Natasha Denona Retro + Mini Bloom Swatches

Natasha Denona Retro + Mini Bloom Swatches

Here are swatches of the just-released Natasha Denona Retro Mini Eyeshadow Palette ($25.00) and Natasha Denona Bloom Mini Highlighter Blush ($19.00). Based on how Sephora lists them, they seem to be permanent...

Heads up: Galaxia in this palette is quite different from the version in the Star palette!

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Becca Ignite Liquid Highlighter Swatches

Becca Ignite Liquid Highlighter Swatches

Just in time for summer, Becca Ignite Liquid Highlighter ($38.00) is here. There are five shades (though Ulta also shows another limited edition shade) available, and it seems like it will debut at retailers on April 4th (I bought mine directly from Becca). Two things I can note: 1) they're...

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Best New Beauty Products (March 2020)

Best New Beauty Products (March 2020)

Here's a look at the top 25 products reviewed in the month of March, plus a summary of how many products and brands were reviewed and a break out of ratings! :)

I think it'd be fun to go through what we used, purchased, resisted, and so forth each month, here are some questions:

  1. What were your...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #543

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #543

Share your recent beauty purchases or rediscovered favorites in your stash (for those on low/no-buys!), chit chat about weekend plans, and learn a little more about each other!

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What are your tips & tricks for getting a flawless base?

What are your tips & tricks for getting a flawless base?

I find exfoliating regularly (two times a week or so) helps a lot with getting an even application of product and minimizes product getting caught on flaky skin. A cleaner brush or sponge is better at distributing color–I’ve definitely noticed if I re-use a brush, the application is often a...

— Christine

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Sydney Grace Time Stops Blush

Sydney Grace Time Stops Pressed Blush ($9.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a soft, medium pink with moderate warm undertones and a satin finish. It had opaque color coverage in a single layer to the point where I'd advise using a lighter hand to pick up product initially and building up...

Sydney Grace Time Stops Pressed Blush ($9.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a soft, medium pink with moderate warm undertones and a satin finish. It had opaque...

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MAC Natural Wilderness, Sandstone, Greystone, Carbon, In Living Pink Eyeshadows

Shiseido Volcanic, Firecracker, Lantern Red VisionAiry Lipsticks

What are your tips & tricks on blending out blush?

What are your tips & tricks on blending out blush?

First and foremost, apply less and build up! It is so much easier to build up than it is to sheer out and diffuse if it’s more product than one wants. I like using flatter, more buffer-style brushes for really diffusing and buffing out a product as opposed to a flatter brush. When in doubt, use...

— Christine

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