Orange Is The New Red: Some Oranges I Love and One That Made Me Go What?!

 

Who am I kidding, red will always be my lip color of choice, but as it gets really really hot here in California, and as the orange lip trend is spreading like wildfire, I wanted to show you what I reach for when I want an orange lip. And to end...an orange lip warning of sorts.

Surprisingly, these are the only orange lippies that I own, beyond some balms and a Lancome gloss I have practically finished, so any recommendations are welcome in the comments!

From left to right:

Revlon Ultra HD Lipstick in Geranium ($8.99): A gel finish with just a hint of sparkle. A very true orange.

Lipstick Queen Chinatown Glossy Pencil in Chase ($22): Balmy but still gives nice color, this shade runs more pinky/orange.

Beautifully Disney Change Your Fate Lipgloss ($14.95): A sheer orange gloss without sparkle.

NYX Intense Butter Gloss in Orangesicle ($6.99): So pigmented! An orange that leans more red than the other shades.

NYX Macaron Lipstick in Orange Blossom ($6.99): A matte pastel orange. More on this later.

 

Revlon Ultra HD lipstick in Geranium is a recent find. It is the line that Emma Stone is touting all over the television, so naturally I picked it up at Ulta through some type of subconscious marketing. I love the consistency. It is gel-like and buildable with a punchy finish on the lips. Lasts roughly 4 hours on me but I hate the packaging (can be seen in first photo), just plastic and kind of tacky in my opinion. 

 I have had Lipstick Queen's Chinatown glossy pencil in Chase for a while now, and I still reach for it often. I love the thinness of both the consistency and the actual pencil and it feels good on the lips. This is not the most intense orange since it reads a bit pinker on lips, but it is still fresh. I do disklike the smell of Lipstick Queen lippies though--very drugstore/artificial.

The Beautifully Disney gloss in Change Your Fate, named after Princess Merida, is also something I reach for regularly when I want something subtle but not typical pink. This is a sheer look, similar to the Lipstick Queen pencil.

NYX Intense Butter Gloss in Orangesicle is new to my collection, but it much different than the original Butter Gloss formula. The smell is the same, but this is thicker and more like a liquid lipstick than a gloss. As you can see it is full pigment in one swipe and really should be worn with a liner. I think it is a gorgeous bright orange color but because of the thickness does get a bit messy if you over-apply.

NYX Macaron Lipstick in Orange Blossom was something I wanted forever and after looking at swatches, I thought this would be a matte bright orange. Um...who on Instagram is swatching this?? Because this is not what I have seen ladies. DO NOT TRUST THE GRAM. As you can see, this is a sickly sad pumpkin color with extra horrible sprinkled in. Please avoid. I don't know how I can make this work because Ulta accidentally sent me TWO of these when I ordered these so long ago. Help.

What is your favorite orange lippie? Do tell!

Revlon Highlighting Palette in Rose Glow: Review and Swatches

I was gifted this little palette by my mom, who thought it looked just like a Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick...but was about $30 less at only $10.99. Score.

I do not buy many Revlon cosmetics, and usually shimmer and pink and highlighter all together make me want to run and hide, but I gave it a shot.

Here are all the shades swatched individually. I like how there is a definite highlight, three blush colors, and a contour if you want to use them separately. This shot was taken without flash.

(With flash) Some are more shimmery than others, and all kick up quite a bit of dust, which I don't mind...they blend smoothly on the cheeks but do pack a lot of pigment if you can get past the shimmer. I also use these as shadows and they work lovely that way.

However, the showstopper for me was blending all of the shades together. You get a true rose gold glow and it is seriously gorgeous!

For this look on my cheeks, I used all the colors swirled together on the apple of my cheek, the darkest shade as a light contour along my cheekbones and a touch of the cream shade on the top of my cheek. Yes, the shimmer does emphasize my already large pores but I am over it. You only notice it if you get close!

Overall, Revlon Highlighting Palette in Rose Glow turned out to be a product I didn't know I needed/could make so many uses out of! If you like a lot of glow and shimmer, this is a three in one product that will lead you into summer.

Revlon Lacquer Balm in Enticing

Okay, despite the mixed reviews of this product from fellow blogging friends...I caved and bought the new Revlon Lacquer Balm in Enticing ($7).What? It was red...and shiny...and reminded me of Christmas. Guilty as charged.

I just couldn't resist the pretty display, and I chose Enticing, which I thought would look like the outside packaging.But in fact, it is much more subdued.

I like the way this smells/tastes. Kinda minty (think the Tarte lip crayons) and it feels nice going on the lips.

The red, however, is not very lacquer-ish or shiny. This is a plain ol' lip balm crayon in a subdued red. I am very sad the shimmer didn't translate well to the lip and I was hoping for a wow-finish (against my better sense, of course).

Oh Enticing, how you look so pretty and yet, very different from my expectations. 
But this isn't necessarily a bad thing!I am thinking this would be a good base for a lip gloss of a similar color...or maybe I can try it as a cheek stain? It slips around a little bit on my lips (making the wear 2 hours or less), but I do like the moisturizing feel.I recommend Enticing if you do not have something similar in your stash! Anyone else love/hate these?

Revlon Lacquer Balm in Enticing

Okay, despite the mixed reviews of this product from fellow blogging friends...I caved and bought the new Revlon Lacquer Balm in Enticing ($7). What? It was red...and shiny...and reminded me of Christmas. Guilty as charged.

I just couldn't resist the pretty display, and I chose Enticing, which I thought would look like the outside packaging. But in fact, it is much more subdued.

I like the way this smells/tastes. Kinda minty (think the Tarte lip crayons) and it feels nice going on the lips.

The red, however, is not very lacquer-ish or shiny. This is a plain ol' lip balm crayon in a subdued red. I am very sad the shimmer didn't translate well to the lip and I was hoping for a wow-finish (against my better sense, of course).

Oh Enticing, how you look so pretty and yet, very different from my expectations. 
But this isn't necessarily a bad thing! I am thinking this would be a good base for a lip gloss of a similar color...or maybe I can try it as a cheek stain? It slips around a little bit on my lips (making the wear 2 hours or less), but I do like the moisturizing feel. I recommend Enticing if you do not have something similar in your stash! Anyone else love/hate these?

Revlon Rich Girl Red: Swatches and Review

Red lipstick is my ultimate go-to and my ultimate weakness. But hey, a girl can never have too many, right? Enter Revlon's Rich Girl Red... 

 First of all, I love the name (no surprise there), but something about it made me think it might be the ultimate red. You know...the one? Well, let's see... 

 The packaging is very old school, but classy. The basic black tube gives way to a gold inner shell with the Revlon logo. You can find these lipsticks at Ulta or drugstores for around $7. 

 When it came time for my initial swatch, I eagerly pressed the pretty red lipstick to my hand and found it silky and slippery, but lacking pigment. Majorly. This is a back-and-forth of about 3 times to get this much pigment. Needless to say I was disappointed that the vampy siren red of my dreams was not in this tube. But that doesn't mean this lipstick doesn't have it's merits, however small they may be. This is the Super Lustrous formula in the Shine category, so the ease of wear makes sense. And this is definitely not matte by any means. Overall, it is a really comfortable lipstick to wear but because of the slip it doesn't last long. 

 

It is almost hard to believe that there is lipstick on these lips, but Rich Girl Red is on them, and I am very disappointed at the color payoff.

 

Definitely not the one.

 

Overall, if you are just getting into makeup and you want an easy-to-wear red, then maybe check this out. But if you are a veteran in beauty hauling, pass.

 

Sad Panda

 

Revlon Rich Girl Red: Swatches and Review

Red lipstick is my ultimate go-to and my ultimate weakness. But hey, a girl can never have too many, right?   Enter Revlon's Rich Girl Red...  

  First of all, I love the name (no surprise there), but something about it made me think it might be the ultimate red. You know...the one?   Well, let's see...  

  The packaging is very old school, but classy. The basic black tube gives way to a gold inner shell with the Revlon logo. You can find these lipsticks at Ulta or drugstores for around $7.  

  When it came time for my initial swatch, I eagerly pressed the pretty red lipstick to my hand and found it silky and slippery, but lacking pigment. Majorly. This is a back-and-forth of about 3 times to get this much pigment. Needless to say I was disappointed that the vampy siren red of my dreams was not in this tube.   But that doesn't mean this lipstick doesn't have it's merits, however small they may be. This is the Super Lustrous formula in the Shine category, so the ease of wear makes sense. And this is definitely not matte by any means. Overall, it is a really comfortable lipstick to wear but because of the slip it doesn't last long.  

 

It is almost hard to believe that there is lipstick on these lips, but Rich Girl Red is on them, and I am very disappointed at the color payoff.

 

Definitely not the one.

 

Overall, if you are just getting into makeup and you want an easy-to-wear red, then maybe check this out. But if you are a veteran in beauty hauling, pass.

 

Sad Panda

 

Revlon Dazzle

Hi Pandas! Sorry for my extended absence, the stomach flu kept me down, but.... I found this Revlon Brilliant Strength nail color in Dazzle and was very impressed with how it held up on my nails! 

 I love the peachy/pink color, the glitter, and the brush!! To see more swatches, check out my full review on Impressionist Nails! Have you tried this formula? Love it or leave it? 

Revlon Dazzle

Hi Pandas!   Sorry for my extended absence, the stomach flu kept me down, but....   I found this Revlon Brilliant Strength nail color in Dazzle and was very impressed with how it held up on my nails!  

  I love the peachy/pink color, the glitter, and the brush!! To see more swatches, check out my full review on Impressionist Nails!   Have you tried this formula? Love it or leave it?  

NYX Glam Lipstick Aqua Luxe in Essential

I am a lipstick hoarder. The first step is admitting it right?

 

And since Ulta is having 40 % off of NYX, Revlon, Physicians Formula and Almay this week, you should totally check out what I am about to show you, as the discount knocks the price down on this baby to around $3.

 

This is the new NYX Lipstick in the formula Glam Aqua Luxe in the shade Essential which is a vibrant fuchsia with purple shimmer. This is super sparkly, and is a member of the Aqua Luxe family (those glosses I recently raved about) pair nicely with this. Normally just under $5, this is currently on sale for just under $3.

 

The only thing I am not a fan about with this lipstick is the packaging. It looks cool from the outside to see the strip of color, but it feels too easy to open (I am scared to put this in a purse) and the plastic part looks a little cheap. I know this is bargain makeup, but NYX usually does just fine.

 

 

This color is not for the faint of heart. This is a show stopping color, and when I put it on my lips, I was shocked at how sparkly, shimmery, and fierce it is. If you like glitter, this is for you. Not really work appropriate, so this is a bit frivolous. The wear on this is a good 4 hours, and feels featherlight on the lips, and actually decently moisturizing. It does leave a host of glitter particles behind though, so beware.

 

This is not a thick or goopy lipstick and is fun and easy to wear. I do suggest applying with a lip brush because the glitter migrates outside of lines (or use a liner or primer).

 

 

Overall, this is a really fun addition to a makeup maven's beauty wardrobe. I would not suggest it for everyone, as this is a fun and funky item, but for $3 this week, why not try one? They come in a bunch of different colors, so get your glitter on! Not the best, but something new and different.

Price: 10/10

Performance: 8/10

Color/Wearability: 7/10

Packaging: 7/10

Overall Quality: 8/10

Total: 40/50 = B- = Meh Panda (BUT GLITTER)

 

Have you tried these? They would have fared so much better without the bad packaging. Are you a fan of sparkly, in your face lipsticks, or do you prefer neutrals?

 

 

 

NYX Glam Lipstick Aqua Luxe in Essential

I am a lipstick hoarder. The first step is admitting it right?

 

And since Ulta is having 40 % off of NYX, Revlon, Physicians Formula and Almay this week, you should totally check out what I am about to show you, as the discount knocks the price down on this baby to around $3.

 

This is the new NYX Lipstick in the formula Glam Aqua Luxe in the shade Essential which is a vibrant fuchsia with purple shimmer. This is super sparkly, and is a member of the Aqua Luxe family (those glosses I recently raved about) pair nicely with this. Normally just under $5, this is currently on sale for just under $3.

 

The only thing I am not a fan about with this lipstick is the packaging. It looks cool from the outside to see the strip of color, but it feels too easy to open (I am scared to put this in a purse) and the plastic part looks a little cheap. I know this is bargain makeup, but NYX usually does just fine.

 

 

This color is not for the faint of heart. This is a show stopping color, and when I put it on my lips, I was shocked at how sparkly, shimmery, and fierce it is. If you like glitter, this is for you. Not really work appropriate, so this is a bit frivolous. The wear on this is a good 4 hours, and feels featherlight on the lips, and actually decently moisturizing. It does leave a host of glitter particles behind though, so beware.

 

This is not a thick or goopy lipstick and is fun and easy to wear. I do suggest applying with a lip brush because the glitter migrates outside of lines (or use a liner or primer).

 

 

Overall, this is a really fun addition to a makeup maven's beauty wardrobe. I would not suggest it for everyone, as this is a fun and funky item, but for $3 this week, why not try one? They come in a bunch of different colors, so get your glitter on! Not the best, but something new and different.

Price: 10/10

Performance: 8/10

Color/Wearability: 7/10

Packaging: 7/10

Overall Quality: 8/10

Total: 40/50 = B- = Meh Panda (BUT GLITTER)

 

Have you tried these? They would have fared so much better without the bad packaging. Are you a fan of sparkly, in your face lipsticks, or do you prefer neutrals?