Looking for a simple lip kit to throw in your bag? Want one product instead of two? Too lazy to bust out a lipliner? Then NYX Cosmetics has you covered.
New to the brand, the Line & Load All-In-One Lippies is a matte liquid lip colour that works like a liquid lipstick and liner all in one. This innovative lipstick features a slim applicator that is designed for you to first line your lips and then fill them in with the matte creamy colour. This product comes in eight different shades from brights to nudes and is definitely unlike anything else in my collection.
I received five of the eight shades and was totally intrigued with the applicator. At first, by just looking at the box I thought it was a lip liner, but upon opening the slim tube, I saw how this product actually works. The applicator is very slim (kinda looks like a stick IMO) and definitely works well to line your lips using the tip and then glide it on your lips to fill them in.
As for the actual wear of the product, I do find that these are very comfortable on the lips and last a long time with minimal touchups throughout the day. It may be a weird looking product, but it definitely does the trick (plus the container itself is very slim, leaving you with tons more real estate in your bag for other necessities).
These are currently on sale on the NYX site but I’m hoping that they come out with more shades to choose from soon. I think that this is truly an innovative product and love how they took two items and essentially merged them together into one killer lip product.
Do you use a lip liner with your lipsticks?
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I love myself some matte skin, so when I saw that Rimmel London expanded their Stay Matte collection, I just had to get my hands on it.
Expanding on the powder and primer, brand new to the collection is a liquid mousse foundation and concealer. The Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation (C$8.98), available in 23 shades, is a light mousse foundation that blends seamlessly on the skin, leaving with you a matte finish and long wear. Since the formula is a mousse, it’s very creamy and light in texture and melts into the skin for an ultra-matte, soft finish that doesn’t feel heavy.
I received three shades of this to try out and first off, I have to say that I’m so happy that Rimmel has released such an expansive shade range. There truly is a shade for most skin tones (and I say that only because other lines have upwards of 40 shades, but this foundation does run the gamut from very light to very dark) and it’s a very comfortable wear on the skin. I’m typically not the biggest fan of the mousse formula, but this is very comfortable to wear and glides on wonderfully. I also found it to be long lasting, although I did use this with the powder for some extra bit of wear.
Also new to the line is the Stay Matte Soft Matte Concealer (C$9.49), available in 20 shades, and is a creamy, long-wearing concealer that helps to hide imperfections, dark circles, and give you a flawless complexion. Rimmel says it’s humidity-proof, sweat-proof, and heat-proof, and since it’s matte, don’t expect to see shine for 24 hours.
I actually really like this concealer, I think it does a good job of brightening up the face and covering any imperfections on my skin. I love that it has a doe-foot applicator to apply the product, making it easy to target the areas that need it most on the skin. This concealer promises a 24-hour wear, a 24-hour shine control, help skin look less fatigued, and give you a comfortable wear. Although I obviously didn’t wear this for 24 hours, I did wear it for probably at least 16 and have to say it held up well from morning to night. By the end of the day, obviously my face didn’t look as luminous as first thing in the morning, but I didn’t think I required a touchup at all.
Also included in the line is the Stay Matte Primer (C$8.98), which can be worn as a matte base before applying your foundation or just help to mattify shiny or oily skin. This stuff is also lightweight and minimizes the appearance of pores and controls shine for up to eight hours. I found it was a nice base to apply underneath the Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation and they worked really well together.
For some touchups throughout the day, take a look at the Stay Matte Pressed Powder (C$7.98), which is available in eight shades and gives you up to five hours of natural shine control. It’s made with natural minerals and helps to minimize the appearance of pores as well. I found that the powder also paired really nicely with the foundation to help set it and give me that extra layer of matteness (honestly, this whole line worked really well together). I wish there were more shades to choose from, but if they don’t have your shade, Rimmel also offers a translucent version of this powder.
Finally, to complete the collection, make sure you spray the Stay Matte Fix & Go Setting Spray, which is a two-in-one primer and setting spray that helps lock makeup into place. This product is great because you can use this as a primer and setting spray, making it more cost conscious, as well as perfect for travel. Spray this on to prolong and enhance the wear of your makeup. It also helps to control shine and leaves your skin looking matte all day.
Overall, I really liked these products. I love how there is a whole line of products in the Stay Matte formula so that you can use everything together for the perfect matte complexion. I wouldn’t say this is my favourite drugstore face line, but it does a great job and you can definitely pick up your favourite items to complement your existing routine.
Do you like matte products for your complexion?
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I’m always down to get behind an affordable makeup line.
I get to try out so many drugstore brands, and over the years, I’ve seen so many lines create great products that really rival their more luxury counterparts. One brand that has always impressed me but is a little bit harder to find is Revolution Beauty London.
In case you don’t know about Revolution Beauty London, it was formerly named Makeup Revolution, and it’s a brand found at drugstores for super affordable prices. I first learned about it at the London Drugs Fall Beauty Preview two years ago and after last year’s event, they sent me a box of products to try out for spring (well I guess technically fall, but beauty has no boundaries, am I right?).
I’ve always been super impressed with their cute eyeshadow palettes and killer highlights, so when I opened the box to find a couple palettes in there I was over the moon to try them out.
First up is their Reloaded eyeshadow palette in Neutrals 2. There are a ton of different Reloaded palettes to choose from, but since neutrals are near and dear to my heart, I couldn’t wait to bust this out and give it a try.
Retailing for an affordable C$9.99, this palette contains 15 shades in matte and shimmer finishes. There are tons of champagnes, pinks, browns, and burnt oranges to choose from, making this palette perfect for everyday wear. Each shade is opaque and blends out perfectly. Considering how affordable this palette is priced at, it truly is great quality. I would even compare it to a palette you can pick up at Sephora for $60+.
Speaking of palettes, I’ve been a huge fan of their highlighters for years now, so when I laid eyes on the Face Quad in Incandescent (C$19.99), I knew I would instantly love it.
This silver-foiled palette opens up to four highlighters that allow you to highlight and enhance your best features. There are four colours to choose from in here, silver, gold, rose gold, and shimmery pink. Considering the price for all four of these would be less than the price for one highlighter, this is a must for any makeup lover. I also want to note that the size of this palette is also quite large, so the product in here will last you a long time.
Back to the eyes, I was also excited to receive the Renaissance Flick Eyeliner (C$11.99), which is a black liquid liner in a rose gold pen that allows you to seamlessly create the perfect cat eye. It features an ultra-fine tip that is stiff, so it is sturdy while you are applying it. It also sets fast and doesn’t smudge, flake, or transfer, which is always a concern for me when I apply eyeliner. The size of the product is also compact, making it easy for travel or days where you need to throw some makeup in your bag since you slept through your alarm.
I also want to note that Revolution Makeup London also has some amazing powders, including a banana powder for baking that I can’t wait to try out. I have a number of items from their line and although they don’t usually come top of mind since their availability is very limited, I am always so impressed with everything I try out by them. The items don’t perform like a typical affordable makeup line (they’re better!), although with that being said, I think the idea of drugstore beauty has quickly changed in the past few years now that brands are coming out with stellar products that perform way better than their low price points.
Have you tried anything from Revolution Makeup London?
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