L'Oreal Infallible Long Wear Lipstick - Review

This collection of L'Oreal lipstick is new in drugstores. So new in fact that none of the 3 stores I went to had any testers! I ended up choosing # 112 "Never Ending Kiss".

Let's start by talking about the colour. It is a really pretty natural mid-tone pink. On me its pretty much a "my lips but better" shade. It's something I can wear with just about anything and look polished. In the two swatch pics' below, it is the colour in the middle. I swatched three colours to show you that I think that if MAC Blankety and MAC Angel had a lipstick baby (wha'?) that this shade would be their offspring!

(Blankety/Never Ending Kiss/Angel)

Now I want to talk about the texture. This applies so smooth and silky. It glides on and feels amazing throughout application. However, after about 15 mins this gets VERY tacky and sticky on the lips. It can't help it I guess...it is a long wear lipstick. I do not like how this feels after the first 15 minutes of wear. They have not yet conquered the "I must have just sucked on a glue stick" feeling. Don't worry too much though...there is a silver lining!

After that 15 minutes, put any other lipstick (Angel is gorgeous with it) or gloss on top and voila! You have a long wearing lip combo that does last for at least half a day.

I will definitely wear and try ti use up this lipstick as I really do like the colour and luckily have figured out how to make it a comfortable wear by adding another product to it, but I don't think I will repurchase another one of these in the future.

Moroccanoil Shampoo and Conditioner Review and Rave!

So, when you see a review that has Moroccanoil in the title, you probably expect it to be about...well..the oil! This one is more of a product review and rave about the shampoo and conditioner...but I will tell you my thoughts on the oil as well.

Let me start by saying that I have purchased and used up about 3 bottles of the Moroccanoil itself. While I did enjoy this product (the smell, the absorb-ability, the smell...) I never really noticed dramatic results or any real differences in my hair that I EXPECTED to notice. I kind of fell away from buying the oil because it is a bit pricey and I couldn't justify buying it for the smell alone!

Last time I got my "hair-did" at the salon, my hairdresser used the Moroccanoil shampoo and  conditioner on me. I LOVED the smell, and decided to get myself some of the deliciousness for home use. Well, let me tell ya...

Honestly, in ALL the years of my naturally wavy, chemically treated, fuzzy hair existence, I have NEVER experienced products that worked so well so fast! The very first time I washed and conditioned, I blew dry my hair just using the dryer and a paddle brush. My hair was SO smooth and SO straight and soft! It could have passed for a quick flat iron job. I could not believe how amazing my hair felt and looked!

I absolutely LOVE this shampoo and conditioner combo. It is amazing, well worth the price, and yes smells totally awesome! This is what all the women I know will be getting for gifts over the next year of gift-giving as I want all of them to experience these products for themselves!

On a final note of positivity, these  products are sulfate-phosphate AND paraben free (the shampoo still suds up amazingly well) so go ahead and use without risk or guilt!

Multi-Foundation Review - Rimmel, Revlon and MUFE

Foundation...should be easy....SHOULD be...  I have tried a lot of different foundations over the past 18 (eek!) years. I have yet to find THE foundation. You know, that holy grail product that you re-purchased and re-purchase and can't live without. I may be getting closer though. I thought I would share my thoughts on a few that I have tried and purchased in the last couple of months.

First Worst: Rimmel Stay Matte
Well, I have to start by stating that this foundation is hardly a foundation! I can apply a decent amount of this and it is SO sheer, it just disappears! I have not worn a foundation this sheer since...well...moisturizer! I guess this is for a person that has perfectly even toned skin and is just looking for a very light tacky base for their blush to stick to. If you are looking a product that contributes to a more even skin tone, this is not the foundation for you. I do think it may have a slight matifying effect but it is ever so slight. Price ~ $10

 2nd: Revlon Colorstay
This foundation has a good light to medium coverage. I chose the oil-free as I have an oily T zone and like to control it as much as possible. It does not matify but at least does not ADD oil. It does seem to stay on well through the work day. The texture does go on smoothly and the color does not turn "orange" on me after all day wear. I do wish that this had a pump included as it is difficult to pour out just the right amount...I always end up wasting some on the back of my hand. Price ~ $20

Last Best: MUFE Mat Velvet +
So far, this is the best foundation I have used. I did go through a whole bottle and want to re-purchase. The coverage is medium to full-ish depending on your application and preference. Also, it actually does what it says it does, MATIFY! It is not too much though for dry cheeks or other drier areas. The texture is very smooth and easy to apply with fingers or a brush. The color does not change on my face during the day and does not fade with long wear. I still set this foundation with powder, but that is my preference. Some people may feel they do not need powder with this one...just personal choice as far as finish effect. Price ~ $30

Maybe after one more bottle of the MUFE, I will have found my holy grail foundation. Until then, I'll keep jaw swatching and crossing my fingers!

Nina L'Elixir Review

I decided that I needed a new "get ready for spring" fragrance this month. I was out madly sniffing scents and coffee beans when I came across Nina L'Elixir. It was the bottle that drew me to it in the begining. It is so absolutely gorgeous! And then the fragrance.... this perfume is just as beautiful as it's packaging! 

According to the Nina L'Elixir site, it is a blend of sparkling fresh notes of calabrian lemon and caipirinha lime. Woody Amber notes give Nina L’Elixir an irresistibly sensual Oriental accord. Cedarwood, Cotton Musk, and warm Amber are the base notes. I am  attaching the Nina marketing video because it is very pretty and well done. Don't let the young girl in these ads turn you away...this fragrance is very sophisticated and is appropriate for any age!

I love this fragrance, and it's the first eau de parfume in a long time that has me excited! Hopefully you can try it. It was a great way to spend my Shopper's Optimum Points!

Revlon Colorburst Lipgloss Review

I accidentally stumbled across these lip glosses while shopping for horrible things like laundry detergent and garbage bags. I saw the pretty black stand that read "NEW" and I had to see what it was all about! Now, shopping for laundry detergent and garbage bags does NOT make a girl feel pretty, so a new lip gloss to go with my new "spring rain" and "odour guard" sounded just about right!

I gravitated to the pinks and chose "Rosepearl" (middle colour in the pics). It is beautiful! It is a highly pigmented mauve-pink. Kind of has a frosty finish, but is not gritty or glittery. The coverage is full/opaque just like a lipstick.

I decided that I needed MORE of these! I then went out and bought "Fire" which is the (you guessed it) bright red. This is beautiful, shiny, full/opaque coverage and a gorgeous shade of true red. None of these glosses feel sticky or heavy and they have good staying power.

The last shade I just recently picked up is "Peony". It is a shimmery coral-pink. This is the most transparent of any that I have tried so far. It is very pretty and gives a natural pinky shimmer on it's own or is gorgeous over other lipsticks.

These retail for about $10 to $12 and I say they are worth the price! Happy Glossing!