- E.l.F Tone Adjusting Primer in "Neutralizing Green" : I wanted to find a good face primer that was cheap, previously I was using MAC Prep and Prime skin base. I think the E.L.F primer helps even out redness and it also makes my foundation look really natural. This is a great dupe for Makeup Forever HD face primer. They have other colors (and clear) so you can pick one that fits your skin type, plus its only $6!
- E.L.F Blush Palette in "Dark" : I have always loved E.L.F's blushes so when I heard they came out with a blush palette I had to get my hands on it. These colors are super pigmented so I recommend using a less dense brush (I use a fan brush) and a really light hand when applying it. I love to mix the two bottom colors, the one on the left is slightly shimmery but it isn't too intense on the skin. This palette also comes with a huge mirror which is always great. Overall great palette.
- NYX Lip Liner in "Nude Rose" : I usually don't like these retractable type liners because I find that they dry out quite quickly but this one is so creamy! It goes on very smoothly and the color stays on pretty much all day. I like to layer this over "spice" lip liner by MAC. If you like to line your lips then fill them in I would definitely recommend using this lip liner!
- NYX Eyebrow Push Up Bra : In my trip to Ulta I really wanted to find a holy grail eyebrow product so I thought I would pick this up to try it. I was quite skeptical because the dark end meant to fill in your brows was "one color fits all", but I was surprised but how well it blends. I am in love with the light pink end, it is very creamy and blends well. Since I have tan skin I was worried that this product would make my look ashy when it was blended out but it didn't, it looked like a very natural highlight. Don't expect a very defined color when you use the dark side, its very subtle but good for a quick everyday use.
- NYX Auto Eyebrow Pencil : Compared to the push up bra product, this gives a much more defined color to your brows, I found that I use them together most days to get the perfect look. I love the attached eyebrow brush, I find that I am always loosing mine so its nice that it comes with one. Again this is a retractable pencil so I think its a little dry and take a few swipes for the color to really come out. I don't think I will repurchase this product.
- E.L.F Eyebrow Kit : So I thought that I would try out this product because I always hear raves about it. Unfortunately when I went to Ulta all they had was the "light" shade left but the cream in the kit was fairly dark so I got it anyways. I really love the cream in this kit it goes on smoothly and looks natural. I like to use the color "Buck" in the Urban Decay Naked Palette to fill in my brows so I don't mind that I got the light shade. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to fill in their natural shape and just have it look natural.
- E.L.F Lip Plumper and Primer : I got this product because of the primer, I wanted something that would make all my new lip products pop. I understand that the purpose of a lip primer is to be a light color and then you put your lip color over top of it but this color is very light and hard to blend. It is also very drying and your lips must be extremely smooth for it too look right. As for the plumper I really like it, it has a cinnamon smell to it and tingles quite a bit on your lips. The only complaint about the plumper is that after you wear it you need to hydrate your lips, mine are very chapped after wearing it only one day.
- NYX Eyeshadow base in "Skin Tone" : This was a repurchase for me but I did get the skin tone color instead of the white. I loved the white I thought it really made all the shadows I put on it pop but it was a little difficult to blend when I was in a rush. I love this formula, the color my shadows stays all day and it very creamy. I would the the packaging to be in a bottle or have a applicator because if you have longer nails it difficult to get the product out. TIP: get a smaller concealer type brush and apply it like that.
- Maybelline Color Blur in "Plum Please" : I purchased this product mostly because I thought it was an ordinary lip color and I loved the color. I thought the white tip was a lip balm, but when I got home and opened the packaging I saw that it was a smudger. I believe the purpose of this is to create the ombre lip that is popular right now, I tried to apply it how it instructed but the result wasn't that great. So I will just wear this as a lip color, its very creamy and pigmented.
- Rimmel London Lasting Finish 1000 kisses lip liner in "Wine" : When I saw the color of this liner I knew it would look amazing. I prefer this type of liner because its super creamy and you can get a nice point by sharpening it. I like to line my lips then fill them in, I would recommend putting on some lip balm and letting it set for little bit before applying this product for an even color. This also really does stay on forever, I went to a Christmas party where I ate and drank then when I was home and taking off my makeup I still had to rub it off.
- NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in "Copenhagen" : This was one of those products that I wasn't sure of but I made it work. Two tips for applying this product, first use a lip brush to apply it instead of the large applicator it comes with and second to apply in thin coats to build intensity. This way the color is even and it drys completely matte. Once I do that I love this lip color I have been wearing it a ton this winter, I recommend the color "Transylvania" too if you are daring.
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