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New Merit La Fête Édition Holiday Essentials Set Review 2022

November 25, 2022

I love minimalistic beauty. Most days I am wearing sunscreen, some type of a skin tint, cream blush, lip gloss and mascara. On days that I want to be fancy, I add some concealer and more eye makeup. As I grow older, I feel like I am embracing my acne scars and blemishes. And I do not care if they are more visible when I wear sheer makeup. The New Merit La Fête Édition Holiday Essentials Set caught my eye because of the Instant Glow Serum and the lipstick included in the set.

The Merit website says this is “A …

ONE/SIZE By Patrick Starrr Cheek Clapper Blush Trio Palette

November 21, 2022

It's summer. I'm excited to ride my bike, have picnics and grill again. But summer is also a time when my make-up literally melts. That's not fun at all. So I tried the One/Size By Patrick Starrr Cheek Clapper Blush Trio Palette. Let's see if it lasts on my combination skin.

The Sephora website says this is “ A monochromatic blush trio in versatile textures for a blurring 3D blush effect—set the tone your way by wearing each alone or layering up!”

Packaging Of The ONE/SIZE By Patrick Starrr Cheek Clapper Blush Trio Palette

The plastic compact is light …

An Honest Review Of The Dior Lip Glow Oil

November 19, 2022

The Dior Lip Glow Oil is all over social medial. I constantly see everyone raving about this wonderful product on Instagram, Tik-Tok etc. I had to see for myself. But whenever I tried to place an order it was always out of stock. What was so good about this magical lip oil? I was desperate to have one in my possession. Luckily I got to purchase not one but two. And now I can review them for you.

The Sephora website says this is “A nurturing, glossy lip oil that protects and enhances the lips, bringing out their natural color.”…

Westman Atelier Squeaky and Cheeky Duo Lip and Cheek Holiday Gift Set

New Westman Atelier Squeaky And Cheeky Duo Holiday Gift Set 2022 Review

November 11, 2022

Gift sets are such a fun way to try out items from a brand. So many brands come out with such fun, cute gift sets during the Holidays. I picked up both the Westman Atelier Squeaky And Cheeky Duo Holiday Gift Sets. Do they meet my expectations? Or do they exceed expectations, we shall see.

The Sephora website says each set is “A limited-edition set featuring a full-size lip balm and mini multipurpose blush stick—amplify skin with a healthy flush of color and juicy finish. Discover the matchmaking method for the perfect lip and cheek shade pairings from Gucci Westman, …

Makeup By Mario Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette New For Holiday 2022

November 10, 2022

I walked into Sephora for their Holiday Savings sale that they have before the Holiday Season and saw so many beautiful products. Beautifully packaged palettes, gift sets all calling out to me. I almost felt like a kid in a candy store. One thing that caught my eye was the Makeup By Mario Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette New For Holiday 2022.

The Sephora website says this is “A multi-finish eyeshadow palette with 12 neutral, translucent shades in sueded matte, natural metallic, and glossy shimmer finishes. This is Mario’s dream palette with 12 new signature shades that create effortless, ethereal eye …

Westman Atelier The Petal Edition Lip and Complexion Holiday Gift Set

Westman Atelier Petal Edition Holiday Gift Set 2022

November 6, 2022

I love Holiday gift sets. They are a good way to try products from a favorite brand or a totally new brand you want to try. When I first saw the Westman Atelier Petal Holiday Edition Holiday Gift Set I was excited. I already have the Petal blush in my collection and use it regularly. That's why it made sense for me to buy the highlighter and lip balm that this set is offering. So I decided to give this a try.

The Sephora website says that this is a “A clean, high-performance makeup set featuring a limited-edition trio with …

Rare Beauty Stay Vulnerable Melting Cream Blush Swatches And Review

October 31, 2022

As I get older, I rely on cream products to make my skin look healthy. And these days I am into cream blushes. The Rare Beauty Stay Vulnerable Melting Cream Blush is not a new product. But it is new to me.

The Sephora website says this is “A breakthrough, mistake-proof, liquid-like cream blush that melts into a second skin for the most natural-looking wash of soft-focus color.”

Packaging Of The Rare Beauty Stay Vulnerable Melting Cream Blush

This cute blush comes packaged in a small oval shaped light pink …

Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation

Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint Latest Review Fall 2022

October 18, 2022

This year has been all about minimalistic makeup. I like that makeup companies have started offering makeup with more attention to skincare. I already love a few Ilia Makeup items I have in my collection. That's why I decided to try the Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint. A tint with SPF would be perfect for summer, don't you think?

Sephora website says this is “An award-winning tinted serum with light, dewy coverage, mineral SPF, and active levels of skincare ingredients. This clean skin tint combines makeup, skincare, and SPF into one step. With every wear, skincare actives visibly hydrate, smooth, …

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit – Unlocked Tiger Palette New For 2022

October 2, 2022

Hourglass has such beautiful palettes. I love their powders and their blushes. So you can imagine my excitement when I got to try the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit – Unlocked Tiger Palette 2022. Hourglass released three Ambient Lighting Edit Palettes for Holiday 2022. Butterfly, Elephant and Tiger. All three palettes are beautiful. It was hard to pick just one.

The Sephora website says “A limited-edition palette, featuring photoluminescent technology and exclusive packaging by artist Katie Scott.”

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked Palette

Packaging Of The Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit – Unlocked Tiger Palette

The Tiger Palette comes in a tiger themed packaging. Moreover the powders are …

Magnificent Must Haves- MAC More The Mehr-ier Powder Kiss Liquid Lipcolor

September 30, 2022

MAC Mehr is one of MAC's iconic lipstick from their matte lipstick line. And Mehr is my everyday pink. Its looks fabulous on my medium skin tone. So when they released More The Mehr-ier in their Powder Kiss Liquid formula, I had to have it. And of course I'm glad I did. Here's what I think about MAC More The Mehr-ier Powder Kiss Liquid Lipcolor.

Nordstrom website says this is “A long-wearing, smooth liquid lip color that gives you a blurred, high-impact matte look.”