Recently, I got to blind test out some eyeshadow palettes and there was a very clear winner from where I was standing so I really wanted to share it with you guys once I was able to unwrap it and confirm what it really was - the Rimmel Magnif'eyes Spice Edition Palette*. The Magnif'eyes palettes have been out for a while, but I hadn't ever tried them out for reasons that I'll get into a little bit later in my review, but as soon as I saw the color selection in this palette I was completely in for trying it out.

Keep reading for my full review of this palette!

I was thinking about it, the content that I put on here, and realized that I'm always so excited to write about the things that are brand spankin' or that I've just discovered but I rarely dip into my stupidly sizable makeup collection to talk about those long loved workhorse products that I love so much. So I decided to change that. Every Friday, I'm going to try and write about a product that isn't new or fancy or maybe even the least bit exciting, but that I always go back to no matter how many shiny, possible replacements the makeup industry offers me. So without further adieu, I give you my first Friday Forever Favorite....

When I was making a list of the products that I could possibly use for these posts, the Rimmel Stay Matte Long Lasting Pressed Powder was the clear winner for me. I have multiples of this product - one on my vanity, one in my desk at the office, and one that travels around with me in my purse. I've hit pan on several times on these and I always repurchase. I do try other powders, because the makeup junkie in me always has those nagging thoughts that there might be something better out there, and a few have gotten close and sometimes even tricked me into thinking they might be better, but then I use this one again and it's just everything I want it to be.

I will say that I have one complaint about this product and I feel like this is most people's complaint: The Packaging. While this works fine if you're going to be leaving your powder on the vanity, who always leaves their pressed powder on the vanity? The lid comes off. Easily. Way too easily. It's pretty clear that this wasn't designed to be a convenient compact for tossing in your purse, but that's exactly what I want it to be because this is my favorite product for those late in the day touchups when I'm feeling a little bit shiny and gross. I'm still crossing my fingers that they're going to repackage these someday soon and I'm going to get a sleek this company to toss in my bag... but I'll still keep buying it either way.

Now that we have the downside out of the way, let's talk about the upsides. For me, my biggest skin issue is uneven texture. I have enlarged pores and some small bumps and scars on my face that are probably my biggest insecurity, and I find that most foundations or bases will inevitably end up settling at least a little bit into those places of uneven texture and really highlighting them. A little dust of this over the skin is like an airbrush for me. Everything gets blurred and my skin looks perfected and smooth again. I've never found this powder too heavy or cakey, it's always just enough to give my skin a little oomph and make me feel just that bit more confident. Also, when I'm trying out less than stellar face makeup, this is a savior towards the end of the day when I start to look like a hot mess. 

With a price tag that usually falls right around $5, this is not only a really solid product but it's just insanely affordable - which makes all of the ones I have hanging out in every conceivable place that I could need one completely acceptable. Right????? In case it wasn't clear, I highly recommend this product.

For reference, I am NW20 and I wear 003 Natural.

Check back next week for another installment of Friday Forever Favorites and have a great weekend!

XO.

I think every woman, even those of us with near shamefully large make-up collections, has days where there's just no energy or time or even desire to put on a full face of make-up before heading out to start the day. Sometimes all you need is a few products that give you a confidence boost that your skin looks smooth and even and all it takes is a couple of minutes between the brushing of the teeth and the running out the door.

Lately, I've been giving in to the call of the Snooze Bar and finding myself without much time to get myself ready before I have to head to work, so I've been defaulting to my go-to no make-up look. For me, this look only requires 6 products and 1 tool to get me out the door. 

To be fair, I do usually end up doing some kind of basic eye look at some point later in the day (at my desk or on my lunch break generally) but that's generally unnecessary for me. This is also a look that I quite frequently do on the weekend when Saturday is all about breakfast with friends and errands in the afternoon. It's easy and quick and just polishes me up without looking "done up."

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Enter Rimmel 60 Second Polish in Caramel Cupcake. A nude polish that's opaque in one coat, dries in no time flat, and doesn't make me look like I have corpse hands? Sign me up. I added a little bit of sparkle with Love by Julep, and I'm actually pretty happy with the results. I wasn't exactly sure what I was going to do with that top coat, since gold isn't really my thing, but I feel like it's subtle enough to hang out with this manicure.

I have a feeling that me and this Rimmel polish are going to be spending some real quality time together until Mother Nature decides it's time for spring to finally be sprung in Canada.