Marc Jacobs Genius Gel Review + Demo

I'm a little tardy to the party when it comes to the Marc Jacobs Genius Gel.
Better late than never! I showed up in just enough time to have a piece of cake
some watered down jungle juice and a dance with my friend's creepy uncle.

LOL

I digress. Now that I am hip to this foundation I am QUITE fond.

The first color I purchased coco deep 86 was a good match for the perimeter of my face
but not for the center. So I mixed in some Lancome teint miracle in 500w. They play
VERY well together and made for a nice pairing, but I didn't feel I was really experiencing
the full potential of the Marc Jacobs.

I went back to Sephora and purchased cocoa medium 84. I used 86 on the edges of my face and
cheekbones and 84 on the center. I would HAVE to say this is one of THE best color payoffs I have
achieved. I have had some GREAT success with other foundation Makeup forever HD #178 is AMAZING one color needed... but really pops with a contour and bronzer. Lancome my BAE... Teint Idole ultra in 540w is AMAZING. Only one color needed for the most part, but I also like to ad in a great highlighted dimensional look.

I say all that to say that I know a good foundation when I use it. This IS IT!

The wear is light and invisible. The coverage is medium yet buildable. It's a gel so it does have a rapid dry time but not as fast as many matte finish foundations. The texture is light and really lets your skin shine. It doesn't have a smell (though I've heard otherwise) and it applies like a DREAM with my "Pink-a-dot" brushes!

Get the rest of my review in the video below. also linked.

See my FIRST attempt at the Marc Jacobs Here | http://bit.ly/1ztOobx

Here is my Final Demo. I used colors #84 & #86 | http://bit.ly/1EYR9Sw

                                           

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Jordana Matte Lipstick Review + Swatches

So as you guys can tell from Instagram and Youtube lately 

I LOVE MATTE LIPSTICK!

SO when I received these lil babies from Jordana 

I was STOKED... 

They are available in 12 different shades 

and avg in price at around $2.99

So of the BEST features of these matte lipsticks are:

The color range.. there are several purple tone 

which can be hard to find within inexpensive brands. 

The texture; The texture of these are creamy and pigmented. 

They cover lip pigments very well and last all day. 

They swatch very well and the color stays true throughout the day. 

These also work really well with lip liner. I like

how well these mix and mingle within themselves. They also 

work very well with others as well... 

These will be available in February and are a MUST HAVE! 

Texture | Soft Matte Pigmented creamy

Coverage | Opaque

Color Choice | Varied and smart classic & trendy 

Wear | Long Lasting and comfortable 

Scent | no major scent noted

Perks | Price point. You can buy the WHOLE Collection 

Draw Back |  Not a super dry matte. Which some prefer

The Finish | Matte yet comfortable easily made glossy 

 Conclusion | Great product at a great value

Rating 5*****

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NYX High Voltage Lippies Swatches + Review

Beautifully pigmented and creamy.

 I am VERY excited about these +NYX Cosmetics High Voltage lipsticks. 

The array of color is amazing, as to be expected with NYX.. 

They NEVER spare the drama.

Definitely the kings of inexpensive prestige makeup brands, in my opinion... 

My favorite products from NYX have to their skin prep & finishing 

products. 

i.e (primers and finishing sprays)

Next favorite is for sure their lip products! I was pretty excited to get invited to their

annual after IMATS party... It was a Masquerade ball and it was beautifully

adorned with projected NYX logos and makeup 

and cupcakes & a flip book booth,  OH MY!

Click HERE to see photos from the night 

It was amazing, open bar and gift bag HEAVY! My.Type.Of.Party... 

In the gift bag their were over 300 products. YES I said 300!!

Of the MAJOR swag in my bag, the High Voltage Lipsticks stood out!

 I HAD to do a quick review on the new objects of my affection... 

I've had a few days to play with them here are my thoughts... 

Texture | Creamy moisturizing more of a balm consistency. I find that they go on better

and stay on longer when your lips are moisturized and hydrated, yet not wet to the touch. 

Color Choice | I LOVE the color choices! They have the 90's colors we all love... The un shakable HOT orange and warm purple tones that has been killing for like 4 years now and some beautifulllll

mauves... I love the nudes available as well!

 A veritable rainbow of awesome lip days and nights... I can see it.. falling asleep in a 5 color purple ombre lip.. 

This in my future REALLY! 

The wear | They wear pretty well to be as moisturizing as they are, and like most lip products

they last longer & wear a bit better with a lip liner or base. 

The Scent  These have a baby soft hint of vanilla. Super clean and undetectable even to

the most scent-setive of noses.

Perks | They layer well! I have created SO many ombré lips looks with these lippies it's crazy! 

I love that you can have fun with so many at once! 

Drawbacks | Slim to none. As to be expected some colors are more pigmented. 

The reds (of corse the brown tones and the purples) reign supreme.... 

Conclusion | I LOVE that they have SO many warm and cool counter parts! 

I love the slim packaging

& the fact that you can se the color straight away! 

I love that the are virtually scent free & layer sooo well!

The Finish | Some have more of a buttery finish a few of the reds

and the dark purple finish almost like a liquid lipstick. Very smooth velvety even!

RATING / 4.7 out of / 5

I can't WAIT for these to be available in mattes (because I know they will) ...

That is THE only thing I can really comment on. 

I am a HUGE matte girl! I will certainly

use these (to death) 

I just know if they were matte they'd KILL the scene!

.. even harder.. lol

Check out these swatches!! 

Lip swatches coming up ASAP check on youtube for updates! 

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   NYX Shine Killer

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Sugar Coat Nail Polish, a Sweet Treat?

I have always been a fan of fun unique nail polish. From glow in the dark to scented.. fun nails.. are well, FUN! So when I was introduced to the notion of textured nail polish a few thoughts came to mind. 1.) I actually though I created textured nail polish... well I did... I painted my nails with glitter than painted a coat on top. Voila! 2.) My idea failed.. they snagged were kinda dull looking and took away the purpose of the glitter... 3.) I was hoping it'd be a lot less expensive than caviar nails....

Enter Sally Hansen "Sugar Coat" I line of textured nail color. I purchased my first two colors at Target... and couldn't wait to try them. My 1st conquest was Bubble Gum

A bluish pink than some may call a purple... GREAT color pay off with even ONE coat.. It also dries VERY fast... I wanted to love this product.. but it brings me back to the textured nail polish I created... It's a cool idea but needs some work. 1.) The textured bits.. or the "sugar coat" is DULL the bits don't shine twinkle or look anything interesting weather you're up close or far away... it almost looks like your nails were %95 dry... and then you fell asleep and rolled over on them.... 2.) they don't necessarily sang, however they do somewhat catch things.. . they also hold on to dirt... Not only dirt... but... ok... Say for instance you apply makeup with your fingers or you're applying some body cream that has color or shimmer... the nail bits hold on to it...  They are a great price, and are readily available... The lacquer DOES take on a bit more personality when a top coat is applied... however as you can tell from the photos... it still leave a lot to be desired...

With the success of Crackle, Magnetic & insta drying nail polish from Sally Hansen.. I can excuse this miss... along with the misses of Fuzzy coat and a few others ;)

My so-so experience has tamed my desire to try the WHOLE collection. Don't get me wrong these are cool... and if you know a girl who collects nail polish... get her ONNNNE &&& a good bottle of top coat!!! They're at least worth the sentiment...   They come in an array of popular colors such as Mint, black white & red...   I do hear they have glittery ones as well so hopefully they will be a bit more fun!! Happy hunting!















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