Beauty haul and mini reviews- Too Faced, Lorac, Clinique, NYX, Physicians Formula +more

There's is only one thing about the beginning of the year that is good, and that's new makeup. I have always felt like the first few months after December are cold and dreary but new releases just brighten up the beginning of the year. So of course I have done my share of damage and picked up a few of the latest things in the beauty world. I like to blame it on my blog and say I purchased everything to review but honestly, I'm a beauty junkie and I would have purchased everything anyways. Please tell me you have the same problem! 

Not everything is new. I found some deals and picked up some oldies. I also needed to restock on a few things, including NYX's Dewy Setting Spray. The majority of everything is new, though. How exciting! I didn't go out and just purchase this in one outing. This haul is probably about two weeks worth. I ordered online and went to stores. To buy each product click on the price listed beside the name of the product. 

Lorac Cosmetics Unzipped Gold palette $42- I have used this palette a few times and I'm majorly impressed. The shadows are smooth and rich. It doesn't take much to blend them out. There's one intense gold shade in the palette that resembles a pigment and I'm just blown away by how pretty it is. I will have a review of this palette  up as soon as possible. 

Lorac Cosmetics Unzipped Cheek palette $30- I have only used this palette twice but so far everything is good. I want to go ahead and review the City Color Cosmetics blush palette and get that one out of the way. After that I'll post my full review of this palette around the same time as the eyeshadow palette. I have swatched it and the blushes are smooth and pigmented. When I wore the matte shade on the top row it lasted all day and blended out with ease. I'll just go ahead and give everyone a heads up and say the review is going to be good. So if you're dying to get it go ahead and purchase it! By the way it is exclusive to Ulta only. 

Lorac Alter Ego Lipstick Collection Set $35- I'm trying to remember if I reviewed  this set already. I think I might have just posted a picture on Instagram. Anyways, I found this lipstick set at Kohl's for $35. It is Kohl's exclusive and it can't be purchased at Ulta. I have been dying to try the Alter Ego lipstick line for a while now but I always put it off for some reason but once I saw this kit I had to give in. Each lipstick is usually $16 and $35 for 5 shades is a steal. They are very pigmented and apply pretty easily. I did notice some tugging but overall I'm impressed with this matte formula. The thing that I love most is he wear time. The Alter Ego lipsticks are perfect for long nights out in town. 

Too Faced Cocoa Contour kit $40-  I just got this palette in the mail the other day. I did swatch it and post some pictures on Instagram. So go check that out. As for the quality, I don't have anything to say just yet. I haven't actually applied any of the shades on my face yet but I can say they swatch beautifully, except for the highlight shade. It's a little chunky but I'm hoping it looks better once applied to the face. I should have a review up by next week and yes, it does smell like chocolate! 

L'Oreal Infallible setting spray $16.99-  After reading so many reviews on this spray I had to pick it up. I used it once on Valentine's Day and I'm really impressed. Just from first impressions I noticed an extra 3-4 hours of wear and it kept everything looking nice until I washed my face. 

Physicians Formula city Bronzers $13 in stores- Ok, I'm guilty. I bought the two city Bronzers purely for the prettiness of the product. Physicians Formula makes such cute products but don't get me wrong they perform just as good. I have used these two bronzers multiple times and all I have is good thoughts about them! I can't wait to share a review with you all. 

Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation and Concealer $27- Ah, another new thing that I'm excited about. I haven't tried it yet and I'm actually afraid that the shade I picked is too dark for me. Oh well, I guess we'll see. When I first opened the package I was shocked by how big the bottle is. I guess it's normal for a foundation but for some reason I expected it to be smaller. But then I opened the bottle and holy heck the applicator is huge! I don't really like doe foot applicators because of the whole bacteria concept but I still wanted to give this foundation a go. If I can I might try to find a pump for it. If I can't, I'll just apply he foundation to the back of my hand first I guess. Hopefully, I will have a review up within the next couple weeks. I like to take my time reviewing foundations because of my sensitive skin. 

Milani Rose Blushes $7.99- Eeek, I had high hopes for the Rose blushes by Milani. I heard great things but they feel kind of cheap to me. The swatch really chalky but I haven't wore them yet. So I can't say how they perform on the cheeks. I'm actually kind of nervous because it feels like they have A LOT of Talc in them. I hope not! I guess the cuteness will be worth my time and money. 

Milani Matte lipsticks $5.99- I already did a full review on these lipstick(click here for the review). Trust me, you need them in your life! 

Physicians Formula Fiber Mascara $14.99- I really need to post a review of this mascara kit. I have been trying it for maybe a week or so and I'm in love. Even my friends and family noticed how big my lashes look! Maybe I will have a review up early next week. 

NYX Tame and Frame brow pomade $6.99- Forget Anastasia's brow pomade. This is affordable, yet so good. I plan to do a quick review of this product at some point in the near future. 

Dermablend Intense Powder Camo  $31- I only used this powder twice but so far it seems good. It does provide a lot of coverage but I think it might not be good for oily skin. I just need a little more time to test this powder out. It will probably be one of the products I review in a couple weeks. 

Milani baked bronzer $9.99- This isn't a new product but I saw some people talking about it on Instagram. I haven't used it yet and I might not even do a review on it. However, at some point I will either throw it in a post somehow or let everyone know my thoughts on Instagram. But I'm always changing my mind, so who knows I might review it. When I swatched it I noticed a lot of shimmer (bad thing for bronzers) but maybe tapping the brush before applying will lessen the amount of shimmer transferred to the face. Perhaps it will be better for the warmer months only. 

Tarte Tartiest Clay Paint liner $24- Dont you just love the name Tartiest! It sounds so cute to me but maybe I'm just weird. Anyway, I haven't fully put this product to the test but I can say it's easy to apply and the pigment is very dark. I actually thought the product would be bigger but I'm sure it will go a long way. I'll try to have a review up soon. 

Maybelline Master Class correcting primer $9.99- I used this primer once and I'm in love! I didn't see much of a difference in the redness of my skin but it did make my foundation apply much smoother. My makeup also stayed on longer but that might have been because of the Loreal setting spay I'm currently testing out. Just to be sure I'm going to use it a couple more times without the setting spray. Let's keep our fingers crossed.

Too Faced Melted lipsticks $21- I have always loved the Too Faced Melted lipsticks. The smell is divine and the pigmentation is always on point. I'm not going to do a review on them but I might do a swatch post of all the colors I have. The new shades I picked up are Melon and Chihuahua, and they are stunning! 

Rimmel Velvet Matte Lip Lacquers $5.99- I have tested out about half of the shades from this line. I purchased them all and I'll post a review with swatches soon. To be honest, I'm not sure how I feel about them. They seem nice but I'm not fully convinced that they're anything special. But let's just wait and see how everything works out. 

  

City Color Intense Blush palette $7.99- Intense is the correct word for this blush palette. It should also come with a warning label that states "Warning, use a light hand or you'll look like a clown", but it doesn't so I'm telling you now. It's great and the price is right. Online it says the price is $7.99 but I found it at Five Below for $3. So I suggest looking there before you spend the extra $5 online (even though it's worthy of $8). I feel like I'm repeating myself... I'll have a review up sometime in the next couple weeks. 

City Color Glowing Complexion Creme $6.99- Ugh... Do you know that intense powder smell that some makeup smells like? Well this smells like that but stronger. I'm so nervous to try this on my face but I'm also really curious about it. When I work up the courage to face the scent I'll write a revie on it. Wish me luck. 

Cory Airspun Translucent powder $5.97- I got this powder becuase of Tati (Glamlifeguru vlogger). She swears by so I thought I would give it a try becuase it's so affordable. It's still sitting on my vanity. I sniffed it and was distraught by the scent of it. Hopefully when I have the time to test it the scent won't linger. I'll be sure to let ya'll know how it is in a post at some point. 

Jergens Soothing Aloe lotion $4.97- If your skin gets really dry during the winter, pick this up. My hands get so dry that sometimes they look scaly and cracked. Jergens Soothing Aloe lotion is the only thing I have ever tried  

that truly helps them. I just can't live without it now. 

NYX Dewy Setting Spray $7.99- Repurchase! Nothing new but definitely something special. I love my Mac Fix+ but the NYX Dewy setting spray is much easier to get my hands on. Plus, they do pretty much the same thing. I'll use it to get rid of the cakey look from my foundation and boy does it works wonders. If you haven't tried it, you need to. The bottle is a decent size for the price. 

Eco Tools Eye Perfecting Brush $6.98- Ok, I don't want to spoil the review so I'm not going to say much. This review is on my schedule for this Saturday and I like it. Now my lips are sealed. 

Real Techniques Complexion Sponge $5.99- Just another repurchase. I must have bad luck because I already did something to it. I accidentally microwaved it too long and now it's deformed. Oh well, it still works just fine. It just has a nice curve to it. I really like this sponge for a natural look. It makes my makeup look less cakey and it's perfect for applying foundation on dry flakey skin. It's a must have and the price beats the Beauty Blender. 

Rimmel Kate Moss Matte lipstick $5.49- I must have been living under a rock, I haven't even tried the Rimmel Kate Moss lipsticks. I have heard great things about them and when I saw they were on sale I had to pick up atleast one. I would have got more but all of the others were open. So I settled with one and I'm glad that I did. I'm really loving it. 

Rimmel Nail Lacquer $1.50 in stores- Obviously, the 60 Second nail polishes are not new from Rimmel but I scored some for 50 cents each at Kmart. So if you love the formula like I do go pick them up before the sell is over!  

I wish I could type up a review for every product on this list in short notice. Unfortunately, I have things to do and I have to put the products that are in high demand on my schedule first. If there is a product that you're extra curious about just let me know in the comments below and I'll try to move it up the review schedule. Thank you for understanding! If you're interest in swatches be sure to check out my Instagram. I typically post photos of my newest products in there. 

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Have you made a haul lately? If so what did you get?

Did you spot anything you want to try?

Which review are you looking forward to the most?

Let me know in the comments below!

Soft New Years makeup tutorial for young teens

One of my New Years resolutions is posting more makeup tutorials. But I am a blogger and right now their are many girls frantically looking for the perfect New Years makeuplook.  So I decided my resolution starts now. I decided to start with a softer makeup looked that is targeted for younger teens or for the girls who are shy when it comes to makeup. It's really easy recreate and you don't even need the same products I used. Just pick similar shades that you already have and you should be good to go!

Hope you enjoy this look and find it helpful! Have a wonderful and blessed New Year! 

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For the eye look you will need the following products.

• I used the Lorac Mega Pro palette but all you need are the following shades: cranberry, shimmery vanilla, and a dusty rose to copy this look
• White base (optional) 
• Urban Decay eye primer
• L'Oreal voluminous mascara
• Black eyeshadow for lining the eyes
• And of course some makeup brushes (shader, blending, precision/pencil, crease, lining) 

For the face I used

• Loreal True Match foundation
• E.l.f cosmetics Hd concealer in brightening
• Physicians Formula face powder
• Nars Orgasm blush
• Benefit's Hula for Light contouring

On the lips

• Chapstick 
• Too Faced Melted lipstick in Berry

Now let's get started!

1. First, make sure you have a clean face. It should be washed, moisturized and prepped with any primers.
2. After applying Urban Decays primer potion, take a a fluffy brush and lightly blend a cranberry shade into the crease. Be sure not to go too high above the crease. It's better to get it all over the lid rather than covering your brow none with the cranberry shade. 
3. Pick up crease brush and precisely apply the same cranberry shade in the crease. Start from the outer v and work your way into the inner v. But try to keep most of the cranberry shade on the outer v area. 
4. After you're finished with step 3, take a fluffy blending brush and blend out any harsh lines.
5. Next, apply a white base to the lid of the eye for enhanced pigment for the vanilla eyeshadow.
6. Take a flat shadow brush and dab the shimmery vanilla shade all over the lid. You can also use your fingers or a sponge applicator for this step. 
7. Again, go back in with your fluffy blending brush and blend any harsh lines from the vanilla shade. Sometimes it's needed to redo step 3 to enhance the cranberry shade and that's ok. But don't forget that you might need to be blend once again.
8. Now, take a pencil brush and apply a rosy shade on the outer v to lightly smoke things out. Blend with a fluffy brush if needed.
9. For lining the eyes use an angled eyeliner brush and a black eyeshadow. This will keep the look soft and avoid the harshness a tradional eyeliner can create. 
10. Apply mascara to the top and bottom lashes. 
11. If desired, apply the same vanilla shade on the brow bone to enhance the shape of your brows.
12. Then finish up with your foundation, concealer, powder, bronzer, blush and lipstick. (I did it in that order)

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I really like this look because you can change it up to a more bold look or tame it down. You can add definition under the eyes, falsies, winged eyeliner, or even add deeper Berry shades. The possibilities are endless with this look. I decided to keep the look soft becuase it was done on a 14 year old but when I wear this look I definitely vamp it up! 

What are you doing for the holidays?

Are you going to rock this look?

Let us know in the comments below!

Thanks for reading! 

Review: Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Oh So Radiant Powder

Hey guys!

I hope you're having a great weekend! Today I will be reviewing Physicians Formula's Mineral Mineral Wear  Oh So Radiant Powder. I did recieve this product from them for free but I promise I will give you my honest opinion. Besides, this powder doesn't even require me to fib about its quality, it's amazing and possibly my new holy grail powder. 

Mineral Wear Powder details/ claims 

Supports Oxygen Flow to Skin. For extra sensitive or breakout-prone skin. Minimalist formula helps reduce irritation and breakout. Oxygen Benefits: Allows Skin to breathe. Brightens dull skin. Improves skin texture. Prevents clogged pores. Reduces visible redness. Neutralizes free radicals. Improves micro-circulation.

Fragrance-Free. Paraben-Free. Gluten Free. Hypoallergenic. Dermatologist approved. Non-codmegenic. 

Pigmentation

This powder is a translucent powder but in the pan it does have a flesh color. However, even when I apply it with a heavier hand it doesn't appear visible on my skin! So it's great if you want your skin to look like skin but if you need coverage from your powder, then I suggest looking for a different powder. Since its a translucent powder it doesn't have any pigments that help cover imperfections. I also want to point out the overspray on the powder. I suggest wiping the glitter of before you first use it or you're gonna look like a disco ball.

Application/ Consistency 

The application and consistency is very smooth and silky. The powder goes on seamlessly and blends in with the skin for a healthy looking complexion. 

lasting Power

When it comes to translucent powder, it's a little more tricky to know if it has lasted all day. I can't see the powder but I have noticed that my concealer is lasting a lot longer and my oil doesn't break through. So I'm gonna say the longevity of the powder is pretty good. 

Does it cause breakouts?

No this product doesn't clog or irritate the skin!

Packaging

This powder is housed in a shiny blue plastic compact. It also comes with a brush stored under the powder, which I don't recommend using. 

I actually think the packaging looks really cute. It's sturdy and easy to use. Though, sometimes it can be a little bulky but I don't mind as long if the powder inside is safe. 

Overall

I think this a great powder. It's smooth  and silky, keeps my makeup looking it's best and my skin looks less powdery when I use this powder. It also feels light on my skin and doesn't cause breakouts, which I absolutely love. My skin always breakouts out when I use powders with Talc and I'm so happy to find a powder that works good while keeping my skin healthy. Physicians Formula did a great job with this powder and I will definitely purchase it in the future! For the price ($12?), everyone should try it. Just don't forget to remove the over spray because that's not a cute look all over the face😉

Photos 

Hope you enjoyed this post. Let me know in the comments below if you have the Mineral Wear powder from Physicians Formula. And feel free to leave any product review requests down below! 

Star rating: 4 1/2 out of 5 stars

TaylorPie approved? Yes! 

Thanks for reading, Taylor Pie. 

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Physicians Formula CC Curl & Care Mascara review and photos

 Hello, I hope you're having a great Monday! To start of the week I will be reviewing Physicians Formula organic Wear CC Curl & Care mascara. I will write all of my thoughts and show you before & after photos. Also, don't forget to vote on my two current polls. The first one is located at the top right side of my blog and the other is at the very bottom. If you have any questions about this mascara you can either comment or go to my contact page and send an email. Thank you!

Description:

Curl & Volumize. Condition & Nourish. 100% Natural Origin. 100% Recyclable Sculpting Brush. 24 Hour Wear! 1st Ever CC Curl + Care Mascara. Curl Booster Technology. First ever 100 percent natural origin lash extension fibers for the false lash effect without the irritation of synthetic lashes.

Claims:

• Hypoallergenic, Non-Comedegenic, Dermatologist approved
• Fragrance-free, Gluten Free, Paraben-free

 You can buy this mascara for $10 at most drugstores. This specific formula is for curling and care of your lashes. Two colors are available- Black and Ultra Black. I will be reviewing the Ultra Black for this post. When I first applied this mascara I noticed how small this bristles are. It's hard to pick up any product and somehow the bristles hurt my eyes. It feels like my lashes are being poked and tugged at. The formula is also very drying. When applied, the mascara is very flaky and it doesn't apply evenly. I end up the with little flakes at the tip of my eyelashes. When I tried to swatch the mascara on my hand, I literally had to vigorously scrub the wand on my hand. I posted a picture below for you to see. 

 

 Here is a picture of the wand. The wand has a curve shape and the handle is a decent size. Like I said before, the rubber bristles are tiny and pokey. In person you can even see the actual color of the bristles(green) because the formula is so dry that it doesn't attach to the wand properly. The only thing I like about the mascara is it's easy to get my bottom lashes with the tip of the wand.  Keep reading to see a before & after pictures when I used the mascara.

 The first photo is my bare eye. In the second photo my lashes have one coat of the mascara on. I didn't like the results, so I applied another coat. The second coat (3rd picture) looks a little better. My lashes have a better curl but it's really flaky. As you can see the mascara isn't very volumizing or lengthening. It doesn't claim to be either one but I just expect more from my mascaras. Another con about this mascara is the smell. The mascara smells old or something. Maybe I just bought an outdated mascara. However if I didn't, I don't understand why Physicians Formula would even release it. If you have tried it let me know your thoughts, please. I won't repurchase this product but I do like a lot of Physician Formulas products.

Pro's

• Cute packaging
• Affordable
• Easy to apply to bottom lashes

Con's

• Bad smell
• Curl doesn't last
• It's not lengthening or volumizjng
• The wand is painful to use
• It's flaky
• Dry formula
• The wand doesn't pick up enough product

Q&A

How much is the mascara? $10

Where can I buy it? Any drugstore that sells Physicians Formula

Does it volumize, lengthen or curl? It only curls

How many shades are there? Two black and ultra black

What kind of wand does it have? Rubber

Is the mascara Dermatologist tested? Yes, it's also non-Comedegenic and hypoallergenic.

Is the mascara Paraben-Free? Yes.

Does the mascara flake? Yes.

Does the mascara clump? No

Does the mascara have a scent? It claims to be frangrance-free but it has a bad smell to it.

How long does the mascara wear? It claims to wear for 24 hrs but the curl only holds for a few hours.

Is the mascara waterproof? No.

What is TaylorPie's rating? 2 out of 5 stars

Will TaylorPie repurchase? No

Thank you for reading, TaylorPie.