Hard Candy Sheer Envy Color Correcting Primer review

as a user of Hard Candy's Sheer Envy primer, i was thrilled at the opportunity to try their Color Correcting formula…

primers are especially helpful during the summer season and as a fellow makeup junkie lover, i'm sure you know there's nothing worse than experiencing a makeup meltdown {especially because they can be prevented}!

Hard Candy Sheer Envy Color Correcting Primer claims to be a correcting formula that neutralizes redness and sallowness and offers to balance the skin-tone and help makeup last all day.

Sheer Envy Color Correcting Primer is green with a powdery consistency

the formula applies smoothly and set to an almost matte finish

well, dolls, i can tell you this is a fabulous primer ~ it really does create the perfect base and makeup stays beautifully put all day. unfortunately, it falls short in the correcting department. i do have a bit of redness in certain areas of my face, and after applying this it wasn't completely corrected. the texture of this primer, however, is beautiful; it applies easily {with fingertips} without the weird flakiness or roughness that can sometimes develop in a primer that has a more powdery consistency; the finish leaves my skin looking and feeling smooth, my makeup glides on without any issues, and looks great all day ~ both my long-wearing and non-long-wearing foundations have survived the scorching temps of the past couple of weeks.

have you tried Hard Candy Sheer Envy Color Correcting Primer? you can find it at Walmart and online at hardcandy.com

product featured sent to me  by the brand for review consideration; all opinions my own; pics taken by me :)

beauty review: Hard Candy Mod Squad eye shadow palettes and Lashaholic mascara

there's nothing i love more than a fabulous eye look. this time of year is especially fun, given all the festivities that call for sheen, shimmer, glitter or shine. eyes are the perfect part of the face to focus on when it comes to this texture {and don't forget that it's best to try and keep the rest of your face a bit more matte}. it just so happens there are some pretty fun shadows that fit this description from a collection of palettes from Hard Candy...

the Hard Candy Mod Squad eye shadow palettes are coordinated, baked eye shadows in one compact. each quad of colors has its own distinct personality ~ all are bold and definitely worth checking out. these beauties can be applied perfectly dry for subtle shadowing {the finish is more sheer} or with a slightly dampened brush for a seriously more intense metallic finish.

the palettes ~ Brownie Points, Smoke & Mirrors, Under the Moon, Pink Interlude and Ivy League ~ are shimmery and sparklelicious. when worn wet, look out! these are major…

brownie points

smoke & mirrors

under the moon

pink interlude

ivy league

i love them all {surprisingly, i've actually worn ivy league the most ~ so pretty!}, but since they're so shimmery, i use them sparingly. typically applied with a damp brush or sponge.


and to add even more drama to those pretty peepers…

eye looks aren't complete without a couple of coats {or three} of mascara! Hard Candy Lashohaolic is a volume building mascara formulated with unique powders that thicken and lengthen each lash with every coat. the brush is curved {not my fave}, with longer and shorter bristles on each side {works well for me}, and bends a bit when in use {not that thrilling}. the formula is a bit on the wet side, but the big brush deposits the mascara well. overall, i liked the results. it didn't give me super thick-looking lashes, like Covergirl LashBlast or Maybelline The Colossal Volum' Express, but Lashaholic's combo of volume with length and definition makes it a mascara i'd recommend ~ try it...you just may find it to be your new fave!

stay tuned for a couple more posts featuring Hard Candy! the range of products can be found at Walmart {in-store and online} as well as their website: hardcandy.com.

tell me: do you use Hard Candy products? 

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

gifts for the rock star mom

i've given ides for the sophisticated mom, now it's time to show your rock star mom some love...










a cute pink matching sweater set? forget it. mama's got a serious case of rock n' roll in her soul! pushing that stroller in vintage designer duds, with smoky eyes and deep, crimson lips, no less, she's the epitome of effortless chic. a knockout with a touch of 'tude—just like the oh-so-edgy beauty she covets—this pop princess tops the style charts time after time. one-hit wonders ask: how does she always get it right?

check out the video for a rock star look, then scroll down for fabulous gift ideas...










Juicy Couture Eau de Parfum-- flirtatious. romantic. precious. this floral is fun anf fabulous, just like your rockin' mom.













Benefit BADgal Blue Mascara
this eye brightening, blue-violet mascara give eyes a deeper dimension of color: blues more blue, browns more golden and hazel eyes appear more lush green.












Smashbox Shockwave Fusion Eye & Cheek Palette this palette allows the user to create a range of looks with four shimmering eyeshadows and a multi-hued fusion cheek powder in one double-tiered, mirrored palette. it's portable, so keeping gorgeous eyes and a glowing complexion at home or on-the-go is no problem. the chic metallic fabric and shockwave press make it a fabulous addition to your train case.









Hard Candy Delinquent Mini Nail Kit
why commit to one nail polish when it so exciting to have seven?! this kit is a perfect sampling of upcoming trends in nail color. the formula is toluene, formaldehyde, and DBP-free, with technologically advanced plasticizers to prevent chipping. plus, each bottle is still garnished with a matching Hard Candy jelly ring!




here's to the rock star mom!


xo


source: sephora