Rimmel Stay Glossy Lip Gloss in Black Diva: Swatches and Review

Hi Pandas! I have seen a lot of black lipstick being used in editorials lately and with some different makeup looks, so when I came across Rimmel's Stay Glossy Lip Gloss ($6), I though a black gloss might be interesting and maybe easier to wear.

 

Black Diva is an interesting gloss. The packaging is okay; I wouldn't call it the most aesthetically pleasing but it does the job, and you can see the dark black color through the clear tube. The gloss has a medium rose scent, so be warned if florals aren't your thing. The gloss isn't sticky and feels nice on the lips, but it applies kinda patchy.

 

The wand may be the cause of the patchiness. I have never really encountered a wand like this before. This is a side profile of the wand. From a front view it just looks like an elongated doe foot, and even though the tapered tip is good for precision, the long applicator almost spreads the gloss too much, making it patchy.

 

 

Here is a swatch of the gloss. You can see it has a black/grey color and is very shiny. This is one pass of the wand.

 

 

Here it is on my lips. I tried hard to even it out, but even with precise and layered application, you can still see my natural lip color (which is quite dark) shine through. I will admit, it is an interesting look, but not something I would wear out and about. I was hoping for a more opaque black look, but I think I will have to turn to an actual black lipstick for that.

 

Overall, although I find the formula pleasing to wear, Black Diva is patchy and hard to work with. Unless you are looking for a mixing medium to turn other lip gloss shades darker, I would stay away. Try some of Rimmel's other glosses instead.

Rimmel Stay Glossy Lip Gloss in Black Diva: Swatches and Review

Hi Pandas! I have seen a lot of black lipstick being used in editorials lately and with some different makeup looks, so when I came across Rimmel's Stay Glossy Lip Gloss ($6), I though a black gloss might be interesting and maybe easier to wear.

 

Black Diva is an interesting gloss. The packaging is okay; I wouldn't call it the most aesthetically pleasing but it does the job, and you can see the dark black color through the clear tube. The gloss has a medium rose scent, so be warned if florals aren't your thing. The gloss isn't sticky and feels nice on the lips, but it applies kinda patchy.

 

The wand may be the cause of the patchiness. I have never really encountered a wand like this before. This is a side profile of the wand. From a front view it just looks like an elongated doe foot, and even though the tapered tip is good for precision, the long applicator almost spreads the gloss too much, making it patchy.

 

 

Here is a swatch of the gloss. You can see it has a black/grey color and is very shiny. This is one pass of the wand.

 

 

Here it is on my lips. I tried hard to even it out, but even with precise and layered application, you can still see my natural lip color (which is quite dark) shine through. I will admit, it is an interesting look, but not something I would wear out and about. I was hoping for a more opaque black look, but I think I will have to turn to an actual black lipstick for that.

 

Overall, although I find the formula pleasing to wear, Black Diva is patchy and hard to work with. Unless you are looking for a mixing medium to turn other lip gloss shades darker, I would stay away. Try some of Rimmel's other glosses instead.

NOTD: Minnie Mouse!

Hey Pandas!

 

I am a big Disney person, and the other day my mom and I were taking one of her friends to Disneyland to get her pass. Yay! Of course, I had to do my nails for the occasion!

 

Now, this is one of my first attempts at full-on nail art, so be gentle! Haha. Of course, this look was inspired by Minnie Mouse and her classic black, red, and white colors.

 

 

On my middle finger I painted a half circle and used a dotting tool for the ears. I then painted a red bow on top. The rest of my nails are either white, black, or red with contrasting dots. My thumb has a red bow on it. Simple but cute!

 

 

Needless to say we had a lot of fun that day, even though the park was crowded. I didn't see Minnie, but I did see her hubby!

 

 

These are the colors I used for this mani: O.P.I Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, ORLY Liquid Vinyl, and Sinful Colors Snow Me White. I also used a dotting tool and freehanded the rest.

 

Love or Hate? Do you love Disneyland as much as I do? Have you ever done Disney inspired nail art?

 

 

 

 

 

NOTD: Minnie Mouse!

Hey Pandas!

 

I am a big Disney person, and the other day my mom and I were taking one of her friends to Disneyland to get her pass. Yay! Of course, I had to do my nails for the occasion!

 

Now, this is one of my first attempts at full-on nail art, so be gentle! Haha. Of course, this look was inspired by Minnie Mouse and her classic black, red, and white colors.

 

 

On my middle finger I painted a half circle and used a dotting tool for the ears. I then painted a red bow on top. The rest of my nails are either white, black, or red with contrasting dots. My thumb has a red bow on it. Simple but cute!

 

 

Needless to say we had a lot of fun that day, even though the park was crowded. I didn't see Minnie, but I did see her hubby!

 

 

These are the colors I used for this mani: O.P.I Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, ORLY Liquid Vinyl, and Sinful Colors Snow Me White. I also used a dotting tool and freehanded the rest.

 

Love or Hate? Do you love Disneyland as much as I do? Have you ever done Disney inspired nail art?

 

 

 

 

 

I Love Punk! Essence Chubby Liner

Who doesn't love chubby, punky, black liners? I know that they have a huge draw for me, especially when under $3!

 

This is the I (Heart) Punk jumbo eyeliner pen in black. I found it at Ulta and it is by Essence. I really like Essence because their products are cheap, cute in a novelty way, and tend to work nicely. Cheap thrills!

 

Another cool thing about this pen is that it come with a plastic cap underneath the original cap to keep the marker-like tip from drying out.

 

 

Here are the three thicknesses that this can create. The tip is the top of the liner only. The middle was me smushing it across my hand horizontally (the side of the liner) and the bottom is swiping it with the liner vertically to create a really thick line.

 

 

On my hand it looks really black, but this took two go overs to get this opacity, otherwise it is more grey. It is really easy to work with and wing out and dries semi-glossy.

 

 

Not the most pigmented in the world. It also has a kinda sweet scent. Not offensive and not lingering, but not what you would expect an eyeliner to smell like. It also takes a while to dry. In one way this is cool because you can press your finger to it and blend it upwards to create those messy, Taylor Momsen eyes. But if you want something quick, this isn't going to be it.

 

Overall, a fun cheap thrill. I like the mini cap, the packaging, and the versatility. But it does have a learning curve that may not be worth even the few dollars.

 

Price: 10/10

Performance: 7/10

Color/Wearability: 8/10

Packaging: 10/10

Overall Quality: 7/10

Total: 42/50 = B = Pleased Panda

 

Have you tried this? Do you like the chubby eyeliner trend?

 

 

I Love Punk! Essence Chubby Liner

Who doesn't love chubby, punky, black liners? I know that they have a huge draw for me, especially when under $3!

 

This is the I (Heart) Punk jumbo eyeliner pen in black. I found it at Ulta and it is by Essence. I really like Essence because their products are cheap, cute in a novelty way, and tend to work nicely. Cheap thrills!

 

Another cool thing about this pen is that it come with a plastic cap underneath the original cap to keep the marker-like tip from drying out.

 

 

Here are the three thicknesses that this can create. The tip is the top of the liner only. The middle was me smushing it across my hand horizontally (the side of the liner) and the bottom is swiping it with the liner vertically to create a really thick line.

 

 

On my hand it looks really black, but this took two go overs to get this opacity, otherwise it is more grey. It is really easy to work with and wing out and dries semi-glossy.

 

 

Not the most pigmented in the world. It also has a kinda sweet scent. Not offensive and not lingering, but not what you would expect an eyeliner to smell like. It also takes a while to dry. In one way this is cool because you can press your finger to it and blend it upwards to create those messy, Taylor Momsen eyes. But if you want something quick, this isn't going to be it.

 

Overall, a fun cheap thrill. I like the mini cap, the packaging, and the versatility. But it does have a learning curve that may not be worth even the few dollars.

 

Price: 10/10

Performance: 7/10

Color/Wearability: 8/10

Packaging: 10/10

Overall Quality: 7/10

Total: 42/50 = B = Pleased Panda

 

Have you tried this? Do you like the chubby eyeliner trend?

 

 

Franken Tuesday: Mrs. Malfoy

Welcome back to Franken Tuesday, on the normally scheduled day. I am so excited for today's polish because a lot of you have been looking forward to it, and I have to say it is one of my favorites (but I say that every week so don't trust me...)

 

This is Mrs. Malfoy, a polish inspired by the amazing Narcissa Malfoy...who (in my humble opinion) never got enough book/screen time and always gets overlooked. I will go on my rant later...but now, pictures!

 

This is three coats of Mrs. Malfoy on my pinkie, ring (and thumb) and two coats of L'Oreal's The Queen's Ambition (and amazing black with silver sparkle) on my index and middle fingers. I wanted to mix textures and have a black polish as part of my mani to really create a total Narcissa look.

 

 

I totally glitter-bombed my fingers with this polish, but it layered nicely. It is made up of emerald green square glitter, black hex glitter, and silver hex glitter in a grey jelly base. Dangerous, classy, and chic like Narcissa. And of course, an homage to Slytherin fit for one of the Slytherin queens.

 

 

It is so pretty in the bottle and I love looking at it on my polish vanity.

 

 

And here is the inspiration for the polish. I mean, how flawless is she? (Helen McCrory is amazing). Now for my rant. She takes amazing care of her son, and is loyal to her husband even though he's kinda not that great (but Jason Isaacs...that is another story all together for me) and she pretty much saves Harry's life. Let us not forget.

 

 

Here is the polish in flash. I love it! It makes me feel so edgy. And like a Slytherin (although I am actually a Ravenclaw...don't hate).

 

 

 And here is the polish in action...with my wand (this is Ginny's but I am lemming for Narcissa's).

 

What do you think of this weeks' polish?

 

Love it? Enter for a chance to win your own!!

 

Go to my Franken Polish Giveaway!

 

I am giving away 5 custom made polishes. 15 ish days left!

 

Happy Tuesday Pandas!

 

 

 

Franken Tuesday: Mrs. Malfoy

Welcome back to Franken Tuesday, on the normally scheduled day. I am so excited for today's polish because a lot of you have been looking forward to it, and I have to say it is one of my favorites (but I say that every week so don't trust me...)

 

This is Mrs. Malfoy, a polish inspired by the amazing Narcissa Malfoy...who (in my humble opinion) never got enough book/screen time and always gets overlooked. I will go on my rant later...but now, pictures!

 

This is three coats of Mrs. Malfoy on my pinkie, ring (and thumb) and two coats of L'Oreal's The Queen's Ambition (and amazing black with silver sparkle) on my index and middle fingers. I wanted to mix textures and have a black polish as part of my mani to really create a total Narcissa look.

 

 

I totally glitter-bombed my fingers with this polish, but it layered nicely. It is made up of emerald green square glitter, black hex glitter, and silver hex glitter in a grey jelly base. Dangerous, classy, and chic like Narcissa. And of course, an homage to Slytherin fit for one of the Slytherin queens.

 

 

It is so pretty in the bottle and I love looking at it on my polish vanity.

 

 

And here is the inspiration for the polish. I mean, how flawless is she? (Helen McCrory is amazing). Now for my rant. She takes amazing care of her son, and is loyal to her husband even though he's kinda not that great (but Jason Isaacs...that is another story all together for me) and she pretty much saves Harry's life. Let us not forget.

 

 

Here is the polish in flash. I love it! It makes me feel so edgy. And like a Slytherin (although I am actually a Ravenclaw...don't hate).

 

 

 And here is the polish in action...with my wand (this is Ginny's but I am lemming for Narcissa's).

 

What do you think of this weeks' polish?

 

Love it? Enter for a chance to win your own!!

 

Go to my Franken Polish Giveaway!

 

I am giving away 5 custom made polishes. 15 ish days left!

 

Happy Tuesday Pandas!