Thursday, May 1, 2014

Mirabella | Colour Shine & Lip Definer | Review & Swatches


Collage of 6 photos, text reads: "Ultima Beauty presents Mirabella Colour Shine & Lip Definer Review". Photo 1: Opened Mirabella Colour Shine gloss and applicator; Photo 2: Opened Mirabella Lip Definer liner; Photo 3: Mirabella Colour Shine and Lip definer; Photo 4: Closed Mirabella Colour Shine gloss tube; Photo 5: Swatch of Mirabella Colour Shine gloss; Photo 6: Swath of Mirabella Lip Definer.

Hey Beauties!
Today I am reviewing lip gloss and lip liner from one of my favorite salon brands: Mirabella!
They have some of the prettiest lipstick and eyeshadow shades.
And starting in 2018 their products will be clean; free from parabens, gluten, talc, and lead.🧽

Collage of 2 photos. Photo 1: Closed tube of Mirabella Colour Shine gloss; Photo 2: Mirabella Lip Definer lip pencil
For today's post I'm reviewing Mirabella's Colour Shine lip gloss and Lip Definer lip liner 
(2021 Update: Although these items are now discontinued on Mirabella's site, they are still available on ebay and similar websites 👍) 





Lip Gloss

Closed tube of Mirabella Colour Shine gloss in Scarlet

Opened Mirabella Colour Shine gloss with applicator

Opened Mirabella Colour Shine gloss with applicator

Mirabella Colour Shine gloss applicator

Name of Shade: Reckless
Color: Scarlet
Finish: Glossy
Formula: Gloss
Lasts for: 3-4 Hours
Drying: No
Sticky: Yes

Swatches

Swatch of Mirabella Colour Shine gloss in Scarlet on Ultima Beauty's arm

Ultima Beauty wearing Mirabella Colour Shine in Scarlet

Pros: Glides on very smooth and is quite shiny. It tingles a bit when first applied and has the scent and taste of peppermint. The color is very sheer, nothing too intense. It last for the same duration as a typical lip gloss but fades to a nice hint of color.

Cons: As with most lip glosses, it is pretty sticky.


Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭑ ( 4 out of 5)
Would I Repurchase: Yes


Final Thoughts: A very lovely gloss with a nice hint of color. It's super shiny and very comfortable to wear. It comes in five shades, including this scarlet colored one, Reckless.



Lip Liner

Mirabella Lip Definer lip liner pencil

Close up of Mirabella Lip Definer lip liner pencil in Tart

Extreme close up of Mirabella Lip Definer lip liner pencil in tart

Name of Shade: Tart
Color: Red
Finish: Matte
Formula: Crayon/Pencil
Smudges: No
Waxy: No
Lasts for: 7-8 Hours


Swatch

Swatch of Mirabella Lip Definer lip liner pencil in Tart

Pros: Applies easily, almost crayon-like, not too soft and not too waxy. It has a nice matte finish that is perfect for outlining lips or for covering them completely with a wash of red. It stays in place for hours without smudging. 👄

Cons: No real drawbacks on the liner


Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 out of 5)
Would I Repurchase: Yes


Final Thoughts: A terrific liner that doubles as a lip stain. It's long lasting and pairs perfectly with any red lipstick or gloss. These liners come in six shades, including this one, Tart.



Better Together

Close up of Mirabella Colour Shine in Scarlet & Lip Definer lip liner pencil in Tart

For a complete lip look pair Colour Shine gloss with Definer lip liner.
Step 1: Outline your lips with liner and then color in the rest your lip.
Step 2: Apply Colour Shine gloss on top of matte liner for a full color, high shine appearance.




And that wraps up my thoughts on Mirabella's Color Shine & Lip Definer.
Excellent products from an excellent brand.
You can find their products on their website and at upscale salons. 
If you're in New York, my favorite salon that carries Mirabella is Allora Salon & Spa. Check it out 😀


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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Cailyn Cosmetics | Tinted Lip Balm | Review & Swatches


Collage of 5 pictures, text reads: "Ultima Beauty Cailyn Tinted Lip Balm Review". Photo 1: Cailyn lip balm with cover; Photo2: Cailyn lip balm without cover; Photo 3: Cailyn lip balm box; Photo 4: Bottom of Cailyn lip balm box, text reads "tinted lip balm 13 Coral"; Photo 5: birds eye view of opened Cailyn lip balm

Hi Beauties!
Today's review is of a super innovative product from Cailyn Cosmetics.
It's a lip balm + lip brush all combined into one fun product!
It is super convenient and great for on-the-go!

Cailyn Lip Balm box

End of Cailyn lip balm box, text reads: "tinted lip balm 13 Coral

This lip balm comes in 18 different shades ranging from light, light pink to a dark purple. 
There are also lipstick toppers in pearly and glossy balms to go on top of your lip color for a beautiful finish.
The shade I purchased is 13 Coral. It's a great neutral tone balm that flatters virtually all skin tones. 

Cailyn lip balm with cover and brush attached

Balm break down:

Brand: Cailyn Cosmetics
Name of Shade: 13 Coral
Color: Coral Pink
Finish: Cream
Formula: Balm 
Smudges/Drying/Sticky: No/No/No
Lasts for: 6+ Hours

Opened Cailyn lip balm jar

Brush stats:

Finish it Gives: Matte 
Formula it Works Best with: Cream, Balms
Finish Smudges/Streaks/Runs: No/No/No
 Bristles Splay: None

Cailyn lip balm with cover attached and brush in front of jar

Pros: The bottle design is very clever and it's super convenient to have the brush easily snap and store on top of the lip balm pot. 
You'll never have to search around for a lip brush because it's safely secured to the balm. It lasts for a fairly decent amount of time, especially for a balm.
Another great pro is that it is free from many chemicals; including sulfates and GMOs.

Back of Cailyn lip balm box, text reads "Free, parabens, sulfates, petrochemicals, phthalates, GMOs, Triclosan"

Bottom Cailyn tinted lip balm jar with list of ingredients (See Cailyn website for up-to-date list)

ConsThe brush doesn't give quite as much precision as a typical lip brush, but it is definitely adequate. The balm itself is slightly waxy, but once you work with it, it is very nice. 


Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭑⭑ (3 out of 5)
Would I Repurchase: I would in a darker shade (personal preference 😉)

Swatch of Cailyn tinted lip balm in the shade 13 Coral on Ultima Beauty's arm

Overall: A good balm with nice pigment. It lasts a good while and doesn't bleed or fade. Once it starts to wear, you're left with a beautiful tint of color. This product is great for traveling, school, or work because you have your brush and balm all in one handy little bottle 👍 

Cailyn tinted lip balm with cover and brush attached

Opened jar of Cailyn tinted lip balm

Cailyn also has gel eyeliners, brow gels, and loose powder eyeshadows in these unique bottles with brushes that snap right in the top. 
Vacation packing just got a lot simpler!

These babies are available at some salons, Amazon, ebay, and Wal Mart.


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