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MY 7 MOST USED HIGH-END MAKEUP ITEMS | JANUARY-JUNE 2017

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Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

We have made it to the middle of the week! I hope that you enjoyed my post on Monday (if you missed it, you can read it here) where I shared the seven drugstore makeup products I’ve reached for the most so far this year. Today I want to share the seven high-end, more costly, makeup products that I have been using the most so far in 2017. If you like this post, please be sure to share it : ) I have share links at the bottom of every blog post.

 

 

Kat Von D Lock-It Concealer in White Out

I love this concealer for brightening my under eye area, and often use this mixed with a light colored concealer so it isn’t quite so harsh. This is a great choice for others with very fair skin like mine who often can’t find a concealer lighter than their skin for brightening the under eye area. You can read my review on this here and see how I brighten my dark circles.

Benefit Cosmetics Boxed Blush in Galifornia

This is a gorgeous blush! I did an entire review on it (read that here) and can’t stop using it! But, why would I?! It is PERFECT for summer!

Make Up For Ever Pro Sculpting Palette in 20

I don’t always contour, but when I want a beautiful cream contour that looks natural, I reach for this! Read this to see how-to do a cream contour.

Becca Cosmetics Pressed Shimmering Skin Perfector in Champagne Pop

This is an item I have been using for a long time (I first spoke about it in 2015 here)

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in Taupe

This is my hands-down favorite eyebrow pencil, and it is always a repurchase for me.

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder

This is a pricy powder, but I really think it is worth it! This is super finely milled, doesn’t look cakey, and keeps my oily t-zone in check!

Bobbi Brown Lip Liner in Nude

I absolutely love to rock a nude lip, and this lip liner works with any nude lipstick or gloss! You can read my tips for wearing a nude lip here.

 

Thank you so much for taking time out of your life to read my blog! It means so much to me!! xx

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BECCA SHIMMERING SKIN PERFECTOR IN PRISMATIC AMETHYST

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Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

Back in December I did a review on the Kat Von D Alchemist Holographic Palette (read that review here) and so when Becca launched their limited edition pressed shimmering skin perfector in Prismatic Amethyst I was very excited to try it out. Today I want to share swatches of the highlighter as well as my thoughts on this compared to other duo-chrome highlighters on the market.

 

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in Prismastic Amethyst

 

 

I think this is a very pretty highlight with pink and lilac iridescent sheen that changes as the light catches it. I found it to swatch more pale pink, but look more purple or blue toned on my cheeks. This highlighter is a lot more subtle than the Kat Von D Alchemist Holographic Palette colors were on me, and I had to actually build it up a bit which surprised me. I do find this to be a very pretty look, and if you’re looking for a more subtle holographic or prismatic look, this may be a great choice. I do think that this can work on any skin tone, but I think it would show up more on a deeper skin tone than mine. I haven’t tried this as an eye shadow topper, but I think it would be beautiful on the lids and plan to try that next.

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Are you into the holographic, duo-chrome highlighter look? Have you tried this one? Let me know in the comments!

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BECCA x JACLYN HILL SHIMMERING SKIN PERFECTOR HIGHLIGHT IN CHAMPAGNE POP-WORTH THE HYPE?

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Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

I hope that you’re having a great week! Thank you for stopping by my blog today : )

I watch more YouTube than I do T.V, and I also have two YouTube channels, so I was really excited when I heard that Jaclyn Hill (a hugely popular beauty guru on YouTube) was collabing with Becca cosmetics to make her very own highlight. The Becca highlights have been popular for awhile now, but I just wasn’t sure I could justify the price. And even though I was excited that Jaclyn was making her own shade, I’ll admit I wasn’t sure it would be worth it. I’m just going to throw out the mystery right now…this highlight is the perfect highlight! I am absolutely adoring it.

 

Becca x Jaclyn Hill Shimmering Skin Perfector in Champagne Pop

 

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I have had highlighters that I’ve loved, and I’ve had highlighters that I’ve liked, but oh my goodness this highlight! I have never had a highlight that is so, “Bam!”. It looks incredible on the skin, incredible on camera, incredible in natural lighting, and I get compliments on my makeup whenever I wear it. I also have very fair skin, and was worried that the “champagne” shade wouldn’t work on my skin, but it’s absolutely stunning. I’ve seen this swatched on so many people and it’s beautiful every time. My only word of warning would be to use a very light hand, a very very little goes a long way. I sweep this on my cheekbones but not too terribly close to my eye so that it doesn’t bring attention to any lines. Go get this before they are gone!! I really want to try another Becca highlight now, so if you have any suggestions please let me know!

 

Have a fun weekend with those who you love!! xx

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