Physicians Formula Argan Wear Blush Review!

Physicians Formula came out with blush and bronzer (2 blushes and 1 bronzer) Spring 2015 collection that is infused with 100% argan oil. I tend to stray away from Physicians Formula because I think their quite expensive for being a drugstore brand. Even so, I decided to buy this blush solely for the clearance sale at my local Ulta Beauty. Normally this product is around $13.99, but it was on clearance for $5.99. I couldn't pass that insane deal up!

 

Claims: "Infused with 100% Pure Argan Oil for its rich conditioning benefits that improve skin's brightness, tone, texture and elasticity, Transforms skin, smoothing fine lines, brightening dull skin and renewing suppleness, helping to enhance skin's youthful glow. Ultra-lightweight and creamy, skin-rejuvenating blush smoothes and brightens skin delivering a fresh and radiant blushing glow with a touch of glam."

 

 

I picked up the shade rose. When you first apply it gives a natural flush, but can be buildable to give a rose color. The longevity is pretty good. It lasted me 6 hours of wear (that's after applying my Mac fix + makeup setting spray). The overall packaging seems to be a little bulky.

 

 

It felt soft going onto my skin. It also felt like it's cream to powder, but it's only powder. I think it's decent, but as far as a drugstore brand the price would stop me from purchasing if it wasn't on sale. There are just so many good drugstore blushes that are cheaper (Milani, NYX, Maybelline, Rimmel, etc...).  

 

 

Maybelline ColorSensational Rebel Bloom Lipsticks

Maybelline came out with the Rebel Bloom lipstick collection for Spring 2015. The collection launched a few months ago and I FINALLY got my hands on two of the shades (Blushing Bud and Peach Poppy). I love both shades equally!

There are ten shades in the collection. With floral inspired patterns this Spring these pastel colored lipsticks is a perfect match. The texture is very smooth and moisturizing. The color lasts 2 hours without drinking or eating, which is average for a drugstore lipstick. I love pastels and will purchase more from the collection!

Have you tried these lipsticks? Which colors are your favorite?

Lorac Dazzling Dozen 2 Eyeshadow collection Review!

I haven't done an eyeshadow review in quite awhile. Heck! I haven't done a BIG review in forever! I have been really excited to give my readers a review of the Lorac Dazzling Dozen Eyeshadow Collection for weeks. I didn't want to give a review of this collection straight away because a honest thorough review (as my readers deserve) first takes time to test out the product. I have been testing out these shadows for a few weeks and now give a honest review.

This was purchased with my own money and I'm not paid by commission. These are my honest thoughts and opinions!

Lorac eyeshadows are known for their high pigmentation of the color payoff and this collection did not disappoint. These shadows pigmentation are crazy insane and they are so buttery soft, so much that the top three shades are powdery. They are not the type of powdery of fallout, but only powdery because of how buttery soft they are. Also, the longevity of these shadows are amazing. On a work today they lasted me 12 hours of wear (not kidding)!

From left to right: Blanc (Matte skin tone color) Bone (light pink with peachy undertones) Soft Pink (medium tone pink) These shades are good for a base all over lid or a highlight for brow bone.

From left to right: Caramel (matte medium brown) Bon (metallic pinkish-red) Acai (purple with reddish-brown undertone) The brown shade is perfect for a transition in the crease. Metallic shade for lid and purple shade would be nice for an outer corner shade.

 

 

From left to right: Glided (metallic gold) Denim (shimmer blue) Sage( metallic green) These would all be good as outer corner or even under bottom lash liner.

From left to right: Ecru ( metallic silver with taupe very unique) Storm (matte dark gray) Black Light (black with gold glitter)  The silver would be good for lid or under bottom lash line. The gray and black good for outer corner.

My iphone doesn't do any justice on how pigmented these shadows actually are. They are amazing and well worth the money. They are limited edition currently being sold at Ulta ($39). I would get my hands on these babies before they are gone! Lorac never disappoints! Well, at least not for me! :)

Urban Decay SUMMER 2015: Afterglow 8 - hour Powder Blush

Great NEWS for Urban Decay fans!  They are coming out with Afterglow 8-hour Powder Blushes ($26)! They will debut online on April 15th!

There are bright, neutral, and light shades. I think these can be used for all skin tones and look good.
 Is anyone else excited for these blushes to come out. I'm excited to see if the blushes holds up to it's claim being 8-hour wear!

Butter London Lippy Lipstick Review

HIGH HOPES...HIGH HOPES...HIGH HOPES..

 

 

                                                            
                                          BUT.... Rather disappointed to say the least! :(

I recently purchased a few products from Ulta and these Butter London lippy liquid lipsticks were and still are on sale For $10, normally $18. BTW..sale ends 4/4. It seems like liquid lipsticks are what people are raving about lately. So, I purchased a lippy in the shade Trout Pout (nude pink). The lipstick was extremely sticky, so much it was difficult to apply. The stickiness made the application rough, wasn't easily applied. It took several coats until I was satisfied with the color. The pigmentation wasn't great, very light. It reminded me so much as if I were wearing lip gloss. Don't get me wrong I like lip gloss, but I bought this product solely for what the box says "liquid lipstick."  The longevity lasted 3 hours without drinking or eating. For me personally, this product is sadly disappointing.


P.S
Sorry I have been MIA lately. I have had medical issue and I needed to rest and take care of my health first and foremost.
~CCS

Target & Ulta Mini Haul!

This is my first ever haul blog post! I love to read blogs and watch vids on beauty hauls. So, I thought I'd try out a haul verses my regular product reviews. I went to Ulta and Target and purchased a few things. There are new and products that have been on the market for some time, I just haven't had a chance to try them out.

• Yes to tomatoes daily Repair Treatment (acne) I hate when we are between seasons, my skin doesn't agree to the changes!
• L'Oreal true Match Foundation (shade w2) I'm really excited to use this foundation. I heard great things about it, though I think I could of gone to shade w3 but I will work with it.
• Maybelline lumi touch highlighting concealer (shade radiant) I really like this concealer. It really highlights around my eye area like crazy.
• Butter London Lippy Liquid Lipstick (shade trout pout) This is a new product. I have some thoughts on this one, will be doing a review soon!
• Maybelline NEW! color sensational Rebel Bloom 2 shades (blushing bud & peach poppy) I love these colors. Their so beautiful. I will be buying more shades in this collection!
• Burt's Bees Nourishing Lip Balm (mango butter) At work I have a terrible time with chapped lips and I have used chap stick, eos, blistex, and beecology but none of them worked good enough for me. So, I decided to try out Burt's Bees (fingers crossed).

~ Enjoy ~

Rimmel Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation Review

This foundation has been out for over a year. Every time I went to the drugstore I would walk by this product wanting to buy it, but a little voice in my head would say "walk away." This one time I didn't listen whish is that one time when I should of listened. I was disappointed. I know a lot of beauty gurus and youtubers like/love this foundation, but for me not so much. My first application of using this stuff was a disaster. The foundation is a thick mousse, so since it's not a liquid I thought the best way to apply was with clean fingers. The foundation emphasized my pores on the sides of my nose and dry patches which is a big no no for me. We want a seamless application, right!? The next day I tried out the product again, but this time I used a beauty blender. It came out better, but my pores too much showed through. When I first applied the foundation it wasn't real lightweight as the packaging states, but after about an hour it didn't feel so heavy on my face. The longevity was pretty good. It last a good 7 hours before it started to fade away. I have combination skin and I didn't have an issue with shine for 5 hours before I had to touch up with powder. I think it's a good foundation for those who have combination/oily skin, but if you have dry skin, dry patches, or large pores I wouldn't recommend this particular foundation. I will NOT be purchasing this again.

Have you tried this foundation? What's your thoughts?