Is Rihanna's Stunna Lip Kiss Proof? FENTY BEAUTY BY Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color Review

Well, look who's back? Me! So let's talk--how have you been? I've been WONDERFUL. And I am SO ready for this year to end. So ready.

But first--the holidays! I can't go through the holidays (or really a week) without a red lip. Red lipsticks are my shopping weakness, y'all, so it was a given I had to try out Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Stunna Lip Paint, available at Sephora. Singer Rihanna's Fenty Beauty line has been flying off the shelves at Sephora. Have you tried it?


So yeah, I love a red, but why did I get this one?

Rihanna wanted a universal red, something that looked great on ALL skin tones.

She wanted something feels light on the lips, not an easy task for a matte lipstick, as most are drying.

She also wanted a long-wearing lipstick, and thus (side note: who uses "thus"? Me!) this fluid lip to matte was born.

$24, Sephora (YES I think that's a ridiculous price)

Cruelty-free

Unscented

And what really piqued my interest? Rihanna said, "I wanted a lipstick that wouldn't budge—even as you eat, even as you make out,” I had to try it.

More on that in a minute! Let's get to the swatch:

So the consistency is liquid to matte. It doesn't take too long to dry. I did have some initial transfer, but not anything too drastic.

It's easy to wear and feels very light on the lips and not drying. I would say it's a true red, more like a traditional red. It is VERY VIVID on. You will definitely be noticed wearing this.

The application, to me, is not that easy. The applicator isn't too hard to work with, but the liquid consistency might make it difficult for the occasion red lip wearer.

Speaking of wearing, here it is on! I would highly recommend using a lip liner, which I did not use because I wanted you to see what it looks like without it.


BUT is it kiss-proof?

Um no. 

Not even close.

Eating with it I had transfer too, but it really seemed to stay on and stain the lips. But it didn't last 12 hours as I'd heard.

Overall, it's a pretty red, I love the formula, and great for those who don't love a dry matte lip. Reviews online boast of it's kiss/eating/longlasting-ness of it, but I didn't encounter that. I'm glad I tried it though, but I still prefer my orange-reds.

Would you try this?

Have you tried anything from Rihanna's line?

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NEW Covergirl Peacock Flare Mascara Review (+Life Update)

So how did that extra hour of sleep work out for you? I kept thinking it was time to go to bed...and it was only 8! This weekend was a low-key one for me--a good dinner out, a successful trip to the mall (speaking of, do you want a list of VIB Sale recommendations?), and I got some blog work done. I'm still having some issues staying asleep, still having occasional restless legs, but I'm the happiest I've been in a long time. I swear it's something about the fall.

I've also been reviewing beauty products, OF COURSE! Y'all know my weakness is mascara, right? I saw the new Covergirl Peacock Flare mascara at Target maybe a month ago, and I'm here to share what I think! Have you seen it around?

via Ulta

Let's talk packaging--can you see the shape of the tube? It's not a traditional round one--it's pinched. And the top is sort of rubberized--think kind of like NARS packaging. The shape and feel make this easy to hold. It advertises it as a "revolutionary" soft grip handle. I wouldn't go that far, but it's an easy hold.

Next, let's check out the wand: Feather-fan brush catches, coats, and separates each lash of this plastic wand.

Here's another view of the wand. Nothing really new here, but it's a pretty good one.

Here it is on your left. The formula is mousse-like and applies easily. It does give some length and volume. It says it's clump-free, but it was still a little clumpy. It didn't flake or smudge. I would say it's right in the middle of being too wet or too dry.

Here it is on your left again. I always say mascara really does make a difference. Don't you agree?

Here it is on both eyes. Overall, I liked this mascara and would give it 3.5 out of 5 mascara wands!

Covergirl peacock Flare Mascara comes in 5 shades and waterproof. It's around $8.

What did you think? 

Would you buy this mascara?

30 Days Later--Did This Lip Plumper Work? PMD Kiss Update

This post has been sponsored by the PRIMP Network. All opinions are my own.

Y'all--I CANNOT believe how fast the month flew by. October is my favorite month (October baby here) and it goes by incredibly too fast for me. I bring this up because do you remember THIS post?

Here's a recap--this is the PMD Kiss. PMD® Kiss is a smart anti-aging lip plumping treatment. It uses pulsating vacuum technology and specially formulated serum to create a fuller appearance of lip volume and restore youthfulness to lips. With daily use, PMD Kiss will boost collagen and create long lasting plumped up results.

So I decided to try it out for 30 days! Here's my before:

Straight up, one of the things I am most self-conscious about is my lips. 

And this never happened until I became a beauty blogger. I have heard all sorts of rude comments about them. Can you believe I've gotten comments to never wear lipstick because of my lips?

It made me too self-conscious to even smile.

Also, in addition to having thin lips, I don't like the color of my natural lips. It's a pale purple.

So I had to give PMD Kiss a try, right? Ok, so I used it for 30 days, and here's the before/after:

OMG! Can you tell a difference? I can!! I admit, I focused more on my top lip than my bottom, because that's wanted to see a change, but I can definitely tell. I also love the color it brings to my natural lip color as well.

I am SO happy with my results! If you're interested in checking out PMD Kiss for yourself, click here and get 20% off using code PRIMP20 (excluding subscriptions and sale items).

Can you tell a difference??

NEW ELF Skincare Haul (Demo & Review Video)

Y'all, so just because I was on a blog hiatus doesn't mean I wasn't haulin' it up! A few months ago I picked up some products from ELF, tried them out, and decided to film a video. I just now got around the editing the footage, and thought I'd share it. Let me know what you think!

So what's in the video?

ELF Hydrating Gel Mist

This Hydrating Gel to liquid mist gives the skin a refreshing boost of moisture while prepping the skin for makeup application. The formula is enriched with antioxidants Orange, Lemon, Chia Seed, Bilberry Extract, Sugar Cane, and Sugar Maple to plump and hydrate the skin.

ELF Water Droplet Balm

Lightweight moisturizer that transforms from a balm into water.

ELF Daily Defense Makeup Mist

This provides a layer against everyday environmental aggressors.

ELF Magnetic Mask Kit

This magnetic clay mask helps to replenish and recharge skin.

You HAVE to see the demo on this!

ELF Hydrogel Under Eye Masks

Plumps, moisturizes, and soothes under eyes.

Massaging Overnight Recovery Cream

Rollerball applicator delivers nourishing antioxidants.

ELF Hydrating Gel Mist

Liquid to gel mist gives skin a boost of moisture to prep skin for makeup application.

Click the link below to see a demo/review of everything above!

https://youtu.be/-cvVbLr8W5E

Which of these did you find interesting?

My First PMD Kiss

This post has been sponsored by the PRIMP Network. All opinions are my own.

Y'all, time to take a trip down memory lane! Dig deep into the archives of your life and let's talk about your first kiss! When was yours? Do you still talk to them?

Mine was exactly one bajillion years ago, at a 7th grade dance. I had on my best acid washed jean skirt and teased bangs. "Lost in Your Eyes" was playing. The boy looked at me, gave me the huge braces-filled smile, and then we kissed. I don't remember if it was a good kiss or not! We started "going together" right after. Sidenote: did anyone else call having a boyfriend "going together" as a kid? Anyway, he dumped me a week later at my 13th birthday party when I caught him kissing a friend of mine. Ha! It was very devastating at the time (wasn't everything then?) but I still am friendly with him all of these years later.

Speaking of kissing, as I'm getting older, I've noticed my lips are getting thinner and the color has started to fade. Lip lines are starting to form. I'm not happy about it. And me being me, I had to do some research to see what kind of options there are out there to try to combat that. I don't really want to do anything super invasive right now.

And at the top of the list is PMD Kiss. Look at this cute little contraption! I'm a long-time fan of PMD (you can search the blog for a review on another product of theirs I've been using for years), so I was excited to be able to share this with y'all.

Have you heard of or tried this? PMD® Kiss is a smart anti-aging lip plumping treatment. It uses pulsating vacuum technology and specially formulated serum to create a fuller appearance of lip volume and restore youthfulness to lips. With daily use, PMD Kiss will boost collagen and create long lasting plumped up results.

Pretty interesting right? But this isn't a review just yet--I'm sharing my first time using it and how to use it. I'll use the PMD Kiss for 30 days and report back on how it went. Sound good?

Okay, here are my lips before. Don't worry--when I come back in a month I'll repost this. 

Now how to use it?

1.Apply PMD Kiss Smart Lip Plumping Serum onto clean, dry, lips. Use only on the lips. I have on no makeup in this pic and I don't know why! Ack. Moving on to step 2.

2.Power on PMD Kiss. Place Plumping Tip firmly & directly onto your lip creating a tight seal for suction.

3.Use PMD Kiss in the 6 sections of your lips as shown – you will hear and feel the PMD Kiss working. Having a quizzical look on your face like I did, optional!

4.Allow PMD Kiss to pulse 15-20 times on each section of your lips. You will be able to hear the pulses while the PMD Kiss works. 

So first impressions? It doesn't hurt at all. You can feel it, but it is not even painful in the slightest.  It doesn't take long to use. There are two sizes of small and big. I like the small applicator since I have thin lips. I could tell a slight difference but I'm more interested in seeing the results in a month.

If you're interested in checking out PMD Kiss for yourself, click here and get 20% off using code PRIMP20 (excluding subscriptions and sale items).

Two more bloggers to check out:

Nicole and Nicholle

Would you try PMD Kiss?

Review: Maybelline The City Mini Palettes

I feel like I haven't talk to y'all in forever! I think having the 4th off messed up my schedule or something. Anyway, how have y'all been? Did you have a good weekend? Mine was spent doing a little clothes shopping for an interview this week--wish me luck--and watching some awful tv. I finished Orange is the New Black and watched Okja--didn't like either!



I also got around to editing the pics for today's post. I have been playing around with the new Maybelline The City Mini palettes for a couple of months now and have been meaning to share them sooner. So let's get into these!

There are 6 palettes, all named after NYC moments, as you can tell in the top picture. Each palette has 6 shades, ranging from typical neutrals to a slightly bolder blue and purple with aqua. These sell for around $8 and, as the name suggests, they are mini.

These remind me a little of their Eye Studio line, but those have only 4 shades. The formula is nice but the color payoff can be around average, depending on the shade. I personally prefer the formula in their classic Expert Wear series better. Some of the shades have fall out since they are so shimmery. And I wish there were mattes included. But they are definitely convenient based on the size for travel or for those who don't want clutter.

Here's a quick look I created using the Rooftop Bronze palette. It definitely more shimmery in person.

I've got more Maybelline reviews coming up this week, so stay tuned!

5 NEW Drugstore Mascaras

On a recent trip to the drugstore, I found a bunch of new mascaras. And y'all know I was drawn to them instantly. After lots of testing, I've got my thoughts on these new drugstore mascaras!

Rimmel Shake It Fresh Mascara

With a simple shake, the mascara will be immediately refreshed to its original ideal smoothness, so volume always stays perfectly clump-free.

The brush helps to build volume without clumps, fanning out the lashes corner to corner with maximum separation making lashes look volumized, lengthened and defined.

Shake the mascara vertically 3 to 5 times when needed.

$5.99

The cocktail shaker-esque container is a little heavier than I'm used to and you have to really give it some good shakes to hear it working.

Rimmel tends to make wetter mascaras and the same goes for this one. 

I liked the look and wear of it, but really haven't seen a difference as to whether I shake the mascara container or not.

Almay One Coat Mega Volume Mascara

The Megaphone Brush on Almay's One Coat Mega-Volume Mascara makes every lash shout! 

This innovative Megaphone Brush is designed to maximize formula pickup and delivery to lashes.

$6.99

Scroll back up and look at the wand. Doesn't it look ridiculous? It's kind of hard to work with.

That being said, I really like the formula, which I normally don't care for in Almay mascaras, but the wand would keep me from purchasing again.

REVLON Mega Multiplier Mascara

With a unique formula of fibers and 360 tubes, Revlon's Mega Multiplier Mascara delivers an oversized lash look that turns heads.

Flake-free, smudge-proof wear

Mega Lash Brush deposits formula from lash line to tip for mega volume and extreme length

$8.99

I am just not a fan of Revlon mascaras, however, this one is not bad. It gives a natural look, but I probably wouldn't repurchase again.

L'Oreal Voluminous Lash Paradise

Intense volume and length

200 bristles

silky smooth formula

no smudging or clumping

$9.99

I really like this one--and I'm giving one away! It is pretty similar to the Too Faced Better Than Sex mascara.

COVERGIRL Total Tease Mascara

Use the lash teasing mascara comb for ease and control to tease even the tiniest corner lashes for a full, voluminous look.

$8.99

This mascara was awful the first few times I used it--very dry and I could tell no big difference. As time has gone on, it has gotten better but not enough for me repurchase.

Which of these mascaras would you try?