Concealer Favorites

               

                            

                                        

Out of all the concealers I put to the test, six of them came out on top. Here’s why I’m smitten. 

                        

NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer: When I first saw this concealer my immediate thought was “I can’t see this working in the under-eye area. This is going to crease all over the place.” I was very mistaken. Not only did this not crease but I covered my under circles and hyper pigmentation seamlessly. 

Tarte Shape Tape-Who doesn’t love this concealer? Full coverage with no creasing and settling into lines. 

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer- This UK brand concealer is an affordable dupe for the NARS Creamy concealer listed below. (*Available on Amazon.com)

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer- This is my favorite for a lighter luminous, more natural look. 

Kat Von D Lock-It Concealer Creme-If you want super staying power and full coverage, this concealer is for you. *(Available at Sephora.com)

Makeup Revolution Conceal and Define- An affordable favorite which has similar coverage to the NARS radiant creamy concealer. 

*Except for the Kat Von D and Collection Concealer, the concealers are available at www.ulta.com. Use coupon code 658386 until April 21, 2018 to save $3.50 off purchases over $15.
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Kat Von D Rock Candy Lip Swatches

The new Kat Von D Rock Candy Mini Lipstick set ($45) deliver full coverage and all day wear in fun new shades. Check out the swatches below.  

Available at Sephora.com.

Bizarre New Skincare Trend

 

 

 

Greetings and Happy Spring!

 

After a recent visit to my local Vitamin World store, I became intrigued by the Organic Doctor Snail Gel. Yes, you read that right. Snail gel.  I was curious about how this product worked so I did some online research.  I found out that Helix Aspersa Muller is a unique substance a snail produces to quickly regenerate its own shell and skin. The story is that people who handled these snails noticed a significant improvement in the condition of their skin. I began using the Organic Doctor Snail gel about two weeks ago and I have noticed an improvement in skin softness but I haven’t been able to tell any significant changes as it relates to anti-aging.  I do love the gel consistency as my skin tends to be on the oily side. Bottom line: While it seems gross to be using an animal secretion as skin care, it’s still a scientific breakthrough that we can add to the list of anti-aging skin care options on the market.

 

 

Memories

Greetings!

As I was doing some spring house cleaning, I came across my old bottle of Sweet Honesty perfume from the late seventies which was in a darling little lamb bottle. The perfume has since been used up but the scent still lingers.

After this nostalgic moment, I purchased a new Sweet Honesty perfume from Avon which is a relaunch of their classic fragrances. 

Sweet Honesty was launched in 1973. The fragrance features honey, musk, vanilla, hyacinth, lemon, lily-of-the-valley and rose.

https://www.avon.com/product/sweet-honesty-cologne-spray-56094?rep=jdegrechie

Happy Weekend all! Xxoo 

Black Moon Cosmetics Cosmic Eye Dust Quick Review!

Black Moon Cosmetics is my latest discovery. 😍They are a cruelty-free and vegan brand offering edgy makeup products. Their Cosmic EyeDusts are highly pigmented liquid eyeshadows that dry down to a budge-proof finish and have a carbon black base which intensifies as the product is blended. 

From left to right in packaging: Cosmos, Martian, Asteroid, Nebula, Moon Rocks 

Below the eye dusts after they've dried. No flash photography. 

Below with flash photography.

Available individually or as a set at https://www.blackmooncosmetics.com/collections/cosmic-eyedust

That's all for now. 💋

SWEET NEW PRODUCT FIND!

I know it says it's a baby oil but it's the best makeup remover ever! I use it to break down waterproof makeup (mascara, liquid lipstick, etc.) the wash it all away with my cleanser. 

"A mix of organic coconut, jojoba, and sunflower seed oils, our dry oil soothes and softens skin for a nourishing experience. The formula—designed for newborns and up—absorbs easily without ever feeling greasy."

Beauty Counter Baby Soothing Oil $22

http://www.beautycounter.com/amandakladis

Wet n Wild Debacle

 

I ordered a bunch of the new Wet n Wild products to display and test on the blog but much to my disappointment I received a big box of crumbled crap and a ton of brushes that I didn't even order! NOTHING in the box matched the invoice. 

I reached out to the company who gave me a run around. Oh, and their customer service number is perpetually busy. Convenient (sarcasm 😏). 

I hope to have a positive outcome to update with in the future.......