Jordana Modern Matte Lipsticks Swatches and Review

*Press Sample*

It's no secret Jordana has some serious gems hiding at the drugstore. I've got some new ones to show you today! 

Matte lipsticks have been a major trend this year and the Modern Matte line has got you covered! There is a huge range of shades to choose from and the formula is amazing. Matte lipsticks have really come a long way in terms of comfortable wear and these are right up there. Of course, you always want to exfoliate your lips and wear a light balm for a while before applying. If you do that, you get a pretty smooth application. 

Once on the lips, wear time for me is almost 4 hours before needing a touch up. Even then, it was just that- a touch up. Most of the color was still on my lips from my original application, even through eating and drinking! These are not extremely drying on the lips either. If I noticed my lips needed a little something during the day I would lightly apply a clear balm on top. 

Let's look at the shades! These first 12 were sent to me first, and I recently recieved 6 more shades to round out this collection to 18! I love the packaging. For a budget brand, it's not too cheap looking at all. I like that the tube perfectly matches the actual lipstick inside. 

The neutrals- Matte Bare, Matte Blush, Matte Frappuccino, Matte Tease, Matte Classy

The pinks- Matte Adorable, Matte Popular, Matte It Girl, Matte Dare

The oranges/red- Matte Pretty, Matte Caliente, Matte Style

These are the recent additions to the line:

Matte Whisper, Matte Innocent, Matte Goddess, Matte Divine, Matte Gorgeous, Matte Ambition

So many colors to choose from, definitely something for everyone! My top two are Matte Style and Matte Divine. But being the makeup addict I am, I love them all for one reason or another. ;)

Let me know which colors you are loving!

Pick these up in select Walgreens and on Jordanacosmetics.com for just $2.99!

*Products sent for review in exchange for my honest opinions.

Milani Color Statement Moisture Matte Collection Swatches and Review

*press sample

I've been a fan of Milani for quite a while. They are always on trend, great price and quality formula. I'll be sharing their new for 2015 releases with you over the next little while here on the blog.

The first installment will be the new  Moisture Matte lipsticks! This affordable line retails for around $5 which makes it easy to attain the lip look of the moment. The claims made for this lipstick are that it will last for hours and not be drying on the lips because of the creamy formula that contains vitamins A&C.

Milani put a great range of colors in this collection from nudes and pinks, to orange and red. The packaging is like the rest of the Color Statement lipstick line and each name on the bottom of the tube has "matte" in front it so you know exactly what you are getting.

From left to right: Matte Innocence, Matte Naked, Matte Blissful, Matte Diva, Matte Orchid, Matte Glam, Matte Passion, Matte Confident

While I like most all of these shades, my hands down favorite of these lipsticks is Matte Passion. It's a super bright orange with red undertones. I love how the matte effect and the orange shade work so well together. I will definitely be rocking this ALOT in the warmer months!

I got pretty good wear from this formula. It didn't really last through a meal but other than that it lasts pretty well. The formula goes on smooth but dry. There's no tugging during application either. It takes some getting used to on the lips to not have the normal slip that glossy lipsticks have, but I haven't felt so dry that I needed as balm on top which is huge for a matte lipstick. so I would say these mattes wear pretty comfortably. Overall, a great and affordable choice to get the matte lip look!

What are you favorite shades from Milani's Moisture Matte collection?

*Product sent for review in exchange for my honest opinions.