I was lucky enough to be sent some amazing beauty products from Boston makeup artist, Amanda McCarthy. Not only does Amanda do incredible makeup, but she also creates beauty products that have me hooked. From her creamy matte lipstick and liner to her rich gloss and beautiful blush, I can't get enough!

Where do I begin? I tried each of these products and it's hard to say which one was my favorite. So I'm going to share my thoughts on each one below!

Luxury Matte Lipstick in "Kate"

This ultra-longwear lipstick provides a creamy, matte finish in a variety of flattering shades. I only need a light swipe for super pigmented coverage. The color is a perfect rosy neutral that makes for a great dupe to Kylie Jenner's Candy K lip kit shade. The best part? It's not drying at all and it lasts past my early morning Starbucks sips. It's hypoallergenic, fragrance-free and paraben-free. I can't say enough about this product.

Mineral Matte Blush in "Hush Pink"

There's nothing I love more than that flushed, fresh-from-the-cold look. This cool-toned pop of pink goes well with a variety of makeup looks and can be built up from a clean daytime look to a more dramatic burst for evening. It's soft, pigmented and great for your skin. I love it!

Luxury Lip Gloss in "Sugar Berry"

I am so obsessed with this gloss. Add it on top of your lipstick or wear it alone, either way you'll get a perfect splash of color. I love the shine it provides and how long it lasts. If you had to add one item to your everyday beauty routine, this should be it. I like layering it on top of Amanda's Gel Lip Liner in Naked for a more neutral tone at the office.

Wearing: Gel Lip Liner in "Naked" with Luxury Matte Lipstick in "Kate"

Looking to snag some of these must-haves for yourself? Email Amanda at agwmakeup@yahoo.com.

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Sponsored by AMB Cosmetics. Products approved by Julie Saldarriaga.

Many of us bloggers appear to be occupied by sharing the latest trends and taking stylized Instagram photos, but in reality, we are much more than that. We are business women, doctors, lawyers, architects... you name it.

What many of my readers don't realize is that I am actually a senior marketer for a respected B2B data organization. As much as I love beauty, fashion, design and weddings, my true passion is marketing. I find that balancing the more serious side of my career with my blog helps me to obtain a creative spirit. However, working as senior marketer challenges me and pushes me to grow as a strategic business person.

It is exciting and fulfilling and I truly love it. I guess what I want people to know is that you can't judge a book by its cover. Don't ever let someone put you in a box or tell you that you have to choose to be this or you choose to be that. You can do it all.

I invite you to read my company's blog, NetPerspectives.com and to check out my marketing Twitter handle @JSalMarketing. TSO will always be one of my greatest loves, but it's important for creatives (especially women) to show how multifaceted we can be.

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