Patrick Ta Monochrome Moment Velvet Blushes ~ Swatches

 *purchased by me*

HI Loves~ Welcome back. I got a fun and blushy post for you today. And I am talking about no other then Patrick Ta. I been dying for his blushes for quite some time now. I can't even tell you how many times I been in and out of Sephora just swatching the blushes. I mean each and every time I stop by his blushes and I was telling myself that one day I get my hands on it. The on;y question was to ask was "which shade will I pick up"? Fast-forward at least a year later and here I am with not one but three blushes! All thanks to IPSY. 

IPSY recently (February) launched a new tier in their subscription and its called Glam Bag X. I was lucky enough to get off the wait list and I got my first amazing box in February. And in that box, you guessed Patrick Ta blush. One down two more to go! IPSY had three shades to offer in boxes and after looking around Facebook pages I was able to purchase two more. 

Patrick Ta is world know makeup artist, and his makeup line is absolutely beautiful. Definitely my type of aesthetics, with gold, rose gold packaging and beautiful shade selection. For now I only have these 3 blushes but rest be assure it will grow overtime because I have few items on my wish-list. 

Monochrome Moment Velvet Blushes are just like the name suggest, velvety. These are very subtle and can be build up to desired color. They give natural look without being right in your face. Sometimes you just need to tone down your blush and these babies come in handy. Brush picked the powder up with easy and blends nicely on the skin. The pan of it its quite large so you won't hit "pan" that fast. 

Shades I have are as follows:

* She's Adorable

* She's Passionate

* She's Seductive 

Beautiful Cheeks with Alamar Blushes

*purchased by me*

So excited to show you my go to blushes!They are by Alamar Cosmetics and guys I love them!

I don't know what happened but I really got hooked on blushes recently. I just can't stop! Alamar blushes were available in Boxy Charm few months ago.I unfortunately didn't get them, but bought them off people who didn't need them.The blush palettes retails at $22.I paid $8 each :) Not bad if  you ask me :) 

Alamar Cosmetics is pretty newer brand.I think they launched their first product last year. I believe it was a palette that was also sent in Boxy Charm. But don't quote me on that. 

I personally find this brand very tropical.I think they are based in Miami so hence the tropical,summery vibes. 

Aside from eye palettes and blushes,they have cute lip products and brush set. 

At some point I want to get my hands on the palettes and more lippies.

For now lets see the blush palettes.They are called Colorette Blush Trio.They come in three shades: light,medium and dark.

I own light and medium as they are suitable for my skin tone. 

Colorette Blush in Light - includes three pinky and peachy shades: Castaway - creamsicle orange, Paraiso - beige neutral pink, Scorcher- pinky peachy shade.

 

Colorette Blush in Medium- contains Seclusion - peach, Isla - coral and Toasted - rosy shade.

Both come is very ocean-y looking palette. I love it. And did you notice that light palette is lighter blue and medium a bit darker? I love that! The packaging have a magnetic closure and mirror inside.The formula is great on both palettes. They are not crazy pigmented and they do blend really easy. You can achieve a sheer wash of color or build it up to be more visible. I prefer sheerer cheeks and gosh I love the effect. My favorite shades are Paraiso, Isla and Toasted. I guess I am a sucker for rosey pinky blushes. But do trust me when I say that are wonderful!

I don't own dark-rich palette, coz duh its dark, but omg the colors inside as STUNNING! I really want to get it and see if I can sheer them out and make them work on my light skin tone.But really Its beautiful. If you have darker skin tone I know they will look so beautiful on you.
 

For now the only place to buy them is Alamar Website.

Wonder what do you think?Which shade is calling your name? 

NARS Unfiltered | and Unfiltered || Blush palettes ~ swatches

NARS is one of the brands that I want to look more into this up coming year. I own few products but I want more. I see on IG some girls have a beautiful and huge collections of NARS products. I want it too. You can be a makeup junkie without NARS in you collection. 

So I decide to start my NARS  collection with a big bang! I bought two new blush palettes form Spring 2017 collection. Well, I was supposed to get only one but I couldn't decide which I like more so $120 later I am a proud owner of two gorgeous palettes :) 

Each blush palette includes 6 powder blushes. 5 limited edition shades and one re promote.  both come in sturdy packaging with mirrored surface. I actually like the packaging a lot. One is red and second one is pink. 

| from top to bottom : Watch Me, Me First, Takeover, Out There, Chic, Exhibit A)

Unfiltered I is more warmer and suitable for darker skin tones. But come on I had to have it coz of Exhibit A blush :) I know I can get it anytime but it just look fabulous in the palette and well other blushes are just as stunning. "Watch Me" is a gorgeous highlight! Ah cant wait to use it.

Unfiltered II is cooler and  suitable for lighter skin tones (hence Me :) ) this one have lovely pinky and mauve shades. I am not a pink blush kinda gal but damn this palette is gorgeous. 

| From top to Bottom: Conquest, Undefeated, Power Play, Hot Sand, Fame, Candid

I actually cant tell you which I like more. Both have pretty and unique shades. Both are simply stunning. So if you have a founds get both if not choose the one that will suit you better :) 

palettes are available at Sephora and NARS website ( $59 each)

Palladio Beauty ~ Blushes

*Pr Sample*

Hi Loves!

I coming back with another Palladio post :) This time I have two blushes to show you. Both were part of the PR Box i received from company a while back. My previous post I will link them down below.

I love blushes. I don't wear them as often as I should but there is something about it that makes me want to have them all. How weird. Guess any beauty junkie will say it I want it all :) haha! I bet I am not alone. 

Anyways I want to talk about one cream and one powder matte blush form Palladio.

Palladio Matte  Blush "Peach Ice" ~  obviously as a name suggest this is a matte finish blush. If you want to try any good quality matte blush I will recommend this one :) I really been enjoying it.Very smooth, non flakey formula. Pigmentation is really good. Blends nice and easy. Comes in a plastic packaging with clear lid, so that you can see the color you getting. Peach Ice is a pretty light pinky-peachy shade. Great for everyday wear. It gives nice soft peachy flush to my cheeks. I like it that it looks really natural. 

I really been wanting to pick all the shades. Hello Blush Junkie! There is in total 4 shades. I hope Palladio will introduce more :) Fingers crossed!

I'm Blushing 2 in 1 Cheek and Lip Tint ~ I am not a cream blush fan but I been really liking this one. Guess the color made me do it:) Multi Tasking cream color stick that provides subtle flush to cheeks and lips! Blends really nice and leaves nice sheer hint of color n the cheeks. I use my finer to blend tit, I find it that this way is really easy.And that were I like to use it. It looked way to frosty on the lips for my liking. The blush stick is small and it twist up form the bottom. "Precious" is really light icy pink. 

Again I really been impressed with Palladio. Their products are really great and they need a bit more hype! 

They are available at Palladio Website, Ricky's NYC, Ulta and Sally's Beauty Supply.

Previous form Palladio:
* Metal Crush Eye shadow
* Silk FX Eyeshadow palette 
* Velvet Matte Lip Creams

Makeup Revolution Ultra Blush Palette "HOT SPICE" ~ Review + Swatches

Makeup Revolution~ a makeup line created in Uk and slowly getting its way to US market. I am happy to see more of their products at my Ulta and online. Everyone and their mothers are talking about MUR and they Hype is real. 

Today I want to share my thoughts on one of their blush palettes. They have two option available: 

* Hot Spice 

* Sugar and Spice

I have Hot Spice and I am obsessed with it. Palette comes with 8 blushes. Each blush is really big and they are 3 finishes : shimmer, matte and baked. The colors are beautiful, peachy- coraly terracotta shades. Perfect for everyday wear. They apply smoothly and blends very nice. Long lasting as well. 

they come in a black glossy palette, same as eyeshadow palettes. Inside there is a huge mirror. Palette is lightweight and travel friendly. 

As for pigmentation, some are more pigmented than other.

Swatches All Shades

They don't have names so lets just number then form 1 to 4 in the top row and again form 1 to 4 in the bottom row.

Swatches Top Row

Shade 1  (close to left) ~  one of the most pigmented in the palette. our first shimmer int he palette. Its orange with brown undertones.

Shade 2 ~ our first matte shade, its not as much pigmented as other one, but it will do. It is a peachy-pink more on a pink side. One of my favorites in the palette.

Shade 3 ~ it is pink. It doesn't show quite well but it is more on a bright side. One of few with nice pigmentation. I really like this one as well. And that is a shimmer.

Shade 4 ~  our first baked. This is your perfect highlight. Frosty white with peach sheen. It is gorgeous!

Swatches Bottom Row

SHade 1 ~ this is beautiful. Really really pigmented. Bright orange with glitter.

Shade 2 ~  Another matte in the palette. Pretty nice pigmented Swatches and applies better then 2nd shade form top row (also Matte). This is more on a peachy side. The other one was more pinkier.

Shade 3~ pretty peachy pink color. Its have a shimmer finish. but don't worry no glitter visible. Perfect for every day.

Shade 4 ~ pretty super peachy highlighter / blusher.


Overall I think this is a great palette. Really good pigmentation (asde of 1 shade). great colors. You get 8 blushes at very low coast, which is always a plus. I been enjoying this palette a lot. I wish MUR could name their shades and maybe did something different with packaging? Add some colors or design to it, so all are not same ? You know what I mean? I actually keep them all in their original boxes so I know which palette is what. Just a side note though.

Really looking forward trying out more of their products. I have two more palettes to review. SO hopefully they will be up next week.

The blush palette you can get form Ulta, Ulta.com and Makeup Revolution Webstites
Price  $10

TrestiQe Blush Stick ~ swatches and review

Alright, I have to share with you this amazing product! It is my new must have. Why? Just read it and take a look at it :).

I am taking about TrestiQue Blush stick. TrestiQue is makeup line of a makeup crayons, that helps you reduce time you spent to put on you makeup. The packaging on this product is amazing! looks like a crayon on color pencil. Each products is it a blush, bronzer or lipsticks is double ended. Like for example the blush I have, at the end you can find a brush.

St. Barth's Pink Blush Stick ~ As I said I love the packaging. The color of the blush is gorgeous! I usually don't go for bright or candy pink colors but this one is just beautiful! in the package looks like bright barbie pink, but once you apply and blend, gives more of a natural look. I apply small amount on the apples of my cheeks and then blend upwards with the attached blending brush. The brush it is great as well. Angled and dense, makes bending out so much easier:) Formula is light and easy to blend. Let me mention the magnetic feature! Yes, you read that right! no more missing or loose lids :) you can just throw in your purse / makeup bag. The cap/lid wont come off. Life saver or what!?

The products are paraben free, cruelty free and ... travel friendly .

I suggest to check them out! I bet you will love them as much as I do! This blush was my 'to go' blush. Love how easy and fast I could apply it. Indeed saves time on a makeup routine, especially when I'm in hurry. 

I think TrestiQue products are such a nice addiction to a makeup junkie collection. If you don't have  gift idea and someone loves makeup, introduce them to this brand. I bet they will love it :) 

Swatch at the top and how it looks blended at the bottom.

TrestiQue products are available here.
I will be reviewing also two lip products form them :) Stay Tuned :)