Tarte Blush Palette | Blogmas Day 14

Every year Tarte comes out with a limited edition blush palette for the holidays. I bought lasts years so of course I ud to purchase the new one. The packaging is always adorable and you get five blush pans for only $44. 

I was happy to see the packaging is a lot less bulky than last year's. It's a beautiful black glitter fabric covering the thin palette packaged in a cardboard box with a geometric pattern of gold, rose gold, gunmetal and black shapes. The Tarte logo is engraved on a little gold plate towards the opening side of the palette. Inside it has a nice full sized mirror with gold surrounding the edges of the palette.

 

The blushes come in a nice range of shades, though I would have really liked to see a nice warm peach. Throw in a peach and it'd have a little bit of everything. Tarte has an amazing formula for their blushes and this palette is no exception. They are super smooth and pigmented. They last all day on the cheeks without fading or going patchy and they aren't the least bit powdery when blended out.

 

Fetching is the first shade in the palette. It is a pretty rose pink with slight peach undertones. It's slightly powdery when swatched, but blends out to a smooth even flush. This is a perfect everyday blush for me. 

Dollface is a Babie doll cool toned pink. It's a little daunting when swatched but blended it it gives the slightest tint of color on the cheeks. It is easy to go overboard with this shade, however and I think it's best suited for fair skin since it has the potential to look chalky on the skin. 

Prim is my favorite in the palette. It's described as a plum nude. It's a nuetral shade with slight plum undertones. It's a little deeper and perfect for the winter.  This one is a little more sheer but easy to build up without it going patchy or looking too powdery. 

Next is Smashing. This is a pretty coral pink so it's pretty universal for many skin tones. It leans a little more pink than coral though. Blended into the skin creates a very natural looking flush which is nice. 

Last in the palette is Beaming. I was super disappointed with this one. It's the only shimmery blush in the palette but it comes off as straight up glitter. It's described as an apricot pink but I had to really dig in the pan for any color payoff at all. On the cheeks you get no color and all glitter. 

Overall I do like this palette, but for the price, i expected a little more. For one fifth of the product to be unusable to me, it's a shame. Like I said, a nice peach or a mauve would have been more desirable instead of a glittery blush. However, the packaging is gorgeous and the other four shades will definitely get use and makes the purchase worthwhile for me. 

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Mini Anastasia Beverly Hills Holiday Haul | Blogmas Day 5

The Macy's closest to me is always a little late when getting new products in their Macy's Impulse stands, so when I saw that they FINALLY had some Anastasia Beverly Hills products available, I quickly snatched up a few things.






First is this holiday lip gloss set. I wanted to purchase some of the glosses when they were first released but just kind of forgot about it so when I first heard about this set I got pretty excited. For only $40 you get eight different glosses, a steal since individually they run around $16. The set comes with a few shades I had my eye on months ago so that's awesome. You get Gilded, Dainty, Sunset Strip, Metallic Rose, Weekend Barbie, Date Night, Socialite, and Black Cherry. Three of the eight are plain while the others have shimmers and they're all so pretty.










Next I grabbed the Cream Contour Kit in Fair. I've been debating buying this and after swatching I decided to give it a go. The shades are a lot cooler than the Light kit and this one feels a little creamier than the other ones so hopefully it works out all right. I'll update you all on it later.








Finally I bought two of the Illuminators. I really wanted a so Hollywood but they were sold out, so instead I bought Riviera and Starlight. Riviera is a gorgeous bronze-champagne packed with shimmer. This one I think will look best layered with blush or on the eyes. Starlight is a super pale gold with opalescent pink shimmers. This baby is perfect for my fair skin and I can't wait to give it a try.













Have you picked up anyone these product? What are your thoughts? Let me know in the comments and have a great day!






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Lorac Mega Pro Palette 2 | Review + Swatch

When Lorac released the Mega Pro palette last year it sold out within days and I missed out on it. So when I saw that even after a few weeks of the Mega Pro Palette 2 being available at Ulta, with many more in stock, I knew that I wanted to give it a shot this year. For $59 you're getting 32 eyeshadow shades, which is a bargain since the original Pro palette and Pro 2 palette have only 16 shades for $42. Plus the pans are the same size as the original pro palettes. 

The packaging goes with this year's Lorac Holiday color scheme with the palette being a cobalt blue with silver letter detailing. It's made with that same rubbery slick material on the outside as other Lorac palettes, so a little harder to keep it from getting dirty in your stash. It has a nice full sized mirror inside which is also a welcome addition to eyeshadow palettes. 

The formula of the eyeshadows are amazing, like Lorac is known to have. They are buttery smooth and blend out effortlessly. I'd recommend just barely dipping your brush in the pan though, as they can get a bit powdery since they're so soft. But again, they are super blendable and really  good eyeshadows for a beginner to work with. 

There is a pretty even mix of warm and cool shades, thought the whole palette is pretty neutral with only a few pops of color thrown in. But what I do like is that the whole top two rows of shadows are matte and the bottom two are frost/shimmer shades. Lorac did a great job with color selection too. There's some good matte highlight shades (Bisque, Porcelain, Custard), matte transition shades (Tawny, Burlap, Melon), deeper crease shades (Saddle, Cabernet) and a black, though it is a little ashy and not a deep black like I'd like. For shimmers there's a nice blend of frosty lid/highlight shades (Sugar, Moonligjt, Chiffon), bright pops of color (Blue Quartz) and some gorgeous metallics that would look bomb when applied wet (Gold Leaf, Penny, Gunmetal).

First Row: Porcelain, Custard, Tawny, Burlap, Melon, Tangerine, Saddle, Forest

Second Row: Bisque, Lavender, Purple, Sorbet, Goji, Cabernet, Ash, Black

Third Row: Sugar, Chiffon, Prosecco, Soft Plum, Cinnamon, Sandstone, Gunmetal, Blue Quartz

Fourth Row: Moonlight, Seashell, Peony, Dk. Sienna, Penny, Olivine, Gold Leaf, Black Ivy

Overall I really like the idea of this palette. It's a neutral lover's dream, though I would have liked a bit more color selection as far as some more bright colors thrown in. It's definitely a versatile palette though and I think it'd be a great addition to any makeup lover's collection. This baby is limited edition so once it's gone, it's gone. I know last year's palette immediately went up on Amazon and eBay for two or three times the price, so if you're interested in the Lorac Mega Pro 2, I'd run out and get it while you have a chance. It is $59 and exclusive to Ulta available in stores and online. 

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Sephora VIB Rouge Event Haul

Every makeup lover knows that Sephora sales are few and far between so whenever the annual VIB/VIB Rouge events come up, I always make use of the 20% off and stock up on some goodies. It's usually during the holiday makeup season, so I tend to purchase more of the value sets or limited edition items. This year was no different during the Rouge event that was November 6-9. 

First I picked up the Too Faced Beautifully Blushed and Bronzed kit. It comes with deluxe samples of the popular Chocolate Soleil bronzer and the Sun Bunny Bronzer as well as two teeny tiny mini Love Flush blushes and a mini Kabuki brush. I already own the full size bronzers but haven't tried the blushes yet and I figured this was a good way to test them out. Plus they're so adorable I couldn't pass it up. 

I also picked up this year's BeautyBlender value set. There were two different sets but I chose this one since it comes with two full sized BeautyBlenders (BeautyBlender Pure and original) and a big bottle of the blender cleanser which I really like. Plus I never use the mini BeautyBlender that came with last year's set so I didn't want another one. 

I loved last year's Tarte blush palette so I definitely wanted this year Bling It On Amazonian Clay Blush Palette too. The shades are a nice range for many makeup looks and the formula of Tarte blushes is one of my favorites.  The packaging on this is much less bulky than last year's version so better for travel and storage, and again the colors are beautiful so I'm sure I'll love this one. 

After hearing about this eyeshadow left and right, I knew I had to buy the Kat Von D Metal Crush eyeshadow in Thunderstruck. It's a pale gold shimmer shade with pink/orange duo chrome and I'm loving it. Not only is it a gorgeous eyeshadow, but it looks like it'll be a bomb highlighter. Can't wait to give it a go!

Another thing I knew for sure that I wanted was the Kat Von D Mi Vida Loca lipstick set. This one is similar to lasts year's in that it comes with mini shades of studded kiss lipsticks, only this one also has a full sized limited edition shade, Gold Blooded, which is absolutely gorgeous. I'll do a review on these soon since it has some really unique shades in it. 

I went back and forth about getting the Vice4 palette from Urban Decay but I ended up purchasing it. The packaging is amazing as expected and I like how it has a mix of neutrals and a few wild pops of color. I can't wait to really play with it and see what looks I can come up with. 

Last up is a Sephora Bright Future Gel Serum Concealer in the shade Fondant. This came out in July I think and I've been wanting to try it, but wanted to use up my current concealer first. It's supposed to be a good dupe for the NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer so if it is, I'm excited to stock up since the NARS one is one of my favorites. Plus it's only $14!

And that does it for my VIB Rouge haul! Did any of you shop during the Rouge event? If you missed out, the VIB sale is coming up soon so there's still time to pick up some of the holiday sets and get a good deal doing so. Thanks for reading and have a wonderful day!

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LivforLashes

Products Mentioned:

Too Faced Beautifully Blushed and Bronzed

BeautyBlender Value Set

Tarte Bling It On Amazonian Clay Blush Palette

Kat Von D Metal Crush Eyeshadow "Thunderstruck"

Kat Von D Mi Vida Loca Remix Studded Kiss Lip Set

Urban Decay Vice4 palette

Sephora Bright Future Gel Serum Concealer

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Bite Beauty Best Bite Rewind | Holiday 2015

Happy November everyone! Holiday makeup season is in full swing and while there aren't too many things out this year that I felt I had to have, I did pick up the Bite Beauty Best Bite Rewind set and I couldn't be happier with it. The set comes with four deluxe sized Mini Matte Crème Lip Crayons perfect for gifting. 

The packaging is totally cute. The lip crayons come in a pretty red holiday tin that is then encased in a red cardboard sleeve with gold details. Inside of the tin is a crystal clear mirror that makes application on the go quick and easy. 

As I mentioned, it comes with four different lip crayons, with a nice range of shades. There is a nice pink-beige nude (Cafe), a neutral Dusty Rose (Torte), a deeper blue based red (Coulis) and a pretty raspberry purple (Aubergine). For a little set, the range of colors is really nice with each color being suitable for many other skin tones. I literally love every shade which is not usually the case with sets like these.

The crayons are thinner than an actual lipstick and easy to use with twist up packaging. When you open the tube, the plastic of the tip matches the actual shade of lipstick, which is nice since there is no external indicator of what shade you are getting. The pointed tip of the crayon also makes application a breeze. It's especially easy to use to get a nice crisp line around your lips without fussing with a lip liner. The actual formula is amazing too. One swipe and you get full pigmentation, though I did find Aubergine to be a bit streaky, but that's common with darker shades sometimes. They aren't a true matte formula either, more of a satin, but they are super comfortable to wear and the color last for hours without touch ups. 

These are deluxe sample sizes but the actual size of the product is pretty good for the price. I mean who actually goes through a whole tube of lipstick that often? Did any of you grab the Bite Beauty Best Bite Rewind holiday set? This set was only $25 at Sephora so if you have gotten it yet, pick yours up before they're all gone! Thanks for reading and have a fabulous day everyone. 

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Too Faced Star Dust by Vegas Nay palette | Review + Swatches

I feel like it was only a matter of time before Vegas Nay came out with her own promoted makeup product(s) and the launch of the Too Faced Star Dust By Vegas Nay palette sure delivered. It was released this past week in stores at Ulta and I was quick to snatch one up before they sold out. For weeks I've seen posts all over Instagram of it and I was immediately interested.

First the packaging is totally cute, true to Too Faced style as the palette and bonus items come encased in a cardboard "book style" box with a pink bokeh print and gold details.

When you open the "book" you see snapshots of some of Vegas Nay's Instagram looks. One side of the book has the palette, which is the same pink print as the box.

The other side of the book contains deluxe samples of the famed Better Than Sex mascara, a Shadow Insurance Eye Shadow Primer and a Glamour Dust Glitter Pigment in "Nude Beam" as well as six Glamour Guides to create different looks. 

It has 12 shadows with two mattes perfect for transition shades, Millennial and Girl's Night, and the rest are shimmer and metallic shades. They all have fun names pertaining to Las Vegas and Instagram like #selfie and Jackpot. The eyeshadows themselves are absolutely amazing. They are so soft and buttery and literally one dip of the brush and it is packed with color. The mattes are slightly chalky, but nothing that a little extra blending can't fix. Also, the pigmentation is out of this world, especially with the metallic shades like Show Girl and Golden Nugget. I'm also really loving that iridescent purple! Such a fun pop of color. The eye shadow pans are pretty decent size for the price which is nice considering the quality. The only downside is this palette does not have a mirror, but most Too Faced palettes like this don't so I'm not too bothered about it.

Plus at Ulta between September 6th and September 26th you get a free gift with any $35 Too Faced purchase, so another incentive to spend some money on this palette haha. The gift is a little burlap makeup bag that says "Too Faced Is My Life" with a cute mini La Creme lipstick in the shade Nude Dolly inside. It's a decent sized makeup bag too so it'll be easy to put it to use.

So final thoughts? This is a fabulous palette! And for $45 it is a really good deal too considering it comes with a primer, mascara and the pigment. I've only had mine for literally a few days and I'm obsessed. I'd definitely recommend purchasing it and quickly since these are bound to go fast and I believe they are limited edition. I hope this was helpful and you enjoyed it! Have a great day everyone!

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The Star Dust by Vegas Nay is a limited edition Ulta-Exclusive for $45

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Mini Sephora Haul

Hey everyone! So it's been a while since I've done any hauls so I thought I'd post my mini haul from Sephora this last week. There wasn't a whole lot of new products out that I've been wanting, but I did pick up a few things that I've been dying to try so enjoy!

First up is the new Tarte Energy Noir palette. I love Tarte eyeshadows so I knew I wanted this when I first got to Sephora. It comes with six eyeshadows, a highlight (good for eyes and face) two darker liner colors, and a blush. I'm loving this so far. It's more cool toned and perfect for fall or winter and I really love the purples and taupe colors in this palette. And the packaging is amazing as always with Tarte. 

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Next thing is a blush from BECCA. I have a few blushes from BECCA, and I've had my eye on Wild Honey for a while but it's always sold out. Once I saw it in stock I immediately snatched it. It's such a pretty warm peach with subtle shimmers and even though it's a more summery shade, I love it. It's a perfect neutral blush for fair skin like mine. 

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I picked up another blush, this one from NARS. I could have sworn I had Lovejoy, but I guess I didn't. It's similar to Wild Honey only slightly more warm and shimmery. It's so pretty on the skin and again, a good option for fairer skin tones. NARS has some of the best blushes in my opinion so I'm glad to add this one to my collection. 

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Kat Von D recently released new shades of the Studded Kiss lipsticks and I immediately fell in love with Magik. Lucky me, there was one left in stock so obviously it was fate haha. It's such a pretty cool maybe shade and it is slightly frosty with subtle shimmer in it. I wouldn't normally go for a shimmery lipstick but the color is just too beautiful for me to pass up. And the shimmers are barely detectable once it's on my lips. This will definitely be a favorite of mine. 

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I also wanted a few of the new shades of the Everlasting Liquid Lipsticks, so I grabbed a few of those. First is Lolita which I had to get if only to compare to the other formulations. This one is a little more dusty rose toned and so far it's my favorite of the three. I also got Lovesick (a mauve pink), Mother (a darker mauve rose), and Noble (a peachy nude). I still have my eye on Requiem and Bow & Arrow but those were sold out again, so hopefully next time. 

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Since I missed out on the Epic Rewards by a few seconds, I decided to use some of my points and got this Bite Beauty 250 point reward. It's a mini set that comes with a mini cream lipstick, a  gloss and a small mirror. The shade is Mimosa and it's such a pretty bright red. It's literally the perfect red for me and both the lipstick and the gloss are long wearing and comfortable to wear. I've already worn both of these together a few times so I think I'll be picking up the full sizes soon. 

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Last is the NARS birthday gift, since my birthday is a few days away. It comes with a mini Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella and a mini Satin Lip Pencil in Rikugien. Cruella is a little darker red than I usually like, but I really love Rikugien so I might buy a full sized one. My Sephora was out of the Rouge gift which includes the eyeliner, but that's ok since I really only wanted the lip pencils. 

And that does it for my little haul! I didn't get a whole lot of things, but I still really like the things I bought. Trying to save up for some of those holiday items coming up soon! What are some new items that you've purchased recently? Anything I should try? Let me know down below and be sure to follow my other social media accounts for more pictures and beauty tid bits!

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Products Mentioned:

Tarte Energy Noir Clay Palette

BECCA "Wild Honey" Mineral Blush

NARS "Lovejoy" Blush

Kat Von D "Magik" Studded Kidd Lipstick

Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick (shades Lolita, Lovesick, Mother, and Noble)

Bite Lip Lab Limited Edition Trio 250 Point Perk