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3/18/2021

The Crimson Pout... Pat Mcgrath Labs Crimson Couture Lip Kit

It's said, Never judge a book by its cover. But with makeup, the "cover" is what causes me to buy the product.

The gorgeous red box along with the crown, gold feathers, and pink lotus flowers really lured me in. I'm such a sucker for the artwork of Pat McGrath Labs exterior packaging.

Pat Mcgrath's Crimson Couture Lip Kit comes with the PermaGel Ultra Lip Pencil in Blood Lust (permanent), and the exclusive to the set, limited edition MatteTrance Lipstick in Elson 3.

The PermaGel Ultra Lip Pencils have a soft formula that glides on the lips with ease. They wear comfortably for a substantial amount of time (as long as you don't eat anything complicated or oily) without feathering or bleeding. I own several of the PermaGel Ultra Lip Pencils, and I like them. I wouldn't say they're the "end all be all" in lip pencils, but I will continue to buy more shades.

The main reason I got the lip Kit was for Elson 3, and it's a welcomed addition. Elson 3 has the same creamy, richly pigmented formula as all my other MatteTrance lipsticks. I'm going to save my thoughts on the line for a comprehensive post swatching of all the MatteTrance lipsticks in my collection.

From left to right: Blood Lust PermaGel Ultra Lip Pencil, Elson 3 MatteTrance Lipstick.

Blood Lust: a deep, yet vibrant, slightly pink-leaning ruby red.

Elson 3: a deep, yet vibrant, neutral ruby red, with a hint of pink.

Look Breakdown:

Face:

Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer.

Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup (3W0 Warm Creme).

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder.

Kat Von D Shade + Light Face Contour Palette (contoured with Shadowplay).

M.A.C Powder Blush in Buff.

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in Smoky Quartz (highlighter).

Eyes:

B & C Browlash EX Water Strong W Eyebrow in Grey Brown.
Nars Soft Matte Complete Concealer in Custard.

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'R Amplifying Eye Primer.
M.A.C Powder Blush in Buff (in the crease as well as along the lower lashline).

M.A.C Eyeshadow in Bold & Brazen (on the lid).

M.A.C Eyeshadow in Modest Tone (brow bone and inner corner).

M.A.C Technakohl Liner in Plank (waterline).

NARS Climax Extreme Mascara.

By Terry Lash-Expert Twist Brush Mascara.

Lips:

Pat McGrath Labs PermaGel Ultra Lip Pencil in Blood Lust.

Pat McGrath Labs MatteTrance Lipstick in Elson 3.

In closing, do I own other red lipsticks similar to, if not the same as, Elson 3? Probably yes... a hundred times over, yes. But, did that stop me from getting the Crimson Couture Lip Kit? No, not a darn bit!

10/31/2017

In Vampira, I Am Halloween

Inspired by China Glaze's Bat My Eyes, I thought I'd continue with the bat theme, and use either Kat Von D's Everlasting Liquid Lipstick or Studded Kiss Lipstick in Vampira for my informal Halloween get-together.

The night will be filled with loads of pizza and yummy "nom nom" munching, and tons of cinematic screams. Therefore, I decided to go with a longer lasting lip, and wore the Vampira Everlasting Lip Liner and Liquid Lipstick.

Although it wasn't worn, I included a swatch of the Vampire Studded Kiss Lipstick.

As a fun, last minute touch, I used one of my 3D Halloween nail stickers as a "batty" birthmark accent.

What did you do for Halloween?

12/03/2014

Warm...Warmer...Disco!

This purchase was entirely enabled by the Wondegondigo herself, Mrs.Bellyhead.

Being a fan of the film, I was excited when I heard Urban Decay was releasing a Pulp Fiction Collection. In high school, the film was a big deal to my best friend, Richard, and I. Minus the bands, my hair was unintentionally cut like hers, Richard dyed his blonde locks black, we would go by the names Mia Wallace and Vincent Vega, quote the movie, and randomly perform the Jack Rabbit Slims Twist Contest throughout our school. However, after seeing it on the brand's website, I decided to pass. During one of my talks with Jane (a.k.a Bellyhead) via the twitter, she asked if I was getting anything from the Pulp Fiction collection. Yup, just that simple innocent question, sparked me to take a second look at the collection that you see before you.

I am so happy with the items I picked up from the collection, especially the eyeshadow palette and lipstick!

In frankness, there is nothing original about the eyeshadow shades, but if you're into makeup, you know that it isn't only the color of the shadows; It's also about their texture, pigmentation, how they blend, finish, etc. At least this is how I justify owning hundreds of the same shade ^-^'

Urban Decay Pulp Fiction Eyeshadow Palette swatches.

The eye shadows in the Pulp Fiction palette are silky, creamy, pigmented, and blend like a dream! I went on urbandecay.com to see if the palette was still available, and found that it was on sale from $34 to $16. The palette is a bargain at $34, but it's a steal at $16.

I do love the cool-toned, medium-dark red color of the Pulp Fiction 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil in Mrs. Mia Wallace, but there is something about the 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil formula that I'm not completely sold on. Yes, the Mrs. Mia Wallace lip pencil is pigmented, applies evenly, is long lasting, and almost smudge proof...ALMOST...and that is were my issue lies. When applying darker lip pencils, especially reds, you do have to be a little more careful. But, with the 24/7 Glide-On formula, you have to be a surgeon in your application. At times, the formula tugs on the lips, causing the slightest error that can easily escalate into a red-stained mess. Don't get me wrong, I really like the Mrs. Mia Wallace lip pencil (I just need to handle with care), even more so when paired with the lipstick in the collection.

I incessantly wore the Revolution Lipstick in Mrs. Mia Wallace last week, and what a stunner it is! The Revolution Lipstick in Mrs. Mia Wallace is a voluptuous, juicy, gorgeous, deep-blood red. This is my first time trying a Revolution lipstick, and if their formula is as rich, solidly-pigmented, long-wearing, I definitely want to buy more. Mrs. Mia Wallace is a gorgeous red that will look stunning on any skin tone, I heart this lippy.

From left to right: Mrs. Mia Wallace 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil, Mrs. Mia Wallace Revolution Lipstick.

Look Breakdown:

Face:
Too Faced Primed & Poreless Primer.
NARS Sheer Glow Foundation in Santa Fe (medium 2).

Urban Decay Baked Face And Body Bronzer in Baked.

Eyes:

Browlash EX Water Strong W Eyebrow in Grey Brown.
Smashbox Photo Op Under Eye Brightener.

Mac Mineralize Concealer in NW20 (used under the eyes and on the lids).
Urban Decay Pulp Fiction Eyeshadow Palette:
Apply Tranny in the crease, lower lashline and dusted lightly in the inner corner.

Blend Vengeance all over the lid and lower lashline.

Apply Righteous on the brow bone and over Tranny in the inner corner.

Used Furious on the upper lashline.

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero(used on the upper and lower lashline, to tightline, and on the waterline).
Smashbox Hyperlash Mascara in Blackout.
Lips:

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil in Mrs. Mia Wallace.
Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick in Mrs. Mia Wallace.

Look Breakdown:

Face:
Too Faced Primed & Poreless Primer.
NARS Sheer Glow Foundation in Santa Fe (medium 2).

Urban Decay Baked Face And Body Bronzer in Baked.
Eyes:

Mac Fluidline in Dipdown.
Smashbox Photo Op Under Eye Brightener.

MAC Mineralize Concealer in NW20 (used under the eyes and on the lids).
Urban Decay Pulp Fiction Eyeshadow Palette:
Apply Righteous all over the lid.
Apply two layers of Tranny in the crease and lower lashline.
Blend Vengeance in the outer v and outer corner of the lower lashline.
Tap Furious in the outer corner and along the upper lashline.
Anger in the inner corner and brow bone.
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero(to tightline).
MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack (on the upper lashline).
MAC Chromagraphic Pencil in NC15/NW20 (on the waterline).
Smashbox Hyperlash Mascara in Blackout.
Lips:

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil in Mrs. Mia Wallace.
Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick in Mrs. Mia Wallace.

Did you get anything from the Pulp Fiction Collection?

Don't forget my THREE Cosmetics giveaway ends on December 9th!

Looking gorgeous one lipstick at a time.

10/26/2014

Stealing Beauty: Sonia Rykiel Beaute Counter Swatches

Here is the continuation of my swatching rampage from last Thursday: Since Sonia Rykiel is taking a bow from the cosmetic sales floor, it's urgent that I upload these swatches to help those of you, interested in the brand, make a better decision on what items you would like to pick up. The only items I didn't swatch were the Glowing Powder Blushers, the Perfect Eyeshadow, the Eyeshadow Duos (I will be swatching my personal collection), and the Foundations (after almost two hours at the counter swatching, I was a little delirious at that point, and I forgot).

From top to bottom: Perfect Eyeshadow, Compact Eyebrow 02, 03.

Eyeshadow Duo.

Mousse Eyeshadow.

From left to right: Mousse Eyeshadow 05, 06, 11.

From left to right: Perfect Eyeliner 01, 02 03 04, 05, 06.

Glowing Gel Blusher.

From left to right: Glowing Gel Blusher 01, 02, 03.

Glowing Cream Blushers.

From left to right: Glowing Cream Blusher 01, 02, 03, 04.

From top to bottom: Highlight Powder, Glowing Powder Blusher.

From left to right: Highlight Powder 01, 02.

In the following images, you may (or not) notice a difference between arms; that's because, Hiroko, my girl at the Sonia Rykiel counter, jumped in on the action, and helped swatch the products on her own arm. I think we made a great team ;)

Also, I'm a lefty, so, I always swatch from left to right, but I guess Hiroko is a righty, because her swatches are right to left.

From left to Right: Sublime Rouge 05, 04, 03, 02, 01.

From left to right: Sublime Rouge 10, 09, 08, 07, 06.

From left to right (my arm!): Sublime Rouge 11, 12, 13, 14, 15.

From left to right: Sublime Rouge 20, 19, 18, 17,16.

From left to right: Matte Sublime Rouge 01, 02, 03, 04, 05.

From left to right: Matte Sublime Rouge 06, 07, 08, 09, 10.

From left to right: Sublime Lip Lacquer 05, 04, 03, 02, 01.

From left to right: Sublime Lip Lacquer 06, 07, 08, 09, 10.

From left to right: Sublime Lipgloss 01, 02, 03, 04, 05.

From left to right: Sublime Lipgloss 06, 07, 08, 09.

From left to right: Sublime Lipliner 06, 05, 04, 03, 02, 01.

Fresh Gel Foundation.

From left to right: Touch-Up Pen 03, 02, 01.

Hope you find the swatches useful. In the upcoming weeks, I will be posting more on the brand, until then, have a great Sunday!

Looking gorgeous one lipstick at a time.

9/24/2012

Who Can Fill The Days With Fashion and Glamour...Pucci That's Who!

Hey guys,

What a week I've had! First, I went to the immigration office on Wednesday to renew my visa...only to find that they're requiring additional documents (which I'm still in the process of getting). So, in addition to trying to resolve the visa situation, and work, I haven't been able to post all the looks I've worn this week, until now, that is :P Also, Mother Nature really isn't loving me today! I finally have a day to myself (today), and I was so looking forward to starting all my Autumn posts. But, it hasn't stopped raining and the photos are too dark :( Let's hope for better weather tomorrow!

I truly loved the Guerlain by Pucci Collection; three of the looks I wore this week were created using products from this collection. Although Summer is over, these products can still work for Fall (I sound like a broken record :P).

I swatched all the products I used for the two looks in this post; so, you can use them for color reference.

Ecrin 4 Couleurs Eyeshadow Capri.

Terra Azzurra Powder Bronzer & Blush. Each shade swatched individually, and the final swatch is all four together.

Meteorites Perles d’Azur.

Lasting Color High Precision Lip Liner Terre De Sienne 45, Terracotta Gloss Porto Fino, Lasting Color High Precision Lip Liner Feve Tonka 43, Terracotta Gloss Porto Ercole.

The looks I wore on Tuesday and Wednesday :)

Products used:
Face:
Nars Sheer Glow Foundation in Santa Fe (Medium 2).
Nars Skin Smoothing Face Prep.
Shu Uemura Hard Formula brow Pencil in Seal Brown.
Terra Azzurra Powder Bronzer & Blush (used the bronzer shade to bronzer the face, then mix the cream, pink and orange shades together and applied the color on the apples of the cheeks).
Meteorites Perles d’Azur (applied all over the face).
Eyes:
Nars Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base.
Mac Mineralize Concealer in NW20.
Make Up For Ever Full Cover Extreme Camouflage Cream #4 (on the brow bone).
Ecrin 4 Couleurs Eyeshadow Capri:
Apply the orange-coral shadow on the inner half of the lid up to the inner brow, and crease, extending to the outer corner. Also run the orange-coral along the lower lashline.
Place the hot pink shadow on the outer half on the lid, into the outer V, blending up and outward. Also place the pink under the iris on the lower lashline.
Lightly Blend the brown shadow in the crease from some definition, as well as lining the upper lashline.
Apply the pearly white shadow on the brow bone.
Mac Powerpoint Eye Pencil in Tendered (along the waterline).
Benefit Badgal Lash Mascara.
Smashbox Hyperlash Mascara.
Lips:
Lasting Color High Precision Lip Liner in Feve Tonka 43.
Terracotta Gloss in Porto Ercole.

Products used:
Face:
Nars Sheer Glow Foundation in Santa Fe (Medium 2).
Nars Skin Smoothing Face Prep.
Shu Uemura Hard Formula brow Pencil in Seal Brown.
Terra Azzurra Powder Bronzer & Blush (used the bronzer shade to bronzer the face, then mix all four shades and applied the color on the apples of the cheeks).
Meteorites Perles d’Azur (applied all over the face).
Eyes:
Nars Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base.
Mac Mineralize Concealer in NW20.
Make Up For Ever Full Cover Extreme Camouflage Cream #4 (on the brow bone).
Ecrin 4 Couleurs Eyeshadow Capri:
Apply the brown shadow on the lid, blending into the crease and the lower lashline.
Lightly Blend the orange-coral shadow over the brown in the crease.
Apply the pearly white shadow on the brow bone and inner corner.
MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack (upper lashline).
MAC Chromagraphic Pencil in NC15/NW20 (along waterline).
MAC Plush lash in Plushblack.
Smashbox Hyperlash Mascara.
Lips:
Lasting Color High Precision Lip Liner in Terre De Sienne 45.
Terracotta Gloss in Porto Fino.

If you'd like to know more about these products, just message me in the comments :)

Did you buy any of the products from Guerlain by Emilio Pucci Collection?

Looking gorgeous one lipstick at a time.