Maybelline Color Sensational Rebel Bloom Lipstick in 705 Blushing Bud

Oh boy, I haven't tried a Maybelline lipstick since the 2013 Vivids Collection. Every season I see collection after collection launch, always seeing colours that I'm really into (but I remind myself I already own 60+ lipsticks) and I wonder if the formula is still the same. I received the Maybelline Color Sensational Rebel Bloom Lipstick in 705 Blushing Bud ($7.49) at World MasterCard Fashion Week and was super excited to try it...

...and my thoughts on the lipstick formula are still the same. Creamy with a slight sheen, very pigmented, slightly drying and wears up to 4 hours. 

The base colour of Blushing Bud bears a very similar tone to that of the Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense in #54 Pearly Golden Pink, but Maybelline has (thankfully) skipped out on the shimmer. While the cream formula is nice, I don't think this shade of pink suits me but I'd be so down to try out any of the brighter colours (Rose Rush or Orchid Ecstasy). 

Do you like Maybelline lipsticks? 

Received in as a freebie at the Maybelline booth at World MasterCard Fashion Week

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Maybelline Dream Wonder Fluid Touch Foundation in 40 Nude

If I had to describe the Maybelline Dream Wonder Fluid Touch Foundation ($9.99) in one word I'd say strange. Strange in the best way possible. I had heard a lot about the Dream Wonder Fluid Touch but I wouldn't have tried it out myself. I entered a Beautezine contest on a whim and ended up getting the opportunity to test a bottle out! 

Eyeballling my shade match, I chose 40 Nude. There's a solid 12 shades to choose from. Nude was a good guess but not perfect. It's slightly orange for my complexion but since the foundation itself isn't too high-coverage it blends into my skin without looking weird. The shade would better suit me in the summer. 

Back to my thing about the strangeness of this foundation. 

(1) the applicator. It's a plastic wand with a teardrop tip. The teardrop part is also a hard plastic. You're meant to dip into the product and then dispense some on your fingertips with the wand.

(2) the formula. I guess Fluid Touch is a good way to describe the consistency of the foundation. You shake it shake it shake it like a polaroid picture until the watery bits mix with the coloured bits. When you dispense onto your hand the product lacks any thickness/viscosity that a normal liquid foundation usually has. It's watery like a fluid and feels slightly oily on the skin. 

As for how it actually looks on my face - stellar and not at all strange. The liquid texture dries down to a satin matte but not too matte finish. The coverage is light and can be built up to full in specific areas without looking cakey. To the touch, the finish feels soft, almost like a finely milled powder. The bad part about this is that it emphasizes dry patches i.e. my nose and the pores on  my nose. Thus, the foundation looks good everywhere except my nose. Staying power is great - all day 6-8 hour wear. Though, I'm curious as to how this might hold up in the summer since I'm not particularly active or sweaty at the moment. 

Overall, a strange texture that yields natural, even coverage skin. I'm impressed with this drugstore foundation and happy that I got the opportunity to review it! 

Have you tried the Maybelline Dream Wonder Fluid Touch Foundation? 

Product received as giveaway prize! 

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Maybelline Color Show Nail Lacquer in Tenacious Teal

I've mentioned the Maybelline Color Show Nail Lacquer in Tenacious Teal* on numerous occasions (see here and here and here) and I thought it was about time that it deserved a swatch on it's own. I'm not going to say too much. For the most part, I'll just let you bask in all it's green glory. 

The Maybelline Color Show Nail Lacquer in Tenacious Teal is, obviously, a deep green teal colour. Lasting power without a topcoat is 2 days, average for most polishes. It's opaque in two coats and there's something about the brush that makes it so easy to paint my nails without the need for cuticle cleanup. 

Dark enough for winter, bright enough for fall. Tenacious teal has got it all. 

Have you tried any Maybelline nail polishes? 

Featured product received for review to feature on the BlushPretty.com blog. 

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Maybelline Color Show Nail Lacquer in Porcelain Party

There is absolutely nothing more chic than a clean, pure white nail. White polish is a staple in my polish collection to be worn on its own or as a base for nail art. Lately, I've been wearing the Maybelline Color Show Nail Lacquer in Porcelain Party. White nail polish can go one of two ways. Either it can look super amazing or it can look like you've coloured whiteout on your fingertips if your polish is too streaky or messy. 

Porcelain Party is opaque in 3 coats. The formula is a tad streaky and overtime (6 to 8 months) it has become quite thick, gloopy and hard to work with. The polish on it's own lasts 2 days at the most before chipping off. I think the key with using this polish is a good top coat to smooth over any wonky areas. 

Porcelain Party is a so-so polish. White is a necessity. While I'm not fully satisfied by the application of Maybelline's Porcelain Party, it's not like I'm going to waste it or throw out the bottle (I'm actually running out). Since many brands offer white polishes, I'll just be on to the next one as soon as I'm done. 

Do you have any suggestions for awesome white polishes? 

Purchased by me

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