First Off - Tarte Tarteist Clay Paint Liner

My black eyeliner of choice was running on low and it was discontinued. (Story of my life.) My sister bought this a while back and has not shut up about it. At her recommendation, I had to pick it up. 

This is a waterproof, cream eyeliner. It takes a little getting used to because of the packaging. You have to squeeze out a tiny little bit and take it with the brush. It could be easy to waste a lot of product. Once you master it, it is really easy to use. It is pretty easy to wing out your liner too. 

However, it doesn't last. The liner I put on my eyelid lasts. But the wing rubs off. But that is really the only complaint I have about it.

I really like that it includes the brush in the package. It makes the price a little easier to swallow. And you really only do need a little bit of product. So it will last for a long time. I just hope it won't dry up before I finish it. 

This Moment's Obession - Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush

I recently got into blush. I only have one and decided to expand my collection. I have pretty light skin and most blushes seem to be way to pigmented for me and my skin tone. I have heard great things about tarte's bronzer, so I figured the tarte Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blush were a good place to start.

Coral is my favourite color and I am drawn to anything in that color family. Which was a huge help, considering there are 14 colors available. I decided, after a long debate, on Glisten. It is as gorgeous as it looks! It is a peachy coral with a ton of gold glitter. 

It is pigmented, but not crazy pigmented. You are able to build up the color. And it lives up to it's name. It really does last all day. 

If you are looking for a new blush, you should check these out. Like I said, there are 14 colors to choose from. So no matter what your skin tone, or color preference, there is one for you. 

First Off - Make Up For Ever Step 1 Skin Equalizer

You guys all know how this works by now. I was running out of primer and needed to check out the new stuff. 

So I got this one in two different formulas. First off, I will be reviewing the Mattifying formula. You all know I have oily skin and love a matte finish.

I love this stuff. It does keep my skin matte for much longer than other primers. It doesn't smell and spreads really easy. The one thing that caught my attention was the texture. It comes out of the tube and I can spread it out on my fingers but when I apply it, it has a thicker, tacky texture. But if it holds the oil off and my make up in place, I am sold. 

I really do like this. It's not a super long wearing formula, but it's good for an evening out or running errands.  And if matte isn't your thing, there are 9 other formulas. So there is bound to be something perfect for your skin needs.

Sampler - Sephora Collection Express Eye Makeup Remover Wipes

This week I sampled Sephora Collection's Express Eye Makeup Remover Wipes.

Everybody knows that one of the best things you can do for your skin is take your make up off before bed. I know I'm not the only person that isn't great with this rule. But I have made it easier on myself. 

I wear a lot of make up. It's my security blanket and I flat out refuse to leave the house without it. (It drives my friends and family crazy.) And I am all about that long wear formula. But at the end of the day, I just want it off my face. I've tried a bunch of cleansers and make up removers over the years and found that wipes are my favourite. 

Now for my thoughts on this one. Unfortunately, the sample only contained one and I made the impulse decision to use it on a low make up day. But I really liked it. 

When I took the wipe out of the package, it wasn't super saturated. This made me a little bit nervous that it had dried up but I was impressed! It took everything off, even my water proof mascara with little to know scrubbing. And it didn't leave a residue on my face like my current make up remover does. It wasn't heavily scented either, to anger my skin more. 

I would have liked to try it with some of my long wear eyeliner, as that stuff does not want to come off as of late. But I think I will be picking up a box of these when I'm out of my current remover. 

Holy Grail - Bite Beauty Line & Define Lip Primer

Oh. My. God. I think I fell in love. 

In the last year or so, I fell in love with lipstick. (Basically since I found Bite Beauty). And my collection went from 0 to Obsessed real fast. 

But the problem with lip stick is that it can wear off really fast. You use primer to make your foundation last longer, but what about your lipstick? If you have to wear lip liner, then you have to buy one for every different shade of lipstick. And when you have about a million different shades (give or take), you need that many different shades of liner.

But not anymore! Bite has solved all your lip problems with this one product! It is a clear pencil that acts as a lip liner and a lipstick primer all in one! It helps make your lipstick last. It has jojoba and argan oil in it too! So it keeps your lips soft and moisturized. It is truly the only product you need under your lipstick.

And the little white end comes out and is a sharpener! Which I only realized as I was writing this. 

Have I raved about this enough? I love it! And you need it in your life. Like now. Right now. 

Sampler - Moisturizing Sea Salt Spray from PARLOR by Jeff Chastain

I have decided to do my Birchbox posts a little bit differently. I am going to post as I try thing ans see how it goes. This was in the June Birchbox. The theme was "Say Yes." 

I have tried other salt sprays before and never really liked them. But I really liked this! I used this with the curl spray I have and they were perfect together. I had loose curls that lasted all day and even survived the humidity.

I will be using this again and will look into the full size when it's gone. 

Holy Grail - Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder Duo

I currently have this in Soft Brown. But I recently went super bright blonde and I needed a lighter option for my brows. And, as my duo was running on empty, I decided to go with Taupe. 

I love these. I have tried a few different brow options and loved them. Except that they don't really last that long. Where as these brow powder duos last quite a while. I think I have had my previous one for about a year or more. 

These are the best. And they look super natural looking. I love these and definitely think you need to check them out. 

First Off - NUDESTIX Concealer Pencil

I can't remember where I heard about this concealer but I ordered it as soon as it was back in stock on Sephora's website. I got it in shade Light 2.

I have mixed feelings about this concealer. It's super easy to blend out. It is very pigmented and buildable over dark circles. The color is perfect.

However, it is super soft. So I feel like I have to sharpen it every time I use it. I don't think it will last that long on, sadly. And it doesn't wear that great. I have oily skin and the concealer seems to wear away after only a few hours. Which isn't great for work days. 

I did, however, like that it came in it's own box with a mirror and a pencil sharpener. 

If you have matte skin and don't need a lot layers, I would definitely check this out and let me know what you think. But I don't think I would rebuy this.

Holy Grail - Sephora Tote

I am going to be completely honest. All of my reusable grocery bags are from Sephora. And I use most of my Beauty Insider points on them. I feel like it says pretty much all you need to know about me. 

I have a couple different styles but they are all really durable and super cute. It's also really nice when I am just running out for a few errands. I still look all cute and put together. And, I have to say, grocery shopping is a little more bearable with cute bags. I feel more like the 20-something-pretending-to-be-a-grown-up that I am. And did I mention that they are cute?

And yes. Lipstick is always the answer!

First Off - Urban Decay Naked Smoky Palette

It is here! And it is gorgeous! 

I first got really into the Naked line when Naked 3 was announced. I then picked up the first two to see if they really did live up to the hype. (Spoiler: They did.)

I have been excited about this palette since it was announced. Dark, smoky eyes are some of my favourites to do. They are a lot more fun to play around with and I love palettes that are designed specifically for that. 

And without further ado... Here are the swatches!

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(First of all, I do greatly apologize for my awful swatches. I will do better next time.)

The colors are as follows...

• High is a champagne micro-glitter.
• Dirtysweet is a shimmery bronze.
• Radar is a bronzey brown with micro-glitter.
• Armor is a silver taupe with micro-glitter.
• Slanter is a shimmery grey.
• Dagger is a dark grey with a little bit of micro-glitter.
• Black Market is a black satin.
• Smolder is a dark purple taupe.
• Password is a cool taupe matte.
• Whiskey is a milk chocolate brown
• Combust is a soft peachy beige 
• Thirteen is a white satin.

Another things to note is the packaging. For the last two Naked palettes, the packaging was more or less the same. But for this one, they changed it up. The case for this is a semi-transparent plastic case decorated with a smoky pattern and has a magnetic close.

I love magnetic closes and the packaging suits the theme of the product. However, in person, the case gives me a kind of old lady vibe. But don't judge a book by it's cover. The eyeshadows are stunning and Urban Decay's product quality never fails to impress.

This palette also includes a dual ended brush. I love Urban Decay's brushes! And I love that they include actual, quality brushes in with their palettes. It's another thing that makes the seemingly high price point absolutely worth it.

If smoky looks are your thing, I would definitely check this guy out. But if you are more into the lighter side of Naked, any of the previous palettes are probably more up your alley. I, for one, am really excited to get to play around with this and share some looks with you!