Rimmel Kate Moss Nude Collection !

I am a huge fan of a lot of Rimmel eye products but strangely haven't tried any of their lipsticks so when I was sent the Rimmel Kate Moss Nude Collection I was super excited to try them since I have heard so much about their lipsticks.

Rimmel Kate Moss Nude Collection* offers five nude shades in the lasting finish formula designed to suit each and every skin tone. The range also comes with a Moisture Renew Universal lip liner that goes with any shade of lipstick.

(L to R - 40, 42, 43, 45 & 48)

The range is available in the following shades : 

40 - Described as a Pale Nude, is a pale, concealer like nude shade probably best suited to very very fair skinned in my opinion. 
42 - Described as an apricot Nude, is a peachy, pinky nude, which should suit a lot of skin tones. Its a good start for a nude shade in my opinion as 40 seems a bit too light. 
43 - Described as a Tan Nude, is a nude with orange undertones which should look good on most warm skin tones. 
45 - Described as a Rose Nude, is a mauvey nude, it is the kind of shade I like and should look good on cool undertones. 
48 - Described as a Coffee Nude, is not a nude in my opinion but almost a very dark coffee brown shade best suited for dark autumn lip.

Red/Reddish Lipstick Love !

In today's post, I am sharing some of my favorite red and reddish (mostly reddish orange) lipstick loves.

Tarte Blush Mania - Photos and Swatches (Pic Heavy !)

If you follow me on instagram, you will be knowing, I was lucky enough to receive a beautiful delivery of Tarte* Amazonian Clay 12-hour blushes. I haven't tried a lot of Tarte makeup as previously Tarte was not easily available in Australia, but now you can buy them from Sephora Sydney. 

If you are a regular reader of my blog, you will know my love for the Tarte 'Exposed' blush, I have reviewed it before and mentioned it HERE, HERE and HERE. 

Instead of doing a review again, in today's post I am sharing, photos, swatches, description of different shades and things that I love about the Tarte blushes. Hope you like it !

Review - YSL Rouge Pur Couture Rouge Vermillion (04)

There is something magical about luxury lipsticks, hard to explain but it feels so damn good to apply a luxe lipstick. If you are lip addict and fond of shiny packaging, you know what I mean.  In today's post I am reviewing 'YSL Rouge Pur Couture Rouge Vermillion (04)' lipstick.

YSL Rouge Pur Couture Rouge Vermillion, is a reddish pink shade. It is a color which in my opinion would look good on most skin tones. The best think I light about this shade is that its a subtle bright and can easily be worn both during the day and night. I mostly wear it full on but sometimes blotted too.

The Good

• Beautiful packaging 
• Highly pigmented, shows opaque in one swipe
• Feels creamy and moisturising on the lips  
• Lasts 4-5 hours  
• Has SPF 15

The Bad

• Expensive  
• It has a slight fragrance which everyone may not like

The Price

AUD 50

Overall, if you like creamy pigmented lipsticks and want to dabble in the high end market, give this one a swatch at your local counter. If you prefer matte formulas, probably skip this one.

Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette - Review and Swatches (Pic Heavy) !

I was requested by the very lovely Varinder from Makeupmeandyoyo, the swatches for the Too Faced Chocolate Bar palette. Here is my review and swatches of the palette. 

This is a pic heavy post as I wanted to show the palette in all its glory :)

Background of why I decided to buy this palette over others

I didn't have any neutral palette before picking this up, and I was deciding between the Urban Decay Naked 1, the Lorac Mega Pro and the Too Faced Chocolate Bar. I eliminated Lorac Mega Pro as it has a lot of light shades which would not work for my skin tone. Between the Naked 1 and the Chocolate Bar palette, I decided to buy the Too Faced Chocolate Bar palette as it has more matte shades as compared to Naked 1, as I wanted to use the palette every day. Having more matte shades makes it easier to create more looks.

Too Faced Chocolate Bar palette has a good mix of matte, shimmers, glitters and some pop of colors. It is good for creating looks for both day and night. The only color that I don't see myself using is the baby pink shade 'Strawberry Bon Bon'. I have the palette in the newer, slimmer packaging. I love that the highlighting shades work on my skin tome and don't look ghostly. The shimmer higlighting shade is beautiful for inner corner of eyes.

Gilded Ganache, White Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, Black Forest Truffle, Triple Fudge

Salted Caramel, Marzipan, Semi Sweet, Strawberry Bon Bon, Candied Violet, Amaretto

Hazelnut, Creme Brulee, Haute Chocolate, Cherry Cordial, Champagne Truffle

The Good

• Good variety of colors and finishes
• Can be used for both day and night looks 
• Delicious chocolate fragrance and packaging
• Both matte and shimmer highlighting shades available 
• Both the highlighting shades are in a large size, so if they are used everyday, you don't end up finishing them faster.
• Both mattes and shimmer shades are smooth and pigmented
• Awesome magnetic packaging 

The Bad

• I would have preferred if it came with a primer or a brush.
• All shades are not equal, e.g., Candied Violet was not very pigmented, Semi Sweet and Strawberry Bon Bon are not the best matte shades. 
• I hate that the shade names are on the plastic sheet and not the actual palette. 

The Price

AUD 65

Where to Buy

Mecca

Overall I think its an awesome palette and worth trying.

Review and Swatches - Maybelline Color Tattoo Metal in Electric Blue

I am back !!

Maybelline Color Tattoo Metal were recently launched in Australia. Maybelline Color Tattoos are a cream shadow which are supposed to last like 24 hours.

I love cream shadows as I find them so easy to wear on the rush rush days, which is nearly everyday. Color Tattoos fit the bill as they are pigmented, have a great texture and are affordable. I have the 'Bad To Bronze' from the standard line.

When I picked this up, I had not seen any swatches online, and when I finally swatched this at home, I was a bit disappointed as I don't know why, I had expected it to be more of navy blue. 

Well nonetheless, its a gorgeous blue color. I have done an eye look using this in the past. Click on the pic to see the post. Lets move on with the review. 

The Good

• Multi -use - The product can be used as an eyeshadow base, as an eyeshadow on the lid or in the crease and as a gel eyeliner.
• You can see the color through the packaging, makes it easy to locate the product. 
• Easily available and affordable
• Texture - Smoother than my previous color tattoo

The Bad

• It could have been more pigmented 
• Had a bit of a problem in evenly applying it on my lids.
• I have a general problem with all shadows creasing on me. This is no exception, but this does stay put when used as an eyeliner (for easily 10-12 hours). The creasing is more of a me problem.
• Glass packaging - inconvenient to travel

The Price 

11.95 AUD

Where to Buy

Priceline, Kmart, Big W, etc.

There are some neutral shade in this Metal Range as well, if you are not interested in such a bright shade. 

Have you tried these ? What do you think ?

Review & Swatch - Rimmel Scandaleyes Eyeliner in 'Bright Blue'

Have heard a lot about Rimmel Scandaleyes Kohl Kajal eyeliners and have been wanting to try these since a while now. I finally bought it when Big W had 4 $ off on Rimmel products. I will be reviewing Rimmel Scandaleyes Kohl Kajal in 'Bright Blue' today.  

There are a lot of good pigmented, long staying, smudge proof, creamy eyeliners out there in the market both drug store and high end. I have so far tried Urban Decay Glide on pencils, Nyx Slide on pencils, Maybelline Master Drama Eye Studio and now this and I have been impressed with all of them. Lets see the good and the bad of this product ..

This is how it looks on me (Maybelline Tattoo Bad to Bronze on the lid)

 Rimmel Scandaleyes Kohl Kajal Eyeliner in 'Bright Blue'

Three swipes on the right, One swipe on the Left

The Good

• Decent Color payoff
• Creamy texture, glides on well on the eyes
• Long staying  - stays put on my upper lash line through the day, on my waterline and lower lashline, starts wearing off only on the inner and outer corner towards the end of the day, but so do most of the long stay ones on me.
•  Water proof but not completely smudge proof, will smear a bit if you forcefully try to smudge it 
• Colored Packaging - easy to locate 
• Perfect for a pop of color

The Bad

• The pigmentation could have been better, though its easily build-able . As you can see in the swatches above, one swipe is not that pigmented. 
• Some people may find it too bright (though I find it gorgeous)

The Price 

10 AUD (circa) - I bought it on sale

 

Where to buy  

Priceline, Kmart, Big W, Target

Overall I would recommend this eyeliner and I would love to try other colors from this Range ..

Rave Review - MAC Blushbaby

You can't judge a book by its cover, definitely holds good for MAC Blushbaby.. MAC Blushbaby looks like nothing on the pan but looks beautiful on the cheeks. From my recent 'Loving now' post, you must be knowing that I have been loving neutral blushes lately ..  

MAC Blushbaby is a sheertone blush. Its described as a beige pink colour, but on my cheeks it transforms to a gorgeous dusty rose pink colour .. its a stunning natural blush and this is one shade that I would definitely like to repurchase as its very flattering ..

I have done a comparison of MAC Blushbaby with Tarte Exposed earlier, check it out HERE .

The Good

• Silky, Smooth texture, easy to blend 
• Sheer finish, but builds up quickly 
• Easy to wear, everyday shade, goes with everything  
• Gives the perfect natural flush 
• Lasts throughout the day

The Bad

• You may not like it if you are fond of pigmented blushes and do not like sheer blushes  

The Price

41 AUD (6g)

Where to buy 

MAC Counters, MAC Stores, MAC Website

I think this is a must have natural blush to own ...Do try it the next time you are at your nearest MAC counter and decide for yourself ..

Review - Chanel Rouge Coco in Taffetas Rose

I bought 'Chanel Rouge Coco in Taffetas  Rose' from Singapore when I was in the 'obsessing over Chanel' phase .. Well I kind of still am, I find Chanel products so luxe looking n you do feel like treating your self with such beauties time to time.. 

Anyways getting on with 'Chanel Rouge Coco in Taffetas  Rose', its a beautiful magenta shade (with hints of blue n violet) with subtle shimmer (not very obvious on the lips)..

For me, this is one of the wearable bright pink lipsticsks just like my favorite Maybelline 'Hooked on Pink' Color Sensational

The Good

•  Stunning color which IMO should look good on most skin tones (both warm n cool)
•  Good statement lip, but at the same time not that in your face bold
• Will work for both day and night 
• Good Pigmentation 
• Lasts for 4-5 hrs (no lipstick lasts long on me)

The Bad

• It has a rose scent (not very overpowering, but I am not  a fan of rose scents) - may not be a problem for you
• Not very creamy but not as drying as matte
  
  
  Happy Valentines Day to all !!

Review - NYX 'Jumbo Pencil' in French Fries

Craving for French Fries and not in for the calories ? Say Hello to "NYX 'Jumbo Pencil' in French Fries".. (On another note, click HERE, if you missed my healthy baked Potato Wedges recipe)

NYX Jumbo pencils are very famous in the blogging industry and loved by many of us .. 'French Fries' is my first jumbo eye pencil ..and am loving it .. I like fuss free, easy to apply eye stuff to wear everyday for work .. I generally wear a wash of color ..Mostly I wear cream shadows as they are quickest to apply with fingers and then blended with a fluffy brush ..The same goes for this chubby stick, just dab on all over the lid and blend n you are done :)

So let's see the good and the bad of NYX 'Jumbo Pencil' in French Fries...

The Good

• Soft and creamy to texture
• Very good color payoff
• Easy to apply 
• Easy to wear shade will go with everything 
• Can be worn during the day or smoked out for the night
• Can be worn on its own or can act as a base
• Affordable

The Bad

• Not easily available in Australia
• You may not like it if you are fond of retractable pencils
• You may not like if you are not a fan of cream products on your eyes

The Price

AUD 6.70 (at Crush Cosmetics)

Where to buy 

Cherry Culture, Crush Cosmetics, ebay

Have you tried NYX Jumbo Eye pencils ? Which is your favorite shade ?

Review - Maybelline 'Hooked on Pink' Color Sensational

Today's Post is a Review on Maybelline 'Hooked on Pink' Color Sensational lipstick. So without any further ado, lets move on with the swatches, the good and the bad of the product.

Maybelline 'Hooked on Pink'

Swatch

Random pic with Maybelline 'Hooked on Pink' on me

The Good

• Beautiful wearable bright shade
• Affordable and easily available
• Variety of shades available in this range to suit all needs
• Creamy texture, not drying like some pigmented lipsticks     

The Bad

I don't see any cons in the product, but this is the only color I have tried in this range. 

The Price 

AUD 13

Where to buy

Target, Kmart, Priceline, pharmacies

   

I find sporting a bright pink lip (as compared to other colors) difficult and sometimes its hard to find a bright pink shade to suit my complexion. Over all, to me this is a wearable bright pink shade which IMO should suit olive skin tones. This shade packs a punch without looking OTT. 

Which is your favorite bright pink lip ? 

Rave Review - Revlon Lip Butters

I have just discovered Revlon Lip butters.. I know, I know, I am super late in trying these.. I bought these along with Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains on my recent USA trip ..I have 'Candy Apple', which is a gorgeous shade of red, bold but yet easily wearable & 'Tutti Frutti', which is a beautiful orange shade (a good color if you want to explore orange colors). I would definitely want to try more shades of these.

Revlon Candy Apple & Revlon Tutti Frutti

The Good 

• Creamy in texture 
• Super moisturizing
• Gorgeous packaging 
• Variety of shades to suit all needs 
• Super glossy
•  Glides on the lips 
• Perfect blend of a lipstick n a gloss

The Bad 

• The staying power is not as great as many other lipsticks (but I am fine with it, as technically they are lip butters)
• Not all the shades are as pigmented
• The actual product is very soft, and the product can sometimes get caught on the sides of the tube and get messy 

The Price 
21.95 AUD

Where to buy
Target, Kmart, Priceline, selected pharmacies 

Which is your favorite Revlon lip butter of the lot ? 

Review - MAC Cosmo

I got MAC Cosmo on my recent USA trip. If you missed my US haul, check the MAC one HERE.  

Cosmo is a pink brown shade which should work across a lot of skin tones. It's an Amplified finish. IMO, MAC Cosmo, is one of those no fuss, everyday colors, which could go with anything and everything .. perfect for everyday, perfect for work and perfect when you cannot make up your mind ;)

MAC Cosmo

Below is a comparison with the lipsticks that I love to wear on a daily basis and that I find really easy to wear .. from L to R, Loreal Afterglow, MAC Cosmo, MAC See Sheer & Chanel Silhouette. You can see how pigmented MAC Cosmo is over Loreal Afterglow and MAC See Sheer. 

The Good 

• Creamy in texture
• Opaque, gets good coverage 
• Great pigmentation 
• Easy to wear, no lip liner required, wear straight from the tube
• Practically goes with everything

The Bad

• Does not last as long as matte lipsticks  
• Very expensive in  Australia :( 

Do you own MAC Cosmo ? Which is your favorite everyday color ?

Swatches - Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains

I featured Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains, first on my US Drugstore Haul before. Today I have swatches of these gorgeous crayons :)

Yes the product is just half the size of the crayon :(

Revlon JBKB stains Crush, Rendezvous, Smitten & Romantic (from L to R)

Lip Swatches

Over all I am really liking the Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains. They are fun n easy to apply. They have a peppermint flavour. They are long lasting and stain like crazy :).

Have you tried 'Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains' ? What do you think of them ?

Random - Ways I wear Red Lipstick

• Full Blown  Red - Rock the full on red lips in all its glory. We all know red lips or bold lips in general are the best way to go if you want your make up to stand out and do not want to put in a lot of effort ..
• Muted with a Pink Color - If you don't want to wear red you can mute it with a pink lipstick or a nude lipstick. I usually mute my red lip with the Revlon ColorBurst Soft Rose.
• Pretty Stain on the lips - Wipe the first version with tissue and you get yourself a pretty red stain ..
  
  

Do you like to rock red lips ? Or you go for other options ?