REVIEW: Essence Lipstick #53 All About Cupcake

I decided to review this particular shade of Essence Lipstick as a part of my WEEKLY REVIEW 3-24-2014

Essence Cosmetics is available in Canada at SHOPPER's DRUGMART, this particular product was $2.99CAD

For comparison purposes I added another shade from the collection

PROS:

• Very creamy/ Almost like a lip BALM consistency 

• Not drying 

• The colour can be BUILT up

CONS:

• The pigmentation VARIOUS from SHADE to SHADE 

• Sweet Vanilla smell (very much a personal preference)

OVERALL: As you can see in the picture, shade #53 is NOT as pigmented as #50..BUT personally if I swipe it TWICE it DOES show up on MY LIPS.

To conclude I WOULD RECOMMEND this product, ESPECIALLY if your lips are a lighter colour (my lips are darker and very PIGMENTED to begin with ). 

REVIEW: NYC Expert Last Lip Color

This product is part of my WEEKLY REVIEWS

The NYC EXPERT LAST LIP COLOUR line as a total of 20 shades- and is SUPPOSE to last UP TO 6HOURS

I purchased this product as a part of 2 for $3CAD deal at WALMART (I have seen them at other drugstores for around $2CAD)

• The 2 shades I tested are #446(smooch) and #440 (Creamy Caramel)

• I did not prime/use lip balm on my lips before hand, I also did not use gloss on top.

PROS:

• PIGMENTED 

• Very CREAMY

• Light bubble gum scent- that disappeared once it's on your lips

• NOT drying

• Last about 4 hours (I did eat lunch while testing this product, and did lightly blot my lips)

• Has a slight sheen (NOT a MATT finish)

CONS:

• Though this is not drying, it WILL SETTLE INTO your fine lines and dry spots (this was fixed after I used a lip balm under neath)

OVERALL: I would RECOMMEND this product! The formula felt very creamy, it felt like I was putting a lip balm on. Once I put a lip balm on UNDERNEATH, I was able to avoid the problem of the colours going into my fine lines/dry spots. I can't wait to try more colours! 

REVIEW: ELF STUDIO LIP STAIN

ELF STUDIO LIP STAIN is a part of my WEEKLY REVIEW

ELF IS NOT available in CANADA in STORES, BUT is available ONLINE. The SHIPPING is around $14.95CAD to CANADA

Most items on the site vary from $1CAD~$15 CAD I usually order on BLACK FRIDAY where there is EVERYTHING is HALF OFF (UP TO $100 of savings)

This product is part of the STUDIO line which starts from $3~$15USD

The 3 shades I have are:(in TOTAL this product has 8 SHADES)

1. #101011 HEART BREAKER
2. #01117 BIRTHDAY SUIT
3. #01124 LUCKY LADY

• I used these products WITHOUT any lip balm /lip liner/lip gloss and DID NOT touch up

PROS:

• Colour can be BUILT UP

• The colour CAN last a very long time (about 6 hours)

• Will STAIN lips (without lip balm- it DRIES and settles into the fine lines/dry spots on your lips)

CONS:

• The formula is VERY WATERY almost a OILY feel

• Dries to a MATT finish but it IS DRYING

• The GLOSS wand is VERY HARD- the texture is VERY HARD

OVERALL: I WOULD RECOMMEND this product- IF you use it with a LIP BALME and apply your own gloss. It DID STAIN my lips, but remember that it is DRYING WITHOUT LIP GLOSS.

JC

REVIEW: RIMMELSHOW OFF LIP LACQURER

RIMMEL SHOW OFF LIP LACQUER

THESE first came out in the UK as the RIMMEL Apocalips. There are a total of 13 SHADES.

THEY are around $7.99-$9.99 CAD (I have seen them on SALE at various DRUGSTORE for $3.99)

HERE are the 5 shades I will review

            FROM TOP:

1. 101 CELESTIAL
2. 102 NOVA
3. 401 AURORA
4. 303 APOCALIPTIC
5. 400 BIG BANG

TOP LEFT: 101 CELESTIAL 

TOP RIGHT:102 NOVA

CENTER: 400 BIG BANG

BOTTOM LEFT:401 AURORA

BOTTOM RIGHT:303 APOCALIPTIC

The APPLICATOR has a DENT, which stores a deposit of the product, allowing ONE simple application (no need to re-dip your applicator for application)

The applicator is VERY SOFT

These lip lacquers are EXTREMELY PIGMENTED. Here is 400 BIG BANG swatched on my lips.

• I DID NOT put lip balms on before hand
• I DID NOT use a lip liner
• I DID NOT RE-APPLY
• No LIP GLOSS/BALM
• I DID NOT APPLY LIP BALM throughout the day

ONCE you GENTLY PAT your lips, THERE WILL BE BARELY ANY transfers. 

DRIES to a MATT finish, DOES NOT feel overly drying

DOES NOT feather 

The COLOR DID NOT fade at all throughout the day (around 6 hours) and transfer was minimal.

PROS:

• PIGMENTED
• Many shades
• DOES NOT dry lips
• Minimal Scent- IS NOT SWEET

CONS:

• If you DO NOT put on a lip balm beforehand, the color will remain in the wrinkles of your lips

• Certain colors will stain a little  (THE BRIGHT COLORS)

OVERALL:  I would 100% recommend this product. I found it felt better on my lips, if I PUT LIP BALMS BEFORE I applied the product. I like the product without any gloss, but adding LIP BALM throughout the day does help- Especially if you are NOT used to drier lip products.

I can't wait to hoard buy the other shades!!! TELL ME if this product worked for you?

JC