Sunday, April 27, 2014

My top ten e.l.f favorites-spring 2014


Hello, today's post is my top ten e.l.f favorites for spring 2014. Although, my favorites are always changing, I wanted to go ahead and post this for you all. I know a lot of people love reading posts like this and it's something fun to write about. 

I'm not posting this a specific order. I just decided to go in the order of eyes, lips and face(haha). If your interested in buying anything, I will post a link under each item. As always if you have any questions just leave a comment below. Have fun reading and discovering new products! 


My first favorite is the Studio Prism Eyeshadow palette in Sunset. I love how beautiful the shadows are. Everytime I apply them to my eyes, I just fall in love all over again. The texture is extremely creamy and the pigmentation is out of this world. With primer they do not crease or fade. I can get a whole days wear out of these eyeshadows. E.l.f really out did themselves when they made this palette. Plus, they're so cheap! They only cost $10.00 each. 

Price- $10.00 each
How many palettes are there? Three- Naked, Sunset and Smoke
Where can I buy them? eyeslipsface.com


 My next favorite is the Baked Eyeshadows. At first I wasn't sure if I liked these. When I first touched the eyeshadow I thought they felt dry but when I swatched them I was so impressed. Even when they're dry the eyeshadows have great pigmentation.  They don't fade, crease or have any fallout when applied correctly. I also really love the Baked Eyeshadow palettes. E.l.f's baked eyeshadows are definitely the best of the drugstore.

Price? $3.00 each
How many are there? 10- I have Enchanted, Pixie and Burnt plum in the photos above.
Where can I buy them?eyeslipsface.com


Another favorite of mine are the Mineral Eyeshadows. I love dusting these over a finished look to add extra shimmer to my lids. I do wear them alone sometimes. They have really good pigmentation and the texture is very interesting. They feel powdery but still go on smoothly. Of course they can have fallout if your not careful but that's just a risk that comes with loose eyeshadow. I also love how they have no parabens, preservatives or chemical dyes.

Price?  $3.00 each
How many colors are there? 25 shades- I have Glamorous, Trendy, Confident, Sweet, Elegant and Royal in the pictures above.
Where can I buy them? eyeslipsface.com

 Next are the Glossy Glosses from the Studio line. These glosses are so opaque and creamy. They're not too sticky and the lasting power is good for the price. The packaging is is very sturdy and the brush is easy to use. The scent to the glosses is very sweet and it doesn't bother me at all. Plus the tube is just so cute. I love carrying it my purse for when I need extra moisture on my lips. These are just great for all year long. 

Price? $3.00 each
How many colors are there? 10 shades- the color above is Dragonfruit.
Where can I buy them?eyeslipsface.com 

Another favorite lip product is the Conditioning Lip Balm. I just can't get enough of this lip balm! The smell is amazing and the jar is just so dang cute. The conditioning claim is not a lie! My lips feel amazing everytime I use this. Plus, the color Mellow Melon is so pretty. To see a full review click here.

Price? $3.00 each
How many colors are there? 5 I have Mellow Melon swatched above.
Where can I buy it?eyeslipsface.com

Now on to face products. One of my favorite face powders is the High Definition Powder from e.l.f. It's great for  days when I have a full coverage face on and I need to lightly powder. It prevents my face from looking muddy or cake-y. Plus it keeps my oil at bay for most of the day. Sometimes I even noticed that my acne looks smoother after I apply this powder. Which is a huge relief for the days when my skin is looks like the Smoky Mointains. I haven't noticed a difference between the sheer(translucent) and yellow powder. Maybe one day I will do half of  my face with one and the other half with the other and see if the results are different. That should be a fun post!

Price? $6.00 each
How many shade are there? 3- Sheer, Corrective Yellow and Shimmer 
Where can I buy it? eyeslipsface.com

I'm sure you can tell why this is one of my favorites by e.l.f just by looking at the picture. I mean come on! It's a blush palette from the drugstore! I was beyond excited when e.l.f released this blush. When I first felt the texture all I could think was the makeup gods sent me this palette from their personal collection. This blush is so buttery soft and EXTREMELY pigmented. These blushes are my go-to powder blushes. I just can't keep my arms swatch free. Seriously, you need this in your life. Want to see my full review? Click here.

Price? $6.00 each
How many palettes are there? 2- light and dark
Where can I buy it?eyeslipsface.com


 My next favorite is the Makeup Remover Exfloiating Cleansing Cloths. These are my holy-grail Cleansing cloths. They remove all traces of my eye and face makeup. Not only are they phenomenal makeup remover wipes but I get so many other uses out of these. With the beaded side of the cloth I can clean off my brushes(like eyeshadow) and exfoliate my dry acne before I apply foundation.  The soft side is great for removing my makeup and fixing makeup mistakes while getting ready. These truly are amazing and I can't see myself living without them! To see my full review click here.

Price? $3.00 each
Where can I buy it? eyeslipsface.com


 For a long time I hated cream cosmetics until I purchased this Small Stippling Brush from e.l.f.  This is the best brush on the market for cream products. My cream blush has never looked as amazing as it does when I use this brush. It's also great for insanely pigmented blushes. It keeps me from looking like a sunburnt clown all the time. I also LOVE the size, softness, weight, price, control, how the bristles don't shed and I just get so many uses out of it. I mean I could seriously go on and on about the great qualities of this brush but I don't want to bore you. Just purchase it and you will see what all the fuss is about. 

Price? $3.00
Where can I buy it? eyeslipsface.com

 
Not only is this one of my top ten products from e.l.f but this is my my favorite kabuki brush from the drugstore. It's so soft, blends beautifully, it's densely packed, non shedding, cheap and feels like a high-end brush. I use this brush everyday to pat on my setting powder. It leaves a flawless finish and doesn't move around my concealer. It's also great for blending bronzer and blush. I'm never left with any harsh lines or muddy areas. It's another brush that I can't live without. 

Price? $6.00
Where can I buy it? eyeslipsface.com


What are your favorite e.l.f products?
Want me to test something out from e.l.f?

Thank you for reading, TaylorPie.

Friday, April 25, 2014

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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Lorac Cosmetics SummerGLO palette review, swatches, photos


 Hello, I have an exciting review to share today. The SummerGLO palette! My reason for the excitement is because currently on Taylorpiebeauty there is a giveaway featuring the Lorac SummerGLO palette. The giveaway does end this Saturday (4-26), so be sure to enter while you still can. Click here to go the giveaway.

 The SummerGLO palette sells for $24. You can buy it at kohls or loraccosmetics.com. It comes with 10 shades, a mix between matte and shimmer finishes. 2 of the 10 shades are over-sized neutral shadows. I love how they provided the neutral shades because they always seem to run out faster. Now I don't have to worry about that with this fabulous palette.


Description
Turn up the heat with LORAC’s summerGLO Eye Shadow Palette. This sleek and sexy palette contains 8 vibrant matte and shimmer shadows plus 2 over-sized neutral shadows, perfect for creating sizzling summer looks. Whether you’re headed to a pool party or a hot night on the town, LORAC’s summerGLO Eye Shadow Palette will give you endless color combinations to complement your summertime, sun-kissed glow!

Product Features

  • Soothing botanicals are ultra-pigmented to perform wet or dry
  • Stay-true color that lasts
  • 8 vibrant matte and shimmer shadows plus 2 oversized neutral shadows

How to Use

  • Contour or line your lashes with the 10 different eyeshadow shades.

Product Details

  • Set includes: (4) matte eyeshadows, (2) neutral eyeshadows & (4) shimmer eyeshadows (0.6-oz. total weight)
  The packaging is very slim and sturdy. It's a light brown plastic case with a high quality mirror. The mirror is firmly hinged to the palette. You can rotate the mirror at any degree and it will stay put without frustration. It's so easy to get ready since the mirror doesn't have to be held. I always hate it when I have to hold the mirror with my fingers. They get crampy and I tend to use palettes with better packaging. So I can see myself reaching for it over my other beloved palettes. Which is huge deal considering I'm very picky when it comes to my eyeshadows.
 The first white eyeshadow is very buttery and blends in like a dream. It's great for highlighting or you can use it under your other shadows.

The brown shadow has a matte finish. It's very soft and I love using it in my crease.

The coral shadow has a matte finish. This color is perfect for all over the lid or under the eye. It's also very buttery and it's easy to create a strong intensity.

The purple shadow has a shimmery finish. I was kind of disappointed with this shade. It's not as pigmented and it takes a lot of work to build any color. However, the shadow is really stunning once you intensify the color. However, keep in mind you can apply these wet. So you can intensify the pigmentation if you want to.

The blue eyeshadow has a shimmery finish. I personally love this eyeshadow. It's soft, buttery and blends effortlessly. 

The neutral shade in the right side of the palette is definitely great for blending. Just like the white neural shadow, it's buttery and blends in prefectly. 

The gold shade has a shimmery finish. It's super soft and extremely pigmented. 

The bronze shadow has a shimmery finish. This shade is ok. It looks pretty once you have the right amount of color but it can be tricky to work with. I had to use a heavy hand when I swatched it. I also noticed it has silver glitter after you blend onto the skin. Which is ok. I think it's really pretty and I will continue to use it. However, keep in mind you can apply these wet. So you can intensify the pigmentation if you want to.

The teal shadow has a shimmery finish. This color is spectacular! The pigmentation is superb. It just blows me away everytime I swatch it. 

The deep brown has a matte finish. This shade looks and feels exactly like sable from the Lorac Pro palette. So of course it has great qualities like softness, great pigmentation and long lasting powers. It's just the perfect shade from enhancing your eyes.
 

Overall, I am very pleased with this palette. Its high quality at a fantastic price. I love it so much and I'm thinking about purchasing the AfterGLO palette. Lorac is definitely one of my favorite brands for eyeshadows. I'm hardly ever let down when I purchase something from them. Most of the eyeshadows from this palette are wonderfully pigmented, they have no fallout, last all day without creasing and blend in like butter on toast. I highly recommend this palette to anyone who is seeking a perfect palette this summer. It's one of those you don't want to miss. 

I did notice that the description said the palette has 4 matte and 4 shimmery shades but one of the matte shades actually has a shimmery finish. I just wanted to point that out for future buyers. 

Don't forget you can enter my giveaway to win it! 


Pros
  • Buttery consistency
  • Great pigmentation
  • Long-lasting
  • No creasing
  • Sturdy packaging
  • Sturdy mirror
  • Affordable
Cons
  • Two shades lack intense pigmentation 

Q&A 

Where can I buy this palette? Kohls or loraccosmetics.com


How much does it cost? $24.00


How many eyeshadows are there? 10 total- 2 neutrals, 5 shimmery and 3 matte.


Does this palette come with a brush? No


Is it limited edition? Yes


What material is the packaging? Hard plastic 


Do the eyeshadows crease? No


Can I apply the eyeshadows wet or dry? Yes


What is the rating on the palette? Not yet rated.


What are the ingredients?1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10: MICA, TALC, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, BORON NITRIDE, DIPENTAERYTHRITYL HEXAHYDROXYSTEARATE/HEXASTEARATE/HEXAROSINATE, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAISOSTEARATE, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, OCTYLDODECANOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ORYZANOL, TOCOPHEROL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CAMELLIA SENENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, PHENOXYETHANOL, MAY CONTAIN: IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), RED 40 LAKE (CI 16035), BLUE 1 LAKE (CI 42090), FERRIC FERROCYANIDE (CI 77510), CARMINE (CI 75470). *MAY CONTAIN CARMINE AS A COLOR ADDITIVE

5: MICA, TALC, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, DIPENTRAERYTHRITYL HEXAHYDROXYSTEARATE/HEXASTEARATE/HEXAROSINATE, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAISOSTEATE, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, BORON NITRIDE, OCTYLDODECANOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ORYZANOL, TOCOPHEROL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, PHENOXYETHANOL, TIN OXIDE, MAY CONTAIN: IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891).

6: TALC, MICA, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, DIPENTAERYTHRITYL HEXAHYDROXYSTEARATE/HEXASTEARATE/HEXAROSINATE, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAISOSTEARATE, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, BORON NITRIDE, OCTYLDODECANOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ORYZANOL, TOCOPHEROL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, PHENOXYETHANOL, TIN OXIDE, MAY CONTAIN: IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891).



Will I repurchase? It's limited edition, so unfortunately I can't.

Is it TaylorPie approved? Yes!

What is TaylorPie's rating? 4.8 out of 5 stars 

Thank you for reading, TaylorPie.