Almay Lipstick Swatches

Back again! I should really be getting some dinner but I wanted to do this one final post before I go beasting (went to my parents this weekend and came back with a shit-ton of food). Anyway, it's just a lip swatch post and not even a good one at that. I'm aware these pictures are blurry but I had to use another camera this time and the megapixels are less. But I think it did pretty well for it's age. :)

Before putting on any sort of lipstick, I always moisturize my lips with a some Rose Salve by C.O. Bigelow. I love it. I think that that's why there wasn't so much color payoff. Ignore the lopsided application - I didn't use any brushes for this. Straight from the tube.

1. Almay Hydracolor Lipstick: Apricot



This is my favorite color of them all. I can see myself wearing this the most. I had to do around 2 applications before it showed.

2. Almay Hydracolor Lipstick: Cherry



One application of color was enough. It's a bright red color. Perfect for those red lipstick lovers. Not sure if I'd ever have an occasion to wear it though.

3. Almay Hydracolor Lipstick: Peony



Jury is still up on this color. It's a bit of a cooler pink so I'm not sure I'm really digging it? Maybe I'll find an occasion to wear it to. This took about 2 applications for the color to show.

4. Almay Hydracolor Lipstick: Pink Pearl



Hmm...maybe too much pearl for me. This took about 2-3 applications before I could really see the color. Then again, the light in my room is really shitty. Hopefully the flash caught the pearly-ness of the lipstick.

All in all, I'm not too unsatisfied with these lipsticks. They were a bit drying even with my salve and the color payoff wasn't that great. There was this clay-like smell when I was putting it on so that was a bit of a turn off. I guess I really enjoyed how smooth and creamy Avon's Ultra Color Rich Mauve is. I wish I could get my hands on other lipsticks in that line...

I purchased these in a set off of Ebay for $4 which includes S&H. The cheap price probably explains my "meh" reaction to it. Haaaa.

Adorned With Grace + Fyrinnae + Morgana Minerals + Almay Preview

I know I still owe you swatches and whatnots from my first Fyrinnae haul but here is the one I'm waiting on. The order was placed June 19th. Last time, Fyrinnae took 6 days to ship their item to me. This time, it's taking a bit longer. In any case, this is what I'm waiting on.

From Fyrinnae (purchased 6/20, received 6/28):

- Powder Highlighter (In the Spotlight) sample
- Glow Blush (Enchant) sample
- Glow Blush (Hypnotize) sample
- Glow Blush (Enrapture) sample
- Titania Loose Eye Shadow sample
- Darling Misfit Loose Eye Shadow sample
- Kimchi Loose Eye Shadow sample
- Rapunzel Had Extensions Loose Eye Shadow sample
- Polar Bear Loose Eye Shadow sample
- Lip Lustre (Melancholy) full-size

Adorned With Grace samples (purchased 6/20, received 6/24):

- Shimmer Blush (Glamorous)
- Shimmer Blush (Lovely)
- Shimmer Blush (Audacious)
- Blush (Affectionate)
- Blush (Vivacious)
- Blush (Sassy)
- Eyeshadow (Introspective)
- Eyeshadow (Adventurous)
- Eyeshadow (Amazing)
- Eyeshadow (Loyal)
- Eyeshadow (Enduring)
- Eyeshadow (Sophisticated)
- Eyeshadow (Regal)
- Eyeshadow (Elegance)
- Eyeshadow (Compassion)

And an order placed last night (6/23) with Morgana Minerals, all samples and eyeshadows:

- BeWitches
- Bruise Violet
- Bubblegum Frosting
- Burgundy Rose
- Coraline
- Grog Blossom
- Guinevere
- Horizon
- Mischievious
- Nightmare
- Potion
- Transylvania Twist
- Warped
- Witch's Wine
- Zaria

From Ebay, I purchased 4 Almay hydracolor lipsticks (received 6/23):

- Peony
- Cherry
- Apricot
- Pink Pearl

I've been eyeing Meow Cosmetics and Sassy Minerals. I can't wait to check out their products. :) I was also wondering if there was another TKB (ie: wholesale mineral makeup) out there? I remember hearing something about the Conservatorie but I'm not quite sure...