Favorite February Lip Combo: Make Up For Ever + Buxom

One of these days I am going to post a video on some of my favorite lip combos but for now, I thought I'd share my favorite of the month with you here.  I did post this pic up on Instagram as well.

The first lip product I applied is Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick in #11.  This is a pearlized/slightly metallic finish lipstick and the color is described as a pearly rosewood.  When I swatched this lipstick alone inside Sephora I was in love with how different it was from what I own.  When I got home and tried it on, I wasn't thrilled about the color alone so I mixed it with a gloss.  The gloss I layered over it is Buxom's Full On Lip Polish in Clair.  This color is described as a diamond/moonlit mauve.  The combination together is a beautiful, warm mauve rose kind of color.  See for yourself.

Here they are side by side

 What both look like on - indoors

 Swatch of both with direct, natural light facing them

 Swatch of both with indoor lighting

Do you have any lip combination favorites? If so, please share with us down below!  

Thanks for spending time with me today!

XX, P

Dupes? Bobbi Brown Pale Pink vs. ELF Pink Passion

When I was first introduced to bright pink blushes I thought "no way!" and imagined it would give me those very exaggerated bright pink doll cheeks.  I'm here to tell you that is not the case at all.  Don't get me wrong, you can easily overdo the application of this color of blush (or any color really) but if you use a light hand, a bright pink blush really gives life to your face.

I have heard many times on You Tube that ELF's Pink Passion is a dupe for Bobbi Brown's Pale Pink.  I had both and figured I would swatch them and compare, then share with you for you to ultimately decide.

/BB Pale Pink on top / ELF Pink Passion on bottom

BB Pale Pink on left / ELF Pink Passion on right

As you can see Bobbi Brown's Pale Pink is definitely much more brighter and has some fuschia in it while ELF's Pink Passion is more of a light (but bright) babydoll pink.  I don't consider these dupes at all.  To me a dupe is two (or more) products that do the same thing and/or look almost identical to where you can't notice a difference.  I can clearly see the difference in both these colors.  

I think what I will do is film a more in depth video on the two blushes on my You Tube Channel http://www.youtube.com/user/PrissyandPink so that I can share how long they wear, preferred application, quality, what brushes I use, etc.  For now I think showing you the swatches alone will help answer the question as to whether or not they are dupes.

Do you own either of these and do YOU think they're dupes?  Let me know, I love hearing from you.  

Where to find:  http://www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com/index.tmpl and http://www.eyeslipsface.com/

Prices:  Bobbi Brown: $26 / ELF $3

Thanks for spending time with me today! 

XX, P