Makeup Monday - Smashbox

Photo Credit: Smashbox Cosmetics website

Photo Credit: My awesome iPhone

I posted briefly  about the Try-It Kit from Smashbox a few weeks ago. I kept thinking about how perfect it is for traveling. All for only $19 (a $52 retail value). Yesterday, I purchased it from Nordstrom at Circle Centre Mall in Indy. As you can see it is a cute little group of products. I am a huge fan of the Photo Finish Foundation Primer. This stuff works. I'm not the type of girl who checks her makeup every hour. Heck, who am I kidding? I am more of a twice a day girl - after applied and then again about halfway thru the day. Trust me, I have tried to be that girl, but I just forget. That is why this foundation primer is perfect for me. My foundation stays put. Really. The  trick is to put the primer on and wait a minute or so to apply your foundation.

I am not kidding you, every product in this kit is awesome. The Limitless Eyeliner in Onyx is delicious! I love eyeliners that go on smoothly. They MUST glide on or it's history. This one is a glider and a keeper. The Onyx is a bit dark for me. My hair is naturally auburn (actually it was red when I was younger) and I usually go with dark brown eyeliner shades. The one in the kit is a bit dark for me, but I'll use it for evening wear.
The lip enhancing gloss in Illume is a gorgeous nude shade with flecks of sparkle. It's not sticky like some other glosses.
I haven't tried either the Hyperlash Mascara or the eyelid primer, but I am sure they are equally fantastic. The eyelid primer instantly smooths and perfects lids. I can't wait to try it.
My mascara of choice is Chanel, but this one may just do the trick.

Here are a few tips from The Smashbox website:
Be sure to use both sides of the Hyperlash Mascara wand for maximum-impact lashes. Step 1: Brush to lift and volumize. Step 2: Comb to lengthen and define.

Create a stunning smoky eye with this kit! Simply dab Photo Finish Lid Primer onto lids, then apply a thick line of Limitless Eye Liner to upper and lower lashlines, and finally smudge using your fingertips.

Please see individual product pages.