Wednesday, July 17, 2013

drugstore makeup: hard candy and maybelline


If you know anything about me at this point, it is that I love makeup! A lot. So, I always get excited when I try out new products. A while back, I picked up a couple of new things from the drugstore - Hard Candy's "That's How Eye Roll" and another shade from Maybelline's Colour Whisper line. Here are some of my thoughts on my latest drugstore buys.

Hard Candy: That's How Eye Roll in Emma-Belle



When it comes to Hard Candy, there are certain products that I can't get enough of and some that totally fall flat. Despite this hit-or-miss track record, I often find myself picking up new Hard Candy products. (Maybe it's because of the super cheap price. I can't resist!) So, when I saw That's How Eye Roll at my local drugstore, I impulsively picked it up. Essentially, it is a cream stick on one end with a glitter rollerball on the other. Layering the two together should make a dramatic, shimmery eye look.

What I love about this product was the cream stick. The shade I chose was a rich maroon that works great as a base. However, I wouldn't recommend that you use it as is. It doesn't take long to crease! Used as a cream base, it is fantastic, though, so this product wasn't a total bust. The glitter rollerball end on the other hand, was a total bust. The product doesn't actually work well on your eyelid. In fact, it barely at all. Very disappointing.

Maybelline: Colour Whisper in Rose of Attraction 



There are so many different drugstore lip products to choose from. Out of all of them, I think the Colour Whispers are my favourites. The colour is so buildable, it's quick and easy to apply (and re-apply) and there is a gorgeous range of shades to choose from. What I love most of all is that they are super moisturizing! This is always a plus. Since the Colour Whispers are so great, I wanted to try another shade. This one is Rose of Attraction. It is a gorgeous rosy-berry shade. It's perfect for going to dinner or a night out. I just love it! I find myself reaching for this a lot lately. It's a beautiful shade with a hint of shimmer. It's just beautiful.

Have you tried any of these products? What did you think of them?

xo Shannon

25 comments:

  1. I love Hard Candy eye shadows, but never tried their lipsticks! Both brands look nice though. I hope all is well Shannon and I would love for you to stop by and see my latest post and vote for a contest I am in if you can! Would mean a lot to me! xx Pip


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  2. I love the Color Whispers!!! They're so beautiful! I have Oh La Lilac and Go Nude! Both very pretty! I have Hard Candy's baked bronzer in Tiki...I use that as a highlight. Very pretty! Thanks for the review!!

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  4. I love makeup too. I own quite a few things from Hard Candy. It's kind of a non-traditional brand, but has great stuff. Thanks for the review.
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  5. but nice lipstick <3 I love it <3
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  6. I loved the color of the lipstick! Nice review!

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  7. So lovely color hun, wanna try the lipstick <3
    Xxx

    Carolina

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  8. Amazing review! So great:)

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  10. Love the cool of the lipstick! xx

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  11. Oh wow, these are wonderful! Love this lipstick.
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  12. I like the color of lipstick, it's so nice.

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  13. I like the colour of lipstick ;) is very pretty :)

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  14. Love this color of lipstick!!)) <3
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  15. I've been thinking about trying some of the Color Whisper. Have you tried Revlon Lip Butter before? How does it compare? I feel like they're probably pretty similar products!

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  16. Bellissimi i colori!!!
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  17. Big kiss babe <3

    Carolina

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  18. Omg i loved that lipstick, unfortunately color whisper line is not available in Turkey so maybe when I'm abroad I'd have the chance to buy a couple of them:)
    kisses

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  19. I love this lipstick. I have it in fuchsia.
    Love,

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  20. i want that lipstick!

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  21. Great blog post:)
    Love the lipstick:)
    xx

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  22. I hope this lipstick come in Italy i love that color ;)

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