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Thursday, August 30, 2018

Review: GX-Life Radiance Skincare #GX-LifeRadiance #Skincare #FruitEnzymeFoamingCleanser #LineDiffusingDiamondEyeCream #RegenerativeMultiActionConcentrate #MultiBrighteningDiamondIlluminator #MoistureBoostingNightRepairCream

(product photos courtesy of www.drjsnatural.com)

GX-Life Radiance Skincare Set $360
GX-Life Radiance Skincare by Dr. J's Natural is a line started by compounding pharmacist Dr. Jacqueline Nguyen. Her line is about empowering customers to think everyday outside the box when it comes to their health and beauty. She makes health supplements as well as beauty products. She feels it is important to educate her customers on beauty and wellness supplements, and she likes to make them affordable for everyone. For every dollar spent here, 10% gets put back into various charitable causes such as Kiva, Because of the Heart,  the Handicapped and Orphans Fund and Scholarships for Vietnamese American Uniformed Services Association. Dr. J takes pride in making supplements for everyone to be healthier and happier. All of the ingredients used in their are carefully selected and the products made by hand by a team of doctors and clinical pharmacists, not by machines. All ingredients are naturally grown not produced in factories. She takes your health seriously and by purchasing with Dr. Js Natural, you can be certain that the company stands behind their five (5) core principles. Which are:

  1. Stand behind every patch of ingredients that is used in making products and every lab tests to ensure products are safe and effective.
  2. Constant innovation through research to incorporate emerging products and ingredients matching new health trends.
  3. Provide the best ingredients for the best products (USP grade quality).
  4. Guide customers towards better health & wellness.
  5. Share the values of Wealth & Health towards the less fortunate by donating to charities and organizations.

The skincare line consists of five products. I tried out four of them. Below are my reviews of the four products.

3.3 fl.oz./100mL $49.95
Renew your skin with GX-Life Fruit Enzyme Foaming Cleanser. This cleanser penetrates facial pores with a gentle foaming agent to flush out dirt, makeup, and other irritation-causing debris. It will leave your skin feeling clean, new and improved thanks to the power of enzymes and other ingredients. It contains Aloe Vera to soothe irritated and damaged skin as well as stimulate the fibroblasts in the skin, which helps to strengthen the skin's outer layers as they renew themselves. Bromelain is an enzyme that comes from pineapples and is a powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-swelling agent. It gets rid of dead skin cells and impurities in the pores. Papain is also an enzyme. It is extracted from papayas. And it is an effective exfoliating ingredient that removes dead skin cells, thus improving skin's texture. Cucumber Extract is considered useful to help decrease puffiness around the eyes, help soothe the skin, and to help potentially suppress the process that leads to hyperpigmentation. Sodium Hyaluronate is a form of Hyaluronic Acid, which is an extremely versatile molecule that is naturally present in the human body. Hyaluronic Acid is  a humectant capable of of holding 1,000 times its own weight in water, which means it helps to hydrate the skin. It also eliminates active oxygen-free radicals protected by UV rays, which helps protect the skin against damage. These effects help to keep skin plump and supple, for a more youthful look. Additionally, it even helps to promote the regeneration of injured skin, promoting collagen production. 

Cleanse face morning and evening. To use this cleanser, dampen skin and apply generously to skin. Massage into a light lather and rinse thoroughly with warm water. Towel dry. Follow with Regenerative Multi-Action Concentrate morning and evening. In the mornings make sure to use a SPF30 or higher. 

I find this cleanser to be quite pleasant. It is a lightly foaming clear gel cleanser that really does help get rid of makeup and impurities on the skin, leaving it feeling clean and soft. Because it is so strong, you really do not need a lot of cleanser to do the work, so one tube should last a while. This cleanser is good for breaking down extraneous dead skin cells that love to hang around on the skin and cause clogged pores, acne lesions such as blackheads, small pustules, etc. It is important to get rid of all of these things and to make your skin look as good as possible. It is not too strong and will not cause dryness when used correctly. I would recommend this for mature, dry, normal, combination and oily skins.

0.5 fl.oz./15mL $99.95
It is said that the eyes are windows to the soul. If you use GX-Life’s Line-Diffusing Diamond Eye Cream, those windows to the soul might just become a little bit brighter. The active ingredients like Beautifeye™ and Aldavine™ can protect your eyes from UV damage, prevent premature aging and even reduce the visibility of dark circles by 5x! Give your eyes back their youthful radiance. This cream contains some wonderful ingredients that do work very well. Allantoin is a naturally occurring nitrogenous compound found in the roots of the Comfrey plant that increases moisture retention and skin softness while soothing any irritated skin. Aldavine™ is derived from two unique algae species. It serves to protect and maintain the integrity of microcapillaries around the eye, therefore reducing dark circles and puffiness. Beautifeye™, is a composed  extract from the bark of the Persian Silk Tree. It visibly lifts sagging upper eyelids and reduces the capillary leakages and accumulation of glycotoxic pigments responsible for the appearance of fatigue due to uneven coloration around the eye. Aloe Vera in addition to being commonly used to soothe irritated and damaged skin, helps to stimulate fibroblast growth in the skin, which strengthens the skin’s outer layers, also called the epidermis. Passionfruit Oil is rich in a wide array of useful vitamins and minerals. That includes Vitamin A, which promotes the formation of carotenoids, vital for cell growth and repair, and Vitamin C, which helps delay the damage caused by free radicals. SWT7™ is derived from the herbaceous plant, Andrographis paniculata. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. This plant stimulates stem cells and epidermal regeneration to blur the appearance of vertical wrinkles. I would recommend this for any skin type except oily and acneic skins. 

Use this eye cream morning and night. Apply sparingly above orbital bone, around and under the delicate eye area. Lightly pat under eyes to diffuse dark circles. Follow with Regenerative Multi-Action Concentrate. At night follow with Moisture-Boosting Night Repair Cream. 

This eye cream is very nice. And you only need a very tiny amount for the whole eye. It does work quite well on dark circles, which I do suffer from. It also helps to lift sagging lids. My lids have always been heavy, so I cannot gauge on whether or not this would actually lift them up or not, since my problem is more of an excess skin issue, not a lack of elastin issue. 

1 fl.oz./30mL $99.95
After using GX-Life’s Skin-Brightening Diamond Illuminator, you won’t have to be embarrassed of any kind of hyperpigmentation including: dark spots, acne marks, or other unsightly blemishes anymore. It has a combination of clinically proven proprietary ingredients, including groundbreaking compounds Brightenyl® and DermalRx® SRC, this product produces immediate and visible results. It contains Allantoin (mentioned above), a naturally occurring nitrogenous compound found in the roots of the Comfrey plant that increases moisture retention and skin softness while soothing any irritated skin. Alpha Arbutin helps to reduce the degree of skin darkening after any UV exposure, thus ensuring an even, lighter skin tone. Diamond Powder gives the skin a ‘soft-focus’ effect by reflecting light off of the skin, thus diminishing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and dark spots. Brightenyl®, is a powerful antioxidant that brightens while providing photo protection for the skin. DermalRx® SRC gives the skin a ‘soft-focus’ effect by reflecting light and thus diminishing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and dark spots. Safflower Oil is a natural, botanical emollient that effectively moisturizes by allowing the skin to better retain water. Sodium Hyaluronate (also mentioned above) is a form of Hyaluronic Acid, which is an extremely versatile substance naturally present in the human body. Hyaluronic Acid is capable of eliminating active oxygen-free radicals protected by UV rays, which helps protect the skin against damage. These effects help to keep skin plump and supple, for a more youthful look. Additionally, it even promotes the regeneration of injured skin. I would recommend this product for any skin type except oily and acneic skin types.

To use, apply generously to skin twice daily to dark spots, scars and skin discolorations. Massage until fully absorbed. Follow with Regenerative Multi-Action Concentrate

This is the star product for the line in my book. I suffer from bad hyperpigmentation because of multiple sunburns in my childhood. So now I am paying for it. I have been working on brightening my skin over the past year and it has just gotten better and better. At this juncture I am not sure it will get much better. I have photodamage that will likely not go away. But this product did help some of the sun damage that I couldn't get rid of before. My skin is looking better than ever. 

1 fl.oz./30mL $99.95
What if you could turn back time? Well, with GX-Life’s Regenerative Multi-Action Concentrate, you can. Dr. J's exclusive assortment of peptides, ceramides, and other innovative ingredients helps firm the skin and reduce the visible signs of aging. This serum contains many of the same ingredients that are present in her other products. Dermaxyl™ utilizes ceramides, which are long chains of lipids that make up the skin’s outer layers, to stimulate cell communication, resulting in repairs to age related skin damage. Linefill™, obtained from the seeds of sesame plants, fills wrinkles and reduces redness, producing a rejuvenated appearance. Progeline™ made of peptides, increases skin firmness and elasticity, allowing for improvements in the appearance of skin sagging and fine lines and wrinkles. It also contains Allantoin, Safflower Oil, Diamond Powder and Sodium Hyaluronate, which were mentioned above. I would recommend this for any skin type except oily and acneic skins.

To use this product, apply 1-2 pumps morning and evening. Apply to clean skin. Massage until fully absorbed. For best results, apply after Fruit Enzyme Foaming Cleanser for maximum absorption. At night follow with Moisture-Boosting Night Repair Cream. 

I really like this serum. It glides right across the skin and I have been using it with my Clarisonic Smart Profile. Then it sinks into the skin, leaving it feeling soft and beautiful. This is something that will help keep skin looking young and beautiful, keeping the lines, uneven skin tone, sagging and wrinkles at bay. I did not notice very many results but I do not have too many signs of aging yet except the hyperpigmentation. This product is not for that. But one still needs to prepare and take steps to prevent. 

1 fl.oz./30mL $74.95
Do you have dry or mature skin? Enrich your skin’s inner glow with GX-Life’s revolutionary Moisture-Boosting Night Repair Cream. Our proprietary blend of natural ingredients including Hydraporine™ and Lanablue® organically hydrates the skin to give you a soft and luxurious allure. It contains Hydraporine™ , which is a synergistic combination of natural ingredients, including: Honey, Pectin, Phospholipids, and Trimethylglycine. These ingredients penetrate cell membranes to moisturize and hydrate at the deepest level. Lanablue®, derived from blue-green algae of the Pacific Northwest, acts like a natural retinoid, smoothing and regenerating the skin without any unwanted side effects. Aloe Vera Gel, in addition to being commonly used to soothe irritated and damaged skin, stimulates fibroblast growth, strengthening the skin’s outer layers. Sodium Hyaluronate is a form of Hyaluronic Acid, which is an extremely versatile substance naturally present in the human body. It helps to hydrate the skin. This cream also contains Allantoin, Safflower Oil, and Hyaluronic Acid, which were mentioned above. I would recommend this cream for mature, dry and normal skins. It is a heavier cream. 

To use this cream, apply a small amount every night on clean skin. Massage until cream is fully absorbed. For best results, apply after Regenerative Multi-Action Concentrate.  

I have normal to dry skin. In the summer it is more normal. I used this cream and found it to be a heavier cream that is definitely suited for more mature and drier skins. It is definitely moisturizing. I like the fact that it has so many good ingredients in it. The anti-aging properties of this cream are tremendous, so that they would work well for those seeking to use them for anti-aging purposes. 

The entire GX-Life Radiance Skincare Set retails for $360.00. The total of all of the products purchased separately totals $424.75. That is a savings of $64.75, a significant savings. Should you decide you would like to purchase these products, I would definitely get the entire system for the savings. Dr. Js Natural is available to purchase on www.drjsnatural.com, www.amazon.com and www.bulubox.com. Like Dr. Js Natural on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjsnatural; Follow Dr. Js Natural on Twitter: @/DRJSNATURAL; Follow Dr. Js Natural on Instagram: http://instagram.com/drjsnatural; Subscribe to Dr. Js Natural on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/drjsnatural?sub_confirmation=1 and Add Dr. Js Natural on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/drjsnatural.

Until Next Time~

Marie Papachatzis

(These items were sent for consideration)


 



Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Review: Oscar Blandi Glossing Crème #OscarBlandi #GlossingCreme #HairStyling

(product photo courtesy of www.blandiproducts.com)



4.2 fl.oz./125mL $25.00
Unfortunately I suffer from dry, frizzy hair. 'Tis my lot in life I guess. I have always had very thick hair that is not too coarse but tends to be slightly wavy and annoyingly frizzy, especially (of course) when there is a lot of humidity in the air. Humidity is the enemy of frizz. 

One product that works quite well for this is Oscar Blandi Glossing Crème. This lightweight versatile styling cream works extremely well to polish hair adding shine, taming frizz and smoothing flyaways. It also helps to protect hair for heat styling. What is great is that it is weightless, so no adding extra oils, weighing down hair, making it feel greasy or oily. To use, apply a small amount to damp or dry hair. Smooth throughout hair and style as desired. 

I have tried this product on damp and dry hair. Personally, I think it works great either way. I like to use it on dry hair and use other products on my damp hair,s saving this as my final product to use after my hair has dried and STILL has some frizz in it because it seems as if nothing really gets out the frizz on wet hair. I have tried everything I think. It seems as if you have to use a few products on wet hair, dry it and then use a glossing cream on hair when it is dry to make the final step and smooth it through hair to give it the final shininess and smoothing step. Oscar Blandi also makes a Jasmine Oil that is supposed to be very good at smoothing hair and providing frizz control that is very good. It runs around $35.00. I think for me this works better on my hair when it is dry as a final step in the smoothing process.

Here are two photos of my hair with the Oscar Blandi Glossing Crème in it:

above: hair with Oscar Blandi Glossing Crème 
above: hair with Oscar Blandi Glossing Crème 
Oscar Blandi Glossing Crème retails for $25.00 and can be found online at www.blandiproducts.com, in Oscar Blandi salons and certain salons nationwide. Like Oscar Blandi on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/OscarBlandiHairCare/. Follow Oscar Blandi on Twitter: @oscarblandihair?lang=en and Follow Oscar Blandi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oscarblandihaircare/.

Until Next Time~

Marie Papachatzis
I Am THE Makeup Junkie

(This item was sent for consideration)


Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Review: Avalon Organics Nourishing Lavender Conditioner #AvalonOrganics #NourishingLavenderConditioner #Conditioner

(product photo courtesy of www.naturalhealthyconcepts.com)


11 oz./312g $10.44
Conditioner is that step in your hair care routine that you want to make sure actually does something for your hair. I often like to make sure that I use good conditioners that are organic or have the best ingredients possible for my hair so that it looks as beautiful as possible. Avalon Organics Nourishing Lavender Conditioner is one of those. 

It has Aloe Juice as its first ingredient, water as its second. This makes it one of those rare products that actually has something than water other than its first ingredient. Aloe juice makes a great base ingredient. It is organic, moisturizing and hydrating and helps add shine to the hair. This conditioner was made for normal to dry hair and helps to strengthen hair. Organic Lavender Essential oil has a calming and soothing aroma for a truly relaxing experience as well as providing dry hair with soft, smooth and shiny results. Rich plant emollients plus nourishing Quinoa Protein, Soy Protein, Babassu Oil, Vitamin E, Panthenol and Arginine conditions and nourishes each hair strand for smooth, healthy looking hair. Made with Consciousness in Cosmetics, it does not contain any of the following: parabens, petroleum based ingredients, sodium lauryl/laureth sulfate, synthetic fragrances, synthetics colors, and/or other harsh preservatives or chemicals. This conditioner is pH balanced. It is 100% vegetarian and has not gone under any animal testing. 

I find this conditioner to be very good for my chemically treated (colored) hair. My hair is damaged from coloring and is naturally very dry by nature. I need a conditioner that is going to leave my hair as smooth as possible and make it feels shiny and soft. This does a pretty good job of it. And it smells heavenly. Not too much lavender as I find some products can be, but just enough that it smells good without being soapy. And it leaves hair feeling very nice and not as frizzy as it once was. I still need my oils and styling creams but I will always need those, there is no magic cure for dry, frizzy hair. However, that does not mean that we should not try to get it under control. There are products that do good job of working to help dryness and this conditioner does a good job of helping to alleviate some of the dryness and frizz that occurs with dry hair and it does it while being natural and organic. 

Avalon Organics Nourishing Lavender Conditioner is available at www.naturalhealthyconcepts.com. Natural Healthy Concepts (NHC) is a vitamin and supplement website with a blog that features articles by a certified nutritionist on the most important topics in the natural health industry, such as essential oils, turmeric root, and bladderwrack (https://nhc.com/bladderwrack). Like Natural Healthy Concepts on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/naturalhealthy/; Follow Natural Healthy Concepts on Twitter: @naturalhealthy; Follow Natural Healthy Concepts on Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/naturalhealthy; Follow Natural Healthy Concepts on Instagram: http://instagram.com/naturalhealthy; Follow Natural Healthy Concepts on Google+: https://plus.google.com/108550317742700489323 and Subscribe to Natural Healthy Concepts on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/NaturalHealthyVideos.

Until Next Time~

Marie Papachatzis

(This was sent for consideration)



Monday, August 27, 2018

Review: COVERGIRL Vitalist Go Glow Luminizing Lotion #COVERGIRL #Vitalist #GoGlow #LuminizingLotion

(product photo courtesy of www.covergirl.com)

COVERGIRL Vitalist Go Glow Luminizing Lotion

1 fl.oz./30mL $11.99

COVERGIRL has really upped their game recently, changing the entire look of their line, coming out with new products and revamping their marketing campaigns. I like the new look of their products, as well as the marketing campaign and the new products as well. Why? Because the quality of their products has increased as well too. They are a little more expensive, but I am willing to pay that when purchasing quality products. 

One of those products is the new COVERGIRL Vitalist Go Glow Luminizing Lotion. This product is a lightweight moisturizing lotion with light-reflecting pigments that is infused with Vitamins B3, B5 and E. It gives skin a naturally luminous glow and helps make skin look and feel younger. It is part of the Vitalist Elixir family of products, which are made for skin that is in need of anti-aging products. This does not have any sun protection in it, so make sure to use SPF with it, preferably under it. At least a SPF30. It has been dermatologist tested and is suitable for sensitive skin. Shake before use, as some of the pigments may settle. 

I would recommend using under foundation and in place of a regular moisturizer but not in place of sun protection. This would actually prevent any anti-aging from actually taking place. Vitamins B3, B5 and E are all anti-oxidants and help to keep the skin from aging against the ravages of free radicals but if you don't use sun protection under the product you really aren't reaping the benefits of the product in the first place. It can also be mixed with foundation to create a beautiful glow to the skin and, if you have dry or mature skin, doesn't affect greatly how the foundation wears on the skin. However, I would only recommend this product for normal, dry or mature skins to begin with. 

What I like about this is that it sinks right in and is not heavy at all. It adds a nice glow to the skin and allows foundation to look stunning on the face. While using this I would judge whether or not to add a primer, it just depends on how much your skin can take. Having sun protection, moisturizer and primer underneath foundation can be too much. 

COVERGIRL Vitalist Go Glow Luminizing Lotion retails for $11.99 and can be found at mass market retailers such as Walgreens, Rite-Aid, CVS, Walmart, Target and Ulta Beauty.  Like COVERGIRL on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/covergirl; Follow COVERGIRL on Twitter: @covergirl; Follow COVERGIRL on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/covergirlxo/; Subscribe to COVERGIRL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CoverGirl; Follow COVERGIRL on Instagram: https://instagram.com/covergirl/; Follow COVERGIRL on Tumblr: http://covergirl.tumblr.com/; Follow COVERGIRL on Vine: https://vine.co/u/907771872836456448, Follow @COVERGIRLXO on Snapchat and Follow COVERGIRL on Google+: https://plus.google.com/+covergirl/videos

Until Next Time~

Marie Papachatzis

(This item was sent for consideration)






Review: COVERGIRL TruBlend SUPER STUNNER PALETTE #COVERGIRL #TruBlend #SUPERSTUNNERPALETTE

(product photo courtesy of www.covergirl.com)


With highlighting still being very popular, it is no wonder that every cosmetics company wants to make sure they have their own share of the action to satisfy their customers. Highlighters are a beautiful way to add a nice gleam of sheer, beautiful glow to your face. Just a tiny amount will do and it makes the whole face light up and illuminates it just enough that your skin will look 5-10 years younger instantly.

COVERGIRL decided it was time for them to come out with a couple of beautiful little highlighter palettes all of their own and they are perfect for the beginner to the expert highlighter. There are two palettes that contain a trio of highlighters to create a customized glow for any occasion! Each TruBlend Super Stunner Palette is formulated for optimal payout to compliment varying skintones, so that it looks good an any complexion. The trio of shades vary from subtle highlight to super-sparkle  and can be blended together or worn alone. Customize and personalize your glow-up for whatever mood you're in! The palettes come in two shade choices: It's Lit and Glowing Up. You will notice below that Glowing Up contains more warm shades and It's Lit contains more cool tones. They just vary slightly enough that it would make the slightest difference. If you have neutral skin like I do, you could wear both. 

COVERGIRL TruBlend SUPER STUNNER PALETTE in Glowing Up

COVERGIRL TruBlend SUPER STUNNER PALETTE in It's Lit

Below are swatches from each palette:

above: swatches from the COVERGIRL TruBlend SUPER STUNNER PALETTES
Above you can see swatches from both palettes. On the left is It's Lit and on the right is Glowing Up. The It's Lit palette is cooler and looks lighter. I would advise it for lighter skin tones. The darker, warmer palette would be better off for medium to dark skin tones. I am very pale and use It's Lit rather than the Glowing Up, which as you can see is very dark on my skin. Both palettes are very shimmery. 

Here is a photograph of my makeup with the It's Lit palette used:

above: wearing COVERGIRL TruBlend SUPER STUNNER PALETTE in It's Lit

above: wearing COVERGIRL TruBlend SUPER STUNNER PALETTE in It's Lit

I like the TruBlend SUPER STUNNER PALETTE because the highlighter is light and not too shimmery. It goes on super subtle and looks quite pretty on. I wear the lighter one, It's Lit. I would definitely recommend this one for those with lighter skin tones or unless you really want to make your highlight pop if you have darker skin. If you have lighter skin and want a darker, shimmery contour, the Glowing Up palette would be perfect. 

The COVERGIRL TruBlend SUPER STUNNER PALETTE retails for $12.99 and can be found  at mass market retailers such as Walgreens, Rite-Aid, CVS, Walmart, Target and Ulta Beauty.  Like COVERGIRL on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/covergirl; Follow COVERGIRL on Twitter: @covergirl; Follow COVERGIRL on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/covergirlxo/; Subscribe to COVERGIRL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CoverGirl; Follow COVERGIRL on Instagram: https://instagram.com/covergirl/; Follow COVERGIRL on Tumblr: http://covergirl.tumblr.com/; Follow COVERGIRL on Vine: https://vine.co/u/907771872836456448, Follow @COVERGIRLXO on Snapchat and Follow COVERGIRL on Google+: https://plus.google.com/+covergirl/videos

Until Next Time~

Marie Papachatzis

(These items were sent for consideration)

Saturday, August 25, 2018

Review: COVERGIRL Melting Pout Holographic Lip Color #COVERGIRL #MeltingPout #HolographicLipColor

(product photo courtesy of www.covergirl.com


2018 is the year of all things holographic in the cosmetics industry. Makeup has taken a futuristic turn and it looks absolutely gorgeous. I love all of the shimmery iridescent and holographic eyeshadows, highlighters and lip colors that have come out and it's almost as if you cannot have too much on, it looks so beautiful on the skin. Pigments are so finely milled now that they just look fantastic on the skin.

COVERGIRL has joined the trend with their very own Melting Pout Holographic Lip Color that is a limited-edition collection of beautiful shimmering iridescent shades that go on your lips and provide a gorgeous strobing effect. Have your very own Unicorn moment! Get the holographic look! It comes in 8 shades: Passion Fruit, Unicorn Moment, Tingles, Kindle, Diversion, Bang Bang, Revelry and Debauchery. 

I tried out Passion Fruit, Unicorn Moment, Bang Bang and Tingles. Each color is so pretty and looks so much better than those older holographic lip glosses that they used to come out with years ago. Technology has finally caught up and they are able to suspend holographic pigments in with an emulsion that makes the pigments stay on and look iridescent in the light so that colors shift shades. The lip color is very smooth and not tacky at all. It goes on very thick and with 1-2 swipes you can get excellent coverage from this product. It also lasts a long time because the product is so thick. I wish that COVERGIRL would make this a permanent product. I think it would sell really well. 

Here are swatches of the ones I received to try out:

swatches of Unicorn Moments, Tingles, Bang Bang and Passion Fruit
Here are what they look like in the tube:

above, top to bottom: Unicorn Moments, Tingles, Bang Bang and Passion Fruit
Here are photos of me wearing the lip colors:

above: Bang Bang

above: Passion Fruit (worn with full face of makeup)

above: Unicorn Moment

above: Tingles
Now, here is a look I did with Passion Fruit:

above: wearing COVERGIRL Melting Pout Holographic Lip Color in Passion Fruit

above: wearing COVERGIRL Melting Pout Holographic Lip Color in Passion Fruit
COVERGIRL Melting Pout Holographic Lip Color for $7.99 and can be found online at www.ulta.com  and at Ulta Beauty stores. Like COVERGIRL on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/covergirl; Follow COVERGIRL on Twitter: @covergirl; Follow COVERGIRL on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/covergirlxo/; Subscribe to COVERGIRL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CoverGirl; Follow COVERGIRL on Instagram: https://instagram.com/covergirl/; Follow COVERGIRL on Tumblr: http://covergirl.tumblr.com/; Follow COVERGIRL on Vine: https://vine.co/u/907771872836456448, Follow @COVERGIRLXO on Snapchat and Follow COVERGIRL on Google+: https://plus.google.com/+covergirl/videos

Until Next Time~

Marie Papachatzis

(This item was sent for consideration)



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