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Magnificent Must Haves- Trooper KVD Beauty Tattoo Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner

December 24, 2021

It is very likely that the first eyeliner was invented by ancient Egyptians. But did you know that apart from being used for makeup purposes, it was also used to ward off evil. Today lets talk about my magnificent must have product, the Trooper KVD Beauty Tattoo Eyeliner.

According to Sephora website this is “An award-winning, waterproof liquid eyeliner with all-day wear and opaque pigment that creates ultra-precise lines inspired by tattoo artistry.”

Packaging Of The Trooper KVD Beauty Tattoo Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner

This is a liquid eyeliner that looks exactly like a pen. Take the cap off and you …

My NARS And YSL Favorite Concealers

December 17, 2021

Up until a few years back, I did not need concealers. But that has all changed now. My racoon eyes need all the help they can get these days. And I am thankful I have found a few that work very well for me. So today I will share with you my NARS and YSL Favorite Concealers.

A little bit about my skin. I have sensitive, combination skin. Depending on the season and the foundation formula, I was color matched to foundations from NC30- NC40 in MAC. I am a 40 Beige in Chanel foundations.

My NARS Favorite Concealers

NARS

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Do You Love Red Lipsticks?

December 14, 2021

They say, you can never have too many lipsticks. I think that is true, especially for a lipstick lover like me. I love nude lipsticks. And I have an insane amount of nude lipsticks. But today's question is do you love red lipsticks? I took out some red lipsticks from my stash and was actually surprised by the amount of red lipsticks I own.

And I forgot to add some others to this list.

Do you love red lipsticks?

I guess I do, but I love nude lipsticks a tad bit more. Red lipsticks take your look up a notch …

Shimmery Eyes And Red Lips For Today’s Look

December 10, 2021

A real simple but timeless look for today. Shimmery eyes and red lips go so well together. What do you think of this classic combination?

Makeup Used To Create Shimmery Eyes

I used my Natasha Denona Mini Star Palette to create this look. I absolutely love this palette. It helps me create subtle looks as well as bold looks. I used the shimmery shade Bellatrix and the matte shade Atik to create this simple eye look. Line your eyes with any black eyeliner. I used the KVD Beauty Tattoo Liner here. Also used MAC Extreme Dimension Mascara.

Red Lips

For …

Should you buy the beautiful NARS High Profile Cheek Palette?

December 7, 2021

I am reviewing another Holiday 2021 makeup palette today. Today the spotlight is on the NARS High Profile Cheek Palette. NARS powder products have always worked for me, so I decided to buy this without swatching it at the store first.

According to Sephora this is a “A holiday-themed blush, highlighter and contour palette featuring six limited-edition shades in one of NARS’s most innovative formulas.”

NARS High Profile Cheek Palette

Packaging Of The NARS High Profile Cheek Palette

The glossy pink outer packaging has a beautiful ribbon embossing all over it. The powders inside also have a similar ribbon detailing. …

Pat McGrath Mega Celestial Mthrshp Palette

How Stunning Is The Pat McGrath Labs Mthrshp Mega Celestial Odyssey Eyeshadow Palette?

December 3, 2021

I am a neutral eyeshadow lover at heart. For as long as I have been into makeup, I only bought neutral makeup. I have tons of brown eyeshadow but to me no two are alike. My husband's opinion might differ. This past year I started trying some colored eyeshadow and loved it. I still stick to my neutrals but sometimes I create fun colored looks too. So when I saw all the colorful eyeshadows in this palette I decided to pick up the Pat McGrath Labs Mthrshp Mega Celestial Odyssey Eyeshadow Palette.

By the way this is my first Pat …

Tom Ford Private Blend Fragrance Discovery Set

November 30, 2021

Don't you love it when brands come out with sets? It's such a fabulous way to try out multiple products from the brand. And usually the multiple products included in sets are not full sized so I can easily finish them and try out something new. So exciting! That's why when this Tom Ford Private Blend Fragrance Discovery Set came out, I grabbed it.

Fragrances Included In The Tom Ford Private Blend Discovery Set

White Suede
Neroli Portofino
Oud Wood
Tuscan Leather
Rose Prick
Fabulous

Tom Ford Private Blend Fragrance Discovery Set

Fragrance Notes

White Suede

A warm and spicy …

Fresh Best Selling Face Masks Value Set Review

November 23, 2021

Holiday Season means makeup sets, skincare sets, all great if you want to try out some products from a brand or just want to stock up on your favorites. I always get excited to see what brands come up with. Fresh came out with their best selling face masks value set which is perfect for a skincare lover.

Packaging Of The Fresh Best Selling Face Masks Value Set

The packaging is perfect for the Holidays. I mean just look at the gift set. The masks themselves are packaged in glass containers. The name of each product is printed on …

Have You Tried The Hydrating Maybelline Lifter Gloss?

November 19, 2021

Maybelline is one of my favorite drugstore brands, especially for lip products. I kept seeing their Lifter Gloss all over social media, with some good reviews as well. So I decided to pick up one Maybelline Lifter Gloss. But as soon as I tried it, I wanted more. And so I added a few more to my collection. I think I am addicted to the Hydrating Maybelline Lifter Gloss!

Packaging Of The Maybelline Lifter Gloss

The lip gloss tube is a regular transparent plastic tube with a nude colored lid/wand. The applicator is cushiony and …

Fall Makeup Look Using Some Favorite Products

November 16, 2021

A few weeks ago I posted a Fall makeup look using drugstore products. I had so much fun making that blog post, that I decided to create another fall look post. But this time I decided to create a fall makeup look using some of my favorite products.

I love fall. As the seasons change I change my makeup too. For this look I used berry tones as they look perfect for fall.