swatches+mini review: Jordana Easyshine Glossy Lip Color

What is it with me and Jordana lip products? No idea. But I'm back with a few swatches of Jordana's Easyshine Glossy Lip Color.

I picked these up a while ago, but never really had much use for them because they're so bright!

I had absolutely no idea they would be this pigmented. I got home, tried on "raspberry", and my jaw dropped. Holy pink! I expected a nice tinted balm/gloss, instead I got a glossy lipstick sort of thing.

Let me talk to you about the smell of these: you can either love em or hate em. Okay, or you could be a little in-between like me ;) They kinda smell like a weird fruity.....thing. They definitely vary from stick to stick, but only slightly.

The texture of these are tough to work with. They can get slippery and greasy if you put too much on, but if you just want a little color then they actually feel pretty moisturizing.

Out of the three shades shown, my favorite is berry colada. It's probably the most wearable and it has minuscule gold shimmers in it, which is really pretty :)

Overall these aren't bad, but the smell+taste could definitely turn some people off.
What's your favorite gloss/lipstick?

-hannah

my holy grail products

I thought it was about time to share with you guys my very favorite products. I totally recommend these to everybody!

Eyeshadow:
Wet n Wild single in Nutty
Madison Street Beauty shadow in Champagne
Madison Street Beauty shadow in Galaxy
CoverGirl single in Champagne
Milani Runway Eyes shadow in Bronze Doll

Liner:
Milani Color Brilliance Eye Liner in Aqua
Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Trio for green eyes (black liner)
Wet n Wild Color Icon Eyeliner in Dark Brown

Mascara:
CoverGirl LashPerfection Mascara
CoverGirl Professional all-in-one Mascara

Lipstick:
Revlon ColorBurst Lipstick in Icy Nude

Lip Gloss:
Jordana Lipshine Glaze in Raspberry

Lip Stain:
CoverGirl Outlast Lipstain in Nude Kiss

Lip Liner:
Jordana Easyliner for Lips in Tawny

Blush:
Wet n Wild Color Icon Blusher in Pearlescent Pink
Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso

Well, there you have it! As you can see, I left out foundation and bronzer and several other things from each category because I just don't have a favorite in those particular categories.

I hope this was helpful and that you found some new products from it! If you'd like me to do a full review on any of the products mentioned, just ask!

-hannah

product review: jordana easyliner for lips

 I will be completely honest with you: this is the only lip liner I own, so I don't have anything to compare it to. So if you have any suggestions for drugstore lip liners I'd love to hear them!

Anywho, on with the review:

Texture/Pigmentation:

The texture of this is kind of... waxy. I actually don't mind it too much, because when I put it on it doesn't feel like I'm wearing anything. It's light and doesn't sink into the creases in my lips. I hate to say it, but that's all I really have to say about texture. I like it and that's pretty much it ;)

The pigmentation is really nice. You can build it up or wear it lightly for the "my lips but better" look. That's the other thing:

If you had to pick a lip liner color, I'd say go with this one. It'll work for pretty much any skin tone.

^^^I'm wearing the lip liner all over my lips in this photo^^^

Blendability/Staying Power:

I don't really blend lip products, so there isn't much to say about it in that department. But it does "blend" into your natural lip color nicely.

 As for staying power, here's the scoop:

I have applied this every morning when I do my makeup for the past week and a half-two weeks, and I think it stays for a good 2 1/2-3 hours. Not really impressive, but it's so easy to apply that it doesn't bother me.

Overall Rating:

8.5/10 stars. If the texture was a little creamier and it lasted long it would definitely be a ten, but despite the few flaws I love it :)

I hope this was helpful and that you'll consider this product next time you need a lip liner! If you want me to review a certain product just comment and I'll do what I can!

-hannah