Lime Crime lipstick in Centrifuchsia

Today I have a review of Lime Crime cosmetics lipstick in Centrifuchsia. Lime Crime is a cruelty-free brand that offers unique shades for eyes, lips and most recently, nails. I've had this lipstick for over a year now; I bought it at IMATS LA 2011 from the Lime Crime booth. I think I was scared to use it because the packaging is just so goddamn cute.

Centrifuchsia is one of their somewhat tamer offerings but it's definitely not short on color. This opaque magenta cream applies smoothly and is densely pigmented. I love to pair this with pink blush, neutral eye shadow and simple black winged liner.

Centrifuchsia

The wear time is an average 3-4 hours (w/o eating or drinking from a glass) which is better than I'd expected, just based on the creamy nature of the formula. It also leaves a bit of a stain behind after wearing away, which is a wonderful bonus if you're on the go all day.

Despite the controversy surrounding the brand, I've been happy with the items I've purchased from the line. The color palette is out of this world. And again, look at that packaging! Look! If you don't like it, there's something wrong with you. It's a sparkly, holographic unicorn, for cryin' out loud.

If you've never had any experience with the brand, g'head and pick something up from them - you won't be disappointed!

Until next time,
xoxo
Mrs. J

Bodyography Electric Lip Slides

Today I have the last of my Bodyography Electric Lip Slides to share! These are the other two colors I'd ordered from Folica.

I love the texture and consistency of these glosses. They're moisturizing, long-lasting and have great color payoff. They leave a bit of a stain on the lips after wearing away, which is nice if you're a busy bee like me during the week. I love products that are able to multitask as well as I am, LOL.

Pulp Friction is an intense reddish-orange shade that will look great on a multitude of skin tones.

Pulp Friction

It appears slightly muted in the tube, but you can see by the swatch that it's a little more intense once applied. This is a versatile color and I think pretty much anyone can pull it off. It would look gorgeous on fair-skinned girls with light eyes as well as girls with deeper skin tones and dark eyes, popping against caramel and mocha skin tones in an incredibly flattering way.

See Cheeky Baby after the cut!

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains - Pt. 2

Today I'll be reviewing the last of my Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains. I purchased Rendezvous and Charm a month or so ago during a 40% off sale at Rite Aid.

I honestly cant get enough of these things. They're just so quick and easy - just a few swipes and I'm set with color and shine for hours, then a stain is left behind until I get a chance to touch up.

Rendezvous is a sheer orange with gold micro-shimmer, giving it depth and warmth, which I like.

Rendezvous
I like to pair this with a bronze-y gold eye, using UD's Half-Baked or Smog. Add some bronzer and you've got a golden goddess look that will put all them basic broads to shame this summer!

See Charm after the cut!

Bodyography Electric Lip Slides

I recently discovered Bodyography's Electric Lip Slides. They retail for $19.00 and are described as "A one of a kind product, fusing together all the benefits of lipstick, lip stain and a lip-gloss."

To be honest, I was REALLY hoping these would be just like my beloved OCC Lip Tars. Since they seem to be based on a similar concept, I went in trying these with that expectation. After using these, I do feel they are different but I was pleasantly surprised with them.

First off, the color payoff is wonderful, just as good as a lipstick but with the comforting feeling of a moisturizing gloss. These contain Shea, Cocoa and Mango butter, as well as Vitamin E. They are creamy in texture and remain moist and supple throughout wear, leaving a stain behind after it's worn off. A more intense stain can be achieved by applying and then blotting the excess gloss away with a tissue.

Without eating or drinking, I get a solid 4-6 hours of wear out of these. They last pretty well after drinking with a straw but since these are fairly creamy, you'll need to touch up after eating. Like Lip Tars, only a small amount of product is needed when filling in the lips. These are not as liquid-y as Lip Tars, however. The formula is wonderful. I've worn it without lip liner and didn't experience any feathering.

They have a doe foot applicator which allows the product to glide across the lips with ease and makes for a nice, crisp line. I like the packaging quite a bit and don't own anything else like it. It's like a wand disguised inside what looks like a squeeze tube. There's no noticeable flavor but they have a tropical scent, something that smells like mango or guava. You get .5 ounces for $19, compared to $14 for .27 ounces of Lip Tar.

The colors I purchased are Caught In the Act, a magenta cream, and Tickled Pink, a bright peachy-pink cream.

Caught In the Act is gorgeous! I love intense shades and this is no exception. The deep magenta color is not for the faint of heart - this one is a show stopper! I adore it. It's flattering with my NC15 complexion but would flatter darker skin tones as well. Fair skinned blondes, y'all might want to proceed with caution.

Caught In the Act
Tickled Pink is a fun color. It seems like more of a peachy-pink than a pink, as it's got some warm undertones. It's really pretty but unfortunately for me kinda hard to work with on my pale, olive-toned skin. I have somewhat pigmented lips and they show right through this stuff when I swipe it on. I can make it work by layering it. Since I love the formula so much, it's worth the extra effort on my part.

Tickled Pink
At the store, it immediately struck me how much Tickled Pink looks like OCC's Divine - this actually led me to purchase these in the first place. I don't own any Lip Tars that look like Caught In the Act, but I do have a comparison of Divine and Tickled Pink for you.

See Tickled Pink compared to Divine after the cut!