Review: Nars Tinted Moisturizer

I thought I'd post another video to give you guys a look at the new Nars Pure Radiance Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 30. I really enjoy this product, and think that it is a great purchase. Cafe Makeup mentioned that she's noticed an improvement in her skin after using this for the last month. I haven't used this enough to see that change, but it does wonders to cover redness that I've been getting. I will definitely update you guys if I find that it improves my skintone! This video is only with one light layer, but it is quite buildable and can provide more coverage.

If I could apply this as well as the Nars artist did, then it would be gorgeous! :) Gotta get me a nice stippling brush... or maybe just more patience for application? (lol)

Here's my review of Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer. Please visit my blog for more thoughts & information! http://bronzerbunny.com/2012/03/06/review-nars-tinted-moisturizer/ In case you are wondering, I've seen it at Nordstrom and Sephora. I imagine most Nars counters should have it by now!

To summarize:

• Light citrus scent.
• Very long wearing (12+ hours, and even overnight once or twice!)
• Easy to blend and apply.
• Also very buildable! (Sorry I forgot to mention this in the video!)
• No sticky or tacky feeling like other products.
• May need light powder or blotting if you have very oily skin. However, the dewiness is quite nice so I wouldn't cover it up. Also I've applied this on my face after a whole day, so I am a bit oily in the T-zone here.
• At $42 for 1.9 oz, that is a pretty good value - many foundations are only about 1 oz and some are over $50!

Hope that helps! What do you think?

Review: theBalm Bahama Mama

I'm not sure why I waited this long to show you guys one of my favorite bronzers!! This bronzer is a gorgeous medium matte shade, and I think it could fit many skintones! I think it is difficult to find a truly matte bronzer, especially at lower price points, so I was (and still am) super excited to find this at $19. (Sephora no longer carries it, however)

My first impression was that it is a VERY soft bronzer, and it is very finely milled. It is also quite pigmented. Here's a look at how it appears on my skin - I applied it to clean skin with a blush brush on my cheekbones. I used about two swipes per cheek, and this is how I would apply it for everyday. (Potentially even just 1 swipe!)

I would say that this bronzer is the closest shade I can think of to Guerlain Terracotta 4 Seasons bronzer, and I feel that it is similar in quality in terms of application and wear. (I think I need to do better swatch pictures for that bronzer!)  Guerlain's Terracotta 4 Seasons is very hard-packed in the pan, while this isn't, however I don't really have any preference either way. To me, theBalm Bahama Mama is the closest I've come to a Guerlain bronzer!

I am a HUGE fan of this product, and think it is an amazing value - especially if you can find it on sale at Hautelook or at T.J. Maxx/ Marshall's. It is long wearing for me as well, and I haven't noticed it wearing off or fading in the course of a day.

I hope this helps! This retails for $19, and I highly recommend that you pick it up! :)

Looks from Too Faced Natural Face Radiance Palette

Here are the looks based on the instructions in the Too Faced Natural Face Radiance Palette. (See my original post for swatches and a shot of the instruction cards) I love these instruction cards, and my boyfriend likes these natural looks! :) Hope this helps! (Still trying to learn my new camera, so I didn't quite perfectly match up photos from different settings, etc., but I did my best. My before photo was with a flash, and the after on Supermodel Sculpt and Classic Radiance definitely were... ) My before photo was without any makeup at all, and my after pictures did not include any products except lip balm and what was on the instruction cards!

What do you think?

Review: L'oreal Infallible Eyeshadow - Pt. 2

I really enjoyed the first few Infallible Eyeshadows that I purchased, so I continued to research other shades that I might like. I ended up deciding on Sultry Smoke (thanks to Dovey over at Cute & Mundane!) and Continuous Cocoa!

Sultry Smoke is a nice gray blue, and Continuous Cocoa is a deep chocolate brown. These will be great for some everyday looks. Here's a very, very light swatch (just a little pat of shadow, really!) If you do a regular application or a swipe it will definitely be opaque! 

I love these shades, and think they'll be appropriate for day time depending on application. I'd say I now have the most neutral shades available in the US! (See my original review here)