Review makeup reviews.

Beauty in a Box: By Tarte

I was introduced to the Tarte's Beauty in a Box: Bronze Smoky Eye set, a limited-edition set that cannot be missed. It has a variety irresistible products valued at 112$ but get this, it's for sale online at Sephora for only $45.00

Want to know just what's inside? Here I'll show you!

This set contains:
- Full size Lock & Roll 12-Hour Eyeshadow, burnt bronze
- Full size EmphasEYES™ Waterproof Clay Shadow/Liner, plum
- Full size Rise & Shine Lip Gloss And Stain, nude
- Full size Clean Slate Natural Face Primer
- Deluxe Mineral Powder Bronzer, park ave princess
- Deluxe Lights,... Read full article

e.l.f. Sparkle Eye Shadow

This cute heart shape eye shadow from e.l.f.'s "sugar kiss collection" is the next makeup product I have received. It is absolutely adorable!!

Here is what the package reads: "Get instant glamour with eye shadow that dazzles and sparkles. Why, because eye heart you!"

Ohhh my goodness how charming and sweet!!

The eyeshadow is in a plastic heart shaped locket, and has two colors on the inside of the locket hearts.

The heart shaped locket I received is called "blink". How appropriate... since blinking is what you will be doing with this on. ;)



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e.l.f. Lip Liner Pencils

This package has 2 Lip Liners Pencils and one cute heart shape Sharpener. The shade I have chosen is Natural.

e.l.f. claims that the Velvety ProVitamin Complex™ color caresses your lips with naturally long-lasting, never feathering, hydrating pigments.

Many will tell you that a Lip Liner is exactly just that, but I'm here to tell you they are wrong!


Oh Yes Must Have: It was very smooth and glided so nicely on my lips as I outlined them. On very dry hot days during the summer my lips would get very dry, yet I would still be able to apply the liner... Read full article

e.l.f. Lip Gloss Tin

I had ordered this one for my daughter, but as soon as it arrived I just had to test it out first! (humm to make sure it meets Beauty Diva standards of course)

It was the fruity friday flavored gloss and it came in a metal tin with a sliding lid.

The packaging read: Sugar is sweet and so are you! Lick your lips with this yummy candy flavored gloss.

Let's see just how yummy this gloss can really be!!



Oh Yes Must Have: It was very convenient to just drop it in my purse when I was rushing in the mornings. It had an incredible fruity taste to it, the flavoring... Read full article

e.l.f. Lip Color Trio

This cute little package of lip gloss from e.l.f.'s Sugar Kiss Collection has three shades of pink.

It has a very light shade of pink to a gradual darker shade of pink. It also comes with a very cute gily lip brush that really makes you feel like you can be very artistic with your lips.


Oh Yes Must Have: Having all three shades of pink really lets you chose just how pink you really want to paint your lips. The packaging was so adorable and the lip brush was absolutely tiny that I really felt like an artistic princess evertime I opened it up to paint my lips.

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elf Mechanical Eyelash Curler

An Eyelash curler is one tool you shouldn't have to buy over and over again.... that is if you have found the right one.


This Mechanical Eyelash Curler from e.l.f. claims to have a special curved design which angles to suit all eye shapes. It goes on to mention its silicone rubber pad that applies the appropriate amount of pressure to curl lashes naturally and allows for damage-free heating.

It boast that you can get long-lasting curled lashes both easily and safely. e.l.f. states that by using this Mechanical Eyelash Curler your lashes should remain in perfect shape all day.

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e.l.f. Dual Pencil Sharpener

Next product I received was e.l.f.'s Dual Pencil Sharpener With the Bonus Little Sharpener perfect to take along when traveling.

When using eyeliner or lip liner pencils a sharpener is a must.

e.l.f. claims that their Dual Sharpener is the essential tool for sharpening pencils of any size to maintain professional and precise application. They also mention that the removable adapter allows you to adjust the size to fit even the largest pencils and that the cover captures shavings and allows for easy cleaning. It does include a small bonus sharpener. Which as we all know is excellent for... Read full article

e.l.f. Eye Shadow Brush

I'm always looking out for the best makeup brushes that will give me the most out of my makeup applications. This e.l.f. brush I received was going to be put through many application test in order to really see it's quality.

Most brushes don't even past 1/4 of my test applications before shedding or becoming a total mess after being washed several times.

This brush claims that it's specially sheered brush tip absorbs the perfect amount of eye shadow and provides long lasting color saturation. The comfort curved brush contours the eye with natural gliding strokes for easy and accurate... Read full article

e.l.f. Heart Lip Tint

These next makeup items I received are really a keeper, two e.l.f. Heart Lip Tint. One in "hot purple" and the other in "hot pink". They are both from the Sugar Kiss Collection which already made me want to dive right in and really see what they are worth.


They come in adorable round plastic compact with a heart design on top hence the name "heart lip tint". This Sugar Kiss Collection so far always have such cute quotes on their packaging. This one reads "Keep your heart close and have flirty fun with theses juicy glosses"

My mouth was watering already with the word "juicy", possibly because... Read full article

e.l.f. Fake Eyelashes

I received these gorgeous falsies made by e.l.f. and I must tell you, right away I found them to be so adorable.

They are the Fake Eyelashes, bling from the Sugar Kiss Collection. The kit includes 1 pair of criss crossing falsies and 1 tube of adhesive to help keep them on of course!

They are adorned with little dabs of glitter to add that special sparkle to your eyes when wearing them.

It claims to give "a batty lash look", something I was really up for as soon as I received my ever so cute lashes.


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e.l.f. Shimmer Eye Dust

When I first received my e.l.f. shimmer eye dust - ice skate, I was really taken back by the cute and dainty packaging. The design on the packaging shows off pink and purple hearts, perfect for a little princess. I immediately felt like a little princess and wanted to dig right into this new eyeshadow.

The packaging reads: Have a ball with these shimmer eye shadows that dare to dazzle! Instructions: Roll the ball over your eyelids for glittery eyes!

Right away you can get a sense of just how shimmery this eyeshadow will be.



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Olay Regeneris Tone Enhancer

Looking at the ingredient list, you won’t see any of the usual cast of characters for targeting age spots and other discolourations. Such as Hydroquinone, Kojic Acid, Licorice or Bearberry Extract.

However, very high on the ingredient list (#3 after Water and Glycerin) is Niacinimide (Vitamin B3). By looking up these ingredients I have found that Niacinimide has several skin antiaging effects.

It exfoliates dead surface cells, protects from future UVB damage and promotes the production of healthy new cells.
There is several other vitamins shown to have antiaging properties which... Read full article

COVERGIRL Clean Foundation

The Covergirl Clean Foundation I received was the Oil Control,#555 Soft Honey foundation. For someone with sensitive skin but a small oily T-Zone, I just love trying out new products that will help with these two specific problems.

It claims to control the shine on my face without drying it up, as it is made with ultra-light oil-absorbers that will control the oil, plus gentle conditioners that will help prevent dryness. Most important of all, it says it wont clog pores, it will give me a clean, shine-free face hour after hour.

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