I have to admit, I have never hopped on the pigments train. Whether it was high-end or drugstore, I always felt that they were too messy and I couldn't bother with them. But I had heard so many rave reviews of the L'Oreal pressed pigments that I was intrigued-- and when the new Maybelline Color Tattoo Pure Pigments came out, I decided why not do a little comparison?

Sultry Smoke: dry swatch (top), wet swatch (bottom)

The color I bought in the L'Oreal range was Sultry Smoke-- a gray color with blue undertones.And I love it! The product itself is so smooth and easy to apply and blend. I love that it comes with something the press the pigment into a regular-ish eyeshadow-- it keeps the mess at bay. The color itself is gorgeous. Paired with a gray or black eyeliner, it makes the perfect daytime smokey eye.

Downtown Brown: dry swatch (top), wet swatch (bottom)

When I started to see swatches pop up for Downtown Brown, I knew I had to get this color. I thought it looked like a pretty good dupe for MAC's Romp, which is a gorgeous color. And it is a dupe-- if you apply it correctly. This pigment seems to have a lot more fallout than the L'Oreal pigment I tried, though that could be because it lacked the shimmer that this one has. When applied dry it has decent color payoff, but nothing I'm impressed with. But when you apply it wet, it is amazing! And, by the way, this color is perfect if you are wanting to try out a Mila Kunis-type of look.

Okay. So this battle doesn't really have a winner. Both products are pretty awesome and if you were interested in picking one up, I'd say go for it.

Have you tried either of these products? What is your favorite pigment out there?

 For the longest time, I have been afraid to wear red lipstick. I've had mild rosacea since I was a young girl, leaving me with eternally rosy cheeks... and, sometimes, chin, forehead, and nose. Because of those other rosy features, I always wanted my lips nude, nude, nude. Lately, though, my skin has been behaving and I have been brave enough to try out a few new shades that I would have never dreamed-- like the Rimmel Show Off Lip Laquer in Apocaliptic. I loved the way it made my lips look and how bold it made me feel. So, I've been on the hunt for the perfect red lip ever since!

These are the three I decided on:





The first color, British Red (L'Oreal), is a bright red with an orange undertone that I think will be great for summer-- or to liven things up in autumn. The second color, Cherry Tulle (L'Oreal), is what I would describe as a black cherry color. It is a darker red that I'm super excited to try out. The last shade, Really Red (Revlon), is a matte lipstick. In the picture it appears to be orange-y, but in the tube appears to have a cooler undertone. It is a true red and I think it will be gorgeous year round.

What are your favorite red lip products?

Until next time!