em cosmetics: simply fabulous, love it, well worth the money!
I have been a fan of the YouTube beauty guru, Michelle Phan for awhile so imagine my excitement when she announced that she was coming out with a make-up line. She has a em cosmetics store opening up in Soho, New York, and unfortunately I live in Atlanta, GA so I couldn't make it up there and I had to settle of going online to buy her products. I went to www.emcosmetics.com and registered and signed up for their newsletter so I can receive specials and deals.
There are so many great items to choose from, but I decided to purchase the Career Life Palette, and Pillow Plush Lip Balm. I also received a free travel sized mini palette since I purchased a Life Palette. The mini travel sized is only available for a limited time only so make sure to get yours while supplies last.
Career Life Palette
The Career Life Palette comes with 4 different palettes that can give you 4 different looks, while also giving you the ability to create your own. The encasing is a hard acrylic plastic, and the make-up is held down because it is magenetic. There are 4 blushes, 8 lip glosses, and 24 eye shadows. All are highly pigmented and have a smooth quality that doesn't feel cheap. The palette comes with a mini stick so you can take out the make-up when transferring it to the mini travel palette for on the go. And it comes with a mini angled brush, eye shadow brush to apply the shadows. As you can see in the picture, it also comes with a card that gives you instructions on how to achieve the 4 looks. You have the Power Suit, Girl in Charge, Out to Lunch, and Natural Talent. I've tried 2 out of the 4 looks, I have tried the Girl in Charge and Out to Lunch.
The directions on the card are pretty easy to follow, and Michelle Phan even gives you the YouTube video on the em cosmetics YouTube channel that you can subscribe to. For the price you pay for the palette and the mini travel sized palette, you are really getting a great deal that you just can't beat anywhere else.
Pillow Plush cushiony lip balm in Bubblegum
I am a sucker for lip glosses and lip balms..so when I saw this, I knew I had to try it out. I chose Bubblegum because I am a fan of pink. This lip balm is my new favorite. It is a little sticky, but it does give you the softest lips after you put it on. It has a nice sheer color, and has a nice fragrance. It's very easy to apply and can fit anywhere, perfect to fit in your pocket, purse, or wristlet if you are going out for a girls' night out. It's not too expensive, and I love it. It does last as long as any lip balm about 2-3 hours depending if you eat or drink then you may need to re-apply, and it does not dry out your lips like Carmex or similar products with sulfate.
To Buy Or Not To Buy? That Is The Question...
If you want a great quality make-up palette, I would definitely say buy it! If you think about it, other make-up palettes on Sephora, Ulta, or any department store in the mall charge anywhere from $35- $45 and up for make-up palettes..each...and those are just eye shadows..blushes and lip glosses are separate! The Life Palette..no matter which one you choose from the EM Cosmetics line is well worth your money. You get all the blushes, lip glosses, and eye shadows..and a travel palette all for one price of $75. The Pillow Plush lip balm is $15. If you sign up and register, you make score a special discount like I did..I bought at the end of October and managed to save like 25% off my entire order or so..I can't honestly remember at this point. But the main thing is..I saved by being a registered member on her website! You can too..save up if you have to...and check www.emcosmetics.com for specials. I'm sure you will be able to get some type of discount or special. Trust me, you will not regret this purchase. No buyers remorse. I love the mini travel palette..it's great for touch ups throughout the day..and the colors are amazing! Lip balm is fantastic and keeps my lips moisturized..especially now that it's getting colder outside.
I hope my review has helped you..if you were curious about trying out Michelle Phan's new make-up line..or just wanted an alternative to what you normally see at the make-up stores. Understand that I am a frugal shopper..and I hate wasting money on something that I am not satisfied with..but my first purchase from Em Cosmetics converted me..I can't wait to purchase and try more items from her line..of course I'll have to save up so I can do a mass purchase ;) Until then..happy shopping and stay tuned for my next BittyBeautyTip!
