APPLELISCIOUS GLOSSY LIP BALMS BY NEW YORK COLOUR

Hello everybody,

Just a quick one today. Quite some time ago at my local Shoppers Drug Mart they were offering a double pack of the NYC Appleliscious glossy lip balms, the colours varied. So the duo I picked up is 354 APPLE BLOSSOM & 350 BLUSHING GOLDEN.

Apple Blossom is a pretty subtle berry tone glossy lip balm that adds just a hint of colour and a sweet taste on the lips

I have to admit I am really impressed with Blushing Golden, it is a very nice nude champagne colour that is actually quite pigmented and again has that same apple tang taste.

They are fairly moisturizing, but not incredibly long lasting.

I feel this was a good buy, you get 3.5g of product per tube and the double pack was only $2.50

The tubes are nice and chunky and I do like the apple detailing within the gloss balm itself.

I think they are a nice little extra to give to mom or a girlfriend on Valentines Day.

HAVE YOU TRIED NYC APPLELICIOUS GLOSSY LIP BALM??

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XOXO

***NEW*** NEW YORK COLOR EXPERT LAST LIP COLOR

Welcome back all,

New York Color is releasing this month in Canada a new range of lip colors, part of their Expert Last collection. I got a hold of 4 colours and wanted to share them with you all.

L2R-Smooch, Forever Fuchsia, Air Kiss, Blue Rose

So what is the promise from these new Expert Last lipsticks??? They will moisturize, feel comfortable on the lips and are longwearing, at about 6 hours. There is a good colour selection for varying tastes as well.

404 AIR KISS-  A delicious crimson red/pink like petals on a rose

405 BLUE ROSE- This to me is a deep pink fuchsia with very cool purple/blue base tones. This particular lipstick has a more iridescent finish, where as the rest of them are cream.

446 SMOOCH- I was a little worried this next colour was going to turn out to be a more of a  orange nude, but I am pleasantly surprised and this is my second favourite of all four colours. It turned out to be a very gentle pink  nude.

447 FOREVER FUCHSIA- This is an all out insane 80's hot pink lipstick. I am extremely impressed with the pigmentation of this and all the other lipsticks I am showing here today. I love this colour and it works well with my complexion. I would love to see some girls of colour rocking this shade, it would be magic.

I wore "Forever Fuchsia" for New Years and it lasted a very long time even through drinking. As the lipstick wore off it left an amazing stain on my lips, which made me love the product even more. However I wouldn't say the stain left behind is true to the actual lipstick colour, but pretty no less. So YES these really do last and I highly recommend them.

The other thing that I like is the bottom of the lipstick tube coordinates to the colour of the product and is pretty accurate. Also the cap is clear which allows for a very clear view of the product itself, with little to no guessing games.

I would also like to point out that for the staying power, creaminess and colour payoff you can't go wrong here for the price point of $2

Hope you all pick up at least one of these to try, I don't believe you will be disappointed.

ARE YOU IMPRESSED WITH WHAT YOU SAW HERE TODAY???? WHICH COLOUR IS YOUR FAVOURITE. ANYONE ELSE PICK THESE UP IN OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD???

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WOW! ON THE VOLUME FACTOR NYC BIG BOLD CURL MASCARA and BIG BOLD PLUMPING GLOSS

****THIS IS TO DISCLOSE THAT THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS SENT TO ME FROM INFLUENSTER IN THE NEW CANADIAN "MAPLE VOX BOX" FOR REVIEW AND TESTING PURPOSES**** ALL MY OPINIONS STILL REMAIN MY OWN.

New York Color cosmetics are a very affordable and decent quality makeup line, that is totally accessible for any budget. I have tried many products from this brand and I really enjoy the Big Bold Plumping glosses as well. The colour I received in the Maple Vox Box is BIG CITY BLUSH, plus I have 2 other colours that I bought several months ago when they first came out.

 

 

The mascara I received in the "Maple Vox Box" was quite a surprise. I feel it does a nice job of adding volume and overall making the lashes more noticeable and fluffy. My only complaint is that you will get raccoon eyes if you get wet or sweat, etc. I would like to see this one day offered up in a waterproof formula and more colour choices. I also love the oversized curved brush it does a very nice job separating the lashes and making them more apparent.

 

THIS BRUSH IS HUGE

 

I say for $4.99 CAD and 12ml of product it is a good mascara, I probably wouldn't pay anymore then that based on its overall staying power.

I am glad I had the chance to try this product out as I actually have never bought an NYC mascara before and its been fun experiencing something new.

 

Here is the completed look using both the mascara and the gloss

 

 

 

THE ONLY COLOUR AVAILABLE FOR THIS PARTICULAR MASCARA IS EXTREME BLACK

 

 

CHECK OUT MY PREVIOUS REVIEW ON THE OTHER PLUMPING GLOSSES I HAVE AS WELL

NYC BIG BOLD PLUMPING GLOSS

 

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XOXO

 

NYC CONCEALER AND ARDELL EYELASH ADHESIVE

Hi everyone,


Today I am sharing two products with you, both of which can be used around or on the eye. The first item is


NYC SMOOTH SKIN LIQUID CONCEALER

 

The thing that first made me laugh is that in the pack was a very small cosmetic sponge which they called a bonus, I would rather they hadn't bothered, mine went straight in the trash. To me this is not a bonus by any standard. However to each there own, I guess!

 

As for the concealers performance it is quite good at covering redness or spots from blemishes. It does a good job priming the eye area prior to adding eyeshadow. I would say it covers any of the unevenness on the eyelid and small veins. It starts out wet and begins to dry somewhat tacky and you need to work quickly with this product. Once dry it feels light and powdery, but in a good way.

 

I am not a fan of the smell, but as it dries it disappears pretty quick.

I would say the coverage is on par with the concealer I have been using for the past three months now which is the "Stay all day 16hr concealer" from Essence. They actually are quite similar, but Essence has a bit more pleasant smell and is a little creamier, but the NYC concealer might just do a hair better at covering imperfections.

 

 This is 786 Light which as you can see is very light

 

You get 7.2ml of product for about $4 CAD

 

I give this a 4 out of 5 only because of the smell and the embarrassing bonus

 

 

 I invested in some eyelash adhesive from ARDELL.

 

 

This is a clear adhesive and it has that typical latex scent to it and it sets in about 30 seconds. I have tested it out and I find it works fine and holds lashes on well for however long you want them on.

 

 

It is a strange feeling that takes some getting use to when you peel lashes off. The only thing I don`t like is I feel a little burning sensation upon application until the adhesive has dried. Who knows maybe I am having a very mild reaction to the latex, but that is odd as I don`t have issues using latex gloves or anything made with latex.

 

 

As long as it does the trick and I don`t have any further reaction I will use it up. I have heard people mention having reaction to Duo adhesive as well, so meh! It`s only a few hours I may have it on my eye so it`s all good.

 

So that's all I have for you today

 

LET ME KNOW IN THE COMMENTS WHICH DRUG STORE CONCEALER YOU LOVE AND IF YOU HAVE EVER NOTICED THAT EYELASH ADHESIVE TINGLES OR MILDLY BURNS UPON APPLICATION???

 

TILL NEXT TIME LADIES AND GENTS

 

STAY BEAUTIFUL XO

 

 

 

NO BUY NOVEMBER PART3 LIP PRODUCTS

Hi everyone,


I cannot believe we are already in mid of week three here on the "No Buy November" and this week we are looking at lip products that have been hibernating in our stash and need to come out. Again I have several to share as lips and eyes are my two favourite types of beauty products. To me there is nothing sexier then a good set of lips.

WOW ladies hopefully you all have been good this month and didn't sway from the "NO BUY" because we are almost there, 11 days and then its beauty buying freedom again. However I have found it rather easy to do this "No Buy" because for starters I don't buy a lot of high end and there has not been a lot at drugstore level that has been making my heart flutter for the holidays. I also have been busy doing Christmas shopping, decorating and doing fun family activities that has been filling my time and taking my mind off buying beauty products that I really don't need.
Any way after that randomness lets get started.

First are three lipsticks that I really love, but with how many I have it's hard to keep up.

ELIZABETH ARDEN EXCEPTIONAL LIPSTICK IN- CORALINE

 

 

NYX CREAMY ROUND LIPSTICK IN-POWER

 

 

 

REVLON SUPER LUSTROUS MATTE LIPSTICK IN- 011 STORMY PINK

 



 

I am enjoying that the lipsticks I have been reaching for all offer something different the Elizabeth Arden is a nice shimmer shade, the Nyx lipstick has great opacity and is very rich on the lips and the Revlon is the perfect matte lipstick all around without being overdrying.

 

L2R: CORALINE, POWER & STORMY PINK

 

 

I also have three glosses to share which now that we are heading into winter I tend to reach for more. They tend to keep my lips moisturized longer and I like shiny lips especially out in the sunshine and snow.

 

BATH & BODY WORKS LIPLICIOUS IN - WHIPPED VANILLA

 

BEAUTIFUL SHIMMER AND YUMMY TASTE

 

 

TONY MOLY CRYSTAL GLAM COLOR GLOSS (CAN'T TELL YA THE NAME AS IT'S ALL WRITTEN IN KOREAN) SORRY!

 



 

I LIKE THIS GLOSS BECAUSE IT ALMOST SEEMS FROSTY WITH IT'S BEAUTIFUL LIGHT PURPLE HUE, I ACTUALLY FORGOT I HAD THIS AND WAS PLEASANTLY SURPRISED WHEN I WAS RUMMAGING, GREAT WINTER LIPPY:)

 

 

NYC CITY PROOF EXTENDED WEAR LIPGLOSS IN- ROUND THE CLOCK RUBY

 

THIS IS TRULY A CANDY APPLE RED THAT IS PERFECT FOR THE HOLIDAYS AND WHAT SHINE AND PIGMENT

 

 

LASTLY ALL THOUGH I TOTALLY LOVE MY BARE ENGLISH & CO. LIP BALMS I STILL WILL REACH FOR OTHER'S AS WELL AND THE TWO I HAVE BEEN USING THIS PAST WEEK OR SO ARE BOTH BY SOFTLIPS WHICH ARE

 

 

SOFTLIPS PURE LIP BALM CALLED- BERGAMOT PURE

 

AND SOFTLIPS NOURISH IN - FRESH LAVENDER

 

 

I have had both of these lip balms for quite some time and I believe I picked them both up at my local Dollarama. They are super hydrating and the one called PURE really is a lip rescue in a tube. Times my lips have been severely chapped this is the only product that will help next to Vaseline.  

 

HOPE YOU ALL ENJOYED THIS LOOK AT MANY VARIETIES OF LIP PRODUCTS AND MAYBE DISCOVERED SOMETHING YOU MIGHT WANT TO TRY.

 

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE LIP PRODUCTS FOR WINTER AND CHAPPED LIP RELIEF?

 

THANKS FOR READING

 

STAY BEAUTIFUL XO



 



 

 



 

NYC HD TRIO EYESHADOWS

Hi everyone,

              I have to admit that as of late I find myself not drawn to many products I am seeing at the drug store and big box store level there hasn't been a whole lot of new items at least not near where I live.

However at my last visit to Walmart I noticed three hd color trio eye shadow's by NYC. I thought the colours would be nice for fall and it said new on the signage so I thought I would give them a go.


The first trio is called 790 CONCRETE JUNGLE the highlighter shade is a pearlescent white followed up with a deep rich saturated navy blue for all over the lid and the crease colour is a shimmery silver that blends well with the blue.

 

I find that once applied to the skin the silver takes on some what of a taupe feel especially once blended with the blue. All though the blue looks very shimmery in the pan it actually seems more matte once applied to the eye and blended out.

 

Next up is 789 WEST VINTAGE which is a combination of a light minty green for highlighting, a jewel toned grape/plum purple and a beautiful intense emerald green.

 

 

These are really beautiful colours that totally get me in the mood for fall and the colour payoff for all the trio's are pretty impressive for how inexpensive they are. I highly recommend them especially for those on a budget.

 

Last trio is URBAN SPICE this is my favorite of the three trio's because I can see myself using this regularly because they are colours suitable for any occasion. The highlight is a creamy champagne light beige followed with a another rich green that I feel is a true forest green. The last shade is a gorgeous peachy rose gold that could also be used as a blush. The colours work seamlessly together to create a stunning warm look on the eyes.

 

 

I do enjoy these eyeshadow's as with many others I own. I look forward to seeing what else NYC comes out with in the near future. Again for the price of $3.27 each you can't go wrong. The colours are rich and pigmented with little fall out and you get .15oz/4.5g which is excellent.

My only concern is that this product is made in China and I have issues with the standard in which China manufactures their products, so it makes me slightly uneasy as to how these eyeshadows can be so inexpensive and what steps are being skipped in order to make them that low price.

 

If you like any of the colours you have seen here today check out a local store near you such as Walmart and now NYC is being carried at SHOPPERS DRUG MART as well.

 

Thanks everyone for reading

 

STAY BEAUTIFUL