Korres Lip Butters

I have quite the infatuation with Korres Lip Butters. The makeup company originates from Greece. I discovered them 3 years ago per the recommendation of YouTube beauty guru, MakeupByTiffanyD, and have been in love ever since. They are super hydrating with a sheer dose of color and lots of pretty shine. They all contain shea butter which is ultra hydrating and have delicious scents that make you want to lick them off your lips. Better yet, they are supposed to be all-natural . . . so, I guess if you really wanted to eat them, you could. I love them so much that I own every color they have released. My favorite is "Jasmine" because it smells like warm caramel. I guess the names are not accurate descriptions of the smells, but that would truly be the only criticism I could find with these awesome lip balms! Check out the swatches below.

 Top Row: Plum, Wild Rose, Quince   Bottom Row: Mango, Pomegranate, Guava, Jasmine

 Left to Right: Plum, Wild Rose, Quince

 Mango, Pomegranate, Guava, Jasmine

L'Oreal Telescopic Shocking Extensions Mascara Review

I wanted to love this mascara because I tend to love many of the L'Oreal mascaras, but I found this latest launch from the company to be mediocre at best. Below is my list of pros & cons as well as pictures of it applied on my lashes. Let me know if you tried this mascara and liked it.

Pros:

• Elegant, sleek packaging
• Small brush allows you to draw out every lash with mascara
• Formula in color "Blackest Black" goes on as black as the description states.
• Holds curl well
• Formula did not clump with 2 coats.

Cons:

• Rubber bristle brush - not a fan. I don't feel like it applies the mascara evenly.
• Formula FLAKED and smudged throughout the day with just 2 coats
• Did not build much volume
• Lengthened lashes just okay. It could have provided more length, considering that is its claim to fame.

Overall Rating: 5 out of 10

A big con for me is the fact that this mascara flaked so much throughout the day. It is enough of a reason for me not to use it. 

 Lashes (curled with eyelash curler) without mascara

 My right eye (your left) has two coats of L'Oreal Shocking Extension Mascara

My left eye (your right) has one coat of Lancome Definicils Mascara and one coat of L'Oreal Shocking Extension  Mascara over it.

Midnight Starlight: Navy & Gold Smokey Eye

This is a great option for a more colorful version of a smokey eye for New Year's Eve. I think the gold glitter eyeliner on the bottom eyelid makes it extra special. List of products used below. Keep in mind any eye shadow color I used can be substituted with another similar color. In my video, I name a few other drugstore options.

Eyes:
Too Faced Eye Shadow Insurance
Smashbox Limitless 15 Hour Wear Cream Shadow - "Sapphire"
Urban Decay Smoked Eye Shadow Palette - "Evidence" (navy blue)
Urban Decay Naked Palette (original) - "Half Baked" (antique gold)
Wet n Wild Color Icon Palette - "Sparkle 'Til Morning:" Browbone color (light yellow gold)
L'oreal 24HR infallible Eye Shadow - 407 "Gold Imperial"
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil - "Binge" (navy blue)
NYX Liquid Crystal Liner - LCL 104 "Crystal Silk" (gold sparkle)
L'oreal Carbon Black Lineur Intense
L'oreal Voluminous False Fiber Lashes - "Black Lacquer"

Face: 
Lancome Teint Idole Ultra 24H - 230 "Buff" (W)
Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer - "Warm Ivory"
Tarte Smooth Operator Micronized Clay Finishing Powder
NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder - 720A "Sunny"
Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-hour Blush - "Blushing Bride"
Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush - 50 "Plum Wine"

Lips:
L'oreal Colour Riche - 800 "Fairest Nude"
Revlon Colorburst - 024 "Gold Dust"

How To Create A Classic, Smokey Eye

Check out my new tutorial on creating an easy, elegant smokey eye look.

Products Used

Eyes: 
~WetnWild palette "Don't Steal My Thunder"
~Tarte Skinny SmolderEyes "Onyx"
~Lancome Definicils Mascara "Deep Black"
~Clinique High Impact Mascara "Black"
~Revlon Brow Fantasy "Deep Brown"

Lips:
~Mac Cremesheen Lipstick "Shanghai Spice"
~Revlon Colorburst Lipgloss "Gold Dust"

Face:
~Make Up Forever Mat Velvet + #40
~Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer "Warm Ivory"
~NYC Bronzing Face Powder "Sunny"
~Maybelline Bouncy Blush "Coffee Cake"
~Tarte Amazonian Clay Long-Wear Blush "Exposed"

Clinique Chubby Sticks Review

Clinique Chubby Sticks are hands down my favorite jumbo lip pencil/balm on the market right now. They provide a sheer dose of color and a whole lot of moisture! 

They surpass Revlon's Just Bitten Kissable Lip Balms for many reasons. First, I find them to be the most moisturizing of any jumbo pencil I have tried.  They are actually very similar in texture and color pay off to the ever popular Korres Lip Butters, but in a better format for use. Second, they do not leave your lips stained once the color has worn off, which I know for some may be a con. One of the reasons I do not like the Revlon Just Bitten Lip Balms is because once the actual balm component fades, I am left with an almost fuchsia stain on my lips, regardless of which color I use. I mean, even the nudest color ("Precious") left a bright pink stain on my lips. And I just don't want fuchsia lips all the time. Does this happen to anyone else?

Well, enough of my rambling. Check out the pictures below and if you haven't tried them, they might be worth a second look. Though, I will say the price tag is a little high (Clinique Chubby Stick - $16 vs. Revlon Just Bitten Lip Balm - $8.99), but worth the quality if you can spare it. 

Right to Left: Two Ton Tomato, Chunky Cherry, Oversized Orange, Curvy Candy, Woppin' Watermelon
(With Flash)

same colors as above
(Without Flash)

Right to Left: Richer Raisin, Super Strawberry, Whole Lotta Honey, Heaping Hazelnut
(With Flash)

same colors as above
(Without Flash)

Right to Left: Two Ton Tomato, Chunky Cherry, Oversized Orange, Curvy Candy, Woppin' Watermelon

Right to Left: Richer Raisin, Super Strawberry, Whole Lotta Honey, Heaping Hazelnut