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Mascara Monday: Essence Lash Without Limits
Claims–Extra long & voluminous lashes–Flexible wand for precise application Price–$4.99 at Ulta, Amazon Shade Range–2–My Shade: Brown Pros–Affordable–Cruelty free–Length–Lift–Builds without clumping–Easy to remove–Shade variation–Vegan–Separation–No flaking–No smudging Cons–Availability–Flexible wand–No waterproof option–Not a lot of volume Final Thoughts–Silicone bristle wand–It claims to have a flexible wand and it definitely does, but it’s too bendy for me–Love the… Continue reading
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Foundation Friday: Primark Perfect Finish
Claims–Medium to full coverage–Natural finish Price–$4 at Primark Shade Range–14–My Shade: 02 Ivory Pros–Vegan–Affordable–Shade match for me–Buildable coverage–Hydrating–Availability–Cruelty free–Infused with Vitamins C & E–Easy to blend–Lasted all day–Lightweight Cons–Availability –Shade range Final Thoughts–In-store only, annoying–Builds to full coverage with 2 layers. One layer is solid medium coverage (I have one layer on in the pics… Continue reading
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Ulta Semi-Annual Sale Haul + Reviews
Repurchases–(2) Kitsch Satin Pillow Cases :: repurchase—Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara :: repurchase —MAC Macstack Superstack Mega Mascara :: repurchase (reviewed here)—Eva NYC Mane Magic 10-in-1 Shine Mask :: repurchase New Products—It Cosmetics Brushes #77 & #131 —MAC Colour Excess Gel Pencil Liner in Commitment Issues—Juvia’s Place Volumizing Gloss Stick in Soft Mauve—Coola… Continue reading
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Current Favorite Blushes
Cream Blushes—LYS High Standard Cream Glow Blush Stick in Bubbly (reviewed here)—LYS Satin Matte Cream Blush in Humble (reviewed here) Liquid —Wet n Wild MegaGlo Lip & Cheek Color in Berry True—SheGlam Color Bloom Liquid Blush in Petal Talk (reviewed here)—NARS Afterglow Liquid Blush in Orgasm (reviewed here) Powder—NARS Blush in Orgasm—Dior Backstage Rosy Glow… Continue reading
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Mascara Monday: Honest Beauty Extreme Volume Mascara + Bold Lash Primer
Claims–Maximum volume & curl–Built in blue primer amplifies color, blackest black–No clumping–No smudging Price–$20 at Ulta–$19.99 at Target, Amazon Shade Range–1, Black Pros–Vegan–Cruelty free–Sustainable packaging–Buildable–No flaking–Length–2-in-1 convenience –Lash nourishing ingredients–Easy to remove–Separation–Lift Cons–Not a ton of volume–Don’t like the primer–No waterproof option–Availability–No shade variation Final Thoughts–Natural bristle wands–Online only at Ulta–Primer did nothing–Not a ton… Continue reading
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Foundation Friday: a2O Lab Soft Matte
Claims–Lightweight–Blurs pores, texture, & fine lines–Non-drying–Soft matte finish–Creamy–Breathable–For all skin types Price–$4 at Miss A Shade Range–9–My Shade: L1 Pros–Vegan–Packaging, pump!–Easy to blend–Longwearing–Matte but not flat or drying, dry skin friendly–Didn’t cake with powder–Cruelty free–Lightweight–Buildable coverage–Affordable–Agree with all claims Cons–No shade match for me–Availability–Shade range Final Thoughts–Had to use white mixer to make the shade… Continue reading
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Speed Reviews: Volume XXIV
LYS Beauty Higher Standards Cream Glow Blush Stick–Claims :: Lightweight; easy-to-blend; dewy, illuminated finish; instant pop of color; ultra-creamy; natural flush of pigment; effortless application–Price :: $20 at Sephora–Shade Range :: 5 –My Shade :: Bubbly–Pros :: Affordable; cruelty free; vegan; pigmented; buildable; gorgeous, glowy finish; shade range; sleek packaging; creamy; easy to blend; longevity; agree with all claims–Cons :: Availability–Final Thoughts :: Very pigmented, start with a small… Continue reading
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Mascara Monday: Flower Beauty Dream Warrior
Claims–Weightless volume and lift–Easy to build–Bristles that grip & lift every lash Price–$12 at Ulta, Amazon Shade Range–1, Black Pros–Cruelty free–Vegan–Separating–No flaking–Easy to remove–Length–Lift–Builds without clumping–No smudging Cons–Availability–No shade variation–No waterproof option–Not a lot of volume Final Thoughts–Online only at Ulta–Natural bristle wand–Drier formula–Length & lift, but not a ton of volume–Doesn’t give the dramatic… Continue reading
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Speed Reviews: Volume XXIII
elf Camo Liquid Blush–Claims :: Ultra-pigmented; long-lasting; blendable; dewy finish; lightweight; buildable–Price :: $7 at Target, Ulta, Amazon–Shade Range :: 8–My Shade :: Suave Mauve–Pros :: Cruelty free; vegan; shade range; affordable; pigmented; buildable; longevity; availability; easy to blend; little goes a long way; agree with all claims–Cons :: None –Final Thoughts :: I hope they add bronzers and highlighters in this formula; supposed to be a dupe for… Continue reading
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