Hey guys,


My oh my it has been quite a while since I have posted on here!  I started a new job at the end of April and I have been incredibly busy since that time.  (I know this is an excuse you have heard before!)  I honestly haven't had the time to keep up with product launches in a while; however, I was scrolling YouTube several weeks ago now and I saw a review of these Maybelline Color Jolt lip paints, and I knew I needed to try them out for myself.


When I saw the packaging Maybelline used for the product I immediately thought of the Too Faced Melted lipsticks.  As it turns out the product is incredibly similar, and I found three dupes in my collection.  The Maybelline Color Jolts have the same applicator as the Too Faced lipsticks, and apply in a very similar fashion.   The Maybelline product contains 0.21 ounces of product and retail for $9.99 at Ulta while the full sized Too Faced Melted lipsticks contain 0.4 ounces and retail for $21.   It is clear that the Maybelline ones are not a steal; however, it is nice to see an alternative being sold in drug stores.


Overall the colors apply smoothly much like the Too Faced ones.   In my opinion the Maybelline ones remain more comfortable on the lips, and wear off fairly evenly.   You will have to be careful because the product does wear off in a ring on the inside of the lip; however, I found that with the light colors it isn't too big of an issue.  There are eight colors in the line; however, I only purchased six because the purple and orange I would never use.  The first color I bought was Stripped Down which is the brown toned nude in the collection.  This is the type of color I reach for on a daily basis and can wear with nearly everything.  


The next swatch I have is #05 Stripped Down.  As I mentioned above, this is the first one I purchased from the collection.  I tested it out at work for nearly a week before I even decided to buy the rest of these.   If you like the brown toned lipstick trend, you will like this one as well.   I found that it lasted nearly half the work day and my lips never felt dry or cracked.  I don't have a dupe for this one in my collection; however, I'm sure it is similar to one of the other colors in the Too Faced collection.


The next swatch is #15 Fight Me Fuchsia (does anyone else have trouble spelling that color).  This one is obviously the hot pink of the collection, and it is very bold.  If you are a fan of Too Faced's Fuchsia, you will love this one since it is nearly identical.


The next swatch is #25 Talk Back Red.  This color is a classic warm toned red that is opaque and vibrant in one swipe.


The next color I have is #30 Red-dy Or Not.  Of the two classic reds in this collection this one is my favorite.   I tend to gravitate toward more blue toned red shades for my lips because my teeth are yellowed from coffee.


The final color I have is #35 Berry Naughty.  This is a typical berry color that will be great for fall and winter.  This color is almost identical to Berry by Too Faced.  This is a color that will need to be babied carefully if you don't use a lip liner.  As you can see in the above photo the color is bleeding outside the lip line slightly.

Overall the Color Jolt lip colors are comfortable to wear, and the two lighter colors are great to wear without having to worry about the color getting everywhere.   The color lasts even after the gloss wears off, and remains comfortable for hours.  My only complaint with the product is the price.  In my opinion these are priced very high for the drug store.

Have you tried the Maybelline Color Jolts yet?  If so what is your opinion?

Hey guys!

I know it has been a long time since my last post; however, I am going to do my best to get back on to a regular schedule of posting this time.   Tonight I am going to share my review of the Maybelline Lip Gloss Palette.  I know this is not a new product; however, I have mixed feelings on it.

It is nice to see drugstore brands starting to bring out palettes of all kinds.  This particular palette is great for those who travel frequently and want to be prepared with every color they could need.  You can always mix the shades in the palette to create new ones as well.   I picked my palette up from Walmart right after they launched for around $10.   The palette contains eight colors and includes a lip brush.

I have to say my biggest disappointment with the palette is how shallow the pans are.   I hit pan on one of the shades the first time I swatched them, and after swatching each color for this post I have pan on every color.  I noticed that the top layer of each shade has a bit of a film on them, so it takes a lot of pressure to get down into the product the first time you use them.  However, once you get through that film, the actual lip glosses are nice.  I was expecting the entire palette to be a dud and more along the lines of the cheap palettes you see around the holidays at the drugstore; however, each color has a decent amount of pigment to them.  The deepest red in the palette is pigmented enough that it shows up as a deep red; however, it is still sheer enough that it isn't too bold for me.  I don't tend to reach for bold lip colors, so this color is right up my alley.

The first color in the palette is a light nude pink.  This color is pretty light and a bit on the sheer side on me, but it does provide a bit of color and can be mixed with some of the more bold colors to tone them down.

The second shade in the palette is the one I have used the most.  It is a nude that has a bit of a purple undertone to it in my opinion.  This is the type of nude that I feel can go with any look.  Unfortunately I don't have any other lip glosses in my collection that are quite this shade so once it wears off I have to switch to another color since this palette doesn't lend itself to being friendly for dwelling in my purse.

Hey guys!

I am terribly sorry this is later than I promised.  And I'm sorry it has been so long since my last post.  Since my previous post, I have started a job.  I know that's not an excuse, and I plan on getting better about posting.  My plan is to get back to my regular posting schedule, and hopefully still have a few videos to share!

Now let's talk trash!  These are all the empties I collected from my last empties post in March.  Needless to say I have collected a ton of trash!


First up I used up two packs of the Equate Beauty Makeup Removing cloths.  Each pack has 40 wipes in them each, and they remove my face makeup pretty well.  I still have to use an eye makeup remover to get my mascara off though.  The purple package (left) is the Night Time Soothing cloths which are lightly scented and the ones I ended up repurchasing.  The right are the ones to compare to Neutrogena.  Both keep the moisture in the cloths if you store them with the opening upside down.  Finally the Oxy Acne Medication Daily Defense Cleansing Pads are on the far left.  These have been mentioned several times in the past, but I haven't repurchased them since using up this package in the early spring and my skin is freaking out.  I will pick some of these up soon!


I also finished a lotion from the Dollar Tree.  This is the Essence of Beauty Neroli and Sweet Orange lotion.  This lotion smells amazing and it absorbs quickly, and doesn't leave my skin feeling greasy.  The best part of this lotion is it is only $1, and I have already been working on a new bottle.  I also used up two Mainstays Wax Melts from Walmart.  Far left is Warm Apple Pie, and far right is Mulled Cider.  Both actually smell very similar, like cinnamon apple which is my favorite scent.  Both were great and had a great scent throw; however, they only lasted about two to three days before the scent fades.  I also finished a Scentsy Honey Pear Cider wax melt, this one was good too.  The scent lasted a little longer than the other two, but I would be more likely to purchase the Walmart brands.