When Milani brings out new products- you better pay attention. Milani has dropped 30 new shades in their brand new Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow line of singles. Each shade can be used wet or dry & is labeled on the bottom by finish for easy differentiating.These swatch & blend beautifully. With a wide variety of different shades you’re bound to find multiple shades to add to your list- check all of them out below!
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Growing up in southern California I thought our summer season was hot- I had no idea what hot was! After spending years in Arizona & Nevada I now know what the dry heat way past 110 feels like- & now we’re in Nebraska. The humidity here is disgusting- like walking through soup. Just walking to the car my dainty self is already to call it a day! So how do you make summer a bit more bearable? With new beauty products of course! Keep reading to check out why the L’Occitane Frisson de Verveine Ice Gel & Hand Cream Gel are summer must-haves! [Read more…]
So this month’s Lip Monthly left me a bit confused because I didn’t have one last month- but apparently City Color was a big hit? I’m definitely glad they included the card (which you can see below) because I was pretty darn confused upon first opening! I was also surprised to see my items in a bag- it fit everything inside unlike some past boxes so I think that’s great! Keep reading to see what was inside & my thoughts!
So here’s my card for this month which definitely helped me fill in some of my blanks! You can see prices & official names here as well. Normally I have a video as well but my camera has been out of commission & HOPEFULLY it will be okay to pick up tomorrow!
Inside my Lip Monthly Bag for August 2014-
Jesse’s Girl Cosmetics Liquid Glass Lip Gloss in Lickity Split– I really enjoyed this gloss! It is really small so perfect for a purse. This shade has iridescent, cool-leaning shimmer & is a semi-sheer fuchsia-leaning purple. It is a bit tacky but that isn’t something I mind because it will last longer.
City Color Cosmetics Magic Balm– I actually can’t this on the City Color site which is a shame because I quite like it. This applies nearly clear then I assume color adjusts like some blushes do. I really like the texture & the color on my lips is actually quite pretty.
City Color Cosmetics Be Matte Lipstick in Phoebe– This is my first Be Matte lipstick from this line & I love it! This is so creamy & has beautiful pigmentation.
City Color Cosmetics Lip Balm in Ultra Pink– Another product I love! Super smooth & comfortable but I don’t think of it as a balm. It doesn’t seem to help cure my oober dry lips but it also don’t seem to make them worse. I can also apply a balm underneath which is key for me right now.
City Color Cosmetics Glossy Kiss Lip Gloss in Flirty– This is the main product that just isn’t for me- rarely do I wear really sheer shimmery nude glosses. I just don’t think it looks good on me & it smells like a lip product I used in middle school. I also didn’t find it wore off evenly.
Pixi Lid Last Shadow Pen in Gentle Gold– My favorite product this month! I love these Pixi shadow pencils & Gentle Gold is no exception. I use these as eyeshadow bases, eyeshadows on their own, & even eyeliners. This color is a beautiful gold that is more wearable than a lot of other gold pencils I currently own.
Left to right- Pixi Lid Last Shadow Pen in Gentle Gold, City Color Cosmetics Glossy Kiss Lip Gloss in Flirty, City Color Cosmetics Lip Balm in Ultra Pink, City Color Cosmetics Magic Balm, City Color Cosmetics Be Matte Lipstick in Phoebe, & Jesse’s Girl Cosmetics Liquid Glass Lip Gloss in Lickity Split.
I was actually really happy with this month’s box but I do prefer a more varied selection from brands & colors since this was definitely a pink-toned box. Anyway- for only $10 I think this is an amazing value & definitely feel like I got a great selection.
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I’ve been on the hunt for new foundations for some time now. My skin changes pretty drastically season to season & more recently I’ve been dealing with some new issues. & not the fun ones. I’ve been getting awful dry patches, my eczema has been flaring something fierce, & on top of that my pores aren’t looking too hot. Not exactly a dream come true when combined with the whatever the heck it feels like weather going on around here lately either. Then in walks in the Laura Mercier Smooth Finish Flawless Fluide Foundation– & she has rocked my world.
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It has been awhile since I showed a Birchbox here because they haven’t been all that exciting. I’ve just been kind of…paying for the service. Which is awful to say but it is true. I told myself if I was going to continue being subscribed then I needed to start making blog posts about it again- because I really do like their points program. A lot. Keep reading to see if this month was some redemption! [Read more…]
I’d eyed this Covergirl Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Polish in Violet Flicker when it was part of the Hunger Games Glosstini collection…but I’m not a huge fan of mini bottles. Recently while shopping I saw this baby in a full size! I snapped it up & decided I liked it best as a topper- check it out with lots of photos below! [Read more…]
Love summer? Well you better soak it up because fall is seriously RIGHT THERE…just look to the side…yes there.To celebrate (or cling…) to the last bits of summer I bring you Pixi Nail Polish in Caliente Coral which is a limited edition shade. Check it out below! [Read more…]
This month Beauty Box 5 focused on some of my favorite kinds of products- & a few full sizes too! As many monthly subscription boxes let me down this month (boo!) this one certainly didn’t. In fact- I’m super happy with this one! With a lipgloss, nail polish, face products, skincare, & haircare I am really happy with the variety! Keep reading to check everything out! [Read more…]
Are you oddly excited about hand creams? Well…I am! I do a lot of swatching & have eczema so keeping moisturized is always a pretty big concern. Keeping the skin on your face moisturized helps make it look more supple & plump- same goes for your hands! Keep reading to see if the Perlier Softening Moisturizing Hand Cream with White Lily Extract is a winner! [Read more…]
Marc Jacobs always manages to take my money. His perfumes smell so good on my skin which is important since fragrances smell slightly different on everyone. When I saw the new Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream bottle I knew I had to have it- I just adore the design! Isn’t she beautiful? Keep reading to hear more about this beauty! [Read more…]