Rimmel London Influenster Voxbox

I'm back with another Influenster Voxbox for y'all! Yes I said y'all lol!!! Anywho, I was once again lucky enough to be chosen to receive this complimentary box for testing purposes and I couldn't have been happier to get it. Unlike my last voxbox, this one only contained one item, so most likely this post will e really short and right to the point. Who doesn't like those kind of blogs anyways lmao!!!! 

  

Above is a picture that I posted on my INSTAGRAM page (@Criistal_A....FOLLOW ME!!!) when I received my box. What was enclosed was a new and improved moisture renew lipstick by Rimmel London. I have some Rimmel London lipsticks in my makeup collection and I love them!!! Love their affordability for such great quality and pigmentation. The color I received was 360 As You Want Victoria, which is a gorgeous red color. I don't know if my eyes were deceiving me but I swore I saw a bit of a pink/magenta tone to it as well. Correct me if I'm wrong or just plain losing it!! The packaging is simple but pretty with a clear purple casing with the word Rimmel across it. 

When I first applied this product it went on very smooth and silky like, it kind of reminded me of a gloss kind of feeling. The pigmentation was great and the color looked amazing on the lips. It felt more like a liquid application which does help when it states that it hydrates. I kept it on for the remainder of the day just to see how it would wear out. This is not a stain lipstick and it does transfer when drinking, eating, or kissing (ooh la la!). Does keep the lips moisturized throughout the wear of the product and keeps the lips looking shiny and glossy. 

A few things I didn't like were the smell of the product. It smelt like plastic chemical crayon (that is the best way I could describe it, sorry). I was hoping it would have the scent that their Kate Moss lipsticks have, those are yummy (no I don't eat them, I swear!)  Another thing I noticed throughout the wear is that it does tend to feather/bleed out a bit. I'm sure some lip liner can help that issue out though. Other than those two things, I still see myself adding more colors to my makeup collection. 

I also filmed a super short video on my youtube channel about my first thoughts on this product, I will leave the link below for y'all (yes I will continue using that phrase in this blog posting...lol!!)

http://youtu.be/SKtWCL8MYwI

Thanks again Influenster for allowing me to test out another product for you guys :)

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**NEW** Revlon Matte Balms

Hello fellow beauties!!!!! I'm back with another Buy & Try blog :) apparently matte and laquer lip products are becoming a big thing in makeup right now. First, I stumbled upon Loreal's La Laque and Le Matte lip crayons or lip sticks (whatever you would like to call them), and then I saw the display for Revlon's. At first, I wasn't so into getting any of the Revlon balms since I had already purchased some of the Loreal ones, but as always something always comes along...(clear my throat) YouTube...that peeks my interest and makes me cave. In this particular instance, I'm glad that I caved! 

I didn't purchase any of the glossy shiny ones (sad that I'm not even aware of what they are actually called). I purchased only some of their matte shades. I'm seriously obsessed and loving these matte balms!!! I stuck with some reds and of course a pink but I decided to be a little daring and try out their purple shade, which believe it out not, l LOOOOOVVVVEEEE!!!! First off, these lip balms are said to be a matte finish. What I love about these matte balms is they come on so smooth and velvety. They don't make your lips feel extremely dry, they make they feel more moisturized. I'm someone that has some extremely dry lips especially during this time of year. Honestly, I thought the matte would make my dry lips look worse, but it was the complete opposite! I wasn't a huge fan of the Loreal Le Matte lip color on me but Revlon's is a whole different story. I only picked up 4 of the matte balms they had available. 

#250 Standout, which is a classic red. The color on the tube is darker then the color that appears on your lips. #240 Striking, which is an orangish red color. 

#220 Showy, which is a Barbie pink color. #215 Shameless, which is a medium purple color. 

These retail for about $8.99/each (at my local Walgreens), but you know me and buying things at retail, rarely happens. I was lucky enough to get them on sale. First off, Walgreens had Revlon on sale for BOGO 1/2 off, and on top of that they had a $2 off coupon in their savings booklet, and I also had $1 off any revlon product. So, they basically cost me $4.75/each, almost 50% off the original cost....yayyyyyy me!!!! 

Don't waste any time, pick some up. I have only seen these at my local Walgreens and CVS. Some people have seen them at Walmart (which they also retail for cheaper), but I have yet to see them at any of mine. It wasn't stated that they were limited edition or for limited time only, but the displays I came across didn't have many available, so I wouldn't wait too long just to be on the safe side. I love the color variations and the product in general is worth every penny!

**Don't forget to check out my YouTube channel for a Buy & Try episode featuring these matte balms, coming real soon!!!!**

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Wet n Wild Beauty Army Tough Girl Craze Review

Hello my fellow makeup and sale lovers of the world!!!! So lately, I have been on a Wet n Wild binge and hunting down their new limited edition collections. First was the Pop Art Craze and now I came across their Beauty Army Tough Girl Craze Collection. This collection has both eye shadow trios and nail polishes, but I only got two of the eye shadow trios. 

Once again, I decided to purchase colors that I know I would use or that I didn't already have in my makeup collection. I got lucky to find these beauties when they were on sale at my local Walgreens. I ended up picking them up for $2/each....SCORE!!!!!

Spoiled Army Brat was definitely a mission to locate. I literally had to go to 3 different Walgreens before I located it. I definitely wanted to take advantage of the sale before it was over. I wasn't going to give up and I'm glad that I didn't. 

This is a pretty pink palette. Pink is my favorite color so I just had to have this in my makeup collection. The eyelid colors is a nice light pink which does come off a bit chalky but is very pigmented. The crease color (my favorite of the palette) is like a light cranberry pinkish red color. Last but not least, the browbone color is a pinky mauve color, and took a few swipes before it was able to be seen on my skin. 

The eyelid and crease colors are both matte and the browbone color does have a bit of a sheen to it. Beautiful in general. Love this palette!

The other palette I picked up and just had to have, was Soldiers in Charms. The greens are what caught my attention. This palette definitely fit into the theme of this collection...automatically thought Army Fatigues when I saw it. Also, these color are PERFECT fall colors and I feel like these colors are going to be the "IT" color for fall. 

The eyelid color is a greenish gray color which I have never seen before and DO NOT have in any of my eyeshadow palettes already. The crease color, which is sooooo beautiful, is a very dark deep green with gold shimmer in it. The browbone color, is a very bright sort of lime green color and came across a bit chalky as well. 

The eyelid color is matte. The crease color has shimmer/glitter. The browbone color has a bit of a sheen to it. 

A definite MUST HAVE in your makeup collection. There were a total of 6 eye shadow trios from this collection. All the colors and finishes of these trios looked gorgeous but I didn't get them all since I didn't see myself using them or I had similar colors already in my collection. In general, Wet n Wild's is already so affordable for a great quality of makeup. These trios originally run $2.99/each which is as if you were paying $1 for each eye shadow, not bad at all!!! On top of that, they're beautiful pigmented colors and you won't be disappointed. 

I'm hoping to be able to get some of the nail polishes from this line and hope to share them with you when and if I do get them. Those are $3.99 or $2.99/each, I don't remember...sorry. Waiting to see if they eventually go on sale so I can pick them up. 

I have only seen this particular collection in Walgreens and some at Kmart as well. So, what are you waiting for?!??? Go get these babies!!!!!!!

Check out my youtube channel and my 1st video of my Buy & Try Series featuring Wet n Wild's Limited Edition Collections. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkJ6jGgX41Q

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**THIS IS NOT A SPONSORED BLOG...ALL ITEMS WERE PURCHASED WITH MY OWN MONEY...ALL OPINIONS ARE MY OWN**

Wet n Wild Megalast Liquid Lip Color....My thoughts!

Hey guys!!!!! So lately I have been so into Wet n Wild, thanks to their Fergie Centerstage Collection :) But as every other Cosmetic line out there, January is the month that new products are introduced to the public. That is how I found out about the Wet n Wild Megalast Liquid Lip Colors. I actually saw someone I follow on Instagram post a photo of one she got, so it definitely peeked my interest!

This line has such a variety of colors for everyone...if you love reds, pinks, nudes, browns, then there is a lip color for you!

Personally I am a fan of pinks and reds. So I picked up:

-920A Coral Me Bad (lower left)

-922A Cherry On Top (lower right)

-929A Rose To The Occasion (upper left)

-924A Click On My HyperPink (upper right)

For those of you who haven't seen or tried these lip colors yet they do set as a matte on your lips. So they do have a dry yet sticky feel. The staying on power is amazing though, they do have a long lasting effect. So long lasting that it is a pain to take off!

To help with the dry matte feel and look I usually add some gloss or other lipstick that has a bit moisture and shine to it. 

I personally don't like how dry it appears after it has settled once applied. The colors are beautiful on the lips besides that little flaw.

If I had to rate this I would give it a 7!

The colors are amazing and there is a variety.

The staying power is super long!

BUT....

If you're not a fan of matte lip colors you won't like this product.

It does set extremely dry and doesn't feel good when you attempt to press your lips together.

To take it off requires some kind of makeup remover or else you will rubbing the heck out of you lips for a long time without!

I am not saying I hate the product but with pros there are always cons...as I always say everyone has their own opinions. I am happy with what I have and I don't think I will be picking up anymore colors. Will I repurchase these items maybe but probably not, I prefer my wet n wild lipsticks better.

Give them a try and let me know what you thought about them and what your fav colors were :)

Of course I had my favorites...(everyone does) LOL!!!!

-920A Coral Me Bad

-922A Cherry On Top

My top 2!!!!

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Until next time xoxoxoxoxoxo!!!! <3