Maybelline Colorsensational High Shine Lipgloss

 

 


I got number 40, Captivating Coral. First thing I noticed is that it smells pretty pleasant and fruity, very citrusy--I don't know if that is different for each color because mine is orange, but I liked it because it's not overpowering at all! Not sticky, very easy to apply, and shiny as promised. I don't know if I would go so far as to say "high shine", but then again I purposely chose a shade without glitter or shimmer in it. There were about ten different shades on display.

I thought the packaging was very nice considering that it's a drug-store product; it actually looked pretty sleek. Anyway, about the performance though. My lips aren't that pigmented to begin with; the picture of my lips up top is with the lipgloss alone, nothing else layered. For my pale lips, the color came off sheer but pretty. It didn't last very long though; I probably had to reapply within two hours, and I don't remember doing anything besides talking. It doesn't leave a stain at all so it's not long-wearing.

I say it's pretty but not that worthwhile, there are better glosses out there.

Maybelline Great Lash color mascara review

Long time no see! So basically I have a mini review for you. Truth is, I've never liked the Great Lash mascara series but I've always wanted to try out cooled mascaras. I have tried the LA Splash color mascaras but I'll go into that a little bit more later.

Now, I have black lashes that are stick straight. I need length and volume in order for what a normal person would consider a natural look, so the subtle Great Lash series that I find only offers color and separation just doesn't do it for me. That said, this mascara does not smudge or flake on me, and smudging is a big deal to me. The colors did not show up very well on my lashes though. On the lashes themselves, even with the lightest teal, my lashes still looked black with the exception of the tip where after several coats the mascara built up to create a little bit of length. The tips of my lashes therefore had a little bit of color because it wasn't technically covering any hair, but the difference between that and my bare lashes (as well add the effect I was looking for) were not notable.

The brush is small, which brings me to my next point. The LA Splash mascaras of color had plastic, thin brushes as well which were dreadful but the price was only a few dollars. This Maybelline was perhaps $8 at Walgreens. The LA Splash mascaras had no effect whatsoever on my lashes because of that cheap and ineffective wand, but when I used a fuller disposable wand that grabbed more product, the color definitely showed up on my lashes well! That being said, the colors in that range were far greater and some were much lighter than what is offered in the Great Lash line, so that's another reason why they showed up. If this doesn't work for you, try out LA Splash.

Tutorial: Naked 2, Maybelline Color Tattoo, and L'Oreal The Balm

Would anyone like a full review of any of the used products?

Drug Store Haul: Revlon Lip Butters, Maybelline Popsticks, and Essie winter collection!

First haul!

• Essie winter polishes
• Maybelline Popsticks
• Revlon Lip Butters

Maybelline's Baby Lips

 Introducting Maybelline's newest product: Baby Lips! It's a sweet-smelling tinted lip balm for about 4 dollars. It's a bit of a gel consistency but I'm IN LOVE. Here from left to right, I have Cherry Me, Grape Vine, Pink Punch, and Peach Kiss. They have SPF 20 and have amazing color payoff... so similar to a sheer lipstick, honestly. Did I mention that these actually do hydrate? Amazing.

You might be a little disappointed with the Peach Kiss though, because it's supposed to be a nude color. If you have pigmented lips, all you'll get is a

Swatches Top to Bottom: Cherry, Grape, Pink, Peach

subtle shimmer. It's fine if that's what you're looking for though. These also come in peppermint and one non-flavor, I believe, but I didn't see the point in getting those because there's no color to look forward to.

PS: My boyfriend actually like the small. Doesn't taste bad either. So basically, kissable :) But since it's not a lip tint by any means, it'll go away after a kiss, haha. Good thing there's easy application.

I hope these aren't limited edition because I almost want a back-up.