Colourpop X Kathleenlights Collab 3: Review + Swatches

Hello beauty lovers and welcome back to another blog post! Kathleenlights is at it again with a brand collection collaboration with Colourpop Cosmetics and as the avid fan I am, I had to pick them up.

This time, Kathleenlights came out with three Ultra Satin Lips in the shades Alyssa, November, and Point Zero and a set of Creme Gel Liners in pot and and pencil form called Mr. Bing. I ended up picking up the majority of the collection except for the Ultra Satin lip in Alyssa because I felt like it may be too light for me.  

But I got the rest! And I am so exited to shares my thoughts and swatches on these new products. Please click on Read More to keep on reading!

New Drugstore Lipstick Launches: Covergirl Katy Kat Matte VS Maybelline Color Sensational The Loaded Bolds

Hello and welcome back to my blog! Today's blog post is about two new lipstick launches at the drugstore, the Covergirl Katy Kat Matte Lipsticks and the Maybelline Color Sensational The Loaded Bolds Lipsticks. I stumbled upon these releases at my local Target, where they were both out on display together. I was immediately intrigued by both collections and picked out three colors that I knew I would be interested in. Let's look at the claims for both lipsticks!

Claims for the Covergirl Katy Kat Matte Lipsticks: Calling all Katy Kats! Our new Katy Kat Demi-Matte Lipstick is a purr-fect collection of velvety soft and luscious feeling lipsticks with a demi-matte finish created by the one and only Katy Perry. With 11 shades in all, discover a new matte lip look you'll love that's not flat or dry.

Claims for the Maybelline Color Sensational The Loaded Bolds Lipsticks: Maybelline's Color Sensational The Loaded Bolds Lip Color delivers one-stroke intensity with hyper-color pigments and an opaque, creamy clay base. Sumptuous honey nectar leaves a creamy finish. Available in a collection of pigment-loaded shades from deep plums and electric blues to vibrant reds and natural nudes. Dermatologist tested. Allergy tested.

To see which launch is totally worth the buy, please click on Read More!

NYX Cosmetics Lip Lingerie Collection: Review & Swatches

Hey beautiful people! Another day, another blog post. My makeup life has been bombarded with lip products and these NYX Lip Lingerie Liquid Lipsticks are not excluded. It took me a while to get all the colors that I wanted, but I've finally got them all!

Claims: Slip into something seductive with NYX Cosmetics' Lip Lingerie Liquid Lipstick, a weightless liquid lipstick with a plush matte finish. Available in a range of color-kissed nudes, each sultry shade will coat the curves of your lips with irresistibly creamy color.

I was super intrigued by these liquid lipsticks from NYX because I think that NYX creates one of the best lip products from the drugstore. So if you want to check out what I thought about these liquid lipsticks then please click on Read More!

May 2016 Ipsy Glam Bag: Destination Chic

I know I know, I missed two whole months worth of Ipsy bags...but I was busy! Education comes first! Now that summer has arrived, I plan to be more dedicated in reviewing my Ipsy bag each month. So let's move on to this month's bag!

The theme for this month is Destination Chic. This month's theme seems to be about travel friendly beauty products, which I am totally down for because I'll be doing some traveling this summer. I love the design of the bag as well. It is cut into an envelope shape rather than it being a straight zipper and it has a snap button closure. I also love the print of bag because it has all well known monuments and destinations on it as well. So fitting for the whole travel theme of this month!

So let's check out what this bag has for the month!

Colourpop Kaepop Collab by Karrueche Tran: Review + Swatches ft the Ultra Shock Shadows + Ultra Matte Liquid Lipsticks

Colourpop is back at it again with their collaborations! This time it is the Kaepop Collaboration with Karrueche Tran. Her collection includes new ultra shock shadows, ultra matte liquid lipsticks, lippie pencils, and new shades of bronzers, highlighters, and blushes. 

I only picked up the Ultra Shock Shadow palette and the Ultra Matte Liquid Lipsticks, since these were what I was most interest in. When I first saw the collection, I really loved the color scheme and really appreciated that it seemed to compliment those with tanner and deeper skin tones.

If you want to know what I thought about the items that I picked up from this collection, click on read more!

Primark Mini Beauty Haul

I'm just going to put it out there. Primark just may be my favorite store ever. As an American, I had not had the privilege of experiencing Primark in all it's glory until they finally opened one up at the King of Prussia mall in Philadelphia. My friends and I are super obsessed with Primark. They have so many products like women clothing, men clothing, clothes for baby, shoes, lingerie, pajamas, beauty, accessories, and home. The store is gigantic but everything is well placed, organized, and there's (I think) three areas where you can check out. 

So for this mini haul I wanted to talk about the beauty items that I got at Primark and in a separate blog post, I'll talk about the clothing, accessories, shoes, and whatever else I got so that this post isn't so long. You can really lose yourself at Primark and not pay such a hefty price for it. 

If you want to know what I got at Primark for beauty then please click on read more!

Ofra Long Lasting Liquid Lipsticks: Review + Swatches

Hi guys and welcome back to another blog post! Once again I'm reviewing my favorite type of lipstick, liquid lipsticks. These liquid lipsticks are by Ofra Cosmetics and I am so excited to talk about this brand. I hadn't really heard about Ofra Cosmetics except for some Youtube videos until I found out that Kathleenlights did a liquid lipstick collab with them.  I absolutely love Kathleen and I love to support my fave Youtubers whenever they come out with a beauty product so not only did I get her liquid lipstick, I also got four more that I thought I would like. 

Ofra Cosmetics was created by Ofra Gaito, a therapist and makeup artist, and had begun this brand by opening up spas. She expanded her line to what it is today with her husband David and have created a professional skin care and makeup line. According to Youtubers and Kathleen, these long lasting liquid lipsticks have a different formulation in comparison to other liquid lipsticks. 

The shades that I got are Pasadena, Mocha, Americano, Miami Fever, and Honolulu (from left to right, swatched against my skin).

Claims: Ofra Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick is a one step full lip color that does not feather. These vibrant colors will give you a vivacious new look. They are creamy and soft in texture, moisturizing the lips and creating a long lasting lipstick effect. No need to use lipliner, this liquid lipstick gives a beautiful edge to your lip look! Our formula is a matte color formula. All shades contain antioxidants and Vitamin E while the formula provides a lightweight layer of lasting color to make you look stunning all day. Color will last in a perfect condition up to five hours without eating or drinking. For best results do not eat or drink for 15 minutes after applying. Please note that this is not a lip stain and does not dry completely but remains on your lips for hours!

Now that you've read the claims, lets check out each liquid lipstick that I got!

Influenster: Amuse Bouche by BITE (lipsticks)

Hello babes! Today I have a new blog post all about the product that I received from Influenster to test out. This time I got to try out three Amuse Bouche Lipsticks from BITE Beauty! 

As a lipstick lover aka fanatic I was SOOOOOO excited to get to try out these Amuse Bouche Lipsticks. I received three different colors which are Pepper, Beetroot, and Gazpacho. Here are the claims that BITE has for these lipsticks.

Claims: A collection of high-impact lipsticks in dimensional shades that have been handcrafted to deliver extreme moisture, soft texture, and creamy wear. Swipe on bold, creamy lip color with Bite Beauty's Amuse Bouche. Created and crafted by hand, Bite's small batch, low-heat process preserves a balanced blend of lip-quenching nutrients, vitamins, and omega oils that are essential for achieving healthy-looking lips. Made with 12 edible oils and triple milled pigments, this lipstick provides saturated lip color with weightless coverage and a citrus flavor made from fresh pressed fruit. 

These Amuse Bouche lipsticks really sound amazing and I am so excited to share my thoughts about them. Please click on Read More to find well...more!

Review: Colourpop Cosmetics New Fall Ultra Matte Liquid Lipsticks

If you haven't read my blog post/review of the Colourpop Cosmetics Ultra Matte Liquid Lipsticks then click here and basically you'll know that I love them. So when Colourpop came out with new shades for the fall, I just had to grab them!

The new colors that I picked up are Clueless, Beeper, Kapow, and Bad Habit. These four liquid lipstick shades are all perfect for the fall. First off the bat, they are the classic Colourpop matte liquid lipstick formula that I love. They come in the same packaging as all the other permanent liquid lipsticks. I'm not sure if these four colors are going to be part of the permanent collection but so far on their website they are still stocked.

Here are what all new four shades looked like swatched. 

From left to right is Clueless, Beeper, Kapow, and Bad Habit.

 If you want to see what all four looks like on my lips, swatched, and how I feel about them please click on read more below!

December 2015 Ipsy Glam Bag: With Love From Ipsy

Another month, another Ipsy bag! This time we received the December or the end of the year Ipsy bag. The theme is called "With Love From Ipsy" and correlates with the holidays that are coming around the corner. 

The bag design is a beautiful bright holiday red and is a pouch shape instead of the classic rectangle shape Ipsy bags usually have. It also has a quilt pattern on the front and back but the material is shiny like plastic. I think that it's cute but to me it feels a bit gaudy. 

As per usual, Ipsy glam bag is a monthly beauty description service that tailors to your beauty/style quiz. You will receive five different beauty items each month for only $10. So if you want to see what I received in this month's bag please click on read more!

Review: Colourpop Cosmetics Forever Freshman Collection

Colourpop has seriously been killing the beauty game. I'm always intrigued by their new launches and this time was no exception.  I’m always intrigued by their new launches and this time was no exception. One of their recent launches is called the “Forever Freshman” Collection. 

This collection includes a six piece eyeshadow set that includes all brand new shades as well as their classic super shock shadow formula. This collection is all about taking it back to the 90’s (my favorite era) and I’m super excited to talk about each shadow.

Again, this set includes six super shock shadows. The colors are Crimper, As If, Melrose, Koosh, 90210, and Baby-T. These are all named with 90's themed names and I just love that. 

So click on Read More to check out individual swatches of each shadow and my thoughts as well!

Influenster: Marc Jacobs Velvet Noir Major Volume Mascara

Hello lovelies! Today I have a new blog post about an item that I received to try out from Influenster. If you don't know what Influenster is get on it! My friend referred me to the site which is basically "a community for social media hotshots to share news, products, and reviews". As an influenster all you have to do is review products and take little surveys to heighten your impact score in order to receive a free box of goodies to try out. 

This is the first time that I received an influenster box, which is the beauty influenster box, since this is the category that I am most interested and dedicated in. The beauty box is by Marc Jacobs and I received the Marc Jacobs Velvet Noir Major Volume Mascara. 

I am so excited to try out and review this mascara since this is the first Marc Jacobs beauty product I have ever owned! If you want to find out what I think about this mascara then please click on Read More.

Review: Colourpop Cosmetics Ultra Matte Liquid Lipstick

Happy Monday beautiful's! Let's grab a cup of coffee and talk about the one beauty item that I cannot wait to get more of, liquid lipsticks. Okay, so let's think about around the end of May into June when Colourpop Cosmetics launched their own line of Ultra Matte Liquid Lipsticks. Here are the top three thoughts that crossed my mind.

1) How much is it?!

2) What are the color shades?!

3) HOW CAN I BUY THIS RIGHT NOW?!?!?!?

For hours, I researched on Youtube for any lip swatches of all the shades Colourpop was intending to release so that I could pick out the colors that I really wanted. If I had it my way I would have honestly bought the entire line because each was only $6 but of course I'm a broke college student and if I were to do that, no matter how amazing the price was, it seriously takes a toll on my wallet. So after hours of searching I narrowed down my choices to five that I thought I would wear often. 

But getting those five were a nightmare. The moment the liquid lipsticks launched on their website, it was impossible to get any order in. But I persevered on because that's what a makeup enthusiast (aka addict) does! I WANTED--nope NEEDED these liquid lipsticks and I didn't care how long it would take for me to get them. After probably two whole hours on the website, I finally got to place my order!

So the five liquid lipsticks that I purchased are Tulle, Bumble, Trap, Highball and LAX. These are the colors that I thought I would wear the heck out of. So please click on read more if you want to find out my thoughts on these Ultra Matte Liquid Lipsticks!

Flashback Foundations Friday: Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Airbrush Foundation

Okay, who else got sucked in to buying this foundation when they saw essiebutton raving like crazy about it? Trust me, I wouldn't have looked twice at the Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Airbrush Foundation if it wasn't for her but I'm not blaming Essie at all because guys, this is an amazing foundation. 

Claims: It's like airbrushing without the air! Powered by Amazonian clay and infused with natural, light-reflecting gemstones, this unique waterproof foundation gives skin rich dimension while invigorating the complexion for a youthful-looking appearance. The full coverage, weightless powder formula is offered in a range of skin-matching shades and last for 12 hours. Using the unique custom mesh delivery system, simply pick up and buff on just the right amount of moisture-rich powder for a flawless airbrushed effect while allowing skin to breathe. Benefits: Dermatologist tested, has Tarte 12 Hour Power, is waterproof, and vegan friendly.

These are amazing claims for such a different type of foundation that I couldn't but feel skeptical at first. If you want to learn more about my thoughts on the Tarte Amazonia Clay Full Coverage Airbrush Foundation, then click on read more!

Flower Beauty Cosmetics: Overview

Hello everybody and welcome back to another blog post! Today, I have an overview of a beauty brand to go in depth about today. And that beauty brand is Flower Beauty which is a brand made by Drew Barrymore. I was super intrigued by this makeup brand because not only is it named Flower Beauty and has beautiful flower names for many of its products, but its entire  premise is that it offers quality products at a drugstore price and its made in the USA. 

Now Flower Beauty has been out for a while and I've had the products I'll be discussing for a while but I wanted to really utilize them before I give my opinion on the brand. To buy these products, Flower Beauty only sells at Walmart and I don't really have a Walmart easily accessible to me so I had to order online which to me is a downfall. So I tried to buy items that I knew I would be using often and based my decisions on how it looked on the website. 

So if you want to learn what I think about the Flower Beauty brand and the cosmetics I bought, click on read more!

My First MAC Lipsticks: Creme In Your Coffee, Rebel, Plumful, & Ruby Woo

Isn't it crazy that with an excessive makeup collection like mine that I don't own any MAC Lipsticks at all? Well now, ladies and gents, I own four!

The lipstick colors that I'm going to feature in this post are Creme In Your Coffee, Rebel, Palmful, and Ruby Woo. All of these lipsticks were gifted by my very good friends who I love, appreciate, and understand my love (obsession) with makeup. Thanks you guys!

So check out my thoughts on each lipstick and what they look like on my lips. I'm so excited to share this with you all.

Claims: Colour plus texture for the lips! Stands out on the runway. Simmers on the street. What made M-A-C- famous. 

Beauty Blunder: E.L.F. Lip Stain

Hello wonderful readers of our blog! It has been a while since I last did a Beauty Blunder! I love doing these posts because it not only gives me reflection on the products that I've bought but it also gives our readers a chance to either stay away from these beauty blunders or give them a try for themselves. I have a cheap drugstore product to talk about today and it is the E.LF. Lip Stain in Berry Blush.

This lip stain only costs $2 at Target or on the E.L.F. website so I don't feel as bad that this turned out to be a blunder but I had high hopes for it because it seemed like it would work. This lip stain looks just like a marker and if you remember when Revlon came out with a marker style lip stain a couple of years ago, then it is basically the same thing. Although, I should have learned my lesson with it because I did not like those Revlon lip stains at all. But the Revlon ones cost like probably $6 to $8 so I'm happy that I didn't spend that much this time.

Claims: Get beautiful precision color that lasts for hours with this pigment rich lip stain marker. The pen-like tip lets you draw on color easily for a streak & smudge free professional look. Infused with nourishing Vitamin E to hydrate and moisturize lips.

The claims sounded really great but we know its a blunder so if you want to know more about my thoughts and experience with this product, click on read more!

Name Change?!?! + Revamp

Hey everybody! And if you're wondering what happened?! Whose blog is this?! Where's Amaryllis Living?! IT'S JUST DAISY?! WHHAATTTT?! 

Yes, it is just me and welcome to the newly named blog, daisydaisydaisies! It's been a while now since I've been the only one posting on the blog, so after careful thought and consideration, I decided to go on ahead and make this my own personal blog. 

It'll be just like Amaryllis Living, with all the same beauty, fashion, and lifestyle posts, now with just my own personal spin and personal life in the mix. The blog will also be going through renovations and revamping. For now, I have most of what I want on it with the exception of some key details but that will be coming up very soon. Also, there are a lot of pictures that I took with the tag Amaryllis Living, on them. Please don't mind it! I don't know if I feel like fixing the tag on the photos or just leaving them (most likely the later). So for now, the blog is under...construction? But I will be posting up a blog post very soon!

And that's really it! I hope you guys will still support me! Please follow me here on the new blog as well as on my new Bloglovin' link which you can find on the right side of your screen under my face ;)

All my social media links will be up soon! I'll be getting an instagram and possibly a twitter specifically for this blog. Thanks for reading!

Love Always,

Lashes & Lingerie: Adore Me Lingerie

(courtesy of: Adore Me)

Let's be honest. We all love to dress up on the outside but once in a while we have to treat ourselves by dressing up on the inside. #treatyoself

I was inspired by Adore Me to participate in their Lashes & Lingerie challenge and create amazing beauty looks that I think you all would enjoy. Adore Me is a store as well as a monthly subscription box that is all about the lingerie. It caters to all women of sizes with their range starting from size XS - 6XL, which in my opinion is absolutely amazing. They sell bras, panties, swimwear, corsets, and lingerie. With their amazing variety, you can either buy individual pieces or participate in their monthly subscription service. 

In the subscription service, you can either opt to be a VIP member or a Pay As You Go member. Either member must take the style profile quiz in order for Adore Me to construct your unique box. After, each month you'll receive a showroom of what your lingerie of the month will be. Now the subscription service retails for $39.95. There are specific benefits when it comes to being a VIP member or a Pay As You Go Member. As a Pay As You Go Member, you get to have a beauty room each month and you get free shipping and exchanges. Whereas, with the VIP member benefits, you get a showroom each month, your first box is only $24.95 and every sixth box you get is free, you get $10 off any style any time, free shipping and exchanges, exclusive access to VIP only sales and sets, and finally you get to skip a month if you don't like what you see in your showroom. The company seems very flexible with how their membership and benefits work and overall the service seems easy. 

If you like the premise around Adore Me, then click on read more to see the inspirations that I drew up for their Lashes & Lingerie Challenge. 

Colourpop Cosmetics: Haul & Review

Hello lovelies and welcome back to the blog. Lately, there has been a buzz going around about this makeup brand called Colourpop Cosmetics and of course being me, I had to get on the bandwagon. Two of my favorite Youtubers even collaborated with Colourpop and I've seen plenty of swatches and reviews from other Youtubers, so I wanted to try them out for myself. 

I also really loved learning about Colourpop Cosmetics since it wasn't a known name brand to me like the high end NARS brand or the drugstore brand Maybelline is to me. You can learn more about them on their website but I'll give you my short hand version. Basically, this company was born and made in the United States. They don't test on animals, which is awesome, and they believe in luxury items for the price of dirt cheap makeup. Which I, as a massive makeup consumer who likes to pretend she has all this money for makeup, absolutely cherish and appreciate. 

Well anyways during the holidays, Colourpop brought out a new collection of lippie stix's and Super Shock shadows that looked absolutely amazing and festive, that I at least had to pick some up. I ended up getting a holiday collection set for the eyeshadows but didn't pick up the set for the lippie stix's but I did get some permanent collection lippie stix's instead. 

So if you want to check out what I got in my first ever (and probably not my last) Colourpop Cosmetics haul, then please click on Read More below!