Wet n Wild Haul + First Impressions + Swatches

Hi everyone! So I was at K-Mart the other day, yet again! I always seem to find myself in there since it is one of the main places on Guam where I can find cosmetics. I ended up picking up a few Wet n Wild products that I had been wanting to try so I just thought I'd share my great finds with you all!

Wet n Wild Haul!

Wet n Wild Lipstick in 966 Don't Blink Pink: This lipstick is a super bright pink! I really have no words to describe it other than that it's absolutely gorgeous and so on trend for Spring!

Wet n Wild Lipstick in 968 Pinkerbell: This lipstick is a gorgeous yellow-toned pink and I love love love it! The MAC lipstick called Viva Glam Nicki that has been getting a lot of hype lately and I heard that Pinkerbell was a really close dupe so I snatched one up right away! I'm pretty sure the finish is different because Pinkerbell is a matte finish while Viva Glam Nicki has a satin finish. But you can't beat Wet n Wild's prices when it comes to testing out a new, bold color!

Wet n Wild Matte Lipstick in Don't Blink Pink & Pinkerbell

Swatches of Wet n Wild Matte Lipstick in Don't Blink Pink & Pinkerbell

Wet n Wild Blush in Pearlescent Pink: This is a blush that I've been wanting to try simply because I heard it was a dupe for the Nars Orgasm blush which as you all may remember is my all time favorite blush. So I decided to try this out to see if it really could match up to my beloved Nars Orgasm. I must say, it is pretty darn close! However, it's slightly darker pink and doesn't have quite as much golden shimmer as Orgasm. It is actually more pigmented than Orgasm too; you only need the slightest amount of this for it to show up so be sure to apply using a light hand. 

Wet n Wild Blush in Pearlescent Pink

Comparison of Nars Orgasm & Wet n Wild Blush in Pearlescent Pink

Swatch comparisons of Nars Orgasm & Wet n Wild Blush in Pearlescent Pink

Wet n Wild Coloricon Trio in Walking on Eggshells: I always hear people raving about the Wet n Wild Trios but I had only tried out the 6-pan shadows which sadly have been discontinued. So I finally gave in and picked up a couple and of course I picked up the most neutral ones because I am pretty much a neutral eyeshadow addict. Anyway, this trio lives up to the hype it gets because it is beautiful and so easy to use! It is perfect for an everyday look and includes a off-white highlight color with a pearly finish, a slightly metallic copper-bronze crease shade, and a pearly pinky-champagne color for all over the lid. The back even has a cute little diagram to show you exactly where to place the colors which is helpful for makeup beginners. Oh and the shadows are extremely soft, well pigmented, and easy to blend. What more could you ask for in an eyeshadow?

Wet n Wild Coloricon Trio in Walking on Eggshells

Wet n Wild Coloricon Trio in Walking on Eggshells

Wet n Wild Coloricon Trio in Silent Treatment: This trio is the other neutral one I saw so I picked it up as well. It includes a shimmery champagne color for the brow bone, a black with tiny purple shimmers for the crease, and a silvery taupe for the eyelid with a pearly finish. This is a great palette for an easy smokey eye. The champagne color isn't as pigmented as the one in Walking on Eggshells but it's still really pretty. The black isn't very pigmented but can be built up. With that being said, black can be difficult to work with at times so sometimes a less pigmented black is easier to use so you can slowly build it up to your liking. I love the taupe eyelid color. It could be worn all by itself and would still look good.

Wet n Wild Coloricon Trio in Silent Treatment

Wet n Wild Coloricon Trio in Silent Treatment

Have you tried any of these products? So far I am loving all of them! Have an awesome day loves! :)

xoxo,
Bekah

Easter Nails

Hey beauties! I finally decided to bust out some bright Spring nail polish colors and retire my darker colors (for now). I wanted something Easter-inspired without actually painting bunnies and eggs on my nails (Not that anything is wrong with bunnies & eggs! It's just not my style. lol). 

I chose two Island Girl nail polishes and a Jordana polish. I purchased the Island Girl polishes at the ABC Store here in Guam. ABC Stores are only located in Hawaii, Las Vegas, Guam, and Saipan but their website does ship to the United States, Canada, Japan, and other international countries. Jordana products are located in K-Mart and many drugstores. 

Hope you all have a HAPPY EASTER! Leave a comment and a link showing me your Easter nails! :)

Island Girl in Big Island Volcano, Jordana in Pink Rage, and Island Girl in Aloha Surf

Island Girl in Big Island Volcano, Jordana in Pink Rage, and Island Girl in Aloha Surf

Island Girl in Big Island Volcano

Jordana Nail Polish in Pink Rage

Island Girl in Aloha Surf

Close up of Island Girl in Aloha Surf

xoxo, 

Bekah

March Favorites 2012

My March 2012 Favorites!

EOS Lip Balm in Summer Fruit: This is one of the cutest lip balms out there but I tend to be picky about lip balms so I wasn't sure if it would live up to all the hype. However, I must say that it is a very moisturizing and fairly long lasting lip balm and I am quite happy with it. The top screws off of the little egg-shaped container to reveal a half-sphere of lip balm. It smells fruity and sweet and reminds me almost exactly of the smell of Trident Tropical Twist gum in the orange packaging. It applies smoothly to the lips and tastes really sweet. I usually don't like flavored lip products but this is one that I don't mind accidentally licking off of my lips. I don't think I like it as much as my beloved Burt's Bees lip balm but it is definitely a close runner up. 

EOS Lip Balm in Summer Fruit

L'Oreal Colour Riche Balm in 818 Nourishing Nude: I hauled this not very long ago but it has quickly become a favorite of mine. I find myself throwing it into my purse almost every single day, especially on days that I don't feel like wearing lipstick or lipgloss but still want a light wash of color on my lips. It feels moisturizing like a lip balm and slightly enhances my natural lip color while giving off a glossy (but not too glossy) sheen. I love it! 

L'Oreal Colour Riche Balm in 818 Nourishing Nude

Wet n Wild Megalast Lip Color in 902C Bare it All: I have finally found the perfect nude lipstick after what seems like a forever long lasting treasure hunt and this is it you guys! It's a beautiful, semi-matte lipstick that is extremely opaque and is seriously the most perfect nude color for my skin tone. I always pick up nude lipsticks here and there to try out but they always end up making me look washed out and/or dead. This one gives me the nude look I want but I still look alive! Yay! :) 

Wet n Wild Megalast Lip Color in 902C Bare it All

  
Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Lipstick in 08: Kate Moss is pretty much my favorite model of all time so I had to pick one of these lipsticks up no matter what. I went with 08 and I'm so glad I did because it is a beautiful mauvy-nude that really enhances the natural color of my lips. It feels creamy and smooth and is moisturizing enough to be worn alone or you can top it off with lipgloss. It has a slightly sweet smell but isn't too overbearing. 

Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Lipstick in 08

Swatches: L'Oreal Nourishing Nude, Wet n Wild 902C Bare it All, Rimmel 08 (warm lighting)

Swatches: L'Oreal Nourishing Nude, Wet n Wild 902C Bare it All, Rimmel 08 (cool lighting)

ELF Studio Tinted Moisturizer in Porcelain: This tinted moisturizer is perfect to wear in Guam's hot & humid weather. It never looks shiny or greasy on me (even with my combination/oily skin) but I always top it off with a powder anyway (usually my MAC MSF Natural). Plus, you have got to love the $3 price tag! I'm not sure why it's called "Porcelain" though because it matches my skin very well and I have more of a medium skin tone.  

ELF Studio Tinted Moisturizer in Porcelain

Swatch of ELF Studio Tinted Moisturizer in Porcelain

Wet n Wild Coloricon Eyeliner in White: This white eyeliner is great for lining the waterline of your eyes to really make them pop and give you that bright wide-eyed look. It applies smoothly and shows up well but isn't super long lasting. I love that you get a ton of product and it has a great price point. 

Wet n Wild Coloricon Eyeliner in White

Posh Crease Brush Duo: I absolutely love these crease brushes and use them almost every single time I apply eyeshadow. They are super soft and never shed and allow for very precise eyeshadow application. I never hear anyone talk about Posh makeup brushes but they are really high quality and I love the red handles. I would definitely recommend these to everyone.

Posh Crease Brush Duo

ELF Cream Eyeliner in Copper: As you can see, this eyeliner is more of a bronze than a copper. It applies creamy and opaque and I've really been liking it this month as a way to branch out from my signature black eyeliner. Sure, it's not a drastic change but I'm taking baby steps, alright? (lol) 

ELF Cream Eyeliner in Copper

ELF Cream Eyeshadow in Bronze: I never ever hear anyone talk about the ELF Cream Eyeshadows and I don't understand why! I own two of them and love them both. I have been using this one a lot this month because I have really been loving brown eyeshadow looks. Sometimes I wear it alone and sometimes I layer powder shadows over it. It's long lasting on my eyes and doesn't crease (keep in mind that I do not  have oily eyelids). It can be applied sheer or built up to be darker and opaque.

Swatches: ELF Cream Eyeliner in Copper, ELF Cream Eyeshadow in Bronze (warm lighting)

Swatches: ELF Cream Eyeliner in Copper, ELF Cream Eyeshadow in Bronze (cool lighting)

Revlon Top Speed Fast Dry Nail Enamel in 570 Vintage: You may recall this as I only just recently hauled it when I picked up some sale items from K-Mart. I had been looking for a color like this for such a long time and this deep berry/burgundy shade is simply gorgeous. I apply about 3 thin coats to get it 100% opaque. It shows up a bit darker on your nails once it is dry than how it looks in the bottle.

Revlon Top Speed Fast Dry Nail Enamel in 570 Vintage

Hope you all had a fabulous March and have a fabulous April as well! I'm super excited because my birthday is at the end of this month. Do I see new makeup in my future? hehe :) Take care! xoxo

Guam Beauty News: Beauty Bar opens at Micronesia Mall

Beautybar.com.ph

The other day my mom and I decided to have lunch at Denny's which happens to be connected to the Micronesia Mall. After we ate we decided to go search for the new GAP store that we had heard was going to open up soon.

As we were strolling along searching for it I suddenly came across a bright, glowing store in front of me called Beauty Bar. My eyes lit up as I looked inside and noticed the Japonesque makeup brushes located on the wall on the right. My eyes quickly started darting around the store in excitement and then I noticed a whole wall full of Burt's Bees products on the left and a Palladio table of products in the center. I probably looked like a kid in a candy shop considering how excited I was! I started browsing around to see what else they had and was pleasantly surprised to find a table full of theBalm products, a wall full of Juice Beauty products, a section of Prestige products, as well as some brands I had never heard of such as Youngblood, Supergoop!, Artdeco, and Koh Gen Do. 

The store is bright, clean, and well organized and the workers were friendly. They have a long vanity table and mirror with about three benches on each side in the center of the store. I guess it's there so you can try on products which I think is really fun and creative.

The store carries makeup, makeup brushes, nail tools, skincare and hair products. The prices looked to be similar to stateside prices which is nice because prices are often high here in Guam, especially for imported items. I especially love that they carry many brands that I haven't been able to find in Guam until now (and trust me, I've looked!).

Beauty Bar is a Philippines based store. Their website only ships items to addresses in the Philippines but I am sooo glad that they decided to open  up a store here! I'm sure I will be going back!

K-Mart Haul: Makeup I Found on Sale!

Hello loves! 

Last week I stopped by the K-Mart here in Guam because I have been on a long-time treasure hunt for the Maybelline Color Tattoos. Unfortunately, they hadn't restocked them and only had the orange & green colors which I don't want. :( I thought it was a failed trip until I found a bunch of Revlon stuff marked down super low! Score! I picked up one of everything because it was all less than $1 each. I'm not sure if these items are still available but I have a feeling they may not be since they were so cheap. :/ But I thought I'd share my finds with you all anyway! You gotta love a sale, right? :) (Oh & my search for Color Tattoos continues...) 

Revlon Top Speed Fast Dry Nail Enamel in Vintage: This polish is a cool-toned berry shade. I haven't tried it out yet but I think I will tonight!

Revlon Top Speed Fast Dry Nail Enamel in Vintage

Revlon Top Speed Fast Dry Nail Enamel in Vintage

Revlon Top Speed Fast Dry Nail Enamel in Vintage

Revlon Double Twist Mascara: I haven't tried this out yet but the brush is very unique as it has half regular bristles and half plastic bristles.

Revlon Double Twist Mascara in Black

Close-up of Revlon Double Twist Mascara brush

Close-up of Revlon Double Twist Mascara brush

Revlon Eyeshadows: I was pleasantly surprised by how pigmented these shadows are; they aren't the most pigmented shadows ever but they aren't sheer either.

• 015 Shimmering Sienna: A warm bronze with a satin finish.
• 025 Peacock Lustre: Teal with a satin finish.
• 035 Glistening Snow: White with lots of tiny silver shimmer specks (more powdery than the other colors).
• 030 Platinum Glimmer: A cool-toned metallic gunmetal gray.

 

015 Shimmering Sienna & 025 Peacock Lustre

015 Shimmering Sienna

025 Peacock Lustre

035 Glistening Snow & 030 Platinum Glimmer

035 Glistening Snow

030 Platinum Glimmer

015 Shimmering Sienna,  035 Glistening Snow, 030 Platinum Glimmer, 025 Peacock Lustre

2 Mini Makeup Hauls + First Impressions + Swatches

Hey lovely readers! :) I recently took pictures of two small hauls from the NEX and from K-Mart which are both here in Guam. I decided to combine both hauls because they would have been so short by themselves! So far I'm loving everything I purchased aside from the mascara which I haven't opened yet (I have way too many mascaras open at the moment so I need to use them up! If you're a mascara addict like myself, then you know how that goes! lol!). Anyway, here's what all I got...  

NEX Haul

Revlon PhotoReady 3D Volume Mascara, Revlon Colorburst Lip Butters in Tutti Frutti & Cherry Tart

Revlon PhotoReady 3D Volume Mascara: I haven't opened this product yet so I can't comment on it, although I am very intrigued by the brush!

Revlon PhotoReady 3D Volume Mascara (close up of the brush) 

Swatches of Revlon Colorburst Lip Butters in 015 Tutti Frutti & 070 Cherry Tart

Revlon Colorburst Lip Butters 015 Tutti Frutti & 070 Cherry Tart

Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Tutti Frutti: This is a bright yet sheer orange that can be worn sheer or built up for a more opaque look like my swatch above. It's not 100% opaque like a lipstick would be so I think it's a perfect choice for someone who wants to try out a bright color but is a little unsure about something too bright. My lips are pigmented so this doesn't show up as the true orange that you see in the swatch. It ends up being almost a coral/orangy red. So pretty and perfect for Spring & Summer! These aren't long lasting so you will have to reapply throughout the day. 

Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter 015 Tutti Frutti

Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Cherry Tart: I think this is the perfect color for anyone who is intimidated to wear red lipstick but secretly wants to try it. It gives a sheer wash of red that reminds me of the effect of eating red candy or drinking red Kool-aid. It's moisturizing and slightly glossy so it feels really nice on the lips. It's not long lasting so it will have to be reapplied throughout the day. 

Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter 070 Cherry Tart

K-Mart Haul

L'Oreal Colour Riche Balms in Caring Coral & Nourishing Nude, ELF Luscious Liquid Lipstick in Baby Lips, ELF Hypershine Lipgloss in Flirt

Swatches of L'Oreal Colour Riche Balms in 418 Caring Coral & 818 Nourishing Nude

L'Oreal Colour Riche Balm 418 Caring Coral & 818 Nourishing Nude

L'Oreal Colour Riche Balm in Caring Coral: This balm gives your lips the slightest wash of a peachy/coral color that looks really natural. It's glossy but not as much as an actual lipgloss and is super moisturizing. I love these because they enhance the natural color of my lips.These seem to get bad ratings because people compare them to Revlon Lip Butters and obviously these are nowhere near as pigmented. However, I really don't think they're meant to be. These are essentially tinted lip balms which aren't meant to be deeply pigmented. These are sheer and very wearable.

L'Oreal Colour Riche Balm 418 Caring Coral

L'Oreal Colour Riche Balm in Nourishing Nude: This balm gives your lips a sheer wash of pinky nude. It's really pretty and is also extremely moisturizing and enhances your natural lip color. For me it's that "your lips but better" shade.

L'Oreal Colour Riche Balm 818 Nourishing Nude

Swatches of ELF Luscious Liquid Lipstick in Baby Lips & ELF Hypershine Lipgloss in Flirt

ELF Luscious Liquid Lipstick in Baby Lips: I wouldn't call this a lipstick by any means simply because it's not as pigmented as a lipstick. It is definitely more of a lipgloss and has is a sheer nude-pink color. It feels a bit thick on the lips but not too sticky. I don't mind the feeling but if you don't like thick lipglosses then you won't like how this feels at all. It applies by twisting the bottom so that the product comes out onto the fuzzy angled applicator.

ELF Luscious Liquid Lipstick in Baby Lips (fuzzy angled applicator)

ELF Hypershine Lipgloss in Flirt: This lipgloss is a really pretty medium pink. This gloss doesn't feel as thick as the Liquid Lipstick but is still a bit heavy but not overly sticky. It applies by twisting the bottom so that the product comes out into a soft lip brush. 

ELF Hypershine Lipgloss in Flirt (brush)

I hope this info was helpful to you all. I'm really enjoying every single one of these lip products and have been wearing one of the six every single day. I will eventually post a review on the mascara once I open it up. Take care everyone & leave a comment if you have a question about any of these products! :) 

*All items from the NEX were gifts.