Drugstore Haul: Walmart Products

Hey Guys!

Happy Monday! Hope you're all alive after the big game last night.

I am finally posting a new haul today! I have had these products sitting in the bag for about a week now, and I've been DYING to try them out, but I decided to wait until after I do a haul post for you guys.

I picked up quite a few items over the past couple weeks, all from Walmart. They have been receiving all the new drugstore makeup collections and I'm really excited to finally try them out! 

First up, from Maybelline I picked up quite a few items. 

I got the new Volum'Express "the Rocket" mascara, I didn't bother picking up the last few Maybelline mascaras but I have heard really good things about this one So I figured I would give it a try. I got 4 of the new Colour Whisper's in colours 100 - A Plum Prospect, 25 - Lust For Blush, 30 - Pin Up Peach, and 45 - Who Wore it Red-Er. 

Up next I purchased 4 face products starting with the Instant Age Rewind Primer - Skin Transformer. I'm really excited to give this a try, I LOVE primers and this one feels just like the Smashbox Photo Finish, which is my favourite and it would be awesome to find a cheaper drugstore alternative. I got the Instant Age Rewind - Eraser Dark Spot, which is said to contain vitamin C to visibly diminish the look of dark spots (It will be awesome if this does what it says to finally get rid of some post acne hyper-pigmentation. Then I got the DreamLumi-touch Highlighting Concealer for under eyes, this is another product I have heard great things about. Lastly for Maybelline I got the brand new Instant Age Rewind - The Lifter foundation which has a primer inside. 

Maybelline Products 

I purchased a few exciting new products from Revlon, including the new Nearly Naked foundation and pressed powder which I am excited to try. I also got another ColourBurst Lip Butter in the colour Raspberry Pie. I'm about to run out of my MAC Studio Finish Concealer :( , so I decided I'm going to try the Revlon PhotoReady Concealer instead as a more affordable option. Finally, the last thing from revlon was the new Revlon PhotoReady eyeshadow set in the colour "Pop Art", which comes with a shadow primer and a glitter top coat. 

Revlon Products

Finally, the last two products I got were the CoverGirl Clump Crusher mascara, and the L'Oreal 12Hr Infallible Never Fail Liquid Eyeliner.

L'Oreal & CoverGirl Products 

You can expect some reviews of these products over the next few weeks as I try them out. Let me know in the comments below if you would like to see swatches or reviews for any specific products I purchased! 

x E 

Product Review: CoverGirl Jumbo Gloss Blam

Hi Guys, Happy Super Bowl Sunday!

Today I have a little post for you, on my review of the new CoverGirl Jumbo Gloss Balm's. I purchased one a few weeks ago while I was out shopping so I thought I would let you know what I think.

I purchased the Jumbo Gloss Balm in colour 235 "Coral Twist", which is just as the name describes it, a bright yet deep coral pink colour - great for the spring and summer.

Packing: 
The CoverGirl Jumbo Gloss Blams are very similar in packaging compared to the Revlon Balm Stains. The product is essentially a jumbo crayon which you twist up from the bottom to get more of the product.

First Impressions: 
My very first impression of the Jumbo Gloss Blam is that it smells JUST LIKE lipstick. Ugh! The package says "Sheer colour, soft shine", and this product provides just that. It's very smooth on your lips and provides just the right amount of shine without looking like an actual gloss.

Colour 235 - Coral Twist

Wear Time:
I haven't had a chance to wear this product ALL DAY, but from the times I have worn it it seems to last a significant amount of time but will leave colour on your mugs!

Comparison > CoverGirl Jumbo Gloss Blam vs. Revlon Balm Stain:
I feel that both products are good for different reasons. If you're looking for a stain for your lips I would go with the Revlon Balm Stain, but if you prefer a smoother lip colour with more shine I would definitely recommend the CoverGirl Jumbo Gloss Balm. For colour pay-off I would definitely have to say that the CoverGirl Jumbo Gloss Blam is much more pigmented as you can see in the pictures below.

Revlon "Sweetheart" on left, Covergirl "Coral Twist" on right

Final Verdict: 
This is definitely a product you should try if you're looking for a new lip colour, I just wish they could get rid of the lipstick smell and use something more fruity or minty.  I know that next time I'm out shopping I will have to pick out a couple more colours to try.


Let me know in the comments below what other colours you think I should try out in the Jumbo Gloss Balms, I'm always looking for other peoples suggestions!

Daily Tidbits: 

• I CANNOT wait for the OPI Euro Centrale collection to be released in Trade Secrets stores this week :D
• I went into Sephora today to check out the Urban Decay Oz pallets, and I sadly have to say that I was VERY disappointed in them, I went into the store with the intentions of purchasing at least one of the pallets but ended up leaving with none. 
• Saddened by the Maple Leafs loss last night against the Bruins, really hoping they win the cup in my lifetime :( 
• I've finally made it through the first quarter of my last semester of school ever!