Let it be known that Benefit Hoola Glow Shimmer Powder Bronzer was all my idea! Benefit Hoola Glow Shimmer Powder Bronzer is a new version of a beloved fan favorite! It’s still the same great bronzer you know and love but instead of a matte finish it’s now available in a shimmer one! I’ve been saying for years that Benefit should do a shimmery version of Hoola so I’m taking full credit for this ha….!
This Sephora exclusive has the same finely milled, silky consistency of the original but rather than the matte finish we know it has a subtle hint of shimmer to not only add warmth but a glow too. I find Hoola a little difficult to wear as it gives me a muddy complexion but I’ve always liked using it in conjunction with either a cheek stain or swirled with a powder blush. I know a lot of people enjoy using it to contour with but since I’m not a contouring queen I tend to just use it for added warmth in the colder months. My technique is to swirl my blush brush in Hoola, tap off the excess, and swirl my brush into my powder blush and apply! It gives me the flush of color I want plus the added warmth from Hoola. I’ve always wanted a bit of shimmer or glow to it though! This new version contains just that.
Benefit Hoola Glow Shimmer Powder Bronzer is available now at Sephora.
Bite Beauty Daycation Whipped Cream Blush ($32) is a new whipped, lightweight cream blush launching for Summer 2021 in four shade selections. This “clean” formula is infused with papaya extract gives cheeks a natural flush of color with a luminous glow.
The formula apparently helps to promote glowing skin and can be worn not only as a blush but also as an eyeshadow.
The idea of a whipped formula sounds great as typically whipped anything provides a smooth, pore-free finish however, I do question the packaging on these blushes. It looks like a hard plastic shell! Hopefully it’s a squeezable tube and most important let’s hope the blush doesn’t harden with time and prove impossible to get out.
I’m a negative Nancy today don’t mind me but these colors….!
I mean, let’s hope that the shades are prettier in person compared to the promo images. I’m just not feeling the shades at all. I couldn’t say I’m drawn to a single one. The bronze ones are sort of ugly, the lilac would probably wash out my complexion….maybe the berry? But I’m not a fan of purple blushes.
Bite, can’t we go back to lipsticks please? Pretty please? With a cherry on top?
Summer is all about fun, bright shades of color. If you’re going to name a shade Watermelon Marg at least make it watermelon in color!
Shades:
Bite Beauty Daycation Whipped Cream Blush Please are available now at Sephora
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Enjoy!
Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa ’40 Hair & Body Fragrance Mist is on the way for Summer 2021 and it smells just like the new Bom Dia Bright Body Cream! I was curious when they’d launch something that smells like the body cream! I had a feeling it was on the way but thought it would be a little ways down the road. I’m delighted it’s now available because it smells incredible. I have the highest hopes that Cheirosa ’71 Body Mist will finally launched in a body cream this Summer (as well as a perfume) because it is sooooo delicious. But let’s chat Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa ’40 Hair & Body Fragrance Mist first!
This body and hair mist has sweet, fruity notes of plum and crème de cassis with lush florals and warming woods. An intoxicating blend of black amber plum, crème de cassis, jasmine blooms, Brazilian orchid, vanilla woods and warm musk. The body cream is so exotic and a really grown up fragrance compared to the original Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa fragrance and ’71. It’s very sexy and intoxicating! Don’t get me wrong I am an avid lover of the original but Bom Dia Bright brought something really different to the table.
I’m so glad they did this one in a body mist! I look forward to picking it up when it launches!
Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa ’40 Hair & Body Fragrance Mist is coming soon!
Wakey wakey! Time to start the week my dear friends. I always think to myself after a long weekend, “Man, we should have Monday off too!” but when you think about it that would mean we’d end up hating Tuesday instead of Monday right?
So, today, do yourself a favor, embrace Monday! Be productive, eat clean, and be kind to yourself and others.
To get you motivated for Monday here’s some things to embrace today!
Wear The Expensive Perfume
Are you one that hoards away your expensive fragrances? I am very guilty of this. I have a terrifying amount of fragrances but I still hoard away the ones I spent the most money on. I’ve stopped doing that because not only are they going to bad if I don’t wear them but also, I purchased them for a reason! That reason is they bring me joy! So, get in there and wear the expensive perfume today! Start your week off smelling beautiful! The same holds true for your good shoes or the beautiful purse you have. I wanted to buy some Dior flats recently and I texted my best friend about them and she said to me, “Get them BUT make sure you wear them! Don’t just buy them to stay in the closet!” and she was right! I do that too often. Life is too short! I need to stop hoarding away my good stuff and just enjoy it. I urge you to do the same.
Get Out Of Your PJs
Ok, challenge, you gotta get out of your PJs today. I know it’s tempting to get on a zoom meeting wearing a fancy shirt with pajama bottoms because no one will see. But now might be a good time to ditch the PJs and just get fully dressed. Believe me, getting dressed and ready in the morning really does wonders to motivate you for the day ahead. I promise you’ll feel way better if you do!
Wear That Daring Eyeshadow Or Too Bright Lippie
Monday almost always starts out with that exhausted feeling. You have to really shake off the weekend and it can be hard. Haul our your brights today and wear them! Bold red lippies, bright teal eyeshadow, just go with it! It’ll perk you up and make you feel pretty. I did a bronze-y natural look today but I added a little fun into it with some aqua eyeliner!
Don’t Forget To Tell Yourself You Look Pretty
It’s so damn depressing hearing people say they aren’t pretty. You are pretty! You’re gorgeous in fact. It’s WAY nicer hearing it from others am I right? But do yourself a favor and remind yourself that you look pretty! It’s ok to give yourself some self love 🙂
Have a great Monday!
Be the good humans I know you are.
Don’t forget to drink water and wear your sunscreen!
