MAC Studio Fix 24-Hour Smooth Wear Concealer ($22) is the latest concealer launch from MAC for Fall 2018 that promises to provide up to 24 hours of wear with a medium-to-full coverage option that has a lightweight fluid texture for seamless coverage. Apparently it won’t cake, fade, or settle into finer lines during that 24 hour wear period. Not that I’m walking around like EVER with concealer for 24 straight hours but I dare some blogger to actually test it for 24 hours and let me know how it goes. I can’t, I value my sleep too much! Maybe if I was 18 again and sleep wasn’t a necessary option for survival and function!

None the less I’m curious although as a fluid concealer how different is it compared to the Waterweight Concealer which I’m still on the fence about formula-wise. Unfortunately, this has a matte finish which worries me as fine lines, dryness, you know, old age problems!

I dunno if I need another concealer in my life but I’m always up for trying them none the less!

Anyone try MAC Studio Fix 24-Hour Smooth Wear Concealer yet? Or plan on it?

Do share!

Where to buy

Nordstrom Ulta

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Sit tight, don’t panic, but Maison Lancome Fragrances are available in 0.46 oz travel size bottles for $35 each! Slay me! These are typically $195 each 3.4 oz so this is a really great way to experience these higher end fragrances! I already own full-sizes of Jasmins Marzipane and Parfait De Rôses and both are stunning perfumes. I’m actually both shocked and delighted at the smaller sizes and prices. I wish more brands would do this with their niche lines such as Kilian, Creed, House of Sillage (nudge nudge nudge…), Tom Ford, etc…!

Scents available for $35 with Free Shipping:

• Maison Lancôme Oranges Bigarades Eau de Parfum (bitter orange essence and orange essence infused in ceylon black tea)
• Maison Lancôme Iris Dragées Eau de Parfum (two extractions of iris resinoid and iris distillate)
• Maison Lancôme Parfait de Rôses Eau de Parfum (rose with ciste labdanum, vanillla absolute and tolu balsam)
• Maison Lancôme Jasmins Marzipane Eau de Parfum (almond wood with bourbon vanilla extract, creamy sandalwood, cashmeran wood and musks)
• Maison Lancôme Ôud Bouquet Eau de Parfum (centifolia rose absolute, vanilla and praline accord)

I can’t express how lovely it is to be able to experience higher end fragrance at such a great price!

Do try these out if you’re a fragrance lover!

Where to buy

Nordstrom

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The new E.L.F. Opposites Attract Eyeshadow Palette ($14) might just evoke the spirit of Urban Decay Born to Run for ya! It did for me a little! Filled with eighteen eyeshadow shades this palette takes on cooler and warmer shades that come an array of neutral and vibrant colors!

It’s already taking the Internet by storm but I’m actually a little meh on it? I’m not sure I absolutely need this one but I can see why everyone is excited about it as it does have a good deal of cooler vibrant shades and isn’t your standard nude palette that brand’s keep introducing. I’m just one of those boring people that tilts my head, looks at it, and gets confused about the color pairings of nudes and purples. I mean obviously the two likely won’t be used together but it throws me for a loop having them in the same palette.

I’m obviously way to matchy matchy! I also felt the same way about the Born To Run Palette when it launched (which I have a sneaky little inkling will hit the sale rack soon).

Count me surprised the E.L.F. Opposites Attract Eyeshadow Palette hasn’t already sold out!

What do you think of it?

Where to buy

E.L.F. Cosmetics

P.S. I’m busy heading into Fall and Holiday 2018 launches are popping but did you notice they weren’t really leaked early this year? Things have been very hush hush up until today when things starting to get a little busier. Last year, I remember many Holiday launches being ruined well before September! I walked into a store last week and they had Christmas Trees up already so why not Holiday Makeup Collections too!?

I have to admit I do miss the days when Holiday was launched really late in October! Just give me a chance to enjoy Pumpkin Spice everything please!?!?!?

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Charlotte Tilbury has launched a Pillow Talk Eyeshadow Palette and Pillow Talk Rose Powder Blush and it’s giving me all the feelings today! I instantly purchased both because I really need Pillow Talk all the things in my life. All these dusky pinks are just making me so happy even though it probably isn’t a shade you might typically consider for Fall looks (I know I like more nuder shades around this time of the year).

Pillow Talk is one of those really great nude shades that just looks great on everyone! I was happy to hear Charlotte decided to extend the shade to her eyeshadow palette line as well as her blush one.

Both the eyeshadow palette and blush are online exclusives at the moment but maybe she’ll extend them to Sephora when she launches there later next week!

The Pillow Talk Luxury Eyeshadow Palette ($53) is an array of pretty dusky and beige nudes and the Pillow Talk Rose Powder Blush ($40) two toned pink with a champagne highlighter center (yes, ok, get your teenage boy on and say it reminds you of a nipple).

Both are quite pretty but I think the blush seems like the item I’m most excited about. It looks like a nice flush of pink!

Where to buy

Charlotte Tilbury

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By Terry Terrybly Paris Eyeshadow Palette ($49) is for all the ladies and lads looking for a softer look this Fall. I feel like I need this palette in my life but I already ordered the new Pillow Talk Eyeshadow Palette from Charlotte Tilbury. Dilemma!

This limited edition creation features 10 exclusive eyeshadows in a variety of finishes inspired by Paris. With shades of roses and nude it’s a combination of colors that should work well for a softer look this Fall. I recently mentioned in a Bath & Body Works post that rose seems to be a common trend in the beauty world this year! I hope to see more dusky shades of rose this year or at least for Spring 2018 looks.

What’s your Fall look shaping up to be? I want to go softer yet glam…! I’m trying the grunge thing but I think softer seems to be where I’m headed!

Where to buy

Nordstrom

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