REVIEW: TARTE AMAZONIAN CLAY BLUSH

TARTE: 

AMAZONIAN CLAY 12 HOUR BLUSH

I've been hearing a lot about these blushes from YouTube and my friends. My Co Worker showed me this blush and she said everyone's been telling her how amazing this product is. I just HAD to check it out. I was in the market for a new blush anyways. So off I went to the store to try it. Sephora had this amazing kit for $39 that included a full size gel liner in black, a beautiful brown/gold pencil liner, a mini setting powder, a mini mascara, and a full size blush. It's a $103 value. By itself, thee blush is $24. It was such a great deal, I picked it up. I also bought a single blush as well. They were so pretty, I couldn't resist!

SO THIS BLUSH is ALL NATURAL! Hooray for CRUELTY FREE products.Its a long wearing, solar baked blush that lasts for 12 hours. 12 HOURS!!! I swatched it on my hand, and it was hard to wipe off. 

What it does:
Infused with natural clay harvested from the banks of the Amazon River and naturally baked by the sun, this nutrient-rich blush benefits all skin types for a fade-free flawless finish for an amazing 12 hours. Inspired by Tarte's best-selling shades of cheek stains and lip tints, the colors range from soft to vivid to suit a wide variety of skintones. For oily skin types, Amazonian clay minimizes oil in and around pores to balance skin and keep product in place. Those with dry skin will benefit from the clay's nourishing and hydrating properties, which naturally restore skin's moisture. Combination skin types can rely on its ability to zero in on skin concerns and deliver benefits to restore complexion harmony. The result? Blush that wears better, longer, and truer!

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Fragrances
- Petrochemicals
- Phthalates
- GMOs
- Triclosan

What else you need to know:

This blush features the following Skinvigorating™ ingredients: Vitamins A and E, two natural preservatives that act as anti-inflammatory emollients and protect against free radical damage

*YAY FOR FREE RADICAL PROTECTION!

 "NATURAL BEAUTY" a natural rosy pink

"ADORED" a sheer pink with specks of glitter.

Vitamin C, an antioxidant that fights free radical damage and prevents oxidative stress and premature signs of aging, while brightening the skin.*YAY FOR VITAMIN C AND ANT-AGING BENEFITS!

ADORED & NATURAL BEAUTY

Amazonian clay, a nutrient-rich, multitasking, skin-balancing clay that reduces dryness and flakiness, improves skin clarity, elasticity, firmness, and texture while removing oil from the skin's surface for smooth application and wear

Size: 0.2 oz

*YAY FOR IMPROVING OILY SKIN AND DRY SKIN!* 

I'M SO HAPPY THEY MADE A LONG LASTING BLUSH. FINALLY! BLUSH HAS BEEN SO FORGOTTEN ABOUT, THIS REALLY UPPED THE AMP! HAPPY SHOPPING!

I LOVE BLUSH THAT GIVES YOU THAT NATURAL GLOW. WITH THESE, THEY LAST ALL DAY.

♥TRANG

A DAY IN THE LIFE:SATURDAY♥

A SATURDAY IN MY LIFE :]

HI GUYS! Hope you all had a WONDERFUL Saturday. It's one of my favorite days of the week. I get to RELAX, sleep in, and enjoy life! The family's home, no one's at work. It's great. This particular Saturday my boyfriend RP and I decided we were going to the swap meet. Well, I decided we were going to the swamp meet LOL. We went to KOBEY'S swap meet. We like looking at old junky things because we're both really big fans of shows such as American Pickers and Pawn Stars. Both shows are basically about people buying old things that have awesome history behind them.Anyways, I picked up two pairs of sunglasses at the swap meet, two eye brushes from some random brand and some nail decals. All for under $20. I was pretty proud of myself :) Afterward we went to have lunch at Corvette Diner. It was my first time there! I got a green river limeade soda. SO GOOD! And I ordered the B.L.A.S.T. sandwich.

 I also went to Sephora and Walmart and got a few things. This is probably the only downside of having days off because since I'm not working, I'm out spending money. LOL. oh well. You gotta invest in what you LOVE. I went to Sephora and picked up their LASHSTASH mascara deluxe sampler thing, a new NARS DEEP THROAT blush because I was almost out of my other one and I dropped it and it broke. :( I'll do a review on it since it's one of my FAVORITE blushes. I prefer it over Orgasm. I also picked up Sephora's brand waterproof retractable eyeliner. I'm going to test it out to see if I like it.  I'm excited to test out the Mascara samplers!

I went to Walmart and got ...

1.A BIORE heating face wash. This stuff is amazing. It heats up as you apply it! 

2.BIORE pore strips. I needed a cleanse of my pores!

3. A CLAY Avocado and oatmeal face mask. I have the cucumber one at home and  wanted to try this one. I'll do a review as soon as I can test it out a few times. 

4. Tree HUT body butter in Coconut lime. I couldn't resist, it smelled so good!

5. A much needed LOOFAH! :)

6. A comb for me to blow dry my hair. haha.

 

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend and don't forget to SPRING FORWARD!

♥TRANG

REVIEW: SEPHORA COLLECTON PERFECTING COVER FOUNDATION

SEPHORA'S 
PERFECTING COVER FOUNDATION

On my endless hunt in this world of forever expanding make up beauty products, I decided to jump into the hype of this Sephora Foundation. I go into Sephora pretty much any chance I get, and it puts a hole in my wallet each and every single time. You lose some, you win some, but in the end, you come out learning much much more. Sephora has come out with their own brand of Liquid Foundation amongst their vast collection of lipsticks, lipliners, blushes, eyeshadows, and etc. $32 for 1.1 OZ of product.

I like that it has a pump. +1

It blends quite well,(+1)  however, settles into fine lines.( -1)

Sleek and small packaging easier for travel and storage. (+1

This Perfecting Cover Foundation claims to be a  full-coverage foundation that is used to create a flawlessly smooth effect.

What it does:
This long-lasting foundation delivers an advanced definition complexion as it smoothes and perfects skin's appearance. Every skintone can create a virtually invisible look with one of its 12 shades.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Synthetic Fragrances.

What else you need to know:
To smooth expression lines, this foundation contains peptides extracted from the seeds of hibiscus. For a long-lasting finish, micro-spherical powders absorb sebum. A moisturizing complex provides hydrating properties. This oil-free, non-comedogenic formula is tested under dermatological control. Size: 1.1 oz

Overall I give this product 4 out of 5. 

It's inexpensive compared to MUFE'S HD foundation, staying power isn't that long, but it's lightweight enough to have build able coverage. The reason I knocked off a point is because it settles into my fine lines. I have gross skin that needs LOTS of coverage. It may be perfect for you. It comes in a bunch of shades to chose from. Check it out at SEPHORA.

FAVORITES: February 2011

FEBRUARY FAVES :]

I'm ridiculously picky when it comes to lip balms, chap sticks, or any type of moisturizing treatment. I refuse to use regular Chapstick because it isn't moisturizing enough for me. My lips cannot seem to stay moisturized no matter how much water I drink. SO this Rosebud Perfume Company Lip Balm was a shot in the dark for me. They sell this at SEPHORA in a variety of scents. I happen to like minted rose. I like the lip balm better then the tube just because I like the way the tin can is. Its about $7 for .8oz. It makes my lips SMOOTH, GLOSSY, and MOISTURIZED. I needed it in my life and it's a staple in my purse.

I have been using Lancome's liquid foundation for the last few months, and although it has been okay, I have constantly been on the hunt for a better foundation. I don't know why it took me so long to buy this, but I finally just went ahead and purchased Make Up Forever's HD foundation. It's about $40 at Sephora. The reason I fell in love with this foundation was because there are so many colors to chose from, I was able to find a shade to make my skin tone, it lasts forever, and it has given me better coverage then any foundation I've tried in the past. I've tried Nars, Chanel, Lancome, Coastal Scents, Neutrogena, Covergirl, Revlon, etc...etc... It doesn't end. I think I may have found a favorite!

MUFE HD foundation (I'm shade 127)

I have the oiliest skin of anyone I know! It's gross. I get only within two hours of anything, it's pretty gross. Usually what I do to cope with oil throughout the day is use blotting sheets. I've tried them all. The clean and clear oil blotting sheets are what I usually gravitate to, but I found these Shiseido ones and they are so much better. I like that they are large enough to cover areas of my massive face! I like that they have a nice fragrant and are thick enough to remove all the excess oil and don't take off my make up! They can be pricey because they're$18 for 100 sheets. They are worth it!!!

Shiseido Oil Sheets 

This is pretty much self explanatory. I use my  URBAN DECAY NAKED PALETTE almost every day of my life since I have gotten it. At least one color in it. It's probably the one palette I'd ever need. I really should get a dupe but it's so hard to come across. The colors are amazing and pigmented and they stay on amazingly. Its $48 now.

 

You can find all of these products at SEPHORA. :]

Happy Shopping <3TRANG