Unlikely Makeup

Welcome to Unlikely Makeup! As nerds who are also into makeup and fashion, we recognize the challenge in categorizing people into a specific mold. Our beauty blog's theme reflects that nerdiness can be associated with beauty. However, you do not need to be a nerd to enjoy this blog :) The take-home message here is that everyone can fit in, and that the most unlikely people may share your interests. What content can you expect from Unlikely Makeup? Clicky Disclaimer: All pictures/videos that are posted are not ours unless stated/watermarked.

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Elf Studio Blush

The Elf Studio Blushes are very worth the buy. At $3, they are currently one of the least expensive blush lines available on the market, while still maintaining a great non-chalky, pigmented formula. 

Between my sister and I, we own 7 of the Elf Studio Blushes (1 is a highlighter). 

Tickled Pink: A slightly shimmery basic pink with a slight peachy undertone

Candid Coral: A mid-toned corally pink with gold shimmer (personal favourite)

Mellow Mauve: A mauve-colour with a muted fuchsia sheen

Gotta Glow: A Shimmery white highlighter with gold shimmer

Fuchsia Fusion: A barbie pink with gold sparkle

Pink Passion: A bright (almost neon) barbie pink

Berry Merry: A berry mauve colour with a gold sheen

Texture: They have a nice texture. They are not chalky (although Pink Passion could be considered slightly chalky). It is similar to the NARS blush texture in my opinion.

Pigmentation: The ones that I have tried (listed above) are quite pigmented.

Staying Power: Fair.

Colour Range: Good. They currently have 11 colours available (2 are newly released, suggesting there may be new colour releases in the future).  Value: $3 for 4.75g/0.168oz Packaging: Great; Small compact with a mirror. Similar to NARS blush, but does not get as dirty as it is not matte.

The price is unbeatable and the pigmentation is wonderful. Ergo:

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REVIEWED BY BECCA. 

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Spring 2012 Outfit: Pastel, Edgy, and Bohemian Trends (by aadorkzz)

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Maybelline Color Tattoos

These have been hyped up since they first came out, and trust me this hype is well warranted. These cream eyeshadows have been compared to MAC's paint pots and have even been said to outdo the paint pots in staying power.

They are amazingly pigmented and do not require a setting powder/eyeshadow on top as they do not crease :) !

I own three of them as shown above.

05 - Too Cool: A pearly while with a silver sheen

45 - Bold Gold: A mid-toned shimmery gold

35 - Tough as Taupe: A matte mid-toned taupe 

Pigmentation: For the colours I have tried (above), they are amazingly pigmented.

Texture: They glide on quite nicely. I will mention that I have found Too Cool to be slightly harder to work with. Tough as Taupe gets an honourable mention for creaminess.

Staying Power: Great! As mentioned above, you do not need to set these with an eyeshadow and they will not crease.

Colour Range: Pretty decent. This line consists of 10 different shades (I believe) including both neutrals and more vibrant colours.

Value: roughly $7 for 45g/1.6oz For a drugstore product, these are incredible. BUY THEM ! 

Packaging: I wouldn't change it. However, the way one of the stickers is placed crookedly is sort of careless in my opinion.  

These are holy-grail worthy, so I give them:

You can find these at your local drugstore.  

REVIEWED BY BECCA

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Lush Bubblegum Lipscrub

If you have dry or cracked lips, your lip products will not apply smoothly or look as nice. The solution to this is, of course, an exfoliant. 

Lush's Bubblegum Lipscrub is a sugar-based lip exfoliator that is completely edible! I'm not saying you should eat it out of the pot, but you can definitely feel free to lick your lips after using it and taste a quick burst of flavour :) !

Smell (and taste): Wonderful! Exactly like bubblegum.

Effectiveness: It works decently, but if you have extremely cracked lips, it won't completely solve your problems.

Value: $8.95 for 25g/0.88oz.  In my experience, this pot will last quite a while, making this a very good value.

Packaging: Cute and simple as most Lush packaging is.  

Due to its lack of holy-grail quality, I give this product:

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REVIEWED BY BECCA

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Benefit's Hoola Bronzer

REVIEWED BY GWEN: [this item will be fully reviewed the blog is under construction]