Pretty Polish Please!

I have a confession to make...     For awhile lately I was laid up with a running related injury and friends came by to see me and visit and one gave me a nail polish, a beautiful purple polish from OPI. She told me that when she saw it she knew that it was a 'Crystal Color'. Since I had nothing better to do than lay around all day she figured that it would give me something to do. 
And she was right!
I have always loved painting my nails and I love vibrant colors that stand out. Lately I have been watching YouTube videos and hearing that the latest nail trend for fall is right up my alley! Recall the simple, yet gorgeous white french tip nails that are so glamorous? Well, now what we are going to be seeing is french tips with some color. Hollar!
I saw my friend the other day with this trend in bright neon orange. It was to die for! So, I figured I would take it one step further and jazz it up a bit...my way.
So, I started with Sally Hansen's Hard As Nails clear coat as a base.

Then I took Sally Hansen's Xtreme Wear nail color in The Real Teal (an all time favorite color for me!) and applied it all over the nail and let that dry completely. I used two coats of this polish for definite color payoff. 

After that dried I took my Kiss nail art paint in black and took my time coloring in the tips of my nails. This product dries fast so I did not have to wait long!

Then for extra sparkle I went over my nails with my ELF nail polish in Golden Goddess. 

And Wha-la! This is my take on the fall nail trend this season! Aren't they purrty!

Cover Girl's Amazing AmazeMint Wetslicks

I have a confession to make...      I bought more lipgloss! Yes, I know, it is one of my weaknesses. Who can pass up the colorful array of shiny gloss begging to be touched as you walk past them in the store? Just one peek...Well, I was at Target last weekend and I noticed that they were clearancing out a bunch of beauty items, a select few from certain brands. So, I was on the look out for those red stickers with the bargain price on them and I came across the Cover Girl Wetslicks AmazeMint lipglosses.
I figured I would give a few a go and try them out and see if they would be worth purchasing in the future at full price. I took the sticker off of these when I opened them, but after looking up the original price online, it runs around $5.00 but I purchased my mine for a tad over $2.00 each. Not bad for two lipglosses.

This is what Cover Girl promises these glosses will deliver:

"Wetslicks AmazeMint isn't just a lipgloss, it's a smile treatment! Crest Peppermint oil provides a minty-breath sensation while the gloss itself gives a dazzling high shine without all that 'sticky'."

                               With Peppermint Oil

                               Brightens Smile

                               Lasting Shine Without Being Sticky

Now, I don't think that it can brighten anyone's smile or give you a minty breath sensation, but you can really feel the peppermint oil at work when you slide on this gloss, leaving your lips feeling minty fresh! It's not an unpleasant feeling at all, more of a cool-breeze kind of feel. (Plus, when that special someone leans in for that kiss, they will be coming back for more yummy kisses!)
When they say this is not a sticky formula it's no lie! This is so lightweight and smooth it feels natural on the lips, not a bit uncomfortable. 
I purchased two of these glosses, one a nude color, "Freedom Of Peach"that looks pinky peach in the tube but comes off on my lips sheer, which is not incredibly bad; it is always nice to have that one lipgloss in your bag that you can go to that you know will never fail you.

Freedom Of Peach

The next one I purchased was more of a daring color in "Plum Crazy" and it is a beautiful fuchsia pink that turns out quite opaque for a lipgloss. I love it!

Plum Crazy

Pretty Swatches!
Freedom Of Peach and Plum Crazy

I cannot believe I was living underneath a rock for the whole time that these were in the world! I am not a huge fan of Cover Girl cosmetics but I have noticed that I have been liking a few of their lip products here and there. These Wetslicks will be something that I will have to look into purchasing more of, especially since they come in an array of colors!
Happy glosses to you!

Hello Yellow!

I have a confession to make...      I have found a yellow nail polish that for once I do not despise! I have tried a few yellow nail polishes that are streaky, gummy and just plain frustrating! For some reason, and I do not know if it is just me or what, but I have had the worst time with yellow nail polish. 
So, I was at Target this past weekend and there was a bunch of beauty items and products on clearance that I just could not pass up. When I came across this yellow nail polish from Revlon I admit that I was a little hesitant because the last yellow polish I had from Sally Hansen (a brand of polish that I normally love) I had to throw out because it was too streaky and gummy.
Well,  I thought that since this polish was on clearance I would give it a go and see if maybe Revlon made a better formula that I was in the dark about.
For one, this was a fast drying formula and I am all for fast drying formulas because between life, kids and responsibilities, who really has the time to sit perfectly still for fifteen minutes to wait until our polish is completely dry?
So, the following is a visual breakdown of application:

One Coat

After the first application, I still wasn't convinced I was going to be happy with the final finish because after it dried, which was super quick, it was still streaky and uneven. But, I kept forging ahead.

Second Coat

The color does build by the second coat, but it wasn't perfect. There was still a few obvious streaks.

Third Coat

By the third coat I was satisfied. It was opaque and a nice bright yellow, exactly what I hoped for, since the name of the nail polish is "Electric". The camera dumbs down the color a bit. In person it is more of a sunny yellow than a pale yellow. Pretty! 
By the way, please ignore the horrible paint job I did on my nails. I had a quick moment to test this product out and I did not have time to finish cleaning up the polish that got "outside the lines". 
I do love the quick dry formula of this polish and look forward to trying more colors from Revlon's Top Speed line. This product normally retails (at least in my area) for $4.99 and I was able to snag this for $3.48. 

If you are on the search for a friendly yellow polish to add to your collection, try the Revlon Top Speed Fast Dry Nail Enamel. It will leave you with a sunny smile on your face!

Cover Girl's Perfect Point Plus Eye Liner...Is It Really Perfect After All?

I have a confession to make...    this time, it is not a pretty one. See, I always have to keep in my makeup necessity kit a true black eyeliner, preferably one that will not budge and is waterproof for the sake of knowing that it won't slide down my face as the day goes on.
Now, I already have my favorite fool-proof always reliable black eyeliner that has been tried and tested that I have repurchased for the last four years just because it has been the best drugstore black eyeliner for me. Well, I decided to test out an eyeliner that I have never used before as I was at the drugstore, silly girl that I am. 
I ended up in the Cover Girl section of the drugstore and began perusing the merchandise. Now, here is another confession I must make to you all...    I have never been a big Cover Girl fan at all. It is my absolute least favorite brand at the drugstore but, I always say, times change and products do, too, so we all deserve a second chance (or third or tenth, whatever...).
So, I purchased the Cover Girl Perfect Point Plus Eye Pencil in Black Onyx and thought it was cool that it came with a smudge applicator attached to the top. It looked promising. Here is what Cover Girl claims about this product:

"The pencil gives you control and versatility. Want a precise line? It glides on easily. Want to soften a bit? There's a soft smudger tip. Best of all? No sharpening necessary. It's got a specially designed self-sharpener inside. So you always get the point-perfectly."

Okay, so the first time I tried it I was impressed initially by how smooth and pigmented the product is. It gave me that true black color that I wanted. I tend to smudge out the liner on my lower lash line so it is not harsh so I used the smudge tip and liked how it looked. I set my lower lash line with powder and was off to start my day.

Very Pigmented With A Soft Application

Here is where it all fell apart for me. Not even three hours after wearing this liner it began to smear on the lower lash line. Yeah, it was a blimey mess I tell you. I looked like a raccoon it was that bad.
So, the next day I tried just using the liner on my upper lashes, well, that didn't pan out too hot either since it transferred as the day was going on to my lower lash line and beyond, if you can imagine the not-so-pretty picture.
Yes, it is true that Cover Girl never claimed that this product was smudge-proof nor waterproof, but you would think that a company, no matter who they were, would make sure that their eyeliners would not smear all over your lids.
Maybe this liner would be good for those who want a super smudgeable liner to create a pretty smokey eye, but even then, be careful because I am not so sure this liner would hold up well.

Ran My Finger Lightly Over The Line Ten Minutes After I
Applied It And It Easily Smudged

I read reviews of this liner on line in hopes of finding a solution for my woes, but the majority of the people claimed the same thing I did...it smears and smudges and they hate it, too.
Needless to say, this makeup addict is not happy with Cover Girl's Perfect Point Plus Eye Liner and shall  be throwing this thing away since I have no use for a liner that makes me look like a panda bear two hours into my day.
So, before you let this liner run down your face, my suggestion is for you to run away from it!

Organix's Seductive Promises

Another confession a long time coming....    See, I have been trying out this pretty looking, heavenly smelling conditioner in hopes that it would make my hair silky, soft and head turning.
As you can see for yourself, the sleek packaging definitely does stand out from all of the other shampoos and conditioners that you find at your local drugstore or supermarket. The Organix line comes in a rainbow of different tantalizing scents sure to captivate everybody's different preference. 
I will confess to having passed by these bottles many times as I went to pick up my usual favorite shampoo and conditioner and every time they caught my attention and I would stop and smell a few. 
So, one day I broke down and decided to try out the conditioner and see if it was something that I would like before I bought the shampoo.
I decided to settle on the Hydrating Teatree Mint Conditioner which smells so yummy like one of those chocolate mint candies. YUM!
Here are a few of the claims that it makes: 

"Why You Want It:...The unique blend of organic active ingredients creates a three-in-one decadent treat. All you need for moist, smooth and seductive hair all in one formula."

Now, let me address this promise first...Okay, the first time I used this conditioner, yes, the smell is amazing and made me yearn for something minty and chocolatey and the smell does linger on the hair for some time after, so it is decadent. But it did nothing for my locks except make them feel drier and coarser than before. It was actually a pain to comb my hair because it was too tangly (and,yes, I have long hair).

"What's In It For You...Australian Teatree oils adds moisture and strength, while nourishing your hair with replenishing milk proteins and micro-infused peppermint oils for hydration and balance."

Now, as you can already guess, I did not gain any moisture from this conditioner. It only made my hair drier than before, and my hair was not brittle by any means, but it did feel that way after using this product.
Yet, on the bright side, the Organix line is sulfate and paraben free and it is safe for color treated hair. So, if you feel better about purchasing products like that maybe give this a go and it will work for your hair type since all hair is not created equal. 
This is just my take on the Organix line that I had tried for about a week (I could not use this any longer since my hair felt in worse condition than ever!).
So, I confess, I will not be trying any shampoo or anymore conditioners from them ever again since they do not live up to the promises that they made!

Revlon's Perfect Coral Combo!

Okay, I have another confession to make...    I am not positive if I have mentioned on here how much  have been obsessing over finding the perfect coral for my lips. Not that I am a sucker for following trends because I tend to do what I want when it comes to makeup and fashion, but I do like to know what is in and out so I don't make a complete fool of myself (can you imagine me showing up in plaid pants that were so 1990's?). 
Even before coral became this huge trend for the summer, I loved the color and had been on the hunt for the perfect coral lipstick and lipgloss. What I saw at the drugstores intrigued me and swatches online got me lusting after certain colors. 
Well, I had heard a lot about Revlon's Super Lustrous Lipgloss in the color Coral Reef. I saw swatches and thought it was pretty but might not have the pigment that I was hoping for. I wanted an intense corally-pink color. But, I decided to go to my local Target and check the gloss out for myself. As I was there I was checking out the lipsticks that Revlon has as I hunted for a perfect orangey-pinky-coral color. I came across  Revlon's Super Lustrous Lipstick in Coralberry and no matter what other colors I looked at I found myself drawn back to that one color. So, I did what any logical beauty junkie would do. I bought Coralberry and the much hyped about Coral Reef Lipgloss.
I found that Coralberry is a very pretty orangey-pinky-coral and applies very pigmented on my lips which I love! I sometime wear it alone and other times I find it nice to wear Coral Reef over the top of it since they seem so close in color just in different forms. 

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick In Coralberry

Revlon's Much Hyped About Super Lustrous Lipgloss In Coral Reef

Right: Coralberry; Left: Coral Reef

Pretty Combo!

These are definitely beautiful colors on their own or combined together. Either way they satisfy the coral obsession that I have been craving for the past few months. These are shades that I definitely will be repurchasing!

Not Much Of A Super Shocker After All

I have a confession to make...   and it's not of the pretty kind. Yes, I know we can all agree that there are certain beauty products out there that are either a success or an all out failure. I think that it is my duty to report to you guys not only the products that are worth raving about but also the products that are complete duds so that you can save your money for something better or if you choose, to make the plunge and buy the product anyways. After all, everyone's perspectives are different.
So, now that I rambled on and on needlessly, let's get down to what we all came here to read about; and that is AVON'S Supershock Intense Mascara. I have a love hate thing going on with this product and Avon in general. I think that Avon has great sales and I have bought from them through out the years. When I first read about these mascara's I thought I would give the black one a try and it turned out that I loved the mascara to no end! When I got the chance to purchase from this company again, I went ahead and bought two of the black ones and then tried out the colored versions of this same product.
I bought the Intense Emerald which I had the high hopes of it coming out a vibrant green color. Well, it shows up on my dark lashes as more of a grey color. 

Then there is the black which I adore and would consider repurchasing again in the future because it is a great black which you can never go wrong with.

Then we come to an interesting color, Burgundy. When I think of burgundy I think of a deep pretty wine color. Well, take a look at the swatch for yourself. Personally, it looks brown to me.

Then we come to the one that I was most excited about, and that would be Intense Sapphire. I would love to have seen this be a bright, intense (as the packaging proclaims) blue. Well, it looks grey.

I have swatched these mascaras on a plain white piece of paper so that the colors would show up better.

Now, Avon does say that these mascaras give just a tint of color, which I can understand; not everybody wants vibrancy, but when the packaging reads INTENSE, I would think that the color it claims it is would show through. Overall the color comes out anything but what it is supposed to be; many of these colors are just grey on the lashes and look dull and weird when wearing.
But, I will give kudos to Avon for the fact that the formula gives extraordinary length, volume and thickness to my mediocre lashes. So, for that fact alone I would buy the black color here and there when on sale. 
But, also, I must say that I do like the brush applicator. It doesn't look like anything special, and the wand is stiff with no give, but I will say that I have used one of these wands after cleaning off the product over my lashes after having just applied a different mascara and it creates the exact same effect as if I was just using the Avon's mascara. So, I will be keeping Avon's mascara brushes to use in conjunction with my everyday mascara's to create the perfect lashes.
 So, save your dough and splurge on other brand's colorful hues and you won't be shockingly disappointed like I was.