Mirenesse Haul Review and Swatches

As a Mirenesse VIP I get a lot of discounts, up to almost 80% off to be exact plus free shipping to America and no tax. Did i mention they also give me 25$ off any 65$ purchase bringing it down to 40? Yes it costs 25$ a month but you get that back in many ways (unlimited free shipping (normally 10$), extreme discounts an 100$ item for only 20$ has happened to me!, plus a beauty box worth over 100$ every two months). You can sign up here.

 Ok now that the specs are out of the way let me tell you about my haul. I got all the items i am about to show you for only 40$.

4 Super Long Wearing Gel Mineral Face Colour-
When i first this product i thought it might be like the Maybelline 24 hour Eye Tattoo - drying to a long lasting finish. These however took forever to dry! I mean hours! By the time they dried they had creased on me. Since they are a gel if you put too much on, or try to build up the color you will get a little bit of clumping in areas. When set with a translucent powder however i had better results. I also tried using these as a shadow  base and i also had better results. While i do not hate these - i do love the packaging, the color choice- i was not impressed overall.

The applicator is housed in the top of the cap.

 

30 Aquamarine-

 

 19 Toffee Mousse-

 4- Virgin Violet

31- Pewter

 Tight Liner Hydra Gel Liner- This liner goes on smooth with a thin tipped precision sponge tip. It dries fast and i achieved all day wear with it. From continued use the sponge does clog up and renders it a little unusable considering the product dries into it. I used a little warm water to unclog it. I wish it did not have this flaw.

Magic Touch Foundation sample- this is actually one of my favorite foundations. It does not crease, does not feel heavy, gives full and all day coverage, plus you can use it as a shadow primer!

 Overall my haul had some hits and misses, but i can always make things work! So i am pleased.

Mirenesse VIP Kit December 2012

After trying a Mirenesse lip bomb in my October 2012 Ipsy/Glam bag i was hooked on this amazing brand. My friend Krys had mentioned to me that Mirenesse offered a VIP program. I was very skeptical at first but decided to try it out just to see what it was about. Mirenesse VIP has a lot of perks and promotions such as a $25 voucher every month (off a 65 dollar purchase), a steep discount on everything even flash sales and clearance, free shipping from Australia (which saves so much if you live in the United States), free samples with purchases (sometimes they are full size!), and the cherry on the cake is every other month, on top of all the above mentioned, you receive a box of 3-4 full sized products!

This month's box included:
3D Forever Gloss in Hot Kiss- $35.96 USD
I am not terribly impressed nor terribly disappointed. I love the color of this gloss, how it feels on my lips, how soft it makes my lips and how it does not feel sticky. However, i do not like how it settles into the lines of my lips. This is the kind of gloss which is best placed over a lipstick. I would buy these to match matte lipsticks that i would want to make glossy.

Mirenesse Cougar Mascara- $35.96 USD
I was so confused about the applicator when i first opened this item but once i used it i realized sometimes a different applicator isn't so bad! I felt it made my lashes look pretty and defined without looking over done and the comb like applicator made separating the lashes very easy. No clumping, no sticking, and little fibers to make your lashes longer is just a nice way to round off this unique mascara.

Crystal Color Drops Hydrating Mineral Powders- $53.96 USD
This was my favorite product of my box. I had, had my eye on a contouring blush palette from Lancome for a while but never made the splurge. This contour palette makes defining the cheek so easy. I can also use this to highlight and contour the nose, forehead, and chin. I like how this product isn't too dramatic and is super easy to blend. It looks natural without looking over done. I would buy this again in a heartbeat!

The total value of this box is $125.88 USD which is an amazing value for a box that is free!! (25$ monthly fee is returned as a voucher). These products are high in qaulity and while they may seem expensive with all the VIP discounts and constant promotions, stocking up can be very inexpensive!

Mirenesse Tight Liner and Pearl Crush Creaseless Shadows Review and Swatches

Mirenesse Tight Liner and Mirenesse Pearl Crush Creaseless Shadow

Lately i have been a little obsessed with liquid eye liners that come in pen form with a felt tip. I was always a liquid eye liner kind of chick, but recently i am slowly coming over to the pen liner side. I love the precision and accuracy along with the ability to get creative. Whats a good liner without a good shadow though? So I picked up some matching shadows to create cohesive look using some beautiful on trend colors.

When it comes to Mirenesse i am in love with the packaging. The little descriptive envelopes that these products come in just add to the charm that is this brand. The little detail always show me that a company is dedicated to giving their customers an experience and not just product

Mirenesse Tight Liner

Mirenesse Tight Liner in Sapphire Blue and Amethyst Mauve:
These gel liners are to die for! This product glides on smoothly but don't feel really wet. Does not require much drying time to set. These liners are highly pigmented and very dark. When applied on the lid they are only slightly lighter then black. If you are looking for a bright liner this isn't it. These are perfect for a retro look, winged, or creative looks. I personally like pairing them with the Pearl Crush Creaseless Shadows because of how well they pair with them.

Mirenesse Tight Liner in Sapphire Blue and Amethyst Mauve

Mirenesse Tight Liner in Sapphire Blue and Amethyst Mauve

Pearl Crush Creaseless Shadow in Bora Pearls and Baroque Pearls -
I bought these on an impulse. They were on sale and i thought they would go perfect with the above liners. I never thought i would like them as much as i did. First off the regal packaging is just adorable but doesn't go over the top. It brings out the childhood princess in me while retaining that sleek look that makes it acceptable for grown-ups.

Mirenesse Pearl Crush Creaseless Shadow in Bora Pearls and Baroque Pearls

Bora Pearls-
Ranging from soft white/blue to a deep rich navy. Light reflective and shimmery, these shades do not fail to impress. Are soft but not crumbly and apply smoothly. I found these easy to blend and experienced no fallout. You can use these over primer or without. Lives up to its name and is ceaseless. While i usually swatch over a primer i found these really didn't need it so all swatches are on bare skin. Great pigmentation. Can be applied dry or wet.

Mirenesse Pearl Crush Creaseless Shasow in Bora Pearls

Mirenesse Pearl Crush Creaseless Shasow in Bora Pearls over bare skin without flash

Mirenesse Pearl Crush Creaseless Shadow in Bora Pearls over bare skin with flash

Baroque Pearls-
While i love the color payoff off and the reflection of the soft middle shade and the dark grape purple shade, i was very disappointed at the minimal to no color payoff of the off white color. I could not even see it on my skin without piling the color on. It does leave a peal finish to my bare skin when applied a bit more than the other shades. Using the first color alone is not recommended, however, layering it over the other two shades to soften them would work just fine. This might also make a nice highlighting color. These can also be used wet or dry, used without primer to achieve an all day creasless look, and have a pearlesq finish.

Mirenesse Pearl Crush Creaseless Shadow in Baroque Pearls

Mirenesse Pearl Crush Creaseless Shadow in Baroque Pearls applied over bare skin without flash

Mirenesse Pearl Crush Creaseless Shadow in Baroque Pearls applied over bare skin with flash

Overall Mirenesse is a brand that offers high qaulity products at decent prices (VIP club members get steep discounts and have a 25$ off promo code every month that can be used even during flash sales). Shipping is super fast from Australia to the United States, i am sure it is fast to other locations as well. Presentation is always a priority with them. I would recommend this product to anyone that likes to try new makeup brands and likes high qaulity, fast shipping, and cute packaging.

Mirenesse Lip Bomb 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 11, and 15 Review and Swatches

When i received my Ipsy bag for the month of October i got to try this great product that was a hybrid of lip gloss, lip stick, lip stain, and lip lacquer called a Lip Bomb by Mirenesse. I was so in love with this revolutionary product that i had to go and purchase (nearly) all of them! By joining their VIP club i was able to get all of these products at a very steep discount and will give more information about this interesting club in a future post.

Mirenesse Lip Bombs have a smooth and creamy formula that glides on the lips effortlessly. The applicator is a uniquely shaped sponge that allows you to define your lips while also filling them in. The application is highly pigmented and rich in color without feeling thick or sticky on the lips. You can blot these to produce a more matte appearance otherwise these will stay glossy on the lips for hours. I did not experience feathering since these are thicker than an average lip gloss, however, i did experience some color depositing with some of the lighter shades. When i pressed my lips together and then then opened them there was a thin line of color, which looked a little thicker. This doesnt last long though, after about an hour of wear this problem was no longer an issue. I would suggest applying the lighter shades just a little thinner. While wearing these my son accidentally hit me in my lip area and this product did not budge and kept it's shine! This is a high quality product that will leave you with lucious, colored, high shine lips that will last all day.

 Mirenesse Lip Bomb in #3

 Mirenesse Lip Bomb #4

 Mirenesse Lip Bomb #6

Mirenesse Lip Bomb #7

Mirenesse Lip Bomb #8

Mirenesse Lip Bomb #11

Mirenesse Lip Bomb #15
This shade is slightly different from the rest in that it is meant to be layered over other lip bombs to lighten or highlight them. Great for ombre lips.

Mirenesse is an Australian beauty company that ships to the united states within 10 days. All of their products are high qaulity, unique, and reasonably priced. Their products are comparable to brands like Lancome and Estee Lauder.If you are a VIP all shipping is free!