Adding Color To My Summer With The Mary Kay Chromafusion Collection
This is a sponsored post for Mary Kay. However, all opinions and thoughts are my own.
Summer is upon us! With the changing season, I love to add pops of color to my outfits and accessories. A look is never complete without the finishing touch, make-up! I was beyond excited to get my hands on the Mary Kay Chromafusion Collection and Pro Palette which holds oodles of eyeshadows, highlighter, contour and blush! It’s a make-up fanatics dream come true. Read on to find out which shades are my favorite and how I use them!
I love buying large eyeshadow palettes, however I find sometimes it can be a little tricky. There always seems to be a color or two I just won’t use or is unnecessary. What I appreciate about the Mary Kay Pro Palette is how easy it is to customize shades and pick everything you actually love and want! The Mary Kay Pro Palette is a generously sized, sleek magnetic compact that stores all your lovely little individual shades, leaving you free to create a limitless color wardrobe! This palette also provides simple, yet professional organization and switching out shadows from season to season is a breeze.
My Mary Kay Pro Palette came with a mixture of both Chromafusion matte and shimmer eyeshadows as well as a highlighter, a contour shade and blush. Basically, everything you need to add some color into your make-up routine. They are buildable, blendable, and long lasting. I wore it literally all day, including ballet class, without having to touch up my eye make-up at all! Now, that is awesome!
Mary Kay Chromafusion Eyeshadow
The Mary Kay Chromafusion Matrix technology is an industry innovation that elevates pure color radiance while enabling all day endurance. Currently available in 33, yes 33, matte and shimmer shades, the eyeshadows glide on seamlessly, smooth and totally buildable for maximum color appeal! Eyeshadows are priced at $8, which is a steal for the quality and all shadows lock into the magnetic Pro Palette. To get my classic cat eye I so often wear, I used Moonstone on my lower lid, Espresso on the brow bone, and Rosy Nude for blush! I also LOVE the shade, Gold Status. It brings out more green in my eyes and gives me a fun pop!
Mary Kay Chromafusion Blush
I never go a day without a swipe of blush on my cheeks! Even on days I don’t feel like getting glammed up and don’t use foundation, I still use a little blush to give my complexion some color. The Mary Kay Chromafusion Blush comes in 10 amazing shades perfect for just about every skin skin tone. Not only are they long lasting and high impact color, each shade boasts a unique fusion of pure color and light reflecting pigments to deliver a natural looking radiance. All blush powders are sold separately and cost $14.
Mary Kay Chromafusion Highlighter and Contour
These pigment rich hues come in two highlighter and two contour shades in light and dark matte tones that blend with the skin flawlessly. They provide a healthy glow without setting into pores and fine lines. These products were ones I was most excited about! I use the highlighter on my cheekbones, a skinny strip down my nose and a T across my forehead and blend. I feel like I look 5-6 years younger, which makes me one happy camper! Both the highlighter and contour shades are $14 each and also fit perfectly in the Pro Palette which sells for $25.
How do I get my hands on the Mary Kay Pro Palette?
It’s simple! Visit MaryKay.com or contact your local Independent Beauty Consultant.
All in all, I am super impressed by the quality of the Mary Kay Chromafusion Collection and all the color choices they offer. The Pro Palette is such a space saver when all your favorite eyeshadows, blush, highlighter and contour shades are kept in one great compact. I also wanted to point out, I actually dropped the Pro Palette on MY CONCRETE DRIVEWAY and instantly my heart dropped into my stomach (I know, I know)! Luckily, none of the eyeshadows broke! I was amazed and so thankful! That sturdy palette protects them perfectly!
Mary Kay Chromafusion Collection
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•One package bacon (cooked and chopped)
•Puff pastry cut into 8 equal squares
•Shredded gruyere cheese
•9 eggs (one used for egg wash)
•Chopped chives
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Cut puff pastry into 8 squares and scoop your cooked bacon into the center. Position the bacon into a donut shape leaving the center empty. Sprinkled gruyere cheese on top and then fold over all 4 sides, pressing firmed so it stays in place. Place on a non stick baking pan and brush egg wash on all sides of the puff pastry. Sprinkle fresh chives on top and bake for 20 minutes. Enjoy! #brunchrecipe #recipereel #puffpastry #breakfast
SAVE AND SHARE THIS RECIPE! These#breakfast galettes are the perfect addition to a brunch or even for a fun breakfast in bed 🙌🏻 It’s a meal all in one and super delicious!
•One package bacon (cooked and chopped)
•Puff pastry cut into 8 equal squares
•Shredded gruyere cheese
•9 eggs (one used for egg wash)
•Chopped chives
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Cut puff pastry into 8 squares and scoop your cooked bacon into the center. Position the bacon into a donut shape leaving the center empty. Sprinkled gruyere cheese on top and then fold over all 4 sides, pressing firmed so it stays in place. Place on a non stick baking pan and brush egg wash on all sides of the puff pastry. Sprinkle fresh chives on top and bake for 20 minutes. Enjoy! #brunchrecipe #recipereel #puffpastry #breakfast
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SAVE AND SHARE THIS RECIPE! This is an insanely easy way to make Raspberry Lemon Tarts with minimal steps and ingredients! As much as I love making lemon curd from scratch, sometimes, it’s just nice to cut some corners!
•6-7 oz of Lemon Curd (I used @mackays) you will have left over. I showed the second half of my tarts being made.
•2 packs of puff pastry
•8 oz of whipped cream (I made my own with heavy whipping cream and a little vanilla extract and sugar)
•20 raspberries
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Ahhh! Neil and I finished our biggest #diyproject yet! 💪🏻I’m so lucky I’m married to someone who goes along with all my ideas with little complaint 🤣 Our #diy entertainment space features an electric fireplace, frame tv and the biggest showstoppers of all…the #whiteoak mantel and floating shelves from @dakotatimberco I’m so in LOVE with how it turned out! #dakotatimbercompany sources their wood from retired buildings, urban tree removals as well as other sustainable sources. The quality is INSANE! Each piece meticulously crafted and ready for install. The mantel and shelves come with detailed instructions, steel brackets that hold 150 lbs or more and six 2.5 inch screws. Did I mention it’s #americanmade 🙌🏻 Right now, they have a BOGO sale on floating shelves and various awesome mantels on sale as well. Head over to my website for ALL the details on building, decor and everything in between!
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SAVE AND SHARE THIS POST! Check out my Strawberry Cheese Heary Pastries! Perfect for that #galentinesday brunch or for dessert with your loved ones. So yummy and the perfect serving size!
•Preheat oven 400 (this bakes approximately 15 min)
•2 sheets Puff Pastry
•1 egg yolk and 1 egg (for egg wash)
•1 8oz package cream cheese
•1/2 cup sugar
•1 tsp vanilla extract
•10-12 strawberries
Preheat oven to 400 (this will bake for approx. 15 min) Use a heart cookie cutter to cut out your puff pastry hearts and then use a knife to trace a heart into them. Brush on egg wash and set aside. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, vanilla, egg yolk and sugar. Add the cheese mixture to your little hearts (only spreading it up to the line you scored). Add fresh sliced strawberries and bake for 15-20 min! This is SO EASY AND SOOOOO GOOD! #recipeoftheday #danish #dessertrecipe #brunchrecipe #recipereel
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•store bought puff pastry
•raspberries or raspberry jam (I like fresh fruit better)
•6-8 oz of cream cheese
• 1/2 cup sugar
•1 tsp vanilla extract
•1 egg YOLK only
•powdered sugar
•sliced almonds
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Don’t take my word for it...make it and let me know how fast it was devoured.
•4 large croissants
12-16 oz of cubed ham
•6 oz of shredded gruyere cheese
•6 oz of shredded cheddar cheese
•1/2 cup chopped chives
•6 eggs
•1 cup half and half
•1 tsp. honey
•1 tsp. Dijon mustard
•salt and pepper
Preheat your oven to 375. In a baking dish (spray with non stick spray) add in croissants, ham, cheese and chives. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, half and half, honey, mustard and salt and pepper.
Pour the egg mixture over the bake and press down with a fork. Cover with foil and bake for approximately 50 min. This is such a great family recipe and feeds a good amount of people. So before ya come for me with how much cheese is used ( remember that!
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•clover cookie cutter
•puff pastry sheet
•Dijon mustard
•Swiss cheese
•corned beef (pastrami also tastes great)
•egg for egg wash
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Use your cookie cutter on the puff pastry. Smear a good amount of Dijon mustard on half of them. Add the corned beef and cheese. Place the puff pastry on top like a sandwich. Using a fork, press down around each clover. Brush egg wash over and poke 4 little holes in the top. Bake in the oven for approximately 20 minutes. These are SOOOO YUMMY and quite a hit in our home! The kids love them! #puffpastry #cornedbeef #easyrecipe
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Kim Henrichs | 12th Jun 19
Such a pretty palette!! I love the dark colors in it.
Crystal | 12th Jun 19
I have an aunt who sold Mary Kay and Avon growing up,so I have fond memories of both of these brands,but Mary Kay always seemed a bit better in terms of quality.
The Chromafusion shadow sounds right up my alley-I’m an eye makeup hoarder! The blush sounds pretty lovely as well but you have me fixated only the eyeshadow!
Thank you for reminding me of a nostalgic brand that reminds me of when I was first getting into makeup and sitting around the table with the little books with my grandma and my aunt-I may need to revisit this brand.
Love your blog,btw! One of my favorites!
Aggie Akankwasa| 12th Jun 19
Woah pretty 😍💙.
Started to play around with Eye Shadow a few weeks ago. Maybe I can try this palette. 😊
🎁
Kayte CookWatts | 12th Jun 19
I have a friend that sells it and at first I thought it would be a high pressure sell situation but we actually had a lot of fun. I always have trouble picking out the right shades and end up with warmer browns which look great in the pan but odd on my fair pink undertone skin.
Dana Rodriguez | 12th Jun 19
This palette is gorgeous. I love all the pretty colors it contains!
Susan Christy | 12th Jun 19
I haven’t heard anything about Mary Kay locally for many years. I better do a little research to see if they have makeup that can hide my numerous flaws.
Brenda Cremer | 12th Jun 19
My Niece sells Mary Kay, love it!
Lesly Figueroa | 12th Jun 19
I love mary Kay the quality of their products is amazing
Lorinda Connor| 12th Jun 19
I love those colors,beautiful palette! 🎁
IMELDA GOMEZ | 12th Jun 19
Wow that is a nice looking palette! Good job Mary Kay!!
Danielle Williams | 12th Jun 19
I love Mary Kay products! Always high quality!
Autumn M. | 12th Jun 19
Mary Kay products are awesome!! I’ve used them for years, and they never disappoint.
Quanda Dykstra | 12th Jun 19
Mary Kay Pro Palette offers versatility and beautiful colors. Love it! 🤗
Donnas | 12th Jun 19
I’ve been a fan of Mary Kay cosmetics for a while. They are quality without being overpriced. I do like that palette.
Veronica R | 12th Jun 19
Love the dress.
Karen A Cairns | 12th Jun 19
I haven’t used Mark Kay in a while looks like I need to go back with those amazing colors~
athena graeme | 12th Jun 19
Ok, I have to be the one to say it, that dress steals the show! Wow.
Leela | 12th Jun 19
I love all the colors.
Mindi Eden | 12th Jun 19
I absolutely love palettes as well! The ability to customize a palette greatly appeals to me! I hate having a color I will never wear!
Katherine| 12th Jun 19
I like like the wide choice of colors in this palette, love makeup and new makeup!
Whitney Lai| 12th Jun 19
I’ve heard of Mary Kay and all of its glorious reviews but man that palette looks like the real deal for serious makeup lovers!
angela parrish | 12th Jun 19
nice dress. love it.
Ron Weinberg | 12th Jun 19
SWAVE
Paula Pennachio | 12th Jun 19
My mom buys a lit of Mary Kay she loves it, I do too
Paula Pennachio | 12th Jun 19
mom buys a lot of Mary Kay she loves it, I do too
Amna mahmood | 12th Jun 19
In love with the vibrant colors😍😍😍
Gwen M| 12th Jun 19
A family friend used to sell Mary Kay back in the day which my mom occasionally bought. I had no idea they were still going strong! I love customisable palettes coz it’s a real bummer buying a full set knowing good and well there’s a couple in there that’ll go to waste.
TinaMarie Triliegi| 12th Jun 19
I just started wearing make-up again, maybe Ill try Mary Kay!
Nicole Cannon | 12th Jun 19
Love the Inspiration and 33 shades is a lot of options and who doesn’t love options.
MICHAEL CHEVILLOT | 12th Jun 19
I know a few people for whom that this would make a wonderful gift.
Jayne Jeacocke | 12th Jun 19
What a gorgeous palette the colors are to die for!
Amy Cooley | 12th Jun 19
This looks like a wonderful palette of colors! It’s great to have everything you need in one place!
Christi | 12th Jun 19
Looks like a wonderful collection of colors.
Jackie Phipps | 12th Jun 19
Great collection of colours. I do love the blue dress it is great.
Cassandra D | 13th Jun 19
I like the different colors in the Mary Kay Chromafusion Collection.
Rhonda Martin| 13th Jun 19
Having a Pro Palette sounds wonderful. Being able to have colors to my preference all in one palette plus blush and highlighter all in one compact is perfect.
Shannon D Citrino | 13th Jun 19
My mother used to sell Mary kay..its really nice makeup! She would always sneak me that microdermabrasion scrub, that stuff works amazing!!
Courtney Byers| 13th Jun 19
I have loved Mary Kay products for years and love this palette. It would be perfect for traveling because everything is all together. Your makeup looks gorgeous, April. I am going to have to get one of these.
andie | 13th Jun 19
Mary Kay is so classic – I would love to try some of their new collections and products – thanks.
Ronald Gagnon | 13th Jun 19
Definitely a Must Have….and I know just the Lady I Must Have it for
Shannon Lewis| 13th Jun 19
Awesome! Great post!
Jennifer| 14th Jun 19
These sound really nice! Love that palette!
Jennifer
Effortlessly Sophisticated
Monika| 14th Jun 19
I love that the palette has not only neutrals but also these deep green colors!
Lu| 15th Jun 19
I really do love how high quality MK products are..i use their eye makeup remover religiously because it works so quickly!
Tara | 15th Jun 19
That’s such a pretty palette!
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Wendy McBride | 26th Jul 19
Wow! I love that the palette is customizable so that you can pick all the colors you want! Otherwise, I am like you….there were always a few colors included that I would never use!