TAG: LIP PRODUCT ADDICT

Hey guys, how are you doing today? I hope that you are having a lovely day! I recently came across the Lip Product Addict tag over at Leah's blog Reviews on Beauty. I'm obsessed with lip products, especially lipsticks, so I thought it would be fun to do this tag as well! There are seven questions in total, so let's get started! :-) 

 ♥ EOS Lip Balm in Summer Fruit & LUSH Cosmetics Lip Scrub in Mint Julips. 

1. Favourite Balm or Treatment:
My favorite balm is hands down the Summer Fruit Lip Balm by EOS. It makes my lips so soft and smooth, I'm obsessed. As for treatments, I love the Mint Julips Lip Scrub from LUSH Cosmetics. It does a really nice job exfoliating the lips. My lips always feel super soft and luscious afterwards. Highly recommend them! :-)

 ♥ Rimmel London Lip Lacquer in Stellar. 

2. Best Eye-Catching Red:
As I have mentioned a few times before, I have never been a big fan off red lipsticks. I do have a few in my collection, but I hardly ever wear them. I don't think that they look that good on me to be honest, maybe I just haven't found the right kind off red that suits me and my skin tone.

I do like the Rimmel London Lip Lacquer in Stellar though. It's not a true red, it's more off a bright pink with hint off red. It's one off those shades that lights up your face and make you look alive, if that makes any sense, LOL! :-) 

 ♥ Rimmel London Lip Lacquer in Stellar. 

 ♥ YSL Rouge Volupte Lipstick in #20 Spicy Pink. 

3. Best Luxury & Best Drugstore Lip Product:
The best luxury lip product that I own is by YSL. I have two off their Rouge Volupte lipsticks in my makeup collection. I like both off the shades, but my favorite is #20 Spicy Pink. It's a pretty dusty rose with a slight mauve undertone. It's incredible creamy and it looks very glossy on the lips. I really want to get my hands on a few more shades, too bad they are so expensive.

As for the best drugstore lip product, I'm a big fan off the Milani Color Statement Lipsticks and the NYX Cosmetics Round Lipsticks. Revlon also have a bunch off really nice shades as well, I adore their Lip Butter range! :-) 

♥ Milani Color Statement Lipstick in Naturally Chic, NYX Round Lipstick in Paris & Revlon Lip Butter in Berry Smoothie. 

 

4. Best MAC Lipstick:
I have a couple off MAC lipsticks that I really like and find myself reaching for a lot. They are called Playtime and Taupe. Unfortunately, Playtime was released as part off the Venomous Villains Collection for Disney, so I'm not sure if you can find it anymore. You might be able to find it on eBay or maybe Amazon! :-)  

 ♥ MAC Cosmetics Lipstick in Taupe & Playtime. 

5. Most Disappointing Lip Product:
I can't think off a lip product that has disappointed me. I usually just get rid off products that I don't like/doesn't work with me. I'm sure there have been a few lip products that I haven't enjoyed, but I can't think off any right now! :-)

6. Lip Liner - Yes or No?
I actually don't have a lot off lip liners in my makeup collection. I have a couple off the Slim Lip Liners from NYX Cosmetics that I like, but it's been a while since I have used them! :-)

 ♥ Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss in Nude Lustre & Pink Afterglow. 

7. Favourite Gloss:

I'm a big fan off the Revlon Super Lustrous lip glosses. Pink Afterglow and Nude Lustre is my favorite shades from that range. I also love the NYX Cosmetics Butter Glosses in Tiramisu and Strawberry Parfait. I also have to mention Revenge is Sweet by MAC, which came out with the Disney Villain collection. I love pairing that particular lip gloss with the Playtime lipstick by MAC Cosmetics! :-)

♥ NYX Cosmetics Butter Gloss in Tiramisu and Strawberry Parfait. MAC Cosmetics Lip Gloss in Revenge is Sweet. 

 

Have you done this tag? If you haven't done it already, I tag you to do it. Make sure to send me your link, because I would love to see it. Hope you enjoyed going through my answers :-) Love, Christine♥

Disclaimer: 
The LUSH Cosmetics Lip Scrub in Mint Julips and Rimmel London Lip Lacquer in Stellar was sent to me for review purposes only. No payment was received for this review. My reviews are based on my personal opinions and experience using the item(s). All opinions are my own and 100% honest. 

NYX COSMETICS LOVE IN FLORENCE EYESHADOW PALETTE IN EAT, LOVE, BE FAB: REVIEW, PHOTOS & SWATCHES

Today, I have a review off the NYX Cosmetics Love In Florence Eyeshadow Palette in Eat, Love, Be Fab for you. There are ten different eyeshadow palettes in NYX Cosmetics's Love in Florence range. Mostly neutrals and smokey shades, but there are some bright purples and corals thrown into the range as well. If you want to know what I think about the Eat, Love, Be Fab Eyeshadow Palette, then just keep reading! :-) 

 ♥ NYX Cosmetics Love In Florence Eyeshadow Palette in Eat, Love, Be Fab. 

NYX Cosmetics Love In Florence Eyeshadow Palette in Eat, Love, Be Fab ($8.00 for 0.2 Oz/ 5.8 g.) is a five color eyeshadow palette, which contains four shimmery shades and one semi matte shade. The palette also comes with a duel ended sponge applicator. I normally don't care for the little sponges that come in eyeshadow palettes, but they can be quite useful for travel.

All five shadows in this NYX Cosmetics eyeshadow palette are beautiful. They are easy to work with, richly pigmented and they blend flawlessly together. They feel very smooth and soft to the touch, they are not chalky (a little powdery though) and they hardly have any fallout. 

♥ NYX Cosmetics Love In Florence Eyeshadow Palette in Eat, Love, Be Fab.

♥ NYX Cosmetics Love In Florence Eyeshadow Palette in Eat, Love, Be Fab. 

A pretty golden eyeshadow with a shimmery finish.

A beautiful coral eyeshadow with a golden shimmery finish.

A medium brown with a semi matte finish.

A medium green eyeshadow with a shimmery finish.

 A dark chocolate brown eyeshadow with a golden shimmery finish. 

Overall, I'm loving this eyeshadow palette from NYX Cosmetics. The eyeshadows are so beautiful and they compliment each other so well. Eat, Love, Be Fab is a very versatile little palette. It's possible to create both natural and more smokey looks with it. I really like all five off the eyeshadows in this palette, but my favorites are definitely the three shades on the top row. Eat, Love, Be Fab is a wonderful little eyeshadow palette for Summer! :-) 

Ingredients:
Talc, Dimethicone, Magnesium Stearate, Mineral Oil / Paraffinum Liquidum / Huile Minérale, Synthetic Wax, Octyldodecanol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Polyisobutene, Methylparaben, Propylparaben. MAY CONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR (+/-): Mica, Ultramarines (CI 77007), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77499, CI 77491, 77492), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Carmine (CI 75470), Black 2 (CI 77266), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090).

Where to buy?
The NYX Cosmetics Love In Florence Eyeshadow Palette in Eat, Love, Be Fab is available at BeautyJoint for $8.00, HERE.

Note:
NYX Cosmetics is cruelty free.

What do you think about the Love in Florence Eyeshadow Palette in Eat, Love, Be Fab? Do you like the colors? Do you have a favorite NYX Cosmetics eyeshadow palette? :-) Love, Christine♥

Disclaimer:
This product(s) was sent to me by BeautyJoint for review purposes only. No payment was received for this review. My reviews are based on my personal opinions and experience using the item(s). All opinions are my own and 100% honest.

NYX COSMETICS BUTTER LIPSTICK IN MARY JANES & POPS: REVIEW, PHOTOS & SWATCHES

I just recently posted a NYX Cosmetics beauty haul. In that haul, I showed you two off the Butter Lipsticks that I picked up from Cherry Culture. Some off you really wanted to see a review off the two shades that I picked up, so that's what I'm doing today. Keep reading to find out my thoughts on the Butter Lipstick in Mary Janes and Pops! :-) 

 ♥ NYX Cosmetics Butter Lipstick in Pops & Mary Janes. 

The Butter Lipsticks from NYX Cosmetics has a lightweight formula, they are non-sticky and they feel very soft, and smooth on the lips. They are easy to apply, creamy, nicely pigmented and they are quite build able as well. They don't feel drying on my lips and they don't have an unpleasant scent either.

They can be applied rather sheer or more opaque if that's what you prefer. If you want a more pigmented and bold look, you can go over your lips with a lip liner first, then go back and apply the lipstick. The lip liner is going to make the lipstick pop even more, and it's going to keep it lasting longer throughout the day as well. 

 ♥ NYX Cosmetics Butter Lipstick in Pops & Mary Janes. 

 ♥ NYX Cosmetics Butter Lipstick in Pops. 

 ♥ NYX Cosmetics Butter Lipstick in Pops.

♥ NYX Cosmetics Butter Lipstick in Pops.

 

Butter Lipstick in Pops ($6.00 for 4.5g/0.16oz.) is a pretty pinky mauve with a satin finish. 

 

 ♥ NYX Cosmetics Butter Lipstick in Mary Janes. 

 ♥ NYX Cosmetics Butter Lipstick in Mary Janes. 

♥ NYX Cosmetics Butter Lipstick in Mary Janes. 

 

Butter Lipstick in Mary Janes ($6.00 for 4.5g/0.16oz.) is a deep red with a satin finish. 

Overall, I'm loving the Butter Lipsticks from NYX Cosmetics. My favorite shade out off the two shades that I picked up are Pops. It's such a nice everyday kind off color, which I think would look good on a lot off different skin tones. Mary Janes is a pretty too, but it's not a color that I gravitate towards on a daily basis. To be honest, I have never been a big fan off red lipsticks. I don't think that they look that good on me, maybe I haven't found the right shade off red yet? Guess I just have to keep looking! :-)

Ingredients:
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3Diisostearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Bis-DiglycerylPolyacyladipate-2, Octyldodecanol,Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oleyl Alcohol,Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax/Candelilla Cera/Cire de candelilla, Polyethylene, Ceresin, Microcrystalline Wax/Cera Microcristallina/Cire microcristalline, Tocopheryl Acetate, BHA, ButylphenylMethylpropional, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, BenzylSalicylate, Citral, Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene,Linalool, Fragrance/Parfum.

MAYCONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR (+/-): Mica, Titanium Dioxide(CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, 77492, 77499) , Red 6 (CI 15850) , Red 7 (CI15850), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 36 (CI 12085), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140),Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090).

Where to buy?
The NYX Cosmetics Butter Lipsticks are available at Cherry Culture for $6.00 each, HERE.

Note:
NYX Cosmetics is cruelty free.

What do you think about the Butter Lipsticks from NYX Cosmetics? Which shade is your favorite, Mary Janes or Pops? :-) Love, Christine♥

BEAUTY SWAP: PHYSICIANS FORMULA, NYX, RIMMEL LONDON, E.L.F. COSMETICS & SEPHORA

♥ Physicians Formula, NYX, Rimmel London, e.l.f. Cosmetics & Sephora.

I love doing beauty swaps! I always have so much fun picking out products for fellow beauty lovers like myself. I recently did a swap with the lovely Nancy-Lee from fashionCHICsta. She sent me some really lovely goodies, which I wanted to share with you guys. So without further ado, let's jump right into the good stuff! :-) 

♥ e.l.f. Studio 18-Piece Geometric Eyeshadow Palette.

 ♥ e.l.f. Studio 18-Piece Geometric Eyeshadow Palette. 

♥ e.l.f. Studio 18-Piece Geometric Eyeshadow Palette. 

♥ Physicians Formula Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Blush in Natural. 

♥ Physicians Formula Matchmaker Powered Bronzer Light. 

♥ Physicians Formula Matchmaker Powered Bronzer Light.

♥ Rimmel London Stay Matte Long Lasting Pressed Powder. 

♥ Physicians Formula Matchmaker Powered Lipgloss in Light Pink & Physicians Formula Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Balm Concealer. 

♥ NYX Cosmetics Butter Gloss in Cherry Cheese Cake. 

♥ Sephora Body Washes in Mango, Green Tea & Strawberry.

I'm so excited to try out everything that Nancy-Lee sent me. Been wanting to try out the Physicians Formula Happy Booster in Natural and the Rimmel London Stay Matte Pressed Powder for the longest time. Have heard so many great things about them! :-)

Have you done a beauty swap before? See anything here that you would like me to review/swatch? :-) Love, Christine♥

MONTHLY FAVORITES: FEBRUARY 2014

♥ Monthly Favorites: February 2014.

Yet another month have passed by, can you believe it? This year is already going by so quickly, don't you agree? February have been a good month! I have been sticking to a lot off the same products as in January, but I have been reaching for a couple off oldies but goodies which I wanted to share with you guys. So let's get started, shall we? :-)

 ♥ Maybelline Fit Me Foundation.

I have re-discovered my love for the Maybelline Fit Me foundation. This is one off the best foundations that I've tried. It looks very natural on the skin, it's easy to blend, it doesn't cling to any dry patches on my skin and it has nice coverage too. I like to use the Maybelline Fit Me concealer whenever I'm using the foundation, they both work so well together.

 ♥ NYX Powder Blush in Peach.

Peach has been my go-to blush for the entire month off February. It's such a pretty peachy pink blush, which looks gorgeous and very fresh on the cheeks. It's easy to blend and it's got nice pigmentation as well. If you want a blush that's going to give you that natural flushed look, Peach is right up your alley :-) 

 ♥ NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder in Sunny.

I have been wearing the NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder in Sunny almost every single day in February. It's very easy to blend, it doesn't make me look orange or muddy and it's super affordable too. The pigmentation is good. It's not crazy pigmented like some other bronzers that I've tried, but I think that's a good thing. I have quite a light complexion, so I don't want to go totally overboard with my bronzer. This is just perfect, love it! :-) 

 ♥ Make Up Store Volume Mascara.

I have been enjoying the Volume Mascara from Make Up Store a lot. It's from their Fusion collection, which came out for Valentine's Day. It gives my lashes good length and volume and it's easy to remove as well, which I'm thrilled about. I can't stand mascaras that are difficult to remove, never end up re-purchasing them regardless how good they are! :-) 

♥ Versace Bright Crystal Absolu.

Simon got me the Versace Bright Crystal Absolu for Valentine's Day. I have been wearing it a lot since I got it, the scent is truly amazing. It's got a floral sweet scent, which isn't too strong and overpowering. If you love the original Versace Bright Crystal, I think you will like this as well. You should definitely give it a good sniff next time you are at the perfume store! :-) 

♥ TV Show: The Big Bang Theory.

 A non beauty favorite has been a show called The Big Bang Theory. If you're not familiar with the show, it's about two physicists, whose geeky and introverted lives are changed when a woman moves into the apartment across from theirs. It's such a funny and very entertaining show, with a bunch off really awesome characters. My favorites are Sheldon, Amy, Howard and Barry Kripke. Do you have a favorite character? :-)

What products have you been loving for the month off February? Are you watching any TV Shows at the moment? Any recommendations? :-) Love, Christine♥

CHERRY CULTURE BEAUTY HAUL: CHINA GLAZE, NYX, MILANI & MORE

Hey Everyone :-)
How are you doing today? Hope you are having a wonderful day! Today I have a beauty haul to share with you guys. Simon and I recently had our 6 year anniversary! He surprised me with a little money treat, which I could spend on whatever I wanted. I ended up ordering a bunch off beauty items, which shouldn't come as a shock to anyone, LOL!

I decided to place a sneaky little order at Cherry Culture, which is one off my favorite websites for beauty products. I picked up a few items,which I have been wanting to add to my collection for a while now. I also ordered a few items from eBay which I'm super excited about, but I will share those with you in another blog post very soon! :-)

 ♥ China Glaze Snow Globe (HERE) & China Glaze Boo-Gie Down (HERE). 

 ♥ China Glaze Snow Globe (HERE) & China Glaze Boo-Gie Down (HERE).

 ♥ China Glaze Queen B (HERE) & China Glaze Charmed I'm Sure (HERE). 

♥ China Glaze Queen B (HERE) & China Glaze Charmed I'm Sure (HERE).

♥ NYX Butter Gloss in Tiramisu (HERE) & NYX Butter Gloss in Strawberry Parfait (HERE). 

 ♥ NYX Butter Gloss in Tiramisu (HERE) & NYX Butter Gloss in Strawberry Parfait (HERE).

 ♥ Milani Color Statement Lipstick in Naturally Chic (HERE) & Dulce Caramelo (HERE). 

♥ Milani Color Statement Lipstick in Dulce Caramelo (HERE) & Naturally Chic (HERE). 

 ♥ Milani Color Statement Lipstick in Dulce Caramelo (HERE) & Naturally Chic (HERE).

 I'm excited to play around with all the products. The four China Glaze nail polishes look gorgeous and I've heard wonderful things about the NYX Butter Glosses and the Milani lipsticks. I have tried the Duo Striplash Adhesive before and I really like it. I just needed to get a new one, since I've lost my previous one :-) 

Have you bought any new beauty products lately? Have you tried any off the products above? :-) Love, Christine♥