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Continue reading →: Maybelline Lash Stiletto Mascara ReviewA while back I bought **Maybelline Lash Stiletto. This one has been around for years since 2008 to be exact. I’ve been noticing it since 2011 which was the year of my mascara experimental phase. I tried quite a few drugstore mascaras that year but never got around to this…
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Continue reading →: L.A. Colors Pout Chaser Lipstick Review
I recently bought 3 of the L.A. Colors Pout Chaser lipsticks. The packaging is plastic with a clear top. Which is usually what their lipstick packaging looks like in some variation. So that isn’t new. However, the lipstick itself is nothing like L.A. Colors lipsticks I’ve purchased in the past.…
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Continue reading →: Which Makeup Personality Are You?- Quiz1. You have to get ready quickly. If you could only pick ONE makeup item, which would it be?A. Colorful Blush – You can’t leave the house without a pop of color.B. Bronzer – Sun-kissed vibes all day, every day.C. Foundation – Even skin is all you need.D. Red Lipstick…
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Continue reading →: Saturday Self Care: What Makes Your Saturdays Beautiful?Saturdays are most people’s favorite day of the week. Next to Friday I guess. As I’ve never seen a TGIS or heard it quoted anywhere. Has anyone wondered why there is no TGIS? 😄 I’m of the opinion that there is no one right way to spend your Saturday. My…
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Continue reading →: Mac Spotlight: Pinch Me Blush Review
This post reviews Mac Powder blush in the shade Pinch Me. I described the blush along with swatches, pros and cons, price and overall performance. Along with a final conclusion of whether I think the blush is worth the purchase.
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Continue reading →: Transform Your Makeup: Dual-Purpose Products1. Lipstick as blush and Cream blush as lipstick There are products that are marketed as lip/cheek products. But you can use a regular lipstick for your cheeks. And liquid blush can be used as lipstick. 2. Bronzer as Eye shadow This is especially convenient if you like to wear…
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Continue reading →: L’Oreal True Match Lumi Glotion Review*
I’ve had this tube of ** L’Oreal True Match Lumi Glotion for a few years now. It’s a product I enjoy using when I want a glow-y golden finish. I have the shade 904 Deep Glow as shown below. The new version is still 904 but is not called Deep…
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Continue reading →: My Essential Products for Straightened Afro Textured Hair
I’ve always had people ask questions about my hair and the products I use. So I thought I’d share a very short list of a few products that I think are the best products for straight afro hair. If I had to guess I’d say my texture is probably a…
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Continue reading →: MAC Spotlight: Woodwinked EyeshadowIn December I bought a refill pan of Mac Woodwinked eye shadow ($11). Mac Cosmetics website describes the color as a warm antiqued gold. I’ve also seen it described as a warm golden-taupe. And I think the golden-taupe description may be a little more accurate. It is eye brightening and…
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Continue reading →: Mac Spotlight: Mac Peaches Blush Review
Amber shared her experience of trying a blush inspired by Keke Palmer’s makeup tutorial. Initially unsure, she found that MAC Peaches complements her warm complexion beautifully, replacing her previous preference for deeper shades. Despite needing some building for deeper skin tones, she highly recommends it for those with similar undertones.
Welcome to The Makeup Pen!
I’m Amber and I am a long time makeup enthusiast. Here I write about my favorite products, reviews, tips, and fun posts centered around random beauty ideas or lifestyle reflections.
