Product Musings: Clinique Long Last Glosswear Review and Swatches

The Muse wonders does she need any excuse at all to discuss pink gloss with you? Naaaa. Pink glosses are the root of my girlish good nature. My new favorite shade? Clinique Long Last Glosswear in Cabana Crush.


I heart you so.

Jump ahead to muse it with me!

This is my first whirl with Clinique Long Last Glosswear and I likey so far. The formula isn't tacky or sticky and glides on rather nicely plus it's heaps pigmented so you can easily get away with gloss alone minus stains or lipstick under it. It's formula is fragrant free so those sensitive to flavors or scents in their glosses can rest assured this won't break you out. At $14 it's also fairly inexpensive!


Now that we got pass it's good features let me tell you about Cabana Crush!

Oh my!

Cabana Crush is a lively pink shade with golden shimmer. It has a glossy, shiny finish with a hint of fine sparkle. The shade is quite complimenting with Summer and great to pair up with a warm bronze look for a pop of pink on lips. If you're a lover of pink this should appeal.




Overall, Musings of cool colors of pink aside, Clinique Long Last Glosswear is a rather ideal pick for a small price tag. It's in the range of a MAC Lipglass but with a large size. If you're looking for an inexpensive way to get glossy, shiny, pigmented lips here's your ticket to ride.


Likey!

Product Musings: Illamasqua Tremble Blush Review and Swatches

At first glance Illamasqua Blush in Tremble is easy enough to pass up. Matte, a bit chalky, and unappealing on a whole one would easily skip it in favor of another shade.

Jump ahead to hear if Tremble makes the cut!

I'm a self proclaimed hater of matte finishes so of course when I got my hands on my first Illamasqua Blush I was heartbroken at the dull, matte finish. Le sigh. Illamasqua makes matte it's game as a majority of it's collection is made up of the finish. The Muse was determined to try this out even if it killed her.






Turns out matte isn't so bad and Tremble isn't as chalky as I though. This sheer, subtle baby pink has pretty decent color pay off and gives a kiss of cheeky innocent pink to my face. The formula is pretty silky smooth and richly pigmented, don't let the product in the pan fool you as it does appear very chalky and unimpressive. The shade has a surprisingly rich pigmentation and works quite well on my medium fair skin. The shade is buidable so you can do a quick swipe of pink or layer it up for a bolder pop of color. Actually the shade Tremble quite reminds me of the Balm Down Boy Blush but with a bit more pop!




Overall, if this is what the rest of Illamasqua Blushes are looking like count the Muse impressed and ready for some hauling!

Sportin' Illamasqua Blush in Tremble

Likey!

Muse Approved for purchase.

Product Musings: Lush 17 Cherry Tree Lane Soap

George Banks was the father of the two children who's nanny happens to be Mary Poppins. George and his family lived at 17 Cherry Tree Lane where much of the magic in the book (and the Disney film) happens at said address. The magic is unleashed in Lush's own 17 Cherry Tree Lane soap named also after George's old home.

Not so long ago but very far back now a terrible thing happened with 17 Cherry Tree Lane, the soap that is not the house of the same address! Lush decided to discontinue it from it's main catalog. Oh woe. Sadness. Terribly agony. Many a fan felt awful after said day and sniffles and cries of why came from far and wide.

Gone now for a very long time but never forgotten 17 Cherry Tree Lane Soap has been known to pop up at B Never on a very strange occasion or two.

However, most recently and most important is the re-release of Lush 17 Cherry Tree Lane Soap that was brought back to be included with the Lush Retro line!

Oh Joy!

Jump for it!

This silky soap lathers up into a creamy foam and offers a beautifully moisturizing shower experience. With notes of mimosa, orange blossom, and jasmine this soap lends a beautiful citrus, lemony scent to your skin as your wash away with it.

If you love your soaps crisp and fresh with a wicked citrus underlay, 17 Cherry Tree Lane Soap is the way to go. It's the Muse's very favorite and Lush even says it might have a spoonful of sugar in the mix....we all need that on a bad day!






Get it now, before it's gone for good (and if it is settle for a Sakura bath bombs, smells just like 17 Cherry Tree Lane!).

Anyone a fan?

Love Lush 17 Cherry Tree Soap?

Which are your fav Lush soaps?

Tell it!

Product Musings: Illamasqua Nail Varnish Ruthless Review and Swatches

I'm getting cozy with Illamasqua today so I thought I'd muse some about their nail varnish!

Jump ahead for a peep!

Illamasqua has taken the Beauty Blogging world by storm this year. With many beauty bloggers and junkies alike getting their hands on Illamasqua goodies since it hit our side of the pond and is now available at Sephora is it any wonder we are all very happy?

As Fall rolls in I imagine you may be looking for three shades of cool to get your nails in tiptop shape. My picks for Fall in regards to nails always consists of the same colors. A true red, a beautiful chocolate brown, and a hardcore black.








Illamasque Nail Varnish in Ruthless has me covered for red. This true, rich shade of red has a beautiful glossy finish.

What are your fav shades of Fall from Illamasque?

Any that'll be topping your nails this season?

Muse it!

Product Musings: Majorica Majolica Lash Expander Mascara

Care to Muse Majolica Majorca with me? It's been a while since I mused Japanese cosmetics. After talking with some of my mates on Twitter today I realized how much I miss musing about on CozyCot about makeup and just posting hauls and such. Good times!

I was inspired to product muse about one of my favorite mascaras soon after. Majolica Majorca Lash Expander is worthy of a muse for sures!


For the longest time Majolica Majorca mascaras were my go to holy grail mascara for longer, fuller lashes. I swear MJ mascara has some magical formula that makes my lashes look incredible. I've been so busy testing everything in the sun the past year or so I can't recall the last time I purchased a new version of MJ mascara. With each new season Majolica Majorca has a knack for introducing a new mascara with a supposedly new and improved formula. Most times the formulas are as incredible as the last but I'm a traditionalist and love the simple old Lash Expander as is.

The design of the mascara is meant for Asian eyes and lashes as the applicator tends to fit the contour of an Asian eye very well and pulls lashes upwards and out. I love it because it always gives my lashes a fuller, longer look. Particularly longer! Many mascaras I've tried and none give me as much length as I get from MJ.




It's my first Japanese love and will remain so ever after. I'll continue to buy new versions as it releases and I'll try not to push it aside when I'm busy testing other mascaras as I must remind myself it's superior to all others. Loves it!

Are you a fan of MJ mascara?

Why or why not?

If you'd like further details about Majolica Majorca Mascara do see my full review here.

Product Musings: Milani Runway Eyes Wet Dry Eye Shadow in Beach Sand

It's been a while since we product mused together hasn't it? Today I'm musing about the joys of Milani Runway Eyes in Beach Sand!

Check it after the jump.

I hauled Milani Runway Eyes Wet Dry Eyeshadow in every shade a while ago and I'm always so delighted by the quality of these shadows. Great pigmentation, a gorgeous yet subtle sparkle, and a pretty price tag keeps me a happy Muse indeed.

As Summer comes forth I'm reaching for the shade Beach Sand daily. It's name is ever so fitting and complimenting of it's shade as truly it reminds me of the golden sparkling sands of a beach on a hot day. Such a gorgeous shade of sparkling golden beige to compliment a Summer bronze look or to light up your eyes with just the minimal amount of makeup!




Beach Sand is gorgeous in both color, finish, and it's beauty on a budget price makes it even better!

Does Milani Runway Eyes Wet Dry Eye Shadow in Beach Sand grace anyone's collection?

Loving it?

Product Musings: MAC Style Warriors Soft Force and Tempting Eye Shadow Swatches

Hopefully by now everyone got their MAC Style Warrior groove on! The collection had some tempting offerings and even though I didn't haul big I still came out blessed with quite a few items that should get me through Summer and well into Fall. That's one great thing about MAC Summer, it normally ends up that the colors are so warm that I feel quite content and happy using them into Fall. Such is the case with Style Warrior Shadows Soft Force and Tempting!


Jump ahead for a muse....

Pretty difficult to resist the allure of beautiful shades like these. Tempting is a beautiful rich brown and Soft Force frosty white gold. Perhaps Soft Force isn't anything particular to write home about but I think it's pretty special when combined with Tempting for a deep smoky eye look that's quite gorgeous. Both shades aren't entirely Summer friendly in my opinion but they definitely have a strong appeal for when the cooler weather sets in plus I do so admit that each does possibly look good with a bit of bronzer.


Either way I highly recommend nabbing Soft Force and Tempting before they are gone for good. I was quite surprised (and delighted) that although the economy lays low, MAC is still going well as many Style Warrior displays I've seen are pretty much empty. You can see me wearing both shades in an FOTD here.












Anyone haul these?

Loving on 'em?

Product Musings: Urban Decay Eyeshadow Ecstasy Review and Swatches

Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Ecstasy slipped by this Muse. I was blinded by the cosmetic glory of the Urban Decay Get Baked Eye Shadow Palette that I didn't realize that Urban Decay had sneakily injected two brand new shadows to their catalog on the fly that are available exclusively at Sephora. But of course this is always something that gets me hyper, I mean seriously have you seen my Urban Decay Eye Shadow Collection? You haven't? For shame! Check it here.


In honor of my excitement about new shadow shades I'm all about Product Musing Urban Decay Ecstasy today!

Check it after the jump!

First off, Ecstasy is not Flash. Flash is a more true grape purple where as Ecstasy is more violet. But let's keep it simple, if you love purple you'll love Ecstasy. Particularly good news is the lack of shimmer, not good news for the Muse mind you but good news for anyone who doesn't want a load of shimmer in their shadow. The formula is very smooth, shimmer-free, slightly semi-matte in feel but smooth and velvety. It blends incredibly well and gives your eyes a real knock out bunch of purple. It's been a fair while since Urban Decay has added any shadows to their collection so I was quite excited to see a new shade. Minx is also a new shade which I'll be musing for you tomorrow!
















Urban Decay Eye Shadow in Ecstasy is available now exclusively at Sephora. Check it out! Likey!

Product Musings: Face Stockholm Eye Dust in Vanity

Musings all about Face Stockholm Eye Dust in Vanity which the Muse is loving all over at the moment. It's a peach sparkly concoction that's rather ideal for Summer eye looks. I think it flatters nice flushed peach cheeks and will pair up quite nicely with my Dior Bronze Harmonie de Blush.






I'm kinda feeling peaches and bronze looks this Summer rather than my normal run of aquas and cooler blue shades.

What are you loving for your Summer eye looks?