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New Natasha Denona Yucca Eyeshadow Palette Review And Swatches

August 27, 2023

When I saw pictures of the Natasha Denona Yucca Eyeshadow Palette, I wasn't sure it would look good on me. Afterall these were shades I don't normally use. Let me just say it “I'm afraid of color.” And this eyeshadow palette has yellows, teal and some gold and green shades as well. That being said, I'm also trying to go out of my comfort zone and add more color to my looks. So I went ahead and purchased it.

The Sephora website says that this is “A set of 15 new fiery shades in an exquisite palette that synergistically merges …

New Westman Atelier Vital Skincare Dewy Foundation Drops Review

July 14, 2023

Westman Atelier is on of my favorite clean beauty brands. And I love anything dewy. Even though I have combination skin I love glowy products. There is just something so very youthful about these dewy products. So when I heard Westman Atelier was coming out with their Vital Skincare Dewy Foundation Drops I decided to splurge and get some glow for myself.

The Nordstrom website says that this is “A complexion-boosting formula in drops form for breathable coverage and radiance while improving bare-skin quality.”

Packaging Of The Westman Atelier Vital Skincare Dewy Foundation Drops

The bottle is a beautiful shade …

Get Glowing With Live Tinted Hueglow Serum This Summer

July 8, 2023

My motto these days is “Give me glow. I want more glow.” I tried the Live Tinted Hueglow Serum at Ulta Beauty a couple of times, before actually purchasing it. Moreover, I loved it every time I tried it. Also Live Tinted is a beauty brand that focuses on inclusivity. So I wanted to try a few a items from them.

The Ulta website says that this is “That lit-from-within glow – liquified. Live Tinted innovative, serum-meets-moisturizer highlighter, Hueglow is infused with hydrating squalane and subtle micro-shimmers to leave your skin looking dewy, supple, and radiant. Use it as an …

#ShoppingMyStash Is The Best Way For Saving Some Cash

June 12, 2023

What is #shopmystash exactly? The makeup industry keeps churning out products at breakneck speeds. I think we all can agree that it is a very fast moving industry. Unless you have an unlimited amount of cash flow, it is very difficult to buy all these beautiful, tempting items. And if you have been collecting makeup for a while, you will have dupes of items you might be lusting after. We run after the next best thing and forget that we already have things in our collection that we love. That's when we shop our stash. Also #ShoppingMyStash Is The Best …

New Makeup By Mario Soft Pop Plumping Veil Blush Review

June 8, 2023

This has to be the year of blushes. Almost every brand has decided to come out with blushes. I cannot keep up with all these new releases. I do not have a lot of products from Makeup By Mario. So when Makeup By Mario came out with the Soft Pop Plumping Veil Blush, I decided to try it out.

The Sephora website says this is “A weightless cream blush that is made with hyaluronic acid to hydrate and plump skin with a sheer veil of color.”

Packaging Of The Makeup By Mario Soft Pop Plumping Veil Blush

This blush comes …

New Saie Glowy Super Skin Lightweight Serum Foundation Review

June 5, 2023

A clean, glowy foundation, with skincare ingredients, from a minimalistic brand that I love! I had to try it. So I purchased the Saie Glowy Super Skin Lightweight Serum Foundation.

The Sephora website says this is “A lightweight serum foundation with medium-buildable coverage that brightens and leaves a luminous finish. Blends easily for a hydrated and seamless second-skin appearance.”

Packaging Of The Saie Glowy Super Skin Lightweight Serum Foundation

This foundation comes packaged in a sturdy glass bottle, with a plastic cap. Once you take the cap off you will see that the bottle has a pump to dispense the …

Merit Shade Slick Gelee Sheer Tinted Lip Oil

Merit New Shade Slick Gelee Sheer Tinted Lip Oil

May 29, 2023

Minimalistic brand Merit came out with their Shade Slick Gelee Sheer Tinted Lip Oil and I love lip oils. So I purchased one during the Sephora Sale.

The Sephora website says this is “A high shine, sheer wash of color infused with plant derived squalene and quinoa seed oil for healthy lips all day long.”

Packaging Of The Merit New Shade Slick Gelee Sheer Tinted Lip Oil

The packaging of these looks exactly like the Merit Shade Slick Classics Tinted Lip Oil. I have reviewed one of the shades here. It has a doe foot applicator as well, …

New E.L.F. Cosmetics O Face Satin Lipstick Review

May 25, 2023

E.L.F. Cosmetics is my favorite drugstore brand. I have many favorites from them. So I had to try the New E.L.F. Cosmetics O Face Satin Lipsticks.

The Ulta Beauty website says “Serve up your best “O” face with bold, satiny color in one swipe. e.l.f. Cosmetics' O FACE Satin Lipstick is a creamy, long-lasting lipstick infused with hydrating squalane and jojoba esters for a super-comfortable, next-to-nothing feel. Indulge your lips in a wide range of sultry-as-e.l.f. shades.”

Packaging Of The E.L.F. Cosmetics O Face Satin Lipstick

This lipstick comes in an ultra-luxe smooth, black packaging with magnetic cap. Additionally, the …

Patrick Ta Major Skin Creme Foundation And Finishing Powder Duo – Is It Worth It?

May 21, 2023

This year I have been following the less is more makeup philosophy. Also I started incorporating more creme formulas into my routine. One creme formula I tried this year is the Patrick Ta Major Skin Creme Foundation and Finishing Powder Duo.

The Sephora website says that this is “A duo that includes a blendable, medium-coverage cream foundation paired with a satin-finish powder.”

Packaging Of The Patrick Ta Major Skin Creme Foundation And Finishing Powder Duo

The outer compact looks like the Patrick Ta Major Dimension Blush compacts. But it is larger than the blush compact. The duo is packaged in …

Danessa Myricks Colorfix Eye Cheek Lip Cream Pigment Nudes Collection

New Danessa Myricks Colorfix Cream Pigment Nudes Collection Review And Swatches

May 14, 2023

I love neutral shades. And if you have been a long time reader of the blog you know that. I was gifted the Danessa Myricks Colorfix Cream Pigment Nudes Collection. I was super excited to try out these pigments. Moreover I have tired these pigments in multiple ways and I am happy to report my results.

The Sephora website says that this is “An award-winning waterproof, crease-proof, long-lasting, highly pigmented, and multipurpose all-over cream product for the face and body.”

Packaging Of The Danessa Myricks Colorfix Cream Pigment Nudes Collection

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