Royal Langnickel

Royal & Langnickel

Revolution™

This 32-piece brush range was created with the collaboration of Royal & Langnickels' 70 year brush making expertise and Emmy Award-winning makeup artist Kevin James.  The brush heads are made of  DuPont™Natrafil© fibers which mimic the performance and feel of the finest natural hair.

I didn't purchase all of the brushes from the line just the four above.  I had already purchased another Set from another company made from DuPont™Natrafil© fibers as well.  I wanted to try these out first and decide if I wanted to add more to my kit.  

I am very pleased with these brushes.  I use the BX-20 to blend my contour colors under the cheek and around the forehead.  The BX-55 is used for precision placement and blending of foundation or concealer.  The BX-100 is one of my favorites.  I use this with my MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Cream Shadows to blend eye liner.  The BX-145 I haven't tested out yet but I think I would be good to comb false lashes into real lashes with mascara to blend.

BX-20 - Flat Top Kabuki -  $39.99

BX-55 - Pointed Foundation - $27.99

BX-100 - Pencil Liner - $7.99 (Favorite)

BX-145 - Fan Mascara - $7.99

P.S. I apologize for the delay of post on HAUTE - HOT, I have more to share I just need to photograph them.  Enjoy!

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Tarte

Tarte 

Airbrush Finish Bamboo Foundation Brush

If you're in need of a new foundation brush give this one a try.  It's synthetic and works well to achieve a flawless even complexion.  I've even used it with pressed and loose powders.  I know there are plenty of brushes out there to choose from believe me I'm always trying different ones.  I have a brush book, brush apron and roll full of brushes.  I like trying and testing them out.  

Airbrush Finish Bamboo Foundation Brush - $32 

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Biolage

MATRIX BIOLAGE 

Exquisite Oil with Moringa Oil Blend

I wanted to try this New Shampoo, Conditioner and Serum from MATRIX BIOLAGE.  I became a fan of Moringa Oil from trying it at The Body Shop.  It's a exotic flower that is described as a white floral.  Even though this Collection contains natural oils it is not actually a natural product.  It does contain sulfates so if your on a natural kick this won't be for you.  

MATRIX BIOLAGE Exquisite Oil with Moringa Blend - Micro-Oil Shampoo - $17

MATRIX BIOLAGE Exquisite Oil with Moringa Oil Blend - Oil Créme Conditioner - $26.50

MATRIX BIOLAGE Exquisite Oil - Replenishing Treatment

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Laura Mercier

Laura Mercier

I had to pick up a few products one being the Secret Brightening Powder.  I saw a new display with a huge mascara wand and asked what the new mascara was all about.  The salesgirl told  me it was the new Faux Lash Mascara.  

I will be honest with you, for the first 2-3 times I liked the Faux Lash Mascara but it seemed to get clumpy and thick after the 4th time of using it.  I liked the mascara wand and the bristles separated your lashes nicely but the formula was more like a gel and got thicker with use. It is described as a being formulated with a blend of waxes and absolutely no fibers.

The Secret Brightening Powder is Amazing.  It sets under eye concealer and because of the silica has a smooth consistency when applied to the skin.  This is a must have.

Faux Lash Mascara - Black - $24

Secret Brightening Powder - Shade 2 - $22

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NARS

NARS

I needed a good contour brush for blending and contouring and the Ita Kabuki Brush was the one to get.  The brush is made from black goat hair.  It's a small, flat brush with a angular design.  I was surprised when I first opened up the box.  I was expecting a bigger brush but ideally it was meant to be small and angular to contour and blend makeup well.  I have found it quite useful and it's a great choice for Personal and Professional use.  

NARS

Ita Kabuki Brush - $39

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M.A.C.

M.A.C.

I needed a few new contour shades for my kit so I went to the M.A.C. Store.  While I was there I found two new items a lipstick and eye liner I had to get.  

If you're in need of nice versatile contour shades these are a nice option.

BLUSH/CONTOUR POWDERS

POWDER BLUSH/PRO PALETTE REFILL PAN - Harmony - $17

POWDER BLUSH/PRO PALETTE REFILL PAN - Tenderling - $17

POWDER BLUSH/PRO PALETTE REFILL PAN - Prism - $17

POWDER BLUSH/PRO PALETTE REFILL PAN - Sincere - $17

LIPSTICK

Pleasureseeker - $14.50

EYE LINER

PEARLGLIDE INTESE EYE LINER - Petrol Blue - $15

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Essie

Essie 

Poppy Razzi Collection

This collection comes in 4 shades.  Lights, Camera, Action and Bazooka.  I opted to pick up two of the four shades.  I would've picked up the other two but they were sold out at the time.

Here are some shades descriptions for the names.

Lights - fuchsia

Camera - coral red

Action - tangerine

Bazooka - orange 

Purchase here.  

All $8 each.  

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