MAKEUP | SMASHBOX LA LIGHTS BLENDABLE CHEEK AND LIP STICKS - FIRST IMPRESSIONS

I've had the Smashbox LA Lights Blendable Cheek and Lip Sticks set aside for a while.  When it comes to makeup, you guys know that - when possible - I love to try it out in camera, so that you get to experience the thrill of the unknown outcome of my purchase with me.  

(...And hopefully not make the same mistakes I do).

So today, I finally did it!  

MAKEUP | IT COSMETICS LIVE BEAUTY FULLY BRUSHES FIRST IMPRESSIONS

You only get one chance to make a good first impression... or so they say.  And although sometimes first impressions can be deceiving, when it comes to makeup, it's the difference between top drawer products and don't-care-if-its-even-reachable ones.  You guys know exactly what I mean.  

Today, I tried out the  IT Cosmetics  Live Beauty Fully brushes for ULTA Collection for the very first time.  I filmed it so that I could share with you my first impressions on the video below.  But, first things first, here is an introduction and pictures of each of the brushes I'll be putting to the test. 

HAIR | BATTLE OF THE HAIR OILS: DOVE DRY OIL HAIR CARE vs ELVIVE EXTRAORDINARY OIL

The last few months have been quite intense for me, for multiple reasons. 

( I promise I will eventually make a chit chat video for you guys going into all the details).  

But the most exhausting - and yet super exhausting - project my husband and I have been involved in recently is remodeling our new apartment.  

In other words, long hours managing contractors, buying construction supplies and having my hair and skin exposed to tons and tons of dust.  You get the picture.  Quite a bittersweet ordeal indeed for any human being, and a bit of a nightmare for a self-proclaimed beauty blogger ;)

(Don't get me wrong - all jokes aside - I'm beyond grateful that we got this new place).

So, you may be wondering:  how on earth is this connected to beauty?