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Hello Makeup Geeks! As you all know, every year around the holidays I go on my search for the best makeup palettes. I review each of them individually, then at the end I pick my favorite one of the year.
Today we are going to review the Tarte “The Tarte of Giving” Palette. So let’s see what Tarte has to offer this time. 🙂
Packaging
I can’t tell you how much I adore this packaging! I think packaging a palette in something that is reusable is brilliant. It always makes me feel as if I am getting a something little extra for Christmas. 🙂 Tarte always excels when it comes to this, and this year was no exception. They packaged this palette exclusively made for Sephora in their signature purple shade. It has gold accents and large pockets for storing makeup as well as a clear bag that is removable. It has a gold hanger for easy storage. It’s sturdy and will be a great addition to store or travel with you makeup. This is brilliant! The palette hold a MASS amount of products! You will find 20 x .07 eyeshadows, 8 x 0.59 maracuja lipglosses, a 0.23 Deluxe Pure Maracuja Oil, 0.08 Deluxe Maracuja Oil C-Brightener Eye Treatment, a 0.05 blush, 0.17 Deluxe Cheek Stain, 0.16 Deluxe Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara, and of course the makeup bag. SHEW…That is a lot of product!
Hello Makeup Geeks! Today I have a review for you of an up and coming cosmetics line that is doing some pretty amazing things. “Dose of Color” currently offers lipsticks, lip glosses and false lashes. I had the pleasure to meet the lovely owner, Anna at IMATS and she is incredibly passionate and motivated about her business. I know many of you may already be familiar with this line, but for those of you who aren’t I wanted to share a quick review of her lipsticks with you. 🙂
I have been wearing these lipsticks for the last couple of weeks and they are AMAZING!
Packaging
These lipsticks come in a sleek, durable white tube which is a pleasant change from the typical black tubes seldom used by most makeup companies. My favorite part of this packaging design is being able to see the actual color at the bottom of the tube. This way, you can see the exact shade you’re looking for without the hassle of having to open the lipstick. These lipsticks retail for $16.00 and are currently available in 8 vibrant shades.
The Product
This lipsticks formula is exceptional; highly pigmented, creamy, and extremely smooth. In fact, these lipsticks are so pigmented that even after being wiped away, they leave a non- drying stain on the lips. This is ideal for a long day, when you don’t have time to worry about your lipstick smudging or having to re-apply. These lipsticks are all cruelty free, vegan friendly, gluten and paraben free. Continue reading →
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Hi Makeup Geeks! As you all know, every year around the holidays I go on my search for the best makeup palettes released by the big cosmetics companies, then I review each of them individually for you and at the end pick my favorite one of the year. It’s a tough job but someone has to do it…:-)
This way you get to see the best palettes and what they have to offer, so let’s kick things off this holiday season with our first review!
“Let’s Meet In Paris” Holiday Eye Shadow Palette
Packaging
OK, seriously does this packaging alone look as if it were made with me in mind?! I am in LOVE with this packaging. If I were to design a palette it would be very similar to this. The palette wrapped in metallic luxe baroque fabric which gives it a luxurious look and feel. It has a magnetic closure and is a sturdy plastic on the inside. This palette is very durable and very well made, they paid a lot of attention to the packaging on this. It does come with a dual-ended brush with one end being a shader and the other end being a slanted liner brush. The Cargo palette is 7.5 x 3.5 and contains 12 shades of metallic eye shadows. It retails for $39.00 which is a great price for what you get.
Eyeshadows
These are creamy, velvety and very smooth. They are highly pigmented and blend like a dream. It’s so fun for me to see the names on this because of my love for the city of Paris. I really like how there is a mixture of both vibrant colors and neutrals shades. This is a great palette that can be used to do complete looks without having to pull out any other shades to add with it which makes the palette more wearable and user friendly. The only thing I would have liked to have seen is if they had made Bastille, Beret or Cafe a matte shade since there are so many metallic/shimmers since then there would have been a good mixture of shimmer and matte finishes. Continue reading →
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Hi Makeup Geeks!
Here’s another review of a new holiday palette- this one is the Too Faced “A Few of My Favorite Things”. I’m having a lot of fun reviewing all these for you all, and hopefully it helps you decide which palettes to get this year! Have fun shopping 🙂
No one wants to spend a ton of money on makeup if there’s less expensive options out there. So…. I’ve gone through a massive, heaping pile of drugstore makeup to pick out the best products of all time. Now you can save some money and buy some extra shoes
Face
Revlon Colorstay Foundation
This full coverage foundation gives an amazing finish to the skin. The matte formula is great for oily skin, but work quickly in applying as it dries fast. The best part of this foundation is there’s tons of shades to choose from!
Price: $9.98 Where to Buy: Most Drugstores (Amazon) (eBay)
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Foundation
For a dewy finish to the skin, this Neutrogena foundation works amazing! It covers really well while still looking fresh and doesn’t cake up like some foundations do. The only downside is the limited range of colors.
Price: $11.37 Where to Buy: Most Drugstores (Amazon) (eBay)
Maybelline Fit Concealer
I have been using this concealer for months now and absolutely love it! I apply it under my eyes to hide my dark circles- it doesn’t cake up, but still covers really well. Here’s my full review on it: The Best Drugstore Concealer Ever
Price: $4.99 Where to Buy: Most Drugstores (Amazon) (eBay)
Milani Minerals Blush
If you’re looking for a cheaper alternative to the NARS blushes, these Milani ones are almost identical but less than 1/3 the price! The color “Luminous” is a beautiful shimmery peachy pink color that adds a nice glow to the cheeks.
Price: $8.99 Where to Buy: Most Drugstores (Amazon) (eBay)
NYX Powder Blush
I’ve been using NYX blushes for years as they’re the best inexpensive ones I’ve found. The color “Peach” looks great on everyone, and the matte finish adds color to the cheeks without the extra shimmer.
Price: $6.99 Where to Buy: (Makeup Geek Store)
NYX Rouge Cream Blush
If you want dewy cheeks, using cream blushes adds the perfect shine without looking oily. Not many drugstore makeup companies make cream blushes, but these NYX ones are really great quality!
Price: $6.50 Where to Buy: (Makeup Geek Store) (Amazon) (eBay)
Eyes
Maybelline Gel Liner
These amazing gel liners are great quality and glide on smoothly and evenly. The are water resistant and have great color payoff and don’t flake or smudge. They work great in the waterline as well. They are very high quality at a very low price! See my Smackdown between the Bobbi Brown and the Maybelline Gel Liner here. http://www.makeupgeek.com/reviews/product-smackdown-bobbi-brown-gel-eyeliner-vs-maybelline-eye-studio-gel-eyeliner/
Price: $9.00
Where to Buy: (Amazon) (eBay)
Rimmel London Eyebrow Pencil
This eyebrow pencil is great for filling in and enhancing your brows. It glides on smoothly and blends effortlessly to keep your brows looking great all day.
Price: $10.00
Where to Buy: (Amazon) (eBay)
Maybelline Color Tattoo Cream Eyeshadow
The color Tattoo’s have changed the way many people view cream eyeshadows. These are very reminiscent of MAC’s paint pots. They don’t feel sticky, apply easily and come in a variety of highly pigmented shades. See my full review for the Maybelline Color Tattoos here: http://www.makeupgeek.com/reviews/review-maybelline-color-tattoo-cream-eyeshadows/
Price: $6.99
Where to Buy: (Amazon) (eBay)
Loreal Infallible Eye Shadow
These unique eyeshadows are exact duplicates for the Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill. They are intensely pigmented and come in 17 shades to choose from. They glide on smooth, have a velvety texture and last all day! See my smackdown of these two products here: http://www.makeupgeek.com/reviews/product-smackdown-giorgio-armani-eyeshadow-vs-loreal-infallible-eye-shadow/
Price: $7.00
Where to Buy: (Amazon) (eBay)
Loreal Hip Eyeliner
These highly pigmented liners glide on smoothly and evenly for a great finish that last all day. They are a great inexpensive alternative to the Urban Decay 24/7 liners.
Price: $3.99
Where to Buy: (Amazon) (eBay)
Loreal Voluminous Mascara
This mascara is very highly pigmented and makes your lashes look thicker and fuller while adding length as well. The wand is the ideal size for reaching all your lashes, especially the shorter ones in the inner corner.
Price: $5.84
Where to Buy: (Amazon) (eBay)
Ardell Invisiband False Lashes
Quite possibly the best false lashes on the market, these are lightweight and easy to apply and come in a huge variety of styles and shapes. The Invisiband gives a especially natural look to the eyes.
Price: $3.99
Where to Buy: (Makeup Geek Store)
Lips
Revlon Just Bitten Lipstain
These are by far the best lipstains you can find at the drugstore today. The only downside is they can be quite drying even with the lip balm provided. They are highly pigmented and come in a good variety of shades to choose from. See a full review of these Lipstains here: http://www.makeupgeek.com/reviews/revlon-just-bitten-lipstain-review/
Price: $7.43
Where to Buy: (Amazon) (eBay)
NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss
This has been my favorite lipgloss for years and still is. These are richly pigmented and are glossy without being sticky. They have a creamy texture to them and come in a wide variety of colors.
Price: $5.59
Where to Buy: (Makeup Geek Store)
Palladio Herbal Tinted Lip Balm
These slightly tinted lip balms are ideal for a no makeup kind of day or when your lips just need hydration. This is moisturizing enough to be considered a true balm and give a great tint to the lips. They wear a long time and leave a slight stain to the lips.
Price : $3.89
Where to Buy: (Makeup Geek Store)
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick
Revlon has some of the best lipsticks on the market. These are highly pigmented and glide on with ease. They are creamy and smooth and feel great on the lips. These have several matte shades that won’t leave your lips feeling dried out.
Price: $6.69
Where to Buy: (Amazon) (eBay)
And there you have it, my list of the best drugstore makeup of all time! Be sure to check out some of these great finds and let me know what you think of them.
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