MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Rouge

Make Up For Ever Aqua Rouge is a waterproof liquid lip color that comes in a variety of different fun shades. These aren’t super new to Make Up For Ever but the color I received is a new one of five new colors for Summer 2013. In fact, Make Up For Ever first launched the Aqua Rouge liquid lip color last year (when I went to the launch of the event where I also met Madonna’s make up artist) in the flattering-on-every-skin-tone red.mufe-aqua-rouge-baby-pink

There’s nothing I find more high maintenance in my mind, than carrying around a ton of beauty products with you to touch up throughout the day. Clearly I’m the type of person who puts on their makeup in the morning and leaves it at that. Which is probably the only reason why I don’t fuss with lip products all that often. I just don’t like to reapply.

These liquid lip colors by Make Up For Ever claims to be long lasting with an intense color payoff that lasts as long as a lip stain. While lip stains are a little more drying, Make Up For Ever’s Aqua Rouge isn’t.

It has a velvety finish and the color payoff is so opaque. It doesn’t feeling drying on your lips so it’s just beautiful to wear, especially when I have my self tanner on. I did have to apply the baby pink color in layers, and wait for it to dry. I don’t like a matte lip so I wanted to apply the clear gloss over top.

mufe aqua rougeI first applied the product at 9:30am, and it lasted until about 1:00pm since I had an oily lunch (I topped my spinach salad with balsamic vinaigrette and coconut oil). Oil breaks down waterproof makeup. Plus, I’m a lick-lipper and products don’t last on me.

Watch Judy’s 5 minute video of the Make Up For Ever Aqua Rouge. She gives great first impressions of beauty related products.


 This summer they’ve launched a few new colors and now Make Up For Ever Aqua Rouge liquid lip color is available in 17 different shades at Sephora. It retails for $27 CAD (or $24 USD). make-up-for-ever-aqua-rouge

 It’s basically a watery lipstick consistency and it’s so opaque. I absolutely love the  love doe-foot applicators. Shown below is the color #20, Baby Pink.baby-pink-Aqua-Rouge-MUFE

If you’d like to see a more in depth review, read the blog post on Jessica’s site at Beautezine. She always does a fantastic job.

Full Disclosure: I was sent the Make Up For Ever Aqua Rouge to review.

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What’s in my makeup bag?

I’m travelling back home to Newfoundland later this month so I thought I’d put together a little what’s in my travel makeup bag for you guys!

travel-makeup-bagMakeup bag | Dior BB cream | Big Sexy Hair | Make Up For Ever mascara | Bobbi Brown eye cream | Philosophy Hope In A Jar | NYX blush | Jouer bronzer | Philosophy perfume | MAC concealer | target brand q-tips | Shu Umera eyelash curler

What key items must you bring when you’re travelling? It doesn’t have to be makeup related at all. I need to bring my iPad because if I don’t, my nephews ask where it went. That, and my blackberry.

Happy travels!

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eBay purchases rated

See my previous eBay/Etsy purchases here, here, here and here. Wow, didn’t realize this was my 5th time showing you all what I’ve purchased online. Quite the shopper I am. But since you guys seem to really like it, I’ve kept it up :)


linksSeller: yy_boutique on eBay
Item: WEIGHTY Multilink Bracelet fits Links of London Charms
Paid: $8.92 + $6.09 shipping. Worth the price? Yes
Location: United Kingdom
Delivery: 5 business days
My opinion: It looks to me like an authentic Links Of London bracelet. I’m pretty happy with it!
Overall rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

watchSeller: fawy2068 on eBay
Item: NEW(green)Unisex Geneva Silicone Jelly Gel Quartz Analog Sports Wrist Watch
Paid: $2.87 + free shipping. Worth the price? Yes
Location: China
Delivery: 7 business days
My opinion: One thing I noticed when I received it was that there’s both rose gold (on the face) and silver hardware (on the back where the clasp is). So that’s pretty odd. But for three bucks, I don’t mind it at all. It’s a larger make I’m on the smallest setting of fitting it on my wrist, but then again I have a 5.75″ (very tiny) wrist.
Overall rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

purse-16-bus-daysSeller: 2010mary6668 on eBay
Item: Leather Clutch Evening Mobile Phone Wristlet Bag Wallet Purse Key Chain
Paid: $5.92 + free shipping. Worth the price? Yes
Location: China
Delivery: 16 business days
My opinion: I bought the rosey pink color and received the hot pink. The seller refunded me.
Overall rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

nail-polish-4-bus-daysSeller: cassiecosmetics on eBay
Item: Sally Hansen SALON Nail Lacquer – Sweet Creams
Paid: $1.99 + $9.00 shipping. Worth the price? Yes
Location: USA
Delivery: 5 business days
My opinion: This is a discontinued color by Sally Hansen nail polish that I’ve been on the hunt for, for a few years. So glad to have finally found a fresh bottle of it again!
Overall rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

silicone-10-bus-daysSeller: homesale_estore on eBay
Item: 5 Styles Silicone Cake Muffin Chocolate Cupcake Case Liner Baking Cup Mould DIY
Paid: $5.58 + free shipping. Worth the price? Yes
Location: China
Delivery: 10 business days
My opinion: Not sure whether or not to keep using these silicone molds from China. I’ve heard bad and good things about it. Anyone know? I just love them because they’re non-stick… for real. None of that fake non-stick stuff.
Overall rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

cuticle-oil-10-bus-daysSeller: gogo_newlife123 on eBay
Item: Nail Art Cuticle Revitalise Oil Treatment Soften Tool Nutritional Pen
Paid: $1.39 + free shipping. Worth the price? Yes
Location: China
Delivery: 10 business days
My opinion: I bought both the orange and pineapple scented oil pens and received lemon, and pineapple. I was told I was going to be sent another oil but it never showed. The cuticle oil is very liquid-like instead of an thicker consistency. I won’t be buying from the seller again.
Overall rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

Ring-Sizer-5-bus-daysSeller: Autumn Leaves Jewelry on Etsy
Item: Plastic ring sizer
Paid: $2.92 + free shipping. Worth the price? Yes
Location: United States
Delivery: 5 business days
My opinion: Good little thing to have in case you’re buying rings online like I do, and unsure of the size you wear.
Overall rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

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