Covergirl Star Wars Collaboration Review

"There has been an awakening" and it is my inner geek girl. Covergirl recently (and by recently i mean a couple months ago) released a collaboration with the blockbuster film Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The collection contains 6 lipsticks, 6 nail polishes and two mascara formulas (Super Sizer in regular and waterproof) with 10 different quotes.

It took me a while but the force was with me last week and helped me spot it at my local drugstore. Everything was mostly picked over but I did find one lipstick I liked and a mascara in the regular formula or, as advertised, the dark side edition. Click here to view on Targets website.

 

The lipstick is in the shade 30. It's a metallic red with glitter chunks. The formula actually comes from the Colorlicious line by Covergirl but the shade itself is limited edition. You can find it at your local drugstore for about $6. Each tube contains .12 oz.

Application was pretty easy. The formula is really slippery but creamy. I didn't notice any patchiness and it applied in full color with one layer. I noticed a slight sweet scent while applying it but that went away after application.



 The texture feels smooth but has glittery junks in it that are obvious on the lips. I can easily feel the glitter when I rub my lips together but I don't notice it too much otherwise. The wear-time of the lipstick is relatively short. It transferred easily and bleed outside of my line within an hour. I strongly recommend a lip liner with this lipstick.



 The mascara is actually just the SuperSizer that was released earlier this year but with limited edition packaging. The options you have to choose from are 10 famous quotes from Star Wars and the choice between waterproof (light side) or regular (dark side). You can find it at your local drugstore for around $6 and it contains . 40 oz.

The synthetic rubber wand for the mascara is definitely different. Its not my favorite for building volume but it works with extra effort. I do like the formula though. It is more wet than dry but its not overwhelmingly wet. Its great for adding length and adds somewhat of a curl.

I wouldn't normally go for this mascara just because I do like others better but I bought it anyway for the packaging. However, a lot of people claim to love this mascara and it does have a lot of positive reviews on Ultas website (buy it at a different store though, it's cheaper).  It does last all day on me without smudging or flaking. Its dark and separates my lashes beautifully. Maybe would make a great lower lash mascara? I do notice a faint smell with this mascara but it fades after application.

 I didn't purchase the nail polish because I personally don't like the formula from Covergirl. But if you're interested, it's available at your local drugstore for $4-5. The packaging looks like the permanent Outlast nail polish but with a Star Wars sticker on the handle. Nothing special if you ask me.

I honestly wish a high end brand would have done the collaboration. Don't get me wrong, I love the drugstore prices but I wish there was more to the line. I would love to see some metallic liners, blush or even highlighters. I feel like there could have been more to the packaging as well. Covergirl just slapped Star Wars on it and called it a day. I mean I guess I'm still OK with that because I love the idea. I just really wish the line would have been more unique like MAC limited edition collections.

 But the lipstick does makeup my inner geek happy when I see it on my vanity. I don't regret buying it or the mascara. 

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Are you a Star Wars fan? 

Does the collaboration interest you? 

Are you going to purchase anything? Or have you already?

Let us know in the comments below! 

New Too Faced The Little Black Book Of Bronzers-review, swatches and photos

 

Hello, everyone! I have an exciting review to share with you all today. Thanks to 2 day shipping I recieved The Little Black Book of Bronzers from Too Faced. If you don't already know, this palette has all of the Too Faced bronzers in full size. I hesitated because of the price($139,$240 sold separately) but I just couldn't resist! Personally, I don't think everyone needs this limited edition piece. I think it's more for people who are makeup addicts or collectors.It is a great way to build your collection, though. Especially for those who are new to Too Faced bronzers or just bronzers in general.

Let's take a look inside!

When you first open the book you see 7 columns dedicated to each day of the week. The idea is that each bronzer has it's own unique purpose, Such as a power player, lunch with mom, date night, girls night out, play hooky,peace love & festivals, and Sunday funday. For the sake of your eyes, I will write each bronzers description with the individual swatches. 

I have to say, what I love most about this book is with every purchase made money is donated to to cancer research! The founder of Too Faced has a sister who was diagnosed with Melanoma and he dedicated his life to creating beautiful bronzers that give a golden glow without the risk of sun exposure. Aside from his miraculous work, Too Faced has donated nearly $100,000 to the Melanoma Research Foundation. It's so inspirational when leading brands connect with the world and actually care. By the way, his sister is now healthy!

Here is the other page of the book. There are eight bronzers total in this bronzer wardrobe. Each bronzer has it's own colored section. The set up kind of reminds me of a game show. If only there was a spinner, it would make my decision so much easier when I'm deciding which one to wear! Anyways, under each bronzer it will tell you the name and what kind of look you get with each one.

The packaging

Like most Too Faced palettes, the packaging itself is very sturdy. It's not very travel friendly of course but I feel confident enough not to worry about damage to the goods inside. I'm not quite sure where I'm going to store it. I swear it's the size of medium pizza box. Some people might find it difficult to use. Whipping out a large palette is never fun/convenient but when you save $100 it's totally worth it. Of course you could always depot the bronzers but you would be taking a major risk of ruining the palette. Some people buy it for the saving and others, like me, buy it because of the packaging. 

Milk Chocolate Soleil

Light/ medium matte

Power player

Be a power player with Chocolate & Milk Chocolate Soleil's antioxidant -Rich, Cocoa powder-infused matte bronzers. It's perfect for the office, creating an all-over natural tan while you climb that corporate ladder.

Chocolate Soleil

Medium/ deep matte

Power player

Snow Bunny

Luminous

Lunch with mom

Snow Bunny's four shades blend together for just the right amount of color correcting, sun-kissed radiance to achieve a happy and healthy glow-- creating a complexion so flawless, mom will stop pressuring you about your personal life. 

Who knew all it takes to keep mom out of your business is a bronzer? We all need Snow Bunny!

Bronzed & Poreless

Pore Perfecting

Date night

Infused with the same pore-banishing and skin smoothing benefits of our Primed & Poreless face primer, Bronzed & Poreless is the little black dress of bronzers and the perfect date night accessory for flawless-looking skin with all-over natural warmth. 

This one is my favorite bronzer! It has the best finish out of all their bronzers and it doesn't accentuate my acne or look muddy. 

Pink leopard 

Blushing

Girls night out

Bronzers aren't just for the daytime. Pink Leopard is a trio of light reflecting and bronzing pigments that combine to create an all-over luminous glow for the purrrfect after-hours play.

Beach Bunny

Custom-blend

Play Hooky

Beach bunny imparts a rich and sexy, deep bronze that looks like you jet-set year round--even when you've only got a day to play hooky.

Endless Summer

16 Hour Long-wear

Peace, Love & Festivals

All good things don't have to end. Rock your festival bronze all weekend with Endless Summers lift-from-within  bronzed glow that lasts 16-hours or more. 

Sun Bunny

Natural

Sunday Funday

Spend your Sunday Funday wearing the bronzer that launched a million tans. Sun Bunny was created with a dual palette of bronzing shades, each with a slight pink undertone that mimic the flush of an authentic, radiant tan.

Here are all of the swatches together. I hope the comparisons makes it easier for you if you just plan on picking up a single. 

Overall

All of the bronzers are soft, pigmented, long-lasting and blend very easily. None of the bronzers accentuate my imperfections nor look muddy of them. These have to be my favorite bronzers of all time! This book isn't a hit or miss deal, every single bronzer is the real deal! 

The packaging is big but rediculously cute. Everyone can find their perfect shade from the bronzer wardrobe and if you don't want to pay that much buy a single. 

The single bronzers sell for $30 each and the bronzers are $17.50 a piece in the Little Black Book of Bronzers. 

That's actually a huge amount of money saved and you won't regret purchasing it. 

I'm also pleased to know my part of my purchase goes towards Melanoma research. So if you plan on picking one up do it during May because the donation ends this month.

Q&A 

How much is it? $139

How much are the single bronzers? $30 each

How much will I save by purchasing the book? $100 for the whole palette, $12.50 for each bronzer.

Are the bronzers full sized? Yes!

Where can I buy it? toofaced.com(sold out,May19), soon at ulta and sephora

Is it limited edition? Yes!

What are the names of the bronzers? Milk Chocolate Soleil, Chocolate Soleil, Snow Bunny, Bronzed & Poreless, Pink Leopard, Beach Bunny, Endless Summer and Sun Bunny.

Will they break me out? No!

Can all skintones use this boom of bronzers? Yes!

What are the ingredients?  Click here to read the ingredients for each bronzer.

85 piece complete the look palette and 12 piece brush set offer

 Hurry, before the deal ends. E.l.f's website has a Complete the Look palette and 12 piece brush set for only $3. Usually, the palette sells for $40 and the brush set sells for $12. That's $49 saved! Use code COMPLETE on orders $25+.

Cannot be combined with other offers or applied to previous purchases. Limit 1 set per person. Limited Quantities Available. Any out of stock items will be substituted.

This limited-edition palette contains 60 Eyeshadow Colors, 20 Lip Colors, 3 Blushes, 2 Bronzers

This essential brush set includes:

Concealer Brush Blush/Bronzer Brush
Foundation Brush
Blending Eye Brush
Smudge Eye Sponge
Eye Liner Brush
Total Face Brush
Defining Eye Brush
Eyelash & Brow Wand
Lip Defining Brush
Brow Comb & Brush
Eye Shadow Brush

For more information on these products check out eyeslipsface.com, offer ends tonight(March 31,2014). 

Thank you for reading, TaylorPie.

Do you want to buy the Divergent Multi-piece collectors kit from Sephora?

 Hello, for a while I have been trying to snatch up the Divergent Multi-piece kit from Sephora(exclusively). However, everytime I go on their website, it's always sold out. So, I did some searching online to see if anyone is selling it. I found it on Amazon last night and they had 4 of them in stock. This morning when I checked for the link, they only had two left. If you're looking to buy this kit and don't care what the price is, then immediately purchase it from Amazon. To locate it, type "Divergent Cosmetics" into the search bar on Amazon.com. The price is $117, plus shipping. This product is in high demand on Sephora's website and it's limited edition. 

 

  This collectors kit is based on the Divergent book and movie series. You get 4 palettes. Three of them are eye palettes and one is a face palette. The eye palettes have a high gloss transforming shade that detaches from each palette for a custom look, along with 4 highly pigmented eyeshadows. The face palette contains two blushes, one illuminator and a bronzer. Four lipglosses and a double ended brush are also included. If you do want to wait for Sephora to restock this, it retails for $59.99. Also, some Sephoras do have this in stock at their stores. You can call your local Sephora and they will check for you. For those who are going to wait, I will let you know when it's available on Sephora's website.