beauty review: e.l.f. Mineral Booster Powder + Kabuki Face Brush

it's always a good day when my e.l.f. beauty bundle arrives in the mail, and for good reason: new beauty goodies!

this current bundle was themed "Birthday Best Sellers" to celebrate the brand's tenth anniversary. after going through the products, the Mineral Booster Powder {the large size, in Sheer} and Kabuki Face Brush were the two items i decided to try first…

 being a huge fan of e.l.f. brushes and the Translucent Mattifying Powder, i was beyond thrilled when i used and felt the uber-soft, fluffy brush and saw the beautiful finish the loose powder gave my skin.

the Sheer Mineral Booster can be used alone or as a setting powder to keep oil under control and leave your skin looking flawless. infused with key vitamins A, B and E, it's also free of paragons, preservatives and chemical dyes. the kabuki brush is a synthetic haired Taklon brush that can be used to apply all your favorite powders, bronzers and highlighters. use it with wet or dry products, for sheer to full coverage. :)

if you have $15 {plus tax} i highly recommend you purchase these beauties for your personal makeup collection.  

and by the way, if you're unfamiliar with the e.l.f. Beauty Bundle, i suggest you take a look {it's fabulous!} and discover it for yourself. :)

i bought this; pics taken by me :)

summer beauty: 5 beach bag must-haves

are you enjoying your summer, beauties? i hope so! with the season in full swing, i feel it's my beauty duty to keep you in the loop of fabulous products that will keep these warm days fabulous and beyond beautiful. on that note, here's another set of goodies sure to help you look and feel your best, before and after your fun in the sun...

 Smashbox Full Exposure Waterproof Mascara ~
i love this mascara! it not only leaves lashes full and soft, but it's waterproof, so there's no worry about looking like a raccoon on the beach or poolside.

 Sun Bum Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion {shortie} ~
available in spf 15, 30, 50 and 70, this lotion contains breathable, oil-free ingredients {like vitamin E and antioxidants}. the smaller 3 ounce size ensures an extra dose of sun safety without compromising space {also available in 8 oz}.

 Lumene Sensitive Touch Gentle Cleansing Wipes ~
remove sweat, sand and other impurities with these alcohol-free cleansing wipes. non-waterproof makeup quickly dissolves from the skin, so you can quickly reveal that gorgeous glow!

 Conair Infinity Pro Argan Oil Treatment Strip Finishing Brush ~
sand and salty beach water don't have to ruin your locks! with the new Infiniti Pro Argan Oil Finishing Brush, you can give your hair a treat every time you brush., thanks in part to its {replaceable} argan oil conditioning strip.

 Scunci Everyday & Active 3X Stronger Braided Hair Ties ~
want to give your ponytail a bit more pizazz? these bold and colorful hair helpers fit any mood and style, maintain a tight grip on your hair without damage or snagging, oh, and of course, they look super cute around your wrist!


what products will you be including in your bag of summer must-haves? share in the comments!

holiday gift idea: IT Cosmetics Special Edition 6-pc. Vanity Brush Collection + video!

here's a fabulous idea for this gift-giving season…

IT Cosmetics Special Edition 6-pc. Vanity Brush Collection!

why not gift your beauty-loving pal with this gorgeous set of travel-friendly brushes? this set comes in a fabulous case that can also work as counter top storage. each brush is uber-soft, made with synthetic fibers and are multi-functional!

use the Dual-Airbrush Multi-Powder Brush for flawless application of powders, bronzers, luminizers, and blushes; simply swirl in your favorite powder, bronzer, or luminizer to dispense an airbrush of color all over.

blend your favorite liquid foundation or concealer using the Airbrush Flat Foundation Brush on your forehead, chin, and cheeks, sweeping from the center of your face outward.

Airbrush Flat Concealer Brush can be used to apply concealer to problem spots; simply pat the concealer in gently to smooth and blend for a flawless finish.

for beautiful, airbrush eyeshadow application, swirl the No-Tug crease brush into your favorite IT Cosmetics eyeshadow, then apply to your crease area using back-and-forth windshield-wiper like motions to distribute shadow. the Allover Eyeshadow brush takes your favorite IT Cosmetics eyeshadow and applies it to the entire lid, from lash line to brow bone.

use the super-fine tip of the Eyeliner & Brow Brush with Spooly to line eyes or fill in brows. brush through your brows with the spooly on the opposite end to create the look of real brow hair, for a naturally pretty look.


check out my video review and you can find this set at qvc.com!

products featured sent to me for review consideration; these are my honest opinions; pics taken by me :)