Beauty Product Reviews

My new favorite blush

I was a NARS devotee when it came to blush. That is, until I decided to try Illamasqua. I have two of them: Nymph and Chased. They have the pigmentation of NARS but they are much silkier IMO. Blends wonderfully and have a great buildable coverage. A little bit goes a long way so you get your money's worth. I am loving Illamasqua. There is a color for just about everyone.

Good Stuff!

OCC's Lip Tars are the most interesting lip product I have ever tried. You only need the teeniest, tiniest amount. Seriously, a tiny drop will saturate your lips. Too much product will equal feathering and flakiness. It's a semi matte finish but it doesn't dry my lips out like matte shades do. This also lasts a very long time on your lips. I have Anime (which is the most insane pink ever), Demure and Pageant. I'm really looking forward to getting more. AND if you have a pro license you get a 20% discount! OCC is quickly becoming one of my favorite lines. It's also 100% vegan which I also love. Amazing product!!

Fabulous

I was a bit put off by the price when I first saw this but I am so glad I took the plunge and purchased it. It is so easy to apply. The crystals go on first and you gently massage them in. Then the activator gel goes on and warms up your skin while dissolving the crystals. When you rinse off, your face feels smooth as glass. Your skin is renewed and rejuvenated and looks absolutely amazing. Worth every penny , as a little bit goes a long way. This is one of my favorite Philosophy products and it is a permanent staple in my beauty aresnal!

Amazing finishing powder

This is probably the closest dupe I have found to Make Up For Ever's HD Finishing Powder. It has the gossamer-fine texture and sets your makeup to make it last for hours. However, the packaging confused me at first. It doesn't have a sifter. You have to press down on the plastic cover until the powder comes out of the single hole in the cover. Not a biggie, I just felt kinda stupid, wondering if I got a defective product. Tarte is one of my favorite brands and this is definitely my favorite finishing powder!

LOVE!

I just bought my first Lip Butter yesterday and I am impressed! It is incredibly moisturizing and the color payoff is amazing. I got Raspberry Pie, a rich berry tone. It doesn't dry up or ball up on my lips (if that makes any sense.) I'm eyeing Lollipop and Cherry Tart for my next shades. Great pigmentation, great moisture, what more could you ask for? Bravo Revlon!!!!

Amazing!

I can't say enough good things about this. I have it in Pure, Opal and Nude. I love how it's not chunky glitter, just a fine shimmer that can be used on eyes, lips and as a fun cheek highlighter. On my eyes, I use Fyrinnae's Pixie Epoxy to make it stick and it looks so good. You get a ton of product and a little bit goes a long way so they will last me a very long time. I can't believe it took me so long to discover Tarina Tarantino's products and I'm definitely going to try more!

Expensive but good.

Yeah, spending $22 on a lip balm is pretty crazy, but this stuff is wonderful! My lips get terribly chapped all year round and this is the only lip treatment I've tried that actually moisturizes and keeps my lips soft. I like to use it at night, I wake up with soft lips and can wear any lipstick I want without them looking dry and flaky underneath. So I will definitely re purchase. Even though it's expensive it gives me the results I want.

LOVE Dr. Bronner's!

The packaging alone is enough to make me buy this soap but the actual product is so useful...and it's so concentrated that a little goes a very long way. I have stayed with the Rose and Lavender scents primarily but the Baby soap is wonderful as a brush cleaner that will last you forever. Highly recommended!

Favorite drugstore mascara

I am insanely picky about my mascara. I have very straight, short lashes so I like a mascara that will really bring them out. I have searched high and low for a mascara that I like and while my go to one is Supernova by Fresh, I don't always have $25 for a tube of mascara nor do I always feel like driving 45 minutes to Sephora. So I picked up this little gem at Walgreens. Love how thick and lush it makes my lashes look! The only drawback is that it does make my lashes feel brittle and I can't use more than two coats at most without it clumping up, but one coat does such a good job that it really doesn't bother me all that much. And it's like seven bucks at Walgreens? I have no complaints.

Wowzers!

Let's see, what Sugarpill Loose Shadows do I own...Decora, Weekender, Magentric, Magpie and Darling. I just ordered Birthday Girl and Royal Sugar yesterday. So needless to say I am in lurve with Sugarpill! So sparkly! So pigmented! Everything about this brand is amazing. Even the box you receive your goodies in is ultra adorable, right down to the pink tissue paper everything is packed in. For twelve dollars, you get a VERY good amount of product. I haven't tried the pressed powder shadows yet but they are next on my list, but these loose shadows are absolutely amazing. I'd need to dig out my thesarus to find more words to describe how great Sugarpill is. Lots of product, lots of pigment, lots of sparkle, what more do you want?