Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Lotion Sunscreen

What it Claims: 

With its ultra-luxurious hydrating silk ribbons, Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration™ lotion sunscreen nourishes and pampers skin while providing broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection, and 12-hour moisturization when out in the sun.

My Skin:

For my body I have normal/dry skin and it is very sensitive. 

My Thoughts:

I received a 2oz sample of this lotion in SPF 30 for the 2012 Summer Beauty VoxBox for review purposes, and I must say that I love how this is a lotion-sunscreen because in one step I am moisturized and ready for a hot summer day. This lotion-sunscreen has truly been a life saver. It is thick enough to moisturize my dry skin but not too thick where it feels like it will melt of my body under the summer heat and it smells great. It also does not leave a white cast on your skin if you take the extra time and effort to blend it into your skin. Also while using this product I have not once broken out which is amazing because I have to be very careful with what I put on my skin.

Rate:

Because of the lovely smell, convenience of it being a lotion-sunscreen, high SPF, and the fact that it did not aggravate my sensitive skin I give this product 4 stars. I definitely recommend it and next time when I am in Target I will make sure to pick one up. 

Where To Buy:

You can find Hawaiian Tropic products at most major retailers. Suggested retail price: $8.99 for a 6oz bottle. Also available in SPF 12, 30, 50!

NARS Foreplay Cheek Palette: First Impression + Swatches

What it Claims: 

A chic cheek palette featuring four dazzling shades based on the bestselling Orgasm blush. The gorgeous afterglow of classic orgasm is reinvented in this quad that combines Orgasm blush plus vivid shades of pink and peach and a shimmering gold to create your own signature glow. (description from sephora.com)


My Skin:
Skin Type: Normal/Combination
Skin Tone: MAC NW 45/NARS Sheer Glow Trinidad/MUFE HD #178


My Thoughts:
Just got my order in from Sephora of the NARS Cheek Palette in Foreplay. I must say I love this palette. I missed out on the NARS Danmari Palette and ever since, I have been working on growing my NARS Blush collection. This cheek palette is a great addition. This palette is great for traveling. I will add that I do have a love/hate relationship with orgasm. I love the color and it swatches beautifully but I hate the way it applies and (doesn't) show up on my dark complexion. However, I will make it work. I also love the fact that this palette is a deconstruction of the ever so classic cult favorite orgasm. With this palette I can create my own version of orgasm. I love the concept and I am actually thinking of getting another one as a back up. One might ask are there any dupes? I will tell you that desire is very similar to the "pink matte blush", but pink matte blush is a tad more pigmented and less chalky on my deep skin tone. "Peach matte blush it slightly deeper than torrid and the "gold highlight" color is more golden than albatross.

This palette will cost you $49.00 for 0.36oz of product. This makes it worth approximately $67


The palette includes:

• Peach Matte Blush
• Gold Highlighting Blush
• Pink Matte Blush
• Orgasm (peachy pink with golden shimmer)

Interested?!?!

Get the palette here: http://www.sephora.com/cheek-palette-P374833
I am not sure if this is just a sephora online exclusive, but make sure to call your local sephora store and ask if they have or are getting it in stock. I also have not seen it on NARScosmetcis.com


Rate:
If you are familiar with NARS blushes then you will come to find out that this cheek palette is no different in pigmentation, lasting power, formula, and application. This cheek palette is perfect for those who do not own orgasm or similar colors. Even if you have similar colors this palette is great for traveling you get three blushes and a highlight. I give it 5 stars.

Comparison to the regular NARS Blush Compact (left) and NARS Eye shadow Compact (right) 

No Flash

Flash

Comparison to the regular NARS Blush Compact (left) and NARS Eye shadow Compact (right) No Flash 

Comparison to the regular NARS Blush Compact (left) and NARS Eye shadow Compact (right) Flash 

Inner Wrist: Gold Highlighter, Orgasm, Pink Matte, Peach Matte (No Flash)

Inner Wrist: Gold Highlighter, Orgasm, Pink Matte, Peach Matte (Flash) 

Inner Wrist: Albatross, Gold Highlighter, Orgasm, Pink Matte, Peach Matte (No Flash) 

Inner Wrist: Albatross, Gold Highlighter, Orgasm, Pink Matte, Peach Matte (Flash)  

Outer Wrist: Gold Highlighter, Orgasm, Pink Matte, Peach Matte (No Flash)  

Outer Wrist: Gold Highlighter, Orgasm, Pink Matte, Peach Matte (Flash)   

Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with any of the companies mentioned and this product was purchased by me with my own money.