L'Oreal Magic Nude Liquid Powder Perfecting Makeup - swatch

*Disclaimer - Product shown was purchased by passengerelement blog.  I am in no way affiliated with this company or am being paid for my review*

L'Oreal Magic Nude Perfecting Makeup 

I am always on the lookout for the next bargain in beauty.  Especially when that means I can dupe an expensive product I have lemmed over.  L'Oreal Magic Nude Liquid Powder Perfecting Makeup was the bargain solution to a very expensive want of mine.  When Armani's Maestro liquid foundation came onto the market, it created a roar!  A very liquid foundation contained in a bottle with a dropper system that blended onto the skin and created the most natural yet perfected face around.  What?  I know, right?  Sounded too good to be true.  But people were having success with that foundation...unfortunately, that foundation was also over $50 USD, and I had to take a rain check.  

But with L'Oreal, I had heard that this was an exact dupe.  Forgive me as I could never get close enough to Armani's to tell, but google it, people have stated they are dupes.  I purchased Magic Nude at my local Meijer for $8.00 USD, and that was on sale with a coupon.  I have seen this foundation retail up to over $12 USD, so it is a bit pricey for a drugstore foundation, but stay with me.  Inside the lovely glass bottle, you get 0.91fl.oz/27ml of liquid goodness.  The Magic Nude range comes in 12 colors, from light to dark, which is a nice change from usual drugstore foundation colors. 

L'Oreal Magic Nude  - packaging

L'Oreal Magic Nude - 328 Sun Beige

L'Oreal Magic Nude Sun Beige - direct sun / no flash

The color I chose was Sun Beige 328.  It was the one that closely matched me at the time.  For my latina skin tone, it was nice finding something that was really spot on for my face!  On the back of the bottle, it gives you application tips as this is not a foundation you want to use with a brush or sponge.  Why?  It is just too liquid.  Once you shake Magic Nude, you take a few drops and apply/blend on your face.  The feel of this foundation is unreal.  It almost feels oily when you blend it on your skin and then you get a powdery dry down.  I did not need much of this to achieve a fully covered face.  Now that it is getting warm, I find that I have to powder my t-zone around hour 3 of wear, but the feel this has, even in the warm weather, is so nice, I am willing to touch up!  It is so light on the skin it is unreal.  Now, I am combo/oily, and my t-zone gets oily no matter what, but I liked that this foundation did not break down on my face.  Your mileage may vary depending on how oily you are/may get.  I will continue to purchase this...a bit of luxury at a drugstore price!

*Disclaimer - Product shown was purchased by passengerelement blog.  I am in no way affiliated with this company or am being paid for my review*

Blog Sale!!!

Hey everyone!  It is Blog Sale Time!  

I am clearing out items that I may no longer want/use that you may now want!!!  I will  label and describe all products to the best of my abilities.  If there is any questions you may have, please do not hesitate to send me an email, or ask me via facebook or twitter.  Here are a few things to consider before checking anything out....

I am dvinerevelation over at makeupalley.com :)

Sale Details:

1.  Sale available only  to residents inside of the US.  (sorry, but this being my first blog sale, I want to make sure I handle it right for the interested parties in house before I go international)

2.  Paypal only.  I will invoice you through PayPal.  I will have to add an additional $0.50 for invoice (paypal fee)  If payment is not received within 24 hours, item will be relisted/passed along to next interested party.

3.  Prices are non-negotiable.

4.  Shipping - $3 for each item, $0.50 each additional item (this includes price of shipping supplies).  Will be shipped with delivery confirmation USPS First Class.  I will ship within 3 days of receiving payment.

5.  Items will be packaged as safe and secure as I can make them. I am not responsible for item once it has left my hands.

6.  Items - pictures are taken to show general wear/tear of product and usage.  Please refer to google for swatches and color matches.

7.  There will be a minimum purchase of $10.00.

8.  No returns or exchanges.  All Sales Are Final.  Item packages will be cleaned but I will leave sanitizing up to you...I would rather you handle that as you like :).  Please email me at dcdelarosa@gmail.com with the subject line "blog sale" with any questions before you buy...I want to make sure you have all questions answered before you buy the item of your choice!
(information should include:
 - items(s) you want to buy
- your name and address
-your paypal email
Remember, I will only accept paypal as payment for the time being

(willing to make lots if you want more than a few items)

On to the products!!!!! :)  updated 07/29/2015 Bolded items are new listings! :)  REDUCED PRICES - 8/5/2015
 

itCosmetics CC+ Color Correcting Full Coverage Cream in Tan - swatched x1, 99% full $10.00

Tarte Amazonian Clay Long Wear Blush in Natural Beauty - Used 10x, 98% left (still has many hatchmarks) - $10.00

itCosmetics CC+ Eye Color Correcting Full Coverage Cream in Tan - used 1x, %99 left - $10.00

Whet Nail Polish in Facetious - used for one, 10 finger application, one coat each - 98% left - $0.50

Sinful Colors  Nail Polish in Burning Bright - used 1x, ten finger application, one layer - 98% left - $0.50

 MAC Reflects Rust Pigment (glitter/old style jar) 80% left - $12.00

  Zoya nail polish in Jacqueline - used 2x, 85% left - $2.00

Tarina Tarantino dollskin blush in Feather - used 2x, 96% left - $5.00

Stila Shadow Duos - All used around 6x, all 4 duos - $2.50

Stila Chocolate Palette (Fall) - Used 6x, small nicks in gold and brown shade - 95% left - $5.00

Stila Agate Palette - Used 8x - 95% left - $5.00

 Stila Pink Python palette - shadows used 2x, blush used 5x, small chip (lower RT corner) - 95% left - $5.00

LORAC shadows: Lot = $18.00 for all shadows
shadow descriptions:
Persuasion - used 3x - 95% left
Harmoney - used 3x - 95% left
Jade - used 5x - 90% left
Joy - used 2x - 98% left
3D Luxe - used 3x - 95% left
Reverie - used 12x - 80% left
Mesmerize - used 2x - 98% left

ITEMS SOLD:

Cargo blush in Coral Beach - used 6x, 1 small/1large divot - $2.00 SOLD
the Balm Shady Lady palette Vol 3 - Used 3x, no dips, some untouched - 95% left - $8.00 SOLD
the Balm Hot Mama blush - Used 6x, still hatch marks - 95% left - $8.00  SOLD
the Balm Betty Lou-Manizer - Used 3x, still hatch marks - 98% left  = $10.00  SOLD
Bourjois Eye Shadow in Noir Emeraude - Used 4x, no dips - 95% left - $2.00 SOLD
MAC Fluidline in Rich Ground - Used 4x, small dip - 95% left - $10.00  SOLD
Urban Decay Eye Shadow in Half Baked - Used 20x, small dip on side, 85% - $2.00 SOLD
it Cosmetics Celebration Illumination Foundation in Tan - used 2x, 98% left (in box) - $12.00 SOLD
Philosophy The color of Grace Shimmering Face Powder - Used 5x, 95% left - $2.00 SOLD
MAC Pigment (old style jar) in Landscape Green - Used 2x - 90% left - $8.00  SOLD
MAC Beauty Powder in Play it Proper - Used 12x, no divots/dips -95% left  $12.00 SOLD
Mac Pink Bronze Pigment (old style jar) used 12x, 60% left - $10.00   SOLD
Mac Golden Lemon Pigment (new style jar) used 2x, 98% left - $10.00 SOLD
Mac Rose Pigment (old style jar) - Used 3x, 99%% left - $12.00 SOLD
MAC Blue Storm Pigment (new style jar) - used 2x, 98% full - $10.00 SOLD
MAC Gold Stroke Pigment (new style jar)  - never used, 100% full - $12.00  SOLD
MAC Violet Pigment (old style jar) 85% left - $10.00 SOLD
MAC Magenta Madness Pigment (new style jar) - used 1x, 99% left - $12.00  SOLD
MAC Chocolate Brown pigment (old style jar) - 90% full - $12.00 SOLD
Benefit Thrrrob Face powder - w/ brush, used 5x - $8.00 SOLD
MAC Spiritualize Pigment (old style jar) - 60% left - $8.00  SOLD
MAC Antique Green Pigment (old style jar) - 70% left - $8.50 SOLD
MAC Golden Nectar High-Light powder - Used 12x - dip in middle - 80% left - $8.00 SOLD
Stila Bronze Glow trio - Used 12x, dips in all 3 colors - 80% left - $2.50  SOLD
Stila Snake Charmer palette - used 5x, dip in gold shadow - 90% left - 6.00 SOLD
Urban Decay Eye Shadow in Last Call - Used 10x, small dip on rt side - 85% left - 2.00  SOLD
Stila Eye Shadow Single in Prize - Used 2x, still hatch marks, 99% left - $2.00   SOLD
PIXI Beauty Blush in No.4 Rosy Rouge - Used 5x, no dips - 95% left - $2.50  SOLD
Rock and Republic Contrived blush in Bedroom - Used 10x, no dips - 96% left - $32.00 SOLD
Estee Lauder Pure Color Gelee shadow in Cyber Silver - Used 8x - 90% left - $8.50 SOLD

Stila Kitten Shadow single in metal case - Used 12x - 90% left - $3.00 SOLD
theBalm single shadows in Jealous Jordana(green) and Racy Kacy(reddish copper) - Used 2x each, hatch marks left on both, 98% left on  both - $2.50 each  BOTH SOLD
Urban Decay 24/7 liners in Lust, Oil Slick and Electric - Used 4x each, 80% left each - $2.00 each SOLD
Cover FX Camouflage Concealer in Light Medium - used 3x, 95% left - $3.00  SOLD
Illamasqua nail polish in Jo'mina -  used 2x, 85% left - $2.00 SOLD

OPI nail polish in Holy Pink Pagoda - used 2x, 90% left - $2.00   SOLD

theBalm Hot Ticket nail polish in Counterfeit - used 1x, 95% left - $0.50  SOLD
Cailyn Art Touch Tinted Lip Gloss in Basic Instinct - Used 2x, 99% left - $0.50 - SOLD
City Color Creamy Lip Stain in Flirtini - Used 1x, 99% left - $0.50 - SOLD
Besame Cosmetics Cream Rouge for Cheek and Lip in Crimson - Never used, in box - $8.00 - SOLD
Benefit Georgia Beauty Powder - Never used - $8.00 - SOLD
Bobbi Brown Downtown Beauty Eye Palette - Used 10x, All but lightest color are 97%, lightest color is 95% - $8.00 - SOLD
Stila Smoky Eye Talking Palette (korean) - Used 5x, talk box still works - $4.00 - SOLD
Maybelline Master Highlight blush in Pink Rose -  swatched 1x - 99% left - $1.00 - SOLD
LORAC Starry Eyed trio in Rising Star - Darkest Green used most, chip in dark green - 85 % left - $2.00 -  SOLD
 theBalm Hot Mama blush - used 2x, still has hatch marks - $10.00 SOLD
Hourglass Opaque Rouge in Icon - Used 5x, 95% left - $8.00  SOLD

GIVEAWAY ft. L'Oreal Infallible in Bronzed Taupe! CLOSED

Thank you ladies and gents!  

Because of you I have reached a goal!  It may be small to some, but it was huge for me and I am very thankful to all of you.  I have now reached 100 followers on Twitter and it really took my by surprise...you never think anyone checks on your little corner of the  world :).

So, I think a contest is in order.  I will be giving away (1) L'Oreal 24hr Infallible eye shadow in 890 Bronzed Taupe and (1) Wet 'n' Wild Color Icon Single in Brulee.  

You can view a swatch of Bronzed Taupe HERE

Right now, this contest is only open to entries from the United States (still new at contests and such).

Good luck and thank you once again :)



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L'Oreal Infallible eye shadow - 890 Bronzed Taupe (swatch/review)

Ladies and gents, I am back!
After taking some time away for personal business, I am glad to be back here reading your blogs and blogging away!

There has been a huge uproar in the beauty community about these little pots of awesomeness....what awesomeness, you ask?

L'Oreal Infallible Bronzed Taupe

Here we have L'Oreal's 24hr Infallible eye shadow in 890 Bronzed Taupe.  This lovely shadow comes in a screw top style pot with a plastic "stamper" insert to keep eye shadow fresh and tamped down.  The pot contains 3.5g of product.  I usually see this product retail for about $8.00 USD.

 The feel of this shadow is kind of like a spongy, wet powder.  It is a unique texture but not at all hard to work with.  I have used this shadow both wet and dry and have found no problems using it either way.  I use both brushes and my finger to apply this to my eye.  I find that because of its consistency, it helps in adhering it to the brush and my eye lid.

swatch - Bronzed Taupe - direct sunlight

The color is very much a taupe, but a taupe with tons of versatility!  On my skin tone, I do not find that it leans purple or grey on  me...a soft taupe with bits of brown and golden cast.  I have seen other gals with this shadow on and think that this is a suitable neutral for a lot of skin tones.

swatch - Bronzed Taupe - direct sunlight

The sheen to this product is amazing.  I do not find it to be glittery at all...just a shimmery sheen that looks like wet metal.  I do have to use this with a primer as I have tried it without one and I did experience creasing.  But please do not let that stop you from trying this.  It is a lovely shadow that wears well, works well, plays well with other shadows and different types of primers.

You can find these at Ulta, Walgreens, CVS, RiteAid...but this color has been very popular and sold out quite frequently!

Thanks for stopping by boys and girls!

Small Haul 12/31/11 - 1/2/12 (drugstore)

Happy New Year ladies and Gents!!!

I did not have a lot of resolutions when it came to the beauty department.  This new job has helped me get a few things, but I have be smart with my money this time around.  One thing I will definitely be spending money on is skincare.  I am about to turn the big 30, and with this, I plan on fine tuning my skincare regimen.  More on that later, as I have a collective haul from the past few days!  These were all purchased at Walgreens and Meijer.

Meijer Facial Cleansing Cloths - These were on sale for $2.98...for 60 cloths!  They are super nice, smell really good and are nicely textured and get most makeup off with little to no effort!

Revlon Photoready Airbrush mousse makeup in 050 Medium Beige.  Have used this a few times, and must say, I love it!  Wish they had a larger color selection.

Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in 001 Pink Truffle - Finally got my hands on the color of my dreams!  Such a lovely neutral!

L'Oreal Color Riche Balm w/SPF 15 in 818 Nourishing Nude - perfect glossy nude lips are now mine :)

Maybelline's Color Tattoo 24hr shadow in Pomegranate Punk

Jordana's Easyshine glossy lip color in 08 Sweet Strawberry - smells like my childhood, and just a nice vibrant red!

Cover Girl's BLASTflipstick in Tease - double ended with one flat shade, one shimmer topcoat!

Really in love with everything I purchased!  What have you hauled already in this new year?

May Favorites!

Hey guys and gals!  Here is the best of the best for the month of May.  Some of these products I use all the time, others I have just started obsessing about in May.  

Just a few things to obsess about :)

May Favorites:

1. Urban Decay All Nighter setting spray - This stuff locks your makeup DOWN!  No joke!

2.  LORAC Tantalize Me Baked Bronzer - bronze/gold, ultimate cheek sheen

3.  Fresh SUGAR Rose lip treatment - Def in my top 3 favorite lip balms

4.  Make Up For Ever Smokey Lash in Extra Black - Fake lashes in a tube.  Amazing formulation.

5.  L'Oreal MagicSmooth Souffle in 530 Sun Beige - Major coverage for something so light and airy

6.  Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream in #15 - The most summer friendly shadows!!!

7.  Anastasia Brow Powder duo in Brunette/Dark Brown - I have yet to find something better.  HG!

8.  Tokidoki Gelato lip balm stain in Donutella - coral, moisturizing, and leaves a stain like no other

9.  MAC pigment in Rich Life - Dark espresso brown with silver reflects.  Easy to blend, amazing for smokey eyes

10.  Tarte Amazonian 12 hour blush in Tipsy - This is an orange creamsicle on my cheeks.  Pictures do not do this blush justice

11.  LORAC eyeshadow in Cappuccino - the most adorable, teddy brown neutral

12.  Benefit boxed powder in Dallas - plummy, glowy color for my cheeks.  Contours well!

13.  Amazing Cosmetics Concealer in Medium Beige - I keep coming back to this.  Great opacity, blendibility, and good color range

14.  Urban Decay Lip Junkie gloss in Wallflower - cools, plumps and the prettiest nude

15.  Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel eyeliner in 27 Caviar Ink - Smooth and inky

16.  Wet N Wild Color Icon shadow single in Brulee - HG highlight

17.  Make Up For Ever #55N large Duo Fiber brush - For cheek color, highlight, it cannot be beat!