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Clean Kosas 10-Second Liquid Eyeshadow Review

June 29, 2021

I love uncomplicated makeup. Quick looks, just swipe and blend kind of products are my jam. That's where the Kosas 10-Second Liquid Eyeshadow comes in. As always, I did my research, saw the swatches on the Sephora website. Read hundreds of reviews and saw swatches on other blogs, before deciding to buy the 2 colors.

According to the Sephora website this is “A clean, water-based, fast-drying, crease-resistant formula, for buildable, high-impact color that stays all day.” It also has the clean at Sephora seal.

Packaging

The plastic tube reminds me of a lip gloss container. Once you open the tube, …

June Makeup And Skincare Favorites

June 25, 2021

Summer is here. School is done and I am so grateful to have some time to focus on the blog. I love writing for this blog. In fact the entire process of planning, photography and posting is all very exciting to me. This post includes my favorite sunscreens, because that's the only thing I am putting on my face these days. It's mostly sunscreen, mascara and a tinted lipbalm. I have also included my Vitamin C and morning moisturizer.

Makeup Favorites

Lipbalm

Kosas Kosasport LipFuel Hyaluronic Lip Balm is a hydrating, tinted lip balm. The color I have is Rush …

A Quick 5 Min Look With Some Favorite Products

June 22, 2021

I did not feel like doing an elaborate look today. Wanted something quick and easy. In this post I have used some of my favorite products to create this quick 5 min look. I have to agree that these quick 5 min looks are some of my favorites.

I will start with the eye makeup, then face makeup and finally lips. For this quick look I have skipped using a face and eye primer and taken a few other short cuts.

Eye Makeup

I decided to use my trusted Urban Decay Naked Basics palette today. I used the shade Faint …

NARS Summer Solstice Highlighter and Bronzer Duo

NARS Summer Solstice Bronzer & Highlighter Duo Review

June 19, 2021

It took me a long time to try bronzers. I wrongly believed that since I am medium skin toned, I would not have any use for it. Thankfully, I no longer think that way and have a few bronzers I enjoy using. When I saw the breathtaking NARS Summer Solstice Bronzer & Highlighter Duo, I had to have it. I mean just look at it!

Sephora website says “This duo includes a Bronzing Powder that creates the perfect sun-washed look, delivering soft, shimmering color for all-over warmth, while the Highlighting Powder delivers next-level luminosity with Seamless Glow Technology.”

Packaging

The …

How To Wear Colored Eyeliner Tips

June 15, 2021

I bet, some of you like me have a great deal of brown/neutral eyeliners. But what about colored liners? It may feel daunting at first, I understand. So today lets talk about how to wear colored eyeliner. I have a few tips, that have helped me.

There are so many reasons for you to try colored eyeliner. It takes your look to another level instantly. Looks amazing with a nude lipstick, which I love.

Tip No 1

If you are not feeling particularly adventurous, this tip will help you take the leap. …

Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation Swatches

June 11, 2021

I wanted to try Tom Ford Foundations for the longest time. But I have other foundations to go through first. Then the pandemic hit and I started wearing less make up. So no question of finishing anything up. Lucky for me, I laid my hands on Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation sample card, during one of my Nordstrom purchases.

Tough I did not find my color match, I thought no harm in swatching them for you. I got a sample card with four shades.

Product Description

The Sephora website says that this is “A long-wear foundation infused with hyaluronic …

RMS Beauty Mini Lip2Cheek Quad Review

June 11, 2021

What do you think of multitasking products? Love them, hate them! I love the concept of using the same product for my lips and cheeks. Somehow products like these work on lips and cheeks for me but not on eyes. This RMS beauty mini lip2cheek quad is and lip and cheek product as the name suggests. Lets see if it works or no.

According to the Sephora website this is a “A travel-ready palette that features three creamy shades of lip2cheek and the fan-favorite champagne rosé luminizer. This is a versatile and easy-to-use palette for highlighted lips and cheeks. The …

Smashbox Photo Edit Eye Shadow Trio Review

June 8, 2021

I had tried Smashbox eyeshadows in the past. It was an eyeshadow palette, I remember and I loved a few of the shadows from the palette. So I decided to try Smashbox Photo Edit Eye Shadow Trio on a whim.

Sephora says it is “An ultra-portable, pigment-packed eyeshadow trio that comes with three perfectly coordinated shades you can use to create complete looks in a snap.”

Packaging

Each Smashbox Photo Edit Eye Shadow Trio is shaped like a camera lens and that's why the name I suppose. The shadows come in a plastic container with a see through lid. On …

Tatcha Water Cream Moisturizer Review

June 4, 2021

What are water creams? Simply put, they are lightweight moisturizers that absorb easily into your skin, in just a matter of minutes. At first I thought that water creams would not be as moisturizing as other creams. Thankfully, I was proven wrong and came to the conclusion that water creams are as moisturizing and effective as some of their regular counterparts. Sounds amazing, right? That pushed me to try Tatcha Water Cream Moisturizer.

Regular moisturizers contain oils and water creams as the name suggests are water based. They sink in and provide our parched skin with a much needed burst …

How To Wash Unclean Makeup Brushes

June 1, 2021

Answer truthfully? When was the last time you washed your makeup brushes? Brushes get dirty with product buildup, dirt clings onto them. Oils from our skin or products gets onto them. So for the brushes to function properly, they have to be clean. If not cleaned regularly, using dirty brushes might clog your pores. So todays post is about how to wash unclean makeup brushes.

Another important question is how often should you clean your brushes. That actually depends on how often you use them. If you apply makeup and use brushes everyday, you should ideally wash your brushes weekly. …