The Balm Meet Matt(e) Nude Palette Swatches

I've heard a lot of good things about this palette from several people online. When it showed up on HauteLook (referral link) recently, I decided to get it.

Personally, I don't know that I'd be inclined to use this palette alone. It's got some nice colors, especially the white, but I would probably use this palette in conjunction with other colors. The quality is very good, though.... I really like the quality of all The Balm eye shadows I've tried. If you like the colors and like mattes, then this palette is great.

The Balm Balm Jovi Palette swatches

I got a couple palettes from The Balm the last time it was on Hautelook (referral link). I like all the palettes that I have from The Balm so I figured I'd like this one, too.

This palette includes eye shadows, a blush, a highlighter, and two lip/cheek colors. I really only buy palettes for eye shadow. While I understand the general appeal of having all products in one, I don't really like it much. I don't like pan lip products and have not had a palette that changed my mind. As for blushes/hightlights/bronzers in palettes- I don't ever find that I make an effort to use them when they are in palettes. Still, if you like that or travel a lot, this palette is great for that.

I did have a hard time getting the colors to show up accurately in the palette- they looked far duller than they actually are. The swatches more accurately represent the colors in the palette.

A Collective Haul for the New Year

With the holidays and getting a new full time job that doesn't provide internet opportunities, my time to swatch and post has been limited. I still have been buying stuff, though, so I have a collective haul of the stuff I got over the last month. Some I purchased and some were Christmas gifts.

 Maybelline Color Tattoo eyeshadow in Edgy Emerald, Pomegranate Pink and Bold Gold

Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush in Peach Satin

Loreal Infallible eyeshadow in Golden Sage and Eternal Sunshine

Revlon Colorstay eyeshadow quad in Inspired

Covergirl Blast flipstick in Intense and Stunner

Maybelline Super Stay 10 Stain Gloss in Luscious Lilac

Loreal Color Riche Balm in Heavenly Berry

Cetaphil Cleanser

The Balm swatches

I've always wanted to try The Balm, but have never had the chance so when I heard The Balm was available at TJ Maxx I took a trip out there to get some. Out of the three TJ Maxx stores I went to, only one had a good amount of makeup. They all had a lot of the Time Balm skincare. I went a little crazy and got the stuff they had because they were all discounted by about half the regular price.

Tinted Moisturizer in light/medium