Showing posts with label hard candy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hard candy. Show all posts

Friday, January 23, 2015

Walgreens & Wal-Mart Haul.

Hey loves,


Woah. Where have I been? I don't know either. I'm back now though. 
So, let's see what I got. 

First up, what I got from Walgreens.

 Rimmel's Provocalips in the shades 120 Pucker Up (top) & 730 Make Your Move (bottom)


Pucker Up (left) looks nothing like I thought it would from the outer packaging. As you can see in the swatch it has SO MUCH GLITTER. Holy crap. It's multi colored glitter too. Green, gold, pink. It looks so frosty on the lips. I'm not a fan. I'm defiantly going to return it. The other one however, Make Your Move (right), is so pretty. I love it. It's kind of in the rosey brown family that is really popular now. I'm excited to wear this one.

Side Note: When I went to wash these off I ended up having to use my eye makeup remover that has oil in it because they would NOT budge. 


L'OREAL's True Match Super-Blendable Makeup in the shade C2 Natural Ivory

I have never used this foundation before. I know, crazy. It's been around forever. Nicole Guerriero on YouTube loves it though so I decided to give it a try since it always look amazing on her.


L'OREAL Brow Stylist Plumper in Medium to Dark 


I did try this out just now & my first impression is that I really like this. It has little fibers in it that I really do think made my brows look a bit bigger. I will have to test this out more though to give my final thoughts on it but so far, so good.

Now what I picked up from Wal-Mart.

Revlon's Nail Polishes in 785 Matte Pearl Glaze Top Coat, 750 Foxy, 933 Chameleon.

Revlon is probably my favorite nail polish at the drugstore. It's been forever since I got any new ones from them though. I'm especially excited about that top coat. I think that it will give a cool effect on the nail.

Maybelline Baby Lips in Twinkling Taupe from the Crystal Lips line (left) & Peach Kiss from the Original Line (right)

 
I have a couple Baby Lips & I love them so much. I'm not as into the Crystal Lips one because of the glitter but I loved the shade so much I wanted to try to make it work. They look very simliar in the swatches but on my lips the Peach Kiss really didn't show up as much as the Twinkling Taupe does.


Hard Candy Sheer Glow in Blushing Babe


This is one of those highlighters that reminds me of a sea shell. I am in love with it so far. I'm also excited to mix it with a bit of lotion & use it on my legs this Spring. 


Covergirl Clump Crusher Mascara in Very Black Waterproof

This is my favorite mascara for the lower lashes. This is probably my 3rd tube.


Well, that's all for now. 
I hope that you have all been well. Sorry that I have been M.I.A.recently.


Until next time....
Stay True & Stay You
--Frankie--

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Springtime Haul Collective Haul (Big Lots, Rite Aid, Walgreens, & Wal-Mart)

Hello Lovelies! 
Today I have a rather big collective haul to share with you. So let's get into it. 

Rite Aid:
-L'OREAL True Match Lumi Makeup in W 1-2 Porcelian
-L'OREAL HIP Studio Secrets Eyeshadow in Charming 
-L'OREAL Colour Riche Eyeshadow in Cupa Joe

-NYC Individual Eyes in Love is in the Air (Limited Edition)
-NYC Individual Eyes in All eyes on us (Limited Edition)
-NYC Color Wheel Mosaic Face Powder in Spring Petals (Limited Edition)
-NYC Applelicious Balm in Delicious Macaroon (Limited Edition) 

Big Lots:
-Covergirl Exacteyelights in Majestic Hazels 
-OLAY Fresh Effects BB Cream in Fair to Light 
-Covergirl Exacteyelights in Vivid Greens

-L'OREAL Colour Riche Balm in Bijoux Bijoux Bijoux! 
-L'OREAL Colour Riche Balm in Sundays by the Seine
-L'OREAL Colour Riche Balm in Provence Romance 
-L'OREAL Colour Riche Balm in Come by my Windows 

Walgreens:
-Maybelline Color Tattoo in Pure Nude (Limited Edition)
-Maybelline Color Tattoo in Sleek & Spice (Limited Edition)
- Jordana Twist & Shine Moisturizing Lip Stain in Candid Coral
-Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream in Light
-Revlon Colorstay Shadowlinks Eyeshadow in Melon
-Revlon Colorstay Shadowlinks Eyeshadow in Blush
-Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Jungle Peach (Limited Edition)

Wal-Mart:
-Hard Candy Single & Loving It Eyeshadow in Sweet Sorbet 
-Hard Candy Single & Loving It Eyeshadow in Oink!
-Hard Candy Kal-eye-descope Baked Eyeshadow Duo in Peace
-Hard Candy Sheer Envy Primer in Color Correcting


Well, that's all for now. It's enough though. If there is anything that you want a review on just let me know! 

Until next time...
Stay True & Stay You
--Frankie--

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

My Top 10 Single Eyeshadows

Hello to all my lovely readers,
Today I would like to share with you my top 10 single eyeshadows. 
So, let's get right into it. 

1: Hard Candy Single & Loving it in Unattached 
 This is a beautiful bright light green color with a little bit of yellow in it that is perfect in the Spring. I like to wear this all over the lid with a light brown in the crease & a shimmery white color in the inner corner. I highly recommend that you pick this one up if you are a green eyeshadow lover like I am. 

2: Wet N Wild Coloricon Single in Brulee
I think that at this point everyone knows about this shadow. It's a little bit difficult to see in the swatch because it is so close to my skin color. Yeah, I'm pale. It's great as an under the brow highlight & all over the lid or if you have a darker skin color I think that it would be pretty as an inner corner highlight. 

3: Wet N Wild Coloricon Single in Envy
This is a beautiful mossy green color. It's gorgeous used in a smokey look or as liner. My favorite way to wear it is to line my eyes with a green pencil liner then set it with this shadow. 

4: Wet N Wild Coloricon Single in Nutty 
 Don't worry this is the last Wet N Wild one. It is a taupey brown which is a great everyday color. It's also makes a great one shadow look when you place it all over the lid & then build it up a little more in the crease. You just can't go wrong with this one. 

5: NYX Single eyeshadow in Cherry
This is a great red with a bit of pink in it. I love it so much. I don't have anything else like it in my collection. It has what I would call a satin finish. It isn't matte but it isn't very shimmery either so it look good on the lid or the crease. You could also use this as a one shadow look by putting it lightly on the lid which gives it more of a pink then adding more in the crease to give it more of that red look. It's great & if you are more daring with your shadow then I highly recommend pick this baby up. 

6: ELF Studio Line Single Baked Eyeshadow in Moonlight Serenade 
This is a white shadow with a gold shift that is stunning in person. Since this is a baked shadow I have swatched it dry (left) & wet (right). When applied dry more of the white shows up & then when you apply it wet more of the gold shows through. This is my favorite inner corner highlight. This color can work for any skintone so the next time you place an order with ELF pick this up!

7: L'OREAL Infallible Eyeshadow in Glistening Garnet 
This is a great berry color. It is another one of those colors that isn't for the faint of heart but it is SO beautiful. One of my favorite ways to wear this one is to put a color like Wet N Wild's Brulee all over the lid then use this in the crease & make a "cut crease" look. So beautiful. 

8: L'OREAL Infallible Eyeshadow in Iced Latte
This is a classic champagne color. I have several other shades that compare to this in shade but not in texture which is why I picked this one over those others. It is just so smooth & gives a great shine on the lids that really brightens the eyes. It's great as a lid color & a inner corner highlight. I've heard from several other people that this is a dupe for Stilla's Kitten. I don't have that color so I can't personally testify to that but just something to keep in mind. You can see me use this in a FOTD here.

9: L'OREAL Infallible Eyeshadow in Eternal Sunshine
 This is a great gold color that I think can work well for any skintone. This is a great summer shade. I personally don't have any other golds in my collection that are quite like this one. It's a bright gold that to me makes it a bit unique for the drugstore. 

10: Mark i-mark Wet/Dry Eyeshadow in Luv Struck 
 This is a great bright pink shadow. I have swatched it dry (left) & wet (right) since it is advertised as a wwet/dry shadow even though it isn't baked. When applied wet it has more of a metallic finish which is really pretty. If you tried these Mark shadows back in the day & didn't care for them then I say try it again. They have recently reformulated them & they are VERY improved. 


                                    Honorable mention: Wet N Wild Coloricon Single in Kitten 
This reason that this shadow is an honorable mention & not in the top 10 is that it was recently discontinued! I wanted to cry when Wet N Wild got rid of this gem because it is one of my favorites all around. This is actually my second one. I had to repurchase because I used my other one completely up. It's a great light purple shade which is again perfect for Spring. It's a great lid color. I think that this is a good color for someone who usually only wears neutrals to break into more colorful shadows with since it is a light purple. I'm super sad that they took this away but I wanted to mention it because I have seen a few still lingering in some of my local drugstores. 

Well, that's all my favorites. I hope that this was helpful. What are some of your favorite single eyeshadows?

Until next time...
Stay True & Stay You
--Frankie--

Thursday, February 6, 2014

What's in my travel makeup bag?

Hello lovelies!
Sorry that I have been MIA lately. I had to travel back home to Virginia (I now live in Georgia) because my step-dad had surgery so I traveled up there to be by his side & help my mom take care of him once he was out of the hospital. Everything went really well & now I'm back in Georgia.

I want to share with you that makeup that I took with me on the trip. So, let's get into it. 


Face Products:
 ELF Studio Daily Moisture Stick
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Primer
Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous Foundation in Ivory 
ELF Studio HD Lifting Concealer in Brightening 
Revlon Colorstay Concealer in Fair
Revlon Nearly Naked Powder in Fair
ELF Studio Makeup Mist & Set

Cheek Products:
MAC Cosmetics Powder Blush in Cream Soda (Limited Edition)
Too Faced Milk Chocolate Soleil Bronzer 
MAC Cosmetics PearlMatte Face Powder in Pink Buttercream 

Eye Products:
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion (sample size)
Maybelline Color Tattoo in Inked in Pink
Hard Candy Glam Kit Eyeshadow Palette with Gold Cover (limited edition, review here)
Urban Decay Naked Basics Eyeshadow Palette 
ELF Studio Eyebrow Kit in Light
Revlon Photoready Kajal Liner + Brightener in Emerald Empire
Revlon Lash Potion Mascara in Black 
Maybelline The Rocket Mascara Waterproof in Black

 Lip Products:
 Vaseline Lip Therapy in Rosy Lips
Maybelline Color Whisper in A Plum Prospect 
Maybelline The Elixir in Petal Plush
Covergirl Lip Perfection Lipstick in Delicious 
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Pink Pearl 

Face Brushes:
 ELF Studio Kabuki Face Brush
EcoTools Mineral Finishing Brush (from a discontinued set)
Adesign Flat Top Foundation Brush
ELF Studio Stipple Brush
ELF Mineral Angled Blush Brush (discontinued)
ELF Studio Small Tapered Brush
ELF Studio Angled Contour Brush
ELF Studio Powder Brush (my handle fell off, oops)

Eye Brushes/Tools:
Revlon Eyelash Curler
ELF Studio Small Angled Brush
EcoTools Flat Eyeshadow Brush
ELF Studio Eyeshadow "C" Brush
Rite Aid Renewal Flat Top Eyeliner Brush
Revlon Blending Shadow Brush (discontinued, I think)
Essence of Beauty (CVS Brand) Crease Brush Duo Set

Makeup Bags:
Left: Contents by Allegro from Target for the brushes
Right: Rite Aid Renewal Brand from Rite Aid


Well guys, that's it! It's enough though right? I'm always an over packer & I actually did really well this time.

What are some thing that you can't travel without?


Until next time...
Stay True & Stay You
--Frankie--

Saturday, December 7, 2013

Hard Candy Glam Kit Eye Shadow Palette Gold Cover

Hello lovelies! 
Today I have for you a review of Hard Candy's Glam Kit eye shadow palette. You can find this at Wal-Mart or here on walmart.com for only $4.88. There are 5 different ones but I just picked up the one with the gold cover. Let's take a closer look, shall we?






Now for some swatches. All of which were swatched with NO primer. 

 Row 1

 Row 2

Row 3

I was pleasantly surprised at how pigmented these are. Other than Hard Candy's baked duos I haven't had much luck with their shadows. The only down side to this for me is that there are no matte shades. Other than that though I really don't have any complaints. There is a little bit of fall out but to be honest I've had higher end shadows with more fall out than these.

 If you're wondering how the glittery top has held up so far I'm also pleasantly surprised with that. I thought that I would get glittery everywhere but so far that hasn't been the case. I've only noticed a few flecks here & there.

I would say that these are worth picking up. I might have to pick up one with the pink lid too. 

Until next time...
Stay True & Stay You
--Frankie--

Sunday, September 29, 2013

Makeup Besties For Fall 2013

Hello there. Today I want to share with you some thing that I'm excited to use for Fall. 

Sonia Kashuk Perfecting Luminous Foundation (left): I love this foundation in general but especially in Fall. It's full coverage which I like for Fall because it helps cover my redness that occurs in Fall but it still remains to look fairly natural on the skin.  
L'OREAL Magic Lumi Highlighter(upper middle): Bright under eyes are nice all year round but there is something about it in Fall. This product is also good for highlighting all over the face not just the under eyes. 
ELF HD Lifting Concealer in Brightening (lower middle): This is surprisingly good. I honestly haven't had much luck with ELF's face products other than this one. I personally prefer to put this on after Primer & before Foundation. So far I have only used this on my under eyes so I'm not sure if it works as well on other places of the face. 
L'OREAL Revitalift Miracle Blur (right): This stuff is great at filling in pores which is great for me because when I use a thicker foundation it settles into my pores much more than when I use a tinted moisturizer or a thin foundation.
  Revlon Matte Blush in Perfectly Peach (top left): Peach blushes are great for fall & this is a great neutral, matte one that gives just the right amount of color. I really enjoy this line of blushes but sadly only this color & one more remain in the range, the rest have been discontinued.
Hard Candy Baked Blush in Pin Up (top right): Although this is called a blush it's really more of a highlighter. It's a great highlighter for fall though. It's also a peachy color & looks really pretty with the Revlon Perfectly Peach blush. 
Revlon PhotoReady Bronzer (bottom left): I love contouring in fall & this is perfect for it. It is completely matte & the four different colors let you really tailor the color for how strong of a contour you want. 
Benefit Watt's Up (bottom right): This is my absolute favorite highlighter ever! It is sooooooooo beautiful. It can be built up for a strong highlight which I like for a night out during Fall.

Wet N Wild 8-Pan Eyeshadow Palette in Comfort Zone (top left): I think that by this time everyone who is a beauty lover knows how freaking awesome Wet N Wild eyeshadows are so I won't go on about the great pigment & quality. This palette just screams Fall to me. My favorites within the palette are the top four especially the green in the top right corner. It's just perfect. My only complaint is that there isn't a matte crease color in it. 
Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow in Sunbaked Neutrals (top right): This is pretty similar to the Wet N Wild one but this has a basically matte crease color, top row 2nd from the left. My favorites in this palette are the entire top row. I just can't narrow it down anymore than that. 
Wet N Wild Trio in Knock On Wood (left 2nd row): I hear a lot of people talking about their trios in Walking On Eggshells & The Silent Treatment but hardly anyone talking about this one & I'm not sure why because these are great shades. They are great for someone who want to branch out from their regular neutral shades but they aren't ready to go too crazy yet. I like this for Fall because of the top & bottom shades. They are so great together & are very Fall-like. 
ELF Brightening Eye Color in Luxe (right 2nd row): These little quads are only $1 & they are so nice. They are quite pigmented & the gold & burgundy shades are perfect for Fall. 
Sonia Kashuk Monochrome Eye Quad in Textured Mauve (left 3rd row): I have a couple different quads in this range & overall I enjoy them. The only thing is that the four colors are basically the same color with a different finish. These look a bit darker in person than in the photo above & are more purple to me. That's fine with me though because I love purple shadow for Fall. 
Maybelline EyeStudio Quad in Violet Femmes Limited Edition (right 3rd row): This quad is part of Maybelline's limited edition Fall collection so if you want it you should run out & get it while you can! As I just said purples are great for Fall. The middle two shadows are my favorite ones. The left middle one is a dusty lilac-ish color that is so pretty & the right middle one is a beautiful jewel toned purple that would look great with a smokey look. 
ELF Studio Line Baked Eyeshadow in Moonlight Serenade (very bottom): This is a white-golden shade that is basically metallic. It is the best inner corner highlighter that I have ever used. It is quite dramatic which I really love. 

Avon Mega Effects Mascara: I think that Fall is all about the big & long lashes with lots of mascara on them. This mascara does exactly that. I do think that it is a bit pricey but it is worth the try. I really like it. 
Revlon Brow Fantasy: Fall is also always about the thick brows & this product really lets you achieve that look with the pencil side. Plus, it conveniently comes with it's own gel to set the brows. 
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Rust: This color is perfect for Fall. I like to use this as liner on the upper lash line then set it with a similar colored shadow. You could also use this as a base all over the lid. 
Revlon Grow Luscious Lashliner in Emerald: Jewel tones are always a staple for Fall & this liner is just that. This liner does have glitter in it so I wouldn't recommend that you use this for your waterline. It is however really pretty on the upper lash line. This is one of my favorite liners of all time. 
Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal Liner: To go with a bright undereye for a Fall look I like a bright water line as well & this pencil is great for that. I can get a good 3 or 4 hours before I need to reapply, which for me is really good because I super watery eyes. 
ELF Waterproof Eyeliner Pen in hunter Green: I don't really agree with the whole waterproof statement but I do like this liner. Plus, it's $1 so you can't expect it to be perfect. I think to use this for a cat eye look. The dark green is a nice touch for Fall. 

ELF Lip Exfoliater: Since a lot of people like to go for red &/or dark lips in the Fall it's a good idea to have exfoliated lips. I really like this one because it is cheaper than most other ones on the market. It is on $3. It also has a sweet, sugary taste & scent; probably because it has real sugar in it. My only complaint with this is that the stick itself broke the 2nd or 3rd time that I used it. It may have been my fault though. Perhaps I was pressing a bit too hard. 

ELF Luscious Liquid Lipstick in Nude Pink: I don't think that I would consider this a "liquid lipstick" as the name implies. However, it is a great gloss. I really like this color for Fall because it pairs well with a nice smokey eye, a purple look, or a green look. It's fairly pigmented for a gloss but it isn't super opaque. The name "nude pink" is perfect for this because that's exactly what it is...a nude punk. It also has a nice minty scent that I really enjoy.
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss in Super Natural: This gloss is great for basically the same reasons that the ELF on is only this gloss has less pink in it. This gloss is also a bit more opaque than the ELF which can be nice. 
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss in Berry Allure: I am in love with this gloss. It's perfect. This one isn't as opaque as the Super Natural but I'm okay with that because it gives more of a stained gloss look of you know what I mean. Let's just say, you need this in your life. This would be especially good for someone who wants to try darker wine colored lips but isn't ready for an actual lipstick. 

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Crush: This & Fall are basically soulmates. It's the perfect color & exactly what I think of when I think of a Fall lip. It's long lasting which is always a good thing but for me it doesn't always wear of flatteringly so I like to top it off with a color. The Revlon one in Berry Allure would actually pair quite nicely with it. 
Jordana Twist & Shine Moisturizing Balm Stain in Sweet Pink: These are a fairly new product but I must say that they are quickly rising to the top of my list of all time favorites. The packaging is pretty much the same as the Revlon balm stain. I think that I might like this formula better though because it wears off evenly unlike the Revlon one tends to do. This color is the perfect pinkish nude color for Fall. I highly recommend this line.
Revlon Lip Butter in Creme Brulee: I really like these lip butters in general & this color is the perfect tan-ish, beige-ish nude & it would pair well no matter what kind of eye makeup you had on. 
Revlon Lip Butter in Sugar Plum: This color is very simialr to the Balm Stain in Crush that is mentioned above. This one though is lighter & has a bit more pink in it to me. Since this one is a lip butter & not a stain it isn't going to be as long lasting but I personally don't mind reapplying it through out the day.
Revlon Lip Butter in Candy Apple: This is a somewhat bright red that I just adore. Like most of the other lip butters it can be sheered out or built up for a more opaque look. The color really does remind me of a candy apple which is great since they are one of my favorite Fall time treats. 
Milani Color Statement Lipstick in Plumrose: This is another great line of lip products. The are long lasting without drying out the lips, they have a yummy sweet smell that reminds me of watermelon jolly ranchers, & they come in tons of different shades. This one is great for Fall because it is a purple color with just a hint of pink. It is absolutely beautiful. I feel like this shade really brightens up my complexion too which is always a good thing. 



Well folks, that's all. I hope that you found this post helpful! 
What are some of your favorite products for Fall?

Stay True & Stay You...
Frankie