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Charlotte Tilbury Glow Glide Face Architect Highlighter

Charlotte Tilbury New Glow Glide Face Architect Highlighter Swatches And Review

January 11, 2023

I love products that give you a glow. Even though I have combination skin, there is just something so special about products that bestow your skin with that ethereal glow. Don't you agree? And one has to agree Charlotte Tilbury is the queen of glow. So when she came out with the Charlotte Tilbury Glow Glide Face Architect Highlighter I had to get one for myself.

The Sephora website says this is “A powder highlighter that glides on like a liquid to give skin an instant, skin-perfecting filter to highlight, sculpt, and lift. Get the rich-pigment payoff of a pressed …

New Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Liquid Foundation Review

January 8, 2023

I absolutely love a no makeup makeup look. The less is more philosophy is something that I follow with my makeup routine, on most days at least. But sometimes I need more. Because my skin is not behaving or simply just because I want to. I do enjoy a glam look once in a while. I'll admit I wasn't looking for a new foundation, when I walked into Sephora. However, I was intrigued and swatched and tried the new Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Liquid Foundation.

The Sephora website says this is “A breathable, luminous foundation that effortlessly builds and blends …

New Anastasia Beverly Hills Rose Metals Eyeshadow Palette Review

January 1, 2023

I kept seeing Anastasia Beverly Hills Rose Metals Eyeshadow Palette all over social media. But I had never tried any of their eyeshadow palettes. I love their eyebrow products. So after seeing a few reviews, I decided to buy their latest, limited-edition Rose Metals Eyeshadow Palette.

The Sephora website says this is “An all-in-one palette for on-the-go to ultra-glam looks.”

Packaging Of The Anastasia Beverly Hills Rose Metals Eyeshadow Palette

The outer packaging is a mix of silver, gold, olive greenish taupe. I can't describe the color. But its is metallic and matches the color story of the shadows inside, …

New Merit Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer Review

December 25, 2022

I cannot believe that there was a time, that I had no bronzers in my makeup collection. Somehow because I am medium skin-toned, I wrongly believed that I do not need bronzers. Then I tried a bronzer and the rest is history. Now I have many bronzers. And newly added to my collection is the Merit Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer.

The Sephora website says this is “A sheer, buildable bronzer to add a wash of natural-looking warmth and depth. Lightweight and flexible, this buildable cream bronzer effortlessly blends into skin to add natural-looking warmth and soft definition only where …

New Natasha Denona Retro Glam Palette Review And Swatches

December 18, 2022

Is there an eyeshadow color that scares you. For me that is all colors except for neutrals. I love colored eyeshadow on everyone else but I am a little apprehensive about wearing some color on my lids. Every time I do wear colorful eyeshadow, I still wear it sparingly. When I saw the Natasha Denona Retro Glam Palette, I loved it. But since it has so many green eyeshadows I did not buy it for the longest time. But then I could not resist any more and decided to go out of my comfort zone. So I bought it.

The …

Merit Great Skin Instant Glow Serum Review

December 16, 2022

As I strolled through Sephora, I saw this golden goodness enclosed within a beautiful glass bottle. I had to know more. After I got home, I did some research that quickly yielded results. I placed my online order. That's how I came into possession of my Merit Great Skin Instant Glow Serum.

The Sephora website says this is “A lightweight, bi-phase serum that quickly hydrates and visibly plumps skin while helping to leave it calmer, visibly brighter, and more even-looking over time.”

Packaging Of The Merit Great Skin Instant Glow Serum

This serum is packaged in a frosted glass bottle, …

LYS Beauty Higher Standard Satin Matte Cream Blush Review

December 10, 2022

LYS Beauty caught my eye, when I became more interested in clean beauty. Also I kept reading a lot of good reviews on social media about their products. So I went ahead and purchased the LYS Beauty Higher Standard Satin Matte Cream Blush.

The Sephora website says this is “A clean, high-pigment, non-greasy, satin-matte blush with a buildable, creamy formula that gives skin a natural flush.”

Packaging Of The LYS Beauty Higher Standard Satin Matte Cream Blush

This blush is housed in a triangular, plastic rose gold compact. Even though it has a magnetic closure, it does not feel heavy. …

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 …

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, …