Lorac Sweet Luxuries

So, I haven't been blogging for about a month and it's been because of a few problems I've had with my Google Account. Then the holidays came storming in and I just didn't have time. I am back and will be blogging on a regular schedule.

This product was a really cute steal. I hoard neutral eye shadows and when I saw this, I couldn't say no. It comes in a pretty case and has five full sized eye shadows.

The product itself is great. Pigmentation is nice and I personally love the dark brown and the highlighter shade; I use them every day. They are soft, blendable and easy to work with. I would compare them to Urban Decay shadows because they have that buttery type of feel. There is no problem with fall out even with the glittery shades and they last all day.

Overall, I would recommend this product. Unfortunately, I think this was a limited edition palette, but I do believe you can buy the colours separately.

Been Busy!

Hey guys, sorry I haven't been posting. It's been a busy week because everyone is getting ready for midterms. I should be back soon and will post when I can!

Glow Getters Part Three: bareMinerals Pure Radiance All-Over Face Color

This is the final part of the Glow Getters. This is by far my favorite product in the set. It's a highlighter that can be used to set your make-up but I wouldn't advise it to be used that way.

I really like that this gives a shimmer, not a glitter. I've had a few highlighters that gave a chunky glitter, but this gives a natural glow. It's a warm gold colour, so it can be used in the summer and I like to use it in the winter because it warms up my pale skin. It lasts all day and the only problem I've had with it is the container for the product. Whenever I put my brush in the pot, it goes in the holes and brings up too much powder. The easy way to stop this is to just swirl it around in the lid.

Glow Getters Part Two: bareMinerals SPF 25 Mineral Veil Finishing Powder

This is the finishing powder offered by bareMinerals. I use this after I apply foundation to set it. It sets it extremely well, especially my Clinique Even Better Concealer - it doesn't move at all anymore. It controls the oil on my face very well, and I'm not having to reapply powder by lunch. It's great that this has SPF 25 in it because I hate having to apply sunscreen because of how oily it is and the way it smells.

The shade "original" matches my skin tone and is what is pictured below. This product is offered in "original" and "tinted" which match most skin tones. This powder conceals redness, as well. If you don't use anything except a powder base, this would be a good investment because it is a more opaque powder. This powder leaves a matte, flawless finish and application is extremely easy. It's finely milled and very comfortable to wear. 

And for those of us concerned with the ingredients, it's free of Parabens, Sulfates, Synthetic Fragrances, Synthetic Dyes, Petro-Chemicals, and Phthalates.

Glow Getters Part One: bareMinerals Natural Lip Gloss

I got this on Black Friday! The whole package was $10. Although this was a one day type of deal, I know that my Ulta got a late truck and they will be selling this set and another one with eye products for a few more days. You can also buy these products alone.

BareMinerals has been really on their game. I've seen reviews for all their products and they have been very good and very praiseworthy. This is no exception. This lip gloss is great, and I don't even wear glasses that often. I find them to be too sticky and my hair gets caught in them. This one has a really nice colour. It's a coral, which has been very popular. It stays on very well and has a nice glitter to it. You can feel the glitter a little, but overall it is a very smooth and comfortable finish.

It's not drying and it has a really pleasant scent. It tastes nice, but it doesn't have a flavour that makes me want to eat it. If you want a coral lip gloss with a nice shimmer, I'd buy this.

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L'Oreal Magic Smooth Soufflé Foundation

This is a really neat alternative to liquid or powder foundation. It's a mousse and is light and fluffy. When you apply, it leaves a silky texture to your skin. So, this foundation goes on really smooth and leaves a matte finish. You do not need to set it with a powder either. It covers up blemishes as well as your liquid or powder foundation and is classified as a light to medium foundation. This foundation is very buildable.

You can skip this product if you have very dry skin. It does show dry patches and is best on oily or combination skin. I would also advise you to use a flat top kabuki brush whenever you apply this foundations because it looks so much better than with a sponge or your hands. It stops the makeup from forming little balls as you put it on.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving guys! I hope your holiday goes really well, you visit family and friends, and you eat lots of food! But don't forget about Black Friday... I plan on buying loads of new beauty products and reviewing them on here. Be safe, snatch good deals, and have a good time!

-Grace