Make Up For Ever Microfinish Blush: #14 Star Struck

This was kind of an impulse buy. I've seen some really good reviews for it but I wasn't really planning on getting it anytime soon. I stopped by Sephora and ended up getting it because it was so pretty and I had some birthday money on me.

So far, I really like the actual product but I'm thinking of exchanging it for another color. When swatched on my hand, it showed up as a bright pinky-coral. On my cheeks, it sheers out a bit. It shows up as a pretty, natural looking peach; the kind of thing you'd wear when you don't want it to look like you're obviously wearing blush. I usually don't return or exchange products, but for $27, I feel like I should get something more showy. I took some pictures of myself and the blush didn't really show up on my cheeks at all.

blended out / swatched

This was taken on the underside of my arm that's lighter than my face which is NC30. I think this color would show up better on lighter skintones. It's really beautiful so I wanted to share the swatch anyway.

Is it dorky that the first thing I do when I get new products is take photos and swatches? Haha.

Tresemme Dry Shampoo

Tresemme Fresh Start Dry Shampoo

OVERALL RATING: 2/5
WHERE TO BUY: Most drugstores (Walmart, CVS, etc)
WOULD I REPURCHASE?: No

MY THOUGHTS: I had really high hopes for this product. I thought finally, a dry shampoo from a drugstore brand that's cheap and easy to find! I'm usually a big fan of tresemme; I really like their shampoos and styling products. However, I was really disappointed with this one.

I ran out of my Batiste dry shampoo (click here for that review) and needed a quick fix for my oily bangs. Saw this at Walmart, bought it, and used it right before going out to dinner. I applied this to my hair, following the instructions on the back of the can. First off, the application is kind of messy. I thought it was safe to apply this in the bathroom with my boyfriend and his little sister present. The spray filled up the room as I applied it to my hair and they were coughing while fanning the air. Kind of like those messy aerosol hairspray cans. The smell wasn't too bad though. After all was said and done, I examined the finished product. My bangs were slightly less shiny, but felt flat, oily, and sticky. There was absolutely no volume or movement to my hair. It almost felt like I had just applied hairspray to them. Had to go to dinner with stiff greasy bangs :(

POSITIVES:
- Affordable
- Easy to find
- Doesn't smell too strong
- Took away some shine

NEGATIVES:
- Hair still feels oily
- Gave no volume; left my hair feeling flat.
- Sticky
- Messy spray

BEFORE


AFTER

Milani Eyeshadow Quads

Milani is my favorite drugstore makeup brand. They were the first eyeshadows I had ever purchased because I heard the quality was comparable to higher end brands. Until now, I still think their products are comparable to brands like MAC. Their quads are an awesome value and I always recommend them to people who are looking for nice, affordable shadows.

Swatches were taken without a base underneath.

Copper Fiesta


Copper Fiesta


Dominos


Dominos


Dream Baby


Dream Baby


Touch of Brown


Touch of Brown


Earthly Delights


Earthly Delights


Blooming Fields


Blooming Fields