Showing posts with label brushes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label brushes. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

HAUL: SLEEK MAKEUP

What is Sleek Makeup?
  • Sleek Makeup is a cosmetics line, headquartered out of London, who's main focus is to present fashion-trendy colors, and to provide products that all skin tones could use, especially skin tones who are misrepresented by mainstream cosmetics lines.
  • Sleek Cosmetics is stocked at the local drugstores throughout Europe, and has merged its way to Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, and Kenya.
I ordered 9 items:
True Colour Lipstick- Stiletto $6.00
True Colour Lipstick- Papaya Punch $6.00
Face Contour Kit & Dual Ended Brush $13.00
Curacao I-Divine Eyeshadow Palette $10.50
I-Divine Primer Palette $10.50
Caribbean collection Blush- Aruba $6.50
Blush- Rose Gold $6.50
Blush- Flushed $6.50
Blush- Scandalous $6.50
Shipping Cost: $13.50
  • True Colour Lipstick

These lipsticks are classified as "matte", but contains vitamin E, so they still glide on smoothly!! I was extremely happy about the pigmentation of these lipsticks because I have been on a hunt for a nice coral lipstick that is true to it's color, as well as a deep red for the Fall. :)
Swatches:
[Left to Right: Papaya Punch, Stiletto]
  • Curacao I-Divine Eyeshadow Palette
Literally, just looking at the palette before swatching, I knew that I was now #winning!! :)
The colors are sooooo bright and it's pattern gave me hope!! & I was right.

 
Plastic Film with the name of each eyeshadow!
  •   Sleek Makeup Blush
Great Packaging!

^^Name of Each Blush^^

These blushes are so beautiful. I could not wait to open my package to swatch the heck out of these bad
boys! lol.

The intensity of the blush pigmentation is to die for. When purchasing without being able to physically see an item,  it can be a bit scary; only because you're not sure if the product will show up on skin, like it did on the computer screen. You will always have the doubt that it's not as PIGMENTED as it may look, when you can't swatch the product! Well with Sleep Makeup.. what you SEE is definitely what you GET!

  •  I-Divine Primer Palette

Anytime an eyeshadow is being used, a primer or base should be used to help with creasing, longevity, and enhancement of color.
Collecting different colored primers can be quite costly, if purchased individually, so when I saw this I-Divine Primer Palette, I knew it was a MUST-HAVE.
Amazed by the cost, I made sure to purchase it. 
Swatches First Row:
Swatches Second Row:


  • Face Contour Kit

I was ecstatic about this Contour Kit, because it came as a set includng the dual ended contouring brush! :) Not to mention that the brush came with a traveling case! 
The Contour Kit came in three different shades: Light, Medium, & Dark
I purchased: Medium
Swatches:


Special Thanks to Michelle, from BeautyAndTheBlog, for her amazing postings about Sleek Makeup; And to the determination and willingness to do months and months of research, I finally decided to place an order with Sleek Makeup! Well.. let alone the fact that it took months for my to figure out that the website offered US shipping, and I was overlooking it the entire time!
Shipping was AMAZING and FAST!! Packaging was superb! I was extremely IMPRESSED! :)

My Overall Thought: My experience with Sleek Makeup was phenomenal! I couldn't have been anymore satisfied! Fast shipping, Great packing, Great products, great service, & a great asset to the beauty community!!
Have You Tried Sleek Makeup? What is your thought on this brand?
If you have not tried Sleek, do you think you will in the near future?

Monday, May 2, 2011

Motives Cosmetics Review

 LOREN RIDINGER

Purchase Motives Here: www.motivesproartist.com/missylynn


What Makes Motives® Pressed Blush Unique?
Breathe new life into your cheeks with this long lasting, smooth blending and high color blush while minimizing the look of imperfections and visible pores. The Motives Pressed Blush has a soft and luxurious texture that can be worn by all skin types, helping skin look renewed, naturally healthy and flawless. The Motives Pressed Blush instantly erases the look of imperfections and visible pores, ensuring that your skin looks smooth and polished.

Pros:
  • Layers Well- Easy to Build Color
  • Pigmented
  • Great Texture- Satin Finish
  • Excellent Packaging Method
  • Blends Well
  • Variety of Colors for all skin tones
Cons:
  • Not a large variety of colors- only 15 to choose from
  • Needs a little more product for $13.50

Motives Pressed Eyeshadow: $12.00
What Makes Motives® Pressed Eye Shadow Unique?
Ultra smooth and luxurious, these eye shadows are crease-proof and deflect the light away from fine lines to help visibly reduce the signs of aging for a bright, polished look. The Motives Pressed Eye Shadows have impeccable color retention that does not run or crease so you always look your best. They glide on ultra smooth with incredible hold, a flawless look, and a luxurious feel and finish. Take the guesswork out of looking gorgeous. The Motives Pressed Eye Shadow promises to give you the long-lasting, high-color look you have always wanted. 

Pros:
  • Easy to blend
  • Large Variety of Colors
  • Pigmented
  • Great Texture- Satin Finish
  • Excellent Packaging Method
  • Variety of Colors for all skin tones
Cons:
  • none
Motives Powder Brush: $14.95 


What Makes Motives® Powder Brush Unique? 
Motives® Powder Brush is contoured and shaped for a delicate application. This brush's soft round head is perfect for blending powders and blushes, or for sweeping color on the face. Use the Motives® Powder Brush to get natural, flawless application. 
    Pros:
    • Very Inexpensive
    • Compact Bristles
    • Flexible
    • Combination Bristles- Natural & Synthetic
    • Duo Shape- Blending & Sweeping
    • Super Soft
    Cons:
    • I don't have any! Lol
    Motives Rich Formula Lipstick: $14.00
    What Makes Motives® Rich Formula Lipstick Unique?

    Pamper your lips with this divinely smooth, silky and glamorous shine, providing even coverage with daring color. Make sure your lips look luscious with sheer or heavy coverage — whatever the occasion — with the Motives Rich Color Lipstick. Don’t worry about fine lines or creases as you go from day to night with this great extended wear lipstick.
    Pros:
    • Rich in Pigment
    • Hydrating
    • Smooth, Creamy Texture
    • Doesn't make fine lines in lips visible
    • Doesn't dry out lips
    • Extended Wear Time
    • Variety of colors
    Cons: 
    • Name fades off of products fast.



    Would I recommend these products? YES!! A+++++