burgundy; Gilt is an olive green with shimmer and Amethyst is a silvery purple with shimmer.

Just like the Liquidline Blast, these eyeliners have a creamy texture that glides on like butter with zero skipping and tugging. Color payoff is also excellent and once it sets, it will not budge, not even if you rub it or put water over it.

Swatches of Midnight, Truffle, Cabernet, Amethyst, Jade and Gilt

Bottom line, CoverGirl Queen Collection Vivid Impact Eyeliner is amazing and definitely comparable to my favorite Jealousness Waterproof Gel Eyeliners and Make Up For Ever Aqua Eye Eyeliners.

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CoverGirl Queen Collection Vivid Impact Eyeliner is available at drugstores nationwide for $9.99.

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Pixi x Tinkerbell Fairy Face Palette and Fairy Dust Review, Photos and Swatches

Phyllis — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:12:26 +0000

The limited edition Pixi x Tinkerbell PixiGlow for Spring 2012 Collection finally arrived on my doorstep. Just as expected, the products are super cute! Keep reading for reviews and pictures the Fairy Face Palette and Fairy Dust.

Pixi PixiGlow Fairy Face Palette and PixiGlow Fairy Dust

With a Tinkerbell drawing by Disney character artist John Quinn imprinted on the cover, the Fairy Face Palette – Pixi Belle is no doubt one of the cutest I have ever seen! Inside the sturdy green compact is a big mirror and two trays that slide open to a bottom compartment.

On the left tray are 5 neutral eyeshadows with a duo-ended sponge eyeshadow applicator while the right sits 5 lip creams in pinks and reds and a duo-ended lip brush. In the middle compartment is a beautiful 3-colored blush for a rosy flush and a flat blush brush.

The shadows and blush are on the metallic side and apply smoothly with great pigmentation like most Pixi eyeshadows. The lip creams, however, require a bit of layering and feel a bit dry on my lips.

Top: Lip creams + Blush; Bottom: Eyeshadows + Blushes

As for the Fairy Dust – Moonlight Luster, it is a loose pigment that can be used on the skin, eyes or even lips. It comes in a little jar with an easy-to-use sponge applicator. The color is a beautiful white gold that reminds me of MAC Vanilla Pigment and I love how the smallest dab can brighten up the inner corners of my eyes and highlight my cheekbones instantly.

Pixi PixiGlow Fairy Dust – Moonlight Luster

Overall, this is a fun collection with fun, pretty colors that are also wearable. I am also eyeing the Magic Tink Tint and will post a review once I pick that up.

The PixGlow Collection is now available at target.com and will be in stores shortly. Prices range from $8 to $34.

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Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter Review, Swatches and Photos

Phyllis — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:03:55 +0000

Thanks to a tip from a reader, I was finally able to hunt down a Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter at my local Target. Let’s see how it compares to the L’oreal Colour Riche Balm SPF15 that I reviewed!

Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Cotton Candy
Just like the Colour Riche Balm, the Lip Butter comes in a sleek-looking tube with a semi-transparent cap. Its gel formula is enriched with mango, shea and coconut butter and claims to boost lip moisture by 156%.

Color selection wise, I like Revlon’s much better and find it more versatile. Unlike the mere 8 L’oreal has to offer, there are a total of 20 shades, most of which are wearable light to medium shades of pinks, nudes and a few brights like tomato red and bright orange. Since I am a sucker for pinks, I went home with Cotton Candy, a cool-toned pink with gold shimmer.

Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Cotton Candy

The Lip Butter applied smoothly and slightly heavier than the L’oreal, kind of like a lipstick. Pigmentation is much much better (you can actually see color!) and the finish is shiny and on the frosty side. I also find it to be less hydrating so I have to reapply more often but the color itself stays on longer than the L’oreal.

Conclusion? Love the Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter for its wider variety of colors, opacity and staying power. However, the frosty finish, drier texture and lack of SPF are its biggest cons for me (sorry all you LB fans!) Swatches of the two below.

L’oreal Colour Riche Balm and Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter swatch comparison

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Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter is available at mass, food and drug retailers nationwide for $7.49.

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Pixi x Tinkerbell Spring 2012 PixiGlow Collection Product Information and Photos

Phyllis — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:22:39 +0000

This spring, Swedish brand Pixi is teaming up with Disney character artist John Quinn for a Tinkerbell-inspired PixiGlow Collection. The collection will feature six color cosmetics for the eyes, cheeks, lips, face and nails and from the looks of these pictures, in gorgeous, wearable shades too!

* Catching Shadows Crayon ($18) – a waterproof cream-to-powder eye crayon.

* Fairy Dust ($14) – a glimmering loose dust that can be used on skin, eyes or even lips.

* Fairy Face Palette ($34) – A “whole face in a case,” this universally flattering palette includes 5 eye shadows, 3 color blush palette, 5 lip creams and applicators.

* Magic Tink Tint ($16) – a nourishing gel crayon that tints your lips, reacting to your lips’ pH level to deliver a perfectly personalized pink tint.

* Straight On ’til Morning Liner ($15) – an intense waterproof pencil liner in an enchanting deep green hue and pure peek-a-boo glitter.

* Pirouette Pink Nail Colour ($8) – a bright pink nail lacquer with just a touch of shimmer.

The PixiGlow Collection will launch exclusively on Target.com on January 29th and in all Target stores in March.

L’oreal Colour Riche Balm Rose Elixir Review and Swatches

Phyllis — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:07:00 +0000

This spring, L’oreal Paris expands its Colour Riche line to bring us Colour Riche Balm, a new collection of wearable lip balms that provide up to eight hours of continuous hydration.

L’oreal Colour Riche Balm Rose Elixir
Packaged in a sleek gold tube with a semi-transparent cap, the Colour Riche Balm contains Shea butter, Argan Oil, Vitamin E and Rose Canina Oil for long-lasting moisture and SPF 15 to help protect lips from sun damage.

There are 8 gorgeous colors to choose from, ranging from baby pink to burgundy, plum and brown. I picked up Rose Elixir, a gorgeous rosy pink color.

L’oreal Colour Riche Balm Rose Elixir

The balm glided on very easily with a slick yet non-tacky texture and sweet vanilla scent. My lips feel so soft and moisturized whenever I put this on. I also like that it added tons of shine.

The only downside? The color is very sheer and showed up almost clear on my lips. Nonetheless, L’oreal Colour Riche Balm is a good, easy-to-use lip balm that can keep my chapped lips moisturized for a good hour or two. I will most likely pick up a darker shade next time.

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L’oreal Colour Riche Balm is now available at mass, food and drug retailers nationwide for $7.95.

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