Mani Monday: August Nail Polish Review 2014 Video

Hey Lovies! Check out my video for my most recent review on last week’s polish (Hazard). Final Grade: 5/10

Video Mentioned

Products Mentioned:
Pink by Juicy Couture
Sally Hansen Brisk Blue
Pure Ice Wear Red
Sinful Colors Hazard (What I am wearing in the video)

What I am Wearing:
Maybelline Fit Me Shine Free Foundation in Golden Beige 240
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer in Honey
Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Creamy Beige
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk
Covergirl Shadow Pencil in Flamed Rose
Makeup Forever HD Blush in 410
Tarte 12 Hour Amazonian Clay Blush in Tipsy
Dior Show Mascara
Tarte Glamazon Lipstick in Playful
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in Brunette
Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel
Urban Decay DeSlick Setting Spray

Sunday Size-Up: Too Faced Melted Liquified Long Wear Lipstick in Melted Violet

Melted Violet

Availability: Sephora, Ulta, Too Faced: $21

Description via Too Faced:

“Get the staying power of a stain, the intense color of a liquid lipstick and the shine of a gloss with Melted.” 

Too Faced Melted Liquified Long Wear Lipstick in Melted Violet swatched with two layers

Hey Lovelies!

I finally had a chance to wear Too Faced’s new lipstick in “Melted Violet” and I LOVE IT. I am definitely repurchasing this in the other colors available. The formula is buttery and smooth, but it is not runny. It is very opaque and requires maybe 1-2 layers for full intensity. If you would wish to layer it up more, this lipstick does not crease or settle awkwardly on your lips. In terms of application, it is seamless. At first, I didn’t think I would like the sponge-tip applicator because I thought it wouldn’t release enough product-due to to it being soaked up by the sponge. However, the applicator allows you to layer the product precisely and does not over dispense. All in all, this is a beautiful color and a beautiful formula that lasted me about 6-8 hours. I reapplied once and also ate a meal and it was still on. 

Final Grade: 10/10

The look I wore it with featured in a past blog post “Gold Eyes and Purple Lips”

❤ Briana

Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm- Grapefruit and Ginger Swatch and Review

Tube packaging with plastic angled applicator

Availability:

Sephora, Jack Black & Macy’s: $7.50

Product Description via Jack Black:

“Enriched with superior skin conditioners and antioxidants, this emollient balm soothes and relieves dry, chapped, irritated lips. Unlike waxy sticks, it penetrates quickly to provide instant relief. Offers broad-spectrum sun protection with an SPF of 25; also guards against windburn and temperature extremes.“- Jack Black

Swatched onto hand produces a thick layer

Application onto lips is smooth and not too shiny or waxy

Overall Rating: 10/10

With so many expensive balms out there, i.e Christian Dior’s Creme De Rose or Bite Beauty’s Agave Lip Mask, I wanted to provide a cheaper alternative that still provided hydration. It is very emollient, providing a smooth application and it has a cooling sensation for chapped or sunburned lips. It provides hydration and a soothing comfort that lasts about 2-3 hours. I find myself reapplying about 2-3 times a day. I will say that this product is better used on lips that are already exfoliated because it will sink in easily. Available in 5 different scents, you can easily find a new favorite. Specifically the Grapefruit & Ginger scent is not heavily concentrated with citrus, nor is it overpowering. I personally do not smell the Ginger, but I imagine that is what is toning down the Grapefruit. It smells fresh, with a touch of tang. The applicator is a plastic angled applicator, from which the product is being dispensed. I personally use my finger to massage it in for a better effect. For the price, this is definitely a great alternative to higher end lip balms.