Blogger Christmas Beauty Brawl: NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil

Well everyone today is the final day of the Beauty Brawl! I have enjoyed being a part of it but I am ready to take a short break from blogging so I can spend time with my family. Don't worry I have some new things to review so make sure you follow my Facebook page so you know when I publish them. For the final day of the Beauty Brawl we are talking about lip color. I chose NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in the color Cruella.

I really like the packaging. The bottom shows what the color is and it's pretty true to the color. It goes on easily and evenly. If you prefer a matte lip this will be perfect for you. The color is a scarlet red and it's really pretty I will probably be rocking it on Christmas day. It is $26 and I think the smaller one I have will last me a while so it is a pretty good value for the price. You can find it at Sephora and Nars.

I really hope you enjoyed the beauty brawl. Make sure you follow our hashtag #bxbeautybrawl. Check out Susannah's pick here. Hopefully we will be able to have another Blogger Brawl sometime soon. Make sure you watch for my next review. 

What was your favorite product we talked about during the Beauty Brawl?

Blogger Christmas Beauty Brawl: Milani Cosmetics Baked Blush

I tried fighting it but I have a cold three days before Christmas. *BOO* I'm praying it doesn't get too bad so I can enjoy this time with my family. I'm also going slightly crazy trying to finish all my gifts! So today is day nine of the Beauty Brawl and it is blush day. I chose Milani Cosmetics Baked Blush.

It's a drugstore brand but the packaging looks really nice. The texture is very smooth and the glitter is VERY fine. The color I have is Luminoso. You can build up the color to get the desired look and it gives you a really pretty glow. There are a lot of gorgeous colors to choose from. 

I really like this blush. You really don't need a lot to get a pretty glow. I definitely want to try the bronzer next. This blush is $8.49. I bought mine at CVS. I know there are other places that sell it but I haven't seen any others where I live. 

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Blogger Christmas Beauty Brawl: Urban Decay Perversion Mascara

Is it really day eight already? There are only two days left and FOUR days until CHRISTMAS!!!!!! We have started making all our Christmas cookies, finished our shopping, I am trying to finish the home-made gifts. If anyone has a yummy frosting recipe for sugar cookies please share! Today for the Beauty Brawl we are talking about mascara and I chose Urban Decay's Perversion Mascara.

Ever since I heard about this mascara I have wanted to try it so I was really excited that it was my Ulta birthday gift. I really like the packaging I think it is sleek and sexy (is it weird to think of mascara that way?). It smells like every other mascara out there. The application is very easy I don't even need to curl my lashes. 

This mascara does an amazing job of making my lashes longer and fuller. It definitely adds some drama to my makeup. It contains proteins and amino acids that help stimulate lash growth. I definitely recommend this product.

You can get a travel size for $10 or the full size for $22. It is available at Ulta, Sephora, and Urban Decay.

Don't forget to follow our hashtag #bxbeautybrawl on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Want to see what Susannah chose? Check out her blog!

What is your favorite mascara?

Blogger Christmas Beauty Brawl: NYX Cosmetics Micro Brow Pencil

Welcome to day seven of the beauty brawl! I am sad there are only three days left. I hope everyone has been enjoying the brawl. Today is all about brows and I chose NYX Cosmetics Micro Brow Pencil

I always wanted to try Anastasia Brow Wiz but I never could bring myself to buy it since it's $21 so when I heard NYX had a brow pencil that was a perfect dupe for it I knew I had to try it. I went to Ulta and one of the ladies working there helped me pick out the right color for me. We decided on Ash Brown and it looks very natural. 

The packaging is very nice. One side is the pencil the other side is a spoolie which works very well. You just need to make short light strokes and the product goes on smoothly. The product stays in place all day and does a very nice job of filling in my brows without looking fake. I will definitely keep purchasing this product.

There are eight colors to choose from and it is $10. You can find it at Ulta and NYX Cosmetics.

Make sure you check out A Greater Gorgeous to see what Susannah chose. Follow our hashtag #bxbeautybrawl on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Tomorrow we will be talking about mascara!

Is there a brow product you can't live without? Let me know I would love to try it. 

Blogger Christmas Beauty Brawl: Too Faced Chocolate Bar

Hey everyone! Sorry about the delay. I spent the day with my family and we went to see Star Wars: The Force Awakens. All I'm going to say is WOW. So it is day six of the beauty brawl and today is all about eye palettes. I chose the Too Faced Chocolate Bar palette. 
 

I absolutely love the packaging. It looks like a super yummy chocolate bar (smells like one too). There are two things I would like to mention. The first is it has a magnetic closer. I prefer the way the Naked palettes close. The second is the piece that has the mirror on it isn't sticking too well to the palette anymore. I have had it for a year and my mom knocked it out of my hands so I'm sure that had something to do with it. 

The colors go on so well and blend nicely. Marzipan and Creme Brulee are my favorite colors. Strawberry Bon Bon and Candied Violet are the least pigmented colors but I have gotten nice looks with them. 

I love this palette. I can go as natural or as bold as I want.

It is $49 for 16 shadows and a how to with three makeup looks and it's available at Ulta, Sephora, and Too Faced. 

Check out what everyone else is talking about by searching our hashtag #bxbeautybrawl on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Check out A Greater Gorgeous to see what Susannah chose. Only four days left!

Let me know which palette you would like me to review next.

Blogger Christmas Beauty Brawl: Foundation

Hello ladies! I can't believe it is day five already. We are a week away from Christmas and I am still having trouble getting into the Christmas spirit. I honestly think it's because there isn't any snow on the ground yet. I'm used to blizzards and 20 below (not that I want that). Back to the brawl we are talking about foundation. I chose bareMinerals Original Foundation.

What it does

With just five pure ingredients, bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation delivers flawless coverage and the creamy minerals are clinically proven to improve the appearance of skin over time. It looks like a powder, feels like a cream, and buffs on like silk, giving skin a natural luminosity while feeling as if you are not wearing any makeup at all.

Packaging:  The packaging does its job but it's very simple. I like that you can twist it shut. It's just not my favorite. Tarte's packaging is so much nicer. 

Smell:  It has a faint smell. It's not unpleasant but I can smell it every once in a while when I am wearing it.

Texture/Finish: It has a very creamy/ powder feel.

Application: You have to tap a little bit of product into the lid then swirl the brush then tap excess product off. Then you need to apply a thin layer and repeat. Honestly it's too much work. I would much rather pour some liquid foundation on the back of my hand and use a brush. That's what's easier for me.

Effectiveness: Does this product work? Yes. If you have time to buff it into your skin it looks nice. I took it on my birthday trip because I knew it would be super hot so I wanted something light and it was very nice. It also was good at covering the very unattractive sunburn I got without irritating my skin too much.

Value For Money: You get .28 oz for $28 so the price isn't too bad compared to other brands.

Availability:You can find it at Sephora or Ulta.

Check out Susannah's blog to see her choice. Follow our hashtag #bxbeautybrawl on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. 

What foundation should I try next?


 

Blogger Christmas Beauty Brawl: Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer

Hello day four! How are you liking the brawl so far ladies? I can't believe tomorrow we will be halfway through the Blogger Brawl! Today we are talking about one of my favorite things primers! Primer helps keep makeup in its place and looking good. I chose Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer. 

 What it does:

 Quickly minimize the appearance of pores and fine lines and help makeup stay put with this priming phenomenon. The silky and lightweight formula can be worn under makeup to create a smoother-than-smooth canvas or used throughout the day to mattify shine and touch up problem areas. It’s so translucent, no one will know you’re wearing anything!

Packaging: I have always loved the way Benefit packages their products and the POREfessional primer doesn't disappoint! I think the packaging is adorable and you can't miss it. 

Smell: It has a VERY faint smell. I was only able to smell something once I had it right up against my nose.

Texture/Finish: They aren't kidding when they say it is silky and lightweight it feels so nice when I apply it to my skin. It looks like it is tinted but it blends right into the skin and you can't tell it's on.

Application: You just need to apply a thin layer to clean moisturized skin. Apply to the Tzone first then work your way out then wait a few seconds and you are ready for foundation! You can even apply it over your makeup for touch ups just pat it on and blend out.

Effectiveness: Getting my foundation to stay put has always been tricky for me. I was very excited when I got a sample because my NYX primer just wasn't working as well as I hoped it would. The first time I used it I was very happy with the results! My makeup on my Tzone stayed put all day. When I don't use it the makeup on my nose is completely gone in a couple of hours.

Value For Money: My sample is .10 oz. and I have maybe half of it left. You don't need to use very much just enough for a thin layer. There are three different sizes and the smallest is $10 for .25 oz. You won't regret this primer!

Availability: You can get this product at Sephora or Ulta. 

*This image is from the Sephora website*

Don't forget to follow our hashtag #bxbeautybrawl on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook! Beth also reviewed POREfessional so be sure to hear her thoughts on this product! 

Is there a primer you think is better? Let me know!