Heatherette Haul and Swatches

*gasps for air*

I remember i woke up around 10:00 am the day this was released, and the first thought i had was, Heatherette!..so i woke the boyfriend up and asked him to drive me to the mall..Usually i would wait until the weekend to haul, since i have work, but with almost everything being temporary sold out on the site, i thought, I DON'T HAVE MUCH TIME, MUST HAUL NOW!..lol..i always have the fear of something i want being sold out..i didn't even care how i looked like, i just walked out the door and headed to the mall..lol..i was still half asleep when i got to the counter, i was like, where the heck is it?..the counter still had Fafi display in the middle..i was thinking, did i get the release date wrong?..then i looked further then i saw a ray of light shining upon me..haha..behold, Heatherette..haha..lol..ok maybe it was just me still dreaming..anyhoo, i didn't have much time since i worked later that day..but heck yea it's worth being late for!..i so wanted to take a picture of the display, but of course going gaga and wanted to just head to the mall, i left my camera at home..boo hoo..so i got down to business and started swatching..

Let's move on with the pictures




aren't they all puhrrrrrty???


the following were taken without flash






then my haul..


Trio 1
Alpha Girl BP
Pigments: Jardin Aires
Pink Pearl
Reflects Gold
Dual Edge Pencil: Black Funk/Pop Blue
Lollilop Lovin' l/s
Sock Hop l/g

i might pick up some more stuff next week. i have a gift card that i can't use 'til then, i got it for the studio talk class..these are just the stuff i will die if i don't have..ok too much..but these couldn't wait one more week..besides, one week is a long way from now, they might be sold out of these by then..

how about you?..which are the ones you cannot NOT have?

long time no post..so..long post!

lol..i can't think of a dumber title..hehe!


I just don't know where to start with all of these collections coming out..i mean, is MAC trying to gang up on us with all these releases, what, like a week or a few days apart?..aye yay yay!..why can't they do it at least every 2 weeks, so we'll be ready with our crisp paychecks..i seriously was caught off guard with the Heatherette collection being released a week early..i know everyone was just excited to get their hands on 'em and heck yea me too, but with the damage the beauty powder blushes has done to my pocket, i almost did not make it for Heatherette..lol..okay okay..a lil over dramatic..but you get the point..

Product Pictures:


TOP: SWEETNESS, SECRET BLUSH, JOYOUS
BOTTOM: TRUE ROMANTIC, EVERSUN, SHY BEAUTY

For reference on what they look like without flash:

TOP: SHY BEAUTY, EVERSUN, SECRET BLUSH
BOTTOM: SWEETNESS, JOYOUS, TRUE ROMANTIC

left: Hipness blush (Fafi) right: Joyous (BPB)

they look very similar, even in person, i haven't tried swatching them side by side yet, but if you have Hipness, you might want to pass up on Joyous, or if you're a MAC whore like me, then get it!lol

left: Fashion Frenzy (Fafi) right: Sweetness (BPB)

i swatched them both at the store, and the only slight difference there is, is that Sweetness BPB just has more blue undertones than Fashion Frenzy. Sweetness is a tad bit brighter than Fashion Frenzy..but "brightness" can be easily achieved with layering which is basically applying more, right?..so, again, if you have Fashion Frenzy, then you'll probably don't need to pick up Sweetness..

then here are swatches..i forgot which is which..gaaah..well, just thought i'd post it anyway for preference how pigmented they are. i'm NC 37 by the way..

with flash

they are pretty pigmented, eh?

without flash


To wrap this up:
I really like how they are in between beauty powder and blush..(uh duh, hence the title)..i mean, they have enough pigment to be worn alone as blush, and the very minimal shimmer, or should i say sheen it has just gives you the right glow. i would say these blushes are goof-proof meaning you'll never go wrong with them..love!

I hope this helps..:)

ok, so much for being a long post..haha..photobucket just takes a long ass time to deal with..and plus being side-tracked with reading other beauty blogs always doesn't help with getting things done fast..so my Heatherette haul and swatches will have to wait to be showcased maybe tomorrow..ahh..nothing big really though..

Til then, good night!..


MwahMwah!

♥
MaNdiLiCiouS

L'oreal HIP cream eyelieners

Let's discuss the much-raved about L'oreal HIP cream eyeliners. Walgreens had a BOGO free promo on the entire HIP line, i was only interested with the cream liners. There are 5 colors, i only got 4..teal, midnight blue, black and violet. i didn't care too much for the brown..i heard so much about this product, mostly good things. let me share you what i think about them. They are often compared to MAC fluidlines because of a few things. One could be the packaging as it may look like a bigger version of MAC fluidlines or maybe just a regular paintpot. L'oreal HIP cream eyeliners are smudge-proof like the fluidlines, and both require a brush for application. These cream liners may be a little too pricey for a drugstore brand. They're like $10+ dollars per pot of .16 oz, but if you really think about it, compared to a MAC fluidline which is .01 for $15 plus tax, these cream liners are a steal, plus don't forget the angled brush that comes with it. i think a .16 oz pot will last you forever, well maybe not, but a long long time.

They go on really creamy, they are very easy to apply. a little goes a long way. The brush is ok too, it may be a little stiff but i think it's ok especially when you're on a budget, you won't have to spend extra mullahs for a brush.

all in all, i like this product and i will definitely buy it again--that is if i ever run out, which i doubt.

i want to share you some photos of what i got and swatches as well..

they really look vibrant in the pots. yummy.. you can see brush marks..lol, i swatched them as soon as i got out of the store...


swatches:

left to right: Black, Midnight Blue, Violet and Teal
w/o flash


w/flash..they have super fine glitters but not much that it would look like a shimmer-glimmer liner..they're like matte with a lil bit shimmer..eh?..weird explanation


Hope this helps. Thanks for looking.