It’s that time of year again where Ulta has their 21 Days of Beauty sale! This is a perfect time to stock up on those favorite prestige items or finally try that $30 bronzer you’ve had your eye on. Either way, you don’t want to miss out on this sale PLUS it lasts for 21 days!!! Here’s the catch, there are certain days that certain prestige items go on sale. For example, tomorrow (Sept. 1st) is the first day of the sale and Benefit’s Porefessional Primer is 50% off. BUT, it’s only on sale Sept. 1st, get it? I figured you would! You can easily find the calendar online or in the app and I’ll feature it at the bottom of my blog for you to check it out. Let’s get started:
• Benefit the Porefessional Pore Primer: If you’re looking for a primer to look like a filter, then look no further. This primer by benefit will make all your dreams come true! Sept. 1st- 50% off- $16 for Mini, $27 for Regular
• Benefit Hoola Matte Bronzing Powder: I recently received a sample of this raved about bronzer and I gotta say, I’m very impressed. The consistency of the bronzer glides on so well and pleasantly surprised me. Sept. 9th- 50% off- $15 for regular size
• Tarte Lights Camera Lashes 4 in 1 Mascara: I’ve been using this mascara for the last couple of months and I love how light it is on my lashes. Usually the consistency of mascara weighs down my lashes but this mascara does not. It’s super light and lengthens my lashes like there’s no tomorrow! Sept. 12th- 50% off- $11.50 for Regular size
• Lilly Lashes in Miami: These faux mink lashes are so fluffy and gorgeous. I’m obsessed with them and they are worth the price but even better when you can get them discounted. Sept. 1st- 21st- 30% off- $18.20 for one set
What I Want:
• Peter Thomas Roth Max Complexion Correction Pads: I’ve read the reviews and I’m SOLD! It has a Peach Bellini (my favorite) scent and helps clear your face for acne purposes. I can’t wait to snag these during the sale.
So with that being said, what are you waiting for!? Check out Ulta Beauty’s 21 Days of Beauty and treat yo self girl, you deserve it! What do you have your eye on for the sale? Let me know in the comments below!
I’m very excited to share with you all my go-to face wash today. Tarte’s Rainforest of the Sea Cleansing Gel has been my favorite face wash for the last 6 months. Since I’ve been using it, none of the others I’ve tried have compared. I’ve tried others while using this (usually samples I’vereceived) and I always find myself reaching forTarte’s again. The CleansingGel comes in a bottle that you pump the product out of. This makes using it very easy and saves you from using too much of the product at once. Usually one pump will be perfect for a full face wash. I have had this current bottle since April and I have only used about half of it. This product retails for $25 but is so forth the price. A lot of times, if you purchase it on Tarte’s website, you can find a discount code online. If you click this link below, it will take you to a link that will give you a 15% off coupon once you enter your email address.
I’ve recently been checking out all these different beauty products that spark my interest but I haven’t committed into buying any of them. So I figured why not make a list for you all (and let’s be honest, for myself, too) of all these super intriguing beauty products. I mean, why not treat ourselves to something that’ll make us feel beautiful and confident now and then? So scroll down and check out My Beauty Wish List for Summer 2019. (And feel free to send me any of these if you’re feeling generous! 😜 hahah). Anyway, the wish list awaits…
Jovia’s Place I Am Magic Foundation: This Foundation had been tested by makeup gurus such as Nikki tutorials and Jeffree Star and they were both obsessed. So needless to say, I’m in desperate need of this foundation. Best part? They said for as high quality this Matte Foundation is, the price point is incredible. Price: $20
Beauty Bakerie Matte Lip Whip (Salted Caramel Mocha): I’ve been dying to try this lip product for a few weeks now. I’ve had my reservations from it because of not ever using products from this company. But this color looks stunning and I always how the lip product looks in photos. Price: $20
Yes to Cucumbers Cooling Hydrating Primer Stick: One of my favorite Instagram beauty gurus, @annalovesu, featured this primer on her videos recently. She said that this is her newest favorite primer and I’m so intrigued by it. Best part about this is the price point! Price: $9.99
Huda Beauty Resting Boss Face Waterproof Setting Spray: Setting spray? Really? Haha yes really! This Setting spray was specifically designed to be almost like hairspray (which is what drag queens use to keep their makeup in tack.) PLUS, it’s waterproof and this girl needs all the helps she can get when it comes to the hot summer months!
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream: Who doesn’t want a cream that’s supposed to tighten up your bum and help with cellulite!? I know that I was all about it after reading what it was designed to do. Whose ready to give it a spin for some nice tight cheeks!? 😜 Price: $45
Dose of Colors Matte Liquid Lipstick (Warm & Fuzzy): These lipsticks always look so pigmented when being worn and the colors are so rich! Dose of Colors have definitely intrigued me with their liquid lips and I NEED to try! Price: $18
Verb Sea Texture Spray: I’ve seen a couple bloggers rave about this texture spray and I wanted to get my hands on this ever since. These girls said that it gave their hair the exact texture they were in need of in a few sprays. What’s a better time to have a Sea like texture to my hair then summer? Price: $16
Huda Beauty Not Your Mama’s Panty Hose All Over Body Highlighter: Glow all over? Sign me up!!! 🙌🏼 I don’t think this needs to much introduction more than that. Huda knows what she’s doing when it comes to makeup and I always am dazzled with her makeup. I take one of each please. 😉 Price: $49
Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation: Many have said that this is the holy grail of foundation and now I NEED to try. Who can hate on a foundation that’s basically a real life filter? I’m ready for my close up Mr. DeMille! Price: $42
So as you can see, I’ve been eyeing up TONS of beauty products (you’re welcome for torturing you with all new products to want and try. 😋) What’s your most recent beauty product that you’ve been pining over? Share below!
Today I’m excited to share with you my recent haul/favorites from one of my favorite makeup lines, Tarte Cosmetics! Tarte has been one of those companies that has been growing on me the last couple of years. I know that Tarte has gotten a bad wrap from famous makeup gurus and such in the past but I have to say that I personally love them. Recently they just finished up a sale (which is when I do most of my shopping from them) and I bought a couple of new products & some I needed refills of. Before I share with you all my recent purchases and my favorite products I use by them, I wanted to share why I use their personal website to order their products.
For starters, multiple retailers sell Tarte Cosmetics including Ulta and Sephora. You may be asking, why doesn’t she just order it from there? Well, I’ll tell ya why. Tarte Cosmetics has this really awesome point system on their personal website (tartecosmetics.com) that gives you points just for signing up for their system, browsing their website, creating a profile, following their social media accounts, buying products, and more! Rewards include percentages off purchases, money off purchases (up to $20), Tarte specialty gifts, and also makeup. It may not seem that exciting to you but it only cost 800 points to receive $10 off a purchase which is really awesome. I loved that these points gave such an exclusive coupon that saved me a nice chunk of change. Depending on how much you spend will determine the amount of points you’ll receive. I’ve noticed that the majority of the points given out after purchases have been anywhere from 25-150. With these points, it’s not super difficult to get to the better prizes available. You only need to make a few purchases before you’re ready to use those points on some good coupons or free makeup.
Not only is the point system make it all worth it, the sales that frequent on the site are a big selling point to me as well. Sephora rarely has sales and Ulta usually only includes prestige items in their sales for a very limited time. Tarte Cosmetics website pretty frequently has sales going on and cool promos for their customers. When there isn’t a sale currently going on, I also figured out a way to get a percentage off a purchase. As long as you have an account and are logged in, I usually placed multiple products in my cart on my safari and leave it there for a day or two. In two days, my email will have a coupon code for 15% off to go and buy those products that are still in my cart. So if there isn’t a sale going on, that’s a good trick to keep up your sleeve. I also have a link that I’ll leave right here that will also give you 15% off your purchase (this one you won’t have to wait around for 😉).
Tartiest Pro Eyelashes in LCL (I’ve been eyeing these lashes up for a while and I have to say that they did not disappoint! They are exactly what I was looking for: full, long, and dramatic.)Deep Dive Cleansing Gel (This face wash is one of the products I needed refilled. I bought the travel sized version in a gift set this Christmas and I’ve been hooked ever since. I tried to use in sparingly until another sale came along so I jumped at the chance to purchase this during this last recent sale. It is a little pricey for a face wash in my opinion but I love the feeling it gives my face so it was worth it to me.)Girl Boss Goodies Skin & Color Set (I gotta be honest, this set was a tad random to me. (Haha) Why did I get it then? Well for starters, in the gift set I got for Christmas this moisturizer was in it and I loved it. So to be able to get it for $12 plus two extra makeup products I thought that was a steal. Second, I was in need of mascara and I see people raving about this mascara all the time. I figured I would see what all the hype was about and I have to say I’m pretty impressed so far. Lastly, this lip color looked really pretty from the pictures. The lipstick is a mini version and a tad flimsy but overall I like the product.)Girls Just Wanna Have Sun Bronze & Sun Set (I’ve been all about the bronzing products recently because I’m super pasty. 😂 I need some color added to my body before the sun fully decides to grace us with her presences. Besides, this gift box is on sale for $12 so I thought that was also a steal!)
My Other Tarte Favorites:
1. Busy Gal Brows in Medium Brown (This product is amazing because it’s super easy to apply and only take 5 seconds each eyebrow. It’s truly the busy gals perfect brow product!)
4. Rainforest of the Sea Radiance Drops (Not only is this great for creating a dewy look under your mascara but you can also use this as a highlighter.)
6. Rainforest of the Sea Sizzle Eyeshadow Palette (The best thing about this eyeshadow palette is the pigment is super blend-able and it’s suggested that you apply the product with your fingers for the best result. It’s makes it super easy to use for a makeup lover at any level.)
I used all the products from Tarte Cosmetics that I featured above to create this makeup look in this photo.
Following along step by step to create this look:
Starting with the foundation that you’ve already applied, grab your Creaseless Concealer and apply it to your under eyes, bridge of your nose, and in-between your eyebrows feathering up towards your forehead. Blend that into your foundation.
Next, grab your bronzer that came with your Girls Just Wanna Have Sun Set. Apply the bronzer in the area below your cheekbone (the hollow area) from inner ear to area below the center of your eye. You want that line your creating with the bronzer to aim towards your mouth in a downward diagonal .
Make sure your use your setting powder to set your foundation and concealer before moving onto the next step.
Moving onto your brows, grab your Busy Gal Brows and brush it over your eyebrows.
Now grab your Pro To Go Palette and dip your brush into the color ‘crisp’. Place this color into the crease of your eye and buff it in until it’s blended well.
Once you’ve blended ‘Crisp’ in your crease, pull out your Sizzle Palette and apply the color ‘high tide’ to your mid mid to outer corner. Then dip your next finger into ‘kite surf’ and fill in that color from your inner to mid mid. Lastly, dip your finger into ‘playa’ and place it on your brow bone. If you want to place a little bit of sparkle on your brow bone you can dip your finger back into ‘kite surf’ and swipe that below the brow.
Once your eyeshadow is applied, make sure you go back with your fluffy powder brush and brush off that excess powder. Then grab your blush and apply that to the apples of your cheeks.
If you’re an eyeliner type of gal, apply your eyeliner and then grab your mascara included in your Girl Boss Goodies Set. Apply the Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara to your lashes below you apply your fake lashes.
It’s FALSIES time!! Grab your Lights, Camera, Lashes Falsies and apply these beauties to your lash line.
Once your lashes are on, there is only one more step for us to take and that is lipstick. Grab your Tartiest Quick Dry Matte Lip Paint in ‘Bestie’ and apply that to your lips first. Once dry, go in with your Color Splash Lipstick in ‘Pink Sands’ and put that over top the matte lip paint. I like to apply it overtop because the color pops over the matte nude.
And just like that, you created a fabulous Tarte makeup look! Have fun creating your own looks with all the different colors these palettes and sets include. I bet you’ll love what Tarte has to offer!
Iridescently Katey 