Review | Marc Jacobs Glow Stick Glistening Illuminator

 

The Marc Jacobs Glow stick retails for $42 on Sephora.com. It only comes in one shade, Spotlight, which is claimed to suit all skin tones. The packaging is very travel friendly. It actually reminds me a lot of a deodorant stick, just a lot prettier and expensive looking. So far I haven't had any problems with the packaging being defective or causing the product to fall out.

The consistency is very creamy but not in a thick way. It doesn't skip on my skin, the formula is very smooth. The shade comes off more as a silver. Up close, super fine gold and silver pigments are visible. They can appear to look like glitter glistening in the sunlight but at the same time it looks like a natural, youthful sheen... Kind of like sweat in a way but it doesn't look oily. 

The application is pretty easy. It can move around foundation if too much product is used but I find building it up makes my makeup underneath stay put. In my opinion, the best way to apply it is with my finger tips. It just looks more natural and its easier to control how it blends. Using a brush works too, though. I do wear powder over it, but it doesn't change the strength of my glow. Also, it doesn't make powder look cakey. It can be worn sheer or intense, depending on how much you apply. 

The wear time is pretty good. It can last all day (maybe 10 hours), as long as the foundation I'm wearing stays put. Setting with powder does help extend the wear time.

Honestly, I'm really loving this glow stick but I cant say I would purchase another one. Don't get me wrong, it is beautiful but the price just isn't worth it to me. There are other highlights, cream even, that can accomplish the same look. I do like how it caters to a wide variety of skin tones, though. I have seen photos with women of color wearing it and it looks just as beautiful. However, olive skin tones should think twice before purchasing it. 

I received this Glow Stick as a gift for free from Influenster & Marc Jacobs Beauty, but all opinions are my own!

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Being Standard Kills My Vibe

 

The whole time I have been blogging I felt an intense pressure to keep my blog like every other standard blog. 

Every post needs to be as descriptive as it gets. I cant repeat a word over and over again. Is it silly of me to add a little silliness instead of writing like a robot?

 And Goodness, there's no way my reviews could be short and informative. No, they have to be long and cover every aspect of the product. Or can they be short and hasty?

The idea of writing about makeup and beauty topics is so appealing to me but I just can't handle feeling like my writing and layout has to be perfect/ standard. It's just not fun. But.. I dont want to give up blogging.

Can I really just do it the way I want to and still have a steady reading base? Maybe, or not. I think I may give it a go though. If I don't, I know I'll stay on my current routine, which is hardly ever posting. 

If you're a blogger you have to do it the way you love it or else it just won't work. No matter how hard you try.

For example, they say I should post every day or on a regular routine. I just don't work like that. I'm such a "do it at my own pace" kind of gal. I'm not saying I want to post once a month. I just mean if I post something on Monday my next post may not be until Friday. 

That's the glory about having a blog though. I can do whatever I want with it, because it's mine. ❤️

Ps. I changed the name of my blog. Taylorpiebeauty is out and hasty beauty blog is in. The name suits everything I'm feeling. I like everything simple, sweet and straight to the point. 

Quick Review | L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Matte Gloss

So apparently gloss can be matte now. Back in the day, you know, just a few months ago, gloss was known for looking glossy. Now there are already three (or more) new lipgloss formulas that are matte at the drugstore.

I am trying out a couple but today we are here to talk about my favorite so far, The L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Matte Gloss. I purchased mine for $9.99 at my local Ulta. That's a hefty price for drugstore lipgloss, right? Nude Allude is the only shade I purchased to review, however, there are ten shades in the range.

 When L'Oreal slaps Infallible on a product I know they mean business. Their Infallible line is marketed as a line with highly intense colors with all day pro results. Let's see if the Pro-matte Glosses are truly infallible or if L'Oreal just slapped the name on it for more sales. 

 The Application is very pleasant and easy. This applicator has a small divot on the tip, which helps pick up a lot of product.  It's really nice to not have to go back into the tube to grab more product as often. I can get a pretty decent amount to have a complete look the first time around. When I do desire more pigmentation, two pumps will get the job done. I have never experienced any patchiness or skipping with the gloss. The color is opaque but it applies evenly, even better than I thought it would be. 

The finish is more on the glossy side, than it is matte. Though, I can see why they called it a matte gloss. Both of those words contradict each other but it really does look like a matte gloss. Not so much at first but within a 15-30 minutes It has more of a matte appearance but, at the same time it still has the finish of a gloss. Confusing, I know, but it really is a great product. 

The texture is very unique, By unique I mean it's different for a matte lipstick. It's basically the same thing as a comfortable gloss. It's creamy, lightweight, opaque, and super smooth. 

The wear time is great for a gloss but nothing compared to a liquid lipstick. It stays true to color for 3-4 hours then starts to fade to a light stain. It doesn't feel drying at the slightest. It's really nice to have an option of a matte lip color that's not drying at all! It also doesn't bleed outside of my lip line or cling to dry patches at any point of the day. It does transfer onto anything that touches my lips.  Reapplication is easy and flawless. 

So there's two things YOU NEED TO KNOW. First, the gloss does have a scent. It's sweet but, chemically, it's not bad though. It doesn't bother me to the slightest but, it does linger around for a while. The more important thing you need to know is the feeling it gives. It's really weird, almost immediately after application my lips feel numb. It's not too bad but I thought I should definitely mention it so no one freaks out, haha. 

The packaging is super nice. Like I said before, the wand is really handy for application. I absolutely love the applicator because it holds a nice amount of product and provides excellent precision. Another plus is the safety barrier. When the lid is unscrewed it shows an empty chamber but it fills with the product when it has been opened. 

Final thoughts, I really love this gloss. It actually launched last year as limited edition but L'Oreal brought it back in all new colors. I didn't get the chance to buy any last time and I'm glad I had the opportunity to this year when they made them permanent. I wear glosses a lot because they're super comfortable and I don't have to worry about them fading away unevenly. It's nice to have a lip product that looks like a lipstick but has the simplicity of a gloss.

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So have you tried any of the matte glosses from L'Oreal? If so let me know your experience in the comments below!