MAC: Iris Apfel Collection in Flamingo & Pink Pigeon: Review & Swatches

This is a somewhat belated post considering that this collection has been sold out for some time now.  However, I figured I would do some swatches and reviews regardless.  Hopefully, if you are interested in these colours, I can provide some possible dupes and/or look-a-likes for these shades.  So without further ado, here are some swatches about the much loved, bird-inspired collection from Iris Apfel in collaboration with MAC. Please note: that this post will be fairly picture heavy for only showing 2 lipsticks.

ATTN: Shop MAC, Cook MAC - On Sale Online Now!

Attention All MAC Fanatics!

Shop MAC & Cook MAC is officially on sale at maccosmetics.com now!

If you don't think you'll be able to make it to a MAC Counter on the 9th - this is your chance!

Products are already starting to sell out (especially the lipsticks!)

Will you be buying online or at a MAC Counter?

xo, Chanel

P.S.: You can check out my "Shop MAC, Cook MAC" post on the release with all the info and official release photos here

Essie: Meet Me at Sunset & Essie Luxe Effects: Shine of the Times

It's been a while since I last did a nail polish post.  This week, I have been sporting this bright almost festive nail combo of Essie 'Meet Me at Sunset' topped off with Essie Luxe Effects 'Shine of the Times'.  This shimmery combo leans towards a festive end but is still bright enough to catch some attention.  It's definitely worth a look.

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Benefit 'Tan About Town': Review

Today's featured product is Benefit's Tan About Town - it was released as a "mini set" exclusively at Sephora over the holidays.  This set which first came out around Christmas time now seems to be all over the check out line at Sephora.  With 3 of their best selling items, this is the perfect little sample pack for a gal on the go!

January Favourites!

I can't believe that January is already over.  It seems to have flown by.  It seems that I have so many favorites this month.  There have been some new discoveries and some older products that I have 'newly rediscovered'.  As part of my effort to save money, I am doing my best to use up as much of the products I already have - instead of just continuing to buy more.  Note: monthly favorites are also long posts for me, as I tend to do a mini review on each product as I go.

Revlon Colorburst Lipgloss: Review & Swatches

As a follow up to my last post, I thought I'd also feature Revlon Colorburst Lipgloss!  I figured a short post with the basics would suffice as these seem to be very much loved lipglosses - however, these are not my favorite by Revlon.  With tall, slender tubes and similarly quilted caps, these glosses are not only beautiful in colour but sleek too!  Again, I own three.  They are more or less the corresponding lipgloss colours to the lipsticks I own in the same line.  I have for you Bordeaux (016), Strawberry (006) & Sunset Peach (022).

From L to R: Bordeaux, Strawberry & Sunset Peach

The formula of these is rather slippery.  In comparison to MAC lipglass, these are less sticky but they are more tacky than Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss.  In general, colours are creamy, fairly opaque and have a high gloss finish to them.

Now for the swatches!  In one swipe, you can see below the pigmentation of these glosses.  Bordeaux is the darkest, deepest and most richly coloured on the bunch.  It is for the most part a completely opaque gloss.  No need for lipstick underneath this one.  It creates a nice vampy, deep wine colour with high shine.  It has no glitter in it unlike the next two.  Strawberry is a cool-toned pink with fine glitter that reflects a variety of colours.  Finally, Sunset Peach (my personal favourite of the 3) is a nice light pale peach high shine gloss with the same multicoloured glitter as Strawberry.  Though all of these colours look beautiful when layered over a lipstick, they look just as pretty on their own.

With these glosses, keep in mind, what you see in the tube, is how it turns out on your lips.  They are true to colour and the pigmentation allows for the colour to transfer seamlessly to your lips.
As for the constantly lip product posts? I know, I know, I own too many lip products - but hey, that's just what I like.  I love my lip products!

What's your favourite makeup product?

xo, Chanel