Eep! Once again I've been MIA. I swear it hasn't been intenitonal though! It's turned out to be a very very very busy summer for me and I really haven't had time to do much updating here or on my Youtube channel but that doesn't mean I've been a bum!
I have a few looks planned out to do tutorials on for my Youtube Channel and I recently filmed a video for the Best Friends tag that I just have to finish editing! Once that's posted the world will see what nerds my best friend Marie and I are :)
To get back in to the swing of things here, I decided to post giving quick reviews of some of my favorite products that I've been using religiously this last month or so.
NYX Bohemian Chic Nude Matte Collection
This is without a doubt one of my favorite new neutral eye palettes. I dare say I even love it more than the Urban Decay Naked Palettes. Sure it's 100% matte, but I swear I'm in love with every one of these colors! PLUS it comes with 2 blushes and the lighter shade is super flattering for paler skin. It gives a perfect flushed look without looking like you're wearing blush.
I've been using this palette nearly every day for the last month on my eyes. The browns are perfect for adding depth to the crease and the lighter shades brighten up the lid without looking fake. Can't say enough how much I LOVE this palette!
Physicians Formula Eye Booster™ 2-in-1 Lash Boosting Eyeliner + Serum - Deep Brown
I'd held off buying these eyeliners from Physicians Formula because I used to be very wary of using felt tip eyeliners after trying a few awful ones but after loving the L'Oreal one, I decided to trust the tons of rave reviews I read and buy the pen in deep brown. (note, I've recently become obsessed with brown liner... no idea why!)
And the verdict? *dies* This pen is HEAVEN! It's so smooth and defined but very pigmented and I rarely ever have to go over the line a 2nd time. I went out and bought one in Very Black and I have 0 complaints about either. A new fave for sure!
EyeStudio Color Plush Silk Eyeshadow - Smokey Night
This is actually the very first Maybelline Color Plush quad I've bought. I've heard nothing but good things about them but just never got around to buying one. The Smokey Night quad immediately caught my eye when I noticed how much glitter was in it *drools* My first impression was that it would simmer down my impulse to buy the NARS shadows every time I go in to Sephora.
I was in love with how glittery and pigmented the NARS shadows were and I'd never really seen any other brand with THAT mutch glitter while still looking beautiful and mature, and that was the first thing I saw when I found this quad. Still a little too gaudy to use heavilly during the day, I have been using the first far left color as a liner defuser and it's gorgeous! It leaves some glitter but the color is subdued enough to not look over the top. Very impressed! (AND I can avoid spending $24+ a pop on the NARS shadows!)
Happy Booster™ Glow & Mood Boosting Blush - Warm
Another Physicians Formula product I've wanted for ages but just never bought. I finally caved and got it when it was in a buy 1 get 1 50% promo. VERY glad I did it! It gives a beautiful subtle flush to the cheeks but it's buildable and not too shimmery so you won't look like Tinkerbell while wearing it.
Maybelline Color Show Nail Lacquer - Downtown Brown
Last but not least! My OMGIHAVETOHAVEIT buy. I saw this nail polish and immediately thought Urban Decay's Lounge, my all time favorite UD shadow.
My lighting makes it a little hard to tell, but the nail color has that same green/brown/red duotone effect. It's comes off more green with 2 coats on the nails, but with 1 coat it looks very similar to Lounge. That's literally the only reason I bought it......... Fun fact, it looks awesome with a matte clear coat over it and GORGEOUS when 1 layer is applied over red polish.
So that's all for now! I have to cut down on my chatty time for each product, I go on and on! Sorry for any rambling! Looking forward to posting more regularly in the near future!
XOXOXO
