Shows: Get It Beauty ep. 3 Blind Test 2015 Top Lipsticks / Lip Products

Today I will be looking back on Get It Beauty's top rated lipsticks and lip products. These were all rated by experts, people online, and "The Better Girls".

Ranked #5

Espoir Lipstick NoWear M (PK001, NY Pink)

315/500pts

Price: Around $10

Mentioned in show: Last year's #1 winner, this years #5. Matte lips are not as popular this year.

Ranked #4

NARS Audacious Lipstick (Juliette) 

325/500pts

Price: Around $30

Mentioned in the show: Lovely coral color, not as popular this season since it's not a spring color.

Ranked #3

Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Shine Sculpting Shine Lipstick

338/500pts

Price: Around $30

Mentioned in the show to be associated with Kara's Goo Hara: 

Ranked #2

Lancome L'Absolu Rouge

420/500pts

Price: Around $30

Mentioned in the show: Focuses on moisturization rather than color, has anti-aging ingredients that help with wrinkles.

Ranked #1

Etude House Dear My Wish Lips Talk (PK002)

448/500pts

Price: Around $9

Mentioned in the show: Great moisturization and long-lasting, popular as Krystal's lipstick in dramas.

Thoughts: It was shocking that last year's #1 winner was this years #5. Given that 2014 was all about matte lips, it seems expected. It is not surprising that Etude House's Dear My Wish Lips Talk was #1 this year. This lipstick is very pigmented, smooth, and moisturizing. It also comes in a great selection of colors in very cute pink packaging. I will likely be looking for the coral lipstick Goo Hara is wearing in the Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy lipstick since it is a very beautiful pigmented color. 

Thanks for looking back on this episode's blind test winners. Reviews on some of these will be up soon!

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Review: Amore Pacific Color Control Cushion SPF50+

Hi all! Today I will be reviewing my first cushion, the Amore Pacific Color Control Cushion!

I purchased this item on a whim to try cushion foundations when I was browsing at Sephora. 

I heard that cushion foundations are very popular in Korea right now and that many brands are selling this kind of foundation. Some popular ones include: Hera, IOPE, Verite, Laneige, Etude House, and many many more. 

Although the price point is a little high (60 USD), it comes with a full-sized refill so you are actually getting 2 cushions and one compact.

The packaging is very sturdy and hygienic, I love that there is a plastic cap that separates the cushion puff from the actual foundation.

The sponge looks dark, but don't go by the sponge color to determine the right color for you. It applies a lot lighter than it looks.

Here's the cushion foundation on my arm. The cushion offers light coverage and leaves my skin very dewy looking! It looks like it's almost sparkling here and I only applied a light layer. There are no shimmers or glitters in this foundation. The color I got is 104 tan blush and my skin tone is NC 25.

Positive aspects about this foundation: 

- Uses bamboo sap instead of water

-SPF 50

-Cushion applies very well, looks flawless

-Brightening because of the dewy finish

Negative aspects: 

- Very strong scent, I was very surprised by it when I opened the package

-Light coverage

-High price point

Where to get:
I purchase this item at Sephora, but they are quite easy to get compared to other cushions. Nordstrom, Amazon, eBay, and Neiman Marcus all carry this product. The price is $60 USD.

My experience: 
I have combination skin, with dry flaky areas around my face so I'm always on the search for moisturizing foundations. This cushion foundation is very moisturizing and dewy. It feels very comfortable and light on the skin. I feel that this cushion foundation would be too dewy for those with oily skin. The wear time for this is about 6 hrs. Cushion foundations are made to be touched up throughout the day, so they made them into a compact that is easy to carry. 

Conclusion:
I think this is great for anyone who wants a quick foundation routine and wants to achieve a light, dewy finish. This isn't suitable for anyone who wants a matte or high coverage foundation. Unfortunately the scent is strong, so I can see that it would give a headache to someone that is sensitive to scent. I do find this to be a great cushion foundation though, and will continue using it during the Spring. It feels very light and makes my skin look very youthful and glowy.

Anyways, I hope you all found this helpful, and let me know if you guys want me to review any other foundations, I'm definitely liking this one!

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Haul & Swatches: E.L.F. Studio Baked Blushes

Hello lovelies!

Today I will be posting swatches of the E.L.F. Baked Blushes that I have recently purchased during the 50% off sale. These were originally only $3 each and were $1.50 during the sale. 

Here are the baked blushes that I picked up (left to right): Peachy Cheeky, Rich Rose, and Pinktastic

This is Rich Rose, my favorite of the 3. I find this shade to be a shimmery version of the Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Exposed. This is a shimmery light mauve with a hint of rosy tones.

 In the stock photo the Peachy Cheeky was a coral color, but in actuality it is a light pink color. I would compare this color to be a lighter pink version of the Milani blush in Luminoso. It is a shimmery dual-tone light pink/gold with hints of chocolate.

Pinktastic is not pinktastic at all. Don't get me wrong, this is a beautiful shade, but it is more of a highlighter color. The color is a shimmery cream base with hint of pink in it.

Left to right: Rich Rose, Pinktastic, Peachy Cheeky

Left to right: Rich Rose, Pinktastic, Peachy Cheeky

Thanks for looking at this haul and my swatches. I will post more from my e.l.f. haul soon :3

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Review: Lioele Marbling Blusher Highlighter in Shining Aurora 01

Today I will be reviewing the Lioele Marbling Blusher (highlighter) in Shining Aurora. This item is called a blusher, but meant to be used as a highlighter. It is multi-purpose and can be used on various points of the face.

This highlighter comes in two colors, the first is Shining Aurora, a cream base mixed with blue, purple, and bronze. The second color is Shining Pink, a light pink base mixed with rose.

Lioele's packaging is always very pretty and princess-like. Their logo is a Cinderella-like carriage. 

The compact is very sturdy and the design is very pretty. Their logo is on the front of the compact with a little gem on top. It is a little bit bulky though and would not be convenient to carry around.

This compact also comes with a brush as well. The brush is slighting curved and the bristles are soft. I do like using my fan brush for highlighters, but might use the brush it comes with if I take this traveling.

The colors swirled into the cream base are very beautiful. Light lavender, sky blue, and a copper bronze.

One downside of this product is that it has a not-so-faint rose scent. It may not bother some people, but I prefer face products to be unscented or very mildly scented. The scent is very similar to that of the Banila Co The Secret Highlighter.

Here is a close-up photo of the highlighter

On the bottom is a heavy swatch, on top is a light swatch. This highlighter is very buildable and smooth. It applies well and is easy to blend out. I don't find this highlighter to be very subtle unless you use a light hand. It is not finely milled and it will definitely illuminate your complexion. I would not recommend applying this all over your face, only the points where light hits your face.

Here's a swatch on my finger. It is indeed very pigmented and will give you that glowing highlighted effect. Shimmer isn't chunky, but definitely not subtle.

Conclusion: 

I really do like this highlighter. I find my skin looking dull on certain days and this brightens up my entire complexion. I apply this on the top of my cheekbones, chin, and along the bridge of my nose. This is not a highlighter for people who want a subtle glow. The powder is very pigmented and it is not finely milled like the Hourglass ALPs. I find with the different pigments blended into this highlighter, it gives my face more dimension. Sometimes my skin still looks dull after applying highlighter, but the colors in this color-correct my complexion making my face look more awake and healthy. I got this for about $17 USD and the product amount is 15g. That is an incredible value considering the Banila Co highlighter is about $20-25 USD for 8g. I purchased this from a reputable seller on ebay.

Thank you lovelies for reading my review :3

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Review: L'oreal Magic Lumi Light Infusing Primer

My review today will be on the New L'oreal Magic Lumi Primer.

The description of this product says: 

A unique liquid light formula that blends seamlessly into the skin to boost its liveliness and luminosity

Texture is smoothed and toned for a natural-looking complexion

Universal shade suitable for all skin types and tones

I picked this item up after seeing a Youtuber (KathleenLights) mention this in a video. I have really been liking the healthy look of dewy, glowing skin lately rather than matte so I thought I'd give this item a try. This item costs about 13.49 USD at Target for a 0.68oz bottle. 

The bottle is very slim and small, great for traveling or throwing into your purse. It is a lot more portable than my Etude House Face Blur.

The primer is very watery and the shade is a pearl-white color. The consistency is unlike any primer I've tried and personally am not a fan of it. I like primers that even out the skin's surface and leave a texture for the foundation to stick on to.

The primer leaves a very beautiful glow. It is a little bit on the silver side because of the pearl-white color, but I find that it is light-reflecting and glowy. I don't think this is suitable for all skin tones as I feel it is almost too light for mine (NC 25) I feel this product is more suitable as a highlighter than a primer. I think it would also be good to mix a couple drops of this with your foundation to give it a boost. Since it is spring time right now, I think I will use that method to give my foundations a little bit of a boost.

Conclusion: 

Not much of a primer, but would be good as a liquid highlighter or a foundation booster. Color appears to be suitable for lighter skin tones because of the pearly white shade and may leave a white-cast on darker skin tones. Would I recommend? No. Although the idea was great, I don't find this to be a primer. I think I will just stick to my EH Face Blur primer for now.

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