Friday, August 12, 2011

Revlon Orchid Colorburst Lipgloss Review, Swatch, & Photos

Rating: 9/10

Sold: Drugstores

Price: $6.49

Description: “A pop of weightless color with vivid, mirror-like shine”

Review:

Pros

  • Very shiny
  • Great pigmentation
  • Has a wide range of colors
  • Affordable and easy to find
  • Cute packaging
  • Very smooth application
  • Great plush and curved shaped applicator

Cons

  • Can be a little sticky after it sits on the lips for a while

Revlon Orchid Colorburst Lipgloss

Candles By Victoria–Marshmallow Campfire Review & Photos

Rating: 5/10

Sold: Candles By Victoria

Price: Depends on candle size

Description: “Toasted marshmallows over an open fire”

Review:

Pros

  • Don’t love it, don’t hate it
  • Smells a little smoky
  • Still creamy from the marshmallows

Cons

  • A little too smoky for me
  • Doesn’t really smell like marshmallows (but I’m not really sure what marshmallows smell like..)

Candles By Victoria - Marshmallow Campfire

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Maybelline Pure Stay Powder Foundation Review & Photos

Rating: 9/10

Sold: Drugstores

Price: $5.00 to $7.00

Description: “Long-wearing powder foundation leaves skin looking pure and fresh.”

Review:

Pros

  • Works just as well as my MAC Studio Fix Powder
  • Gives great coverage for a powder
  • Does not feel heavy
  • Takes away any shine
  • Leaves face feeling fresh
  • A pretty good shade range
  • SPF 15
  • Cheap and easy to find

Cons

  • Doesn’t leave face matte as long as I would like, but it lasts just as long as any other powder I own

Maybelline Pure Stay Powder Foundation

Candles By Victoria–S’More Galore Review & Photos

Rating: 10/10

Sold: Candles By Victoria

Price: $19.50

Description: “18 oz. candle starts with a layer of rich chocolate, followed by a middle layer of crumbed Graham Cracker Crust scented wax, with chunky pieces of chocolate, next comes a layer of our amazing Marshmallow Campfire scent that is hand whipped and finally, the whole thing is topped off with more Graham Cracker Crust crumbs and more pieces of chocolate”

Review:

Pros

  • WOW!
  • This is absolutely so cute!!
  • Great for counter tops to show off
  • Smells so yummy – you can definitely smell each and every scent!
  • 18 oz for $19.50 (plus it’s a great decoration)

Cons

  • It’s so cute that I don’t want to burn it!

Candles By Victoria–S’More Galore

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

NYX Frosted Flakes Lipstick Review, Swatch, & Photos

Rating: 6/10

Sold: NYX Cosmetics, Ulta, & Cherry Culture

Price: $2.00 – $4.00

Description: A coppery golden shade

Review:

Pros

  • Would look great on darker skin tone
  • Gives a great sheen to the lips
  • Great pigmentation

Cons

  • Very thin consistency
  • Has kind of a coppery-orange color

NYX Frosted Flakes Lipstick