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7/31/12
Essie Au Natural + Revlon Smoked Peach matte lipstick
Long time, no see! I just got back from a relaxing vacation in Florida. It was sooo lovely, I had a great time trying out some super delicious fish, relaxing on the beach and generally loving the hot weather! July is one of the hottest months in Fl, so there were a couple days of sitting in your own sweat, but I enjoyed it all the same. :)
I have a little post about a couple things that I've been trying out. Firstly is Essie's Au Natural. I found this gem when I was looking around in Ross for $4.00 - half off the original price! I also found a bunch of other Essie there (also half off), so I'm very excited to post some photos of the different polishes I got. I also recommend going to TJMaxx/Marshalls as well, you never know what's going to be hidden around the corner in discount stores.
At first glance, Au Natural in the bottle almost looks just like St. Tropez (also by Essie). However, now that I own both, I can tell you that the two shades are dramatically different. Au Natural isn't nearly as creamy - or opaque - but instead has a slightly translucent base with tiny, tiny micro shimmer. Also, if it's under a light, you'll see this strange blue tinge which adds a luminosity that I've never seen in a polish before.
But, hold on. It may sound like kind of a cool description, but I'm actually really underwhelmed by this polish. Compared to St. Tropez, another nude tan polish, I'd take that over Au Natural any day. There's just nothing remarkable about this polish. I can imagine that if you were going to use this polish for anything, it would be if you wanted your nails to look bare and glossy (for light skin tones) or for a bridal/wedding nude nail.
To get the opacity shown in the bottle, I had to apply roughly 3-4 coats of this bad boy. I don't know about you, but it is the worst to have to sit there for so long to wait for each coat to dry and keep on reapplying... To me, it's really not worth it. However, this really is a gorgeous color for people who really want to keep it simple and sweet - and of course, you have to have a real love for nude nails!
On another note, I picked up Revlon's matte lipstick in Smoked Peach. Essiebutton talked about this lipstick a while ago, and after searching a bit, I found it at Rite Aid! It looked so gorgeous when I saw it on her, so I wanted to try it out as well. I'm a huge fan of mattes as well as peaches, so it seems like the perfect lipstick for me. :)
This lipstick is perfect for my skin tone, and wears as a great summer shade that looks effortless and carefree. That's what I'm all about - lipsticks that look like you didn't try too hard, just that you woke up looking fabulous.
It will, however, define in the cracks of your lips if they're chapped. Granted, mine have been on the chappy side for the last couple of weeks, so I'm not going to blame the settling on the lipstick. For best results, definitely apply a lip balm first, wait a few minutes, work in the lip balm, and then apply the lipstick. The wear time, because it's a matte, is pretty fantastic for a drugstore lipstick.
I have a little post about a couple things that I've been trying out. Firstly is Essie's Au Natural. I found this gem when I was looking around in Ross for $4.00 - half off the original price! I also found a bunch of other Essie there (also half off), so I'm very excited to post some photos of the different polishes I got. I also recommend going to TJMaxx/Marshalls as well, you never know what's going to be hidden around the corner in discount stores.
At first glance, Au Natural in the bottle almost looks just like St. Tropez (also by Essie). However, now that I own both, I can tell you that the two shades are dramatically different. Au Natural isn't nearly as creamy - or opaque - but instead has a slightly translucent base with tiny, tiny micro shimmer. Also, if it's under a light, you'll see this strange blue tinge which adds a luminosity that I've never seen in a polish before.
But, hold on. It may sound like kind of a cool description, but I'm actually really underwhelmed by this polish. Compared to St. Tropez, another nude tan polish, I'd take that over Au Natural any day. There's just nothing remarkable about this polish. I can imagine that if you were going to use this polish for anything, it would be if you wanted your nails to look bare and glossy (for light skin tones) or for a bridal/wedding nude nail.
To get the opacity shown in the bottle, I had to apply roughly 3-4 coats of this bad boy. I don't know about you, but it is the worst to have to sit there for so long to wait for each coat to dry and keep on reapplying... To me, it's really not worth it. However, this really is a gorgeous color for people who really want to keep it simple and sweet - and of course, you have to have a real love for nude nails!
On another note, I picked up Revlon's matte lipstick in Smoked Peach. Essiebutton talked about this lipstick a while ago, and after searching a bit, I found it at Rite Aid! It looked so gorgeous when I saw it on her, so I wanted to try it out as well. I'm a huge fan of mattes as well as peaches, so it seems like the perfect lipstick for me. :)
This lipstick is perfect for my skin tone, and wears as a great summer shade that looks effortless and carefree. That's what I'm all about - lipsticks that look like you didn't try too hard, just that you woke up looking fabulous.
It will, however, define in the cracks of your lips if they're chapped. Granted, mine have been on the chappy side for the last couple of weeks, so I'm not going to blame the settling on the lipstick. For best results, definitely apply a lip balm first, wait a few minutes, work in the lip balm, and then apply the lipstick. The wear time, because it's a matte, is pretty fantastic for a drugstore lipstick.
Swatch of Revlon "Smoked Peach"
Thanks for reading everyone!
7/16/12
New obsession: Lush "Breath of Fresh Air" Soothing Seawater Spray
Okay, let's be honest. At the moment, I am a total Lushie. I cannot get enough of taking a trip to Lush to comfort myself in the wonderful smells and textures that this awesome store offers. (I know I sound a bit cheesy, but trust me when I say that I am definitely not sponsored by Lush or anything resembling it. So, yes, I did buy this product with my hard-earned money!). I think the main reason I visit Lush is because I'm so entranced by the variety that they offer, and because I think they are very innovative in all that they do.
My new obsession is a product that I bought a couple of weeks ago, which is the Breath of Fresh Air Soothing Seawater Spray. In short, this is basically a toner that you can either spray directly on the face or use on a cotton pad to get ride of excess oil/dirt.
Price point: $19.95 for an 8.4 fl oz bottle (the size I purchased), or $8.95 for a 3.3 fl oz bottle.
So basically, if you doubled the smaller size bottle to make it 6.6 fl oz, the price point would come to $17.90. Overall, I think purchasing either bottle is a fair price, so buying the smaller bottle wouldn't necessarily be of a lower value in comparison to getting the full size.
I use this twice a day, sometimes more. I will apply in the morning after washing and at night after washing. Of course, you want to use a toner before you moisturize, as it preps the skin for moisturizer.
Typically, I don't use it if I'm wearing makeup, except if I'm feeling especially oily. However, I'm definitely open to using this as a setting spray, as it's a very fine mist that I don't think would ruin or disrupt the state of your makeup.
The fine print (shown above):
The perfect recipe for supple skin. Reduces dryness, softens your skin with aloe; feeds it with vitamins and minerals. Use on cotton wool to remove excess cleanser and to refresh the skin.
I've got to agree - this definitely leaves my skin feeling super refreshed. I find that no matter what, I grab this to refresh my skin and prep it for moisturizer and makeup. Depending on what I feel that I need during that time, I will spray it directly on the face or use it on a cotton pad. Using it on a cotton pad and rubbing it on the face removes excess makeup and oil which I adore, because even though it's incredibly gentle on the skin, it still manages to remove extra mascara that wouldn't come off during cleansing.
The smell is also nice. Don't ask me to describe it, I'm terrible at describing Lush scents! It smells quite earthy and natural, as many Lush products do, but the smell doesn't linger. Not that it's a bad smell, but it's nice to use a product that doesn't stink up your face!
Another quick thing I want to mention - the nozzle! I appreciate this nozzle quite a bit, although it appears to be just a normal, cheap nozzle. I've got to appreciate this nozzle a lot, because it releases a fine mist that doesn't over-wet your face. That may be due to the actual product itself as well - it's not thick or gunky. It literally feels like water being sprayed on your face (except better!). Also, it dries quickly, which is useful when you're in a rush!
Anyway, that's my review of Breath of Fresh Air! Thanks for reading, as always!
Please follow & support!
Whitney
My new obsession is a product that I bought a couple of weeks ago, which is the Breath of Fresh Air Soothing Seawater Spray. In short, this is basically a toner that you can either spray directly on the face or use on a cotton pad to get ride of excess oil/dirt.
Price point: $19.95 for an 8.4 fl oz bottle (the size I purchased), or $8.95 for a 3.3 fl oz bottle.
So basically, if you doubled the smaller size bottle to make it 6.6 fl oz, the price point would come to $17.90. Overall, I think purchasing either bottle is a fair price, so buying the smaller bottle wouldn't necessarily be of a lower value in comparison to getting the full size.
I use this twice a day, sometimes more. I will apply in the morning after washing and at night after washing. Of course, you want to use a toner before you moisturize, as it preps the skin for moisturizer.
Typically, I don't use it if I'm wearing makeup, except if I'm feeling especially oily. However, I'm definitely open to using this as a setting spray, as it's a very fine mist that I don't think would ruin or disrupt the state of your makeup.
The fine print (shown above):
The perfect recipe for supple skin. Reduces dryness, softens your skin with aloe; feeds it with vitamins and minerals. Use on cotton wool to remove excess cleanser and to refresh the skin.
I've got to agree - this definitely leaves my skin feeling super refreshed. I find that no matter what, I grab this to refresh my skin and prep it for moisturizer and makeup. Depending on what I feel that I need during that time, I will spray it directly on the face or use it on a cotton pad. Using it on a cotton pad and rubbing it on the face removes excess makeup and oil which I adore, because even though it's incredibly gentle on the skin, it still manages to remove extra mascara that wouldn't come off during cleansing.
The smell is also nice. Don't ask me to describe it, I'm terrible at describing Lush scents! It smells quite earthy and natural, as many Lush products do, but the smell doesn't linger. Not that it's a bad smell, but it's nice to use a product that doesn't stink up your face!
Another quick thing I want to mention - the nozzle! I appreciate this nozzle quite a bit, although it appears to be just a normal, cheap nozzle. I've got to appreciate this nozzle a lot, because it releases a fine mist that doesn't over-wet your face. That may be due to the actual product itself as well - it's not thick or gunky. It literally feels like water being sprayed on your face (except better!). Also, it dries quickly, which is useful when you're in a rush!
Anyway, that's my review of Breath of Fresh Air! Thanks for reading, as always!
Please follow & support!
Whitney
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