Burt's bees lip shimmer quick review

Here's a quick review of some of my fave lip products!
They're the shimmer balms from Burt's Bees; I have the colours plum, peony and papaya. The names are not super original, but they describe the shades pretty well.

They have a nice creamy/ balmy texture. They're not super tacky or greasy, which is my favorite type of texture, it's kinda of a nice sweet spot. It's not so thin that it's gonna slip off your lips, and it's not super long wearing (so you avoid the dry and patchy lip look). And because, it's Burt's Bees and it's a balm, they feel nice on the lips. The only thing I noticed that could put some people off is that they fade a little bit with a lot of talking and you def need to reapply after eating. I don't mind it, because I just applying lip products in general. They don't stain, so when they wear off they don't look weird. 

There' only one that doesn't have any shimmer (surprising considering they're called the lip shimmers) : the plum shade has a shinny look, like a creamy lipstick or balm. Peony has a slight shimmer, it's subtle. I think it just makes the lips shinnier and slightly plumper. The shade papaya has shimmer, almost glitter. I don't mind it, since it doesn't look frosty at all. This colour's really nice with the shimmer because it's a burnt orange, not a really bright one, it doesn't draw attention to the lip so much that you have a chance to notice the specks of gold in it. 

Hoped you guys liked it!

Sab Sab xoxo :)

CoverGirl mascaras part 1

Hi everybody! :)
Sorry about the delay, my internet connection was being stupid last Thursday and it was so freaking annoying, so I decided to postpone it. Honestly, it's not really better now, but I'll just suffer :(.
Here's part one of my guide to CoverGirl mascaras. I'll do reviews of many of them and let you guys know which ones are the best. The last part of the guide will be my top three and why! So stay tuned for that! :)
Today, I'll be talking about the LashBlast Fusion and the Clump Crusher!

*Sorry about the orange sticker on the Clump Crusher! It's how I keep track of when to throw mascaras out. I just write down when I opened it and I keep it three to six months. It's so important to not keep mascaras for too long!
I'm probably gonna do some posts on how to keep makeup hygienic. I think there's just not enough info on that out there!

Lets talk about the LashBlast Fusion first!

What does CoverGirl say?

• Fiberstretch formula and oversized brush make every little lash bigger, fuller, longer-looking, and more dramatic ;
• Super volumizing + buildable fiber-strength lengthening ;
• Thickens and extends the look of your natural lashes ;
• Signature blast brush.

Is it true?

• Yes and no... It is mascara, so of course, it is gonna make the lashes bigger, fuller, longer and more dramatic. But don't kid yourselves, they're not falsies. The wand is too big to get aaaall the little lashes, but more on that later ;
• No, it is not super volumizing, but it does lengthen a reasonable amount ;
• Yes, but again that's what any mascara does up to a certain point ;
• Yes, keep scrolling for a picture of the wand!

My opinion:

• The wand is huuuuge, which makes it difficult to reach the tiny baby lashes at the inners corner and makes it easier to get it on your lids;

• I do like the bristles on the wand though, I think they make a nice effect. It separates the lashes pretty well, giveng them a good definition ; 
• Warning : you really have to be careful with the tip of the brush. It's flat and collects a lot a product, which makes a nice application harder. I personally wipe it off, but I didn't for the picture so you could see for yourselves ;  
• It gives volume like any mascara out there. To me, it is more lengthening than volumizing. Again, they're not falsies ;
• The consistency is nice, it's not too wet (I've sneezed many times right after applying and it didn't smudge). It might be a bit too dry, because I do notice some flaking right when I put it on ;
• It stays put nicely during the day. It hasn't smudge on my top or bottom lashes, even when it was raining lightly (and it deeef got on my face) and I don't even have a waterproof or water resistant formula ;
• It's easy to build up and layer ;
• It holds a curl, even if it's not waterproof ;
• Super easy to remove with makeup remover ;
• I have the colour black and, to me, it looks kinda grayish. 

Final verdict: It is a nice mascara, it makes your lashes better and longer and stays put. To me, it's an everyday mascara. I would not choose it if I was in a rush (because it is harder to apply) or to go out (it's not dramatic). Honestly, I reach for it a lot, because it's simple, easy and I know it does the job. I would recommend it for an everyday look or someone who wants a natural look, maybe even for a teenager for school.

What about the Clump Crusher?
What does CoverGirl say?

• Features an innovative double-sided brush with lash-loading and clump-combing zones to crush clumps ;
• Innovative curved brush ;
• 200% more volume, zero clumps ;
• Super-volumized, beautifully separated lashes.

Is it true?

• Maybe? I don't think the wand is that innovative, other brands have similar looking bristles or wands. About the zones the wand is suppose to have, I just don't know. I mean, there might be some science and reasoning to it, but how can I really know? And technically, it it double-sided ;
• No, in the sense that it's not new and unique, but yes because it is curved, keep reading for a picture ;
• NO. Again, that mascara doesn't transform my lashes into fucking falsies. Yes to the zero clumps ;
• Not crazy volume, but volume nonetheless. It does separate very well.

My opinion:

• I really like the wand. The shape, the size (the size of a regular mascara wand) and the bristles are good. The application and use of the wand are very easy, no complaints there ;

• It doesn't have too much excess product that it makes it harder to apply. That combined with the bristles and the size of the wand makes it really clump-free. The definition is really good, if there's not too many layers (more on that later) ;
• It is a tiny bit more volumizing than lengthening. Honestly, both are not intense or amazing ;
• This mascara does not flake, or smudge, at all. Not when you apply it or throughout the day, not on the top or bottom lashes. But I have a water resistant formula, so it might be better than the regular one ;
• The formula is not too wet (again I sneezed and it was fine), but it's not so dry that it's flaky;
• It doesn't build up or layer that well. When I was layering three coats or more, it either didn't do anything or the definition was really not as good ;
• I got it in the colour black and it looks black, not gray or super black. Just normal ;
• It is not super hard to take off with makeup remover, even if it's water resistant ;
• It holds the curl for the whole day ;

Final verdict: It's easy to apply and it defines very well. I do like a bit more length, so it's not my go-to mascara. I mostly put it on if I'm doing a very natural look or if I'm in a hurry or if it's humid/raining (because I know it'll work). I would recommend it for those purposes, because it is certainly not dramatic. 

Here are some pictures of the mascaras on the lashes.

The LashBlast Fusion is on the left and the Clump Crusher is on the right. They look pretty similar and the picture quality isn't that great, so it is not that helpful, I know. But I decided to include the pictures anyways! Please don't mind the bare face, I was too lazy to put on a full face of makeup just for these pictures haha!

Sabsab xoxo

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm review!

Hi everyone! :)
I wanted to share a review of the Revlon Coloburst Matte Balm.

What are the claims about this product?

• Gives a velvety matte look;
• Has good amount of moisture;
• Feels beyond comforting.

Of course, nothing about the staying power or the colour payoff! I wasn't sure what to think of the product at first. Honnestly, in my mind a balm can't be matte, it's something like a eos lip balm. But then I swatched them.

The Colorburst Matte Balms feel and look like a lipstick. I could tell from trying them in store that the staying power was nice... Even with make-up remover I still had stains on my hands! That and the pretty colours was enough to convince me to buy it haha!
What do I think of them after a couple of months?

• They are matte, without making my lips look super dry;
• They make you think of a balm in the sense that it has that tingle from menthol;
• They have a really good colour payoff, you don't need a generous amount for the colour to show very nicely; 
• They go on smoothly;
• They last the longest with a lipliner or if you blot them first (creating a bit of a stain) and reapply; 
• Most of the colour will stay even when eating and drinking;
• When applied the ways mentionned above, they will make the lips really dry, but at first they feel really nice;
• If applied without any lipliner or without blotting first, the colour doesn't stay when eating or drinking;
• They do have weird smell, but it's not overpowering;
• I didn't notice any bleeding outside the lip line.

Here's what they look like!

In general, I really like the Colorburst Matte Balm. I think that the only inconveniences for me are the smell and the dryness, but both a very mangeable! I really want to get other ones, but I'm not sure which ones. Right now, I own Sultry and Audacious, and I've barely worn the latter. I just feel like orange lipstick is meant for the summer haha! Let me know which shades are your favorites!