Cailyn Cosmetics | Tinted Lip Balm | Review & Swatches

Hi Beauties!

Today's review is of a super innovative product from Cailyn Cosmetics.

It's a lip balm + lip brush all combined into one fun product!

It is super convenient and great for on-the-go!

This lip balm comes in 18 different shades ranging from light, light pink to a dark purple. 

There are also lipstick toppers in pearly and glossy balms to go on top of your lip color for a beautiful finish.

The shade I purchased is 13 Coral. It's a great neutral tone balm that flatters virtually all skin tones. 

Balm break down:

Brand: Cailyn Cosmetics

Name of Shade: 13 Coral

Color: Coral Pink

Finish: Cream

Formula: Balm 

Smudges/Drying/Sticky: No/No/No

Lasts for: 6+ Hours

Brush stats:

Finish it Gives: Matte 

Formula it Works Best with: Cream, Balms

Finish Smudges/Streaks/Runs: No/No/No

 Bristles Splay: None

Pros: The bottle design is very clever and it's super convenient to have the brush easily snap and store on top of the lip balm pot. 

You'll never have to search around for a lip brush because it's safely secured to the balm. It lasts for a fairly decent amount of time, especially for a balm.

Another great pro is that it is free from many chemicals; including sulfates and GMOs.

Cons: The brush doesn't give quite as much precision as a typical lip brush, but it is definitely adequate. The balm itself is slightly waxy, but once you work with it, it is very nice. 

Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭑⭑ (3 out of 5)

Would I Repurchase: I would in a darker shade (personal preference 😉)

Overall: A good balm with nice pigment. It lasts a good while and doesn't bleed or fade. Once it starts to wear, you're left with a beautiful tint of color. This product is great for traveling, school, or work because you have your brush and balm all in one handy little bottle 👍 

Cailyn also has gel eyeliners, brow gels, and loose powder eyeshadows in these unique bottles with brushes that snap right in the top. 

Vacation packing just got a lot simpler!

These babies are available at some salons, Amazon, ebay, and Wal Mart.

I'm so glad you checked out my review of Cailyn's Tinted Lip Balm!

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No7 | Stay Perfect Trio Eye Shadow Palette | Review & Swatches

Hello, lovely people!

Today I have a review and swatches for you of No 7's Stay Perfect Trio Eye Shadow Palette in Cappuccino.

  

I have been an admirer of No 7 beauty products for quite some time, but didn't know if I could purchase them outside of Boots -- a massive drugstore chain in the UK. 

Since Boots developed No 7 I was unsure if the brand was sold in-stores in the US. 👢

Much to my delight and the delight of all of us beauty lovers, No 7 products are available in States at Target, CVS, Ulta, Walgreens, and Walmart.

Plus, there is always Amazon and ebay. 💻

The Stay Perfect Trio Eye Shadow Palette comes in many shade ranges and they're all lovely. 

I bought the palette in Cappuccino from Target. I also like the packaging; it has a sleek look.

2020 Update: the shade Cappuccino is no longer available, unless you find one on Amazon or ebay.

But the shades High Seas or Warm Nudes are similar.  

To Break it down:

Brand: No 7

Name of Shade: Cappuccino 

Colors: Cream, Mauve-Taupe, Tawny Brown

Finish: Shimmer

Formula: Pressed Powder

Needs Layers to Reach Pan Shade: Yes

Lasts for: Approximately 7 Hours 

Fallout: Minimal

Blendable: Yes

Chalky/Flaky: No/No

 

Pros: These shadows are smooth and soft, and they blend wonderfully. The shimmer finish sparkles beautifully when the light hits it. They last a fairly decent amount of time before creasing or fading. There is little to no fallout and you can get almost a complete eye look with this one palette!

Cons: It takes quite a bit of layering to achieve the shades you see in the palette. The pigments aren't very strong. If you like a sheerer look then these shadows are perfect, otherwise it can get a little frustrating spending extra time building color. 

Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭑⭑ (3 out of 5)

Would I Repurchase: Maybe (in another shade)

Overall: The colors are nice and have okay staying power. But the pigments are weak and lack color saturation resulting in either lackluster shades or extra layering.

Extra Tip: If you dampen your brush with water first and then dip it in the shadow, you can get closer to the palette shade with less layering 😉 

And just for you, here is how you can use these eyeshadow to create a makeup look:

1. I blended the mauve-y color (middle shade) through the crease of my eye. 

2. Then I took the tawny color (bottom shade) and put it all over the lid, I also ran it along the lower lash line for extra definition. 

3. Finally, I buffed the cream color (top shade) into the brow bone and placed a little on the inner corners of my eyes.

And there you have my review of No7 Stay Perfect Trio Eye Shadow Palette in Cappuccino.

A nice eyeshadow palette if you are looking for a light sweep of color or maybe just beginning to use multiple eyeshadow shades.

If you are looking for a good color pay off and pigment, this is not the best way to go.😐

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