Brightside Beauty Blog Hop

The weekend is here! Join the blog hop and get to know new and re-introduced blogs for your weekend reading. I love finding new blogs and getting to know the great ladies in the world wide web :).

I hope you have a great and blessed weekend ladies! Sherry

Revlon Color Stay Ultimate Suede

Color #005 Rose

I am always on the lookout for lippies that have staying power. My mother and aunt had purchased this product and loved it. So being the lippie addict that I am, I purchased one to try in the beautiful spring color Rose. This goes on easily and pretty moisturizing along with a great color payoff. However, after about 30 minutes it does get pretty drying on the lips, although the color stays well. A bit of a gloss over the lips and it quickly becomes comfortable to wear again. It fades evenly and leaves a pretty tint behind. Lippies don't last on me very long, even the ones that claim to stay put. This one had a wear time of 4 hours for me and even with eating and drinking left a pretty color on my lips.

All in all I like the color payoff and the even fading that leaves a pretty tint. These come in a beautiful selection of colors from brights to nudes and are available most everywhere! They are inexpensive, easy to obtain and bottom line if lippies stay on for you, then these are the ticket!

Have you tried these? What are your thoughts? Have a blessed day! Sherry

MAC Pro Longwear Eye Liner

Top to bottom:
Lord it Up-brown
Devotion-green
Snow Shadow-purple


As many of you know this past year has been the first time I have ever bought any MAC products and I have to say that the experience has been interesting! I feel that their foundations are too drying and matte for me and although the samples felt good going on, I couldn't make it work for me. Lippies as you are aware are my serious addiction and I have as of yet not purchased any famed MAC lippies! Eyeliners are easy and quick way to make up an eye in the morning when I am in a hurry and although I have always been partial to Urban Decay liners I thought I would give MAC a whirl. I was very very pleased. These are some creamy and super long lasting eyeliners and the 3 colors I chose are colors that work really well with my hazel eyes and the older I get the softer definition works for me as well!

So that foray into MAC cosmetics has been quite a treat and there are some other products that have caught my eye. I will be happily swatching at the nearest MAC counter! Sherry

Makeup Monday Linky Party

The beautiful Maria from AgapeLoveDesigns.blogspot.com is hosting a link up. Check out her blog and the lovely ladies that are participating. It is always fun to find new blogs and re-acquaint with ones you already know about!

Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed day! Sherry

La Roche Posay protection for lake day with a side of Shiseido

La Roche Posay Anthelios Mineral Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50
La Roche Posay Anthelios Daily Anti-Aging Primer with SPF 50
Shiseido UV Protective Compact Foundation (Powder) SPF 36


It is 90 degrees here in Texas today and after taking care of some necessary errands and getting laundry started, my husband needed me to take him to a small creek nearby. He had been working on the boat motor and a test run was in order. My three go to products for hot and sunny days are the Anthelios line of La Roche Posay and the Shiseido powder foundation compact. One is the very smooth and effective primer that helps to set any makeup I may wear when I am just doing weekend running. It is somewhat dry coming out of the bottle but smooths easily, minimal fragrance and has excellent SPF 50. I then top that with the liquid Mineral tinted sunscreen with an SPF 50. This liquid tinted sunscreen is excellent for medium coverage, great sun protection and really works well even when sweating! If by chance I want to "touch up" my face, then the final product is the Shiseido powder foundation in a beautiful compact. It is sturdy and also houses a sponge applicator to use in the t-zone that combats shine effectively.

As with any SPF products, especially the Anthelios line, it is necessary to use a cleansing oil to cut through the product to thoroughly clean your face.

I am very diligent in protecting my skin as I have hyperpigmentation on the left side of my face from too much sun exposure without sunscreen for so many of my younger years, as well as a family history of skin cancer. These products appeal to my vanity :) as well providing much needed protection from the Texas sun.

You can find La Roche Posay at Ulta, Sephora, CVS and Walgreens. The Shiseido compact I purchased at Dillards.

What do you use to protect yourself from harsh sunlight? Do you use the new products that combine awesome SPF with some makeup coverage?

New Spring Blush love

Josie Maran Argan Infinity Lip and Cheek Creamy Oil in Always Cherry
Makeup For Ever HD Blush in #410 (peachy color)


Other than a beautiful pop of color on my lips, blush is the second easiest way to brighten up my face. I have had the pleasure of trying many different types of blush through the years and the older I get the more I tend to try creamy blushes that are slightly dewy and blend easily. I was pleasantly surprised that the MUFE HD blush was so creamy and really lends a bright dewy look on my face. As you can see from the swatch it does come out quite pretty and bright and can be built up and toned down quite easily! The Josie Maran Argan Oil blush was a lot harder to get color on my cheeks and felt like it took a long time to dry down, it also tends to make my foundation "move" if not careful. I have read articles about putting on blush first then foundation and this blush may be the type I do that with. It looks absolutely stunning on the lips though and may be used by me, there more :).

Both of these products can be found at Sephora.com. They have multiple colors and can be readily swatched in the stores, so swing by and have a look to see what speaks to you! Do tell your thoughts on these blushes. Have you tried either of these? Have a great week girls! Sherry

Hard Candy Sheer Envy Primers

IN: Perfecting, Ultra Light and Illuminating


WalMart has quite the selection of Hard Candy products and over the years I have chosen a few products from their line as it feels geared to the younger ladies. However, they do have some awesome mascaras, blushes and primers. Primers are an addiction, as I have found that my face feels and looks so much better when I use them. My makeup lasts longer, which is a HIGE deal with hot flashes and general hot natured self. Many brands are coming out with different colored primers and correction sticks etc. that help with different problems with the face.

The Perfecting primer states that it minimizes lines and pores for a smooth finish. I have found that it indeed has a "blurring" effect and fills in the pores on my cheeks. The Ultra Light states that it prolongs makeup wear and evens skin tone. I do know that it prolongs makeup wear but do not see evidence of evening my skin tone, however; I do have variables on my face that are not easy to correct! The Illuminating states that it brightens dull skin and I can say that it does with its lavender hue to correct that dull look. It is not glittery or shiny.

All of these primers have a silicone feel to them and if too much is used, they tend to pill on the face. They do have quite the in your face fragrance when first put on and it bothered my migraine trigger pretty badly for the first 15 minutes of wear and then dissipated. If you are looking for a budget friendly option these are quite good.

Primers are becoming more widely available and there are options from drugstore to high end to choose from. I love having the wide variety to pick from and it is quite surprising that some of the options are so good for the price point! What are some of your favorite primers? Have you tried the Hard Candy options? Do tell ladies! Sherry