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ColourPop Lippie Haul & Swatches!

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ColourPop Lippie HaulHey everyone! If you’ve been here for a while, then you already know that I’m obsessed with ColourPop and especially their lip products! So, recently they’ve launched a couple of new lip products and formulas and I wanted to try them all out! I purchased a wide variety of formulas and I have swatched them all below.

ColourPop Lippie Haul Swatches

First up we have two Ultra Satin formulas: Lyin’ King and Panda. I have others of the Ultra Satin formula and I have to say that the Ultra Satin formula is my absolute favorite out of all of the lippie products ColourPop has to offer. Some of the things that make it my favorite are that they are still somewhat matte looking when applied, they are super long lasting, and they don’t dry your lips out the way the matte formulas do.

Next we have two of the original Lippie Stix in a Sheer formula: Whip and Tiger. These two are a more glossy formula, and because they are sheer, they aren’t super opaque. As you can see above, Whip is much more pigmented than Tiger, but they both have great color payoff. If you’re not looking for heavy color, these are a definite go-to.

Next we have two of the new Matte X formula: Back Up and Barely There. The Matte X Lippie Stix are a more recent formula as well. They’re very matte – even more so than the Ultra Matte Liquid Lip formulas. I have to say that I don’t reach for these two as much as the others, one reason is that if you have any lip “imperfections” meaning chapped or dry lips, these will show every single flaw and almost emphasize them. They are also super drying. The color payoff of this formula is amazing though.

Next we have another original Lippie Stix in a pearlized formula: Wet. I purchased this one because I realllly wanted to get some Ultra Metallic Lippies, but they were all sold out at the time and this one was the next best thing to a metallic formula. This color is interesting for sure! It’s almost a copper color with a gray undertone. I love it.

Last but not least, we have the newest additions to the ColourPop lip collection, Ultra Glossy Lip: Piranha and Finders Keepers. At the time I ordered these lippies, they were offering a promotion that if you purchased a certain dollar amount, you would receive a free sample glossy lip. So, I chose these two colors. I absolutely love both of these. The formula is amazing, it isn’t sticky or thick and you barely notice you are wearing a gloss. Piranha is a sheer finish and Finders Keepers is a crème finish, which means it has more color payoff. Since this haul, ColourPop just launched their full collection of Ultra Glossy Lips and I will definitely be purchasing some additional colors and formulas also!

That’s it guys! Do you love ColourPop lippies just as much as I do? Tell me what your favorites are below in the comments!

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xo,

Glitter Girl

 

May Favorites!

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Hey everyone! Today’s post I’m going to share with you some products I’ve been loving this month.

May Favorites

At the top of this month’s list is my new favorite foundation. As I’ve mentioned before, I am always on the quest to find that perfect foundation. I think I may have just come close to finding it! Maybelline SuperStay Better Skin foundation is absolutely amazing. I think the reason I love this so much is because it contains skin transforming properties. I have combination skin, some areas are dry and other areas get oily, so finding a foundation that can really live up to the hype and do what it says is a winner in my book. I have found that it is applied best with a beauty blender or a sponge and not a foundation brush. I feel like the brushes just sort of leave the product laying on the skin and the sponges press the product into the skin, which is what I’m looking for. I highly recommend this product to anyone who is looking to switch up their liquid drugstore foundation. Check out my Top Drugstore Foundations! post for other foundations that are on my go-to list.

My next favorite is my ColourPop Ultra Satin Lip in Spritz. I absolutely love ColourPop’s Ultra Satin Lips, but this month I’ve been really gravitating towards this color. It’s a great spring shade and the Ultra Satin Lips feel really great on your lips all day and they’re a long-wear formula so you won’t need to keep reapplying all day.

I’ve also been loving CoverGirl‘s Collab with Katy Perry, the Katy Kat Matte lipsticks. I purchased two colors: Sphynx and Kitty Purry. These are a really nice, affordable matte lip product. They’re not long-wearing or anything, but they smell wonderful and there are such a wide variety of shades to choose from. They go on very well and you can apply to your preferred level of opaqueness to get the look you’re going for. They are also really comfortable and not drying at all like some matte lip products can be. Sphynx is a great nude shade and can go with literally any look and Kitty Purry is a beautiful purple-toned color that is great for spring/summer looks.

Finally, I’ve been really loving an essential oil blend I’ve been using this past month each night. I created a blend with doTerra Grapefruit, Vetiver, Frankincense, and Lavender. In a glass dropper bottle, I added about 15 drops of Grapefruit, 5 drops of Vetiver, 5 drops of Frankincense, and 10 drops of Lavender then I filled the rest of the bottle up to about 3/4 of the way full with my Grapeseed Oil as a carrier oil. I’ve been using this blend on my stomach at night. Grapefruit is great for toning skin/firming skin and helps with night time food cravings, Vetiver and Lavender are great calming oils that are great for night time before bed. Lavender is also really good for the skin. Frankincense is a great oil for practically every single thing, but it is also really good for the skin and stretch marks and any kind of imperfection of the skin. I drop about 4-6 drops onto my skin and rub it in. I notice that my skin is getting a little firmer and it definitely has become a part of my nightly routine if for no other reason than it smells great and is really relaxing.

That’s it for this month! What products are you loving right now? Let me know in the comments below!

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xo,

Glitter Girl

 

 

 

April Ipsy Bag Review

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Hey everyone! Today we’re going to talk about my April Ipsy glam bag. This post is a little late, but I wanted to make sure I had used each of the products and could give a full-review for you guys!

This month’s bag was very cute, I love that it’s getting closer and closer to Summer, because colors keep getting brighter and brighter! This month’s bag was teal with a bit of a tie-dye look to it with yellows and oranges throughout.

April Ipsy Glam Bag

Here is what I received this month:

Nth Degree: Moroccan Argan Oil and Keratin Hair Serum – this product is pretty great for someone who has curly/frizzy hair that wants to be able to straighten their hair completely without the damage. I’ve used this product a couple of times. I can’t say that it would replace any of my current products in my routine, but it smells nice and it doesn’t leave my hair feeling sticky or greasy.

Tarte: LipSurgence Lip Crème in Wonder – I absolutely love this brand. So, I was instantly excited that this item ended up in my glam bag this month. This color, however, is not for me! The formula of this product is very creamy and has a nice smooth finish that leaves your lips feeling soft and hydrated. It also has a slight glossy finish to it. The color payoff is very nice as well.

Luxie Beauty: Dreamcatcher Tapered Highlighter Brush 522 – I’m not one of those people who will go out and buy really expensive makeup brushes (I typically use e.l.f. brand brushes). So, when I can get them through Ipsy, it makes me pretty happy. I’ve been using this brush for a couple of weeks now with my ColourPop Super Shock Cheek highlighter in Smokin’ Whistles. I really like this brush, it gently dusts the highlight on to your face. The bristles are really soft and dense enough where the brush does a good job of picking up the pigment from the product as well. I recommend this brush, it’s become a part of my beauty routine.

Probelle: Nail Lacquer in “In or Out” – This nail polish is a really cute shade of polish. The formula is a bit thin and wet, which I typically don’t enjoy. However, the one thing that I was impressed with was that even though it was a thin product, the first coat was almost completely opaque. I’ve had the polish on for about a week now and it just started to chip, so it lasts a long time too. I don’t know that I would seek this specific brand out to buy on my own, but I am definitely enjoying my sample!

Starlooks: Cream Eye Shadow in Rose Gold – I have saved my least favorite for last. This product is a liquid eye shadow that comes in a tube. The consistency is similar to that of a lip gloss product. The color was really pretty, however, the actual formula of this product was not something I could get over. When you apply the liquid product to the lid with the doe foot applicator, it remains a liquid for quite some time before it dries. So, therefore, if it isn’t completely dry before you open your eye, your eyelids will stick (bottom lid to top of lid) and then when you blink the still-tacky shadow will transfer from one part of the lid to the other. I tried waiting long enough for the shadow to dry completely as well, but it took forever and just wouldn’t be practical. It also cracked and crumbled on the lid when dry. I didn’t keep this product and I also wouldn’t recommend.

Have you guys signed up for Ipsy yet? What did you get this month? Let me know in the comments below!

xo,

Glitter Girl

March Favorites!

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March Favorites

Hey everyone! It’s finally Spring! That’s one of the reasons I love March so much. Time to start to put away the Winter wardrobe, get out your pastel colors, put your ballet flats back in rotation, and one step closer to Summer! Let’s take a look at which products I’m loving this month!

Hair Product

Octavio Molina: La Playa Salt Spray – this is the absolute best sea salt spray I’ve ever used! I first received a sample of this product in my very first Ipsy bag and it is the one and only product to date that I have actually sought out to purchase after using the sample. This spray doesn’t leave your hair sticky or gritty like other sea salt sprays can do. This product is formulated with Algae extract in addition to the sea salt. I spray it in my wet hair, dry it with a hair dryer, and it creates amazing (and soft) beach waves.

Face Products

Aveeno: Positively Radiant Daily Cleansing Pads – these cleansing pads are amazing. They come in a tub of 28 pre-moistened pads. The pads have a softer, smoother side and a bumpy side to help exfoliate.  When you wipe them on your face, they foam and create a small lather. All you need to do is rinse your face with water once you’re finished and you’re good to go! They’re super refreshing and my face feels so clean after I use them. They also contain salicylic acid, so they’re great for any blemishes too!

Biore: Pore Penetration Charcoal Bar – I am in love with this product. I don’t typically go for bar soaps and especially not for a facial product. So, when I decided to purchase this product, I surprised myself! The thing that drew me to this product is that it contains Charcoal. You use it the same way you would any other bar soap: wet your face, run the soap under warm water, work up a lather in your hands, rub your hands on your face to apply the soap, and rinse! The product also contains peppermint, so there is a cool tingle that you’ll feel also. It leaves your skin feeling so clean and refreshed and not dry at all!

Lip Product

ColourPop: Ultra Matte Lip in Chi – I have been loving this shade this month. It’s a nude brown color and on my skin tone it is basically a true brown. This is part of the KaePop line and I love to use this with the matching Lippie Pencil. This is one of the new formulas for the ColourPop liquid lips so it isn’t nearly as drying as the former colors. I think that’s one of the reasons I also really love it.

Essential Oils

doTerra: On Guard – It’s cold and flu season, people! This month I’ve been using On Guard by doTerra to keep my immune system healthy and in shape. This is a proprietary blend of Clove, Cinnamon, Wild Orange, Eucalyptus, and Rosemary essential oils. I dab a drop on my wrist, rub both wrists together, and inhale. I typically apply before bed and it’s great to smell while falling asleep. It’s worked so far! I’ve managed to avoid the colds and flus that have been going around, so I plan to keep using it!

Nail Products

Essie: Mint Candy Apple – this color is one of my absolute favorite Spring/Summer shades! This is a super cute mint blue/green color that just pops.

That’s it for this month! What products have you been loving this month? Tell me below in the comments, I’d love to hear.

xo,

Glitter Girl

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Ipsy Glam Bag Unboxing!

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Ipsy Bag March

Hey everyone! Have any of you out there been dying to sign up for Ipsy, but you’re not sure it’s worth it? I’ve been an Ipsy subscriber for about 6 months now and I can definitely say some months it’s worth it, and others it isn’t. We’ll get into that a bit more in a minute. I wanted to start by sharing with everyone what I received in my March Ipsy Glam Bag.

Let’s start with the bag itself – each month, Ipsy designs a new look for the glam bag. This month’s bag is a sea foam green background with red roses swirled about. The bags typically go with the season or time of year, so this bag is perfect for spring!

The bags typically arrive in the middle of each month (I believe this depends on the shipping speeds in your region). The bag comes in an adorable fuchsia bubble envelope.

To sign up, it’s super easy – all you need to do is go to ipsy.com and create an account. Then you’ll need to enter your form of payment (it’s only $10 a month!). The next step (and the most important step) is to take the quiz. The quiz is the most important part, because this is how Ipsy decides what products you may like to try based on your interests as well as your skin type, hair color, eye color, and a couple of other details.

Not sure what you’re preferences are or what you might be interested in? No worries! You can retake the quiz at any time as many times as you want! I’ve retaken my quiz 3 times so far, and it’s definitely helped out a bunch! Last month, a lot of the products I received weren’t really my style or interests, so I took my quiz again and ended up with a GREAT bag this month!

This month’s glam bag
In my glam bag this month I received the following products:

ModelCo: LipLacquer in Morocco now, I’ve never heard of this brand before, and prior to this, I always said on the quiz I wasn’t interested in lip glosses. This is actually a really great gloss, but it is a bit sticky.

Be A Bombshell Cosmetics: Heat wave Baked Bronzer this is a pretty good bronzer (and I do love a good bronzer) it reminds me a lot of the e.l.f. brand baked bronzer. It’s a good one and the “sample size” is a full-sized bronzer pallet.

Aphrodite Olive Oil Eye Cream: Anti-ageing & Hydrating this would be my least favorite item this month. I’m not a huge fan of facial creams like this, but I tend to receive at least one cream product each month so I guess this is it for this month.

Illamasqua: Precision Ink eye liner I LOVE this liquid eye liner. This again, is a brand I’ve never really heard of but it’s also manufactured in London. The applicator is a felt tip, so you’re able to get that precision eye liner look you’re going for (I guess, hence the name). You do have to shake the product well before using. The sample is a full-sized product.

Essence: Make Me Brow eyebrow gel mascara I love a good brow product! This is a great little brow product. The mascara is very light and not cakey, it goes on smoothly and doesn’t clump. The only issue I had with this was that Ipsy sent me taupe instead of brown, so it doesn’t really quite work wonderfully with my hair color, but it’s manageable! The tube is actually a full-sized tube that you would get in a store as well.

That’s it! 5 samples and I’m happy until next month! After you receive your glam bag and try out your products, it’s important to go review each of the products. This is also a key way to ensure Ipsy gets you the types of products in the colors you like each month. You also earn Points for reviewing which can be collected and used towards a free product. I have been saving my points, so I haven’t yet used them, but I will definitely update once I do! I also believe they expire, but I’m not sure how long that takes (mine haven’t yet and it’s been 6 months :)).

Have you tried Ipsy? How does it compare to other monthly subscription boxes? I’d love to know!

xo,

Glitter Girl

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February Favorites!

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Februrary Favorites

Hey there! This month is going so fast – good thing we get an extra day this year! Today I wanted to share with you all of my favorite beauty products this month. So, we’ll go through my day and I’ll tell you all about the products I’m currently using and the one’s I’m loving enough to continue in my beauty routine long-term.

I am not a morning person, so I like to look for anything and everything that makes my morning as simple and painless as possible. These products below are doing the trick!

Crest Pro Health

Teeth/Mouth: I’m not one of those people who chooses a toothpaste and then sticks to it for the rest of my life. Nope, I switch it up all the time unless I find one I’m really loving and then I’ll stick with it for a couple tubes. Right now (and for the last couple of months) I’ve been using Crest Pro-Health Advanced Clinical Gum Protection Toothpaste. I love this toothpaste because I feel like it truly works. The Pro-Health line from Crest has been a go-to of mine for quite a while because these products provide so many benefits and cover so much ground in mouth-cleaning that it’s hard for me to not keep buying them. I’ve also been using the mouthwash that I guess goes with it – the Crest Pro-Health Tartar Protection with Fluoride Anticavity Rinse (the name is a mouthful!). These mouthwashes are great because they don’t burn after 3 seconds like other brands I’ve used do (like Listerine), yet I still feel like it’s working and killing all of the disgusting mouth germs!

Garnier Fructis Micellar Water

Face: I have a love/hate relationship with most face products – I find one I like and then over time it seems like it’s not as effective, or my face randomly decides it doesn’t like it anymore. My cleanser I’m currently using and loving is the Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Cleanser and Makeup Remover & Cleanser. This is a new product from Garnier Fructis. It’s so amazingly simple to use (which as I mentioned, I’m all about!). All you have to do is shake it up, and pour it a little  bit on a cotton pad and swipe it all over your face – you’d be amazed at the amount of makeup your makeup remover pads leave behind! I use the one that removes even waterproof mascara.

Hair Products

Hair: As I do with my toothpaste, I also switch my shampoo/conditioners up quite often! I also don’t use the same shampoo every day. I have thin curly hair and it’s so easy for it to get damaged, so I try to do everything I can to keep it healthy! I am currently loving Just Natural Hair Care Shampoo for Hair Loss – it’s a bit pricey, but you don’t use it every day and it makes your hair super healthy and shiny. The best part is it’s all natural and it also contains essential oils, which makes it even more incredible. I am also loving OGX Thick & Full Biotin & Collagen shampoo. This is another great organic shampoo that adds lots of volume and great vitamins to your hair. For conditioner I’m using another OGX product, Moisture Plus Vitamin B5 conditioner. This conditioner smells amazing and I just love how soft it makes my hair.

I also straighten my hair on an almost daily basis, so I do my best to not damage my hair with all the heat. I’ve been loving Garnier Fructis’ Sleek and Shine Sleek Primer Style Prep. I dry my hair with my hair dryer and then spray this product in before I use my flat iron to straighten it. I feel like not only does it add a layer of protection from the heat, but it also definitely helps with keeping my curls straight and sleek all day long.

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Makeup: For foundation, I’ve been loving my Mary Kay Endless Performance Creme-to-Powder Foundation Foundation. This is a medium to full-coverage foundation and it’s totally buildable. Of course, if you’ve read any of my recent posts, you already know that I’m totally obsessing over ColourPop products at the moment, so my current eye products consist of their SuperShock Eye Shadows – Nillionaire is my current favorite. The eye liner I’ve been loving is Rimmel London’s Auto Waterproof Eye Definer in Noir. I love this eye liner because it’s waterproof, so it doesn’t wear off your waterline like other liners do, and it goes on super smooth. For Mascara, again, if you read my Top 5 Mascara post (link to post here) you already know that I am in love with Maybelline Lash Sensational. I wouldn’t necessarily call this a February favorite as much as an all-time favorite, but still I just love it so much I added it in here anyhow. For my bronzer I am loving Pur Minerals Mineral Glow. This is a pressed powder bronzer and it is super pigmented and has just the right amount of shimmer. My highlighter, I just received in my last ColourPop haul (link to post here) it’s a SuperShock face in Smoke N Whistles. It’s a dreamy creamy little pot of shimmer and highlight that sets like magic and lasts all day.

CO Bigelow night balm

Lips: Aside from my love of all things ColourPop lippie product at the moment, my nightly lip regimen this past month has consisted of C.O. Bigelow Lip Treatment in My Favorite Night Balm. This product is great. I put it on at night and go to sleep and when I wake up in the morning, my lips feel renewed and refreshed.

True Blue Spa Cashmere and silk

Hands: Each night I use True Blue Spa’s Shea Cashmere & Silk Hand Cream. It smells like baby powder and lightly like vanilla – I guess like Cashmere? But the way it makes your hands feel is incredible! I don’t know about you, but in the winter my hands get super dry and no one wants old lady hands, so get some cream on those bad boys! I recommend using this one :).

So, that’s it! Those are my top picks for this month.

xo,

Glitter Girl

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ColourPop Haul! … and review

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ColourPop Haul

Hi everyone! Today I’m super excited because I finally received my ColourPop order in the mail! After trying the Ultra Matte Lip liquid lipsticks and loving them, I was determined to try a bunch of different ColourPop products.

Products I ordered:

  • Super Shock Eye Shadows in Nillionaire, I ❤ This, Disco Ball, and Hanky Panky
  • Lippie Stix in Lumiere, Westie, and a Lippie Primer
  • Highlighter in Smokein’ Whistles

I’m so excited to share my thoughts on these products with everyone. I absolutely love this company and am really digging everything about these products right now.

Let’s dig in!

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Super Shock Eye Shadows

These eye shadows come in a white pot that holds .07oz/2.1g of shadow. The consistency of these shadows is amazing. I’m not kidding when I say this, I’ve truly never felt anything like this before. To the touch, they’re almost the consistency of a gel or cream shadow. But they’re nothing like a typical gel or cream shadow – and I would know, because I reallly dislike both of them and avoid them at all costs. Usually cream and gel shadows don’t set, and when they do, they set in the crease of your eye lid, they wipe off, and aren’t long wearing, and you have to wear a primer with them. These Super Shock shadows are nothing like that! When you touch the shadows, they have a pillowy, light, and slightly wet feel. To get the best application, ColourPop recommends you apply them with your finger tip. When applied, the shadows go on as a slightly wet shadow, but set to dry. They literally stay on all day and they don’t end up in the crease of your eyelid. ColourPop claims the Super Shock pots should last up to a year as long as you close the lids super tight to preserve the wetness and keep the air out. One of my favorite things about these products is the affordability! These Super Shock Shadows are only $5 a pot!

Nillionaire: This one is my favorite! This shadow is a beautiful coppery gold color and it is very metallic. I typically apply this color to most of my eyelid below the crease. When applied, it looks like a beautiful neutral brown with gold and rose-gold glitter mixed within. The glitter also lasts all day and doesn’t have any fall-out.

I ❤ This: This color is very sparkly! This color is a silvery color that leans more to the grey side. This is also a metallc shadow. It has silver glitter mixed within. When applied, it looks more white silver. I typically use this color on my upper lid, closest to my brows as a highlight color. This color is also very pretty and extremely sparkly. Love!

Disco Ball: This shadow is another metallic color. It is a really pretty black that has glitter in it. The glitter shines gold and green. I typically use this shadow on the outer corner of my lids. This color would also be beautiful as a base for a smoky eye look.

Hanky Panky: This color is a matte shadow. It is a very nice neutral brown/tan color. It is the perfect color to use as a transition shade – especially on light skin. I typically like a little more color on my eyes, but if you’re someone who loves a natural look, then this would be a great color to use as the primary shade for your eye look.

Lippie Stix

The Lippie Stix are amazing! They come in a white twist up tube with the color swatch on the bottom along with the name of the shade. You receive 1oz of product in each tube. These Lippie Six glide on very nicely, and the applicator is perfectly sized for anyone to get a nice controlled application. The formulas come in glossy, matte, suede, sheer, crème and pearlized. The two shades I ordered are both matte. The formulas of both matte Lippie Sitx are super creamy and not at all drying like the liquid matte lipsticks can be. The wearability of these is pretty impressive. They aren’t a long-wear lip product, but they did last a lot longer than what I expected before I needed to reapply. They typically last on my lips up until I eat – they will not make it through a meal. These are very pigmented as well, I applied two coats (or swiped the product over my lips twice) and the color was incredible. Each Lippie Stix was only $5! I mean, how amazing is that?

Lumiere: This color is absolutely gorgeous. This color was created by KathleenLights and I think she did an amazing job! One of the reasons I was drawn to this color is that it’s a shade that I think would look good on almost anyone and on a wide-range of skin tones. The shade is a beautiful mauvey pink color. It’s just dark enough to be darker than most natural lip colors and just light enough to not look like a cranberry shade on pale/light skin tones.

Westie: This color is also amazing. Westie is a very pretty baby pink color that leans more to the purple side. I would describe this as a lighter and pinker version of Lumiere. I think this color would look good on any skin tone as well.

Lippie Primer: I ordered this primer Lippie Stix because I was really hoping to use this under my Ultra Matte Lip liquid lipsticks. Since using chap stick or Vaseline doesn’t allow those formulas to dry matte, I don’t like to use them with my liquid lipsticks. This primer works perfectly with the Ultra Matte Lip liquid lipsticks and also under the Lippie Stix! The packaging is the same as the Lippie Stix and the product is white in the tube. When applying, it doesn’t really feel like you’re getting any product on your lips (if you press your lips together, it feels like nothing happened). But, if you look up close, you can see there is a layer of the product on your lips. This product works great to fill in any of the lines or wrinkles on your lips to get a more perfect look when applying your lip product on top. It also helps in the wearability of the lip product.

Highlighter

So, I ordered Smokein’ Whistles highlighter – but when I opened my package, the highlighter was missing! I immediately contacted ColourPop’s customer service (they don’t seem to have a phone number, but you can contact them via email). I let them know that I didn’t receive my Highlighter and within a few minutes they responded and gave me a coupon code to re-order the highlighter for free and they also included free shipping. I placed the re-order today and received the verification email that the highlighter is on it’s way! I must say, I’m super impressed with the quick response and the friendliness of their customer service.

Update: I received my Highlighter! So, as I mentioned above, I didn’t receive the Smokein’ Whistles highlighter as I had ordered and I emailed Customer Service and received a coupon code to enter on their website for the full cost plus shipping to order another. I submitted the order that next day (Thursday of last week) and received my order in the mail today (Monday of this week). 4 days!

Smokein’ Whistles: This highlighter is absolutely gorgeous. It is more on the bronze side when you look at it in the container, and it has a rosey-pink tint to it. It is the same pillow-y consistency as the Super Shock Shadows (the highlighters are Super Shock Cheeks) and it is in the same little white pot that the shadows come in. When you touch it, you can see that you immediately get that shimmery light highlight. This color looks great on my skin tone, but they have a TON of different colors and hughes to choose from!

Overall, I’m so impressed with ColourPop products and I fully intend to buy more of their products. Have you tried this brand? What are your thoughts?

xo,

Glitter Girl

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Matte Lips Trend – ColourPop Review

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ColourPop Matte Lip

Anyone else super into the matte lip trend? I know I am and I have been on a quest to find a perfect (and affordable) liquid matte lipstick. I’ve searched high and low and have spent many nights watching YouTube reviews and reading blog posts about which are the best matte lip products.

I know that tons of people are super into Kylie Jenner’s lip look and I have to agree, I think it is fantastic. I am also really into the nude/bare lip look as well.

After weeks of searching, I decided to try one. I had been seeing TONS of reviews and swatches for ColourPop’s Ultra Matte Lip. ColourPop is a relatively new start up company based out of Los Angeles. They have a huge selection of colors to choose from in the collection. Want to know one of the best things about these? They are only $6!!

Since I’ve been on a quest to find the perfect nude shade for my skin tone, I decided to play it safe and start with one of their beautiful nudes, Midi. I ordered it from their website, and if you register for Colourop’s mailing list, you can receive $5 off your first order. So, technically, you’re paying $1 plus any shipping and handling for a whole tube of lipstick! I mean, who can say no to that?

The formula is a super liquid-y wet formula. The lipstick itself seems thin when you apply it to your lips, but you’ll quickly notice that you only need one coat of this lipstick to get the pigmentation you’re looking for. These are highly pigmented, which is shocking since they’re only $6. The drying time is also super impressive, because I hate sitting around waiting for my lips to dry and turn matte, this liquid lip literally dried to a completely matte finish in under a minute.

As far as wearability goes, these are definitely long-wear lipsticks. I wouldn’t say they will last all day, but they’ll definitely last all morning, and you may need a touch up after lunch, and then again after dinner. They do stay on when eating, but you’ll definitely notice that they do rub off towards the inside of your lips. For the price, I’m okay with that – others may not be, but it all depends on what you prefer.

One thing to mention as a possible negative for some people, is these are super drying. So, if you’re someone who likes a moisturized feel all day, you’re not going to get that with this. I personally don’t mind it though, because I realize that I’m asking for a lipstick to dry completely matte and last like forever, so obviously it needs to adhere itself to my lips in order to do that. I have tried to use a lip balm or a Chapstick under the liquid lip before applying it, but the formula doesn’t dry completely, and it stays slightly sticky.

I loved Midi so much, that I decided to order a second color, Trap. Trap is a super unique color (still on the nude side of things) it dries to an almost gray-ish purple color. It’s truly beautiful. I will admit it is a bit dramatic for me, but I still wear it :).

I also just recently ordered Highball, which is a pinkish-red color, and Bad Habit, which is a dark cranberry.  I’ll update once I get them!

Update: I received Highball and Bad Habit. Both colors are absolutely amazing! Highball is definitely a bright bright pink. It definitely looks brighter in person than it did through my computer and phone screens. If you’re looking for a bright almost neon pink color for spring or summer, this is definitely a color I’d recommend.

As for Bad Habit, this was a last minute add on purchase – I happened to see it as I was about to check out and it looked beautiful in all of the swatches I looked at. This color is a newer color to ColourPop. It is a dark cranberry red color and it is extremely pigmented. I also believe this is in ColourPop’s new formula, which seems to be more hydrating than some of their older formulas, like Midi. Bad Habit is definitely a great fall or winter color!

Anyone else try these ColourPop Ultra Matte Lip lipsticks? Let me know! I’d love to hear what colors are your favorites!

xo,

Glitter Girl

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