Primer/Serum Review: REN Perfect Canvas Skin Finishing Serum

REN Perfect Skin Primer Serum

Availability: This is available at sephora.com and bluemercury.com as well as their respective physical store/ locations along with renskincare.com, bathandunwind.com, beautybridge.com, beautyhabit.com, skincarerx.com, us.lookfantastic.com and skinstore.com. The retail pricing is $48 for 1 oz.

Would I buy this? Not sure yet

What is this product? What is it supposed to do?

Product info according to the wonderful sephora.com:

Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Normal
✔ Oily
✔ Combination
✔ Dry
✔ Sensitive

What it is:
A silicone-free, serum-to-primer formula that smooths, visibly lifts, reduces pore size, and naturally primes skin.

Solutions for:
- Dryness
- Redness
- Fine lines and wrinkles

If you want to know more…
Smooth, hydrate, and naturally prime skin with Perfect Canvas Skin Finishing Serum. Great for people with skin sensitivity, this soothing formula restores moisture, visibly lifts, improves the look of pore size, and smooths skin’s texture—prepping it for flawless, long-lasting makeup application. It reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and protects the skin’s barrier for a healthy-looking complexion.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates

What else you need to know:
This product is free of silicone and not tested on animals.

Does this contain any special/beneficial ingredients?
Again, according to sephora.com

-Agave Tequilana Extract: Provides a priming effect and mattifies without the use of silicone.

-Eco-friendly Agave Extract: Sustainably sourced in Jalisco, Mexico.

-Probiotics Extract: Promotes overall skin health and structure.

-Hyluronans: Convert to hyaluronic acid in the skin to increase skin hydration, elasticity, and aid the reduction of wrinkle depth.

-Glucans: Optimize skin health to keep it balanced and healthy.

What is the texture like?

This feels extremely lightweight, like water with a tiny bit of glycerin added, it dries ever-so-slightly tacky before turning smooth.

Is this scented?
To me this has a clean, herbal, somewhat spa-like scent that's very light.

What has my experience with the product been like?

I really love the way this primer feels on the skin, it's incredibly lightweight and silky and I like that it functions as both a serum and a primer which saves you time and money. I find that it does a solid job of keeping foundation on throughout the day. That said I haven't been using this on a consistent enough basis to comment on the skincare benefits this claims to have. If you'd like me to do a follow-up when I do use this consistently I'd be happy to provide one. If not, I will provide one when I'm done with the product and it's in an empties post.

Please let me know if you have any comments or questions.

Disclaimer: This was provided as a prize through Influenster. I am under no obligation to mention it on this here blog.

Eyeliner Review: Urban Decay 24/7 Radium Glide-On Eye Pencil

Today's eyeliner review is going to be on Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Radium

As a base , on the waterline, and on the upper lash-line

Availability: Unfortunately, this is discontinued.

Would I buy this again? Possibly

Notes: I would say this shade is a bright, mid-tone blue. The formula glides on fairly easily. In terms of wear, I wore this on the waterline for about 10 hours and it, for the most part, was still on there. 

Please let me know if you have any comments or questions.

Disclaimer: I purchased this myself.

Nail Polish Review: Ms. Sparkle Interlude Blue

Nail polish: Ms. Sparkle Interlude Blue

What the brush looks like:

My nails with 3 coats of polish, all nails have NailsInc Gel Effect Top Coat on and I have Formula X for Sephora Xplosives - Chaotic on my thumb nail:

Availability: This appears to have been discontinued.
Would I buy this again?: No
Notes:   This is described as a college blue crelly (cream + jelly) purple/red shimmer, chameleon glitters shifting between green/purple/blue/pink and teal/violet/blue iridescent glitters. I'd describe this as royal blurple (blue + purple) with a pinkish magenta pearl and hexagonal pieces of turquoise-blue glitter. This has a soft metallic finish. This is semi-sheer with one coat, but gets to looking opaque and streak-free within three coats. It chipped within two days of wear so, unfortunately as beautiful as it is, it doesn't wear well on me.

 
Please let me know if you have any questions or comments. 

Disclaimer: I paid for this myself.

Eyeliner Review: Urban Decay 24/7 Junkie Glide-On Eye Pencil

Today's eyeliner review is going to be on Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Junkie

As a base, on the waterline, and on the upper lash-line

Availability: This shade has been discontinued.

Would I buy this again? Perhaps.

Notes: This color is described as a  metallic teal shimmer with gold micro-sparkle. The shade description is on point and I really love this shade as an eyeliner because it's mermaid magic. The formula glides on fairly easily. In terms of wear, I wore this on the waterline for about 10 hours and it, for the most part, was still on there. 

Please let me know if you have any comments or questions.

Disclaimer: I purchased this myself.

Eyeliner Review: Urban Decay 24/7 Demolition Glide-On Eye Pencil

Today's eyeliner review is going to be on Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Demolition

As a base, on the waterline, and on the upper lash-line

Availability: This is available at sephora.com, macys.com, ulta.com, and nordstrom.com as well as their physical store locations as well as urbandecay.com. The retail pricing is $22 for .04 oz.

Would I buy this again? Probably not.

Notes: This color is described as a  matte deep brown. I'd have to agree with that - it's a deep espresso shade. The formula glides on fairly easily. In terms of wear, I wore this on the waterline for about 10 hours and it, for the most part, was still on there. 

Please let me know if you have any comments or questions.

Disclaimer: I purchased this myself.

Tarte Tartelette Toasted Clay Eyeshadow Palette Review

Today I'll be reviewing the Tarte Tartlette Toasted palette. I have been so excited about this palette and how beautiful it is so I'm really excited to finally own it.

Availability: This retails at $42 and is available at sephora.com,ulta.com and their respective physical store locations along with tartecosmetics.com
Would I buy this again? Yes. 

Notes: Commentary on each color will be done below. Overall, this palette is pretty fantastic for day-to-day makeup. I happen to LOVE Tarte's more satin and metallic textures and was excited that this palette includes its fair share of them. In terms of actual texture - everything here is really smooth and blends fairly easily. This also has a vanilla scent which is noticeable when you apply the shadows, which is nice; it doesn't stick around once the shadows are applied.

S'more is described as a pinky beige. This is a matte beige skin-tone shade, it's about a two shades lighter than my skin-tone.

Sunrise is described as a warm beige. This is a satiny, warm vanilla tone. 

Sunset is described as a bronze. This is a beautiful metallic bronzy gold.

Crackle is described as a brown with gold flecks. I would say this is a matte mid-tone, somewhat dark brown with golden and pinkish micro-glitter flecks. 

Cashmere is described as a peachy nude. I'd have to agree with its description, it looks a lot more pink in person versus the swatch photo; this has a matte finish.

Warmth is described as a pale peach. Uhhhhhh.... in what world is this "pale"? I'd say it's a soft pumpkin orange shade.

Flame is described as a terracotta. This is a GORGEOUS metallic terracotta. Really beautiful!

Cozy is described as a brick. Another uhhh moment because when I think of bricks I think of a more red shade. This is a matte, warm mid-tone ever-so-slightly reddish brown. 

Candle is described as a champagne. This is very metallic, almost glittery champagne shade. A gorgeous lid shade. 

Latte is described as a tan. This is soft, matte warm tan that's perfect as a "blending out" shade.

Simmer is described as a copper. This is a very soft golden copper with a muted metallic finish, it's not quite matte enough to be satin but isn't hardcore metallic either. 

Fireside is described as a deep plum. This is a gorgeous  matte plummy brown.

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.

Disclaimer: I purchased this using my own funds.