Studio contouring blush and bronzing powder

(blushed/bronzed)
by
E.L.F
1st lets talk about packaging. I love it. I love its matte black color (this is from their studio collection) I love that it comes with a mirror in its compact this isn't very common for a blush/bronzer. The mirror makes it easier when your on the go and don't have the time to carry a separate mirror or use your powder compact mirror like i used to do. Also, not to trash drug store items but don't these usually look cheap? this one doesn't at all and i love it!
Now lets talk about the actual product, i love the colors!, they are absolutely perfect for my skin tone. However this isn't a very universal compact, the bronzer and the blush together will probably work better on darker skin tones more in the caramel/tan color (i use studio fix powder from M.A.C nc42 to give you an idea). The blush will most likely work on any skin tone if applied correctly. Lets talk about the bronzer, it definitely wont work as a bronzer. Its way to dark, i like to use this as a contouring powder. Even for contouring its a bit dark on my skin tone so i use very little and i find that it blends very well. Lets talk about texture, the blush its a bit powdery not too much but be careful to not waste too much product your brush will pick up a bit too much! the bronzing powder has more of a velvety texture and you wont have this issue. After all i find this to be a good product, its very well worth its price, at only $3 you cant really beat that!

What do you think about this product?

Next on my blog ...

I have so many products to review. I been adding so much to my kit and i would love to share it with all you makeup lovers. I also been buying a lot of products for my personal use.

Coming soon, reviews of these products:
E.L.F Products;

• False lashes (individual,dramatic and natural)
• Essential shine eraser sheets
  
• Studio contouring blush and bronzing powder (blushed/bronzed)
• Essential water proof eyeliner pen (all colors)
• Studio SPF 45 sunscreen UVA/UVB protection powder
• Cream eyeliner (all colors)
• Essentials eye blending brush
• Essentials lip defining brush
• Studio complexion brush
• Studio Fan brush
• Studio kabuki Face brush
  

i think i have more of their products i just cant think of it right now..
M.A.C Products;

• Eyeshadow deep truth
• Eye Pencil power point ( engraved)
• Lip treatment lip stick
• Prep + primer line filler

Revlon Products;

• Beyond natural cream lip gloss (140 spice)
• Revlon grow luscious by fabuluash

and alot more coming soon make sure to check in!

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I have been working on this for a long time unfortunately i am very busy and its hard for me to put a lot of time in to it. I am definitely trying to make my days longer some how to finish this, since i am really excited for my new website. I actually renewed all my marketing material and order new pens, magnets, and business cards with new logo and all. Hope to hear from you soon.

A Floral Affair

Honey Bunch by REVLON

I have to admit. I'm the type of girl that if you have two boxes, one says designer and the other says "no name" without thinking twice i will take the designer box. I guess that mostly applies to every-time i purchase make-up. I always try to fill up my makeup bag with high end cosmetics, not to mention my kit.My makeup kit can't have drug store cosmetics in it, i don't find it professional.For the past months i been allowing myself to try more drug store products. It all started with mascara (that i didn't purchase, my mom did) and i honestly found that those mascara's worked better then a lot of the ones i purchase at Sephora, Macy's or the M.A.C store, let me tell you i hate M.A.C mascaras. I love everything M.A.C except that, i tried them all none made me happy! but anyways i already made this too long, what im trying to say is that i wasn't giving drug store products enough credit. However, they have now made it into my makeup bag. Im not sure that i would let them in my kit but will see..
Enough of that. Lets talk blush. Ok so my favorite blush, the one you will always find in my makeup bag is "Dame" From M.A.C (review coming soon) I have recently added a new product to my makeup bag " Honey Bunch" by REVLON from A Floral Affair collection. I think, im not positive but im almost sure that this was from a limited edition collection. This has been added to my list of favorite blush. In my opinion it has the perfect 3 shades.

1. A dark bronze like shade
2. A champagne/light bronze shade
3. A peach shade

I find that they can work well with most skin tones, specially now trough out summer. I usually mix them all together. Sometimes, i use the peach color on the apples of my cheeks and i mix the bronzers and add them to the bottom to add a bit of contour. I love it. The best part about this it retails from $3-$5 for about 8g It is also easy to blend into your skin, there is nothing worse then someone walking around with a vertical like on their face or how about a perfect circle...hmm. The colors are vibrant so its important to blend when applying (you should be doing this anyways)

*I didnt purchase this myself it was a gift from Raine528i on YouTube. Thank you so much! <3>

Love:Bri





No i wasn't payed to this review, no i am not affiliated with any of the brands above, i received this as a gift and yes this is my honest opinion

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Lets talk Mascaras!

...before my daughter was born, the most important part of my makeup routine was my fake eyelashes. There was nothing easier then a pair of eyelashes to make my eyes pop. Of course, life is different now. I seem to be doing everything different including the way i do makeup on myself every morning...or afternoon i should say. Since i don't have as much time as i had before i been focusing on mascaras instead. I guess i have been looking for the same characteristics that most people look for in a mascara.

What i look for in a mascara...(In order)

1. Blackest Black (If it doesn't say blackest, it bothers me a bit)
2. Fullness (I like mascaras that give my lashes a very "thick" effect)
3. Length

The two most recent mascaras i been using are L'OREAL's "Volume Shocking" and MAYBELLINES's "Pulse Perfection" i love these both and hate them too, i wish these two could be one and then we would have the perfect mascara.

L'OREAL "Volume Shocking"

Description: Mascara in "Blackest black", it has two sides (2 steps), one side is a primer that helps lengthen and thicken lashes, primer brush wand is a full mascara wand medium size very basic, mascara side wand is designed like a small comb.

so.. you know how i told you those three things i look for in a mascara? well...this one has them all. The only problem is it doesn't do them very good =( First of all let me say that i love the intensity of the color in this mascara, it is definitively very black and vibrant i also love that it comes with a primer. Unfortunately that's not enough, this mascara makes my eyelashes long and thick but it clumps them at the same time. The problem i think comes from the mascara wand, the way its designed it picks up so much product and its a bit hard to work with. One thing i have to mention is that i noticed i was loosing eyelashes, i am not sure what it was but my eyelashes were cutting off! this happened to me, my mom and little sister. My mom went to buy 3 of these so we were all using them.

MAYBELLINE "Pulse Perfection"

Description: "blackest black",rubber brush wand, flexible wand, vibrates when applying, you have to hold vibrate button trough out the application.

The best part of this mascara is that you can apply at least three coats and you wont get any clumps! I like the fact that it vibrates too, pretty cool lol. I am not sure it helps so much though, i tried applying it without the vibration and it definitely looks the same hmm. This one doesn't give me that full-thick effect i like, it adds a bit of length but not so much. This mascara gives a good simple clean effect. I would recommend this for very natural neutral looks, and before i forget i have to tell you i love the brush.

So..bottom line is that i use both depending on my mood, i find that the L'OREAL one is a bit too much for my job so i have been using Maybelline's during the day and my other one at night. I am not disappointed with these mascaras because i know that these don't make miracles they have to be applied with patience and the right way.

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NEXT!

Coming up!

• Mascaras (The last ones i have use, 2 very popular ones)
• Weight loss (Dieting, Exercising, supplements and more)
• Baby anything (I will start blogging my experiences as a mom, questions, answers, gear..)
• Eyebrow's (anything and everything that has to do with eyebrows)
• Bargain Hunting =)
• Anti-aging serums, moisturizers, creams...
  

I will soon be blogging about everything above and so much more!

Stay tune =)

<3
Bri