Estee Lauder Color Edit Holiday 2015 Blockbuster

Estee Lauder Color Edit: Holiday 2015 Blockbuster

While watching TV, my mom notices an Estee Lauder commercial and asks me about the deal. I missed the commercial but I knew it would show again so when the commercials started rolling, I paid close attention. The first thing I notice is Kendall Jenner strutting around. My mother has no idea who she is and what she want interested in was the Color Edit Holiday Blockbuster set that was being advertised for $59.50. She asked me if it really did cost $60 because there were a plethora of items in that commercial. We decided to test out the set the next day at the counters of Macy's.

When we were at Macy's, we saw that the posters say that the set is with the purchase of any perfume. I was disappointed because I don't use much perfume but when I asked the sales associate she told us that it is with any purchase. Long story short, my mother ending up buying this set for $59.50 after picking up the hydrating toner that she normally uses.

If you do the calculations, it was a really good deal. Just one of the lipsticks itself cost $30. So this entire set was like the cost of 2 lipsticks. I was also pretty amazed at the gold firework design on the palettes.

There are 12 items in this set and if you divide it by the number of items, it's like $5 per item which is cheaper than drugstore prices.

I follow lots of beauty blogs and always look out for sales and deals. I hear about UD, Clinique, Mac, Guerlain and many other brands from bloggers but rarely does anyone mention Estee Lauder. I wonder if it's because Estee Lauder has less PR or if the brand is less geared toward the younger generation so beauty bloggers care less about it.

Anyway let's check out what's inside the  Estee Lauder 2015 Color Edit Holiday Blockbuster set:

The whole set is all packaged  and wrapped up in a red textured cardboard slip covering. Inside is a bright red patent travel case. I don't know who would travel with such a bulky case filled with makeup but I love cases like this to store my makeup. I have a black lancome one and every single time I take it out, my makeup feels so luxurious.

Maybelline Color Whisper Color Sensational Lipstick Review

I'm back with a review on Maybelline Color Whisper Lipstick in Cherry on Top

What Maybelline claims:

Pure color pigments suspended in a weightless gel.

No heavy waxes or oils. 

Get truly translucent gel color.

Sexy, soft, see through color. No heavy waxes or oils. Just a kiss 

of shine.

Maybelline Color Whisper is packaged in a rectangular translucent plastic tube with a metal-looking base. It doesn't have that hefty feel you get with revlon lip butters.The top comes off easily however it won't fall off while in your bag.

Out of all the color, I chose cherry on top because I tend to look better in rosy, pink red color. Cherry on Top is a bright pink red color.  With one swipe it goes on to a medium color with a bit of shine. It's not sheer at all however it isn't opaque either. It can be builded up to a strong bold color but without any heavyness. You really get a good color payoff yet the color is translucent like a lipstain. It's so lightweight that it feels like my lip balm has worn out. It has the pigment of a stain but without all the dryness. The only downside to this lip product is that it's not moisturizing. It's not as drying as a lipstain but it also doesn't provide the moisture that I need for my lips. If you like lip colors with lots of moisture I would say either layer a lipbalm underneath or skip thia all together.

The product itself is harder than Revlon's lip butter yet it still allows for the product to go on smoothly. It's winter right now so much lip incredibly chapped. Even after moisturizing my lips, there is still a tiny bit of clumping. However I think this is just my lips being incredibly chapped.

It will rub off and transfer onto the sides of cups so if you need something that is waterproof or kissproof this is not the one. After the product has been on your lips for more than 5 minutes, even after rubbing it off, there is still a stain left on your lips. The shines wears off in 2-3 hours but the stain still lasts for 5-6 hours.

Pros: good color payoff that can be builded
Longlasting (5-6 hours)
Lightweight

Cons: not moisturizing enough

On a scale of 5, I would say it deserves a 3. Although I love the color and it's lasting ability, I don't like my lips feeling dry all the time.

Do you like lightweight lip colors to the point that it provides no moisture?

P.S. thought it was really cool that light actually reflects off the words on the plastic cover forming words on the table.

Top Five Best Pink Lipstick from Get It Beauty's Pink Lipstick blind test 2014

In episode 3 of Get It Beauty, they picked the top 5 best pink lipstick for 2014 through blind testing

from left to right according to their ranking: Espoir, Chanel, Guerlain, Bobbi Brown, and Loreal

swatches from left to right: Bobbi Brown, Chanel, Loreal, Espoir, and Guerlain

Best Pink lipstick of 2014 is...

1st place [Espoir] No Wear M Lipstick 
#PK001 N.Y Pink 
$10 for 3.7g

online:2nd
experts:1st
better girls:1st

The color was the most pigmented out of all the lipstick and went on smoothly. Experts placed it in first because the color was so strong and vivid.

2nd Place [Chanel] Rouge Allure
#138 Fougueuse
$40 for 3.5g

online:1st
experts: 4th
better girls: 3rd

It doesn't have a vivid color but has a nice glossy finish. It makes lips look healthy and alive.

3rd place [Guerlain] Rouge Automatique Lipstick #171 Attrape-
$40 for 3.5 g

online: 3rd
experts: 5th
better girls: 2nd

It's moisturizing and very long lasting.

4th place [Bobbi Brown] Sheer Lip Color in Neon Pink
$30 per 3.4g

online: 3rd
experts: 2nd
better girls: 4th

It's very pigmented

5th place [Loreal Paris] Color Riche Moist Matte #P502 Cherry Crush 

 $10 for 5g

online:3rd place
experts:3rd
Better girls:5th

It goes on matte but has oils to keep lips from drying out.



What is your favorite lipstick?
Let me know if you want more of these get it beauty blind testing post.

Thanks for reading,

VanillaDreamCream

credits to cosmetic love from youtube for the name and color of the products. I would have never been able to figure it out without cosmetic love.