Tag: swatch
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MAC Powder Kiss Lipstick
When is the last time you were excited about a new MAC release? I remember when MAC was the be all and end all of all makeup releases who were always innovative and THE brand to try. I think MAC is still a brand that does some interesting things, but their big hits have become…
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Essence The Highlighter
You may have already seen me wearing this highlighter in some of the makeup looks in my videos, but the new Essence highlighter definitely warrants a full review. Naturally it is an affordable products that packs a true punch and that is surprisingly good, especially considering the cost. So of course, when a product is…
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Zoeva Spice of Life eyeshadow palette
We’re in the midst of fall, so what better palette to review than the Zoeva Spice of Life eyeshadow palette? This palette is part of the chocolate range that Zoeva do and since I love those, it was only natural that I would try this one too. The minute I spotted this, I knew this…
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Colourpop No Filter foundation
In this month’s shop my stash I decided to select the Colourpop No Filter foundation as one of two foundations to use this month. Earlier this year I already reviewed the accompanying concealer in this line. I liked it, but it emphasized my lines a bit because it has a drier, more matte finish. So…
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The Balm Take Home The Bronze bronzer
Do you know what was one makeup product that surprised me? The one I am reviewing for you today: The Balm’s Take Home The Bronze. A good bronzer was difficult to find for me for a long time. Most were too orange, too muddy or just too dark. Even some cult favorites just didn’t work…
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Catrice & Essence Royal Party Sister Love Limited Edition
It’s finally here! The longawaited Catrice & Essence limited edition Royal Party/ Sister Love has arrived in stores and I lucked out and found an untouched display and was able to pick up all the palettes I wanted from this collection. This limited edition features 14 eye and face palettes of which I picked up…
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Make Up Revolution Conceal & Hydrate Foundation & Concealer
You know I love a good drugstore product and if there is one brand I like trying things out from it would be Make Up Revolution. Their eyeshadow palettes for one, but after trying their Conceal & Define concealer and that instantly going to the top of my concealer favorites’ list, I knew I had…
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Catrice Glowing Blush Box
Catrice has come out with some new blushes and that is good news because generally speaking Catrice blushes are really good quality. They have released many renditions in the past years since they update their line every 6 months. Some of my favorites? The long since discontinued Illuminating Blushes. By now, Catrice has re-released similar…
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Catrice The Spicy Rust eyeshadow palette
For palette Saturday I decided to keep it affordable this week. Catrice releases these little clear palettes every time they revamp their line and for Fall/ Winter 2019 they have released a very warm toned rendition. The Spicy Rust collection fits well in Catrice’s line up of palettes and it is also perfect for fall.…
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Essence This Is Me Nude Lipsticks
This video is one I am doing on request. I have been asked to try the Essence This Is Me Nude lipsticks for some time now and I decided to do a dedicated video to the entire line. This line features 8 lipsticks that retail for €2.39 each. That is not only super affordable, but…
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Ofra Blissful highlighter
In my current shop my stash I pulled in a highlighter that I had in my stash for months but that I hadn’t yet tried. I am talking about Ofra’s Blisfful. After trying their OG favorite Rodeo Drive and loving it, I decided I needed more Ofra highlighters in my life. Then Beauty Bay did…
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Essence Crystal Power eyeshadow palette
The small, but curated Essence Fall/ Winter update contains some product in the new Crystal Power line. When I bought the products not all of them were available just yet, but of the ones I got, I was of course most curious for the eyeshadow palette. When I tried it in my first impression’s video…
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Catrice Tensational Primer
In the new Catrice line for Fall/ Winter 2019 they have included a new primer. Catrice changes up their line often and I sometimes feel like I have just finished reviewing the previous changes by the time a new product line rolls around. This primer was no different and it is not necessarily the case…
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Urban Decay Stay Naked Foundation & Concealer
We are kicking off the week with a 2-in-1 review of the new Urban Decay Stay Naked foundation and concealer. These products created some hype when they first launched last August. Of course it took ages to come stores in The Netherlands which meant I wasn’t able to try it properly until early September. I…
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Make Up Revolution Soph Extra Spice eyeshadow palette
It’s Saturday which means we are having another closer look at an eyeshadow palette. For today’s review, I figured we could have a look at a more affordable option that I think is really good. Say hello to the Make Up Revolution X Soph Extra Spice eyeshadow palette. The Soph palettes by Make Up Revolution…
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Catrice Brow Comb Pro Micro Pen
I love when Catrice releases new products and they do something I haven’t seen before. For a drugstore brand they are certainly quite adventurous in trying out new formulas, different application methods for tried and true products and sometimes even their shade range can be a bit more adventurous than let’s say a Rimmel or…
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Essence #Insta Perfect Liquid Highlighter
Liquid highlighter, no scratch that, liquid anything if it’s a color product is not my favorite. So when I find one that I like, of course I need to rave about it. Meet Essence’s #Insta Perfect liquid highlighter. This is the liquid highlighter that beats all liquid highlighters. I have to admit, I haven’t tried…
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Colourpop Single Eyeshadows // Pt. 2
Yes part 2 and this is late because I went to a concert last night and in the end just couldn’t be bothered to finish this blog post to go live at its usual time. That said, though, I still wanted to get something up today so I am writing this as I am having…
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Catrice Demi Matt Lipsticks (full collection)
A few weeks ago my local drugstore was doing a buy one get one half off deal on all Essence and Catrice makeup and I thought: wouldn’t it be fun if I’d show you the full collection? I already reviewed three of the shades, but there are 10 in total. So I decided to make…
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Catrice Clean ID Mineral Bronzer
When I showed you my Shop my Stash yesterday, I raved about the new Catrice Clean ID Mineral Bronzer. This bronzer is another drugstore bronzer that has come out in recent times that stole my heart. I always struggled with drugstore bronzers as they were too dark, too orange and too muddy on my fair…
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Catrice Crystallized Rose Quartz Eyeshadow Palette
As I am going through the new Catrice products for fall/ winter 2019, I am slowly but surely realizing that they really did some great stuff. Case in point? The Crystallized Rose Quartz eyeshadow palette. This eyeshadow palette was one of THE surprises for me of the new launch. I mostly think Catrice eyeshadow is…
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Estee Lauder Double Wear Nude foundation
About a year ago I decided I wanted to try more high end foundations. I bought a few over the course of the year and am now making my way through them and testing them out fully. During the month of August, I was up for an easy lightweight foundation. I decided to pull in…
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Kiko Kohl Eyeliner
How often do you buy pencil liners? Myself, well I don’t do it too often. It’s one of those products where it doesn’t make sense to just keep on buying them. I’ve also had some bad experiences with dry, tough liners that didn’t stay put. So, not only is this a product I don’t buy…
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Violet Voss Hashtag
Today I am reviewing another eyeshadow palette. I really feel I should be doing this more often, but there are so many pretty things and then these sort of slip through the cracks. The palette I am reviewing for you today, I have owned for over a year and I am only just now getting…
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What is in my MAC palette?
One of the oldest palettes in my makeup collection isn’t an actual palette that is sold as such. When I got into makeup, palettes like the Urban Decay Naked or Too Faced Chocolate Bar had not yet been released. Back then, everyone bought singles and MAC was the place to be. So I decided immediately…
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Catrice Sun Glow Limited Edition
I cannot remember the last time I reviewed a Catrice or Essence limited edition collection: they just hadn’t really grabbed my attention. But then Catrice started teasing their summer 2019 Sun Glow limited edition and I knew I wanted to try it. The products are finally for sale in The Netherlands and I decided to…
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Essence Micro Precise brow pencil
For brows I am not super picky and I love my drugstore options. Some of my favorites are by Soap & Glory, Maybelline and Catrice. However, one of my ultimate favorite brow products is the Essence Make Me Brow. So when Essence came out with a brow pencil I was intrigued.
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Make Up Revolution Flawless 4
When it comes to affordable eyeshadow palettes, I think one brand really takes the cake. That would be Make Up Revolution and all its different sub brands. Be it I Heart Revolution, be it Make Up Revolution: all their palettes give you decent quality for a good price point. So I decided to try some…
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Make Up Revolution Green Tea setting spray
Makeup fixing spray was a product I didn’t really use for a long time. I tried the Urban Decay All Nighter and really liked it, but thought it was quite expensive for what it did. A travel size is €15 and so I decided to look for a more affordable option. I tried one by…
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Top 5 Bottom 5 | Colourpop Single Eyeshadows
Colourpop is known for doing great affordable makeup products. They churn out release after release and it is often difficult to see the wood for the trees when picking what to purchase. I have tried several products, but when it comes to their eyeshadow I have not collected many of their palettes. In fact, I…