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MAC Cosmetics Riri Woo Swatches and thoughts {Giveaway CLOSED}

May 9, 2013 by Kim S. / blog, Giveaways, Hauls, Product Swatches, Reviews / 15 Comments

I haven’t purchased anything from MAC in a while since I’ve placed myself on a no-buy; however, since Riri Woo was being released, and I love myself a red lipstick, I figured I’d break my no-buy and purchase it. Like many MAC Cosmetics fans, I had my alarms and reminders set to sign-on to the MAC website, to purchase the most-wanted Riri Woo lipstick. My wait wasn’t long, and I ended up getting more than one, which I will offer one in a giveaway.

My thoughts

I must admit when I first saw people swatching photos of the Riri Woo lipstick, I thought that I’d been had; it seemed like a complete dupe for Ruby Woo, which is my favorite red lipstick. Not until I had Riri Woo in my hands, I was able to make myself feel better about the purchase because there were some differences in the two lipsticks. Yesterday, on instagram, I posted swatches of Riri Woo and Ruby Woo side by side.

Riri Woo is a retro matte, unlike Ruby Woo, which is a matte lipstick. Riri Woo is not as drying on the lips, and it lasts longer. To me, the pigment is better, and it goes on better than its sister, Ruby Woo. Riri Woo, is a little richer, and deeper, and it is more blue-based, which makes it a perfect red for brown girls like myself. Check my instagram to see a photo of me wearing Riri Woo. Overall, I’m happy with the purchase.

Giveaway

As I mentioned previously, I purchased more than one. One lucky reader/subscriber will be able to win a tube of Riri Woo lipstick!

What do you have to do to enter

Mandatory Entry – Comment below telling me your favorite red lipstick (besides Ruby Woo or Riri Woo). Use the Rafflecopter widget to complete your entry, and complete the additional entry options.

Log in using your name and email address, or by using the Facebook login function, and then perform the required entries. Once you have performed the required entries, several additional entry options will appear.

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Rules

Your entry will only be valid by first completing the mandatory entry option.

You must be a follower/subscriber of this blog http://makeupbykim-porter.com/blog via Feedburner, Facebook, Blogglovin’

You must be 18 or older or have your parents permission to enter

You must reside in the contiguous United States (No P.O. Boxes)

No Purchase necessary

All entries will be validated. No cheating. Do not use different IP addresses, emails, etc. When caught, your entry will be disqualified, and you will be banned from entering any other giveaway on this blog.

Please do not change the tweet.

I have the right to revoke the giveaway item at any time.

Giveaway ends 5/17/2013 at 11:59 p.m.

Good Luck!

Review: My Favorite BB Cream – AJ Crimson BB Cream Shades #3 & #4 @AJCrimson

April 30, 2013 by Kim S. / blog, Product Swatches, Reviews / 9 Comments

I promised I would post a review and swatches of the AJ Crimson BB Creams, so here it goes. In early March, I purchased two of AJ Crimson BB Cream shades, #’s3 & 4. I posted swatches of each cream on my instagram account, as well as some face of the days (FOTD) from when I used it.

In my post about the Garnier BB Cream, I talked about what BB creams are. I’m going to skip all of that in this post.

AJ Crimson BB Cream is described as…

MORE THAN A BB! AJCRIMSON NEW BB CREAM HAS MORE COVERAGE! ALL THE GREAT SKIN CARE YOU NEED IN MOISTURIZER! AND IT HAS A PERFECT SHADE RANGE!!!!

My thoughts:

AJ Crimson BB Cream next to IMAN’s, is one of the few cosmetics lines to offer darker BB Creams shades for women of color. I love the AJ Crimson BB Cream. Here’s why…

-It moisturizes

-It doesn’t leave my skin feeling greasy or oily

-It has great coverage

– A little goes a long way

– It looks natural

-It can double as a primer

– It’s lightweight; it doesn’t feel heavy

– It’s an actual cream & not fluid-like

Wearing the AJ Crimson BB Cream Shade #3

I must admit that when I first squeezed out my first bit of AJ Crimson BB Cream, I was a bit thrown off by the color. The AJ Crimson BB Cream doesn’t come out brown, but, a buttery caramel color. I think I’m explaining it correctly. Once you rub in the cream, it turns into the shade it’s meant to be. I find that I like the application of the AJ Crimson BB Cream better when applying it with a damp brush; therefore, I use my Real Techniques Expert Face Brush sprayed with a little bit of my WEN Lavender Replenishing Mist to blend in the AJ Crimson BB cream.

Shade #3 he has matched up to MAC Studio Fix Fluid NC35, and Shade #4 he has it matched to NC45 in the Studio Fix Fluid. Shade #3 matches me perfectly, while shade #4 is too dark; it would be the perfect shade for the summer after I’ve spent some time in the sun. This is why you really can’t go off of your MAC “match” because it honestly varies. I always try to express that to people.

Would I recommend?

I would definitely recommend purchasing the AJ Crimson BB Cream. They’ve become so popular with all of the buzz on his twitter, instagram and facebook page that most of the BB Creams are sold out and you have to be placed on the waiting list, BUT , I believe it is worth the wait.

When I purchased the AJ Crimson BB Creams they were on-sale for $10 each. Currently, he’s selling them for $20 each (orig. $34). I probably should have bought all shades when they were $10, but, I wasn’t sure how good they were going to be (or not). I do want shade #2 for highlighting purposes. It would also be nice to have a few of these for my kit.

You can purchase the AJ Crimson BB Cream at http://ajcrimson.myshopify.com or visit his booth at The Makeup Show New York May 5 – May 6, 2013.

If you do plan on purchasing the AJ Crimson BB Cream, check his comparison chart below.

Disclosure: Products mentioned in this post were purchased by me with my own money. Opinions and views are honest and my own. I was not compensated for this post. This post may contain affiliate links

Review: IT Cosmetics Vitality Cheek Flush Matte Sweet Apple {Swatches}

April 29, 2013 by Kim S. / blog, Product Swatches, Reviews / 2 Comments

PR SAMPLE

IT Cosmetics sent over one of their newest Vitality Cheek Flush, Matte Sweet Apple. I love IT Cosmetics Vitality Cheek Flushes. If you’ve read my reviews of them, you’d know why, check it out HERE. The Vitality Cheek Flush lasts all day, through the oil, through the sweat; it doesn’t move! For those very same reasons, it’s perfect for the warm weather. I was happy to see that a matte shade was added. Sometimes, if you tend to get super oily on the face, especially on your cheeks, using a blush or bronzer with sparkle or shimmer can make you look even more oily.

I love the Vitality Cheek Flush Matte Sweet Apple. It’s the perfect shade for spring. It gives a nice, natural flush of color even on my brown skin. I’ve also seen it described as the perfect matte raspberry shade for fair skin, think Snow White. Just because it is matte it doesn’t mean the color is flat or dry-looking because it isn’t. As you can see from the photo below, it doesn’t look dry at all. Check my full-face photo on instagram MakeupbyKimPorter.

A little goes a long way, so be careful when applying the Vitality Cheek Flush Matte Sweet Apple the IT Cosmetics French Boutique Blush Brush.

The cost of the blush alone is $24 available at ITCosmetics.com, which is a great price since you use very little; therefore, the pan of blush will last you forever! The blush with with brush (available on QVC.com) is $35.

Disclosure: Product was provided to me for free by the company or its PR for review consideration. I was not compensated for this post. This is my honest opinion.

Kit Essentials: LA Girl Pro Concealer More Shades, Pictures & Swatches

February 18, 2013 by Kim S. / blog, Hauls, Product Swatches / 10 Comments

As promised here is the other 10 (out of 18) LA Girl Pro Concealer shades. These concealers, I would say are a dupe for the Make Up For Ever HD Concealers; the consistency, application, wear, blend-ability are just as good. Plus, these are way, way more affordable. I’d definitely recommend these for a makeup artist who is just starting out and is unable to afford high-end products.

These are more of the darker shades that the LA Girl Pro Concealers come. To see swatches of the other shades, check this post.

LA Girl Pro Concealer Swatches L-R: Espresso, Dark Cocoa, Toast, Beautiful Bronze, Warm Honey — **LA Girl Pro Concealer Swatches L-R:** Espresso, Dark Cocoa, Toast, Beautiful Bronze, Warm Honey

These last five complete the LA Girl Pro Concealer collection.

LA Girl Pro Concealer Swatches L-R: Almond, Warm Sand, Medium Beige, Nude, Classic Ivory — **LA Girl Pro Concealer Swatches L-R:** Almond, Warm Sand, Medium Beige, Nude, Classic Ivory

The LA Girl Pro Concealer comes with a brush tip applicator. The applicator is perfect for getting into smaller areas like under the eye, corners of the nose,and for spot treatment; however, if you are using these in your makeup kit on clients, I wouldn’t recommend using the brush applicator, especially when using the products around mucous membranes, such as the nose, eyes and mouth. You don’t want to get anyone sick or contaminate your product! I would recommend depotting them.

I purchased these from CherryCulture.com. As of today, they are priced at $2.50, but you can also purchase them from the LA Girl website for $5.00.

You can find LA Girl on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lagirlusa