Bite Beauty ~ Bite Mix and Mingle lipstick Duo - Fig & Date, Review + Swatch!

Hello everyone!

Today I'll be reviewing a holiday release by Bite Beauty, a lipstick duo. The one I'm reviewing today is of last years' holiday collection, in the shades: Fig & Date. These duos retail for $14 at Sephora stores and online. I don't know of any other store or website that carries them, there is a bite beauty blog, but no retailing website. This year Bite Beauty has also released it's duos for the holiday. Last year, as far as I recall there were only two to choose from, however this year there are five! And are very fall appropriate!

The shades Fig and Date are available for purchase separately, in full size. The full size lipsticks retail for $24 a piece. And the duo is a $24 value kit. The sticks are pretty thin, and I did have a little problem with that. As you can probably tell in the picture, the more nude type of shade on the right broke off, even though I didn't apply much pressure. That is one drawback, however I did fix that with a lighter. So I guess that's not too big of a deal.

I wanted to give a little size comparison of the duo with a regular Maybelline lipstick, just for an idea. Because when I got the duo, it for some reason seemed pretty tiny to me. Not a bad thing, just wasn't expecting it to be so small. I have never tried bite beauty before this, so I think it's a nice way to try their so hyped about formula for a fraction of the price and you do get to try two shades. The quantity isn't much, but then again, it is a high end lipstick.

L-R: Fig - Date

The shade fig is a more rosy, neutrally undertoned shade. It isn't too warm, but isn't too cool either. I think it's a beautiful everyday color and would suit a variety of skin tones. The shade date is a more nude, pinky brown. Which too, could be a great every day color for a lot of people. It isn't a nude shade that washed me out at all, and had quite a punch of color. The forumal is extremely creamy, and I don't really need to wear a balm under these because of how creamy they are. They do have a decent time of staying powder as well, and stayed put even after me having meals. Though the inner parts of my mouth did loose some color. The lipstick doesn't have any odd odor either, and is very comfortable on the lips.

Overall verdict, I'm really happy I bought this. I really love the formula, and fell in love with the shade fig so much that I have to get the full size. The formula is very creamy and is relatively long wearing for a creamy lipstick. So grab yourself a duo from this year's holiday collection before they go! Also, you could sign up for Ebates and save 4-8% whenever you shop online at Sephora, or even other stores, for absolutely free.

What are your thoughts on Bite Beauty Lipsticks? Share in comments below! :)

My First MAC Lipstick : MAC Angel - Review + Swatch!

I remember not long ago I was a total lip gloss girl, I could never even imagine using lipstick. It seemed like those old women things, and something I couldn't get along with. And then one day the lipstick fairy came and cast a spell on me, ever since then I've been a total lipstick girl and have been on the mission of building my collection. A recent addition to my collection was my first MAC lipstick in the shade angel. Which is also one of their best sellers, and is popularly known as one of Kim Kardashian's favorite lipstick. It was a gift to me by a very close friend, and yes I love it.

Whether MAC lipsticks are worth the hype and price is something I'll discuss at the end, so getting on to the review.. Angel is a frost lipstick, which means it has bits of very fine shimmer. It is a pale blue-toned pink, which I don't think has too strong cool undertones, but yes they are there. It comes in the standard MAC lipstick bullet sort of packaging. And has a faint vanilla sent, which is present in all their lipsticks.

Angel is an everyday sort of color, and goes great with a smokey eye as well as minimal makeup. It doesn't apply as smooth as a regular cream lipstick would, probably because of the shimmer present in it. It isn't matte but isn't too creamy, and the frost gives the color dimension and shine. The lipstick is quite long lasting, and lasts probably around 4-5 hours on me.
MAC lipsticks retail for $16, and are available at Macy's and MAC outlets. Whether MAC lipsticks are worth the price tag is very honestly a personal choice. I do however think that there are instances when you fall in love with a color and can't find an exact dupe, then definitely yes they are worth it. And I think MAC has beautiful colors which are hard to find, and I plan on trying out new ones!

Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick by Kate Moss - 08 Review + Swatch!

Sorry I have been MIA lately, got caught up in University exams. But I will hopefully blog more regularly now *fingers crossed*. Today I'll be reviewing a Rimmel Kate Moss lipstick in the shade 08. Now before I get to the detailed review I must say this is a beautiful rose colored lipstick that is a must have! It's a beautiful creamy lipstick, and yes Rimmel does produce some of the most amazing drugstore lipsticks.

Rimmel collabrated with Kate Moss to produce the Rimmel Kate Moss lipsticks line, which has a different packaging than the original moisture renew line. It has rather a simple sleek black casing with Kate written on the top part of it and a heart. I picked up the shade 08, which is a muted rosy mauve shade and is great for everyday wear. The lipstick has a mild scent which is present in the entire lasting finish line.

One swipe

The color is a mix of rose and mauve, which could be a mlbb (my lips but better shade) for some people. It's a color that I think can suit a great range of skin tones, because of it having a neutral undertone. It is also very pigmented, with great color payoff in one swatch. The lipstick gives a semi-matte with a slight sheen. I wouldn't call it moisturizing though, cause my lips tend to start drying a while after applying the lipstick. Which is why I apply lip balm prior to applying the lipstick.
Final Verdict:
I really like the color of the lipstick, and the creamy semi-matte finish as well. I would prefer if it was slightly more moisturizing, cause I tend to have dry lips. But I do think this color is a must have, and can suit a lot of skin tones.
It is available in most drugstores for $6-8 depending on where you buy it.

L'Oréal Color Riche Extraordinaire Lip Color in Molto Mauve (500) Review + Swatch!

Since the weather has been cooling down, I've been going crazy after dull plums/mauves and dull red lip colors for the fall and winter. In a recent shopping spree, I got the L'Oréal Color Riche Extraordinaire Lip Color (boy that's a mouth full) in the shade Molto Mauve (500). They were launched in 2013 in the USA, but took a while to get around to other places. The price tag is a little high, at $9.99. But they come in a beautiful gold packaging, which makes them look kind of high-end.

The tube holds 6 ml of product, and has a flat doe-foot applicator. I really like the applicator, cause it doesn't saturate too much product and evenly applies it. It also has a fruity fragrance, which is a little more than mild. It doesn't bother me at all, and I actually like it. Once applied, I don't feel the fragrance at all. The color is a light mauve-pink with very fine sparkles that don't really show up on the lips but give a 3-D effect and add to the glossiness.

Swatch in indoor lighting.

The lasting power is quite nice too, it lasts me about 3 hours before fading. After which there is light glossiness. Also, it doesn't dry my lips as much as lipsticks do, which is a real plus point for me. 'Cause my lips dry out very quickly. I think this is because it contains Argan oil, Lotus Flower Oil, Camelia Seed Oil and Rose Canina Oil.  

Swatch in outdoor lighting

The pigmentation is quite remarkable I think. It isn't fully opaque with one swipe, but the color is buildable, Though it does feel slightly heavier than an average lipstick on my lips, but isn't sticky, which is why it doesn't bother me.

Overall, I am really impressed by the L'Oréal Color Riche Extraordinaire Liquid Lip Colors, and I really like the color Molto Mauve. I think they have an awesome glossy look and last really well. I really want to get a few more colors now! 

I hope the review was helpful! I'd like to know what your new buys are for the fall/winter. Let me know in the comments! :)

Maybelline Super Stay 24 Lip Color in Keep Up The Flame! Review + Swatch!

Maybelline Super Stay Lipstick in Keep up the Flame (025), is a long wearing matte red lipstick. It's a 2 way lipstick, from one side you apply the actual color and the other side is to keep your lips moisturized and hydrated, since the lipstick formula is drying. When I first got into long wearing lipsticks, I decided I had to get a red long wearing lipstick. 'Cause red lipsticks feather out of the lips the most, especially if you don't use lip liner. I thought it was a great way to keep your lipstick in place and not having to use lip liner! :D

Keep up the flame is a cool toned red lipstick, it's more like a deep red. It has no shimmer or sparkle whatsoever, and dries to a completely matte finish. The lipstick holds 2.3 ml of product, which I think is kind of less. As you can see in the picture, the compartment holding the lipstick isn't much big either. The lipstick has a very slight floral scent, which isn't overpowering at all. I actually like it, it's refreshing. 

The Balm on the other end, to moisturize the lipstick comes quite handy. Even though I like to keep the lipstick completely matte sometimes, my lips get too dry which is when I use the balm. As far as whether the lipstick lives up to the 24 hour claim, I haven't tested it so long. I never wear makeup for 24 hours really. But it does last straight 8 hours with eating and drinking and doesn't fade. Neither does it transfer. 

The swatch kind of looks funny, cause it's my wrist and it has a straight red line (:P), but oh well.. Swatches on the wrist seem more clear to me. The lipstick retails for $8.99-9.99 depending on where you buy it from. It's available in most drugstores.

Overall, I really like this lipstick. It's very long lasting, I absolutely adore the color, and it doesn't feather. What else can you ask for of a lipstick? Though the fact remains, I am not someone who wears a red lip very often. I wore a red lip on my sister's wedding which was 6 months ago, after which I haven't worn a red lip. But I definitely would want to try more colors in this range, cause of how beautiful the formula is. I'd love finding a more nude/light pink color to wear on a daily basis. 

Maybelline Colorsensational Vivids ~ Vibrant Mandarin 914, Review + Swatch!

Recently I've started obsessing over bright lipsticks. I guess it's just a need sort of thing as the summer approaches. And during the spring I bought a new lipstick, from the Maybelline Color Sensational Vivids: Vibrant Mandarin, 914. It's a bright orange lipstick, as the name suggests. The packaging is sleek, and the color of the lid depicts the actual color of the lipstick. Here is how it looks:

The color is very bright. And very vivid. The lipstick has a faint vanilla type of sweet smell. It's not very orange though, it's more of a bright pink-ish orange type of coral. It's like a neon color. To me, I like the color but I don't think it's very wearable, cause of how bright it is. Though, when I pat it with a tissue it lightens a little, and that's how I can wear it. Otherwise this isn't a favorite lipstick of mine. The finish is creamy/satin like. And it has a beautiful sheen. The color also leaves behind a beautiful stain, which isn't too dark. That's how I use the lipstick mostly, by just keeping the stain.

Here is the swatch:

You can't tell the color very properly. It looks more orange in the picture. Where as in normal lighting it looks more in between a bright orange to coral. The lasting power is great. Cause the lipstick is very opaque. And it doesn't accentuate any dry patches on the lips, which a lot of lipsticks do.

Overall, this lipstick just kind of added to my small collection of lipsticks. I don't like it very much, cause it's too bright. I can pull of a matte red lip, on rare occasions. But this lipstick isn't just bright, it's more like a neon color. Which I think isn't my thing really.

I bought this for Rs. 975 at Beauty Arena. It's available in most leading stores in Pakistan. It's also available at most drusgtores. It rages from $ 7-8, and is also available at most drugstores depending on where you buy it from.

Hope the review was helpful! Please feel free to comment for any questions or suggestions.

The Body Shop ~ Color Glide Lip Shine Lipstick

I've been reviewing lip products mostly, must seem like I'm really into lip products. Well, to be honest I can't really decide which makeup product is my favorite. I'm actually obsessed with all makeup products, lipsticks, eye shadows, blushes, highlighters, bronzers, anything! And today I'm reviewing The Body Shop's lipstick, in the color glide lipstick line, the color I have is Rare Coral (11), available at The Body Shop.

It comes in a beautiful metal packaging, and seems quite solid in the hand. Also, the size is very compact. 

(Click on photo to enlarge.)

The color I'd say isn't coral, even though the name suggests. It's more like a warm peach-ish nude with very beautiful fine shimmer, which doesn't really show up but just gives a glow. 

The finish is shiny, as the name suggest. The lipstick has a very faint sweet smell. I'm not sure how to describe it, it's like that smell which comes from high-end lipsticks. In the picture above the color looks more like a pinkish-coral, but the color is very slightly coral I'd say. Or isn't coral at all. The color is very sheer, it can be build up, but I think since the lipstick is shiny, it feels heavy on the lips if build up. It feels like having a lot of lip gloss on the lips. The finish is creamy satin like. It's a very nice every day sort of color, and quite suitable for the summers.

The lasting power of the lipstick is not very impressive. I guess that's because of it being similar in application to a lip gloss.

Here is the swatch: 

This above picture does justice to actual color I think, since it's more like a light pinkish peach shade. Though in the picture the fine shimmer isn't visible. It's more like golden fine shimmer. I bought this lipstick for Rs. 1400 at The Body Shop. Prices vary in different countries according to the exchange rate. The Body Shop products though are very widely available in several countries.

Final verdict, I'm not very pleased with the lipstick, I guess cause I don't like too shiny lipsticks, they kind of feel heavy on the lips. Otherwise the color is nice. It's a type of color that can be pulled off with a dramatic eye. But I don't really find myself reaching for this lipstick much.

Hope the review was helpful! Please leave your comments for any questions or suggestions. Hope you have a great day! :)

Revlon Super Lustrous lipstick ~ Mauve it Over 003, Review + Swatches!

Revlon Super Lustrous lipsticks are famously known for having a wide variety of shades and different finishes. This one, mauve it over, is of matte finish. The name is quite on spot, because the color is mauve, but just that it's prettier than mauve. It's like a perfect nude-purplish lip color. I really like the packaging of these lipsticks, since there are no edges to it. Which I don't really like, cause then you have to think even when putting the lid back on the lipstick, like the Rimmel Moisture Renew lipsticks. Also, on the top of the lid there is a transparent part, from which you can see the shade of the lipstick without having to open it, which of course adds to the convenience.

From the top:

Revlon Super Lustrous, Mauve it Over, matte, 003.

The lipstick is 4.2 g which is actually more than the average lip products which is mostly 3.5 g. All the pictures are taken in indoor lighting.

Even though the lipstick is matte, the texture is extremely creamy, and butter soft. The finish is perfectly matte. The lipstick is scentless, so it's a great option for people who are sensitive to smell. I feel it also moisturizes my lips, regardless of being matte, because of The lasting power is great. It lasts me around 5-7 hours without any touch-ups.

I absolutely love this shade, because it's very wearable. And you can also match it with a smokey eye look. Especially if you're tired of doing nude lips, like me.

Here is the swatch (picture taken in indoor lighting):

I bought this from Lahore Hyperstar for Rs. 1400. It is also available at http://www.ulta.com/ and most drugstores for $6-8 depending on where you buy it from.

The color has bluish undertones, so this color would most probably suit people with cooler undertones more as compared to people with warm undertones.

You may like it:

1) If you like matte finishes

2) If you have cool undertones

3) If you are sensitive to scented lipsticks

You might not like it if:

1) You have warm undertones

2) You like cream finishes

Overall, I really like this lipstick. Especially cause it's a type of color I can wear on a daily basis. As well as with a smokey eye look. And I love matte lipsticks, so it's a great lipstick for me.

Do you own any Revlon matte lipsticks? If so, what do you think about them? You may leave your answer in the comment box below!

Covergirl Lip Perfection Lipsticks - Soulmate and Delight - Swatches + Review!

I'm not a big fan of covergirl. Yes, I do like some of their products, but I'm never too hyped about covergirl products. I own two lipsticks of the Lip Perfection line, that my friend got me; Soulmate (320) and Delight (410). They're both lipsticks with shimmer in them and have the standard amount of lipstick product (3.5g/.12Oz). 

I love the fragrance of these lipsticks, it's like sugary candy, it's really sweet. And the lipsticks aren't too sheer or too crazily pigmented. I guess they'd be more pigmented if they didn't have shimmer. They were $7-8 I think from Rite Aid. They're lasting power is average. Around 3-4 hours when I'm not eating.

Left Delight, Right Soulmate.

Left Delight, Right Soulmate.
In the picture delight looks coral colored, which it's not. I guess the gold shimmer particles are reflecting in the camera, causing it to look like that. Delight is actually more sheer than soulmate. Both have gold sparkles in them though. Soulmate is warm undertones whereas delight seems more of a neutral undertone to me. I think delight is a color that can flatter a lot of skin tones. It's also more wearable on a daily basis.

Left Soulmate, Right Delight. 

Overall, I don't think I'd repurchase these lipsticks. Cause there isn't anything too glam in them. Not that I dislike them, but the colors are just not my favorites. They're nice lipsticks when I want a change though.

Hope the review was helpful. Please comment if you have any questions or suggestions. Have you tried any of the Covergirl Lip Perfection Lipsticks, if so what do you think about them?