Smashbox is one of my all-time favorite makeup brands that never seem to fail my expectations. As I know many of my readers use makeup products that aren't tested on animals, I'm glad to let you know that Smashbox is one of those brands, which makes me extremely happy! I especially love their lip products and eye palettes. Smashbox Cosmetics was kind enough to send me both cream and matte lipsticks in which I'll be sharing my thoughts and showing swatches of. For the cream lipstick, I have it in the shade Tabloid, which is a vibrant purple. For the matte lipstick, I have it in the shade Jam on it, which is a deep raspberry
And now it's time to talk about the matte lipstick, Jam on it. This color is a darker red, which is very beautiful. The matte lipstick, performed just as well as the cream lipstick in terms of how long it lasts and application wise. Matte lipsticks seem to always make my lips feel horribly dry at the end of the day; however, not Smashbox's. My lips felt great at the end of the day, and I received many compliments from strangers at the grocery store on how beautiful the lip color is. I felt so confident wearing this color. Smashbox has succeeded once again with their lipsticks! The colors are absolutely gorgeous, and you'll be sure to find a color that you'll fall in love with. Update 7/28: So I used the lipstick yesterday at work, and I just woke up. I wanted to add that I can still see some of the lipstick color on, which is amazing. Note that I didn't purposely try to remove the color or scrub it off. Even after washing my face and showering, the lipstick is still visible. That's absolutely amazing for a lipstick. Be sure to check out Smashbox Cosmetics on their social media Leave me a comment letting me know what you'd like to see me review next.
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My daughters and I love makeup and we have quite a large collection. However, of my collection there are of course a few products that I swear by. A few of those products include a couple of basics made by Paula Dorf
I have a fair complexion so I like to wear blushes that look natural on my skin. With the 4 different colors in the compact, I blend it all together and it creates a very natural shade of pink. I ended up applying it with one of my smaller brushes so I could concentrate the color more on my cheek area. This blush gives off a very natural color and is great for days when I don't feel like wearing a lot of makeup. Not only is the blush amazing the packaging is just so adorable. I leave it on my makeup table because it so cute to look at. The third item that I will be reviewing is the Nude Wear Touch of Glow. This can be purchased at fine drug and mass-market stores nationwide for $12.95 I use this as a concealer to cover up my red areas, blemishes, and right under my eyes. And lets just say that it does every job flawlessly! It works so well that I don't even have to put foundation over it. It can also be used as a highlighter, I put it above and under my brows. This product has so many different usages its just amazing. It doesn't use a lot of product for one application and it stays on for the entire day, no matter how much I sweat. The last and final product is the Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Kohl Kajal Eyeliner Trio which can be purchased at fine drug and mass-market stores nationwide for $11.95 available in 2 shades. I am a huge fan of eyeliner and I like how it makes your eyes bolder. I really liked this product because of how easy it was to apply. It was easy to apply the eyeliner to my inner eye and many eyeliners make it hard to do that. I am a fan of liquid eyeliner, but after using this eyeliner that may have changed. As this eyeliner is already perfect, it gets better. Its waterproof!! I have been using this eyeliner daily, but I am weary about the tips breaking. In general, I absolutely love the Physicians Formula Nude Wear. It makes your makeup look natural and you don't have to apply much to get a nice look. I definitely recommend this line to those women who like to have a subtle look. Thanks for reading! xo, *A product sample was provided by the manufacturer for review purposes, but all opinions are my own*
Details: Smooth Sensation body lotion nourishes dry skin, leaving it touchably soft and smooth. Enriched with Shea Butter and Glycerin, it provides long-lasting moisturization for touchably smooth skin.
How it works: NIVEA's exclusive Hydra IQ technology supports skin's own hydration network to unleash deep, non-stop moisture that lasts more than 24 hours. I recently purchased the NIVEA Smooth Sensation in a 6.8 fl oz. bottle for $3.92 at my local Walmart. First of all, personally I'm not the type of person who uses lotions from drug stores, but lately I have been discovering that drug store lotions are much more effective in comparison to Bath and Body Works or Victoria Secret. Just because they are name brand, that doesn't mean they're better. The scent is more appealing but the lotion it's self is not as effective. Now for the review on the NIVEA Smooth Sensation Body Lotion. The best time to apply this lotion is after you shower and right before bed. I applied the lotion while my body was slightly damp. This lotion has a slight scent that isn't too strong, but it doesn't appeal to me. The smell reminds me of baby powder. The lotion immediately soaks into your skin and it doesn't feel oily at all. I hate lotions that feel oily on my skin. This lotion claims to have deep and long lasting moisture, but I didn't think so. It works for only a short time period then I can no longer feel the lotion on my legs. In comparison to other lotions this lotion has short lasting moisture. Although it doesn't last very long, this lotion is very effective. When I applied the lotion to my dry legs at night, it looked a lot better the next morning. Therefore, this is a very good lotion that I recommend to people with dry skin. This product doesn't last very long, but it repairs dry skin very well. I give this product a 3/5 stars Leave a comment letting me know what you want me to review next. Details: In a smooth sphere for easy application that precisely glides on lips, this lip balm has broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection. This lip balm contains Vitamin E, shea butter and jojoba oil to keep your lips kissably smooth. At first, I didn't really understand what was the huge deal about these EOS lip balms, but when I was at target I saw them and just had to try. I have been using these lip balms for over a month and they are one of my ultimate favorites. The shape is very cute and the different scents make this product even better! As seen in the pictures I purchased these lip balms in the following scents: Passion fruit, Sweet Mint, and Honeysuckle Honeydew. Not only do they smell, good they taste good (when you lick your lips haha) They are very portable and I love keeping them in the car or just in my purse. It is very easy to travel with too! It leaves my lips feeling very smooth and I love it! Even though the shape is cute, it is hard to keep it in my pocket, but otherwise I love this product. I have only been using it for a month, but it's already one of my favorites!
I give this product a 4.5/5 stars Leave a comment below letting me know what you want me to review next! Details:Replenish dry skin and keep it radiant all day with St. Ives 24-Hour Moisture Lotion. Made with rich shea butter and soothing almond oil, this ultimate hydrating formula relieves dryness by restoring skin and retaining moisture. In fact, clinical tests prove that skin stays soft, smooth and hydrated even 24 hours after application Product Benefits: - 100% Natural Moisturizers - Formulated without Parabens - Dermatologist Tested - Hypoallergenic I recently purchased the St. Ives 24 Hr. Deep Restoring Body Lotion at my local Walgreens for $5.49. The bottle is 21.0 fl oz. I have been using this lotion for a few years now because I have very dry skin and I have found that this is the best lotion for me. This lotion is very thick, but when I apply it to my skin it doesn't feel oily or heavy at all. It feels as if I have nothing on my body, but there is a lotion that stays on for 24 hrs. I apply this lotion at night time and when I shower in the morning I can still feel it. It really does last for 24 hrs. I also apply this before I go to work and even though I'm sweating at work, I can still feel the lotion when I get back home. I think the scent smells really good, but at the same time it's not too strong. Since I've started using this lotion, my skin has become a lot more softer and it's not as rough as it used to be. This lotion is very good for people with dry skin, because it repairs your skin leaving it nice and soft.
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