Coastal Scents 88 Shimmer Palette Review

With an array of colors, this palette offers the ability to create neutral looks to colorful looks. I decided to get the shimmer palette and suprisingly I'm not one to use alot of shimmery shadows. The "shimmeryness" isn't too over powering for me but if I were to rewind time, I would have gotten the matte platte that is available.

Besides that i still really like this palette. With some colors, the shimmers aren't that intense so that I am pleased with. The pigmentation is great. Using this palette gives my looks alot of intensity. One thing to be aware of though is the fall out. Make sure to tap of any excess from the brush or you WILL have fallout!! All in all I like this palette and I'm not even a shimmer fanatic.

For about $20 you're getting 88 different colors on the rainbow. Thats about 23 cents an eyeshadow- not bad but they are tiny compared to a MAC eyeshadow. This is a great palette for beginners as well- due to so many colors being in one palette!! So you should give this a try- it would be a good buy.

Here are a few swatches of some colors. Here you can see just how pigmented they really are!!

You can find this and other palettes and combo sets @ www.coastalscents.com . Packaging and shipping was great AND quick. Give these palettes a try- you won't regret it.

For those who already own this what sre your thoughts on this or any other Coastal Scents palette?

Nilla ;)

My Favorite Lip Moisturizers

I have been using these two products for the past two- three years and I just love them. They keep my lips soft, smooth and moisturized. After my weekly lip exfoliation I apply the Carmex...it does a great job at keeping my lips moisturized and not too dry after my lip scrub. I also apply this whenever I get out of the shower before i put on my makeup for the day. This is also great becuase it helps prevent cold sores from popping up which are always a nuisance.

During the day after my lipstick/gloss has worn off I pull out my Blistex Silk and Shine which has SPF 15 so it protects my lips from getting sunburn. This almost feels and looks like a gloss- so silky and shiney- hence the name LOL. I normally carry this around in my purse/clutch and use the Carmex at home.

This combination keeps my lips nice and smooth.. who wouldn't want that-- right?? Another plus too is they smell really good- to me at least. Anyways these are great products to use if you want to achieve soft smooth lips- or you can always use your own favorites but always remember to keep your lips moisturized and protected especially in the upcoming weather change.

What is you favorite lip moisturizer?? Hope you enjoyed.

Nilla ;)

Coastal Scents Gel Liner Review

If you can't tell from the picture already- this stuff is GREAT!! It is so smooth, so creamy and very pigmented. This glides on your eyes so nicely. Being that it is so opaque it gives you a very intense look. It lasts very long and doesn't smudge at all. You can even use this on your waterline if you haven't found a great pencil eyeliner to give you the look all day. Having such a creamy consistency these gel liners don't dry out. I have had mine for 3 or 4 months and it is still as creamy as day one and they last long. They come in numerous colors from dark and sultry to bright and colorful.

How much is this you ask? $15..NOPE.....$12..NO...$10 not even close. Coastal Scents sells these wonders at only $6.95. Hows that for afforadle and great quality. The only downer is this product and many more wonders can only be found online at www.coastalscents.com. But for the quality and affordabilty i would definitely check these babies out and hey- you might even find something else on the site you like!!

Nilla ;)

p.s After about 5-6 months I have now find that this is getting dried out so it does last quite a while if stored properly.

My Everyday Go-To Products

Hey Bellas- I know all you have at least one thing that you cannot leave the house without using- beauty related of course! To the left are some products I use almost EVERYDAY and all are so affordable. If i don't use all I most definitely use one or two out of this bunch.

One of my favorite eyeliners is the e.l.f Mineral Eyeliner in black and this is just a must have for me. I can't go with out wearing eyeliner it just doesn't look like me when i look into the mirror LOL. And i also pair this with Covergirl Lash Blast Mascara that i have fallen in love with and have been using faithfully the past 2 years. It does wonders in legthening and volumizing my lashes!

The other products are all from e.l.f I made my first purchase from this company a few months ago and have fallen in love with these items.
I really like their mineral lipstick in Rosy Tan. It is about the same color as my natural lip color just more intense. It is smooth n creamy and i LOVE it.

If i decide to glam up my eyes with some eyshadow I use the Mineral Eyeshadow Primer. This really helps their intensity last all day- and i have had one or five occassions (LOL) where i didn't take my makeup off at night (which i don't recommend) and the shadows are still there in the morning-but WOW right?!?

I use the eyebrow kit in Light and I like how it comes with a wax (lighter) and a powder(darker). It helps keep my brows in place and looking great all day.

My last go-to product almost everyday it the Blusing and Bronzing Duo. Although when I first got this product i didn't like the amount of shimmer, that doesn't bother me anymore, it seems as if it has worn off since i use it so much. I really like these two together.

So thats me- simple, quick and affordable unless i decide to GLAM IT UP! What's your go-to products, leave a comment- I'd love to know.

Nilla ;)