high end makeup
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Splurge or Save? Volume VIII
Kosas Tinted Face Oil Comfy Skin Tint, $42 // Maybelline Green Edition Superdrop Tinted Oil Makeup, $13.99 Kosas Cloud Set Baked Setting & Smoothing Powder, $34 // Sephora Collection Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Powder, $20 Tarte Cheek Stain, $30 // Makeup Revolution Fast Base Blush Stick, $8 Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base, $66 // Revolution… Continue reading
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Repurchase – 10 High End Products
(1) First Aid Beauty Hello FAB Coconut Skin Smoothie Primer, $32*Hydrating, glowy, absorbs quickly, oil-free*I’ve used up several minis and a few full sizes*It is my go to recommendation when someone with dry/normal skin asks for a primer recommendation*I’ve found it at TJ Maxx/Marshalls several times for $12.99 so check there to get it for… Continue reading
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Mascara Monday: PUR On Point
Claims–Lash defining–Lengthening–Nourishing–Smooth & buildable–Lifts–Curls–Thicken–Separate Price–$22 at Ulta, Target, PUR Shade Range–1, Black Pros–Affordable price for a high end brand–Lash loving ingredients–Cruelty free–Vegan–Builds without clumping–Length–Separation–Volume–Agree with all claims–No flaking–No smudging–Easy to remove Cons–Availability Final Thoughts–I’ve had good luck with PUR products and I feel that this brand is often underrated and overlooked–Love the wand shape–Natural bristle… Continue reading
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Speed Reviews: Volume XVI
Bobbi Brown Skin Corrector Stick–Claims :: Creamy formula; up to 12 hours of coverage; medium coverage; natural finish; neutralizes dark under eye circles and discoloration–Price :: $32 at Ulta, Sephora, Nordstrom–Shade Range :: 12–My Shade :: Extra Light Bisque–Pros :: Shade match for me; packaging is sleek & convenient; SO easy to blend; can wear alone or under concealer; creamy; agree with all claims–Cons :: Shade range;… Continue reading
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Challenge — $150 at Sephora
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 $150 from Sephora. TOTAL: $147.50 It’s hard to get out of Sephora with a full face under $150 without grabbing a bunch of minis and/or products from the Sephora… Continue reading
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One/Size Turn Up The Base Butter Silk Concealer
Claims–All-day-wear–Medium to full coverage–Waterproof–Oil controlling–Visibly smooths skin–Spot-treat, conceal, and brighten under-eyes–Does not cake, crease, or transfer Price–$25 at Sephora, One/Size Shade Range–24–My Shade: Fair 1 Pros–Vegan–Cruelty free–Love the applicator shape–Full coverage–Unique formula–Easy to blend–Flawless finish–Agree with all claims–No creasing–Minimal settling–Worked well with other under eye products Cons–Price–Availability–Need lighter shades–No shade match for me Final Thoughts–Sephora… Continue reading
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Speed Reviews: Volume XV
Lorac Dewy Canvas Prep Moisturizer + Primer–Claims :: Not sticky; lightweight; can be used as a primer or moisturizer; makes the skin soft, supply, & dewy; nourish & prep–Price :: $37 at Ulta, Amazon–Pros :: Ingredients–shea butter, glycerin, squalane; dewy finish; hydrating; vegan; non-comedogenic; cruelty free; love the gel formulation; agree with all claims; love the dewy, radiant finish–Cons :: Availability; bulky packaging–Final… Continue reading
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Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Luminous Matte Buildable Coverage Crease Proof Concealer
Claims–Luminous matte finish–Buildable–Creamy–Medium to full coverage–Brightens & conceals–Long-wearing–Crease-proof–Suitable for all skin types–Melts into the skin–Lightweight–Waterproof–Transfer-proof–Doesn’t collect or settle in fine lines–14-hour wear Price–$29 at Sephora, Huda Beauty Shade Range–29–My Shade: 0.1 Whipped Cream Pros–Vegan–Paraben, phthalate, mineral oil, and alcohol free–Non-comedogenic–Ful coverage–Easy to blend–No creasing–Fragrance free–Shade range–Cruelty free–Longevity–Agree with all claims–Ingredients :: Vitamin E, almond oil–Large… Continue reading
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Foundation Friday: One/Size Turn Up the Base Blurring
Claims–Medium to full, buildable coverage–Absorbs oil–Soft matte finish–Mousse-like formula–Improves appearance of skin texture over time–Texture blurring–Second skin, all day wear Price–$33 at Sephora, One/Size Shade Range–18–My Shade: Fair 1 Pros–Vegan–Cruelty free–Packaging–Buildable coverage–Lightweight–Longevity Cons–Availability–Price–Shade range and undertones–No shade match for me–Sits on the skin Final Thoughts–Sephora exclusive–Mousse-like formula just sits on the skin, it doesn’t absorb… Continue reading
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