Where did you get that tan?

Hello my loves,

When it comes to tanning as I have mentioned before in posts I'm not one to lay in the sun and bake! So what is a fair/light skinned girl to do when it is bathing suit season and she wants a healthy tan glow?

We buy tanning products!

Sephora just released (finally!!!) Tarte's Brazilliance Skin Rejuvenating Maracuja Face And Body Self Tanner.  ($37.00 USD) 

This is what they say about the product: "The Skinvigorating™ formula includes: maracuja oil, which has been known to replenish, rebuild, and brighten skin’s appearance; vitamin E, an anti-inflammatory emollient that protects against free radical damage; sunflower seed oil, a plant derivative rich in vitamins A and E that helps moisturize, regenerate, and condition the look of skin."

 What is so cute about it, is it comes with a mit so you can kiss streaks and orange palms away! YAY!!

Did I mention it smells amazing!!??!! Well it does! I'm not saying oh it smells amazing for a self tanner smell...I mean it smells like vanilla all the way from applying to drying! 

Since the tanner is tinted it gives a great guide to which spot you have and have not applied to yet.

Over all this is a SUMMER MUST PRODUCT! 

1st Step/Rule- of using self tanners- EXFOLIATE!!!! (I know your tired and dont feel like exfoliating but trust me DO NOT skip this step or you will end up streaky!

2nd Step- Apply evenly one area at a time (CIRCULAR MOTIONS) that way you do not miss a spot.

3rd Step- After applying wait about 10 min or so till dressing (IT TAKES 8 HOURS for tan to DEVELOP) that is why I always recommend doing this before bed! 

PRICE-  $37.00 USD

                WHERE TO BUY-SEPHORA

            PACKAGING- 10/10

       OVERALL- 9/10

Feeling the heat yet?

XOXOXO-N 

Pass the Tarte please!

Hi loves! 

Hope you all are having an AMAZING Weekend + Monday! 

Lets jump into the makeup talk!

I first discovered Tarte a couple years ago when my boss gave me a gift bag that had a mini lip stain in it from Tarte. I thought to myself "Wow how have I not tried this brand...I'm always at Sephora?!!" 

Ever since then I have been hooked, and love to try their products! For spring Tarte added a quad color eye-shadows! Secret Garden is the new to the Tarte Beauty and The Box Amazonian Clay Eye Shadow Quad line up. [$22 USD/ $26 CAD] 

The eyeshadow palettes have four strips of color and the boxes are palm sized. 

Secret Gardem is color scheme is gold and olive green, soo pretty and perfect for spring!

This is what Tarte Claims their amazonian makeup does  "Amazonian makeup makes is suitable for all skin types, because it minimizes oil, hydrates skin, improves the skin, and gives the skin an overall smoother and more even appearance." 

So having Amazonian Clay infused in the eyeshadow will help reduce the oils on the surface and help to improve the texture of the skin making it a smooth application for long wear. 

How cute is the packaging!! I love the floral design I think it is so spring and cute! Would have been better if inside had a mirror but it is not the end of the world! 

Yay no parabens, phthalates, mineral oils, fragrances, and sodium laruyl sulfate making it great for everyone even the girls who are sensitive to makeup! 
These eyeshadows have great pigmentation just like Tarte's fabulous blushes. Smooth, almost buttery texture.  

The shades include

• Sprout: Pale, yellow gold
• Goldenrod: Warm, golden bronze
• Fern: Mid-tone, olive green
• Vine: Deep, olive brown

This is available at :

Tarte Cosmetics +Sephora

Price:

$22 (USD) $26 (CAD)

Are you feeling this?

XOXOXO- N

Tarte Cosmetics Has Jumped on the bandwagon!

Looks Like Tarte Cosmetics has decided it was time for them to make a BB cream!

What is a BB Cream? BB Cream stands for Blemish Balm, or Beauty Balm. BB cream is promoted by companies as a "all-in-one" cosmetic product, meaning it is a product to replace sunscreen, serums, moisturizer, primer, and foundation. It can be worn alone as a tinted moisturizer, or like a foundation.

Now that we just that out of the way the BB Cream that tarte has come out with can be used as a primer or a foundation.

About Tarte's BB Cream:

• Oil-free
• anti-aging formula
• chemical free SPF 30
• light weight 
• Buildable coverage
• (4 shades) Fair, Light, Medium, and Tan
• Supposed to last 12 Hour
• Brightens face
• Cute packaging with wooden cap 
• squeeze tube applicator

Its really not a BB cream as it claims to be it is more of a primer, I guess they call it BB cream for the reason that BB cream is supposed to prime and perfect the skin which it does! It is quite similar to Benefit The Porefessional, however Tarte does give some seriously great coverage. The (4) Shades are a good range for any one to find the perfect match.

For a girl who has dry skin like I do, I would recommend using your serums and moisturizer before applying. This is the perfect BB cream/primer for summer cause it can be worn alone or under foundation, but personally alone would be just right for summer!

Available to buy at Sephora.com

Rating: 8/10

Price: $34.00

Packaging: 10/10

Value: 10/10

Repurchase: Yes!





XOXOXO- N

Pucker up

When it comes to lip stick I cant say I'm the girl who goes straight for the bright pop of colors, but lately I have been a little daring and put together some of my favorites:


1st: Revlon- Lip Butter in Lollipop
(Lip Butter keeps your lips moisturized with giving
you that perfect pop of color and not being over board unless
you want it to be)




















2nd: Tarte- Lip Surgence in Livley
(Long lasting, Beautiful color, my favorite when I want it to
stay on my lips for a night out!)




















3rd: Nyx- Matte Lip Stick in Merlot
(Merlot just like the wine is a deep red perfect for a night out
on the town)

Here are some swatches:
From the left: NYX (Merlot)/ Revlon (Lollipop)/ Tarte (lively)