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Meet My Stash: ColourPop BFF Liquid Liner in Numero Uno

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Today, we are talking about an eyeliner that is newer to me. I have always been interested to try the BFF Liquid Liner line from ColourPop as they are one of my favorite makeup brands, so I picked up the liner in the color Numero Uno (the black shade).

It’s worth knowing that my perfect eyeliner type is potted liners as I’ve found my favorite brush to use (let me know if you’re interested in a post about that), but I do enjoy a liquid liner in pen form with a felt tip applicator. You have to figure out what works for you and what you are looking for in a liquid liner.

This formula is rather wet and does have a tendency to bleed as you can see in the picture below. This formula is good for a beginner who is not interested in using their eyeliner to create a wing. It is also a good option to use if you prefer to have black eyeliner down before using fake lashes, as the bleeding isn’t too severe and won’t be noticed with the lashes sitting on top. The formula is also very black so it will work if this is your goal.

As I said at the start of this series, my goal was to limit some of my purchasing by using what I had in my collection. As I have played with this a bit, it is not my cup of tea and therefore I have decided to remove this from my collection. I have decluttered this product to my mother who likes to add a bit of definition to the lash line and I think she will enjoy this product for that purpose.

New Makeup Alert! Wet n Wild Bretman Rock Jungle Rock Highlighter

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Today, we are taking a look at the semi-new highlighter in the Bretman Rock collection that was released by Wet n Wild. Now most of you may have already checked this collection out but in my area, it has been difficult to locate, especially given the restrictions of products shipping currently.

It was available for a short time on Ulta’s website and is currently available on the Wet n Wild site. I was able to find mine in a local Fred Meyer. This product retails for $7.99 and includes two loose highlighters in the shades Gold Lioness and Bronzed Tigress. According to the packaging, both shades are safe for use on the eyes, lips and face, which is probably a good thing as one of the colors is rather unique.

Starting with the shade Gold Lioness, the formula seems very similar to the other shades of Wet n Wild’s lose highlighters. This shade is golden in color and has a slight shift to a pinky color which plays nicely with the other shade. It is a finely milled powder and goes on smoothly. The pink reflect comes from small sparkles of pink throughout the powder, but is not chunky in any way.

The other shade, Bronze Tigress, is a new formula that I have never seen. In the package it appears to be bronze in coloring with a heavy pink flip. However, when you swatch or apply it to the skin, the powder is extremely chunky and appears to be mostly glitter particles. While I could not use this shade as a highlighter, it is nice to know that if one of these shades don’t work for you as the intended purpose, it is safe to use them in other ways and I would most likely use this shade as an eyeshadow topper.

Lastly, I wanted to talk about the packaging. As mentioned, there are two shades in this duo but there is no risk of mixing the two shades if you don’t want to. Each side has a plastic clasp inner lid to keep the product in the appropriate location. This is completely unique to this product and I haven’t seen another product utilize this mechanism in this way. It helps to keep the mess down and keep the shades separate.

So with all this information, the question you have to ask is, is this product worth the $7.99 price tag? I would say, if you don’t have anything like this in your collection and these shades are appealing to you, then yes, it is worth it. However, if you are only planning on using one side then I would recommend seeking out other options.

Meet My Stash: Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer in Light

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Today, we are talking about one of my favorite powder bronzers in my collection, the Physicians Formula Light Butter Bronzer.

This formula is so finely milled that the powder blends seamlessly with the skin, leaving an air-brushed effect on the skin. There is a decent range (especially for Physicians Formula) of shades. The light shade, which is what works best for my skin tone, is unique because it’s not overly warm. This bronzer shade comes across extremely natural with a slightly pink undertone which, when a pale skin gets some sun, it turns more of a pink tan.

The last thing to address is the scent. It has a strong coconut smell but it reminds me a tropical paradise. If you are sensitive to smells, it is probably best to find a tester and see if this will bother you. I don’t notice the scent sticking around on my skin. I have sensitive skin but have never had problems with this product even with the scent.

Meet My Stash: Maybelline Snapscara

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Does anyone else struggle to find a mascara? I personally struggle because several mascaras that I have tried, gave me a reaction which caused my eyes to burn and water. Maybelline Snapscara does not cause this problem.

The brush is also uniquely curved and it fits perfectly to the shape of the eye. The bristles are slightly shorter on the one side of the brush which allows for easy application and then followed up with easy layering.

The formula is fairly wet, but after being open for about two weeks, the formula dries out a bit and then it really shines. There is no transference if you choose to wear this mascara on the bottom lashes. This formula is actually one of my favorites and I highly recommend giving it a try.

Meet My Stash: Revolution x Soph Palette

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Today, we are going to be talking about my most used eyeshadow palette, the Revolution x Soph eyeshadow palette. As you can probably tell, I’m a huge fan of this palette. This palette was so popular at the time of its release, Revolution and Soph created a second palette but that’s for another day. Today we are talking about the original collaboration.

This palette has a wide variety of shades ranging from neutral to colorful. With 24 pans, there are colors to create the perfect everyday look or spice it up with some depth or even color. While this is by no means a rainbow or overly colorful palette, for a color lover, like myself, there are some great shades that help to add the desired pop of color but still be wearable. This palette has another pro in that it includes a white and a black. As most makeup lovers like to comment on, with those two colors in the palette, the possible looks you can create are endless.

The formula in this palette is one of my favorites. It’s forgiving, allowing new makeup users the flexibility to practice their blending. While these eyeshadows are on the buildable side, they never seem to look patchy on the eye.

Honestly, Revolution as a brand can be a bit hit or miss with their eyeshadow formula, but you won’t regret this purchase. This palette is the one I reach for time and time again. I love all the looks I create with this palette and it’s the one I will continue to use, knowing it won’t fail me.

Haul Update: Natasha Denona Mini Palettes

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Today, we are coming back to my haul that I did back in March. At the time, I picked up three mini Natasha Denona palettes: the Mini Star Palette, the Mini Tropic Palette, and the Mini Lila Palette. Each retails for $25 and can be found on the Sephora site or Natasha Denona’s site (with the exception of the Mini Lila Palette which has been discontinued).

To start with, my least favorite of the three was the Mini Star Palette. While the palette is beautiful and performs very well, the colors that come in this five pan palette do not lend themselves to a variety of different looks. The pigmentation of the shadows is impressive, but I have a hard time feeling as inspired by these colors as I hoped to. This palette is great for an on the go, everyday look or to vamp up a day time look for a date night. As I did still enjoy this palette, I would recommend it to people who enjoy doing the same look everyday and enjoy neutral looks, or if this color scheme inspires you.

My second place palette is the Mini Lila Palette (discontinued). As a color lover, this purple palette called my name. For the most part, the shadows in this palette perform beautifully. As you will see in the swatch pictures, one of the shadows can be a little patchy and this was the case on the eye as well. The solution to this problem is to pack that shadow on. The other shades were buttery and blended beautifully in the eyes. This palette does have a bit more range in the looks that can be made with it, but it’s still only five shadows and mostly purple. I was not disappointed by this palette and feel that unlike others opinions, I didn’t struggle with this palette.

My top mini palette pick actually surprised me. It’s the Mini Tropic Palette, which when you first look at it, seems like a palette full of shades that might look nice together but what will you use as a transition? This palette doesn’t actually need a transition shade from my experience. The colors blend so smoothly together and with good blending, you can create a transition shade out of any of the matte shades in the palette. The palette has been the easiest to work with and I’ve created some of my favorite looks with this palette. I highly recommend this palette!

Meet My Stash: Nars Velvet Lip Glide

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Today, we are discussing my collection of Nars Velvet Lip Glides. It’s worth noting that most makeup collections have extensive liquid lip collections, but on the typical day, I just wear lip balm or a bullet lipstick. However, when I wear a liquid lip, I opt for the Nars Velvet Lip Glides.

I enjoy the whipped formula that the Lip Glides provide. They do, in fact, glide on easily with a lot of pigmentation. They are extremely comfortable to wear on the lips.

Due to the formula, the color doesn’t last forever, but while they do wear down after a few hours, it wears very naturally. I have never noticed them wearing down on the inside of the lips causing that “butthole lips” effect.

My collection includes six mini versions of the Velvet Lip Glides in the shades: Burning Love, Staying Alive, Night Together, Immoral, Californiacation, and Rapture. Besides the comfort of the formula, I enjoy the color that this range has in it. I prefer to wear pink or mauve colors when not wearing a red. My favorite from the bunch is Californiacation. Which color is your favorite?

Meet My Stash: ColourPop Hyaluronic Tinted Moisturizer

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Today, we are talking about my current go-to everyday foundation. Now I know a tinted moisturizer is not anywhere near a full coverage foundation, but ColourPop’s Pretty Fresh line has put out some great products for those with dry skin.

The Hyaluronic Tinted Moisturizer has an extremely hydrating formula, keeping your skin looking dewy fresh all day long. There is enough pigmentation that it helps to cover redness or discoloration of the skin.

Tinted moisturizers are good for people who don’t have a ton to cover up. They can also be good for people who struggle to find the right shade match for their skin tone. The nature of tinted moisturizers (less pigmentation than a full coverage foundation) allows for the shade selection to be less forgiving then a typical foundation, as it melts into the skin easier, rather than sitting on top of the skin.

The Pretty Fresh has a wide shade selection, with 24 shades available. I currently have the shade fair 2 w, but have since realized that a better shade match would be fair 4 n. Again, because tinted moisturizers are forgiving in shade match, I can make the lighter shade work still.

Haul Update: Milk Makeup Matte Bronzer in Baked

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Back in March, I placed a large Sephora haul. In that haul, I picked up the mini version of the Milk Makeup Matte Bronzer in Backed. This is the first Milk Makeup product I have purchased. I’m not usually a fan of liquid or cream products and I am not sure what possessed me to pick up this bronzer, but I am glad I did.

This bronzer is extremely easy to use. I have always been intimidated by cream products and how to use them. To use this product, you simply draw a slight line on the contour of your cheeks, and blend out. My preferred blending techniques is to use a dual fiber small stippling brush and apply minimal pressure while blending in circular motions from the point closest to the mouth, up towards the temple.

The formula of this product is very forgiving and great for beginners, such as myself. You don’t need very much, but if you do apply too much and are worried that you wont be able to blend it out, just do your best, then go over it with a sponge or your foundation brush. The formula has not disrupted the foundation underneath, but if you are concerned about that, you can apply it with a stippling brush by painting the product directly onto the brush then sweeping it in the same motions as mentioned.

My only complaint with this product is the component it comes in. I am only speaking to the mini, as that is the one I picked up, but mine broke the first time I tried to wind it up. Sephora had great customer service and was able to replace it for me, but the second one I received has also broken since then. As I work my way through the product, I will probably have to switch from drawing it on, to using a brush to apply as I will not be able to twist up more product.

Even though I picked up the mini, I think this product will last for a very long time. When I run out, I will be picking it up again, as this product has become a daily step on my makeup routine. I really enjoy this product and recommend it highly!

Meet My Stash: Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush in Luminous Flush

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Today, we are covering what is probably my favorite makeup product of all time. As many in this community have probably heard, the Hourglass powders are incredible. With a formula so finely milled it is nearly impossible for these powders to come across as anything but natural.

It helps that I am a fan of blush in general, so applying these two facts, it is easy to understand why I love this product. The pigmentation is perfect, not too bright.

The color that I have is Luminous Flush, which may come across as extremely intimidating. It’s a bright pink, but with a soft, luminous, beige powder marbled into the pan. I believe that this marbling helps to tone down the brightness and is what causes this blush to look so natural.

My favorite way to apply this blush is on the apples of the cheeks and then sweep is back towards the temple. Then I also apply a bit over the top of my nose to give a “sun-kissed” look. Most will apply a bronzer for this technique but as someone with a ton of redness to their skin who burns easily under the sun, a blush gives me a more natural “sun-kissed” look.