Mac Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Review & Swatches

What they say:  

"A luxurious domed face powder with minerals, slowly baked to provide a dimensional yet natural-matte finish. Provides perfect low coverage" -Mac

     I have never been one to like powders, because of the dry/cake/powdery complexion I'm left with, but if I don't use one my make up doesn't stay put! I also don't enjoy a super matte finish, which most powders have. 

Is this powder just like all the others?

Jordana Best Lash Extreme Volumizing Mascara Review

What they say: 

" • Immediate Extreme Volume   • Buildable Formula Without Clumping    • Long-Lasting Power"     -Jordana

As mentioned in my YSL review; my lashes have some length but do lack volume. So, I gravitate towards mascaras that offer volume. I had heard great things about this mascara prior to the purchase, and since the name sounded exactly like what I was looking for, when I finally came across it at Walgreens I snatched it right up!  

Does it actually live up to all of the hype?

Smashbox Photo Finish Color Correcting Primer in Adjust

What they say:   

"Color correcting, wrinkle reducing, and dark spot defying - talk about a miracle product! Create a perfect canvas for foundation application and even out skin tone with this silky, lightweight blend of antioxidants and vitamins A & E. The formula helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and pores for visibly softer, younger-looking skin. Wear under foundation or alone for a velvety-smooth finish. ADJUST is green-toned to reduce redness." -Smashbox

My opinion:

The Full size Product retails at $38 for 1oz 

     I have larger pores on my nose and center of my face, that most foundations tend to accentuate if I do not use a primer. Therefore, when I shop for primers, I look for one that will fill in those pesky pores, smooth out my skin, and hopefully make my makeup last longer. 
I picked up a smaller size of this primer because I had tried the original primer from Smashbox in the past, and although it wasn't my all time favorite primer, I do remember enjoying it. 
It's claims sounded like my cup of tea, and the best part was the fact that it was tinted green, which is supposed to counteract redness. 
Now, I do not have severe redness, but I do have redness around my face (cheeks, chin, sides of nose,) and more prominent redness on the top of my nose. Which I usually rely on my foundation to even out my redness, but the fact that a primer might be able to do the job sounded lovely! 

Sephora Perfection Mist Airbrush Foundation Review

What they say:  

"Seamlessly blur imperfections and control shine for up to 10 hours with this satin-finish foundation. The weightless, micro fine pigments of InstaBlend technology ensure color lays down seamlessly smooth so you can build to your desired coverage level—from light to full—for a flawless look every time. Mineral-rich red algae extract protects the skin from environmental stresses and helps smooth the skin for a soft-focus, airbrushed finish that lasts."  -Sephora

My opinion:

When I came across this little gem at Sephora, I couldn't pass it up. What if this $26 foundation was a dupe for my newly beloved $62 Dior airbrush foundation?? What if it was better...

Lorac Pro Palette review and swatches

What they say:   

"Created by celebrity makeup artist Carol Shaw, this PRO artistry palette is packed with 8 Shimmer and 8 Matte Eye Shadows in all the shades you need to create the hottest looks straight from the Red Carpet. LORAC’S velvety-smooth shadows are infused with soothing botanicals and are ultra-pigmented to perform wet or dry so you can shade, shadow, line and define your eyes, just like a PRO." -Lorac

Mac Mocha Blush swatches & mini review

Mary Lou-manizer by theBalm Review and Swatches

What they say: 

"Meet Mary-Lou Manizer, a seemingly innocent honey-hued luminizer that catches everybody’s eye. This highlighter, shadow and shimmer diffuses light so your skin looks softer and younger while adding a subtle glow. " -TheBalm

My opinion: