Revlon Lip Butter in Berry Smoothie Review and Swatches!

The craze of the Revlon Lip Butters has proven to not just be a trend-- its popularity has lasted quite a while now!

And I can definitely see why! These lip butters are moisturizing, easy to apply, and wear beautifully on the lips! When on the lips, they have a beautiful light sheen that makes your lips look nice and moisturized. They can be applied lightly for a slight tint or built up for a more noticeable color. They also feel very light on the lips, you can't really even feel that you have them on. AND there is a HUGE color selection! I can almost guarantee that there is a color for everyone and every occasion! 

This color is one that I haven't heard talked about quite as much as the others: Berry Smoothie!

This is a gorgeous light berry shade that easily adds color to the lips. The color is very versatile and could go with many different looks. One thing I love about this shade is that it can be a light tint or a full on nearly opaque color. 

The first picture is Berry Smoothie applied lightly:

The next picture is Berry Smoothie applied more heavily with more coats:

As you can see, you can get a light tint or a darker, brighter color (and everything in between) all from one product! It's almost like having two or three different lip colors in one!

This would be great for a day to night look-- you could apply lightly for daytime and then build it up for a darker look for night.

I would say the color wears for a few hours depending on how much you eat, drink, apply chapstick, talk, etc. But although it's not long lasting, it's not a big deal because it is so easy to apply. This color also leaves a slight berry tint to your lips once it is worn off which is very flattering!

Quick tip: If you want the color to wear longer or be more opaque, apply a lip liner under it!

Anyways, this is a great color and I highly suggest it (and any of the lip butters really)! I got mine at Walgreens in a buy one get one half off sale, so look out for those! These generally retail for $6-7.

I definitely suggest this color, check it out! Thanks for reading!
By the way-- the color on my nails in the pictures is this :)

Sally Hansen Pacific Blue Nail Polish Review+Swatch

When it comes to the in-between seasons part of the year, it can be kind of awkward to figure out which colors to wear. As of now, the weather is slowly transitioning from summer to fall and although it's still warm, it's cooling off and looking and feeling a little bit more like fall. My solution to this awkward half-summer half-fall time is to cut out the super light pastels and wear darker colors that are still bright! A perfect one is actually from the drugstore!

You may have heard of Sally Hansen Pacific Blue before because it has been raved about for a while! This polish is a GORGEOUS and unique medium blue shade. What makes it different is it's bright almost neon quality. This polish is nearly guaranteed to be noticed and complimented by those who see it!

This polish has an awesome formula and a wide brush that makes application faster and easier. It applies completely opaque with two coats.

One more awesome thing about this polish? I picked it up at my local Walgreens for only $2.97! I was a little nervous that the quality wouldn't be there but I am completely impressed and am hoping to try more of these soon!

One more side note, if you were looking for a unique, bright, medium blue color, definitely try this one rather than Essie Butler Please. That one is terrible quality AND more expensive. Just a side note!

Anyways, I hope this post was helpful! Definitely check this color out. 

Thanks for reading:)

Revlon ColorStay Concealer Review

So this weekend I ran out of my beloved Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer.. And because I don't live anywhere near a place that I can purchase Nars, I knew I had to pick up a concealer to get me by until I could get a new one. I couldn't use any of the concealers I already had because NONE of them were in my shade. So what does any makeup junkie do when they are in need of a quick fix? I started researching drugstore concealers!

I read quite a few reviews on the Revlon ColorStay concealer, good and bad. I wasn't too surprised about the mixed feelings on it because nearly every concealer I looked up had the same variety of reviews. I was choosing between this one and the Revlon PhotoReady concealer, and this one won because I was more comfortable with the liquid consistency rather than the stick formula of the PhotoReady. 

 I picked up this concealer in the shade light, which was too light for me

 

I expected to like this concealer because it had a lot of things that I liked in it. First off, it was in the ColorStay line, and Revlon ColorStay is my favorite foundation. Also, it was a liquid concealer that came in a tube with a doe foot applicator, which is my favorite kind of concealer. So I thought, 'how bad can it be, right?'

 WRONG! This concealer is TERRIBLE. At first, it seems like it is going to be awesome. When you start dotting it on, the concealer looks nice and opaque with a little bit of a thicker consistency. But once you start blending is when the real magic happens. As you blend, the concealer literally covers nothing. All it does is leave an odd layer over the skin that barely conceals anything. But while it has hardly any coverage, it still manages to look cakey and heavy. How that's possible? I HAVE NO IDEA!

I really tried to give this mascara a chance. I tried blending it in with my fingers and a brush and both gave the same effect (blending with my fingers actually made it look worse).

This product ended up being nearly $10 when I purchased it at WalMart. So it's fairly pricey for a drugstore product and it's terrible quality. I will definitely be trying to return this one tomorrow.

As you can see, I do not suggest this product. I honestly can't imagine it working for anyone. Unfortunately, this one is a miss :( 

Thanks for reading! I hope this was helpful!

Maybeline The Rocket Volum' Express Mascara Review

So after using the same mascara for months and months (Loreal 24 H Power Volume Collagen Mascara.. See a review here), I started itching to try a new one. Does anyone else get that way?

Anyway, my friend told me about Maybelline the Rocket and I had heard a lot about it, so I started looking at reviews to see what I could find. After finding reviews, and then finding it for only $5.94 at WalMart (YES, A MASCARA FOR $6!!!!) I had to try it!

I included two pictures of the wand without any mascara on it just so you could really see it. First things first, this wand is amazing! I have to be honest, I didn't think I would like it.. at all. I am usually not a fan of rubber wands, especially because the ever-so-famous Covergirl Lashblast Volume has a rubber wand and literally does NOTHING to my lashes. So from the beginning, I wasn't really expecting much.

But I was most definitely wrong! This wand is filled with fairly long rubber bristles. Because there are so many bristles, the wand catches each and every lash. The long bristles help to not only apply the product but to evenly sweep and comb it through the lashes. This wand is the best I have ever used, by far!

 In this picture with the wand with mascara on it, you can see that there are no clumped spots on the wand. 

The formula of this mascara is more on the wet side, but don't let that scare you away! It is not thick and messy, but more of a thin wet consistency. It is very easy to work with.

This mascara gives excellent volume from the first coat! It volumizes, separates, and adds a little length. It is very buildable, so with each new coat you get added volume and more drama! This mascara builds better than any I have ever tried. 

And one of the best features? NO CLUMPS. EVER! I am not someone who is repulsed by a little bit of a clumpy look, but this one has blown my mind. The wand truly separates and makes clumping nearly impossible. Even with three coats, my lashes still looked defined. I always thought volumizing mascara with separation and definition was just impossible, but here it is!

Also, I have had no problem with this mascara smudging or flaking on me. For me, it wears all day just fine. The only complaint I have is that whenever I accidentally get it on my eyelid while applying it, it is very hard to get off. Most of the time, I can use the q-tip trick, but this one does not come off. So you may need to be a little careful.. but to me it is still worth it!

Lately, to get more length, I have been applying my mascara in a different technique. Before combing through my lashes with the wand, I apply the mascara first to the tips of my lashes. After I have applied some to the tips, I go ahead and comb through all of my lashes. I do this with the second and third coat as well (if I do a third coat). It still volumizes my lashes just as well, but with some added length. I got this idea from this video:

 

So that's it! I am so surprised that I fell in love with this mascara but it is definitely my new favorite. Give it a shot!

Thank you all so much for reading! I hope this was helpful!