That Gal Jenna

Sorry about the lengthy title.

I think I've more or less decided to call any Monday post I put up will start with the "Hey Monday!" phrase in hopes to uplift both myself and other people having the Monday blues.

Is it working?

So anywho. Today I have some swatches and a first impression review for you. That's different eh?

If you follow my IG you'll know it's pretty heavy with lipstick posts. I do love me some lipstick. So I figured I would bring that into the mix.

I bought three of six colors in this new LE line. I couldn't for the life of me find them at any stores near me BUT finally Wet n Wild released them online a week or so ago. PS - they are still available on the website.

The colors you'll see are listed in the order they are shown - 

Peony Express, My Tulips are Sealed, & Coming Up Roses.

My thoughts & review will be at the end of the photos!

I hope you enjoyed the review and yes I know my reviews/thoughts are long-winded...just imagine how long my youtube videos would be if I had a channel!

See ya soon!

Primer -

No priming or exfoliation for either lipstick

Coats -

These are both very opaque so it doesn't take much at all to be opaque - also no need to be heavy handed with application because they are very bold without much force!

Staying Power -

9/10 for both

Much like Bordeaux Boulevard these have major staying power. Sunset Siren almost looks brand new after 3 hours and let me tell you I thought most of it would've ended up on my water bottle I was drinking from during that time but it was still very much there. Urban Night also held up well considering I ate lunch while wearing it!

Color Feathering/Bleeding/Build Up/Caking -

Urban Night had more visible build up but it didn't feel terrible and gritty or dry. Even with the build up my lips still felt moisturized. Sunset Siren didn't have as much visible build up but it was more drying and felt like the moisture was quickly disappearing.

 

So like I mentioned last week in my review I wanted to show all of these without any primer/exfoliating. So at least you know if you don't have time to exfoliate or if you don't own primer that these still work pretty darn well. For the most part they weren't overly drying like A LOT of matte lipsticks are. Also these aren't AS matte as other brands like MAC. 

 

I know they are nearly impossible to find in stores but don't fret! They can be found easily on Ebay! Just search the brand and the name of the lipstick you're wanting and BAM...they will be there!

 

Primer -

No primer or lip balm.

Coats -

Three swipes!

Staying Power -

7/10

Normally I'm not a fan of nude/natural color lipsticks but since this was part of the LE's I wanted to try it out. Like Bordeaux Boulevard (from last week) this has really great staying power. Not quite as much as BB but still top notch.

Color Feathering/Bleeding/Build Up/Caking -

As you can see in the 4 hour photo this did build up. For me it was too much build up to deal with but if I used a primer or a lip scrub prior to application this would've been less of an issue. I want to show all four of these lipsticks in the collections without any scrubs or primers so you get the best idea of wear.

 

So you can see that while the lipstick is a light color it is completely a full coverage lipstick. It gives just enough color I think.

 

These may be easier to find online (ebay or amazon) at this point

 but running by your local drug store couldn't hurt!

 

No primer or exfoliation used

Coats -

Two to three coats. Mostly just to get it even not so much for opacity.

Staying Power -

9/10

As you can see after 4 hours of wear, including eating and drinking, this lipstick held up really well. Yep a 9/10 is what I'm rating it. Better than any of the matte MAC lipstick I've reviewed!

Color Feathering/Bleeding/Build Up/Caking -

Little to no build up and feathering. This was such a perfect lipstick to wear. Normally without ANY moisturizing primer or prep there is some slight build up but nothing on this one. The fading was a little patchy but really nothing terrible.

You guys. I highly recommend tracking this down. You can check local drugstores/walmart/target - any place that carries Wet n Wild - it'll be worth tracking it down! The cost ranges between 1 dollar and some change and 4 dollars. It all depends on where you go!

This is one of the best matte lipsticks I've ever used and that's saying a lot!

I will have Sweet Cream to show you next week!
 

I'm back for ANOTHER review post for the week!

I'm honestly not sure if people really care about review posts but I know I love reading them and find a lot new products through blog reviews. So this post and really all review posts are just based on what I like to read. :-)

I know...I know...

I felt compelled to share this with you because it's been the most impressive lip color and formula that I've used in a while. Which says a lot because I have A TON of lipsticks/glosses with me at all times. It's really quite silly to carry so many but I love options!

Exhibit A -

On a whim last weekend, while strolling the aisles of Walmart, I picked this color up along with two other brands/colors. So far this is the only one of the 3 new additions I've tried. Who knows....maybe the other two will be worth reviewing too.

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If you're like me, you may be thinking, Wet n' Wild? Really?
Yes...really.

I'm going to share photos of the lipstick throughout my average day.