NEW bareMinerals BarePro: 16-Hour Full Coverage Concealer

April 3, 2018 by beauty-products-are-my-cardio

I had the pleasure of attending the bareMinerals BarePro Cocktails and Complexions event here in Chicago. See it HERE. The focus of the event was their new Bare Pro 16 hour full coverage concealer. I was able to sit with a bareMinerals Makeup Artist and learn a bit more about the product. I explained natural everyday makeup is more my lane. Some days I just spot conceal with concealer and ditch the foundation all together. She said this is the perfect concealer for that and I will say it has been fabulous. Products that are versatile and reliable are so important to me and the new bareMinerals BarePro Concealer fits the bill!

Whether you want to cover dark circles, look more awake or to brighten your undereyes, concealer seems to be a constant struggle for most people and I get it! With so many formulas and brands to choose from its hard to know what is right for you. Concealers in my opinion are used for different reasons depending on the person. I have concealers for everyday, events ect however everyday makeup is more what I look for when I am buying makeup. Even though I am not a full coverage or matte type of girl this concealer has been working for me!

This is a full coverage concealer with a matte finish but its very creamy. You can build it up for the coverage it offers or you can mix it with a very creamy eye cream to give it a natural look. If you are new here I do not like much of anything matte on my face. My skin can tend to get dry and products easily settle into my fine lines. When my makeup is too matte hello old looking dry skin lol. However this concealer again is very creamy so it does not give a super matte appearance under your eyes. I have been using it with my beloved Kiehl’s Creamy Avocado eye cream and it gives this concealer the most hydrating base.

Just as the bareMinerals Makeup Artist said this is the perfect concealer for everyday wear to spot conceal, throw on some mascara, lipgloss and a bit a bronzer and you are ready to go! I place the concealer under my eyes, on my forehead, under my nostrils (I get very red here) and then a bit on my cheeks. It blends nicely and with it being a stick it just makes it easy to apply. I found using a Beauty Blender was the best to blend out and for a more natural finish.

PRODUCT BREAKDOWN (Shop it HERE)

15 shades
$24.oo
Matte Finish
Sold at Ulta Beauty and Sephora
crease-proof, waterproof, and humidity-resistant formula conceals, corrects, and contours

SHADES TOP TO BOTTOM:

05 Light/Medium-Neutral: for light to medium skin with neutral undertones (my perfect match)
07 Medium-Warm: for medium skin with warm undertones
08 Medium-Neutral: for medium skin with neutral undertones
09 Tan-Warm: for tan skin with warm undertones

If you are looking for a great everyday concealer yet versatile this is one to check out! Whether you need to cover a blemish, want to contour or use it to conceal your undereyes bareMinerals Bare Pro Full Coverage concealer has you covered! What are some of your favorite concealers? Lets chat in the comments!

DISCLAIMER: Products were sent by bareMinerals for editorial consideration. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Links associated with BPAMC are affiliate links. Thank You for your constant love and support to Beauty Products Are My Cardio

Colourpop Double Entendre: $16 Palette Now Available At Ulta Beauty

March 27, 2018March 27, 2018 by beauty-products-are-my-cardio

With 12 shades, ranging from cool to warm, matte to metallic, you and this palette will be inseparable. You can never have too many nudes… www.ultabeauty.com

Colourpop Cosmetics is known for their affordable prices with products that perform. Its only been until recent you could only purchase on their website. However Colourpop has now launched in Sephora and Ulta Beauty. To be honest when I heard they were launching in Sephora I was confused. Sephora to me is known as a luxury beauty retailer where Ulta Beauty sells both High end and drugstore products. One of the many reasons why I absolutely love Ulta Beauty. One palette that specifically launched at Ulta is the Colourpop Double Entendre Palette – See it HERE

Colourpop Double Entendre

Pressed shadows are buttery, pigmented and blend easily. For $16 you get 12 shades. That is just a little over $1.25 per pan. As a reference, the pan sizes are similar to a MAC single pan which retails for $6. Purchasing this palette will give you a mix of matte, metallic, cool and warm tones making Colourpop Double Entendre perfect for everyday. Dark brown shades allow for a smokey eye that can transition your day eye to night eye easily.

What I love the most about this palette is you can use as little as two shades and get a beautiful neutral eye look. I am not a huge eye shadow person. I prefer one to three shades at most when creating a look. Shades Uninhibited and Draft are perfect all over the lid and go type of shades. Colorful eye shadows are really not my thing so when I saw this I knew I had to grab it!

Swatches Top To Bottom: (Shop the Palette HERE)

Locked & Loaded (matte pale yellow)
Uninhibited (metallic deep gold)
Hot Bod (matte chocolate brown with gold flecks)
Flasher (satin soft ivory)
Nekkid (matte pastel orange)
Extra Curricular (matte burnt orange)
Hard (matte deep terracotta)
Draft (metallic rich rose gold)
Keep it PG (metallic champagne gold)
Nip Slip (matte warm saddle brown)
Send Noodles (matte soft tan)
Teddy Bare (matte deep chocolate brown)

Coloupop Double Entendre — Swatches on Beauty Products Are My Cardio

If you are looking for affordable makeup with quality results Colourpop is a brand to try! When you google or search on Youtube the hype is very real from what you see and read. With the accessibility at Ulta more beauty lovers can go into a location, swatch & see the products and this make me so happy. Its not easy ordering on line without every seeing a product. I do hope more and more Colourpop products come to Ulta but in the meantime this palette is a great place to start. I hope this post and my swatches are helpful to you! One other product I can highly recommend is the Super Shock Highlighter. Ulta Beauty currently sells 4 shades. Wisp is my absolute favorite and I have hit pan on it. Let me know if you would like to see swatches of my Colourpop Highlighter Collection! I reach for them over my high end highlighters often.

What is your favorite CP product? Will you be trying out this palette?

Happy Shopping!!!

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Urban Decay Hi Fi Shine Gloss: The Gloss You Need This Spring

March 22, 2018March 22, 2018 by beauty-products-are-my-cardio

Urban Decay Hi-Fi Shine Ultra Cushion Lip Gloss is ultra-shiny, glides on cushiony-soft and provides long-lasting wear that’s comfortable, not tacky – urbandecay.com

20 Shades and 4 finishes you are bound to find at least one that you will love for your Spring makeup routine! Urban Decay Hi Fi shine glosses come with a sweet vanilla minty smell and taste. I am typically not a fan of scented lip products at all but these do not bother me. The glosses are enriched with Vitamin E and peppermint oil and will leave your lips hydrated. When the gloss is on you do not get that sticky thick feeling. The formula in very comfortable. Whether you want to wear alone or over your fav lipstick you will certainly find a match for you!

Product Information: Urban Decay Hi Fi Shine Gloss

20 Shades
4 Finishes
$20.00
Available now on Urbandecay.com
In Stores 3/29 – Urban Decay at Ulta

SWATCHES – TOP TO BOTTOM:

Dirty Talk – Metallic Burgundy with Pink Shimmer
Midnight Cowgirl – Nude Cream with Gold Shimmer
1993 – Medium Brown Cream
Rapture- Rose Mauve Cream
Naked – Nude Pink with Pearly Pink Shift
Fireball – Holographic Peach with Pink Sparkle
Backtalk – Mauve Nude Pink Cream
Fuel – Light Neutral Nude Cream
Snitch – Bright Coral Cream
Bang – Bright Orange Red Cream

SWATCHES – TOP TO BOTTOM: Continued

ShadowHeart – Chocolate Brown with Gold Sparkle
GoldMine – Metallic Bright Gold
Snapped – Holographic Deep Plum with Blue Shimmer
Candy Flip – Holographic Lavender with blue pink sparkle
Beso – Deep Pink Mauve Cream
SPL – Holographic Candy Pink with iridenscent sparkle
JawBreaker – Classic Purple Cream
Obsessed – Baby Pink Cream
Savage – Electric Pink Cream
Big Bang – Metallic Hot Pink Sparkle

DISCLAIMER: Products were sent for editorial consideration. Thoughts and opinions are my own. Links associated with BPAMC are affiliate links. Thank You for your constant love and support to Beauty Products Are My Cario.

Wavy Hairstyle Techniques with Alex Brown

March 20, 2018March 21, 2018 by beauty-products-are-my-cardio

When it comes to all things beauty makeup is my lane. I try to style my hair and keep it fresh and in style. Sometimes it can feel impossible to get that perfect wavy hairstyle we see all over Pinterest. However after my time with Alex Brown impossible is no longer in my vocabulary. Alex Brown comes from a 3 year stint with Jen Atkin Celebrity Hairstylist and founder of OUAI Haircare. I will admit I was a bit nervous going to her studio considering her experience with traveling around the world, she had just gotten back from Paris Fashion week and with her list of celebrity clients such as Kendal Jenner, Khloe Kardashian, Bella Hadid and the list goes on and on.

I read she was from Minnesota and trained at Mario Tricocci University near my house where I grew up and still live today, it was comforting to be honest. The minute I walked into the studio her and her assistant made me feel comfortable and at home! I was ready to have fun!

The Process – Wavy Hairstyle

Alex sat me down in the chair and discussed what I was looking for with my hair. I explained how I love that effortless wavy hairstyle look (showed her pics I saw on her Instagram HERE) and she knew right away what look I was going for. She explained some of my layers looked heavy and it probably was from my hair growing out. 2 years ago after my son was born I went really short. Her assistant Kelsey (Find Her on Instagram HERE) took me over to the sink and used the Ouai Repair Shampoo and Condition I immediately felt relaxed and the scent from the shampoo and conditioner didn’t make it hard either.

Wavy Hairstyle Alex Brown — Alex Brown with Beauty Blogger Beauty Products Are My Cardio – Photo Credit: Kelsey Morgan

As you can see we started to have fun right off the bat! She started to work her magic by giving me a trim and giving my hair some life back that I didn’t even realize it needed. As soon as she finished trimming my hair , thinning out some of the layers and blow drying my hair I saw the difference instantly. A key product she used before she dried my hair was the OUAI Wave spray. I have used this spray before and loved it however I never sprayed it in my hair wet! It has rice protein in it that adds hold for that undone hair look we all want! Needless to say I use it on my hair now when its wet.

Alex Brown with Beauty Blogger Beauty Products Are My Cardio – Photo Credit Kelsey Morgan

That Perfect Wavy Hairstyle

Alex started out by drying my hair with a large roller brush and then started the wavy hairstyle process with a GHD 1.25 Inch Curling Iron. You can find it HERE. She showed me that wrapping your hair just around the barrel will work or if you can just wrap the top part of the hair and bring the curling iron down to straighten the ends. That is key. The ends are to never be curled. One tip that gave me that Ah Ha moment to perfecting the wavy hairstyle is if you curled a piece too much to go over it with a flat iron!!! Genius right?! How did I not know of this or figure this out lol. The straightener she used is from the Kardashian Beauty Hair Collection. You can find it HERE

OUAI HAIRCARE

The other two Ouai products she used is the Texturizing Hair Spray which combines the best of dry shampoo and hair spray for amazing volume and texture. My hair had a lot of static so she applied the Finishing Cream that acted like a lotion for my hair. It tames frizz and gives a gorgeous shine. I really wish I took video of the process to be honest but she has a fabulous video on her Facebook Page you can find HERE

I felt not only refreshed but educated and confident I could do this at home. Maybe not as good lol but that I could achieve the perfect undone wavy hairstyle I want. I didn’t leave empty handed. I made sure to grab all three OUAI styling products she used on me. With the wall filled with products, the product junkie in me knew I just had to have them. I have been using them ever since!

I pride myself in finding products that are worth the investment when you need to spend a little bit more. That goes for beauty services as well. Her hair cut is $150.00 and I can say 100% it is worth every single penny. This will not be my only visit with Alex. Like I said I did not just walk away refreshed and feeling great but educated and confident this is something I can achieve at home.

For more information on booking with Alex at her studio here in Chicago’s West Loop please email bookings@alexbrownhair.com / www.alexbrownhair.com

DISCLAIMER: BPAMC was invited to Alex Brown’s studio for a cut and style with Alex Brown. All opinions are my own. Links associated with BPAMC are affiliate links. Thank You for your constant love and support to Beauty Products Are My Cardio

Spring 2018: NEW NARS Wanted Cheek Palette

March 14, 2018March 14, 2018 by beauty-products-are-my-cardio

High-profile shades. Made for play. Take your status to the next level with limited-edition NARSissist Wanted Cheek Palettes. Swipe and sculpt your way to customized cheeks with a coveted wardrobe of matte and shimmer blushes in the cult-favorite NARS formula. Brighten up with cool corals and pops of pink, or go bold with radiant reds and deep raspberry. Shades, craved. Profile, raised. #NARSissist – narscosmetics.com

Spring is coming which means new makeup. We all start to dream of the sun and fun new colors to play with. Or is that just me? Please tell me I am not the only one lol. NARS Wanted Cheek Palette is no exception to fun with colors. Two beautifully curated cheek palettes for all skin tones. What more can you ask for?! I have been playing with the Wanted Cheek Palette Vol I since it has arrived. The shades are more suited for my Medium Skin tone and all I can say is I have fallen in love. Some shades in both palettes may intimidate you with the pops of color but do not let them. They are very buttery, soft and pigmented but they apply with a natural flush of color.

NARS Wanted Palette — NARS Wanted Cheek Palette Vol I & Vol II

Product Details: NARS Wanted Cheek Palette I & II

SHOP BOTH PALETTES HERE AND HERE

$59.00 available at ULTA and NARS Website
Limited Edition
6 Shades in each palette (Matte & Shimmer)

NARS WANTED CHEEK PALETTE VOL I

SHADES:
Unlimited: Shimmering pale pink (Limited Edition)
Buzzed: Matte coral (Limited Edition)
Notorious: Matte lavender (Limited Edition)
Kingpin: Matte rose (Limited Edition)
Bumpy ride: Shimmering candy pink
Crave: Matte bright coral (Limited Edition)

NARS WANTED CHEEK PALETTE VOL II

SHADES:
PYT: Metallic rose (Limited Edition)
Ambition: Satin tangerine (Limited Edition)
Taos: Soft red with golden sheen
Exposed: Matte dusty rose (Limited Edition)
Penthouse: Matte raspberry (Limited Edition)
Queen: Matte ruby (Limited Edition)

If you are looking for a versatile Cheek Palette with quality this is one to grab and invest in. One resource that is often forgotten about is YouTube . NARS has some amazing tutorials and you can find more details on both palettes here and here.

DISCLAIMER: Products were sent to BPAMC for editorial consideration. Links associated with BPAMC are affiliate links. Thank You for your constant support to Beauty Products Are My Cardio

NEW bareMinerals: Concealer, Lip Lacquer and Blush

March 5, 2018 by beauty-products-are-my-cardio

I had the pleasure of attending the bareMinerals Cocktails and Complexions event here in Chicago last week. With so many new goodies I wanted to give you the breakdown. The focus was their new Bare Pro 16 hour full coverage concealer. But of course there is the Gen Nude Blushes and Lip Lacquers! BareMinerals is a brand fast approaching the Holy Grail train for me. The products are reliable, the shade ranges are inclusive and offer a natural approach to makeup. Natural everyday makeup is more my lane and when I need to amp it up I can but having products that work and are reliable is my number one goal. Not just as a beauty blogger but as a beauty consumer.

New bareMinerals Products:

BAREPRO 16 hour Full Coverage Concealer (Shop it HERE)

Formulated with Bamboo Stem Extract to smooth the look of pores and fine lines, and powerful antioxidant-rich Raspberry Seed Oil, Blackcurrant Seed Oil and Sea Lavender to nourish, hydrate and help defend skin against the damaging effects of environmental stressors such as pollution

$24.00
16 Shades
Crease Proof
Water Proof
Covers Dark Circles and Blemishes

GEN NUDE Powder Blush (shop it HERE)

Instantly warm your complexion, define cheekbones, and brighten your face with Gen Nude Powder Blush, an effortless, highly-blendable, natural-looking color blush

$24.00
12 Shades
Radiant Looking Complextion
Infused with Good For your skin ingredients

GEN NUDE Lip Lacquer (Shop it HERE)

bareMinerals Gen Nude Patent Lip Lacquer combines a high-shine finish with full-coverage color in nude shades, designed to be perfect for every skin tone.

$19.00
20 Shades
Moisturizing Mineral Complex
Opaque finish

If you are looking to add any of this newness to your vanity all three can be found at Ulta or Sephora I will say I liked what I saw and felt that night! lol Blush is my ultimate weakness and concealer is something I love to try. It is a very versatile product so having more than one in your makeup collection is important. Stay tuned for more! Reviews and swatches coming soon to BPAMC. For More beauty head over to my INSTAGRAM

DISCLAIMER: BPAMC was invited to private event for the release of new products for editorial consideration. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Links associated with BPAMC are affiliate links. Thank You for your constant love and support to Beauty Products Are My Cardio

Sneak Peek NARS Highlighting Powders: Change of Sheen

March 2, 2018March 2, 2018 by beauty-products-are-my-cardio

“NARS Cosmetics introduces Highlighting Powder featuring Seamless Glow Technology. The innovative formula, available in six shades, combines micro- spherical powders and pearls that reflect light and melt seamlessly into skin to enhance your natural glow. The silky, lightweight texture provides easy blending for buildable radiance that goes from delicately lit to strobed in the speed of light. No glitter. Just glow”

If there is a year for Highlighters 2018 is it! If you love to glow there will be no shortage of products for you to obsess over and the NARS Highlighter is no exception. With 6 shades to choose from no matter your skin tone NARS has you covered!

PRODUCT INFO: NARS Highlighter

PRICE: $38.00

AVAILABILITY:

March 15, 2018 at NARS boutiques and narscosmetics.com
April 1, 2018 on Sephora.com and Ulta.com
April 5, 2018 at department and specialty stores

SWATCHES TOP TO BOTTOM:

Albatross: opalescent gold
Capri: crushed pink pearl
Fort De France: champagne

SWATCHES TOP TO BOTTOM:

Ibiza: yellow gold
Maldives: rose bronze
St. Barths: warm bronze

These NARS Highlighters sit very nice on the skin. They do not look chunky or glittery at all. They will give you a fresh looking glow. Even being a powder they will not give you a chunky texture which will work even for more mature skin.

WANT MORE GLOW? SEE POSTS BELOW:

New L’Oreal Glotion HERE
New MAC Hyper Real Glow Palettes HERE

L’Oreal Glotion: Your new drugstore highlighter

February 21, 2018 by beauty-products-are-my-cardio

L’Oreal just came out with a ton of new highlighter products and I am living for it! One product that grabbed my attention right away is the L’Oreal Glotion. A natural glow enhancer. Sounds perfect right? Since I am into liquid products a lot as of late I wanted to test the glotion out first. All of the product claims scream versatile and I love nothing more than a product that can do multiple things. You get more bang for your buck and lets face it, its just better that way. Loreal Glotion is said to instantly hydrate and give you an all over fresh and natural glow. You can wear it alone, before or after makeup and can use for spot highlighting on the face.

Product Info:

Sold HERE at Ulta and HERE at Target
$11.99 – $14.99 ( target wins with the cheaper price!!! )
4 shades (fair, light, medium, deep)

I grabbed the shade light and added a small amount all over my face. You do not look like the tin man. The glotion seriously gives a beautiful natural radiance. I added on some of my favorite mascara L’Oreal Lash Paradise, then I spot concealed with NARS Concealer and added on some gloss. I had the perfect no makeup, makeup look. Whether you want to wear it alone or add in a drop to your favorite foundation you will not be mad about it. Natural radiance is in style all year round and with 4 shades these are going to work on all skin tones!

Swatches:

Top To Bottom (Fair, Light, Medium, Deep)

L'Oreal Glotion — L’Oreal Glotion not blended. Shades Top to Bottom: Fair, Light, Medium, Deep

If I had to compare them to a higher end product I would say MAC Strobe Cream. However strobe cream is not like a tint. There is color infused indeed but the L’Oreal Glotion delivers an illuminating color tint, MAC strobe cream does not give your skin a tint of color. If you have been wanting to try a liquid highlighter that can be used in multiple ways and want to try at a lower price tag these are a must!

DISCLAIMER: Products were sent for editorial consideration. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Links associated with BPAMC are affiliate links. Thank You for your constant love and support to Beauty Products Are My Cardio.

MAC Hyper Real Glow Palettes

February 16, 2018February 16, 2018 by beauty-products-are-my-cardio

MAC has just blown my mind with their new highlighter palettes. As a MAC fanatic I will say I am not super into their highlighters. Powder highlighters as of late just do not do it for me anymore. I prefer to have a more cream based. However the new MAC Hyper Real Glow palettes just gave me a new reason to love powder with their creamy formula.

All The Details: (Shop them Here and Here)

2 Palettes
- Flash + Awe – 3 hues of pink highlighters
- Get It Glowin – 3 hues of gold highlighers
Price: $39.50
Soft Creamy Formula
Blends Effortlessly

MAC HYPER REAL GLOW: SWATCHES TOP TO BOTTOM:

(Shop the NEW Synthetic Brush HERE)

Gold Coasting: Champagne Gold with Gold Shimmer

Get It Glowin: Fleshy Peach with Fine Gold Shimmer

Rosy Cheer: Rich Golden Bronze with Fine Gold Shimmer

Flash N Awe: Palest Silvery Shimmer Pink

Rosy Glow: Medium Toned Shimmer Shell Pink

Light Of The Party: Flesh Toned Shimmery Peachy Pink

MAC Hyper Real Glow — Swatches Top To Bottom: Gold Coasting, Get It Glowin, Rosy Cheer, Flash N Awe, Rosy Glow, Light Of The Party

It is safe to say if you are a highlighter fan these need to be on your list to buy and try! With a creamy buttery formula that blends like a dream, you can either have subtle radiance or a super charged glow! Three shades to mix and match, who doesn’t love a versatile product!

DISCLAIMER: Products were sent for editorial consideration all thoughts and opinions are my own. Links associated with BPAMC are affiliate links. Thank You for your constant love and support to Beauty Products Are My Cardio

$7 Lipstick?? Colourpop Lux Lipsticks

February 14, 2018February 15, 2018 by beauty-products-are-my-cardio

The Colourpop Lux Lipsticks officially re- stock tomorrow and I have my blog post ready just in time! What better way to celebrate Valentines Day than with some Red Lipstick! Red Lipstick has become a staple for me so when the Lux Lipsticks launched a couple weeks ago I grabbed the Red Bundle. A Bronze face with a Red Lip is my go to easy glam and with a $7 price tag I had to try!

PRODUCT INFORMATION:

“Enriched with our LUX Blend of butters, this creamy-matte, long wearing lipstick glides on the skin for intense pigmentation in shades made for every skin tone” Colourpop Website

Sold On Colourpop Website: https://colourpop.com/collections/lux-lipstick
24 Shades
Creamy Matte Formula
$7 / $21 for bundles (I am not seeing bundles on site now)

Colourpop Lux Lipsticks — Colourpop Eye Shadow Palette: I Think I Love You

Lets get into the Swatches. These are just one swipe with a little extra to make my swatch look some what pretty lol I wish I was more creative with swatches but I like for the swatches to be organic to be honest. These glided on my arms and my lips like BUTTER. The only thing I am not 100% sure about is the shape of the lipstick. Because they are a bit more rounded at the top as opposed to a point like say a traditional MAC lippie or Milani I had a bit of trouble with the corners of my lips. This is NOT a deal breaker by any means.

These three shades lean towards a bit of MAC Lipsticks Lady Danger and Russian Red but still different. With so many shades and undertones and formulas out there you can never have too many Red Lippies HEHE!!!

Swatches Top To Bottom:

On Repeat: Orange Red
Get A Room: Bright Orange Red
On Display: Bright Pinky Red

Have you grabbed any of these lippies? Colourpop has been a brand I have fallen in love with and I have no plans on stopping! Here are some other products that I love!

Wisp Highlighter: https://colourpop.com/products/wisp

Eye Shadow Palettes: https://colourpop.com/collections/palettes

For more Red Lipstick posts Check out these two MAC Posts:

Must Have MAC Red Lipstick: What is your perfect Red Lipstick?

MAC RED LIPSTICK: Three Must Haves

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