Swatch series- e.l.f cosmetics custom eyes eyeshadow singles

 Hello, today I have another swatch series post. Someone requested that I add e.l.f's single eyeshadows to my swatch series, so I am today. Swatch series consists of makeup that's older but people still like referring to swatches before purchasing. I'm not reviewing these eyeshadows but you can find out if they're TaylorPie approved at the bottom of each post. I hope you enjoy looking at all the swatches and find something you like. If you have any questions leave a comment below and I will answer ASAP. Thanks for reading, TaylorPie.

 These eyeshadows sell for $1.00 each and fit in e.l.f's custom pans. As of spring 2014 there are 18 shades. If you want a complete review on these eyeshadows just let me know. 

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Golden Glow is TaylorPie approved.

Wisteria is TaylorPie approved.

Purple is TaylorPie approved.

Dusk is TaylorPie approved.

Peach Fizz is TaylorPie approved.

Mocha is TaylorPie approved.

Teal is TaylorPie approved.

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Description 

The luxuriously smooth and highly pigmented, silky formula provides eyes with an awakened brightness for a long-lasting wear. Choose your favorite colors that best compliment your style and insert them into the Custom Compact for a totally personalize palette!

Directions

Place your element into the e.l.f. technologically designed magnetic lock system compact, and complete your customized palette. Apply eye color to upper lid; gently glide on powder and blend as desired

Q&A

How much are they? $1.00 each

Where can I buy them? eyeslipsface.com

How many single eyeshadows are there? 18 colors

 Are they long-wearing? Not alone but if you use a very good primer then they wear most of the day.

Are the eyeshadows soft? Yes

 What is the rating for the eyeshadows? 4.3 out of 5 stars, 369 reviews

 What are the ingredients? Paraffinum Liquidum (Mineral Oil), Polyisobutene, Silica, Synthetic Beeswax, Fragrance, Methylparaben, Propylparaben May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Red No.27 Lake (CI 45410), Red No.7 Lake (CI 15850), Yellow No.5 Lake (CI 19140), Blue No.1 Lake (CI 42090), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)

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Will I repurchase? No, they have too much fallout and I think you can get better eyeshadows from the drugstore with better pigmentation( I had to build up the color for the swatches). Some of the shades are TaylorPie approved. I stated which ones are under the photos of the eyeshadows. I had to build the color for the rest of the shades.

TaylorPie's rating: 3 out of 5 stars 

Are these palettes TaylorPie approved? No, but I think they are good eyeshadows for beginners. 

Thank you for reading, TaylorPie. 

Physicians Formula CC Curl & Care Mascara review and photos

 Hello, I hope you're having a great Monday! To start of the week I will be reviewing Physicians Formula organic Wear CC Curl & Care mascara. I will write all of my thoughts and show you before & after photos. Also, don't forget to vote on my two current polls. The first one is located at the top right side of my blog and the other is at the very bottom. If you have any questions about this mascara you can either comment or go to my contact page and send an email. Thank you!

Description:

Curl & Volumize. Condition & Nourish. 100% Natural Origin. 100% Recyclable Sculpting Brush. 24 Hour Wear! 1st Ever CC Curl + Care Mascara. Curl Booster Technology. First ever 100 percent natural origin lash extension fibers for the false lash effect without the irritation of synthetic lashes.

Claims:

• Hypoallergenic, Non-Comedegenic, Dermatologist approved
• Fragrance-free, Gluten Free, Paraben-free

 You can buy this mascara for $10 at most drugstores. This specific formula is for curling and care of your lashes. Two colors are available- Black and Ultra Black. I will be reviewing the Ultra Black for this post. When I first applied this mascara I noticed how small this bristles are. It's hard to pick up any product and somehow the bristles hurt my eyes. It feels like my lashes are being poked and tugged at. The formula is also very drying. When applied, the mascara is very flaky and it doesn't apply evenly. I end up the with little flakes at the tip of my eyelashes. When I tried to swatch the mascara on my hand, I literally had to vigorously scrub the wand on my hand. I posted a picture below for you to see. 

 

 Here is a picture of the wand. The wand has a curve shape and the handle is a decent size. Like I said before, the rubber bristles are tiny and pokey. In person you can even see the actual color of the bristles(green) because the formula is so dry that it doesn't attach to the wand properly. The only thing I like about the mascara is it's easy to get my bottom lashes with the tip of the wand.  Keep reading to see a before & after pictures when I used the mascara.

 The first photo is my bare eye. In the second photo my lashes have one coat of the mascara on. I didn't like the results, so I applied another coat. The second coat (3rd picture) looks a little better. My lashes have a better curl but it's really flaky. As you can see the mascara isn't very volumizing or lengthening. It doesn't claim to be either one but I just expect more from my mascaras. Another con about this mascara is the smell. The mascara smells old or something. Maybe I just bought an outdated mascara. However if I didn't, I don't understand why Physicians Formula would even release it. If you have tried it let me know your thoughts, please. I won't repurchase this product but I do like a lot of Physician Formulas products.

Pro's

• Cute packaging
• Affordable
• Easy to apply to bottom lashes

Con's

• Bad smell
• Curl doesn't last
• It's not lengthening or volumizjng
• The wand is painful to use
• It's flaky
• Dry formula
• The wand doesn't pick up enough product

Q&A

How much is the mascara? $10

Where can I buy it? Any drugstore that sells Physicians Formula

Does it volumize, lengthen or curl? It only curls

How many shades are there? Two black and ultra black

What kind of wand does it have? Rubber

Is the mascara Dermatologist tested? Yes, it's also non-Comedegenic and hypoallergenic.

Is the mascara Paraben-Free? Yes.

Does the mascara flake? Yes.

Does the mascara clump? No

Does the mascara have a scent? It claims to be frangrance-free but it has a bad smell to it.

How long does the mascara wear? It claims to wear for 24 hrs but the curl only holds for a few hours.

Is the mascara waterproof? No.

What is TaylorPie's rating? 2 out of 5 stars

Will TaylorPie repurchase? No

Thank you for reading, TaylorPie.

NYC city proof Twistable lip color review

 Hello, here is a look at NYC's new City Proof Twistable Lip Color. With these bad boys, you get smooth intense color and they only cost $2.99. What a steal! They have a long lasting glossy finish and come in 12 different shades. 

Where can I buy them? Our local drugstore. I bought mine at Riteaid

How much do they cost?$2.99 each

Do they have a scent? Yes, but it's not overwhelming

How long do they last? 2 hours

Are they sticky? A little but it depends on how much you apply

Do they stain? No 

Do I need a sharpener? No, it's a twist up.

How moisturizing are they? Very Moisturzing 

Do they bleed outside the lip line? No

How many shades are there?12 shades

I have five of the new colors: Riverside Rose, Roosevelt Island Red, Ballroom Blush, Fulton St. Fuchsia and South Ferry Berry. Below I have all of the colors swatched on my arm starting with Riverside Rose at the top by my wrist.            

 

                    Riverside Rose

Riverside Rose is a nice color if you lean to the more natural side. You can wear it sheered out as a nice nude with a mauve tone or build the color for your rosy mauve shade. I like to use it when I need a nutural shade to tone down my look. I do recommend this color.

                    Roosevelt Island Red

To me, Roosevelt Island Red looks similar to blood.  I'm not too crazy about this shade but if you're looking for a lighter deep red then I recommend this color.

                    Ballroom Blush

I love Ballroom Blush! It's a beautiful bright pink and it's perfect for the spring/summer time. It's even brighter in person than the picture. So if you want a flirty pink then I recommend this color.

                    Fulton St. Fuchsia

Fulton St. Fuchsia is the perfect Barbie pink! I love to wear this shade when I want to bring out the girly side of me. The picture just doesn't do the justice for this shade. I definitely recommend it.

                     South Ferry Berry

South Ferry Berry is very similar to Ballroom Blush, except his has more of a Berry color to it ( hence the name). Don't be fooled by the color on the packaging because it looks way diferent swatched on skin. I expected it to be a deep color but boy was I surprised when it turned out to be a Berry pink. I do recommended this shade though, it's very pretty.

Overall, I think NYC did a great job. The City Proof Twistable Lip Colors are so inexpensive and worth every cent. Not only are they creamy but you have so many shades to choose from! Anyone should be able to find the right color for them. I plan on going back to the store to snag up the rest of the shades.   I am so impressed with NYC right now!