Pam For The Glam: 2019

Maybelline Superstay Ink Crayon (top to bottom- Stay Exceptional, Lead the Way, Treat Yourself, and Own Your Empire)

Hi, Glamazons! I haven't had a minute to myself lately so I haven't had much time to write. One of the recent makeup haul I've been dying to write about is the Maybelline Superstay Ink Crayon line. I've only purchased four of the shades they have but I think I've got the neutrals, reds, and pinks covered with my choices. Curious about these babies? Read on!

The Packaging

Each lippy comes in a sleek, retractable, pen-type packaging with a cap. It also has a removable bottom that holds a sharpener. I love this type of packaging because it makes lipstick applications more precise and they don't take up too much space in your bag.

This pencil type packaging has a detachable bottom piece that holds the sharpener

The Shades

Own Your Empire

A bright scarlet shade that has a blue undertone. This shade reminds of me of Riri Woo from Mac but isn't as drying as the usual matte reds I'm used to.

Treat Yourself

A vibrant fuchsia that demands attention. While this shade may not be for the faint of heart, it certainly looks great on the lips. I like using minimal eye makeup and letting this lippy be the star of my motd. This is actually my favorite shade of the four.

Stay Exceptional

A nude pink with a slightly purple undertone. This shade reminds me of Colourpop's Lumiere 2 and looks great on most skintones. This is my go to nude as of the moment.

Lead the Way

A nude rosey mauve that may be the best choice for gals who favor neutral motds.

Pros

>The formula feels light on the lips and has a satin feel when applied but sets into a lovely velvet matte

>Pen type packaging makes it easier to apply and it certainly looks cute. Sharpener is a definite plus to keep those edges crisp

>Long wearing. As long as you don't eat oily food, they pretty much stay in place all day.

>Affordable at 299 pesos each

>Has a subtle cocoa-vanilla scent. I prefer unscented but I this subtle scent is much better than products with waxy and alcohol laden scents.

>Easier to remove than the Superstay Matte Ink

>Does not dry out my lips as much

Cons

>Tip is soft and if you don't make sure it's pointy, you can have smudged edges.

>While it may be easier to remove, the lippies can still leave a faint stain on the lips

>Not completely transfer proof

At this point I'm just nitpicking because I really love these lippies.

Swatches and Application

These lipsticks go on smoothly and they appear the same as the shade of their pen's packaging when swatched. I personally prefer going light on the eyeshadows for Own Your Empire and Treat Yourself because their colors pack a punch and they really bring the attention to your lips. I like the dramatic winged liner for them just to round up the look. For the neutral tones, you can wear a bolder look but they also work well with light makeup.

I find that the best way to apply it is to layer it on until you get the opacity you want. I don't recommend rubbing your lips together while it's still fresh from the tube because it makes the product look uneven. Simply apply until you get the level of opacity you want and let it set. You can blot or press your lips together once the product has dried a bit.

Maybelline Superstay Ink Crayon swatches

Maybelline Superstay Ink Crayon when worn

Is it longwearing? Yes. For as long as you're not eating anything oily or if you're careful, the product stays on without any touch ups. It doesn't bleed out of the drawn area and the line stays crisp if you don't mess with it. There's some product transfer when you drink or eat but not a whole lot. I find that when the lippy becomes uneven, you can just press your lips together, it will even out some of the color. Unlike with the matte liquid lipsticks, layering over the older application won't cause any caking.

All in all, this is definitely a lip product I would recommend to all you glamazons. They're matte, vibrant, and kind on the lips.

Thanks for dropping by and may the glam be with you always! :)

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Hi, Glamazons! Ready for another beauty review? For this post, I'm going to review the cheek and lip products sent over by Mary Kay and I am just so excited to tell you about them. Having seen so many changes in the formulations in the makeup available to us these days, I have wondered how Mary Kay cosmetics has evolved since I last tried their products.

They sent me a package containing 3 Cheek and Lip Sticks and 6 Liquid Lip Colors. I used the products for over 2 weeks just so I can tell you how they worked for me.

Mary Kay At Play Lip & Cheek Sticks

These cute tubes of vibrant colors may seem intimidating to use but while they do pack a punch once swatched, they actually blend quite nicely onto the skin. I've always found it rather daunting to apply tints because they either don't show up on my morena skin or they come off looking patchy. With these cheek and lip sticks, I did not have any difficulty achieving the look I wanted.

The formula blends amazingly well and you can control how pigmented or subtle the shades appear on your skin and lips. It doesn't emphasize the dry patches on my face and lips and actually feels wonderful on the skin.

It is worth noting that these color sticks look better with minimal makeup on. I really like the fresh and dewy look I get when I use it with only a tinted moisturizer. The creamy blush/ lippy just makes the color appear more natural on skin without layers of foundation. These pigments are buildable so you can go as subtle or as bold as you want.

I like swiping it on my cheeks then buffing it on gently with a kabuki brush. I find that when you use this beauty tool, it just sits better on the skin and it doesn't look like you've been slapped silly to get that rosy glow.

The Mary Kay At Play Lip & Cheek sticks come in three shades. Namely Peach Pop, Pinkin' Out Loud, and Razzleberry. Depending on the shade you want, whether it's a warm coral, a cool fuschia, or a muted wine, there's a lip & cheek stick perfect for you. Personally, I love all three shades.

Mary Kay At Play Lip & Cheek Stick swatches

Mary Kay At Play Cheek & Lip Sticks when worn

These babies apply more like lip balm than lipstick. On the cheeks, they appear more like tint or a natural flush than the usual blush available. They feel creamy, light, and moisturizing on the skin. This is a welcome change from the drying tints and lipsticks I am used to.

If I had to point out anything negative about the products, it would be the fact that they aren' t long wearing especially if you have oily skin like mine. This, however, isn't a deal breaker for me because this problem can be easily remedied by prepping the skin with primer before application and setting it with a little powder. A quick retouch is also very easy to do because the product is so easy to blend.

The product has a slightly waxy scent (think crayons) which some may find off-putting but I honestly don't think this is a problem because it reminds me of natural beeswax. I personally don't notice the smell all that much.

You may find that the product has a tendency to settle in the lines of your lips (especially with Peach Pop) but a quick fix for me is blotting out the first application with a tissue then dotting on the pigment over your lips with your fingers.

All in all the Mary Kay At Play Cheek & Lip Sticks can be a wonderful additions to your makeup collection. I would recommend it to those who prefer minimal makeup and just want that healthy, dewy flush instead of the full makeup look. I think it would be a perfect gift to college students, or that friend who just wants a subtle motd.

Each Cheek & Lip Stick retails for P499.

Mary Kay At Play Liquid Lip Color

I used these lippies for motds and really had fun with the different looks I was able to create. These are opaque and set into a velvety matte finish. I love that they don't bleed and are relatively long-wearing when you're careful. To be clear, they will last you through a light meal but not if you're digging into an oily dish. These are moisturizing lippies that will give you that crisp, matte look but you will generally need a touch up or two throughout the day. The vanilla scent is quite pleasant and I don't get that bitter taste on my lips when I use them.

I generally like matte liquid lipsticks that stay on all day even if they can be a bit drying on the lips but surprisingly, I really enjoyed the Mary Kay At Play Matte Lipsticks. Unlike the moisturizing liquid lippies I've tried in the past, these go on the lips so smoothly without looking streaky or patchy. The fun, bold line of colors is definitely a plus for me because I really love changing up my looks from time to time.

After a few weeks of using these liquid lippies, I've noticed that my lips aren't as dry and chapped as they usually are. I also don't struggle to remove the lippies at the end of the day.

With the need for touch ups after meals being the only negative thing I've observed so far, I definitely recommend these matte liquid lipsticks to all you glamazons. I would use these lippies in between using the "drying" lipsticks I currently have and whenever I need to rest and hydrate my parched lips.

Mary Kay At Play Liquid Lip Color Swatches

These liquid lipsticks come in 16 shades and I was able to try 6 of the bold matte shades they have. I had a lot of fun with Red Alert, a classic fire engine red that I believe will look great on most skin tones and would be your go to shade for when you want an eye-catching red.

Pink Me Up, I would describe as a cool watermelon pink that may initially seem unnervingly neon but looks great with soft motds (the key is to let this color be the star of your look).

Plum Noir is my personal favorite because unlike other lippies I've tried with a similar shade, it goes on smoothly and gives you that edgy, dark (almost black) lip color that works well with cat eyes. For me, this shade is something I enjoyed the most because it applied like a dream and stayed on for most of the night I wore it.

Spicy Red is a versatile warm muted red that can be used in a soft and casual look or that glam vixen motd (think cat eye liner, sultry but subtle eye color, full sculpted face and just the classic red lippy). This is the color I would recommend to someone who wants a sure thing. This is a beautiful shade most people would gravitate to.

Taupe That is my second favorite shade but it can be tricky to use in motds because it is an ashy nude that can appear too pale like in my pic below. I've since used it with bolder eye looks, more defined contouring, and more blush with much better results. I also like to line my lips with a lip pencil 2-3 shades darker than this lippy. Doing this creates a defined border and a better pout.

Lastly, there's Mad For Magenta. I got so many compliments for this shade and I would definitely say it's a dupe for MAC's Flat Out Fabulous. It's an unapologetic mix of pink and purple that looks amazing on any skintone. Among the 6 lippies, this was the crowd pleaser.

Mary Kay At Play Liquid Lip Color when worn

The other ten shades I have yet to try are: Offbeat Orchid, Red Envy, Pink It Over, Vivid Violet, True Red, Bold Pink, Neon Nectarine, Champagne Gold, Hot Pink Platinum, and Strawberry Steel.

Each Mary Kay At Play Liquid Lip Color retails for about P599.00.

I'm really quite impressed with the Mary Kay At Play line and I certainly see myself buying the other bold shades I haven't tried from their Liquid Lip Colors. These fab finds are available through Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants.

Not sure which shades to get? You can try the Makeup Muse beauty app to help you choose which shades work for you. You can download it for free on your phone.

Thanks for visiting and may the glam be with you always! :)

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Hi, Glamazons! I've had this product with me since December but I've only had time to get to it this week. This is actually the first thing I've ever ordered from Sephora and I can definitely say that I am happy with my transaction and plan to order again soon.

Trio bundle size vs full size

I bought this bundle mainly because I already have the Becca Champagne Pop in my makeup collection. It is, in fact, my current favorite highlighter. I've hit pan and feel that I need a backup for my fave and I wanted to try Opal and Moonstone as well.

The Becca Golden Glow Trio retails for about around $30.00. You get three travel size highlighters with 2.4 grams of product. For the full size Shimmering Skin Perfector, you get about 8 grams of product for around $40.00.

What I love about Becca's Shimmering Skin Perfector is how beautifully they blend into the skin. The shine is buildable to a shockingly blinding effect but personally I prefer the glass-like look it gives my skin when subtly applied. It is the best brand of highlighter I have ever tried because it reflects light so seamlessly that your skin actually looks lit from within and flawless. It doesn't emphasize lines or pores but gives you that almost ethereal, healthy glow we all love.

I like using it with my full motd and almost always reach for it during special occasions. The glow stays on my made up face all day long and I never have to do any touch ups.

Swatches on MAC NC 40 skintone

Each Becca Golden Glow Trio comes with three mini compacts in the shades Champagne Pop, Opal, and Moonstone.

Champagne Pop when worn

Champagne Pop is a yellow gold tone with a very subtle peachy-pink undertone. Among the three, I find that this my personal favorite. Light enough to give fair skinned glamazons that golden glow and warm enough to make warmer skintones glisten like satin in the light. This shade is a Becca x Jaclyn Hill collaboration. This is the highlighter that made me fall in love with highlighters in general.

Opal when worn

Opal is a described as the universally flattering highlighter with a light pink pearl shade that works really well with warm or darker skintones. It reflects back as more of a white gold sheen than yellow.

Moonstone when worn

Moonstone is the lightest and coolest shade among the three. It would certainly look great on fair skin but would still work on darker skintones as well. I would definitely gravitate towards it if I'm using cool toned colors for my motd. Slate grays and silver would work well with this highlighter. It is renders its sheen in a pale, incandescent glow.

If I had to mention any cons regarding these highlighters, it would be the fact that they are pricier than the usual highlighters I have. They aren't available in the local market and you usually have to order them online. Thankfully, Sephora carries Becca products so this shouldn't be an issue. Lastly, I find that they are extra fragile compared to my other highlighters. I have had to repair my full size Chamapagne Pop after I made the mistake of checking it in my luggage when we flew to Manila. I would suggest, carrying it in your in the safety of your purse/ makeup bag when you travel. This set makes travelling with Becca more convenient as the smaller, solid packaging makes it easier to secure the product.

I would definitely recommend the Becca Golden Glow Trio to my fellow Glamazons. It lets you experience the bestselling shades of this beautiful line of highlighters without breaking the bank and their size makes them easy to take along for touch ups (although I've never had to do so with Becca).

Thanks for visiting and may the glam be with you always! :)