Haul: Drugstore Nail Polishes

CVS was having a huge (50-75% off) end of year sale on select items.  Here are all the polishes I hauled from that sale.  FYI, I bought these from multiple locations.  Each store had different items on sale.  I bought other stuff too but I just want to talk about the polishes for now.  Btw, pictures are taken with iPhone 4.

 First up, Revlon Colorstay.  These were 75% off.

Next, Nicole by OPI Kardashian collection.  These were 50% off.  I've been wanting Kim-pletely In Love for the longest time!

Last but not least, Milani.  These were 75% off also.

I can't wait to wear these.  I will definitely post up swatches of all the polishes soon so stay tune!  

Did you get anything from the sale?  Comment below if you did.  I'd love to know what goodies you picked up.  

First Impression/Swatches: Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter

I finally found these suckers after going to 2 Rite Aids. I originally heard about these new lip butters from BentleyBlonde on Youtube. Lucky for me Rite Aid was have a 40% off sale on all Revlon products. Regular retail price is $7.50(?) but I paid $4.49 each. My Rite Aid's display was pretty new/full so I counted there to be 20 different shades and I grabbed 11 out of the 20.




1. Packaging is similar to regular Colorburst lipsticks except that the lip butters lid is frosted see thru w/ a clear top so you can see the color of the lip butter. The color of the packaging is similar to the color inside the tube.

2. Scent is light to none at all.

3. Pigmentation is quite well for a lip butter.

4. Retail price ($7.50) is quite expensive for a drugstore lip butter but consider it being on sale for less than $5, that's alright. I'd be more satisfied it was around the range of an EOS lip balm or Maybelline baby lips ($3-4).

5. Formula is soft, creamy and conditioning on lips. It also leaves a glossy sheen.

6. Lasting power is about 3-5 hours.

Tutti Frutti, Candy Apple, Cotton Candy, Berry Smoothie, Cupcake, Sweet Tart



(First swatch is 1 swipe and second swatch is multiple swipes - no flash)


Creamsicle, Lollipop, Strawberry Shortcake, Creme Brulee, Pink Truffle



(First swatch is 1 swipe and second swatch is multiple swipes - no flash)


My favorite has to be Strawberry Shortcake(a milky pink) and Creme Brulee(a sheer nude).

That's it guys! I hope this review helps those of you who are interested in getting this product. Leave a comment and let me know if you've tested these items out and which color is your favorite.

Till next time, Smexyz!

TAG: 40 Beauty Questions

SKINCARE
1. How many times do you wash your face daily? 
2x

2. What skin type do you have? (dry,oily,combo)
Normal to Dry to Very Dry

3. What is your current facial wash?
Aveeno Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser

4. Do you exfoliate?
Yes, 1-2x a week.

5. What brand do you use?
I have a few products that I alternate between; Mary Kay 2 Step Microderm System, St. Ives Green Tea Scrub, and Lioele Peeling Lotion

6.  What moisturizer do you use?
Mary Kay Timewise Moisturizer (daily moisturizer) or Lioele Hydro Peel Therapy Lotion (used after exfoliating)

7. Do you have freckles?
Nope, they're more so dark spots ;)

8. Do you use eye cream?
Yes, without fail!

9. Do you or did you have acne prone skin?
No

10. Did you ever have to use Pro-activ?
No

MAKE-UP

11. What foundation do you use?
I alternate between foundations too.  Revlon Colorstay, Shiseido Liquid SPF Foundation, MAC SFF, 

12. How about concealer?
Garnier Anti-Dark circle roller or Maybelline Dream Mousse concealer
13. Do you know your undertone color?
Beige/yellow

14. What do you think of fake eyelashes?
I'm a dummy when it come to falsies but I do like them and only wear them on "special" occasions.

15. Did you know that you are suppose to change your mascara every 3 months?
Yes, but I change mines according to texture and smell of product.
16. What brand of mascara do you use?
ATM I'm using Maybelline Falsies (Black Drama) and Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara (both are fiber mascaras)
17. Sephora or MAC?
I'd have to say Sephora due to the wider range of brands.
18. Do you have a MAC Pro-card?
No

19. What makeup tools do you use in make up application?
Brushes and fingers.
20. Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes?
Rarely
21. For the face?
Rarely
22. What is your favorite eyeshadow (color or shade)?
I'm a sucker for anything neutral/brown
23. Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?
Pencil, but my 1st choice would be gel/cream.
24. How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil?
Sometimes ;)
25. What do you think of pigment eyeshadows?
I like them but they're a bit messy.
26. Do you use mineral makeup?
I use to use Bare Minerals faithfully but I got over mineral makeup.  I still wear my Mary Kay Mineral Foundation once in awhile though.
27. What is your favorite lipstick?
MAC Pink Nouveau
28. How about lipgloss?
Not a big fan of glosses
29. What is your favorite blush to use?
NYC's Color Wheel in Pink Cheek Glow
30. Do you buy your makeup on ebay?
Yes, products that are hard to get my hands on in the states.
31. Do you like drugstore makeup?
Yes, there are some amazing drugstore products!
32. Do you go to CCO's? (cosmetic company outlets)
Why not?  Who wouln't?
33. Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?
Yes, but where I live, there's no school dedicated to only makeup.
34. Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?
Sometimes, when I'm tired or in a hurry.
35. Name a makeup crime that you hate?
Foundation line not blended around neck and chin.
36. Do you like colorful shades of makeup (lipstick,eyeshadow) or neutral ones?
Neutrals/Browns
37. Which celebrity always has great make up?
Selena Gomez
38. If you could leave the house using just ONE make up item,what would you use?
Blush
39. Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on?
Doesn't kill me.
40. Do you think you look good even without any makeup on?
Naturally!  
41. In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line?
That's a rhetorical question.

42. What do you think of Makeup??
Makeup is artistry...creativity...passion...


Ok, tell me if i numbered incorrectly.  I ended up with 42 questions instead of 40...smh

Review: Revlon Colorstay Liquid Foundation for Dry/Normal skin

OK, so I wanted to find a nice drugstore foundation for everyday wear since I didn't want to quickly run out of my high end foundations.  I was hesitant to purchase Colorstay but WTH, it was less than $10 at Wal-mart.  Plus, I've heard great reviews on the product.  I own Photoready but I really dislike using it bc of all the shimmers.  Plus the shade is a bit orangey for me.

Anywhoo, back to Colorstay.  I picked up the shade in Fresh Beige from the Dry/Normal formula.  This shade is perfect for my skintone.  My favorite to apply this foundation is with my flat top Sonia Kashuk brush.  I get a nice natural matte finish that doesn't need to be set with powder.

Pros:

• Wide variety of shade selection (10+ shades)
• 2 formulas (dry/normal or combo/oily)
• Coverage is light to medium
• Buildable coverage
• Natural matte finish
• Lasts up to 10+ hours
• Pretty good at being transfer resistant
• Price (about $10 at Wal-Mart/Target)
• Kind to my sensitive skin =)

Cons:

• No pump
• Dries rather quick
• Has a strong "makeup" scent (my husband noticed it...LOL)

Would I repurchase?  Yes, most definitely!