NYC 16 H Smooch Proof Lip Stain Review

Back in January I was in Rite Aid and saw these on a front display and instantly picked them up. I ended up picking up two of them, one in Champagne Stain 493 and the other in Persistent Pink 490 and I believe I paid around $4.00 for each. The first thing I noticed after applying the stain (I chose the Champagne Stain today) was that it has a very yucky taste. It's not as horrible to where it is unbearable, but if you are sensitive to chemical tastes, then be aware. The smell of the stains has a slight fruity smell, yet it is masked by a pretty intense chemical smell as well. Before I get into the review of the actual staying power of these babies, here is a picture of the swatches. The top is a swatch of Persistent Pink and the bottom is Champagne Stain.

They are completely matte, so if you see some sparkle, it's because I was swatching blush earlier, so I still have traces of sparkle from that.

Here is the lip stain freshly applied. I applied the Champagne Stain (as noted earlier)

Now, on to the review: These stains are quite drying, like most other stains that I have tried. I put the stain on at around 11:30 and at 12:18, my lips had a really bad feeling of dryness. I put some lipbalm over my lips and it took care of the dryness (I used Neutrogena Natuals lip balm) Do be aware that if you put lipbalm on over the stain, it is going to transfer onto things, the lipbalm included.

Here is a picture taken 2 hours later:

All I can say is wow! For something to come with a claim of 16 hours and then not even last 2 is very disappointing in my book. My lips are also so incredibly dry I am about to go insane. So, off I go to the bathroom to get some tissue to wipe the rest of this off of my lips and on goes the lipbalm again. Let me know if you guys have any lipstains that work better than this.

Final Verdict: WILL NOT repurchase. Worthless as a lipstain, but I think it may be great as a lipliner. I would say to definitely pass by these stains and don't give them a second glance.

Jill xoxo

Loving to Shop

Can anyone really tell me that they actually hate shopping? Actually, I take that back, because I personally know a few women that despise shopping and try to stay away from doing just that as much as possible. I kinda call them crazy, but hey, we all have our own things we like to do. See for me, it seems that as long as I'm spending money, I'm all good. It doesn't matter if I am buying food at the grocery store or buying my daughter's diapers and wipes, I get a rush from spending money. Is this a problem? Not in You Tube world, for sure, it's not. In the real world, probably, but I've always been this way. It's a shame I know, but I get such a rush from shopping and it just makes me feel so good. Are any of you like me? Haha! I'm sure there are many! So, with that being said, what is your MUST HAVE item for spring? Mine has been finding the perfect lilac nailpolish that actually stays on my nails for longer than 8 hours. Off to do more shopping then, I guess, huh? LOL!!! Hope you guys enjoy!

Blossom into Spring #2

Okay, so spring is officially here and how many of you are jumping up and down for joy? I have really, really been enjoying the wonderful, warm weather. Even though I am not looking forward to this hot, hot summer I know we are going to have, since the weather started warming up so soon. Anyways, back to the tutorial. Here is the list of products that I used for this tutorial:

Too Faced Shadow Insurance
ELF 100 Eyeshadow Palette
ELF creme eyeliner in Plum Purple
L'Oreal Lineur Intense in Black Mica
Don't remember what mascara I used (sorry)
ELF blush ($1 line) in Coy
Maybelline Lipstick in Bed of Tulips (Limited Edition Shade)
Buxom Lips Lip Gloss in Iris
Nails: Sally Hansen Salon Effects Polish Strips in Misbehaved

And here are some pictures of the look:

And now for the tutorial:

Kentral Turns 5

So, I figured I would post more than just my you tube videos on here and maybe show you guys a little bit into my life as well as start posting more reviews on here rather than just on you tube. Sometimes it's really hard to post a review to a video, so I think it might be so much easier to start posting some on here. I have a big list of reviews to get done and I think I can get them done much faster on here than making videos for them, since I don't like to post to many videos all at once. Anwyays, back on to my sons birthday. He turned 5 on the 15th and I am kinda sad, but so happy about it. My baby boy is growing up :( Here are some pictures of all the fun he and our family had on his birthday weekend. Hope you guys enjoy! We took him to Chuckie Cheese's (is that how it's spelled? I don't know) on his birthday and had a blast. I am also attaching some pictures of his party that we had for him the Saturday before his party. I take a TON of pictures, I call myself a picture taking fool, so it was hard for me to pick. Hope you enjoy the loads of pictures!!! :D

Jill xoxoxo

Review on Neutrogena Healthy Skin Compact Makeup

Finally, I had time to post a review on what I think of the Neutrogena Healthy Skin Compact Makeup. My beautiful friend Katie sent it to me so long ago, but I have been so super busy. With me moving and then not and then having to unpack the whole house back into the same house was just so very stressful. Anyways, on to the review.




Love,

Jill xoxoxo

Blossom into Spring - Sigma Contest Entry #1

This is just in time for St. Patty's Day, if you are into the whole wearing green thing. Me, not so much, but I just may pull these eyeshadows back out to re-create this for the 17th. I really do like how it turned out. Let me know what you think!

List of Products Used:

Mark Please Hold Primer in Light/Medium
WNW Trio in I Dream of Greenie
WNW Color Icon Single in Envy
L'Oreal HIP Duo in Gunmetal
WNW Color Icon Single in Brulee
Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Liner in Blackest Black
L'Oreal Lineur Intense Liquid Liner in Black Mica
Maybelline One by One in Blackest Black
Avon Smooth Mineral's Blush in Perfect Plum
Revlon Colorburst lipstick in Soft Nude
Avon's Glazewear Summer Sheers

Shopping Trip

So, I have been doing a little bit of shopping lately and I actually have bought some shoes as well as makeup. I am absolutely LOVING the shoes that I picked up. This haul has a little bit me showing you all my makeup finds, the shoes that I purchased, and a little bit of talking too! Hope you enjoy! :D

xoxo Jill