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Smashbox O-Glow review
When I heard about Smashbox’s “intuitive cheek color” O-Glow ($26), I immediately wanted to try it. I adore cheek color and until recently had a small addiction to cheek stain. I rushed to the nearest Ulta to pick it up…practically tore it out of the packaging and applied it. The product comes out clear and has the same silky feel as Smashbox’s Photo Finish foundation primer, but turns pink when it makes contact with your skin. The result was a somewhat disappointing very subtle light pink tint.
The plus- it’s super easy to apply, just a dab on your finger and rub it on and you’re good. You could probably apply it in the dark or while brushing your teeth-I’m a fan of multi-tasking. As opposed to cheek stains, cream blushes or more pigmented powder blushes where you have to be pretty careful where and how much you apply. Since there’s no brush needed it’s easy to stick in your pocket for on-the-go touch ups.
I felt a little like the product was a flop, maybe because I was used to the brighter rose cheek stain or because I was so excited to try it, maybe it was the 45 minute drive and $26 I spent. Unless another wonder product comes along I’ll return to my old friend, Lip & Cheek stain in rose from The Body Shop ($14).
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This peachy gold eyeshadow combo is fresh, simple and perfect for Spring.
MAC eyeshadow in Rule is a gorgeous peachy orange color that really makes blue eyes pop, I'm actually wearing a little myself and it also works wonders with greenish brown eyes. Smashbox's Pale Gold eyeshadow adds a lovely but subtle shimmer that really brightens the eyes.
Using an angled brush, apply Rule in a sideways V shape, starting at the outer corner of your upper lid and working in the crease and along the lash line stopping about half way in.
Starting from the inner corner of your upper lid apply the Pale Gold in an opposite sideways V meeting Rule about half way and extending the top of the V a little farther just beneath the arch of your eyebrow.
Now blend well, really well. You want to introduce the colors to each other, let them mingle and finally create something beautiful together. Hopefully you get the point, we don't want distinct lines of shadow, that's not cute.
Finish the look by curing your lashes and applying mascara.
For a more dramatic look line the eyes with a dark liner and smudge out, heck, even add some false lashes.
Now you're ready, get out there and have your Spring fling!
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I picked up a couple new palettes over the weekend that I’m pretty excited about.
I was wandering the makeup aisle at Target and was shocked to see E.L.F. gift sets. I’ve heard of this product line, but hadn’t seen it at Target before. What shocked me was not just seeing the products, but the prices. Most of the sets were $5.00 & under! So, of course I picked up the lip color palette and a false lash kit. I was skeptical and couldn’t wait to get home and try out the products. Well, I’ll just say that I paid a fair price for the lip palette. I chose the darkest of the lip shades to try out and after about 5 coats it finally started to meet my expectations. I’m all about lip palettes, I hate trying to contain all of the little lipstick tubes. All in all, it’s a great deal to add some variety to my kit.
Next I tried the false lash kit which was $3.00. The best part about this kit was the little lash grabber, the rest went in the garbage. I’d recommend the kit for the grabber alone, it’s worth $3.00 and it’s definitely going in my kit.
Next, I picked up the Smashbox Wish for the Perfect Palette from Ulta. This palette is AMAZING. It has tons of eye shadows (64!), cream eyeliners, brow powders, brow wax, lip glosses, blush, highlighter, bronzer & a few mini brushes. This palette was only $59. I really like Smashbox products and this just confirms why, the eyeshadows are super pigmented and go on really well. The cream eyeliners might just be my new favorite product, they go on so smooth & look gorgeous! Love, love, love! Go buy one before they sell out!
Smashbox O-Glow review 
