Benefit Cosmetics Rockateur Blush Review

Here I am wearing the blush on my cheeks without any bronzer or highlighter

Here I am wearing the blush on my cheeks without any bronzer or highlighter

Hello Glams and Geeks! Today’s post is all about the Rockateur blush from Benefit Cosmetics! So, I was finally able to purchase this gorgeous rose-gold blush, and I am extremely happy that I did. Before I begin, I just want to talk a bit about the brand for those who may not be familiar. Benefit Cosmetics is a brand that started out as a small time boutique that was then called The Face Place in San Francisco, California. Over the years, the brand transformed into what now many people have come to love and know, as Benefit Cosmetics. The brand is sold at various retailers such as Sephora and Ulta, and has boutiques in certain parts of the country. Now that I’ve properly introduced you to this fun-loving brand, let’s get to it!

The Rockateur blush comes in a super cute, edgy little box and contains one applicator brush. This rose-gold blush is perfect for all skin tones as was intended. When applied, the blush goes on opaque, so one swipe is just enough. The rosy hue in the blush creates a gorgeous, flirty flush on the cheeks while the gold in it emphasizes cheek definition and creates a natural radiant glow. The texture is very soft and smooth, bringing a silky color to your cheeks. It lasts all day, so no need to carry it around in your purse for touch ups. This is perfect for day and night, for everyday use such as school or work, and for special events such as a date or a wedding. So, whether you’re in the mood to get glammed up for work or finally going on a date with that special someone, just swipe this on and wait for the compliments! This really is an essential color for your makeup collection as it is perfect for just about any look. This product retails at $28 and can be purchased at a local Benefit retailer near you or online at BenefitCosmetics.com

Thanks so much for reading and I hope you check out the Rockateur blush at a Benefit Cosmetics retailer near you! I promise it’ll be worth it!

Riri Hearts Mac Fall 2013 Collection Mini-Haul and Product Review

Hello Glams and Geeks! I cannot wait to share with you my very first product review post as it is for the highly anticipated Riri Hearts MAC Fall collection. You may or may not already know, but the collection launched in MAC stores only, on September 26, 2013. And no worries, you’ll be able to get your hands on those pieces you’ve been eyeing, as it is going to be released online today, September 30, 2013 at 12 p.m. EST, and in all MAC locations on October 3, 2013. Now before we begin, I just want to say that I, like everyone else, waited very anxiously for this collection. I had planned to buy most, if not all of the products, but after seeing it personally, I decided to get the ones that stood out to me.

First, I wanted to mention that out of all the MAC collections I have ever anticipated, this one definitely took the stage with its beautiful Rose-Gold packaging. I feel that this was a great touch to reflect Rihanna’s bold personality. Its super fun and appealing to look at. If you are a MAC collector like me, it will definitely stand out amongst the typical all black MAC packaging.

Now, let’s talk lipstick! I’d like to begin by reviewing the lipstick that lived up to its well-deserved excitement, Riri Woo. This gorgeous, vibrant, blue-based red is absolutely stunning. It is perfect on any skin tone and literally transforms an entire makeup look. It is easy to wear day or night, and is pigmented enough to last that long, too, no touch-ups required. What I love about this particular color and its formulation is that although it is a retro-matte finish, it isn’t super drying on the lips. It just stays in place all day long with minimal touch-ups required. It is my personal favorite from the collection and I plan on getting backups! This product retails at $16.50.

Next in line, I purchased Bad Girl Gone Good, the only powder-blush that is in the collection. At first, I thought the color would look super harsh on the cheeks, as it is a cinnamon-colored blush with light shimmer. Upon wearing it, I realized that it’s actually very wearable and quite flattering on me. It gives somewhat of a rosy-glow. I must say, this is a product that you definitely have to check out in person if you’re not sure what colors suit you best. I found that I prefer it best when layered over with a nice highlight on the cheek bones. My overall suggestion is, I think this color is very pretty, and should be tried on prior to purchase. This product retails at $23.

Last, but not least, the 35 lashes. I have been dying to get my hands on a pair of these! They are the most popular amongst the lashes sold by MAC, and have been released in a few collections since they were removed from the permanent line. Now, although I do love them, I was not crazy about the colors of the hairs on them. I noticed that the lashes are made up of a blend of medium brown and black lash hairs. This isn’t too much of a problem for me as it isn’t very noticeable, but I would have preferred them in all black. Other than that, I do find them very flattering for my eye shape and I think they give my lashes a voluminous, lush look. For those of you lash-lovers out there, definitely pick up a pair! This product retails at $17.50.

Finally, I wanted to mention, I did swatch the other products in the line, and while they were all beautiful colors, I picked the ones that didn’t resemble ones that I already own, and that were most appealing to me. I loved the lipsticks in the line, although Talk That Talk could have been more true to its tube color. When swatched, the color looks more of a red-wine rather than a deep-plum like it appears in its packaging. I also found that on the lips, it seems to feather on the edges and must be held in place with a good lip-primer or liner. As for Nude, it was very pretty on my skin, but rather too-dark on my lips. I feel that I own nudes that compliment my olive skin much better. Who’s That Chick could have been a great orange for the fall, but what turned me away from it, was its frosty-finish. This color may look great on lighter complexions but on me, it was totally unflattering and contained too much frost for my taste. The collection also had 2 eye shadow palettes, none of which I found necessary to own, as they are permanent eye shadows from MAC. The lip liners were great, very smooth application, but to me, I didn’t feel as if I needed them. The cream-color base was very pretty, but is also dupable. The beauty powder was a pass for me as I did not like the color selection. As for the rest, I am comfortable with my decision on passing them up

Thank you so much for reading my first product review. I hope you find this helpful to your decision-making regarding your purchase of this collection. It is available online today at MacCosmetics.com and at all MAC locations on October 3. Please feel free to personally check out the collection and let me know what you think about the products! Enjoy!