High-End Hump Day

                                                                 From google images

Hey all! It's time for my first installment of high-end hump day! I'm not talking Dior or Chanel or Guerlain yet. I'm talking about high-end for me. 

Up on the menu for today is the Hourglass Ambient Light blushes. At $35 a pop, this is definitely an expensive, luxury item. I've been a blush fiend lately, so I was itching to get my hands on this baby!

I bought the shade Mood Exposure, which is described as a soft plum. I'd say that is an accurate description. This shade is a mix of the Ambient Lighting Powders in Mood Light (which is supposed to mimic the most forgiving pink light to brighten the face) and the color. 

Swatches on the left, mostly blended on the right. 

I wanted to absolutely love this. I truly did. Obviously, at $35, I expected to rave about this. The reality is, though, it was kind of a letdown. The color is pretty, it's easy to blend, and it lasts all day, only fading after about 8 hours (but I really don't have problems with blush fading throughout the day). 

This blush was not as silky as I expected it to be. It was pretty powdery. No noticeable glitter or shimmer. I expected this to make me look all glowy, because I was under the impression that's what the Ambient Powder did. However, I didn't notice any glow in natural light, incandescent light, or around the lighting in my house. 

I was just pretty bummed out by the lack of effect this blush had. Again, it's a pretty color, but I have a Maybelline Masterflash blush that's a similar color and, since I don't have blush fade issues, wears about the same. For a LOT I'll have to do a comparison post to test that theory out. 

I'm definitely going to hold off on buying any more of these blushes or the Ambient Light Powders until I can test them out in person.

Close up of the blush in action, after about 9 hours of wear.

So I'm trying to post from my iPhone until I get my laptop charger. If anyone is having issues seeing anything or it looks funky, please let me know so I can stop wasting my time until I get a more blogger-friendly device working. 

Quick Update

Hey all! My computer crashed and then our laptop charger stopped working, so I've been without a computer to post lately. 

I'm still trying to get the hang of using my phone to blog. :(

Tune in tomorrow for the first installment of "High-End Hump Days" where I showcase the more expensive brands I own. 

Hopefully the blogger app I downloaded will make uploading a little easier and I can get back to spreading joy and my opinions. 

This was a little test to see how easy it is to insert a picture. Piece of cake! Enjoy our puppy, Jax, hanging out in the bathtub while I do my makeup.

Garnier Clean+ Cleansing Oil

So I've been super excited to see drugstore brands coming out with cleansing oils. I got a sample of Josie Maran's argan cleansing oil and loved it enough to buy the full size. However, I was always on the look out for something similar but much more affordable.

I was meandering through the beauty section of Target the other day, trying to squash the impulse to buy absolutely everything when I saw the new Garnier Clean+ skincare line. Lo and behold, the cleansing oil was there and I snapped that baby up without a second thought.

I've been using it for a little over a week now, so I have a pretty solid opinion on it. Like with any cleansing oil, you rub it in on a dry face and then add a little warm water to emulsify and then rinse away the makeup! In my opinion, it doesn't remove eye makeup as well as the Josie Maran cleanser I was using. However, I feel like it's pretty comparable on the rest of my face and if I can just stop being lazy and use a separate eye makeup remover it'll be no problem. It seems to leave some sort of barrier or residue behind, which is probably just the nourishing part of the cleanser. I prefer to follow up with a mild cleanser though.

I will definitely continue to use and buy the Garnier cleansing oil. It's affordable (roughly $5.99) and works well. I took a horrible picture and cut the top off, but it's a pump top.

xx

Hello Beauties

So I've been wanting to blog for a while now, but I never see it through. I make a few posts and then just stop. Well, NO LONGER! I am going to blog, mostly about my beauty obsession, but also about my chocolate lab puppy, Jax, clothes, accessories, travels, housewares, and anything I want. Because it's my blog. 

I have a TON of makeup to post about. I am still searching for the perfect haircare products, and I recently changed up my skincare routine, so I'll be writing about all of that. 

So, join me on this new blogging journey. Feel free to make suggestions, and let's have fun!