May 26, 2016

I Suffer the Fiery Pits of Mordor, I Mean Walmart, for This Deodorant

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It isn’t any great secret I dislike Walmart with a passion. I’d liken it to the fiery pits of Mordor or Hell. I know how Frodo felt on his pilgrimage to Mordor, feverishly being drawn to that precious ring but really not wanting to trek through the ruins, fiery pits, and really gross, sticky web of Shelob. Sometimes I think I’d be right at home in Mordor but I think of Shelob and I realize it wouldn’t quite be home sweet home for this arachnophobic girl.

However, I would like to say there should be more mythos on Shelob. I mean girlfriend had, like, millions of babies why is there not more history about her? I mean she was there before Sauron she must have stories to tell. Plus, hello, her mother was Ungoliant, who was so insatiable she consumed herself. I don’t get it, if I were Shelob I’d be pissed at the lack of coverage.

Just think of me as Frodo as I’m drawn to Walmart when I really don’t want to go. I just hate Walmart it’s such a hot mess on so many levels that I won’t get into but I suffer it’s fiery pits and hot messes to purchase…

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May 26, 2016

E.L.F. Lip Lacquer Review & Swatches

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E.L.F. Lip Lacquer

E.L.F. Lip Lacquer ($2) is a new addition to the E.L.F. Essentials Collection. This new Lip Lacquer formula has a high shine, pigmented finish and is available in five shade selections.

I should start this review by saying I find more keepers in the E.L.F. Studio Collection versus the Essentials one. This made me a little wary of purchasing a few shades of the E.L.F. Lip Lacquer formula but I indulged none the less because hey, two bucks each can’t hurt my wallet too much right?

One of the things that stands out the most about these is the fact they look very, very similar to the newly packaging Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tars. I do think E.L.F. was intentionally going for that vibe as they are legendary for trying to create dupes of popular makeup and beauty launches. Some people might even feel like this formula is a bit of a dupe for Lip Tars.

Let’s take a look and fine out if that’s the case.

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May 26, 2016

Lipstick Queen Frog Prince Blush Review & Swatches

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Lipstick Queen Frog Prince Blush ($24) arrives just in time for Summer 2016 and joins the Frog Prince family that includes a new sparkling lipgloss and the cult favorite transforming lipstick.

I would just like to express how I ran around in circles and squealed when I heard about Frog Prince Blush. I just love the idea of having a matching shade of blush to go along with my beloved Frog Prince Lipstick.

This enchanting green shade of gel blush tinges your cheeks a delightful shade of Shrek green so, you can feel as glamorous as Princess Fiona! I’m kidding, I’m kidding! But I suspect it is the shade of pretty pink that tinges Fiona’s flawless green complexion!

This little blush comes housed in a pink metallic palette with a mirror and weights in at 0.7 oz. It might be green but it won’t turn you green. Unfortunately, because I had a brief moment where I was like, “Wow, wouldn’t green blush totally be cool!” After that I had a flash of, “Yeah, you’d look like the dork you are wearing green blush…!” No need to bring more attention to the fact I’m already a dork right? 🙂

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