Influenster-Maybelline Vivid Matte Liquid Lip Color (Review/Swatches)

I received the Influenster box for the Maybelline Vivid Matte Liquid Lip Colors. They sent me two shades complementary to test out and tell you my opinions about them. So, of course being the makeup junkie that I have created I jumped at the chance to try a new product.

The shades that they sent are #10 Nude flush and #35 Rebel Red. I thought it was a good thing that they did send a variation in shades to get a good idea on how I feel about them. The size/tube of the liquid lip color is 0.26 Fl Oz. it comes in a square tube, not very bulky at all, which is great for easy storage...just in case you so feel inclined to go and buy the full Vivid Matte collection which has 10 shades available. The shades vary from nude, red, to purple.

So, let's do a little reviewing, Shall we? Of course we shall!

The formula- I found that the word matte is used very loosely when these lip colors were named; Since, when you apply the moussy-like liquid pigment you don't end up with a matte finish. Influenster suggested on the enclosed info card that they can be blotted with a tissue to achieve the desired matte finish. But even if you take the extra step to "mattify" this lipstick it doesn't end up 100% matte, it does however take away some of the shine. I do believe that the lip colors are indeed very vivid and pigmented. But if you so wish to blot, you will actually end up taking away some of the pigment and opacity along with the excess shine. So, I don't think that this is a bad formula at all. It is very smooth and super comfortable to wear. However, when it comes to the long wear of a matte liquid lipstick-that it does not have.

Personally, I think that they look prettier without blotting and just showing it's true potential colors. I don't mind that they aren't matte. Because along with the word matte comes craking, extra dry, and unflattering chapped lips. If the word matte were taken away from the name and simply advertised as a vivid liquid lipstick this would be absolutely true. Now, because the formula is so soft and creamy I didn't feel that it would set on my lips. This entails that the lip color will come off easier when eating or drinking..and if you don't mind having to re-apply you'll definitely love this product because it shows up great on the lips.

Now, one thing that I forgot to mention in my unboxing-review video was that they do have a slight perfume scent that may or may not bother you. I felt that the scent did stay on the lips after application but it wasn't bothersome.

To conclude..would I recommend this product?

If you want a liquid lipstick that is very pigmented, opaque, and creamy then I will recommend it to you. Even as the matte liquid lipstick seems to become uber popular not everyone is a fan of dry lips, so this would be a way to wear a liquid lip if you don't mind giving up the longevity.

Check out my video on YouTube for a full review and live swatches of the two shades and if you enjoy the review let me know ;)
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GRWM: Maybelline The Nudes & WNW Cofee Buzz

Hello! Okay, so this is happening! It had seriously been too long since I recorded anything that resembled a makeup tutorial- I decided to do an easy eye look with the Maybelline The Nudes pallete and a dark lip with Wet N' Wild Cofee Buzz lipstick, just because I love a vampy lip. But feel free to exchange it for your favorite lip color. Let me know your thoughts in the comments section. I'm really excited, it feels like my first video all over again! Lol! Any questions? let me know! :)

Top Five Drugstore Products under $5

Today I'm sharing my top five drugstore products under $5...this video is surely over due! These are some great products without a hefty price, so you can try one or all. Tell me what are your top five under $5? BTW these are one of my fav videos to watch since you can discover some gems at the drugstore :)

Influenster-Maybelline Voxbox

     I'm excited to try this new foundation from Maybelline, it's the Superstay Better Skin-
skin-transforming foundation. This campaign is the #BetterSkinChallenge because the foundation claims to give better skin in 3 weeks simply by using it! It says that it will get rid of spots, dullness, and unevenness; this of course all while giving you an all day flawless coverage. So far I know that the active ingredient in this foundation is ACTYL-C, which is a more durable form of vitamin C.

Lets do a quick run down through some facts:

• This foundation comes in 12 shades.
• It contains ACTYL-C, a more durable form of vitamin C.
• Recommended for all skin types.
• It provides a medium to full coverage.
• Contains titanium dioxide sunscreen broad spectrum SPF 15 as an active ingredient.
• It contains 30 ml 1.0 OZ. (standard size)
• It is oil free.
• It comes with a pump.
• I received the shade 20-Classic Ivory

It claims:"Superstay Better Skin Foundation gives an all-day flawless coverage and better-looking skin in 3 weeks. The foundation reduces the appearance of spots, dullness and unevenness and gives you a brighter, more even and stress-free skin."  

O.k. with that being said, I'm glad I can test this foundation out. I have combo/oily skin and this (being Summertime) is the best time to see how this product will react on my skin. I will add a weekly update as week 1,2, and 3 progress.

First impression:

    It's a great thing that it has a pump to prevent any bacterial growth. It is a somewhat thick consistency; it will not run on your skin, but it's very easily blended. It has great coverage. It sets quite quickly on the skin to a soft focused effect. It has the feel of a liquid to powder foundation. It does have the smell of the SPF like many foundations that contain it do as well, but you really don't smell it once the foundation sets. It makes the skin look very soft, airbrushed. So far, very good first impression!!!

Day #!-I used a brush to apply the foundation, it went on easily. I used about a pump and a half of the product to achieve a great coverage look. Because I do have combo/oily skin, I did set the foundation even though it set quite nicely on its own. I stayed indoors; being that the weather is hot my face did sweat. So, I did notice my face looking dewy. I did not go in throughout the day to set it because I was only home, but if I were out it might have been necessary. About eight hours after the foundation was not doing it's best.I will try a different setting powder, and method, tools for the next day. (I had used loose setting powder to set)

Note: The picture has been cropped and added a reflection, but it does not contain an overlay/filter.

Day#2- I applied the foundation with a damp sponge and it went on very light (this is a good thing in the summer) but still covered very nicely. I set the foundation with a pressed powder, and sprayed with a drugstore setting spray. This day was the biggest test, if ever...I had errands to run, it was HOT! And I was pouring over in sweat (yes how lovely-NOT!). I pressed a facial tissue to clean the sweat, and the makeup did not separate, or break at all!! YAY!  

Week #1- By the end of week #1 I knew that for the best application I need to apply this foundation with a damp makeup sponge. Even if it does have somewhat of a powder finish, I have to set it very well with a translucent powder. Another thing that helped was using a super inexpensive drugstore setting spray. When all these steps are done, it looks really good! I'm impressed! Not only that, but it will stay looking good on the skin quite longer. The difference in shade was not too significant and can be adjusted with bronzer.

Week#2-I'm feeling a bit more comfortable with the application and knowing how this foundation works on my skin. Everything is looking A-O-K! 

Week#3-As the Summer comes to an end we still have had some very hot weather and this foundation has been tested to it's limits. I'm content with how it works because even with my combo/oily skin (if set correctly) it doesn't break up on me or become splotchy;which is always a great thing.

Final thoughts....

Taking the few extra steps definitely helps this foundation stay on and looking good. This means adding a primer or makeup setting spray if you have my skin type. If you have normal skin I think you'd love it (I can't vouch for dry-no idea). If you don't mind spending a few extra dollars, or you may already have these items to accompany the foundation-you're gonna do great with it. As far as significant skin improvement? I think long stress/damage on the skin cannot realistically be erased within 3 weeks. It sounds great, but I don't think it will be a miracle worker. Perhaps, with constant use over several months there might be a change, I don't know. Personally, I think that once the skin has damage to it, it will be good as preventative measure from further damage but it's not a rewind button on a remote control. Still, I like it! Looks good, long-lasting, and it can be found at the drugstore.

Disclaimer-I was sent this product free from Influenster for testing purposes. I have not been sponsored/paid to speak or write my opinions about this product. 

Haul: 99¢ Only Store, Stationery & Makeup

No doubt the 99 cent store always has some stuff that you may not need but at only a dollar you can't help but pick up and hope to make great use of...I also picked other random stuffs-stationery and makeup <3

MEGA MILANI HAUL

I was so super thankful and happy to have received a super generous package from a friend that works at Milani Cosmetics! I'm definitely enjoying testing out the products and can already see a few that I'm loving. I hope to have a review soon on one of the fav products-keep an eye out for that!!

Haul Time! Colourpop,Walmart,99C Store,Rite-Aid,Ross,TJ Maxx

Hauls are just fun to share!!! Check out the goods from Colourpop Cosmetics, Walamrt, 99 cent store, Rite-Aid, Ross, and TJ Maxx! Gotta love great deals!

Ursula: Witch of the Sea (Halloween Tutorial)

Well, you've heard of those poor unfortunate souls that required Ursula's help!! It didn't go to well for them, but that doesn't mean that villains don't have more fun. Sometimes it's good to be bad (keyword sometimes). So, inspired by the lovely, evil Ursula here is my interpretation on her majestic look. 

Watch the full tutorial here! Product list will be listed below :) 

Product List:

L'oreal Visible Lift Mkeup Light Ivory

NYC Loose Face Powder Translucent 

NYX Jumbo pencil Milk

Beauty Addicts Effortless eyeliner Seduce (black)

ELF liquid Liner Black

Nyx Makeup Artist Kit (used for shadows on eyes and dusted over face)

Kara Eyelashes  #101

Jordana Extreme Lash Mascara Black

Lorac Lip Liner 03 (red)

Wet N' Wild Megalast Lipstick Spotlight Red 911D

Fantasy Makers by Wet N'Wild Painter's Pallete Femme Fatale 12566

Lorac Baked Matte Satin Eye Shadow Insider(blue)

Necklace, earings, and bracelet made amateurishly by yours truly ;)

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Spring Pop of Color (eyes) !

Hello! I just wanted to show you the look that I have been doing the most recently, now that Spring is here. It has a pop of color in the eyes, yet subtle and still quite neutral. If you feel that it doesn't suit your look or what you might wear on an everyday basis, just omit the colored liner;even though that's really the fun part of it! :) It's too easy not to try-go for it!!

Spring Pop of Color!!

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PRODUCT LIST:

Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow Linen 15S

revlon Photoready Bronzer Bronzed & Chic

Milani Baked Powder Blush Rose D'Oro 02

Milani Baked Bronzer Soleil 05

NYX Single Eyeshadow Chocolate Brown

Jordana MetalRocks Eyeliner Paradise Blue

Victoria's Secret Sexy Spring Eyes Palette

Avon Glow Eyeliner Desert Gold

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Shadow pencil Rehab

L'oreal Voluminous Mascara

Nyx Lipliner Nude Beige

Wet N' Wild Matte Lipstick 902C

Rimmel by Kate Lipstick 14 

Golden Holiday Look (Christmas)

Hello Friends! Today I have a special holiday look for you, for Christmas of course....I decided to go with something quite easy to achieve. I just used a gold all over the eyelid and a bright red lip to match just because that screams Christmas to me.If you try this look remember to tag me, I would like to see your beautiful face and please remember to thumbs up and subscribe to my channel..I hope you all have an amazingly-wonderful holiday, Merry Christmas to all,and all a good night  ;) !!
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♦♦♦Product List♦♦♦

Face:

                                                               e.l.f Eyebrow Kit Med

                                            NYX Above&Beyond Full Coverage Concealer Beige 

Urban Decay Naked Skin Beauty Balm

Clinique Perfectly Real Compact Makeup 106 (N)

Lorac Blush Peach & Desire

Maybelline Fit Me Shine Free Foundation Coconut 355 (contour)

theBalm Bahama Mama Bronzer

theBalm Mary-Lou Manizer

Eyes:
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Greed
Maybelline Color Tatoo Bold Gold
Wet n Wild Eyeshadow Trio Sweet As Candy
theBalm Bahama Mama Bronzer
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Honey (gold tone)
e.l.f. Cream Eye liner Black
L'oreal Voluminious Mascara

Lips:
Avon Lipliner Pencil Deep Plum
MUA Makeup Academy Lipstick Shade 15

Holiday Look-Cranberry Eyes

Hello friends! Being that the festive days are right around the corner,I thought I'd put up some holiday themed tutorials. For today, I created this cranberry eye look. It's definitely a bolder look but if you like it or even feel a bit inspired by it, I'm sure you could rock this!! Give it a go, check out the video and leave me your thoughts below....please remember to subscribe to this blog and my YouTube channel for the up-coming tutorial. Pics and makeup details listed below ;) !!

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Products Used:

e.l.f. Eyebrow Kit Med

NYX Above&Beyond Full coverage Concealer Beige CJ04

Clinique Perfectly Real Compact Makeup 106(N)

theBalm DownBoy Blush

Tarte Mineral Bronzer Hotel Heiress

Revlon ColorStay Mineral Finishing Powder Brighten 010

Lorac Night Palette Burgundy&Black Shade

Urban Decay Woodstock

Wet n Wild Creme Brulee

Jordana Fabuliner Liquid Eyeliner Black

Jordana Best Lash Extreme voluminizing  Mascara Black 301

Avon Pencil Lipliner Wild Berry

Avon Ultra color Rich lipstick Velvet Vixen T201

Prestige Eyeliner Waterproof Automatic Eyeliner Smoke BE*13

Purple Haze (Purple Gradient Eyeshadow)

Hi friends!
Today I recorded a purple gradient eye look that I had previously tried but initially didn't agree with the results. As for today, I'm pleased :)...surely with some practice anything can happen. Even though, I really do love and gravitate mostly to my neutrals, colorful shadows can be so pretty. I suppose that you might have to be somewhat of a makeup junkie like myself to understand that beautiful eye shadows simply make me happy! So, here's to stepping out of my comfort zone and making a brighter day! Hope you like this look; if you try it,please tag me-I'd love to see your work :D

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Products used to Create Eye Look:

Nyx Jumbo Eye Pencil-Milk 604

NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder-Sunny 

Wet n Wild Petal Pusher Palette 736

Wet n Wild Single Shadow-Sugar 250A

e.l.f Liquid Eyeliner-Black

Jordana Best Lash Extreme Volumizing Mascara-Black

Jordana Glitterrocks Retractable Eye Liner-Pencil Punk Rock Purple  04

Face Products:

NYX Concealer-Beige CJ04

Maybelline Fit Me Foundation-125

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer-Light

NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder-Sunny

theBalm DOWNBOY Blush

Revlon Colorstay Mineral Finishing Powder-Brighten (highlight)

Eyebrows:

e.l.f. Eyebrow kit

NYC Cover Stick-Natural 783A (brow bone/highlight)

Lips:

Jordana EASYLINER for Lips-Tawny

Revlon Colorburst Lipstick-Rosy Nude 065

Vampy Halloween Makeup (Halloween)

Hi friends! No doubt I'm enjoying filming these Halloween tutorials. It's just interesting to see yourself in the mirror, then with the help of a little makeup (OK a lot of makeup who are we kidding!) transform into a completely different person/character. So, this look is very dark and vampy-bringing out a very, very dark side...still fun to create. I added a dark, brunette, wavy, long hair wig to bring a little sex-appeal to the look; and decided to pair it up with black clothes because that was an obvious choice. I paled my skin out a lighter foundation than my skin tone and added highlighter all over my face for that "Twilight" sun-kissed glow. I mainly used the eye shadows in the Balm Jovi Palette by theBalm. The colors I chose were black and burgundy and just a little silver as an eyebrow highlight. Then, taking a NYX black shadow contoured my face to give it that dark, sunken in face look. To complete the look I added eyelashes and a deep burgundy lip color (shows up almost black on video). I hope you enjoyed this one and here is the complete video if you want to see this dark creation!

 

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Masquerade Makeup Tutorial (Halloween)

Hi Friends! I'm so happy to finally be able to put up the first video of this Halloween series that I have planned. I initially wanted this to have gone up last week, but catching a cold had not been scheduled! So, for the first  Halloween video I present to you a "Gold Masquerade Makeup Tutorial". This is the look you may want to create if you want to show that mystery behind the mask...I dare you!! In fact, it's quite simple and the thing that definitely will catch all eyes on you will be the gold glitter in all it's radiant beauty. Glitter is just fun!! You have to admit that if there will be a time to get away with all this glitter it's now-So,why not?Give it a try and send,tag me your pics. You can opt for less glitter or another color...ooh! I bet silver would be just as great because of all the reflects (and if you have a silver mask)! 

Watch the full video on YouTube Here!!

Here are some pictures of how this turned out. If you're interested definitely go watch the full video. I hope you enjoy it just as much I enjoyed creating it. And, stay tuned for a couple other fun Halloween tutorials! Oh, if you haven't subscribed to my YouTube Channel B3beautybyblanca, go do it so you won't miss them

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Fall Eye Look & Bold-Berry Lip

Hi Friends! Today's look is another Fall look...while there is less emphasis on the eyes (sort of) the true star are the berry,bold lips. I say that there is less emphasis on the eyes only because they are very easy to re-create but they do end up looking like you really tried, resulting in a beautiful eye look. This is a bit different from my previous Fall look in the sense that not everyone might be as comfortable with the bold-berry lip. However, it's really flattering and I'm sure you'd have so much fun if you give it a chance...plus you will probably get plenty of compliments!!

                    Products listed below, for a complete guide                                               application follow the video link to my                                                             YouTube channel ;)

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e.l.f Eyelid Primer

Maybelline Fit Me Light Concealer

Too Faced Magic Wand Illuminating Foundation Hollywood Med 4

NYX Concealer CJ04 Beige

Milani Baked Bronzer Soleil

NYC Bronzing Face Powder 720A Sunny

Milani Baked Blush 02 Rose D'Oro

Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder 011 Creamy Natural 

e.l.f. Eyebrow Kit Med

Wet n Wild Coloricon Trio I'm Getting Sunburned

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil 621A Pure Gold

Jordana Best Lash Extreme Volumizing Mascara 301 Black

Lorac Kohl Pencil Brown

Jordana Metalrocks Eyeliner 03 Purple Prism

(yes,I used the eyeliner as lip liner! Beautiful color)

Wet n Wild Sugar Plum Fairy 908C

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Fall Makeup Tutorial

Hi friends!Today I decided to do a Fall tutorial for you since we are just around the corner from Halloween! I knew that if I wanted to squeeze this in I'd have to hurry because the days come and go way too fast. I'm using a mix of drugstore and a few high end products, but always feel free to accommodate as you would like with products of your choice. This tutorial has somewhat shimmery eyes with some deep brown accents and pinky-natural lips. 

                             Products listed below, for a complete 
                   guide to application follow the video 
            link to my YouTube channel ;)

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Maybelline Fit Me 125
Maybelline Fit Me Concealer Light
Rimmel Stay Matte Presses Powder Natural
 theBalm Put A Lid On It Primer 
NYC Cover Stick Natural 

Laura Geller Blush-N-Brighten in Boysenberry
NYC Sunny Bronzer

                 

                              

                       Jordana Best Lash Extreme
                      Volumizing Mascara-Black  
                   e.lf. Eyebrow Kit Medium  
                  e.l.f. Liquid Eyeliner -Black
               Lorac Kohl Pencil Brown

Avon Creme Eye shadow Frothy Mocha (Lid)
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-on Shadow Pencil Rehab (outer corner) Wet n Wild Comfort Zone Palette (Left Side)
L'oreal Infallible Blinged & Brilliant 607 (Lid)

Vaseline Lip Therapy Cocoa Butter
Jordana Easyliner Baby Berry
Kate by Rimmel 14

Let me know what you think about this tutorial look in the comments below!  If you try it out tag me so I can see your beautiful faces :) Don't forget to follow my blog!

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Welcome to my blog!

Hello friends!! I'm very excited to start this blog!! I'm still learning about this process but hope to be including some of the content from my YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/B3beautybyblanca) along with other randomness! Ahhh! It feels good to start something new, to know that there are brand new exciting things coming in the future; allowing for life to take it's course but definitely making the best decisions to guide your path. <3