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New Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation Review

September 8, 2022

When one of my favorite makeup brands came out with a new foundation, I had to try it. I was really excited when I heard that Hourglass is set to release their Ambient Soft Glow Foundation. After all I love their ambient blushes and ambient lighting powders.

The Nordstrom website says this is “A weightless liquid foundation that delivers 16-hour medium, buildable coverage with a light-diffusing effect.”

Packaging Of The Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

The foundation comes packaged in a beautiful frosted glass bottle. The cap is similar to the gunmetal packaging the rest of the Hourglass products have. …

Merit Day Glow Dewy Highlighting Balm Review

September 6, 2022

Highlighters give your skin an enhanced glow and make your cheek bones more prominent. Who doesn't want that? I tried the Merit Day Glow Dewy Highlighter Balm at Sephora and got the shade Cava. Let's see how it performs.

The Sephora website says that this is “A sheer, lightweight moisturizing highlighter made for daytime wear that visibly illuminates your skin for a dewy glow with zero sparkle.”

Packaging Of The Merit Day Glow Dewy Highlighting Balm

The product comes in a twist up tube. Additionally I love the minimalistic plastic cream colored packaging. I find this to be very travel …

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Blush Swatches And Review

September 1, 2022

Many brands released blushes for Spring and Summer this year. Moreover, I went from using only powder blushes to cream and liquid blushes. Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Blush is one of the new releases, I tried.

According to Sephora this is “A weightless cream blush that delivers buildable, natural cheek color with the skincare power of a moisturizer. Buildable, long-lasting cheek color effortlessly melts into skin creating a soft natural flushed look perfect for a no-makeup makeup look. This ultra-moisturizing formula provides 12 hours of weightless tinted hydration for the perfect skincare-meets-makeup pop of color.”

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Best Orange Lipstick For Summer – Armani Lip Power Lipstick Friendly

August 28, 2022

Spring and Summer I always envision my self at the beach. Sitting under an umbrella, sipping something and wearing my favorite orange lipstick. And oncourse lots of sunscreen. Guys, I think I found the best Orange lipstick for summer. This shade is from the Armani Beauty Lip Power Long Lasting Satin Lipstick range.

According to Sephora this “A longwearing satin lipstick that delivers ultra-vivid color in one swipe, all-day wear and comfort, and precision application with an innovative, drop-shaped bullet. Lip Power is an ultra-vivid satin lipstick that provides all-day wear, comfort and a lush silky-smooth feel. It is formulated …

Multi-tasking Face Palette You Need – Smashbox Cali Contour Face Palette

August 16, 2022

We are all very busy. And that is why we like products that multi-task. The Smashbox Cali Contour Face Palette is not new at all, but it is new to me. Since discovering this gem, I have been reaching for it constantly.

The Sephora website says this is “An easy-to-use, six-well contour face palette with pigment-packed, blendable highlighter, bronzer, and blush powders. This all-in-one makeup palette makes it easy to add warmth and dimension to your look. Customize your signature Cali glow using six neutrals, including two of Smashbox’s bestselling contour shades, on eyes and cheeks. It features matte and …

Tower 28 Beauty BeachPlease Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Review

August 9, 2022

I love products that multitask. Products that make you look all put together quickly are my favorite. Ever since I tried one Tower 28 Beauty BeachPlease Lip + Cheek Cream Blush, I wanted them all. Slowly I have added a few to my collection and I love them all.

The Sephora website says this is “A multitasking tinted balm for ultra-glowing lips and cheeks—minus the cakiness and harsh lines. BeachPlease blush delivers buildable color in a luminous, second-skin finish.”

Packaging Of The Tower 28 Beauty BeachPlease Lip + Cheek Cream Blush

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Get Bronzed With The New NARS Laguna Bronzing Cream

August 2, 2022

I swatched the New NARS Laguna Bronzing Cream at Sephora. But I did not buy it during that visit as I have too many bronzers. But I could not stop thinking about it. And I thought to myself, it swatches beautifully, smells wonderful and performs well, so this purchase is a no brainer. I had to have it. I did contemplate for 3 whole days, to be fair.

The Sephora website says this is a “A decadently creamy bronzing formula that is inspired by the bestselling shade Laguna.”

Packaging Of The New NARS Laguna Bronzing

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New Hourglass Phantom Volumizing Glossy Balm Review And Swatches

July 26, 2022

Hourglass is one of my most loved makeup brands and I love sheer, glossy lip products. So when Hourglass came out with the Phantom Volumizing Glossy Balm, I had to try them. I love hydrating lipstick more than matte ones. I do love the look of a matte lipstick. But for day to day I prefer glossy, balm type of hydrating, nourishing lipsticks.

The Sephora website says this is “An innovative, all-in-one lip gloss-balm that nourishes, hydrates, and visibly plumps lips while delivering full-bodied color with a dewy, high-shine finish.”

Packaging Of The Hourglass Phantom Volumizing Glossy Balm

The packaging …

Rare Beauty Kind Words Matte Lipstick Review And Swatches

July 21, 2022

There is something so very special about a brand new tube of lipstick. And even more so if your favorite brand has just introduced a new formula of lipstick, right? I was delighted when I heard that Rare Beauty is launching new matte lipsticks. I went in to my local Sephora a few days back and they had these beautiful lipsticks on display. So I swatched all and picked up one shade from the Rare Beauty Kind Words Matte Lipstick Line. They also had the new lip liners, so I went ahead and swatched those as well.

According to the …

Fenty Beauty Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain Review And Swatches

July 11, 2022

Let me start by saying that I love lip satins. The ones that make you look like you have just had a popsicle are my favorites. But sometimes lip stains can be drying. That's why I was excited to try the Fenty Beauty Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain because it claims to be hydrating.

The Sephora website says this is “A lip stain that goes on glossy and leaves behind a soft tint, delivering rapid hydration for an effortless, low-maintenance look.”