Urban Decay Naked Smoky Eyeshadow Palette

Great variety

This is my second Naked Palette (after the Naked3). I received it as a gift and wasn't sure how much I would like it since I generally rock a pretty au naturale look and the smoky shades seemed pretty intimidating. But I was wrong! I like the matte shades that are included. Dirtysweet paired with Whiskey in the outer corners & lower lashline is beautiful for everyday, while Password pairs nicely with any of the cooler colors for a more dramatic night look. I love the packaging, it looks and feels so rich, and the included brush is nice.

September 30, 2015

Hada Labo Tokyo Skin Plumping Gel Cream

Super moisturizing

After falling in love with the Replenishing Hydrator, I wanted to give another Hada Labo product a try. This cream gives my skin all the moisture it could possibly need and leave it feeling baby soft. I use this strictly as a night cream (sticking with the Replenishing Hydrator during the day). It feels a bit too thick and sticky to wear under makeup, but my face feels so refreshed when I wake up every morning!

September 30, 2015

Hada Labo Tokyo Replenishing Hydrator

Barely there (in a good way!)

I've tried moisturizer after moisturizer on my combination skin. This is one of the best I've tried in recent years. it's so lightweight. It's the consistency of a serum, but without any stickiness. It soaks into my skin really quickly and leave it balanced. It's not greasy at all and my face feels naked and soft just a moment after applying. I use it primarily as a daytime moisturizer. Sometimes I blend it in with my liquid foundation to thin the foundation out a bit. I've loved it just the same in summer and winter. This one's a keeper.

September 30, 2015

Tarte Maracuja Creaseless Concealer

Good coverage, lasts forever

I don't even remember when I bought this tube of concealer. It's been well over a year. Despite using it daily, I'm still not sure I'll ever run out. A little bit goes a long way. Just a teeny dab on my finger will cover the darkest of undereye circles and any stray blemishes. It has a nice dewey finish and never really sets to a fully matte finish. It blends in nicely with my foundation on application, and generally provides coverage all day. The only issue I've experienced with it, is that due to its thickness it tends to melt in warm weather and wear off in spots. But for regular day-to-day wear it does the trick.

September 30, 2015

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush

Excellent blush

This blush in Achiote has been my signature cheek color for years. The color is super pigmented and glides so smoothly onto skin. The color is naturally rosy and gives cheeks a super healthy glow. It stays on all day and incorporates nicely into my liquid foundation - it doesn't feel like there's powder sitting on top. It almost has the texture of a cream blush, but in powder form. Really great product all around, can't recommend enough.

September 30, 2015

Benefit They're Real Lengthening Mascara

This mascara is EVERYTHING

I've tried switching. Multiple times, But I just keep going back. I adore everything about this mascara. The formula is smooth, the color perfectly black. It's so easy to layer on a few coats and it doesn't get clumpy. It really lifts and pulls my lashes apart - no spider lashes here. And it stays on all day. Though it's technically not waterproof, I've sweat and swam in this mascara time after time and have always been surprised how well it's endured. The only con I can think of is that it sometimes requires a little extra rubbing to remove since it really hangs on there - but I'd take that to flaky, short-lasting mascara any day.

September 30, 2015