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New NYX Summer 2011 Round Lipstick Shades Review, Photos, and Swatches

Audrey Dao — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:10:03 +0000

NYX Round Lipstick ($4) A velvet-textured lipstick formulated with mineral oils to provide moisturizing benefits and rich colors. NYX’s top selling lipstick, The Round Lipstick offers long-lasting, non-smudging color.

My Thoughts:

Just like all the other NYX Round Lipsticks, they are creamy and go on very smooth. The lipsticks are quite moisturizing and go on pigmented. I didn’t notice any weird lipstick smells either. I really like how the bottom of the lipstick case is clear so you can have a good view of the lipstick color without having to take the cap off. The NYX Round Lipsticks aren’t super long lasting, but what moisturizing lipstick is right?

There are 24 new NYX Round Lipstick shades for Summer 2011.

Of the 24 new shades, I have 4 of them to show you: Lip Du Jour, Shiva, Fortune Cookie, and Paparazzi.

Lip Du Jour is a frosty, light pink shade. It’s not super frosty where the pink color gets lost.

Shiva is a bold, dark hot pink shade with a hint of red.

Fortune Cookie is a shimmery, golden nude color. It almost matches my skin tone, but surprisingly doesn’t completely wash me out. I think the hint of a golden undertone really helps add some color to the nude color. I think Fortune Cookie will look best on people with a light skin tone.

Paparazzi is a rosy pink shade.

Check out more photos and swatches for Lip Du Jour, Shiva, Fortune Cookie, and Paparazzi!

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Palladio Herbal Lipstick Review, Photos, and Swatches

Audrey Dao — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:24:34 +0000

Palladio Herbal Lipstick ($5.99) Palladio Herbal Lipstick is enriched with peppermint for fresh breath. Added herbs like Green Tea, Chamomile, Ginseng, Ginkgo Biloba, Aloe Vera and Vitamin E to improve the lips surface and combat aging to reduce the appearance of fine lines. It prevents the lips from drying or cracking, providing the natural humectants needed for a healthy look.

My Thoughts:

Another awesome product from Palladio! The Palladio Herbal Lipsticks are very pigmented and not over drying. The lipsticks are creamy and go on smoothly. The staying power I would have to say is like most lipsticks. I was able to wear the lipsticks for several hours before having to do a tiny touch up. I like how there was no unpleasant smell or taste. I find a lot of the times lipsticks have a weird smell or taste. While the lipstick was on my lips, they did not settle into any fine lines or feel heavy. The lipsticks are high in quality; low in price, and I have to say probably one of the best lipsticks I have ever tried (high end included). I am very impressed with the Palladio Herbal Lipsticks.

Available at Sally Beauty Supply and online.

Check out swatches and more photos for Palladio Herbal Lipstick in Nude, Pure Red, and Juniper!

Sorry for the horrible lipstick application. I didn’t use a lip brush to apply. Instead, I applied the lipstick straight out of the tube so you can see the straight-from-tube color payoff.

Palladio Herbal Lip Slix in Vixen Review, Photos, and Swatches

Audrey Dao — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:25:47 +0000

Palladio Herbal Lip Slix in Vixen ($5.99) Create full, beautiful lips with the Palladio Herbal Lip Slix crayon. All the control of a crayon with the shine of a lip gloss. Easy to apply and won’t smudge like some glosses.

My Thoughts:

Palladio Herbal Lip Slix is a jumbo-sized lip crayon. The crayon gives the pigmentation of a lipstick and the shine of a gloss. Because the end is pointy like a pencil, it gives you a lot of control and precision when you apply the Herbal Lip Slix. It serves as a lip liner and lip color at the same time. It’s a 2-in-1 product! On my lips, the Herbal Lip Slix feels very smooth and moisturizing. The staying power is excellent and there is no strange scent or taste.

A minor concern I do have is having to sharpen the pencil. It’s a jumbo-sized pencil, and I’m not too sure how many people own a sharpener that fit jumbo-sized pencils. It’s not a problem for me because I own sharpeners for various pencil sizes, but it may be an inconvenience for people who only own a sharpener for slim pencils.

Available at Sally Beauty Supply and online.

Check out swatches and more photos for Palladio Herbal Lip Slix in Vixen!

Lipstick Diary Day 22 – Revlon Colorstay Lipstick in 255 So Blushious

Audrey Dao — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 16:45:23 +0000

Day 22 of Lipstick Diary

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Lipstick Diary Day 18 – Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in 457 Wild Orchid

Audrey Dao — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 16:32:27 +0000

Day 18 of Lipstick Diary

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Lipstick Diary Day 15 – Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in 628 Peach Me

Audrey Dao — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 16:28:08 +0000

Day 15 of Lipstick Diary

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Lipstick Diary Day 12 – Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in 463 Sassy Mauve

Audrey Dao — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:30:32 +0000

Day 12 of Lipstick Diary

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Lipstick Diary Day 9 – Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in 423 Pink Velvet

Audrey Dao — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 16:30:16 +0000

Day 9 of Lipstick Diary

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Revlon Colorburst Lipstick Review

Audrey Dao — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:31:31 +0000

Revlon Colorburst Lipstick ($7.99)

-Instant burst of rich, true color with a featherlight feel

-Elasticolor™ technology provides immediate color release and hugs lips with a burst of weightless color that feels like a second skin

-Available in range of 20 gorgeous shades

My Thoughts:

I love the packaging! It’s so cute! I love the quilted look. It’s a creamy lipstick that has great lasting power. The texture is creamy but not glossy. You can wear the lipstick from sheer to opaque. The coverage is also buildable. There is a wide range of colors to choose from and are pigmented. My favorite quality about Revelon Colorburst lipstick is that it feels very light weight. It doesn’t feel heavy at all. These are definitely now part of my main makeup stash.These definitely give high end lipsticks a run for their money.

NYX Round Lipstick Review

Audrey Dao — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:51:48 +0000

My Thoughts:

I’m a fan of NYX lipsticks. They are creamy and go on very smooth. I think because the lipsticks go on so smooth and creamy, it lacks lasting power. However, the colors are pigmented. My only complaint is the smell and taste. It’s not very overwhelming or anything, but it’s present. The taste isn’t the best thing in the world, but I guess that will keep me from licking my lips.