DuWop Crush Palette

Can we just take a step back here and talk about the gorgeous pigmentation from this eyeshadow trio? Those swatches were made with the least amount of pressure from my fingers. There is definitely a reason as to why these are among the top sellers on the DuWop website!!

I discovered DuWop back before my current obsession with Sephora and high end make-up so I am no stranger to this brand. My local beauty boutique was having a sale on DuWop products as they will no longer be stocking them so I thought it was the perfect time to get a couple that I wanted to try. Needless to say, I am extremely satisfied with the items that I purchased.

First of all, the champagne color. I am a huge fan of champagne eyeshadows. This color is so easy to use and very pigmented! I love using champagne eyeshadows on my lid, especially with a bronze or matte brown in the crease! I think just a plain champagne eyeshadow looks really pretty and is a simple enough look to be worn with a dramatic lip as well.

Next up is the cranberry eyeshadow. I loved this shadow especially for the holidays. It's a really good night time color too.

The gold is another good color for everyday. I love gold lids almost as much as champagne lids. This color is really good for summer and fall. I love golds especially in the summer when they just emphasize tans and radiance.

I wouldn't wear the colors together as they are each such a statement in themselves. I think each color can be paired with other colors or just worn by itself. I would definitely suggest this trio to anyone who is looking for a couple good shades that they can just wear without any other colors.

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Urban Outfitters Dream Big Palette

I've had my eye on this eyeshadow duo palette ever since it first appeared on the Urban Outfitters website, so when I found it at my local Urban Outfitters on sale for $5 I had to buy it.

I love this for when I'm in a hurry and don't want to try anything complex. It gives you everything you need for your specific eye color including a beautiful eye pencil. I think the colors are gorgeous. The purple looks a little scary in the palette but when swatched it ends up being a beautiful color. They look really good on my eyes and they are really easy to use.

This palette is for Brown/Hazel eyes and they also have one for Green/Blue eyes. I think this is not only great for every day use, but it would also be a great gift for someone just starting out with make-up. Check it out in your local Urban Outfitters if they still have it!

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Rosebud Salve Review and Comparison

I love this product. I put this on my lips every night before I go to bed and my lips thank me every morning when I wake up. I originally owned the C.O. Bigelow Rose Salve but I wanted to try Smith's Rosebud Salve because I knew that it was the original. I love both products but I have noticed some differences between them.

The first is the scent. The Rosebud Salve smells just like roses while the C.O. Bigelow Salve smells a little sweeter and more chocolate-y. There is also a difference in color although that doesn't matter.

The major difference that I have noticed is the staying power of the product. When I used to apply the C.O. Bigelow Salve before bed, I would still be able to feel it on my lips when I woke up. This is not the case with the Rosebud Salve. I'm not really sure which one is better in that case. I like that the moisture is absorbed into my lips with the Rosebud Salve but there is something about the product still being on my lips in the morning that makes me feel as if the C.O. Bigelow Salve is doing more for my lips.

In terms of my lips I really feel that both have done a great job keeping my lips in good condition. I think the products are comparable so I would recommend either of them. My one complaint is that my C.O. Bigelow Salve is very difficult to open and always has been.

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Revlon Lip Butters

(From Left) Tutti Frutti, Candy Apple, Cherry Tart, Strawberry Shortcake, Sweet Tart, Lollipop, Raspberry Pie,  Pink Truffle, Peach Parfait

(From Left) Tutti Frutti, Candy Apple, Cherry Tart, Strawberry Shortcake, Sweet Tart, Lollipop, Raspberry Pie,  Pink Truffle, Peach Parfait

Tutti Frutti, Candy Apple, and Cherry Tart

Strawberry Shortcake, Sweet Tart, and Lollipop

Raspberry Pie,  Pink Truffle, and Peach Parfait

What can I say about Revlon Lip Butters that hasn't been said already? I love these things! They are the perfect balm/lipstick middle ground. They are especially great for winter when lips can get very very dry!

First let me tell about my struggle to find them. I had been watching youtube videos raving about these little gems for a while and I decided that I wanted some. Unfortunately I was unable to find anywhere reputable online that sold them. In my frustration I started checking drugstores. It got to the point where I was driving all over the place looking for them. After I checked 6 different drugstores (no lie) I gave up on my quest. Some time later I was in Target in New York (there is no Target in my state). I figured I would check out the beauty section to see if they had any good stuff. I was looking for brush cleanser. I was browsing when I turned around and there they were. There were hardly any colors left so I bought one at the time. My sister bought me three there for Christmas. After that, I knew I had to have more. I finally found some at my local Bed, Bath and Beyond. The selection there is pretty much depleted now but I got a lot of the good colors.

I definitely have some favorites off the bat. Pink Truffle is my hands down favorite color. It is the perfect my lips but better shade. Some of the other colors that I have are a little crazy for everyday use but Pink Truffle is amazing. Aside from my original color, Strawberry Shortcake, Pink Truffle is my most used color.

Candy Apple is another one of my favorites. My sisters and I are a little obsessed with red lips. Red lips are oh so difficult to pull off and it is sometimes frustrating. Not any more! Candy Apple is the perfect sheer but buildable red color. I can go out with just eyeliner and Candy Apple and it looks great. I love the wearability of this color!

Cherry Tart was a pleasant surprise. I thought it was going to be a darker/deeper read than Candy Apple but it ended up being a gorgeous purply-red sheer color. It doesn't look too intense on me and I really like it.

I'm not going to talk about every color because I have 9 and so many other people have reviewed them that it doesn't seem necessary. My least favorite is Peach Parfait but that is only because it has glitter in it and it is a little less buttery. Otherwise I really love all of them. Hopefully I will be able to collect more. I have been told that they are permanent items (if only our local drugstore would get them in stock, it's a 30 minute drive for me to get them)!

What colors have you guys tried? What do you think about them? Please leave questions and comments and subscribe! When I hit 50 subscriptions I will host a giveaway!