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Mascara Monday: Lawless The One & Done Volumizing
Claims–Volumizes–Lengths–Wears all day–Defines–Lifts–Separation Price–$15 mini–$25 full size—Sephora, Lawless Shade Range–1, Nightlife Pros–Vegan–Clean formula–Ingredients to help moisturize, soften, & condition lashes–Length–Separation–No flaking–Easy to remove–Cruelty free–Mini for travel/testing–Volume–Holds a curl–No smudging Cons–Price–Availability–No waterproof option–Clumped with additional coating Final Thoughts–Plastic bristle, flexible wand–Wet formula, can be kinda messy–Got a little clumpy while layering, but I used my lash… Continue reading
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Foundation Friday: Bobbi Brown Skin Long-Wear Weightless SPF 15
Claims–Natural matte finish–Comfortable–Breathable–Weightless–16-hour wear–Crease-free–Sweat-resistant–Non-acnegenic–Smooth–Blendable–Second-skin feel–Moisturizing formula–Medium to full coverage Price–$52 at Ulta, Sephora, Nordstrom Shade Range–41–My Shade: N-012 Porcelain Pros–Packaging, pump!–SPF 15–Non-acnegenic–Shade range–Shade match for me–Buildable coverage–Lightweight–Easy to blend–Didn’t cake with powder–Worked with other complexion products–Agree with all claims–Longevity Cons–Price–Not cruelty free Final Thoughts–2 layers is almost full coverage, but you could still see my… Continue reading
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2022 Standout Products
I tried almost 150 products in 2022. The products below might not have necessarily released in 2022, but they were tested by me in 2022. Here are the standouts from each category. Continue reading
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Foundation Friday: Tarte Sugar Rush Skin Treat Poreless Stick
Claims–Super soft, buttery stick formula glides on smooth–Medium, buildable coverage–Natural matte finish–Blurs look of fine lines and wrinkles–12-hour power Price–$40 on tarte.com–$39.50 on QVC Shade Range–10–My Shade: Fair Pros–Ingredients :: Vitamins C & E–No parabens, mineral oil, phthalates–Vegan–Cruelty free–Creamy–Buildable–Shade match for me–Hydrating–Didn’t cake with powder–Lasted all day–Agree with all claims Cons–Shade range –Price Final Thoughts–I… 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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Foundation Friday: Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care & Glow
Claims–Skincare-infused–Transfer-resistant–Healthy looking glow–Buildable, medium coverage–For all skin types, even sensitive–Hyaluronic and mandelic acids to hydrate and smooth skin–SPF 27–Blendable–24 hour healthy glow finish Price–$47 at Ulta, Sephora, Nordstrom Shade Range–30 shades–3 undertones–My Shade: 105W Pros–Ingredients :: hyaluronic acid, mandelic acid–No parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, or sulfates–Hydrating serum base–SPF 27–Packaging, pump!–Buildable coverage–Easy to blend–Didn’t cake when… Continue reading
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Speed Reviews: Volume XIII
elf Halo Glow Liquid Filter–Claims :: Skincare-makeup hybrid for glowing, dewy skin; can be used alone, over or under makeup, mixed with foundation, or used as a highlighter; soft-focus filter effect–Price :: $14 at Target, elf–Shade Range :: 8–My Shade :: Fair–Pros :: Cruelty free; vegan; gorgeous, radiant finish; multi-use product; shade match for me; easy to blend; pigmented–Cons :: Availability–Final Thoughts :: I use this as a primer… Continue reading
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Foundation Friday: Tarte Shape Tape Cream
Claims–Like foundation and face cream had a baby–Semi-solid gel formula–Flawless full coverage–Matte finish–Comfy and weightless on skin–Creamy formula melts into skin–Smoothing and blurring Price–$45 at QVC Shade Range–16–My Shade :: 12N Fair Neutral Pros–Ingredients :: licorice root, mushroom extract, hyaluronic acid, pear fruit extract–Cruelty free–Creamy–Full coverage–Lightweight–Shade match for me–Hydrating–Worked well with other complexion products–Didn’t cake… Continue reading
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Mascara Monday: Tarte Sugar Rush Lash Treat
Claims–Instantly volumizes, curls, and conditions–Short bristles to separate and define–Long bristles to volumize and curl–Instant lash lift after just one coat Price–$ Shade Range–1, Black Pros–Ingredients :: hemp seed oil, castor oil, coconut, kiwi, avocado–Cruelty free–Length–Volume–Separation–Lift–Builds without clumping–Agree with all claims–No flaking–No smudging–Easy to remove Cons–Price–No shade variation–No waterproof option Final Thoughts–Formulated with ingredients to… Continue reading
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Currently
I want to do this post in June and December each year. A mid-year and end of year check in to see what products I’m constantly reaching for and loving. I try SO many products so it’s interesting to see which products are consistent favorites and which ones change up. You can read my June… Continue reading
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