MILANI ROSE POWDER BRUSH

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Today we are going to look at the Milani rose blushes, but first let me start by saying a few years back I was never into blusher. It was unheard of to see me wearing it ever. I always thought that perhaps it gave that clown appearance, so I often steered clear of it. Flash forward to now and I have come to really enjoy it now that I have found one that works best for me, but that did not come without trial and error. I have used many including high-end, cream, shimmer, wet, you name it.

I first started with a lower end blush which was New York Colour. I found the colour was ok, quite chalky and a little too gentle in terms of pigmentation. I started hearing about Milani products from watching YouTube and so I ventured to find some. The first few I bought were the baked blushes which were so pretty in the package I bought several. However as I was using them I was noticing that because they have shimmer they were strongly emphasising the damaged, scarred skin in my cheek area from previously dealing with severe acne. Even, though Luminoso was considered a cult favourite in this line I wasn't  into it for long even though it is an amazing colour. So here I sat with these multiple baked blushes that felt useless to me and my skin type. So now what? Then I thought ok! now I remember why I never used blusher in the first place and I thought I would just go back to not using it at all. Then Milani released some limited edition blushes which are the rose powder blush. I saw them and firstly thought wow what a gorgeous idea of the blush looking like a rose bloom, I wanted them just for that reason. Then I started reading reviews, watching YouTube and seeing swatches and I thought well they are matte so maybe I should give these a try. I bought the three colours I found available to me and when I received them I gravitated to one particular shade which is 01 Romantic Rose. I knew as soon as I saw the blusher in person that this was going to be my perfect colour, and I am happy to say it is. I have not worn the other two yet because I just can't stop reaching for Romantic Rose.

So, sometimes it can take months or in my case dozens of blushes and two full years to discover what was right for me. Be patient with makeup as it takes the time to curate the perfect collection of go-to items that work for daily life. However, once you do you will be happier with your buying choices and will know you're looking great each day you walk out that door.

01 ROMANTIC ROSE 
EDITORS #1 PICK 

A gorgeous nude mauve/pink blush that just creates that perfect contrast on the cheeks without looking artificial. My all-time favourite blush ever. Pantone colour match to 5005 C

05 CORAL COVE
As the name suggests a bright summer poppin' coral shade that has a strong tropical orange tone to it. This blush can really pack a punch, so apply with a gentle hand. Pantone colour match to 171 M

The colour in the pan did not translate as orange in the photo as it is in person

08 TEA ROSE
Tea Rose is more pink on the skin depending on your skin tone, but it is quite a peachy pink in the pan. Pantone colour match to 673 C

I find this formula really easy to work with also it blends out really well, and no streaks or harsh lines. I like Romantic Rose because it's such a forgiving colour especially if you have damaged skin in the cheek area. I find using the Make Up For Ever 156 brush to apply this blush is a perfect marriage.

YOU GET A SUPER GENEROUS 17G FOR $8 CAD

All three shades originally came out over the past couple of years as part of limited edition collections. It seems Milani narrowed it down to these three shades being worthy of coming out in the permanent collection at the end of 2014. I was able to get the rose blushes through Well.ca, the link is in the side bar or visit the Milani website. 

WHICH BLUSH DO YOU PREFER THE BAKED BLUSHES OR THE MATTE ROSE FORMULA?

I HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A GREAT DAY :)

ANNABELLE SPRING 2015 NEW BLUSH SHADES

Hello readers,                                                                                         PR SAMPLE/PURCHASE

Today I bring to you blushes from the new Annabelle spring collection

After this review I will have you blushing all the way to the store, so lets talk makeup!

 One colour was sent to me, I also purchased two myself.

BLUSHON IN LOTUS
3G SRP: $7.95

L2R- LOTUS & 18 ROSEWOOD

I would say Lotus is a perfect white based pink that deposits just the right amount of colour, with a lovely stay true soft matte finish. 

Did you know Annabelle blushes are also paraben & gluten free. 

The days I have worn these blushes they stayed put for several hours. I really like that there is NO scent and they do not oxidize on the skin. Also I don't like crazy shimmer which is another bonus in this collection any colours with shimmer are subtle.

I actually am really enjoying these blushes and some of the colours are reminiscent of.... dare I say Mac blushes. I only own one Mac blush, so I can't say about overall performance and texture, but I am sure there are some comparable colours in the Annabelle line and they are way more affordable.

What I like about the Annabelle blushes are they are finely milled and apply smoothly without skipping. They blend easily and the formula is gentle and the colour is very buildable which I prefer in a blush. The colour range is also good if you like blush that adds realistic cheek flush and is not over the top. I personally think I have found my favourite blush line because I never really was a fan of a lot of blush for many years and have only taken a liking to it more recently, but nothing to outrageous and this collection befits my overall makeup style which is a more healthy natural look. I do like drama for the right occasion, but keep things very minimal on an everyday basis.

BLUSHON IN ROSEBUD

Rosebud is a subtle shimmer blush that is a richer true pink that is blue based 

I also purchased 18 Rosewood which is not a new shade, but equally beautiful. Rosewood is definitely a russet warm toned blush that I love for anytime of year, but will be a lovely addition come the summer months when the skin has a healthy sunny glow.

Swatch above with Lotus

There are five new hues in the blush line including Lotus & Rosebud. The other colours are
-Peony
-Spring Petal
-Ibiscus
This was a great opportunity to test out these blushes and find a new affordable fave for my makeup bag. I will be reviewing two other products from Annabelle soon, so stay tuned for that.

HAVE YOU TRIED ANY OF THE BLUSHES FROM ANNABELLE? IF SO WHICH COLOURS ARE YOUR FAVOURITE? 

THANKS FOR READING EVERYONE AND HAVE A GREAT SUNDAY
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MISSHA HAUL AND FIRST IMPRESSION

So today for you all I have a Missha haul of items I purchased over a month ago.

This will more or less showcase the items and give you my first thoughts as I have tried everything a few times now.

SIGNATURE EXTREME COVER CONCEALER-No.21
 $16.99 CAD 10g
This concealer is amazing, it is heavier, but blends out fantastic and is very creamy. I love the flawless canvas it creates on my eyelids prior to makeup application. At first in the jar the colour did not seem correct for me, but once applied it adjusts well with my skin tone and does a good job cancelling out any redness. It works really well for covering blemishes or dark spots. There is a bold scent to this product and at first I thought it would be irritating especially around the eyes, but I have not encountered any issues and that says a lot because I am super sensitive to scent and reaction on my skin.

This concealer also comes with a mini concealer brush to help blend out the product.

I am really enjoying this product and because you can use it sparingly and you get 10g it will last quite a long time. I would definitely repurchase this product. I would not recommend this product for people with very crepey eyelid skin or any flakey skin around the eye area. I do find if I accidently over apply it does crease, but I smooth it out more and its fine.

My eyelids are normal to oily

I picked no.21 as I imagine its the lighter of the two offerings

SIGNATURE VELVET ART SHADOW #4- BROWN COMBINATION

$21.00 7g

This quad of shadows is stunning and the product itself creates a lovely neutral eye look which is often favoured by most people for day or night wear. The overall esthetics of the box and the compact is very pleasing. The compact all though plastic feels heavy and good quality in your hand and the design on the compact lid is gorgeous. Inside is a mirror, 4 shadows and a small useless applicator. These are all highly shimmered colours with no matte option. So if your not a fan of shimmer/glitter then this is not for you.

I am happy with the quality of these eyeshadows, however to be honest I don't think they are worth $21, but when I have worn them the do stay in place and don't budge or smudge, and the colours are super pretty and flattering for many.

SHIMMER WAVE BLUSHER 1- PINK WAVE

$23.99 13g

This blush is visually stunning. The mix of purple, dark and light pink and peachy gold tone powder all in a beautiful wave like pattern within the compact. Again the compact on this is jaw droppingly gorgeous and these are items you will want to leave on your vanity because they are such a treat to look at. Again a solid well made compact inside is a mirror and a small decent brush similar to the ones in the Physicians Formula powder compacts. I would say you can use this as blush or a highlight with a gentle pink undertone, but is quite buildable and can get very pink, very fast, so be careful and build slowly. This blush is very shimmery and illuminating. I like it, but think that it can get a bit much if your not careful and probably best suited for a night out look.



M PRISM BRONZING POWDER- SHIMMER ROSEGOLD

$19.99 12g

Again this is quite shimmery, but not as much as the blush, but I am beginning to think I would have found the matte bronzer more useful over all and may eventually get that too. I think initially I was sold on the whole "rosegold" concept.

Again really lovely packaging and inside a mirror and small flat kabuki type brush for ease of application on the go or during travel.

This has a nice silky texture to it and blends out really well. I think this will be very complimentary come the summer time.

SIGNATURE GLAM ART ROUGE- SPK101

$17.99 3.5g

These lipsticks are extremely soothing to the lips and literally start to melt into your lips upon application. Glam art rouge lipsticks are powered with hyaluronic acid and give the lips the appearance of being very smooth. The colours are high shine but have great full opacity coverage. It claims to last up to 12 hours, but I never wear lipstick long enough in a day to confirm this claim true or not. There are about a dozen colour options to choose from. The colour I picked was my second choice and its a peachy coral tone. My first choice was a deep rich pink, but has been sold out for quite some time now.

The lipstick glides on effortlessly with no drag and the tube is so classy and elegant. This lipstick almost boarders being like a lipgloss as well.

So the first wave blusher I ordered was so broken and damaged that Missha had to send me a new one, but as a courtesy they also sent this mini 5 colour lip palette which I thought was a nice gesture.

All very nice peachy, pink and coral tones and apply it with a finger tip. These are creamy and have good colour payoff. Just a nice little extra to throw in your bag if your in a hurry and want some colour.

and then anytime you order you can expect samples as well and these are the items I got in my parcel

Top- A sample box of 10 Missha cotton squares

L2R- Missha M booster bb starter, Super Aqua refreshing cleansing foam & Super Aqua ultra water-full cream.

SO THAT CONCLUDES MY VERY LONG MISSHA OVER VIEW

HAVE YOU TRIED ANYTHING FROM MISSHA???

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITES???

THANKS FOR READING AND HAVE AN AWESOME DAY XOXO:)





JUST BE BEAUTIFUL COSMETICS BY JOLI BAKER

Hi everyone,


Today I will be sharing with you another brand that is newer to me and this is my first time trying anything from the line. I communicated with the founder of JUST BE BEAUTIFUL cosmetics which maybe some have you have seen these products featured on The Shopping Channel. So the founder Joli Baker was gracious enough to send me a couple of items for review here on Makeup'Asylum.

Here is some back info on Joli herself from the website

"Joli Baker is an industry veteran with an impressive track record of continued success. Joli began her career in the health and beauty industry at Estee Lauder. At the age of 18, while attending the University of South Florida, Joli began as a part time beauty advisor. In the 16 successful years that followed, Joli was promoted 9 times with the Lauder companies to positions of increased responsibility.
Joli ventured out on her own in 1999 starting Cosmetic Resources Inc. This was her foray into the world of electronic media. The focus of Cosmetic Resources was preparing, supporting and implementing all phases of TV retail shopping: guest preparation, product training, production and coordination.
In 2003 Joli became President of Pür Minerals Cosmetics. At the time Pür was a fledgling, unknown start up with little sales. She spent 7 years leading this brand from relative obscurity into a globally recognized consumer favorite in 5 countries on TV and in 1000+ retail outlets generating in excess of $30 million in retail sales annually."

What is the mission of JUST BE BEAUTIFUL - Make the world more beautiful one smile at a time.  Start with the one you see in the mirror.

So moving a long what items do I have to show you today

VA VA VOOM MASCARA
$20

This mascara is formulated with "Crotein Cashmere" which is an amino acid complex produced by careful hydrolysis of the keratin fibers of cashmere wool.
This type of amino acid will help your lashes from within and help them to be soft and lengthened without breakage or fallout. Also have piece of mind knowing this mascara is water resistant.

I like the high impact this mascara gives my lashes. I find it similar to Make Up For Ever's smoky extravagant mascara, even the design of the tube. However I  did throw a bit of water on my eye and it did smudge. I do find if you build it up to much it will start to make the lashes look spidery. Some people don't mind this look, but do keep that in mind when applying.

SWEET CHEEKS BLUSH -LOLLIPOP

$20-9g

This blush not only comes housed in a sleek, modern, elegant compact, but you get a very generous amount of product at 9g. The blush it self is phenomenal. You need very little, it blends out like a dream and leaves the most delicious flush of colour behind (peachy with a golden finish). There are only several ingredients that make up this blush such as mica, jojoba seed oil, safflower seed oil and aloe leaf extract. I am proud to say this product is made here in Canada, so rest assured a high standard of quality went into the making of this product.

I have been reaching for this blush anytime I have done a full face of makeup since I received it. I think this is the product to try if you have never tried anything from the JUST BE BEAUTIFUL line.

I am certain you will love it too.

and last up

POWDER BRUSH-$30

I have been using this to apply everything from my powder, to blush, to bronzer. This brush has a standard black handle with a thick silver ferrule. 

Here are the details from the website about this brush

Just Be Beautiful Brush’s are made from synthetic waved PBT. This material successfully provides the highest quality application available without harming any animals.
-silky smooth, luxurious skin feel.
-Naturally hypo-allergenic.
-Naturally anti-microbial.
-effectively picks up product and distributes it evenly on the skin.

I would definitely say this brush is super soft, no scratchy feeling what so ever. It washes out well and does not shed. I do like how it picks up and distributes the product over your face which I feel is because its dense towards the middle of the brush and has a perfect domed shape to it. You can use it all over or be more precise with it to apply such an item as a highlighter or blush. This brush paired with the blush noted above is a match made in heaven. I use this brush daily, it has quickly become a fave in my brush collection.

I am very happy to have been able to review these items from "Just Be Beautiful" and I hope that you will all give something a try from this product line, because it's worth your time and money.

VISIT JUST BE BEAUTIFUL FOR A WIDE RANGE OF SKINCARE, MAKEUP, FRAGRANCE, AND MORE.

ARE YOU FIMILIAR WITH JUST BE BEAUTIFUL???

THANKS FOR READING AND HAVE A GREAT DAY XOXO:)