Battle of the Brands

So I know I have heard someone do Battle of the Brands.... But I have no idea when or who it was, so I can't give the credit to them. What this basically means is you take two similar products, but are two different brands and you compare them. Normally you do a high end and low end product, but it doesn't really matter. Anyways I thought I would share my thoughts on a product that has been receiving some serious love in the blogging community: NYC's Blushable Creme Stick. I thought I would do a comparison between this product which is sooo affordable compared to NARS' Multiple in Orgasm.

Product: NYC Blushable Creme Stick

Color: Plaza Pink

Price: $3.99

Location (Where can you find this?): The Drugstore (Walgreens, Rite Aid, Target, etc.)

VS.

Product: NARS Multiple

Color: Orgasm

Price: $38

Location: Sephora, Online

So that is the basic information for the products. :)

This the NARS Multiple. I personally own the mini version of this, but it is the same product nonetheless. The Sephora website says it "imparts the radiant peachy pink with shimmer to the eyes, cheeks, lips, and decolletage.

PROS: The procuct is very silky... I mean it just feels so smooth and soo easy to blend. I just love the packaging of NARS products... I really do :) It has no smell, which I like. It does have a LOT of shimmer (depending on what type of person you are this depends.

CONS: The price is way too high in my opinion. This product is basically shimmer, and no color really. Once you blend it in the color disappears. Beware that it is basically gold shimmer.

This is a picture of the Creme Stick obviously :P. I took it in my own back yard to make the picture more intersting...

PROS: The price is great, especially for how great this product is. The color is gorgeous with just the perfect amount of shimmer in my opinion.

CONS: The packaging to me is very drugstore looking. (Some may not care, but I thought I would point that out. I, personally, don't really care.) The product also smells a little drugstorey (haha that word is totally made up right now on the spot) but once you apply it you can't smell it.

Insert picture of me owning more than one. :) I actually bought the extra one for my sister because she loves this product.


SWATCH TIME! hehe OK so this Plaza Pink. The one on the bottom is not blended, but the one on the top is. Sorry for the darkness. I know this picture isn't the best quality... oh well I can only work on it.

This is a picture of Orgasm on top and Plaza Pink on the Bottom. They both are unblended. Look how little color Orgasm has! This picture really is true to life.

Verdict: Get the drugstore one. In my opinion this NARS multiple in particular is not worth the money.

I hope you enjoyed this! Do you want more of Battle of the Brand? What would you buy? Let me know in the comments!

XOXO,
Cathy

P.S. GO GET YOURSELF A CREME STICK!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have heard Plaza Pink goes great with Benefit's Coralista... Just thought I would let you know. :) Also an Ulta haul will be going up tomorrow.

Wish List

Hey everyone! I just wanted to do an update for you guys. I really need to get into a schedule to make sure I update regularly. I have been working a lot lately and I have some extra money to spend. I decided to make a list of things that I want the most right now to get and I plan to get them this weekend. Hopefully... :) I have been super busy so we'll see if I will have time for that. Lately I have been wanting a ton of makeup items, so I tried to narrow it down to a few that I really want.

1. I want a MAC bronzer because I am low on the one I have right now. Currently I have a MAC bronzer in Refined Golden, but I have hit pan. Since I have some extra money I really should go out and get one. I am thinking about getting the one is Golden, but I will have to take a look in person. ($22)

2. This is MAC's new Chromographic Eye Pencil. I have heard so many great reviews on it. People say it really brightens up your eye without looking as harsh as a white eyeliner. I don't know about you, but to me it looks pretty cool. I will be getting the shade NW 15/20. ($14.50)

3. This is a MAC lipstick. The picture is no particular color that I want. I have 6 items from MAC that I would like Back to MAC for a free one. I will probably end up picking a light pink color. Definitely not the bright red shown here.

4. This is Clinique's All About Eyes Concealer. I have been using MAC's Select Moisturecover Concealer for awhile now, but I want to mix things up now. I have heard really good reviews about it and I am really excited to try it out. I have dark circles under my eyes that I love to conceal. (Don't worry, I know I make it sound like I have bruises or something. Haha they are genetic and are a pesky flaw that I can cover up pretty well.) ($15.50)

Everything after number 4 won't be in the picture I just thought I would share some other wishes. ;)

5. MAC makeup wipes. I really like them to remove my makeup at night. They are really nice and I like the smell. The reason I buy these is because they end up being pretty close to the price of drugstore ones. (Plus drugstores don't have a back to MAC policy lol.) ($26 for 100 wipes)

6. I don't know if I will actually get this too soon... but this is Benefit's High Beam Highlighter. I have been wanting one for awhile now, but after reading this blogpost. Check her out she is really sweet. :) ($24)

6. Urban Defense Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 by Urban Decay. *Sigh* I want this really badly but currently is only available online. I really want to wait till it comes out in stores, so I can look at the product myself. I just don't like buying makeup online. ($32)

Ok, so this post was pretty long. I hope you enjoyed it though. What products have you been lusting over? Leave a comment!

XOXO,

Cathy

NARS So Famous Set

I got this set during the Sephora 15% off deal. They didn't have it at my store, so they sent it to me through mail. Overall I wouldn't have bought the set again, but I have fallen in love with NARS. The one thing I hate is the price... oh well that's life. The packaging is really nice (I'm not a big fan of how dirty it can get) and the mirror is helpful. You can get this set here ($44).

This set comes with the blush Deep Throat $26, Orgasm Multiple (Comes with a mini one but the full size costs $38.), and a lip pencil in Bettina $24. This set is valued at $61. It was nice to try out some of NARS products for a cheaper price. I know I said before that I wouldn't personally buy it, but I'm not 100% sure on that. I guess only time will tell how much I actually end up using this.

Deep Throat: NARS is known for its risque names, and this one doesn't disappoint. The website says this is a peach with shimmer, and it is peachy but I would definitely say it has more pink to it. It is a peach but a pinky peach (?? I guess that is how I would describe this). I compared it to my MAC's Fun and Games blush, which definitely is a peach, and Deep Throat has a lot more pink to it. It is nicely pigmented, but I do like to blend it a little. No one wants to look like a clown. If you aren't as fair as me, you won't have to deal with blending I'm pretty sure. It lasts longer than MAC blushes, but not quite an 8 hour day.

Bettina: This lip pencil is very neutral and blends in with my lip color. Ever since I have had it I have only used it to test it out. It doesn't really excite me, and it seems like a darker neutral for spring. If you are looking for a nice neutral lip pencil it may be for you. I think it is a little over priced though and would look else where.

Orgasm Multiple Mini: This really is mini compared to the full size. I am kind of disappointed in NARS for making it that tiny. This set wasn't a ridiculously good deal either. When I swatched this on my hand I couldn't tell any color and all I saw was the gold sparkles. It had a creamy texture, but I was worried with the pigmentation. Needless to say I tried it on and the color looks really nice on my face. It does have a bit of sparkle still and I am worried in the bright sun if that will look crazy... I haven't really tested the staying power for this but if you would like me to, I can do an update telling you more.

Overall I think I could have gotten away with just getting the blush. The Multiple is nice, and I will probably use it all, but I don't think I would repurchase. I don't think it is worth almost $40 for. I am thinking about giving the lip pencil away because I just don't see myself ever using it... Like I said this set would be good for some, but I think I should have just gotten a blush.

Are any of you girls interested in this set? Leave me a comment!

XOXO,

Cathy

DISCLAIMER: I am not affiliated with this company at all. I purchased everything by myself