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Comparison: Wet n Wild Cherry Bomb vs MAC Media Lipstick

January 11, 2013

With yesterday’s post all about MAC’s Media lipstick, one of my newfound loves, I knew I had to compare it to my other favorite oxblood shade, Cherry Bomb by Wet n Wild. And since I have already compared Wet n Wild and MAC lipsticks before, It seemed like a spot on idea to me!

Wet n Wild Cherry Bomb vs MAC Media Lipstick Comparison — MAC Media Lipstick vs Wet n Wild Cherry Bomb

Here are the two shades swatched side by side. I’d say Cherry Bomb is a little darker and more pigmented, but in real life they look exactly the same. Let’s see those lip swatches!

Wet n Wild Megalast Lipstick Cherry Bomb Swatch (2) — Wet n Wild Megalast Lipstick in Cherry Bomb Lip Swatch

These photographed differently for me, but in real life they are pretty much dupes. On camera, Media is a lot more purple, and Cherry Bomb is a bit more red. But, in real life I can’t tell much of a difference, except Cherry Bomb is more pigmented. So, if you are afraid of the dark pigment, I’d recommend the MAC ($15), and if you want a cheaper alternative, get Wet n Wild for only $1.99! I love both of these lipsticks so much, I recommend both of them, definitely!

MAC Media Lipstick (Review and Swatches)

January 10, 2013

As you may already know, I’ve been crazy about the “oxblood” trend for fall, and have carried it on through winter. I love Wet n Wild’s cherry bomb lipstick, but I wanted more! I had a ton of empty MAC products (mainly brush cleanser), so I grabbed 6 and headed to the nearest MAC to trade all of them for a brand new lipstick! I love the Back to MAC program, don’t you? I instantly gravitated towards Media, a dark cherry lipstick that looked pretty similar to my beloved Cherry Bomb.

And, once I swatched it, I knew I was in heaven. It’s a very buildable burgundy shade, so if you’re scared of dark shades, don’t be!

And here it is on my lips. It was a pain to photograph, but it looks gorgeous in person. I’ve been wearing it a lot, so try to spot them in my YouTube videos! 😉

Addiction NV Kiss and Tell Lipstick in Frisky Feline

November 17, 2012

Addiction NV Frisky Feline Kiss and Tell Lipstick

I was recently sent some Addiction NV products, and honestly, I didn’t know what to expect! The product that has piqued my interest the most is this lipstick, a beautiful neon pink! First off, their packaging is amazing. Instead of your traditional tube, this one clicks into place like a button, if that makes sense. The mirrored chrome is also really nice. Also, their lipsticks smell amazing, sweet and kind of like strawberry.

On to the color and performance, it starts of sheer but it easily builds up to a bright neon pink, kind of similar to MAC’s Candy Yum Yum lipstick that they have released a few times. It has a silicone-like slip to it, which I don’t mind at all because it is really long lasting. I find that a lot of lip products with a silicone feel last a very long time on me! I’m loving this lipstick, even though I’m still an orange girl. Now I want them to make an equally as bright ORANGE lipstick! I would basically die.

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You may be apprehensive to spending $18 on a small company’s lipstick, but this one is really great, and outperforms much bigger names! Now I want all of them, pretty much! (especially their dark shades)

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Comparison: Wet n Wild Vamp it up vs. MAC Cyber Lipstick

October 21, 2012

Recently I reviewed both Wet n Wild Vamp it up and MAC Cyber lipsticks…I thought they were pretty similar after all so I decided I would compare them in a blog post for you guys to see. These are both dark nearly black plum lipsticks that are going to be big for fall and winter.

First, Wet n Wild’s Vamp it up is definitely a cheaper version. At only $1.99 this is a great purchase if you’re afraid you won’t like this dark lip trend.

Wet n Wild Megalast Lipstick in Vamp it up Style Vamp Lip Swatch — Wet n Wild Vamp it up lip swatch

And here is MAC’s version, Cyber, retailing at $15!

MAC Cyber Lipstick Swatch (2) — MAC Cyber Lipstick Swatch

I definitely think that MAC Cyber is a lot less pigmented…it’s a sheerer formula and isn’t matte like Vamp it up. Vamp it up is a lot closer to black, also. I swatched these side by side on my hand to help notice any differences also.

Wet n Wild Vamp it up Style Vamp versus MAC Cyber — Wet n Wild Vamp it up versus MAC Cyber

What I draw from this is that Wet n Wild’s is very matte and closer to black. MAC’s Cyber has a more purple tone and is a little bit sheerer with a sheen finish, and costs a lot more. I’d say I personally prefer Vamp it up just because it’s such a good deal! I’m thinking Cyber is a great day lipstick (worn sheer) and then change to Vamp it up at night! What do you think? Which do you prefer?

Sheer Cover Highlighting Corrector Pen Concealer Review, Photos

July 19, 2012

Sheer Cover created a highlighting concealer pen, similar to YSL’s famed Touche Eclat. I have been testing this out and can’t decide if I like it or not. There are definitely a few pros and cons which I will discuss in this post.

Sheer Cover Highlighting Corrector Pen Concealer (2) — Sheer Cover Highlighting Corrector Pen Brush

Some pros…

Gorgeous color
Not too shimmery
Can be used on face or eyes

Sheer Cover Highlighting Corrector Pen Concealer Swatch

And now some cons…

Doesn’t conceal anything really! I like to use it under my concealer.
Not sure if you can buy it separately from their kit
Not sure of retail price

That just about does it for this pen…it’s nice to have but it’s definitely not a must have!

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