L'oreal infallible 24hr lipstick review

This beauty was one of the products I picked up from the recent 40% off sale at Priceline because who has $30 to spend on a lip product they've never tried, or even one they have! 
I've been looking for no-budge lip products because I just cannot stand transfer. It gives me the absolute shits and takes much of the fun out of wearing lipstick. Couple this with the worry that half your lipstick has suddenly migrated to your now filthy-looking glass, and its just a pain. 
Unfortunatley for cheap little me, this sort of lipstick is quite pricey so when I heard about this sale I felt like screaming 'Victory'! and rushed out a got 3 of this style of lipstick to try out. I will also be reviewing the other brand I got and will link it here once I have.

I got the L'oreal infallible in 213 Teaberry which is a dusty rose kind of colour. I wanted something neutral that I could wear everyday.
This lipstick is a two-step lipstick. It has a liquid lipstick on one end, and a lip balm on the other. 

The packaging of this product is probably some of the nicest I've seen on this style of lipstick. It is sleek and not gaudy like some of the others (hhh hhhhmm Rimmel hhhh huuu). I am old and simple so this is great for me. 
The lipstick end has a doe foot applicator which is quite large compared to others I have used and this made it a little difficult for me to stay 'in the lines'. Normally, this isn't an issue but when you have to use oil to remove the product it's a bit annoying. Having said that, I'm sure I'll get better with practice and it is also really super soft so it does feel really really nice on your lips. 
The balm end is a standard, solid lipbalm stick cut at an angle for easy application. It goes on easily and feels just like a normal lipbalm. It has a very subtle strawberry scent which is nice. 

This is after about 4 hours wear, and after eating and drinking both hot and cold drinks

This lipstick lasts very well, I'm not going to test it for the full 24 hours as I'm not going to sleep in any make-up for the sake of a test and, really how many normal people need 24 hrs of wear from a lipstick? I have eaten and drunk with it on and it does stay put on your lips. Unfortunately there is some very slight transfer onto cups/glasses and onto the lipbalm. It's not a lot, and is certainly negligable compared to normal lipsticks, but it is there. I think that, for a product that costs over $30 full price, I want zero transfer at all so I'm a little disappointed with that. 

This s a swatch before it dried so you can see the consistency.

I had heard that these sorts of products have a reputation for being quite drying. I haven't found this at all. I actually find it quite comfortable to wear and would have no problem wearing it all day (which you can without reapplying - Yay for laziness!). If it becomes uncomfortable at all, you just reapply the lipbalm and voila, problem solved. I'm fairly used to applying lipbalm throughout the day so it's no skin off my nose and is much easier to do without a mirror than lipstick (or is it just ham-fisted me?)

The other issue with this product, and I believe all comparable products, is that it wears off a little on the inside of your lips if you eat greasy food. This is not really surprising given that the way you remove it is with oil (any oil, I'm using my body oil at the moment). However, it does touch up nicely without getting cakey so as long as you carry it with you its really not an issue for me.

One thing I did find irritating is that, as it doesn't come in a box there are no instructions. I just used the same procedure on the box of the other brand I got but I did find this annoying for a 2-step product. I feel there should have been some form of instruction but I guess that would ruin the look of a packaging. I put it on and left my lips apart for about a minute while it dried (don't press them together at all) and then put the balm on top. This works so I'll stick to doing that. 

Would I buy this product again? Only if it was heavily reduced. The other product I got is $10 cheaper and, I feel it is better. I would only consider getting it if the price was the same as the other product, purely for broader colour choice. I am impressed with the product, despite the slight transfer, its just a bit too expensive for me. 

Have you tried this product?

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Note: I paid for this product with my own money. I was not approached to do this review and all expressed options are my own.

Violet Box: October unboxing and some reviews.

This is the October box and, just like the September box I didn't get it until the following month. This is fine though, I'm not too bothered. This will be my last Violet Box but I will leave the tab on my blog so that you can have a look if you are interested.

This is more of an unboxing than a review as I've only used a couple of the products. I will update this with reviews as I use more of the products.

sorry, I know this is side-ways but for some reason it won't open up the right way. Apologies. 

 

Here is what was in the box:

WOTNOT Facial Wipes for Oily/Sesitive Skin. 5 pack. RRP $1.95

These are organic and remove makeup. I haven't opened these because I already have a full pack of another brand open but I will update this once I've tried them. I'm very interested to see how they are as I've heard some very mixed reviews regarding this product. It's not really for my skin type but I'm sure they'll be fine as there are only 5 of them.

PHR Professional Haircare Recovery Leave-in Moisturiser RRP: $39.95 for 125ml.

 Sorry there is no picture of the 15ml sachet I received - I used it before I remembered I had to take photos! This is a really generous sample, especially for me as I have short hair. I think I could get at least 4 uses out of this. Unfortunately, like many other hair products, it has a sickly strong coconut scent. As you don't wash this out it isn't a scent that goes away and my room and hair smelled of this for two days. I really dislike coconut and for some unfathomable reason, products with this scent seem to be incredibly strong smelling as well. I didn't really notice any great difference with my hair either but I probably am not going to use this again due to the scent so I won't be able to tell you if there is any change with prolonged use. If you have used this for an extended period of time, please comment so that people can see what it's like. Cheers!

Haughty Cosmetics Perfect Finish Lipgloss. RRP $23.00

I got this in the colour "pull it together" which is a medium dark red colour with a rusty tint to it. (see the swatch at the end of the post). It is nice but a it kind of metallic for my liking. I'm forcing myself to wear it as it isn't sticky and is very pigmented for a lipgloss so its pretty convenient. It wears well but doesn't last long if you are eating or drinking. I'm not really decided on it yet but will update with a proper review once I've been using it for a few days. The packaging isn't really my thing but if you like 'blingy' stuff you will like the way this product looks. 

Designer Brands Eternal Colour Lipstick. RRP $9.99

This is in the colour Pink Rouge, which is just a light pink colour. I really don't like this colour as it is lighter than my lips. It's not terribly pigmented so, for me it's not really a colour I would wear. It goes on nice enough, although it does tend to cling to any roughness on my lips. I've not really got too much to say about this product, the packaging is a bit meh and I obviously don't like the colour. Again, if you got a colour you'll wear, please leave a comment to let us know how the product performs with usual wear. 

Designer Brands Lip Pencil. RRP $4.99

Everyone seems to have received this in the colour Fuschia Rose. It is a really really nice colour - i wish my lipstick was the same colour actually. It goes on really nicely. I've never actually used a lip liner so I don't have anything to compare it to. I don't have any lipstick that matches this at the moment but I will be purchasing some and will update this post once I've tried the two together.

Eslor Introductory Collection Envelope.

This contains four products ranging from $36.95 to $85.00 for the full sizes. It contains 5ml of each. A 'Soothing refiner and cleanser', 'Botanical peeling gel', 'Chlorophyll Lifting Mask' and a 'Firming Collagen Day Cream'. I am saving these for a day when I don't have my daughter so will write up an individual review then. I will put a link on this page when I've done it. I've heard really great things about it so I'm excited to try it out. I want to wait until my daughter is at her grandparents so I can really enjoy it.

The Swatches

Top to Bottom: Haughty Perfect Finish Lipgloss, Designer Brands Lipstick (more a light pink in real life), Designer Brands Lip Pencil

 

The Verdict

Overall it's a pretty good box. If I had the lipstick in a shade I liked I would have been thrilled. Aside from the lipstick and the hair moisturiser, I will be using everything in the box, so 4/6 is pretty good. I'm not too excited about the Designer Brands products, but it's still great to try them as they are probably in a price-range where I could purchase several shades if I like them. 

If you are interested in purchasing Violet Box, or are just after more information please click here
 

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Note: I have paid for this box with my own money and am not being paid to conduct this review. The opinions stated are my own and should not be taken for anything else.

Memebox Superbox #64: Makeup Edition 2: Unboxing and review

I finally got my hands on my first Memebox today! I'm so excited. The box was $23USD, but with coupons and memepoints I got mine for $19.99USD. I can't remember exactly how much this was in AUD, but I think it was around $23.00 including postage. The boxs contains 7 full size items so I've got to say that this is an absolute bargain. Please excuse my terrible photos, it's very overcast here today.

In the box was:

RECEVEN Perfect Star Powder in 09Gray. RRP $11USD

This is a loose pigment which is extremely shimmery and glittery. It can be applied wet or dry. It is a nice subtle colour but I stopped wearing glittery make-up about 10 years ago. I can imagine that this would get quite messy to apply and would require proper setting to avoid fallout. It is an extremely generous size and would last a very long time.

Shara Shara I Wanna Cat's Gel Liner in 04Havana Pearl Brown. RRP $10USD

This is great. You could have gotten it in Persian Peal Navy as well and I would have been happy with either. I love gel eyeliners so was very happy to get this one. It has a nice brush in the lid which is actually a really nice brush. I wish we got both colours because I know I will definitely be using this product. As with all gel eyeliners, the size of the product is huge. It is water-resistant (not proof) which is great as I find water-proof makeup a bit difficult to remove if I make a mistake. It goes on really nicely,is easy to work with and is a real chocolatey colour.This is an absolute win as far as I'm concerned.

UPDATE: I used this last night at work and it didn't budge all night. It was super-easy to apply, which is great because I'm ham-fisted when it comes to things like this. The brush is perfect for thin or thick lines. I just love this stuff, nothing bad to say.

 

 

Etude House Woo Baby Lip Plumper in 01Clear Gloss Volume. RRP $7USD

There was also a glittery pink option and I'm so glad I got the clear one as I'm not a glittery lips person. This smells so fricken minty that I will probably use it all the time as I LOVE mint. When you open it it looks like a nail-polish brush type applicator but it's actually a flexible plastic spatula. I've only used it once and I'm not sure if it plumped anything as I have big lips anyway but my lips definitely feel well hydrated and the mint scent is amazing. It also makes your lips tingle a bit which I quite enjoy. This can be used under or over lipstick. 

UPDATE: I've been using this for two days now and I still love it. I do think it plumps my lips a little which makes them look less dry. I'm really liking it and am very glad I got a full size. I can't chew chewing gum because it gives me a sore throat so this is a nice alternative as it makes my lips tingle the same way gum does to your mouth. That's probably a really weird thing to say but its true. I've used it over and under lipstick and the result is great. I would recommend using it over lipstick though, or putting lipstick on after you've had it on for a while. If you put lipstick directly over it, it looks amazing but doesn't last very long. 

 

 

 

 

Secret Kiss Sweet Glam Glow Stick in Urban Coral. RRP $22USD

This is a lip product that is supposed to have the 'long-lasting wear of a tint, the high pigmentation of a lipstick and the high glossy shine of a gloss". Looking at the swatch I dare say that it would. Unfortunately, this is orange and orange lip colours are not even a little bit my thing. I'm really disappointed about this as I was looking forward to trying this product. Unfortunately, I always seem to get the orange lip products, Grr. I'm hoping to swap this one for the other available colour, Wonder Pink. 

 

 

 

 

Skinfood Mineral Color Fix Brow Mascara in 03Mineral Deep Brown. RRP $7USD

This is a brown brow mascara. I don't really know what else to say about this product as I have never used one and probably never will. I have very thick, dark (noticeable) eyebrows which need no further assistance. If it was a powder or a pencil I may have tried it but this product won't be used. I have swatched it and it's a nice enough colour so I'm going to try and swap or sell it so it doesn't go to waste. 

 

 

 

i.myss Beauty Toc Gold Egg Vibration Puff. RRP $30USD

This is interesting. It is a puff that vibrates, as the name suggests. It is for putting on BB Cream type foundations. It is meant to ensure high-adhesive performance and a 'delicate silky smooth texture'. I am SO intrigued by this and will be using it ASAP. I will probably do a full write up of this product and if I do I'll link it here. So crazy. 

UPDATE: I've now used this and it does appear to give my BB cream a smooth finish. Could just be that the foundation brush I usually use is a bit crap. I even had a regular at work tell me that I looked 'very attractive' last night (middle-aged female so not weird or creepy). It feels quite quirky, not sure if it's a nice feeling or not. I'm going to keep using it until the battery runs out and then decide whether or not to buy a replacement battery. It's really cute looking too, and it definitely has comic value so I'm really happy to have received this. Love it. 

 

 

 

Cover Queen Whitening BB Cream SPF30 PA++. RRP $16

This is a nice dewy BB cream, however it is way too light for me. If I were to use it I would probably use it only under my eyes, along my cheek bones and maybe on my chin, then use my normal foundation. Either that or I might mix it with my normal foundation. I will try and get it to someone who can use it as intended though. It's a really big tube so it's a bit of a pity. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Swatches

Top to Bottom: Sweet Glam Stick Glow, Receven Star Powder, Skinfood Mineral Brow Mascara, Shara Shara I Wanna Cat's Gel Liner

The Verdict

I'm really impressed with what this box has to offer. Unfortunately, the majority of the products aren't in shades I would use but you can't deny that it is a great value box. There is certainly some interesting products and some other products that I already love. Overall, I'm happy with this box - I could be happier, but I still think this is a good box. I'm excited to get my next one!

If you'd like more information about Memebox or links to their website and discount codes, please click here.
 

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Note: I have paid for this box with my own money and am not being paid to conduct this review. The opinions stated are my own and should not be taken for anything else.