MAC Myth Lipstick Review

I find nude lipsticks difficult to wear without looking like I have no lips. I tried the MAC Myth Lipstick, which is a "light neutral nude." This shade has some pink on it and looks OK, but not awesome on my lips. The finish is satin and it has a vanilla scent. The formula is comfortable enough to wear for 3 hours, but I did not like how it looked after one hour on my lips. The lipstick started to accumulate on the small creases of my lips making it look dried.

Illamasqua Viridian Nail Varnish Review

Illamasqua Viridian Nail Varnish

The Illamaqua Viridian Nail Varnish is an interesting color. It is described as a "peacock green" with a metallic finish. I described it as a dark shade between green and blue almost teal. Indoors this shade looks more blue, but on natural light the shade is more green. Compare to other Illamasqua nail polishes that I own, the consistency of this shade was thicker and it took longer to dry, but I wore it with minimal chipping on the tips for 6 days. 

NARS Andy Warhol Edie Gift Set Review

NARS Andy Warhol Edie Gift Set

During the NARS Family and Friends sale, I decided to purchase the NARS Andy Warhol Edie Gift Set. The price of this set is $75 and according to the website the retail value is $101.60. There are four products in this set nicely presented inside an authentic 16mm film canister. There was also a "get the look" card inside that can be used as a guide of how to use these products. Here is my review on each of the products.   

CHANEL Lèvres Scintillantes Glossimer 63 Pagoda Review

 CHANEL Lèvres Scintillantes Glossimer 63 Pagoda

CHANEL Lèvres Scintillantes Glossimer 63 Pagoda

I am not a fan of wearing lip gloss mostly because a lot of formulas feel sticky or gooey on the lips. The CHANEL Lèvres Scintillantes Glossimer 63 Pagoda has been one of the lip glosses that I find acceptable to wear. I have not experienced any stickiness on my lips. Pagoda is a medium berry color with a decent amount of shimmer. The price tag for this lip gloss is high and I really like the product, but it doesn't last long on my lips.

Cost:  $29.50
Size:  0.19 Oz (5.5 g)
Longevity:  Around 2.5 hours
Availability:  chanel.com, Chanel counters

My rating:  4 out of 5

MAC Feline Kohl Power Eye Pencil Review

MAC Feline Kohl Power Eye Pencil

MAC Feline Kohl Power Eye Pencil

I have mixed feelings about the MAC Feline Kohl Power Eye Pencil. The pigmentation is rich and intense. The formula is creamy and smudges wells. It is a great base if you're trying to achieve a dark smokey look. For me, it lasted a long time on the upper lash line with the help of an eyeshadow base, but on the lower lash line it smudged too much after a couple of hours.

Cost:  $15
Size:  0.05 Oz (1.5 g)
Longevity:  6+ hours with eyeshadow base (upper lash line)
Availability:  maccosmetics.com
My rating:  3.5 out of 5

bareMinerals READY Eyeshadow The Elements Palette Review

bareMinerals READY Eyeshadow The Elements Palette 

Air, Fire, Earth, Water

The bareMinerals READY Eyeshadow The Elements Palette contains four shades and retails for $30. Air and Water shades have shimmer, whereas Fire and Earth look matte. I prefer the pressed eyeshadows over the loose eyeshadows offered by Bare Escentuals. Pressed eyeshadows are less messy and easy to travel with. These shades are easy to blend and very pigmented. I use an eyeshadow base to make the colors more vibrant and to last longer. The colors might not to be your everyday wear, but they are fun to try.

Shades in this palette:  
Air - satin taupe 
Fire - autumn leaf 
Earth - soft slate 
Water - teal smoke

Cost:  $30
Size:  0.17 Oz (5 g) total weight
Availability:  bareescentuals.com
My rating:  4.5 out of 5

Bobbi Brown Rich Lip Color Cosmic Raspberry Review

Bobbi Brown Rich Lip Color Cosmic Raspberry

Bobbi Brown Rich Lip Color Cosmic Raspberry

If you like bold lipsticks, you will probably like the Bobbi Brown Rich Lip Color in Cosmic Raspberry. This color is an intense bright pink fuchsia. The formula is creamy, lightweight, and highly pigmented. It lasts about 4 hours on my lips without feeling dry. This lipstick also has an SPF of 12, just in case you worry about sun exposure on your lips!

Cost:  $24
Size:  0.13 Oz (3.8 g)
Longevity:  4 hours
Availability:  bobbibrowncosmetics.com
My rating:  4.5 out of 5

This cat could use some Bobbi Brown Rich Lip Color in Cosmic Raspberry to lighten up its mood a bit!