Beauty Product Reviews

Multi Use Cream Bronzer

This is one of my favorite makeup products because it is so versatile. It is a cream product but it's not too creamy, it has more of a dry-balmy texture that softens up when I swirl my fingertip on it. The shade is a warm coppery-golden bronze with shimmer, and I use it as a face bronzer, as a cream shadow and even on my lips. I love it! If you would like to read more about it and see my photos you can check out my post: <a class='textlink' href='http://genuineglow.com/my-new-bronzer-ilia-beauty-illuminator-in-sway/' rel='nofollow noopener' target='_blank'>http://genuineglow.com/my-new-bronz...</a>

Gorgeous Dark Red Lipstick

I love this lipstick! The formula is moisturizing, the finish semi-matte, and it is opaque with one coat. The shade is a glamorous dark red. I love everything I have tried from Ilia, and this is definitely one of my favorite products from this brand. The ingredients are high quality, mostly "natural" and even organic. I have bought several of them and I think that they are worth every penny. I wrote several reviews of Ilia Beauty products on my blog, so if you would like more info and see swatches/photos check them out at: <a class='textlink' href='http://genuineglow.com/be-a-femme-fatale-with-ilia-beauty-femme-fatale/' rel='nofollow noopener' target='_blank'>http://genuineglow.com/be-a-femme-f...</a>

Dress You Up and Call Me

I own two shades of these lipstick crayons and they are both excellent in texture. They are similar to the Ilia lipsticks, but slightly creamier, and they have a semi-matte finish. Dress You Up is a flattering mauve (it looks almost like a berry shade on my lips), while Call Me a bright warm pink. I will get Come Undone next, which looks like a great beige-nude. Olivia Wilde wore it on the red carpet and it looked fab. If you are interested in more info, I wrote a full review of the two lipstick crayons on my blog, <a class='textlink' href='http://genuineglow.com/ilia-beauty-lip-crayons-review-and-swatches-of-dress-you-up-and-call-me/' rel='nofollow noopener' target='_blank'>http://genuineglow.com/ilia-beauty-...</a>

Love

This is my go-to lippie for several reasons. It is moisturizing, so it feels very comfortable on my lips and it is a wearable nude shade. Not a pale nude, but a -my lips but better- type of nude. It is made with 100% natural dyes, so it is as natural as a lip product can be. In case you want a little bit more info, I wrote a full review on my blog: <a class='textlink' href='http://genuineglow.com/another-favorite-ilia-beauty-nobodys-baby/' rel='nofollow noopener' target='_blank'>http://genuineglow.com/another-favo...</a>

Best Blotting Papers

I have sensitive/combination skin that makes my T-Zone shine, and during Summer it gets even worse. These papers are so great, they absorb all the excess oil on my skin without removing makeup, and they do not irritate my skin. They are a must-have for every oily-skinned girl. You can check out my full review of this product on my blog: <a class='textlink' href='http://genuineglow.com/tatcha-petal-fresh-original-and-evening-aburatorigami-japanese-beauty-papers/' rel='nofollow noopener' target='_blank'>http://genuineglow.com/tatcha-petal...</a>

My Favorite Lip Products

These are my absolute favorite lip products. They are formulated with high quality, moisturizing ingredients so they feel luxurious and comfortable. They are nicely pigmented and come in beautiful shades, and they have a pretty finish that is not overly shiny. They also lightly stain the lips. My favorite is Nobody's Baby, which is my everyday shade, one of those "your lips but better" type of shades. I have swatched and reviewed a few Ilia Beauty products on my blog, you can find them at: <a class='textlink' href='http://genuineglow.com/' rel='nofollow noopener' target='_blank'>http://genuineglow.com/</a> Highly recommend, especially if you tend to have dry lips!

Best Powder to Control Shine

I have combination skin, and during Summer T Zone gets very shiny. The Un-Powder is the the only powder that keeps my skin matte all day long, not matter how hot and humid the weather is. It is so lightweight that it feels like I do not have any powder on. One of my best makeup purchases ever made.