This is kind of a double post, a Friday Favorite and a Budget Beauty. I did not like the original Maybelline Dream BB but once I saw they had a bronze one, I had to try it out of curiosity.

The first thing I thought of was, oh could this be a dupe for Stila's Bronze Beauty Balm (which I love but it's $32)? Well so far I wouldn't say it's an exact dupe but maybe the darker shade would be. I really like this so far. It's the perfect amount of glow for a quick makeup look during the week or just a touch of sun for a laid back weekend.

I would say this has very sheer coverage. It adds more of a veil of warmth to the skin. I think this would be nice in the Winter too for some life during those pale sunless days. It is available in two shades, Light/Medium and Medium/Dark. I chose the Light/Medium shade. I think the Medium/Dark would be nice to use to warm up a lighter foundation in the Summer so I might try that out.

This is going to be a new series of posts! I know everyone looks for budget friendly makeup whether it be dupes for high end products or just an affordable favorites. When you are able to find a mascara or lipstick that is just as good as the high end brands it is worth sharing! So here I will share with you good quality, affordable makeup finds.
Hard Candy has been around a while and their brand has grown to include a huge line of products, everything from lip gloss to body illuminators. You can find their products at your local Walmart in the beauty department.

The following eyeshadow palettes retail for $6 a piece and contain 10 eyeshadows. These palettes are great starter products for younger girls as well as nice collection additions for my fellow makeup addicts. I picked up Guilty Pleasure, a palette of neutral sparkle shades and Birthday Suit, a palette full of neutral mattes. I would recommend a primer with both palettes to get the full pigmentation and staying power of the shades. Although all swatches below are done on bare skin.

I really love the mattes shades in Birthday Suit. They have great pigmentation and the colors included are just really pretty. Guilty Pleasure is a nice collection of sparkle. There is definitely fallout here but with a good primer I think it will be awesome for a night out or when you need a little glitter in your workday. And who wouldn't love this adorable packaging?

no primer

direct sunlight

all swatched on bare skin

all swatched dry with no primer!

Liquid Gold

Birthday Wish

Insomnia