Too Faced Melted Longwear Lipstick | Review ♥

Lipsticks…Again. Like I’ve mentioned a thousand times before, I am a lipstick hoarder. I’ve completely come to terms with it and I just can’t help it. To feed my fun little addiction I decided to try these new Too Faced Melted Lipsticks out! I’ve had some of them for a while but I wanted to really make sure I used them enough to give a good review.

So far I’ve collected six out of the ten lipsticks. I have the colors Melted Nude, Melted Coral, Melted Peony, Melted Fig, Melted Fuchsia, and Melted Berry. The Melted Peony is a little baby version because it was given to me as a gift for purchasing a certain amount of Too Faced cosmetics at Ulta.

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Price: $21.00

Where Can You Purchase? Ulta, Sephora, Too Faced.com

Too Faced Claims: “Get the staying power of a stain, the intense color of a liquid lipstick and the high shine of a gloss in one long-wear formula. Using exclusive technology to keep cauldrons of molten lipsticks liquid and creamy, Melted Liquified Long Wear Lipstick comfortably coats lips in bursts of intense, high-impact, super rich, saturated color that lasts for hours.” – TooFaced.com

Packaging: I’m not really a huge fan of lipsticks in little squeeze tubes. It reminds me of those oily lip glosses from lip smackers that I would use when I was like five. As an adult I think I have the capability of using a wand and applying it on my own. I get that it’s meant to save time but I feel like you don’t have control over how much product you’re applying or squeezing out for that matter. Besides the squeeze tube part,  I do like their precision tip applicator at the end of the squeeze tube. It sort of feels like the higher end lip gloss tips and I like that it’s soft and applies the lipstick perfect without having to use a lip liner.

Consistency: This product is meant to be creamy and it is. The whole concept is that it’s a melted lipstick, which is really what it looks like.

Application: It’s super easy to apply, no lip liner needed. The darker colors do feather so you may want to use lip liner just for that purpose but it’s not necessary for staying within the lip line.

Finish/Lasting Power: The overall finish is a shiny matte if that makes any sense. It does have a tiny bit of a sheen to it but Too Faced claims to have high shine gloss which I wouldn’t agree with. When I think of high shine gloss I think of extremely glossy lips and that’s not what I get out of these, which for me is perfectly fine. As for the lasting power, they definitely do last a long time. Too Faced doesn’t specify how long they can last but I’ve gotten a good 4-5 hours out of them. I do believe the lighter colors last more than the darker ones, but the darker ones end up turning into more of a stain.

Overall Thoughts: Overall, these are some of my go-to products for on the go. It’s so easy to apply and touch up. They can be drying especially on my lips since I already have over dried lips. If you apply Chapstick beforehand you should be perfectly fine! I recommend these, especially the fun colors!

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**( Melted Ruby in the picture is actually Melted Berry – Sorry!)

What Melted shade is your favorite?

xo, Jess ♥

Chanel Perfection Lumiere Foundation : Review ♥

When I think of Chanel the first thing that comes to mind is Glamour, Chic, Classic. I’ve heard so many great things about Chanel and their cosmetics line but the price point was a little scary for me. Finally, I decided to treat myself for my birthday and splurged on this foundation. I was also gifted a Chanel lipstick and lip liner! I felt like such a princess and couldn’t wait to go home and try it. I was originally going to film a first impressions video for it but I just couldn’t wait to use it.

After a few uses, I decided I had finally come to a conclusion about this foundation. Simply put – Amazing!

Chanel

Price: $57.00

Where Can You Purchase? Chanel.com, Nordstrom, Macy’s, & any other Chanel Counters.

Chanel Claims: “Effortless to apply, with seamless blendability for a naturally flawless effect, this breakthrough foundation is the ideal all-day, everyday formula – available in a diverse range of 20 shades.” – Chanel.com

Packaging: The bottle is so luxurious I absolutely love it. I keep it on the top of my vanity just because it looks so glamorous. It is packaged in a thick glass bottle and the best part – it has a pump! Foundations with pumps are my best friends so I’m super happy this one comes with one!

Consistency: Very Creamy but feels super light on the skin. I use a Beauty Blender to apply and it literally melts into my skin which is amazing. It does have a scent to it so if you are sensitive to that this may not be the foundation for you. The scent is very strong almost like perfume.

Coverage: this is more of a medium- full coverage foundation. I definitely think it can become cakey if not applied properly or if adding too much. Like mentioned before, I like to use my Beauty Blender with this foundation because I believe it helps the foundation spread evenly.

Finish: This foundation is definitely a matte finish, so if you have dry skin this may not be your favorite. I usually wear this for nighttime use since its full coverage and matte. I like to use it when I’m doing intense makeup looks. Definitely not good if you like a minimal natural finish.

Overall: I am obsessed with this foundation. I truly believe it lasts all day long and does not move at all. It gives flawless coverage just like Chanel claims. The only downfall is that it does have SPF in it and although it’s just a little bit it definitely gives a small white cast in photos. Also, The color range is more geared towards lighter skin tones so it was quite difficult to find the perfect match for me (I bought mine in the color 64 Beige Ambre). Not sure if girls with darker skin than me will be able to find the perfect match.

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Have you tried this foundation? What’s your favorite High end foundation?

xo, Jess ♥

No Makeup, Makeup ♥

Anyone who knows me, know I love a full face of makeup. Although this is true, there are times that I get lazy or I’m in a rush or just simply want to give my skin a little break from makeup. In this instance, I usually go to my no makeup, makeup look!

It’s such a perfect, simple, and clean look that you can do for school or work if you wanted to. For those of you who don’t wear much makeup or are just beginning, this is actually perfect for you! Keep in mind something like this is supposed to look natural, so although it may look full coverage on camera, it isn’t.

I tried to use products that have helpful qualities like the Argan Oil from the Josie Maran Tinted Moisturizer and the Maracuja Oil from the Tarte Concealer, that way your skin is breathing and taking in good oils at the same time!

To see how I applied these products, watch the video below! I hope you enjoy it and if you do please don’t forget to subscribe,  like, comment, and of course share with your friends and family.

Ps. I love chatting with you guys so please feel free to leave me comments! I always answer back 🙂

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PRODUCTS USED:

♥ Maybelline Baby Skin Primer
♥ Josie Maran Argan Tinted Moisturizer (Dark 1)
♥ Tarte Maracuja Creaseless Concealer (Tan)
♥ Sonia Kashuk Undetectable Cream Bronzer (Rick Bronze)
♥ Sonia Kashuk Chic Luminosity Bronzer (Goddess)
♥ Tarte Gifted Amazonian Clay Mascara
♥ L’Oreal Telescopic Mascara (Carbon Black)
♥ Sonia Kashuk Moisture Luxe Tinted Lip Balm (Hint of Berry)

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xo, Jess ♥

Get Ready With Me | Summer Nights – Feat. Lorac Pro 2 ♥

I seriously feel like Summer has just begun, but unfortunately we have just entered August, which means it’s almost over! I am totally not prepared for the warm summer nights to leave me just yet. My favorite part of the summer is hanging out with friends and just enjoying the weather.

I bought the Lorac Pro 2 Palette a few weeks ago and finally had the opportunity to experiment with it. So far so good! I still want to keep playing with it before I do an actual review on it,  so stay tuned for that. I decided to film this look that I did using the palette the other day. I did not know where I was going with it so I’m glad that it came out good! I hope you guys enjoy the video and if you have any questions leave them in the comments below!

* Please don’t forget to Subscribe, Like, and Share with your friends if you enjoyed it 🙂 Thanks!

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PRODUCTS USED:

♥ Anastasia Beverly Hills Dip Brow Pomade – (Chocolate)
♥ Sonia Kashuk Hidden Agenda Concealer Palette – (Medium)
♥ Maybelline Baby skin Primer
♥ Urban Decay Primer Potion
♥ Lorac Pro 2 Palette – (lt.Brown, Nectar, Cool Gray, Rose, Mocha, Snow, Plum, Beige)

Covergirl Trublend Foundation – (D4)
♥ M.A.C Prolongwear Concealer – (NW35)
♥ Sonia Kashuk Twist Up Longwear Eyeliner (Onyx)
♥ M.A.C Prep + Prime Highlighter – (Bright Forecast)
♥ Ben-Nye Banana Powder
♥ Motives Cosmetics Liquid Eyeliner
♥ Maybelline Great Lash Mascara
♥ L’Oreal Telescopic Mascara
♥ NYX Matte Bronzer – (Medium Deep)
♥ M.A.C Prolongwear Blush – (Stubborn)
♥ M.A.C Mineralize Skinfinish – (Cheeky Bronze)

♥ M.A.C Cremesheen Lipstick – (Pure Zen)

xo, Jess ♥