NYX Taupe Blush old vs. new HD formula

I have owned the NYX powder blush in Taupe (# PB11) for a long time and have experienced lots of issues with it, so I was so excited to try the reformulated HD (# HDB22) version. NYX HD blushes are $6.49 at my Ulta (don't forget to check for coupons/sales) and contain 4.5g of product. I am excited to see Taupe in a display in store now because the old version was not included in store displays in my area.

Unfortunately, I think NYX did a disservice here - the color and texture of the new version is quite a bit different than the much loved traditional one.

NYX Taupe blush comparison: New HD formula on the left, old formula on the right

Bare Minerals Pop of Passion Lip Oil Balm swatches

Today, I have quick swatches of the new Pop of Passion Lip Oil Balms from Bare Minerals. The line of tinted balm stains contains 8 shades and retails for $16 for .11 oz.

Bare Minerals Pop of Passion swatches (L to R): Nude Passion, Peach Passion, Pink Passion, Rose Passion, Candy Pop, Tangerine Pop, Punch Pop, Plumberry Pop

Physician's Formula Shimmer Strips Warm Nude Eyeliner Trio review & swatches

The full name of this package of three eyeliners is absurdly long - the Physician's Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Eyeliner Trio in Warm Nude Eyes. Despite the name, these twist up eyeliner pencils are a great value for the price. For around $12 you get three eyeliners - a pearl copper, pearl chocolate brown, and a shimmery black. I bought mine at Ulta during a 40% off all Physician's Formula sale. I don't usually buy Physician's Formula products at full price because they are on sale frequently.

 The Physician's Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Eyeliner Trio in Warm Nude Eyes

Paula's Choice Barely There Sheer Matte Tint Level 1 fair/light (new packaging)

 Paula's Choice Barely There Sheer Matte Tint SPF 30 - new black packaging 

I recently purchased the Paula's Choice Barely There Sheer Matte Tint SPF 30 in Level 1 (fair/light) while looking for tinted sunscreens suitable for sensitive fair skin. In my experience, many tinted sunscreens are sold as a 'universal' shade that is much too dark for fair skin. Paula's Choice recently changed the packaging for this product, mine is in a black squeeze tube with a transparent window on the front. The Barely There Sheer Matte Tint retails for $20 for a 1 ounce tube.