NYX Hi Defintion Photo Concealer

I have always wanted to try NYX Cosmetics and now I have the chance. I have heard good things about this brand, although some consider NYX Cosmetics are considered "drugstore" because they are offered at various drugstores. They are on the cheaper end. If you did not already know I purchased this product online at the Ulta website. This was purchased with a deal for buy one get one 50%. The original price of this product is $4.99 but I got it for $2.50.

On the package it says it is high definition, mineral-enriched, talc-free and paraben free. All very great in such a cheap product! It comes in this little tube of 0.11oz or 3g. I purchased this in the shade CW03 Light. It claims that is it is, "Good for all skin types and softens lines. Its light diffusing effect is perfect for photos in the studio or for taking fun pix with your pals!"

It does not show up very well but the shade I purchased looks more of a pink undertone than yellow. Oh well, from the picture the shade looks like it matches my skin perfect and when it blends out, you can not see the product as well as hiding my vein a little. The product is a little more of a creamy consistency. I do not recommend putting this for your under eyes because it does settle into your fine lines. If i were to use this under my eyes I would use less product. It covers up redness pretty well and is easy to blend but I tend to use this when I have acne/zits.

-XO PattyCakes

Ulta Haul

First time making any purchases at Ulta. Very odd right? Well since I am still new to makeup well experimenting on makeup I thought I would purchase some products online since I have heard good things about Ulta. This was purchased on February 7th and it took about two weeks for it to arrive. silly for me to buy products online when I have an Ulta in town, it just is a little far of a drive so I bought products online.

Okay, so the items I purchased were the Real Techniques Stippling Brush which was $9.99, NYX Hi Definition Photo Concealer for $2.50, NYX Stick Blush in Orchid for $5.99, NYX Cream Blush Rouge in Orange for $5.99, and NYX Cream Blush Rouge in Rose Petal for $3.00. There was a deal for NYX that was "buy one get one 50% off" and I believe there was also a "Make any purchase over $25 and get free shipping" and my purchase was a total of $27.47 I had a choice of samples and I chose random 3.

Review will be up soon!

-XO PattyCakes

Splurge!

I have never spent so much money before.. WHEW! 

I really wanted to a make a difference in my skin, well obviously my face so I decided to purchase the Clarisonic Mia 2 and the Benefit Play Sticks Foundation/Concealer. These were all purchased at Macy's.

A review will be up soon since I am still testing the concealer and seeing results if any from my skin for using the Clarisonic. I'm excited!

-XO PattyCakes

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

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