Showing posts with label L'Oreal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label L'Oreal. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

L'Oreal Colour Riche Colour Caresse Lipstick

 I follow a couple youtubers and bloggers from the U.K., and a little while ago a bunch of them were talking about the L'Oreal Rouge Caresse lipsticks, which were supposed to be like Revlon's Lip Butters. I was really interested in trying them but I heard they wouldn't be out in the US until July. Well, last night I was in Wal-Mart and found these, L'Oreal Colour Riche Colour Caresse lipsticks! (What a name...) 

They have different packaging and different names than the Rouge Caresse lipsticks.  I checked Boots' website as well as Ulta's, and it looks like there are 3 more shades of the Colour Caress lipsticks than the Rouge Caresse. I can't really tell if any of the shades are the same. Below is an image from Google of the Rouge Caresse packaging:
I can't really tell which I like better. In my mind I was expecting the packaging to look the same when it came to the US, so I don't know.

On to the product, I picked the shade Sunset Angora 176, but a lot of them looked really nice and I think I'll pick up more. It's a lightweight lipstick, a bit sheer but still gives nice color payoff. I can't speak for the other shades, but I like that this one's color came out pretty much exactly like the color on the packaging. The finish is on the glossy side, definitely not matte. I like the smell! It's floral-y and fresh, something I felt was lacking with the Revlon Lip Butters. I think the Colour Caresse lipsticks are a bit firmer than the Revlon Lip Butters as well. I like both but I think I like the Colour Caresse lipsticks more. 

I bought my L'Oreal Colour Riche Colour Caresse lipstick at Wal-Mart for $7.98 (cheaper than Ulta where they're $9.99, just sayin'!). I really like it and I want more shades.

Friday, June 1, 2012

My MAY Favorites!

 Face:
NARS Sheerglow Foundation - When I first bought this foundation I was unsure how I felt about it, I expected to love it and that didn't happen. I went through a phase where I didn't like it at all, but I got samples of primers and now I really like it! If I don't wear a primer it can go patchy and weird, but with a primer the finish stays as nice looking all day. Not sure if I'll repurchase this foundation when it runs out, but for now I'm really enjoying it!
Physicians Formula Happy Booster Blush - The shade is 'warm' and I've been loving it ever since I got it! 
NARS Laguna Bronzer - I just posted about this recently, and I'M OBSESSED WITH IT! I've been using it daily and I haven't found anything I don't like about it. The powder is so fine it blends beautifully! 
NARS Alabtross Blush - Guuuuuuuuuuurl, if you like gold highlighters, YOU NEED THIS. I've also been wearing this daily, and it gives such a gorgeous golden 'glow.'

Brushes:
Real Techniques Contour Brush - As the name implies, this brush is for contouring and I love it! I definitely want  more Real Techniques brushes. They're soft, affordable and work really well.
Real Techniques Buffing Brush - I use this brush for foundation, using lighter formulas like NARS Sheerglow. It's such a soft brush that buffing your foundation in is effortless and the finish comes out great.

Hair:
HealthySexyHair - I found this 'Soy Tri-Wheat' leave in conditioner in Ulta for $6.00. It's the miniature version but as I'd never tried it before, I didn't want to pay more for the regular size. I like it so far, it leaves my hair feeling soft. I don't like the sprayer on it as it comes out as a straight line of liquid and then I sometimes put too much in my hair. Regardless, I've been using it a lot lately and it also helps as a detangler!

 Nails:
Orly Nail Lacquer 'Frisky' - I looked everywhere for a blue like this! I love it on my fingers and toes!
OPI Nail Lacquer 'Do You Lilac It?' - This has been a favorite of mine for the past couple of years. It seems to be about time to replace it as it's getting a bit gloopy, but I still love it!

Lips:
Revlon Just Bitten Lip Stain 'Passion' - This has been one of my favorite lip products for quite a while. It's something I like to wear when I go out. It's a lip stain so it's quite long lasting and it has lip balm on the other end, which makes your lips feel hydrated and look glossy. I also like the smell!
Topshop Lip Tint 'Crystal' - This reminds me of child's play makeup, but I've been OBSESSED with it lately! It gives my lips such a gorgeous pink color with sliiiiiight shimmer. I probably should have bought two of these because it's limited edition and I've been using it like crazy! Not only do I love what the product, I LOVE the way it looks!
MAC Lipstick 'Viva Glam Nicki' - I've talked about this a couple times, but I love this lipstick! 
Blistex Lip Medex - I'm addicted to chapstick and this is the BEST I've tried! You'll never find me without it!

Eyes:
Benefit Stay Don't Stray - I got this primer in a mini set from Sephora that was near the checkout. I use this on my eyes under eyeshadow, but it can also be used under concealer to make sure it stays in place. I definitely think I'll purchase the full size version of this when it runs out.
Physicians Formula Eyeliner - I got this with a bronzer that I bought, along with a brown eyeliner. I ended up not liking the bronzer and I don't wear brown eyeliner, but I like this eyeliner for days when I don't feel like wearing liquid liner. 
CoverGirl Lash Blast Volume Mascara - I loved this mascara in high school and then didn't use it for a long time. I don't know if I'll repurchase again when this one runs out/gets dry, but I've been using it lately. I like that you can really build up the volume as I have pretty pathetic lashes naturally. I don't like that it doesn't hold a curl very well, though.
L'Oreal Lineur Intense Carbon Black - It was a little hard for me to get used to applying this time of eyeliner as I always used to use pencils or gel, but now I find it easier and I love how black this liner is. It also doesn't smudge which is a plus!

Those were the products that I loved and wore throughout May! I'm guessing most will be the same for June to be honest!

Saturday, May 5, 2012

Favorite Beauty Products from April!

e.l.f. Golden Bronzer (which was dropped and mangled only two days after I bought it)
MAC Studio Finish Concealer NW15 - luv it~
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Light - luv itttt~
L'OREAL Wear Infinite Studio Secrets eye shadow in 901 Frosted Icing (used to highlight cheekbones)
Physicians Formula Happy Booster Blush in Warm - such a beautiful color
Rimmel Professional Eyebrow Pencil in 002 Hazel
benefit BAD gal lash mascara (the mini version) - wasn't crazy about this at first but now I like it a lot
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion
Topshop Lip Tint in Crystal - gives my lips a "bitten" pink look with subtle shimmer
Topshop Lips in Infrared - never a color I would've thought I would like but I LOVE it
Revlon Nail Enamel 211 Charming - been obsessed with light purple nails lately
Real Techniques Buffing Brush
Sephora Mineral Powder Brush (both used for liquid foundation) - favorite foundation brushes
MAC 116 Blush Brush
e.l.f. Blush Brush (for highlighting)
Real Techniques Contour Brush
Real Techniques Accent Brush (used to smudge eyeliner)
MAC 217 Blending Brush (My favorite eye shadow brush hands down)
Real Techniques Base Shadow Brush