Review and Swatches: Lorac Royal Lip Lustre Creme Set

Hello! Today's post is a review on Lorac's Royal Lustre Creme Set. It sells for $25 at kohls and contains 6 different shades. Three of the six shades are exclusive ( Empress, Princess and Enchanted). This set was part of Lorac's holiday collection but I ended up picking it up with a Kohls gift card. I have to say I'm really glad that I did. Usually I skip over lipglosses and head straight for lipsticks. For some reason I feel greasy when I wear chap stick or lipgloss. Fortunately, I don't have that problem with these creamy lipglosses. Want to know more? Just keep reading! 

Click here to purchase from Loracs website. 

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 

LORAC THE ROYAL LIP LUSTRE CRÈME SET

LORAC rules this season with The Royal Lip Lustre Creme Set. Give your lips the Royal treatment with our luxuriously creamy and delightfully smooth Lip Glosses that are loaded with antioxidants of Acai Berry, Pomegranate, Grape Seed and Vitamins A,C & E to help protect and soothe your luscious, regal pout. This Royal family of Lip Lustre Cremes comes complete with 6 magnificent, high-shine shades that are fit for a Queen. Own the throne with The Royal Lip Lustre Creme Set!

Shades include:

• Empress – exclusive Pink Mauve      
• Princess – exclusive Pink
• Enchanted – exclusive Peach Nude
• Reign – Berry
• Crown Jewel – Cherry Red
• Tiara – Nude 

Pigmentation

These glosses are what I consider true lipgloss. They have the right amount of pigmentation. They don't claim to have intense pigmentation like lipstick nor do they lack pigmentation like cheapo drugstore lipglosses.

Though, don't get me wrong each and every shade is very pigmented. Just becuase I consider them a true lipgloss does not mean they don't have color pay off. The color that you see in the tube is definitely what you get. I wasn't disappointed with any of the shades. In fact, I was surprised. Maybe I should buy more lipgloss...

Lasting power

Like every other lip product, the darker shades lasted longer. I was able to get three and half hours out of the two darkest shades (crown jewel and reign). The lighter shades started to disappear around three hours. Honestly, that's not a bad time frame. Most of my lipglosses disappear after one hour. Maybe it's true?? The lipglosses in this set are fit for a queen. 

Application/ consistency 

Ahh.. So soft and creamy. These glosses feature a small brush tip. It's great for precision and laying down intense color. For a more glossy look I I only pull the wand out once and apply it directly to my lips. When I want a more opaque coverage, I pull the wand out twice. The first layer provides just a hint of color, while the second is true to the color of the tube. They don't apply streaky. They have a slightly thicker consistency and have a very small amount of stickiness. It's only enough to make them last longer but not enough to make your hair stick to your lips. The formula also feels like a gel hybrid, which seems to help hydrate the lips. Thankfully, they are also absent of shimmer! 

Packaging 

This fabulous lip Creme comes housed in a durable glass(I think) tube. The wand features a small brush that is super easy to use. The wand doesn't bend or feel like it's going to break. The lipgloss tube feels very luxurious. It feels heavy and the gold lid makes it a stunner. 

Overall thoughts

$25 is a heck of a deal for six lipglosses. Every shade is so darn cute. They aren't sticky or splotchy. All the shades are unique and don't overlap one another. I couldn't be happier with my purchase. For now on this will probably be a holiday set I pick up every year. I'm in love with this formula! 

Left to right: Crown Jewel, Empress, Princess, Enchanted, Reign and Tiara

Crown Jewel- permanent 

Empress- exclusive 

Princess- exclusive 

Enchanted-exclusive 

Reign-permanent 

Tiara- permanent 

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Have you tried Lorac Cosmetics The Royal Lip Lustre Creme Set?

Are you going to Kohls to buy it before it's gone?

Let me know in the comments below!

Weekly tip, Beauty News and Nail Color of the Week

Wow, it has been such a long time since I posted for this series. I don't always have any beauty news or even have my nails painted when this post is due. Frankly, I even forgot about this series until I actually had two new "beauty news" stories I wanted to tell you all about. This weeks isn't the exciting one but next weeks will be interesting. Trust me you'll want to know about it too. 

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Weekly Tip

Do you ever feel like your eyeshadow doesn't look at neat as the pictures you see on Instagram? Does it look choppy or perhaps, all of the colors blend into one shade? It could be the amount of pressure you use.  Instead of holding the brush by the bottom the the ferrule hold it from the end. This way you're not applying so much pressure while blending. Your eye shadow won't look as chopping and the shades will blend like they're suppose to. If it's still not working out, try to blend the edges of each shade isnstead of the whole shaded area. It's important to blend in the correct spots(depending on the look). 

Beauty News 

There's a new product out from Tarte Cosmetics! Their new Tarteist Clay Paint Liner comes with the price tag of $24. It is said to have a thinner consistency similar to that of a liquid liner but still preform like a gel. It can currently be found exclusively on Sephora's website. No worries if you don't have a brush. This liner comes with a high quality brush with every single purchase. 

What it is:
An innovative, waterproof cream eyeliner with a unique blending tip that is inspired by an artist’s palette.

What it does:
Think outside the lines when you define eyes like a pro with tarte’s clay paint liner. Inspired by the ease of an artist’s palette, this one-of-a-kind, squeezable cream liner offers a seamless, no-budge application—simply squeeze, line, and define. The unique formula features fewer waxes, cushioned pigments, and a special development process that allows for the creamiest texture and smoothest application. The tube was created with an innovative artistic delivery system, a tapered tip, and a flat blending stage so you can simply pick up the ideal amount of product and blend for foolproof perfection. The sketcher-angled bamboo liner brush easily glides the plush, triple-black, formula along the contours of the eyelid. Featuring the same waterproof, 12-hour wear as tarte’s signature clay pot liners, this next-generation liner has cushion slide technology that lets you custom create your own signature lines without ever pulling or transferring. 

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens 
- Phthalates 

What else you need to know:
This product is ophthalmologist and dermatologist tested.

Nail Color of the Week

Ok, it's not really a nail color but instead a nail product.... This week I'm wearing Jamberrys exclusive Mystery Hostess design. It can't be purchased online but there are many, MANY shades available to purchase. Presently, I'm testing them out to see if their worthy of your money. And I have to say so far so good. They claim to last for two+ weeks and I'm only four days in. I will be sure to write up a review and tell you my sincere thoughts. But I can pretty much promise you that I will love them!

Are you going to use this weeks tip?

Are you considering the new Tarte Liner?

Have you ever tried Jamberry nails?

Let me know in the comments below?

Beauty Awards: 2014 Eyes

Hello!

In my main post, "Beauty Awards: 2014", I stated that my plan was to talk about the products in each category. As you probably know, this category is Eyes. In this post you will find out why the products chosen are the best of the best. If you have any questions about anything, just let me know in the comment section below. 

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Eyes

Eye primer

Highend: Lorac Cosmetics Behind the Scenes eye primer 

I almost chose Urban Decays Primer potion for this one but it's too drying for my skin. So I'd ecided to go with Lorac's Behind the Scenes eye primer becuase it does everything it's suppose to without drying my eye lids out. It keeps my makeup from creasing and helps eyeshadows be more vibrant. Plus this stuff lasts forever. I haven't even needed to buy a full tube yet. I have been using sample sizes from their palettes. They last for months! 

Drugstore: E.l.f eye primer 

E.l.f's eye primer is somewhat similar to Urban Decays, just not as good. However, it's great for the price. It will keep my eyeshadow in place all day long. If I ever do run out of primer, this is the first one that comes to mind if I need to purchase one in a jiffy. 

Eye Shadow palette

Highend: Lorac Cosmetics Pro Palette 

There's no doubt in my mind that the Lorac Pro is the best palette out there. I reach for it when I want a natural look, smoky eye, and even when I'm using other palettes that are missing basic shades. The eyeshadows blend like butter, they're extremely pigmented, they stay vibrant all night long and the palette is put together so well. What's not to love? Every shade that you need is in that palette. We can't forget about the price. $42 is a steal for a beauty like that and their primer is included! 

Drugstore: Bh Cosmetics eyeshadow palette (any of them really) 

Bh Cosmetics has wonderful eyeshadow palettes. When I'm looking for a daring look I always go for their Eyes on 60's, 70's or 80's palettes. They are pigmented, vibrant and inexpensive. 

Single eyeshadow

Highend:Stila Single Eyeshadow in Kitten (favorite because of Kitten) 

Kitten from Stila is a GORGEOUS eyeshadow. It's so (sooo) creamy, highly pigmented, pleasingly blendable, and there are so many uses for it. I sometimes put it in my travel bag and skip a cheekbone highlter. Ain't nobody got time for two highlighters. 

Drugstore: Makeup Geek Single Eyeshadows 

Buttery. Pigmented. Blends easily. Affordable. Lots of shades. Ect, ect. Go get them. If I was doing a YouTube video, this would be one of those moments where I sit there in silence and give you all the "you need it in your life" look. 

Cream eyeshadow

Highend: Mally Ever color Shadow stick

Looking for a creamy eyeshadow stick that doesn't budge all day? Go pick up one of Mallys Ever Color shadow sticks. They blend out easily, then once set, they don't move. Plus, they're very pigmented. 

Drugstore: Maybelline Eye Studio Color Tattoos 

This is one of those cases where the drugstore out beats the high end brands. Maybelline's color tattoos are so amazing. Everytime I use one I'm blown away by its awesomeness. They are PIGMENTED. They don't just blend into nothing like some cream shadows. No, they stand out and they're like a tattoo. Do they blend easily? Of course! They're only $5 and you get a lot for your money. You need them in your life.

Gel eyeliner

Highend: Sigma Eye Liner Gel in Wicked 

Sigma's gel liner is long wearing, creamy, smudge proof and wickedly dark. I really like this liner because it doesn't skip over my eye lid like some gels tend to do. It goes on really smoothly and stays there all day. 

 

Drugstore: Essence Gel Eyeliner 

Essence has the best gel liner. It's shockingly creamy, long wearing, lasts forever in the jar, and it's even more wickedly black than Sigma's. Best part is it's less than $3.

Liquid eyeliner

Highend: Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner 

This liner is very pigmented and easy to apply. I really love the thin tip and how it locks into place all day. 

Drugstore: NYC Liquid Liner 

I love the wand on this liquid liner. It's so thin and precise. I'm able to achieve a wing with ease and it always looks great. It's super black and doesn't move for the remainder of the day. 

Pencil eyeliner

Highend: Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eyeliner in Black 

This eyeliner is very creamy, pigmented, rich, blendable and smudgeable(before it dries)....BUT, it's not as good as Pixi's Endless Silky pen in Black Noir. Yet again, another instance when the drugstore beats highe end brands. 

Drugstore: Pixi Endless Silky Eye Pen in Black Noir

This eyeliner is like a gel eyeliner in pen form. Everytime I use it I'm just in disbelief of its creaminess. Not only is it extraordinarily creamy but it stays put all day. It so dark and smudgeable. I mean, just thinking about it makes me want to go smoke my eyes out right now. It's like black butter on a stick but desirable. If that makes sense? If not, let me make this clear for you all... You, your family, your friends and every girl on earth needs this liner. Amen!   

Mascara

Highend: Too Faced Better than Sex 

Ok, I'm going to do mascara a little different. I pretty much get the same affect from these two mascaras but the only thing that is different is the price. Both mascaras are pitch black, voluminous, lengthening, long wearing, clump resistant, flake free and transfer free. With this kind of mascara I don't even need false eyelashes. 

Drugstore: Loreal Voluminous Carbon Black 

Eyelash Curler

Drugstore: E.l.f Eyelash Curler 

This curler is such a steal. It's sturdy and curls lashes like no ones business. 

Brow Pencil

Highend: Anastasia Brow Wiz 

Anastasia has the best colors in the brow pencil world. They look realistic and they're easy to move across the eyebrow. They'll stay in place all day and keep you in the brow game. It's easy to use and shape your eyebrows and the tip is the perfect size. 

Brow product

Highend: Anastasia Brow Pomade 

This is for the girls who don't have much eyebrow hair. It's the best product out there to fill in your brows without disappearing later in the day. Anastasia has many shades to choose from and the price is affordable. It's creamy, yet easy to use. It lasts forever and applies without having a tug-a-war. All you need is a good angled brush and you and your brows are ready to take on the world. 

Drugstore: E.l.f Brow Kit 

E.l.f's brow kit is my go to brow product. I have a lot of brow hair but I still like to define my brows and fill in a few spots. This kit totally does the job. It comes with a powder and wax. The powder is very pigmented and gives the brows a natural appearance. Sometimes I even use the powder as a crease shade. It's just that good! The wax helps keep the hairs in place and it works great to define the edges around the brow. It's a must have for girls who like to keep things natural. 

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What are your favorites products of 2014?

Are your favorites the same as Taylorpiebeauty's? 

Let me know in the comment section below!