There’s nothing more frustrating than creating con There’s nothing more frustrating than creating content you’re proud of and not seeing engagement (trust me, I’ve been there). 

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✨ Trying to fit a version of yourself that isn’t real
✨ Showing up inconsistently with your brand identity

The truth? People connect with clarity and authenticity—not perfection.

If you want to build a stronger, more recognizable brand as a creator, @norquestcollege’s Content Creator Certificate is a great place to start.

You can learn more about the program at Norquest.ca/contentcreator 

A big thank you to NorQuest for inviting me to be part of this project 💖

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Beauty · February 5, 2021

Rare Beauty Stay Vulnerable Collection Review

A few months ago I reviewed the original Rare Beauty collection, and today I am sharing my Rare Beauty Stay Vulnerable Collection review!

I’ll be reviewing the Rare Beauty Stay Vulnerable Melting Cream Blush, the product I am most excited about, and the Stay Vulnerable Glossy Lip Balm.

If you haven’t heard of Rare Beauty before, it was launched in September 2020 by Selena Gomez. It is her first beauty line and proceeds go towards mental health initiatives.

I love the Rare Beauty debut collection, especially the Soft Pinch Liquid Blush which I reviewed here.

What intrigued me the most about the Stay Vulnerable collection was the new blush formula. Rare Beauty is known for its natural, easy-to-apply products, so I couldn’t wait to see how the blushes compare to each other. 

Keep reading for my review of the Stay Vulnerable Melting Cream Blush and the Stay Vulnerable Glossy Lip Balm!

The Rare Beauty Stay Vulnerable collection includes:

Stay Vulnerable Melting Cream Blush in five shades $27 CAD

Stay Vulnerable Liquid Eyeshadow in five shades $26 CAD

Stay Vulnerable Glossy Lip Balm in five shades $23 CAD

Rare Beauty Stay Vulnerable Melting Cream Blush Review

Rare Beauty Stay Vulnerable Collection Review

Blush is one of the best ways to bring light and colour into the face, and the Rare Beauty blushes do that in the best way possible. Some blushes are hard to apply or they make you look like a clown, but that is not the case with these products. 

The Rare Beauty Stay Vulnerable Melting Blush is a cream blush, an in-between of liquid and powder. Cream blushes are amazing because they give you more control than liquid blushes do yet they are more pigmented than powder blushes.

I bought the shade Nearly Mauve, which is a beautiful neutral colour. It is a blend of pinks and peaches, which gives off a natural flush. It’s long-lasting which I love, and you can layer it for more pigmentation. 

The best way to apply it is by using your fingers to dab onto your cheeks then blending with a brush. You can also apply it directly with a brush. Either way works which I like because sometimes it’s just easier to use your fingers. 

I find the Stay Vulnerable Melting Blush easier to apply compared to the original Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush. If you apply too much of the liquid blush you risk looking like a clown. The melting blush is something you need to build-up for lots of pigment so it’s way more beginner-friendly. 

I tend to grab the Stay Vulnerable Melting Cream Blush more than the Soft Pinch Liquid Blush for its convenience. Overall, I would highly recommend this blush if you’re looking for something soft and neutral!

Stay Vulnerable Glossy Lip Balm

Rare Beauty Stay Vulnerable Collection Review

I also picked up the Stay Vulnerable Glossy Balm because a girl can never have too many lip products! I was intrigued by it as it’s a lip gloss, but also a lip balm which is a fantastic idea, but not common. 

I got the shade Nearly Neutral which is a beautiful soft rosy pink. It applies smoothly and isn’t sticky like most glosses. The gloss itself is really neutral and light coverage. 

If you’re looking for a gloss that is powerful and pigmented, this probably isn’t for you. But, it is great if you’re looking for an everyday lip gloss. 

The best part about the Stay Vulnerable Glossy Lip Balm is how soft it makes your lips feel. It noticeably nourishes and hydrates your lips.

I would highly recommend this glossy lip balm to anyone who’s looking for a new go-to lip product! 


Question: Have you tried any Rare Beauty products? What are your favourites?

In: Beauty · Tagged: #beautyblogger, #beautyreview, #makeupreview, #rarebeauty, #rarebeautyreview

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Comments

  1. sarah says

    February 6, 2021 at 2:28 am

    I love the idea of the cream blush! I need to new blush, as I’ve never loved mine. It’s also gone and now you’ve got me thinking cream is the way to go. Thank you!

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  2. Sarah says

    February 6, 2021 at 3:51 pm

    Oh I definitely need to check these out. Honestly I haven’t worn make-up in probably a year, since COVID happened and I never go anywhere! So I definitely need some new brands to check out!

    Reply
    • Katrina says

      February 6, 2021 at 6:04 pm

      Good for you! I bet your skin is thriving! I still go to work and school so I have to wear make-up at least twice a week! I highly recommend these products for when you do start wearing make-up again because it is so natural.

      Reply
  3. Chloe says

    February 6, 2021 at 7:58 pm

    I heard lots of good things about Rare beauty. Love the sound of the cream blush. Hopefully one day we can get it in the UK.

    Reply
  4. Titra says

    February 9, 2021 at 3:52 am

    Love this review! I’ve been hearing good things about Selena’s Rare Beauty collection and I’ve been dying to try her products! I can’t wait.

    Thanks,

    Titra

    Reply
  5. Wiola says

    February 11, 2021 at 8:39 am

    Thank you for such a helpful post!

    Reply
    • Katrina says

      February 13, 2021 at 12:34 am

      You’re welcome!

      Reply

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