Price: $2.99 * Buy At: Walgreens * Size: 0.25 oz / 7 g The Well At Walgreens Watermelon Lip Balm is a pink, watermelon scented lip balm in a spherical packaging, similar to the EOS Lip Balms. (See the bottom of the post for a comparison) The Well At Walgreens Watermelon Lip Balm comes in a bright green plastic sphere-like package. The lip balm is flat on the top and bottom of the package, making it easy to set somewhere without it rolling around. The lip balm applies very smoothly and feels moisturizing and lightweight on the lips. This balm is not a thick or heavy duty moisurizer for the lips. The watermelon scent is absolutely amazing and it tastes good too. It's easy to see that the Well At Walgreens Lip Balm is modeled after the popular EOS lip balm (that I own every flavor of). In photos they look similar, but the Well At Walgreens Lip Balm is not a dupe for EOS Lip Balms. The first major difference is the packaging. While they both have the spherical shape, the Walgreens version feels like cheap plastic and is flat on the top and bottom of the lip balm. Another difference between the two is that the Walgreens version is cut flat across the top, while the EOS is rounded. They are similar in taste and scent, both smelling (and tasting) amazing. It's hard to compare the scent of the Walgreens Balm to the EOS Balm because there is not a Watermelon EOS (that is not limited edition) They are both moisturizing and similar in feel on the lips. So no, the Well At Walgreens Lip Balm is not a dupe for EOS, but with both lip balms being inexpensive, why not have both? XOX ♥
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Price: $3.99 * Buy At: Ulta * Size: 4g / 0.14 oz The Nyx Butter Lip Balm in Parfait is a bright yellow-based pink tinted lip balm. Since the Nyx Butter Glosses are one of my favorite products, I had to try their Butter Lip Balms! For a tinted lip balm, Parfait has amazing pigmentation. Even with its thin, balmy formula, Parfait manages to have full coverage color. Although it has the name Butter Lip Balm, I don't find Parfait to apply very smooth or creamy. In fact, I only find Parfait to be averagely moisturizing. I'm conflicted about my final verdict on this product, because I like the pigmentation and color, but it should feel moisturizing since it is a lip balm. I don't think this product is bad, but I have other products to go to when I want to add color to my lips, and plenty of other lip balms that work better. XOX ♥
Rimmel Colour Rush Long Lasting Intense Colour Balm in Give Me A Cuddle | Review & Swatches2/15/2014 Price: $4.99 * Buy At: Walmart * Size: 0.095 oz / 2.5 g The Rimmel Colour Rush Long Lasting Intense Colour Balm in Give Me A Cuddle is a yellow-toned pink jumbo lip pencil. Like most jumbo lip pencils, Rimmel's version comes in a colored plastic package that twists up. The Rimmel Colour Rush Balms have a vanilla scent, versus the typical minty scent that jumbo lip pencils often have. Give Me A Cuddle has a glossy finish, making it the perfect lip product for spring and summer. The Colour Rush Balms feel very lightweight and comfortable on the lips. In my opinion, the formula is a cross between the Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains and the Jordana Twist & Shine Balm Stains. XOX ♥
Price: $6.49 * Buy At: Target * Size: 0.095 oz The Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm in Sultry is a dark neutral reddish pink with a matte finish in a jumbo lip pencil style. The Revlon Matte Balms have a minty scent, but it is not too strong for someone (like me) who does not like minty scents. Sultry glides on the lips effortlessly and smoothly, with or with out a lip balm under the product. The formula of Sultry is very comfortable and moisturizing and it is my favorite formula of a matte lip product. The jumbo lip pencil style also makes application quick and easy. The finish of Sultry is matte, but is appears to have a very dull shine when on the lips. XOX ♥
Price: $8.99 * Buy At: Ulta * Size: 0.03 oz / 1.1g The L'Oreal Silkissime by Infallible Eyeliner in Highlighter is a reflective, brightening rose gold pencil liner. While the product appears to be a purple-y pink, it is a true rose gold color when applied. This color of liner is very unique, especially at the drugstore. The rose gold color is really pretty and reflective, making it a different option for brightening the waterline or inner corner. Even though it is not a jumbo pencil, you could blend Highlighter all over the lid as a lid color or base. The liner has a smooth, creamy texture and lasted in the inner corner of my eyes all day with out smudging. XOX ♥
Price: $5.94 * Buy At: Walmart * Size: 20ml / 0.67 fl oz The Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser is a clear skin smoothing face primer in a plastic tube. This product has two main purposes, which you can find on the back of the packaging. The first purpose is to apply without makeup for "flawless looking skin" or under foundation for a smooth looking finish. I will say that it does leave your skin feeling very smooth and soft (I absolutely love how it makes my skin feel), but I don't really notice a difference in pore size until I apply a foundation over it. As a foundation primer, I think it does a nice job keeping the foundation (or concealer) on and prevents it from moving or fading throughout the day. However, I have dry/combination skin, so foundation/concealer staying on typically isn't an issue for me, so I can't say if this product would help people with oilier skin. Unfortunately I cannot compare this product to any of the Smashbox primers or the Benefit Porefessional Primer, because I don't own either. I don't think that this is a must have product that anyone should rush out to buy, but I do like it. XOX ♥
Price: $5.99 * Buy At: Ulta * Size: 0.16 oz / 4.5 g The Nyx Butter Lipstick in Snow Cap is a peachy pink nude lipstick with a creme finish. The Butter Lipsticks come in colored tubes that correspond with the color inside and the name of the shade is on the bottom of the tube. Similar to the Butter Glosses from Nyx, the Butter Lipstick have a sweet scent, but the Butter Lipsticks smell somewhat like cinnamon. Snow Cap applies very smoothly to the lips, but does need some building up to achieve the opacity and color in the swatches. Snow Cap is somewhat moisturizing, but not any more than your average drugstore lipstick. Snow Cap doesn't tend to cling to dry parts of the lips and doesn't accentuate lines. Snow Cap is quite similar in color to the other Butter Lipstick I have reviewed, Sugar Wafer. The difference I notice is that Snow Cap is a little darker and more pink than Sugar Wafer, and has a creamier, more opaque formula. XOX ♥
Price: $5.94 * Buy At: Target * Size: 0.14 oz / 4 g The Maybelline Color Tattoo Metal in (70) Barely Branded is a shimmery champagne cream shadow in a heavier pot with a screw on lid. When new, the Color Tattoos are quite creamy and smooth, but they do dry out over a period of time. Barely Branded applies very smoothly and evenly to the lid. This pretty shade can be used as a lid color or as a base for powder shadows. Once Barely Branded sets, it does not rub off or smudge and is very water resistant. Unfortunately Barely Branded does crease a little bit on me, but since it is a cream product you can easily rub it in with your finger to blend out the part that was creasing. XOX ♥
Price: $5.99 * Buy At: Ulta * Size: 0.16 oz / 4.5 g The Nyx Butter Lipstick in Sugar Wafer is a light peachy lipstick with a cream finish. The Nyx Butter Lipsticks come in a tube colored to match the product inside, similar to the Butter Glosses. If you didn't know, I am obsessed with Nyx's Butter Glosses (I own all the original shades) and I was so excited when I heard about the Butter Lipsticks coming out. Similar to the Butter Glosses, the Butter Lipsticks have a sweet bakery scent, but the Butter Lipsticks smell like cinnamon and I really enjoy the scent, more than the Butter Glosses' scent. Just as the name suggests, Sugar Wafer applies quite smooth, like butter. The formula is extremely smooth and creamy and it glides onto the lips. However, after a while of wearing, Sugar Wafer can actually begin to feel drying. Sugar Wafer can take a little building up to get an opaque color, but makes for a gorgeous peachy nude for fair skin. XOX ♥
Price: $4.99 * Buy At: Ulta * Size: 0.23 fl oz / 7 ml The Rimmel Scandaleyes Shadow Paint is a bright reflective off-white liquid shadow in a lipgloss-like package. The Rimmel Shadow Paints have a doe foot applicator, very similar to the applicator of a lip gloss. The formula is not runny and also not thick, it has a perfect consistency in my opinion. The application of Beige is interesting because you cannot really blend it out once you apply it to the lids, because as the name suggests, it applies like paint. Beige dries quite quickly and can look patchy and odd if you try to blend it out with your finger. If you want a more sheer color, I would suggest wiping off the applicator a little before applying. Unfortunately it does crease on me if I wear it all day, but it isn't as bad as some products. I don't think this style of product is for everyone, but I think it's worth a try. XOX ♥
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