Swatch/Review: Wet N Wild Megaslicks Balm Stains

One Megaslicks Stain coming right up!

LOL JK

Let's just get right into it, shall we?

Here are Wet n Wild's versions of the jumbo twistable lip pencils. I believe these were actually released before the NYC twistables. These claim to be a staining lip balm.

(L to R) 129 Nudist Colony, 125 Red-dy or Not, 126 Rico Mauve, 127 A Stiff Pink and 124 Lady and the Vamp
I believe there is one or two more shades in this range.

129 Nudist Colony - a skintone nude

127 A Stiff Pink - a bright cool pink

126 Rico Mauve - a pinky mauve

125 Red-dy or Not - a classic red

124 Lady and the Vamp - a plum

I didn't do any lip swatches with these because the staining power is no joke. And it'll be useless because the true color won't be seen.    

Price:

You can find these for $2.99 at your local drug store (Rite Aid, CVS or Walgreens) and if you're lucky, you can get these for $1.99 with $1/off peelies.

Packaging:
These lippies come in pencil/crayon twistable form and have a clear, plastic top. These tops are more secured than the NYC's because these actually will snap closed. The packaging for each is colored in the same color as the product (some are more true to color than others).

Quality/Formula/Wear:
These babies are very buttery and glides on smoothly but because of it's buttery-ness, I feel like it can slide quite a bit (especially when rubbing your lips against eachother). These are also more sheer in pigmentation to me but they are very buildable (but keep in mind, the more you have on...the better chance it has of sliding around). They are very comfortable on the lips. These will leave behind a stain (not so much the nude though) once the shine wears off. I don't sense any scent in these pencils at all (or do I just have a bad nose? lol) 

 Have you tried this line? Which shade is your favorite? Leave me a comment below.

Swatch/Review: NYC City Proof Twistable Intense Lip Color

Every brand and their mother...sisters...cousins...are coming out with twistable lip crayons.

Today, I'm going to share with you the NYC City Proof Twistable Intense Lip Colors (that was a mouthful!). I believe there's 12 shades total in this line and I have 9 of them.

 

(L to R) Nolita Neutral, Park Slope Peach, Brooklyn Brown Stone, Riverside Rose, Fulton St Fuschia, Ballroom Blush, South Ferry Berry, Gramercy Park Plum and Roosevelt Island Red.

Now onto the swatches!

Nolita Neutral - a beige nude

This one is a bit chalky looking because it's so beige and pastel looking. It's decently pigmented. This shade washes me out and makes my lips look ghostly and dead.

Park Slope Peach - a peachy nude

This shade is same as the one above in my opinion but I do like this one better bc of the peachiness.

Brooklyn Brown Stone - a neutral brownish pink. 

This is a "my lips but better" shade for me. This has to be one of my fave.

Riverside Rose - a pinky/rosy mauve

This one is more on the sheer side so you will have to build the color up.

Fulton St Fuschia - a bright pink

I didn't like the application of this one. It was uneven and didn't build up as nice as the others.

Ballroom Blush - a vibrant red pink

This one is beautiful.

South Ferry Berry - a bright true red

Nothing "berry" here to me but I love me a classic red.

 

Roosevelt Island Red - a red/orange

This is another sheer one but builds up nicely.

Gramercy Park Plum - a berry red plum

This is another one of my favorites. It's so rich in color!

Price:
You can find these for $2.99-3.99 at your local drug store (Rite Aid, CVS or Walgreens)

Packaging:
These lippies come in pencil/crayon form and have a clear, plastic, slide-off top. The top does stay on nicely but I'm not sure about just throwing it your purse for on the go. The packaging for each is colored in the same color as the product (some are more true to color than others).

Quality/Formula/Wear:
The two nudes were more dry/chalky. I do recommend wearing a balm under these two.
Riverside Rose and Roosevelt Island Red were more sheer and needed work to build up.
Fulton St Fuschia didn't apply as evenly as the rest.
All the other shades were pretty consistent in feel on the lips and pigmentation.
All of them (minus the two nudes) are very creamy and comfortable on the lips.
The reds and berries do leave behind a stain but I didn't notice any staining with the nudes, neutrals or sheer shades. 

As far as wear time, after about 30 minutes to an hour, it does lose it's fresh glow. I say glow because it's not overly shiny/glossy. It dries to a semi matte finish. Color will fade if you eat or drink. Once the color sets, I do notice it will accentuate lip lines and/or any dry patches.

 Have you tried this line? Which shade is your favorite? Leave me a comment below.

Skincare Staples: Cleanser & Moisturizer & Lip balm

Being in the hospital for a while now made me realize what I can't live without...and all that I need...the essentials...the necessaries...the MUST HAVEs.

Mary Kay Timewise Age-Fighting Moisturizer

This moisturizer comes in 2 formula (Normal to Dry or Combo to Oily).  MK claims this product to be suitable for sensitive skin, oil & fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, and to be full of antioxidants to help your skin to look/feel smooth and radiant(when used with the Timewise 3-in-1-Cleanser).

I use the Norm-Dry formula.  This indeed is great for my sensitive skin, is oil & fragrance free and it does not clog my pores.  I like how fast the product sinks into my skin and how lightweight the product is but yet moisturizing.  I've been using this moisturizer religiously for about 5 years.  I do have and use the 3-in-1 Cleanser also but not all the time bc it doesn't do a very good job at removing makeup.  

Aveeno Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser

Aveeno claims this product to be suitable for sensitive skin, Oil/Soap-Free, Noncomedogenic, Hypoallergenic, helps to improve skin's tone/texture and clears up blemishes.  Product contains Salicylic Acid and Soy extracts.

I must say, I've tried a few HE foaming cleansers and have not been impressed like this one.  I love how this cleanser doesn't strip my face of any moisture(keep in mind I have dry skin).  I've tried other foaming cleansers by Shiseido and Estee Lauder and I did not enjoy either.  The HE foaming cleansers lathers up quite nicely and feels nice on the skin but they leave my skin "squeaky" clean and tight and ...ugh...just a dry, thirsty mess!  Aveeno's however, leaves my skin feeling soft and balanced.  This cleanser removes makeup decently.  I've been hooked on this cleanser for about 3 years now.  I do test/try other cleansers here and there but I never forget about this baby here.

Blistex Medicated Lip Balm Spf 15

I have super dry/flakie lips and I can't live without this balm.  I love that it not only moisturize but soothes the lips too.  It has a minty effect/feeling that I enjoy.  It also have spf to protect the lips from sun burn.