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Showing posts with label tarte. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tarte. Show all posts

Thursday, April 14, 2016






I found a set of brushes on eBay that are the most unique brushes I have ever seen, hands down. I photographed them on my Letter sized Martha Stewart disc bound MAMBI Frankenplanner. They are intimidating! But they are super soft and extremely dense. I found them by searching Paddle and toothbrush style makeup brushes. Like this listing :)

I did an experiment and this is my result
Holy Highlighter! :) 

Application with new paddle type brushes. I am going to lay off the highlighter with this brush type! But it is a much more precise way to apply makeup, but it's diffused and blended very easily. I need far less product for a superior finish.

I find that there is a learning curve, but once you get it, you can really work in. I didn't use color correcting with this look, the brushes just applied the Foundcealer differently. The product stays on top of the brush, rather than soaking the fibers.

The Larger liner brush made shading in my crease as simple as a light movement,and I was able to really get in the crease.  I was able to really get into my waterline with the smaller brush and make my lashes look thicker,

The whole thing was both precise and softly diffused at the same time. I can blend and apply pigment, simultaneously. 

I highly suggest this brush set, but be warned, there is a learning curve... but after you get it.. you will hesitate to use any other brushes. 
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Wednesday, March 30, 2016



I believe that I have written that I have rosacea in nearly every single review I have ever done. That said, it's important in this instance.
I am very very fair, I have neutral undertones but very reddened cheeks so it's difficult for the Sephora staff to match me. This is not their fault, I am just complicated. I find that this formula in Fair Sand is perfection for me. I do not need to use a color corrector underneath and it blends well into my skin where I do not have any redness.
I was a regional burning man festival all weekend in the autumn, this foundation lasted well into the night. (With the help of a little primer, a bit of setting powder and setting spray, of course). My skin didn't turn into an oil slick or dry out like the Mojave desert. It just works well. Get yours here :)
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Thursday, December 17, 2015

I am seeing a big NOPE in off the cuff skin care from sales representatives. It pains me when they suggest using a physical or chemical exfoliating products more than 3 times a week. You have to let the skin heal before you can take more of the top layer of dead cells off. I am seeing a lot of people who are suffering from chemical and irritant dermatitis from over exfoliation and thinking it's an acne break out.MEEP! 

Your skin needs nourishment, not just stripping all the oils away and calling it a day. It also needs moisture added after cleansing. Yes, even if you have oily or combination skin.  I use a gel moisturizer and/or a hyaluronic serum when my skin is being temperamental like that, especially in the summer.
But the summer has past and we are inside with the central heating on and my skin is complaining that's dehydrated. It feels tight on my face and I am getting chapped lips. I am upping my water intake and going into skin care offensive. I brought out the 1-2-3-4 punch! 

Tonight I am wearing a Freeman Mask in Honey-Dew and Chamomile. It's a sleeping mask (worn overnight) and my dehydrated skin has already soaked up quite a bit of it!



Facial Cleansing Routine for 12/17
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Sei Bella Moisturing Foaming cleanser


Boots Botanics Brightening Toner (the AHA makes it exfoliant!)


Timeless Hyaluronic Acid 

Sei Bella DayTime Delivery Lotion (Broad spectrum SPH 15)

tarte Maracuja C- Brightener Eye treatment 

And the aforementioned mask

My skin feels better already!
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Thursday, December 3, 2015




One of these faces is not like the others. One of these faces doesn't belong. I was trying to make a collage to show some of my makeup looks, but accidentally snapped my true face. This one on the lower left was an accidental shot. Those of us with chronic illness get used to faking the smiles, hiding the pain. But sometimes it shows through. This was real, so here,#invisibleillness #chronicillness #chronicpain
The blushes I was raving on are Milani Baked Blushes and 2 tarte palettes (Poppy Picnic, Showstopper)
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Look of the day from August


On eyes Summer breeze,barefoot in the grass, sweet tea, peach poppy, ice cream cone and picnic basket from tarte's Poppy Picnic LE Summer collection palette.‬ Best warm, nude, matte palette ever.


Base: on eyes, primer is Elf glitter primer and Rimmel‬ Scandaleyes in witness white,
Face primer is Etude House Baby Choux in Mint, mixed with ‪Palladio primer,
Correcter is ELF HD lifting concealer in brighten, concealer is ‪Milani‬ HD in 01,
Foundation is ‪‎L'Oreal Magic Nude Skin in 310 Light Ivory,

On cheeks, Glisten from the Poppy Picnic palette.

Mascara:, Revlon bold lacquer in blackest black, Essence Volumizing Lash Powder underneath.
Liner : ELF mineral liner in black

Brows: So Susan dual shade powder, Pencil The BrowGal by Tonya Crooks 04,

Lips: Urbandecay 24/7 glide on lip pencil in ozone, filled in with NARS Mauve satin lip pencil, MeNow no.18 long lasting matte lipcolor
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My favorite blushes right now happen to be all from tarte. I have no idea what order they are in but they are"
Overjoyed, Holidaze 2015
Rejoiced,Holidaze 2015
Glisten, Poppy Picnic spring 2015
Fame, Showstopper
Unleashed, Rainforest After Dark
The photo on the left is in yellow incandescent and the shot on the left is in full spectrum lighting  #tarteholidaze #tartecosmetics
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