Product Review: Milani Rose Powder Blush

Hello Hello! Recently, I stopped by Walgreens to pick up some items for an upcoming trip. Per usual, I could not help but browse through the new arrivals in the cosmetics aisle and the beautiful rose impression on the new Milani Spring 2014 Limited Edition Rose Powder Blushes quickly caught my eye. The blush can be found in four shades:

Coral Cove (05)

Lady Rouge (06)

Love Potion (07)

Tea Rose (08)

As tempting as it was to pick up all four blushes, I decided on coming home with Lady Rouge and Tea Rose for $7.50 each. 

 In the package, Tea Rose is a beautiful pinky brown shade while Lady Rouge is a bright pinky red. 

Pictures taken in natural light: Tea Rose (L) & Lady Rouge (R)

In the process of swatching, I noticed Tea Rose was much more silky to the touch while the texture of Lady Rouge was more course. Neither of the two blushes swatched smooth upon first swipe. Both blushes required a little blending to reach the texture shown in the swatches above and both blushes appeared to be the same hue after they were swatched.

My overall thoughts are that although the packaging is lovely and despite the difference in appearance of the blushes, I would only recommend picking up Tea Rose as the texture was much smoother than Lady Rouge. In comparison to the blushes in Milani's regular line of products, I think the quality of the blushes in their regular line are better.

Have you seen these limited edition blushes in the store yet? If yes, what are your thoughts on the shades? What are your favorite Milani blushes? I welcome your thoughts below!

♥ Joy ♥

Note: Products were purchased with my own money and the reviews are 100% my own.

Summer Eyes!

Hi everyone! I got bored a couple weeks ago and decided to do a random eye look that was inspired by the bright, bold colors of spring/summer. To create this look, I used my BH Cosmetics 88 Color Matte Palette, NYX Lashes in El 118 Rumor, Milani Eye Tech Liquid Liner in Blackest Black, E.L.F. blending brush, & E.L.F. smudge brush. Enjoy!

 Before Makeup

I have hidden double eyelids and pretty sparse lashes.

After Application of Shadows

I just used my fingers and an E.L.F. blending brush to make the transition from color to color more smooth.

After Application of Lashes & Liner

I used Milani Eye Tech liquid liner in Blackest Black for the top lid & a dark BH Cosmetics shadow to line the bottom of my eye. I applied the dark shadow with E.L.F. smudge brush. I added a little bit of mint shadow to soften the look. Lastly, I applied the NYX lashes (in El 118 Rumor) using the lash glue that was included with the kit and curled my lashes (sadly, I forgot to apply mascara...).

Final Look!

Surprisingly, I think the look turned out to be very wearable. Let me know what you think as this is the first eye look I have done. If any of you have makeup ideas for hidden double eyelids comment below & if you would like me to do looks without lashes, also let me know ^___^.

Note: Products used in this look were purchased with my own money and the reviews are 100% my own.

Gotta Love HG Products!

Hi everyone! I know it has been a while since my last post, but I thought that I would post up what products I have considered to be HG or holy grail. These are products that I use very often and would take with me on trips. I also wanted to post up a little background info. about my skin etc. so that you can get a better idea of what works for my skin. So...let's get started!

Skin type: Combination oily(t-zone), acne prone(break out if I use the wrong products), sensitive(anything with salicylic acid or fragrance does not work well for me) and dry

MAC reference: NW15 (yes, I have been referred to as looking ghostly...)

HG Hair Product: Frederic Fekkai Glossing Cream (drugstore)

-Works well for me in place of conditioner & I like to apply it when my hair is damp

HG Peach Blush: Milani Luminous Powder Blush (drugstore)

-I use this on a daily basis when I want a peachy glow

HG Light Pink Blush: Benefit Blush in Dandelion (Sephora or Ulta)

-I like this blush because I can apply it with a heavy hand and it is still ok

-Leaves me with some subtle color (I wouldn't recommend it though for people with darker skin tones because I have heard it can look chalky)

HG Highlight: MAC Mineralized Skinfinish in Candlelight

-Leaves a nice glow on my cheekbones

HG Powder: Rock & Republic Pressed Powder in Satin (discontinued)

-LOVE this powder especially during the summer season when my face is a little darker

-Does not break me out, so I will be sad when I run out of this product

HG Concealer: Amazing Cosmetics Concealer (Ulta)

-I thought I would give this product a try when it was on sale and have been using it ever since

-Gives me good coverage on blemishes and hyper-pigmentation

HG Lipsticks: Rimmel 'Airy Fairy' and NYX 'Ceto' (Drugstore and Ulta)

-Airy Fairy is a nice neutral color that helps to even out my natural lip color. It is the one lip color I will always go to and what is nice is that it is affordable!

-Ceto is also another affordable lip color, but it is warmer in color. I use it a lot during the summer. =)

HG Eyeshadows: Wet n Wild 'Nutty' and NYX 'Herb' (Drugstore and Ulta)

-Nutty is a nice taupe color that is nice for everyday wear. The shadow goes on really smoothly as well, so it makes for easy application ^^ (supposedly it is an affordable dupe for MAC's Satin Taupe)

-Herb is a pretty shimmery olive color. Again, it is one of those shadows that I can just sweep on my lids for a pop of color.

Hope this is useful for those of you that are looking for quality, reliable makeup products! Let me know if you have any questions below. I am still on the hunt for a good liquid liner and mascara. My lids get oily too, so it makes mascara hunting pretty difficult. 

Happy Year of the Dragon!

Note: Products were purchased with my own money and the reviews are 100% my own.