Neutrogena MoistureSmooth Color Stick Review (Make-Up Monday)

Hi Everyone!

I did not get a post up yesterday for Makeup Monday so today I am do a Make-Up Makeup Monday. I am doing a review today as I am sure you saw by the title and I am doing it on Neutrogena's MoistureSmooth Color Sticks. 

Let's Get Started!

Let me start by saying these are great during the winter. This is because they are not a lipstick because they have the moisture of a chap-stick in them. They are better than a chap-stick though! Why? Because they have color in them. It is not a sheer color either they are very pigmented like a lipstick. So basically it is the best of both worlds. They do have a glossy look though so it is not like a matte lipstick. Overall it is like you are applying a chap-stick, lipstick, and lip gloss all at one time.

The coating it very thin though so it does not feel as if there is a tone of product on your lips but you still receive a great color payoff. One thing that will differ from person to person whether they like it or not is the taste and smell of them because they have both and they are very distinct. I do not mind either of them personally I like the smell of them but I know that other people do not and the taste has never bothered me. 

They last like a chap-stick though meaning that you will have to reapply it during the day because it wears off fairly easily. There are in a convenient package to carry around, they may seem a bit bulky but it is like a pen so easily fits in my purse and school bag. 

I feel as if you do get a good amount of product for the price that you are paying for them which is $8.99. I think that is a pretty standard drug store color stick price and is not overly expensive since you are getting three products in one and a good amount of product. 

I own two colors I own a neutral color that matches the color of my lips perfectly and that is soft raspberry.

I purchased a darker red color for the winter which is rich raisin and I think this will probably be my favorite color from all of the options. This red is absolutely gorgeous and can be worn every day because it is not overly dramatic. 

The pictures are not great because they do look similar but I promise you they are not. 

Overall I would rate this product as an A+, and normally I do not like Neutrogena products but this one I absolutely love. I will be buying more of these and I highly recommend them.

One thing I want to add to this post is a beauty You Tuber that I love. She makes some great beauty videos and I would encourage you to check her out.

Her YouTube is lauradollx

If you do check her out let her know that Rachel from Blossoms and Beauty Blog sent you there! 

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Smashbox Always Sharp Liner Review (Makeup Monday)

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Today I have a review over the Smashbox Always Sharp Liner. There are some good but also some things that I do not like about this product and I am going to share it with you.

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A new eyeliner was something that I have been looking for, for a long time. I sampled this Smashbox liner in Sephora and Ulta and I loved how easily it applied unlike normal pencil eyeliners I have used before. This liner is easy to apply, does not smear, and goes on smoothly.

I think that it lasted most of the day on my top lash line but it did wear odd through the day a bit when I applied it to my lower lash line which is where I daily use a pencil liner. 

Next lets move to the always sharp. I am not sure how it works but up in the cap of the liner I believe there is a sharpener so when the pencil is screwed on it sharpens it. Because of this you are not able to twist it up yourself though. I did like this because it always was sharp and never dull.

So I used it for about a month and then one morning I opened it and the point was gone. It had broken off! Because it does not twist up I can not even use it anymore which is a big bummer since I did pay a good amount of money for the liner. 

I love the idea and I loved the product when it was not broken but it is really disappointing that it broke and now I cannot use it. Overall I did like this product when I was able to use it but I would not repurchase this item I think I will stick to my normal pencil liner.

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NARS Blush/Bronzer Duo Review (Makeup Monday

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Happy Monday I hope your having a great start to your week! Today is makeup Monday and in my last post I said I was doing a DIY nail strip but I did not plan ahead so that will be next week. Instead I have decided to do the NARS Blush/Bronzer Duo in orgasm and Laguna.

 

Let's Get Started!

 

This duo is the first NARS product that I have purchased. Mostly because I have heard about these two items so much separately. I have it in the mini form which is $24. I wasn't sure if I personally would like it so figured it was better then getting the bigger one of each of them separately. Since it is mini it is great for traveling or just sticking in your purse if you want to do a few touch ups during the day.

 

BLUSH

The blush is my favorite of the two. I like the gold specks that are in it and they give a nice glow when on the face. The pigmentation is also very nice. The color is very pink looking but is very natural looking as well. The color lasts throughout the day and does not disappear. I wouldn't buy this again though when it runs out. From what I heard I was expecting an outstanding blush but it, to me, was nothing extraordinarily special.

 

BRONZER
The bronzer is natural looking when applied but that is because in my opinion it doesn't have great pigmentation. I could think that because the bronzer may not be as dark as I would like it for my skin. The feel of it is great though because it is not heavy or chalky but that is the best thing about it.

 

Overall I like it but I would have no desire to repurchase it when I have alternates that are cheaper that work better for me. These colors may work great for many people but for me they are not the best.

 

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Cream Eyeshadows (Makeup Monday)

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Today for makeup Monday I am going to be discussing three different brands cream eye shadows. I will be going over Revlon, Benefit and Maybelline's.

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Maybelline Color Tattoo:

My Thoughts:
The color tattoo is one of my favorite cream eye shadows. These, at least the ones I have tried, have great pigmentation. They are a little thicker but I have found because of this they do not crease and smudge as much. This I think also may be because they are a little bit drier then others and not quite as creamy and like a liquid. It really does last a long time like the name says it does. One downside to this product is that it is not easily blendable and that is because it is a little bit more dry. Another downside it brings because it is dry is applying because it does not move around the eye is well. So a tip is to start out light because then you can build up color otherwise it is difficult to blend out.

Price:
$6.99

Where to Find:
Drugstores, Target, Wal-Mart, and Ulta

Benefit:

My Thoughts:
I find that the Benefit cream eye shadows are great for a base coat. These I find do not seem to last as long as they should. The pigmentation of these is not quite what I would hope for because it is very light and creamy so the color blends out very easily. I did find that it creased quite a bit to and I do not like that at all. That is something I try to avoid at all costs. Like I said though they are easily blendable which is something I like about them and they look great under other eye shadows. Color buildup is something you can do to make the color you want and it wont feel heavy on the eye because it is so light and creamy.

Price:
$20.00

Where to Find:
Ulta and Sephora

Revlon:

My Thoughts:
I own two of these little palettes of cream eye shadows and I do like them but they are not great. They pigmentation of colors are good but I feel that in a palette all the colors are very similar and there is not much of a difference especially in the neutrals. It does tend to crease and smudge extremely easy as well which is a downside to them. I think because the pigmentation of them is good they look good by themselves and also as a base coat. This eye shadow is easy to apply this I think is mostly because it is so blendable. Overall I think there are more cons but I do use this on occasion if I have to go out somewhere quick but then plan to spend the rest of the day at home and don't want to do major eye makeup.

Price:
$5.99

Where to Find:
Drugstores, Target, Wal-Mart, and Ulta

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My Makeup Routine (My Life Wednesday)

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So I have missed Fashion Friday and Makeup Monday but I do have a post for you today! I decided I would mix my life Wednesday with a little bit of makeup Monday. There will also be a fashion Friday post this week will be all about Prints!

So Let's get Started!

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The first thing that I do when getting ready is a clean my face with cleansing wipes. I have one that I absolutely love and it is the target brand up & up cleansing wipes. I don't know about anyone else but I hate the Neutrogena ones. Those ones seem to burn my face when I use them and I'm not the only one I know they burned my friends face as well. Has that happened to anyone else? I do have really sensitive skin but they shouldn't do that! That is why I like the target ones because they do not.

The next thing I use is moisturizer and this again is the target brand up & up. I like this one because it has SPF in it and that is great for the summer because I didn't have to put any extra sunscreen on and I never got burnt so it clearly works. I have also used the Clinique moisturizer and I did like that one a lot to but that one is a little more expensive but I believe that up & up works just the same for me and I don't really see a difference in how is affected my skin.

Concealer time is next! I use Benefit's boi-ing and I absolutely love it! It is probably my favorite makeup product that I own! It really does cover up every little spot big or small on your face and that is what I want. Also it works wonders for under eye circles.

After concealer I use my liquid foundation which is Urban Decays Naked Skin. I have gone through two bottles of this stuff and I will continue to use it. I like how this foundation looks on my face because it is very smooth and not cakey looking at all which is a plus in my book. It is not a heavy, heavy coverage but it can definitely be layered up. To apply I use the real techniques brush on the left to just put it all over my face and then use the blending sponge to blend in nicely in.

Powder foundation is what I use right after the liquid foundation just to lock it all in so that my foundation lasts the whole day. I use Neutrogena's mineral powder foundation and I use the pad that comes with is and just pat it on my face and then use the powder brush to blend it all in. I like how light this powder is because with all of the concealer and liquid foundation I have already put on it still doesn't feel like I have a ton of makeup on my face.

The next steps are my favorite and that  is bronzer and blusher. I use NYX's bronzer and Wet & Wilds Blush in Pearlescent Pink. I did a review on the NYX bronzer if you want to check that out! I use the bronzer to highlight my cheek bone line and then I use it on the sides of my temples, jaw line, and the front of my jaw. I like the pigmentation of the NYX bronzer and that it is easily blendable. I use the blusher just on my cheek bones and I think the color of this blusher is just beautiful and it looks so natural and pretty.

Moving away now from my whole face and just to my eyes. I love doing ye makeup and coming up with new looks to try but there is one that I usually always stick to and it is my go to eye makeup look. I start with Sephora's eye pot as a primer and this stuff isn't the best but it does really help to prevent and creasing or smearing. The next thing I use is Mary Kay's cream eye shadow in eyesicles. It is basically white and sparkly and so in my opinion a great base color.

The Basics Palettes by Urban Decay is probably one of the best makeup purchases that I have ever made it is the best palette I think that you could own because it has all the basic matte colors you need and it is perfect for travel. I might do a review of this for makeup Monday, what are your thoughts? I use all of the colors on the palette and I go from light to dark from the corner of my eye out. and I use the black for eyeliner on the lower lash. I then use the last brush to blend it all together.

Next is mascara which is my favorite thing because I firmly believe everyone should at least wear mascara because it completely can change the way you look. It really adds something to the way you look even if you aren't wearing any other makeup. It makes you look polished and ready for the day. I first curl my lashes and then use a mix of Covergirl's flamed out and clump crusher. (I did a review comparing the two!). I also you The Rocket Mascara and like that one as well.

To finish off the eyes and face I fill in my eyebrows using NYX's eyebrow set. I think this gets the job done and it was cheap. I like to color of the brow in it a lot.

Lastly is lips. I like doing a lot of different lip looks as well but I do have one that has been my summer go to lip. First I use my EOS lip balm in raspberry and usually I but that on before I do my eyes so that when I get to my lips they aren't all dry and gross. The next thing I use is Neutrogena's lip stick and I love the smell and texture of this lip stick. The color is also a very natural lip look. To finish off my lips I use Almay's Lip Gloss in a coral color and I love coral for summer and this lip gloss is not sticky. Which is the best! I hate sticky lip gloss.

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That is it for my everyday makeup routine mixed with a little bit of small review of the products!
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NYX Matte Bronzer Review (Makeup Monday)

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Today I am doing a review on NYX Matter Bronzer.

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~I have had this bronzer for a few months and so far I really do like it. I am pretty fair skin and I use the medium shade. I would repurchase this product when I run out and have no desire to really venture and try to find a new bronzer that might be better.

~The color give off is super, so a little goes a long way.

~Matte is something I really like for contouring to give a little more shape to my face instead of it having shimmer.

~Like I said there is great pigmentation but it is super easy to blend out to get a good natural color that you want.

~It looks in no way at all cakey when it is on your face which is a plus in my book.

~It is also a reasonable price! It is not super expensive and you can get it at Ulta.

~It is also good for anytime and everything. It can be wore for a daytime look and/or a nighttime look.

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~If you get the wrong shade that ends up being to dark it could look super unnatural.

~If you get to much it could also look very unnatural.

~It is matte so it does not give off a glow.

~They only come in fairly dark shades

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Sorry it was so short and not the best review.
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~Rachel