A peek at the cheeks: Gorgeous Cosmetics' Cheek Creme in Caramel Whip

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Brandied coffee, honey wine, creme caramel.. are you drooling yet?

Gorgeous Cosmetics packaged your next natural flush in a petite plastic compact -- the thing is, there are are six colours to choose between. Do you feel like a glass of tawny port or a helping of strawberry shortcake? It all depends on your appetite :)

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Swatch of Caramel Whip

Swatch of Caramel Whip

I felt inclined to scoop up Caramel Whip. The texture is creamy, the colour payoff is equivalent to the contents of the pan (as it should be) and application is a cinch. For those who don't have a foundation brush, your ring finger will do. As for wear time, Caramel Whip lasted 10+ hours.

In terms of concerns, I was worried about layering a cream blush over my powder foundation. So, how did I overcome this? By repeatedly dabbing my cheeks. It was a "slow" uphill climb, but I eventually reached the burnt pink peak.

Wearing Caramel Whip

Wearing Caramel Whip

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Now, who wants pie?

The Bagful breakdown:

Total amount for Gorgeous Cosmetics' Cheek Creme in Caramel Whip:

Value for money spent (performance and quality):

  • 10 out of 10 bags — I like not having to think while applying my makeup

Would another purchase be on the horizon?:

Beauty in a tick: Covergirl's lipPerfection Jumbo Gloss Balm in Ruby Twist

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Covergirl Ruby Twist

Covergirl Ruby Twist

Swatch of Ruby Twist

Swatch of Ruby Twist

Wearing Ruby Twist

Wearing Ruby Twist

Do you love watermelon, but despise the sugar content and those darn seeds? Covergirl's lipPerfection Jumbo Gloss Balm in Ruby Twist delivers a sweet dose of fruit without having to count calories or deal with sticky fingers.

Not quite robust as its namesake, Ruby Twist still passes for a low-maintenence, everyday colour. If you're a fan of Clinique's Chubby Stick in Chunky Cherry, Ruby Twist is a budget-friendly dupe without the hint of mint.

The goods…

  • Available in 16 colours
  • Glossy lips without feeling tacky/sticky
  • Shea and mango butters help keep your lips feeling soft
  • It's cheap and cheerful
  • Twists up

The mehs…

  • The cap came off the tube and coloured the contents of my purse, be careful :P
  • The scent reminds me of Crayola Crayons and I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing
  • Not available in Australia yet -- get on it Covergirl!
  • Lasts up to four hours

The Bagful breakdown:

Total amount for Covergirl's lipPerfection Jumbo Gloss Balm in Ruby Twist:

  • Price varies from $6.94 USD to $8.99 USD

Value for money spent (performance and quality):

  • 7 out of 10 bags -- didn't knock my socks off, but it'll do.

Would another purchase be on the horizon?:

  • Their new nail polish range looks enticing :)

Mom.

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P-Cakes,

Happy Mother's Day!

I miss and love you lots.

Your Muffin

P.S. Happy Mother's Day to all the other lovely Moms out there, including but not limited to: Grammy, Karen, Ann, DDS, Dp's and Melissa :)

Hair Envy: Amber Heard

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Actress Amber Heard

Actress Amber Heard

Once I laid eyes on Amber's hair in a photo from earlier this week, I knew instantly I'd like that colour for myself. Throwing this decision out to the webisphere, do you think I can pull it off?

Note, there is a touch of ombre in there -- btw, is ombre passé?

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