Milani Rose Powder Blushes | Review + Swatches

Aside from lipstick, my favorite beauty product definitely has to be blush. I have a huge collection of both high end and drugstore blushes — I just can't get enough!

Since I have quite a few of Milani's Baked shimmery blushes, I knew I had to pick up a couple from the brand's newer line of matte Rose Powder blushes to check them out.

L'Oréal Collection Exclusive Pure Reds Lipstick Review: Doutzen's Red + Julianne's Red

Just in time for Mother's Day, L'Oréal Paris recently came out with a new lipstick collection, the L'Oréal Colour Riche Collection Exclusive Pure Reds. Similar to the last Collection Exclusive release, each lipstick shade in the Pure Reds line is named after a L'Oréal celebrity spokesmodel. I picked up 400 Doutzen's Red and 401 Julianne's Red, since my skintone is most similar to Doutzen Kroes and Julianne Moore's coloring. Check them out!

Physicians Formula New Products Haul + Mini-Reviews

About a month ago, CVS had a 40% sale for Physicans Formula products, so I snatched up one old favorite and two new products to test out.

Review and Swatches: NYX Round Lipsticks 'Snow White ' + 'Pure Nude'

My local CVS just started carrying NYX products, so I decided to pick up a couple lipsticks from the classic Extra Creamy Round lipstick line, 'Snow White' and 'Pure Nude.' Take a look at what I think!

A UK Drugstore Beauty Haul

My friend Emily is in London for a few months for work and very graciously offered to pick up a few things for me from Boots! I was so excited and immediately zeroed in on brands that I can't buy off ASOS, like the Barry M nail polishes, Collection and MUA.

Emily's mom recently came back from visiting her and was able bring over the goods. I'm really impressed with the products so far. Check out my mini reviews.

Physicians Formula 'Natural Nude' Shimmer Strips + 'Sexy Eyes' Eyeshadow Quad

I popped into CVS last week to see what was new at the drugstore. CVS was doing a 40% off sale on all Physicians Formula products and I had a PF $5 off $15 CVS coupon so I decided to stick with that brand for my shopping haul. I spent $12 and change for a new Shimmer Strips palette and a Sexy Booster Oh So Sexy Eye Shadow Quad, which is a great deal. One thing I always say is "never pay retail for drugstore beauty items!"

Check out my swatches and first impressions below!

Blush Review: NYX Powder Blush 'Terra Cotta'

NYX Powder Blush in Terra Cotta ($5.99 for 0.18 oz)

NYX powder blushes are great quality blushes. They come in tons of colors (many of them dupes for NARS and other high-end brands), last pretty long, and blend beautifully onto the skin.

Terra Cotta is one of the most unique blushes in my collection. See what I think of Terra Cotta below!

YouTube Made Me Buy It Post #2: Drugstore Mascara Edition

My second 'YouTube Made Buy It' post features drugstore mascara recommendations from Tati from GlamLifeGuru and Emily from Beauty Broadcast.

FOTD: Smoldering Dark Bronze Eyes

Today I found some pictures that I had sworn I had posted but I guess I never did, so here they are! I took these this past June, when I was nice and tan. This is a six month old FOTD, but it's worth sharing if I do say so myself. Most of the products I wore that day are especially made to be long-lasting, so it was supposed to be a "hot muggy nights" post, but of course all these would be great for a long night out in any weather. This dark bronzey eye look would be great for a night out or date night as it's sure to grab some attention.What I love about this look I created is that I didn't use liquid liner to let the shadows stand out more and to look more effortless.  I especially love the way I took the shadow down on the lower lashline to make the look extra smokey and worn-in, a la Kate Moss.