Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush Exposed Review/Swatch

So i've had this blush for over a month now and i LOVE it. This blush has been raved around the internet for a while. It just makes anyone look so beautiful and it lasts for a long time! i'm not sure about 24 hours since i don't have my makeup on for that long. If you see it in sephora, swatch it!

On the Sephora site it says:

What it is:
A long-wearing, solar-baked blush that lasts up to 12 hours.

What it does:
Infused with natural clay harvested from the banks of the Amazon River and naturally baked by the sun, this nutrient-rich blush benefits all skin types for a fade-free flawless finish for an amazing 12 hours. Inspired by Tarte's bestselling shades of cheek stains and lip tints, the colors range from soft to vivid to suit a wide variety of skintones. For oily skin types, Amazonian clay minimizes oil in and around pores to balance skin and keep product in place. Those with dry skin will benefit from the clay's nourishing and hydrating properties, which naturally restore skin's moisture. Combination skin types can rely on its ability to zero in on skin concerns and deliver benefits to restore complexion harmony. The result? Blush that wears better, longer, and truer!

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Fragrances
- Petrochemicals
- Phthalates
- GMOs
- Triclosan

What else you need to know:
This blush features the following Skinvigorating™ ingredients:
- Vitamins A and E, two natural preservatives that act as anti-inflammatory emollients and protect against free radical damage
- Vitamin C, an antioxidant that fights free radical damage and prevents oxidative stress and premature signs of aging, while brightening the skin
- Amazonian clay, a nutrient-rich, multitasking, skin-balancing clay that reduces dryness and flakiness, improves skin clarity, elasticity, firmness, and texture while removing oil from the skin's surface for smooth application and wear

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush is an Allure Best of Beauty Award Winner.Size: 0.2 oz

Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush Review/Swatch

Most of you guys know that the spring 2012 lines that the drug stores are coming out with are pretty high quality compared to the past so i was really tempted to jump on the band wagon. I started out with these blushes because i love blush and there were so many raves on the internet and youtube! The colors i got were Candy Coral and Hot Tamale.

They really are bouncy because it's like a memory foam but it won't go back to it's original shape! i really do love the texture. Not a cream but yet not a powder.

The brighter colors in the collection are more preferable because it's a lot easier to get the pigmentation onto your fingers but on your cheeks they won't look as dramatic as the pan. Candy Coral took more time than Hot Tamale to swatch out into full color so be warned! All the colors are so pretty though.

 The blushes will leave some finger prints and they are best applied with fingers because brushes will not pick up as much color! I really want to go back to Target and get some more. Each blush is $5.99 so it's decently priced. They're more on the smaller side when it comes to size though. Something that lacks is pigmentation on the lighter shades if you're not patient but it's really easy to build up the color. The blushes will last about 6 hours!

NOTD Grape Going and Sugar Plum Fairies Gone Wild Glitter

Nail Polishes Used:

1. Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Fast Dry Nail Color in 25 Grape Going!
2. Sephora by OPI nail colour in Sugar Plum Fairies Gone Wild
3. Forever 21 love & beauty nail polish

Some of the nails like my middle finger had the grape going smeared off from glitter so it looked like that but it's not too noticeable because no one is going to look at my hand that close. It's going to be a long day when i have to take off this polish though...

In order to get a gradient effect with the glitter from a solid color I put the more chunky glitter at the top half over the solid purple and in the middle I used the clear white glitter. Since that polish is a little older it was pretty thick which isn't that pleasant but I'll survive :)

Thanks to my friend for getting me Sugar Plum Fairies Gone Wild. :)