Maybelline Color Whisper Review & Sweepstakes

Maybelline Color Whisper by Color Sensational is a lipcolor that provides truly translucent gel color. Available in 20 shades, the Maybelline Color Whisper gives off a very sexy, soft and translucent color without any heavy waxes or oils. When I wear Maybelline Color Whisper, my lips feel protected and beautiful without taxing feel of makeup. Maybelline Color Whisper provides a shine that gives color and definition.

 

These lipsticks are sheer, natural, affordable and come in a wide variety of shades. My personal favorites are Coral Ambition and Shocking Coral - but do know that anything with the word coral in the name naturally attracts me. Expect some swatches of these beauties in the future (once I get my lighting adjusted).

For best results, it is recommended that you apply this lipcolor starting in the center of your upper lip. Work from the center to the outer edges of your lip, following the contours of your mouth. Then glide across the entire bottom lip.

Makeup Favorites and Reviews from Glam Beauty Board

Benefit Brow Zing, Maybelline Eyestudio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner, Rimmel London Volume Accelerator Mascara, Urban Decay Eyeshadow, Revlon Matte Lipstick

As a proud member of the Glam Beauty Board, I get the honor of reviewing some of the makeup items handpicked by Glam Media’s Beauty Editor, India-Jewel Jackson. I am thrilled to be a part of this program because I get to join some of the best beauty bloggers in reviewing the latest and trendiest cosmetics. I've been introduced to some great makeup this month and am very excited to share this news with my readers.

Benefit Cosmetics Brow Zing in Dark (for dark brown to black hair)

Maybelline Super Stay 24 Color Review

Swatches coming soon (without my camera at the moment)

Maybelline Super Stay 24 is extremely long lasting and nondrying - though the color selection leaves something to be desired. I tried on Everlasting Wine and it was quite true to its name.  It stained my lips for well over 24 hours (something I'm not too happy about). I am sure it lasted so long because the color I tried was so dark and because I rubbed so much on... but it is ridiculous when washing my face with soap does not remove my lip color. I also swatched Wear on Wildberry, Forever Chestnut and Timeless Rose on my hand and it took several hand washes and scrubbing with makeup remover to remove the color completely. I would only recommend getting this product in a natural, wearable color unless you want to go to bed with deep stained lips. You can wear this one to the beach without fear.

Disclaimer: This post contains product(s) sent to me courtesy of bzzagent. I am neither paid nor compensated for my opinion. As always, my priority is to my readers and I express only my honest opinion in every post.

Jordana Eye Primer Base Review

Jordana Eye Primer/Base $1.99

Brightens & Illuminates

Prolongs Wear of Eyeshadow

Dual Purpose, Use as a Base & Highlighter

Made in USA

I bought this primer from Cherry Culture about a month ago for $1.99. It comes in a 0.07 oz round container with a twist off cap. It comes in only one color, 01 Eye Primer. It is basically a light nude color with pink undertone.

I use this primarily as an eyelid primer/base. It is advertised as a highlighter as well, but I really don't see how that would work since it is quite matte, drying and gives no real lightening effect or shine when blended in (it does not blend smoothly).

The primer appears to be creamy at first, but you will soon notice that it is very drying. I find it almost powder-like by the time I finish blending it. I have to constantly scrape the primer out with my finger to apply to my lid. Part of the reason for that is that the primer applies thinly and you will need a lot of it, but also because it is more solid than creamy so it's difficult to get a lot of it on your finger.

It's not all bad though, because this primer gives your eyeshadow more color and vibrancy. It is a good base for your eyeshadow to adhere to, allowing a thick coverage. With this base, the true eyeshadow color will show on your lid more than it would alone without a base. I compared the primer with an ordinary concealer (Covergirl coverstick concealer) and the Jordana primer still gives the eyeshadow more color.

Victoria's Secret Brown to Earth Eyeshadow on different b

The primer definitely helps your eyeshadow last longer, but the vibrancy continuously fades. The vibrant color that you initially see will last maybe a few hours before it fades into a dullness that will resemble your eyeshadow without a base. Your eyeshadow will, however, stay intact throughout the day with little creasing.

The Jordana primer works better than a concealer - and definitely superior to a baseless lid. At $1.99, it is worth the purchase. Don't think that it will the staying power of a MAC Paint Pot, Urban Decay Primer Potion or Two Faced Eyeshadow Insurance though. Those are still better buys if you are willing to spend the money. If you are not using a primer right now, you might want to give this a try.

For best results, use this base over another primer. This is more of a base color than a primer itself. It's like a MAC paint pot, except drier, not as pretty, and more difficult to work with.

Do you use an eyelid base? What works best for you?

Today's Makeup Routine

I had a little extra time this morning, so I thought I would describe my makeup routine for the day. It is pretty standard, but I think this is a good chance to give my two cents on the products I use.

I start with a freshly cleaned face and apply a generous amount of moisturizer. During the day, I always use my Neutrogena SPF 15 moisturizer. 80-90% of skin damage is caused by the sun. (97% of all statistics are false.)

After my face absorbs the moisturizer, I apply a concealer under my eyes. I am currently using the Maybelline Mineral Power concealer. I apply a dab under my eyes and use my ring finger to gently blend it in. I have pretty heavy dark circles some days and this concealer is perfect for my skin. It has a yellow undertone, which is great for dark, black spots. I also spot any blemishes or redness if necessary.

I follow up with the MAC Studio Mist foundation. I shake the bottle and spray it onto the back of my hand and use a flat foundation brush to apply the foundation all over my face, down to my neck.

To set the foundation and concealer, I use a powder brush to apply my Maybelline Mineral Power powder. The powder has SPF 18, which means my lazy self won't have to reapply sunscreen. The powder is a little dark for my skin, which I kind of like because I apply sparingly. Sometimes I sneak a little extra powder on my brush and use it as a bronzer. (I know, bad, bad girl.)

I then apply a generous amount of primer on my eyelids all the way up to my brow bone. I am using a Jordana primer I picked up from a Cherry Culture haul with my cousin last month. I think it was about $2-3, which is great because it works just fine. It is no Urban Decay Primer Potion or Two Faced Shadow Insurance, but it works great as an eyeshadow base. It is not as pretty a base as a MAC's paint pot, but not any worst in quality.

I take a light beige color from my Color Palette with my eyeshadow brush and apply it all over my lids. I then take a darker brown color to the crease of my eyes. I use a small fluffy brush to blend the the shadow so there is no harsh line. Sometimes I add a darker color to the outer corner of my eyes, but I am trying to go more natural today. I use a Sephora's Aspen Summit eyeshadow to highlight my brow bone.

Next, I use my Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner in onyx to line my upper lid and lower waterline. Then I curl my eyelashes and apply one coat of Prescriptives False Eyelashes mascara in plush black. My eyelashes suck at curling, so I have to hold for about 10 seconds twice for each eye. Still, they curl does not hold for long. I am going to try using Dior's eyelash conditioner to help my lashes grow and curl. Let's see how that works.

I pencil in my eyebrows with a Bobbi Brown brow pencil in Mahogany.

I moisturize my lips with Softlips lip balm and apply MAC's Creme d'nude. I love nude lip colors. For a bit of added color throughout the day, I apply NYX lipgloss in coral. The consistency sucks, but I love the color. I don't use lip liners unless I am going somewhere special. I don't think it's worth the hassle.

That is my routine for the day. I usually love to I contour and bronze up my face, but not today. It's Sunday and I just want a fresh face. To highlight, I usually use Benefit's High Beam or ELF's Shimmering Facial Whip in lilac petal above my cheekbones, on the bridge of my nose, under my chin and on my cupid's bow. I will no longer buy High Beam because the Shimmering Facial Whip is $1 and is one of the best highlighters I've come across.

Products Used:
Maybelline Mineral Power Concealer in Ivory
MAC Studio Mist Foundation in Light Medium
Maybelline Mineral Power SPF 18 Powder in Shade 4, Nude
Jordana Eye Primer/Base
Color Palette Eyeshadow in Light Beige
Color Palette Eyeshadow in Dark Brown
Sephora Eyeshadow in Aspen Summit
Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner in Onyx
MAC Creme d'nude Lipsick
NYX Lipgloss in Coral
Maybelline Eyelash Curler
Prescriptives False Eyelashes Mascara in Plush Black
Bobbi Brown Brow Pencil in Mahogany
Body Shop Foundation Brush
ELF Studio Powder Brush
Body Shop Eyeshadow Brush
EcoTools Blending Brush