Great Idea! Pür Minerals – the Double Ego Dual Ended Eyeliner

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Now this is a great idea ya'll! A liner that is part pencil and part liquid: a dual-ended 2-in-1 liner. Introducing the Double Ego Dual Ended Eyeliner from Pür Minerals.

I know that I am frequently reaching for both a liquid and pencil style liner for lining both my upper and lower lash line. Typically, I like liquids and gels on my top lash line and pencils on the bottom. Now I can get both in one liner with coordinating/matching shades! You can get all this in one product, yay! I am such a fan of 2-in-1 products and think that this is such a great idea! :)

Give your eyes a bold, daring look this spring with the latest launch from Pür Minerals – the Double Ego Dual Ended Eyeliner. Two of Pür Minerals’ most popular formulas combined to this 2-in-1 dual-ended eyeliner. A dry mineral tip offers definition for everyday eyes or a smokey look, while the liquid liner glides on with ease for bold, intense color. 

The Pür Minerals Double Ego Dual Ended Eyeliner is available in the following shades: Bali, Queensland, Bora Bora, Rio de Janeiro, Milan, Tasmania, Madagascar, Swiss Alps.

I tried out 3 shades: Bora Bora (a medium and slightly teal blue), Swiss Alps (a soft grey), and Tasmania (a chocolate brown). In addition to liking the 2-in-1 idea, I also like the color selection, staying power, and smooth application of the liners. The liquid side features a super fine point felt tip pen that can make such an effortless line. The pencil side features a twist-up/retractable pencil tip. It also glides on easily without tugging and smudges out beautifully.

The Skinny:

• Price: $21
• Available: PurMinerals.com, ULTA Beauty stores  

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Find Your Glow with Pür Minerals: Blush, Compact Foundation, and Lip Gloss Sticks!

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Find Your Glow with Pür Minerals:
Have you ever explored the Pür Minerals line? It is one of my newest makeup obsessions! This is the first of many reviews you will see here on my blog about this fabulous line. I have had so much fun trying out a variety of products from this line!

To find out how I liked Pür Minerals' Chateau Cheeks Powder and Cream Blush, Air Perfection Cushion Compact Foundation, and the Lip Gloss Sticks, please click "read more" below!

Makeup Wars: Must-Have Masks!

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It is time for another Makeup War! This time the Makeup Wars bloggers are sharing their favorite masks!

Doing a weekly facial mask is one of my favorite aspects of my beauty routine. Masks are a great way to give your skin a skincare "boost" of whatever it needs: clarification, moisture, anti-aging treatments, etc. Plus, the process is so relaxing! The busy pace of life as a stay-at-home Mom leaves me feeling like a haggard Mommy sometimes. I need to give time to myself...to rejuvenate. A facial mask/beauty treatment is a great way to do this with a short amount of time! When I have more time to relax (or when I am not too tired), I like to combine my masks with a nice soak in the tub or a mani/pedi. If I am feeling short on time, I just apply my mask and leave it on while I do my usual bedtime routine. 

My Skin:
I am always looking for a good mask! My skin needs fluctuate wildly. I have classic combo skin: From dry patches in the Winter to oil slicks in the Summers. My skin's needs are all over the map. So, I tend to choose my mask depending on what my skin "needs" on that particular day. Or I will use a mask to spot treat (e.g., breakout on my chin? Then I apply a clarifying mask to my chin only).

Facial masks have been part of my skincare routine for as long as I can remember. They have always been a skincare treat that I totally enjoy! I am always excited to try out a new mask. What can I say? As a beauty-blogging skincare junkie, facial masks really do thrill me, lol! When I am checking out a new skincare brand, or a brand that I am already a fan of, I *always* want to try their masks! 

Makeup Wars: Must Have Masks with Korres, Algenist, Bausch & Lomb

Must Have Masks! 
So, lets get to my Must Have Masks list! There are *so many* masks that I love. This list is going to focus on the masks that are in my current rotations. These are the masks I love in my current arsenal of products and/or they are newly released masks that you must try! So, when I find myself with some extra "me time", I will reach for one of these masks! My loyal readers know that this blog has a skincare focus. So, you can imagine how many masks that I try. These that I am sharing with you are the ones that I have really enjoyed using for the past 6-8 months or they are masks that have very recently come to me for testing. Either way, I only included my very favorites in this list!

This is a *massive post* my dear readers! Actually, this is going to be a post in 2-parts since I have more masks that are in line to be tested that did not make it into this publishing date (the publishing date got changed before I could test all my masks! Ooops!). So, stay tuned for another masks post in a few weeks with more masks.

I have been working on this post for weeks already in draft form...writing about each mask as I use it. It has been fun! I mean, I always love to mask...but, it is fun having a mask-testing focus to motivate me to mask more frequently and to branch out to try some new masks. So, there are a lot of masks included and a lot of detail.

So, grab a glass of your favorite beverage (wine for me ya'll!), and lets settle in for a nice lengthy mask discussion! Shoot, you will even have time to apply your favorite mask and let it do its magic while you read this post. :) Ya'll know that I tend to be verbose sometimes. Well, masks are apparently one of my favorite things to blog/talk about!

To find out more details about each of these masks, please click "read more" below!

Pür Minerals: The Jupiter Palette

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Pür Minerals has a new palette inspired by the new and highly anticipated film Jupiter Ascending starring Mila Kunis and Channing Tatum.

Pür Minerals: The Jupiter Palette kit:

The Jupiter Palette is not just an eye shadow palette, it is actually a kit for a full makeup look! Here is what you will find inside the box/kit:

• Eye Shadows: Six stunning shades of shadow from subtle neutral to dramatic shimmer help you get Jupiter’s striking look. The talc-free eye shadows come in matte, satin, and metallic textures for a wide range of looks from day to night.
• Galaxy Lip Gloss: Housed in futuristic light-up packaging, the iridescent pink gloss comes with a built-in touch-up mirror for beauty on the go.
• Space Eyeliner: This liquid precision eyeliner in inky black features a user-friendly felt tip for easy application. Get sharp, clean definition for flawless eyes with this daily must-have.

The overall look of this Jupiter Eye Shadow Palette and kit is very neutral and wearable! Personally, these are the types of eye shadow shades that I really love to wear. For the eyshadows, you can go either very subtle and natural. Or you could do a heavier/smokier look. The eyeshadows have a lovely soft and buttery texture with fabulous pigmentation. You get a variety of finishes here too: from matte to satin and even high shimmer!

The Galaxy Lip Gloss is just too darn fun. I mean, ya'll, it lights up! While I never apply lipgloss in the dark, I still appreciate the fun factor here. I suppose it could be useful to have a light up lipgloss in the car or a club/dark bar at night. There is no question that someone would ask, "Where did you get that lipgloss"??? Light up feature aside, the gloss is a lovely semi-sheer light pink with irradecent sparkle. Really gorgeous! Plus, it pairs beautifully with the neutral shadows.

The Outer Space Precision Eye liner is a felt tip liner in a dark black. The tip is ultra fine and very easy to maneuver. The liner wears very well and lasts all day. Super easy application, too!

The Skinny:

The Pür Minerals Jupiter Palette Kit is available exclusively at Ulta and Ulta.com for $29.00.

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I'm having a "Love Affair" with Highlighters: Pur Minerals Mineral Light Powder (a review)

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Any Pur Minerals fans out there? I am so excited to be reviewing a product from this brand because Pur Minerals is a local company for me in good ole' Atlanta, GA!!! I got this wonderful powder highlighter in a recent swap from the fabulous Shaylee over at Cosmetically Curious, and lol, I couldn't get over that I had never tried this brand before. Especially considering where I live! I don't know how I missed discovering this brand earlier!!! I really love supporting local companies, so it is a pleasure to do this review! I also won quite a few Pur Minerals items in a recent giveaway at Beauty Crazed, so all those reviews will be coming soon as well. So, with that said, lets get down to it ya'll! 

This review is for Pur Minerals Mineral Light Powder. 

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