Author: Nikki

Trying to focus on what I can and will do, instead of what I can't and won't do.
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Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Make Me Blush (Swatch)

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If you’re you not new here, you have probably already seen my review of the Revlon Super Lustrous Lipsticks from April 2021. Although I didn’t review them until last year, this formula has been one of my favorites since about 2012 and I continue to sing its praises. In that post, I swatched the shades Rum Raisin, Raisin Rage, and Desert Escape (click here to see that post). I have now posted 202 blog posts on this website and to this day, that Revlon Lipstick review is still my most viewed blog post. Since there is still clearly interest in these lipsticks and I couldn’t find anyone else with this shade (Make Me Blush), I figured it was a great occasion to share it with you.

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick Make Me Blush 763 Swatch

If you aren’t familiar with the Revlon Super Lustrous line, it is a traditional cream lipstick. They are comfortable, provide decent pigmentation, don’t accentuate lip lines, and are fragrance-free.

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New Release: Lancome 24H Hydrating Solid Smoothing Primer

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Looks like Lancome is trying to get in on the Tatcha Silk Canvas Primer sales 😂. I’m pretty sure L’oreal and Tarte both have potted smoothing primers before Tatcha, but I think Tatcha’s primer is the one most people will think of when they see this product.

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The Macy’s 10 Days of Glam Sale (50% off Select Items) Starts Friday

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This year’s sale does seem to be a good mix of products that brands may be hoping will introduce new people to what they have to offer. While there aren’t many cult classics this time around, I do think there are a few products that people likely repurchase often. Some that stuck out to me are the It Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores Pressed Powder, the Mario Badescu Facial Spray, the Clinique Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm, and the Benefit Porefessional Primer.

I have done reviews on 2 items that will be on sale in case you are interested and would care to hear my thoughts:

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Shop Macy's 10 Days of Glam! 50% off Top Beauty! Valid: 8/12-8/21.

Shop Macy’s 10 Days of Glam! 50% off Top Beauty! August 12 – 21, 2022.**

Macy's 10 Days of Glam Sale (50% off Select Items) August 12 - 21, 2022
Macy's 10 Days of Glam Sale (50% off Select Items) August 12 - 21, 2022
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On Wednesdays We Window Shop (August 3, 2022)

by Nikki3 Comments on On Wednesdays We Window Shop (August 3, 2022)
Ulta Forever Fabulous Sale August 3 -4, 2022 plus my thoughts on new beauty releases: MAC Powder Kiss Velvet Blur Slim Stick, Smashbox Halo Cream Cheek Lip Tint, Benefit Gimmer Brow Volumizing Fiber Eyebrow Pencil.

If you follow the beauty industry closely, then you know that new releases are happening all the time.  So let’s discuss what new products are on my radar right now.

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Mac Powder Kiss Velvet Blur Slim Stick, $27.00**: To me, this formula from MAC sounds a lot like the Powder Kiss bullet lipsticks that they already have. The promo images for the Slim Stick do look a little less matte than the promo images for the bullet lipstick, but they are both described as a weightless moisture-matte. So I guess the big difference between the two other than shape and size is the 12-hour wear claim on the Powder Kiss Velvet Blur Slim Stick. You know I love MAC, so I am always excited about new releases, but I do not like the blurred lip look on myself. I also wasn’t crazy about the scent and taste of the original Powder Kiss lipsticks, so I won’t be trying these out.

Smashbox Halo Cream Cheek + Lip Tint, $28.00**: If you’ve been around you probably know that I don’t like liquid products, but this new release from Smashbox has me excited for the brand. Smashbox doesn’t get much hype but to me, they are a solid brand. So I think it is exciting to see them release a product that is more on trend. I personally love that the shade range sits on the deeper end of the blush spectrum and that the shades seem saturated. It can be hard to find these types of shades on the market. I do think the shade range is missing some lighter shades but the brand does say it is sheer to medium coverage so maybe there’s some wiggle room.

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