Danessa Myricks Colorfix Matte Rustic and Evolution Powder in Yellow

Danessa Myricks Colorfix Matte Rustic and Evolution Powder in Yellow

Danessa Myricks Colorfix Mattes are unlike any beauty product I have ever used. I wanted to try out a couple of her products after seeing her work on Instagram and chose the Colorfix Matte Liquid Pigment for eyes, cheeks, and lips and the Evolution Powder in Yellow. Colorfix Matte Liquid Pigment – Rustic A little goes a long way with…

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A Little Bit More about the Makeup by Mario Glam Eyeshadow Quad Bronzy Glam & Soft Pop Blush Stick Raspberry

A Little Bit More about the Makeup by Mario Glam Eyeshadow Quad …

As promised, I am back to talk a little bit about a couple of the Makeup by Mario items I hauled, now that I have had a chance to use and “perfect” them. The Glam Eyeshadow Quad in Bronzy Glam actually exceeded my expectations. I noticed when I purchased it, it had iffy reviews. I had already had trouble with…

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5 Effortlessly Beautiful Blushes for Dark Skin

5 Effortlessly Beautiful Blushes for Dark Skin

Do you want your cheeks to bask in all of the glory? Well, I do. Today I am sharing five of my favorite blushes that are easy to use and beautiful on. Dior Rouge 999 One of my latest blush purchases, the Dior Rouge Blush in 999 is one of the prettiest I own, and will probably ever own. It…

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Laura Geller Baked Gelato Vivid Swirl Blushes Are the Perfect Blushes for All Seasons, All Occasions, and All Skin Tones

Laura Geller Baked Gelato Vivid Swirl Blushes Are the Perfect Blushes for …

It’s hard to believe that at one point in my makeup life, I didn’t care for blush. I thought blush was basic af, that I didn’t really need it, and that it all looked alike on my skin. All it took was a little time and experimentation to clear that right up. Turns out, I love blush! My favorite blush…

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The Prettiest Blush You’ll Ever Own: Dior Rouge Blush in 999

The Prettiest Blush You’ll Ever Own: Dior Rouge Blush in 999

The first blush I ever fell in love with was actually a purple eyeshadow called Eggplant from Make Up For Ever. It was so different from any other blush I had and really showed me that all blushes don’t have to look the same on me. After proof of that revelation, I really got into blush. Since then, I now…

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Three More Sephora Blush Me Blushes | Crazed and Confused, All Smiles, Young Love

Three More Sephora Blush Me Blushes | Crazed and Confused, All Smiles, Young …

I’ve got three more of the Sephora Blush Me Blushes I recently reviewed. I loved it so much I went back for the other shades. At $5 a pop, I can’t imagine anything going wrong. Spoiler alert: it hasn’t! Crazed and Confused – Vibrant Pink (02) All Smiles – Coral (1) Young Love – Deep Rose (04) Top to bottom:…

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Milani Baked Blushes: Super Pigmented, Easy to Overdo, and Beautiful on Dark Skin!
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Milani Baked Blushes: Super Pigmented, Easy to Overdo, and Beautiful on Dark …

Is it better to have a blush that’s not very pigmented but buildable, or a blush that’s overly pigmented and you have to be careful of how much you use? Well, I think it depends on who you ask, but in the case of the Milani Baked Blushes, I am conflicted! I am showing off two beautiful blushes today, Bella Rosa…

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Sephora’s Best Kept Secret Exposed! | Sephora Blush Me Cream Blush

Sephora’s Best Kept Secret Exposed! | Sephora Blush Me Cream Blush

The amount of time it took me to check out with this blush is ridiculous. Even more ridiculous after I used it. The Sephora Blush Me cream blush is one of the most versatile beauty products I have ever used. I’ve used this on my cheeks, eyes, and lips and it’s freaking beautiful. I picked up the shade Out of…

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Sweet Cheeks: Lorac Color Source Buildable Blush, Light Source Highlighter, and a Preview of the Light Source Illuminating Primer

Sweet Cheeks: Lorac Color Source Buildable Blush, Light Source Highlighter, and a …

A while back, Lorac released a set that included a full-sized blush, highlighter, and a sample-sized primer. I purchased the set sight unseen and used all of them together. It makes for a delicious combo and I especially loved the illuminating primer so much, I bought the full size.

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40% Off Laura Geller – Here’s What You Should Get!

40% Off Laura Geller – Here’s What You Should Get!

Good morning everyone 🌞. I have been wanting a few items from Laura Geller and I received a sign in the form of 40% off! Right on time! Make sure you use the code FAST40 at checkout! Here’s what I have been lusting after, as well as some items I already own that I think are worth having. Laura Geller…

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A Soft, Feminine Look

A Soft, Feminine Look

Here’s a soft, feminine look I put together while experimenting with Laura Geller’s Baked Blush in Malibu. I picked the blush up a while back on Hautelook when Laura Geller products were featured for what amounted to chump change, and the investment is most certainly paying off.

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Nars Easy Glowing Cheek Palette Reve Sale (on Dark Skin)

Nars Easy Glowing Cheek Palette Reve Sale (on Dark Skin)

Nars has done something interesting in the highlighter world and decided to cater to those that aren’t looking for a galaxy of bling on their face. The Nars Easy Glowing Cheek Palettes are offered in two choices: Coucher de Soleil, which I have previously reviewed, and Reve Sale, the highlight of this post. Reve Sale is demoed on a light-toned…

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The Blush Formula Everyone Went Nuts Over: Mac Extra Dimension Blush | Hard to Get

The Blush Formula Everyone Went Nuts Over: Mac Extra Dimension Blush | Hard …

It seems like all of the bloggers and reviewers in the beauty world went nuts over Mac’s Extra Dimension Blush formula when these blushes were released last year. I was trying to taper my hype and wait it out to see if I still wanted it, and I did. Many months after these were released I finally picked one up…

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Review: Nars Easy Glowing Cheek Palette | Coucher De Soleil

Review: Nars Easy Glowing Cheek Palette | Coucher De Soleil

I was told nearly my entire childhood not to judge a book by its cover. It’s a little harder not to do with makeup. However, the Nars Easy Glowing Cheek Palette went through two stages of consideration before I decided to get it and it still left me longing for more. I went for the darker of the palettes, Coucher De Soleil…

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Chanel Spring Picks: Nuvola Rosa Polish and Foschia Rosa Blush | A Review

Chanel Spring Picks: Nuvola Rosa Polish and Foschia Rosa Blush | A Review

I’ve never been one to clamor over Chanel, but I recently tried one of the brand’s blushes and fell in love with the formula. I made sure to keep my eyes open for the spring collection and was happy they released a new shade, Foschia Rosa. I saw the nail polish before I saw the blush and knew I had…

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Sephora Collection Spice Market Blush Palette | A Warm-Toned Treasure for Darker Skin Tones

Sephora Collection Spice Market Blush Palette | A Warm-Toned Treasure for Darker Skin …

I finally picked up something off of my wishlist and got the Sephora Collection Spice Market Blush Palette! It was love at first sight with this palette (online, of course), but did it hold up to my expectations? Keep scrolling to find out!

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2017 Makeup Favorites

2017 Makeup Favorites

2017 was definitely a year full of makeup for me. I made Sephora Rouge for the first time and it definitely shows in more than one way! This year, I have compiled a list of my makeup favorites, some new some old, and all that spark some kind of joy for me. When you’re done here, check out last year’s…

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Chanel So Close Joues Contraste Powder Blush (on Dark Skin)

Chanel So Close Joues Contraste Powder Blush (on Dark Skin)

I had heard the Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush in So Close ($45.00) was very pigmented; more pigmented than your typical Chanel blush. I don’t own any other Chanel blushes, but I have seen them on other people. What I don’t see, however, is many people as dark as me using these blushes. That could be due to a number…

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5 Ways I Use the ColourPop Perks of Being a Wildflower Multi Stix

5 Ways I Use the ColourPop Perks of Being a Wildflower Multi Stix

The Sonya Esman X ColourPop Perks of Being a Wildflower Mini on the Go Collection includes four multitasking Multi Stix and one lippie primer. I picked these up a month or so ago from ColourPop for $18. Unfortunately, I dragged my feet getting this up and I no longer see it on their website, but ColourPop often brings products back…

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How I Apply My Blush and Highlighter for a Natural Flush of Color

How I Apply My Blush and Highlighter for a Natural Flush of …

I’m not very consistent when it comes to trying out new makeup, but as a blogger, why should I be? I have been very consistent about blush though and in the way I apply it. I like my blush to be subtle, but apparent. For that reason, I have been applying my blush the same way for many years, regardless…

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