Tales Of A Makeup Addict

The Neutrals - Part I  M•A•C Cosmetics & Laura Mercier

M•A•C Lipstick - Whirl

M•A•C Lipstick - Antique Velvet

M•A•C Lipstick - Verve

M•A•C Lipstick -  Taupe

Laura Mercier Rouge Essentiel Silky Crème Lipstick - Brun Naturel

Laura Mercier Rouge Essentiel Silky Crème Lipstick - Chocolat Divin

Laura Mercier Rouge Essentiel Silky Crème Lipstick - 

Nu Prefere

Laura Mercier Rouge Essentiel Silky Crème Lipstick - 

Brun Pale

Laura Mercier Rouge Essentiel Silky Crème Lipstick -

Beige Intime

Zpalette has introducted low profile travel travel jars on the web site they are described as:

“100% recyclable plastic containers are perfect to hold your liquid foundations, liquid concealers, loose powders and pigments, MAC paint pots, gel eyeliners, Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow pomades, cream eyeshadows, Colourpop Super Shock eyeshadows, glitters, glosses, moisturizers, and so much more.”

     The large and medium both hold 0.20 oz of product. A couple maple of this capacity are a full mini Urban Decay Primer potion (0.16 oz), 2 MAC lipsticks (0.10 oz), YSL lip stains (0.20 oz.) and Bobbi Brow Instant Full Coverage Concealer. The small jar holds 0.05 of product.  This is the same as any standard pressed eyeshadow,  a Bite Beauty Lip Pencil and a Marc Jacobs Twinkle eye 

They have answered my prayers!!! I always wanted to get color pop shadows, but because I’m strict about my depot, I was waiting for this option.  I can’t wait to collect them all!

Links down below:

Z Pallete Travel Jars:

These come in packs, the mixed bag is two of each size

Small $12.00

Medium $10.00

Large $12.00

Mixed Bag $10.50

Z Palettes for Travel Jars:

Dome $25.00

Medium Deep $17.00

Photo Credit:

https://www.zpalette.com

     The reviews for these lipsticks say things like; “Every shade seems to have a glow from within,” “ It is so rich and pigmented and it glides beautifully on the lips!!” and “This is my favorite lipstick forever.”  I find it odd that there are already 80 reviews and this product just launched within the past month.  

    I do some digging and find the majority of the reviews aren’t even regular shoppers. The majority of the reviews are from either a) Influenster VoxBoxes b)Sephora contest entries c) usernames created JUST to review the lipstick. So all the comments are PR.  

     On to my REAL issue I have with these. The average lipstick bullet can contain 3.5g  of product, smaller for the slim tubes - think YSL Rouge Voulupté, or NARS Velvet Matte Pencil. The Confession High Intensity lipstick has only  0.9 grams, or 0.03 ounces. For comparison, a travel size lipstick from Marc Jacobs has more product in it. (Marc Jacobs Reinvented Duo purchase here)

Today’s Insta- Lip goes to @lastfeastofthewolves .  She is wearing Lumie Cosmetics Matte Liquid Lipstick in Cupcake which will only wet you back $10.  Lumie is an english brand based in London. 

Links:

Lumie Cosmetics

Cupcake Matte Liquid Lipstick

Photo Credit:

The latest coveted lippie shade, modeled by Jadey Wadley, is Jouer Cosmetics Long Wear Lip Crème Papaye. 

You can get this gorgeous color at Jouer’s Cosmetic’s site, Amazon,  Nordstrom,  Beautylish, Frends Beauty, Cult Beauty, and  Dermstore.

Though, on Jouer’s website it look way different:

I suggest Citronade Rose if you like how Papaye looks in the IG photo:

Photo Credit:

Jadey Wadley IG

Super Duper - M•A•C Viva Glam Lady Gaga II

Top photo is the Viva Glam Lady Gaga II, the bottom is NYX Round Lipstick in Honey.  This is a 95% dupe.  Honey is a bit more opaque and VG Lady Gaga II is the SLIGHTEST bit brighter.  

photo sources: 

Beautynewbie.com

Requested on The Hunt today:

This image has been pinned several times over.  The source is from Viva Adonis blog by an Irish duo named Dee and Sinéad.  

Lipstick from left to right

M•A•C Lipstick - Impassioned YSL Rouge Volupte - Orange Shiver (Discontinued) Giorgio Armani Rouge d'Armani - Rouge 401 M•A•C Lipstick - Shy Girl M•A•C Lipstick - Lustering

Lip Liners from top to bottom:

My Lipstick Stash 

The lipstick hunt of the day is of IGer _lipstickandl0ve’s  new M•A•C is Beauty Lipstick. 

Though Limited Edition, they are still available, get them while they are hot!!  I had buyer’s remorse for Reel Sexy, doesn’t compliment a porcelain skin tone. 

Swatch image credit:

Requested on The Hunt numerous times:

A lip combo from one of my favorite beauty IGers - fortheloveofmakeupbaby

Lipstick - M•A•C Vegas Volt