H-E-B Fall Beauty Picks

Though it's still over 90 degrees outside most days, it's safe to say that along with cooler temperatures, I'm craving a lot of other things fall brings--- like layering, coats, boots and bolder makeup looks.

I got to test out some of H-E-B's Fall Beauty Picks and I'm sharing with you the look I created. The products I was sent to try are:

|  Revlon metallic eyeshadows  |  Revlon Colorstay Moisture Stain- Parisian Passion  |  OPI nail polish- Sao Paulo Over There  |  Not Your Mother's "Way to Grow" Leave-In Conditionier |  L'Oreal Paris Magic Lumi- Primer  |

 |  tassel earrings- baublebar  |

After a long, hot and humid summer, hair rehab is a good idea. I applied this spray as the first product after I brushed out my freshly-washed and towel-dried hair. Then, I added my other usual styling products and blew it out as usual. I like that this protects and conditions my hair outside of the shower.

I used these metallic Revlon eye shadows to line my upper and lower lid- the lighter color for the lower lash line and the darker for the upper (the darker is called "Onyx," the lighter shade is "Gunmetal"). I used an angled eye shadow brush. I also added a black liner on my waterline and two coats of CoverGirl LashBlast mascara.

To complete this look, I used Revlon ColorStay Moisture Stain in a deep berry color. I always shy away from darker lips but I absolutely adored this shade. The best part is that if you rub it off, there's a great stain left so you can tone it up or down as you like. The color isn't as dark as it looks in the package---it leaves a beautiful berry stain that's perfect for fall after a summer of corals, nudes and pinks.

I also used L'oreal's Magic Lumi primer underneath my powder on my cheekbones and one line down my nose.  Unfortunately, Harper took the primer and hid it somewhere before I had the chance to take the product photos for this post, so I'm borrowing from this blog. I really hope I find it because it gives a nice glow to the skin.

One of my favorite things to do as fall begins is to start using deeper shades on my nails. OPI's Lincoln Park After Dark is a favorite of mine. I got to test out Sao Paulo Over There which is a pretty brown shade that reminds me of the way the leaves change color in the fall. I think it would complement a lot of skin tones.

Summer Beauty Picks from H-E-B & Product Reviews

The thing I love most about my partnership with H-E-B is that every few months, I get a box of beauty goodies to test out. I used to do a lot of beauty product reviews on my blog and I feel like that has really fallen a little by the wayside. One of the main reasons is because I continue to repurchase products I've been using for years so there's nothing new to share. 

My goal when testing new products is to see how they look, feel and last on my skin---but something else I look for is how the products can be a part of my everyday look. I don't have time in the morning to try different looks or play around with eye shadows and do all kinds of highlighting and contouring. I used to watch a lot of YouTube beauty tutorials and loved the final looks, but 20-30 minutes of work is too much time (for me). It usually takes me about 10-12 minutes to do my makeup in the morning.

So the look you'll see below doesn't look different from my regular makeup in the sense that I tried to achieve my usual look, by using new products in the same way.

The products I got to test are:

Voluminous Miss Manga Mascara by L'Or�al Paris  |  Almay Intense Shadow Stick for Brown Eyes  |  Revlon Colorburst Lip Blam  |  Milani Blush- Dolce Pink  |  Essie Polish in "I'm Addicted"

I'm going to start with my favorite product, the Milani blush, because if you read any part of this post, I want it to be THIS! I petty much exclusively wear Bobbi Brown's peony blush, unless I'm testing out a new product. None have quite lured me into becoming regulars in my makeup drawer. High end or drugstore brand, some have been good quality and nice, but the colors didn't capture my heart---until now. This blush is staying in my makeup drawer indefinitely and deserves to share some makeup drawer real estate right next to my beloved peony blush. The color is absolutely gorgeous, with a slight sheen and made me feel so pretty. It just added that beautiful touch of rosiness to the cheeks and the color worked perfectly with my skin tone. I have to admit I always go back to peony blush because I feel the others don't do as much for my skin, but this is a game changer, friends. So if you get one product from this list, let it be this one. 

I took the photos for this post on my iPhone in front of a window because I wanted the colors to show as true to life as possible, in natural sunlight. I like using filters on my Instagram photos, but since I'm reviewing makeup, I don't want the colors to become distorted. I did use Afterlight's "clarify" tool (which sharpens the photo a little) on a couple of them at about 30%.  It's currently my favorite editing app, I would say it's a must-have if you take a lot of photos on your iPhone. Oh and excuse the breakout happening on my chest right now...

Next up, we have L'Oreals Miss Manga mascara. I loved the brush on this one and it's the first non-waterproof mascara in recent memory that didn't make my lashes droop down, which in and of itself is pretty great. The color I tested is the dark brown, which normally I wouldn't purchase, but it was actually really nice and I liked using it on my bottom lashes too. As far as staying power, it lasted all day. It's a solid mascara.

Revlon's Colorburst lip balm pencil in "Sweetheart Valentine" surprised me. It was a really bright pink when applied to the lips and I ended up layering a nude pink toned lipstick over it. It was the perfect combo since the balm acted like a stain. It's 8 p.m. as I type this and my lips still have a beautiful tint of color to them---in fact, now that the tint has faded, it looks perfect! On its own it definitely packs some bright color, but paired with a subtler lipstick, it was perfect for me. I liked how long it lasted because I felt like my makeup looked better all day from not losing the color on my lips like I normally do.

Okay, let's talk eyes. I used the Almay eye shadow pencil (the shimmery nude color) on the inner corners of my eyes to brighten them up. I've been using this trick for years and it's such a small step that has a big impact on making eyes like wide and awake. I don't know that I'd use the other side of the stick (the green color) but the shimmery nude color was lovely.

Lastly, I also received the H-E-B brand "Dead Sea Skin Care" energizing bath salts. I have to be honest and say I haven't used them yet because I don't take baths, but they smell incredible. It's a rich, invigorating scent with a eucalyptus undertone to it. 

I also wanted to share some of my favorite Essie polishes in the blue/purple color family- perfect for summer! 

lilacism  |  bikini so teeny (wearing this now)  |  butler please  |  i'm addicted

Here is Essie's "bikini so teeny" on my nails---note that this photo does have a filter---now you can really see the difference in the colors. The blush looks a lot darker here and less pink than it is in real life.

H-E-B�s Summer Beauty Picks are all about bringing the brightness and vibrancy of summer to your make-up routine. H-E-B has a fantastic beauty section, so they next time you're shopping for groceries, some of your favorite new beauty items could be just a few aisles down the way.

Thank you for reading and if you've tried any of the products I've reviewed, let me know!

FTC: This post is sponsored by H-E-B but all opinions are related to my own experiences after trying the products.

H-E-B Beauty Picks: Radiant Orchid

Last year, I was absolutely smitten with Pantone�s choice of emerald as the color of the year. Not only is it my birthstone, but it�s one of my favorite colors and I own a few pieces I just love in that color, including this dress, this dress and this one.

This year�s color, Radiant Orchid, is every bit as beautiful and I already have several pieces in my closet that feature this color. I�ve also seen this color pop up in a lot of J.Crew�s pieces this season, even for baby!

H-E-B recently sent me some beauty picks celebrating Radiant Orchid as the color of the year. As you know, when I�m not using my typical palette of neutrals (browns, grays and black), I reach for purple liners and shadows to make my eyes pop.

 | NYXC Love in Rio |

Three perfect purple shades from a soft lilac to a deep midnight purple can create a pretty smokey eye

| Rimmel Water Proof Exaggerate Eye Definer in Purple Shock |

This liner is a little edgy for an everyday look, but boy does it have staying power and incrdible pigmentation.

| L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Caresse Wet Shine Stain in Berry Persistent |

I already own this gloss in the light pink color and LOVE it. It lasts such a long time and I love the gel-like texture when you apply it. This color looks very purple in the tube but is a bold berry shade when applied to the lips.

| NYX roll on shimmer in Pink |

This is the coolest product I've tested out in awhile. I was skeptical of the roll-on, but it truly works and is SO pigmented (as you can see below)

Orchid Nail Lacquer in What�s Sa-Rong? 

I don't wear metallic polish very often, but this shade is perfect for an accent nail. I would pair it with Essie's "splash of grenadine"

top to bottom- eyeshadow, roll on shimmer, eyeliner, lip gloss

I just love purple---all shades! One of my favorite pairs of shorts is a beautiful, bright orchid color. I can't wait to wear them again this summer!

Do you love this year's Pantone color of the year? Do you own any makeup items or clothing in this color? Share below!

FTC Disclosure- H-E-B sent me these products for review, all opinions are my own.

Fall Beauty Picks from H-E-B

Every time I grocery shop with my husband, towards the end of the shopping trip I will sneak away to cruise the beauty aisles. I don't always have a purchase in mind, I just like to check out what's new and what looks exciting.  I've found some pretty great makeup, hair and skincare products "at random," but it can definitely be a hit or miss. Unlike designer and department store makeup though, it's a little less of a gamble to test out new products that you can buy at the grocery store as the price points are more affordable (and you can buy all your food for the week at the same time- win!)

Here are some of the beauty products from H-E-B I've tested out lately:

| Essie's "after school boy blazer" nail polish | 

I couldn't ask for a more perfect fall nail polish! It's a gorgeous deep navy blue (my obsession!) and all you need is two coats for full and beautiful coverage. Essie polishes are my absolute favorite because the color variety is so incredible throughout their entire collection. My other tried-and-true Essie fall/winter polish is "wicked." You must add that one to your collection if you don't have it already...and while you're at it, pick up "after school boy blazer" too. You won't regret it!

| L'Oreal Voluminous Original Mascara |

(I prefer the waterproof version, as with all mascaras)- when I first started my blog, L'Oreal Voluminous was one of my absolute favorite mascaras. It was definitely in my top five mascaras ever and it remains on the top five list all these years later. It gives great volume and thickness to your lashes which I prefer over super-lengthening formulas. I always curl my lashes first and then apply 2 coats.  Your lashes will look lush and be totally clump-free. 

| Physicians Formula Multi-Color Blush |

I've always been curious about the Physician's Formula brand so I tested out their multi-color blush. It blends several different shades of pink to form a rose color when swished together. It kind of gives you that look on your cheeks that you get on a cold winter day or from being flushed from a workout. It's a good choice if you like a really natural flush as opposed to more of a bright/lilac toned pink. The packaging describes you'll get a "rosy glow" and I would say it delivers on that promise.

| H-E-B eye shadow brush |

Over the years I've become obsessed with makeup brushes. I'm a true believer that they make a huge difference in the way your makeup looks. I was surprised to see that H-E-B had their own makeup brush line. I don't wear eyeshadow (except for evenings) but I always use brushes intended for eyeshadow to blend out my under-eye brightener or to conceal larger areas like the corners of my mouth and around my nose. I know it sounds weird to use an eye shadow brush to do this, but it blends it all so perfectly and lets you cover a little bit of a larger area than a typical concealer brush. Give it a try if you haven't already. You would be surprised how many of your brushes can multitask.

| Cover Girl LipPerfection Jumbo Gloss Balm | 

I'll admit it. This lip color freaked me out when I first saw it. I never thought I could wear a deep plum color. But apperances can be quite deceiving...and CoverGirls' new jumbo gloss balm is more light a light stain with a balmy finish. The color does not go on dark AT ALL (but it's buildable if you do want a more intense look).  In the picture on the top right you can see what a light application looks like and also how it builds. I actually really loved this balm. I don't love sticking my finger into a lip balm container so the pencil packaging appealed to me.

| NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil |

If you follow any beauty blogs or YouTube beauty channels, you know about NYX's Jumbo Eye Pencil.I had never tried out the cult favorite. I don't know why because as expected, it's pretty great- and really versatile too. Super creamy and pigmented, it can create a nice opaque line, or it can be blended out like in the second photo for a smudged-out look.  I also like to use a slanted eyeliner brush to apply it to my bottom lash line. I dab the liner brush on the sides of the pencil and apply on my lower lash line. Then I smudge it out a bit using the same brush. It's a super simple way to create subtle and soft definition. 

| L'Oreal Eye Shadow Palette |

I always use eye shadow in unconventional ways since I don't use it on my lids. I use a grayish brown eyeshadow to line my lower lash line most days---but one of my favorite beauty tricks is using a shimmering pink or champagne shadow just in the inner corners of my eyes. It makes you look awake and really makes your eyes pop. I always tend to go for a more pink-toned highlighter because I think it's a little softer than white or champagne and it has a beautiful warmth to it. Plus, just like my under-eye brightening product which is also pink-toned, I think pink helps counteract a lot of blue and purple tones in the skin which brightens dark areas and makes them look illuminated from within. The one gripe I have with this particular eyeshadow set is that the packaging is a little flimsy, which surprises me because L'Oreal tends to make some of the highest quality beauty products.

What beauty products have you tried out recently? Do you sneak away at the grocery store to hit the beauty aisles like I do?  Share in the comments below!

Products were provided by HEB for consideration. All opinions are my own.