Maybelline Color Tattoo Pure Pigments Review and Swatches

Good news pigment lovers! Maybelline has expanded its Color Tattoo line and introduced the Color Tattoo Pure Pigments for summer 2013 (is that cheering I hear?!). 

I have been a huge fan of Maybelline Color Tattoo cream eyeshadows since day 1 (which are amazeballs! Truly one of my makeup bag must-have. I have already repurchased Bad to the Bronze, my favourite of the bunch...so far! Just bought three of the new LE summer shades....stay tuned for swatches), so I couldn't wait to see if these pigments truly were Color Tattoo line worthy. 

First, let's take a look at what the Maybelline's website tells us:

Double-dipped pigments create intense eyeshadow colour intensity. Superior staying power (up to 24 hr), for crease-proof wear all day long. Explosive pure pigments in a crease-proof formula.

Wear time : Granted, I always take off my makeup at night, so I can't really comment on their 24 hr claim, but happy to report that they do last 10hr + (all day wear for me) worn with eye primer or over a Color Tattoo cream eyeshadow. 

Formula : Pigmentation rocks for most shades. A shame that the line didn't include more matte shades (I think the only semi-matte shade is the royal blue one called Brash Blue). Some shades are rather sheer (for example, there is nothing potent about Potent Purple worn on its own, and Buff & Tuff is just chunky glitter in a very sheer nude shade), but for the most part, pigmentation is great and colours are fun and vibrant. 

I did play around with them a lot before writing this and, even though the sheerness of a few had left me bummed out, I was happy to see that they looked a lot better over a cream eyeshadow or applied wet vs dry (HUGE difference in colour payoff!).

On to swatches! I have received 4 for review and bought 2 more shades.

From left to right: Never Fade Jade #5, Wild Gold #25 , Black Mystery #30, Breaking Bronze #35, Buff & Tuff #60, Potent Purple #15.

Finger swatches - how stunning is the emerald shimmer (hello Pantone colour of the year!) in the shade Black Mystery!!?? LOVE!

Verdict:


Even though not all shades wowed me (I'd skip Buff & Tuff), I still think these are definitely worth adding to your makeup bag if you love pigments (Never Fade Jade will be a definite must for Fall, you can even use it as a liner with a little bit of mixing medium). At the budget friendly price of $8.99 CAD, these are a great bang for your buck.


Have you bought any of the Maybelline Color Tattoo Pure Pigments? Which ones are your favourites?

xox

Mary Kay Brush Cleaner

I have to say, when I first heard that Mary Kay was coming out with a brush cleaner, I was thrilled! If you follow me on Twitter, you already knew because I had tweeted about it. 

I don't understand why not all cosmetics companies carry their own brush cleaner?! It would make sense, wouldn't it? Take note cosmetics companies! ;)

Cleaning your brushes is essential if you want to keep your brushes 1- in good shape 2- keep germs away from your face (bacteria = acne) and your products (cosmetics are expensive, we all know that, so you want to make sure you treat them right, and that includes avoiding contamination with dirty brushes).  

All you need:

1- Paper towels or clean towels (I use paper towels because I already spend my life doing laundry so no need to add to my never ending pile!)

2- Brush cleaner

3- Dirty brushes

4- A good TV show or music CD to keep you company while you clean (MOTIVATION ladies!!)

How-to:

1. Dirty brushes (shown here: mix of foundation, cream products, gel liner and powdered products like eye shadows and blushes for testing purposes! Yes, I had fun getting them dirty.):

2. Spray brush cleaner on dirty bad boy (the guinea pig here is a MAC 219 pencil brush).

3- Swirl the brush onto the paper towels to remove all traces of makeup. Spray and repeat until all clean...Ta da!!! (shown here: result after two sprays and 2 swirls):

4- Let your clean brushes air dry overnight. I like propping them up head down on a rolled-up hand towel to keep any moisture away from the ferrule. Just a little tip! ;)

Picture credit: About.com

Verdict:

I am a MAC brush cleaner fan (tried Quo, hated it). I have to say that the Mary Kay Brush Cleaner is a great alternative. As you can see in the picture, it removed ALL traces of makeup from the brush with just 2 sprays. The only thing I noticed, is that it doesn't work as well on long-wear cream shadows (it takes a few more sprays than the MAC version to get the product out completely). 

If you don't use long-wear cream products often, I would definitely recommend this brush cleaner. It smells divine and does what it claims. Plus, it helps condition bristles. At $10 CAD for a 6 fl. oz. bottle, you can't go wrong!

How often do YOU clean your brushes? What is your favorite brush cleaner? Leave me a comment below. I LOVE it when you guys share your thoughts. ;)

Psst! Mary Kay now offers makeup brushes. Review to follow! ;)

Maybelline Color Sensational High Shine

Maybelline recently came out with a new range of insanely pigmented lip glosses - the Color Sensational High Shine.


I was a little bit weary about testing them out (let's be honest, we are among friends after all). I have tried many Color Sensational lipsticks and I am not a fan of the formula. The only shade I will grab for (out of the 6 I own) is Born With It. But, I have to say, these are truly a ''beauty find of the month'' for me.

-wax free formula
-non-sticky (love!)
-The shine effect makes your lips appear fuller.
-Comfortable to wear, they don't dry out your lips
-No need to apply lipstick underneath, they are pigmented enough to wear on their own (great for busy moms!).
-Sleek packaging with a great doe foot applicator. The slant in the tip makes all the difference ladies!

Gleaming Grenadine, Iced Chocolate, Raspberry Reflections

Iced Chocolate has become my go-to "throw it on and forget it" shade when I am short on time. It's perfect to go with a smokey eye too.

The Color Sensational High Shine glosses are available in 12 different shades and retail for $9.99 CAD each.You can find them in drugstores and mass retail stores.

Have you tried the Color Sensational High Shine glosses? What do you think of the formula?



For more information, check out maybelline.ca

How Stunning is Captivating Coral?!

Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Moroccan Sleek Oil Treatment

Il y a du nouveau chez Garnier! La ligne Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine à L'huile d'Argan du Maroc.
New from Garnier. A new line of hair care products with Argan Oil: Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine with Marroccan Argan Oil.

Si vous connaissez l'huile d'argan, vous êtes au courant des miracles qu'elle peut faire sur les cheveux grâce à ses vertus réparatrices et hydratantes. Et habituellement, qui dit huile d'argan, dit produit assez dispendieux non? Pas avec Garnier. Mêmes bienfaits, à petit prix!
If you have heard about argan oil and its many benefits, then you know it's a miracle-worker when it comes to hair thanks to its healing and hydrating properties. Argan oil products are usually pretty pricey. Not with Garnier. Same benefits, but with a budget-friendly price tag!

De sa nouvelle ligne Sleek Shine, Garnier nous dit:

Garnier Fructis Style Sleek & Shine 

Vos cheveux se mettent à frisotter à la moindre trace d'humidité? Lissez-les avec le nouveau Fructis Sleek & Shine amélioré. Sa nouvelle formule associe l'huile d'argan du Maroc et l'huile d'abricots pour prévenir les mauvaises journées côté coiffure, même lorsque le temps est humide, et ce, grâce à ce système unique en trois étapes qui vous procure un contrôle longue durée. Sa formule révolutionnaire, gorgée d'huiles de fruits intensément riches, laisse votre chevelure incroyablement brillante et 5 X plus lisse et forte.

This is what Garnier tells us about their new Sleek & Shine line:

Garnier Fructis Style Sleek & Shine

Does your hair want to go its own way—frizzy!—as soon as the weather turns humid? Smooth out your differences with the New and Improved Fructis Sleek & Shine. The new formula combines Morrocan Argan Oil and Aprocot to prevent bad hair days, even in humid weather, thanks to this unique three-step system that gives you long-lasting control. Its revolutionary formula loaded with intensely rich fruit oils will leave your hair spectacularly shiny and 5 times stronger and smoother.

Le produit ''star'' de la gamme pour moi est le Traitement à L'huile Morroccan Skeek (5.49$).
The star product for me: The Morroccan Sleek Oil Treatment ($5.49).

Bon petit traitement sans rinçage (sans résidu) qui répare, hydrate et soigne chaque mèche. Dès la première application, j'ai vu une différence au niveau de la douceur et brillance de mes cheveux. On l'applique sur cheveux humides (séchés à la serviette) après le shampooing. Je vous le conseille fortement si vous colorez vos cheveux ou abusez des appareils coiffants (comme moi). Je m'en sers même sur mes cheveux secs pour discipliner les petites mèches rebelles ou pour lisser en touche de finition quand je me coiffe. Peut aussi être ajouté à tout revitalisant pour un boost de brillance. Vous savez combien j'aime les produits multi-usages! Ce petit traitement est devenu un de mes essentiels!
Great no-rinse treatment. Leaves no residue. It repairs, hydrates and heals each strand of hair. I saw results after the first use. My hair was softer and shinier. Apply to clean damp hair (towel dry). I highly recommend it if you color your hair or abuse of hot tools (like yours truly). I personally also use it on dry hair to smooth down any frizzies or as a finisher when styling my hair. You can even add a few drops of it to your conditioner for a boost of shine. You know how much I love multi-use products right? This treatment oil is definitely a must-have for me!


J'ai tellement aimé la gamme que je me suis acheté la Trousse de Lissage Blow Dry Perfection Brushing.
I loved the line so much that I purchase the Blow Dry Perfection Brushing Smoothing Kit.

Pour plus d'infos sur la gamme, visitez  garnier. ca
For more information about the Sleek & Shine products, visit  garnier.ca 


Avez-vous essayé les produits Sleek & Shine? Laissez-moi vos commentaires!
Have you tried any of the Sleek & Shine products? I'd love to hear your thoughts!