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Smashbox Studio Skin Shaping Foundation

You may have gathered this from my past posts, but I really REALLY like stick foundation. A solid foundation has all of the convenience of a stick concealer, but the same blendable formula of a foundation. An added bonus? They are the ultimate in portability, and there’s no risk of spilling! These Smashbox Studio Skin Shaping Foundation sticks feature a dual-end foundation and contour combo. It makes following your favorite contouring “how to” tutorial a snap! Simply apply foundation and contour color with a swipe of this chunky stick, and blend with your favorite sponge or brush.

Smashbox Studio Skin Shaping Foundation Contouring End

Smashbox Studio Skin Shaping Contouring Swatches

The contouring end features a face-hugging angled tip for easy application in small quantities or across broader areas of the face.

Smashbox Studio Skin Shaping Foundation Photos

The foundation end of Smashbox Studio Skin Shaping Foundation is flat for broad application, and also easy to swipe a foundation brush over the surface.

Smashbox Studio Skin Shaping Foundation Swatches

Foundation swatches from left to right: 0.5 a pale peachy shade, 1.0 a warmer light shade, and 1.1 a yellowy light shade.

Foundation swatches from left to right: 1.2– a warm caramel, 2.1– a peachy caramel, and 2.2– a warm deep shade.

Contouring swatches from left to right: 0.5– a cool-hued medium shade, 1.0– a warm neutral, and 1.1– a dark neutral.

Contouring swatches from left to right: 1.2– a warm medium tan, 2.1– a medium tan with a bit more pink, and 2.2– a dark tan.

Smashbox Studio Skin Shaping Foundation Stick retails for $42. A total of 16 shades are available, so if one of these six isn’t a match be sure to surf on over to Smashbox.com to find one that will work! Other retailers include Sephora, Macys.com, Nordstrom, and Ulta.

The product featured in this post was a press sample. Please click HERE to read my full disclosure.

Smashbox Always On Lipstick Earthy Tones

Since I was on the topic of Fall makeup hunting, it felt appropriate to start my coverage of the complete Smashbox Always On Liquid Lipstick collection with these five autumn-perfect shades. Heading west from New York City in October, the forest comes alive with color. Leaves in bold reds and orange, tree trunks in gray, and deep brown soil… it’s nature’s prettiest season. These five shades really capture the beauty of fall foliage, and remind me of long Sunday drives out into the country.

Smashbox Always On Lipstick Earthy Tone Swatches

Colors from left to right: Disorderly– a vivid brick red, Out Loud– a deep burnt orange, True Grit– deep chocolate brown, Miss Conduct– bold burgundy, Chill Zone– a gray with warm undertones.

Smashbox Always On Liquid Lipstick retails for $24 per tube. Retailers include Smashbox.com (of course), Sephora, Macys.com, Nordstrom, and Ulta.

The product featured in this post was a press sample. Please click HERE to read my full disclosure.

Smashbox Always On Liquid Lipstick

It may still be summer, but the hard-core shopping enthusiasts are already stocking up for Fall. If you’re updating your makeup collection to be ready for autumn, a liquid matte lipstick is a must-have. I first wrote about Smashbox Always On Liquid Lipstick back in June 2016 when I had access to a few shades from the recently-launched collection. Now I have a special treat! Smashbox has sent me ALL TWENTY shades to share with you! If you still haven’t found your perfect shade, you’ll want to revisit Raging Rouge periodically over the next few weeks, as I reintroduce old favorite colors and feature new ones!

Already seen enough? Smashbox Always On Liquid Lipstick retails for $24 per tube. Retailers include Smashbox.com (of course), Sephora, Macys.com, Nordstrom, and Ulta.

The product featured in this post was a press sample. Please click HERE to read my full disclosure.

Smashbox Always On Liquid Lipstick

IT Cosmetics July 2017 QVC TSV

Today another fabulous IT Cosmetics TSV is available over at QVC! This steal is one that’s easy for me to endorse. Two full-sized compacts of the incredible IT Cosmetics Celebration Foundation (with SPF 50+) and a gorgeous Heavely Luxe Angled Buffing Foundation Brush you can use to apply them!

I NEVER post photos of my skin with no makeup on. Ok not never, I have done it exactly one time. I did it when I posted my review of IT Cosmetics Celebration Foundation way back in 2013. The reason I allowed my face to be viewed publicly, flaws and all, was I wanted you all to see first-hand how incredible this product is! Not only did it cover my redness, but it didn’t settle into my pores or fine lines the way many mineral foundations do. This product is truly stellar.

Today over at QVC you can grab the IT Cosmetics Supersize SPF50 Celebration Foundation TSV for $49.14 + $3.00 S&H! Click HERE to check it out! This pressed mineral powder foundation is available in seven different shades, and it truly is top-notch! This is the only day in 2017 that this offer will be available, so don’t hesitate! It’s a great time to try this product, or to replenish your stash. Celebration foundation ordinarily retails for $35 per compact!

Click HERE to score this deal over at QVC! Other retailers of the brand include ITCosmetics.com, Sephora, Ulta, and QVC.

The product in this review was a press sample. Please click HERE to read my full disclosure.

Estee Lauder Pure Color Love Lipsticks

I feel like Raging Rouge has been focused on lips lately. Since I’m on the subject, it seemed like an ideal time for me to introduce you to Estee Lauder Pure Color Love Lipstick. A recent launch, this Estee product features a wide selection of finishes and colors to play with! The lipstick features a chisel-tip for easy application in tight corners, and also contains lip-loving ingredients to ensure your lips stay soft and healthy!

The lipstick tubes are designed upside down! This lipstick is inserted in the weighty cap, facing downward. The label featuring the color inside reflects through the clear portion of the case at the bottom, resulting in a very cool look when these lipsticks are perched on your vanity!

Estee Lauder Pure Color Love Lipsticks

Estee Lauder Pure Color Love Lipstick Swatches from left to right: Blasé Buff– a medium peachy-neutral with an Ultra Matte finish, Rose Xcess– a deep vivid rose with an Ultra Matte finish, Strapless-a medium berry hue with an Edgy Crème finish, Radical Chic, Haute & Cold-a vivid fuchsia with a Shimmer Pearl finish, Burning Love-brick red with an Ultra Matte finish.

Like what you see? There are THIRTY shades to select from in varying finishes. Estee Lauder also has tons of creative ideas on how to mix these lipsticks up online. Retail price is $22.

Shop for these lipsticks at EsteeLauder.com, NeimanMarcus.com, Saks.com, Macys.com or Nordstrom.com.

The product in this review was a press sample. Please click HERE to read my full disclosure.