June Lip Factory Review

Two Lip Factories in one month! I'm spoilt! (The May box was a tad late). Next month is their Birthday! I can't wait!

As usual the box was nicely packaged, and filled with environmentally sustainable packaging, rather than bubble wrap.

The box! (All are full sized. It's what so great about Lip Factory)

Model Co Shine Ultra Lip Gloss ($16)

Model Co Eye Define Eye Pencil ($18)

Girlactik Eye Shadow ($19)

Befine Lip Serum ($10)

29 Cosmetics Line Maker Lip Pencil ($23)

Palladio Nail Strengthener OR Nail Sunscreen ($6)

What the product card says about each item:

Model Co Shine Ultra Lip Gloss.create a glamourous, lacquered pout with ModelCo's Shine Ultra Lip Gloss. The reflective, shimmering gloss lends a luxe touch to your beauty look and glides on smoothly for a non-sticky, long-lasting finish. The tall thin bottle and smart inbuilt mirror makes Shine Ultra Lip Gloss perfect for small handbags and on the go application.

Model Co Eye Define Eye Pencil. A must-have tool for intense, long-lasting colour. Eye define pencil is a long-wearing, creamy, densely pigmented pencil complete with built-in sharpener for precise application anytime. enriched with Shea Butter, the non-drying, soft formula glides on effortlessly without dragging or pulling and dries to a no-smudge finish.

Girlactik Eye Shadow. Play up your eyes to look smokey, earthy, innocent, or bronzed with this matte or pearl pigmented shadow. The super blend-able, buttery and pigmented colour can be used in so many different ways to cap off your summery eye look. Be creative! That's what makeup is all about!

Befine Lip Serum. Sometimes we don't want a heavy product on our lips when the heat is on! Plump your lips and the skin as encircling them as you slick on shine with this all natural serum. Created from chamomile and beet root extract which together support collagen and provide healing antioxidants to your summer parched lips.

Palladio Nail Strengthener. Before your favourite shade of polish, lay down the Nail Strengthener to help repair those brittle nails that split, crack and peel. Your nails will thank you for it!

Palladio Nail Sunscreen. Worried about that shade of polish changing in the summer sun? Problem solved. Once your colour  notice has fully dried, top it off with Palladios Sunscreen UV Topcoat.

29 Cosmetics Line Maker Lip Pencil. This long-lasting, anti-oxidant enriched lip pencil is just chock full of amazing ingredients. Like grape seed extract, which nourishes and protects the lips from environmental pollutants and the harmful effects of free radicals. Outline your lips for a crisp edge or sheer out the colour for an all over, lighter lip shade that will last even through the hottest of summer nights.

Conclusion:

The Model Co Shine Ultra Lip Gloss smelt absolutely divine! I got the shade Marshmallow, which is exactly what it smelt like. I'm a tad disappointed it didn't taste like it too hahah. It's a nice shade of pink in the tube, but isn't very pigmented once applied. It does however give a fantastic shine to your lips, and seemed to last a fairly long time. I am disappointed that it is a tad sticky though, but just a little. It may be a great gloss to slick over a pink lippy that you'd like to gloss up. The little mirror is handy, and seems to be all the rage at the moment on lipsticks and glosses. I wouldn't buy this again, simply because I have glosses that aren't sticky, however it would be a great one for kids or teenagers because of the smell.

I wasn't overly impressed with the Model Co Eye Define Eye Pencil. It was beautifully soft, but it didn't set like the product card said it would. Maybe I didn't give it enough time? But the Teeeze eyeliner sets in the time I allowed this one. It would be great for a smoky eye look, because it is nice and dark. I do like the fact it comes with an inbuilt sharpener...however it's built into the lid, so your pencil is always exposed to air. Not good. It will dry it out very quickly and you'll always need to be sharpening it before use. Something I would buy again? No. I like sharp, smudge free eyeliners.

Girlactik Eye Shadow. This I just LOVED! I would buy this again in a heartbeat, not only is it the most highly pigmented eyeshadow I've come across, but it's silky smooth and blends easily. At $19 it's a tad on the expensive side, but worth it for a colour you'll wear often. I received the colour Penny, and being a nice bronze it's very versatile. I will be buying a collection of Girlactik eyeshadows.

I liked the Befine Lip Serum. I'm not sure what to make of this. It's certainly more like a serum than anything else, as you only need the tiniest drop. I, of course, didn't expect this when first opening it, and consequently had enough on the applicator for about 3 applications. As it is more like a serum, it comes out of the tube fairly fast. It feels like its plumping my lips and it is nice and shiny. It doesn't feel sticky, but you certainly know its on your lips. I'm yet to try it under a lip stick but feel it could be beneficial with the slight plumping action (put it on, wait for it to soak in, and wipe off the excess before applying the lipstick). It certainly helped my lips when they felt very dry, and only after one application. This sounds like its something that's going to be living in my handbag :)

29 Cosmetics Line Maker Lip Pencil. This is a fantastic lip pencil. So smooth and blend-able. Full of colour, and it lasted with and without lipstick.I received the colour Woody Cab. Interesting name, but matched almost perfectly to the lipstick I received in last months Lip Factory! (Totally unintentional, I'm sure) This is something I will be buying again.

The Palladio Nail Strengthener or Sunscreen. I received the nail strengthner. It dries fairly fast and leaves a nice shine. I don't know if it actually helps strengthen my nails, but it's great to add shine. I probably wouldn't buy this again, I'd rather have a specified topcoat than a nail strengthener.

All in all US$92 worth of products for US$32 (includes international shipping). Money wise it's much better than May. July is Lip Factories birthday! I can't wait to see what surprise they have for that!

Top:

29 Cosmetics Line Maker in Woody Cab

Model Co Eye Define Eye Pencil. As you can see on the right, it doesn't set very well.

Bottom:

Model Co Shine Ultra Lip Gloss

Girlactik Eye Shadow in Penny

May Lip Factory Review

I received my May Lip Factory in June after emailing them late May wondering why I hadn't received my tracking number. I think they forgot mine! Oops! They were quick to respond to my email and immediately sent me a tracking number. Now I just to wait, it's the hardest part I think!

I just adore the product cards that Lip Factory have. The April one said "Welcomes Spring" and the May says "Spring has Sprung". This time I knew we had a gorgeous Teeeze product awaiting me.

NCLA: Nail Wraps ($16)

Medusa's Makeup: Eyeshadow ($8)

Pari Beauty: Lipstick ($12)

MeMeMe Cosmetics: Blush Me! Boxed Blush ($14.25)

Teeeze Trendy Cosmetics: Golden Glow Lip Gloss ($18)

NCLA: Nail Wraps. California dreaming right about now? L.A. based brand LCLA, brings a little bit of the west coast right to your fingertips. Do your nails instantly with these runway inspired, ultra thin, super durable nail wraps! No heat lamp, no drying time and no waiting required! All you need is clear nail polish! Try it, and you'll have a well designed and well polished look, to compliment any outfit in no time.

Medusa's Makeup: Eyeshadow. One look from Medusa could turn a man into stone. With this shadow, you'll be just stopping them dead in their tracks. This highly pigmented, mineral pressed powder eyeshadow has just the right amount of glimmer and shimmer to it to grab anybody's attention. TIP: Apply to your eye using a patting motion rather than a sweeping motion to keep the shimmer right where you want it!

Pari Beauty: Lipstick. Can a girl ever have too much lipstick? We don't think so! So let us help you grow your collection! This lipstick from Pari Beauty is not only a beautiful and richly pigmented but it is enriched with vitamin E to moisturize your lips while also protecting them. Want more? Well good news for you Pari Beauty has over 45 different shades to choose from! One for every mood and then some!

MeMeMe Cosmetics: Blush Me! Boxed Blush. How cute is this box of blush! We love it! What's not to love? Gorgeous Colour, richly pigmented, long wearing, smooth formula and adorable packaging, it even comes with a mirror and a super soft bristled brush. Not much more to ask for! We hope YouYouYou love it!

Teeeze Trendy Cosmetics: Golden Glow Lip Gloss. We're going to Teeeze you with another amazing product from one of your Favorite Lip Factory brands. Get all glossed up with this sheer pigmented shimmery lip gloss. The formula is nourishing and hydrating, leaving your lips wonderfully moisturized, superbly supple and kissable soft. MUAH!

 



Left - MeMeMe Blush
Top - Medusas Makeup Eyeshadow
Bottom - Teeeze Lipgloss
Right - Pari Lipstick








Conclusion

The NCLA Nail Wraps look pretty cool! They came a little bent in the box, so I hope that doesn't effect them. I haven't tried them yet, as I have my nails all pretty from another subscription boxes products, but as soon as it wears off I'll be giving these a go! On the pack it says you need to apply clear gloss to your nails first, then the wraps and then another coat of clear gloss. The pack contains 26 wraps plus a nail file for application. So I'm looking forward to getting two applications from this one pack.

The Medusa's Makeup Eyeshadow is a similar colour to the Be a Bombshell Eyeshadow I received in last months box. I haven't tested the colors next to each but as long as there's a difference...hello smokey eyes! The colour I received is 'Jungle Fever'. Medusa's Makeup has been a favorite with the alternative community for a few years, so I'm glad I get to try out the product. I am very happy that it's cruelty free! I didn't read the above blurb before trying it out and found that with a sweeping motion you need to layer it to get a nice dark shade, I didn't have primer on my hand so I'm sure that will make a difference. When you have the lid open you need to be holding it in your hand to use it without it closing on you. The way they designed the hinge on the lid means that when it's on the bench and you go to apply pressure to it to get the pigment on your brush the lid closes on you! It's because the container doesn't sit flat when the lid is open. I'm unsure if I would buy this again. I'd like to try another product from their range.

The Pari Beauty Lipstick felt beautifully soft on my wrist, and after looking at the ingredient list I realised the first ingredient is caster seed oil. I received the colour 'guilty' which would indicate to me that it's going to be a deep brown-red. But it's more of a terracotta brown. Interesting how we associate different colors with words.

Pari Beauty Lipstick is made in Canada! So I'm happy to support another company that isn't made in China (sorry China!). It was beautifully soft on my lips, and although it didn't survive a meal it lasted long enough to get me through to lunch :)

Onto the MeMeMe Cosmetics: Blush Me! Boxed Blush. I received the colour 'coral'. That is certainly not a blush colour I would have ever chosen for myself, however after testing it on my wrist I was pleasantly surprised. It gave a nice subtle colour which I rather liked on the back of my hand, but it was easy to build up as well (or blend). They were right saying the brush was super soft, and it's rather cute too. The brush is also easy to hold and use. I did wonder how they were going to provide a mirror, and stop any loose powder getting all over it. They solved this problem by providing a plastic separator/brush holder. I'm sure it was mainly for shipping however I'm going to keep it as its perfect to store the brush in it, away from the blush. I would buy this again, as the blurb says "What's not to love!".

Again I didn't read the blurb before I tried the Teeeze Trendy Cosmetics: Golden Glow Lip Gloss and was a little surprised to find that it was sheer, while still having enough colour pigments though it to colour your lips. I received the color 'Desert Fire' and it's just as the name suggests, a beautiful rich shimmery red with a hint of orange in it (red lip sticks can have either a blue or orange undertones) As I have pale skin I usually go for reds with blue undertones, but I don't think there's enough orange in this to look bad. So I tried it on! It wasn't sticky at all!  And because of the shimmer I think I can still get away with it :p

I'm not sure if I would buy this particular product again. I love its texture but I'm not sold on the fact it is sheer. It's pigmented enough that you can't get away with not wearing any eye makeup, but I think it's just that little bit too sheer for a dramatic look. Over a lipstick it would be great!

I liked this month as these are all products I will use. The box has a value of US$68.25 while it cost US$32 for international shipping.

Do you receive Lip Factory? Did you get something different to me? Let me know what you think! 

L xoxo

P.S. Sorry about the lack of images this month! My boxes have banked up on with with Uni work, so I'm rather keen to get all the reviews out.