NYX new product testing :)

I wanted to try out my new NYX products since I have a bridal makeup trial in the morning and I am super pleased with everything I got! The colors are great and even though they are cheaper money wise it doesn't take away from quality. The pigments are great and the coverage is good too.

HD studio foundation in Natural- adore. Great color and while it goes on darker it oxidizes to a flawless smooth finish. It really helps pores be less visible without being cakey.

Concealer ( full coverage ) in Light- great for under eyes and blemishes. Good consistency and it doesn't give that unnatural, "I have heavy concealer under my eyes"... Like a Kardashian ;)

Matte bronzer- great color. Not orange, great for contouring. Because you don't want to contour with a shimmer bronzer or you'll look like shiny face. Ha.

Born to Glow Illuminator in Sunbeam- LOVE. Very close to benefits High Beam but much cheaper. A little goes a long way.

Stay matte but not Flat powder foundation- warm beige. Ok so I do love the consistency, but its a little too dark for me until I have some color, so I need to get a lighter shade. My advice is get it lighter than your normal foundation color.

Loose pearl eyeshadow in Mink and Nude- I love these new colors! Very blendable, great pigment, sparkles but it's not overwhelming.

Makeup setting spray in Matte- looking forward to seeing how long this last. Do not spray it close to your face, it's wet not aerosol. Haha, so hold it arms length away and do a couple spritz. Another pointer, wait until your mascara dries or you'll get raccoon eyes. :)

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New products to try!

I love NYX makeup and I love trying new products! I got some new goodies in the mail today and I can't wait to try them out. I love highlighters so I got their Born to Glow Illuminator. It's a shimmery pink you can use as a highlighter anywhere you want a pop. With wedding makeup you need a great setting spray and they have one for a matte look or for glowy skin. Setting spray is good if you are oily and have trouble with your makeup staying all day. The loose eye shadows are awesome and they are only around three dollars! They are super affordable and have a huge selection. You can buy their products on their site or Ulta carries them too.

NYX makeup


Also I wanted to try some new skin care products so I looked at the Pharmagel line at my local beauty supply. I'm testing out their HydrO2xy-10 moisturizer. I ran out of my Peter Thomas Roth (whose line I love) of the aha/bha gel and wanted to find something comparable. It feels great when you put it on! I hope it's as good or better than my prior gel. It has glycolic acid (aha) and Salicylic acid (bha). This combination works to exfoliate and help with cell renewal which is important for problem skin. It also boast to firm and soften fine lines, which is always a plus!
I'll let you know my review on it.

Pharmagel skincare

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Wedding season is upon us!

March will start my wedding hair season and I adore special occasion hair. I wish I would of kept count of all the brides I've had through the years! Hair is such a special part and huge key to your wedding look. From a loose wavy soft look to a structural up-do, the looks are endless. I love having freedom to create a look for every bride. I thought I would show some of my favorites through the years!

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