Trader Joe’s Moisturizing Cream Shave Amy Sattler recommended this so I picked it up to try and I am hooked. I don’t love the scent, but it’s so hydrating and I get a close shave. This is the only shave cream I will be using for the foreseeable future. Also, if you don’t watch her videos, you should. She is one of my favorites! Smashbox … Continue reading June Favorites
Base Tape Hydrating Primer I love the coconut scent and it’s super hydrating. Glide & Go Buttery Lipstick These are more sheer, throw on and go lipsticks. They’re very moisturizing and the packaging is so cute. Timeless Smoothing Primer One of the best pore filling primers on the market. Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush The staying power of these blushes is AMAZING. Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay … Continue reading Top 10 Tuesday: Tarte
Claims –Clay :: tighten pores; treat blemishes and blackheads; polish away dead skin cells to treat flakes and uneven skin tone without over drying –Gel :: calm redness and inflammation; boosts clarity and circulation; supple, soft, and energized look Price –$40 at Sephora, tartecosmetics.com –$24 mini Pros –Cruelty free –Vegan –Hypoallergenic –Dermatologist tested –No parabéns or phthalates –Convenient 2-in-1 packaging –Clay :: exfoliates, skin felt … Continue reading Mask Monday: Tarte Tight & Bright Clay Multi-Mask
Mascara Monday on Tuesday because yesterday was a holiday and I forgot to post so here we are. Claims –Lifts lashes –Brush delivers maximum pigment load –Builds without clumping –Plant powered to condition and nurture lash hair –Fully loaded flutter for up to 16 hours Price –$12 mini –$23 full size —Sephora, Ulta, tartecosmetics.com Shade Range –1 :: Ultra Black Pros –Length and lift –Vegan … Continue reading Mascara Monday: Tarte Big Ego
Up until the last few months, I NEVER wore nude lips. I love and live for bright lipstick. I thought I was too pale for nude lipstick so I always opted for something bright to add some color to my look. I still love my bright shades, but I’ve become obsessed with nudes of every shade and formula. Liners —NYX Suede Matte Lip Liner in … Continue reading Most Loved Nude Lips
Monogram Gabby Tweed Handbag Emily had this bag and I knew I had to have it. It’s pink and monogrammed and I can’t ask for much more than that. NYX Lip Bag I got this as a freebie with an Ulta order and it’s the perfect bag to hold all my lippies in my purse. Makeup Brush Cleaning Bowl I found this at TJ Maxx … Continue reading May Favorites
Claims –Makeup/skincare hybrid –Natural radiant finish –Custom coverage –No cracking, caking, or settling –Hydrates and gives the appearance of fuller, healthy-looking skin Price –$39 for 1.0 oz —Sephora, Ulta, tartecosmetics.com Shade Range –30 –My Shade: 8B Porcelain Beige Pros –SPF 20 –Hydrating –Vegan –No parabens or sulfates –Shade match for me –Radiant finish –No caking or creasing when set with powder –Longwearing –Shade range –Packaging … Continue reading Foundation Friday: Tarte Babassu Foundcealer Skincare Foundation
Claims –Longwearing –Full coverage –Transfer proof –Sweat proof –Hypoallergenic –Mattifies, hydrates, and brightens –Waterproof Price –$39 at Ulta, tartecosmetics.com, qvc.com –1.01 oz Shade Range –50 shades –5 undertones –My shade: 8B Porcelain Beige Pros –Vegan –Cruelty free –Shade range –Full coverage –Buildable –Worked on my dry skin –Packaging :: pump! –Shade match for me –Hyaluronic acid –Longwearing –Worked well with my other complexion products Cons … Continue reading Foundation Friday: Tarte Face Tape
There are some new products I’ve purchased in the last few months that I wanted to share, but didn’t want to do a separate post on. Colour Pop Jelly Much Shadow –Shade: We Jammin –Price: $8 –Cruelty free –Love the shade. It’s a bright, white gold that’s very metallic and vibrant –I usually layer a powder shadow over a cream like this, but you’ve got … Continue reading Beauty Bite: New + Review
I got a special edition packaging when I purchased. Claims –Curls and separates every lash –Naturally defined and voluminous look –No clumping or flaking Price –$23 for full size –$12 mini —Ulta, Sephora, tartecosmetics.com Shade Selection –1 —Waterproof option available Pros –Cruelty free –Vegan –No parabens, mineral oil, pthalates, triclosan, or gluten –Separates –No flaking or smugding –Wand size works for top and bottom lashes … Continue reading Mascara Monday: Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes
