Thursday, March 30, 2023

New Spring Beauty Finds Under $20

A quick roundup of some fabulous spring beauty finds under $20.

Wallet Friendly Drugstore Finds Under $20

The Essence Pure Nude Blushes ($5.99; ulta.com) are a new launch and a fabulous baked formula similar to their Pure Nude highlighters. I found the blushes to be just a tad less soft and a bit more powdery than the highlighters, but they are super blendable and look very natural on the skin. I’d definitely recommend these if you are looking for an affordable blush with a natural looking formula.

Essence Pure Nude Blushes in Cool Coral and Rosy Rosewood Review, Photos, Swatches

Essence Pure Nude Blushes in Cool Coral and Rosy Rosewood Swatches

Essence Hydra Matte Lipstick ($4.99; ulta.com) is a soft matte lipstick with a great pigment packed formula. Berry Special is a plum rose, a gorgeous color for any skin tone. I also like how the formula feels comfortable, yet has the satin, blurred out look without looking overly matte.




The Essence Baby Got Blush in Rose All Day ($4.99; ulta.com) is a cream to powder formula and a nice, blendable texture that I like to use my fingers to apply. If you have dry skin, you might need a good moisturizing base. The longevity is great and it doesn’t enhance pores or texture.


Nails Inc. is one of my favorite nail polish brands and their new S’More Is More Marshmallow Scented Polish Collection ($7.99; target.com) is a set of four perfectly pink polishes for spring and summer. The formula is fabulous and they are lightly scented and super opaque in a single coat. These are all wearable pinks I could wear all through the year.

Nails Inc. S’More Is More Marshmallow Scented Polish Collection Review, Photos, Swatches

Nails Inc. S’More Is More Marshmallow Scented Polish Collection Review, Photos, Swatches



























The Real Techniques Face Base Makeup Brush Set ($19.99; ulta.com) is a four piece brush collection from Real Techniques. The brushes are dense, firm and super soft. They work well with concealers, foundations and any type of cream products. They feel soft and blend product evenly without streaking. I have washed these quite a few times and they have held up pretty well.

Real Techniques Face Base Makeup Brush Set Review, photos
























The Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Eyeshadow + Primer ($10.89; target.com) is an eyeshadow primer and cream eyeshadow in one that can also be used underneath powder shades as a primer. I bought the color Warm Taupe which is a shimmery bronze and a gorgeous color to just pair with some eyeliner and mascara. While I'm not sure if this works so well as an eyeshadow primer, it does work well as a cream eyeshadow and lasts a good 5-6 hours.

Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Eyeshadow + Primer in Warm Taupe Review, Photos, Swatches

Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Eyeshadow + Primer in Warm Taupe Swatches

The Sheer Matte Lip Balm in Pink ($10; sephora.com) is a new launch from Sephora Collection and a gorgeously matte lip balm with a hint of tint. It's a creamy formula that looks matte and moisturizes pretty well without feeling waxy. I’d recommend this if you are looking for a tinted lip balm that you can swipe and go.

Sephora Collection Sheer Matte Lip Balm in Pink Review, Photos, Swatches

Sephora Collection Sheer Matte Lip Balm in Pink Swatches

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