Liquid Lipstick Obsession Part 2: Colourpop Ultra Matte Lips

I honestly think the funniest thing in the world is the fact that I have to break this post up in several parts. That is how you know the obsession is real. So, all about Colourpop. It took me a while to purchase from Colourpop. Don't ask why. But now that I am on the bandwagon, The first shade I bought was zipper. A wonderful purple shade.

Colourpop Ultra Matte Lip in Zipper

 

This colour is everything. I also really like the formula. I love that the color pay off is super intense. I also love that it feels comfortable on the lips after it dries. I know there are some liquid lipsticks are super drying. Colourpop is not one of those brands. I also like that there is very little transfer with this lippie. I definitely did my kiss proof test (on my hand of course) and there was barely any transfer, if at all. I liked it so much that I purchased several more shades today. I purchased Tulle, Kapow, Guess, and LAX. As soon as those come in, I will do swatches and looks with them. But so far, my colourpop experience has been awesome and amazing! Let me know what shades you have from them! Comment below and don't forget to like and follow my blog! Next post will be about Nicolet Beauty Lipsticks!!

 

 

Much Luv,

 

 

Aly

GRWM Video Is up! Like, Subscribe, and Comment!!!

Hey guys,

My latest GRWM is up on my YouTube channel. I have provided the link below. Like, subscribe and make sure to leave comments.

GRWM: Choices, Why I dislike working Retail, AlyJae Beauty Brand Ambassador Program.

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Aly

My Latest Obsession: Matte/Liquid Lipsticks Part 1: Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick

So, I must say, I don't know when I became obsessed with lipsticks. I generally hoard eyeshadows and almost always ignore my lips. But with the picture overload of matte lipsticks, liquid lipsticks, and crazy wild shades, I have been collecting different brands and different shades for the past 3 weeks. Here are my reviews on the shades I recently picked up!

Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipsticks

These lipsticks are like a real tattoo. (Pun Intended). I first saw them while scrolling on IG. I went straight to my local Sephora and purchased Vampira. Here is my first swatch of Kat Von D Vampira

Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Vampira

Close up of Vampira

 

 



What I love about this liquid lipstick is that the color is seriously intense! I definitely paid for what I got with this product. If I totally think it is worth it to go back and buy more colors, then rest assure that I truly love the product. One thing I did notice is that I had to apply several layers in order to get a richer color. The drying time was also quite lengthy. Granted, I'm rather impatient. It may have only been like 5 minutes to dry. To me it felt like 20. LBS. This clearly didn't stop me from buying the product. Because the very next week, I turned around bought the color Echo.

Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick- Echo

 

 

I never saw myself wearing blue lipstick. But, this color here is everything! A day that I'm just going out and have nothing to do, I'm totally rocking this shade. I feel like colors like this bring out the uniqueness in you. Dare to be bold with this color. When playing with makeup, go all out. This was a fun color for me. Kat Von D's Everlasting Liquid Lipsticks are $20.00. You can purchase them from www.katvond.com or at Sephora if you're impatient like I am.

 

Leave comments below! Let me know what your experience was with Kat Von D's lip colors. Part 2 will come tomorrow... All about Colourpop's Ultra Matte Liquid Lipstick!!!

 

Until then my luvs, stay beautiful

 

 

Aly

Makeup Collection Video

My Makeup Collection Video is up and live on youtube! Make sure you give it a thumbs up and subscribe. You can either use the link in the video or search for me by typing in AlyJae on Youtube!!!

My Makeup Collection Video

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Aly

Beyonce Cat Eye Tutorial

So this video was done back in the summer on my YouTube page. But I felt like I should re-share it to give my channel a little bit of life. I will be adding more videos within the next few days. But for now, enjoy some of my favorites. Leave comments below and enjoy!

 Much Luv,

Aly

Aly's 5K giveaway!!!!

Alright.... I feel like I step my giveaway game up every time I do one. Lol. This one is simpler than the last. We need to get to 5000 Followers. So this means, this giveaway doesn't end until we reach 5000 followers!! 

Prize: Anastasia Beverly Hills Self-Made Eye Shadow Palette!!!

Here are the rules: 

1. You must follow me on IG Alyjaemua. You CANNOT unfollow. If you unfollow at any point during the duration of this giveaway, you forfeit your entry. 

2. Tag 3 Friends who would like to enter this giveaway

3. Post it on your page for one hour minimum and TAG ME IN IT. Spread the word. 

Once we reach 5000 followers, I will announce a winner. Share share, tell your friends! Happy Giveaway!!! 

Morphe 35O Palette: The Palette of all Palettes

Morphe Brushes 35O Eye Shadow Palette

 

I have never in my life seen so much of a frenzy over an eye shadow palette. I own quite a few and have paid attention to makeup launches for quite some time now. But the Morphe Brushes 35O Palette takes the cake. There are like several other palettes in the 35 Series. But the 35O was the hottest thing walking. Still is. I first saw the 35O on snapchat thanks to Jaclyn Hill and MannyMUA. I'll blame them for the heightened awareness. LOL! The minute I went to take my talents to Morphe to buy the palette, because let's face it, you all know I LOVE warm colors, It was sold out! I was so upset. I tried to tie myself over with the 35W palette (which I honestly really do like), but it didn't really work. So, I waited. And the minute I got notice of the pre-sale (Thanks Ebony!), I literally pulled over in the Starbucks parking lot I was about to stop at to get my Venti Passion Fruit Iced Tea Lemonade, Sweetened, with 1 pump of Raspberry and Light Ice (Thanks Jaclyn Hill lol) and bought the palette right there from my phone. Nothing mattered at that moment but that palette!

It about 5 days later (along with an additional one that has since been sold. Sorry guys). I literally have not really deviated from this palette yet. I think I have done 2 looks outside of the play I was in back in October (which does NOT count) that did not involve the Morphe 35O palette. I mean, there are 35 shadows in this palette. I can do so many different looks with it. Plus it's still technically fall. So, I mean really. Why wouldn't you use this palette right now? I will probably use this thing year round to be very honest with you. LBVS!!!

One look with Palette

Now, here comes the important part, the specs! I'm only 4'11 which means my T-Rex size arms won't allow the space I need to swatch all 35 colors. So I swatched as many as I can. Bare with me now. The metallics/shimmers are first. My favorite is the lower right corner metallic orange/red shade. It is EVERYTHING!!! Spray some M.A.C. Fix + on a flat shadow contour brush and it might as well be burnt orange aluminum foil on your eyelids. It is absolutely gorgeous. I have no idea what Morphe did, but THEY DID THAT with this shadow. I seriously cannot get enough of it. I have to force myself not to use it so that the other shadows in the palette don't feel neglected. I can say that all but one (The second from the left) are all very creamy in texture. The one that is not as consistent as the other shimmers/metallics I don't really use. It feels kind of gritty when you touch it and has a lot of fall out. I honestly believe that a lot of the lighter shades in any eye shadow palette have this issue. I had a similar issue with the lightest shade in the Urban Decay Naked 3 palette. It's not unusable. Just be careful with it. I would probably only use it for an inner corner highlight anyway.

Shimmer Metallic Swatches with and without flash

 

 

The more matte shades all have different consistencies which is not really a bad thing. Some are really base or transition colors. They don't really need to have a lot of pigment. The darker or more orange shades have more pigment. This makes since because they would be use for more bolder statements such as a pop of color or smokey eye effect. I pretty much love all of them. I can't say that any of them have upset or disappoint me in any way. Here are the swatches of the more matte shades. The one to the far right looks more satin to me. But I put it in this category because it is close on color to my favorite shade in the palette and I wanted it to stand out on it's own. I will be using this color in a look very soon.

 

Matte/Satin Shades with and without flash

 

 

All in all, I would give this palette two very enthusiastic thumbs up. They are still sold out of the palette. But no worries. The 35O palette is a permanent product at Morphe and will be back in stock. I would suggest doing what I did if you have not purchased it yet. I would stalk Morphe's Instagram page and patiently wait for the product to be available again. I am in the works of trying to get a hold of their eye shadow palettes in general to add to my online store, www.alyjaebeauty.com. Right now, the 35O is not available to retailers. The minute it is though is the minute it will be added to the store. Stay tuned for more information!! Comment below if you have any questions.

 

Until next time beauties,

 

Aly



Bella and Bear Makeup Brush Review

You all know I have a thing with brushes. So when I stumbled onto Bella and Bear, I jumped at the chance to try them out. Bella and Bear is a fairly new company that specializes in makeup brushes. They have a full 15 piece set and a different variety of sets. I received the Cat’s Eye set that features 5 brushes for eye makeup and a Kabuki foundation brush. I fell in love with the Kabuki brush fairly quickly. The bristles are very dense which gives the flawless airbrush finish. It also doesn’t soak up a lot of the product. I really loved how gentle this brush felt as well. Needless to say, I have not stopped using it to apply my foundation since I received it.

 

Used Bella and Bear Kabuki Foundation Brush to apply Makeup Forever Ultra HD Foundation in 173.

 

The Cat’s Eye set had some of my favorite types of brushes in it. The tapered blending brush… You all know how much I love tapered blending brushes. This too did not soak up a lot of the product and made blending out the harsh lines very easy. The flat shadow concealer brush applies the eyeshadows so effortlessly. I feel like it made the eyeshadow brighter because all of the product goes on the eye and doesn’t stick to the brush. Great consistency Bella and Bear. The dual end eyebrow/spoolie brush gave me life after first use!!! My eyebrows have never been perfect with a brush. I typically use pencils. But this brush is so perfect, it’s hard to mess up. Extremely hard. The pencil brush is amazing as well. I’ve been obsessed with it since I used it. I even paid more attention to my bottom lash line just so that I could use it. I won’t lie and say that I used the angled shadow brush a lot. I used it once. I will definitely do a look with it however.

Used Bella and Bear Cat's Eye 5 piece set to apply Morphe 35W Eyeshadow Palette

 

All in all, I give this company two thumbs up. I would say my only con with it was that the new brush smell was slightly overwhelming. The smell did go away after a few uses. But it is not a major issue or something that will prevent me from using them and buying more in the future. Bella and Bear gave me a code to give you all for you to purchase your own. Use ALYJAE10 at check out to receive 20% off of your purchase. This code won’t last long however.Bella and Bear website!! So use it while you can! Until next time loves, stay beautiful.

 

Aly