Maybelline Made For All Lipstick Review + Swatches

*purchased by me*

Few months ago, Maybelline launched Made for All lipsticks,that were tested on 50 different skin tones to be universally flattering for all. There is 7 shades in total and they retail $7.49.

First I bought Plum For Me,as this and Pink were the only one left on CVS display. 

I haven't wear it yet and was in love already.The shade was prefect. It might look plumy in the bullet but its like darker pink berry on my lips. Not whats in the bullet. It applies like a dream and it stays on through out the day. I freaking adore it so much I made another trip to CVS and found Ruby For Me and untouched Pink For Me. 

The packaging  is regular Maybelline packaging.The cap is the color of the lipstick housed inside. 

The formula  really stands true to its claim,vivid pigmentation and rich texture that feels really good on the lips. Its creamy and glides on so smoothly. 

Few of the main ingredients are: Lanolin Oil, Castor Oil,Sesame Seed Oil and Beeswax. I love how good it feels on the lips. I am really impressed with it.

Here is a closer look on the shades I bought:

* Ruby For All - a classic red that I needed it. Its beautiful bright red with cool undertones. If you look for a perfect red look no further :) If you need a warmer red get Red For Me as it looked like it had orange undertones. I don't own it and I don't think I will be getting it.I prefer cool toned reds. 

*Pink for Me - its light pink that is actually very flattering on me. And personally it looks more like mauve on me.I was looking into  Mauve For Me, but it was more like a nudy brown and tbh I don't feel like brown lipsticks look good on me. And this pink is actually beautiful and perfect for every day. 

* Plum For Me -  described as a rich medium berry. On me it looks like a pink berry. It looks more plumy in the bullet like I mention before. But the shade will look different on all, depends on your lip pigment.My bff wore it and it look so much more different on her. But over all so so pretty on both of us.

Swatches:

I am loving these and Plum For Me I been wearing for a past two weeks non stop. I adore the shade and the best is that it leaves a stain behind.So you either can add more color or just leave it like it is. 

How about you do you own any? Which shade is calling you name?

Lancome L'absolu Rouge Lipsticks and Matte Shakers ~ swatches and review

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I get so excited every time I see Lancome products in Octoly store. 

Lancome is so good to me! Thank you so much for accepting and sending me all your wonderful products for the review.  It means a lot for a small blogger like me. 

This is not my first review of Lancome products on my blog. In the past I reviewed their color correctors (click here) and L'absolu Lipsticks (click here).

Also at some point I will be reviewing the Absolute Powders and Eye Cream :) 

Today I will be reviewing both L'absolu and Matte Shakers lippies. 

This time all my L'absolu Rouge lipstick came in cream finish. aside from matte, cream is my favorite. 

The lipsticks are really opaque and feel hydrating  on the lips. I really adore this formula.  Lipsticks wear pretty long and there is no need to reapply often.  there is about 44 shades in range so for sure you find something for yourself 

Shades I got:

* Beige Mirage ~ very pretty nudy beige with slight peachy undertones. I love this color , It look so pretty on its own and over a lip liner. Definitely one of my go to nudes. 

* Exotic Orchid ~ another my favorite. And I think this will be my most wearable color.  I would describe it as a nude rosy shade with hints of mauve. Kinda your lips but better :)  Out off Lancome lipsticks I won this one is by far my favorite. 

* Impatiente ~ This lippie unfortunately got stabbed with my nail.. ugh  clumsy me. Impatiente is this orangey red that personally I feel that don't look good on me :(...  There is something about the orange undertone that I cant pull it off.. yeah  thats how I feel.  If You ask my hubby and he will tell you that he dont care, I look good in any color :) Gotta love him ! Aside that slight orange undertone I will def will be wearing this beauty. Like I said this formula is really good. 

* Absolute Rouge ~ this creamy bright red with hints of pink in it.  Classic red that every girl needs. Beautiful and very wearable. This color and classic black wing liner and you good to go.  I do love red lips If I could I could be wearing red lipstick every day :) 

L'absolu rouge lipsticks are simply great. I love very comfortable formula and pigmentation. The do have a very nice scent to them . I do like scented makeup products, I dunno I know some people don't :) I mean come on whats not to love. They are luxurious, creamy and long lasting. I am eyeing one shade from this range. I swatched in sephora few weeks ago and fell in love :) Now hubby gotta pull out big bucks and get me that lipsticks.

Matte Shakers, a follow up to their glossy Juicy Shakers. Comes in the same cute cocktail shaker inspired tube.  The unique cushion sponge applicator allows maximum absorption. as for me  it is  really hard  to apply on the lips. Especially with darker colors. It gets messy  all over. I have to use a brush to clean up the edges.  The formula is really lightweight but really pigmented.  For me they do feel more like a lip stain than matte liquid lipstick. It take about 15 min for  the color to dry on the lips, once it does its transfer and kiss proof, plus you don't even feel the lipstick on the lips at all.   Formula contains water and oil so you have to shake to tube ( you will hear beads jumping in it ). The shake allows for the water and oil to mix up first. Do that before applying.  They do feel hydrating on the lips thanks to Vitamin E :)

 a little note: I didn't shacked Magic Orange, you can see how sheer is it on the swatch below.  And than there is another swatch of it once I shook the tube. 

There are 7 colors in the collection . The Shades I got:

* Beige Vintage ~ ummm hello! my new FAVE! I know I have a lot of faves lately. But this color is so pretty. warm dusty rose. Its is so flattering on my lips :) I love colors like that. 

* Energy Peach ~ beautiful classy peach shade. I don't own many peach lipsticks, one of my faves is Just Peachy by wet n wild, and since than I don't really reach for peachy shades often. This one is really pretty and looks beautiful on :)

* Magic Orange ~ when i first swatched it I was disappointed coz it was really sheer... but well I didn't shake the tube  so there was no color, but ... after i did OMG that orange is so bright and fun! I does look a lot brighter in the tube than on the lips. It is bright but not that bright  LOL .. you know what I am saying hahah  ...Wish I could pull off orange lips :( but yeah such a fun summer shade 

Here is a better swatch of Magic Orange. It does look better on the lips tho. :)

The last matte shaker was send to me before , but I thought why not include it in this post :)

.* Kiss Me Cherie ~ beautiful blue based red   and yes i love blue based reds. This one is like a berry kind of red that will look gorgeous on anyone :)

Aside of that big sponge applicator I really like them. If I am not mistaking they retail something around $22 which is not bad at all.

Thanks Lancome and Octoly ! Products were send for my honest review. 

Lancôme L' Absolu Rouge - Hydrating Shaping Lipstick ~ swatches and review

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L' Absolu Rouge Lipsticks are simply divine. After 25 years they got  they got re-vamped and come in new black sleek, click-to-close tube. Don't worry there is an instruction on the box. I admit was a bit confused and had no clue how to opened it LOL. The tube is sleek lacquer with signature Lancome rose as a gold domed seal on the cap- with just one push of the rose , the lipstick is revealed.  The L'Absolu was created by Lisa Eldridge. 

 4 shades I got:

* 202 Nuit & Jour ~ Sheer nude. Perfect for everyday wear. This would look so nice if it was matte or even cream formula. Overall i like this one a lot! Like I said prefect for every day :)

* 132 Caprice ~ creamy red. Super sexy red! If you love reds you need this one in your stash :) applies really smooth and buttery . Amazing texture and super vibrant red! Summer  red for sure!

* 397 Berry Noir ~ matte berry shade. Oh if you like your vampy lips that this one is for you. Opaque in one swipe, best part non drying formula! this matte not only last long but it feels comfortable! 

* 378 Rose Lancome ~ matte pink. Im not a fan of pinks, but wow this is is just gorgeous! Matte fuschia pink that can be worn all year round. I think its prefect for all seasons. Same matte opaque, long lasting and comfortable formula like with Berry noir. 

I am in love! I have never tired that lipstick range before. I really like the formula on all. Creamy and mattes are really long lasting, and they do feel really good on the lips. Colors are stunning !  Nuit & Jour is really sheer and it give a nice glossy look, which I really like. With the minimum makeup I wear these days I say Yes to it :) 

They are ulta luxurious ! Available in 44 shades and 3 finishes ~ sheer, cream and matte. You can gbt them anywhere where Lancome is sold : Sephora, Ulta, Lancome online, Macys, Bloomingdles. 

Price $32 each

* disclaimer : Lipsticks were #gifted to me by Lancome and Octoly  #octolyfamily for #honestreview. Opinions are my own.  

Lucie and Pompette New Creme De Paris Lip Colors

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Its is fun to see Lucie and Pompette new products :) The new Creme De Paris are fabulous! I got 4 out of 6 shades :)The supreme lip color combines the convenience of a lip liner and a lipstick. The long wearing formula is enriched with Shea Butter, Coconut Butter and Vitamin E for hydration and creamy texture. Creme De Paris is prefect for lining, all over lip color and can be use with other lip products like their lip butters :)

The packaging is you simple chubby stick kinda of a lipstick. You twist it up form the bottom. The cap is clear so you can see your color. 

The design on each is same and its fabulous! The city of Paris wit Eiffel Tower :) Simply adorable, Each come in a separate pink box with Lucie on it. Its pink and super girly.

The shades I got :

* Lou Lou ~ Matte Burgundy

* Kissette ~ Demi Matte Natural

* Fifi ~ Demi matte Poppy

* Pom Pom ~ Demi Matte Rose 

They color pay off is amazing. they are super pigmented. One swipe on my hand and I was like Woow ! :) Especially Lou Lou, this color is amazing! Its dark and mate and wears pretty nice. I wore most of them already. Kissette is gorgeous nude that I can pull off everyday. It wears nicely. And since its demi matte is less drying then Lou Lou. Demi mattes are more creamy when on lips. Lou Lou wore a bit longer then others though, but it also came off from he inside of my lips (do you know what I mean LOL) But Lou Lou is my favorite out of all :) 

Overall I like them. They are better then other chubby sticks out there :) The pigmentation is amazing and colors are super wearable :) 

go get Lucie form Here.

Price $18

 

D.Benoit Cosmetics ~ Liquid Lipsticks ~ Swatches + Review

Hi My Loves!

Yes I have another liquid lipstick review for you. :) I love liquid lipsticks! Yes I know they are drying but the stay put on all day and no need to reapply. 

Today I want to talk about D.Benoit Cosmetics and their liquid lipsticks. 

I have 6 shades and I won them in their giveaway. Yay Lucky me! 

D.Benoit Cosmetics is a California based company. They made a high end quality cosmetics with no high end tag price. 

I love them! They come in a typical tube, with clear plastic and black cap. Simple, cute and sturdy.

The applicator is a stiff doe-foot and it is super easy to work with. Also the lipstick formula help to achieve a perfect application. They are not runny, they are more thicker consistency.  Lipstick dries to a complete matte finish and it last all day long. You only need one coat to get full opacity.

Again to remove it you will need a oil based makeup remover or just use an olive oil. They do wear nicely through out the day. But as the face that they are matte they are drying. But again this do not bother me at all. I Just don't have to worry to re apply during the day.

I have to mention that there is ascent to it. If you are a fan of Vanilla Cupcakes you go and get them :) They do smell just like that. and its so yummy! Mon Cheri smell like raspberries. Temptation and Chocolate Tsunami don't smell like vanilla I kind of get the scent of some kind of berries? Cranberries maybe. Can't figure it out.

there is 6 shades in their matte collection:

* In the bare II ~ nude pink

* Perfection II ~ a perfect nude

* Mon Cheri ~ pink -purple

* French Merlot II ~ reminds me of a wine. Deep dark pinky-red-mauve.

* Temptation ~ dark bloody red

* Chocolate Tsunami ~  dark brown 

Each liquid lipstick retails at $18 and can be purchase at the company website --> here.

for more pictures and swatches check their IG page --> here. 

They are cruelty, gluten and paraben free.

Loubilaque Collection by Louboutin ~ Sneak Peek

OMG !did you guys see the new collection Louboutin launching this summer? I am dying to won at least one! 

New Lip Lacquer collection will include 8 shades all inspired by patent leather shoes. 

Highly pigmented and not sticky. 

Comes in encased jewelry box, can be worn as a pendant ~ just like lipsticks. 

I love the mermaid tail design on the tube. Screams summer and OMG I freaking want at least 3 shades !

They will be available on their website and selected stores

Price $85

coming this July!

“Loubilaque is for the bold woman who wants to bring attention to her lips. When she wears Loubilaque, she feels its power through other’s reaction to her,” said Louboutin.

 Pic Credit Trendmood1 IG and found few online.

Color Kill Liquid Lipsticks ~ Swatches + Review

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HI loves!

I been wanting to write about Color Kill Liquid Lipstick forever. I was actually holding it off coz I didn't have the whole collection. What is with me and the fact that I need to have every single color? I dunno, but well it is nice to have all right?  At the beginning I was send only 4 shades. Then company launched 2 additional shades, which I was send as well. And after that they were kind enough and send me over 3 reaming shades. So now I have the whole collection and I am one happiest girl!
First off these lipsticks are the BOMB! They come in the cutest box ever! When you stack at least 4 together they create a picture of a Pixie ( that's how my daughter call it ). And that actually a sleeve for a actual packaging which is pink.

The actual liquid lipstick is closed in a frosted tube. The tube is see through and on it you can see a company name Color Kill. The cap is red and on the top there is company logo. Super simple and super pretty.
The applicator is flat which allows  a smooth application. It is on a bigger side but I personally like it and I find it really easy to work with.
Now the formula of the lipstick is thick and not runny.Texture is super easy to work with and applies nicely and even. Opaque in one swipe so there is no need to dip the applicator again.
They mega matte lipsticks, that means they are super matte and drying. Not crazy crazy drying but they do dry my lips.
They are waterproof and they stay on while eating. Just please don't eat much of greasy food or they will come off.
The colors are gorgeous and unique. We have every day nudes, pinks, red and stunning purple. Plus the new two shades that a more of a metallic matte finish which I am obsessed with. Shades are true to color.
They wear all day and they don't flake. they are transfer proof. I would let them sit on the lips for about 10 min until they complete dry.
The only way to take them off is to use oil based makeup remover or olive oil.

They are cruelty free and vegan.
You can purchase them only online. Company ships worldwide.
Price: $15.95

Now the shades I have :
 * Playmate ~ muted soft taupe brown, peachy-beige undertones
* Lotus Petal ~ earthy red wine with warm undertones.
* Pink Gumballs ~ light medium pink with cool undertones
* Carnival ~ medium pink with blue undertones
* Sweet Salmon ~ hot vibrant coral pink
* Indie Red ~ deep red with cool undertones
* Love Thing ~ deep purple with red-pink undertones

and the new two shades are:
* Occult ~ a plumy gunmetal.
* Ruby Bling ~ vivid dark ruby red with a sheen of pearl pigment.

Also both of the new lipsticks comes with new Pixie packaging. This one is more goth looking and she rocks! just like the new shades.

Cant wait too see more of Color Kill and see what kinda sheds they will introduce to us :)
To purchase check their website --> here.
for more pics and more swatches check their IG ---> here.

Now which is shade did you like the most?

Lip Monthly ~ May Bag ~ Review and Swatches + discount code

Hi Loves!

So I been introduced to new subscription bag.  Its called Lip Monthly and it is awesome! 

it is  an affordable subscription for all lip lovers. Each month they send 4 to 5 FULL sized lip products! How awesome is that? 

I received my MAY bag few days and and I love it! 

It came in a gold envelope. Inside I found small cut little makeup bag filled with goodies!

Like I said all my products came in a makeup bag. Makeup bag is small and adorable. White with yellow tulips and lip monthly logo on the bottom right corner. 

Inside I found:

* Manna Kadar Lip gloss ~ priming gloss stain in shade Manna Babe. I have never heard of this brand before. The gloss is nice! I like raspberry wine shade a lot! Comes in a square tube. Applies easy. Don't feel like its drying my lips or whatsoever. Wish only it was a bit more lasting. Price $24

* So Susan Jello Shot ~ a gel stain hybrid formula with heat shift technology, that instantly transform into a healthy, rosy flush upon a contact onto skin according to your body temperature. This product is so fun! In a tube is orange but once you apply it changes color to light pink. And it stains! When I swatched on my hand it could take it off easily! be careful ! just light dot on desired area blend. I have my in a shade Hangover. Price for this cheek and lip stain is $24.95.

* Dirty Little Secrets ~ Lipstick in shade Guilty Pleasure. first off I love the names! dirty secrets and guilty pleasure...ummmm sign me up! LOL! haha..anyways back to the lipstick. Pink with violet undertones, kinda remind me of orchid flower. Lipsticks feels really nice on the lips. Its creamy and opaque and smells like bubble gum! :) perfect summer lip color :). Price for this beauty $10

Top: DLS Guilty Pleasure, Manna Kadar and bottom So Susan

* Jor'el Parker Face Mask ~ (deluxe size) The Original Fango Mud Therapy face Mask. Includes Sweet Almond Oil, Avocado Oil, Green Tea Antioxidants, Volcanic Ash Minerals. This mask feels great on my skin. I like to apply right before I shower. My skin feels hydrated and soft! And OMG can we talk about the name Jor'el ... Ummm Superman dad hello there ! Also if you take a closer look at the logo you can see a Superman diamond sign. Sorry I am a big fan of Smallville :) 

SO that is it for the bag. I really like the products. Some I never heard of some I did but never tried. It is fun way to try some other brands for a good price right? 

The value of the bag was $68.95!!!!  and the price you pay is only $12.95 a month. what a deal right? 

But wait for it! I have a code for you! you can get your first bag at 55% off discount! 

use code MONICA55.