Author: Nikki

Trying to focus on what I can and will do, instead of what I can't and won't do.

Product Updates (Makeup Geek Foiled Eyeshadows, MAC Love Me Liquid Lip Color, and Coloured Raine Bronzer)

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Coloured Raine Cinna-Bae Bronzer, MAC Love Me Liquid Lip Color E for Effortless, and Makeup Geek Foiled Eyeshadows

Makeup Geek Foiled Eyeshadows

I have continued to play around with the Makeup Geek foiled shadows to see if I could fix the creasing issue I was having. I have the most success with the Covergirl Trublend Lid Lock up eyeshadow primer, but I do still get creasing with these shadows. I tried the Covergirl over my go to Too Faced Shadow Insurance because it has a tacky finish. So I was hoping the extra tackiness would grab on to the pigment and keep them from creasing through the day. On the upside, the Covergirl Trublend Lid Lock up did prevent the fallout issue I was having.

The colors are beautiful and they give a really nice metallic shine that doesn’t initially accentuate texture. But after about 4 or 5 hours, I start to see the creasing and then you can really see every line on my eyes. I’m disappointed that these don’t work well for me, but they are really beautiful shadows that hopefully don’t crease on everyone. To get more details and see swatches of the shades, you can check out my original review post here.

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Bobbi Brown Luxe Lip Color Swatches (Bahama Brown, Downtown Plum, Pink Buff)

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After mentioning my favorite lipstick formulas in another post, I thought it would be nice to swatch any formulas or colors that I haven’t shared in the past. Today I’ll be sharing some Bobbi Brown Luxe Lip Colors.

Bobbi Brown Luxe Lip Color Swatches on dark skin (Bahama Brown, Downtown Plum, Pink Buff)
Bobbi Brown Luxe Lip Color – Bahama Brown

The Bobbi Brown Luxe Lip Colors are richly pigmented and have a satin finish. I get my normal 4 hour wear time out of this formula. I am constantly drinking water and typically have at least a snack when I have on lipstick, so to me that is good for a cream formula. They are comfortable to wear but for comparison they are not as creamy as the Laura Mercier Rouge Essentiel formula.

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Sonia Kashuk Brushes/Target Haul

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Sonia Kashuk Professional Collection large powder brush and medium powder brush
Sonia Kashuk large powder brush (left) and medium powder brush (right)

I noticed that the Sonia Kashuk Professional Brush Collection got a wardrobe update at some point and decided to try two of the powder brushes. I use and enjoy a few brushes from the current Essential Collection so I was expecting the same great quality. I purchased the medium and large powder brushes and the overall construction of these brushes is very nice. They feel sturdy and the synthetic hair is soft and gentle on the skin.

Medium Powder Brush, $20.00

Sonia Kashuk Professional Collection medium powder brush
Sonia Kashuk medium powder brush

This brush was the star of this order. For me, this is best for setting powder. It gives a nice coverage that isn’t too heavy. The shape is versatile for different application styles since you can use the side of the brush to pat the powder on for more coverage or use the fluffiness of the brush in more of a sweeping motion for lighter coverage. I have been able to use this brush for bronzer as well, but I do prefer how it performs with powder.

Sonia Kashuk Professional Collection medium powder brush
Sonia Kashuk medium powder brush

For size and shape comparison I have the medium powder brush pictured next to the Sigma F10 ($25) and the elf flawless face brush ($6). The overall shape is the most similar to the elf brush, but the larger size does make it quicker for full face powder application. I use the Sigma brush for blush application, but it can be used for powder application so I wanted to include it since it does have a similar shape.

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Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick Swatches (Brick Beat, Crazy for Coffee)

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After mentioning my favorite lipstick formulas in another post, I thought it would be nice to swatch any formulas or colors that I haven’t shared in the past. Today I’ll be sharing my Maybelline Color Sensational Lipsticks.

Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick Swatches dark skin (Brick Beat, Crazy for Coffee)
Maybelline Crazy for Coffee (left) and Brick Beat (right)

These two shades are part of Maybelline’s traditional line which they used to refer to as a satin finish. They are now called “The Creams” and I think that is a more accurate description of the formula. They are comfortable, moisturizing, and provide good pigmentation. I would say they have a medium opacity. If you like a more opaque coverage, I don’t think these will do it for you. Brick beat has a little more coverage than crazy for coffee, but it is still not fully opaque.

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