Makeup the Week Round 2

Dec 21, 20183 min read

Hello again! Finals were in full swing for me this past week, so I decided to extend my make-up the week deadline. In addition, I added a second lipstick because I had to create a promotion for it.

Color Corrector: Dr. Jart

Shade: Tiger Grass

Review: I will say that I felt that my skin was a little less red on my cheeks, but I wouldn\’t say this product is a miracle worker. My pimples still have a good bit of red and require a green concealer, but that\’s an extreme case.

Where I Got This: Birchbox

Will I Repurchase: Probably Not

Am I keeping it? Yes

Primer: Touch in SOL No Poreblem Primer

Shade: N/A

Review: This primer felt like Benefit\’s Porefessional, but i felt like it was a little more gooey to the touch. It blended in well, and I feel like it did it\’s job but not exceptionally well.

Where I Got This: Birchbox

Will I Repurchase: Probably not

Am I keeping it? Yes

Foundation: Hard Candy

Shade: Light

Review: I feel like this foundation is a little heavy on my skin and it has a slight smell, but it\’s got pretty good coverage. I feel like this is a pretty average foundation. The brush on the other end however isn\’t worth usage unless you\’ve got a few hours to blend.

Where I Got This: Walmart

Will I Repurchase: Probably not, unless I\’m desperate

Am I keeping it? yes

Eye Shadow: Coastal Scents

Shade: Smoky

Review: The colors look really nice in the mini palette, but they only look decent on the eye. They blend too well and just kind morph into a blob rather than distinct colors. I almost wonder if using a damp brush would help the colors be more vibrant and defined.

Where I Got This: Birchbox

Will I Repurchase: No

Am I keeping it? Yes

Eyeliner: Beauty for Real

Shade: In Navy

Review: Just like the brown liner from the last round-up, it doesn\’t twist very well. The color is very nice, but I just can\’t figure out why it\’s such a large eyeliner and there\’s no product. Perhaps it\’s a sample after all.

Where I Got This: Ipsy

Will I Repurchase: No

Am I keeping it? No

Lipstick: Model Co.

Shade: Sienna

Review: This lipstick is kind of dry which makes it really hard to apply. I tried applying it with a lip brush which made it a little bit better, but ultimately, I don\’t usually use a lip brush sooo…

Where I Got This: Ipsy

Will I Repurchase: No

Am I keeping it? Kind of. I think I might try to mix it with another lipstick or make it into a tinted lip balm… stay tuned.

Lipstick: Buxom Va Va Plump

Shade: Wine Me

Review: As I mentioned earlier, I was making a promotional post for this lipstick which is how it landed in this weeks selection. I will say the color is not as dark as I thought it was going to be, but THE STAYING POWER. Omg, Anna and I were shocked by how long the color lasted. It didn\’t really feather on the edges, which is a huge plus!

Where I Got This: Her Campus

Will I Repurchase: Maybe

Am I keeping it? Yes

Blush/Highlighter: Smashbox Photo Strip Highlighting Palette

Shade: N/A

Review: I\’ve used this previously and I do really like it. I tend to use the last two shades on the right for blushes and the first three, naturally, for highlight. I personally tend to gravitate towards the second highlighter, which makes it hard for me to sometimes force myself to use to the others… They are a very good quality though.

Where I Got This: Sephora

Will I Repurchase: No

Am I keeping it? Yes

Bronzer: The Balm

Shade: Balm Desert

Review: I really like this shade because it\’s not as dark as other bronzers I have, which makes it perfect for the winter! It has strong staying power, too!

Where I Got This: Ipsy

Will I Repurchase: Yes, I already have

Am I keeping it? Yes

Mascara: NARS

Shade:

Review: I have a love-hate relationship with this mascara. It almost depended on which eye I put it on, but some times I felt that it look AMAZING, and other days it looked clumpy. Sometimes it was one way on each eye. I don\’t know, it was just kinda weird.

Where I Got This: Nordstrom Samples

Will I Repurchase: No, I feel like it\’s too hard to apply without clumps.

Am I keeping it? Yes, for the time being

And finally, the looks created with these products: