Essence
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Challenge — $80 at Ulta
I was inspired to do this post after seeing a TikTok posted by Erin. Let’s see if I can get a full face of makeup for $80 at Ulta. TOTAL: $85.90 I came close! That was harder than I thought. I’ve tried all of these products except for the NYX Setting Spray. Continue reading
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Mascara Monday: Essence Volume Stylist 18 HR Curl & Hold
Claims–Lengthen & define–Volume & curl for 18 hours–Innovative fiber brush paddle reaches every lash–Long lasting Price–$4.99 at Ulta, Amazon, Target, Essence Shade Range–1, Black Pros–Affordable–Cruelty free–No parabens, oil, alcohol, or fragrance–Volume–Length–Separation–Lift–Builds without clumping–No flaking–No smudging–Easy to remove Cons–No shade variation–No waterproof option Final Thoughts–Natural bristle wand–Essence has the BEST mascaras of any brand, drugstore &… Continue reading
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Challenge — $60 at Target
I was inspired to do this post after seeing a TikTok posted by Erin. Let’s see if I can get a full face of makeup for $60 at Target. Prices kind of fluctuate on Target’s site so the price I have listed is what it was at the time I wrote/scheduled this post. *Prime &… Continue reading
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Splurge or Save? Volume VII
GloWish Multidew Skin Tint, $37Morphe Glow Stunner Hydrating Tinted Moisturizer, $18 Guerlain L’Or 24K Gold Radiance Primer, $74Peach & Lily Gold Glow Priming Serum, $13.99 Smashbox x Becca Under Eye Brightening Concealer, $32Makeup Revolution Eye Brightener Under Eye Corrector, $8 Glossier Cloud Paint, $18Makeup Obsession Desert Liquid Blush, $9 Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer, $17-65elf… Continue reading
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Affordable Makeup I’d Pay High End Prices For
Essence Brighten Up! Banana Powder, $4.99 J Cat Aquasurance Powder Foundation, $14.99 (reviewed here) Makeup Revolution Conceal & Define Full Coverage Foundation, $12 (reviewed here) CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, $11.99 (reviewed here) SheGlam Sun Sculpt Liquid Bronzer & Color Bloom Liquid Blush, $5 (reviewed here and here) Essence Lash Princess Liquid Liner, $4.99 SheGlam Brows… Continue reading
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Speed Reviews: Volume XII
Peach & Lily Skin Shield Blurring Primer –Claims :: Suitable for all skin types; won’t clog pores or cause breakouts; silicone free; blurs fine lines and pores; hydrates; promotes long-lasting–Price :: $34 at Ulta, Peach & Lily –Pros :: Vegan; cruelty free; alcohol-free; fragrance-free; no silicones; packaging, pump!; hydrating; smoothing–Cons :: Availability; price; didn’t blur–Final Thoughts :: Ulta exclusive; LOVE that there’s no alcohol or silicones;… Continue reading
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Mascara Monday: Essence Volume Stylist 18HR Lash Extension
Claims–Long-lasting volume and curl for 18 hours–Lengthen–Define–Brush reaches every lash Price–$4.99 at Ulta, Amazon, Target Shade Range–1, Black Pros–Affordable–Vegan–Lengthening–Separation–Builds without clumping–No flaking–Cruelty free–Availability–Volume–Holds a curl–Easy to remove–No smudging Cons–No waterproof option–No shade variation Final Thoughts—Jessica Braun recommendation–Essence does mascara RIGHT–Does everything it claims –Stays in place all day–Length, volume, and separation–My favorite Essence mascara yet… Continue reading
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Foundation Friday: Essence 16 HR Cover & Last Powder
Claims–Lightweight–Matte finish–Waterproof–Oil and shine control–High coverage–Long-lasting, up to 16-hour wear–No caking Price–$5.99 at Ulta Shade Range–8–My Shade: Porcelain Pros–Affordable–No parabens–Lightweight–Not cakey–Cruelty free–Fragrance free–Shade match for me–Buildable coverage Cons–Availability–Shade range–Not high coverage like it claims Final Thoughts–Ulta exclusive–Shade range is trash–Light to medium coverage, it’s buildable but you won’t get full/high coverage with this. It covered… Continue reading
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Lip Liner Lowdown
Essence Soft & Precise LA Girl Shockwave Nudes NYX Slim Lip Pencil Colour Pop Lippie Pencil NYX Suede Matte LA Girl Shockwave Neons Essence Stay 8H Waterproof Jaclyn Cosmetics Poutspoken MAC Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Anastasia Beverly Hills Continue reading
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