Laura Mercier Candleglow Luminizing Palette Review!

I am on a major glow hunt, I don't know what it is but everything I have is not doing it for me anymore. I want that perfect glow, the kind that looks like you are shinning from within! Unfortunately this palette did not help me achieve that at all. Laura Mercier makes great products so I was very optimistic about trying this palette when I saw it in the store, but the colors all look so ashy (grayish) on my skin. The palette is lacking pigment and its just an overall fail in my opinion. Below I took pictures with and without flash, and had a hard time because the colors were not showing at all in the pictures so I packed on the color and it helped. like always this is my experience and I'm sure others will find this palette to be great so by all means check it out for yourself. 

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Purchased: Sephora

Price: $58

Dior Holiday Couture Collection Smokey Eyes - Lips Palette Review!

Dior is one of my favorite brands to splurge on in makeup, the  brand always seems to impress me with the quality and presentation of their products. However this one did not quite do it for me.... Lets start with the pros, the eyeshadows are beautiful, highly pigmented and go on like butter. The little pouch is adorable, but the lip "maximizer " and lipstick leave so much to be desired. I did not notice andy difference on my lips and there is no pigment to the lipstick, it does smell nice but thats about it. 

Overall its a beautiful palette, the colors are not so different from anything thats out there and the vaseline (lipstick) that comes did not show on my lips at all. I'm glad that I saved my receipt because this one is going back since I can't justify the price for only three eyeshadows.

  

Purchased: Sephora 
Price: $62

Tarte Tartelette In Bloom Palette Review And Makeup Looks!

This palette is EVERYTHING, I mean I seriously haven't been this in love with a palette in a long time. First impression when it arrived in the mail was how freaking gorgeous the actual palette is, like the type you want to keep in your vanity even if the actual colors aren't cute. Then I played with the colors and WOW this is what you call a win win. The colors are gorgeous, apply like butter and are highly pigmented...... Oh and they smell yummy! 

I took the risk and tried it on my client that same day I received it, and the colors complimented her so beautiful and photographed beautiful too. I used it for my birthday date and could not decide for which colors to use since they are all so gorge. 

The palette is only sold at Tarte for $45 and its worth every dollar!

Left To Right: charmer, jetsetter, rocker, smokeshow

Left To Right: flower child, smarty pants, firecracker, activist

Left To Right: funny girl, sweetheart, rebel, leader

My birthday date look! 

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Gerard Cosmetics Long Wear Hydra Matte Liquid Lipstick Review!

Gerard cosmetics makes some of my favorite lipsticks, and lip glosses, so when they came out with these liquid lipsticks I knew they were going to be good. Well they are more than good, they are awesome! I really can't rave these enough and they always come up with great promotions so I always wait for that before I buy anything. 

These liquid lipsticks are amazing, I completely over looked the "hydra" part but as soon as I applied it I felt the difference. They are hydrating and matte at the same time which is a plus! The colors are absolutely beautiful, wearable and long lasting. Make sure to follow Gerard Cosmetics on Instagram so you can catch their promotion codes and save some mula and if you don't already, follow me too!

Left To Right: Aphrodite, Serenity, Immortal, Ecstasy 

Left To Right: Aphrodite, Serenity, Immortal, Ecstasy

Left To Right: Aphrodite, Serenity, Immortal, Ecstasy

The Ultimate Skincare Gift Set For Under $30

Kiehls is known for great skincare products but I never really thought of them when seeking out Christmas gifts on a budget but that all changed! 

I went to Saks the other day and while helping my husband pick out a new face wash I came across this gift set and many others. This one was a no brainer priced only $29 and it comes with one of my all time favorite body lotions so I figured if I didn't like anything atleast I'll have that. 

This gift set is definitely a must and I LOVE everything in it! The cleanser is the only thing I have been washing my face with and I can't believe I had never tried it before. It will be replacing my old cleanser for sure. 

Overall I rate this a 10 for either gift giving or for yourself. It's definitely a feat way to try out products at a lower cost. The products are all very rich and hydrating best for normal to dry skin. 

Set Contains:
• Ultra Facial Cleanser (2.5 oz) 
• Ultra Facial Cream (0.25 oz) 
• Creme de Corps (2.5 oz)
• Ultimate Strength Hand Salve (1.0 oz) 
• Lip Balm #1 (0.5 oz)

Stila Sending My Love Gift Set Review!

Stila's sending my love gift set is beautiful and well made, I love the colors they used for the package too! The gift set includes everything you need for a beautiful makeup look, five eyeshadows in one palette, a blush, bronzer and highlighter in the other. A lipgloss and eyeliner, I personally love that the eyeshadows are separate from the face powders, this makes it more travel friendly. This also solves the dilemma, of wanting to only pick on or the other to bring with you ;) 

Note: My camera is acting up and is washing out most of the colors, they are actually a lot more pigmented then this.... 

Marc Jacobs The Sofia Five-Piece Petites Le Marc Lip Creme Collection Review

I saw this Marc Jacobs five-piece lipstick set and I knew it was a must have. The quality of these lipsticks are awesome and very moisturizing. This is the perfect gift to give to a lipstick lover in your life. The shades are all beautiful and wearable and long lasting. I tend to go for matte lipsticks so this is a great kit for me so I can switch to a more moisturizing lipsticks for the cold days ahead. 

Left To Right: Infamous, Dashing, So Sofia, Boy Gorgeous, Blow

My Intent Of Making Hearts... FAIL! lol

Tarte Holidaze Light Of The Party Collectors Makeup Case Review and Holiday Makeup Look Idea!

Tarte created a beautiful sequined collectors case palette for the holidays and it's really pretty to look at. The case contains all limited edition colors, a mascara, a duo brush and a travel case with six eye shadows, bronzer, blush and highlight. 

The 30 colors on the main palette however I was disappointed with, the colors are very chalky and not pigmented enough for my liking. The double ended brush however feels really nice and actually did a great job at blending. The real winner for me is the travel palette, I used this one to create the look above and the colors are all very pigmented and long lasting. 

Overall I suggest you check out the palette in the store before you purchase and see if the colors on the main palette look good on your skin as I think the colors might not show well on medium to dark skins. I am going to be giving the main case as a gift and will be keeping the travel case for myself!   

Purchased:Sephora $59

For this look I used the travel palette if you want to see a video tutorial let me know ;)