Hard Candy Haul

While browsing Walmart this afternoon I came across Hard Candy Cosmetics which I was not familiar with at all. Maui always seems to be a little behind the rest of the country when it comes to getting new product lines in the stores.

So I was excited to see the new section of Hard Candy makeup. The cute packaging immediately grabbed my attention. I spent some time examining the products, my main concern was quality. I fully admit I'm usually a high end snob when it comes to cosmetics. The reason? Many makeup items I've purchased at drugstores tend to be of poor quality. Also since there are no testers for drugstore makeup, you risk wasting money on something you might not like, which I've done way too many times.

With that said, I do still purchase some makeup items from drugstores such as mascara and lip gloss... and I enjoy looking through the cosmetics aisle for anything new and interesting. Which I've found Hard Candy to be very intriguing. So I was willing to give it a shot and I'm very happy with my purchases.


Products Purchased:

Blush Crush Baked Blush in Living Doll, Pin Up, Bombshell (left to right)

 So Baked Bronzer in Heat Wave

Kal-eye-descope Baked Eyeshadow Duo in Rush Hour (left), Blind Date (right).

 

Walk The Line Liquid Eyeliner in Dream Girl (Gold Glitter) and Visibly Wet Lip Pencil in Centerfold.

 




MAC Freckletone (left) vs Hard Candy Visibly Wet Lip Pencil in Centerfold (right) Similar finish and pigmentation but Freckletone definitely has a warmer orange-based undertone while Centerfold has a more neutral beige undertone.

Bronze Smokey Eye

Products Used:

MAC Paint Pot in Constructivist 

MAC Eye Shadows in Mulch, Wedge, Dazzlelight

Urban Decay Eye Shadow in Blunt

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Liner in Zero

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Liner in Bourbon on waterline 

L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara in Carbon Black

Brushes Used:
$1 ELF Brushes

TRESemme Heat Tamer

I purchased TRESemme Heat Tamer about 6 months ago after hearing so many positive reviews. Since I heat style my dry fragile hair everyday, I feel I've really been able to put this product to the test.

I've tried many thermal protectors and for the quality and price TRESemme Heat Tamer has been unbeatable. It's a very lightweight, ultra fine mist that does exactly what it claims... and it smells great too!

Other products can be heavy and leave your hair feeling greasy or weighed down. But not TRESemme. Their Heat Tamer is most certainly the best formula that I've found.

Overall this is an excellent thermal protectant that would suit most hair types.

NYC Lip Gloss

As I've mentioned in a previous posting, I absolutely prefer lipstick over lip gloss...no question. However, from time to time I will pick up a lip gloss here and there. Since I'm not a huge lip gloss fan I usually don't like spending much money on them. Of course I own a few MAC Dazzleglasses and on occasion I'm willing to pick up a limited edition, such as Chanel's Bikini Peach Glossimer. But generally drugstore lip glosses will do just fine.

So after a trip to Whole Foods today I made a quick stop into CVS and picked up three NYC Lip Glosses from their Liquid Lip Shine collection.

(Left to right: Cappuccino #552, Pink Kiss #558, Pink Sand #538)



Thanks to the lovely CupcakeCartel  who was wearing NYC Pink Kiss in one of her recent videos, I knew I definitely had to get Pink Kiss for sure.

If you have not yet subscribed to CupcakeCartel, you can visit her YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/user/CupcakeCartel

ELF Eye Shadow Brushes

About a year ago I purchased quite a few ELF brushes on their website, www.eyeslipsface.com

I'd like to share my thoughts on these brushes, three in particular from their $1 collection.

The eye shadow brush, blending eye brush and defining eye brush.

I reach for these brushes everyday. I liked them so much that I purchased several backups for each of them.

It's not that I don't have other brushes...I own a lot of MAC brushes. However, I like the softness of these ELF brushes and I especially like the shape and density of the blending brush. These good quality brushes are gentle on the delicate eye area and very effective in eye shadow application.

And... for only a dollar?! That's an incredible value!

Endless Summer: Golds

 
...Please excuse my brows I'm growing them out for                                                                                            reshaping.

Products Used:
MAC Base Light Paint
Stila Eyeshadows in 24K, Sparkle
MAC Eyeshadow in Goldmine, Nylon
Victoria's Secret Sparkle Eye Shadow in 24K
MAC Fluidline Gel Eye Liner in Blacktrack
L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara in Carbon Black
Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Natural

 


Brushes Used:
$1 ELF Brushes
MAC 208 Eye Liner Brush

MAC To The Beach Haul

The MAC To The Beach Collection was released here on Maui today. I've been waiting for it for months! So it was an exciting day to say the least. I picked up six items from this collection.

Products Purchased:
Marine Life Highlighter/Blush
Beach Bronze Cream Bronzer
Hipness Blush
Get-Away Bronze Blush
Beachbound Lipstick
In the Buff Nail Lacquer

 

 Of course the star of the show was Marine Life, which sold out online within the first two hours. I was happy to get it but afraid to use it. The gold over-spray is beautiful and in one use it'll be gone.  :(  I wish the gold went all the way through it.

 

I don't own any cream bronzers but I thought Beach Bronze would be a great one to start with.

 

Both of the blushes are beautiful so I had to get both. Hipness is a gorgeous coral-pink. Get-Away Bronze at first glance appears to be a bronzer, however a closer look reveals a rose gold tone making it a bit more complex and special.

 

Beachbound is a Glaze formula and was not a highly sought after lipstick, due to it's sheerness I suppose. Personally, I enjoy lipsticks such as Beachbound that have a light tint of color with a shimmering finish.
 

Lastly we have In The Buff Nail Lacquer. I only heard one other person's thoughts on this nail polish, they didn't like the color. Really I hadn't planned on getting it but when I saw it in person and swatched it, I thought what an interesting, edgy, rugged, khaki-nude color. It was so unique and unlike anything else I had or have even seen, I had to have it.

Nail Care and Nail Buffers?

I've used nail buffers on and off for many years. Until about two years ago I stopped. I decided that I would not use nail clippers or buffers, instead I was going to keep it simple with just my nail files.

I've always had issues with my nails chipping, splitting, breaking.  However after some time on my simplified nail care regimen I noticed that my nails were stronger and healthier. There was no breaking, splitting or chipping. I maintained nice natural nails for over a year. Then for some reason possibly out of curiosity, I purchased a buffer and very gently, lightly used it one time just to smooth a few ridges and add shine. Oops...Big mistake! My nails instantly returned to the splitting mess they were before. Ugh...

So now that I'm fully aware that buffers are NOT my friend, I will stay away from them for good. I've been growing out my nails for a few months and they are returning to better health. The splitting has started to subside.

These are the only products I'll let touch my nails now. They are Crystal Nail Files, made in the Czech Republic. They last forever! The grit is ultra fine and it never wears down. They are so gentle on your nails yet they file quickly and efficiently.

Shimmering Neutral Day Time Make-Up

Products used:
Too Faced Shadow Insurance
MAC Eye Shadows in Dazzlelight, Charcoal Brown, Wedge, Black Tied
MAC Fluidline Gel Liner in Blacktrack
L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara in Carbon Black
Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Natural

Brushes used:
$1 ELF brushes
$3 Studio Line ELF eyeliner brush
MAC 219 pencil Brush

...Please excuse my messy brows, I'm letting them grow out a bit before reshaping.

NARS Sheer Glow Foundation

My HG Foundation!

I've used NARS Sheer Glow foundation for over 6 months now and love it! I've used every foundation from Drugstore brands to Chanel. I truly feel that NARS Sheer Glow simply can't be beat.

It looks and feels so natural it's like I'm not wearing any makeup at all but yet my highly flawed complexion looks perfectly flawless. It has a satin (not dewy) finish and helps my skin stay satin/matte for most of the day.

I love how easily the Sheer Glow melts into my skin. During application I stipple it on with my MAC 188 then I buff it in with a flat top buffer brush, since this foundation melts into your skin so quickly I work one section at a time. Forehead, Nose, Cheeks, Chin and blend out evenly and quickly.

For reference I'm NC30 with a golden undertone. I have two shades, Punjab (left) and Barcelona (right) which I mix to create a perfect color match for my complexion. I will repurchase this foundation forever.

Frederic Fekkai Brilliant Glossing Cream

I've been using Frederic Fekkai Brilliant Glossing Cream for a couple months now and it has definitely been a nice new addition to my hair care regimen.

After styling (blow drying, flat ironing, curling, etc) I apply a nickel size amount of Glossing Cream in the palm of my hand, rub my hands together and lightly run my hands over my hair.

I have very dry, highlighted blonde hair. This Glossing Cream smooths my hair and dry ends. It looks and feels healthier and gives my hair a shiny finish. I like that this is a cream rather than a gel or silicone, it never weighs down my hair or makes it look greasy.

Frederic Fekkai makes some excellent hair care products, unfortunately they are a bit expensive. While I think this is a great product that does what it claims, it's not exactly a must-have. There are a lot of other products on the market that give the same results for less money.

Quick Take: Great product, Adds Shine, Not a Must-Have.

 

Victoria's Secret Supermodel Perfume

While browsing the new Victoria's Secret in Honolulu, I discovered this delicious Eau de Parfum, Supermodel by Victoria's Secret. At first sniff I wasn't overly impressed but as I browsed the store with the tester strip in hand, I caught a whiff of the dry down and instantly I had to have it.... and not just the 1 oz size. No, I definitely needed the large 2.5 oz bottle.

Supermodel is described by Victoria's Secret as having a unique mix of sparkling berry, seductive peach blossom and creamy sandalwood.

As I spritz it on and sniff... yes the berry is certainly the first scent that stands out. As the top notes of berry dry down, a new layer emerges of soft, fresh, peach blossom. It's wonderfully light and sweet.

...Then the warmth of creamy sandalwood takes over and the fragrance becomes much more complex. The sandalwood seems to open up the scent to a warm vanilla and oriental spice. It's that sultry effect that makes this fragrance so sexy and versatile.

Fragrance type: fruity floral
Top notes: Chinese berry
Middle notes: peach blossom
Low notes: creamy sandalwood

Overall I adore this fragrance and it's packaging. I wear it quite often and I highly recommend giving the tester a spritz next time you're at Victoria's Secret.

Victoria's Secret Eye Shadow

 In the past few months I have started collecting Victoria's Secret eye shadows one by one. Now that I have aquired a small stash of them I have a general idea of their quality, texture, pigmentation and finishes.

Victoria's Secret offers three textures or finishes for their eye shadows and here's my take on them.


Sparkle ~ Beautiful glittering sparkle but can have a lot of fallout during application, texture can be a little chunky and application will take longer due to glitter clean up.

Quick take: VS Sparkle e/s is not for everyone.


Lustre ~ If  MAC's Veluxe Pearl and Lustre eye shadows had a baby this would be it. VS Lustres have great pigmentation, they're smooth and easy to blend with a slight bit of fallout during application.

Quick take: VS Lustre e/s wears beautifully all day, good quality for a great price.


Velvet ~ These are the VS Matte eye shadows. They have excellent pigmentation, they're silky smooth and easy to blend with minimal fallout.

Quick take: I will definitely be adding more VS Velvet e/s to my collection.

Fekkai Technician Color Care Mask

I will admit... I'm a bit obsessed with deep conditioners and such. I enjoy testing them out, in search of my HG and with my highlighted, dry, damaged hair I make an excellent "guinea pig" for conditioners and hair masks.

Lately I've been loving the Frederic Fekkai Technician Color Care Line. I love the shampoo and conditioner so of course I had to order the Technician Color Care Mask and I must say it is an amazing deep conditioner! It improved the condition of my hair after the very first use. I've been using it regularly for two months now.

I use it once a week and leave it on for approximately 10-15 minutes. The texture is thick and rich. It completely revives my dry, damaged hair, leaving it super soft, deeply moisturized, shiny and healthy. Any conditioner that yields results such as these after just one use... is most certainly HG material.

Fekkai Technician Color Care Shampoo & Conditioner

Frederic Fekkai Salon Technician Shampoo and Conditioner For Dry, Damaged, Color-Treated Hair is the very best conditioner I have used so far. It is expensive but it's worth every penny.

I have tried so many shampoos and conditioners from drugstore to high end and this has been the best for my hair type. I have highlighted blonde hair, it's thick, dry, damaged... and the top is SO dry sometimes it's almost crispy! Plus I blow dry and use a flat iron or curling iron everyday.

Since I've been using this Frederic Fekkai Technician Shampoo and Conditioner it's looking a lot better. It's softer, more moisturized, shiny and overall looks so much healthier. These products have really changed the life of my hair.

Lipstick vs Lip Gloss

Okay... I know lip gloss is fun, it's pretty and it can make lips look glossy, plump, full and luscious. Although that all sounds wonderful, I still do not like the way it feels. I don't like that wet feeling on my lips, I find it to be a bit uncomfortable.

When layering a lip gloss over a lipstick it keeps the lipstick so wet that the color wipes right off, it has zero staying power. Also I spend a lot of time outdoors and anytime there is a slight breeze my hair sticks right onto my mouth. My hair is like a magnet to lip gloss and I end up with lip gloss smeared all over my face. It doesn't matter if it's sticky or creamy, it's just not my bag baby.

I much prefer lipstick. I enjoy the different textures and finishes of lipstick. I like the drier feeling on my lips (not DRY but you know what I mean). My hair doesn't stick to it and yet I can still have that shimmering glossy look by wearing a creamy frost or lustre lipstick. Plus I can layer lipsticks just like you would with a lip gloss but with lipstick I don't have to worry about the color slipping around on me.

Yes... there is no question lipstick is definitely the better choice for me!

What is the best eye shadow primer?

First I started with Too Faced Shadow Insurance. Later I moved on to MAC Paint Pot in Painterly and then Urban Decay Primer Potion in Sin. Here is my experience. All three do an excellent job of preventing creasing but each primer has it's specialty.


Too Faced Shadow Insurance:

Pros: Easy and gentle to apply, efficient packaging, enhances eye shadow pigmentation, long-lasting.

Cons:  Sheer, doesn't come in any colors.



MAC Painterly

Pros: Covers redness/discolorations and creates an even canvas to work with, long-lasting.

Cons: Dries out quickly, which makes the product difficult to work with, eye shadow pigmentation not enhanced as much as with the other primers.



Urban Decay Primer Potion in Sin

Pros: Gorgeous champagne shimmer, adds dimension, can be worn by itself, easy and gentle to apply, enhances eye shadow pigmentation,  long-lasting.

Cons: Packaging not efficient.



...And the verdict is in!
Both Urban Decay Primer Potion and Too Faced Shadow Insurance are my favorites. I really enjoy Too Faced Shadow Insurance and I can use it confidently for any look. Urban Decay Primer Potion in Sin is a must-have for me whenever I'm doing a shimmer, frost or light eye shadow look. I rarely use MAC Painterly anymore, however when doing a smoky eye I do enjoy using a MAC Paint Pot such as Constructivist or groundwork.

In the end, it is up to you to decide for yourself. Leave a comment, What primer works best for you?

NARS Laguna Bronzer

NARS Laguna is definitely my HG bronzer. I reach for it almost on a daily basis. The pigmentation is excellent, it applies smooth and flawlessly every time and it doesn't have any oranginess. It's a cool-tone bronze and it goes well with most skin tones. Laguna is a staple in my collection.

Victoria's Secret Savage Beauty

When I saw that Victoria's Secret had released a new spring make-up collection in animal print packaging I had to check it out. The new limited edition collection, Savage Beauty is packaged beautifully with leopard print boxes and eye-catching textured gold. They had two mineral eye shadow compacts, a mineral bronzer, a cream face and cheek highlighter and two lip glosses. I picked up the bronzer and a lip gloss in Ravish. The bronzer is easy to blend and has just the right amount of pigmentation for my NC30 skin. It gives a healthy natural glow, that bronzed just from the beach look. The lip gloss is fairly sheer but gives a lovely sparkly sheen to your lips, great for pairing with a lipstick. It is scented which happens to be my favorite thing about this gloss. I'm not sure how to describe the scent but it's delicious.

Nail Polish: Gold & Glitzy

I have quite an infatuation with glitzy golds. Like a bird I zero-in on anything that glitters and sparkles. Glittering Gold nail polish is something I can never pass up, any collection, any brand, you name it. They're beautiful and I could gaze endlessly into the bottles.

Nail Polish: Pinks & Reds

I'm not the kind to collection hundreds of nail polishes. I basically just have my most worn colors and only buy a new one when a new color comes out that I just can't pass up. If I do end up with a color I'm not that thrilled about I usually just give it away (As I'm eye-balling this peach shimmer China Glaze in the photo) Hmm... I thought it was so pretty in the store but it didn't look that great on me. Oh well, I better just forget peach polish and stick with peach blushes instead.

How I Highlight My Hair

First lets go over some background on my natural hair color and hair type. My hair is naturally dark brown, as you may already know dark brown hair can be difficult to lighten to blond. Highlighting hair that many levels can cause a lot of damage and be hard to maintain. Not to mention the challenge of fending off unwanted warmth or brassy tones.

Now for hair type, my hair is naturally thick, dry, frizzy, wavy, fluffy and unmanageable. I used to try and be so gentle with my natural hair, I avoided using any heat, I used natural shampoos and conditioners. But nothing could tame it, my hair was a mess and I was unhappy with my appearance because of it. So I gave up my all-natural, no heat method.

Today I have the hair I always wanted, it's shiny, sleek, straight and blonde. So how did I take my hair from dark brown to blonde without spending hundreds of dollars in a salon? I took a more subtle approach. I began highlighting my hair with a four dollar bottle of Sun-In from the drugstore and my blow-dryer. Sun-In won't take you from dark brown to blonde but it's an amazing "Primer" that will lighten it to a golden brown. It's also very gentle on your hair and easy to use. After some months of "Priming" my hair to golden brown. I began using L'Oreal Hi-Light Styliste in the hot pink box from the drugstore ($11). Carefully I added thin all-over highlights staying a 1/2 inch away from my roots, so as to avoid the orange effect. I highlighted my hair every 6-8 weeks. After 3 At-Home highlight sessions. I had the results I wanted. For years now I have maintained my light golden blonde highlights easily and for a very low cost. I lighten or "Prime" my roots every few weeks with Sun-In and every 2-3 months I highlight that "Primed" hair with L'Oreal Touch-On Highlights in the turquoise box. (It's basically the same as Styliste but my drugstore changed products) Whenever highlighting I always make sure to stay at least 1/4 to 1/2 inch away from the roots.

While my color is not the highly sought after Pamela Anderson platinum blonde, it is a lovely Jennifer Aniston golden blonde which I'm thrilled with and it suits my skin-tone nicely.

To achieve a straight, smooth, sleek texture with lots of shine, I invested in a GHD Flat iron and some very good hair care products. Which I will go over in another posting.

Tarte Park Avenue Princess

Get That Bronzed Just from the Beach Look!Park Avenue Princess gives you that beachy, bronzed, sun-kissed, healthy skin glow. This bronzer is a must-have in my beauty arsenal! It's a very neutral golden bronze, not orangey or dirty/muddy looking at all. Just pure bronzed bliss. The powder is excellent quality, easy to blend texture, finely milled and has very subtle glistening light reflecting particles but not at all overly shimmery or sparkly. 

Philosophy Purity Cleanser

I've been using the Philosophy Purity cleanser with the Clarisonic Mia for over 3 months now and I'm loving both. I have combination skin, I've tried many cleansers and most tend to dry out my skin. However this Purity cleanser is wonderfully moisturizing and doesn't leave my skin feeling tight and dry after I wash my face. It gently removes every trace of dirt, oil and makeup (of course I always use eye makeup remover before washing my face) It has not caused any breakouts and in fact after using this with the Clarisonic Mia my complexion has never looked better!

Clarisonic Mia

This is a Must-Have Skincare Tool! When I first heard about the Clarisonic I wasn't really interested in it, I thought that it wasn't for me only because I was afraid the scrubbing action would make my sensitive, acne prone skin break out. But after reading so many positive reviews I decided to purchase the Clarisonic Mia, in pink of course.

Much to my surprise, the results were immediate. After just one use my skin was smoother and softer than ever before. After 2 days I had a small breakout as my skin was adjusting and clearing toxins but the breakout cleared up overnight and my skin has been completely clear since.

It's been 3 months now, I use the Mia every morning and night with Philosophy Purity cleanser. My skin loves it! My complexion has never looked this healthy, fresh and glowy. It's like getting a facial everyday. I've actually been getting compliments on how great my skin looks. This little skincare tool has given me the skin I've always wanted... Thank you Clarisonic!!!

If you are considering purchasing a Clarisonic, stop everything right now and go get it. It will change the life of your skin. It's worth every penny. You won't be sorry.

Givenchy Hot Couture

Sweet Raspberries in Summer!
I received a sample of Givenchy Hot Couture in a previous Sephora order and the moment I spritzed it on I knew I had to have it. It's sweet but light raspberry nectar scent smells amazing! The next day I ordered a bottle in the 1.7 oz size. It has quickly become one of my favorite go-to fragrances. It's an excellent summer fragrance. If you like light, sweet, fruity fragrances that are also grown-up and sophisticated go get this! You won't be disappointed.

LORAC Baby Doll Lipstick Review

I ordered this lipstick online. When I first opened the tube I was surprised to see that the lipstick was peach, straight peach. But on my lips it looks and feels a lot like MAC Myth. It gives a concealer-like effect on the lips. I think if you already have Myth, there's no need to run out and buy LORAC Baby doll. It's the kind of lipstick that makes any bits of dry skin on your lips stand out and look worse, it's not a cute look. So how will I make this lipstick work? Just like Myth, I would never wear this lipstick by itself. I will pair Baby Doll with another lipstick or lip gloss on freshly exfoliated lips. It's a very flat opaque milky nude color by itself but I think it would work nicely under a frost or lustre lipstick, something with more dimension. Either way, I'll use it up but will not repurchase. Shown Below left to right: LORAC Baby Doll, MAC Myth and Creme D'Nude

Castor Oil For Eyelash Growth?

After reading so many positive reviews about Castor Oil and in my quest to achieve longer fuller lashes I decided to purchase a bottle. I've used Tarte Multipleye which gave me no results and Talika Lipocils which I used for 6 months and enjoyed a lot. The results were gorgeous longer,
fuller lashes from the Talika. However the price tag is $40 bucks a pop so I figured I'd give Caster Oil a go. I used it for just two nights applying a very tiny amount on my lashes and broke
out in a rash all around my eyes, I woke up with my eyes swollen
and red with little bumps. I've never had an allergic reaction like this to anything...except poison
oak! It was terrible!

It took a few days but my eyes are finally getting back to normal. I highly suggest doing a spot test first to make sure you're not allergic. Castor Oil may work fine for others but I will promptly be returning to my Talika Lipocils.

Clinique Acne Solutions Review

I purchased the Clinique Acne Solutions set which includes the Face Cleanser, Toner and Moisturizer. I've been using it sparingly for awhile now and if I was to describe these products in two words it would be... Strong and Drying. When I first purchased the set I did the 3 steps every morning and night. Oops... BIG Mistake! Within a few days it had completely sucked ALL of the moisture out of my skin. I was breaking out on areas of my face where I NEVER break out, due to the over-drying of my skin. I quickly switched to Boscia Soothing Cleansing Cream and a moisturizer which were just samples I had received from Sephora. After the moisture in my skin was replenished and back to normal, I carefully began using the Clinique Cleanser once a day (at night), the Toner twice a week and the moisturizer twice a week. It's really all my skin can handle. I think these products do work well when used sparingly, one at a time, and in conjunction with a good moisturizer. I will use up what I have left but will not be repurchasing this set. I don't feel my skin requires such strong products.

Ed Hardy Fragrance

The Original Ed Hardy For Women is one of my most loved scents for Summer. If you like light, fresh and fruity but with a grown-up spin this is a delicious fragrance for you. Top notes include Tropical Mango, Wild Strawberry, Ruby Red Grapefruit with subtle notes of Black Freesia, Warm Amber and Rose Accords. It's sweet and fruity done right.

I've tested the hearts and daggers but didn't love it nearly as much as the original.

Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess

I was at my local Estee Lauder counter asking about this Exotic Bronzing Blush before they'd even seen or heard about it. So I had them call me as soon as they received the shipment. I picked up two Exotic Bronzing Blushes and the Bronze Goddess Fragrance. I had missed out on this fragrance last summer. This limited edition blush is gorgeous with it's combination of tan and pinky-peach swirled around in a zebra print design. Perfect for this summer. And both my husband and I love the Bronze Goddess fragrance.

Fragrance Type: Solar Floral

Top Notes
• Sicilian Bergamot
• Mandarin

Middle Notes
• Tiare Milk Tahitian Gardenia Petals
• Coconut Oil
• Orange Flower Buds
• Jasmine
• Magnolia Petals
• Myrrh

Base Notes
• Amber
• Sandalwood
• Vetiver
• Caramel
• Coconut Cream

Chanel Bikini Peach Glossimer

I have never purchased a Chanel Glossimer before but had to pick this up! Anything with Bikini or Peach in the name grabs my attention immediately. The formula is creamy and non-sticky. The color in the tube is a beautiful pinky-peach with subtle shimmering flecks of gold. Really lovely and while I do like it, it's just not as pigmented as I'd hoped it would be. As shown below Bikini Peach on my bare pink lips, looks fairly sheer :( Not exactly the look we want from a $28 lip gloss, right? But because the name was so pretty I will make the best of it and pair this glossimer with a favorite lipstick.