SENNA COSMETICS - REVIEW

I was so excited to get some products from the new Senna Cosmetics Fall/Winter collection.  It is called Virtual Vintage and it is really beautiful.  You have to look at the gorgeous photograph of their model and products.

I reviewed their products a couple months ago, and I really love them.  They feel amazing on the skin, face, and lips.  The colors in this collection are perfect for the fall, winter, and holidays.

 Top- Valentina (cream lipstick)

Bottom- Garnet (shear lipstick)

The Valentina is the most perfect red lip.  It is the old Hollywood, Marilyn Monroe red.  Garnet has these specks of gold that give so much dimension to the lip.  They feel so good and hydrating on.

Lush Lip Lacquer

Dusty Rose  Lip Liner

The Senna Lip Lacquers are so rich and pigmented.  The staying power is amazing.  It just stays on the lip.  The gold flecks just brighten the lip without it looking or feeling glittery.  Its got jojoba and Vitamin E that leaves your lips so soft.  

The lip liner glides on without feathering and I really like this color.  It is a good neutral shade that goes with so many lipsticks.

Swatches L- R

Garnet - Valentina - Lush -Dusty Rose

This is one of my favorites.  It is the mineral mix Buff and Brighten.  It leaves your skin looking dewy and silky.  It is not glittery, but it gives a sheen.  If you wear mineral makeup, you could mix some in, but I use as a finishing powder after my foundation.  I use matte foundations because of my oily skin, it this just brightens up my face.

The container has two parts.  The bottom is the finishing powder and the top is a highlighter.  It a white crystal soft powder that blends into the skin.  It does not look like you have glitter sitting on your cheeks like a lot of highlighters.

Eye Color

 Left- Fixation   Right- Blend  

Left - Blend  Right- Fixation

Their eye shadows are really pigmented, that is one swipe.  I have replaced my Mac Brule with Blend eye color.  I put blend all over the eye, and it just makes any eyeshadow bend out nicely.  They have so many color and finishes.  Take a look at the varieties and colors here.

 Sugar Lip Scrub

With all the weather changes, I have needed this scrub.  My lips have been peeling because I have been using a lot of matte lipsticks.  I just put a little on my lips at night and wipe it off.  It gets the dead skin off and makes my lips smooth.

Take a look at the Senna Cosmetics website.  See if there are some things you would like to try.  I want to get more of the lipsticks and lip lacquers.  They make my lips feel fuller and softer.  I also want to try some foundation because I love the Mineral Mix.

These poducts were provided to me.  I am not being paid.  These are my own opinions.

Have you tried anything from Senna?  

OCTOBER FAVORITES

This month I tried so many new products that I have loved.

- Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse Foundation

- Maybelline Dream Matte Powder

- NYC Matte Powder Bronzer

- Mac Cream Blush Blossoming

- Mac Mineral Blush Gentle

- Mac e/s De-vil

- Senna e/s Blend

- Revlon Lipsticks Smoked Peach & Just Enough Buff

- Jordana Lip Pencil Nude

- Rimmel Max Volume Flash Mascara

- Essence of Beauty Blender Brush- for foundation

- Coastal Scents Large Shadow Brush - packs on the color fast

- Rock & Republic Crease Brush - Most favorite brush, it just blends out the color without effort

I am going to review a lot of these products.  A lot of these products are really affordable and work great.

What's your favorite product this month? 

  

OCC LIP TAR REVIEW

Shopping in my makeup stash I found this Obssesive Compulsive Lip Tar I got at IMATS.  It's in the color Melange.

When I first tried it on I was not in love. It felt gloopy and just too much. It ran above my lip line and stuck on to my teeth.  

 When I found it again, I figured out I was putting it on wrong.  You just need a small amount.  A little goes a long way.  A lip brush or just using your finger is the best way to put it on.  

I love this color.  It's a beautiful smokey coral and it has amazing staying power.  I used some on my cheeks and it looked so pretty too.  

They come in a wide range of colors. I saw Some of the new shades the have and the look very wearable.  Some of the shades are too much color and pigmentation.  Look at swatches before you order because they turn out just like the color in the tube.

They are $12.50 FOR 8ML, but a little goes a long way.

MAC FEROCIOUS FELINES + MAC DIDI POP - HAUL

This collection was really pretty and there was something for everyone.  I think the lipsticks were really unique and something different.  I also picked up a lipstick from the Didi- Pop Collection.

L - R

Leopard Luxe Quad 

Infused with Glam- Digi- Pop collection

Aristo-Cat

The quads in this collection were all really dupable with other colors in the permanent line, but I just like this color combo so much.  It's small enough to go with me and go from day to night.

L - R

Infused with Glam

Aristo- Cat

Aritso-Cat is so pretty.  It's a pink/lavender with a gold undertone.  It really looks different each time I put it on.  

Infused With Glam ahhhhh, I am not a glitter girl, I think the glitter will end up all over, but I LOVED all the lipsticks in this collection.  I wish they would make them in regular colors.  There were so many I wanted, I shocked myself.  I only got one, but I'm going to try it out and let you know if I end up like a disco ball.

Have you gotten anything from Mac lately or their collections?  What's your next Mac purchase?

COVERGIRL OUTLAST LIPSATIN/review

I have come to the conclusion that I am not a lip stain girl.  I was dying to try these because so many brands came out with them.  CVS had a BOGO and I tried to pick the 2 lightest shades, since they all looked pretty dark to me.

Top -  #420

Bottom - #415

They don't have the name just numbers on the bottom the bottom of the lip stains.  

On my hand the colors look different, but on the lip, it looks pretty much the same.  I couldn't put it on evenly.  The stain came out liquidity and one part stained the lip darker than the other.

What I disliked the most, is the fact my lip look flat.  I looked like a little kid who just ate a popsicle.

I think I'm over have a perfect lip stained lip.

Have you tried a lip stain? What's a good way to put it on?

SENNA COSMETICS - REVIEW

At IMATS this year, seen here, I bought a beautiful palette from Senna Cosmetics.  I loved the feel, color, and pigmentation of it.  You have shadows, blush, highlight, bronzer, and powder in one.  I sent it to my sister-in-law because I knew she would love it.  More importantly, she's a  freelance MUA and works in the movie industry, and this has so many products in one case.  I was right because she uses all the time and loves it too.  So, when I was contacted by Senna Cosmetics to try some products, I was super excited.  I know how great the palette is, and was excited to try more products.

I was not at all disappointed.  These products are just as wonderful.

They carry a full line of cosmetics and brushes.  I found foundation, mineral makeup, shadows, brow kits, and palettes. I like the full range of colors in foundation and powder,  from light to dark skin tones.The prices range from $15-$95.  They also do not test on animals.

Look on Senna Cosmetics site for all their products and descriptions of their products.

MYTH e/s

That is one swipe.  My true test of color payoff.  It's long lasting, but there is some glitter fall out.  I want to try their matte shadows next.

TOP- ALABASTER Lip Lacquer
This is very sticky and thick, but does not move, even when you eat.
BOTTOM GLINT Lipstick
Says its a sheer tone, but I think it has a lot of color.  What I like about this is the SPF and i is moisturizing too. It sinks into the lips.

    TOP - Glint topped with Alabaster

MIDDLE-Alabaster Lip Lacquer

BOTTOM- Glint(Tyra Banks named this a best pick on her show)

JOY Blush

This is my favorite product I tried.  It is like a blush and highlight in one.  For me, it is what Mac Stereo Rose would look like in a blush.

 Myth

TOP Mac Stereo Rose

BOTTOM- Senna Myth blush

Dual Ended Brush

Super soft, but this gives a sheer color wash.

 I want to get a palette for myself so I'll have more products to try and it will be great for travel too.  

Have you tried senna Cosmetics?  Which products would you like to try?

Disclaimer: These products were sent to me and it is my honest review.  I am not getting compensated for my review.

TOP DRUGSTORE PRODUCTS under $10 - LIPS

These are my favorite drugstore products that are really great for under $10

LIPSTICK

Left - Right

Revlon Colorburst - I have 4 shades & I love them.  They don't have a smell and are really pigmented

Revlon Matte - Matte lipsticks are drying, but these look matte but feel moist on the lip.

Loreal Color Riche - very creamy, smooth, and pigmented. I feel they make my lips look plumper.

Avon - Very affordable and beautiful colors that have staying power.

NYX Round lipsticks - These don't have the best staying power, but they come in every color you can think of. 

Wet n Wild - These are their new matte lipsticks.  They are really creamy and non-drying.

C.O. Bigelow - This is from Bath & Bodyworks ($7). I put this on before bed and my lips are soft and no dry skin.  It's great for chapped lips, very minty.

Revlon Super Lustrous lip Gloss - These have a huge range of colors and are super soft on the lips, not sticky, soft scent, and moisturizing.

LIP LINER

Prestige - They are my favorite.  They glide right on no tugging and great colors.

E.L.F - Natural is their only color, but it's really nice. I wish they had more colors.

Jordana - Very inexpensive, smooth, wide range of colors.

Wet n Wild - These are more dry, but these outlast your lipstick and good colors.

NYX - These are cheap, great colors, and pigmented.

The one thing I never buy high end is the lipliners.  There so many great cheap options out there.

What is your favorite under $10 lip product?

MAY FAVORITES - some new stuff + swatches

FACE

Cover Girl Clean Foundation

Aziza Duo Blush ($1 store) - matte & very pigmented, good for all skin colors

ELF Matte Bronzer - matte & I use it for contouring

Cargo Blush in Louisiana- for a highlight

EYES

tokidoki e/s - Bulletto - so beautiful for brown smokey eye

Mac Paint Pot in Coral Crepe - base or on the apples of the cheeks

Mac Fluid Line in Macroviolet - as a primer for gray/purples/black

Mac Folie - in the crease w/Mac Indianwood Paint Pot for summer eye

NYX e/s in beauty Queen- beautiful royal purple

Loreal Voluminous mascara - thick & long lashes

Loreal Liquid pencil eyeliner

Lips

Loreal l/e in fairest Nude & Gilded Angel - still hate the smell, but very long wearing and smooth

Revlon Colorburst l/s in Lilac - these are super formulated l/s

Wet n Wild matte l/s in 903 - really pretty Dolly Pink & great to brighten up over a dull color

BRUSH

MAC 109 - great for putting on light or shear foundation

SWATCHES

Lipsticks top- bottom

Revlon Lilac, Loreal Fairest Nude & Gilded Pink, Wet n Wild 903

Left to Right

Aziza blush duo (1st & 2nd ones), Mac Macroviolet, Mac Folie, NYX Beauty Queen

I tried a lot of new things this month. I have some reviews coming up and some talk about bronzers!  

Have you tried any of these products? What's your hit & miss of May?

REVLON LIMITED EDITION SUPER LUSTROUS LIP GLOSS/review

Lilac Petal      Peach Petal

STORE: Drugstores, Ulta

$7-8

3/5 Stars

I missed out on even swatching Lavender Whip lipstick, so when I saw Lilac Petal, I had to get it.  The Lilac Petal is actually wearable.  I think because it's really milky and shears the lilac out.  I like it in Peach Petal more.  I think it's a color you could wear on its own or mute out a dark crazy lip color.

It reminds me of Mac C-Thru.

I have had this Revlon gloss in other colors before, and like them, but don't love them.  I think the color wears out fast.  I do like the the smell, texture, and the how it moisturizes my lips, but I want the color too.  My lips feel soft, but the gloss doesn't last long.  

I was looking for the Coral one, but can't find it.  I don't know if I'll search it out.

What are your favorite lip gloss?

LOREAL COLOUR RICHE LIPSTICK- FAIREST NUDE/ Bargain Alert

 

STORE: Drugstores, Ulta, Walmart

$7-9

Color ; Fairest Nude

4/5 Stars

Bargain Alert : This week at Walgreen's, all Loreal lips products are $3 off, Plus they have their own coupon book right when you walk in with another $2 off.  This past Sunday the paper had a $1 off coupon, so that's $6 off any Loreal product.  

This is the first Loreal Lip product I bought in a long time, but they are really great.  Smooth, creamy, long lasting, and opaque.  Love it.  Also, they are set up in shade of nudes, pinks, reds, and berries from lightest to darkest.  It's easy to find the color you want.

                                            

I've seen a lot of tweets, blogs and YT Gurus talk about this one in Fairest Nude.  It's really a wearable nude.  It has a peachy/pink color, so it doesn't look washed out or like chalk on the lips.  The one downfall is the smell of these lipsticks.  I want to try others, but hate the smell.  I may have to try it a little longer to see if I could live with it.  I really want to try another one though.

Have you tried the Loreal Colour Rich lipsticks?  Does the smell bother you?  What's a great color to try?

WET N WILD HAUL/REVIEW

Wet n Wild Icon Eyeshadow Palettes

Store: Rite-Aid, Walgreens, 

Cost: $4.99

Why did I wait so long to get these?  They are the most pigmented, beautiful colors.  I took only these 3 with me on a trip, because you know I like the challenge, or game.  They were amazing, and I would like to add that there are so many Mac dupes here.  You really only need just 1 of these to take with you on a trip and get a lot of looks out of it.  

L - R   Vanity, Greed, Lust

This is just 1 swipe

The only thing that could be a little better is the staying power on the lighter shades.  i just pack them on a little more.

Wet n Wild Matte Lipsticks

Cost: $3-4

These are great too.  They are thick, smooth, and very opaque.  They don't make your lips look cracked or dry, but may be a bit drying, like all matte lipsticks.  I just wish they had more of a color range.

L - R #902, #903 (sorry they have no name)

I love the 902, and use it almost every day.  It is a matte version of my Mac Blankety(love).  The 903 is a bright Baby Doll pink.

Overall the products are amazing for the price.  Wet n Wild has really upped their products and colors.

  

I'm going to try the singles, trios, and blush next.  What have you liked and tried from Wet n Wild?

APRIL FAVORITES

I have found some new products that I love, and some old ones that I have fallen in love with again.

EYES

• Tokidoki e/s - Bulletto 
• Maybelline Super Stay Concealer 
• Mac paintpot - Indianwood- so super pretty and I use it on the lid w/liner & its very gorgeous
• Mac e/s - Expensive Pink & Folie/ they look beautiful together
• Mac 224 - for concealer or blending out the eye color

LIPS

• Mac Freckletone - light gold/peach
• Avon Frosted Beige - creamy light beige
• Revlon Lilac - This is my new favorite purple & pink mix

CHEEKS

• Cover Girl Clean Foundation - I love this
• Mark Foundation powder - you could use this alone or to set your powder
• Mac Blush Ombre  Azalea Blossom
• CS sm flat top brush- great for foundation

E.L.F. MASTER MAKEUP COLLECTION HAUL/ GREAT FOR TRAVEL

E.L.F.  Master Makeup collection $40 (I waited for 70%off)

From the E.F.L WEBSITE here

141 Pc Master Includes:
84	eyeshadow shades
36	lip gloss shades
6	blush shades
4	concealers
4	shimmer cream shades
4	bronzer shades
1	face brush
1	lip brush
1	duo eyeshadow applicator

I give myself challenges.  My next challenge is to take this large E.L.F. kit and use it for a week, and only this.  You know what drew me to this palette?  All the colors look like great dupes for the new Mac Collections that have out...

Right side Blush/lips/eye shadow

Center bronzer/contour/ concealer

Left eyeshadow/lips/blush 

A few swatches - which are a little powdery, but very pigmented



If I could use only this Kit, then I'm going to take only this on my trip with me.  It would be so easy  to pack and I have tons of colors to choose from.  More than I would if I brought my more expensive makeup, and blush, concealer, contour,  and lips included in 1 closed package.

Do you think I can do it?  Have you tried one of these kits?  What do you think of E.L.F. Studio Line?

PRODUCT RAVE : REVLON MATTE LIPSTICK-Mauve It Over

I talked about how much I love the Illuminasqua lipstick in Test, but not really the price, $20.  I went on a hunt for a cheaper version and found another matte I love.  Revlon matte lipstick in Mauve It Over.  I also picked up a N.Y.C. lipstick in Blossom.  

The N.Y.C. Lipstick is pretty too, and $1.  It's glossy, which isn't a favorite, but the color reminded me of Mac Radicio Lipstick.  I liked it, but thought it was too shear for me, but for $1, I'll take it!

I really like the Revlon mattes.  This one in Mauve It Over is really pretty.  It doesn't make your lips dry or look dry either.  

Top - Bottom  N.Y.C. Blossom, Revlon Matte Mauve it Over, Illumiasqua Test

I have been trying to stay away from the nudes.  I want something new and fresh, so I'm going for deeper colors.  I really love the Mattes too, great staying power.

What is your favorite lipstick shade and formula?  What's the perfect pink/mauve?

MY NEW LOVE -ILLUMINASQUA LIPSTICK+swatch

I made a quick run to Sephora for my MUFE Smoky Lash mascara, which I still love, & came across what could be an expensive new love, Illuminasqua lipsticks($20).  The color I got is in Test.

The lipsticks are really pigmented, soft, creamy, & matte.  Now when I think of matte, I think this is going to be drying, but it really isn't.  It's not drying at all.  Besides being pigmented, the color is very long lasting.  More so than the Mac Lipsticks, gasp!

They have a huge color range from Reds-Nudes.  But...1 downfall is that they are really soft, like the Mac cremesheen, & they tilt to 1 side.

What I did discover, is that my Boots No7 Stay Perfect Lipstick formula is pretty similar at a1/3  the price.  So, I think a trip to Target or CVS for Boots is in order to see what other colors I like.

I have Revlon Matte Lipsticks in Nude, what colors are pretty that are more pigmented?  Have you tried the Illuminasqua products?  Which are your faves?

"THAT WAS THE BEST KISS"...the only Lip Gloss I'll ever wear...

Let me tell you the story. I was out for date night last night, & my hubby leaned over & gave me a kiss, then he said "Wow! that was the best kiss!" I thought it was nice, but the best, OK I guess. So an hour goes by & he asks what I have on my lips! He said your lips look & taste amazing.

This is the only gloss I'm going to wear when I'm with the hubbby. A $4 Bonnie Bell from Walmart, I reviewed it here. The only thing in many, many years of marriage that caught his attention. He actually thought about this gloss!

What is your secret weapon? Your favorite product that gets Attention when you wear it?