Product Reviews
-
January Monthly Empties and Reviews
Happy Friday, loves! I hope you all had a wonderful week! Today we will be going over the first Monthly Empties of 2017. I wanted to get this post up in early February, but with the apartment move, there was just no time unfortunately. Thank you so much for hanging tight through this time 🙂 Now, let’s dive into January’s Empties! MAKEUP E.L.F. Makeup Mist & Set: I have gone through numerous bottles of these as this is my favorite drugstore makeup setting spray, ever! This mist extends the longevity of my makeup while smoothing out my skin when I’ve over-powdered. This was also in my previous months’ empties and…
-
Too Faced Merry KissMas Melted Liquified Lipstick Set Review
Happy Wednesday, loves! Today, I’m bringing you another product review, this time on the Too Faced Merry KissMas Melted Liquified Lipstick Set. I really wanted to have this up before Christmas for obvious reasons, but sadly was delayed during the hectic holiday season. Although Christmas has come and gone, this set is still in stock on the Too Faced website, and would make a lovely gift for the beauty junkie in your life. I own a bunch of the Melted Lipsticks from previous holiday sets and love their creamy formula. I was eager to add these shades to my collection and in particular, to test out the Melted Matte formula.What it is:…
-
Becca x Jaclyn Hill Champagne Collection Face Palette Review
Happy Monday, y’all! I hope everyone had a great weekend 🙂 Today, we are kick-starting the week with a review of the Becca x Jaclyn Hill Champagne Collection Face Palette! I did not pick up this palette during its initial launch last year and after it quickly sold out, I had a serious case of FOMO. When this relaunched in early December with limited quantities, I HAD to order it. Although this particular palette is now out of stock and no longer available in US Sephoras (as of today), the Champagne Collection is still very much in stock so I wanted to review their formula for you in case you were…
-
December Empties and Reviews
Happy Thursday, loves! I hope you are having a great week so far! Today we will be going over the last Monthly Empties of 2016. Each of these products will be accompanied by a mini review, and recommendation on whether or not I would repurchase. Now, let’s dive into December’s Empties! MAKEUP E.L.F. Makeup Mist & Set: I have gone through numerous bottles of these as this is my favorite drugstore makeup setting spray, ever! This mist extends the longevity of my makeup while smoothing out my skin when I’ve over-powdered. This was also in my November’s empties and I am sure this won’t be the last time you see it.…
-
Pinch Me Unboxing & First Impressions
Hiii dolls! Today, I will be doing a quick First Impressions on the samples I received in my very first Pinch Me Sample Box. Pinch Me is a free subscription where you receive samples from various brands, based on your online profile. After testing out the samples, you are asked to honestly review the products and fill out a survey. Shipping is free and new samples go live rather sporadically, so you just have to check in regularly as the popular samples are snapped up pretty quickly. As I am new to the website, I am still familiarizing myself with how it works exactly. I assume that the more you participate in providing…
-
E.L.F. Cosmetics Haul & Reviews
Happy Tuesday, loves! I hope everyone had an amazing Christmas weekend with their loved ones 🙂 I’m stoked to be back today to share with you the goodies from my recent ELF Cosmetics Haul! I love the ELF brand as it is super affordable and easily accessible at the drugstores, all while having such high quality products. So when they had a 50% off sale on the majority of items on their website, I jumped on that right quick 😉 Some of these products are repurchases while others are new to me. Let’s dive right in and see how they performed! Makeup Mist & Set: This is my favorite drugstore makeup…
-
Colourpop Up and Away Lip Bundle Review
Hi y’all! Yay, 3 more days until Christmas! But who’s counting? 😉 Today, I will be reviewing the Colourpop Up and Away Lip Bundle. I also have a blogpost review of the Can You Knot Lip Bundle here if you want to check it out. This Lip Bundle caught my eye because it consists of 3 warm neutral shades that can be worn year round, but would look particularly gorgeous for Fall. If sold separately, these lippies are $6 each, so you are saving $3 total by purchasing the bundle, which retails for $15.This bundle contains 2 Ultra Matte Lips(Love Bug, Mama) and 1 Ultra Satin Lip (Calypso). Love Bug is a rich…
-
Kat Von D MetalMatte Eyeshadow Palette Review
Happy Monday, loves! I hope everyone had a great weekend 🙂 Today, I will be reviewing the Kat Von D MetalMatte Eye Shadow Palette I picked up from Sephora. I previously owned the cult favorite, KVD Shade in Light Eye Contour Palette, and while I enjoyed the formula, the shades were too neutral/ cool-toned for my personal tastes. When I saw this gorgeous assortment of colorful shades online, I was eager to put it to the test and see how the eyeshadows performed. What it is: An exclusive, ultra-limited, eye shadow palette with 13 rich mattes and nine Metal Crush shades (Sephora.com).Price: $60, 9 x 1.14 oz/ 37.4 g Metal…
-
Colourpop Can You Knot Lip Bundle Review
Happy Tuesday, loves! I hope you’re having a great week so far! Today, I will be reviewing the Colourpop Can You Knot Lip Bundle. I own a ton of Colourpop lippies so when they were having their Cyber Monday sale, I stocked up on some more. This Lip Bundle caught my eye because it consists of 3 plum shades in various finishes, perfect for the winter months when you crave a more dramatic lip. If sold separately, these lippies are $6 each, so you are saving $3 total by purchasing the bundle, which retails for $15. This bundle contains 1 Ultra Satin Lip, 1 Ultra Matte Lip, and 1 Ultra…
-
Lancome VoxBox Review
Hiii dolls! Today, I will be reviewing the makeup goodies that I received in my Lancome VoxBox from Influenster! This VoxBox’s theme is #LookMeInMyLashes and includes an eye cream, mascara, makeup remover, pencil sharpener, and two eyeliner pencils. This was a generous package as Lancome is a department store brand, so I’m thankful to be able to partake in the campaign. I’ve had about 3 weeks to put these products to the test and formulate my own opinions. Please read on to see my rating of each product based on my personal experience 🙂 Lancôme Visionnaire Yeux Eye On Correction Eye Balm – Deluxe Sample Sized – 0.101 oz A fresh,…
-
November Empties and Mini Reviews
Happy Thursdays, loves! I hope you will enjoy this new monthly series from now on, where I go over the previous month’s emptied products, accompanied by a mini review, and whether or not I would repurchase. Now, let’s dive into November’s Empties! MAKEUPNeutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes: These did not impress me as I didn’t feel it remove all my makeup before I go in with my cream cleanser. I will be sticking to my Costco wipes so I would not repurchase this. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Circle Eraser: Because this Medium shade was too light for my skintone, I used this solely as my eye primer for which it worked…
-
Urban Decay Moondust Eyeshadow Palette Review
Hey girl, heeeyyy! It’s time for another palette review! Today’s spotlight will be on the Urban Decay Moondust Eyeshadow Palette I picked up from Ulta. I haven’t heard much hype about this product, but I love Urban Decay eyeshadow palettes in general, so I was eager to put this to the test and formulate my own opinions based on my personal experience. What it is: Urban Decay has got something that will send your glitter addiction into overdrive. Get ready to explore eight otherworldly new shades of planet Earth’s sparkliest shadow in UD’s first-ever Moondust Eyeshadow Palette. Found exclusively in this palette, UD’s most vibrant Moondust shades yet will stoke your…
-
Anastasia Beverly Hills Master Palette by Mario Review
Happy November, loves! Today, I am so stoked to kick off the new month by reviewing the much anticipated Anastasia Beverly Hills Master Palette by Mario! I previously reviewed the ABH Modern Renaissance Palette (review here) and I LOVED the stunning assortment of high quality eye shadows. It easily became one of my favorite eyeshadow palettes of all time! I immediately ordered the Mario Palette the moment it went live on the Ulta App, as I was eager to dive into it and see how it stacks up to my beloved ABH Eyeshadow Palettes. What it is: A special- edition eye shadow collection created with Celebrity Makeup Artist Mario Dedivanovic. The…
-
Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Foundations Review
Hiii dolls! Today, I will be reviewing the Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Foundations that I received in my Beauty VoxBox from Influenster! I’ve heard rave reviews about the HD Foundations so I was thrilled to be selected. This VoxBox includes a full sized Ultra HD Invisible Cover Liquid and Stick Foundation, so that was very generous as this brand is on the high-end side. What it is:Ultra HD Liquid Foundation (right) – A bestselling HD foundation with an ultra-lightweight texture that provides ultra flawless skin. Price: $43, 1.01 oz (Sephora.com). Ultra HD Stick Foundation (left) – A long-lasting, multitasking cover stick with invisible coverage for foundation touch-ups and contouring. Price: $43,…
-
Sephora Play! September 2016 Unboxing
Hi loves! Today, I will be sharing with you the contents of my Play! by Sephora sample box for September 2016. Play! is Sephora’s subscription service that provides 5 beauty samples plus 1 fragrance sample for $10/month (plus local taxes). Now, let’s dive right in and get started! September’s theme is The Unbasic Basics and the Play! Bag comes with 6 products in a simple, lipstick- design pouch. As usual, it includes an insert with product descriptions/ directions and a Play! Pass, redeemable in Sephora stores for 50 extra Beauty Insider points with any purchase. Sephora Collection Rouge Shine Lipstick in Love Spell – Deluxe Sample Sized (1 g) Deep glossy…
-
Boxycharm September 2016 Unboxing
Hey girl heeey! It’s time to dive into September’s Boxycharm! Boxycharm is my favorite beauty subscription box that provides 5-6 full-sized items for $21/month. What I love about Boxycharm is that the value of all the luxury products always well exceed the $21 price. September’s theme is Camp Glam and comes with 5 products. Project Beauty Hairgurt Smoothing Yogurt Hair Masque – $11 (myprojectbeauty.com) A smoothing yogurt hair masque made with yogurt protein, prebiotics, quinoa, a botanical oil blend and bio-keratin (excerpt). This masque smells INCREDIBLE, like watermelon Jolly Ranchers. Makes my mouth water every time I use it. However, this feels very lightweight for a masque. I have relatively dry hair…
-
Sephora Play! August 2016 Unboxing
Sephora Play! August 2016 Unboxing Hi loves! Today, I will be sharing with you the contents of my Play! by Sephora sample box for August 2016. Play! is Sephora’s subscription service that provides 5 beauty samples plus 1 fragrance sample for $10/month (plus local taxes). I am totally addicted to beauty subscriptions, notably Ipsy and Boxycharm, so when I saw Sephora was joining the game, I signed right up! I was very impressed with my first Play! Box from last month so I am excited to see how this one stacks up. Now, let’s dive right in and get started! August’s theme is The Eye Openers and the Play! Bag…
-
Boxycharm August 2016 Unboxing
Boxycharm August 2016 Unboxing Hi dolls! Today, I will be sharing with you the contents of my August Boxycharm! Boxycharm is my favorite beauty subscription box that provides 5-6 full-sized items for $21/month. What I love about Boxycharm is that the value of all the luxury products always well exceed the $21 price. Let’s dive right in and get started! August’s theme is Express Yourself and comes with 5 products. 1. Coastal Scents Blush & Bronzer Mini Palette w/ Angled Blush Brush – $13.95 + $6 (coastalscents.com) Apply the bronzers to achieve an even skin tone, use the contouring tones for well-defined cheekbones, and blushes for just the right finishing touch…
-
Ipsy Glam Bag August 2016 Unboxing
Ipsy Glam Bag August 2016 Unboxing Hi loves! Today, I am excited to share with you the contents of my August Ipsy Glam Bag. Ipsy is a beauty subscription service that provides 5-6 sample/full-sized items for $10/month. What I like about Ipsy is that the price encompasses shipping, and it regularly includes full sized products in a cute cosmetics bag. Let’s dive right in and get started! August’s theme is Sugar Highness and the Glam Bag comes with 5 products in this crazy adorable watercolor-mermaid design pouch. This is my favorite cosmetic bags from them thus far. 1. Trust Fund Beauty Lipgasm Liquid Lipstick in K, Bye – Full Sized (0.27…
-
Sephora Play! July 2016 Unboxing
Sephora Play! July 2016 Unboxing Hi loves! Today, I am super stoked to share with you the contents of my very first Play! by Sephora sample box for July 2016. Play! is Sephora’s subscription service that provides 5 beauty samples plus 1 fragrance sample for $10/month (plus local taxes). I am totally addicted to beauty subscriptions, notably Ipsy and Boxycharm, so when I saw Sephora was joining the game, I signed right up! Now, let’s dive right in and get started! July’s theme is Effortless Summer and the Play! Bag comes with 6 products in a simple, popsicle- design pouch. It also includes an insert with product descriptions/ directions and…
-
Lorac Pro Palette 3 Review
Hi dolls! Today, I am reviewing the Lorac Pro Palette 3! I’ve previously owned the Lorac Pro Palette 1, my personal favorite, and the Pro 2, which was too cool toned for my tastes. When I saw Lorac came out with a 3rd Pro Palette, I was excited to test it out and see how it stacks up to its predecessors.What it is: The third edition to Lorac’s original, best-selling PRO Palette, this PRO artistry palette is packed with 8 shimmer and 8 matte eyeshadows in all the soft and feminine shades you need to create the hottest looks straight from the Red Carpet. Lorac’s velvety-smooth shadows are infused with…
-
Boxycharm July 2016 Unboxing
Boxycharm July 2016 Unboxing Hi dolls! Today, I am excited to share with you the contents of my July Boxycharm! Boxycharm is my favorite beauty subscription box that provides 5-6 full-sized items for $21/month. What I love about Boxycharm is that the value of all the luxury products always well exceed the $21 price. Let’s dive right in and get started! July’s theme is Modern Merbabe: Let’s Make Waves and comes with 4 products instead of the usual 5. 1. Ofra Professional Magnetic Palette w/ 6 Eyeshadow Pans – $59 (ofracosmetics.com) This professional magnetic palette made exclusively for BOXYCHARM comes equipped with a mix of 6 shimmer and matte eyeshadows…
-
Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kit Sun Dipped Review
Hi loves! Today, I will be reviewing the Anastasia Beverly Hills Sun Dipped Glow Kit that I ordered from Ulta. I already own the ABH Glow Kit in That Glow and they are my favorite powder highlighters ever. I adore the stunning shades and beautiful formula so when I saw ABH came out with a new kit with deeper shades, I was eager to put it to the test and see if it matches in quality.What it is: Four velvety powders that instantly cast a lit-from-within glow (Packaging excerpt). Price: $40, 4 x 0.26 oz Where to Buy: Ulta, Sephora, ABH websitePackaging: I love how compact and sleek the packaging…
-
My Top 10 Makeup Products for a Beach/Pool Day
My Top 10 Makeup Products for a Beach/Pool Day Hi loves! Summer has finally descended upon us and with that comes warmer weather, breathtaking sunsets, and epic beach and pool days! Lounging by the California surfs or swimming in the turquoise seas of the Caribbean are my ideas of a perfect summer day. As a total beach bum, I have gotten down my beauty essentials for a long day at the beach. Today, I will be sharing with you my top 10 beauty products for a quick, easy Pool/Beach Day Makeup Look. These are the budge-proof products I rely on when the weather heats up. They have even been tested in…
-
Maybelline Color Sensational The Loaded Bolds Lip Color Review
Maybelline Color Sensational The Loaded Bolds Lip Color Review Hi loves! Today, I will be reviewing the Maybelline Color Sensational The Loaded Bolds Lip Colors that I ordered from Ulta. I previously own a bunch of lipsticks from their Creamy Mattes, Red/Berry, and The Buffs collections. Their Color Sensational line is phenomenal with a wide range of stunning shades in creamy and matte finishes. I was eager to put these The Loaded Bolds Lipsticks to the test. What it is: Maybelline’s Color Sensational The Loaded Bolds Lip Color delivers one-stroke intensity with hyper-color pigments and an opaque, creamy clay base. Available in a collection of pigment-loaded shades from deep plums and…
-
Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Eye Shadow Palette Review
Hi loves! Today, I will be reviewing the Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Eye Shadow Palette that I ordered from Ulta. I already own the Shadow Couture World Traveler Palette, Self Made Palette, Artist Palette, and I ADORE them all. They each come with a beautiful assortment of high quality eye shadows. I've seen glowing reviews about this particular palette on YouTube, so I was eager to put it to the test and see if it lives up to the hype.
-
Marc Jacobs Beauty Glow Stick Review
Hi loves! Today, I will be reviewing the Marc Jacobs Glow Stick Glistening Illuminator that I received in my Beauty VoxBox from Influenster. I’ve previously received two sample boxes from Influenster, but this was by far the most exciting one. I’ve heard good things about Marc Jacob products on social media, but I have yet to purchase any. This VoxBox included a full sized Glow Stick Glistening Illuminator, so that was very generous as this brand is very high-end aka pricey. What it is: A portable cream stick highlighter in a first-ever universal shade for instant dewy payoff (Sephora.com). Price: $42, 0.49 oz Where to Buy: Sephora Packaging: My first impression when…
