Colourpop Liquid Lipsticks?!

Liquid lipsticks are so hot right now, but many brands start out around $15-$20 making them pricy for one lip product. Well yesterday it was announced that Colourpop is coming out with their own ultra matte liquid lipsticks and the best part? They're only going to be $6 each!

I am a huge fan of Colourpop already (see my haul here, here and here) so this is definitely good news for me. I love how affordable their products are and how the quality is out of this world. These babies will come in 25 shades ranging from pretty nudes and pinks, bright reds, purples and even a few vampy shades. Trendmood and Lustrelux posted some sneak peaks for us with some swatches on Instagram.

I am so excited! They will launch next week on June 26th on the Colourpop website.

New from BH Cosmetics!

New from BH Cosmetics! Two new palettes of baked eyeshadows are now available.

The first one, Baked and Beautiful, includes 10 baked eyeshadow singles and 5 baked eyeshadow duos in a mix of warm and cool tones. That's 20 different eyeshadows for only $11! 

The second palette is a companion palette to their Wild Baked Eyshadow Palettes (which I absolutely love) and it is the Wild and Radiant palette. This one includes four shimmery shades meant for the face body and eyes. Two of them look more bronze perfect for that summer glow and the other two are gorgeous highlight shades for $8.

 BH has awesome baked shadows. They are super pigmented with minimal fallout and I love how they can be used dry or wet for a more metallic and deeper pigmentation. These and more are exclusively available on the BH Cosmetics website. 

Sephora + Ulta Haul | Tarte, Urban Decay, Lorac and More!

If you follow me on Instagram, you'd have seen over the last few weeks that I've made quite a few beauty purchases at Sephora and Ulta. I was about 8 weeks sober from Sephora when I decided to scratch that itch and make a purchase. I passed up the VIB sale last month because at the time nothing really caught my eye. But after thinking about a few things and swatching a ton of stuff, I caved and picked up lots of goodies, new products and new-to-me stuff and I thought I'd share it all with you guys! Between a few gift cards from birthdays and such and using my Ulta rewards points, I was able to get over $550 worth of products for about $165 so please don't take this post as me bragging or showing off or anything as that is definitely not my intention. Haul posts just tend to be a favorite and I love seeing what products are out there with reviews from others and maybe other people like that too. So enjoy and let me know what you think!

First I picked up the new Tarte Limited Edition Poppy Picnic palette. It's a compact palette with six matte eyeshadows and a blush. The shadows are pretty basic neutrals, but they are so smooth and creamy I couldn't resist.

After really enjoying Stila "Patina" Stay-All-Day liquid lipstick, I decided that I wanted to try out a few more shades from the range since I've been obsessed with liquid lipsticks lately. I ended up picking up Beso (a true red), Aria (a plum-mauve shade), and Belissima (a light baby pink shade).

Since I really like the Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation, I figured I would give the Naked Skin Concealer a try. I've heard amazing things about it and I can't wait to try it out.

I've been seeing the Benefit Roller Lash mascara EVERYWHERE so I decided I would give it a go. It does give my lashes a good lift and it separates them pretty well but I'm still testing it out to see if it's a keeper.

Next up is something I've been dying over ever since Easter when I first saw swatches. I picked up two of the new Urban Decay Afterglow 8-Hour Blushes in the shades "Score" and "Fetish" and I am in love so far. I'll do a full review after wearing these for a few weeks. 

Shelby from Beauty and a Blog totally sold me on the Makeup Forever Pro Sculpting Duo, so I grabbed number 2. It has a stunning gold highlight similar to MAC's Whisper of Gilt and a slightly shimmery bronzer. This will be awesome this summer!

 I've never tried any of the OCC Lip Tars but after seeing Sharon Farrell use "Momento" in a recent video, I knew I had to try one. I ended up buying two shades, "Momento" and "Hush." While I really like the colors, it's definitely going to take some trial and error for me to really like them. The formula is really thin but just swatching them, they feathered quite a bit. Anyone have any tips for OCC Lip Tar application?

Last but not least, I bought one of the new Smashbox Photo Angle Pure Pigment Gel liners. This is basically the same concept of the Benefit They're Real! Liner only the gel in this one is softer and so far a lot easier to work with.

Next up are my purchases from Ulta!

Upon entering I immediately went to the Tarte display and snatched up the last Showstopper palette. I first mentioned this weeks ago and I've been dying to get it. It has cooler tones than the Rainforest After Dark and I am in love!

I also picked up a few of the Urban Decay blush shades I wanted that were sold out at Sephora. I got "Crush" a bright pink, and a deeper satin one, "Rapture."

I only bought one of these but I know I'll end up buying more Urban Decay Revolution lip glosses. I bought "Failbait" and I really like the opaque, non-sticky formula. It wears so comfy on the lips so more of these are definitely in my list. 

Speaking of lip glosses, I picked up several shades of the new Lorac Alter Ego glosses. I bought Goddess, Girl Next Door, Southern Bell and two tubes of Seductress. Seductress is a perfect redish-nude gloss and I wanted a back up, so I bought two. And they threw in this adorable mini lipgloss in Goddess as a gift too!

You've probably seen Laura Geller's Gelato Swirl Illuminator in Gilded Honey being talked about a lot lately, so like everyone else, I wanted it haha. But after swatching it, I found the gold a bit too harsh and too yellow for my skin tone and instead bought the shade Ballerina. It's a soft bronze gold and blends out a little easier and I personally liked it better for a highlighter. 

I saw the new Stila summer collection out so I picked up two new shades of the Stay All Day Liquid Lipsticks in the new gold packaging. I bought Rosa (light baby pink) and Bella (fuchsia)...for now haha

I've used African Black soap off and on for months now and really like it, so when I saw a facial mask by Shea Moisture, I decided to try it out. I've only used it twice so far, so I will do a full review on this later on when I get a good feel for it. 

Next was a deal I couldn't pass up. They had this duo package of Real Technique Miracle Complexion Sponges for only $10 and I HAD to buy it. I like this better than my Beauty Blenders so I'm glad I have back ups now. 

Last up were some re-buys of my favorite sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner from Ulta. I've been using it for about three months now and my hair has honestly never felt so healthy. It's so soft and fluffy and I'm a total sulfate-free convert haha

Whew! What a haul! Again, I am not trying to show off or anything, I just know that hauls are still some of my favorite posts to see and maybe someone else shares the excitement of seeing new products. 

Have you tried any of these? Let me know, I'd love to hear your opinions! 

Products mentioned:

Tarte Poppy Picnic LE Palette

Stila Stay-All-Day Liquid lipsticks

Urban Decay Naked Skin Concealer

Benefit Roller Lash mascara

 Urban Decay AfterGlow 8-Hr Blushes

Makeup Forever Pro Sculpting Duo #2

OCC Lip Tars

Smashbox Photo Angle Pure Pigment Gel Liner

Tarte Showstopper Palette

Urban Decay Revolution Lip Gloss

Lorac Alter Ego Lip Gloss

Laura Geller Ballerina Gelato Swirl Illuminator

Stila Summer Collection Stay-All-Day Liquid Lipsticks

Shea Moisture African Black Soap Facial Mask

Real Techniques Complexion Perfection Sponge

Ulta brand Sulfate-free shampoo/conditioner

Anastasia Beverly Hills Artist Palette | Review + Swatch

It seems that every time Anastasia Beverly Hills releases a new product, the Internet and Instagram explode with excitement and hype. The release of the new Artist Palette was no different and I shamelessly jumped on the bandwagon and purchased it. I have all five  palettes previously released by ABH and have yet to be disappointed, so I figured I couldn't question the quality of the eye shadows. 

 

The packaging is a cool abstract blend of different colors that look like an artist's brush strokes with the ABH logo in black on the bottom left corner, very vibrant and not at all hinting at neutral eye shadows within. It's the same cardboard packaging as her other palettes which definitely leaves something to be desired, since it feels a little flimsy and cheap. There is a mirror within, but again, it's a little cheap feeling since its plastic and distorts the reflection making it not very practical to use for applying makeup. The palette also comes with a double ended brush, though this one actually looks more usable compared to the brushes that came with other ABH palettes in the past.

 

The shades of eye shadows are gorgeous. They range from neutral everyday shades to more daring pops of color in a well-balanced mix of mattes, shimmers and satins. They practically scream summer. When I saw the first sneak peek of this online, that insanely bright yellow shade immediately caught my eye. This isn't a palette I would normally go for, but the colors in this one called to me. 

 

The shadows themselves are typical of ABH eye shadows: buttery smooth, easy to blend and super pigmented. A couple of them were a bit patchy like Aubergine and Blue Velvet, but not too bad. I also really love the fun names of each shadow in the palette. 

Top: Dusty Rose, Aubergine, Anaconda, Punch Fuschia, Buttery, Blue Velvet

Bottom: Coal, Unicorn, Phresh, Baby I'm a Star, Orange You Fancy, Beigely

(Without flash)

 

(With flash)

Overall I have to say that I really like this product. The colors are bright and fun and I think there is a nice balance of neutral and bright shades. The eye shadows are good quality and for only $30, its a pretty good bargain considering the prices of eye shadow palettes from competing brands. My only complaint would be shipping. I ordered from the ABH website and it took almost three weeks to receive the palette, when in the past I've gotten my ordered within a week.

 

Did any of you purchase the Anastasia Beverly Hills Artist Palette? What are your thoughts on it? Until next time...

 

The Artist Palette is available on the ABH website, Ulta, and Sephora.

 

 

 

NEW Maybelline Creamy Matte Shades!

If you loved the original ten shades of the Maybelline Creamy Mattes, then guess what? They will be releasing TEN new shades to the line up! Ten! And they will all be permanent. I love the originals and I have all ten so these babies will definitely be on my wish list. 

The new shades blend seamlessly into the line up and I'm especially excited about that beautiful purple (Vibrant Violet) and that to-die-for burgundy (Burgundy Blush).

These are avaikble online but will be available in stores  soon (no actual date yet), so keep your eyes peeled at your local drugstores for the display.

Images courtesy of Maybelline.com

 

MAC in Extra Dimension Collection

 

Ok MAC fans! It's been announced that MAC is coming out with a new PERMANENT eyeshadow collection. The MAC in Extra Dimension collection is 16 new or re-promoted extra dimensional eye shadows. The prismatic shades range from pretty pink (Stylishly Merry) to champagne (A Natural Flirt), to a beautiful steel grey (Fathoms Deep). These are a hybrid formula that’s said to be a combo or the smoothness of a cream, the blenability of a liquid and a powder finish. These look beautiful and I’m super excited for it! Two years ago MAC had the original Extra Dimension collection, which included the infamous Whisper of Gilt, so maybe they will decide to re-release that. SOOO many people would love that so let’s cross our fingers lol

 

 

 

These shadows will be $20 a piece and are expected to be released on the MAC website on April 30^th, available at Nordstrom on May 4^th, and May 7^th in all stores. And as always, Trendmood posted so beautiful swatches courtesy of Temptalia, and I am already drooling over Grand Galaxy, Amorous Ally, and Silver Sun. Any shades you’ve got your eye on?

 

 

Spring Makeup Essentials

Spring is here everyone! Spring is by far my favorite season. The weather is beautiful, everything just feels so fresh outside and it's usually the time of year that all of my favorite prints and colors are being worn. It's also when I tend to incorporate more color into my makeup looks after sticking to vampy or neutral  lips and flat mattes all winter. Fresh faced makeup tends to take over, so today I've compiled a list of my must have spring products!

Tarte Brazilliance Skin Rejuvenating Maracuja Skin and Face Self Tanner

I'm not big into frying my skin for that perfect tan, so this stuff helps me get a soft bronze glow for those shorts and tank tops. Plus the mitt it comes with makes self tanning effortless without worrying about streaks.  

BareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream

This mix between a moisturizer and a foundation is perfect for light coverage days. It hydrates the skin while it also evens out the skin tone, perfect for warmer days when you don't want something heavy. 

Clinique Cheek Pop Blush

Clinique was one of the first brands I ever tried and even today I love their blushes. Not too powdery and blends seamlessly into the skin for a soft flush. And doesn't the packaging just scream spring? Plus they have a bunch of pretty new spring colors now available!

Becca LE Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Blushed Copper

This looks amazing for a light bronze glow to the tops of the cheeks. But it's limited edition, so don't wait too long! This baby is definitely on my wish list!

Laura Mercier Watercolor Mist Eye and Cheek Palette

These pastel shadows are spot on for spring for just a soft wash of color across the lids, or built up for a more fun pop of color. Plus you get two blush shades that double as eye shadows, which is a nice bonus!

Sephora Contouring 101 Face Palette

Add a little definition or a little bit of highlight to your makeup looks with this. Plus, since it's a smaller contouring palette, good for travel and on-the-go. 

Lorac Alter Ego Lipstick in Girl Next Door

My favorite lipsticks for spring are pretty pinks and corals, and this shade is perfect. The formula is creamy and long wearing and not too drying for a matte. 

Makeup For Ever Aqua Brow

Sculpt your brows or fill them in more naturally with this. Plus it's waterproof and sweat proof so you don't have to worry about your brows fading away during your springtime outdoor 

excursions. 

BodyBlender by BeautyBlender

This is a jumbo sized beauty blender meant for, you guessed it, your body. I imagine this would be good for applying instant bronzers and self tanners without the patchiness or streaks you get with regular tanning mitts.  

What are some of your spring must-haves? Let me know below!

 

 

Products:

Tarte Brazilliance Skin Rejuvinating Maracuja Skin and Face Self Tanner- $39

bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream- $29

Clinique Cheek Pop Blush- $21

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in Blushed Copper- $38

Laura Mercuer Watercolor Mist Eye and Cheek Palette- $58

Sephora Contouring 101 Face Palette- $28

Lorac Alter Ego Lipstick in Girl Next Door- $16

Makeup Forever Aqua Brow- $20

BodyBlender by BeautyBlender- $28

 

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