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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 …

NARS Orgasm Collection 2023 Your Next Big Thrill

Limited Edition NARS Orgasm Rising Eyeshadow Palette 2023 Review

January 3, 2023

I love my shimmers, glitters and these days some colorful eyeshadows, but I'm all about browns and earth tones. These basic browns with a dash of peach and gold are my everyday eyeshadows. So I decided to treat myself and got the limited edition NARS Orgasm Rising Eyeshadow Palette. The Nars website says this is your next big thrill. I went in to just purchase the eyeshadow palette, but came out with the eyeshadow palette, the blush quad and one multiple.

NARS Orgasm Collection 2023 — The 2023 NARS Orgasm Collection – Your Next Big Thrill

The Ulta website says “NARS Orgasm Rising Eyeshadow Palette …

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, …

NARS Powermatte Lipstick Review And Swatches

December 4, 2022

I love lipsticks and go back and forth between my love for matte vs hydrating formulas. I was super excited when NARS launched the Powermatte long lasting lipsticks. So I went to my local Sephora and swatched the entire line. I picked 4 shades I liked.

The Sephora website says that this is “A transfer-resistant, matte lipstick that glides on, delivering bold color with all-day comfort for up to ten hours.”

Packaging Of The NARS Powermatte Long-Lasting Lipstick

The lipstick case color will give you an idea of the lipstick shade enclosed within. Keep in mind it is not an …

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 …

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 …