CoverGirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 2 in 1 Foundation

The new CoverGirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3 in 1 foundation in drugstores today are offered in 15 shades! The foundation claims to have an all in one formula that primes, conceals and foundation in one foundation. The formula also has an SPF of 20, which is really great but may have a small white cast with flash photography. All day wear long, smooth and flawless shine-free finish. The foundation I purchased was at Walgreen for $11.99, and occasionally they will have the CoverGirl line for buy one get one 50% off so check for that!

The packaging is great, in glass container with a pump! WOHOO! It seems to have pretty good coverage from light to medium, feeling creamy and not too liquidy or not too dry but feels like a powder. It has an airbrush look to it and is build-able the more you put on. But it evens out my skin and did not break me out for having acne prone, combination skin. In my opinion this foundation makes me feel a tiny bit oily so I absolutely apply powder on after the application of foundation. The formula oxidizes over time, meaning it will turn darker. The color does transfer because it has transferred on the collar of my shirt. I never liked CoverGirl even younger, but this foundation is awesome. It feels nice on the skin and evens out my skin. It gives me skin a flawless look and has an amazing lasting power. I hope you liked this review and that it gave you enough information on the product!

Here is the swatch on the forehand. This is the shade 810 in Classic Ivory

-XO Pattycakes

Maybelline Color Tattoo

The very popular 24 hour cream eyeshadows are very popular lately especially at the drugstores! I will be reviewing the Maybelline Color Tattoos, one in the original line which is the shade 25 Bad to the Bronze, and the left side is the new Metal line in 70 Barely Branded.

The Maybelline contains 4 grams of cream shadow consistency, both purchased at my closest Target. The new Metal line was $5.94 and the original is $5.89.

The product is very easy to apply all over the lid as a base, highlighter, or even just by itself. You do not need to apply another eyeshadow on top of this. If you do build on top the color is more vibrant and it does not transfer at all. It lasts all day even if you were to swatch it on your hand and to wash it with soap water it would still be there! It applies and blends well.

I feel that is it much easier to apply with your fingers, but if you like you could use a synthetic brush. 

Although it is a 24-hour cream eyeshadow this did crease on my lids after several hours so I do reccomend a eyeshadow primer if your lids are more on the oilier side. Depending on the color it is very pigmented but looks somewhat glittery sheen? Just a tad bit product on you will make it seem like you took some time to do your eyeshadow! I love this so far!

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Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain

WOHOOO Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains are AWESOME! I love this product! 

So first with this product I bought this at Walgreen which occasionally there will be buy one get one deals that are offered, such as BOGO 50% which was what I got. The two shades that I got were 001 Honey on the right, and 035 Charm on the left. The original price at my closest Walgreens was $8.99 each. 

This gel formula comes in a variety of 12 shades. It comes in 0.095 Oz./2.7g, which is not a lot when you try to screw up the top. You can retract it as well.

This product is a sheer glittery formula that resembles a crayon that glides on like a lip balm and does not fall into the cracks of my lips. It is retractable which is very nice considering that you do not waste a lot of product. The stain does stay on your lips for hours but the feel of the lip balm and a little bit of the color does fade after. The nice thing about this balm stain is that it is indeed kissable so it does not transfer! 

I do prefer these Revlon Just Bitten Balm Stains over the CoverGirl one that I recently reviewed. The CoverGirl is more drying and falls into the cracks of my lips. It is not super moisturizing like any balm but it is not drying as well. It is not glossy, sticky, but very comfortable to apply. It has a very small minty scent to it but nothing obnoxious but you can only smell the mint when you apply.

When you want some color to your lips and your face I recommend applying this it will just give your a look an UMPH

Oh by the way if you reapply and add more than one application it will not be cakey and not gather into the corners of your lips! The color will come out more and more vibrant if you add more application.

My boyfriend approves of this balm stain because I can wear something on my lips that will not transfer onto his lips :) Although some will not like this product, that I've heard or seen I totally recommend trying this product over the CoverGirl! 

The color payoff does not show very well on my photos from my camera but the top picture is Charm and the bottom is Honey, which is a my lips but better color for me because they enhance my natural lip color. Charm is not as pigmented, but they are just as pigmented as the Revlon Lip Butter they just leave a stain and sheen to your lips.

-XO PattyCakes

Wet n Wild Idol Eyes Cream Shadow Pencil

The cheapest of the cheapest Wet n Wild has in stores the Idol Eyes Cream Shadow Pencil. I wanted to try out cream shadows before I purchased NYX's cream shadow chubby pencils. This product was purchased at Walgreens of course for $1.69 in the shade 130 Pixie. You can purchase this at certain Ultas, Walmart, Walgreens, and Rite Aids. The shade is a sheer shimmery gold.

My impression of this product is very silky and easy to glide without dragging. Not a lot of product but very inexpensive and pigmented. This however did crease on my lids and I recommend a eyeshadow primer but perfect for a lid base. I do use this as a highlighter at my tear ducts, or even under my brow bone.

-XO PattyCakes

Wet n Wild Coloricon Eyeshadow

Why hello there!

This product is just too good to be true! It is a big rave to other beauty fans! Today I will be reviewing the Wet n Wild's Coloricon Eyeshadows in the 8 color pan.The two that I purchased at Walgreens were $4.99 each and I got the 738 Petal Pusher and 738 Comfort Zone. You can find these mostly at all drugstores I believe except Target, I didn't find any there.

These colors are so pigmented for a drugstore brand but yet very glittery so if you into matte colors this might not be for you. Try the Wet n Wild Trios $2.99, they are less glittery or even the one shaded eyeshadows for $1.99. Majority of them are pretty glittery but there are some neutral shadows.

 

As you can tell from the pictures above they are pretty glittery and have 4 shades to choose for an eye color. They all have labels on them that say where to place each color, but of course you can mix and match as well. The darker colors are very pigmented and you would only need to tap a very small amount on your eyes to get the color payoff. With the lighter colors, you might have to go over it a couple times until you are satisfied but for me the Petal Pusher eyelid shades, were very sheen.

Here are the swatches on my hand accordingly to the order from above with Petal Pusher on the left and Comfort Zone to the right.

Here on top are the four shades on the right side of Comfort Zone

Here on top are the four shades on the left, the more neutral brown shades of Comfort Zone

On top are the left side lighter purple shades of Petal Pusher

& lastly here are the right shade colors of Petal Pusher.

The Wet n Wild eyeshadows are a great makeup starter kit and fairly good payoff for drugstores. They do not crease, and the color lasts for a long time, about 10 hours! Check them out and let me know how you like them!

-XO Pattycakes

FOTD (Face of the day)

Today was a normal day in just studying but I felt like playing with makeup. My makeup I used were all drugstore products:
-Neutrogena Healthy Skin Glow Sheers Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer (Ivory to Fair)
-Milani Secret Cover Concealer (Light)
-Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Loose Powder (Buff Beige)
-Physicians Formula Conceal RX (Fair Light)
-Maybelline Dreamy Bouncy Blush (Peach Satin)
-Wet n Wild Coloricon Petal Pusher
-Wet n Wild Coloricon Pencil Eyeliner (Black Black)
-Rimmel Eyebrow Pencil (Hazel)
-Maybelline The Colossal Volum' Express
-Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain (Honey)

Hope you enjoyed!

-XO Pattycakes

Haul February 2013

Guess what?! 

I have a haul for you guys! 

I recently purchased a bunch of drugstore items that I have never tried and would love to review and try them out for you guys and myself! 

So what I purchased was:

•  Wet n Wilds Idol Eyes Creme Shadow Pencil in 130 Pixie
• Maybellines Color Tattoo in 25 Bad to The Bronze (older) & the new Color Tattoo 24 hour Metal in 70 Barely Branded eyeshadow creams
• Wet n Wilds Coloricon 8 pallete in 738 Comfort Zone & 736 Petal Pusher
• Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains in 001 Honey & 035 Charm

I'm excited to try them out and I'll get back to you guys with reviews for each item soon!

-XO PattyCakes

L'oreal Paris True Match Crayon Concealer

Hello there!
True Match is a very good line that L'oreal has to offer so I absolutely had to try out this crayon concealer!

Today I will be reviewing the new L'oreal Paris True Match Crayon Concealer. I purchased this at Walgreens for $8.95 and this line comes in 6 different natural shades. The shade I purchased is for fair/light in N1-2-3.

With this concealer it is just like the chubby sticks, the packaging comes in the actually color of the formula shade which is very easy to find, and the cap is a clear plastic as well. The crayon looks very large and it is offered in 0.1 oz. The concealer is retractable so it is very convinent and you do not nee a large sharpener. The displays at the stores claims that it covers blemishes, conceals imperfections from big to small, the formula provides a sheer to full coverage that blends easily and does not look cakey.

Here is the swatch on my hand. The formula is a good consistent, almost a cream to powder finish, it does not drag and is very blend-able. Have in mind that I do have acne and acne scars. The concealer stays put but does fade throughout the day, but it is pretty great. It is very easy to apply and if you were to put this under your eyes make sure to put powder over it to set it. It is a great product to put in your purse to go to cover any blemishes.

-XO Pattycakes

Rimmel London - Kate Moss Fall 2012 Lipstick

Why hello there! Today I will be reviewing Rimmel London Lasting Finish Matte by Kate Moss 2012 fall collection lipstick. I bought this lipstick at Walmart for $4.63 in the gorgeous color 109, a coral orange lipstick. The fall 2012 collection offers this lipstick in 10 beautiful shades. Online the product claims: 8-hour wear with exclusive Black Diamond Pigment Complex and reflects light like never before, bringing color depth to a whole new intensity.

The packinag comes in a nice sleek tube in a beautiful red color with the top of the cap slanted with the Rimmel symbol and Kate Moss' signature on the side. The color is matte and the application is AWESOME! It feels like you are putting a lip balm on because it is so creamy! There is a sheen when you first apply but with a couple more layers or in time it will turn into a matte color. I recommend exfiolating your lips before applying just to make it look better.

For a drugstore lipstick, compared to the rest of the lipsticks that people rave about, the Lasting Finish Matte line has a very nice quality lipstick. This line has a variety of different colors of pinks and purples not just red like the past line. The lipstick does not feel drying and lasts for several hours and does stain my lips as well. Eating and drinking will fade the color, so reapplying would be necessary unless it is a darker color and you truly want the true color. OH and this lipstick smells GREAT by the way! It has a fruity but sort of normal lipstick smell to it but nothing obnoxious.

Here are my lips nude and bare on top, yes they are pretty dry looking so the matte lipstick on would make the color cling onto the cracks of my lips right? It did do that on the first application I applied but after exfoliating and then applying chapstick before the lipstick, it felt great and stayed on for several hours. It is so comfortable and easy to apply. If you mess up, it is easy to clean up with your fingers and fix.

The flash is very bright in this picture and does not show the color very well. Overall I like the Kate Moss lipstick compared to the Wet n Wild lipstick that I previously reviewed. The Kate Moss is more creamy and applies easily and does not feel too liquid-ie like Wet n Wild's Fergie line. It is not shiny, and messy when I make a mistake. Totally recommend and would like to purchase more shades!

Revlon ColorStay Foundation

Today I will be reviewing the Revlon Colorstay Foundation.

I bought this at Walgreens for $11.99 but you can purchase this at CVS, Ulta, Walmart, pretty much all stores you can find cosmetics.

This line has 20 different shades from combination/oily skin or normal/dry skin.

The product itself offers that it wears up to 24-hours, gives a flawless look and lightweight feel. It also offers an SPF of 6. The packaging is in glass with a 1.0 Fl. Oz foundation, which is an average amount of foundations that any line has to offer. It does not have a pump, the cap screws off. 

The shade I got was in 110 Ivory for combination/oily skin, which I do have both. I have an oily t-zone  with sometimes dry patches around my mouth or nose. I, myself do have acne, but majority of them are acne scars now, and uneven skin tone as well. 

The coverage on this foundation is medium to full but also build-able  I do not wear my foundation 24-hours a day so I would not know if it does last that long, what I can tell you is that it does last me from 6am-9pm. Waking up and getting ready for class till the end of my other class. The consistency of this foundation can be a little watery so I do recommend shaking it up before applying. The foundation does smell a little odd eh whatever. The finish however is matte. 

Some people say that this foundation can get cakey because it is matte and you have to blend quickly, but I never have that problem. I dot areas of my face with foundation and blend it either with my beauty sponge or my fingers.

This foundation can act as a concealer and foundation. The more you build up the more you will cover.   The foundation to me does not feel cakey and I usually only put one layer on but going back with a small amount to conceal extra blemishes and scars peeping out. I do apply powder after the application to reduce any oil throughout the day. Although I do apply powder, I feel that my face does get oily, so I use blotting sheets as well. 

Overall this foundation has great coverage and I tend to use this foundation if I that my skin needs more coverage I will turn to this. The greater part of this foundation is that it does not break me out which I really enjoy! It is long lasting, good shade range, and has SPF.

-XO PattyCakes

Wet N' Wild's Fergie Collection Lipstick

Hello once again!

Today I will be reviewing the Wet N' Wild's new Fergie Collection, specifically the lipstick line. I recently bought two of the shades, in A037 Old School Glam on the left and the A038 Saraghina on the right. Yes, I bought the bold color. I wanted something different. I purchased these two at the nearest Walgreens for $3.49 each. 

The Fergie line has 10 different shades but from the two I've purchased, Old School Glam on the left is more of a pink red, less fire engine red if you don't want true brick red. Saraghina on the right is red red!

Here is the swatches of the two in the same order. So with these products they are non-drying, creamy formula but they do transfer very easily and when you do make a mistake you will notice it. It smudges easily and stains. With the formula being creamy it does not last very long, up to about 4 hours then it fades but stains your lips. It is although very pigmented so I will only need about one layer to accomplish the true color.

With the packaging you have to be careful because the tube that covers the actual product are very narrow so when you open and close the cap you might nick the products and it will smudge everywhere. Here are what my natural bare lips look like. Not a very good example since they do look dry and not exfoilated but oh well.

This collection line are my actual first lipsticks that I purchased and choosing Wet n' Wild for a drugstore product in my mind was such a great choice! I'm loving them! I believe my lips are small and are not such a great example but hopefully you can base the product off from my swatches and pictures of the shades on me.

Here is Old School Glam on my lips

& here is the Saraghina

Overall if you are looking for a cheap but very good lipstick go for the Wet n' Wild's Fergie Centerstage lipsticks! Wet n' Wild always has very good payoff yet very affordable so I say go for it! It is glossy, non-drying, stains your lips so I highly recommend them! You can find these at most drugstores such as Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, etc.

-XO PattyCakes