MAC Product Releases: MAC Tendertone Swatches

MAC Cosmetics releases yet another Limited Edition Collection and you know what that means! I'm ready with my tykes to get them swatches! I got rather lucky this time around through since my mother-in-law was off and had to go to the mall to make a payment. I still rolled them to the store with me while she walked around Macy's, but at least I had comfort in knowing someone could roll them around if I needed the extra time.

*wipes forehead*


PRICE
For $14.50 USD, you can own this lip conditioning item. Not necessarily out-of-price in comparison to most of MAC's lip products but definitely not budget friendly for those who are used to $0.99 Bonnie Bells.

PACKAGING
The MAC Tendertones are packaged in jars exactly like those of the MAC Paint Pot. This will probably not sit well with those who prefer tubes for sanitation purposes, but with these gems getting snatched up left and right, I think some have made peace with the packaging presentation.

SMELL/TASTE
For those that need their smell and taste senses satisfied, you'll be happy to know that these MAC Tendertones are served with strawberry-kiwi flavoring. It's almost like having a Jolly Rancher that conditions and glossifies your lips also! Mmmm... tasty.

PRODUCT CONSISTENCY
These Tendertones are far more emollient than the consistency of other lip balms that come to mind. It truly is like lipgloss in a jar or in MAC terms, similar to that of the MAC Lipgelee. Knowing that though, I'm wondering if it would have been better to offer this product in a tube since it does seem like it can get pretty messy if you don't own a lip brush.

THE EXPERIENCE
MAC Tendertones are really conditioning for the lips. I felt my lips being pampered big time with that Shea Butter. Combine that with a bit of color and a smooth application and I could easily sass up lipstick anytime. The strawberry-kiwi flavoring is a nice touch to the product. It really is a treat for the senses. I'm not one to maximize the benefit of flavored lip products since I'm not point on in licking my lips, but for the sake of review, it tasted really good. Think of Jolly Ranches for le puckers!

WHAT I LIKE

• The dual action of the product; balm and gloss in one!
• That some of the colors have pearl in them.
• The strawberry-kiwi flavoring is delicioso.
• It contains Shea Butter - I love products with Shea Butter.
• SPF protection.
  

WHAT I DISLIKE

• The packaging. Although I love those jars, I actually would rather have this product available in a tube because of the consistency. Getting more on my fingers than what needs to be or always having a lip brush on hand for application doesn't necessarily have me doing cartwheels. Ok, I'm lazy! Hah.
  

OVERALL
I can see why the collection was very likeable the first time around. The product is exactly like that of a gloss yet contains Shea Butter to help condition the lips and SPF 12 to protect. It glides easily on the lips with it's non-sticky formula and with different tints to choose from, I love the option on wearing it alone to directly nurture the lips or to top off my favorite lipstick for an added glossy sheen. Majority of the colors are made with either red, gold, or white pearl which adds extra sass that you'd only find in traditional lipglosses, not lip balms.

Should you run out and get one? If you don't have a lip conditioning product and like the thought of having a 2-in-1 lip balm/gloss product, then yes. Other than that, you probably already have some good lipgloss picks in your collection that could use some love.

Have you had a chance to peep out the MAC Tendertones yet?

Aloha,
Mrs. Lynne

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Product Review: NYX Diamond Sparkle Lipgloss

NYX Diamond Sparkle Lipgloss $3-4

Diamond Sparkle Lipgloss gives your lips a shiny wet look with a diamond sparkle effect!

PRICE
The one thing you have to love about NYX is the smashing deal that their products are only a few Washingtons. This means you can have guilt-free impulse shopping with the products of this brand.

PACKAGING
The Diamond Sparkle Lipgloss comes in a sophisticated acrylic-type squared off tubing with a sleek, black twist-off cap. And with any twist-off cap, more specifically those that are shaped anything other than circular, there's bound to be alignment issues when closed completely shut. NYX has snap features in place with their products so no alignment issues here.

It is also equipped with a sturdy, slightly angled sponge tip wand that accompanies smooth application.

TASTE & SMELL
If the smell of plastic doesn't tickle your fancy, then you just might have to pass with this. It does have a pretty displeasing essence of plastic as the sponge tip wand touches your lips but the taste nor smell lingers. Probably not a majority favorite but if you can get over it, then you're good.

As far as taste goes, it's not going to get the best taste award either. It has the same taste of plastic as the smell entails.

PRODUCT CONSISTENCY
This smooth, non-sticky formula works better for my preference. I am not a fan of sticky lipglosses nor ones whose thickness in formula resembles that of butter, so this one plays just right.

I'm always apprehensive about products that have shimmer in it, or in this case "sparkle", because there's always a tendency for the formula to turn a bit chunky upon initial application leading to a lip full of dryness. Surprising enough, I found this particular lipgloss to be somewhat moisturizing.

PRODUCT WEARABILITY
On it's own, the longevity of the product can hang decently for a lipgloss, but I wouldn't consider it the leader of the pack. Although it does have a beautiful sparkling glass look to it and sheer but buildable coverage, the day end result of this on my dry lips left me in definite need of an outer lip exfoliation. I do not touch-up lipgloss the second color fades away for fear of building glob on my lips, but rather touch-up once the product has clearly absorbed into my lips noted by the the semi-stickiness felt when I blot my lips together.

However, with MAC's Lip Conditioner under it, it did MUCH better in regards to maintaining moisture and keeping the dryness at bay. With Lip Conditioner under, I can re-apply the Diamond Sparkle Lipgloss without fear of additional lip exfoliation at the end of the day.

WHAT I LIKE
- The packaging of the product. It's professional looking.
- The wet look with the sparkle.
- The price.
- Doesn't make my lips dry out with Lip Conditioner under.

WHAT I DISLIKE
- The plastic taste/smell of it.

OVERALL
I wouldn't mind having a few of these floating around in my diaper bag. The website shows that there are 15 different colors, so now the only decision is, which one will I get next? :)

YOU'LL PROBABLY LIKE THIS IF...
- you're lips aren't so darn dry like mine are.
- you like the affordability of the lipgloss.
- you dig a bit of shimmer without a sticky formula.

YOU'LL PROBABLY DISLIKE THIS IF...
- you have sensitively dry lips.
- you can't hang with the essence of plastic. It does not linger, but if you can't do it period, then this is for sure a no go.

Aloha,
Mrs. Lynne

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