Wet N Wild Long Wear Lipsticks: 918D Cherry Bomb

918D

I am beyond impressed with this lipstick. I just had to start with that. I picked up a few of these at Rite Aid (on sale) after hearing they were pretty good from a few beauty vloggers on Youtube (after beautycrush's haul I had to try them). They are normally about $2.99 depending on where you live. So, I figured with the price tag I could expect poor to mediocre quality. I expected them to be like the NYC lipsticks where they look okay on, don't apply well, and don't last long, but are nice and cheap!

I was very wrong! This applies pretty easily, the shape could be slightly more pointed to make for easier application but I can definitely work with it. It is not sticky or anything and it applies semi-matte to the lips. It looked fantastic on and the color payoff was fantastic, I didn't have to keep applying, one sweep was enough. The only downside is the packaging, it is noticeably cheap and mine broke as soon as I twisted it. It's still usable and doesn't effect anything. The color itself is a sort of dark cherry red-purple mix. I really like it, despite how dark it may seem. I've been experimenting with darker lipsticks lately and this is a perfect medium between the dark reds and dark purples I have been looking at.

I'm sorry for the crappy cell quality but my camera needs to be charged!

As for longevity, I decided to wear this to classes today (as I'm there all day) and it held up amazingly (and surprisingly) well. I reapplied once when I got to the school (unnecessarily) so I could take a picture. I did not reapply the rest of my eight hour day and it still looked fantastic by the end of the day.

This is the end of my night, just before leaving to drive home! 8+ hours of wear.

I would definitely recommend these to anyone! I love this lipstick, and I will be buying more as soon as possible.

How about you? Think it looked nice by the end of the day? Want to try it yourself?

Sammxoxo

Television: The Taste: Tuesday at 8|7c on ABC

 
     So there's a new cooking show on ABC. I love cooking competitions, Chopped and Sweet Genius are my weaknesses. Now ABC has decided to dip their toe in the cooking competition pool with The Taste. It plays on Tuesdays at 8/7c (obviously on ABC). Unlike the two other shows I mentioned this one doesn't get new contestants every episode, it starts with 16 and they get voted off each episode. It reminds me a lot of how the tattoo competition shows I've been watching lately have worked (i.e. Best Ink or Inked). I like the idea because it gives me a chance to get emotionally attached to the characters. It makes it easier to get into a show when I see a familiar face and learn a little more about them every episode.
    If you like cooking, competitions, or to veg out on the couch like me, then you should definitely go check it out. I like all three of those things AND I don't have class on Tuesday's so I know where I'll be from now on. So definitely check it out and let me know what you think!

You can watch the latest episode (episode four) here!



Sammxoxo

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Orville Redenbacher's Kettle Korn: Yes, another food post

No that is not a misprint, they actually mispell corn on the box to create the Kettle Korn alliteration. Also, yea, another food post because I love food and this is my blog so who cares. No one reads this anyways. I found out about this particular kettle corn through a late night movie night with a friend. While watching poorly thought out horror movies my friend threw the kettle corn in the microwave, little did I know I was about to taste something better than mediocre. After having no patience, a burnt tongue, and now an empty bag I asked what I had just eaten and where I could get some.
I was told it was sold at our local Walmart and was only $4. I then proceeded to leave and go buy two boxes for myself. Our Walmart only sells the pop up bowls but the popcorn comes in normal bags too. The pop up bowls are convenient for if you actually share this with someone else, and if you don't want more dishes. The popcorn itself is the perfect combination of salty and sweet and definitely the best of any of the DIY kettle corns I have had. However, be sure to read the ingredients list if you have any allergies! This product contains low amounts of sucralose as real sugar wouldn't fair well in the microwave. I have a slight allergy to artificial sweeteners but I don't have much of a problem with this product unless I really overdo it and eat a couple of bags.

The product comes with the standard "this side up, heat for 2 minutes" instructions which you need to follow obviously. I have found this product to burn easily so you'll have to find a time that is perfect for your microwave. My best suggestion? Listen for when there is a couple of seconds in between the pops and then remove it, you're popcorn will most likely be the best it can be. Then let it cool (I never do), sit it upright, and peel off the red film to make your bowl.

As with any microwave popcorn there are the odd un-popped kernels at the bottom but there weren't anymore than usual and it didn't bother me. Ultimately I fell in love with this product, and if you like kettle corn and don't want to wait around for state fairs to get some, try this! It's quick, it's easy, and it's good enough that I can eat a whole bag... alone.

You can purchase this Kettle Korn from Amazon if you cannot find it at local retailers. I also found out that this same brand makes a caramel corn I am going to be sure to try.

So how about it, going to try some Kettle Korn?