Review: Senna Cosmetics Cream Lipstick

Hey girls! Today I shall review the Senna Cosmetics Cream Lipsticks in Soul and Last Tango. Soul is wearable nude that isn’t really too flesh colored. It’s more on the brown/beige side which would look good on warm tones. Last tango is a medium coral shade that would look good on warm tones. They both are the cream formula which don’t have shimmer and are semi-matte. They retail for $18 and you can find the link to their site in the side bar. Keep reading to see why I like these lipsticks a lot.

Pro(s):
-They have a wide shade range for every skin tone.
-They are super creamy and glide on very well.
-These don’t settle into the fine lines of the mouth and they are stored in a classic elegant tube.

Con(s):
-Because of their creaminess, they last only an hour or an hour and half at the most.

Overall review: I just love these lipsticks so much. I think they’re the best ones I’ve ever tried other than NYX Round Lipsticks. They are the exact same. The glide on really easily and just feel great on the lips. The only thing that bothers me is the wear time. They don’t smell like anything so that’s not an issue. They glide on better than even the MAC Creamsheen, but maybe MAC lipsticks are better because MAC lipsticks are $14 and Senna’s lipsticks are $19 for just .2 oz. more. Anyhow, I’ll leave the decision making up to you, but if you want to go for better formula, I think Senna’s Cream Lipsticks are worth every penny. Thanks for reading and have a nice day!

Rating: 9/10

Is it recommended by Vicky? : Definitely, they’re the best formula you will ever put on your lips.

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-A sample product was provided for testing.
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Mini-Reviews: Face Atelier Shadow, Primers, and Highlighters

Hey girls! Today I will yet be doing another one of my mini-reviews series. The mini-reviews series focuses on products that I sent a sample jar or a very tiny amount of. Since you don’t get to see packaging or anything, I will not devote an entire review to these products. Today we have 4 products from Face Atelier cosmetics. One is their Lip Putty, next is their Ultra sheer highlighter in peach, then is their T-gel, and finally is their loose eye shadow in 6 which is a dark brown color with olive green duo chrome as you move.

My review (by product):
-Ultra sheer highlighter in peach: This isn’t too sheer and its color is quite buildable. I actually don’t have anything bad to say about it. It’s nice a dewy for the summer. I use it on my cheek bones and my cupids bow. The peach shade is in the picture and the one below it is the highlighter but blended out.

-Loose shadow in 6: This shade is really pretty since it has a duo chrome, but it would look off in the crease as this tends off to give two shades so if you have a light beige shade on your lid and you want to do a neutral look, don’t use this in the crease since it will look olive green in the light. It has a lot of fallout so I think this is best for the night as it would look nice in pics. Also, its best used wet.

-Lip putty: This lip putty is meant for being like a lip primer. It has the consistency of a lip balm, but clear, thick, and matte. It filled in the cracks in my lips before I applied my lipsticks and I’ve got to say that the lipstick glided on really easily. It doesn’t have an odor either.
-T-gel: This gel is not too thin or thick in consistency. It’s meant for your T-zone and it definitely mattifes that area and reduced the size of my pores. Although, people allergic to silicone might not like this product.

Rating (by product):
-Ultra sheer highlighter: 10/10 :)
-Loose shadow: 8/10
-Lip putty: 10/10 :)
-T-gel: 8/10

Would I recommend any of these? : Yup, definitely go and get the lip putty and
highlighter.

*Disclosure:
-A sample product was provided for testing.
-We never accept any form of payment for a review.
-Our reviews are always honest.

Review: Erno Lazlo MULTI-pHASE Bronzer

Don’t any of you ever think why I don’t review any bronzers? This review might tell you why! Well, let’s get started. Today I’m reviewing the Erno Lazlo cosmetics MULTI-Phase Bronzer. This bronzer is made for all skin types and is universal. That’s why it looks like a mosaic pattern since you can swirl all the shades together to get the perfect shade of bronzer. You can find it online at ernolazlo.com for $38. Keep reading to see my thoughts on this product!

Pro(s):
-Universal for all skin types and doesn’t clog pores.
-Doesn’t look muddy on fair tones and doesn’t darken already dark tones.
-Decent amount of shimmer that doesn’t make you look like a disco ball.
-Last about 3 hours and has buildable color.

Con(s):
-Emphasizes my pores (makes my pores look HUGE)!

Overall review: So, let me end off my telling you a story. About a month ago, I wore this bronzer when I went out with the boyfriend for a cup of coffee and he’s never rude but that day he said “Babe your pores look huge, no offense”. I stomped out of there faster than you can say Di-hydrogen monoxide. I went home (a block away) and looked in my mirror. He wasn’t joking. They were so accentuated and then I couldn’t believe I was walking around campus with my huge pores. In short, wear a primer with this product or you’ll look hideous. Overall I do like it thought, it has the perfect amount of shimmer even good for a work day and it stays on pretty long. Nonetheless, I hope all of you enjoyed this product review!

Rating: 8/10 the pores set this rating back A LOT.

Is it recommended by Vicky? : Yup, but don’t forget your pore perfecting primer or else!

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-A sample product was provided for testing.
-We never accept any form of payment for a review.
-Our reviews are always honest.

Review: Motives Cosmetics Pressed Blush

Hey girls! Today I’ll be reviewing the Motives Cosmetics Pressed Blush in Naughty. This blush retails for $13.50 from motivescosmetics.com. This shade is a mid-tone coral with hints of pink. You get .11 oz. of product. Keep reading to see my thoughts on this product!

Pro(s):
-Smooth texture and not too powdery looking!
-Very pigmented!
-Very buildable and doesn’t clog pores!
-Paraben, fragrance, and oil free!
-Affordable compared to MAC!
-Long lasting.

Con(s):
-None found while testing this product!

Overall review: This blush is really good for people who want the quality of MAC for $6 less. A MAC blush is $18.50 in pot form and the Motives Blush is $13.50 in pot form. It won’t irritate your skin like MAC might and it’s just a cheaper alternative. Everything is perfect about it. It’s not too shimmery or too matte. It creates a perfect natural glow. Thanks to Lizzy for requesting this review. I hope all of you enjoyed my review!

Rating: 10/10 :)

Is it recommended by Vicky? : Yes, it’s a cheaper alternative to MAC!

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-A sample product was provided for testing.
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Review: Hard Candy Kaleyedescope Baked Eyeshadow Duo

Hey girls! Today I’ll be reviewing the Hard Candy Kaleyedescope Baked Eye shadow Duo. This retails for $6 from walmart.com and Wal-Mart stores. The shade I have this duo is in Pick Up Line. The lighter shade is a frosty white shade that looks like a frosty gold/yellow because of the duo chrome. The darker aqua blue shade is turquoise/blue looking on the eyelids because of the duo chrome again. Keep reading to see my thoughts on this product!

Pro(s):
-Very pigmented!
-Affordable at only $6 a pop.
-The shadows have a nice duo chrome effect.
-Can be used wet or dry.



Con(s):
-A lot of fallout.

Overall review: I really like this eye shadow duo. They’re like the perfect duo you would ever want without paying the hefty price of MAC Mineralized Duos. The only thing that bothered me was that there was a lot of fallout and since it was very shimmery it was hard to just “sweep” away the fallout. The shimmer would spread if you tried sweeping it away so you should use a shadow shield. Everything else is perfect about it like I said before. I hope all of you enjoyed and keep requesting!

Rating: 9/10

Is it recommended by Vicky? : Yup, I’ll definitely be getting me more of these!

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-A sample product was provided for testing.
-We never accept any form of payment for a review.
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Review: Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser

Hey girls! Today I’ll be reviewing the Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser. The 3.3 oz. size that I own retails for $24.50 and comes with 2 muslin cloths. This is the starter kit that I have with a pump. You can purchase it online at lizearle.com. They have a site for the US and UK as well as Canada. Keep reading for more information!



Pro(s):
-Great makeup remover removes even waterproof mascara and removes full face makeup.
-Gently exfoliates and cleanses.
-Doesn’t leave my skin dry.
-The cleanser has a pump.



Con(s):
-None found during the testing of this product.

Overall review: I just love this cleanser. It like a thick cream that you massage all over your face and then take a damp, warm muslin cloth (provided in the kit) to remove the cleanser and your makeup comes off too. It’s very easy to use since it removes all the dirt, grime, and makeup. I can go to sleep peacefully everyday. I think that for the price and quantity, this is a great deal. You only need a pump to put all over your face (including eyes) and all of your makeup is removed. The cocoa butter in it moisturizes and is good for all types of skin. It made naturally and they don’t test on animals. I hope all of you enjoyed including Janice F. who requested it. Thanks a lot!

Rating: 10/10 :)

Is it recommended by Vicky? : Yup, I love this for everyday use!

*Disclosure:
-A sample product was provided for testing.
-We never accept any form of payment for a review.
-Our reviews are always honest.

Review: Motives Cosmetics Lip Shine

Hey girls! Today I’m reviewing the Motives Cosmetics Lip Shine in Tease. This is a medium pink shade that is partly opaque and partly sheer. It has a lot of glitters and it retail s for $14, but you get more product in it than a MAC lipglass. You can buy in online on their website. It might be available in boutiques, but you’ll have to check that in their store locator. Keep reading to see my thoughts on this product!

Pro(s):
-Very glossy and moisturizing.
-Medium pigmentation.
-Very glittery and shimmery and has a slant tip applicator.
-It’s not too thick or runny.
-It’s a little sticky, but it doesn’t bother me.

Con(s):
-The shimmers are gritty.
-It only lasts like 20 minutes so you have to re-apply constantly.

Overall review: I like this lip gloss but it definitely isn’t the best I’ve ever tried. It’s very gritty which might in some sense exfoliate your lips. It’s very moisturizing. I would suggest it to anyone who doesn’t have a problem with grit or re-applying a gloss. Thanks to Nina for requesting this and I hope everyone enjoys this!

Rating: 8.5/10

Is it recommended by Vicky? : I would recommend it if you don’t have a problem with re-applying and grit.

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-A sample product was provided for testing.
-We never accept any form of payment for a review.
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Review: Finger Paints Summer Collection for 2010

Hey girls! Today I’ll be reviewing the Finger Paints Love at First Bright Collection which is their summer 2010. These polishes are exclusive to Sally Beauty Supply. They retail for $3.99 a bottle and there are 6 shades in this collection. They are also available online. Keep reading to see my review on them!

Pro(s):
-Long wearing and doesn’t chip easily.
-Affordable price and OPI comparable!
-Very glossy and opaque in just two coats.
-Very smooth to apply.

Con(s):
-None found while testing this product.

Overall review: I just love these polishes. They are much like OPI polishes except cheaper. You get more product in these Finger Paints polishes. I would prefer these over OPI polishes any day. They’re much better and when I put the polish on, it wouldn’t come off for almost two weeks. I got so annoyed by the same color, but it wouldn’t budge. Thanks for who requested this review; I’m sorry I don’t remember the person!

Rating: 10/10 :)

Is it recommended by Vicky? : Yes, they’re a good dupe to OPI polishes!

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-A sample product was provided for testing.
-We never accept any form of payment for a review.
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Introducing the New Finger Paints Collection for Summer 2010 Part 2: Swatches and Shade Descriptions

Hey girls, here are the shade descriptions for the summer 2010 collection at Sally Beauty Supply. The brand is called Finger Paints Nail Color and is a line of nail polishes exclusively made for their store. They recently discontinued all of their polishes and introduced 40 new shades. They’re all very opaque and wearable. Here are the shade descriptions:

-Orange You in Love? : This is a mid-tone orange which isn’t too red based or too blue based. It’s pretty wearable and is even in 2 coats.
-Art Dealer Teal-er: This is a teal shade which is more blue than green. It has iridescence to it which creates a duo chrome effect. This shade is wearable to as all the shades in this collection and is even in 2 coats.
- Come-One Coral: This isn’t much coral. It’s softer red looking in the bottle with a cream finish. It’s even in two coats and wearable. This one didn’t stain my cuticles which you would expect a red to do.
-Lucky In Love Lime: A lime green shade which isn’t too neon so it’s wearable. It’s opaque in two coats and has a cream finish.
-Love at First Bight: As the name suggest, this shade would be bright but it’s not that bright. It’s wearable and opaque in 2 coats with a cream finish. It would be more of a darkened Barbie pink.
-Passionate Purple: This shad would be best described as a grape juice purple with iridescence in it. It’s very opaque in a coat but could use the extra coat. This one also has a duo chrome effect to it when viewed from different angles.

I hope you enjoyed the swatches and the review should be coming very soon!

Introducing the New Finger Paints Collection for Summer 2010 at Sally Beauty Supply Part 1: Product Pictures

Lucky in Love Lime
Love at First Bright
Passionate Purple
Come-One Coral
Orange You In Love?
Art Dealer Teal-er

Review: Motives by Loren Ridinger Cosmetics Lustrafy High Definition Mascara

Hola chicas! Today I’m reviewing the Motives by Loren Ridinger Cosmetics Lustrafy High Definition mascara in onyx which is a plain black. This retails from MotivesCosmetics.com for $16.95. It’s mascara very comparable in quality and wand shape to Buxom Lash by Bare Essentials. The wand is actually very flexible. Keep reading to know more!



Pro(s):
-Very flexible this makes it easier to coat each lash.
-Doesn’t clump and flake.
-The formula isn’t too thin or too thick.
-It wears for a full 10 hours on me personally (don’t ask, I was in the lab the entire day).



Con(s):
-None found while conducting a test for this product.

Overall review: I really like this mascara. This is one of the special ones I’ve tried in my life. It doesn’t clump at all and is perfect in every way. They also have another shade. I don’t know what it’s called but on the site it looks like a cobalt blue. I bet its god for those girls going to prom. I really like the formula. It’s not goopy or too runny. It pretty fast drying and it’ll take at most only two coats to get volume and length. I highly suggest this for anyone. It a bit on the pricey side for a mascara in my opinion, but I’ve seen more expensive mascaras than this one so it’s not a con. If you’re willing to pay about $17 for high quality mascara then go ahead. I know I would. It’s way better than MAC for only a few dollars more. Thanks to Afsaneh G. for requesting this review and I hope everybody enjoyed!

Rating: 10/10 :)

Is it recommended by Vicky? : Yes, I love this way too much!

*Disclosure:
-A sample product was provided for testing.
-We never accept any form of payment for a review.
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BeFlurt.com NEW Offer Update!

Hey girls! Just to let all of you know as a quick update and really short post, BeFlurt.com will have Kiehl’s Calendula Herbal-Extract Toner on sale starting tomorrow noon through next Monday 5/24 for $14.99. Go grab it for cheap while you can since it’s an amazing toner that my friend has. To go and purchase it, click on the link here:http://beflurt.com/. Thanks!

Review: Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Glosses

Hey girls! Today I’m reviewing the new Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Glosses that released with the Daydreamer Collection. The collection released a lilac polish, a mint polish, a quad and 5 lip glosses. There was a cherry colored one, a peachy nude one, a coral one, a lilac one, and a bright pink one. I have the coral one and the lilac one. The coral one is called Coral Reef and the other one is Lilac Pastelle. Coral Reef is a coral shade with a creme finish with no shimmer. Lilac pastelle is a midtone wearable lilac with darker purple shimmers. I purchased one at Wegmans which is like Stop & Stop but think 5 times bigger and one I purchased at Walgreens. They retail anywhere from $7.99-$8.99. They can be found at most drugstores and supermarkets. Keep reading to see my review on this product!




Pro(s):
-Very creamy and not too sticky or thick or runny.
-Has SPF 15!
-Very glossy and moisturizing.
-Greatly pigmented and wearable colors!



Con(s):
-Doesn’t last that long; about 2 hours at the most.

Overall review: I just love these glosses. A lot of people have been comparing them to MAC Creamsheen Glasses, but since I’ve never tried one I wouldn’t know. I think that it is pretty comparable. They weren’t as sticky as MAC glosses or as runny as other brands’ glosses. I find that these are affordable and simply gorgeous. The lilac doesn’t look to opaque so it’s pretty wearable. This is actually Revlon’s first release with their new designer so I hope to see more MAC comparable products in the future. I hope you all enjoyed my 2 cents on this product!

Rating: 9.5/10

Is it VICKY approved? : Yes, I love these glosses to death!

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-This product was purchased by me.
-We never accept any form of payment for a review.
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BeFlurt.com Excusive Promos and E-store Update!

Don’t all of you just love discounts? I know I do so today I bring you a wide array of exclusive promo codes available only to One Girls Passion For Makeup readers! They have also added Urban Decay to their ranges of makeup that they sell for a discounted price. As a promotion, BeFlurt.com is giving away a free $75 gift card to the general public which participated in their contest. Here are the discount codes I know of:

-“onegirlspassion” which is good for an additional 10% off of any order of over $40
- “may30” for 10% off a $30 purchase
-“may60” for 15% off a $60 purchase
-“may100” for 20% off a $100 purchase

The first on is valid through June 11th, 2010 and the next three are valid until May 31st, 2010. I hope all of you enjoy and purchase something from http://beflurt.com/ since they are an amazing website!

Mini-Review: Sassy Minerals Foundation, Blush, and Eye shadow

Hey girls! This is my first series on mini reviews. I just do multiple reviews in a short article for chicks on-the-go! The products I’m reviewing today are some Sassy minerals products. They wonderful team at MyShimmer.com sent me their foundation sample, eye shadow sample, and blush sample. The shade in foundation that I have is olive medium ($14). The blush I have is in tart ($11). The eye shadow I have is on pucker up ($4.25).






My review: I just absolutely love all of these products. The foundation is smooth, not too powdery, and easy to use. They shadow is pretty pigmented and vibrant and the blush is pigmented with a good lasting power like the foundation and eye shadow. The only complaint I actually have about it is that it is a bit too shimmer, but it would look nice for a night out. The good thing is though that you can easily tone it down with some of the foundation or some loose powder lightly dusted over the area you applied it. I especially love the texture and feel of them as they are very velvety and smooth. Also the good thing is that if you don’t know which foundation is your shade, you can first order the sample which retails for $.75. I hope all of you enjoyed this review!



Rating: 9/10

Is it recommended by Vicky? : Yes, I love all of these products equally!

*Disclosure:
-A sample product was provided for testing by the wonderful team at Myshimmer.com.
-We never accept any form of payment for a review.
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Review: Sedonalace 88 Color Palette

Hey girls! Today once again I’ll be reviewing the Sedonalace 88 Color Palette. This palette retail for $19.95 from http://sedonalace.com/. There are 88 different powdered eye shadows that can be applied wet or dry and doubled up as eye liners when used wet. The case has a glossy black finish and all the shades have different finishes like matte, satin, shimmer, frost, and metallic. Happy reading!

Pro(s):
-Very long lasting shades (about 5 hour wear) and greatly pigmented.
-Can be used wet or dry and multi-purpose like for blush or highlight too.
-Sleek case which makes it easy for traveling with and not much fallout.
-A wide variety of shades.

Con(s):
-None found while testing this product out.

Overall review: I really like this palette. It has a variety of shades perfect for creating that smoky look, neutral look, or even blue look. I’ve used this on many of my clients who want outrageous looks (HALLOWEEN) and the lasting power of these is amazing. I like that it’s a plain black case with no writing on it. It makes it easy for storage again. Thanks to Vinnie for requesting the review and all other readers I hope you also enjoy it!

Rating: 10/10 :)

Is it recommended by Vicky? : Yes, I bet you’ll love it!

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-A sample product was provided for testing.
-We never accept any form of payment for a review.
-Our reviews are always honest.

BeFlurt.com Shopping Experience and Overall Review

Hey girls! I got these goodies from BeFlurt.com yesterday. This website basically resells high end and drugstore products for less like allcosmeticswholesale.com and brigettesboutique.com except they have more customized service. This post is basically going to be about my shopping thoughts and overall thoughts on the products I received. It was a breeze shopping on their site because everything is so organized. It like a plain experience but the shocking thing was that my package got here in 3 business days. I ordered on Friday and the same day shipping and I received it yesterday which was Monday. It was well packed and I got 3 business cards and a card filled with promotional codes. It was so securely packaged and I was pretty shocked.

So now let’s get on to what I received. I got a $25 credit from them so I ordered only one shadow. It’s a MAC Eye shadow from the Starflash collection for $14.50. They do have limited edition stuff and a limited stock on the products so I suggest whoever wanted to order (because a lot of you requested this) should go and do so soon. II hope you enjoyed my little post and a review will come soon on the shadow!

*All products from this post were sent to me free of charge.