2023 Archives

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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New Gucci Palette De Beaute Quatuor Review And Swatches

May 11, 2023

Who doesn't like face palettes that help you get ready in minutes. I love items that help me save time during the morning rush. So I was tempted to buy one of the Gucci Palette De Beaute Quatuor palette. The Nordstrom website says this is “A palette designed for any mood and every look that offers limitless opportunities to explore your creativity.”

Packaging Of The Gucci Palette De Beaute Quatuor

The palette has products that can be used on your eyes, lips and face. The beautiful compact also has a small mirror and double-sided applicator brush. I use my regular …

Viral Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil Review And Swatches

May 2, 2023

When ever Selena Gomez launches a new product, it catches my attention. And that is because I have liked every Rare Beauty product I have tried. Moreover these products also went viral on all social media platforms. Also I really like lip oil. So I got one shade. I am really proud of myself for buying just one shade of the Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil. I figured if I really like the formula, I can always add more.

The Sephora Website says this is “An innovative gel-to-oil formula that starts glossy and leaves lips tinted while staying …

Peter Thomas Roth Max Vitamin D-Fense Sunscreen Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 50

New Peter Thomas Roth Max Vitamin D-Fense Sunscreen Serum Review

April 29, 2023

I am a huge fan of the brand Peter Thomas Roth. My skin reacts favorably to whatever I have tried from them. So I was excited to try their latest offering, the new Peter Thomas Roth Max Vitamin D-Fense Sunscreen Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 50.

The Sephora website says this is “A creamy sunscreen serum infused with 1.5% VitaGlow-D, vitamins, and antioxidants for hydrated, nurtured, and radiant-looking skin.”

Max Vitamin D-Fense Sunscreen Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 50

Packaging Of The Peter Thomas Roth Max Vitamin D-Fense Sunscreen Serum

The sunscreen comes in a white and yellow 1.7oz bottle. Its pretty …

New Danessa Myricks Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Flushed Review

March 18, 2023

This has been the year of blushes I think. So many brands came out with such pretty blushes. For us as consumers, there are so many options to pick from. Different finishes, colors, lasting powers, the list is endless. One new blush I tried this month is the Danessa Myricks Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Flushed – Matte Color for Cheek & Lip.

The Sephora website says this is “Inspired by our award-winning Blurring Balm Powder, this buildable, soft matte formula blurs and smooths cheek and lip with all day wear.”