bh Cosmetics 28 Color Lipstick Palette Swatches + Review

Hello everyone! So if you know me by now, you know that lip products are my favorite beauty product and I especially love lipstick, so when I saw this lipstick palette in TJ Maxx I was very excited. I had never heard of this brand, but the 28 color lipstick palette was only $8 so I had to get it because that’s a great deal. I think this is a cool way to try out many different lip colors and see what works on your skin tone and what you do and don’t like so you can buy a similar colored lipstick in the future. Now, let’s get right into the swatches and review! 

My swatches are the columns of 4 (up and down) from left to right so you can identify the color in case you’d like to try something similar. 🙂 







(The last lip color is swatched here but it’s clear with silver glitter so it’s very subtle) 

I think this is a really unique inventive product. These lip colors are nice and creamy. They aren’t completely opaque at first application, but they are easily layered for the desired pigmentation. I like how I could try all sorts of lip colors for such a low price. I was surprised that there were only about 3-4 unflattering lip colors for my skin tone in this. Of course, it would differ for other people and their skin tones. I love this because I also saw some colors that looked amazing on me that I would have never even tried and/or bought so I’m excited to see if I can go buy them at a drug store or something. I think this is a wonderful product, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves lip products. That’s all for today’s post. I hope you guys enjoyed it, and see you next time! 

My Lip Product Collection| Swatches + Reviews

Hello everybody! Today I am coming at you with a post a little different from my normal posts. I’m going to show you my lip products, swatch them, and review them. I hope this can help others if they’re looking to buy something new for their lips but they’re not quite sure what to get. Now let’s get started! 
 
 
  
Rimmel London Kate Lipstick in 08 (about $7-8 in drugstores)

This is my favorite drugstore lipstick I have ever used. It’s very pigmented, has a nice almost nude darker pink tone to it, is moisturizing, and has about average wear. The thing I probably like the most is the color itself because it’s understated and it can be worn every day with almost anything. 
   
 
Meet Matt(e) Hughes Matte Liquid Lipsticks in Devoted (red) and Committed (pink) by theBalm Cosmetics- about $21 for the pair at Kohls

If you saw my last blog post, you’ll have seen that I talked about these then but I’m going to talk about them again because that’s how much I love them. I know that theBalm cosmetics is bit more pricey than drugstore products, but these had been on my wish list for a while so when I saw them I knew I had to get them. Firstly, the pigmentation is absolutely incredible. When applying I didn’t have to stick the wand back in the tube to get more product. The formula is creamy and smooth, and easy to apply. It dries very quickly, with a gorgeous matte finish and doesn’t dry out the lips. It’s also very long-wearing, even with eating, it only will need reapplication around the inner lip area. (The swatch picture was taken before the product has dried to a matte finish, so it looks a little glossy in the photo) Another great thing is that it smells very good, almost similar to the Girl Scout cookies, thin mints. 

   
 
  
Covergirl Star Wars Lipstick shade 50 (purple)- about $8 at a drugstore

I’ve always like purple lipstick shades and I was looking for something a little darker so this looked perfect for me. It’s a gorgeous, plum shade with blue undertones. It has about average wear, but it’s pretty pigmented. This is a nice lipstick if you want to try new colors but you don’t want something expensive. 

   
   
L’Oreal Colour Riche Lipstick in Tropical Coral- about $7-8 in drug stores

This is a nice creamy lipstick with great pigmentation. It’s a pinky coral color which is great for the spring and summer. 

   
 
elf Matte Lip Color in Tea Rose- about $4 or $5 at Target

This is a relatively cheap product, with nice pigmentation. I like how it’s in a stick form, but the stick is thinner for better precision. It’s a beautiful mauve, lilac color which I love wearing in the spring time. 

   
   

Nyx Matte Lipstick in Hippie Chic- about $4-6 in drugstores 

At first, I was excited to try this because I loved the color and matte lipsticks, and the cheap price only helped the matter. But when applied i realized that this is a very bold color for me, and it didn’t apply with much pigmentation. It was very patchy and a bit see through. Layering only made the patchiness worse. I still keep this product even though I don’t particularly like it because it was fairly cheap so I could probably later it with another lipstick to achieve a nice color. 
    

  

Maybelline Colorsensational Matte Lipstick in Rich Ruby- about $8 in drugstores

This is hands down the best matte lipstick I have ever used from a drugstore.  It’s also one of the best red matte lipsticks I’ve ever used. It has more blue undertones, and is very smooth and pigmented. It stays on very well and it’s not drying, but does require reapplication. 

   
 
Too Faced Liquid Lipstick in Melted Ruby- about $23 at Sephora

This was the first high-end makeup product I ever bought, and my expectations were exceeded. I heard so many great things about these lipsticks, so when I had a little extra money left over from Christmas I went ahead and bought one. I was looking for another red lipstick as well, and this is one of my favorites. It’s very easy to apply, but as you can tell from the swatch, this one has pink undertones so to reach the desired tube color it requires a bit of layering, but it’s not patchy or anything bad like that. This is very long lasting and barely requires reapplication after eating. 

   

  
 
Nyx Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick in Pink Lust/ Passion Rose, about $6 in drugstores 

This is a product that I received in my Ipsy bag last month (which by the way, my April one should be arriving any day now so stay tuned for that) and I was so excited. It’s full sized, and since I love Nyx’s matte cream lipsticks I thought I would love this. It’s a very bright fuschia-pink color, perfect for summer. It goes on very smoothly, and is extremely pigmented. It’s also quite easy to apply. It’s not behe long wearing, but if you’re just going somewhere and you want a nice pop of color, it’s great or you could just reapply. I noticed that after about 5 hours of wear it started to flake towards my inner lips but that can be solved with reapplication. Overall, this is a wonderful cheaper product. 
That’s all for today’s post. (I didn’t show all of my lip products because I have too many and I was going to throw some away, but I hope I helped with the reviews of the ones you did see) See you next time! 

 

elf Brush Set Review

Hey everyone! Recently I recieved a brush set from a friend by one of my favorite makeup brands, elf, so I was excited to try it out. I don’t have that many brushes, so having more for many different purposes is very helpful. I decided to review this brush set for you guys today. Hopefully i will have more exciting posts coming up with the approach of spring and warmer weather, so be prepared for that. Let’s get started!

  
This was the packaging for the brush set. It was probably sold around Christmas time and meant for that purpose, as a gift. 

It included: an angled blush brush, an eyeshadow brush, a blending (eye) brush, a powder brush, brush cleaner, an eyeliner brush, a total face brush, a crease brush, and a concealer brush. I think this is a nice variety of brushes, and it was clever to include the brush cleaner. 
1- Angled Blush Brush

   
 The box said that this is a great brush for any type of powder makeup, but since it’s angled, it’s best for bronzer for me. Its size allows for precise, pigmented application, especially around the cheek area. This would be great for contouring, but I mainly use it for my cheeks. 

2- Eyeshadow Brush

  
I already have quite a few eyeshadow brushes, but this is my new favorite because of its unique size and shape. Most eyeshadow brushes I have seen and used are rounded, so I like how this one is shorter and wider. This allows for the eyeshadow to reach most of the eyelid without multiple applications. It’s also easy to blend with if you’d like. 

3- Blending Eye Brush

  
I have a blending eye brush very similar  to this one, but I like having multiple because they can get dirty quickly. I think this is a fantastic brush for blending eyeshadow in the crease and blending out for a softer edge. This is pretty similar to the crease brush in this set, so I personally would only use one or the other. 

4- Powder Brush

  
Since I use the angled blush brush for bronzer, I use this one for blush. It has very good, pigmented application and the bristles are sturdy. 

5- Brush Cleaner

I absolutely love this brush cleaner. I already had some prior to getting this set, but I was running so I was excited to receive some more. This is great to clean all brushes, except for beauty blenders/sponges. It’s a faster alternative to soap and water, the only thing is that it’s difficult to clean brushes you used with liquid foundation, but if put more effort into it, the brush will be mostly clean. Another great thing is that this is a relatively cheap product, about $3-6 alone, and can be found in drugstores like CVS Pharmacy. 

6- Eyeliner Brush

  
This is a great eyeliner brush, not stiff but not too soft. Forms a great line, but I have found it easier for me to use an angled eyeliner brush. That may just be personal experience. It’s easy to control, and use with gel eyeliner. 

7- Total Face Brush

  
This is a great brush to use if you use powder foundation, or perhaps to set your makeup with translucent setting powder. I use this to lightly dust over my liquid foundation to blend it in and get rid of any streaks, because it’s way better than using my fingers. The only downside to this brush is that it occasionally sheds a few bristles. 

8- Crease Brush 

I didn’t think this brush was particularly remarkable, it’s pretty easy to blend with for eye makeup but it’s nothing too exciting. 

9- Concealer Brush

  
I was open to trying a new concealer brush, and I love this one. It has a small, structured size and it’s really easy to blend with. It’s great for using to cover up that acne that spots up every once in a while. I really like the small, unique size, it leads to more precise application. 

Overall, I think this is a great brush set by an affordable brand. If you’re a beginner with makeup or just looking for something new to try, I would recommend this to you. 
That’s all for today’s post! I hope you gush enjoyed it, and see you next time.