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Travel Makeup Bag – New York City 2015

September 16, 2015Makeup, Vacationessence, Labello, MAC, Marcelle, Maybelline, Milani, Tarte, Too Faced, Wet n WildChelle

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I’m heading to New York City tomorrow to visit some friends and while I’m not bringing too much makeup (in my book anyway), I love planning out what to pack and doing so in advance even lets me post about it! (Bonus that I then figure out what the heck I’m missing from makeup bag while writing up the post too…)

Tarte Rainforest After Dark, Wet n Wild California Roll, Wet n Wild Brulee

Alright, we’ve got some new travellers on the block here! The Tarte Rainforest After Dark palette does NOT get enough love in my collection so I’m packing it so I’ll be forced to use it. It also saves me on bringing a bronzer and a highlighter, plus it comes with a blush. Perfect every day essentials in that compact disk right there.

But… of course I need some colour in my life. Wet n Wild’s California Roll has colours that I would reach for most (red) so I’m chucking that one in my bag.

And since neither of two palettes actually comes with a matte cream brow bone shade (the one in the Tarte palette veers far too pink for my tastes), I’ve got my ever so perfect Wet n Wild single shadow in Brulee thrown in for good measure. I can’t tell you how handy it is having a single shadow that’s perfect for highlighting your brows. I don’t care what brand it is, so handy!

Milani Eyeshadow Primer, essence blush in Autumn Peach, Labello Lip Butter in Coconut

Various necessities here. My Milani eyeshadow primer is the only thing keeping my eyeshadows from overly creasing lately. (It does conk out around the 12 hour mark OR slightly before that if it’s hot as hell outside.)

A Labello lip butter in Coconut because I love me some lip balm.

And, of course, I couldn’t just travel with ONE blush, so I grabbed for essence‘s Autumn Peach because it’s more orange toned than the pink shade in the Tarte palette. Stunning, STUNNING shade too.

Too Faced Melted Strawberry, MAC Barbecue and MAC Relentlessly Red

Both of those MAC lipsticks are becoming frequent travellers. Relentlessly Red is what I consider “my shade” (that’s the pinkier one) and Barbecue is that perfect orangey-red (but more orange than red) that seems to suit a lot of occasions. I brought both of these lipsticks with me to Florida back in April too.

Too Faced Melted Strawberry is in there because not only do I love the formula, but it’s also a fun red to wear. I may need, I may not – but I sure do love having options.

Marcelle Nano in Fair Ash Blonde and Maybelline Define + Fill Duo (BROWsatin) in Blonde

My NYX Micro Brow Pencil is far too close to being finished so I didn’t trust it to last the length of my five day trip. Instead, I opted for the Marcelle Nano and the Maybelline Define + Fill Duo pencils. Not super exciting I suppose, but I didn’t want to be fussing around with my potted eyebrow products while on vacation so pencils were a definite must have for me.

Clarins Aquatic Green eyeliner, Kat Von D Tattoo Liner in Trooper, MAC Prep + Prime for lips, NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil in Milk, Urban Decay Perversion mascara and Pacifica Lilac Blossom perfume

More necessities here.

The Clarins Aquatic Green waterproof eyeliner is if I want to play around with some colour amongst that neutral Tarte palette. This liner is no joke either – it stays put like nobody’s business.
The Kat Von D Tattoo Liner is there because I’m pretty sure I can’t go five days straight without doing winged liner (plus this is the absolute BEST pen for doing quick lines without fussing around).
I also can’t wear lipstick without MAC‘s Prep + Prime for lips (I get bleed out no matter what I do, but this stuff saves me!).
NYX‘s Milk because those Wet n Wild shadows need a solid base to make them pop.
Urban Decay‘s Perversion mascara because not only is it amazing, but I also have an itty bitty sample size perfect for travel!
And lastly, my rollerball perfume – Pacifica‘s Lilac Blossom. We’re at the tail end of summer so I doubt I’ll be wearing this perfume much longer, but it’s my only rollerball and fit perfectly in my makeup bag.

And that’s it! I leave Thursday and I come back midday Monday. I don’t tend to do the touristy things in New York anymore because I’ve been visiting one friend there for… well probably a decade now, but I’m excited to just hang out, eat, drink and be merry. Plus you know… visit the Bite Beauty Lip Lab! 😉

Swatch Sunday: Maybelline Irresistible Ivy

September 6, 2015Makeup, SwatchesMaybellineChelle

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I still have a lot of larger palettes to go through, but I wanted to also start covering some of my smaller quads that may (or may not) be limited edition and/or discontinued. I find it helpful to see what’s still in my collection because I’m way more inclined to play with it after swatching it for the blog. And heck, maybe it’s sitting in your collection too and you’d completely forgotten about it!

This quad is Maybelline‘s Irresistible Ivy. It was discontinued a few years back and I snatched it up as soon as it was marked as such. I couldn’t pass up that green AND it was heavily discounted. In terms of a quick review, the quality these types of small four pan Maybelline quads is AMAZING. Buttery, soft and pigmented out the wazoo!

Swatches

Maybelline Irresistible Ivy - Shade 1 — Maybelline Irresistible Ivy – Shade 1

Maybelline Irresistible Ivy - Shade 2 — Maybelline Irresistible Ivy – Shade 2

Maybelline Irresistible Ivy - Shade 3 — Maybelline Irresistible Ivy – Shade 3

Maybelline Irresistible Ivy - Shade 4 — Maybelline Irresistible Ivy – Shade 4

Ombre Lips with Maybelline’s Color Blurs

August 10, 2015Makeup, Reviews, Swatches, TutorialsMaybellineChelle

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You may have noticed the Maybelline Color Blurs have started popping up at drugstores across Canada lately. It’s a lineup of fairly awesome bright matte colours.

Bright, matte colours? Take me now!

Currently available in ten shades; the Color Blurs range from several shades of pinks to some dark reds. There’s an orange and a plum thrown into the mix as well.

So what’s the deal with the Color Blurs? Well, it’s a twist up product (twist from the BOTTOM! It’s weird, but that’s how it works!) similar to the chubby lip crayons that have been popular for quite while now. Thankfully these are on the much thinner side which means they are a lot easier to apply to the lips (for me anyway) and you can get a much more precise line.

Maybelline Color Blurs - Smudger — Maybelline Color Blurs – Smudger

On the opposite end is a soft rubbery smudger intended to help give you a blown out/blurred look.

Maybelline Color Blur in Fast & Fuchsia and Berry Misbehaved

The colours are opaque on the lips in one swipe and pack one hell of a colour punch. I mean, look at the swatches – that’s a LOT of colour!

Maybelline Color Blur Berry Misbehaved - Smudged Application — Maybelline Color Blur Berry Misbehaved – Smudged Application

In keeping with Maybelline‘s recommendation with these products, I applied a little bit of the Color Blur in Berry Misbehaved to the inside edge of my lips. I then used the smudger to blur out the edges towards the outside of my lips. It’s a bit on the high maintenance side, but it actually produces quite a beautiful effect. I looked into it a bit more and it seems to be a lip trend that started in Korea last year (2014) and it’s started to seep into North America trends recently. It’s supposed to give you that “been eating a popsicle” look. It’s a reverse ombre in my eyes, and I think that makes this trend fairly unique.

Maybelline Color Blur Berry Misbehaved - Full On Application — Maybelline Color Blur Berry Misbehaved – Full On Application

Of course, if you want full colour impact, you can absolutely achieve that with this product. And my god how it delivers.

Maybelline Color Blur Fast & Fuchsia - Smudged Application — Maybelline Color Blur Fast & Fuchsia – Smudged Application

Here’s how the second shade (Fast & Fuchsia) looks blurred out. It’s a slight bit softer than Berry Misbehaved, but I personally don’t notice much of a colour difference when it’s applied this way.

Maybelline Color Blur Fast & Fuchsia - Full On Application — Maybelline Color Blur Fast & Fuchsia – Full On Application

However, with a full application, you can definitely see the difference between the two shades.

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re looking for the blurred effect that Maybelline suggests, or are just seekingr a new vibrant matte colour for your lips, these Color Blurs absolutely deliver. They are smooth and feel soft on the lips. They don’t drag or feel chalky which is an absolute blessing in a matte lip products. They also provide full colour opacity in one swipe. The Color Blurs are scent-free, so if you’re not a fan of Maybelline‘s traditional sweet scent these will absolutely make you happy!

And the smudger? I totally scoffed at it when I first saw it thinking I could produce a better result with my fingertip. I was wrong – that smudger is golden for getting that soft blurred out line. Be sure to wipe it off between uses so you have a clean smudger every time you start blurring out your edges for that ombre look.

In case you hadn’t guessed, I give the Color Blurs two very enthusiastic thumbs up!

This post features press samples sent for consideration.

What I Bought This Month – July 2015 Haul

August 3, 2015HaulsAustralis, Avon, BECCA, Dolce & Gabanna, essence, Estee Lauder, Fantasy Makers, FOA, Glitter Gal, Kryolan, Laura Geller, Lise Watier, MAC, Make Up For Ever, Maybelline, Milani, Miracle 10, NARS, Olay, Red Cherry, Revlon, Sephora, Smashbox, Tarte, The Body Shop, Wet n WildChelle

Another month, another roundup of beauty goodies. I have to say, I’ve been spending a lot less, but my makeup intake has been insane because the CBB keeps doing swap after swap after swap and I keep walking away with more and more products to try out!

Becca - Champagne Pop ($46 CAD) — Becca – Champagne Pop ($46 CAD)

Let’s start with the one item I did purchase this past month: Becca‘s collaboration with Jaclyn Hill resulted in Champagne Pop. Quite possibly the most beautiful highlighting shade I own. (Full review here.) This was expensive – there’s no doubt about that. But as a regular viewer of Jaclyn Hill’s videos I wanted to support her latest creation since I’d also been meaning to try out Becca‘s stuff too!

Estee Lauder - Courreges - Black Silver (free - gift) — Estee Lauder – Courreges – Black Silver (free – gift)

My first Estee Lauder product, I think. This was from a limited edition collection called Courreges a few months ago. The shade is Black Silver and there’s a LOT of it in the that pot!

The Body Shop Shimmer Cubes in Pink Poppy (free - gift) — The Body Shop Shimmer Cubes in Pink Poppy (free – gift)

A quad cast off from a friend. This is The Body Shop‘s Shimmer Cubes in Pink Poppy. They’re in truly bizarre packaging. There’s the outer layer that holds all four of them, and then each individual shade is in its’ OWN little plastic tin with a cap. Super weird.

The texture is a bit powdery, but the colours are lovely. I didn’t take any decent photos of my makeup with it on, but I did snag a shot for Instagram while wearing them:

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Quite pretty!

Avon - Anew Vitale (free - swap) — Avon – Anew Vitale (free – swap)

A brand new tube of Avon‘s Anew Vitale Day Lotion. I’ve had no experience with it, but as someone without sensitive skin, I’m always up for free skincare!

Dolce & Gabanna Light Blue - Escape to Panarea (free - swap) — Dolce & Gabanna Light Blue – Escape to Panarea (free – swap)

I got this at the swap because it seems like nobody wanted it! I’ve been a fan D&G‘s Light Blue for a while… but as it turns out, I’m not so much of a fan of this version called Escape to Panarea. Ah well.

Fantasy Makers - Feather Fetish - Hypnotise — Fantasy Makers – Feather Fetish – Hypnotise

Okay yeah. I have no idea when or where I’ll wear these – maybe for a Halloween look? But they were awesome and no one else wanted them!

Glitter Gal - Copper (free - gift) — Glitter Gal – Copper (free – gift)

Shawna of Spill The Beauty accidentally ordered two of these halographic polishes and I was the lucky recipient of the extra one! I’ve not applied it yet, but damn can I ever not wait. Holographic anything? Yes PLEASE! (This is Glitter Gal’s Copper shade.)

Variety of lip products courtesy of the CBB swap

I don’t know all the shade names (because I’m currently writing this while on vacation in Montreal – follow our blogging hash tag for the past weekend with #CBBroadtrip – we’ve been having a blast!) but I got some lovely lip products to try out. There’s a Maybelline lipstick in there, a Revlon lip butter in Peach Parfait (I’ve actually finished an entire one of these before – true story!), a Australis Velourlips (if Sharon Farrell loves them, then *I* must love them!), a mini from Tarte, a lipstick from the Sephora brand and a red lip paint from a brand I’m not familiar with.

Lise Watier - Eden Tropical Bronzing Powder (free - gift) — Lise Watier – Eden Tropical Bronzing Powder (free – gift)

The imprint on this compact is gorgeous. And I love me a humongous bronzer. But the sad news is that Lise Watier‘s Eden Tropical Bronzing Powder is oompa loompa orange and I just cannot wear it. 🙁

Make Up For Ever - Cream Blush in 210 (free - gift) — Make Up For Ever – Cream Blush in 210 (free – gift)

Another cast off from a friend. This is the kind of shade I hate to love. Make Up For Ever‘s 210 cream blush is a bubble gum pink that has the unfortunate habit of looking lovely on me. It’s not the kind of shade I like looking at as it’s far too girly for my tastes, but the reality is that it looks really good on me, and therefore I love it.

Make Up For Ever Plexig Gloss in 101, 402P & 403 (free - swap) — Make Up For Ever Plexig Gloss in 101, 402P & 403 (free – swap)

The Make Up For Ever Plexi Glosses are something I had passed on entirely because I don’t feel I’m a gloss person. I had several of them very nearly thrown at me during the swap, so I figured I’d try them out. End result? I can confirm they’re not for me. They fade off quickly (as to be expected of a gloss) and I just can’t be bothered with the constant reapplication.

Milani blushes in Tea Rose & Love Potion (free - gift) — Milani blushes in Tea Rose & Love Potion (free – gift)

More cast offs! I already owned Coral Cove, and I was happy to add Tea Rose and Love Potion to the collection.

Miracle 10 Light Serum (free - swap) — Miracle 10 Light Serum (free – swap)

A full tube of Miracle 10‘s Light Serum was left on the table after the swap. I’m not a huge fan of the scent of this thing, and it’s really only decent for hydrating in the summer time since it is VERY light. But I did run through a whole tube of it before, so I mean… I like it enough to use it all up again!

NARS Rated R duo and Revlon 501 Meotropolitan (free - swap) — NARS Rated R duo and Revlon 501 Meotropolitan (free – swap)

Ohhh yes. NARS Rated R and Revlon Metropolitan. Both items I’ve been wanting to try and thankfully totally free!

Olay Fresh Effects - BB Cream in Light to Medium (free - swap) — Olay Fresh Effects – BB Cream in Light to Medium (free – swap)

Another item I’ve been wanting to try because the Olay Fresh Effects packaging ALWAYS pulls me in. I need another foundation like I need a hole in the head, but hey… this one is a BB CREAM, so therefore it’s totally different…

Random assortment of eye and cheek products (free - swap) — Random assortment of eye and cheek products (free – swap)

A bunch of cast offs! A MAC paint pot, an Australis plush, a Laura Geller blush (it’s GORGEOUS!), an essence mineralize eyeshadow that is really, really good quality, a Kryolan blush (also stunning) and some gold eyeshadow cream/pigment type thing.

Red Cherry lashes (free - swap) — Red Cherry lashes (free – swap)

I don’t know why I insist on trying out different kinds of lashes when I *know* that House of Lashes make the ones that work for me the best. But I keep trying others… mostly because I hear about how everyone likes other brands. I’ve heard plenty of good things about Red Cherry so I’ll happily give these a shot!

Smashbox SantiGold - Earth As We Know It (free - gift) — Smashbox SantiGold – Earth As We Know It (free – gift)

I wasn’t sure what to think of Smashbox‘s Earth As We Know It palette at first. But then I created this:

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and I was like… oh okay. I like you.

The Body Shop - Mango Sorbet (free - swap) — The Body Shop – Mango Sorbet (free – swap)

I absolutely love the texture of The Body Shop‘s sorbet moisturizers. It has this frothy, foamy like consistency and is soooo much fun to play with… uhhh I mean fun to put on. Mango‘s a new scent to me and I quite liked the few sniffs I had of it.

Wet n Wild - 911D Stoplight Red & 969 Carrot Gold (free - swap) — Wet n Wild – 911D Stoplight Red & 969 Carrot Gold (free – swap)

Man, everyone keeps ditching their Wet n Wild Megalast lipsticks, whereas I just LOVE them! Here’s Stoplight Red and, one I’ve been meaning to find, Carrot Gold. It’s way more orange than I thought it would be – we’ll have to see how it looks on my lips!

Wet n Wild - Petal Pusher (free - gift) — Wet n Wild – Petal Pusher (free – gift)

And finally (phew!) an eight pan shadow palette from Wet n Wild – Petal Pusher. I’d always glanced at it but never bought it. I know the quality will be on parr with The Comfort Zone palette so I’m looking forward to playing with the shadows.

PHEW! GOOD GRIEF THAT WAS A LOT OF STUFF! I hope the swap stuff is interesting for you – please let me know whether or not it is. It’s all gently used makeup and stuff I’m adding into my collection so I think it’s relevant. But I’m not sure if people like seeing the swap stuff, or if they’d rather just see the brand new stuff I purchased.

Maybelline Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Gloss (Review + Swatches)

July 25, 2015Makeup, Reviews, SwatchesMaybellineChelle

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One of the most interesting things I saw on Swatch and Review‘s event recap of Maybelline‘s 100th birthday was the brand new Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Glosses. Although I had never actually purchased a Baby Lips before (shock, horror!), it was hard to resist how tempting these Baby Lips Glosses look. They look downright juicy, fun and come in a multitude of colours.

There are three finishes – shimmers, creams and jellies – and feature a lightweight texture with a refreshing fruity scent that isn’t overpowering. They are non-sticky (yay!) and are predominantly translucent when applied to the lips.

Let’s take a look!

Maybelline Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Gloss - Tickled Pink — Maybelline Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Gloss – Tickled Pink

Tickled Pink is a soft pink with a cream finish.

Tickled Pink goes on the lips with a somewhat milky texture, but spreads out to be a sheer wash. It’s very easy to wear – slap it on your lips and you’re good to go. Not a lot of fuss with this one – it’s the perfect topper to any lipstick if you need just a hint more pink or really want that glossy feel.

Maybelline Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Gloss - Fuchsia Flicker — Maybelline Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Gloss – Fuchsia Flicker

Fuchsia Flicker is a shimmer gloss with flecks of hot pink sparkles.

Fuchsia Flicker is great to ramp up the sparkle and shine on your lips. Use it alone and you get a faint hint of sparkle on your lips, or use it over a lipstick to get some additional shimmer. It’s not opaque, so you’re mostly going to get the sparkle on your lips and not the colour from the tube. The sparkles are finely cut so that they don’t give your lips a gritty texture.

Maybelline Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Gloss - Berry Chic — Maybelline Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Gloss – Berry Chic

Berry Chic is a red-orange tinted jelly gloss.

Out of the three, Berry Chic is definitely the most pigmented. I’ve worn this one the most because it definitely puts more colour on my lips than the rest of them.

Final Thoughts

The Maybelline Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Glosses have a wide range of colours with enough textures to keep everyone happy. They are a primarily translucent gloss that are intended to moisturize your lips, so you won’t find a ton of colour payoff in most of the shades (out of the ones I tried anyway!). From my perspective, I look for more colour in my lip products, so these aren’t something I will personally reach for very often.

Wear time is average for a gloss for me – I tend to reapply every 90 minutes or so just to keep the texture going on my lips. They are smooth feeling and easy to wear. Due to the nature of the translucency of the pigment, I experienced no bleed out of my lip line which is highly appreciated! They are completely comfortable on the lips and you definitely do not need a mirror to touch up!

Aside from their moisturizing properties (which heaven knows everyone needs!), one of the things I thought of while wearing these is how much they would appeal to teens who are just starting to get into makeup. The Baby Lips Glosses are a perfect transition item from chapstick to actual lipstick for younger generations. They’re a highly popular item right now so you get the feeling of being “on trend” without going over the top. Just some food for thought from my end of things. (Says the woman with no kids, granted!)

The glosses retail for roughly $6 CAD and are starting to show up in drugstores across Canada right now. I can see these being a huge hit and I anticipate limited edition releases later on!

This review features press samples sent for consideration.