Friday, July 8, 2011

Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Nail Color: Bubblegum Pink


Brand: Sally Hansen
Shade: Bubblegum Pink 38
Color: Slightly pearly medium cool pink
Scent: Classic "nailpolish" fragrance
Consistency: Very thick and streaky
Brush: Classic shape but with an adequate amount of cooperative bristles
Color Selection: Pretty large selection
Opacity: 5 out of 5
Dupes?: Essie Chastity, MAC Ice Cream Cake
Staying power: 3 out of 5--I used this once a while back and it went on much better, so I am thinking the "quick dry" formula needs to be used quickly as well, or else it becomes this chunky nightmare!
Repurchase? No, because I will never use a bottle up quick enough to beat the inevitable thick and yucky consistency

OVERALL RATING: 2 out of 5

Wet n Wild Wild Shine Nail Color: Tickled Pink



Brand: Wet n Wild
Shade: Tickled Pink 402
Color: Milky bubblegum pink
Scent: Classic "nailpolish" fragrance
Consistency: Thick, opaque, chunky, and streaky
Brush: Thin with stiff, unruly bristles
Color Selection: Decent selection, though most are limited edition shades
Opacity: 5 out of 5
Dupes?: E.L.F. Bubblegum Pink looks very similar from online swatches
Staying power: Unknown; didn't want to keep it on long enough to find out!
Repurchase? Big N-O!

OVERALL RATING: 2 out of 5

Sunday, June 5, 2011

Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick: Precious Brown





Brand: Rimmel London
Shade: Precious Brown 680
Color: Sheer brown with rose undertones
Scent: Classic "lipstick" fragrance
Texture: Satin shimmer
Drying?: No
Packaging: Standard tube in reflective purple...I will depot this.
Best Applied With: Straight from tube
Color Selection: Good variety of colors
Opacity: 3 out of 5
Known Dupes?: MAC Lipstick--Lovin' It
Staying power: 3 out of 5
Would I Repurchase? No; the color isn't that special

OVERALL RATING: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

NYX Round Lipstick: Femme







Brand: NYX Cosmetics
Shade: Femme LSS 643
Color: Neon coral
Scent: None
Texture: Cream
Drying?: Not at all
Packaging: Cheap but practical. I like how the lipstick is also in the bottom of the tube, allowing you to see the color very easily among the rest.
Best Applied With: Straight from tube or with a lip brush
Color Selection: Very extensive!
Opacity: 5 out of 5
Known Dupes?: MAC Lipstick--Toxic Tale
Staying power: 3 out of 5
Would I Repurchase? Yes

OVERALL RATING: 4 out of 5

Monday, May 30, 2011

NYX Round Lipstick: Vitamin







Brand: NYX Cosmetics
Shade: Vitamin LSS 626
Color: Peachy-orange
Scent: None
Texture: Satin pearl
Drying?: Not at all
Packaging: Cheap but practical. I like how the lipstick is also in the bottom of the tube, allowing you to see the color very easily among the rest.
Best Applied With: Straight from tube or with a lip brush
Color Selection: Very extensive!
Opacity: 3 out of 5
Known Dupes?: None
Staying power: 3 out of 5
Would I Repurchase? Yes

Overall Rating: 3 out of 5