MAC Marine Life "Highlight" Powder

It was definitely an adventure to get a hold of one of MAC's Marine Life Highlight Powder. At first I placed an early order through MAC's website, only to get an email two days later that they were sold out (before they even technically went on sale!). Then I heard to order off of the Nordstrom website (which I didn't, because I knew they would most likely "sell out" as well). So finally I called my Macys counter the day before they went on sale and put one on hold!
When I got there I had to give my name to pick it up because they had already sold out before they were able to put them on the shelves! I didn't see anything else that really wow'd me, so I just went home with Marine Life.


I instantly opened it up and swiped off the gold overspray everyone was talking about and finally unleashed the most beautiful BLUSH color ever!



I say blush because there is no way that I am using this as a highlight?! It is the perfect mix of coral and pink and it makes for great summer cheeks. As you can see on my hand, Marine Life is also SUPER pigmented! Seriously, I grab for it everyday now! I almost wish I could get another one as a backup!
If you haven't checked out this color... I recommend that you do! Hopefully they'll have a few in stock!! (Fingers crossed for you!)

xoxo Leah

N.Y.C. Blushable Creme Sticks

Seriously, I have got to be the worst blogger EVER! I apologize for my absence but finally this semester of college is OVER! Now, onto the important stuff, N.Y.C Blushable Creme Sticks! So, I first heard about these on YouTube and ran to my nearest drugstore to grab two. Little did I know, I didn't get the two that everyone was talking about, I just got some that were a part of the permanent collection. As soon as I found out the two I didn't get were "Limited Edition", I was on a mission, and I found them!!

From left to right, Pink Flash (LE), Wild Berry (LE), Plaza Pink & Big Apple Blush

And swatches (in the same order)...


And rubbed in swatches...


Pink Flash and Wild Berry are definitely BOLD colors, but they do blend well as you can see. Plaza Pink and Big Apple blush are a little bit more subtle and have more of a "shimmer" to them. All of these colors work great alone, but I am starting to discover that they also make great blush bases (almost like what the NYX jumbo eye pencils do for your eyeshadows as a base). I am overall very pleased with these creme blushes and the price tag of $3.99 isn't too shabby either!!

xoxo Leah