Thursday, November 13, 2014

M.A.C Haul

      As much as a makeup addict as I am, for some reason I don't have any MAC cosmetics products in my collection besides a few of their older brushes. I know what you're thinking, she can't really be as into makeup as she says if she doesn't own any MAC. But I'm telling you right now, that's not true! If you read my blog or follow my Instagram (@glambytaylor) you know I'm always trying new products and new brands. Ever since I started cosmetology school and started really focusing on my makeup career I've been more creative with my makeup, playing with color more, and my new favorite obsession is dark lips! Never thought they looked good on me in the past, but now I've done a 180, and have a whole new respect for a dark pout! 
     Anyways, getting back on track, I've been very into, I guess you could say, less main stream makeup brands, such as limecrime and gerard cosmetics, that I forgot how real my love for MAC is! I needed new foundation and I've been dying to try the pro longwear foundation so that was first on my checklist when I got to the MAC counter at Nordstrom. And since I can't get enough of lipsticks lately, I bought 3 new ones. I purchased Myth, Ruby Woo and Tribalist. I also picked up the Prep + Prime Skin. I've been reading so many reviews about how this primer is amazing, along with the whole prep + prime line, so I figured I'd give it a shot since I was iffy about whether I really liked the smashbox photo finish light primer I've been using for a couple weeks now. Using products by the same company that are designed to be used together really helps the products look better. 
     I got the shade NC 20, and it is perfect for my skin tone! It is a light shade with a yellow undertone to counter balance some of the redness I have. I apply it with a beauty blender and then using a duo fiber stippling brush to buff it out and make it blend beautifully. This foundation really is suitable for long wear. I could go all day without having to retouch or without having it look like I have no makeup on by the end of the day. Besides the little bit of shine that I get in my t-zone, which is bound the happen to anyone after 8-12 hours or so, i really love the way this foundation makes my skin look. 
     The prep + prime skin primer has a pump applicator bottle which I prefer because it controls the amount of product you use. One pump is all you need. It has a creamy foam consistency with a touch of the gel like texture you see in many other primers. But I hate those pure gel ones because they feel so greasy on your skin, so this is a nice new alternative. When I originally tried it out on my hand I saw that it had a lot of sparkle in it, which I thought was odd, but when you put it on your face the sparkle is barely noticeable and once you apply your foundation you can't see it at all.
     As for the lipsticks, Myth is the perfect ultra nude; there are no pink or yellow undertones. It is a creamy beige color and literally I am obsessed with it because I can never get enough of a nude lip. Originally when I got lime crime's coquette lipstick, I thought it would be a true nude but it turned out to be more of a peachy nude, which I am a little disappointed about. I pair MAC's oak lip liner with myth for the perfect combo! I'll usually line and fill in my lips with oak and then apply stone, which gives me a beautiful nude stone color.
     Ruby Woo is a cult classic, and I couldn't turn down this rich cherry red beauty. Every woman needs the perfect red lipstick in her collection ;) It is such a timeless, sexy color. I especially can't wait to wear it during the holidays! And lastly, Triablist, which I believe is apart of one of MAC's holiday 2014 collections, is a cool toned dark plum color. Although it looks very gothic, when you put it on your lips it is the perfect shade for fall. It's a must have in my opinion! I can't wait to go broke buying more of this gorgeous makeup haha <3


From left to right: Myth, Ruby Woo, Tribalist

Back: Oak     Front: Ruby Woo

Swatched with Flash - Top to Bottom: Myth, Ruby Woo, Tribalist 

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Urban Decay Vice 3 Palette

     Over the weekend, I splurged and bought Urban Decays newest vice palette. I had seen pictures of it on Instagram and on the UD website and the colors looked so vibrant and pretty that I couldn't resist getting it any longer. This is my first vice palette, and I actaully had never seen the second one before, so when I looked it up, I was glad I got the 3 instead of the 2. Vice 2 is really nice, don't get me wrong, but I just feel like it's a little too dark and neutral, whereas 3's twenty all new shades are the perfect balance of warm and stone neutrals and rich pops of color. And I am all about color lately! 



     All of these shades are velvety smooth, the only downside is that they aren't as pigmented as I would've liked. They go on a little sheer, but they are definitely buildable, especially when packing onto the lid. 



Below, the first picture is a swatching of the first two rows and the second pictures is of the second two rows. Both are swathed from left to right. 

Truth, Dragon, Vanity, Alien, Last Sin, Undone, Freeze, Lucky, Alchemy, Angel


Downfall, Heroine, Reign, Bondage, Defy, DTF, Brokedown, Bobby Dazzle, Sonic, Revolver 

     I've created two looks with this palette already. For this look, I used truth under my brow bone, undone in the crease and upper crease, downfall to deepen the crease, and DTF all over the lid. Undone and downfall are the perfect blending shades for this look or with any eyeshadow combination; I'm actually obsessed with these two shades! I love this look because it is a perfect warm nude look for fall, it's not too brown and not too gold. 


                        (Just a closer look, don't mind my eyebrows -_-) 

     For this next look, I used truth under my brow bone again, defy in the crease and blended up, bondage all over the lid, and last sin added to the middle of my lid to add some sparkle and in the inner tear duct. This is great if you want to achieve that perfect grey smokey eye. In the palette, bondage looks like a deep plum cranberry color, but for some reason when you apply it, it looks more like gunmetal.



     The packaging of this palette is super glam as well. What girl doesn't like sparkle!? The lime green jewel lettering against the mirror finish of the case really pops! I'm not a fan of all the finger prints that come with the mirror finish but the carrying case is a nice touch to keep it print free when you're not using it. 

     Overall, I really like this palette and the endless amount of looks you can create with it; it really is very versatile. This is a perfect palette to start freelancing with, which I am now taking inquiries about! I love doing makeup so much and I can't wait to work my magic to make other look and feel beautiful! 

Saturday, October 4, 2014

Gerard Cosmetics Lippies Review!

     My most recent splurge was on the 1995 lipstick created by makeup artist Jaclyn Hill for Gerard Cosmetics. Kylie Jenner's lipcolor is the hottest thing in makeup right now, paying homage to the 90's grunge era; funny that she's now trademarking this look considering she wasn't even born until the late 90's haha. There are so many different combinations of lip liners and lipsticks that are rumored to create Jenner's exact look, so Hill decided to create one of her own. And I think she did a pretty good job at it!
  

     1995 is a super matte and opaque formula, and is suitable for long wear. I would suggest applying 2 coats for maximum opaqueness. It does feel a little dry on your lips, but exfoliating your lips with a scrub (see my post about bliss's fabulips) before hand and then applying a lip balm as a base should do the trick. Unfortunately, this lipstick isn't smudge proof, but then again most lipsticks aren't. For the most part, this lipstick really hits the nail on the head when comparing it to Jennner's lip color, it is dark mauve brown color. Jenner's is a little more pink as opposed to brown but regardless this color is spot on for fall! This color also goes amazingly with the eyeshadows from the Tamanna Palette (see previous post) by Anastasia Beverly Hills. Below I've created a perfect fall look by using both! 



     I also purchased the Cocoa Bean Lip gloss since they were doing a "1 lipstick & 1 lipgloss for $25" deal, and the butter cream lipgloss (I bought two of 1995 because she loved the color too haha). This lipgloss is tailor made to go with cocoa bean; it complements it perfectly! It's a beautiful warm shade whose color really lives up to its name. Butter cream is a pink, which looks a little brighter once it's on your lips. Regardless, both of these glosses are smooth to go on and an has just a slight amount of tackiness. The best thing is, is that once you open up the lipglosses, the underside of the cap lights up. It's such a cute feature, but it's hard to see where you're actually applying the gloss haha. Overall their packing is super chic, what girl doesn't like gold? It's the color of royalty, and gerard cosmetics products are suited for such, which is why all the famous makeup artists swear by them. Amazing makeup + gold, how could you go wrong? 





Sunday, September 28, 2014

Too Faced Beauty Editor Darlings

     Okay beauty lovers, not too long ago Too Faced was having a sale on their website, so naturally I had to pick up a few things. One of the items was the Beauty Editor Darlings, "Industry Insiders' top 5 favorites. Orignally sold for $20, I got it for more than 50% off, at only $9! Can't beat a deal like that haha. The 5 mini/trial size items were as followed:

  1. Lashgasm Mascara
  2. Shadow Insurance Eye Shadow Primer
  3. Glamour Gloss Lip Gloss
  4. Lip Insurance Lip Primer
  5. Primed & Poreless Face Primer




     Since I am super picky about my mascaras, I am not a big fan of this one. The brush is one of those rubber short bristled ones, and usually those are used to give more length than volume, not that that's a bad thing ever, just I prefer dark thick volumonus lashes. 




     The Eye Shadow Primer works pretty well, I don't really have too many complaints about it, expect for the fact that my eyeshadow didn't stay on as long than if I wouldv'e used my cult favorite, Urban Decay's Eyeshadow Primer Potion. I actually really do like the Glamour Gloss Lip gloss though. It is a nice sheer pink/mauve color that goes on smooth with a high shine finish; no stickiness at all. This lip gloss also plumps the lips as well, I definitely noticed mine got a tad fuller and the plumping agent is tingly without being overpowering. 




     My least favorite has to be the Lip Insurance Lip Primer. I've been searching for a product as such because my lipstick/gloss always fades quickly throughout the day (whether it be from eating, drinking, licking my lips, etc.) but this one definitely is not it! This primer makes my lipsticks look more feathered as opposed to being anti-feather proof and because of that it makes my lips look more chapped than they actually are. And it is not smear-proof either, my lipsticks and glosses felt more runny with this under it. After being so, disappointed in this, I think I'm gonna have to try MAC's Lip Prep & Prime, to make my lips happy again.

     On a brighter note, the Primed & Poreless Face Primer is one of the best face primers I have ever tried! It is a nude color, which I like better than some of those milky frosted looking ones because it make your foundation look more natural. My makeup stayed nearly close to perfect for at least 10 or more hours! It does reduce pore size a tiny bit making skin look more flawless but my absolute favorite thing about this primer is that it reduced shine so well! Me, being someone with combo skin, I tend to get oily in my t-zone area and right on the apples of my cheeks, but with this primer I didn't have to worry about blotting throughout the day! I highly reccomend this primer!!!

     All in all, there were some good products and some not-so-good ones in this darling little set, but that's too be expected. Not everyone is going to like everything, but the key is to TRY! Trying different products is the only way to find out for yourself what products you love and can live without :)

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Tamanna Palette by Anastasia of Beverly Hills

     I cannot even contain my excitement about this palette! First of all, the packaging is gorgeous! These 10 highly pigmented colors compliment each other beautifully; whether you're looking for the perfect nude shade or to create the perfect smokey eye, this palette has the ability to give you endless looks. And Venezia is the perfect aqua pop of color for someone who doesn't like wearing bright shades all the time. This holiday palette has wonderfully warm shades that in my opinion, are timeless colors. Nude colors are colors that are inspired by skin tones and nature, so the options are endless. My favorites so far are chocolate, bengal and custom. Chocolate because I love doing a brown/gold smokey eye, bengal is the perfect blending color and custom because metallics are hot this fall! I am super anxious to recreate all of the looks that Tamanna has created on the 5 "Get the Look" cards that come with the palette, but I've only recreated one so far since I only got the palette yesterday haha. This palette is the first product I've purchased from Anastasia of Beverly Hills and I'm so in love! Anastasia has an official home in my makeup collection now, and it's loving it! Up next on my "Wish List" is the contour kit, the amrezy palette (if I can find it) and the waterproof creme colors! Stay tuned for more reviews :) 





From left to right: Fresh, Blush, Venezia, Gilded, Custom

From left to right: Sangria, Bengal, Chocolate, China Rose, Noir




Sunday, September 14, 2014

Cosmetology School Has Begun

     It's been a little over a week since I started school and I can honestly say that I'm loving every second of it! From 12 to 3pm we do practical, from 3 to 4pm is our lunch break and then from 4 to 6:30pm we do theory. We're techincally supposed to be in class until 6:30 everyday, but we usually get out around 5:45-6:00 which is nice! So far, I've learned how to do a french twist, roller set, perm rods, pin curls, finger waves, and I've also done hair parting/sectioning and how to use the pressing comb. 

 



     A pressing comb does the same thing as a flat iron does; not many people use them today though. It is made of steel or brass with a wooden handle. There are different types of presses that you can do, a hard press, soft press or medium press. A soft press is used on people whose hair is a little wavy while a hard press is used on someone whose hair is extremely curly. 
     Putting perm rods in the hair is not an easy task, regardless I've only done it once (haha) but to be able to sandwich the ends of the hair in between two end paper without having the ends of the hair slip out is tricky. I'm learning that the key is to keep the end papers super wet. 


     I actually really like doing roller sets, because once the hair is dry and you comb it out, it gives the hair a nice amount of volume and a really pretty flowy curl to the hair. Usually, younger women don't use rollers, but I think it's a big misconspection that it's just for older women, because it's not. 

 

     During the theory part of the day, we review the chapters that we do each week, we do practice tests, and quiz each other on the hundreds (and I'm not kidding) vocabulary words. It's a lot of repetitiveness but as my teacher said, the main goal is for me to make sure that you pass the state boards. School teaches you the basics but it's up to you to be creative with it. A lot of learning is done in the salon once you get your license. There is a tone of bookwork to do as well, not anything hard, but again just all repetitive so that it really gets engrained in our brains; the fundamentals are the most important. 
     I am so happy that I made this decision to go to cosmetology school. I know it my heart that this is a career that I'm going to love to do for the rest of my life. Doing hair and makeup has always been a passion of mine and to be able to take that passion and follow my dreams is priceless. Once I have 600 hours I will be able to get my permits and start working in a salon, probably as a shampooer or hair assistant. But once I get my full license I would like to work in an upscale salon to start but also, start freelancing doing hair and makeup for weddings and special events. It is a huge dream of mine to work on tv sets, so fingers crossed I will get there one day! :) 

                        
                              Pin Curls -Before 
After 

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

It's a 10 Miracle Leave-in Conditioner

     One of my hair stylist friends recommended this product to me, originally because I was telling her how my hair gets damaged easily because of all the heat I use on it. I had never tried a leave-in conditioner before, so I figured why not? Now, I am actually obsessed with this product! I bought a travel size bottle of the one with keratin just to try it, because the full size bottle runs from $20-$25. The little travel bottle was still $14 for only 2oz but the price didn't really matter to me. The spray bottle it comes in makes it easy to apply as opposed to a squeeze bottle, which can get kind of messy.
     That night after I got out of the shower I sprayed the leave-in conditioner all over my hair, from roots to ends, spraying a little more on my ends. After I was done blowdrying my hair, I could see that my hair was smoother, a little bit straighter, and it cut now on the frizzing. Overall, for one product, it definitely does a lot. My hair was easier to straighten and took less time and I didn't have to use as much heat protectant spray/oil (someones it can make your hair look oily). I don't think this product has any long lasting results on the hair, I think it just works from shampoo to shampoo, but I would recommend it regardless. If you're someone who has unruly hair, frizzy hair, or just wants to protect their hair then this is the product for you! 
     My travel size bottle lasted me about 3 weeks, and I wash my hair almost every other day. The Miracle Leave-in Conditioners also come plain without anything added in it, and in "Silk" and they also have shampoos and conditioners, which is 100% on my "must try" list. This product will lean you down the path to healthier more beautiful looking hair :)


Friday, September 5, 2014

OGX Coconut Milk Split Ends Mender

      I don't know what it is about my hair, but for some reason I get split ends so easily! It's extremely frustrating since I take all the necessary precautions to protect my hair. I shampoo and condition my hair in the shower, I use a leave in conditioner after I get out of the shower to protect my hair from the heat when blowdrying, and I use a heat protectant spray before I straighten my hair. Some would say maybe I'm going a little overboard, but protecting my hair and always having it look healthy and beautiful is #1 in my book. I've tried a bunch of different in shower conditioners; one's with no sulfates and one's that claim to "restore" your hair, but nothing has seemed to work when it comes to reducing the number of split ends I was getting. Considering I flat iron my hair every day, sometimes twice a day, it is super important to me that my ends don't fry! There is nothing worse then having the bottom inch or so of your hair look like straw.
      I have used OGX shampoos and conditioners before, but when I came across their Split End Mender I figured I'd give it a shot. I personally haven't tried any other products specifially made for repairing split ends, so I was excited to see if this would actually work. And sure enough, it did! I was suprised that I could see a difference in the ends of my hair after just one use! I applied this gel cream directly to the ends of my damp hair, following the leave in conditioner. I blow dryed and straighted my hair as I normally would, and when I was done I could definitely tell that the ends of my hair looked healthier, and upon further inspection (lol) I could see that a lot of the split ends I had were repaired. The delicious coconut aroma even lingered after I had straightened my hair; definitely an added bonus! If you're like me, and you're hair gets damaged easily then I would recommend you try this! This product is great for a little extra heat protection as well. This is going to be a permanent addition to my hair care routine from here on out. It's not everyday that I come across a product that actually does what it says it does, SCORE!!

Only $7.99 at Ulta!

Monday, September 1, 2014

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara

     In my opinion, the BIGGER the lashes, the BETTER! I'm pretty sure I've tried everything from Maybelline and Rimmel to Christian Dior. There have been ones that I've liked, such as Rimmel's Scandaleyes, to ones I've hated, such as Maybelline Great Lash. But none have been as amazing as Urban Decay's new Perversion Mascara!! Some women wear fake lashes everyday and even though I'm all for it (just not everyday), I prefer to amp up my lashes by taking the natural route.
    "Bigger.Blacker.Badder" couldn't have been more of a perfect tag line for them to market this mascara with because it does just that! This mascara gives you extreme volume, is the blackest black you can find, and when it's all said and done will give you the baddest lashes you've ever had, that people will think you're wearing fake lashes. Volume is everything for me when it comes to mascara and with just one coat you can already see your lashes double. I take the wand and press it against my upper lash line and then sweep upward. Not only does it volumize, but it seperates your lashes as well. This mascara is also buildable, so you can apply as many coats as you'd like to get your desired look; I apply 2 coats. I use the wand vertically to apply it to my outter lashes to get that winged out butterfly look. I use the same technique on my bottom lashes, just using the tip of the brush to coat and seperate the lashes; I don't like anything too extreme on my lowers.
     This mascara doesn't get dry and brittle, so when you're ready to go out at night reapplying is a breeze and won't make your lashes look straw-like. I purchased this mascara at Sephora for $22 and it came with a sample size of Urban Decay's new Subversion Lash Prime as well, for "Thicker.Longer.Stronger" lashes. This primer is the holy grail of all lash primers! Even though the Perversion Mascara can be used alone, I highly suggest you use the Subversion primer first, just like I do, because I think it makes all the difference to getting those thick, luscious lashes I crave! If this isn't in your makeup bag, then it should be! :)





Saturday, August 30, 2014

Jenna Hipp: The New Brights

     Normally when I go shopping at Costco I don't think I'm going to leave there with some awesome nail polishes, but that is exactly what happened! I stumbled upon Jenna Hipp's The New Brights mini nail polish set and the colors were too eye catching not to buy. These eight mini polishes are the perfect set of colors to flaunt around as the last couple weeks of summer come to an end. They come with flat brushes for easy application and their quick dry formula is handy for when you're on the go or for anytime really, because let's be real, who likes waiting forever for your nails to dry?
     The first coat goes on a little light but once you apply the second coat they are perfectly vibrant and opqaue. With names like "We are mint to be," "Say yellow to my little friend," and "Daft pink" wearing these brights on my nails makes it even more fun! My personal favorite is "I cast a spell on blue" because every girl needs a good deep navy nail polish in their life.



Top Row (Left to Right): I surf with boys, Say yellow to my little friend, Ain't life grape,  We are mint to be

Bottom Row (Left to Right): Just one bite, Jenna and the giant peach, Daft pink, I cast a spell on blue 


Here I am wearing "Ain't life grape" and used "The Big Matte Top Coat" by Sally Hansen to get that matte finish thats all the rage right now.




Thursday, August 28, 2014

All About Inglot

       One of my favorite online buys in the past two weeks has been Inglot Nail Enamel and Inglot Gel Eyeliner. I got both from the Inglot USA website (since they ship world wide, make sure you're on the USA "e-shop"). They are having a sale on all of their regular and matte nail enamels; only $5 for select colors (they originally retail for $10). I have been searching for the perfect camo green color and their color "983" nailed it! The picture below shows what the polish looks like in different lighting, but in my opinion even bad lighting could make this polish look great! The square bottle it comes in makes it easier to grip onto when you're doing your own nails. The polish goes on nice and opaque on the first coat, but a second coat is a must. I had this color on my nails for a week and had minimal chipping! This Nail Enamel gets an A+ in my book and I will definitely be buying more!
      Through social media sites and some famous make up artists that I follow, I've been seeing that a lot of them use Inglot's Gel Eyeliner to create the perfect winged cat-eye. Since winged eyeliner is like my signature thing I had to try it. I got #77 the jet black color. Once it's on it dries waterproof which is great because you don't have to worry about it budging all day long. I also picked up the 23T eyeliner brush to apply it with; it has a super thin tip great for creating the perfect wing, as you can see in the picture below. If you're looking for some great products at affordable prices, I recommend you check out Inglot Cosmetics!






Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Fabulips Sugar Lip Scrub by Bliss

      I'm sure I'm not the only one who gets dry, chapped lips in the winter and in the SUMMER! I feel like I'm on this on-going mission to find the most moisturizing and hydrating lip balm! Even though this Jersey Summer hasn't been as hot as previous summers, being out in the sun all the time and my recent trip to Miami has pushed my search, of a great product to cure my dry lips, into overdrive. Sometimes the cure to dry lips isn't always just a lip balm, so I set my search on lip scrubs. After doing a little research, I decided on the Fabulips Sugar Lip Scrub by Bliss.
      Made with sweet sugar, almond and walnut shell and jojoba, this scrub is meant to exfoliate and soften your lips. The sugar granules are very fine which doesn't make it too harsh on your lips. You can actually see the little flecks of almond and walnut shell in the pot. Aftering applying, less than a dime size, in circular motions to both my top and bottom lips, I let it sit for about a minute or two; it gives you a little tingling feel but not so much so where it hurts, like that feeling you get when you use a lip plumper for the first time. 
      After I wiped my lips clean with a damp washcloth my lips felt a lot smoother and it took away some of the dry, flaky skin from the middle of my bottom lip, which I consider to be my problem area. And that was just after one use! I've been using this product once in the morning and once again before bed for about a week now, and I can honestly say for a lip scrub newbie, I am impressed! I will probably try just using it once a day starting next week, but either way, this .5 oz pot is sure to last a long time! The warm vanilla sugar scent is an added bonus!


 

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

NYX Lip Liner Pencils

     Jumping on the NYX bandwagon, the Lip Liner Pencils were a must have after my Butter Gloss and Soft Matte Lip Cream purchases. I got "Beige" and "Currant" to compliment the colors from my previous post. "Beige" is a simple, barely-there nude with an iridescent sparkle to it. I lined my lips with this and then applied the "Madeleine" Butter Gloss. Similarly, I lined my lips with "Currant" then applied the Soft Matte Cream in "Copenhagen" and then layered the Butter Gloss in "Devil's Food Cake" on top to give my lips an extra shine. I personally like wooden lip pencils as opposed to retractable lip liners because you can sharpen them so you will always have a nice point to create the perfect line. Wearing lip liners act a base for your lipstick or lipgloss; after a long day of eating, drinking, etc., your lip color will still be able to stay put. 



Monday, August 25, 2014

NYX Butter Gloss & Soft Matte Lip Cream

      NYX isn't a brand I used to frequent very often in the past, however recently I've been seeing a lot of hype about their products. I must say that I have to kick myself for not investing in them sooner! For my first purchase, I picked up the Soft Matte Lip Cream in "Istanbul" and the Butter Gloss in "Madeleine." The gloss really does feel like butter on your lips; it is not sticky or tacky like some other lipglosses. I'm a big fan of the nude lip and "Madeleine" is the perfect pale brown/tan shade. It is perfect if you're the type of person who doesn't want to wear a bold lip every day, like me. Unlike another favorite nude lipgloss of mine, NARS in "Striptease", NYX's "Madeleline" is a more sheer option. Needless to say, this is now my go-to gloss 24/7. 
      The Soft Matte Lip Cream is a great option if you want that matte/polished look that's all the rage this season. Adequately named, this lip cream is extremely creamy on your lips without being thick. "Istanbul" is the perfect dusty rose color I'd wear when I want a pop of color without being too in your face. I mean who doesn't want a perfectly pink pout, right? I was so in love with both of these after I tried them that I had to go back and buy more! I never was one to wear a dark lip but after trying on some darker shades, I think I've fallen in love! I don't know why I thought dark colors never looked good on me before. I got the Butter Gloss in "Devil's Food Cake" and the Soft Matte Lip Cream in "Copenhagen." First of all, those names are to die for and second, they are perfectly paired for each other. I layered the gloss over the matte cream for the perfect dark cranberry lip! This will definitely be my go to shade on those brisk fall nights! 
      So, if you want some great new additions to amp up your collection then these lippies are definitely worth trying! They come in a million and one colors and they're also super afforable! I got the Butter glosses for under $5 each and the Matte Lip Creams for under $6 each; can't beat a deal like that!


           From Left to Right: Madeleine, Devil's Food Cake, Copenhagen, Istanbul
 

       From Top to Bottom: Madeleine, Devil's Food Cake, Copenhagen, Istanbul