Baby Lips Electro: Oh! Orange!

Hey Pandas! Summer is all about brights, but they can be intimidating to wear, and personally I like the idea of them better than the actual thing. Cue the new Babylips Electro collection for Summer 2013. 

If you have ever ventured onto this blog, you probably know that I LOVE the Babylips formula. I think that Maybelline did a great job with all aspects of the product. I also know that some people don't care for Babylips, but even if it isn't your HG chap stick, I think the Electro collection is worth checking out.

 

 

They are the same price as the originals ($2.99) and the packaging is all black with colored writing on the clear cap. Oh! Orange! has the best smell---it smells like a "big stick"! (If you have never heard of this amazing ice cream treat, Google it!). The formula is no different, but I find there is a nice pop of color with the new neon Electros. They are the easiest way to feel summery and wear 'brights' with zero maintenance.

 

 

I think the wearable orange color is so pretty, the packaging is really cute, and the price can't be beat. If you are looking for a cheap summer thrill, pick up one of the new Babylips Electro colors!

 

Have you tried any of the Babylips Electro collection? I want to try the lemon one next! 

Baby Lips Electro: Oh! Orange!

Hey Pandas! Summer is all about brights, but they can be intimidating to wear, and personally I like the idea of them better than the actual thing. Cue the new Babylips Electro collection for Summer 2013.  

If you have ever ventured onto this blog, you probably know that I LOVE the Babylips formula. I think that Maybelline did a great job with all aspects of the product. I also know that some people don't care for Babylips, but even if it isn't your HG chap stick, I think the Electro collection is worth checking out.

 

 

They are the same price as the originals ($2.99) and the packaging is all black with colored writing on the clear cap. Oh! Orange! has the best smell---it smells like a "big stick"! (If you have never heard of this amazing ice cream treat, Google it!). The formula is no different, but I find there is a nice pop of color with the new neon Electros. They are the easiest way to feel summery and wear 'brights' with zero maintenance.

 

 

I think the wearable orange color is so pretty, the packaging is really cute, and the price can't be beat. If you are looking for a cheap summer thrill, pick up one of the new Babylips Electro colors!

 

Have you tried any of the Babylips Electro collection? I want to try the lemon one next!  

NYX Be Free Palette: Review and Swatches

 

Hi Pandas! I love when NYX puts out palettes, because they are usually really fun and affordable, and of course, cruelty-free.

 

This is the NYX Be Free palette that was released about a month ago. They are going on sale now, and Ulta always has coupons. I got mine for $10. It retails for $19.

 

 This set includes 25 eye shadows, 3 blushes, and 7 glosses, in a classy, sleek, two-layer case. 

 

I think this is such a cute palette, for reference it is about the size of a spread hand.

 

The eye shadows run in the cool category, with mostly browns, purples, blues, and greys. They don't scream summer, but they are nice neutrals. There are also a lot of mattes.

 

This post is picture heavy, so if you want to see the swatches...keep reading!

 

 

 This is the first row from left to right if you want to compare in the above full pan picture. Not my fave row. Neutrals, but not very pigmented. All swatches are without primer.

 

But moving onto the second row, we are getting somewhere. I love the teal!

 

 

The third row of the palette is my favorite. Fun colors, very smooth, and pigmented.

 

 

The fourth row has some mattes. They are pretty colors, but need a lot of TLC and buildup.

 

The last row is mostly matte dark colors. A little patchy. Not the best.

 

 

The blushes and lip glosses are in a separate drawer, which I like. I didn't swatch the glosses, as they were a bit too sticky for my liking. I will try to mix them together and play Frankenstein or something.

 

The blushes are very pretty and very pigmented. One of my favorite parts of this palette!

 

Overall, I am only 50% sold on the NYX Be Free palette. Since I only paid $10 and got 3 awesome blushes and about 10 shadows I like, I would say that is a good deal. If you don't see much you like, go ahead and skip it. Or opt for some NYX single products.

 Overall, it gets a B from me. What do you think? 

NYX Be Free Palette: Review and Swatches

 

Hi Pandas! I love when NYX puts out palettes, because they are usually really fun and affordable, and of course, cruelty-free.

 

This is the NYX Be Free palette that was released about a month ago. They are going on sale now, and Ulta always has coupons. I got mine for $10. It retails for $19.

 

  This set includes 25 eye shadows, 3 blushes, and 7 glosses, in a classy, sleek, two-layer case.  

 

I think this is such a cute palette, for reference it is about the size of a spread hand.

 

The eye shadows run in the cool category, with mostly browns, purples, blues, and greys. They don't scream summer, but they are nice neutrals. There are also a lot of mattes.

 

This post is picture heavy, so if you want to see the swatches...keep reading!

 

Couture de Minnie

Sneak peek at what is going on over at Impressionist Nails! 

 I picked up Minnie Style and Chic From Ears to Tail and I love them! Have you tried any of the collection? Head on over to my nail blog to see swatches! 

Couture de Minnie

Sneak peek at what is going on over at Impressionist Nails!  

  I picked up Minnie Style and Chic From Ears to Tail and I love them! Have you tried any of the collection? Head on over to my nail blog to see swatches!