I recently finished up a few makeup items (an empties post coming soon!) so I treated myself to a little online Sephora order after lusting over some items, and got around to using a gift card Apothica they so kindly sent me!
Showing posts with label Highlighters. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Highlighters. Show all posts
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Sunday, March 18, 2012
February Favorites
February was a pretty minimal month in terms of makeup, I was really focusing more on my skin and venturing into contouring/highlighting!
Ahh, my trusty foundation that I've been using since September! I actually ran out of this in early January and tried using Almay Truly Lasting Color Liquid Makeup in Buff, which was the absolute perfect color match for me, but its such crap. It claims to last 16 hours, but no, it slid off my face in 2. So I hurried my butt back to the drugstore and grabbed what I initially should've gotten in the first place! You know when you use something for a really long time and you just itch to try something else? I think that's what happened with my Revlon ColorStay, but it really made me appreciate how good this actually is. The coverage is great (very buildable without being cake-y) and most importantly is really lasts on my super oily skin, I only need to blot once or twice throughout the day. The only downsides are the color selection (they really need more yellow shades!) and the fact that THERE IS NO FREAKIN' PUMP! Like come on, I don't even mind paying more for the foundation just GIVE ME A PUMP REVLON!
My beloved MAC Blot Powder in Medium has recently died (sad blog post on that soon!) so I needed something to replace it and picked out an old favorite. I used to think this powder was the bee's knees until I tried the MAC one, now its just hard to use anything else but I'm not quite ready to shell out another $23 for it. Compared to eachother, this isn't as good but gets the job done. The Maybelline Dream Matte is much more cake-y so I have to be careful when putting it on, but it does keep the oil at bay for a good 2 or 3 hours. Not too sure why Maybelline decided to put shimmers in this powder, they don't transfer on your face, but still, I would prefer my face makeup to be completely shimmer free unless I'm deliberately highlighting! all in all, this is a great drugstore alternative to the more expensive oil controlling powders.
theBalm Bahama Mama Bronzer
Now if you know me, I'm not a bronzer person at all. But recently I've been wanting to venture into the world of contouring so I ventured to find the perfect matte bronzer. Initially I didn't like theBalm Bahama Mama because I thought it came across quite muddy in swatches, but when its on your face its a different story! It really works well with my skin tone to just create that "shadowed" look under my cheekbones so I look like I actually have them. It is quite pigmented though, so I have to fight that urge to just swirl my brush in it!
I love when the weather starts getting warmer because that's when I like my skin to look nice and glowy! I'm usually not one for highlighting just because I have acne and my skin gets a lot of shine throughout the day so its just best not to bring attention to that, but I make an exception in the spring and summer. I've tried other liquid type highlighters and they just really don't work for me because I find them harder to control (I end up getting shimmer everywhere...) so having a powder is just so much easier! This one isn't so much glittery, it just gives a really nice sheen to your skin without being like oh did you cruise the glitter section of a craft store? Plus, this compact looks stunning sitting on my vanity ;)
Monday, October 3, 2011
What's In My Travel Makeup Bag!
Face:
Revlon ColorStay Foundation for Combination/Oily Skin in "180 Sand Beige"
CARGO OneBase Concealer + Foundation In One
MAC Studio Fix Powder in "N5"
MAC Blot Powder Pressed in "Medium"
Cheeks:
e.l.f. Studio Blush in "Peachy Keen"
e.l.f. Studio Blush in"Candid Coral"
Physicians Formula Powder Palette Multi-Colored Blush in "Blushing Peach"
Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Talc-Free Mineral Blush in "Rosy Glow"
Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Talc-Free Mineral Correcting Concealer Pink Highlighter
Eyes:
Too Faced Shadow Insurance
MAC Paint Pot in "Indianwood"
Stila Smudge Pot in "Kitten"
COVERGIRL Eye Enhancers Trio in "Cafe Au Lait"
Wet n Wild Color Icon Trio in "Walking On Eggshells"
Rimmel Special Eyes Precision Eye Liner Pencil in "Black Magic"
Maybelline Define-A-Lash Volume Mascara in "Soft Black"
Maybelline The Falsies Volum' Express in "Blackest Black"
Hi lovelies!
I just got back from spending some time visiting my dad, so I thought I'd share the makeup bag I brought with me! I kept it pretty minimal since I wasn't gone for long, and as you can see I completely skipped on all lip products (other than lip balm of course)!
So let me know what you guys keep in your travel makeup bags :)
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Physicians Formula Powder Palette Mineral Glow Pearls in "Beige Pearl"
- Unique palette of multi-colored pearls blends together to create an instantly glowing complexion and a perfectly even skin tone.
- Real Mineral Pearl Extract delivers a luxurious skin-perfecting effect.
- Available in 4 shades
-Translucent Pearl
-Beige Pearl
-Light Bronze Pearl
-Bronze Pearl
Hypoallergenic. Fragrance Free. Paraben Free. Dermatologist Approved. Non-Comedogenic.
Directions
May be worn alone or over makeup. Lightly brush powder over face and neck to even out skin tone. For the most even application, be sure to tap excess powder from brush before applying. For best results on dry to very dry skin, apply moisturizer prior to using powder.
Ingredients
MICA, KAOLIN, SILICA, NYLON-6, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, LAUROYL LYSINE, ACRYLATES / C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, PEARL EXTRACT, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) OIL, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAISOSTEARATE, BIS-PEG-12 DIMETHICONE BEESWAX, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX, HYDROGENATED COCO-GLYCERIDES, POLYBUTENE, METHICONE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PHENETHYL ALCOHOL. MAY CONTAIN: IRON OXIDES, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, CARMINE, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, TIN OXIDE, YELLOW 5 LAKE.
Pros: This is an absolutely gorgeous looking product, I always keep it on my makeup table because of how pretty it is! The Physicians Formula Powder Palette Mineral Glow Pearls in "Beige Pearl" has a really smooth formula, it feels like butter when you dip your finger into it. This powder has multiple uses, on your face as a highlighter on your cheekbones, on the inner corner, under your brow bone, or even as an eyeshadow all over the lid. The product is really suitable for any skin color as its not a white based highlighter, which can look harsh on those with darker complexions. The Mineral Glow Pearls has a lovely champagne-colored base with really fine white and brown glitter that never comes off chunky. The flip-open compact is handy for on-the-go as it comes with a large mirror and little brush the perfect size for highlighting your cheek bones.
Cons: The regular retail price of $13.95 is absurd and off-putting, who wants to come to the drugstore where makeup is supposed to be cheaper and pay that much, but Physicians Formula is known to have over-priced products! The packaging on Physicians Formula Powder Palette Mineral Glow Pearls in "Beige Pearl" feels super flimsy, like it could easily break if it took a tumble. Having the little pearl detail on the cover is quite annoying as it doesn't allow you to stack things on top of it neatly! Physicians Formula needs to get better with packaging their products with care, the box that this powder comes in doesn't have any barrier between it and the product, so its quite hard to find one in the drugstore that isn't already scratched up, and even basic wear and tear shows up easily on the clear plastic top. All of the various drugstores I've been to have only carried the Physicians Formula Powder Palette Mineral Glow Pearls in "Beige Pearl", so if you want one of the other 3 shades, you'll have to do some hunting or order it online! The little brush that comes in this compact is very scratchy, and sheds a ton. You don't actually get as much product as you think, its mostly the flip-open brush compartment that makes the powder look like it goes deeper, but the powder itself is only a small pan. The compartment has little holes on the bottom, so if you use the brush that comes with it and store it in here, there's a good chance some of the glitter will end up falling through the holes into your purse or whatever you're keeping the compact in. When you put the Mineral Glow Pearls on your face it doesn't have any noticeable smell, but if you take a whiff of the powder compact it has a very typical cosmetic-y odor. When I apply this in the morning and touch up my face about 2 hours later I can definitely tell that the Mineral Glow Pearls have worn off, leaving only a bit of glitter. I also notice that the glitter has a tendency to travel on your cheeks, so you can get a little disco ball-y if you're not careful!
Overall: I only paid $3 for this when Physicians Formula products were on sale at CVS and had a $5 off coupon out, but I don't know if I could fork out the money for the regular price of $13.95 on a drugstore item! It's usually slim pickings at the drugstore when it comes to highlighting, so when I find one, I almost always take it home with me. Although the Physicians Formula Powder Palette Mineral Glow Pearls in "Beige Pearl" is a rare product and it works fairly well, I just don't think its worth the price. If you're thinking about getting this powder, I would either wait for a really good sale (we're talking 50% off), or save up your money for a higher-end highlighter such as NARS Albatros!
Thursday, June 30, 2011
June Favorites!
MAC Studio Fix Powder in "N5"
Physicians Formula Powder Palette Mineral Glow Pearls in "Beige Pearl"
Since I need to keep my face extra matte in the summer, I use this powder to give me a little bit of a glow on top of my cheek bones and down my nose!
Rimmel Lasting Finish Intense Wear Lipstick in "Crush"
Bath & Body Works Pomegranate Citrus Trial Body Lotion
If you didn't already know, Bath & Body Works is coming out with their full Signature Citrus line on July 5th, and I'm sure you can still grab these little trial sizes at your local store or online. I absolutely love love love this one since it's sweet, tangy, and a little bit musky all at the same time! Some of Bath & Body Work's scents can get a little repetitive, but I can't say I've ever smelt anything like this from them before!
Wet N Wild Color Icon Blusher in "Berry Shimmer"
This color is perfect for going out at night in the summer, it looks fantastic with a tan and gives your cheeks a stunning glow! The color always looks so gorgeous in the pan that I end up putting too much on every time, gotta work on that!
Sephora Collection Super Shimmer Lip Gloss in "Desert Gold"
This gloss makes my lips look gold and shimmery, perfect on its own or over any other lipsticks! It gives me a more tanned look and smells like candy, win win!
Physicians Formula Les Botaniques Botanical Bronzer in "Sunny Buddy"
How adorable is this little sunflower bronzer? I can't help but smile when I dust this all over my face to give me a little more shimmer, as it doesn't really have enough pigmentation to really be a bronzer, but gives a lovely glow to the skin!
COVERGIRL Eye Enhancers 3-Kit Shadows in "Cafe Au Lait"
I really can't be bothered to spend more than two minutes on my eye makeup when I'd rather be out in the sun, so this trio is amazing since it contains your highlight, lid, and crease color all in one! The shadows aren't very pigmented, but I like that since I don't need to blend them very well.
Bath & Body Works Peach Citrus Trial Body Lotion
Again I think this is one of Bath & Body Work's most unique scents, you get a lovely tangy/sweet combo that is really refreshing after a cool shower. Another plus is that these new fragrances seem to last longer on my skin than some of the other new releases, I can still smell it hours later!
Swatches:
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| Left to Right: MAC Studio Fix Powder in "N5", Physicians Formula Powder Palette Mineral Glow Pearls in "Beige Pearl", Sephora Collection Super Shimmer Lip Gloss in "Desert Gold" |
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| Left to Right: Rimmel Lasting Finish Intense Wear Lipstick in "Crush", Physicians Formula Les Botaniques Botanical Bronzer in "Sunny Buddy", Wet N Wild Color Icon Blusher in "Berry Shimmer", COVERGIRL Eye Enhancers 3-Kit Shadows in "Cafe Au Lait" |
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| Wet N Wild Color Icon Blusher in "Berry Shimmer", COVERGIRL Eye Enhancers 3-Kit Shadows in "Cafe Au Lait" |
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Physicians Formula For $3 And Under?!
I found such a good drugstore deal this week that I couldn't resist sharing it! Anyone who's ever browsed the drugstore makeup isle knows that Physicians Formula is one of the most expensive brands. I always pass it up because let's face it, who wants to pay up to $14.99 for something at the drugstore, I mean that's more than a MAC eyeshadow!
But I have the solution: get all your heart desires of Physicians Formula for $3.00 and under!
CVS is currently having an in-store sale from 5/15-5/21 that gives anyone with a CVS card $6 off of any Physicians Formula foundation, powder, bronzer, blush, or concealer.
Now that's an in-store deal, so you can combine it with this darling coupon, which gives you $5.00 off any Physicians Formula product, and the limit is one coupon per item purchased, so you can use one on every Physicians Formula item you buy!
If you've done the math, that's $11.00 off any foundation, powder, bronzer, blush, or concealer! Most of Physicians Formula's blushes and powders are only $11.99, so how much are you paying? Only $1.00! And their concealers are only up to $8.00, so you will get those for free!
Here's my Physicians Formula haul (so far, I'm going to back to get more!) from CVS and the price I paid for each item!
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| Please excuse the poor picture quality! |
- Physicians Formula Powder Palette Multi-Colored Blush in "Blushing Berry"
Price: $1.00
- Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Blush in "Rosy Glow"
Price: $1.00
- Physicians Formula Powder Palette Mineral Glow Pearls in "Beige Pearl"
Price: $3.00
- Physicians Formula Powder Palette Multi-Colored Blush in "Blushing Rose"
Price: $1.00
- Physicians Formula Les Botaniques Botanical Bronzer in "Sunny Buddy"
Price: $1.00
- Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Correcting Concealer in "Green/Light/Pink Trio"
Price: Free
- Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Correcting Concealer in "Yellow/Light/Pink Trio"
Price: Free
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Smashbox In Bloom Spring 2011 Collection
A gorgeous collection of soft, wearable shades for easy, feminine spring style. Say goodbye to bold cold-weather looks and usher in spring with the fresh, natural In Bloom collection from Smashbox Cosmetics. The spring runways were rife with delicate girly looks, from radiant, lit-from-within skin to hazy, neutral eyes and glossy nude pouts. With light, luminous looks for eyes, cheeks, lips and skin, In Bloom is your ultimate spring beauty update.
Limitless Long Wear Lip Gloss with SPF 15:
$21.00
- Timeless Soft pink
- Endless Kiss Coral pink
Eyeshadow Palette and Brush:
$48.00
Spring beauty is in full bloom with this ten shade palette of ultra-luxe shimmers and wearable mattes, arranged vertically in duos for effortless customization. Apply with the included eye shadow brush for a flawless finish. Includes: ballet pink, lavender grey, golden pink, warm taupe, bone, soft violet, marine blue, shimmering copper, moss, nude.
- Ballet Pink
- Lavender Grey
- Golden Pink
- Warm Taupe
- Bone, Soft Violet
- Marine Blue
- Shimmering Copper
- Moss
- Nude
Cream Cheek Duo:
$26.00
This duo of creamy, rose shades offers a sheer natural flush to cheeks and lips anytime, anywhere. Wear alone or pair together for a rush of custom color. Apply with fingertips or Smashbox Foundation Brush #13 and blend.
- Blushing
- Peony
Artificial Light Luminizing Powder:
$20.00
$20.00
Inspired by top-selling Artificial Light Luminizing Lotion, this soft shimmering powder highlights and brightens for a radiant glow. Apply to inner corners of eyes, down the bridge of nose, above brows and to the tops of cheekbones with the targeted applicator. It can also be mixed with body lotion and applied to arms, legs and décolleté for a subtle shimmer.
- Shimmering Soft Nude
Soft Focus Powder Eyeliner:
$22.00
Available in Heather Grey and Dark Brown. This innovative powder formula creates a soft smoldering look in seconds. Before using, shake well and tap off any excess powder before lining the lashline.
- Heather Grey
- Dark Brown
Where To Buy: Smashbox.com, Sephora, Ulta, Nordstrom, Beauty.com, and Macy's
All of these items are available now to curb your Spring fever!
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