Jordana Cosmetics "Cat Eye" eyeliners.

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ZOMBIES!!

How is everyone? I can't believe I haven't made a blog post since Feb 12th! My life is insane and I'm super behind on blogging. When blogging becomes a chore, you know it's time to take a short break, which is what I decided to do. I'm currently in school now studying Criminology and raising my 3 kiddos. Life is pretty damn good, but super busy! I'd love to hear how all of you are doing!

Today on the blog, I will be reviewing the new "Cat Eye" liquid eyeliners from Jordana Cosmetics. I'm super stoked on these, especially for the price!

The description given to these eyeliners on the Jordana Website:

 

Cat Eye Liner

The Purrfect Cat Eye

•Lightweight, Long Wearing, Smudge-Proof Color that Lines & Defines Eyes

•From Novice to Pro; Easy To Use, Tapered Brush Applicator

•Smooth Application



They come in slender tubes with 0.057 FL OZ of product.  Cat Eye liner comes in 8 different colors and retail for $2.99 each (USD) which may vary.

The color of each liner is indicated on the bottom of the tube.
 

The applicator tip is thin and perfect for achieving 'cat eye' winged liner.


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I've read a few reviews claiming these liners take a long time to dry. I didn't experience that at all with them. They dry pretty quickly and last FOREVER. A few of the colors, such as 'Envy' and 'Future' aren't very pigmented on the first swipe, but they are really build-able. 'Twilight', 'Orchid' and 'Caribbean' are AWESOME! I was able to get awesome color payoff with two swipes (apply one coat, let dry and then apply another) and my eyeliner last for a good 8 hours until I took it off. I really am quite impressed with these liners and for the price, you can't go wrong. You can find the eyeliners wherever Jordana is sold locally or online.

Have you tried the new 'Cat Eye' liners from Jordana? What are YOUR thoughts?

*Products in this post were provided to MakeupZombie for review and consideration purposes only. All opinions are my own and 100% honest

New Milani Cosmetics Lipsticks for Spring 2015.

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Hi everyone! As you may have figured out, my blogging has been sporadic at best. Life got super busy on me! All of my kids are in school now and I decided to go back to college.  Aside from all of that, 2014 was a roller coaster year and I'm looking forward to some mellow in 2015. :) If you're still with me, THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for still reading my little piece of the interwebz.

Milani Cosmetics was kind enough to send me their new lipstick launch for Spring 2015- which include MATTE lipstick! I know matte finish is all the rage lately in the beauty community (eyeshadow, lipstick, nail polish, etc.) and Milani did not disappoint with the formula and pigmentation of the new lipstick. Let's check them out, shall we?

*Please excuse some of the blurry photos. I just got a new camera and I'm still learning how to use it.
Please also click in images for maximum awesome.

Here are the 10 shades I received, which includes the entire matte line.



In order as you see above.
 



 

Hand swatches with flash.


Descriptions per Milani website:

Matte Innocence: Matte Pinky Nude
Matte Glam: Matte Yummy, Grape-Italian-Ice Purple
Matte Naked: Matte Medium Nude
Matte Blissful: Matte Girly Blush Pink 
Matte Diva: Matte Poppy Hot Pink
Matte Orchid: Matte Super Flattering Fuchsia
Matte Passion: Matte Fiery Sunset Orange Red
Matte Confident: Matte Bold Brick Red

Not matte:
Catwalk Pink: Cool, Girly Pink (glossy finish)
Power Pink: Bright Fuchsia (glossy finish)
 
Lips swatches in natural light with flash:












As you can see, most of the colors are bright and cheery and perfect for Spring. That being said, my favorite of the lot, hands down is "Matte Confident". It is SO pigmented, I can't get over it. And it's very matte which makes it stick around for a long while. I like these matte lipsticks because they don't dry out the lips as other brands of matte lipstick seem to do. These lippies are very comfortable on the lips. My second favorite of the lot if "Matte Orchid". It's an amazing blue based fuchsia color and it's super pigmented! "Matte Glam" reminds me of MAC's "Heroine" and because of this, I want to do a comparison, so stay tuned! Wouldn't it be great to have a drugstore alternative to "Heroine?" "Matte Innocence" and "Catwalk Pink" both washed me out something fierce, but they are still both lovely colors and good for an every day lip.

I'm really excited about the matte line from Milani. I think there is a color here for everyone and the finish, formula, and pigmentation of the matte lipstick are great! At $5.99 a pop (prices may vary) you can't beat them!

Milani is available at your local CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Rite-Aide or online.

*Products in this post were provided to MakeupZombie for review and consideration purposes only. All opinions are my own and 100% honest.

NYC (New York Color) "City Samba" collection!

Good morning lovelies!

I have a fun post for you today. I was given the opportunity to review a few of the new Summer 2014 "City Samba" collection from NYC (New York Color) and couldn't wait to get them swatched for you! As you probably already know, NYC sells affordable makeup which you can find in your local drugstores, Kmart, Walmart, Target, etc. NYC has been featured in magazines such as Seventeen and Glamour. I *want* to say that NYC has been around since I was a kid (in the 80's) and it seems that they are cranking out some new and impressive products as of late!

Here is the press release I received from NYC!

THINK: A Brazilian beauty escape.

WHAT IT IS: A limited edition color inspired by the vibrancy of Brazil. NYC New York Color is bringing the sexy beaches and sizzling sun of Brazil to New York with a new, limited edition City Samba collection filled with Brazilian fun and flare. Look your sexiest yet with Carnivale-ready nail polishes, brilliant lip glosses, and shimmering bronzing powders.

The NYC New York Color City Samba collection includes:

Liquid Lipshine Lip Gloss ($1.99): High pigment lip glosses with maximum shine and intensity. Available in three limited edition shades, the NYC New York Color Liquid Lipshine Lip Gloss is a hydrating formula that leaves lips moisturized and soft and is infused with Vitamin E to protect against environmental damage. And the unique NYC New York Color Perfect Fit Applicator lets you swipe on color, right where you want it, whenever you need it. The shades: Papaya, Passion Fruit, Guava.

 

Sun N’ Bronze Bronzing Powder ($4.99): A smooth, lightweight bronzing powder that provides the ultimate sun-kissed glow. The NYC New York Color Sun n’ Bronze Bronzing Powder offers a unique combination of bronzing and highlighting shades that blend together to create a customed glow just for you. The ultra-fine and lightweight texture  brushes on flawlessly to cheeks and contours for a natural look. The shades:  Coral Samba and Rosa Rio

In A New York Color Minute Quick Dry Nail Polish ($1.99): Ultra-quick dry nail enamel in electrifying summer shades. These high pigment colors are infused with a hint of shimmer for brilliant, tropically-hued nails that won’t fade. The nail strengthening formula is infused with magnesium, iron, copper, and calcium for beautiful nails and specifically formulated to dry in lightning speed time to a dazzling, high shine finish. The shades: Amazon Green (not pictured), Carnival Red, Copabanana, Jacaranda Flower, Ocean Blue, Palm Tree, Sweet Melon (not pictured) and Tropicoral.

Show Time Nail Art ($1.99): Fine-tip glossy polishes in Brazil-inspired, tropical colors. Extend your love of art to your nails with the new Show Time Nail Art line from NYC New York Color. The ultra-thin tip is specially designed to allow for intricate, detailed nail art designs. High shine and glossy, the intensely pigmented color is infused with a hint of gorgeous shimmer and draws on easily to create brilliant nails that capture the creative heart of New York and the passionate spirit of Brazil. The shades: Black Ink, Pinkasso and Silverism

 

WHERE TO FIND IT: NYC New York Color products are available at chain drugstores and mass merchandisers nationwide starting from June – September 2014. To find a retailer near you, please visit www.newyorkcolor.com

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For consideration, I received:

Sun 'n" Bronze Bronzing Powder in "Coral Samba"
Liquid Lipshine in "Passion Fruit"
In a Minute nail polishes in "Amazon Green", "Jacaranda Flower", "Sweet Melon" and "Copabanana".

And as extras I received:

Intense lip color Twistable crayon in "Fulton St. Fuchsia"
Expert Last lip color in "Red Rapture".




 



Flash!



I love the pillowed design on the bronzer.


Flash!


Swatches! (I mixed all 3 shades of the bronzer for the larger swatch.)


Lip swatches!




Because...


The pretty polish! "Jacaranda Flower" is a lot more purple than it seems in this swatch! "Copabanana" has teeny silver sparkles!


I am wearing "Coral Samba" on my cheeks and "Fulton St. Fuchsia" on my lips.


I really like "Coral Samba" and the fact that there are 3 shades that you can choose from OR mix all 3 for a unique blend/wash of color. What really impressed me from this lot was "Red Rapture" lip color. Not only is it pigmented, but it is SO smooth when applied and stays on the lips for a good amount of time. I love the new formula of the lip sticks by NYC.

"Sweet Melon" is my favorite polish from this lot, as I don't own a color like it and it's very opaque. My swatches were just two coats only, so as you can see, all the nail polish are pretty opaque. They also dry really quickly and aren't streaky. For only $1.99, you really can't pass them up!

Overall, I like the products I received from "City Samba" and would like to try a few more lip products from NYC. I love budget friendly makeup!

Have you tried New York Color?

*products in this post were sent for review and consideration purposes only. All opinions are my own and 100% honest.

Milani Cosmetics "Bella Eyes" Gel Eyeshadow swatches!

Good evening Zombies!

I am SO excited about this post! I have all 30 of the brand spanking new Milani Cosmetics "Bella Eyes" gel eyeshadow swatched for you! This collection is beyond beautiful and the quality is just excellent, especially considering how wallet friendly they are! "Bella Eyes" can be found anywhere Milani is sold (in your area) or online for $3.99 a pop! 

So, let's just dig right in! PLEASE be sure to click images for maximum awesome!

What are "Bella Eyes"? Well, per the Milani Cosmetics website, they are

"A gel powder – what would that even look like? We’ll tell you: It looks like rich, vibrant color that glides on in a single stroke, delivering a stunning multi-dimensional effect. What makes it a gel powder? Well, the formula starts as a gel and then is transformed by a special process into a stunning powder eyeshadow with pure color and power wear.
 
The unique process allows you to blend this incredibly innovative, weightless formula easily with your fingertips to light up your eyes. Even more to entice: It can used wet or dry, resists creasing,and comes in satin matte, shimmer and iridescent metallic finishes. You just have to try this gel powder. It’s that different."

Packaging:

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Back


I photographed the eyeshadow in sets of 5. The top photos are natural light no flash, bottom photos are natural light with flash.



Bella Rose: Highlight/Shimmer, Bella Pink: Shimmer, Bella Violet: Shimmer, Bella Purple: Satin Matte, Bella Fuchsia: Satin Matte



Bella Rouge: Metallic, Bella Mandarin: Satin Matte, Bella Sky: Shimmer, Bella Teal: Metallic, Bella Cobalt: Satin Matte



Bella Navy: Satin Matte, Bella Khaki: Shimmer, Bella Emerald: Shimmer, Bella Gray: Satin Matte, Bella Shiver: Metallic



Bella Chiffon: Highlighter/Shimmer, Bella Ivory: Satin Matte, Bella Diamond: Highligher/Shimmer, Bella White: Satin Matte, Bella Sand: Shimmer



Bella Champagne: Shimmer, Bella Gold: Metallic, Bella Copper: Metallic, Bella Bronze, Metallic, Bella Cappuccino: Satin Matte



Bella Caffe: Satin Matte, Bella Espresso: Satin Matte, Bella Taupe: Satin Matte, Bella Charcoal: Shimmer, Bella Black: Satin Matte

SWATCHES!! (Everything was swatched over a sticky base.)







I adore Bella Teal, Bella Taupe, Bella Rouge, Bella Violet, Bella Black and Bella Copper. To be honest, there isnt a color here that I didn't "ohhh" over as I swatched it!

Bella Eyes are so smooth and buttery and blend exceptionally well. Bella Black is just that, a super pigmented black! I am so impressed with this line that I could scream it from the mountain tops! Milani continues to up their game as the years go by by cranking out killer products. *fist bump Milani!*

Full hand swatches. Second set was take with my iPhone 5s.



iPhone Swatches!



Do you see a color or 2 (or 10) here you just can't resist?

*products in this post were provided by Milani Cosmetics for review purposes only. All opinions are my own and 100% honest.