Rose Gold Obssesion ~ Makeup Revolution

I don't know about you but I love anything rose gold! Starting with jewelry, continue with accessories, home decor and makeup packaging. Rose gold everywhere please :)
Like I said every time when I review MUR I am so happy that we finally are able to get it here in USA. Not all the products are here yet, but hopefully soon they will.
Recently I got three new products form famous and amazing MUR.
Golden Sugar 2 Rose Gold Palette and two lipsticks in rose gold tubes ( Diamond Life and Chauffeur). Let me tell you my thoughts on all the products :)

Golden Sugar 2 Rose Gold - Ultra professional blush palette. I would not call it a blush palette though. Well maybe the last two shades. This palette is gorgeous! Simply beautiful and so summer appropriate. The colors are stunning! Nice selection  of shimmery shades rage form peaches, pinks, golden and coppers. I would call this a highlight palette more then a blush palette. The shades like I said are all sparkly and shimmery and blends into the skin so nice and leave a beautiful glow. That coppery bronze can be use to bronze up the skin a bit :) I remember Emilynoel yt when she was talking about her favorite palettes form MUR. As soonest I saw Golden Sugar 2 I said to myself I need to have it. What can I say I love sparkly shades and this one is filled with them :)

First Row:
* 1st shade is matte and its mauve- pink. Can be use a light blush just too add bit of  flush to your cheeks :)
* 2nd shade is shimmery peachy color. So pretty especially as a highlight or peachy blush topper
* 3rd shade golden champagne color and OMG by far my favorite and the most used one. i adore this shade and I think this might be dupe for JH Champagne POP? I don;t know I have to check it out
* 4th shade is bronze blush shade. Its matte but it does have a small visible, tiny pink glitter in. Personally I would use it as a blush or either eyeshadow then bronzer.

Second Row:
* 1st shade light peachy highlight also one of my favorite in the palette. Looks amazing on the cheeks.
* 2nd shade is shimmery pink highlight. It can b use also as a blush topper.
* 3rd shade is gorgeous copper highlight. I would not use it as a highlight though coz I am way to pale but OMG it is gorgeous! and so pigmented in one swipe. If you can dust very light handed on the skin I bet it would look breathtaking!
* 4th shade is tanned peachy nude blush. This shade is matte with no shimmer or sparkles whatsoever. This could be use as a bronzer or ca be topped with that coppery shade (they do look pretty together)

Overall I been really enjoying this palette. The shades are pigmented and they do blend nicely.
If you like shimmery shades and highlights give it a try. I actually think this palette will be great for travels as well :) The palette comes in a standard black packaging that is a fingerprints magnet :(
You can purchase palette at MakeupRevolution USA website, Ulta.Com and Ulta Stores
Price $10

Makeup Revolution Rose Gold Lipsticks ~ Lipsticks in pretty rose gold packaging. The tubes remind me of MAC bullets but these are much lighter then MAC ones. I got my in Chauffeur and Diamond Life.
Chauffeur is pretty rosy nude shade.
Diamond Life is dark berry red. Not as dark as it looks in a tube but its this prefect berry color that everyone needs.

Lipsticks are super creamy and non drying. they can be build up or you can even layer them up with lips glosses and so on. I actually love Chauffeur, such a prefect nude!  Diamond life I was a bit scared ... When you look at the tube you see how dark the color is. But once swatched looks really pretty on!
The price point? you can beat it! $5 and you got a pretty looking lipstick with a long wear (4h tops for me ). There are I think 3 more shades in the collection and I am thinking of getting them too ! totally a #lipstickhoarder.

All can be purchase at Makeup Revolution Website , Ulta.Com and Ulta stores

Jaclyn Cosmetics - Bronzer and Blush Duo + Accent Light Highlighters ~ Swatches

 *purchased by me*

Hi loves! Omg last I posted in December, dang! I knew it was long but didn't think that long. I meant it's been crazy. Work is double busy and on top of that my boss told us that he will move office from NY to NJ... And if I am willing to stay it will be more then 2h traveling time one way... So yeah this is not working for me and I been job hunting for the past month. Not easy... Anyways wish me luck as I am sending my resumes out. 

Now, in this new post lets take a closer look at newest Jaclyn Hill Cosmetics launch, namely highlighters and bronzer/blush duos. I thought I will skip on these but oh my just look how beautiful they are. I managed to grab 3 highlighters and 2 duos at Ulta Beauty few weeks ago. 

The first ever highlighters were launched back in 2019 and since then she revamped them. I personally never gotten any of the old ones (I did wanted the Flesh palette), but now I jumped and purchased  the new ones. The shades in the Flesh palette can be bought separate which made me really happy! I been dying to get that palette but its discontinued now.  But never the less I have the shades I wanted, woohoo. 

Accent Light Highlighters ($29) - one word amazing! seriously amazing! Lets start with the gorgeous compact the highlighters are housed in. Its beautiful! She did such an amazing job on it. They are smaller then the duos, all gold and just luxurious feeling. Its a baked formula that gives the amazing glow on the skin. It swatches and applies really good, with no fall out and it last all day. Each shade I got looked good on my skin. Seriously I am loving them at the moment. Shades I go are:

* Sparks - frosted gold

*Iced  -frosted champagne 

* Mesmerized - soft peachy highlighter

Blush and Bronzer duo next~ 

Bronzer and Blush Duo ($36) - I picked two palettes one slightly warmer and darker and one lighter and cooler. The formula on these is good. Swatch wise they looks and swatch beautiful. When applied with a brush there is a kick up of the powder. They are sheer and they can be build up. These are perfect for people who are not a fan of blush or just starting playing with makeup. Now the packaging on these is stunning! Very lux and super high end. Loving the black with rose gold detailing. Even the outside box is gorgeous! I overall like them but really hope she can make more shades and bit deeper. When I am on the run I don't have time to sit and build blush or bronzer to my desire color. Shades I picked are:

* Lilac Love /Top Tan - lilac blush and light brozner with neutral undertone. 

* Warm Flush / Golden Goddess - warm peachy blush and light brozner with warm undertones. 

And that would be it. I mean I am really loving the highlighter the most and I hope she can come up with more wearable shades. I am also thinking if I should pick the beam loose highlighter and the mood exposure powder. No idea what to do LOL. Mood exposure powder is a all over face powder, but since I have an oily skin I am afraid it will not work on me. As for the beam loose highlighter is that I don';t use much of loose highlighters but there are two shades that I are calling my name.. I dunno what to do ... decision decision. Anyways that is will be it for now. Hopefully you going to see more post from me soon:) Hugs

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 :)

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

Jaclyn Cosmetics ~ Bougie Rouge Blush Collection ~ My picks and thoughts

 *purchased by me*

*** OMG last post that was shared on my blog was in JUNE!!! Sorry loves, I just been super busy with my full time job. I have like 10 pre-written posts that I will go live in next few weeks. And in the meantime I will start working on new one. Coz I got a lot of new products!****

The new Jaclyn Cosmetics collection is here! And it's all about the blush and its beautiful! We have palettes, loose blushes, cream blushes and liquid lipsticks. You guys did you see the campaign video she did? Its seriously HOT! 

Launch and check out went smooth and I almost got what I wanted. There was a bundle deal that I was hoping to score but it sold out super fast. I ended up grabbing both palettes and one mood light blush. 

So the blush palettes are simply beautiful. Inside and outside. We have a cool and warm versions and to be honest I am really drawn to the cooler one, shades are so up my alley. Each palette contains 6 silky soft matte shades. 

The shades overall look really vibrant and deep in the pan as you can see but trust me they are workable. I have light skin tone and I can wear all the blushes. But of course I am drawn to the lighter ones. When you see swatches , they are pretty pigmented and that is because I swipe it over twice just to show the shades better. When I used brush the shades applied beautifully and blended well. As for darkest colors the best is to use light hand when applying it. 

Also, did you know you can mix them? I watched Jaclyn video and she was mixing two shade and guys they are so flexible and blend so nicely giving the most beautiful flush! Totally in love!

Here is warm version called Rouge Romance:

And here are swatches

Here is cooler version called Rouge Affair:

And here are the swatches:

The only thing I would change is that I would put on the front of the box the name of each palette. Right now both reads Rouge Romance and its a bit confusing when you want to use cool version and you grab warm. But overall I totally recommend both palettes. 

Next we have a Mood Light Blush - and just as a name suggest it will be a illuminating blush. They are coming in a beautiful, high end looking clear jar. Top is rose gold with "J" that is in the color of the blush. I got my in a shade Love Language and I really enjoy it. 

* Pictures that were not take by me are taken from Ulta.Com website*

Sephora VIB Haul ~ April 2016

Hi Loves!

Ok so I spend some money :) Sephora send me a 15% off coupon and I just had to use it :)  too be honest I wasn't planing on getting anything,but then I saw Urban Decay Gwen Stefani collaboration on sale and I just had to have it. Placed my order online. Then last day while browsing in the store I decided to pick up new Sephora Collection Minnie Mouse. 

Minnie Mouse Sephora Collection

Again I was not planning on getting it, but once I swatched eye shadow palette I was like "i need to have it". I am such a palette hoarder

!But I really like the colors in this Minnie Mouse palette. And they are so pigmanted. There is 20 stunning shades. What I like about this palette is that it comes in a faux leather black-gold polka dot clutch. Yes! the eyeshadow tray and mirror can be removed and you can use it as a clutch! How awesome!

 Another thing I picked up form this collection was blush.  

 Minnie's Inner Glow Luminizing Blush, I do think this will make a perfect highlight. Its peachy and it have a lots of sparkles. The packaging is black and gold. With cute shadowy minnie :) Blush is very sheer and that's why I said it could be use as a highlight. 

and I will be getting lipstick and liquid lipstick set. I didn't see the set in my sephora yet. wonder why? 

another part of my haul is Urban Decay x Gwen Stefani.

I picked up blush palette, 5 lipsticks and a lip liner. 

Blush Palette~ I missed on the deal that ULTA had before. You cold get it for only $22.50, I been dying to get my hands on it since the day it came out. Since I have eyeshadow palette I need blush palette too right? Anyways the packaging is simply gorgeous.Inside there is 6 beautiful shades. Cant wait to start using it :)

Lipsticks ~ the shade that I really wanted was unfortunately sold out.yes I know me and my luck. But when you see sephora dropped price form $18 to $12, well you need to get al least one ...or all. In my case is all:) The more the merrier. I got all 5 shades that were available :) and I am so happy! plus they are just beautiful! the colors are pigmanted ! Hopefully I will be able to get Ex Girlfriend one day :)

Lip Liner~ My friend ordered it for herself, but told me to keep it. Yay1 I heard they are amazing! even better then lipsticks :) Excited to try it out :) ( I didn't take a pic of it , sorry) 

Few things I got form Sephora inside JCPenney. found a in a clearance section :)
eyeshadows looks amazing ! and the nail polish came out a bit over then $1! what a steal.

Yellow ~ banana split
Purple ~ Lavender Field
Green ~ Picnic in the park

so that is for my haul! what did you get from annual Sephora sale ?  I sent almost $200! that is insane! I have never spend so much money in one time :) But oh well, girl gotta do what she gotta do in order to make herself happy. 

Valentine's Inspired ~ all about pink, red and rose gold

Valentine's is right around the corner. yeah like 3 days away and yes sorry for posting this so late. 

Valentine's is all about pink and red, hearts and cupids. :)  We celebrate Valentines at home since we have Sophia. We do exchange small gifts. My hubby will get us a flower and something extra :) Sophia is always getting chocolates and toy from me :) And now our doggie will get a cute bone with a bow :) Guys I love my dog :)
 I also pulled out few decorations and set them on my vanity, Few hearts hanging on my bed frame. Too bad I can't stay home :( But since I will be working I have to glam up right? 

I checked my stash and found few gems that can be used to make a VDAY prefect :) Definitely I will be using some of it to make myself look Valentine's ready  :) 

Naked 3 by Urban Decay, I really don't have to introduce this palette don't I? This is perfection when it comes to rosy shades. And I think this is a prefect choice for a VDAY eye look, don' you think?

My second and third options are palette by Too Faced ~ White Chocolate Chip and Bon Bons Palette.   White Chocolate Chip is a new palette that launched last year. I know it got many mixed reviews but I over all like it. Cute packaging and pretty shades. The only minus is the size. 

Chocolate Bon Bons well this palette scream VDAY! pink, cute, girly and heart shaped eye shadows are just so pretty! I be honest I haven't use this one in a while ... I think I need to pull her out and show her some love :)

Pretty pink blushes come up next. My choices are Too faced Funfetti blush which is just stunning :) Too Faced makes the best packaging and the best products :) I don't think there is a products I don't like. Although I have not try it all yet. Funfetti blush was available in a Funfetti Set that was sold on HSN last year. If you got it yay, if not well I hope they bring it back coz it is a must have for makeup collectors :)
 Stila Cosmetics Pretty In Pink Blush. Hello gorgeous! I love this blush even though I never touched it. The design is simply beautiful :) It was a limited edition from few years ago :) I bought mine off Nordstrom Rack for only $10. And than we have Essence Cosmetics Brit Tea Blush. Another my favorite :) My mom send it to me from Poland coz we don't get LE essence products. The rose design make it a VDAY worthy.
Becca Cosmetics Rose Quartz perfect for a VDAY glow :) Rose gold and well stunning! Add beautiful soft pink glow to the cheeks :)

Another a great option is NARS Unfiltered II blush palette :) Ah pretty pinky and mauvey shades :) Nars blushes are amazing!

My favorite part, LIPS! So many great pink and red lipsticks around! Here few of my choices :)
Lipsticks : YSL 55 (red) , YSL 19 (pink) and Clarins Rouge
Liquid Lipstick new by Allegory Story released for VDAY, lilac- pink called Cupido :)
Lip glosses : Apple's Eve (red) and Lady Una (hot pink) both by Allegory Story.

As for nails I have nail polishes and nail stickers.
Nail polishes new from Dip Into Pretty :) Love the formula and the colors. Dry fast and opaque in two coats. There will be a full post dedicated to them soon.
* Roses are Red (red)
* Dip Into Pink (pink)
Rose Gold gorgeous Formula X nail polish is Alchemy III came out during holidays :)
Nail stickers by Incoco :) Cute VDAY designs :) Cant really tell which is my favorite ! I really like them all :) They are from Sweet On You Valentine's Collection :)
* Love You Lots
* Full of Love
* Madly In Love
* Thinking Of You

How will you celebrate Valentine's and what are your go to makeup products?

xoxo Monica