Discovery: A Korres Lip Balm Version of MAC Viva Glam Cyndi

I love my MAC Viva Glam Cyndi lipstick.. And it's the only product that I actually bought a back up off.. So that says a lot about how much I love this lipstick.. I love the colour and the texture is so lovely and moisturizing..

So during my very quick trip to Korres.. I stumbled across their Mandarin Lip Butter Stick SPF15 which were new to the store.. There were around 6 in total.. Most had minimal to no tint.. Except for this lovely one I bought...



This is in Rose

When I applied this to my lips, it was love at first application..

Pros:

Really nice texture

Moisturizing

Great shade

Easy to apply

Not overly glossy like Korres's Lip Butters (which I still adore and are more moisturizing)

Cons:

Not very long lasting

Now the difference between the Korres Lip Balm Stick and the MAC Viva Glam Cyndi is that the Korres one is sheerer but you still get that gorgeous hint of Rose that you get with the Cyndi Lipstick..

Here are the swatches...

They may look completely off in the swatch, but on the lips, they are sooo similar except for the slightly more corally shade in the Viva Glam Cyndi..

I'm so happy I came across this lip balm.. I wear it all the time now and it goes with any blush I wear, whether it's peachy or pink..

I say if you missed out the Viva Glam Cyndi, definitely check this one out if your Korres store carries it..

Have you tried the Korres Mandarin Lip Butter Stick SPF15?

Review: MAC Vanilla Pigment

The lovely Kelly & Liza from things4her requested to see swatches of the MAC Vanilla Pigment which I mentioned in my previous post " Wishlist - Items Accomplished =) ". 

I adore this pigment.. It's my first ever MAC pigment and it is sooo worth it as it is so versatile..

When you look at the pigment in the little container, it looks white hence the name Vanilla.. But when applied it is the loveliest light pinky gold..

Here are the swatches:

 

Gorgeous right?

I wear this mainly as an eye shadow.. And it just really brightens up my eyes giving my lids the most beautiful sheen.. It's not glittery be any means.. It also makes a great eye and cheek highlighter..

If you were to get one pigment.. I say spend your money on this...

 

Peace

If I Were To Pick One... Lip Liner

It would be...

Bourjois Levre Contour Crayon Lip Liner - #18 Framboise exquise

I have been looking for a lip liner that gives me that natural tint.. "My lips but better" as they say so I can make my nude lipsticks work better on me..

I haven't tried Bourjois Lip Liners before but I thought I'd give this one a go as the colour was nice and soft.. Not biege, not too pink and not overally corally...

This colour turned out to be perfect! Nude lip liners do not work for me.. Every time I ask a SA in any brand for a natural looking lip liner, they show me all the beiges they have.. And to me, that's just not natural..

But this.. Now this, believe it or not, looks so natural on my lips.. The colour shown in the photo above may seem too corally but on the lips it's beautiful.. When worn alone, it gives my lips that sort of bitten look which I love as it works with every look.. And it has made my nude lippies finally work sooo nicely on me.. I pair this with my MAC Creme Cup & Please Me Lipsticks and my YSL Rouge Pur Couture in #06 and this crayon lip liner gives them that extra hint of colour that doesn't wash you out..

Seriously a great lip liner in terms of colour, formula, longevity and price..

Do you wear lip liners at all? What are some of your favourite lip liners?

If I Were To Pick One... Mascara

It would be...

Kanebo Sensai 38C Seperating & Lengthening

I purchased this for the first time maybe a year and a bit ago.. And when I was done with it, I went and tried other mascaras just coz I'm always curious about what is out there.. But I always seem to find myself coming back to this one.. I have just bought my 3rd tube and that NEVER happens with me! So that does say a lot about this product..

This fiber mascara seperates my lashes without clumping.. And lengthens them like there's no tomorrow.. When I wear this it looks like I have false lashes on.. No joke..

I'll tell you what.. Why don't you see for yourself..

Huge huge difference right?

And one more thing that makes me come back to this mascara is the way it washes off.. No panda eyes with this.. Never.. Because it's a fiber mascara so I just wet my fingers and eyes then I gently pull the mascara off.. And that's it! Super easy.. Super clean..

I really love this mascara.. And I know that it's hard to find Kanebo Sensai in some countries.. It's a high-end Japanese brand that carries so many great products.. The closest dupe I have found for this mascara in terms of the effect it gives, is the Chanel Exceptionnel Mascara..

What's your favourite Mascara?



If I Were To Pick One... Eye Shadow

So I decided to do a series called...

If I Were To Pick One...

Now this is a challenge for alllll makeup lovers out there.. Basically what I'm going to do is if I had to pick ONE make up item from each category (Foundation, Blush, Bronzer, Eye Shadow etc.) which one would it be.. And I'll talk about why of course..

So starting with Eye Shadow..

If I Were To Pick One Eye Shadow... It would be:

Bobbi Brown Eye Shadow - #4 Taupe

This colour is soooo boring in the pan.. Nothing special at all.. It's a matte colour.. A mixture of brown and a tiny bit of grey.. But it is the PERFECT colour for contouring the eyes and adding a bit of a shadow along the lower lashline for a subtle smokey look.. It's really stunning and I can see it working for all skin tones..

Now I know that even in the swatch it looks like nothing special.. But for those who want a subtle definition for their crease for an everyday natural look.. This is the one shadow for you.. 

I really do like Bobbi Brown eye shadows more than MAC ones as they are way more pigmented and easier to blend.. Yah they're more on the pricey side but for what you're getting, they are worth it.. 

What would your One Eye Shadow pick be?