Chanel Glossimer #04

I recently went to my local Chanel counter looking for a gloss from the Fall Collection. Sadly, they were sold out but I did find a gorgeous burgundy/red Glossimer.

It's semi-opaque to opaque coverage with beautiful shimmer. It will be perfect for Fall or holiday parties.

Glossimer's are pretty comfortable to wear, not too sticky. They are expensive for a gloss at $28, but are a nice indulgence on occasion.

This particular shade is part of the permanent collection and was purchased by me.

BareMinerals Concealor

As a mom, sleep isn't always easy to come by. Dark circles are a day to day fight to cover.

I was in the market for a new user eye concealor and was introduced to this little gem. It's super creamy which is nice for under the eye since it doesn't pull or drag during application. It doesn't offer full coverage, but a nice natural coverage.

I really do like this and think its worthy look. It has a decent range of colors and I was matched to the lightest one. It has a nice peachy/pink undertone which helps with blue or purple dark circles.

All in all, it's nice to see a cream concealor from BareMinerals. I like that they are branching out from loose products as I think they have excellent quality. The pressed items are just easier to use and travel with.

Benefit Creaseless Creme Shadows

I love creme eyeshadow. They are (generally) easy to use and can double as a primer.

Benefit makes an amazing creme eyeshadow. It's long wearing, comes in great colors, and is reasonably priced at $19.

These shadows really don't crease on me; doesn't matter if I wear them over a primer or on their own either. I have two shades; Birthday Suit and Skinny Jeans.

Birthday Suit is an antique gold, one of my favorite colors. Skinny Jeans is pewter with a touch of blue. These two are beautiful colors!

Smashbox Limitless 15 Hour Wear Cream Shadow: Gemstone

Whew! That's a long name! I recently grabbed up one of these cream eyeshadows (I've been on a cream shadow kick lately) in the shade Gemstone. Gemstone is a pretty purple-ish bronze with a bit of shimmer. I wore this without primer and it did fairly well! It looked slightly faded/creased after 12 hours. Not bad! Not 15 hours, but not bad.

I really do like this formula and will be grabbing a couple lighter colors soon. Color is a but more purple than the pics show.

MAC Cremesheen + Pearl

I picked up two of the new (permanent) Cremesheen lipsticks. I have worn each of them once and love them. Cremesheen lipsticks are generally a bit sheerer in color payoff and have a glossy finish.

I have Coral Bliss and Japanese Maple. Coral Bliss is a really pretty pinky coral (the swatches are after several passes on my arm). Japanese Maple is a nice, pinky nude.

I swatched similar colors from my collection and found that Cut a Caper is nearly identical to Coral Bliss. The picture with 5 swatches is l-r Blossom Culture, Cut a Caper, Coral Bliss, Japanese Maple, You're Perfect Already. (all MAC)

New Additions....Just a Quick Post

Just wanted to show my two newest additions! First is the NARS single in Lhasa, a gorgeous grey, purple, taupe. I missed this when it was released last fall, so happy they made it permanent.
Second, is the NARS duo in Vent Glacé. This is new for Fall 2013 and I believe it's permanent. A beautiful combo of shimmery silver and pewter.

Tarte Gifted Amazonian Clay Mascara

I received this mascara as part of a set from QVC. this is probably my new favorite 'natural' looking mascara. It lengthens and volumizes, but does so while maintaining a natural look. It doesn't feel crunchy and (on me) doesn't smudge throughout the day.

While I do love some dramatic lashes, this is great paired with neutral/'no makeup' looks. It gives just enough 'oomph' to lashes while still looking natural. Love it!