December 17, 2015

Maybelline Master Contour Compact Review & Swatches

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Maybelline Master Contour Compact by Face Studio ($12.99) is new contouring trio that launched with the Maybelline Spring 2016 Collection that includes a highlighter, blush, and contour powder.

Beauty trends come and go but the contouring and liquid lipstick one seems here to stay. The beauty world seems dominated by one of two things lately, contouring palettes or liquid lipsticks!

Now drugstore brands are in on the act releasing their own variations of contouring palettes (and liquid lipsticks).

Let’s take a peek at the Maybelline Master Contour Compact by Face Studio and see what the word is.

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December 17, 2015

Sephora + Pantone Modern Watercolors Eyes Palette Review & Swatches

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Sephora Pantone Modern Watercolors Eyes Palette

The Sephora + Pantone Universe Modern Watercolors Eyes Palette ($39) is a new, limited edition eyeshadow palette featuring 24 pastel shades of color celebrating the two 2016 Pantone Color of the Year shades in Rose Quartz and Serenity.

I think for me, visually, Rose Quartz and Serenity are gorgeous shades. I can totally see them as being perfect shades of color in a nursery or evening in a living area space as they are soothing, calm, and very, very pretty. I can also see myself wearing either or both shades in the Spring as they are the perfect shades of light, airy colors for the season.

But on my eyes? Not so much. I like pink eyeshadow and I like blue eyeshadow but pastel shades of pink and blue are just something I can’t pull off. At some point in my makeup life I was convinced I could totally wear pastels but yeah, no. Doesn’t work. They look too chalky and washed out on me.

However, for those who adore pastels you might just love all over this Sephora + Pantone Universe Modern Watercolors Eyes Palette.

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December 17, 2015

Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Extreme Shimmer Kohl Kajal + Liquid Liner Trio Review & Swatches

Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Extreme Shimmer Kohl Kajal + Liquid Liner Trio 1

Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Extreme Shimmer Kohl Kajal + Liquid Liner Trio ($12.95) are a new trio of duo kohl kajal eyeliners and liquid eyeliner. Yup, you read that right! These are a duo that have a twist off tube of liquid eyeliner located below the kajal eyeliner. Nifty right?

Well, let me tell you, you can place Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Extreme Shimmer Kohl Kajal + Liquid Liner Trio on my list of “makeup I had fun with” recently. Sometimes makeup becomes more of a job for me versus the hobby I love so much. I’m not makeup artist, I’m no an expert at application, I’m not a guru of any kind but I love makeup and I have fun with it but sometimes with Musings of a Muse it becomes less fun and more work. Sometimes I forget to enjoy myself but I had a blast with these new liners.

Let me tell you about it.

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December 17, 2015

Physicians Formula Eye Booster Instant Doll Lash Extension Kit Review

Physicians Formula Eye Booster Instant Doll Lash Extension Kit

Physicians Formula Eye Booster Instant Doll Lash Extension Kit is a new Spring 2016 variation of Physicians Formula Eye Booster Instant Lash Extension Kit that launched last year (which I loved). Sequels aren’t always as great as the originals but Physicians Formula Eye Booster Instant Doll Lash Extension Kit manages to improve upon an already great formula (with some minor quirks) and gifts us with longer, full lashes!

Take a look!

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