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.