Lipstick Bandits: Sheer for Summer with L’Oreal Colour Riche Caresse Lipcolour

August 6, 2012 | 44 Responses

Have you jumped on the sheer lipstick train? These new lipstick/gloss/balm hybrids have been very popular in the past year. There’s no denying that they are great for a no-fuss summer makeup regimen. I have only tried a few (the Rouge d’Armani Sheer is fantastic!) and there are definitely good and bad ones out there. But today, I will only tell you about an incredible lipstick for this latest instalment of the Lipstick Bandits collaborations.

L’Oreal Colour Riche Caresse Lipcolour in 175 Violet Chiffon

My pick is L’Oreal Colour Riche Caresse Lipcolour in 175 Violet Chiffon ($12.99). I am not one to choose violet for a lip colour, but this sheer violet lipstick is quite wearable. So I like to wear opaque statement lips. I’m still not sure that sheer lips are for me, but I really gravitate towards the boldness of this colour.

L’Oreal Colour Riche Caresse Lipcolour in 175 Violet Chiffon — lip swatch

I love the formula, too. It is weightless and not too slippery. It is shiny like a gloss so it makes my lips look extra plump. What’s not to love, eh? It smells like sweet candy straight out of the tube, but don’t worry if you have a fragrance-sensitive nose; the scent fades to nothing after a couple of minutes. If violet lips aren’t your thing, there are 11 other shades to choose from.

Wearing L’Oreal Colour Riche Caresse Lipcolour in 175 Violet Chiffon

Read on to check out more great sheer lipsticks from the rest of the Lipstick Bandits!

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My Latest Drugstore Mascara Love: L’Oreal Voluminous False Fiber Lashes Black Lacquer Mascara

July 30, 2012 | 26 Responses

I feature a lot of high end brands, but my favourite mascaras — 9 times out of 10 — can be found at the drugstore. It’s definitely a “save” item for me instead of “splurge.” You’ll see why.

L’Oreal Voluminous False Fiber Lashes Black Lacquer Mascara

L’Oreal is famous for their Voluminous mascara, and the new release — Voluminous False Fiber Lashes Black Lacquer ($11.99) — meets my lashes’ expectations and more. The mascara promises to provide a “vinyl-sheen, creating lashes that are ultra-black, ultra-glossy and ultra-outrageous.”

L’Oreal Voluminous False Fiber Lashes Black Lacquer Mascara – Wand

I think this is an incredible mascara. These days I’m all about lots of lashes: volumized, lengthy and separated. This relaxes the curl from my lash curler a bit, but considering the amount of volume I get from this mascara, I’d say it is pretty weightless. Other volumizing mascaras would’ve left my lashes dead straight.

L’Oreal Voluminous False Fiber Lashes Black Lacquer Mascara – Before / After

One thing that is very obvious about this mascara is how black it is. Like, really black. The brush does a great job distributing the product and coating each lash fat and glossy, while still keeping them non-spidery. I love it. I do get minor smudging with this along my lower lash line at the end of the day, but it’s nowhere near raccoon eyes-ville and I am totally fine with that!

Have you tried this mascara? What’s your favourite mascara for big lashes?

Fall Collections, A Teaser Post: The Shanghai Collection by Gucci Westman for Revlon, Giorgio Armani Easy Chic, shu uemura Chocolat-Donna

July 29, 2012 | 23 Responses

The Shanghai Collection by Gucci Westman for Revlon Fall 2012:
Eye Shadow Palette in Midnight Express ($12.95)
Super Lustrous Lipstick in Cherry Blossom, Red Lacquer and Pink Pearl ($9.50)

Giorgio Armani Easy Chic Fall 2012 Collection:
Rouge d’Armani in 408 Rosewood Red ($38)
Neo Classic Face & Eye Palette in Neo Black ($95)

shu uemura Chocolat-Donna Collection:
Eye Shadow Palettes in Mint & Vanilla, Orange & Pistachio ($85)
False Eyelashes in Choco-Lash ($32)
Glow on in Framboisier, Apricot ($21.50)
Nail Color in Dark Chocolate, Icing Glitter ($20)

The Shanghai Collection by Gucci Westman for Revlon Fall 2012 is available in September 2012 at drug and mass retailers. Giorgio Armani Easy Chic Collection and shu uemura Chocolat-Donna Collection are available in August 2012 exclusively at Holt Renfrew.

Swatches, in-depth reviews, and looks to come. So, which one should I review first?