Showing posts with label swatches. Show all posts
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Thursday, February 19, 2015

Ofra Liquid Lipstick Haul! + Swatches + Before/Afters

 If you check back to my January Lip Monthly Unboxing blog post you will see that I got an Ofra Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick in that bag in the color "Laguna Beach" and I fell head over LIPS in love with it.

Ofra had a 50% Valentines day sale! These long lasting liquid lipsticks (gloss to matte) are regularly $19.90 each. Which means I got two for 19.90! I love deals. Deals for mealllsssss. I wouldn't have bought two otherwise. I was planning on buying a second one and ending our relationship there.. for a good long while. Ha ha. These are the only two colors I wanted. If they get a berry color.. someone let me know. Ha ha.


Here is what came in the box! In the upper left corner is a 40% off coupon/card thing for Ofra. It says it doesn't expire so I'll be using this if they add any more colors to the line that I like. Ha ha. There are the two colors I bought in the lower left. I got a basic red "Atlantic City" and a purple "New Orleans." In that baggy are some free samples! Ha ha. Read on for more details and swatches.

Here are my two colors out of their fancy boxes. The samples I received starting from lower right to upper left are: "Soft pearl peel", "biotech cream", and two "peptide complex series moisturizers."

Their website says this about each one:

Soft Pearl PeelSoft Pearl Peal is a gentle and effective exfoliating cream for the face and neck and is suitable for all skin types (avoid friction movements on acne skin). This peal can be used wet or dry and will leave skin clear, clean, smooth and fresh. Soft Pearl Peal will also reduce pigmentation, remove dead skin cells and eliminate black heads. 

This product can be used in two different ways: dry (gomage), or wet, For a dry application, apply a small quantity on clean skin on the face and neck. Let dry for 5-10 minutes, then rub off gently. As a wet application apply on clean skin on the face and neck and wait 5 minutes, then use wet fingertips and rub for one minute before washing off with warm water. In cases of acne, apply on clean skin then wash off after 10 minutes. (Do not rub this peel on acne skin as the pustules can open up and infect other parts of the face.)

Biotech CreamHypoallergenic and hydrating day and night cream, which consists of an effective network of antioxidants and nourishing ingredients. Suitable for dry, normal and combination skin types. Cutting edge peptide technology – 5% Argereline acts similar to a topical face muscle relaxer, reducing the appearance of deep wrinkles and acting as an alternative to toxic injections assisting in the formation of the skin's regenerative layers. It is a firming cream which dramatically reduces the appearance of wrinkles and helps increase elasticity. It promotes younger, smoother looking skin. Continued use repairs and strengthens the skin, restoring it to its natural health and vitality. Results are significant and long lasting. (Argereline is a peptide made synthetically in a laboratory environment and consists of Amino Acids, which are the basic unit for protein. Protein is composed of Amino Acid. Two or more Protein becomes Peptides. Amino acids and protein have many functions in our body. Amino acids Protein make up the human body.) Use as a moisturizer day and night or as a neck firming cream. For maximum results first use Biotech Face Gel and finish with Biotech Eye Cream.

Peptide Complex Series MoisturizerOFRA Cosmetic Laboratories’ Peptide Moisturizer is made from a blend of sophisticated ingredients to create a luxurious cream with unbelievable results. This face moisturizer is a wrinkle reducing premium peptide based cream that will hydrate the skin while producing anti-aging effects. The moisturizer helps correct signs of aging, uneven tones, enlarged pores, loss of radiance and smoothness, dryness and discoloration. This hypoallergenic, high-performing, smooth cream delivers anti-wrinkle action with the feel of absolute comfort and can be used day and night. It also provides full sun protection. Suitable for combination, normal and dry skin types.

So, all three of these are for my face! Haha. I wasn't sure by their names. I'm pretty excited about these. I know some people hate the little foil packets they get but I love them!

L to R: New Orleans, Atlantic City, and Laguna Beach


 Above are the three colors right after I swatched them so you can see them wet. Below is after a minute and they had dried or "matted" lol This shows something important about these. If you put too much on it will NEVER matte. See how the laguna beach still has wet spots on the top? That is because I put too much on there. You need VERY LITTLE to cover you lips. I've seen people complaining about them being wet and sticky. This is went there is so much product that they can't matte. I did this the second time I wore the product. It was horrible. It isn't difficult just dab a little and rub your lips together and then get the edges. A little goes a long way.


Below is a before and after of Laguna Beach


Below is a before and after of Atlantic City


Below is a before and after of New Orleans

 wet
 matte

I've always wanted a purple lipstick and I'm SO glad that my first is one of my favorites! This is me doing a little dance in my head while swatching.


Thank you so much for following along!

Saturday, October 18, 2014

☻☻October Lip Monthly Unboxing 2014 + September REVIEW☻☻



Lip Monthly is a monthly subscription box for LIP products (plus one non-lip item.) Every month, they will send out a new set of lip products. Sometimes the lip boxes have different colors but usually they are all the same brand.

I was not given this box. All opinions are my own. Based off my preferences! :D
Cost: $10 per month
You can use the coupon code FALL5 and get your first box for only $5
They ship to the U.S., Canada, and Internationally

This is my fourth Lip Monthly Box.

If you do a video review of the box and send them a link to to the public video you get 25 points! You must log into your Lip Monthly account to upload the link to get the points.
They used to throw in an extra item if you had done a video review.

If someone uses your referral link  you get your first bag free and 50 points for any additional referrals.


This is the new bag! I love it. I hope they switch the bags up like Ipsy does.

Below is the card that comes with the items. There are no prices on this card (Lip Monthly has included them in the past) So, the prices listed are ones that I found on the websites (unless posted otherwise with each product.)



Here is a before

 And an after
 I think it looks good with the BIG smokey looking eyes.
 Here is a swatch of this color on my hand. Ha ha. So different. It is creamy and feels nice! Not too greasy or anything.

Just a brown sugar lip scrub VERY oily. I could have made this myself but.. maybe it was made with coconut oil or something. Ha ha.

This lip balm was bizarre! It is extremely greasy and had a VERY strong tingle.

This bag came with a Noyah coupon! 20% off your purchase of lipstick, lip gloss, and lip balms when you use the code "Lipmonthly" at checkout. This code didn't work for me when I tried to use it. I put the code into checkout and clicked apply and it said it was applied but nothing was taken off my total. So, I'm not sure about that...

It has as a nice feel and gives me a slightly darker hue. I like it.
Below is a before and after on my lips!

 It didn't make me look paler lol the lighting just changed.. I like it.

 Here is the swatch on my hand.


I haven't tried this yet. I might try it once then pass it on. I already have two! I really don't need three but if it's better than my other pencil one I might.


The swatch on my hand.. lol sorry it's blurry. I'm tired from school work and editing. It's black folks.. it is creamy and feels nice.



Total spent for the bag: $10
Total bag is worth: $28.93
Total saved: $18.93

That is a win! Thank you so much for following along. Here is the video unboxing of this bag!




Saturday, September 27, 2014

Julep Maven Unboxing! (Free Box Code!!)


I got this Julep Maven free box by using the code: FREECITY
You pay shipping and tax only!
Shipping was: $2.99
Tax was: $0.29
Total: $3.28

What you get:
Three Julep Nail Polishes
One non-polish item

If that code is no longer working I know they also have a second one going right now.
Use the code: SPELLBOUND
before Halloween.
Shipping was: $2.99
Tax was: $0.29
Total: $3.28



What you get:
Three Halloween inspired Julep Nail Polishes
One non-polish item



1. Might Nail & Cuticle Serum
2. Pink Glitter - Queen Anne 'It Girl' (Not on the website: This was part of Julep's 3 year anniversary! That is why there is a 3 on it.)
3. Gray - Stevie 'Boho Glam' $14 
4. Dark Purple - Padma 'classic with a twist' $14



 From Top to Bottom: Padma,Stevie, Queen Anne






Such a great deal! I'm excited to try these colors out. Make sure and follow me on Instagram (Michellebobella) to see pictures of them on my nails! :D 

Thank you SO much for following along!


Sunday, August 17, 2014

☻☻August Lip Monthly Unboxing☻☻

So, I finally got my August Lip Monthly Box (slash...bag lol) This is the second one I've received. I love both of them so far.

Lip Monthly is a subscription box service. You pay $10 a month for 2-3 full sized lip products and 2-3 sample products.

As of August 2014 if you use the code Summerlips you'll get your first Lip Monthly box for only $6.99!

One of the product each month will be a non-lip product. This monthly mix up item is the only one in the bag that isn't a lip product!

Being me... and I am... I'm OBSESSED with lip products. I don't buy anything ELSE I swear. Well I have one brow kit, one blush, one concealer, a bag of nail polish (mostly gifts), a bag of eye shadows and .........a DRAWER full of lip products and a DRAWER full of skin products. So that is where I stand on the beauty front... lol


Pixi by Petra Lid Last Shadow Pen in the color "Gentle Gold" is $18USD
I love eyeshadow pens and my favorite color to buy it gold so this is the perfect extra item for me!



Jesse's Girl Liquid Glass Gloss is $4.99USD mine is in the color Lickity Split. I don't think I'll ever use this because not only is it a gloss which I'm not a fan of but it has THICK glitter in it. It feels scratchy on my lips. I'll be passing this along to a friends daughter as her first lip product.



On top is a control of my lips without any product and below it is the Jesse's Girl Gloss

City Color Be Matte Lipstick is $3.99USD mine is in the color "Phoebe." This is a matte lipstick and it is very pigmented. I prefer the matte look on my lips so this is something I was excited to get in my bag. This comes in 36 shades! It says it won't ever dry out but being a matte lipstick it feels dry as soon as you put it on. I find them to be kind of rough to put on as well. This isn't something you can put on without a mirror. I still think this will be my favorite out of the bag though.



On top is a control of my lips without any product and below it is the Be Matte Lipstick

City Color Magic Balm (this one hasn't been released to the public yet) Ironically I just bought a PH lip balm the day before this bag arrived. So, now I have two PH lip balms (this one and one from sephora) if you'd like to read about that PH lip balm the link is here. This one I have to say though is better. I like the smell of the other one but the lack of smell in this one is infinitely better. This is crushed a little bit (my bad) lol I closed it on itself. So this did look like a lipstick.. shape before I mangled it. I think this one is softer than the other one as well. I adore it, so far.



On top is a control of my lips without any product and below it is the Magic Balm


City Color Lip Balm is $2.99USD mine is in the color "Ultra Pink" There are 16 shades and are infused with vitamin E so they are smooth and moisturizing. I already know I like this because we got the exact same product in the last Lip Monthly box (July 2014) but it was in the shade "Bright Pink" You see that here.

I'm not to bent out of shape about it, even though I prefer to chose my own shades once I try an item, because I really liked this product.



On top is a control of my lips without any product and below it is the Lip Balm.

Overall, I'm really pleased with my box and I'll continue to purchase them! :D

BOX TOTAL= $29.97 (I'll add the magic balm price once it is released!)

Thank you so much for following along.