So Sad About Cory Montieth

I know it isn't beauty related but I really love GLEE. So sad about Cory Montieth. R.I.P.

Light and Love to Leah Michele and all the family members.

Jess

Black Radiance Perfect Tone Dual Lip Definer in Vermillion Review

   OK. So I went to Walmart the other day. I needed some things for the home and their cosmetics department always reels me in. I gravitate to it like moths to a flame. I purchased a couple of things including some lipsticks from the Maybelline 16 hour line and also two L'Oreal Le Rouge Lip-colors. I also bought a new L'Oreal lipstick from the regular line; it's part of the new Summer colors. I'll post a review on some of those soon. 
   On to the main event. I was looking for a red lip liner. There weren't any but I came across this one. 

Black Radiance Perfect Tone Dual Lip Definer in Vermillion

   Black Radiance is a sister company of Wet N Wild and is geared toward darker skinned women. Because of that, the products are more pigmented and although my skin is very light I do appreciate that. This product is part lipstick and part lip liner. The lip liner is a creme-stick that twists up. It goes on smoothly and effortlessly. The lip stick is also twist-up and in the exact shade of the liner. It, too, is creamy and shiny. The color is a pinkish blue-based red. The creaminess makes lips look more full and doesn't showcase any imperfections. 

 I had it on for a couple of hours and it didn't bleed or transfer around my mouth like some other inexpensive lipsticks do. After about an hour it did begin to loose the sheen and look more matte. I actually liked that. This was a good buy and for under $4, I would recommend it to anyone. I will return soon to purchase a back-up. 

RUNDOWN

Packaging 3.5 of 5

Texture and Smell 5 of 5

Application 5 of 5

Pigmentation 4.5 of 5

Lasting Power 4 of 5

OVERALL 4.4 of 5  Pretty Good Gals!

Jess

MAC HEAUX Lipstick Review and Pics

As I am sure most of you may know, Rihanna has teamed up with MAC to release a new collection called RIRI hearts MAC. I didn't get in on the first edition of the Summer collection which sold out in three hours but I was able to snag all the lippies second time around. The Summer collection includes three lipsticks: Riri Woo, Heaux and Riri Boy (retail $15 US)

Heaux is a retro matte berry-hued lip color. Retro Matte is one of MAC most popular finishes, or at least most talked about. MAC's most loved red Ruby Woo has a retro matte finish. You either love it or hate it. 

The color is a beautiful berry red and the finish is extremely matte. It almost looks like velvet on your lips. The plus with matte is no bleeding and crazy staying power. Color pay-off lasts hours. I love matte lipstick but keep in mind it will emphasize any unsightly dryness or imperfections. Remember to slather on lip balm prior to application.

The ingredients appear to be comparable to other retro matte formula lipsticks in MAC's line. As a bonus it is paraben free which I love. I'm allergic. 

The packaging is the same as all other MAC lipsticks. The one difference is that Rihanna's signature is carved around the sides of the lipstick.

Here is what it looks like under artificial light and with flash. It is more berry colored than the pics make it appear. I am fair to light skinned for reference.

It is similar to Riri Woo but with more of a purple undertone. My lips were dry so you will be able to notice it in these pics. Below is another pic with natural light on a rainy day.

I have seen other vloggers give some dupes of this lip color. I've heard that MAC Rebel is somewhat comparable but I don't have it, so I can't say. Another comparison I have seen made is with Covergirl Lip Perfection in Euphoria. Euphoria is not a matte lipstick. It has a satin finish and although it is within the same range of color. It isn't a perfect dupe. Euphoria is less opaque than Heaux and it has more of a purple undertone but still it is similar.

Euphoria on the top lip and Heaux on the bottom. 

Another possible look-a-like I have in my stash is Maybelline Color Sensational in Blissful Berry. Again this lippie is less opaque and also less pigmented. Keep in mind, most drug store lip colors are less pigmented than higher end brands. Blissful Berry is has a satin finish and has a cooler more pinkish-purple undertone. 

Blissful Berry on top lip and Heaux on bottom.

Run Down

Packaging   5 of 5

Texture and Smell   4 of 5

Application   4 of 5

Pigmentation   5 of 5

Lasting Power   5 of 5

Overall   4.6 out of 5   Not bad at all...

Jess

Ok sorry guys. I haven't gotten to that Riri <3 MAC Heaux lipstick. I promise I'll do it soon. As for the others, Riri Woo and Riri Boy, I am still waiting for them. MAC or UPS messed up my shipment and I never recieved it. Let me tell you, their customer service in that department is not good. I love MAC, really love MAC, but this is ridiculous. They sent it out twice and I still haven't recieved it. Now they say it will likely take another week to be sent again. Have I mentioned it has already been three weeks. Yeah...not so fun. Customer service makes me feel like it's my fault, not cool MAC. Luckily Riri Boy is a seperate shipment and it should arrive soon; keeping my fingers crossed.
So my question to anyone who is reading this...How has your customer service experience with MACCOSMETICS.COM been and have you ever not recieved a shipment? Write me, post a comment. I'm curious to know.

Jess

It's been a while...

Ok so I only have three posts. Oopsies! The issue was that I really wanted to do a review on some new makeup I ordered from MAC, but it seems fate had other plans. I never recieved my order. After speaking to MAC, they reshipped it. Guess what? I didn't recieve it either. UPS really sucks in Miami, either that or someone stole it. Well whatever it was, here I am still waiting for my stuff. :,-( Just so you know COMING SOON...review on RIRI WOO, RIRI BOY, AND HEAUX lipsticks, all part if the RIRI <3 MAC SUMMER Collection. I already have the Heaux lipstick, which thankfully was backordered and the only thing I recieved in a seperate package. I should be getting RIRI BOY next week and as for the rest,...Who knows. Waiting for a supervisor to do his or her work over there at MAC. The review and swatches for Heauax will be up soon, I promise. And other goodies I ordered as soon as I get them. Keep coming back and thank you for reading, who ever you are.

Muah...Jess