Jordana Cosmetics Haul.

*taps MIC* Is this thing on?.. LOL Hello Beauties! I know it's been...a while...since I've posted but I'm here today to share some pictures and swatches of the Jordana items I picked up after seeing photos from the lovely Rai of glam-morena.com. I ordered all of the products online from their website, they have free shipping over $25. Enjoy!

Jordana Powder Blush - $2.49

Peach Blossom - Pink Beauty - Coral Radiance

Swatches

Jordana Matte Lipstick - $1.49

Matte Red - Matte Cafe - Matte Rouge - Matte Terra Cotta

Swatches

 Matte Tangerine Tango - Matte Sweet Sorbet (NOT matte at all) - Matte Fiery Coral - Matte Rose Lust

Swatches

Matte Plum Obsession - Matte Classic Nude - Matte Blazing Mango - Matte Poppy Pink

Swatches

So far I really like everything I picked up but the blushes are by far my favorites here. They have such an amazing quality especially for the price. The lipsticks are very matte and can be drying throughout wear but nothing unmanageable. They last on me around 5-6 hours on me and the brighter shades also leave behind a stain. Easily removed with a makeup wipe.  My favorite out the bunch is Poppy Pink. 

Please leave any thoughts or questions in the comment box! Thanks for reading!!

XOXO Brittany 

MAC Refill Haul II.

Hello Beauties! I have another MAC refill haul. If you recall last year MAC added quite a few Pro items to the regular site but they didn't add all the shadows initially. I was browsing the website (as I normally do) and noticed that the other shadows were finally added so I picked up a some along with a few other things. On to the pics, enjoy.

The eye shadows

Canary Yellow - "Bright yellow" matte finish

Bright Sunshine - "Primary iridescent yellow" frost finish

Sour Lemon - "Acidy yellow chartreuse" satin finish  

Lime - "Lime green" matte finish

Amber Lights - "Peachy brown with shimmer" frost finish 

Swatches

Canary Yellow, Bright Sunshine, Sour Lemon, Lime, Amber Lights

The blushes

Desert Rose - "Soft reddish-burgundy" matte finish

Coppertone - "Peach brown" matte finish

Swatches

Desert Rose, Coppertone

I'm happy with all these additions. I've been having each item on my (long) MAC list for the longest. 

Thanks so much for viewing!!

Please leave any questions or comments below.

XOXO Brittany

MAC Stylish Me Blush.

Hello Beauties! Today I have a quick post of a new MAC blush, Stylish Me, released in the Summer Nudes and Metallics collection.

MAC Stylish Me Blush

Where to buy: This was a Pro Store/online only collection (it's still available to date on MAC's website)

Price: $21

Finish: Satin

Description: "Deep dirty mauve"

Swatch

When I first saw the blush in person I thought it was a really nice blush, something different to add to all the bright colorful shades I have. Then I  swatched it and was like "woahhhh!". The blush is immensely pigmented and it has a nice sheen to it as well. Very pretty once applied to the cheeks. 

Did you pick of this blush or anything else from the Nudes and Metallics collection? Please share your haul in the comments below!

Thanks for viewing!

XOXO Brittany

MAC Pro Blush Swatches.

Hello Beauties! As promised many moons ago in this particular post I'm finally getting around to posting swatches of my MAC Pro blushes. This is by far my favorite blush palette and I use it all the time. Usually when I travel these are the blushes I bring with me.

MAC Pro Blushes

Top row (from left): 

Salsarose "Lightly iridescent coral" - satin 

Azalea "Bright iridescent blue pink" - frost 

Rhubarb "Bright magenta" - satin

Bottom row (from left)

Devil "Bright orange coral" - satin (my favorite)

Burnt Pepper "Warm rich terra-cotta" - matte

**Blunt "Muted golden brown" - matte 

Price: $17

Where to buy: here or any free standing MAC Pro store

Swatches

From left: Rhubarb, Azalea, Salsarose

Blunt, Burnt Pepper, Devil

 

** Blunt is not considered a "Pro" blush. It's holding a spot until I can decide on Cantaloupe or Apple Red.

These blushes are VERY pigmented. A little truly goes a long way. I use a stipling blush or a fluffy angled brush and VERY light hand.

Please leave any thoughts or questions in the comments below.

Thank you so much for reading!

XOXO Brittany

Sonia Kashuk Chic Luminosity Bronzer/Blush Duo: Glimmer.

Hello Beauties! Here's a new blush/bronzer duo from Sonia Kashuk that I purchased a few weeks ago and I can't seem to put it down.

Sonia Kashuk Chic Luminosity Bronzer/Blush Duo in Glimmer

Price: $12.99

Where to buy: Target (in store or online)

Swatch

Blush, bronzer and swatch of the Bare Illuminating Bronzer

(As you can see they are identical so if you're thinking about getting both there really isn't a need to)

The texture is really smooth. It reminds me of the MAC In Extra Dimension products. The pigmentation is awesome and they each leave a nice glow that's perfect for Spring and Summer.

Please leave any thoughts or questions in the comments below.

Thanks for reading!

XOXO Brittany

MAC In Extra Dimension 2013 Haul + Swatches.

Hello Beauties! When I first heard of this collection I was really excited because the skin finishes are one of my favorite products from MAC and I was anxious to try the blushes. Here's what I picked up...

Extra Dimension Skin Finishes

From left: 

Double Definition, Definitely Defined, Shape the Future

Description: "A liquid-powder highlighter..."

Price: $30

Where to buy: MAC online or in stores, counter, and other authorized dealers. 

Swatches

Double Definition

"Soft shimmery gold/ patina bronze"

Shape the Future

"Pastel pink iridescence/ soft brick with light shimmer"

Definitely Defined

"Silvery pink/ soft rose with shimmer"

Extra Dimension Blushes

From left: Flaming Chic, Blazing Haute, Fiery Impact

Description: "A liquid-powder blush with prismatic reflections..."

Price: $25

Where to buy: Same as above

Swatches

From left:

Flaming Chic "Bright blue pink"

Blazing Haute "Dirty peach"

Fiery Impact "Burnt red bronze

MAC 128 Split Fibre Cheek Brush

Description: "Designed for exceptional Blush application..."

Price: $34

Where to buy: Same as above

 I am loving everything from this collection so far. I think the new skin finishes are just as awesome as the previous ones. I also like the fact that it's two colors in one. 

The blushes are really nice and even though they aren't immensely pigmented they look great once applied to the skin. 

I passed on the brush before in a previous collection (or two) but I'm so glad I got it this time around. It's so very soft and works well with the blushes and highlighters.

If you can I highly recommend checking out items from this collection before they are gone. 

Did you pick up anything from In Extra Dimension?

XOXO Brittany

Sleek Makeup: Blush By 3.

Hello Beauties! A few months ago I finally ordered a couple of the Blush By 3 palettes from Sleek Makeup (UK based cosmetic line) and so far I really like them. The Sleek blushes I already own are some of my favorites, they are really pigmented, easy to apply, and last a while on my cheeks. You can see pics and swatches of some previously purchased blushes here.

There are 5 available on the Sleek website and of the 5 I picked up Flame and Lace.

Flame

From left : Furnace, Bon Fire, Molten

Swatches

Lace

From left: Crochet, Guipure, Chantilly

Swatches

Of the two Lace is my favorite but they are both really pretty! These are perfect for travel and a great way to test out their blushes if you haven't tried any. These are $12.49 which I think is a really great price for these.

Also I believe Sleek has changed their shipping prices, instead of a flat rate of $10 they charge by the amount of money you're spending. Which can be good, or bad LOL.

Thanks for reading and please leave your thoughts or questions in the comments below!

XOXO Brittany

Favorites: Orange Blushes.

Hello Beauties! As promised in my favorite pink blushes post, here are my favorite orange blushes. I really love this shade of blush, especially during the warmer months. Out of all of these the one I usually reach for in the Fall/Winter is Taj Mahal.

Like my pink blushes some of these have some coral/red undertones but when I look at them they still lean more towards orange to me.

MAC Marine Life Beauty Powder

Sleek Aruba (this picture does this blush no justice)

NYX Cinnamon

Illasmasqua Excite

Tarte Tipsy

NARS Taj Mahal

MAC Modern Mandarin

Marine Life, Aruba, Cinnamon, Excite, Tipsy, Taj Mahal, Modern Mandarin, Orange

Next up is my favorite coral blushes!

Thanks so much for reading! Please leave your thoughts in the comments below.

XOXO Brittany

Fall Haulin'.

Hello Beauties! I know it's been a while since I've done a haul post but that does not mean I haven't been shopping. Here's a few things that I've picked up from Tarte, the Sephora F&F sale, and also MAC.

From Sephora:

Urban Decay Vice Palette

OCC Lip Tar - Anime

Illamasqua Powder Blusher - Lover

From Tarte:

Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blush - Blissful

"Baby It's Bold Outside" Blush set

MAC:

MAC finally put some of the PRO products on the regular site and I picked up a few things (two blushes I already owned).

Kelly e/s

Bottle Green e/s

Indian Ink e/s

Blushes - Top Row - Devil, Rhubarb, Salsa Rose

Bottom Row - Burnt Pepper, Azalea 

More Pics!

I'll eventually post swatches of everything but so far I'm really enjoying everything!

Thanks for viewing!

XOXO Brittany