August 3, 2018

Does Anyone Really Use Makeup Applicators That Come With Their Makeup!?

I’d just like to tell all the Black Sails fans that Billy Bones (aka Dickon Tarly in Game of Thrones) is in I Feel Pretty and he’s looking rather fly. Ahem…! He looks like he lost a little of the bulk he had in Black Sails but he’s still tall AF (six foot five inches to be exact). Ugh tall men are my downfall! Dear Hollywood, cast this man in more movies!

Speaking of I Feel Pretty has anyone watched it? There’s a fictional makeup company in the film called Lily LeClaire which is a high-end, prestigious company along the lines of Estee Lauder. The brand is facing some challenges marketing a new line of budget friendly products to the “regular” every day girl or boy next door consumer.

In one scene the heroine drops one of the highlighters on the floor which leads to a discussion about the lack of a brush and how having a brush in the highlighter compact is essential as most girl or boy next door types are rushing through the day and doing their makeup in the car or on the subway.

Ummm yeah, not really! But this actually got me thinking does anyone really use the makeup applicators that come with their makeup? Most higher-end or mid-range brands don’t really include eyeshadow applicators or brushes with their individual products. From time to time you’ll get a nice brush with an eyeshadow palette from brands like Urban Decay or Anastasia Beverley Hills but most brands aren’t packaging their main line with brushes.

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August 3, 2018

Wander Beauty Wanderess Fever Palette for Summer Looks!

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Wander Beauty Wanderess Fever Palette ($36) is getting into the eyeshadow palette game with this new all-in-one that contains a warm blush, shimmering highlighter, and five pigmented eyeshadows.

Some side of me is saying, “You have too many shades like this!” but another side of me is saying, “Gosh this is rather beautiful!” The dilemmas of being a makeup junkie!

This is the first time I’ve seen Wander Beauty doing powder eyeshadows, blush, and highlighter. Perhaps we’ll see more from them soon!

What do you think of the Wander beauty Wanderess Fever Palette?

Where to buy

Nordstrom

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August 2, 2018

Bare Minerals Gen Nude Liquid Lipstick Is On Sale Buy Some Make Your Lips Happy

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Sephora’s Weekly Wows are live but nothing really exicting aside from Bare Minerals Gen Nude Liquid Lipstick which is $9.50 and totally worth a haul! I really love these. Creamy, pigmented, comfortable to wear! Totally a score at less than ten bucks a shade. I have several but will def pick up more with this sale! I think I like them so much because there are so many my lips but better shades!

Worth checking these out!

Where to buy

Sephora

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August 1, 2018

It’s Every So Ridiculous That The Tarte Pretty Things & Fairy Wings Brush Set Is On Sale

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I have admit I find it a little bit ridiculous, ok, a lot a bit ridiculous the Tarte Pretty Things & Fairy Wings Brush Set is already on sale (Originally $42 now on sale for $29).

Does makeup have absolutely no value nowadays? I mean ok, you might think, “Well, makeup isn’t going to give me financial security later in life!” No, it isn’t but I think ten or so years ago makeup did have some value. When you purchased something that was limited edition it was actually limited edition! As in it wasn’t around for five years after the release. It was also something that was coveted once it disappeared and the value didn’t decrease! In fact, the value was likely higher as it became more difficult to locate. And it rarely, RARELY or even never went on sale for 50 or more percent off!

It’s rather sad that we have so many disposable makeup collections and launches lately. I mean this brush set came out in June and it’s already on sale!? I feel like it really decreases the overall brand’s image not to mention once you start clearancing items out and putting things on sale all the time your fans are never going to want to go back to paying full price for anything again. I do wonder what the game plan is here with all the sales and clearance.

Is the makeup market just to heavily saturated with endless product releases? Maybe it’s a wake up call that you need to slow your roll and release collections seasonally the way things used to be rather than every other month a la MAC Cosmetics? Or maybe it’s time to sit down and evaluate your collections and put more thought into what people want. I could be wrong but I think unicorns, rainbows flying out of your ass, and fairies are probably not top of everyone’s makeup list.

Shrug.

Just my two cents.

Feel free to share yours if you agree or disagree!

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August 1, 2018

I Want to Own All The Milani Amore Shine Liquid Lip Colors

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5 stars out of 5

Milani Amore Shine Liquid Lip Color review and swatches

I just need every single shade of Milani Amore Shine Liquid Lip Color right now please. I love, love, love this formula and just want to buy all the shades.

I have to admit it’s a refreshing change to see everyone going glossy lately. Thank god because the endless round of long-wear liquid lipsticks with matte finishes is a trend that needs to die as soon as possible please. Maybelline Color Sensational Shine Compulsion Lipstick and L�Oreal Colour Riche Shine Lipstick are two such formulas putting an end to matte lipsticks everywhere! I hope to see more as Fall approaches!

Speaking about Fall the shades I selected in the Amore Shine Liquid Lip Color range are totally give me autumn vibes.

Have a look!

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