TINte Cosmetics review

This has quickly become one of my favorite brands. I love the packaging, and all of the products this brand offers. I am reviewing a flavored lip shine, and the "Natural Beauty" match box.

"Natural Beauty" match box
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This is a complete look in one package. It includes two eyeshadow colors (a very light basic nude beige, and a slightly deeper bronze shade for contouring), a cream eyeliner, 2 brushes (double ended: eyeshadow contour and eyeliner), two lip gloss shades (a light peachy pink, and a light bronze-y caramel), and a cheek color in a medium bronze-y shade. The only thing you need to add is mascara! I don't think it gets better than that, it's small and compact and can fit into your purse! It also includes a mirror for on-the-go touch ups. Perfect! You can also purchase a "Blushed Beauty" and "Smoky Eye" match box! Impressive, TINTe!

Flavored Lip Shine in "Mynt Kiss"
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One of my favorite things about this lip product is that the color can be built from a sheer, natural shade of pink with shine and shimmer to a deeper pink-y red with loads of shine and shimmer. You can adjust the color to whatever intensity you want! The color is gorgeous, and I think that anybody, of ANY skin tone can pull this shade off beautifully! I love universal shades like this! This lip shine has a strong mint smell. It freshens your breath a little bit, just a side note for ya. If you love pink-y red shades and you love things with a minty smell, this is definitely the lip gloss for you (especially because of it's universal ability to work on anyone!)

Check this brand out!

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Spin Lash review

This is definitely a revolutionary mascara.
The formula doesn't flake off or smudge easily, the brush rotates 360 degrees to ensure no clumps or "spidery" lashes. I sometimes have the tendency to clump at the root of my lashes to fake the illusion of fullness, but this was no problem for me. I noticed my eyelashes appeared longer and there was not a sign of clumpy 'spider' lashes! Holding the product upright, if you press the button on the right, it rotates clockwise for upper lashes. If you press the button on the left, it rotates counter-clockwise for lower lashes. I'm the biggest klutz ever with applying mascara on the lower lashes, I always get some on my undereye skin and mess up the good job I did of concealing my undereye circles. I no longer have to wipe off the mascara smudges and re-conceal under my eyes with this product. I love it, it's simple technology but it really does make a HUGE difference!

It's definitely worth a try, you can choose in either "black" or "brownish black". Spin Lash mascara isn't carried in stores, so what are you waiting for?

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Julie Hewett Cosmetics review

I'm reviewing 2 lip lushes in "Harlow" and "Bardot". I'm also reviewing the Cheekie in "Rosie", that comes with the adorable "Cheekie" brush!


Lip lushes in "Harlow" and "Bardot"
"Harlow" is a gorgeous gold-flecked reddish pink. The color isn't extremely opaque, the coverage is semi-sheer. It smells amazing! It makes me think of gingerbread cookies!
"Bardot" is a glistening light bronze, definitely channeling the icon it's named after: Bridgette Bardot! The coverage is a little bit lighter than "Harlow", but it has the same great gingerbread smell!

This is where my real rave is...

Cheekie Lip/Cheek shine in "Rosie"
The cheekie comes in six different shades: vampie, peachie, rosie, jami, bette, and natural. I'm reviewing "Rosie". The color is gorgeous, it looks like medium natural lip color. My lips are extremely light, so this makes a great base for any lip color/lip gloss or if you want a pretty pink stain without looking like you're wearing 'obvious makeup'. I love makeup whether it's natural or obvious, but this is for the days when you're feelin' really haggard and you just need a quick pink-y pick-me-up! I like to dip my finger into the pot (when I'm in a hurry) and apply the most color in the middle of my lower lip and spread the color out to the edges, but concentrating on the inner part of the bottom lip. This also works as a blush, you can apply it with your fingertip or with the cute little 'cheekie' brush. It blends very nicely into the skin! This is exactly what I wanted Benefit's "Benetint lip balm" to be. Gorgeous rosy pink color but without the nauseating rose smell or strange fuschia red color that appears after awhile of wearing it. This has earned its place in my personal makeup bag. I'm in love.

-ashley

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Eyeko Beauty review

I have heard such great things about Eyeko, everything from their face cream to their fat balms to their nail polishes. I am reviewing:


Fat Balm in "Raspberry"
This smells amazing, very easy to apply, hydrates/adds moisture, and the colors are pretty. I am reviewing the "Raspberry" one in particular, the color is a bit dark for my complexion, but I am very fair...the lightest in most foundation shades, and even sometimes those shades are too dark! So considering my level of fairness, I can imagine that this color would be perfect for medium to darker skin tones. I just don't think it's right for me, but it would probably work on olive to deep skin tones.


Nail Polish in "Vamp Polish"
This nail polish is a deep blue, there is enough blue in it so it's not too dark for fair skin tones unless you're after that high contrast look. However, this nail polish is a gorgeous vampy navy blue shade. The color reminds me of very ripe blueberries.

-ashley

Josie Maran Cosmetics review

This makeup brand was launched model, and actress Josie Maran. She has graced the covers of magazines like Self, Marie Claire, Shape, Glamour and Lucky. You may have seen her in commercials, films and print work as well. I remember the first glimpse I ever had of Josie Maran was a Maybelline Shiny-Licious lipgloss ad in a commercial. I thought the model was gorgeous and I loved the lip gloss shade she was wearing. I believe the shade was "Cola Float". I am reviewing:


Eyeliner in "Brown"
Black eyeliner can sometimes be harsh on fair skin, especially ever since I decided to dye my hair red. It can work of course for evening looks, or for a date...but as an everyday "going to the grocery store"? Black doesn't always cut it for daytime. So what better shade to use than a medium chocolate brown? It glides on very easily, and it has amazing staying power. Reminiscent of MAC's Eye Kohl in "Teddy". I love this.


Lipstick in "Curvaceous"
This is a gorgeous everyday shimmery coral lipstick. It's not too frosty, it's not too gritty, the consistency goes on pretty well and it has medium staying power. I can see this shade working on a variety of skin tones, even my mom likes it!


Eyeshadows in Sand, Rejuvenate
Sand is the color of well, sand. It's a matte golden yellow, like I previously mentioned, I could see this working for lots of people. Rejuvenate is a golden brown, also matte. I love that these eyeshadows are made with all natural ingredients, I just the idea of putting gross chemicals near my eyes. Especially for somebody kind of clumsy like myself, who often gets eyeliner in her eyes while applying, or eyeshadow flakes in her eyes while trying to apply to the lower lashline.

So try it out for yourself!

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-ashley

EyesLipsFace review

I have to admit that it's easy to be skeptical about quality cosmetics at such an affordable price ($1+). I know that I am not the first blogger to sing the praises of EyesLipsFace (E.L.F) cosmetics...but I am definitely joining that list of happy bloggers in love with ELF! I reviewed the following products:


All Over Cover Stick in "Fair"
This one matches my skin tone very well, it works great as a primer or if you're like me and only use concealer where needed and typically skip foundation. It covers dark circles, blemish, and any facial redness just to name a few of its many purposes.


Studio Brush 10 piece set
People always stress the importance of using good brushes, and with that being said, I have absolutely no complaints whatsoever. My favorite one is "Powder brush". It looks similar to the MAC #187 brush and has the same purpose. My MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in "Petticoat" glides on beautifully with this brush, and it blends so easily and seamlessly. Normally, I have to blend a little bit with my finger sometimes, but there was none of that with these brushes.


Studio Eyeliner & Eyeshadow Stick in "Smoke"
This is a great product with "2 in 1" packaging. The shadow part of "smoke" reminds me of MAC's discontinued shadestick in "Sharkskin". The eyeliner part is a black shade, that glides on the lash line or waterline with such ease and very little effort on your part.


Get The Look set in "Smokey Eyes"
Everybody loves the look of smokey eyes, although sometimes it's not so easy to know which products will work and the order in which they are applied. This set includes easy to follow instructions, eyeliner, mascara duo, an eyeshadow quad featuring dark grey/black shades. Also, this kit includes a smudge brush to smudge your way to smokey perfection! Black makes an interesting contrast to brown eyes, especially in pictures. For some reason, it really ignites the golden flecks in my eyes.


Mineral Lipstick in "Barely Bitten"
This color is a beautiful and natural medium to darker pinky coral. I love pinky corals, they're a "must" for red hair! The staying power is great, it is very easily to apply, the colors aren't too opaque to the point of not being able to apply without a mirror. They're sheer, but not too sheer. But beautiful none the less.


Super Glossy Lip Shine in "Watermelon"
This color is a cute, fun, slightly frosty pink (but not an unattractive kind of frosty). It's a pretty youthful color, and I think this lipgloss lasts a pretty long time after it's applied. It doesn't feel sticky or heavy, either!


Luscious Liquid Lipstick in "Ruby Slipper"
It smells great, like mint and vanilla. It feels cool and slightly tingly, the moisture properties are impressive and the color is a gorgeous sheer golden red. Love love love.

Sooo what are you waiting for?

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FOTDs + Coastal Scents palette!

I decided to do two FOTD's, a green eyeshadow look and a 40's sailor pin-up girl inspired by MAC's Naughty Nauticals collection.

First FOTD



FACE
E.L.F All Over Color stick in Fair (used as concealer/foundation)
Cargo blu_ray Blush/highlighter
MAC Dollymix blush

EYES
MAC Swimming eyeshadow
MAC Humid eyeshadow
CG eyeshadow in a really light green color
MAC Blacktrack fluidline
Maybelline XXL mascara

LIPS
MAC See Sheer lipstick

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Second FOTD

(My attempt at a salute)

FACE
E.L.F All Over Color stick in Fair (used as concealer/foundation)
MAC Petticoat MSF

EYES
Coastal Scents 88 Shimmer palette (4 shades of blue)
Stila Kitten eyeshadow (highlighter)
MAC Blacktrack fluidline
Maybelline XXL mascara

LIPS
MAC Port Red lipstick (♥)

Just for fun...


According to my friend Justin, I am as intimidating as a chihuahua in this picture. But what does he know, anyway?

My Coastal Scents 88 shimmer palette arrived!
Have you honestly seen anything more beautiful? Just got in the mail a few days ago.


-ashley