Makeup Haven: January 2017

Sunday, January 29, 2017

Grande Lips - Hydrating lip Plumper in Barely there

Grande Lips - Hydrating lip Plumper in Barely there retails at Sephora for $27 and contains 2.4g/0.084oz of product.

This is a lip plumper claims to improve your lip volume in 3 to 5 minutes. While this comes in the original clear formula it also now comes in different shades winch I find can be worn before lip product, over lip products or alone.

Grande lip formula does have a strong vanilla scent that's very close to MAC lip products. While it does last and you can taste it on your lips it is not overpowering. The formula does plum and hydrate your lips however if you have tried the Lip fusion XL lip plumper it does not work quite as well but for half the price I think this is a very good option if you are looking for a cheaper alternative. This plumper is not painful what so ever but you do see results within a couple of minutes.

I purchased the Nude color (barely there) and while it does not give off a lot of color it does give off enough to be worn alone for a natural look. One of my favorites way to wear this is to put this on after my liquid lipsticks. Not only does this plum my lips but it also makes my lips look and feel good if the liquid formula is too dry.

Grande Lips - Hydrating lip Plumper in Barely there

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Viseart Theory Palette in Cashmere

The Viseart Theory Palette comes in 3 shade ranges with 6 shadows each and retails for $45at Sephora, beautylish and other retails that carry the brand.

I received the Palette 1 in Cashmere inside my Beautylish lucky bag this year

Cashmere is more of the neutral palette out of the 3 palettes available an can be used to create a very soft or smoky neutral look for day or night

While the price is steep on Viseart shadows keep in mind that you do get a quite a bit of product. The Theory palettes consists of 4.2oz/12g of product. And the quality of these shadows are like no other. If you are new to make up and have never tired this brand then I highly suggest you giving these shadows a try. They are very user friendly and blends like a dream and does not fade away. The shadows are highly pigmented however does not take a lot of effort to blend out. While the shimmer shades are beautiful and are very suitable for mature eyelids what Viseart excels in is their matte shades. The mattes are buttery and feels smooth and velvet and they also apply that way. They blend on top of each other and does not go on patchy. If you have dry eyelids or mature eyelids you will love this formula like no other.

Viseart Theory Palette in Cashmere

Saturday, January 21, 2017

MAC Vibe Tribe Bronzer in Delphic

MAC Vibe Tribe Bronzer in Delphic is a limited edition Bronzer from the MAC Vibe Tribe collection.

While this is a limed Edition product it is still available to purchase for 40% off on the MAC site.

The bronzer contains 7g/0.25oz of Product.

This formula of bronzer is really nice and blends well. It is not completely matte nor is it shimmery. The formula is tightly packed so a dense stiffer brush will help you apply it better than a softer brush that will quickly create hardpan. Even on my NC45/ NC50 skin this shows up beautifully as a light bronze. If you are darker than a MA CNC50 I do not believe this will show up on you. If you are of a lighter skin tone then this would be a good color to contour with.

MAC Vibe Tribe Bronzer in Delphic

Thursday, January 19, 2017

Burberry Light Glow Cameo Blush

Burberry Light Glow Blush in Cameo retails for $42 and contains 0.24oz of products and can be found at Saks , Nordstrom , Sephora Burberry and any retailer that caries this brand.

Cameo is a muted Rose mauve that beautifully glides on the cheeks. These Blush do not swatch that well but when applied looks natural and beautiful. While they are pigmented you cannot overdo these blushes. Cameo looks very natural and pretty and it gives the cheeks a beautiful glow without any shimmer or glitter.

Burberry Light Glow Cameo Blush

Monday, January 16, 2017

It Cosmetics Hello Light Anti-aging Radiance Powder Luminizer

It Cosmetics Hello Light Anti-aging Radiance Powder Luminizer is a highlighter from It cosmetics that comes with 9.36g/0.33oz of product and retails for $24 at retailer such as ULTA.

IT Cosmetics as a brand offers very effortless easy everyday wearable makeup for any women and this product is no different. If you love you Becca highlights or your ABH highlights then this is not something you would want to try. However if you are looking for a easy everyday work appropriate highlighter/Luminizer then this is for you. The formula is very silky and is beautiful worn on the high points of your face. This does not offer any glitter or shimmer and is great for matured skin or textured skin types. It has a sight pink hue that is flattering for any skin tone. This gives the skin that beautiful glow without overdoing it.

It Cosmetics Hello Light Anti-aging Radiance Powder Luminizer

Add captionIt Cosmetics Hello Light Anti-aging Radiance Powder Luminizer

It Cosmetics Hello Light Anti-aging Radiance Powder Luminizer

It Cosmetics Hello Light Anti-aging Radiance Powder Luminizer - Heavy

It Cosmetics Hello Light Anti-aging Radiance Powder Luminizer - blended

Saturday, January 14, 2017

HUDA Beauty Liquid Matte Lipstick in Medusa swatch

HUDA beauty Liquid Matte Lipsticks retails for $20 at Sephora and contains 0.17oz / 5ml of product.

Medusa - is described a dusty Mauve. It is a darker tone mauve. On my lips this looks more of a brown which makes this look more of a warm tone.

Please see my blog post on Muse by clicking this link for my thoughts on this formula

HUDA Beauty Liquid Matte Lipstick in Medusa

HUDA Beauty Liquid Matte Lipstick- Bottom : Medusa

HUDA Beauty Liquid Matte Lipstick - Left : Medusa

Monday, January 9, 2017

Beautylish Lucky bag 2017

Each Year Beautylish does a lucky bag on the 26th of November where you pay $75 + 7 shipping and you are guaranteed $150 with of product. They also have a XL version were you pay $150 for $300 worth of products.

This is the first year I have bought this bag and here is what was in it. This is a good way to try out some products for a good price that beautylish carries

Lucky Bag 2017

Viseart Theory Palette in Cashmere

Wayne Goss Brow Set

Wayne Goss brow set

Jouer Lip Cream in Dulce de leche

It cosmetics Superhero Mascara

Oribe Dry Texturing Spray

Bioderma

Wednesday, January 4, 2017

HUDA Beauty Liquid Matte Lipstick in Muse Swatch and review

HUDA beauty Liquid Matte Lipsticks retails for $20 at Sephora and contains 0.17oz / 5ml of product.

Muse - is described as a an elegant muted Rose. It is a muted mid tone rose with cool undertones.

While the color is really pretty I find that this is not one of my favorite formulas to wear. I find that this does not dry down completely which makes this very comfortable to wear on the lips. This does not flake off your lips or fades off or apply patchy. It has a very whipped texture. It is very comparable to the Tarte original Lip paint formula( not the New Quick Dry formula) . The only reason I do not care for this formula is when I wear this I feel like my lips keep sticking together. While it is thin and feels non heavy on the lips I cannot move past the sticky feeling of my lips and it doesn't seem to go away. I found this to be true with the other color I have in the formula as well

If you liked the original Tarte lip paints you would for sure like this formula but for me this is a pass. While I love the color range I will not be purchasing any more

HUDA Beauty Liquid Matte Lipstick

HUDA Beauty Liquid Matte Lipstick in Muse

HUDA Beauty Liquid Matte Lipstick - Right : Muse

HUDA Beauty Liquid Matte Lipstick - Top : Muse