Summer

MAC Powder Kiss Lipstick

This soft-focus matte lipstick that applies smoothly and feels lighter than air! MAC Powder Kiss Lipstick features a moisturizing formula to hydrate the lips while delivering a modern matte finish. This lipstick lineup can be relied on for both intense color and comfortable feel, so I’m 100% comfortable to direct anyone who is a matte lipstick hater in the direction of this collection!

MAC Powder Kiss Lipstick Swatches: My Tweedy, Burning Love, Sexy But Sweet

The shades MAC sent to me show off the range of this 24-shade collection. MAC Powder Kiss Swatches (above, from left to right): My Tweedy– a pale neutral that leans yellow, Burning Love– a deep wine red, Sexy But Sweet– a youthful warm pink.

Even the tubes were updated with a soft matte finish!

Retail price is $19 per lipstick. Click HERE to shop MACCosmetics.com, other retailers include Nordstrom.com, Bloomingdales.com, Macys.com and Saks.com.

The products featured in this review are press samples. Please click HERE to read my full disclosure.

Essence Melted Chrome Eyeshadow Review

Some of my recent posts have focused on subtle ways to embrace the metallic makeup trend. Now it’s time for me to show off some of the bolder metallic options available for purchase! The Essence Melted Chrome Eyeshadow collection features shades that gleam like precious metal in the most gorgeous eye-catching way! The color payoff of these shadows is nothing short of amazing, so for those of you who thought you needed to spend top-dollar for high-pigment product, here’s a shock. These retail for only $4.99 each! Let’s take a closer look at the shades in the photo above.

Essence Melted Chrome Eyeshadow Review

Essence Melted Chrome Eyeshadow Swatches: Copper Me, Ironic, Zinc About You, Lead Me

Essence Melted Chrome Eyeshadow Swatches (above from left to right): Copper Me– a bold copper metallic, Ironic– a beige metallic, Zinc About You– a mauve metallic, Lead Me– a silver metallic. These shadows have an almost bouncy feel, and apply smoothly and evenly. This product is also vegan, paraben free, and cruelty free!

Retail price is $4.99. Click HERE to shop the Essence website. Other retailers include Ulta, and Amazon.

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

Jane Iredale Solar Flare Eye Shadow Kit

As I’ve already mentioned, metallic makeup is back in a big way for Summer 2019. If you’re looking to embrace the trend, but perhaps with a more subtle metallic sheen, the Jane Iredale Solar Flare Eye Shadow Kit is a must-see. This gleaming gold compact is the newest addition to the Jane Iredale Eye Shadow Kit collection, and contains five neutral metallic shades ranging from an oversized creamy gold base color, to a deep brownish-bronze. This compact can take you from morning to evening with ease, and features an oversized mirror and dual-ended applicator for touch-ups on the go!

Jane Iredale Solar Flare Eye Shadow Kit Swatches (from left to right above): Aurora– golden ivory, Sunspot– pale bronze, Corona– taupe, Flash– rust, Cosmic– bronze-brown. If you’re looking for other reasons to buy this compact, Jane Iredale makeup is cruelty-free and this particular compact is even vegan!

Retail price is $59 for this palette. Don’t forget if you join the Jane Iredale mailing list you’ll get 15% off of your first order! Don’t forget to add Jane Iredale Bronzer in Peaches and Cream to your cart!

Click HERE to shop Jane Iredale online.

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

Nanacoco Shimmertallics Metallic Lip Gloss

It’s pretty rare for me to be surprised, but when I saw the price of this Nanacoco Shimmertallics Metallic Lip Gloss I nearly fell out of my chair. You see, I’ve been blogging beauty for over a decade now. In that time, I’ve sampled literally thousands of products. I’m accustomed to the fact that high-end makeup made with high-end ingredients just feels different. Unfamiliar with this brand, I applied Shimmertallics lip gloss in Fall Rush, and the formula simply screamed luxe. This gloss feels so buttery and comforting, application alone is a treat. It doesn’t only feel fantastic though, this gloss delivers a high-pigment metallic bronze color. It won’t break your budget, or even close. Retail price is a mere $8.50.

Nanacoco Shimmertallics Metallic Lip Gloss Swatch: Fall Rush

I have a long-term love affair with metallics, so Fall Rush instantly stole my heart. This gleaming bronze metallic that works as a bold neutral. I’ll admit I’m also smitten with the name, as it brings back memories of gearing up for sorority rush in each fall. If metallics aren’t your thing, no worries. This brand sells numerous finishes in every color you can imagine!

Click HERE to buy Nanacoco Shimmertallics Metallic Lip Gloss at Nanacoco.com. I look forward to testing out more products from this fabulous cruelty-free brand and sharing them with you!

The products featured in this review are press samples. Please click HERE to read my full disclosure.

MAC Get Blazed Collection 2019

We are going to have a dazzling summer this year, beauties! Metallic is back, and that goddess glow can be all yours with makeup from the MAC Get Blazed Collection for 2019. I for one have missed bronze makeup in particular, so I’m super thrilled to see so many metallic finishes available this season. Keep scrolling for swatches from this collection, and be sure to click a link to surf on over to shop the collection at MAC, because there are many other shades available not featured in this post!

MAC Get Blazed Collection Swatches

MAC Joy To Shiny PRetty Shadow — MAC Joy To Shiny Pretty Shadow

MAC SwatchesL Dazzlegold Dazzle Highlighter abd Joy To Shiny Pretty Shadow — MAC Swatches: Dazzlegold Dazzle Highlighter and Joy To Shiny Pretty Shadow

Swatches above: MAC Dazzlegold Dazzle Highlighter– the star of this show is the highlighters in this writer’s humble opinion! The golden gleam of a highlighter named Dazzlegold looks divine on darker skintones. Looking for something more subtle? Dazzlepink is also available. Retail price is $35 per compact. MAC Shiny Pretty Shadow in Joy To is a sparkling beige. A total of four shades are in this collection, so be sure to surf on over to MACCosmetics.com to see the others! Retail price is $21 per shadow.

MAC Dazzle Drops are a wonderful little toy. This liquid highlighter can be used stand-alone anywhere you need a bit of a glow. To transform your foundation, simply add a drop or two and mix it in for all-over application. Dazzlepeach, shown above, is a universally flattering warm peach. Also available is Dazzlepink. Retail price is $31 per bottle.

MAC: Purple For Daze, Deliciously Disruptive, Commotion Motion

MAC Swatches: Purple For Daze, Deliciously Disruptive, Commotion Motion

Swatches above from left to right: MAC Bling Thing Liquid Lipcolor in Purple For Daze– a bold metallic purple laced with purple and pink shimmer, MAC Bling Thing Liquid Lip Top Coat in Deliciously Disruptive– a sheer bronze that can be added atop any gloss color you love instantly transforming it to a warm metallic, and MAC Bling Thing Liquid Lipcolor in Commotion Motion– a gleaming fuchsia. Retail price is $22 per gloss.

Click HERE to shop MACCosmetics.com, other retailers include Nordstrom.com, Bloomingdales.com, Macys.com and Saks.com.

The products featured in this review are press samples. Please click HERE to read my full disclosure.