Nars came out with their summer collection called the summer soltice. It wasn’t a very big collection compared to last year’s collection. They had cream bronzer in this collection which i was excited about because i can wear it to the pool this summer. Cream based makeup lasts longer in the pool. In this collection there were a couple of brozers, and a eyeshadow palette. I bought the bronzers i skipped the eyeshadow palettes because i dont need another eyeshadow palette.
I purchased the summer solstice bronzer and the sunkissed bronzing cream in laguna. The bronzer has a highlighter in it, the powder is finely millled and pigmented. There is a perfume scent to both bronzers that i don’t necessarily care for. The cream bronzer is nicely pigmented and blends very easily into the skin, I actually wear the cream bronzer more than the powered one. I am older im in my mid 30s so my skin is very dry so the cream formula works well for me. I think both products are really good i recommend them for the summer.
I purchased both products from Nordstrom and are exclusive to Nordstrom. Did you get anything from this summers collection?
A couple of weeks ago on Instagram a makeup blogger I follow Trendmood had posted a limited edition collection from Revlon featuring model Ashley Graham. I also follow Ashley Graham on Instagram but I didn’t see anything about on her Instagram. I seen the swatches of the face/eye palette on Trendmoods Instagram I knew I had to have it for the summer. There are two kits available to buy on Amazon one contains an face/eye with kit lipgloss, the other kit contains a lipgloss and a body highlighter. This collection is exclusive to Amazon.
Tropical Vibes Post Beach Glow Face and Eye Kit – The face/eye kit contains a highlighter, a bronzer, and eyeshadows. The bronzer has some beautiful gold shimmers in it. It also has bold metallic blue named Blue Lagoon I wear this on a night out. They came up with some nice summery names for the kit such as Body Heat, Sandy Beach, Summer Madness and More
The lip gloss that came with it is white shimmery gloss, it leaves a pearl like sheen when you wear it. Its not sticky, and it feels very comfortable. The gloss is called Island Hopping.
I am considering buying the other kit because I want to try the body highlighter. I rather impressed wit how Amazon packaged very securely, I was worried I would have a broken palette in the mail. Amazon has a history of not packing makeup securely. Have you purchased anything from this collection?
Its been a interesting few weeks since being on lockdown since mid March, I haven’t gotten out much only to get groceries and such. I have also been on maternity leave since the 17th February. I have now returned to work it feels strange, Im not allowed to go back to the office. Im strict work from home orders until May 4 at this point in time. Im sure it will be extended again, that’s how it seems to be working. I have found some things at Walmart that I wanted including some limited edition stuff from Milani.
I found two of the Milani Ludicrous Lights Duo Chrome Highlighter Pink Aroo, and Lollapa Blue Za. I couldn’t get my hands on the peach on it was sold out. I did see it was available on their site so I may place an order to get it.
Milani Green Goddess Cannabis Stavia Seed Oil- Im beyond excited to see drug store products with hemp/cannabis in it. I have been using the oil during the day time. I find that calms the redness on my face. I have a bit of rosacea on my cheeks. I also found the oil to be very hydrating, which is great for my dry skin.
Clean and Clear Watermelon Juicy Scrub and Gel Moisturizer. I like watermelon a lot, so I decided to try them. The gel moisturizer smells just watermelon, its hydrating, and it absorbs easily. I find that there is a not lot of product, so it may last you two weeks. If you have teenage girls in the house in may last a couple of days. I got try it for a couple of days and then it was gone but it was around five bucks so it wont break the bank. I think it’s a good day time moisturizer. The juicy scrub smells just as good as the moisturizer, I find that It is hydrating, and it’s a gentle scrub.
Physicans Formula Organic Wear Double Cleansing Oil- I have been using this for about a week or so Its not like other oil cleansers I have tried. Most oil cleansers emsulify when mixed in with water this one doesn’t. The texture is more gel like, but it does get the job. It does a do a good job at removing makeup. I do follow up with another cleanser after I use this.
These were some of my finds during this crazy time, I also some stuff I ordered from Amazon, Nars, more stuff from Physicans Formula, and a skincare haul from Sephora. Im really excited for my haul from Sephora I ordered some things from Tatcha.
I never tried anything from Colourpop I have wanted to for some time. I think the brand is very innovative and very wallet friendly. I had seen on Instagram they had come out with collection featuring the Halo Ice cream brand. The colors look really pretty so I decided to get a few things from the collection, in reality I bought the entire Halo Top collection, and I also purchased a few things from the orange collection to try out. I have olive complexion, I find that orange looks good on me. My favorites from what I purchased are the super shock shadows. They remind me of the electric cool shadows by MAC. I found the super shock shadows very pigmented, easy to blend, very wallet friendly, and I was able to get eight plus hours of wear with them, I tested them out at work. The super shock shadows from the Halo Top Collection had a sweet scent to them it reminded me of ice cream.
From the Halo Collection
Birthday Cake- contained two shades by the pound and extra sprinkles. By the pound is a creamsicle orange shade with glitter. Extra sprinkles is pale champagne with gold glitters in it.
Mint Chip- contained two shades semi sweet and tassel. Semi
sweet is pastel green with silver glitters. Tassel is a white shimmery shadow
with silver glitters.
Rainbow swirl- contained two shades sherbert day and creamsicle. Sherbert is a peachy pink with silver flecks in it. Creamsicle is a baby pink with purple and blue in it.
Strawberry – contained two shades jam out and berry sweet. Jam is reddish pink gold flecks in it. Berry sweet is a warmer more champagne pink with that is golden flecks in it.
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