Review: tarte Colored Clay CC Primer in Tan......

Disclosure: This product was sent to me for review. I was not paid for this post and all of my opinions are honest.

Hey Everyone!

I received tarte Colored Clay CC (Color and Correct) Primer in Tan in my QVC special value  tarte Colored Clay Kit about two weeks ago. Even though the primer was in that exclusive kit, it is available for sale on tarte's website (fair and light are sold out).

Here are some specs per tarte's website on the primer:

Buff your way to complexion perfection with this revolutionary correcting stick! Infused with our new color correcting colored clay, this skinvigorating™ primer easily blends into skin for an even, all-over airbrushed look.

Product Performance:

This powerful, multi-tasking, skin perfector brightens skin, evens skin tone, blurs imperfections and neutralizes any redness or discolorations. The oil-free, talc-free formula soothes skin as it glides and blends effortlessly for a smooth, even finish. Its "hourglass" applicator design delivers the perfect balance of color correction and coverage to adjust to your skin. Use it before foundation as a color-correcting primer or alone as a light coverage for an all-over flawless look.

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colored clay: specifically addresses individual skin & complexion concerns

- purple clay: brightens dull, lackluster skin

- green clay: neutralizes skin redness

I received Tan in my kit. The stick has two large skin tone sections and then two triangular slivers of purple clay to brighten skin and green clay to neutralize redness.

Here is a swatch of the CC primer on the back of my hand.

Consensus....

I love this primer and here's why....

Even though it is light as a swatch and light on my skin, meaning it doesn't match, it absolutely works perfectly under my foundation or BB Cream. It does give a brightening effect to the skin. I didn't see or experience any ashy undertones from the green or purple clay. The stick goes on smooth, all you need to do  is swipe it on your forehead, cheeks, down the nose, chin, around the nose and under the eyes and blend with a sponge or brush. Then apply foundation or BB cream for a flawless finish.

I will say, that it is really easy to overuse the product. No need for heavy handed-ness! Remember, only couple of swipes and good blending in the skin will work.

I stayed pretty oil free for about five or six hours with the CC primer, until I got that "glow", meaning I got a bit greasy. It is winter here and I'm not as oily so I will definitely try this product out when it gets warmer here in SC...which will probably be next month.:)

Fresh Coat: Valentine Day Nails with Wet N Wild I Red A Good Book + Sally Hansen Misbehaved......

Disclosure: All products were purchased by me.

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I think that my beauty resolution of "no new polish until June" had me in a major nail polish slump. Plus, I've been battling breaking and brittle nails which I've narrowed it down to water and my hands...in water that is causing the problem.

I love nail art. But I've learned over the years, I have no patience to do it myself. So I stick to the simple stuff, nail appliques and rhinestones.

I came up with this look that is perfect for Valentine's Day all by myself!

 The red polish is Wet N' Wild I Red A Good Book and the ring finger is Sally Hansen Real Nail Strips in Misbehaved.

Rhinestones are from Michael's....

Loving this look....I have one, maybe two more V-Day nails looks coming, so stay tuned!!

tarte color your world with shades of clay 7-piece collection in Tan + Swatches...

Disclosure: These were sent to me for consideration of review by the company.All my opinions are honest and I was not paid for this post.

Hey Everybody!

So, today, I have the tarte color your world with shades of clay 7 piece collection to show you. Its only available today(February 4, 2014), as a set, on QVC for $59.95. If you know anything about tarte special value sets on QVC, they are a STEAL. Seven piece kit with a full size products and brush for $60. Let's get into the specs....

TSV Price: $59.96 Includes: ·         colored clay CC primer ·         colored clay liquid foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15 *World-wide Launch ·         colored clay bronzer blush in pink bronze *World-wide Launch ·         colored clay eyeliner in black *World-wide Launch ·         lights, camera, lashes™ 4-in-1 mascara ·         LipSurgence™ lip gloss in true love*World-wide Launch ·         bamboo liquid foundation brush ·         makeup bag Available in fair, light, medium, tan, and deep

I was sent the Tan kit.

colored clay liquid foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15

Tan is too light for me. I'm suppose to receive Dark soon, so when that comes in, I will update the post!

colored clay bronzer blush in pink bronze

The  clay bronzer/blush comes out more of a highlighter on my skin tone.

colored clay CC primer in Tan

 Tan actually blends really well into my skin. I promise to have full review on this later!

 lip surgence lip gloss in true love

lights, camera, lashes mascara in black and colored clay liner in black.

Go to QVC.com and order today if you are interested! Reviews on the CC primer and foundation soon!

Makeup Blog Sale

Hey Everyone!

Here's a little Blog Sale, so I can clear out my stash. Here are the details:

**US ONLY**

**PAYPAL ONLY**

SEND ME AN EMAIL AT RURALGLAMOUR@YAHOO.COM WITH ITEMS YOU WANT, AND I WILL SEND YOU AN INVOICE.

YOU HAVE ONE HOUR TO PAY THE INVOICE OR IT WILL BE CANCELLED!

SHIPPING/HANDLING IS ALREADY INCLUDED IN THE PRICE.

EVERYTHING IS SANITIZED!

THE SHAPE OF ITEM IS LISTED IN THE DESCRIPTION.

NO RETURNS

 Wet N Wild Holiday Palettes  ( both used once)-$10 (set) $7( a piece) (SOLD)

 tarte concealer in light and tan ( LIGHT & TAN ARE SOLD) 
 (0.28 oz) ( no swatches, try Google:))- $7 each (never used)

 Benefit Boing Concealer in 04( used twice)-$10

 tarte lip tints in lovely, enamored,believe and grateful (sold as a set) (swatched once)- $12

(check this post for swatches!) 

 tarte lipstick in Wild- $7 ( check this post for swatches)

 tarte lip tint in enchanted ( used once)- $7

 NARS lipstick in Jungle Red- (used 2x)- $7 ( post) (SOLD)

 MAC Lip Pencil in Redd (used 2x)-$12

Laura Mercier Lipstick in Cocoa, Deco Rouge, and Red Amour( used 2x)- $12 a piece ( check this post and this post for swatches) (SOLD)

tarte holiday blush kit ( mirror broken in shipping, cuff not included, colors swatched 1x, colored worn 1x)- $25 ( check this post for swatches) (SOLD)

Tips For Makeup Wearing Newbies!!!

Disclosure: I am not a licensed cosmetologist or makeup artist.

Hey Everyone!

I recently spoke with a friend who's new to makeup and gave her a bit of advice on where to start.

If you want me to keep it cute, I get this question often, I so decided to make a list of tips on where to start when you are new to makeup. These are my opinions and also some of my own experiences. I hope that this helps someone!

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#1 Make Goals

Grab a pretty journal or put in the notes section of your phone all of the makeup techniques you want to learn and accomplish. Apply foundation? Applying lashes? Finding a nude lip gloss? All of these are goals! No matter how big or small. Then take the steps to accomplished them.

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#2

Watch You Tube beauty and makeup videos

People joke about "makeup gurus" but many of these ladies, whether professionals or not, know a great deal of technique. When I was ready to step up my makeup game, I went straight to YouTube and got HOOKED watching videos! I watch a variety of ladies and MEN, all colors and ages and learn from them all. It's really simple...just go to the search bar on You Tube and type in what you are looking for like, "How to apply eye shadow" and a list of endless videos will come up.

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#3

Search Pinterest

Pinterest is a jewel of visual learning. You can go to the Hair & Beauty search section and tons of pictures leading to posts on makeup application and even "pictorials", a visual break down of a makeup tutorial are available.

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#4

Practice. Everyday

You want to learn how to do winged liner? Then you should purchase the liner and practice putting it on everyday, even if you mess up and have to wipe it off. Want to have one of those blended eye shadow looks? Try to do it everyday. Practice indeed makes perfect. I had an obsession with learning to apply lashes. This was my goal for two years. I watch over 50 videos, bought several pair of cheap lashes, cried many tears, and one night, I nailed both lashes perfectly in 5 minutes and never looked back! I didn't give up, I practiced! If you want to learn something, you must find time, whether it's everyday or on a Saturday afternoon to practice.

#5

Makeup boards and chat rooms.

One of the first chat rooms/board I ever went on, wayyy back in 2005, was Makeup Alley. It was a savior for my makeup obesession that was now misplaced deep in rural South Carolina. I learned so much on there and over the years, I've found other board on Facebook and online that have sparked the makeup love in my heart each day. Some of the ladies on these boards are super helpful and wonderful to newbies, I've witnessed it! Don't be afraid to seek these boards out and join the conversation!

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#4

Have fun!!

Makeup, learning and exploring it, is really alot of fun! It is an art, like crafting or shopping and it may require a bit of learning and practice but have fun doing it! I see and know so many ladies who are stressed because the lipstick they picked was wrong or their eye look melted. Wash it off and start over again and know that practice makes perfect and  have alot of fun doing it!

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