Essence XXXL Nudes Lipgloss - Nude Kiss

Was shopping in Priceline some time ago and there was the Essence stand when it wasn't there before.

Essence is a European brand that is low in cost and also don't test on animals. Perfect!

You're probably thinking, cheap make up does not have great quality. This can be true, but I have nothing but positive reviews for this lipgloss.

Been testing this out for over a week and kept forgetting to think about how long it lasts. I can say it definitely has 4 hour wear before you need to eat and reapply.

It has a light caramel scent - not sure if this is meant to be part of the lipgloss but that's how I find it smells. This nude kiss lipgloss is a light brown / nude shade and does not make your face look pale. For me it blended well with my skin tone:

It is not a heavy lipgloss. I did not get a sticky feeling from it at all and it was moisturizing and kept it's shine. I believe it adds a bit of colour to dull coloured lips. It is easy to wear this with any make-up because the slight hint of colour is not too dramatic so makes it easy to match.

Where to buy?

For US and Canadian customers go here

For European customers go here

Australia - head to your local Priceline

It cost me AU$3.50

Rimmel Vinyl Max - Dazzle

Went out to Chemist Warehouse to get allergy medicine and there was 30% off all make-up. I am not one that buys Rimmel, but thought I would test out the products. One of the items I bought was Vinyl Max in Dazzle.

What intrigued me about this product was the massively over sized wand. I believe the point of the wand is to glide the Lip Gloss in one stroke. Well, that's what I imagine.

As you know I am a fan of the pink lip shades and will gladly test any pink shade out until the end of the world. Rather than get a hot pink shade, I opted in the light pink.

This Lip Gloss is a translucent pink gloss that has silver and pink glitter through it. I like the consistency of the gloss and it gives max shine. It's easy to wear and has a nice scent to it. I am not sure if it is meant to have a scent but it smells fruity to me.

The only issue I found is that because of the over sized applicator, it means too much Lip Gloss is present before gliding it onto the lips. For me, it's alright because when I butt my lips, it will be enough distribution. Sometimes it is over kill when I apply but I think about those with thinner lips, and you would really need to wipe off most of the gloss before application.

I bought this gloss for $9.72 on sale with the usual price at $14.95. Because I am a major fan of lip gloss, I thought it was good to pay a discounted price. In terms of the gloss, I like the colour, it doesn't dry out and can be worn with any make-up. The only downside I saw was the massive wand and applicator. All in all, there is no special feature of this gloss that would make it out shine other brands but I thought I would share it for those that may have been interested.

Sportsgirl Lighten Up - Berrylicious

So the week before my birthday, I bought a lot of bits and bobs from all over the place and now am getting a chance (or more so remembering) to blog about them.

Here is Sportsgirl's Lighten Up Berrylicious lipgloss.

Why did I buy this? I bought it because it had a light and mirror on it. That is really the reason. Here a picture of where the light sits:

Perfect for anywhere and can be worn during the day and night.

The colour is right up my alley with pink sparkles mixed in with hot pink and a purple tinge. I wear it during the day and wore it on the night of my birthday. It spreads on evenly and does not have a gluggy, sticky feeling. It feels so light on the lips and has a polished finish that makes it easy to wear. It has a natural feeling when worn and does not dry out. The only time you need to re-apply is after you've had a drink or eaten.

When I wear it, it smells like rainbow paddle pop. For those that don't know what that is, it's an icecream with this yummy creamy, bubblegum flavour.

I actually haven't had a paddle pop in years but remember the distinct taste and this is the healthier way for me to enjoy the aromas without eating junk :)

I bought this lipgloss for $4.95 on sale but this normally costs $9.95. Because this is a past season item, the new lipgloss colours and range are on their website here - you will need to click on "beauty" and "lips" as it does not directly create a link for some reason.

I recommend this product to anyone because it's not too bright and for me, pink goes with everything! It doesn't draw away attention to other parts of your make-up or outfit that you may be wearing and brings a bit of colour into your face as well.

We <3 KA'OIR Cosmetics

So I discovered this brand Ka'Oir (pronouned Kay-Or) when I was looking at Snooki's Facebook page. Yes, I like Snooki and yes I like Jersey and Geordie Shore!!

The colours in the range are in your face, eye catching, vivacious colours that make you stand out in any crowd! I absolutely love the range and wish I could wear the colours in my every day life. I couldn't really tell you how this...

...would go down in the office. Should I try it?

To be honest, I would love to buy all the colours but realistically, I don't think I would wear all of the colours. I guess if I'm really game, then I would want every lipstick to match a certain piece of clothing. Who knows I might do it!

So, right now there are specials at Ka'Oir where if you buy 4 products out of the Lipsticks, Lip pops or Eyeshadow it will cost $54 in total. Thought this was a good deal to mix and match want you like. You can even buy every single item in the the different ranges and save on the total cost as well.

The reason why I was attracted to Ka'Oir as well was because of Snooki's signature lipstick:

Her lipstick is a baby pink girly lipstick and very Snooki! She named it Snookilicious. I like it! I think her lipstick is more "normal" in comparison to the other items on offer.

So check out the website here or just click on any of the pictures :)

I think this cosmetics range is perfect for any party lover or any bubbly, funky, out there girl! or guy if you fancy make-up! The range is not tested on animals and advertises that the products go on smoothly with no chapping. I want to put in my order when Snooki's lipstick is available on August 13th.

Have fun with it!

Hello Kitty Magnetic Gloss - Girly Lip

I've been wanting to post this for some time but it got lost in the never ending ideas for my blog.

I bring to you Hello Kitty Magnetic Gloss in Girly Lip.

It is a fuchsia, shimmery lipgloss that is bold and strong in colour. Upon wearing this, I found that it did not fade nor did it feel heavy or oily. I like how this colour stands out as its quite bright but fun enough to wear during day time as well as night.

As you may or may not know, I like wearing all sorts of pink lipglosses and lipsticks. I like the Hello Kitty range which according to Beauty Heaven, is only available in Priceline in Australia! This costs $13.95 from Priceline. Sorry international peeps, the only other site I found that sold Hello Kitty make-up is Sephora.

I believe it is called magnetic gloss because of how strong the glittery parts of the gloss stand out without drawing away from the colour. For me, it really shines as the picture depicts. Shiny gloss makes your lips look amazing! I captured the lipgloss in natural light because I feel those pictures never lie.

Here is another pic I took in natural light as the other pic was taken in my car LoL

I feel that both pictures do really show the tints of the lipgloss and both pics are correct in the shade. On one hand it can be really Glittery and holochrome but on the other hand it is fuchsia and bright pink. It really depends at what angle you look at and how the gloss will shine towards you.

I like sparkly things as much as the next girl and pretty much wear this lipgloss whenever I feel like it. I think with any girl, if you find some form of make-up that you enjoy wearing then it can really make your day because you'll feel happy.

Don't under estimate the power of make-up.