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July 2016 Ipsy Glam Bag: Hot Summer Nights

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 18:32:00 +0000

Hello lovelies! Welcome back to another Ipsy blog post for the month of July. Jeez, this summer has been going by too fast but I'm so excited for Autumn to come (C'mon, you're hating this 90 degree weather too).

This month's theme for Ipsy is Hot Summer Nights, perfect for this crazy heat wave we're having on the East Coast! This bag is so cute with its cute beach umbrella print and holographic background. It is such a cute and adorable bag that I've made it into my makeup bag for on the go!

As always, you receive five beauty products based on your beauty quiz that you took before being subscribed to the subscription service.

If you want to check out what I got this month then please click on Read More!

First up is the theBalm Cosmetics Meet Matt(e) Trimony Eyeshadow in the shade Matt Moskowitz.

Claims: Triple milled just sounds attractive, doesn't it? It means this shadow is super fine, making it smooth and easy to blend. Ultra Matte color. Perfect on your lids, in the ceases or as a transition shade. Velvety texture that's as soft as it is stunning.

Matt Moskowitz is described as a matte plum.

As you can see swatched, it is a gorgeous purple plum shade. It did swatch pretty dry and the shadow itself is dry as well. But, with two layers you can really work up the pigmentation.

If I were to compare this shadow to the shadows in the Meet Matt(e) original palette, I would say that the original one is much more creamy than this one. The darker shades in the original Meet Matt(e) palette swatch better and have better pay off.

The next product in this bag is the Eva NYC Get Glossed! Hair Serum.

Claims: Protein does a body good. And it works its powers on your hair, penetrating and coating the surface to condition. Keravis Protein triples the strength of hair. Instantly adds shine- and tames frizz and fly-aways. Helps protect from heat damage. Safe for colored hair and keratin or brazillian-treated hair.

This hair serum has some thickness to it so you don't need much to use all over your hair. I rub the serum between the palms of my hand and apply it mostly to the ends of my hair, where the most damage is. I'm always hesitant to apply serums on the top of my head just because I feel like the next day it makes my hair look super flat on top.

I really liked this serum for the ends of my hair. It didn't feel as dry and I'm happy that the serum protects my hair from heat damage, especially since I use hot tools on my hair all the time. I think for the sample size, this will be great to continually use and see if substantial results happen. But for now, so far so good!

Next up is the Too Faced Hangover Replenishing Face Primer.

Claims: We love drinking coconut water. This is the first primer to bring the probiotic's brightening benefits to beauty. Good hydration starts here. Look fresh and flawless for longer, helps your makeup go the distance. Does dewy duty. Doubles as a moisturizer and leaves you radiant. 100% said skin had the appearance of a full night's rest in a consumer study.

I've actually already tried this primer before and really liked it. I love the scent of this primer, it's like a sweet coconut scent. The consistency of this primer is really thin and liquidy which I also really like because thick primers just make me feel sticky.

It's easy to blend on my face and when it dries it has a bit of a tacky feeling but that's really so that the foundation can stick. Anything that I put on over the primer works really well. At the end of the day, this primer has kept my makeup looking fresh and not too much oil on my t-zone, which I get a lot. I think overall that this is a great primer. It does what it claims and works just fine!

Moving on to the Vasanti Cosmetics Professional Eyeshadow Brushes and the brush I received is the Professional Eyeshadow Brush.

Claims: The high-quality nylon bristles on these brushes pick up the color and pack on the pigment. The long thing handles will have you feeling like a pro! The Professional Eyeshadow Brush has a super versatile brush head, ideal for placing, highlighting, and blending color. Cover all your bases with this tapered eyeshadow brush. While its day job is creating killer eye looks, it also moonlights as a concealer brush.

I love getting new brushes from Ipsy and this has become a favorite one. I received the Professional Eyeshadow Brush which looks more like a concealer brush but it is perfect to use with Colourpop Super Shock Shadows.

It picks up the creamy formula shadows so well and deposits really well on my eyes. I have been using this brush nonstop with my Colourpop Super Shock Shadows and I have been loving it! This is a great brush!

And the final product from this month's bag is skyn Iceland The ANTIDOTE Cooling Daily Lotion.

Claims: So fresh and so clean, clean...minty clean, that is. Slather on this skin-calming lotion, turn on some classical tunes and let the de-stressing begin. Icelandic kelp hydrates, detoxifies, soothes, and calms inflammation. Cooling sensation reduces redness for a calm, glowing complexion. Cloudberry and cranberry seed (the super fruits of the Arctic) boost hydration.

This is such a great daily lotion especially in the summer. I used this a lot when I went to the pool because my skin gets so dry underneath the sun. It just feels so nice and cooling on the skin and it has a nice medicine smell which I love just because to me it smells clean. It smells like the lighter version of Vix.

The next day after I've used this on super tanned and heated under the sun skin, I find that it does reduce redness and calms me down. I really really like this for the summer and I'm so happy that I tried it!

And that is it for my July Ipsy Glam Bag! Thank you for reading this blog post and please follow me on all my social media links on the right! Until next time!

Love Always,

Where To Buy:

www.ipsy.com (It's a monthly subscription service for $10 a month!)

Price:

$10

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Colourpop X Kathleenlights Collab 3: Review + Swatches

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 17:33:00 +0000

Hello beauty lovers and welcome back to another blog post! Kathleenlights is at it again with a brand collection collaboration with Colourpop Cosmetics and as the avid fan I am, I had to pick them up.

This time, Kathleenlights came out with three Ultra Satin Lips in the shades Alyssa, November, and Point Zero and a set of Creme Gel Liners in pot and and pencil form called Mr. Bing. I ended up picking up the majority of the collection except for the Ultra Satin lip in Alyssa because I felt like it may be too light for me.

But I got the rest! And I am so exited to shares my thoughts and swatches on these new products. Please click on Read More to keep on reading!

Of course we have to talk about lips first and I got two shades of the Ultra Satin Lips in the shades November and Point Zero.

This is my first time trying the Ultra Satin Lips formula just because I am absolutely in love with Colourpop's Ultra Matte Liquid Lipsticks. Those are my babies and one of my all time favorite formulas of matte liquid lipsticks. But Kathleenlights raves about the formula of these hippies so I figured, why not try them out?

The first shade I want to talk about is November, which is the pinkie shade on the right of the top picture.

Here's what it looks like swatched on my arm. This color is described as a "mid-tone warm peachy pink".

And here's what the color looks like on my lips. On my skin tone it is very very neon on me. Part of me was a bit disappointed that it wasn't this warm peachy pink on me but I've got to learn that all shades don't look the same on every skin tone. I think that this would be so pretty on people that can pull off a color like this but I just can't see myself wearing it unless I layer it with a darker color underneath or use an ombre technique.

The last and second shade of Ultra Satin Lips that I purchased is Point Zero.

Point Zero is described as a "cool-toned grey brown". And here's what it looks like swatched on skin.

Now here's what it looks like applied on my lips. While it looked a lot warmer on my skin, it applied a lot cooler. I picked up this shade because of how unique the color was. While it looks a bit paler in this swatch, in person it's a lot more wearable. I think that this is such a unique shade to play around with looks.

Overall, I like these Ultra Satin Lips but I'm not in love with them as I am with Colourpop's Ultra Matte Liquid Lipsticks. I think formula wise, they are easy to glide on the lips, great pigmentation, and it is super comfortable to wear as well. I think my problem is that it doesn't dry down which is completely not the point of the product and I was totally expecting that! But I felt that since it didn't dry down on my lips, the overall look just looked odd to me. To me, it looked a little cakey on the lips. On the other hand I was impressed with the wear time. It lasted pretty long before I felt I had to reapply, especially for a satin finish that doesn't dry down. I don't have a definite say of these and I'm not writing them off. I think I need to try out other colors and figure if I really like it. But for now, I'm still in love with the Ultra Matte Liquid Lipsticks a lot better.

The next items that I picked up from this collection is the Creme gel liner and pot duo in Mr. Bing. The color is described as a "rich warm brown in a matte finish".

And here is what they look like swatched. On the left bottom is the creme gel liner pencil and on the top right is the creme gel pot. Both swatch different with the liner swatching as a lighter brown and the pot swatching a bit darker. But, they both have a nice warm brown undertone.

With the creme gel liner, I found that it was great. It's pigmented and applied on smoothly when I used it to line my lids as well as on my water line. I was a little hesitant at first to put this on my water line just because it has a bit of redness to the brown but wow did it makes my eyes pop. It didn't do any smudging and lasted really well on my lids and waterline. The liner is great for my first time trying it!

With the creme gel pot liner, it took a little bit of work to get it going but once I did, it was very easy to use and work with. I used this primarily on my lids to put on winged liner and once I used it as a cream base for an eyeshadow look. These lasted on really well as well and the overall look was great. The only issue was again really having to warm the color up and layering to get that full pigmentation. For my first time trying both the liner and gel pot, I'm satisfied!

All in all, this is another great collection collaboration with Colourpop and Kathleenlights. I love the color scheme that Kathleen has chosen and I can't wait for another collaboration!

And that is it for my review and swatches of this collection! Thank you for reading and please follow me on all my social media links which can be found on the right!

Love Always,

Where To Buy:

www.colourpop.com

Price:

Ranges from $5 to $6

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June 2016 Ipsy Glam Bag: Rebel Rebel

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 18:26:00 +0000

Hello lovelies! On todays blog I present the June 2016 Ipsy Glam Bag! The them for this month is Rebel Rebel. This bag has an interesting fabric to it. It doesn't feel smooth like plastic but it has more cushion to it yet it's not thick. The print is also a graffiti print with multiple words associated with Ipsy and beauty. It's a cute bag but aesthetically not my favorite.

As always, Ipsy comes with five beauty products that correlates with the beauty quiz you took before receiving the bag.

If you want to check out what is in this month's Ipsy bag, please click on read more!

The first item I have is the Elizabeth Mott Show Me Your Cheeks Blush in the shade Peach Pink.

Claims: It's time to blush up on your game. Start with this universally flattering and foolproof shade. And build a glow that goes from subtle sheen to full on flush. Iridescent finish with subtle sparkle. Long lasting color that takes you from day to dance floor. Cruelty free and never tested on fuzzy friends.

While this is a very pretty pink blush, I don't think the pigmentation is there at all. It swatched well on the finger but against my skin, it barely showed up.

Here's what it looks like swatched on me.

As you can see, it barely shows up on my skin. When I tried to use a brush to apply the blush on my cheeks, it barely picked up on the brush. Once I applied the blush on my cheeks I just saw shimmer. I kept trying to build it up but no color was showing up on me.

I feel like if you had a lighter skin tone than me then yeah maybe it'll work but other than that I definitely won't be using this as a blush at all.

The next product from this months Ipsy bag is the Hey Honey 24Seven: Day & Night Revitalizing Cream.

Claims: This all in one actually does it all amazingly well. Day or night. On your face, neck, or under the eyes. Sweet relief 24/7. Rich formula hydrates and heals. Restores balance to the skin - to keep you looking younger for longer. Minimal steps when it comes to caring for your own skin. Made with low maintenance in mind. Which the lazy in us loves.

This is a thick cream but not too thick that it's hard to blend into the skin. It doesn't feel sticky on my skin either as some thicker creams tend to feel on me. The scent of this is nice, it smells clean and fresh.

I used this revitalizing cream mostly at the end of the night just because I like to use something more liquidy in the morning for the lightness on the skin. I think this cream moisturize my skin pretty well and the next morning when I feel my skin, it feels smooth and refreshed. I haven't used this long enough to really see if it keeps my skin younger but so far so good!

Next up is the Urban Decay Eyeshadow in the shade Lounge.

Claims: Shade shifter. This multifaceted shadow switches up its look in different lighting. Duo the intrigue. Duo the fun. Feels like velvet. Glides on softly. Looks like wow. Lasts all day (and all night). Won't get caught up in your creases.

The shade Lounge is described as a "decadent reddish-brown topped with teal-green shimmer".

I was so excited to try this shadow because the swatch reminded me of the old and discontinued L'oreal pigment in the shade 914 Intrepid, one of my faves from the drugstore makeup past.

Here is what this shadow looks like swatched on my skin. It is gorgeous! I love shadows that are misleading and look different on the skin in comparison to the pan.

This shadow applied really nicely on my eyes and I was able to get amazing pigmentation from it. The problem that I have with the formula is that it creases on the lids like crazy. I used an eye primer and everything and it still creased! I absolutely love the color and the pigmentation so I'm devastated at how much it creased on me! Let me know if you got this shadow and tell me if it worked on you. I probably have to play with it more but so far I'm 50/50 on it.

Now on to the next beauty item which is the Formula X Nail Polish in the gorgeous shade of Wingwoman.

Claims: Lady in red. Dip into the perfect scarlet shade for the summer. High on the shine factor and made to go the distance. Enriched with ShineXcel - a luminescent ingredient that makes the red color pop. Long lasting, incredibly saturated color leaves us swooning. No parabens, sulfates, or phthalates.

I forget how amazing these nail polishes are until I try them again. Formula X Nail Polish produces one of the best formula of nail polishes that I have ever tried.

This shade in Wingwoman is such a gorgeous bright and classic red, perfect for the summer! With one coat, I got amazing pigmentation and no streaks or patchiness whatsoever. It dried really quickly and the finish was a nice and beautiful sheen.

This nail polish lasted for a good four days before I saw any chipping and I use my hands a lot ( ;D ). I'm really in love with the formula of this nail polish as well as the color. And, how cute is the sample size?! It'll last you a good amount of time since you only need one coat.

And the final beauty item from this bag is the BioRepublic Skincare Fiber Mask Set.

Claims: Mmm. That's the sound of soothing. These masks calm stressed out skin and brighten dull, flat complexions, with results you see even days later. And did we mention they smell amazing? Even more to mmm about. Cucumber Breeze wafts in to save stressed out skin. Pomegranate Crush energizes and evens out your complexion. Biodegradable fiber mask material fits nice and snugly, so you get the most of the essence right where you need it.

Off the bat, these masks material and serum are way thicker than I have ever used before. Both masks went on my face easily and it stuck on.

The serum is super cooling and thick, there's a lot of it on the mask. I really liked that because I felt it got all the areas of my face evenly. I love the super cooling sensation, especially when I used it during a hot summer night. I love love love the refreshing feeling.

It says on the directions to leave this mask on for 15 - 20 minutes, which honestly I left on longer because the mask never really dries. With the Cucumber Breeze Soothing Fiber Mask, my skin felt moisturized and really soft. The smell wasn't too pungent rather it was clean and pleasant. Now with the Pomegranate Crush Illuminating Fiber Mask, my skin did glow after and I felt moisturized and smooth as well.

Overall, I think these masks are amazing and super high quality. It's one of the best masks that I have ever tried. I absolutely love it.

And that is it for the June Ipsy Glam Bag! Let me know what you got in your June Ipsy Glam Bag or if you tried any of the product I have! Please follow me on all my social media links on the right and thanks for reading!

Love Always,

Where To Buy:

www.ipsy.com

Price:

$10 a month! (It's a monthly subscription service)

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New Drugstore Lipstick Launches: Covergirl Katy Kat Matte VS Maybelline Color Sensational The Loaded Bolds

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 17:11:00 +0000

Hello and welcome back to my blog! Today's blog post is about two new lipstick launches at the drugstore, the Covergirl Katy Kat Matte Lipsticks and the Maybelline Color Sensational The Loaded Bolds Lipsticks. I stumbled upon these releases at my local Target, where they were both out on display together. I was immediately intrigued by both collections and picked out three colors that I knew I would be interested in. Let's look at the claims for both lipsticks!

Claims for the Covergirl Katy Kat Matte Lipsticks: Calling all Katy Kats! Our new Katy Kat Demi-Matte Lipstick is a purr-fect collection of velvety soft and luscious feeling lipsticks with a demi-matte finish created by the one and only Katy Perry. With 11 shades in all, discover a new matte lip look you'll love that's not flat or dry.

Claims for the Maybelline Color Sensational The Loaded Bolds Lipsticks: Maybelline's Color Sensational The Loaded Bolds Lip Color delivers one-stroke intensity with hyper-color pigments and an opaque, creamy clay base. Sumptuous honey nectar leaves a creamy finish. Available in a collection of pigment-loaded shades from deep plums and electric blues to vibrant reds and natural nudes. Dermatologist tested. Allergy tested.

To see which launch is totally worth the buy, please click on Read More!

First up is the Covergirl Katy Kat Matte lipstick collection. This collection consists of 11 brand new shades that feature Covergirl's own matte formula. The range of colors are impressive from everyday pinks, to gorgeous reds, and the bold colors for the brave.

The three shades that I ended picking up are Sphinx, Catoure, and Kitty Purry.

Here are what they look like out of the tube and as you can tell it is so the kind of lipstick colors I would rock. Let's move on to lip swatches!

The first lip swatch I have here is Sphynx. This can be described as a light pinky nude. Against my skin tone, it is a nice everyday color but I feel with a tan this may wash me out just because it is really light for a pink. This applied on easily and smoothly but it was a little patchy. I definitely had to build up the color.

The next lip swatch is Catoure. Catoure can be seen as a rosy pink. This is easily my favorite of the bunch since it flatters my skin tone the best. It applied just as smoothly as Sphynx but it was much more pigmented and was not patchy at all. This is the best formulated one of the three.

And the last lip swatch/lipstick that I have from this line is Kitty Purry. On me, it is a lavender pink color. It definitely has a white base to it which is why it looks very pastel but I think that it's flattering. Like Sphynx and Catoure, it glided on smoothly but it was also patchy. I needed to swipe my lips a couple more times than Catoure to get the good and even pigmentation you see in the lip swatch above.

And that is it for this launch! Overall, I think that this is a fair lipstick for what it offers. It is a demi-matte finish, comfortable on the lips, doesn't dry them out, and it has a wide range of colors. While the pigmentation isn't there for some of the lip colors, I think that it's good for someone who likes natural looking lips, especially with these three shades. I haven't tried out any of the darker shades from this line but for the three that I do have, I like them.

Now let's talk about the Madeline Color Sensational The Loaded Bolds lipsticks.

This collection consists of 20 different shades, that ranges from everyday tone colors to dramatic and vibrant colors. These range of colors don't look very summery to me but it definitely intrigued me nonetheless.

The three shades that I picked up are Grey Over It, Coffee Addiction, and Chocoholic.

Here are what they look like in the tube. Off the bat, they look super creamy and I already know that I will like these lipsticks. These colors are very me, which was why I was most attracted to get them. Now let's check out the lip swatches for each lipstick.

The first one I have here is Grey Over It. This is actually one of the two gray toned colors of the collection, which I find so unique because there aren't many or if any gray toned shade of lipsticks at the drugstore. The "greige" look is very in too. I chose this one because it looked like it would match my skin tone better than the other gray toned shade. I can described this on me as a gray shade with mauve brown undertones to it. I personally think it's really pretty. I had no issues with the application as it applied on smoothly and with one coat.

The next shade I have here is Coffee Addiction. This is a gorgeous terra-cotta type shade. I love the shade name and the color against my skin tone. It applied on smoothly and evenly with high pigmentation. It is so amazing comfortable on the lips. I wouldn't say these are a true matte finish. It has the appearance of a matte lipstick but it has a bit of a sheen to it, which is why I think these are not drying at all.

And the final lip swatch I have is in the shade Chocoholic. This is a gorgeous burgundy brown shade. It applied just as evenly, pigmented, and smoothly as the rest. While they don't claim to be long lasting, once it dries it stays pretty much put. There will be some transference when freshly applied but that transference fades throughout the day.

Overall these new lipsticks from Maybelline are absolutely amazing. I have been wearing them nonstop since I got them and I've actually purchased another shade. If you were to ask me which of the two new lipstick launches are worth I would definitely have to say it is these Maybelline Color Sensational The Loaded Bolds! You have to try these out for yourselves, it's a really refreshing take on the whole matte lips trend and a great formula for those who want that matte look but want to feel comfortable as well.

And that is it for these new lipstick launches at the drugstore! I love brand new lipsticks from the drugstore because of not only how affordable it is, but they are always upping their makeup game. I hope you like this post! Please leave me a comment down below letting me know what you think of these new lipsticks. Thank you and please follow me on all my social media links!

Love Always,

Where To Buy:

At almost all drugstores or stores that sells these brands!

Price:

Covergirl: Ranges from $6 to $9

Maybelline: Ranges from $5 to $9

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NYX Cosmetics Lip Lingerie Collection: Review & Swatches

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 17:15:00 +0000

Hey beautiful people! Another day, another blog post. My makeup life has been bombarded with lip products and these NYX Lip Lingerie Liquid Lipsticks are not excluded. It took me a while to get all the colors that I wanted, but I've finally got them all!

Claims: Slip into something seductive with NYX Cosmetics' Lip Lingerie Liquid Lipstick, a weightless liquid lipstick with a plush matte finish. Available in a range of color-kissed nudes, each sultry shade will coat the curves of your lips with irresistibly creamy color.

I was super intrigued by these liquid lipsticks from NYX because I think that NYX creates one of the best lip products from the drugstore. So if you want to check out what I thought about these liquid lipsticks then please click on Read More!

From left to right, swatched on my skin, are Honeymoon, Embellishment, Ruffle Trim, Beauty Mark, and Teddy.

Let's talk about Honeymoon first! Honeymoon is described as a "gray toned beige".

Here's what it looks like on my lips. This is a very gray color on my lips and it looks almost like I have dead lips. It's honestly a little too gray for me but I found that mixing it with light colors made it a lot better.

Next up is Embellishment and was the hardest Lip Lingerie for me to find. It is described as a "muted purple".

And this is what Embellishment looks like on my lips. I knew this was going to be my favorite of the bunch. This shade is completely on trend with gorgeous mauve, purple, and hint of gray shades in it. It is a bit cool but paired with the right kind of makeup, it can be very wearable. For a cool tone shade, I find that on my skin tone, it looks flattering. It's definitely a color that will look different on everyone. Nonetheless, I really like it.

Next up is the shade Ruffle Trim. It is described as a "cinnamon pink". I actually wasn't going to purchase this at all because it looked like not only something I wouldn't wear but too light for my skin tone. So when I saw it in stores, I thought that it looked like it could work on me and a good everyday color.

Here's what it looks like on my lips. I think that this is a very pretty shade. It was a little too light and a little bit neon looking against my skin tone but if I could mix it with other colors, I think that I could make it work for my skin. It's a little too orange to be described as a cinnamon color but I do see the pink. Overall, not too bad.

Now, I have the color Beauty Mark. On the NYX Cosmetics website, they describe it as a "chocolate brown".

And here is what it looks like on my lips. This is a pretty brown color with a more red and warm undertone. I think that deeper skin tones would definitely benefit from this shade. On me, it's a more vampy look although I really like it.

And the final lip lingerie that I have here is the color Teddy. On the website it is described as a "warm rich brown".

And this is what the final lip shade looks like on my lips. As you can see it is very similar to Beauty Mark but with Teddy, it has more gray undertones. Again, this is a more vampy color on me but I can see deeper skin tones really liking this as an everyday color.

Now let's talk about the overall product. I really like the packaging of these liquid lipsticks. They don't look cheap rather they look high end. It has good weight to it and is made of this hard plastic that looks like glass but won't break as easily. I really like the concept of it being shades of nude for all skin colors. No matter what skin color you are from the fairest of the fair to the deepest of the deep, there is a nude shade in this collection that will compliment you.

The applicator is really interesting, as it is not a doe foot applicator, rather it's long and flat on both sides. For me it distributes the product on the lips well but it is hard to have control over it. I don't mind it at all but it may bother some.

Moving on from the packaging to the formula. These liquid lipsticks are not as runny as Colourpop liquid lipsticks. It has a mousse or gel like consistency when applied on the lips. Just like in the description, it has a plush feeling, especially when you rub your lips together. I will say that they all applied patchy with some layering on better than the others. You'll definitely need at least two coats of this to get complete opacity. This formula does dry to a super matte finish to the point where it is drying. If you don't like drying liquid lipsticks, then this is not for you. What I did find was that the staying power was really good. Through drinking, eating, and talking, these liquid lipsticks can stay on for a good six to seven hours without touching up.

Overall, these liquid lipsticks are not my favorite formula but I do like the color range and the concept behind it. The mousse consistency and gel like feel is really interesting and I do like how matte it is but I would not recommend it as much as the Colourpop liquid lipsticks.

And that is it for my review of the NYX Lip Lingerie liquid lipsticks! Let me know if you tried these out and what you thought about them. Please follow me on all my social media links on the right!

Love Always,

Where To Buy:

www.nyxcosmetics.com, www.ulta.com, and other drugstores/Target that sells NYX Cosmetics

Price:

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May 2016 Ipsy Glam Bag: Destination Chic

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 22:30:00 +0000

I know I know, I missed two whole months worth of Ipsy bags...but I was busy! Education comes first! Now that summer has arrived, I plan to be more dedicated in reviewing my Ipsy bag each month. So let's move on to this month's bag!

The theme for this month is Destination Chic. This month's theme seems to be about travel friendly beauty products, which I am totally down for because I'll be doing some traveling this summer. I love the design of the bag as well. It is cut into an envelope shape rather than it being a straight zipper and it has a snap button closure. I also love the print of bag because it has all well known monuments and destinations on it as well. So fitting for the whole travel theme of this month!

So let's check out what this bag has for the month!

The first item I have in this bag is the Hanalei Lip Treatment.

Claims: This rejuvenating lip treatment will make your chapped lips a thing of the past. Using Kukui Nut oil, antioxidants, agave and grapeseed oil, your lips will be smooth and moisturized in no time!

I love any product that can moisturize and rejuvenate my lips because boo, I have such dry lips all year round.

The texture of this lip treatment is that of a thick gel. You only need the tiniest teensiest amount of this product for it to be enough to coat your lips and it goes on really smoothly. It feels very much like the Nivea Lip Butter's, which is one of my favorite balms.

I left this treatment on overnight and found that my lips the next morning were moisturized and smooth. I really enjoyed this a lot and even though it comes in a small size, you'll only need so little that it'll last a very long time. I am super happy with this product!

Next up is the Hikari Cosmetics Shimmer Bronzer.

Claims: We love a good faux glow! Not only can you get a glowing complexion, this bronzer can be used as eye shadows or highlighter. The coral and copper pigments glide on smooth with just a hint of shimmer.

This is such a pretty looking bronzer, especially for the summer. The shade that I have here is Radiate.

It has four little quadrants that can act as either eyeshadow, blush, highlight, or contour when used alone or you can swirl it all up and get a gorgeous and glory bronzer/blush shade.

I am thoroughly impressed with this bronzer but this is not for you if you're looking for something matte. It gives you a nice glow and sheen to your face and it lasts all day. I love wearing this with a tan just because it makes me feel more sun kissed. The powder itself is very fine, pigmented, and blends out really well. It's a great summer bronzer.

The third beauty product is Avene Micellar Lotion Cleanser and Make-up Remover.

Claims: A simple cleanser that removes makeup and dirt from pores and tones, all-in-one, without the drying effect of soap. Um, yes please!

Anything with the name micellar has been in such high demand lately. I've been using and loving my Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water to wipe away my makeup at the end of the day. So when I saw that I received this product I was thoroughly excited just because I've never tried any other micellar cleansers.

In the bottle, this cleanser looks very watery and has a sweet Chanel No. 5 scent to it but it is not overbearing at all. The texture of it on my skin is watery and doesn't feel oily at all.

Next is the Aurora Gel Effect Nail Polish and in the shade Old School Pink.

Claims: Get the gel mani you love but skip the salon with this lacquer that is easy and convenient to use but fast to dry without the UV lamp. You'll be stopping traffic with one of these neon shades in "Old School Pink" or "Safety Orange".

I got this nail polish in the shade Old School Pink and is very a bright and vibrant neon pink.Honestly this isn't a shade that I would wear on as a manicure but this is a pretty pedicure color, especially for the summer.

The formula is pretty good. It is a bit streaky with one coat but with another coat it's very opaque. It dried fast as well and overall it looked nice. I found that it didn't start chipping until the end of the week which is really not bad! All in all, I liked this polish, I just wish it was in a color that I could see myself wearing all the time.

And the final beauty item is the Smashbox Cosmetics X-Rated Mascara.

Claims: Smashbox is back at it again! This triple threat brush isolates and magnifies each lash, while applying its fiber-loaded formula. The result? Sky-high and defined lashed in just one swipe. Bonus: the formula is clump, flake, and smudge proof!

First impressions of this mascara, is that it's amazing. It gave my lashes so much length and volume that it seriously looks like I have fake lashes on. It's not clumpy at all and it dried pretty quickly.

I owe it to the mascara wand because it grabbed on every lash. I really liked how the brush was made because it sort of looks like a windmill with short bristles.

At the end of the day, I found that this mascara formula was super long lasting, smudge proof, and flake proof as well. It really held the curl well and it didn't smudge on my glasses as well which I really love. Overall I think that this is an awesome mascara and very comparable to my fave drugstore mascara, the Covergirl Super Sizer mascara. It has that same windmill/spiral kind of mascara wand and the formulas mimic the same effect. This is a great mascara!

And that is it for this months Ipsy Glam Bag review! I have been seriously enjoying the Ipsy subscription service because it is so fun to try out new beauty products every month for just $10. Let me know what you got in your May Ipsy bag or if you tried any of these products. See ya in the next blog post!

Love Always,

Where To Buy:

www.ipsy.com

Price:

$10 a month! (It's a monthly subscription service)

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Colourpop Kaepop Collab by Karrueche Tran: Review + Swatches ft the Ultra Shock Shadows + Ultra Matte Liquid Lipsticks

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 18:30:00 +0000

Colourpop is back at it again with their collaborations! This time it is the Kaepop Collaboration with Karrueche Tran. Her collection includes new ultra shock shadows, ultra matte liquid lipsticks, lippie pencils, and new shades of bronzers, highlighters, and blushes.

I only picked up the Ultra Shock Shadow palette and the Ultra Matte Liquid Lipsticks, since these were what I was most interest in. When I first saw the collection, I really loved the color scheme and really appreciated that it seemed to compliment those with tanner and deeper skin tones.

If you want to know what I thought about the items that I picked up from this collection, click on read more!

Let's first talk about the Ultra Shock Shadows Kaepop palette!

This is what the palette looks like. It has a gorgeous muted purple color with rose gold lettering. I'm always a sucker for rose gold lettering. Inside the palette you get four new shades.

The shades are Sunset Blvd, Crenshaw, Beverly, and Wilshire. This quad is warm tone with rose gold and brown and purple toned colors. These colors all look very wearable and just exactly what I like to wear. So let's start with the first shadow.

First up is the shade Sunset Blvd. It is described as a "warm golden bronze in a pearlized finish".

This is what the shade looks like swatched. This is a warm peachy color with a pearlized finish. This is a really pretty all over lid color and great for an everyday look. The texture of it is really soft, almost wet and while it swatched pigmented, it applied a bit patchy. Using a synthetic brush will help but you have to build it up on the lids to get the exact color swatched.

Next up is the shade Crenshaw. Crenshaw is described as a "warm saddle brown in a matte finish".

This is what the shade looks like swatched against my skin tone. This is such a pretty matte shade and half the reason why I really wanted this palette. It is a warm caramel brown, perfect for in the crease and using to blend. The formula has amazing pigmentation and for a matte it was not drying at all. It applied well with a brush and blended out well too.

The next ultra shock shadow is Beverly. This shade can be described as a "deepened blackberry in a matte finish".

This is what Beverly looks like swatched. And this is the other reason why I got this palette. This shade is a beautiful red purple and is a semi-matte finish, meaning it has some sheen to it. Beverly also does not swatch what it looks like exactly in the pan but I personally love colors like this. It went on really well with a synthetic brush but it took some time to blend out. Still, it is an absolutely gorgeous color and so worth the time to blend out.

And the final shadow from this quad is called Wilshire. Wilshire is described as a beautiful "mid tone peachy bright in a matte finish".

Here's what it looks like swatched. This shade was actually a shocker to me. It's a matte warm peach shade but it has some gray undertones to it. To me it's a unique shade with great pigmentation. I like to use it in the crease as a blending shade and it looks so good. It also blended well for a matte shade.

And that was the quad from the Kaepop Collection! Overall, this eyeshadow palette was awesome. The colors are completely up my alley and it compliments my skin tone so well.

Now for the three Ultra Matte Liquid Lipsticks.

The three shades that Karrueche released was Chi, Kae, Rooch, from lightest to darkest and is named by how her name sounds phonetically. The packaging of these liquid lipsticks are unique in which the band around the tube is in a beautiful rose gold. Which honestly, was half the reason why I bought these liquid lipsticks. I also liked the color selection of this collection and felt that it would compliment my skin tone.

From left to right swatched is Chi, Kae, and Rooch.

The first liquid lipstick shade is Chi. Chi is a "cool tone nude beige".

Here's what it looks like swatched. It is definitely a nude beige with cool and brown undertones. I was actually excited for this liquid lipstick because I was hoping it would be my perfect nude. While it looks warm here in the picture, it actually looks so much cooler and grayer in direct sunlight. Also, this particular formula of this shade sunk in the cracks of my lips really bad.

Next up is Kae. This is described as "a deep warm yellow brown".

This is what this liquid lipstick looks like swatched. It is a dark brown with warm red undertones. What I have been finding with this particular line of liquid lipsticks is that the shade dries down darker than what is seen on the tube. It's liquidy and applied on smoothly but when dried, it emphasized the lines on my lips. It also emphasized the whole "dehydrated crack lips" look.

And finally is the shade Rooch. It is "a deepened russet wine" shade.

And this is what it looks like swatched on my lips.This is a burgundy shade with brown undertones. Also, as you can see in the picture above, it dried dark in the majority are of my lips but outlined it brighter. I don't know what that's about but that's what happened. Also, this particular formula was very very very drying and very flaky as well. While the color is gorgeous, I just don't think it's worth having to deal with.

These particular liquid lipsticks are oddly not the same formulation as the other ultra matte liquid lipsticks that I have tried from Colourpop. All of these shades were a huge disappointment because I love the Colourpop ultra matte liquid lipsticks a lot. I don't know whether it was the color that threw the formula off, but these were not up to par at all.

And that is it for the Kaepop collaboration with Karrueche Tran and Colourpop! Were you surprised that I liked the quad better than the liquid lipsticks? Let me know what you think down below and whether you've tried anything from this particular collection! As always, please follow me on all my social media links on the right.

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Where To Buy:

www.colourpop.com

Price:

Ranges from $5 - $20

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Primark Mini Beauty Haul

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 24 Jun 2016 22:00:00 +0000

I'm just going to put it out there. Primark just may be my favorite store ever. As an American, I had not had the privilege of experiencing Primark in all it's glory until they finally opened one up at the King of Prussia mall in Philadelphia. My friends and I are super obsessed with Primark. They have so many products like women clothing, men clothing, clothes for baby, shoes, lingerie, pajamas, beauty, accessories, and home. The store is gigantic but everything is well placed, organized, and there's (I think) three areas where you can check out.

So for this mini haul I wanted to talk about the beauty items that I got at Primark and in a separate blog post, I'll talk about the clothing, accessories, shoes, and whatever else I got so that this post isn't so long. You can really lose yourself at Primark and not pay such a hefty price for it.

If you want to know what I got at Primark for beauty then please click on read more!
Before I start, let me tell you the beauty section of Primark is vast. I mean it has everything that you could possibly think of. From makeup to nail polish to cosmetics bags, and even bath items like bath bombs and soaps. It is absolutely insane in the best way.

I, of course, gravitated more to the makeup part of the beauty area, which is why you'll see more makeup items but I did dabble in some areas.

The first item is the PS Liquid Eyeliner.

This is your classic black liquid liner. It has a brush tip but a dull cut. I found that it was hard to make an eyeliner wing with the way that this brush was cut. But, it's great for just regular straight eyeliner.

The formula is a very pigmented black color and it goes on smoothly on the eyelids. What I did find at the end of the day was that it began to crack by the end of the day and it flaked around my eyes. Other than that it didn't smudge or get affected when my eyes watered. I would have loved this $1 liner if only it didn't crack and flake throughout the day.

The next item is the PS Volume Boost Mascara. This mascara claimed to give lots of volume for your eyelashes. And it was only $0.90!

Here is what the mascara wand looks like. The brush is pretty thick with lots of short bristles. As you can see in the picture, the product really grabs onto to the brush.

When I first applied this mascara, it felt really light. It began to lengthen my lashes with one coat. With a second coat it started to volumize it. The final result from the two coats was that it lengthened and volumized but the mascara wasn't life changing. By the end of the day I did see some smudging and it did transfer when I wore glasses.

Overall this is an okay mascara for the price. It doesn't change my mascara game but it's give enough to give off a nice and natural look to the eyes.

For my next beauty product, I have two types of eyebrow products. The first one is the PS Brow Pencil in the shade Brown. This pencil also comes with a spooly at the other end.

This is what the pencil looks like. For the price of $1, I was super impressed by this eyebrow pencil. It is SOOOOOOOOO crazy pigmented and glides on smoothly on the eyebrows. What I will say is to be very very very light handed with this because it is crazy pigmented. You'll easily get too thick eyebrows if you're not gentle enough.

It sets really nice into the brows and doesn't smudge at all. I was a little skeptical because of its creaminess and pigmentation but it lasted on me all day It's really great to use to shape the brows and lightly fill them as well.

The other eyebrow product that I bought is the PS Brow Crayon Duo in the shade Brown. Like the eyebrow pencil above, it comes with a spooly as well.

This eyebrow pencil is angled and has a more waxy feel then the eyebrow pencil. Therefore while it may be less pigmented, it's actually a lot easier to work and mess up with. You can build up your brows with this brow duo and not feel like you may go too heavy handed.

For this being only $1.50, I'd say it has worked even better than some of the higher brand eyebrow products. It stayed on my eyebrows all the day and did not smudge at all. It was really easy to work with and I love the packaging. I'm glad that both come with a spooly at the end because sometimes I can't find the extra brush that I have to use separately to brush out my brows.

If you were thinking of getting a brow product from Primark, I say go with the brow crayon duo. It may be just $0.50 more but it is much easier to work with and it's better for any makeup beginners out there.

Moving away from the eyes, I have a lip product that I want to share. This is the PS Lip Liner Pencil in the shades Nude and Berry.

The first shade is nude which is on the left side of this picture. Nude on me looks like a pinky brown or a my lips but better type of color. I absolutely love this shade of the lip liner. Ever since I bought, it has been my go to everyday lip color. The Berry shade is also a gorgeous deep berry color. I love to wear Berry when I want something more vampy yet not too dark.

The formula of these lip pencils are absolutely amazing. They are so creamy and smooth. It glides on the lips like a dream. And, it's only $1.50. I actually stocked up on the nude shade because I love it so much. While it isn't long lasting, I don't mind touching up because it is super layerable without looking cakey. I absolutely love these lip pencils and if they come out in more shades, it may just replace my MAC lip liners. Honestly, it's just as good!

And the final beauty product that I got from Primark was a fun little item and it was this $1 Puff!

I've always wanted a Puff and for just a $1, I figured why not go for this novelty beauty item. This is a really cute pink puff and seems to be layered with thick feathers. I guess you could say it feels like a soft blanket.

When you use it, I grip onto the ribbon and the part that I pat with into the powder, flattens down so that I can pat it onto my face. While it may not be the most convenient way to put on powder, I just find it fun and an amusing way to do makeup. I absolutely love it and I always use it. Sometimes I bring it with me to travel or I'm on the go and I just pull it out to touch up and powder my face. It's fun and cute, it can't go wrong!

And the is it for my entire Primark beauty hall! I am in love with Primark and I cannot wait to see what other new and exciting things come from there. Have you been to a Primark in the States or in other countries? What was your experience like? Let me know in the comments down below! So far I am loving it. And also please follow me on all my social media links on the right side of the blog!

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Primary

Price:

ranges from $0.90 to $1.50 (other beauty items can go up to $5 at max, which is what I have seen lately)

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Ofra Long Lasting Liquid Lipsticks: Review + Swatches

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 22:10:00 +0000

Hi guys and welcome back to another blog post! Once again I'm reviewing my favorite type of lipstick, liquid lipsticks. These liquid lipsticks are by Ofra Cosmetics and I am so excited to talk about this brand. I hadn't really heard about Ofra Cosmetics except for some Youtube videos until I found out that Kathleenlights did a liquid lipstick collab with them. I absolutely love Kathleen and I love to support my fave Youtubers whenever they come out with a beauty product so not only did I get her liquid lipstick, I also got four more that I thought I would like.

Ofra Cosmetics was created by Ofra Gaito, a therapist and makeup artist, and had begun this brand by opening up spas. She expanded her line to what it is today with her husband David and have created a professional skin care and makeup line. According to Youtubers and Kathleen, these long lasting liquid lipsticks have a different formulation in comparison to other liquid lipsticks.

The shades that I got are Pasadena, Mocha, Americano, Miami Fever, and Honolulu (from left to right, swatched against my skin).

Claims: Ofra Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick is a one step full lip color that does not feather. These vibrant colors will give you a vivacious new look. They are creamy and soft in texture, moisturizing the lips and creating a long lasting lipstick effect. No need to use lipliner, this liquid lipstick gives a beautiful edge to your lip look! Our formula is a matte color formula. All shades contain antioxidants and Vitamin E while the formula provides a lightweight layer of lasting color to make you look stunning all day. Color will last in a perfect condition up to five hours without eating or drinking. For best results do not eat or drink for 15 minutes after applying. Please note that this is not a lip stain and does not dry completely but remains on your lips for hours!

Now that you've read the claims, lets check out each liquid lipstick that I got!

The first liquid lipstick that I have here is in the shade Pasadena. And here's what Pasadena looks like on my lips!

Pasadena can be described as a pinky nude and especially against my skin tone, can look like a milky pink.

Next up is the shade Mocha. Here's what it looks like swatched on my lips.

While it looks very similar to Pasadena, it is actually more of a brown pink. On me, this is the perfect "my lips but better" shade.

The third liquid lipstick that I have is Americano.

This shade can be described as muted burgundy red with an orange undertone. It's like a sierra or light brick color.

For my next liquid lipstick, I have the color Miami Fever, which is the liquid lipstick that Kathleenlights created with Ofra Cosmetics.

Miami Fever is described as a rust color and on me it has very strong orange and red undertones.

And the final shade that I have from Ofra Cosmetics is Honolulu.

Honolulu looks like a muted berry and while it looks more red in this picture, it actually has some gray undertones to it when it dries down.

Now for the overall review. Let's first talk about the packaging of these liquid lipsticks. When I first received these lipsticks, they didn't come in any sort of outer packaging like in individual boxes. They came as is which I was disappointed in since I paid $19.90 for each liquid lipstick.

Now for the actual packaging, I feel like it looks really cheap for the price that I paid. The tube is made of a hard plastic. The cap is also a hard plastic but with a matte black finish. The logo looks really pretty but the rest of the font looks really cheap as well. Overall, these liquid lipsticks just look cheap and not what I feel something like $19 should look like. Honestly, the Coloupop ultra matte liquid lipsticks come in better packaging and their just $6.

As for the formula itself, I really liked it. These liquid lipsticks have a particular scent to them, sweet like vanilla, but not too overwhelming. The formula of all of these are mouse like and all dry down to a matte finish. The mousse like formula makes it very comfortable to wear on the lips. It is not drying at all. I find that while they are all pigmented, they are not true to color on what it looks like printed outside of the tube.

For the lighter shades it took two layers to really get it to like the tube. And as for the darker shades and brighter shades, they looked a lot lighter on the lips then what was on the tube. The brighter and darker shades are also a little bit more thicker in consistency than the lighter shades. But, they are all layerable.

For the wear time of these liquid lipsticks, I found that they only lasted for up to four hours, with eating and talking. It wore away especially in the inner part of my lips but lasted better on the outside. I think that if you don't eat anything too oily, it could last a little longer.

All in all, I really like the color range and formulation of these liquid lipsticks but they are not worth the price at all. The packaging looks cheap, it doesn't last as long, and the shades aren't really true to color. If they were maybe the same price as the Colourpop liquid lipsticks then I would like them a lot better. If you want to try these Ofra Cosmetics Lasting Liquid Lipsticks, then I would suggest using a discount code/coupon to get them.

And that is it for my review! I hope you enjoyed reading this as much as I enjoyed reviewing them. If you've tried these Ofra liquid lipsticks then let me know what you thought of them down below! Also, please follow all my social media links which can be found on the right side of the page. See you in the next post!

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Where To Buy:

www.ofracosmetics.com

Price:

$19.90

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Colourpop Kathleenlights Collab: Where The Light Is + Lumiere & Where The Night Is + Lumiere 2

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 18:13:00 +0000

Hello my lovelies! This blog post is all about the Kathleenlights x Colourpop Collaboration. I adore Kathleenlights and just had to get both of her collabs. For the first collaboration I got the Where The Light Is Super Shock eyeshadow squad and the Lumiere matte lippie stix. From the second collaboration, I picked up the Where The Night Is Super Shock eyeshadow quad and the Lumiere 2 Ultra Matte Liquid Lipstick. She came out two more lippie stix from this second collection but I didn't get it (but honestly I'm thinking about buying them just because I've seen awesome swatches of them!).

If you want to check out swatches from each of the items that I have from these collections then please click on read!

First up is the Where The Light Is Super Shock eyeshadow quad. These quads include four Super Shock eyeshadows with a mixture of mattes, a pearlized finish, and metallic finish shadows.

Claims: A foursome created by the only and only Kathleen Lights perfect for creating her signature look: warm, bronzy gold smokey eyes. You can go bold or subtle with these shades! " I always tell my subscribers to be positive individuals in life and to always keep their heart and mind in the light, never in the darkness. That is something I have always believed in. " - Kathleen Lights

The four shades in this quad are Glow, Cornelius, Kathleenlights, and Blaze. This is a very warm and bronzy tone palette. Perfect for an everyday look as well as keeping it for a nice smokey brown night look. Let's go through each individual shadow.

The first shade in this quad is Glow. This is described as a "creamy vanilla with a matte finish".

Here is what the shadow looks like swatched. It is much whiter on the skin and while it is a nice matte finish it is dry and took a couple of swatching over before giving even pigmentation. I think this works best with lighter skin tones but for anyone darker it may look too chalky. I like to use this as a highlight for my brow bone as well as for the inner corner of the eyes.

The next shadow is Cornelius. This eyeshadow is described as a "mid-tone warm caramel with a matte finish".

This is what Cornelius looks like watched on my skin. This is a nice warm brown matte shade. I really enjoyed used this as a blending color in my crease area and I love how warm it is. While it is a matte shade, it blended a lot easier than Glow and was much more pigmented. This lasted all day as a crease color and as an all over lid shade for a simple look.

Next up is the shade Kathleenlights. Kathleenlights is described as a "bright golden copper with a pearlized finish".

This is definitely my favorite shade out of the bunch. I mean look at it! It's a beautiful golden copper that is so pigmented and metallic, it looks foiled with just one swatch. The texture of the shadow is creamy and buttery, it goes on the lids well and blends easily too. This lasted all day on my eyelids and I did not find any creasing, fading, or fall out at all. I think that this applies the best with a finger but you can use a synthetic brush as well, which is what I've always used with these Super Shock Shadows. I truly like this shade the best and have just been using it nonstop.

And the final shade from this quad is Blaze. This shadow is described as a "coco bronze sprinkled with multi-dimensional glitter in a metallic finish".

Honestly, this shade was to me the disappointing shade of the quad. While it is very pigmented swatched on my skin and it is very creamy and bendable, it just does not look good on the eyelids. I can't layer this shadow over to deepen a look and when I put it by itself on the lids it doesn't look like much on my squinting except for the golden micro glitters. It does last long on the eyelids without creasing if you don't layer it over another shadow but other than that, it's not really my favorite shade.

And the last item that I got from this collection is the Colourpop Lippie Stix in Lumiere. Lumiere is described as a "dusty mauve pink in a matte finish".

This is what Lumiere looks like on my lips. Of course, if you've seen my review of the other shades of lippie stix's, I love the formula and texture already. It glides on so well on the lips and is comfortable. It dries down to a matte and you don't have to apply it throughout the day as often. On my skintone, this is a nice dusty mauve pink. It is a little light for my liking but it is still very flattering for an everyday look.

And that is it for the first collection! Overall, I liked the quad and the lippie stix. Their both perfect for everyday and it's just my type of color range that I wear.

Now let's move on to the second collaboration from Kathleenlights and Colourpop!

This time around we have Where The Night Is quad and an ultra matte liquid lipstick in Lumiere 2. Let's start off with the quad.

Where The Night Is is a more bold and a more dark quad in comparison to its sister quad. This time around Colourpop also allowed the individual sale of each shadow instead of having to buy the entire quad. Which I think is awesome just because the colors in this quad may turn people off and they may find one or two shades that they like. So this time they don't have to commit to the entire quad. They also did this for the Where The Light Is quad which is great because I can just repurchase Kathleenlights (aka my fave from the other quad) without having to get the quad again.

This time theres no description next to this quad but the four shades are named Porter, Weenie, Telepathy, and Midnight. This is a very deep and vibrantly colored quad. So much the opposite from Where The Light Is but is still warm toned. I'm very excited for these colors so let's talk about each individual shade.

The first shade I have is Porter. Porter is a "warm burgundy with gold multi-dimensional gold glitter on top in a metallic finish".

Let me just tell you that this swatch on my skin was one swatch. This is a crazy pigmented shade and super creamy as well. I love love love burgundy colors and I love the the gold glitter in it. It's not too overpowering at all. This shade doesn't crease and lasted all day for me. It's also one of those eyeshadows that you can easily blend out and make it look like you spent on your eye look all day. I love a smoky burgundy eye look!

The next eyeshadow is Weenie. Weenie is described as a "pinky rose gold in a pearlized finish".

This is easiest the most wearable and prettiest shade from the quad. I have been loving pinky rose gold shades for an everyday look and it is just so pretty. It layers on really well and is just soooooooo creamy. It doesn't crease and of course lasts all day. This really pops when you use your fingers to apply on the lids. This is definitely my fave in this quad.

The third shade is called Telepathy. This is described as "a bright gold with a green undertone in an ultra metallic finish".

This is easily the MOST interesting shade of eyeshadow color in my entire makeup collection. And, possibly one of the hardest colors to wear in the entire quad. Can we just again appreciate the swatch on my arm. It's one swatch and as you can see it is super pigmented and creamy. While this is to me an unconventional gold, I think that it is just amazing for a night out kind of eye look. I definitely could not see myself wear this as an everyday shade but when it's on it really pops on the lids. It applied on evenly and lasted all day on me. If anything, try out this shade just for its uniqueness!

And the final shade in this quad is Midnight. Described as a "black undertone with a ton of gold glitter on top with a metallic finish", this is a great shade for deepening a look.

This is truly not your everyday black shade, it's a unique shade of black. Unlike the eyeshadow Blaze from the quad Where The Night Is, Midnight works well for layering on top of another eyeshadow for a smoked out look. This is a creamy and blendable shade and to me is actually really wearable because it's just not a stark black. I really like the theme and usage of having micro glitters implemented in the shadows because I think it adds a nice subtle way to incorporate glitter without having the mess of fall out.

And the final item that I got from this collection is the Ultra Matte Liquid Lipstick in Lumiere 2.

This super matte liquid lipstick is described as the sister of the first Lumiere but I will say that it is a deeper dusty mauve pink.

This is what Lumiere 2 looks like on my lips. According to Kathleen, Colourpop had reformulated their liquid lipsticks. I was content with the old formula of the liquid lipsticks but it was drying. I didn't mind the dryness at all but there are people that don't like it, which I totally understand.

The new formula of these liquid lipsticks went on smoothly and just as liquidy as the previous formula. It dried down just the same as the previous formula. Lumiere 2 actually dries a little darker than what it looks like in the tube and a bit more vibrant. It felt comfortable on my lips and Kathleen was right, it is not as drying as before. It's much more comfortable and it does not settle too bad in the lines of my lips. Overall, it's an improvement but just as good for the price.

And that is it for the entire Kathleenlights collection! I adore Kathleenlights and all in all I really liked all the products and what she came up with. I have been so impressed with Colourpop and the collaborations that they have done. It's been amazing trying all this new makeup out and I can't wait for what else Colourpop has in store.

Let me know if you tried out this awesome collab and what you thought about it in the comments section below. See you in the next post!

Love Always,

Where To Buy:

www.colourpop.com

Price:

$5 - $25

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February 2016 Ipsy Glam Bag: Pretty In #IPSYPINK

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 21:19:00 +0000

Hello beautifuls! Today I bring another Ipsy Glam Bag review for the month of February. The theme of this month is #IPSYPINK and the bag for this month is an e-mail icon style envelope, which is so totally cute.

As usual, the five items in this bag are beauty related and are in conjunction with what you answered with in their beauty quiz. To find out what I got this month in my pink theme bag please click on Read More!

The first item that I have here is the Paula Dorf Baby Eyes Enhancer.

Claims: Soft, creamy eye-enhancing pencil with Vitamin E for smooth application that won't drag. Inspired by the beautiful baby eyes of Paula's nephew, this baby-toned pencil brightens the lower rim of the eye. Highlight and brighten your eyes. Contains moisturizing vitamin E.

I have never heard of Paula Dork until I received her brand in this Ipsy bag. The item that I got is called an Eye Enhancer eye pencil. The shade is a vanilla color and is meant for use on the waterline to open and brighten up the eyes.

The first thing that I noticed when I tried this pencil was that it is not creamy. It had some give to it when I tried to put it on the waterline on my eyes so I had to warm up the pencil on the back of my hand to get it going. Even so, I did not like the way this looked on my eyes. It took time for me to get pigmentation and I found that it just did not look right at all. I won't be using this pencil in the future and will probably be passing it off to someone else who could use it.

The next product I have is the Trust Fund Beauty nail polish in the shade I'm Kind Of A Big Deal.

Claims: Formulated with love in the USA and EU, Trust Fund Beauty is always vegan and cruelty-free. If you're looking to minimize the toxic content you're exposed to, and you believe you can be beautiful without being cruel, Trust Fund Beauty is the indie cosmetics company for you. This baby pink shade will let everyone know that you really are a big deal! Non-toxic. Long-wear. Cruelty-free.

I have been wanting to get a Trust Fund Beauty polish ever since I saw it being in another Ipsy bag some time ago. When I saw that I finally got one I was elated. I mean can we look how cute the packaging is?! It's simplistic which I love and it's a rectangle. I love unconventional looking polishes like these and they are so much easier to store. The polish looks like a light baby pink in the bottle but on the nails it's more of a muted hot pink.

The formula of this polish is very pigmented and opaque. It's actually a thick polish and with two coats it is perfectly fine on the nails. I did find that it dried a little bit longer in comparison to a Sally Hansen nail polish but the finish had a nice sheen. I find that this nail polish lasts five days without chipping and I use my hands a lot so that was a very good thing. I do like these polishes and would be interested in trying out other shades.

Next up is the Perfectly Posh BFF: Best Face Forever Exfoliating Daily Face Wash.

Claims: BFF: Best Face Forever Exfoliating Daily Face Wash will make your skin look naturally radiant. It's packed with natural microbes to gently exfoliate and freshen your face with a blend of grapefruit and peppermint essential oils. Clear away dry, dead skin in a flash and always put your best face forward. Gentle enough for daily use. All natural, sulfate-free and infused with Aloe Vera, Grapefruit and Peppermint Essential Oils. Sugar based microbeads lightly scrub clean and remove dead skin cells.

Thank goodness this came into my life because I have been "running out" of my cleansers and have been too lazy to go out and buy some more which is why I love that Ipsy gives samples just because I don't want to commit to a full size skin care product just in case it doesn't work out.

So this face wash is supposed to make your skin look radiant and fresh. The scent of this face wash is a citrus and mint smell which I absolutely love. I love scents that have citrus and mint in them just because it smells so clean. The texture of this cash wash is a bit think and has exfoliating beads in them but it isn't so much that you feel like you can't wash the beads away. I like how this feels on the skin because it gently exfoliates my skin and the mint scent makes my face feel super refreshed.

I love using this cleanser in the morning because it wakes up my face and so far my skin has no bad reaction to it. I do feel like my face does look brighter, cleaner, and refreshed. I would be so down to buy this in the full size bottle once this sample is done. I really like it!

The next item in this bag is the Smashbox Cosmetics Photo Finish Primer Oil.

Claims: The power of a primer. The luxury of a face oil. Fall in love with you skin--before you put on makeup--with the first ever primer specifically formulated in a lightweight, lustrous oil. This fast-absorbing hero blend of 15 essential and lipid-rich plant oils penetrate instantly to moisturize your face for seamless foundation application with a dewy, youthful finish. In fact, you might think twice before you reach for your makeup. Softens complexion to make foundation look like skin. Instantly absorbs and adds radiance. 15 essential and lipid-rich plant oils including moisturizing jojoba and calming chamomile. Apply a few drops to split-ends, cuticles, elbows and clavicle for a dewy, youthful sheen.

This is an interesting new product from Smashbox Cosmetics. This is their new photo finish primer oil and Smashbox has always been on their game with primers. I've yet to try their primer spray, which I really want to, but this is an oil primer which I've never heard of before.

This oil is supposed to be lightweight on the skin and absorbs really fast. This is also supposed to moisturize and prep your face for foundation. You can also use this oil on your hair, cuticles, and skin, which I've never heard of before.

The first time that I tried this primer oil I really liked how it went on the skin. I use oil as night moisturizer after I've cleansed and washed my face so it felt just as nice as that oil. You don't need much of this to cover your whole face, a few drops is good enough. This oil does absorb quickly on the skin and it did make it smooth for my foundation. What I was concerned about is that this may not be good for people with oily skin. I have combination skin and while this felt really good on the dry areas on my face, I really felt concerned my t-zone.

When I applied my foundation on top I felt that it did not disturb the foundation at all. My foundation went on smoothly and overall I liked this primer oil. I did see a little more oiliness on my t-zone but the rest of my face felt really moisturized throughout the day. I would definitely stay away from this if you oily skin but for people with dry skin, this could really be nice for you!

And the last item in this bag is the VINTAGE by Jessica Liebeskind Sparking Lipgloss in the color Pink Sequin.

Claims: Give your lips a glittery glow with VINTAGE by Jessica Liebeskind's Sparking Lipgloss. This sheer, reflective formula provides luminous shine and sophisticated shimmer. It can be worn alone, over your favorite lipstick or with a lip pencil for a perfectly polished pout. Subtle spark with long-lasting shine. Soft color that compliments all skin tones. Blends easily with other lip colors for customized shades. Ultra nourishing and comfortable.

It's been a while since I've tried out a lip gloss and honestly...I know why. I've been so used to matte or satin finish lipsticks that I haven't thought of gloss in forever. I'm in love with my liquid lipsticks, it's really all that I buy (especially the ones from Colourpop). But I'm willing to try any lip products because it's definitely one of my faves to try out.

This lip gloss is a very light pink color with flecks of golden shimmer in it. It comes off on the lips as very milky tone and actually has a sticky texture to it. I tried it on over a matte lipsticks to add some sheen and honestly I hated it. Maybe is someone liked lip glosses they might have liked this but since it is sticky I wouldn't bother.

And that is it for my February Glam Bag! Let me know what you got in your glam bag if you're subscribed to the service or let me know what you think of the products I got or if I tried them. I was slightly disappointed in this bag just because I only really liked three things. My fave was the cleanser and my least fave was the lip gloss.But thanks for reading! Please follow me on all my social media links on the right as well :D

Love Always,

Where To Buy:

www.ipsy.com (This is a monthly subscription service!)

Price:

$10

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Influenster: Amuse Bouche by BITE (lipsticks)

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 22:19:00 +0000

Hello babes! Today I have a new blog post all about the product that I received from Influenster to test out. This time I got to try out three Amuse Bouche Lipsticks from BITE Beauty!

As a lipstick lover aka fanatic I was SOOOOOO excited to get to try out these Amuse Bouche Lipsticks. I received three different colors which are Pepper, Beetroot, and Gazpacho. Here are the claims that BITE has for these lipsticks.

Claims: A collection of high-impact lipsticks in dimensional shades that have been handcrafted to deliver extreme moisture, soft texture, and creamy wear. Swipe on bold, creamy lip color with Bite Beauty's Amuse Bouche. Created and crafted by hand, Bite's small batch, low-heat process preserves a balanced blend of lip-quenching nutrients, vitamins, and omega oils that are essential for achieving healthy-looking lips. Made with 12 edible oils and triple milled pigments, this lipstick provides saturated lip color with weightless coverage and a citrus flavor made from fresh pressed fruit.

These Amuse Bouche lipsticks really sound amazing and I am so excited to share my thoughts about them. Please click on Read More to find well...more!

These are the three swatches of the lipsticks. From left to right is Pepper, Gazpacho, and Beetroot. These are swatches only done once and as you can see they are incredibly pigmented. These aren't a matte finish but are rather a creamy with a hint of gloss finish. They glided on smoothly on the lips and are just as pigmented. You get the exact color that you see in the tube which I love.

Now let's review each individual lipstick and how it performed on my lips.

This is the lightest shade of the trio and is called Pepper. On the website, it is described as a "dusty rose".

This is what Pepper looks like on my lips. I'll say it right now this is my favorite lipstick out of the bunch because it's a "my lips but better" shade. I love how easy this lipstick is to apply on and I can just apply on the go. This has been my go to lipstick as of late and is in my everyday bag, which really says a lot.

This is the perfect lipstick for you if you really like a natural looking lipstick for everyday.

The next shade I have here is Gazpacho. On the website it is described as a "true blue red". Let's talk about the packaging for a sec.

This is my first time really experiencing a Bite Beauty lipstick. The only one time that I did try one was a sample size from Sephora and it had similar packaging. As you can see it is a dark gray color and has a similar look and feel of Nars packaging. Except, it does not get dirty at all. I've left these lipsticks on my dirty makeup area and in my not so clean makeup bag and they still look brand new. I really appreciate the packaging Bite!

So this is what Gazpacho looks like on my lips. This is really a true blue red and very classic as well. The pigmentation is amazing, with one swipe on my lips it looks exactly as the picture. I don't find that I nee a lip liner with these lipsticks. They are seriously so easy to use and this suits my skin tone as well.

And finally is the shade Beetroot. Beetroot is described as a "bold berry". Once again the formula of all these lipsticks are amazing. This is such a beautiful color the spring time if you don't want to let go of the dark berry lips trend from the fall and winter.

This is what Beetroot looks like on my lips. I think that this is just a refreshing berry color on the lips. I love that these lipsticks are all naturally made and even natural enough that you could essentially eat if you wanted to (but honestly I wouldn't). These lipsticks doesn't have a scent that lingers on the lips but it has a very subtle orange taste. I personally like that just because it is so much better than a lipstick tasting like chemicals but some people may not appreciate that.

Overall I am in love with these brand new lipsticks from Bite Beauty. I am truly grateful to be able to receive this product through Influenster and Bite because if not I probably wouldn't have tried these lipsticks out. I really suggest that if you like a finish like this and a natural product like this I would totally try it out.

Let me know if you've tried these new lipsticks before or if you got this from Influenster as well. See you in the next blog post!

Price:

$26

Where to Buy:

Sephora

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January 2016 Ipsy Glam Bag: All Eyes On You

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 23:02:00 +0000

Hello all and welcome bag to an Ipsy blog post! This month I have the January 2016 Ipsy glam bag and the theme is All Eyes On You. The bag for this month is just so cute! I love the retro theme/Andy Warhol theme and I love the colors.

As usual, there are five beauty items that you can receive based on a quiz that you take to determine what type of products you could like to try. If you want to find out what I got this month then please click on read more!

The first item that I have here is the theBalm Cosmetics Mr. Write (Now) Eyeliner in the shade Jack B. Bronze.

Claims: We have a Mr. Write (Now) for every day of the week...and then some! Meet this new collection of attractive eyeliners that are truly easy on the eyes. These pencils deliver the long-lasting color you've been looking for, and have built-in sharpeners so they are always ready when you are. With high payoff, eight wearable shades, and a satin smooth texture, we understand why your eyes wander- but rest assured, your eyeliner won't! Long-lasting color with rich payoff. Smooth texture. Built in sharpener.

This eyeliner by the Balm is something that I've never tried before and completely out of my comfort zone. I'm a black liquid liner kind of girl all the way so I was a little disappointed to receive a liner that wasn't black. But of course being the makeup enthusiast that I am, it doesn't hurt to try new things.

Here's what the liner looks like swatched. The color that I received was Jack B. Bronze and it is a beautiful dark brown with bronze flecks of glitter. The swatch is really pigmented but what I found is that you have to warm up pencil to really get that pigment. I like that the pencil is a twist up pencil and really easy to use.

I tried this liner first on my lower lash line and I found that it was really pretty. Again, if you don't warm this up it will give a little tug on the skin. But once warmed up it was creamy. The liner lasted for a long time before I saw any significant smudging which was great. The second time that I tried this liner was on my eyelids. I was able to make a precise wing and again it was pigmented. It stayed on a lot better on my lids then on my lash line. I have yet to try this on my waterline just because I don't normally put liner in the water liner so I don't know if it'll be long lasting there.

I like this liner but I think I'll use it as a base instead just because I'm not really into color liner but it's pretty good.

Next up is the Hikari Cosmetics Cream Metallic Pigment Shadow in the color Mink.

Claims: Bring elegance to your fingertips with this cream-to-powder eyeshadow. The color is highly pigmented and stays true to color all day long. It has a super lightweight feel and goes on extra smooth.

This was the most exciting product to me in this bag. I looooooove eyeshadow! This is an interesting eyeshadow pigment in which it was cream to powder finish. The picture above makes the shadow look really rose gold but it is more bronze with a hint of pink.

Here's what the shadow looks like swatched. It really looks like a bronze with a hint of pink. I actually love the formula of this shadow. It's super pigmented and it went on nicely on the lids. It's such a pretty color and I liked that it dried down to a powder because it was easier to work and blend with. I really really like this shadow and the lasting power is good as well. It doesn't crease on me and it's on all day.

I'd honestly be interested in trying out more eyeshadows from Hikari Cosmetics...especially if it's in palette form ;).

The third item that I received is the Beau Gachis Paris Smudge Brush.

Claims: This Beau Gachis Paris Smudge Brush is ideal for creating that soft, smoldering smoky look. The shorter bristles allow this brush to pick up the right amount of shadow, allowing you to control how much you want to apply. Excellent for blending colors or smudging out felt or other liners. Eco-friendly matte black wooden handle as used by professionals. Assembled by hand for exceptional quality.

I love love love getting brushes from Ipsy because they choose from brands that I've never heard of. This Beau Gachis Paris smudge brush felt really soft and firm. Personally I saw this brush and didn't see it as that. I've been using it more as a crease brush especially for doing cut crease looks (my favorite eye look).

This brush is really nice and packs on the shadow well. It's great for blending out my crease and I've been really enjoying it. I also really love the weight and design of the brush. It's very classic and sleek looking. I would totally buy a set of these brushes anytime.

The next product is the Lasting Smiles Lip Balm in Peppermint Creme.

Claims: Nourish your lips, Nurture the world! Lasting Smiles lip balms are organic and fairtrade certified with pure and moisturizing ingredients sourced from small scale global farming cooperatives. Add a bit of freshness to your lips with natural peppermint oil and a dollop of vanilla creme for a smooth finish. With coconut oil, shea, and cocoa butter for soft hydrated and healthy lips.

This lip balm has easily become my favorite lip balm ever. It is super minty and really moisturizing on my lips. Even if I don't feel like I have dry lips I just like to apply more on just because of how nice it feels. I also like that it's made from organic ingredients and is linked to a charity.

When you buy a Lasting Smiles Lip Balm they donate to the Smile for a Cause foundation which helps to fund cleft surgeries for children. I mean how amazing is that?! I'm definitely going to get my hands on more of these lip balms when I run out!

And the last beauty item in this bag is the Hey Honey Skincare Open Your Eyes Eye Contour Lifting Fluid.

Claims: Wake up your eyes and minimize the appearance of fine lines in an instant with super light firming gel. Open Your Eyes is designed to reduce puffiness, hydrate and tighten the skin around the yes upon application for a visibly lifted effect. Fast-absorbing firming fluid provides immediate lifting effect and ongoing treatment. Moisturizes and soothes with natural extracts of Honey, Mallow and Green Tea. Any makeup of supplementary day or night care may be applied on top.

This is definitely a confusing product from Hey Honey. This is a eye contour lifting fluid that is sort of supposed to be an eye cream but in gel form. I've liked Hey Honey skincare before and I've never heard of a product like this.

The consistency of this product is gel and is very smooth when I put it on my under eyes. It felt nice, cold, and refreshing. I definitely felt it hydrate and moisturize my skin. It did reduce the puffiness but I don't know it tightening my skin. Overall I do like this as an under eye cream but I wouldn't go far to say that it "contours" my under eyes.

And that is all that I received in my bag! So far I've been liking what I've been receiving in my Ipsy bags. Please leave me a comment down below on what you got in your Ipsy bag or if you received any of the products mentioned above. Also, please follow me on all my social media links on the right and I'll do the same. See you all in the next blog post!

Love Always,

Where To Buy:

www.ipsy.com

Price:

$10 a month (monthly subscription)

Find me on the Ipsy site: daisydaisydaisies

Review: Colourpop Cosmetics New Fall Ultra Matte Liquid Lipsticks

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 23:19:00 +0000

If you haven't read my blog post/review of the Colourpop Cosmetics Ultra Matte Liquid Lipsticks then click here and basically you'll know that I love them. So when Colourpop came out with new shades for the fall, I just had to grab them!

The new colors that I picked up are Clueless, Beeper, Kapow, and Bad Habit. These four liquid lipstick shades are all perfect for the fall. First off the bat, they are the classic Colourpop matte liquid lipstick formula that I love. They come in the same packaging as all the other permanent liquid lipsticks. I'm not sure if these four colors are going to be part of the permanent collection but so far on their website they are still stocked.

Here are what all new four shades looked like swatched.

From left to right is Clueless, Beeper, Kapow, and Bad Habit.

If you want to see what all four looks like on my lips, swatched, and how I feel about them please click on read more below!

The first liquid lipstick that I want to talk about is Clueless.

Clueless is described as the "Never look like a full-on Monet in this dusty mauve pink" on the Colourpop website. On my skin this is a really beautiful pink shade. Normally, I don't go for such pinks but in all honestly I bought this for the shade name (wink wink). I think this can be more flattering on lighter skin tones since it can wash me out because it is pale and white based. But, with the right eye look, I can definitely see myself pulling this off. And, it's such a great everyday lip shade.

The next shade that I have is called Beeper.

The color Beeper is a "call me, beep me, if you wanna reach me in this warm mid-tone taupe" shade. Taupe colored liquid lipsticks are such a huge trend and when I saw this I had to try it. While it may be an unconventional color for some people, on me I absolutely love it. Clueless is a little too pale for me but I prefer to wear Beeper as an everyday color more. It is a true mid-tone taupe on my lips and it's such a cool shade that I get so many compliments when I wear it. This one is definitely one of my favorites.

Next up is Kapow!

Kapow is a "Zach won't be the only guy waiting at your locker in this muted grey taupe" shade. Omg this color is amazing! On my skin tone it definitely is a muted grey taupe and so much more cool tone then Beeper. On the other hand, my friend who is much paler than me, tried this lipstick on and she pulled more purple tones from it. It still looked fabulous on her but I can see this shade looking different on different people. I love this with a cool tone eye shadow look for more a night out kind of situation. If I'm feeling super bold I would totally wear this out for the day but this shade is reserved for the night.

And finally, the last lipstick I have is the shade Bad Habit.

Bad Habit is described as "this dusty mauve pink will be a bad habit you don't want to kick". This color is definitely a deeper shade of mauve in comparison to Clueless. On my skin tone it can pull more fuchsia but it definitely still hase the mauve colors in it. I love this color for when I'm feeling bold but it's not as striking as like a red, which I prefer to wear more.

And that is all the new liquid lipsticks that I got from Colourpop! I have been loving their ultra matte formula and I'm really loving all the new releases. Let me know if you tried out any of these new shades and follow me on all my social media links on the right!

Love Always,

Price:

Where To Buy:

www.colourpop.com

December 2015 Ipsy Glam Bag: With Love From Ipsy

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 22:32:00 +0000

Another month, another Ipsy bag! This time we received the December or the end of the year Ipsy bag. The theme is called "With Love From Ipsy" and correlates with the holidays that are coming around the corner.

The bag design is a beautiful bright holiday red and is a pouch shape instead of the classic rectangle shape Ipsy bags usually have. It also has a quilt pattern on the front and back but the material is shiny like plastic. I think that it's cute but to me it feels a bit gaudy.

As per usual, Ipsy glam bag is a monthly beauty description service that tailors to your beauty/style quiz. You will receive five different beauty items each month for only $10. So if you want to see what I received in this month's bag please click on read more!

The first item that I received in my bag this month is the Clark's Botanicals Deep Moisture Mask.

Claims: This mask helps to revitalize environmentally stressed, dry complexions. With each use, skin is infused with hydration and begins to glow. Over time, the fine lines and creases become less visible. Instantly calms redness and softens skin with Algae extract. It delivers potent antioxidant properties with Japanese Green Tea. Helps to balance stressed skin with Jasmine Absolute.

This is a very interesting mask. The texture of it is a little thick, like a cream moisturizer instead of it being like a clay mask. It very much feels like a sheet mask where it feels cooling and refreshing on the skin. Also, it smells like Lush products! Which smells very clean and a little bit of fruit.

What I noticed from this mask after putting it on is that it made me feel calm and refreshed. It's a cold cream and it just feels nice to put all over the skin especially in the morning. Since this mask isn't super high maintenance and you can use it as a moisturizer, it is easily one of the better skin care masks that I have tried. I'm going to continue to use this mask sample up until it is done because so far so great!

The next item is the Peony Cosmetics Shadow Trio.

Claims: A highly pigmented palette of three deep, after-dark shades in a nourishing, natural base that keeps it bendable and velvety smooth. These wearable shadows are formulated with silicon-coated micronized pigments and healthy kaolin clay for a seamless, silky texture that lasts up to 8 hours. Pure kaolin clay helps absorb excess oil. Fragrance free. No parabens.

This is the first time that I've heard of Peony Cosmetics and since I'm an eye shadow lover, I was super excited to receive this in my bag.

The shades in this trio that you receive are great everyday colors like a nice cream, a gold, and a dark brown. They all have a sheen to them so they aren't matte nor glittery.

These are very creamy and pigmented. I was pleasantly surprised with them. They blended well on the lids. With or without eyeshadow primer, they performed well on the lids. I'm really happy with this trio and would be interested in trying out other Peony Cosmetics products.

The third product that I received is the Briogeo Curl Charisma Leave In Creme.

Claims: A finishing creme for curly to wavy hair that hydrates, defines, and de-frizzles your curls. It's fortified with frizz-deterring rice amino acids, avocado oil, and nourishing quinoa extract to nurture and enhance the texture of your locks. Fights frizz all day. Enhances the form, definition, softness, and hydration of curls. Cruelty-free.

I've always said that I'm not really into hair care and yet I still receive them in my bag. But of course I have to try this out because it would be a total waste if I didn't! The first thing that I noticed was the scent and texture of this hair product. While it is a cream, it is a bit more liquidy with a slight floral scent. I actually like that because when I put this in my hair it doesn't weigh it down.

I concentrated the product in the back of my hair where I have the most dryness. I didn't want to try it on top of my head just in case it would make it oily the next day. You have to use this product on freshly washed and damped hair.

Once the leave in cream dry, my hair did feel a little bit sticky. But after letting it completely over dry, the back part of my hair did feel softer. Now I'm intrigued to try this all over my hair. So far, not bad!

Next up is the Pacifica Power of Love Natural Lipstick. The color that I received this in is the shade Sweet One.

Claims: Amazingly creamy, highly-pigmented, and naturally moisturizing- this lipstick is packed with all the vitamins and antioxidants your lips crave. Made with coconut oil, shea butter, and vitamin E. 100% Vegan and Cruelty-free. Moisturizing and creamy. Highly pigmented color. Packed with vitamins and antioxidants.

Once I saw the shade of this lipstick, I fell in love because it is so my color! The shade I received, Sweet One, is this beautiful brown pink which I've been so into lately. The lipstick is made by Pacifica and I'm pretty sure this is the first time that I'm trying a lipstick product from them. I did try a single eyeshadow from this brand before and I remember liking it.

It is super creamy, pigmented, and has a satin finish. This glided on the lips really well and I honestly love how comfortable it is. While it doesn't last very long, I don't mind having to reapply throughout the day. Overall, this might be one of my go to lipsticks from now on!

And the final product that I received in this bag is the Elizabeth Mott Thank Me Later Eye Shadow Primer.

Claims: This silky blend dries transparent and preps your lids for a smooth and even application. Your favorite eye shadows will intensely come to life. But most importantly, it protects your eye makeup all day, so you can get back to the important things in life (cat videos, selfies, and your roommate's last piece of chocolate). Intensifies eye shadow. Crease-free. Lightweight.

First off I just have to say this little eye primer has such a cute packaging and I'm such a huge sucker for cute packaging.

The consistency of this primer has a silicone feel to it and was easy to apply on to the lids. Once I let this dry, it did not feel tacky on the lids which I liked. Shadows applied on well and I did not see any patchiness at all.

As for the longevity of this eye primer, it did really well throughout the day. I found that it made my eye shadow last and there was no creasing at all. I really really like this eye shadow primer and will continue to use it!

And that is it for my December Ipsy glam bag! Please leave a comment down below and let me know what you got in your Ipsy bag or if you tried out any of the items that I mentioned. Also, please follow me on all my social media links on the right and I'll follow you as well. Until the next blog!

Love Always,

Where To Buy:

www.ipsy.com (it's a monthly subscription service!)

Price:

$10 a month

Where To Buy:

www.ipsy.com (it's a monthly subscription!)

Find me on the ipsy site: daisydaisydaisies

Review: Colourpop Cosmetics Forever Freshman Collection

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 20:44:00 +0000

Colourpop has seriously been killing the beauty game. I'm always intrigued by their new launches and this time was no exception. I’m always intrigued by their new launches and this time was no exception. One of their recent launches is called the “Forever Freshman” Collection.

This collection includes a six piece eyeshadow set that includes all brand new shades as well as their classic super shock shadow formula. This collection is all about taking it back to the 90’s (my favorite era) and I’m super excited to talk about each shadow.

Again, this set includes six super shock shadows. The colors are Crimper, As If, Melrose, Koosh, 90210, and Baby-T. These are all named with 90's themed names and I just love that.

So click on Read More to check out individual swatches of each shadow and my thoughts as well!

The first row of this shadow set consists of Crimper, As If, and Melrose.

Crimper is described as a "soft gold with multi-dimensional gold glitter" and is a metallic finish Super Shock shadow. As you can see swatched it is a soft gold glitter. The glitter in it is very fine and not chunky. Although it is a metallic finish shadow, it isn't that pigmented on the eyes. It more serves as a glitter gold iridescent and what I like to use it for is to top it over any dark shadow that I feel needs brightening.

The next shadow is As If. This is a "mid-tone cool taupe" and is a matte finish shadow. This is a gorgeous matte muted brown with purple undertones. I would suggest applying this shadow with your fingers because it produces the most pigmentation this way. While it is soft and velvety, it is hard to blend with a brush.

The last shadow of the top row is Melrose. Melrose is described as a "true rust" and is a matte finish shadow. This is a very pigmented copper orange rust shadow. Unlike As If, this matte shadow blends easily on the lids with a brush and keeps its color. I feel like it almost stains the lids because it lasts all day.

Now for the bottom row of the eyeshadow set. This includes the shades Koosh, 90210, and Baby-T.

Koosh is a "icy silver taupe" and is a ultra metallic finish eyeshadow. This is a gorgeous and ultra pigmented silver. It is warm toned and I think this could be amazing on any skin tone. I really like using this shade for a dramatic look because it just looks awesome on the lids. It gives off a wet eye look and is definitely one of my favorites of the bunch.

Next is the shade 90210. It is described as a "greyed out taupe softly sprinkled with pink and gold glitter" and is a satin luxe finish. While this is one of the more wearable shades of the set, it is honestly one of the more disappointing shadows. I just think it is so dull especially on my skin tone. The pink and gold glitter are very sparse and I see more of the gold glitter. This also has a more brown undertone so I thought this would be great all over the lid but it's just so...bleh. I also tried to use it on the outer corner of my lid to smoke out but it just made the look dull. It might be the finish or the color but this is my least favorite.

And lastly from this set is Baby-T. Baby-T is described as a "deep blackened blue" with a matte finish. This is a beautiful navy blue but I wouldn't say it is matte. It has a satin blue sheen and is creamy. I will say that as I blended this on the lids it does lose color and becomes a little sheer. I feel that as long as you pack it on it will give off an amazing vibrant color. So you'll have to work with this shadow a little more to get the true pigmentation.

And that is it for my review of the Colourpop Forever Freshman Super Shock shadow set collection! Overall, this set is okay for the price. It has some colors that I don't think is wearable for everyday and some of the shadows and finishes were a little disappointing in comparison to when I reviewed the Not a Box of Chocolates eyeshadow set from Colourpop's holiday collection from last December. I really like that Colourpop is sticking with the trends and creating amazing products for their brand that I as a consumer would love to buy. I do love the 90's theme of the box and the awesome names but I honestly don't reach for these shades as often. I would skip over this box set or if you're a "beauty collector" like me then I think this is a fun addition to the collection. It has amazing colors like Baby-T and Koosh but overall not a set I would buy if I wanted to use it everyday (unless you wear these colors everyday, you do you girl/guy!)

If you liked my review please leave me a comment! And also please follow all my social media links on the right and on my Bloglovin' to keep updated with me! Thanks for reading!

Love Always,

Price:

$30 (but currently on sale for $25)

Where To Buy:

www.colourpop.com

November 2015 Ipsy Glam Bag: Beauty Blast

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 21:45:00 +0000

Hey guys! Today I have my November 2015 Ipsy Glam Bag review. For this month the theme is Beauty Blast. Can you guys see how gorgeous this bag is?! It looks like those galaxy leggings that I've always wanted but was too scared to commit. And now I have this really cute bag. I've been really into the design of these Ipsy bags and the uniqueness of them.

As usual, Ipsy gives five either sample or full size beauty products based on your beauty/style quiz. This is a monthly subscription bag so if you want to know what I received this month please click on the Read More below!

The first item in my bag is the Crown Brush Deluxe Pointed Crease Brush.

Claims: This handcrafted professional pointed crease brush is perfectly tapered to give you optimum coverage and color in the crease. The fluffy tip works well for blending multiple colors. Perfect for layering color or creating a smokey eye.

While this a nice brush to have received in this months bag, it's not the best quality of brush that I've owned. You can tell once you feel the bristles of this brush is that it is scratchy. While it does transfer eyeshadow nicely from the shadow to lid, it just doesn't feel nice.

This is my first time trying out a Crown brush so I can't say anything about the brand themselves since this is the only brush I've ever tried from them. But this brush was a no go. I'd probably use it if I'm in a bind since it's a nice brush to have as a backup's backup.

The second item in this bag is the Jelly Pong Pong Liquid Gossamer.

Claims: A lightweight, water-based luminizer that gives skin instant radiance while keeping it moisturized at the same time. Formulated with ultra-fine, light-refracting coated mica pigments in a sheer, soft cream that gives your skin an ethereal, youthful-looking glow. 78% natural. No paragons. No animal by-products.

This liquid gossamer is definitely one of the more interesting products that I've received in my bag. In it's description, I'm assuming that it's a liquid highlight in which you can mix it in with your foundation or what not and make your skin look luminous or you can use it on its own for highlighting the face.

I did have a liquid highlighter before and it's not something that I reach for in comparison to my powder highlighters. So I decided to try this as a highlighter as well as to mix this in with my foundation. The first thing I noticed was the scent. It has such a strong floral scent so that may turn people off to it. As for the texture, it is really liquidy but it seems like a nice champagne color.

The first thing I tried with this gossamer is to put it on as a highlight. A little goes a long way with this product and warning it dries fast. Honestly I was applying it hesitantly and therefore it did not blend and left highlighting streak marks on my cheekbones. So when I tried it again I found that you have to put it on the cheek bone right away. The product itself has a nice highlight sheen to it but it's not overly dramatic.

As for mixing it in with foundation, it mixed well. It does give a luminous glow to the skin and I liked it a lot better this way. I would have liked this a lot better if it didn't have such a strong scent to it.

Next up is the Figs & Rouge Mattifying Emulsion & Pore Refiner.

Claims: Figs & Rouge Mattifying Emulsion & Pore refiner provides sheer matte coverage for daily shine control. Developed with a clinically proven formula, it helps diminish blemishes & outbreaks with regular daily use. Refines & Minimizes pores. Controls shine in an instant. Creates a luxurious 'velvety touch' effect. Clinically proven ingredients that helps control breakouts & supports clearer complexion.

Spoiler alert: This too has a strong scent. This one smells like older woman perfume and some coconut, it's truly strange. While I don't like that it's overly scented, I do actually like the primer itself.

This is a liquidy primer and applies onto the skin very well. The scent does fade away and it doesn't linger on the skin. I didn't find that it filled my pores but it did give my skin a matte look to it which I appreciate. Now I'm not sure whether it has helped with my blemishes but it keeps my face oil free for the entire day. I really do like this primer but the scent is not one of my favorites.

Next is the Smashbox Cosmetics Full Exposure Mascara.

Claims: Inspired by the on-set technique of layering a lengthening fiber mascara over a volumizing formula, this new studio-tested mascara exposes your longest, fullest lashes. No clumps, no flakes. Just maximum-impact, scene-stealing lashes. 104% increase in lash volume. 32% increase in lash length. 34 degree increase in lash curl.

Surprisingly, I've never tried out this mascara and I was glad to finally try this in a sample size. I found that the formula of this mascara is very dry and I prefer a wet formula mascara. I really like the brush wand of this mascara. It is large and I feel like it grabs hold of my lashes well.

I found that while this lengthens my lashes, it doesn't really volumize them. Because of that there aren't any clumps or flaking throughout the day. My lashes did keep the curl at the end of the day but overall it did not amaze me.

And lastly is the Absolute New York Nano Liner.

Claims: This ultra-fine liner features a super slim, tapered felt tip that allows for pin point precision. Experience unprecedented versatility - from subtle definition to the boldest of black. Water-resistant, fade resistant, smudge resistant. Paraben free, fragrance free.

This is the item from my bag that I was most excited about. I love trying out new liquid eyeliners and the promises that this eye liner gave really intrigued me.

The felt tip as you can see is extremely thin. While this gives you a precise line, I did find that it was too flexible for me to really flick my wing out. It also felt too flimsy when filling in my eye liner so I tended to opt for a gel liner. I like the felt tip for outlining my winged eyeliner but I don't like it for filling them.

The formula of this liner is very black and I love how pigmented it is. It lasts all day and doesn't fade or smudge at all. This is a great liner if you're not doing winged liner and it'll give you a nice precise pigmented line.

And that is it for my November 2015 Ipsy glam bag! Sorry it's late but school around this time is the absolute worse. Please let me know what you got in your Ipsy bag and if you got the same items on me. I'd love to know! Please follow all my social media links on the right and I'll be sure to do the same.

Love Always,

Where To Buy:

www.ipsy.com (it's a monthly subscription service!)

Price:

$10 a month

Where To Buy:

www.ipsy.com (it's a monthly subscription!)

Find me on the ipsy site: daisydaisydaisies

Influenster: Marc Jacobs Velvet Noir Major Volume Mascara

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 18:01:00 +0000

Hello lovelies! Today I have a new blog post about an item that I received to try out from Influenster. If you don't know what Influenster is get on it! My friend referred me to the site which is basically "a community for social media hotshots to share news, products, and reviews". As an influenster all you have to do is review products and take little surveys to heighten your impact score in order to receive a free box of goodies to try out.

This is the first time that I received an influenster box, which is the beauty influenster box, since this is the category that I am most interested and dedicated in. The beauty box is by Marc Jacobs and I received the Marc Jacobs Velvet Noir Major Volume Mascara.

I am so excited to try out and review this mascara since this is the first Marc Jacobs beauty product I have ever owned! If you want to find out what I think about this mascara then please click on Read More.

First off I just want to talk about how gorgeous the packaging of this mascara is. It is in this sleek black hexagon shape. It is a bit weighted which I really like because it makes the mascara feel not only high end but easy to control. I really love the design of this mascara and is by far one of my favorites. It is so simple yet unique.

Now let's move on to what this mascara claims.

Claims: An ultra volumizing mascara that delivers instant dimension for epic lashes. What it does: Experience ultimate volume and the look of thick, false lashes with Velvet Noir Major Volume Mascara. The lash-maximizing, curvy brush places the most volume at the hard-to-reach center lash line, and the defining tip styles lashes for major drama. The super-concentrated pigment delivers the greatest visual impact, and the Flash Volume Complex creates instant, smudge-proof length and volume in three strokes or less. Velvet Noir gives you the thickest lashes in one sweep. Apply Velvet Noir Major Volume Mascara on its own, or layer with O!Mega Lash Volumizing Mascara and Lame Noir Ultra-Glittering Mascara to style your lashes for every occasion. This is formulated without parabens, sulfates, and phthalates. (info taken from: www.sephora.com)

Let's start with the brush. I absolutely love the brush. It is curvy and bigger than traditional mascara brushes. It also has this swirl effect where the brush isn't straight it's actually twisted. The little brush hairs does an amazing job of grabbing every single eye lash, and in even the tougher areas like the inner corner lashes of my eyes.

The pigmentation of this mascara is truly black and super pigmented. My lashes were well coated with black and made my lashes look more prominent. I didn't have any problem applying the mascara to my lashes. Below I have comparisons between not having any mascara on, having one coat of mascara on, and having two coats of mascara on.

In this picture is my eye without any mascara on. I do like to put thick eyeliner on so I prefer mascara that really lengthens and volumizes so that it stands out against the eyeliner.

And here is what the mascara looks like with one coat on. As you can see it made my lashes black and it lengthened them. I really like the fluttery look that it gave me. But I wanted more volume so I decided to put on another coat of mascara.

With the second coat of mascara, my eyelashes looked fuller and more lengthened. It does look a little clumpy up close but from far away I really liked the effect I got. My lashes stood out against my eyeliner and I got a lot of compliments on them. I feel to get major volume you would need a third coat but it may look really clumpy.

Overall Thoughts:

I really do like this mascara. I think that it does a good job in volumizing and lengthening my lashes. I particularly enjoyed the brush because it is so easy to coat every lash with it. Although it does this, I did find that the mascara did smudge a little bit and flake a little bit at the end of the day. It wasn't too bad with the help of cleaning it up but other than that the curl and pigmentation lasted on my lashes all day.

And that is it for my review on the Marc Jacobs Velvet Noir Major Volume Mascara! I'm really glad to have been chosen by Influenster to receive this box and I can't wait for more! Please follow me here on the blog and on all my social media links on the right. If you want to learn more about Influenster and how you can receive FREE beauty items to try out and review then please leave me a comment down below! See you in the next post!

Love Always,

Price:

$26

Where To Buy:

www.sephora.com

October 2015 Ipsy Glam Bag: Alter Ego

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 09 Jan 2016 18:32:00 +0000

Hello babes and welcome to another Ipsy Glam Bag review! For the month of October, the theme is Alter Ego, which is of course in correlation with Halloween. The bag for this month is gorgeous with its main colors being gold and black. It's simple with the front being gold and the back, as well as the zipper detailing, is black. I love the simplicity that the Ipsy bags bring and I'm definitely going to be using this to carry around my makeup in my purse.

As usual, there are five beauty items that you can receive in each bag. This is a monthly subscription service based on a quiz that you take before signing up for the bag. So, if you want to know what I got this month please click on read more!

The first product in my bag is the MicaBeauty Ipsy Exclusive Cream Eyeshadow in the color Bronze.

Claims: This light-weight, long-wear, creamy eyeshadow by MicaBeauty is truly one of a kind! It's ultra-pigmented, has super-smooth consistency, and creates a high performance color sweep that will last like new from morning to night! This product isn't sold in store-it's exclusive for ipsters! Non-creasing, Light-weight, Long-wear.

Now I wouldn't say this cream shadow is bronze, it's more like a bright gold. While the shadow watched beautifully and creamy, it did not transfer well on the lids. It goes on patchy and it seems more like not enough product leaves either my brush or my finger and I just get stuck with too much product on my tool and not on my lids. So, you really have to build up the shadow to get a good color payoff.

What I did like about the cream shadow was that it did not crease at all up until the end of the day. I thought it would crease like crazy since I layered a lot on but it did not at all. If this went on the lids better, I would be in love with this shadow. But because of it I probably won't be using this a lot or I'll just use it as a base for powder shadows.

Next up is the Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion.

Claims: Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion is a revolutionary formula designed to mimic the transformative brightening, smoothing effects of the popular in-office microdermabrasion treatment, at home. Enables better absorption of skincare products. An at home alternative to professional, clinical treatments. Helps diminish the appearance of fine lines, acne marks, and skin discolorations.

As you all know, I'm always hesitant in trying out new skin care products just because I'm 1) not super interested in skin care and 2) Ipsy's choice of skin care products have been meh for me. After reading the description of the Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion, I still wasn't sure what this was all about except that it is supposed to brighten and smooth the skin.

The first time I used this, I noticed that this is a cream texture with little exfoliating beads on it. It smells like fresh medicinal mint but not too overpowering that I would hate it. It's actually pleasant. Once I rubbed this on my skin, I like how it felt. It is a little grainy but it's not annoying enough to wash off. After, my skin felt a little smoother and since I'm getting dry patches because of winter, it took those away. I like it first impression wise but I don't see the brightening effects. I will continue to use this but so far so good!

The exciting third item in this bag is theBalm Cosmetics Meet Matt(e) Hughes Long-Lasting Liquid Lipstick in the color Committed.

Claims: theBalm introduces a truly loyal long-lasting liquid lipstick-Meet Matt(e) Hughes. This long-wearing formula has a comfortable matte finish with no commitment issues. This matte vanilla mint liquid lipstick is stick on you without feeling clingy! Long-wearing matte finish. Comfortable, buildable coverage. Vanilla mint flavor.

The best thing about this liquid lipstick is that it SMELLS EXACTLY LIKE THIN MINTS. It is heaven! This is by far the best smelling liquid lipstick I have ever smelled. The smell does give you a minty feeling on the lips and it does linger a little bit but it doesn't smell all day.

Here's what it looks like swatched on my hand.

And now swatched on my lips!

The color that I received was Committed which on me looks like a muted coral but it is described as a pinky nude. While I'm not in love with the color against my skintone, I think that the formula is awesome for a liquid lipstick. They are pigmented and wears well on the lips. It's not super drying and it sits comfortably without it feeling like it's there. The lasting power of these are pretty good. I mean when you eat and drink throughout the day it does start to fade on the inside of the lips but it's not horrible enough that a quick touch up can't fix.

I would totally be into buying different colors of these liquid lipsticks. I think that the small sample Ipsy has given us will last a while and even the full size ($17) is pretty affordable for a high end brand.

Next is the Emite Make Up Professional Slant Tweezer.

Claims: This is a professional angled tweezer in quality steel. It applies the perfect amount of tension and maximum precision.

These are just your classic run of the mill tweezers. I love that it's pink so that I can find it easily amongst the mess that is my makeup. And, it tweezes my eyebrows well. So overall there's not much to say except that it does the job well!

And finally is the Delectable Coconut & Cream Ultra Nourishing Hand Cream.

Claims: This ultra nourishing hand cream is miracle material. Packed full of goodness with shea butter, coconut, and aloe vera, the cream's rich but never greasy formula nourishes and rejuvenates hands and cuticles. Enjoy the super smooth, soft, and perfectly pretty results. Quick absorbing. Softens and conditions. All natural ingredients: Paraben and gluten free.

Honestly, I don't like this hand cream. The only reason why I don't like it is because of the smell. I have such an aversion to sickly sweet coconut smells and this is exactly what this hand cream smells like. I tried to try it but I just couldn't do it! I can't say much about this hand cream since I've already passed this over to someone who can appreciate the smell but I'm quiet disappointed that it was one of the full size products from this bag beside the cream shadow. I wish it was a small sample size so that I wouldn't be as bothered to have given it away.

And that is it for this month's Ipsy bag. Let me know what you got for the month of October and what you think of it. I'd love to know your thoughts! Follow me here on the blog, on Bloglovin, and on my instagram: daisydaisydaisies.

Love Always,

Price:

$10 a month

Where To Buy:

www.ipsy.com (it's a monthly subscription service!)

Find me on the ipsy site: daisydaisydaisies

Review: Colourpop Cosmetics Ultra Matte Liquid Lipstick

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 18:01:00 +0000

Happy Monday beautiful's! Let's grab a cup of coffee and talk about the one beauty item that I cannot wait to get more of, liquid lipsticks. Okay, so let's think about around the end of May into June when Colourpop Cosmetics launched their own line of Ultra Matte Liquid Lipsticks. Here are the top three thoughts that crossed my mind.

1) How much is it?!

2) What are the color shades?!

3) HOW CAN I BUY THIS RIGHT NOW?!?!?!?

For hours, I researched on Youtube for any lip swatches of all the shades Colourpop was intending to release so that I could pick out the colors that I really wanted. If I had it my way I would have honestly bought the entire line because each was only $6 but of course I'm a broke college student and if I were to do that, no matter how amazing the price was, it seriously takes a toll on my wallet. So after hours of searching I narrowed down my choices to five that I thought I would wear often.

But getting those five were a nightmare. The moment the liquid lipsticks launched on their website, it was impossible to get any order in. But I persevered on because that's what a makeup enthusiast (aka addict) does! I WANTED--nope NEEDED these liquid lipsticks and I didn't care how long it would take for me to get them. After probably two whole hours on the website, I finally got to place my order!

So the five liquid lipsticks that I purchased are Tulle, Bumble, Trap, Highball and LAX. These are the colors that I thought I would wear the heck out of. So please click on read more if you want to find out my thoughts on these Ultra Matte Liquid Lipsticks!

From left to right I have Tulle, Bumble, Trap, Highball, and LAX swatched. First impressions wise, they are amazingly pigmented. They are all such beautiful colors and exactly what they looked like online. So let's start out with Tulle!

Tulle is described as "Not the douchey kind but a dusty mauve burgundy". Goodness, Tulle is undoubtedly my most favorite out of the bunch. It looks lighter here but this is the perfect 90's lip color that everyone is vying for. It's that perfect mauve for my skin tone and I absolutely love it.

Bumble is a "Everyone will bee buzzing when you wear this dusty warm terracotta" color. Bumble is a color I prefer on when I don't have a tan. It's definitely a warm terracotta but on a tan it can look a little neon. Nonetheless, this is one of the more wearable colors that I've purchased from the bunch and is the second most worn aside from Tulle.

Trap is like a "We're like 'hey what's up hello' in this dusty greyed out beige ('greige')" color. Greige lips is such a huge trend right now and I had to hop on this trend even though it honestly looks a little chalky in this picture. But trust! This is actually flattering on me with the right eye look and (heavy handed) contour.

Highball is described as the "You'll have plenty of Happy Hours in this hot red pink" shade. This was staple summer lip color when I wanted something bright and fun to wear. This color is definitely a statement on its own and it was so beautiful on tanned skin.

And finally, the toughest one to take a good picture of is LAX. It is described as the "You'll be super chic in this vampy blackened red whether you're landing in LAX or JFK". This is a great black red color, perfect for the fall and winter months, and seriously the hardest one to take a good lip picture of #struggles.

Overall, I like these ultra matte liquid lipsticks. I've been in such a huge liquid lipstick kick that I don't even know if I'll be getting out of it soon. And I love it! What I love especially about Colourpop is that they pride on high quality products for affordable prices. These liquid lipsticks are only $6 and at a drugstore price, are amazing quality. This is a beautiful segway into what I think about the formula.

The formula is really liquidy and it applies on the lips super easily. This dries quickly but you do have some time (I mean like a good couple of seconds) to apply it on the lips. I would suggest using a lipliner to really perfect it but because I'm a lazy girl, I find that the doe foot applicator is perfectly fine. Once the lipstick dries it is completely ultra matte. The matte-est liquid lipstick I've ever tried. This is a very drying formula so it will dry your lips. Colourpop suggests that you should have completely bare and dry lips for this to really work but I find that putting a balm underneath makes it more comfortable and moisturizing to wear. It will accentuate any dryness if you don't exfoliate!

These lasts for an entire day with only minimal touchups. I find that it starts to fade the most on the inside of the middle of my lips especially if I eat oily foods. With LAX, one of the darker shades of the collection, little flecks do tend to rubs off and go on my face but it's nothing that I can't just flick it away. Other than that the lasting power is awesome.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoy these liquid lipsticks. They are at an affordable price and they are super pigmented. They last all day and there's such a great variety of colors. They've even added more shades for Fall and I'm definitely going to buy them.

And those are my thoughts on the Colourpop Cosmetics Ultra Matte Liquid Lipsticks! If you like this blog and my post please follow me here, on Bloglovin, and on all my social media links on the right side of the page. I'll do the same! Thank you for reading!

Love Always,

Price:

Where To Buy:

www.colourpop.com

September 2015 Ipsy Glam Bag: Face Fashion

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 18:09:00 +0000

Hello everybody and welcome back to the blog. Today's post is all about the September 2015 Ipsy Bag. It's been a while since I've been on time right? But hey I'm trying! For this month's Ipsy bag the theme is Face Fashion.

The bag's design for this month is so pretty and fashionable! It's a longer bag in comparison to the other bags from previous months. The color of the bag is a beautiful rose gold (which I love) and has two different types of texture. The main point of the bag is the design of the front which is a textured chevron and has subtle gold metallic reflects. The back as well as the upper zipper front of the bag is a plain shiny rose gold. I personally really like this bag and I like that it's a different size this month. It's really pretty and reflects well on the name of the theme.

As usual, Ipsy is a monthly beauty subscription service, that tailors to your personal style/beauty quiz. You will receive five different beauty items each month for only $10. I've been impressed with Ipsy so far so let's see if Ipsy has impressed me again.

The first item in this bag is the NYX Cosmetics Ipsy Eye Shadow Trio.

Claims: This 3-color eye shadow palette gives you go-anywhere intensity day or night thanks to the highly pigmented formulations. Provides intense eye colors with a silky texture for seamless application for any eye look that you desire. It consists of 3 complementing eye shadows to wear together or alone. Each eye shadow provides great color payoff with every application. Create any look on the go with the help of the dual applicator that allows you to apply, smudge and line your eyes effortlessly. Exclusive palette designed by NYX just for ipsters!

This cute little trio from NYX seems to be a collaboration with Ipsy and I think it is the only shade option available so all Ipsters will be receiving this color.

The three colors from left to right are a light champagne color, a copper, and a deep brown black.

And here are the swatches!

The pigmentation of these shadows are disappointing. They aren't as pigmented upon first swatch and it is a bit powdery. What I find though is that if I use my brush wet and apply them wet, I get better pigmentation and better application. The deep brown black color is really the only one that I don't use wet and it is the most pigmented. I can get a really nice Fall look with these shades and I've been using them to create cut crease looks.

Next up is the Liptini Special Edition Lipstick in Starlet Cocktail.

Claims: Liptini Special Edition Lipsticks serve up a variety of must-have shades of velvety lip color that bring a shot of red-carpet glamour to your beauty bar. No feathering or fading. Offers buildable coverage. Paraben free and vegan. Perfect to wear alone or to cocktail with other shades!

I don't think I've ever heard about Liptini so I was excited to try out a new lip product. First off how cute is the packaging? It has a little martini glass as it's logo! Super super cute. The color that I received was in Scarlet Cocktail which is this beautiful sheer raspberry red. It can be built up to a more opaque red but I like the sheerness of it. It went on smoothly and there's actually a very heavy scent to it. It has a hint of vanilla to it and a specific flower scent that I can't put my finger on. But the scent is very strong. After apply it the first time I could still smell it as I wore it so that might throw off some people.

Other than that it's a very comfortable formula. It won't last all day especially through talking, eating, and drinking but it leaves a little bit of a stain behind which I think is better than nothing. The finish is a cream finish and doesn't dry out the lips at all. Overall, awesome lipstick. I'll definitely be reaching for this when I don't want something too bold but I want a good pop of color on the lips.

The third item in this bag is the Eau Thermale Avene Soothing Moisture Mask.

Claims: This rich, creamy, non-setting skincare mask provides intensive soothing care to dehydrated and over-stressed skin. Its unique formula deeply penetrates skin and in minutes, sensitive or tired skin can become supple, soft and radiant again. It also offers instant relief for burns, sunburns, redness, and tightness. Replenishes moisture to dehydrated skin and helps restore skin's barrier. Minimizes redness. Paraben free, hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic, vegan and gluten free.

This is a very interesting product that I had no idea how to use at all. While it does say that it is a mask, it doesn't have the texture of a conventional mask at all. The first time I used it I was so confused because the formula of this mask feels and smells like a lotion. Trust me you should have seen my face while I was rubbing this in. I kept trying to read the back of this sample to see what the directions were but there weren't any. So I just kept applying completely expecting it to dry like a mask but it never did.

So I rushed to my computer to research this moisture mask some more and found that yes it was a mask and that the skin was meant to absorb it. Fifteen minutes later, the mask had been completely absorbed and all I had to do was just blot some excess away. Boy was this mask really weird for me. My face felt like I had lotion on it and I wasn't sure if this was a good or bad thing. There were a lot of amazing reviews online but I just felt...sticky? What it did do was definitely give my skin moisture. It felt softer but I didn't feel clean at all. I was actually scared I was going to break out but surprisingly my skin didn't. I'll definitely have to try this mask one more time but I think that it's okay but just so weird. Let me know if you like this mask and if I'm doing anything wrong with it. I feel like I am!

The next product is the Bayberry Naturals Rosehip & Hibiscus Moisturizer.

Claims: This Rosehip & hibiscus Moisturizer is the ultimate facial lotion. Lightweight, yet moisturizing, it's super packed with nutrients to aid delicate facial skin. Reshape oil is rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Hibiscus extract is rich in antioxidants, as are vitamins E, B3, Pro-vitamin A, and Pro-vitamin B5-all providing both protection against free radicals as well as natural anti-inflammatory properties. Lightweight, absorbs easily and super moisturizing. Free of sulfates, parabens, phthalates and artificial fragrances and dyes. 100% vegan.

This was great that I received this in my bag this month because I'm actually running out of my moisturizer. So I'm planning to treasure this!

The texture of this moisturizer is a little bit watery so a little definitely goes a long way. It does have a nice floral scent to it but it isn't overpowering at all. This is such a lightweight moisturizer and it leaves my skin smooth and refreshed. I like this moisturizer and the fact that it has all these nutrients for benefiting the skin. I'll definitely have to use this more to see if it really benefits but other than that I'm enjoying this so far.

And finally the last item is the Formula X Nail Color in the shade Ignite.

Claims: Fire up the imagination this fall with this smoking red-hot nail polish. Formula X Ignite is a universally flattering shade delivered in a patented "No Compromise" formula for xtraordinary color, xceptional performance,and xtra long lasting shine. Infused with ShineXcel, a luminescent ingredient that enhances color and overall brilliance. Get polished and kindle a new flame with this hot and heavy hue. 3-free formulation. Patented "No Compromise" formula infused with ShineXcel for enhanced color and overall brilliance. Custom brush design engineered to complement the polish's highly pigmented formula with precise lacquer application.

I was so excited to receive this in my bag because I have been wanting to try out Formula X nail polishes for the longest time. I've heard nothing but rave reviews but I never got around to buying them. The shade that I received in my bag is Ignite and it is this beautiful dark red, perfect for the fall. I also think that this is part of Formula X's new Fall collection polishes.

Now for the formula of this nail polish. It went on like a dream. My goodness, with one coat the color was opaque, shiny, and just gorgeous. I truly love these shades for the Fall because it is just so classic and it makes my nails look polished without really having to try hard. I'm seriously in love with these polishes and I'm definitely going to be into buying more colors.

And that is it for my September Ipsy Glam bag! If you like these posts please leave me a comment down below and follow all my social media links and I'll do the same :D See you next post!

Love Always,

Price:

$10 a month

Where To Buy:

www.ipsy.com (it's a subscription bag)

Find me on the ipsy site: daisydaisydaisies

Old Navy Haul: Awesome Sales!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 17:33:00 +0000

Hello everybody! Sorry it's been a while but midterms have me going crazy! I need to blog to let my stress go so here I have a little haul from Old Navy! I had to get some basics since surprisingly in my wardrobe I barely have any and Old Navy was having amazing sales and deals at the time. So please continue to scroll down and check out what I got from Old Navy!

This peach/coral top is the Women's Boyfriend Tee. It's a little more orange in person but other than that I love the color of this top. It's super basic and the material is a mixture of an athletic material and cotton.

And, surprise surprise I got it in a white as well! I really do love these shirts. They are super comfortable and so easy to just pair with anything. I'm so happy that I got these at such an affordable price as well. I'll definitely be wearing these shirts all year round.

Next up is the Women's Open-Mesh Tee. This is a crew neck long sleeve that has a see through mesh on the back.

You can see the mesh park of the long sleeve top really well here. I would definitely layer this with a cami or honestly even a colorful sports bra. I bought this top with the intention of not only using it for everyday wear but for exercising/working out. I love to do yoga and this material is just so breathable.

I also bought it in black! Can you tell the primary colors of my wardrobe? Again I love the way that this long sleeve top looks.

The black mesh on the back will be a little more unforgiving than the white top so I'd suggest either sticking to a black cami or go bold with a bright colored sports bra. Again, these are super comfortable and figure flattering for a plus size girl like me.

And the finally item that I got from Old Navy is this Felt Floppy Hat in the color Burnt Ochre. Online it looks a bit darker but in the person it's actually a light tan color. I bought this floppy hat because my friend has this in the maroon color and she looked amazing in it. Plus, I didn't have a tan floppy hat and this was priced at such a good deal, I couldn't resist.

This floppy hat fits really well on my head and it's not too big or too small. It has such a classic feel to it and the material is really nice. Almost like a velvet texture and I know that it's going to wear well.

And that is it my Old Navy haul! Check out Old Navy.com for amazing deals, sales, and overall awesome clothes. And if you like this blog please leave me a comment down below and follow all my social media links! Thanks for reading <3

Love Always,

Flashback Foundations Friday: Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Airbrush Foundation

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 16:03:00 +0000

Okay, who else got sucked in to buying this foundation when they saw essiebutton raving like crazy about it? Trust me, I wouldn't have looked twice at the Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Airbrush Foundation if it wasn't for her but I'm not blaming Essie at all because guys, this is an amazing foundation.

Claims: It's like airbrushing without the air! Powered by Amazonian clay and infused with natural, light-reflecting gemstones, this unique waterproof foundation gives skin rich dimension while invigorating the complexion for a youthful-looking appearance. The full coverage, weightless powder formula is offered in a range of skin-matching shades and last for 12 hours. Using the unique custom mesh delivery system, simply pick up and buff on just the right amount of moisture-rich powder for a flawless airbrushed effect while allowing skin to breathe. Benefits: Dermatologist tested, has Tarte 12 Hour Power, is waterproof, and vegan friendly.

These are amazing claims for such a different type of foundation that I couldn't but feel skeptical at first. If you want to learn more about my thoughts on the Tarte Amazonia Clay Full Coverage Airbrush Foundation, then click on read more!

To start off, let's talk about the packaging. This foundation comes in a circular container. It's actually pretty sturdy for what it is and the lid on top closes really well. I still wouldn't suggest traveling with it simply because it is a loose powder but so far for it being in my drawer, it doesn't create any mess.

The lack of mess can totally be because of the unique design of the filtration. It's a mesh which makes it easy to pick up product without picking up too much. I really really like this distribution system.

And this is what the foundation looks like swatched. Powder is a little hard to swatch but I tried!

But what I love about Tarte is that they have these powder foundations not only in different shades but as well as undertones. So that, you can get the best possible skin tone match. I was lucky enough to find the shade and undertone for my skin.

Now when I first bought this foundation, I was the most hesitant about what the coverage of it would be like. What I want out of a foundation is at least medium coverage that I can build up to full if I wanted to. With it being a powder foundation I had the stigma that it wouldn't have coverage and that if I tried to build it up that it would just look cakey on me. But this is not the case at all.

Upon first application, the powder gives light to medium coverage. It evened out my skin tone and it lightly covered up any problem areas. When I put on another layer, I found that it gave more coverage and better concealed the areas of my face that needed concealing. With two layers of this on, my face did not look cakey at all and instead my skin looked like actual skin. It felt super comfortable on and I didn't feel any heaviness with two layers on. The powder is amazingly light.

The longevity of this powder foundation is also really good. Surprisingly, it fades well throughout the day. It's like you don't feel the powder fading or that its even there but when you catch yourself in the mirror it's just like "damn girl, your skin looks good". It's seriously one of those foundations and it lasted on me for a good eight hours.

Overall, I think that this is an amazing powder foundation, definitely one of the best that I've tried. It's comfortable and lightweight and it covers what truly needs to be covered making you look flawlessly natural. Even though it's September it still feels like the hot summer and this is something that I love to reach for if I just don't feel like wearing liquid foundation at all but wanting some sort of good coverage on my face. This was totally worth the buy!

And that is it! If you enjoyed this little somewhat quick Flashback Foundations Friday then please leave a comment below and follow me on all my social media links as well as on my Bloglovin'! Thanks so much for reading!

Love always,

Price:

$36

Catching Up! July & August 2015 Ipsy Glam Bags

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 16:20:00 +0000

Yes I know, I'm horrible at keeping up with my Ipsy bags, but I've just been in such a rut with the blog! I've been trying to get out of the rut but nothing gives me inspiration. So I decided that I might as well try to get out of the rut by starting with the Ipsy bags. Now before the September bag comes along and I'm even more late, let's talk about the July and August Ipsy bags!

First up is the July bag. The theme for July was Summer Lovin' and the bag really embodied what I feel summer is. The bag has this unique zig zag print with such bright and fun colors. I think it's such a cute bag. The material is also soft.

As for the August bag, the theme was Prep School. The bag's design is this awesome houndstooth pattern and has pink detailing. It is super cute and the material is actually a plastic one. It seems more durable than the soft material of the July bag. This bag is really perfect for that back to school theme.

As always, there are five beauty items in each bag that you can receive based on your answers on their beauty quiz. So if you want to know what I got in my bag for July (and August) please click on the read more!

The first item in my July Ipsy bag is the Nicka K New York HQ Quad Eyeshadow.

Claims: Experience radiant color and exceptional wear with the new HQ Quad Eyeshadows. Available in expertly curated, complementary color combinations, each quad features shades optimal for highlighting, contouring, and defining the eyes. They boast an incredible formula with buttery smooth pigmentation, that seamlessly applies and blends. Long lasting wear without creasing or fading. Vibrant and richly pigmented formula. Smoothly applies and blends with minimal fallout. Luxe, rust-resistant, faux metal finish outer with large color preview window. Each quad is designed to seamlessly create both dramatic and neutral eye looks.

How pretty is the packaging of this quad? I mean definitely one of my favorites and it clicks shut rather it being magnetic, which I like very much.

When I first saw the colors of this quad, I was actually disappointed because I could honestly only seeing myself really using one of the eyeshadow colors. But I think that for the combination, this quad is really pretty for the summer time. It has a beautiful blue, light yellow, a frosty cream, and a gorgeous copper. When swatching these, I could tell they were a little rough, not as creamy but they were all pigmented. It just gave a bit of a tug.

Here's what they all look like swatched. Super pretty right? The copper is my favorite shade in this quad. Because these shadows gave a bit of a tug when used dry, I found that using them wet is just perfect. With a great eyeshadow primer as well, they'll last all day. Overall I like it!

The second item is the Essie Nail Polish in Fashion Playground.

Claims: Fun and games just met their match. This Nail Polish in 'Fashion Playground' is a plucky pistachio green with subtle shimmer. It flirts with forever and plays for keeps.

I have plenty of Essie polishes, enough to know that it is one my favorite nail polish brand at the drugstore. While Essie does have its hits and misses when it comes to their formula, I found that Fashion Playground was a success.

Fashion Playground is described as a "plucky pistachio green with subtle shimmer". At first glance it really does look like a cream mint but on the nails it is exactly as it was described. It did take about two coats to get a good opaque color but that's what I normally do with all my other polishes so I was fine with that.

I've been wearing this color all summer and even on my toes! So this was definitely a huge win for me. Thanks Essie!

Next up is the Coolway Beachy Salt Spray.

Claims: Perfect for creating beauty waves and natural styles with a non-sticky, matte finished look. Formulated with Dead Sea salts for addition mineral nourishment. Texturizes and separates hair for a natural, fresh-from-the-beach look. Weightless formula for bouncy, flexible, wavy hair. Mineral-rich formula consisting of Dead Sea Salt for soothing and strengthening of the scalp and hair.

Honestly, I never know how I feel about beach sprays just because it seems so gimmicky to me. It looks good when all the other beauty gurus use it on their hair but I'be had my fair share of sea salt sprays and they just don't work with my hair. Which is why I was disappointed when I saw that I got this in my bag. But of course I'm willing to try any beauty product and this was no exception!

Another product I have here is the Be A Bombshell Cosmetics and in the color Ruby.

Claims: Hydrating formula to leave lips feeling silky smooth with a hint of color.

I love getting lip balm because I have such dry lips and honestly buying lip balm all the time sucks aka I'm just lazy. I also like when a lip balm has a tint to it just for those days where I don't want to wear lipstick but I still want to feel pretty wearing a lip balm.

This balm gives off a light red tint and it is super moisturizing. I love to put it on over any drying red liquid lipsticks that I have or even under them. Also, after my shower it has been my go to balm. I honestly love it! It has a waxy texture but it applies on smoothly. It's not too overwhelming that I feel like I have butter on my lips which makes it comfortable. I love it a lot!

And the final item in my July Ipsy bag is the Vasanti Cosmetics Brighten Up! Exfoliating Cleanser.

Claims: Rev up your skin with this powerful exfoliating treatment that's packed with the natural ingredients necessary to get a bright, sexy glow. The best part? One step and you're done! You'll see smoother, brighter skin as soon as you rinse. 100% paraben free. 100% vegan. Not tested on animals.

I haven't really been interested in skincare products lately. It's honestly been so far from my mind so when I got this I was pretty disappointed. It just doesn't interest me! But for the sake of the blog, I had to try it.

The claims of this cleanser is actually what got me to not feel so "meh" about it. I mean a "bright, sexy glow" who doesn't want that?! So when I used this for the first time I was expecting a lot. The formula of this cleanser has little micro exfoliating beads which felt nice on my face. I would suggest using this cleanser in the morning because this did wake me up. Also, a little goes a long way!

This went on nicely on the skin and the scent was just a clean smell. After I washed this off my face I did feel fresher and cleaner. Now I don't know if I was necessarily brighter but I'm glad that it cleaned my skin! I definitely need to use up this sample to really know how I feel about this cleanser.

First up is the Jesse's Girl Cosmetics Eye Shadow Primer.

Claims: Your eyes, like an artist's canvas, require a primer for best results from your vibrant color palette. Jesse's Girl Eye Shadow Primer provides a silky, crease proof base for smooth application and long lasting color.

I love love love when I get mini samples in my Ipsy bag because I get to travel with them! I was so happy to receive a sample of the Jesse's Girl eye shadow primer because 1) I've been wanting to try it out because of Julie G 2) I recently went on a cross country trip so I had to pack light and 3) I love anything miniature and cute!

So this tiny primer's applicator is a doe foot applicator, which I appreciate. I love my squeeze tubes and doe foot applicators! The texture of this primer feels smooth and I feel like it has some silicone in it? But it applies on my eyelids really nicely and it has a bit of a stickiness to it but then it drys down to a smoothness perfect for eyeshadow application.

I was really impressed by this primer and it made my eye look last on all day. I would definitely be into buying this primer in the full size!

Next is the OFRA Cosmetics Lip Liner in the shade Wine.

Claims: OFRA'S Wine Lip Liner applies smoothly and easily on the lips with a beautiful matte finish. This liner will hold your lipstick in place and prevent it from creasing onto the outside edges of your lips.

I love me some lip liner and lately lip liners are what I've been loving just using all over the lips without any lipstick, lipgloss, or anything at all. I find that lipliners are just long lasting and easy so of course I was ecstatic to receive this in my bag.

The color shade Wine is a beautiful dusty mauve color and it pairs perfectly with the Hikari Lip Gloss in Merlot that I also got in this bag! But if I don't feel like wearing the Hikari gloss I can just go for this and I get a similar colored matte lips. This is a great lipliner and I love that I got to try it out from OFRA Cosmetics because I've been wanting to really buy some of their matte liquid lipsticks. This is probably just a segway into a possible addiction in OFRA Cosmetics. The formulation of these lip liners are smooth and pigmented. It was super easy to apply and it doesn't accentuate any of the dryness on my lips.

The third item in my August bag Skinn Cosmetics Luxe Waterproof Eyeliner in the shade Navy Seal.

Claims: This eyeliner is a pure luxury treatment liner that creates a smooth no-smudge line. It contains peptides, shea butter and jojoba to firm the appearance of eyelids and smooth dry lids. It's waterproof formula is perfect for summer and it won't come off until you want it to. Plus, it comes with a convenient built-in sharpener!

The last time that I got a blue liner was in another ipsy bag and it was actually a gel liner from J.Cat beauty, which I really liked, and that is why I was excited to get another blue liner for this month.

Here is what the Skinn eyeliner looks like up close. As you can see it looks like this really nice navy blue. The color shows up really well on my skin tone and because it's not a very bright blue, it's actually very wearable. I really enjoyed the pigmentation of this liner and the longevity. Although I did see at the end of the day a little bit of smudging, it wasn't something that I could have easily fixed. I would definitely be open to trying out this eyeliner in different shades, especially in a black.

The fourth product in the bag is the Hikari Cosmetics Lip Gloss in the color Merlot.

Claims: Check out Hikari's collection of gorgeous, high-shine matte lip glosses. With these high-pigment lip glosses you can wear them alone or layer them over your favorite lipstick to create intense new colors. They will give you the perfect sultry lip with just the right amount of shine!

Oh my goodness was I so shocked by this product when I first tried it. When I read that it was a lip gloss I thought I was going to hate it just because I don't like lip glosses at all. Sometimes lip glosses make my lips just look way too milky and it doesn't flatter my skin tone at all. But this Hikari lip gloss is not your typical lip gloss at all.

As you can see from the swatch here this is just a crazy pigmented gloss. The color is in Merlot and it is this beautiful burgundy red. The gloss on top is so beautiful and not sticky at all (which I love). It sits well on my lips and doesn't accentuate any dryness or cracks. All in all I really really like this gloss and would highly recommend! (P.S. check out my instagram: daisydaisydaisies to see what this gloss looks like on my lips! Oh, and follow me too hehe I follow right back!)

And last but of course not least is the Batiste Dry Shampoo. The scent of the dry shampoo that I received is in Blush.

Claims: Batiste Dry Shampoo is the #1 dry shampoo in the UK. Why? Because it revitalizes your hair, leaving it feeling clean and smelling fresh, so your style lasts longer between washes. We all wake up sometimes, look in the mirror, and know that our hair needs a little pick me up. This dry shampoo offers an instant fix by removing excess oil and grease while adding body and texture to your locks.

Can you believe that with all the hype that this dry shampoo have that I've never tried it? I've bought and tried out all different kinds except this one! So I was super happy to have received this in my bag this month. I always needs some dry shampoo and having this is a travel size is just perfect.

The scent that I received is in Blush which is a nice pleasant smell. The first time that I tried this I was instantly impressed with the nozzle/spray. It's so high-powered and it distributes the dry shampoo on my hair nicely. After that I could instantly see that it took all the oiliness from my hair as well as gave it volume. I used only this dry shampoo for about two weeks and I'm seriously in love. Why didn't I try this out any sooner?! I even went out to buy a full size Batiste dry shampoo except for darker hair and I absolutely love it. Everyone. Get this dry shampoo!

And that is it for my two Ipsy bags! Overall, I liked what I got this month. The Ipsy subscription service is such a favorite of mine ad I have yet to be truly disappointed. Thank you for reading as always! Please follow me on all social media sites as well as on Bloglovin' and I'll do the same!

Love Always,

Price:

$10 a month

Where To Buy:

www.ipsy.com

Find me on the ipsy site!: daisydaisydaisies

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