THE BEST (& WORST) CHEEK MAKEUP OF 2023

*Today I'll be sharing the best and worst cheek products of 2023...this includes blush, bronzer and highlighters! I'd love to hear what your picks are for this year...let me know down in the comments! :)
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WHAT I'M WEARING:
*Colourpop Rock Candy Palette ($35, use code JENPHELPS for $5 off) colourpop.sjv.io/215anG
*Essence Pure Nude Blush in Goldie Cassis- howl.me/cldyWsLzZ2a
*NYX Slick Click Lipstick in DM Me - howl.me/cldOtclB3Gq
CoverGirl Simply Ageless Essence in Light - amzn.to/3RKkdej
PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN VIDEO:
*Milani Luminoso Liquid Blush ($10.99) bit.ly/3RtbQSS
*Elf Blush wands ($9) howl.me/cldyOGwqDeO
*Mario Cream Blushes ($30) howl.me/cldyPywTl5c
*Revlon Illuminance Blush ($14.99) howl.me/cldyPYO9n5d
*Flower Contour Wand ($14) howl.me/cldyQicquUg
*Essence Baby Got Bronze ($4.99) howl.me/cldyQI5pmoD
*Physicians Formula Butter Liquid Highlighter ($15.99) howl.me/cldyQ50UJsn
*Catrice All Over Glow ($6) amzn.to/475Hg7I
*PMG Bronzer in Nude Honey ($39) howl.me/cldySjJufxi
*Tarte Maneater Silk Stick Bronzer Stick in Sundown ($26) howl.me/cldyS1Bbggr
*Rare Beauty Bronzer Stick in Bright Side ($26) howl.me/cldyTGQrMQj
*Revolution Cream Bronzer in Light ($8) howl.me/cldyUhAKfTh
*Milani Cream Bronzer in Hey Honey ($12.99) howl.me/cldyV3JbHov
*Essence Pure Nude Baked Blush ($5.99) howl.me/cldyWsLzZ2a
*Catrice Air Matte/Glow Blush ($6) amzn.to/3TvA15V
*L’oreal Infallible Blushes ($15.99) howl.me/cldyXgvStXy
*MUFE Artist Blush ($32) howl.me/cldyXCrhW2O
*Haus Labs Blush ($38) www.hauslabs.com/products/col...
*GXVE Blush Duos ($28) gxvebeauty.com/product/feelin...
*Givenchy Loose Blush ($43) howl.me/cldy0Upigqt
*Persona Jam Powder Blush ($22) howl.me/cldy1xeHI43
*Juvia’s Liquid Blush ($18) howl.me/cldy1QCH0H4
*Made by Mitchell Blursh ($16) bit.ly/3v23Q3R
*Florence Cheeky Pop Stick ($18) howl.me/cldy17DNaVQ
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💖 ABOUT ME:
Hi, my name is Jen I am 44 and live in Connecticut with my husband and 8 year old son. I am a stay-at-home Mom and full-time KZbinr with a degree in business with a focus in marketing. Before leaving work when my son was born, I was a commercial lender at a bank. I also worked at Sephora and Macy's doing visual merchandising.
I have dry skin with some hyperpigmentation and fine lines. I love natural makeup looks but occasionally go outside my comfort zone a little bit. On my channel you'll find lots of videos about drugstore makeup and drugstore dupes (those are my favorites to film!) but I also review high-end makeup as well. I hope you enjoy my channel and if you do, please don't forget to SUBSCRIBE & leave me a comment!

[@sherrypettit5552]

I've always been a high-end girl but because of you I've gone drugstore!

[@LisaMarlene.]

Same!!! She gave me a whole new world of make up to try, I’m like a kid in a candy store at the drugstore now! Lol

[@rachellerockwell3702]

So many drugstore brands are owned by the same companies, and in turn make really good products. I never understood why people (my mother included) would never buy drugstore stuff. I finally I got her to buy an eyebrow pencil after she tried mine and she’s officially been converted.

[@elizabethraber4822]

Wow good for you!! As much as I love high-end. The drugstore still has a lot to offer!!

[@ersheri]

Drugstore has been killing it recently.

[@stephaniebaker2960]

I used to always get high end. Now after viewing the dupes of drugstore makeup vs. expensive makeup I will be like a kid in a candy store (drugstore) 😊 (someone else put it this way and I really agree with her😂)

[@leslieryalls566]

Jen, I rarely comment but wanted to say that I've been subscribed for years and not only are your videos outstanding, you personally have grown more beautiful over the years. Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas!

[@JenPhelps]

Aw thank you!! Merry Christmas to you too! 🥰🎄

[@PersonaCosmetics]

We are so honored! 🥰 Glad you're loving Jam! 🍇

[@bethallen7723]

Thank Jen for all the extra videos! Watching your videos is an uplifting part of my day.

[@jazwhoaskedforthis]

I don't check in all the time, but anytime I want to buy something I like checking for it on your channel. Right away, the CT blush wand dupes and the contour from Milani and Flower section saved me. I was thinking of trying them, but because I know you and I have similar taste in face products and skintone I knew this wouldn't work for me. Thanks for this! I am far past my makeup binge-shopping era, and now I only get stuff if I really think about it for a while.

[@kathleendudek2955]

Hey Jen, Merry Christmas and thanks for all of the drugstore videos!

[@JenPhelps]

Merry Christmas Kathleen!

[@stephanieyuhas64]

Jen... Just one my all time You Tubers. I love that you don't just focus on high end. That you love drug store. I feel your honest with your reviews as well. Also I relate to you as we are real close in age too lol and I can't pull off a lot of make up looks so I tend to stay neutrals but I love your suttle yet also pop of bright color eye shadow looks you will do that is so easy . I have done many of your looks while watching a video of yours lol. Also love you dupe videos. There is a few dupes I have bought in place of shadows that just to much for me to spend lol

[@kimberlymej8584]

I am loving seeing everyday but I imagine it takes so much more work from you ❤ THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR USEFUL INFO 🥰🙏

[@michellek6311]

Merry Christmas Jen. Your videos never get boring to me. I always love your content and how honest you are!

[@cathyhanson5885]

Hi Jen, thank you for all the hard work in2023. I really appreciate all of your suggestions. I really like your vlogmas every year, it’s really cute. I love the little elf. I hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas and a Happy and safe New Year.🎄🎄🎄

[@cathygiuliana9089]

Thank you Jen for all your Christmas posts! I love makeup and live on a fixed income so I gravitate toward drugstore brands! Once in a while I splurge, like when Ulta has their big sales a few times a year. I also subscribe to Ipsy. I lost my youngest son l suddenly last month and your videos have been a wonderful diversion from the worse pain any mother could ever endure! There are no words to express my gratitude to you! Wishing you and your beautiful family the best Christmas ever filled with joy and love!❤️🙏🏻🎄

[@JenPhelps]

Thank you! Merry Christmas to you as well! 🥰🎄

[@cathygiuliana9089]

@@JenPhelps I will try Jen! This is the first Christmas without my son! His birthday was December 26. He would’ve been 45 yrs old! Thank you for brightening my day, I look forward to your videos! Remembering you in my daily prayers!🙏🏻

[@mb-kh2nb]

I've been out of beauty KZbin for a few years and just came back. I've been subbed to you for a while but now you are all I watch! I'm going through a rough time and I have to tell you, you really have a light in your soul that comes from within and touches everything about you. Watching you makes me feel happy 😊

[@christadavison-uk9mj]

I can't get enough of the Goldy Cassis. And the peach Catrice Matt. They are terrific

[@elle_sanchez]

Haven’t watched the video yet but I know it’ll be a good one 👍🏼👍🏼

[@n1h1L1s7ka]

Thank you so much for this useful video, Jen! 💜 This year I also used and bought more blushes than bronzers or highlights. My fav blush of 2023 is the new liquid Essence blush from their X-mas collection, it is called "Merry X-mas my deer" and oh, Jen, you HAVE to try it!!! 🤩

[@BarbItalia]

I'D like to make a video of ALL THE MAKEUP I BOUGHT because of YOU, Jen!!! I'd need some prep time to get them all together! 🥰

[@muttmatchl.a.8963]

I want to share how much I appreciate your drugstore videos. Though I have olive skin, I can always count on your product honesty and I love that you are unsponsored.

[@krista436]

Phytosurgence is my fave for blush, highlight, and bronzer. Such a unique formula for all 3, but wow are they fantastic! They also have tons of shades for all skin tones.

[@CH-vm6cq]

I've been looking at them. Missed their black Friday sale though!

[@cathyhanson5885]

Hi Jen, I just bought a blush palette by Fawn Beauty, I had never heard of them before but they have a beautiful blush palette. The 4 colors are so pretty and the quality is really nice, it goes on so smooth and just looks beautiful on your skin.

[@JenPhelps]

I haven't heard of them either but I'll check them out!

[@janetparson4995]

Jen are you going to do a powder blush declutter? A while back you did a cream blush declutter. I really enjoyed that. I liked when you swatched your blushes and did mini reviews on them.

[@JenPhelps]

Yes I plan on doing a lot of declutters after New Years!

[@allih8021]

That Persona blush in Jam was probably my favorite blush purchase of the year. It's SO BEAUTIFUL and that tone is unique. I adore it! It's UBER pigmented so I have to be really careful - you aren't kidding about that - but it's just such a stunning blush. 100% agree!!!

[@lorainemcgillivray77]

Hi Jen I’m extremely cool toned and also loving the purple blushes being released. This year the glossier cloud paint in wisp - turns an ultra flattering rose shade on me The made by Mitchell blursh in Dairy Queen- it’s bright purple in the component but it’s a lilac shade on my cheeks (I am super pale so lilac is surprisingly fabulous). It also mixes well with other liquid blushes which need a bit more cool undertone to look good I tried RMS living luminizer this year (far from a new to market product but new to me) and I love it for my super dry fifties skin - a glow without shimmer Best wishes x

[@mrs.jackson.]

The Advent calendar surprise today was awesome! 💙😂 I look forward to the daily surprises.

[@JenPhelps]

Haha he was disappointed because it wasn't a dinosaur. But it was a piece of a fence. 😂

[@mrs.jackson.]

@@JenPhelps I wondered if he was disappointed!!! Hahaha.

[@baileydubs]

One of my favs this year was that goldy Casis shade of the essence blush too! You’re the only one I heard talk about that color because I feel like almost everyone goes for warmer blushes! I always love your blush color recommendations because they always work well for me too!

[@kekkelpenneypeckeltoot5700]

I love the ELF and Milani contour/bronzer wands but the blush and highlighters are terrible. You nailed that!!

[@Alice-fr1ef]

Hi Jen, I almost got the ELF wands and I am so glad I did not because of your reviews. Those were beautiful blush colors and so I will have to check out a few. Thank you so much Jen for a great and helpful video. Love your Vlogmas!💗💕❤🌺🌹🌲💐

[@simplysona]

aww so happy you love Jam.

[@karahudon2829]

Hi Jen, thank you for all of your hard work all year, and especially during vlogmas! I’ve been loving the video every weekday, from your lovely intro and music to the great topics. For today, what were your favorite contours of the year? I know you talked about your least favorite contours, but I either missed the best or got too caught up in all the beautiful blushes! lol 😂Thanks and have a Merry Christmas 🎄!

[@Amy-qe7ti]

Sooooooo excited to watch!!!❤

[@lindasadler6338]

I love your videos, so relatable! ❤

[@anncollard1742]

Thank you for all this info

[@LisaMarlene.]

Ohhhhhhhh I’m so excited for this video!!!!

[@MaryLynKroner]

Great Video! Thanks Jen 💖

[@LenaSheppard]

Oh this was so fun! So many beautiful products. I think if I could, I'd get the made by mitchell just so I could say blursh. Your lip color is beautiful! Thank you so very much for being here with us !

[@jill_the_organized_hoarder]

Lots of great ideas for new blushes!

[@kathleenp3135]

Great review!!!

[@lauriediekrager8332]

Thank you for the tip about the purple toned blush for cool under toned skin types. I have de-cluttered so many blush, lip products, and bronzers for turning orangey on my skin.

[@tianiortiz8529]

Thanks Jen😘😘

[@emom2]

Great video as always 😍

[@AlisonIvy]

I so appreciate your work.

[@MyCleverHandle]

Hey Jen! My favorite blush discovery this year has been the LYS cream in SelfLove. Perfect mauvy tone, and it seems to last really well. Probably not a 2023 release, but I'm always late to the party! One thing that interests me is the Juvia's Place liquid/cream blush in the coral-ish tone - but not as a blush. I've been using a Wet N Wild matte lip liquid in a coral tone as a color corrector in my inner corners of my eyes - it's the perfect tone to counteract the blue-grey that lives there, and it has a nice finish that blends with the Elf Hydrating Camo concealer so I get just enough emollience but not goop from mixing both products together. Unfortunately, the WNW liquid lip matte has been discontinued, so I'm going to take a chance on that Juvia's Place product. Thank you so much for this video - I'm loving your yearend series!

[@JenPhelps]

I love Self Love!! It's so gorgeous! That's a great idea about the Juvia's blush! I hope it works out.

[@PixieRandall]

You’ve been my go to for blush since the og blog!

[@HerGreyness]

Wooohooo! Cheeks ❤ my favorite! Lovely Jen you do so much for your videos- and they are a treat to watch 🎉

[@karamckaraton]

Your hair looks so pretty!!! ❤

[@user-mo3sn4ce6g]

Love your hair today!

[@problemmencoaching]

You're right Jen. That Essence baked blush is a STAR for cool toned color. Tried it. Love it. ❤

[@streetfamily6909]

Love your videos and your intro during Christmas just makes my day :)

[@katherinekelly9689]

Hi Jen, thank you for doing this wonderful video, I appreciate all that you do in reviewing products to really informs us on what’s good/ bad / and the just don’t waste your money products. My favourite blushes this year were from rare beauty, and one size ( pigmented / bold effect) , I’m also interested in the benefit blushes ( butterfly) . Love Katherine xoxo

[@fattychoccie]

I love these videos Jen! Your reviews are always so detailed and helpful ❤🎉 x

[@elizabethnachman2557]

You post every day and I’ll watch every day! 😍❤️

[@ejbooks]

Really love these videos! Even though I remember the original videos where you first mentioned these products, I enjoy the reminders of why you liked them so much! Always enjoy your videos💕💕💕.

[@rachelweisz861]

Thanks so much for sharing your favorites from the year!! I learned a lot of good tips! :)

[@greensnowfall7476]

Thank you, Jen! Your videos are all I need to watch to know what to get and what not to get. Appreciate the hair care reviews as well! Happy holidays! 💝

[@judyzaino8172]

Hi Jen, Thanks for your videos--I usually love everything you suggest. Merry Christmas.

[@poshdelux]

My favourite blush this year was Fwee, its Korean and I bought it on Olive Young. Its a soft, jelly blush with a mellow texture that applies with high-color that does not get in the way of the base. For a jelly blush it's super impressive

[@Dopey22AMJ]

My favorite Check product was my hourglass jellyfish palette, I use it everyone I do my make up, literally

[@amandagrace906]

Your Vlogmas intro makes me so happy!

[@dorisprice5774]

Wow that was a lot of work for you and I appreciate your hard work.

[@Missieykay]

Thank you Jen. I love all your vlogmas videos. They are so fun. I appreciate your hard work. I am making a list of the favorites to choose some new make up. Thank you again. Merry Christmas.

[@emilywest1116]

Jen, your videos always put me in a better mood, no matter how hard my day or week had been. I love watching!!

[@parisinthe30sx]

The catrice powder highlighter is stunning! By far my fave

[@mochacola72]

I want to try PM bronzer because I love her blush.

[@marionallen2222]

Hourglass Owl (jellyfish) and Leopard and Lancome Mocha Havana blush! Westman Atelier Biscuit 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@simoneclarke5104]

Thank you💖! My favourite blush this year was the Essence baked blush in Pretty Peach, never fades on me😊

[@saramarie0521]

Your eye make up is beautiful!

[@graftonqueen5453]

Thanks for the video Jen. I just bought the elf bronzer palette because it looked like a nice 4 pan of cooler toned powder bronzer and it's great! Just wanted to share that happy discovery.

[@gaylemayberry8104]

I love your videos!! You show us how and what to buy to look our best at an affordable price! Thank you. I hope you and your family has a merry christmas! And God Bless you all! ❤❤❤

[@colleenurquhart4558]

Your sweater in this video is so pretty

[@OlgatheGreat]

Goldie Cassis looks just like Nars Sin, which is one of my all time favorite blushes!

[@carolsullivan2599]

As always, a well thought out review, with clearly stated reasons for your favorites and fails.

[@mandijones4995]

Your makeup looks beautiful, especially your eyes ❤

[@Fiercely_Nic]

...I also love the Juvias Place blushes, although I find it difficult to find the tiniest possible amount 😂. Same for the L'Oreal ones. I have to try the Florence by Mills ones! Once more, your videos are just gems. Informative and entertaining, and I just love the intro.

[@marybonome9279]

Thanks for all of your hard work. I'm not a big drugstore fan but a few eye and lip liners/products have been pretty good. The Flower Beauty Concealer is also good.Happy Holidays to you and your family and thanks again for all of the content you provide.🎉🎉

[@erica.nic0le]

I have a neutral undertone but I loooove purple blushes!!

[@mirjanaf.mireblad1551]

Jen, love your content! I listen to your reviews and many of the products you love suits me as well, having a fair to light neutral skintone. I bought the Revolution Creme Bronzer, also found it to be very pigmented and rather emolient. Will test Milani instead, thanks for tip. Got the essence pure nude in Golden Cassis - love it! Use it as eyeshadow too (on a slightly powdered eyeshadow primer), so pretty for a monochromatic look, with a matching lipstick ✨️ Happy Holidays ✨️

[@BlingyBea]

I’ve never tried a Pat McGrath blush or bronzer, time for me to try that bronzer you showed. Love your curled hair like that, wish I could do mine like that, I’m so clumsy with a curling iron/wand.❤❤

[@BrendaBostonGirl]

Great roundup! My big hits were the Danessa Myricks blush and bronzer, just find myself reaching for them all the time.

[@tonyasullivan1164]

I'll have to try the malani

[@ari_luvs_music]

Thank you so much for your videos, Jen! I love that you are such a lover of drugstore makeup! Your recommendations are always THE BEST! 😍 Also, WHAT IS ON YOUR EYES?!?! Your eye look is STUNNING! 🤩😍♥

[@beverlynelson599]

Hi Jen! Your lippy is so pretty today! 😊

[@JenPhelps]

Thanks! It's the new NYX Slick Click in DM Me. They have so many pretty cool tones!

[@acph3nv894]

Thanks Jen for all the great information. One of my most used bronzers besides the Jones Roads is the liquid bronzer by Moira, I just love that for my no make up make up days . I have been deciding whether to get the Juvias place blush and you made up my mind. the Rosey posey willl be it! Merry Christmas!!

[@Olivia-wx8eu]

Did you see that elf is releasing liquid blushes? I saw it on trend mood yesterday on my break at work and my jaw dropped. Theres been so many drugstore releases lately thay have me excited.

[@JenPhelps]

Yes! And also those click pen lipsticks like the Tarte Maracuja ones!

[@tanhome7]

Jen you look beautiful and really like the way your hair is curled! ❤ Great picks, I can relate to a lot your top choices. Merry Christmas to you & your family 😘

[@JenPhelps]

Aw thank you! Merry Christmas to you too! :)

[@blondebeauty995]

Happy holidays! I have been using the Kosas glowy bronzer every day and I am not a huge bronzer person. The lightest color is perfect and looks so beautiful with a little Laura geller powder blush. I don’t wear or own highlighter and don’t need one with this combo.

[@blackcatt24]

I have the exact same problem with pink blushes pulling more warm or peach on me. I usually end up purchasing the berry shades which are meant for darker skin tones and since I'm fair I have to use a very light hand. I do love the Essence Goldy Cassis and I'll be on thr lookout for a more purple matte blush.

[@embeth446]

Jen, I am the same skin tone as you and have the same issue with everything turning warm on my face. You helped me figure out that I need to go for purple undertones. Even in my lipstick - I’ve never found a lipstick I like, because they always turn red on my lips. I can dab a little of the persona stick blush in the color jam on my lips with a little gloss over it, and it’s the prettiest pink. Hope you are enjoying the holiday season. Love vlogmas!

[@blurabbit848]

Haha, I've never been a fan of the streak of highlighter on... anyone! lol I really don't get it! UNLESS, it's done very softly, professionally, and with a natural glow. My favorite bronzers are Jones Road Dusty Rose, Chantecaille Goa and Gucci❤. My new blush, Lorac Ultraviolet ❤, omg it's gorgeous! The Persona Jam, I need to get that one. Thanks for all do you Jen, appreciate you so much. ❤

[@robynwolf3803]

I couldn’t agree more w/the Elf cream blushes & bronzers. So bad. I was very disappointed. I do love the Maybelline Infallible blushes & the Liquid Juvia’s place. Thank you so much for yr other recommendations! I have already saved this video! Yr so awesome! I agree w/all yr fails. I gotta pick up some of yr favorites! Have a wonderful Holiday & Happy New Year Jen! 🎉❤

[@BinaBecker]

I broke a no-buy on the Essence baked blushes, and now I own four (Cool Coral, Rosy Rosewood, Berry Cheeks, and Bold Heart). They're buildable and soft, and very hard to overdo even on the brighter shades. And they're great value for the money, too, because they'll last me for years. No regrets -- I love them all and will probably pick up the rest at some point! I'm just bummed that our local drugstore stopped stocking Catrice, though, as their blushes are also excellent and hard to go wrong with.

[@crucitasquillace5072]

Wow there are a few on your worst list I found myself having trouble putting them on. Thanks for all the tips.

[@wendykaybroschinsky4069]

I don’t own the PF Butter Glow liquid highlighter but the swatch you showed reminded me of a liquid version of the Laura Mercier matte radiance baked powder highlighter. My absolute favorite blush I got this year is the Mac powder blush in the shade Melba! The tone is absolutely perfect and I don’t think any other blush formula I’ve tried has lasted longer on me. Hope you are enjoying this holiday season! ♥️

[@ecclestonsangel]

Hi, Jen! My ELF order came today, with the Lash Extender mascara. Got one for me and one for my mum. She has already tried it, and it looks amazing on her. As for me? I LOVE IT! It makes my long, curly lashes look REALLY obscene! I'll have to send you a picture on the Gram. It's really amazing. I tried one of the ELF lip oils. I'm guessing there must be something in them that you're allergic to. It didn't bother me at all. As for blushes, I really like my Mary Kay blushes, and I have an Ofra blush palette that's incredible! The blushes are very finely milled, and for a powder, a little bit goes a long way. At the risk of being repetitious, my favourite hilighter is an Ofra hilighter and my favourite bronzer is an Ofra dual bronzer. Not sure what it is about Ofra, but it's very flattering to my porcelain skin.(btw, you have alabaster skin, but we're both as white as can be, lol!) I don't know about you, but I have to use a very light hand with bronzer, or else I'll look like I fell into a mud puddle! Do you have that issue?

[@debranaumczik6286]

Jen, excellent ❤🎄I really enjoy watching snd appreciate youe tips , Thank you I enjoy Rate Beatty Liquid blush and top it off in a decent powder. Summer and winter i cange thon6up a bit Hope you and your Fam have beautiful Christmas ..❤ blessings,

[@user-sc4of9bv6i]

Hi Jen! Another great video ❤ May I know what curling iron you used? You hair looks amazing.

[@JenPhelps]

I used the 1" Nume curling wand. 🥰

[@carriemeadows3518]

So many blushes especially... This was the year of blush and gloss, in my opinion. I love the Moira liquid blush, Hard Candy's liquid bronzer in the tube, and the Essence powder foundation. Three products I actually expect to use up within the next 12 months.

[@leeshaolivier9298]

The Revolution bronzer is nice. I used it most of the year. My go-to contour is ABH Contour in Fawn. I ordered the Rare Beauty bronzer stick (should arrive today) and the Trixie Cosmetics powder bronzer when I ordered the Solid Pink Disco collection. I was waiting until Winter Break to open it. May break into it today.

[@marye813]

Hi Jenn, my new favorite blush is Westmann Atelier stick blush. It's perfect for me. It goes on easily and is neither thin and streaky or thick and hard to blend. It blends into my skin like magic and is still there hours later to my surprise. I think it looks about as natural as any I've ever used. It isn't drug store though and is more than I normally spend.

[@JenPhelps]

Love them too!

[@kathleenmoortel5449]

You’re so pretty in pink, Jen. What eyeshadow palette are you using?

[@JenPhelps]

Thanks! It's Rock Candy from Colourpop. 🥰

[@katie3740]

The Patrick Ta blush duos are my favorites. If I had to keep one blush formula, it would be those. They last well on my skin, blend easily, awesome shades, and you get a cream and powder. Another blush I've been using lately are the Joah air light soft powders. Again, great shade range, effortless to use, and they last well. The Nyx Wonder Stick has been a pretty decent cream bronzer that is also easy to work with and lasts well on me. Another bronzer stick I like is the Uoma sculpt and strobe duo stick. But since it is a longer lasting formula, it is difficult to blend. A trick I find that helps is applying the stick to the back of my hand to warm it up, picking the product up from my hand with a dense, small contour brush (I use bdellium tools 945), and then stippling it onto the face until I'm satisfied with the blend, working quickly. This trick also works with any hard-to-blend product for the most part. Sometimes it just needs to warm up to body temperature first before being applied to the face.

[@vanessahannan2544]

Thanks Jen! Can you review the Tarte Honeysuckle pack?

[@JenPhelps]

I did in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJ-YZ4Rpisudac0si=QSk0xB5PkU4Ma0vJ