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Thursday, June 11, 2015

NYX Eyebrow Gel, "Espresso", Review And Swatches

Eyebrows are very important, since they frame a person's face, and there are a ton of different eyebrow products out there that get the job done beautifully. NYX has come out with several different brow products lately, one of them being the NYX Eyebrow Gel, which completely intrigued me. So, what did I do? I ordered one, of course!

I purchased this in the shade, "Espresso" on Ulta's website for $6.99.  There is a total of five different colors that you can chose from, so check them out here!  NYX claims that this is a lightweight waterproof formula that will not smudge or wear off, while giving you natural looking brows. Every girls goal when it comes to our eyebrows, right?

Lets see if the NYX Eyebrow Gel is too good to be true!




NYX Eyebrow Gel, "Espresso"


NYX Eyebrow Gel, "Espresso"


NYX Eyebrow Gel, "Espresso"


NYX Eyebrow Gel, "Espresso"


NYX Eyebrow Gel, "Espresso"


NYX Eyebrow Gel, "Espresso"


NYX Eyebrow Gel, "Espresso"



What I love about the packaging of this product is that this is such a small tube, that it fits into the palm of my hand! This is perfect and easy to travel with as it will not take up any room in your makeup bag. I actually keep this in my everyday makeup bag since it is just the right size!




NYX Eyebrow Gel, "Espresso"


NYX Eyebrow Gel, "Espresso"


NYX Eyebrow Gel, "Espresso"

 

The cap screws on and back on very tightly, so you do not have to worry about the cap loosening up over time and the product squeezing itself out.

I like how the tip is thin and the hole of the tip is very tiny, because you are assured to get out just the right amount of product that you will need. And you will only need a very tiny, less than a pea sized amount of product for both of the brows. So, that tiny hole is the perfect size for the product inside the tube!




NYX Eyebrow Gel, "Espresso"


Now, in the above picture, I squeezed out waaaayyy too much product, so you can get an idea of how much product you will need.

NYX's Eyebrow Gel is thick, but lightweight, like a mouse and is very easy to work through the eyebrows. But, the thing is, while this is easy to work with, also beware that you need to use a very light hand when applying this product, because if using a heavy hand, even the smallest amount of product that you might use will look unnatural and drawn harshly on.



Too Faced Eyebrow Brush




Too Faced Eyebrow Brush



I use my Too Faced Angled Eyebrow Brush to apply this product, because it works perfectly when stroking the product lightly onto my eyebrows and gives me the desired look that I am wanting. The spoolie at the end of this brush also helps to brush out any harsh lines, helping to give a more natural appearance to the brows.




NYX Eyebrow Gel in, "Espresso"



With just that amount of product that I had squeezed out of the tube in one of the above pictures I was able to produce these awesome swatches for you to gawk at! Clearly, it is product overload, wouldn't you agree?

The NYX Eyebrow Gel sets relatively fast and once it sets, you can forget about blending it out, because it is not going anywhere! I have worn the NYX Eyebrow Gel on several occasions all day. One day I made a point of wearing this outside on a 90 degree day while my husband an I set up our giant pool, and I sweated buckets... I was happy to notice at the end of the day that my eyebrows still where there!

While the NYX Eyebrow Gel fills in the brows, it does not hold the hairs of the eyebrows in place. So, if you are like me and need that extra help in the brow department, make sure that you use a brow product that will shape and hold your eyebrow hairs into place.

I love the NYX Eyebrow Gel because this lasts all day long with no fading or smearing! You can count on this to stay on until you decide it is time to take it off! This is perfect for the summer time in the heat and in the pool!

Check this out for yourself, I know that your perfect shade is waiting for you!


Have A Wonderful Day!

Monday, June 1, 2015

Too Faced Five Piece Bronzer Wardrobe Collection

I am brining to you something that I was very excited about that I ordered from Ulta last week, and it is the Too Faced Five Piece Bronzer Wardrobe Collection and it includes four of their popular bronzers in deluxe sized samples.

The Too Faced Five Piece Bronzer Wardrobe Collection retails on Ulta's website for $22.00 which you can check out here. I searched Too Faced's and Sephora's website and did not find this product sold there, so, this may be exclusive only to Ulta.

The bronzers included in here are Milk Chocolate Soleil Bronzer, Chocolate Soleil Bronzer, Sun Bunny Bronzer and Endless Summer 16-hour Long-Wear Bronzer. But, not only are you getting an amazing amount of deluxe sized bronzers, but you are also getting a mini sized Teddy Bear Hair Flatbuki brush to apply these bronzers with!

These Two Faced Bronzers have been around awhile and a few of these have a cult following, so I am not going to go into details about each of these bronzers. But, I will swatch these for you and give a quick run down of the products.

Ready? Here we go!




Too Faced Five Piece Bronzer Wardrobe Collection



Too Faced Five Piece Bronzer Wardrobe Collection



Too Faced Five Piece Bronzer Wardrobe Collection



I love the feel of the box that this comes in, because it would make such an adorable gift, don't you think? Look, it even has a bow on the top ready to give to that makeup lover in your life!





Too Faced Bronzer Wardrobe Collection



Too Faced Bronzer Wardrobe Collection



Too Faced Bronzer Wardrobe Collection:
Left To Right: Endless Summer 16-Hour Long-Wear, Chocolate Soleil, Sun Bunny, Milk Chocolate Soleil



Those are the goodies that you get inside this cute little box! Exciting treasures!





Too Faced Deluxe Sized Sample Size



Just to give you a background into why I purchased the Too Faced Bronzer Wardrobe Collection, it was because I was interested in purchasing Too Faced's Milk Chocolate Soleil Bronzer. But, I have never had the opportunity to play with it and wasn't sure if I would like it enough to pay $30.00 for it. So, I saw this package on Ulta's website for $22.00 and thought that this was perfect because it gave me the chance to experiment not only with the Milk Chocolate Soleil Bronzer, but three others! Plus, they are all deluxe sized samples that will last a long time and are easy to travel with!





Too Faced Teddy Bear Hair Flatbuki Brush



Too Faced Teddy Bear Hair Flatbuki Brush



Too Faced Teddy Bear Hair Flatbuki Brush



The Teddy Bear Hair Flatbuki brush is extremely adorable and, I am proud to say, perfect to travel with! It does have a small handle, but I have found that it is still easy to handle when applying the bronzer. The brush fits perfectly into the deluxe sized samples and picks up the product with no problem. The bristles are extremely soft and gentle, helping the product to blend seamlessly.

I will say that I do not like this brush for contouring, because I found that the brush is still to big and won't give that chiseled contour line that is expected when contouring. But, it is great as a bronzer brush!




Too Faced Endless Summer 16-Hour Long-Wear Bronzer
Deluxe Sample



Too Faced Endless Summer 16-Hour Long-Wear Bronzer



Endless Summer 16-Hour Long-Wear Bronzer is said to give a long lasting lit-from within glow and it does have subtle shimmer to it.




Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer
Deluxe Sample Size



Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer



Chocolate Soleil Bronzer is a favorite among many and is said to be good for everyday contouring and creating a matte tan. And, it does smell like cocoa powder, which is a bonus!





Too Faced Sun Bunny Bronzer
Deluxe Sample Size


Too Faced Sun Bunny Bronzer



Sun Bunny Bronzer is said to create a natural radiance, and to me, can be used as a nice highlight.




Too Faced Milk Chocolate Soleil Bronzer
Deluxe Sample Size




Too Faced Milk Chocolate Bronzer



Milk Chocolate Soleil Bronzer is their lighter version of the Chocolate Soleil Bronzer and creates a warmth to the skin. And yes, this too smells like chocolate!




Left To Right:
Endless Summer 16-Hour Long-Wear, Chocolate Soleil, Sun Bunny, Milk Chocolate Soleil


Left To Right:
Endless Summer 16-Hour Long-Wear, Chocolate Soleil, Sun Bunny, Milk Chocolate Soleil



What I did find out about these bronzers is that the formula is very powdery. Just the lightest touch with the brush can kick up a lot of product, so beware. A light hand is all you need with these bronzers!

The formula is soft and blends very well onto the face, so you will have no issues blending this product.

Overall, I know I will get a lot of use out of these bronzers and am happy with this purchase because now I can try out a few different bronzers and pick my favorite!

I recommend that you buy this, even if you already have your favorite full sized bronzer, because a girl can always use a few high end travel sized beauty products!


Have A Wonderful Day!