I'm Addicted To Revlon Lip Butters: Lip Butter Review

When I first heard about these a few months ago, I thought they would be just another phase in the beauty world. After seeing swatches and reviews of this product, I had to try it out for myself. Just like with every other review, these are just my personal opinions and thoughts. 

The four colors I have are:

Tutti Fruti (15) which is an orange.
Cupcake (55) which is a muted bubblegum pink.
Berry Smoothie (50) is a berry red.
Pink Truffle (001) is a brown with a hint of pink/red. Pink Truffle is my favorite because it is like my lips but better.








Pros

• Great pigmentation. I thought they would apply sheer, but they are actually pretty pigmented. (Depending on the intensity you want is how much you apply)
• Affordable (compared to other lip products). Most drugstore lipsticks/lip glosses run between $7-$13. I've seen these lip butters anywhere between $5-$8. If you use coupons, you could get it for even cheaper. 
• Creamy consistency (hence the name) which leaves your lips feeling moisturized. They are not like some lipsticks that leave your lips feeling dry, it almost feels like you have on a chap stick. 
• Easily Accessible (at least in the US). You can find this at just about every drugstore, supermarket, or any place that sells drugstore make up. Or you could even find it on ebay or amazon. 
• Comes In Many Different Shades. There are bold colors like reds and pinks and subtle nudes and sheer tones. 
• Goes Well With Darker Skin Tones. I noticed all four shades I have, go pretty well with my skin tone and blend well. the "cupcake" shade may not blend as well with darker tones but worn sheer, it can work.

Cons

• I wish the packaging was a little nicer (but of course this is just my personal opinion). But I'm sure that plays into why it is pretty affordable. 
• I notice it tends to wear off a little quickly, so you will need to carry it with you and reapply if you intend on wearing it all day. 

Final Thoughts: YOU definitely need one of these. lol. They are reasonably priced, pigmented, and they leave your lips feeling like butter. I would recommend this product to anyone, especially those who are not really into lipstick (like myself). I definitely plan on getting more in other shades. 

Below are swatches. I wanted to show you guys what it looks like on my lips and on a blank white paper, so you can see the true color it is.



Tutti Fruiti



Cupcake



Berry Smoothie



Pink Truffle

Have you tried these lip butters? If so, what is your favorite color (so I can run out and get it lol).


Ashley

xoxo



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Organix Coconut Milk Shampoo and Conditioner Review

Organix Coconut Shampoo and Conditioner

I will say that these two have become part of my favorite hair care products. I've always seen Organix in stores and never really gave it a second thought because it is slightly more expensive than most drugstore hair products (and I'm pretty cheap lol). I've been using these consistently for about 2-3 months and I am finally done with the bottles. I wanted to take the time to give a thorough review for those who are interested in these products or those who are looking to try something new.

These two products are Sulfate free, Paraben free, not tested on animals, Safe for color treated hair, made in the US, and the bottles are made from recycled products. These probably are not the most eco-friendly/natural products, but they are pretty close.



First the shampoo. Oraganix Coconut Milk Shampoo. This is different from most shampoos I use mainly because it does not have sulfate (which means it doesn't lather).

Pros

• Sulfate free (sulfate can have the tendency to dry out your hair and dryer hair means your hair is more susceptible to breakage) Of course this is a personal preference though.
• Leaves hair soft because of its creamy consistency, unlike most shampoos
• Easy to find. You can find this in most stores in the United States
• Great Smell and it leaves your hair smelling great afterwards

Cons

• Not sure if it thoroughly cleanses hair. Maybe it is because we are taught to believe that a lather means the hair is clean but I almost feel like it just makes my hair soft but not clean. I could be wrong and this could just be my own mind. 
• I feel like I have to use a lot of product to get it evenly distributed and it seems like the shampoo does not spread well.

Overall, the shampoo is decent but I will not purchase it again. It leaves my hair with a soft feeling but I just dont feel like its the best shampoo. I do say this to say you should test it out for yourself.

On the other hand, The Organix Coconut Milk Conditioner makes up for what (I feel) the shampoo lacks.

Pros

• creamy consistency which leaves my hair super soft. This conditioner is one of the best ones I've used when it comes to the softness.
• Great Smell
• Great for a deep conditioning treatment. The bottle says you can leave it on for 3-5 minutes but most of the time i leave it on for 10 minutes - 1 hour. 

Cons

• I can honestly say I cannot think of one con to this conditioner and that is rare lol but if I had to say one negative thing then I wish the bottle came with more product in it. I find myself trying to keep this as my "good conditioner" so I wont use it up as fast as my other conditioners. 

Final Thoughts:

(the thicker, white product at the top is the conditioner and the clear, more liquid one towards the bottom is the shampoo)

The conditioner is something I would recommend everyone to try, of any hair type. I love this conditioner so much that I have 2 more back up bottles in my bathroom lol. The shampoo just does not do it for me but if you happen to try it and love it then great. I do love that these products are designed to add protein and moisture to your hair, which are the two of the things your hair needs to stay healthy. 

Organix is becoming one of those brands that I like. I also did a review on their Argan Oil Intense Moisturizing Treatment (click here to read that)

Have you ever tried any Organix products? What are your favorite shampoos or conditioners right now?

Ashley

xoxo

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OPI Nicki Minaj Collection: Swatches and Mini Review

I think I'm in love.

Ever since I saw the previews on the Nicki Minaj for OPI collection, I knew I wanted to get the colors. I'm not the biggest Nicki fan but I do admire her creativity and boldness. This definitely shows through this nail polish collection.






I went to the Ulta in my local area and they were sold out, I was so bummed. When my mother was out of town, I asked her to pick me up a few colors. So if you are interested in these you may want to get them quickly.

The three shades I got are Did It On 'Em, Save Me, and Pink Friday.

Did it On 'Em reminds me of the green from the Shrek collection OPI came out with a few seasons ago. It definitely has yellow undertones. I would describe it as a muted neon green. As you can see it applies very sheer. To get a bold color (where you cannot see your own nail underneath) you will have to apply at least 3 coats or apply a white nail polish first. The consistency is really thin, which is why it applies so sheer.









Pink Friday is my favorite!!!! It is a baby pink that is just amaze-ing. I dont have any pink nail polishes like this so I was really glad to get this one. I love this one so much I'm almost tempted to buy another one so I can have two. This one applies a tad bit sheer, but not as sheer as Did it on 'em. I applied 2 coats and you can still see my nail underneath but it is not as noticeable. To get the perfect color you will probably need 3 coats (but I am satisfied with 2).









Save Me is also a great polish. It is a silver glitter that has long streamer-like, light-reflecting glitter pieces in it (if that makes sense). This is one where you can wear by itself or put on top of another color. With this one, you can get away with wearing just one coat. The consistency of this one is thick and I have a feeling that after some time it may be a little difficult to use (but I hope it does not).







I do want to get the color Fly and Metallic 4 Life, I'm not really interested in the Super Bass Shatter color. If, or when I do get this, I will definitely show them to you guys.



I wanted to swatch these to show some girls of color what they would look like on our skin, but this is not only limited to us. I think this is a great collection for anyone. I would definitely recommend Pink Friday and Save me. Those two colors are colors you can wear almost anytime and are not super bold. Did it on 'em is not my favorite because it is super sheer and will take multiple coats to get a decent look.


What do you think about this collection?


Ashley

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Olay Wet Cleansing Cloths Review

I've used these Olay Wet Cleansing Cloths (Sensitive) for about 6 months now. I wanted to give it some time to give a thorough review on them. These are my opinions and everyone may different experiences.



The Cleaning Cloths are Fragrance-Free and Alcohol-free. This pack came with 30 and I have a few left now.





The Pros

• They are pretty affordable compared to most cleansing cloths. From what I remember, they were somewhere around $5 (or maybe less).
• Easily Accessible. I'm pretty sure I've seen these at many different drugstores and cosmetic stores.
• Doesn't have alcohol so it didnt give my skin a dry feeling.
• They stayed moist for over 6 months. I left the packaging open a few times and I was expecting them to dry out but they didnt. All of them are still moist and have the same "wetness" from when I first opened the packaging.
• The package is small enough that it will easily fit in your purse and probably wont put a dent in your make up bag as well.
• Removes heavy eyeliner and mascara pretty well.
• Also, when removing make up around the eye, it didn't seem to irritate my eyes.

The Cons

• To get rid of full face make up (concealer, foundation, powder) you will need at least 2 wipes. I mean that isn't bad but its something to take into consideration if you wear a full face of make up daily. That means you will go through this pack in about 2 weeks. 
• It does have a slight smell. It isnt bad but it is definitely not "fragrance free", They didnt add a fragrance but it has a scent to it. 
• I wish it would come in a pack of 50 or 60. (I guess I could buy two but I think it would be better if there were more in a package)

Final thoughts: 

This product is decent. It does a satisfactory job but not excellent. You will definitely need to wash your face after you use these because these wipes dont thoroughly clean your face and it leaves a slight smell and residue afterwards. 

Would I repurchase? - I might. It isn't horrible but it isn't a holy grail product either. If I found it for a good price and I needed something ASAP then I might buy it again. 

Would I recommend it? - Yeah. Especially for those who want to try it out and have sensitive skin. It doesnt seem to irritate the skin too bad and it does a decent job.

I would give this product a 4/5. 1 point from 5 because you have to use at least two to remove a lot of make up. 

What is your favorite make up remover cloth?

Ashley

xoxo

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