Maybelline Master Blush Color & Highlight Kit Review & Swatches

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 Today I wanted to share with you this amazing drugstore product. This is the Maybelline Master blush and highlight palette. In this palette you get 3 blushes and 1 highlight. The price of the palette varies depending on where you purchase it, at Ulta it is 12.99. 

The powders in this palette are soft, blendable, and very pigmented. These are long wearing and I love that there is a shade that will pair with most any eye look. The highlight is the real star of this palette, although it doesn't look like much when swatched, it is so beautiful on the cheeks. I am so impressed with this palette for the price tag. It just goes to show that just because a product doesn't cost much that it won't be good. 

If you are in the market for some blush then I would definitely check this palette out. Are there any other drugstore products that you would like me to review? Leave me a comment and let me know! 

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Stay At Home Mom Makeup of the Day | Easy Makeup for Moms

Hi! Thanks for stopping by my blog! Today I thought I would show you the makeup I have been using on a daily basis recently. On an average day I am not able to spend a long time getting ready since I do have 2 small children...need I say more? (:   I like to use products that are quick, easy, and make me look somewhat awake! Here is a list of some of my current favorites.

   This mousturizer by Formula 10.0.6 is really great for summertime because it has SPF 15. It is light, non-greasy, and smells great too!

     


                     


        Lately I have been really loving a lot of Tarte  

products and this tinted moisturizer is one of them! It has SPF 20 and gives light/medium coverage. It just smooths out your skin and makes you appear very healthy. Now that I have a little color I have been using the shade Medium.

I have been skipping the concealer and setting powder lately and just using bronzer and blush. This blush/bronzer duo is by Nars (Laguna/Orgasm duo) and I have been trying to use this up for what seems like forever. I am not recommending this product, although it is good, you can find just as good blush and bronzer at a lower price point. Just use what you like!

I like to add some eyeliner just to give my eyes a little more definition since I have been skipping the eyeshadow. The Tarte Tartiest double ended liner has both a liquid and pencil side but I use the pencil the most. This isn't my favorite eyeliner, but I am trying to work through some of the products in my collection.  Again, just use what you like.

 

                       

If you do not like to take a lot of time on your brows, but you still want them too look slightly groomed then you need this product! It is a tinted eyebrow gel by the brand Essence. You can find it for about $3.00 at Target and all you have to do is comb it through your brows and voila! Groomed brows!  

Finally I do the last but most important step and that is mascara! Mascara is the #1 makeup product a Mom can have. It can instantly make you look put together and more alive! This is a sample size of the Benefit Roller Lash and is another one of the products I am just trying to use up. If your lashes don't hold a curl well then you may want to give this mascara a try. Also, if a toddler will be throwing a tantrum and trying to climb up your leg please try not to poke your eye out during the application process.

Here is a picture of the entire makeup look and one of my favorite tee shirts. #momlife right? (:

Do you have any products that are your mommy must haves? Leave me a comment and let me know! 

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Tarte Make Believe in Yourself Eye & Cheek Palette | Review & Swatches

Hey! Thanks for stopping by my blog. Today I wanted to review this limited edition Tarte Make Believe in Yourself palette since it has gone on sale at Sephora.com. This palette is full price on tartecosmetics.com and Ulta.com so if you plan on purchasing it, I suggest the Sephora website. The palette is $40.00 but is now on sale for $30.00 through Sephora's website. 

                                  

This palettes packaging is just beautiful. I love the pattern used on the cover and the gold on the inside it beautiful. I even love the shape of the eyeshadow pans. The packing is sturdy, which I like, and the mirror is very nice. 

 There are nine shimmery eyeshadows and one matte shadow. The highlight in the middle is intended for both cheek and eyes. I really like the range of shades and the matte shade is a nice color to use as a transition for any of the shimmers. I have noticed that the pigmentation of these shadows is hit or miss. The matte shade myth had great pigmentation with a brush as well as the middle highlight. I found that using a dry brush with shimmery shades gave very little pigmentation. If you wet your brush with a setting spray or use your finger then you can achieve that intense glittery pigmentation. I personally found that wetting my brush with some setting spray worked best.

L to R: Myth, Magic, Wings, Marvel, Trance

L to R: Fairy, Mystic, Dream, Crystal, Pixie

Believe

Hey! Thanks for stopping by my blog. Today I wanted to review this limited edition Tarte Make Believe in Yourself palette since it has gone on sale at Sephora.com. This palette is full price on tartecosmetics.com and Ulta.com so if you plan on purchasing it I suggest Sephora. The palette is $40.00 but is now n sale for $30.00 through Sephora's website. 

This palettes packaging is just beautiful. I love the pattern used on the cover and the gold on the inside it beautiful. I even love the shape of the eyeshadow pans. The packing is sturdy, which I like, and the mirror is very nice. 

 There are nine shimmery eyeshadows and one matte. The highlight in the middle is intended for both cheek and eyes. I really like the range of shades and the matte shade is a nice color to use as a transition for any of the shimmers. The pigmentation of these shadows is hit or miss. The matte shade myth had great pigmentation with a brush as well as the middle highlight. I found that using a dry brush with shimmery shades gave very little pigmentation. If you wet your crush with a setting spray or use your finger then you can achieve that intense pigmentation. I personally found that wetting my brush with some setting spray worked best.

L to R: Myth, Magic, Wings, Marvel, Trance

L to R: Fairy, Mystic, Dream, Crystal, Pixie

Believe



I really like this palette because it adds some pops of color to my very neutral eyeshadow collection. If you are looking for some fun eyeshadows for summer I would definitely scoop this palette up while it is on sale! If you have any other products you would like me to review make sure to leave me a comment! (:



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Tarte Make Believe in Yourself: Magic Wands Brush Set Review

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Today I am going to review the new Tarte Make Believe in Yourself: Magic Wands Brush Set. This brush set can be found at Tarte.com and Sephora.com. The set includes 5 brushes and retails for $39.00. The handles of these brushes are inspired by Unicorns which I personally love! I tend to stick to Real Techniques and Eco Tools brushes because they are good quality and inexpensive, but I thought I would splurge on these because I kind of love Unicorns. 

   The powder brush is the only brush that I am not crazy about. It is very soft and very fluffy so the only thing it is good for is highlight or if you were looking to lightly set your face with powder. I was hoping to be able to use this brush for blush, but it is just too soft. 

I love this contour brush. It has just the right amount of density while also being soft. It works great!

I was surprised that I actually really like this foundation brush. I tend to prefer a more dense brush or beauty blender for foundation, but this applies it very nicely. 

The blending brush is great for targeted blending. It is very soft but not fluffy so it is great for the crease. 

I have to say that I love this shading brush! It works great if you spray the brush with a setting spray to make your metallic shadow really pop. 

    I really like this brush set. It would make a really nice gift or if you are just looking to treat yo'self!

I hope you like this post and if you have any products you would like me to review let me know in the comments below.

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Too Faced Natural Love Palette Review & Swatches

Hey! Today I am reviewing the new Too Faced Natural Love Ultimate Neutral Eyeshadow Palette. This is the newest eyeshadow palette from Too Faced and was created to bring together the most loved shades from all the Too Faced bestselling palettes. It contains 13 shades that have been in previous palettes and 17 new shades. The palette retails for $59.00 and can be found at Ulta, Sephora, and toofaced.com.

I am in love with the packaging of this palette. It is very thin and comes with a nice big mirror. The design they chose is right up my alley with the shabby chic vibe and the woodland animals. 

This palette, like all Too Faced Palettes, includes a little booklet that shows you different looks you can create with the palette. This particular booklet also gives you some history behind the inspiration for this palette. 

L to R: Heaven, Fairy Tale, Nudie, Tickle Me, Don't Settle

L to R: Lace Teddy, Satin Sheets, Push-up, Honey Pot, Chocolate Martini, Undercover

L to R: Pink Cheeks, Kittens, Bunny Nose, Moonbeam, Love Bug, Smokin'

L to R: Poodle, Cutie Patootie, Dear Diary, Coffee Date, Spoiled, Night Fever

L to R: Spotlight, Honey Butter, Honeymoon, Hot & Bothered, Makeup & Chill, Stiletto

I really like this palette a lot, especially all of the cute shade names. The pigmentation is pretty good with the exception of Fairy Tale because it is basically straight glitter. I was disappointed with the matte black, Stiletto, I prefer a very true black and this one shows up more on the grey side. Overall I think it is a really great palette if you love neutral shadows. I do think the price is a little high, but if you have any Ulta points this would be a great palette to use them on. What is your favorite Too Faced palette? Let me know! 

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Bite Beauty | The Perfect Pair Amuse Bouche Lipstick Set | Fig & Meringue Swatches & Review

Hi and thank you for stopping my blog. Today I am going to review this cute little lipstick set from Bite Beauty. This set is sold at Sephora for $15.00 and it comes it two sets of different shades. The set I purchased includes the shades Fig and Meringue. I have been wanting to try these two shades for a while so I was really excited that they came together in a set. 

Each lipstick contains 0.05oz of product. These are pretty small, but if you don't want to commit to a full size or just want to try out a shade I think these are the perfect size. 

(Fig) 

(Meringue)

   These lipsticks are very creamy and comfortable on this lips. They are easy to apply and you do not need to use a lip liner with these so they are great for everyday wear. I was very surprised at how long this lipstick stayed on because it is so creamy. It lasted through eating and drinking, but after that I did notice the color wasn't as vibrant so I had to reapply. I really like these lipsticks and look forward to trying more shades. 

   Have you tried these lipsticks? Do you have a favorite shade? If you do leave me a comment! 





    
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