Makeup Talk: Cheek/Lip Stains and Highlighters

Last week I bought the TheBalm Mary-Lou Manizer which is a highlighter/illuminator. I LOVE this product and have been having a blast swiping this stuff above my cheek bones, under my brow bones, at my cupids bow and along my nose bridge (or lack thereof) for a little "glow".

I also received a sample of their Stainiac lip and cheek tint (which I am wearing below with the highlighter). And it has started this psychotic obsession with lip/cheek stains, spiraling into me ordering TheBalm Stainiac, the Benefit Posieteint and Cha Cha Teint from Macys.com (I had a gift certificate people!).

Sorry, I hate taking pictures of myself and feel really odd doing it so that's why I look so awkward in this picture. I'm not this pale BTW, it was the lighting.

I'm only wearing TheBalm Stainiac (with a gloss over my lips) and TheBalm Mary-Lou Manizer in this picture and I'm pretty happy with the results. It gives me a pop of color where I need it and glow that highlights my features. I'd probably add some mascara to complete this look to give my eyes a little boldness. =)