tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75798353385225493982024-03-12T23:25:02.491-07:00The Beautifying BloggerBrittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051183284247961780noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7579835338522549398.post-30600672770489745542020-11-07T05:22:00.001-08:002020-11-07T05:22:35.406-08:00October Favorites 2020<p>Oh hey. It's only been 2 years since I've done this. How's everyone's 2020 going?? (nervous laughter) </p><p>ANYWAY, I'm very happy to be doing this again. October has been a rough month between injuring my foot, being on crutches and with the anxiety from the election (more nervous laughter). </p><p>But let's talk about good things! Like these products I've been loving this month. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGvJ_stpk2mc1BlgrNntEUs85n1QMF6y4Ot_DyRsc3ccUstn2K9sdLBw_AV7lE_qtLsSvC2Wko3tKnRsbuH6ZGlcmnqEjAbJa0ZxC55gVgHanuiWXYY_HyqnGqWE1GE6Tr1pR5q-skl4k/s2048/IMG_6779-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGvJ_stpk2mc1BlgrNntEUs85n1QMF6y4Ot_DyRsc3ccUstn2K9sdLBw_AV7lE_qtLsSvC2Wko3tKnRsbuH6ZGlcmnqEjAbJa0ZxC55gVgHanuiWXYY_HyqnGqWE1GE6Tr1pR5q-skl4k/w480-h640/IMG_6779-3.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; display: inline !important; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ulta.com/bareskin-complete-coverage-serum-concealer?productId=xlsImpprod12991091" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">bareMinerals BareSkin Complete Coverage Serum Concealer in Fair</a><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br />I'll confess. I have way too many concealers right now that I really should use up. Maybe there will be a future post for that too. But I've heard great things about this concealer and how underrated it is. So when I saw it for $12 for Ulta's 21 days of beauty, I figured this was the time to try it. </span></div><p style="text-align: left;">Guys, I can't stop using it. Now, it's not going to be intense full coverage such as the Tarte Shape Tape or even the growing popular Loreal Infallible Waterproof Concealer. But there's just something magical about it on how it provides coverage in a natural way. It's lightweight but it's still nourishing especially for the under eyes and a little bit still goes a long way. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I mostly like to blend it with my finger but you could do a beauty blender or concealer brush and it still blends into the skin so well. And it holds up throughout the day. </div><p style="text-align: left;">Honestly I don't think I have anything negative to say about this product - except that now I'm pretty much ignoring all the rest of my concealers that need to still be used up. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqVfj9VgtMIZI8C9tfwr5BkknNFDAIBOAH0KS_PzphxzH_R5M0-fwfYLbw3WbH2cVf_GENZnHNcU3hyphenhyphencLKR07jX-Xb_2tAifPzrlRO-LdZsBxaMB-kHXsGNPj4m_ryvWxQHQ3WpVir6ps/s2048/IMG_6786-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1530" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqVfj9VgtMIZI8C9tfwr5BkknNFDAIBOAH0KS_PzphxzH_R5M0-fwfYLbw3WbH2cVf_GENZnHNcU3hyphenhyphencLKR07jX-Xb_2tAifPzrlRO-LdZsBxaMB-kHXsGNPj4m_ryvWxQHQ3WpVir6ps/w299-h400/IMG_6786-2.jpg" width="299" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;"><u><a href="https://www.ulta.com/concealer-broad-spectrum-spf-20?productId=prod2093950" target="_blank">bareMinerals Multi-Tasking Concealer in Bisque</a></u></p><p>I promise this post won't all be about bareMinerals, but I truly forgot how great their products are. </p><p>Going hand in hand with the concealer, I picked this up too during the Ulta beauty sale. The combo of the serum concealer with this under eye setting powder is uh-mazing. It has a peach undertone which helps brighten up the under eye more and sets the concealer flawlessly. It also has an SPF of 20 which is a nice bonus.</p><p>Again, a little bit of this powder goes a long way! So just work with a light hand. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAUjOTQmn5QP2qCP79RN-SMtlsMVQTtJdsluEJJQLEnCaIV8nJk4m79ygJKpCMIrU7uHXzdUW7Gbh5CtMQxhWG10Djh4vmArKPD1U8jQsN2JMhwB47ubDdu0SWOsmH2itQ3m5c2bdLn_A/s2048/IMG_6783-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1811" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAUjOTQmn5QP2qCP79RN-SMtlsMVQTtJdsluEJJQLEnCaIV8nJk4m79ygJKpCMIrU7uHXzdUW7Gbh5CtMQxhWG10Djh4vmArKPD1U8jQsN2JMhwB47ubDdu0SWOsmH2itQ3m5c2bdLn_A/s320/IMG_6783-2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><a href="https://www.revolutionbeauty.com/us/us/makeup/eyes/eye-primer/eye-elements---central/40181.html" target="_blank">Revolution Pro Eye Elements in Central </a></p><p>As I was going to find the link to this, I realized Ulta stopped carrying this eye primer. Luckily it's on the Revolution Beauty website! (and as I post this currently on sale for $4.80) I'm really hoping that Revolution isn't planning on discontinuing this because.. </p><p>This is a fantastic eye primer. I purchased this because Jessica Braun on YouTube mentioned it's a dupe for Mac's Painterly Paint Pot. I never tried it because ya girl doesn't have money for that. So I figured I try the affordable option. </p><p>Basically this is an eye primer that conceals your eye lid (redness, veins, discoloration) so you have a nice blank canvas for other eyes shadows. You can also just simply wear it on it's own which is what I've been doing. </p><p>I love how simple this eye look can be with a little bit of eye liner and mascara. I also really love using the color Magnetic for when I want more of a Champagne color and just feeling a little bit more fancy. </p><p>It's simple, it's easy to use, and stays on well throughout the day. What more could you want from an eye primer? </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGseld9GUn8WEu1Zf72Un7H-pHg1BbcI2cp7hl3qEpqp2HO95Y0lOuGhGlJ9fKHz6H4SNBBKbSIMKvrKUvCQc7bh_I-ELILjs-UikNv3IVQxzBo8Tua45lGJNNQRMuR_TtiOXQuryZD2k/s2048/Eye+Elements-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1769" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGseld9GUn8WEu1Zf72Un7H-pHg1BbcI2cp7hl3qEpqp2HO95Y0lOuGhGlJ9fKHz6H4SNBBKbSIMKvrKUvCQc7bh_I-ELILjs-UikNv3IVQxzBo8Tua45lGJNNQRMuR_TtiOXQuryZD2k/w345-h400/Eye+Elements-2.jpg" width="345" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><a href="https://www.ulta.com/matte-liquid-liner?productId=xlsImpprod12011209" target="_blank"><u>NYX Matte Liquid Liner</u></a></p><p>I feel like my liquid liner game changes every year. Earlier days of makeup it was e.l.f , then Sephora, then Kat Von D Tattoo Liner, then Milani 16 hr. liner (which I'm still on the fence about) </p><p>But I finally found this one form NYX and every time I see it at the drugstore, there always seems to be one left (so that should tell you something) The thin and flexible brush applicator helps with control and precision. I also love how the brush holds just the right amount of product. Doesn't skip. Doesn't glop. No one likes glop.</p><p>When you apply, it starts off as a satin liquid liner so you have time to work with it before it dries down matte. And has long as you have a good eye primer, this last well throughout the day. </p><p>So if you're in the market for an affordable, easy and effective eye liner, this is a great one to try. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlGnzhlazvIeM4BqyNREUlcvs0QnwmLEvgNqLL_8L3iyQ5SPHk7QsuuK-ollv2MzLj2A3QPa2xXGmnmwcc8cS2lXB3IiDKGWe4Kn3O3ziWE_ohIc8XKQwurC0mOXK1wRc1sOfMQf5-vYw/s2048/IMG_6784.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlGnzhlazvIeM4BqyNREUlcvs0QnwmLEvgNqLL_8L3iyQ5SPHk7QsuuK-ollv2MzLj2A3QPa2xXGmnmwcc8cS2lXB3IiDKGWe4Kn3O3ziWE_ohIc8XKQwurC0mOXK1wRc1sOfMQf5-vYw/w300-h400/IMG_6784.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><a href="https://www.ponds.com/us/en/products/collection/cleansers/cold-cream-cleanser.html" target="_blank"><u>PONDS Cold Cream Makeup Remover</u></a></p><p>I think sometimes we can all get caught up on the new best thing that we forget about the basics like PONDS which has been around forever in drugstores. </p><p>I don't use this for all over the face (even though you could) It doesn't have a scent, doesn't sting the eyes, and removes eye makeup SO well. It just melts everything off. Every time I use this product, my eyes look very emo afterwards and the "Black Parade" begins to play in my head. </p><p>Afterwards, I use some warm water on a cotton round or my Campanelli makeup remover cloths to remove the cream. That's pretty much it. Easy, quick and simple. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQJeW7q9QjKlRU9E7u8a1QjUVgaLVNKYLCT5dAgDoCMJ1CXn7eB99TC1WI-oP-6IORQ-fjGZQJioLhLXKwhh_1u4hHUWhEiThRehEzAvEOgsJQQ6r55NLZIIxAXJns1lr-IGJiQyVBkAg/s2048/IMG_6781-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQJeW7q9QjKlRU9E7u8a1QjUVgaLVNKYLCT5dAgDoCMJ1CXn7eB99TC1WI-oP-6IORQ-fjGZQJioLhLXKwhh_1u4hHUWhEiThRehEzAvEOgsJQQ6r55NLZIIxAXJns1lr-IGJiQyVBkAg/w300-h400/IMG_6781-2.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><u><a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/rare-beauty-by-selena-gomez-soft-pinch-liquid-blush-P97989778?skuId=2362143&icid2=products%20grid:p97989778:product" target="_blank">Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush in Love</a></u></p><p>I'm pretty neutral about Selena Gomez so when I heard about her makeup line, I didn't really think much of it. But I started to hear great things about her products especially her liquid blush - and I love a good liquid blush. So I decided to treat myself to the <a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/rare-beauty-by-selena-gomez-mini-lip-cheek-4-piece-set-P64874978?skuId=2395572&icid2=products%20grid:p64874978:product" target="_blank">Best of Rare Beauty from Sephora</a> to get a sample of this makeup line. </p><p>All the products are really great but the liquid blush really takes the spotlight for me. I will say though apply this product <b>gradually</b>. I found in my experience it's very easy to go from natural to clown blush without the proper application. </p><p>I find the best way to apply this is one cheek, one dot of the blush and blending it out. You do have to work quickly before the blush sets. I'll then go to the next cheek applying the same process. Afterwards you could go in with a second dot application. </p><p>If you follow that process, the results are so beautiful and your cheeks look naturally flushed. The color also stays on <b>all day </b>which is impressive for a liquid blush. </p><p>Although I have cons for the application process, I love the results so much that I can look pass it. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4La92FaWstt6yLKIrJulYMmt8H0qZOLMQGjd65WkUB5u1CRnq-8zadPb3ZY59LiepfGv4gEbH5pp93lrtTK-D5AzH5pNc77j_nHc0Pa9cgB0F42diWz9OPj5Rk4fEt2WhXp2VCWhy9wc/s2048/IMG_6790-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1382" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4La92FaWstt6yLKIrJulYMmt8H0qZOLMQGjd65WkUB5u1CRnq-8zadPb3ZY59LiepfGv4gEbH5pp93lrtTK-D5AzH5pNc77j_nHc0Pa9cgB0F42diWz9OPj5Rk4fEt2WhXp2VCWhy9wc/w270-h400/IMG_6790-2.jpg" width="270" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><u><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B085Y1ZFCT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Double Sided Magnification LED Makeup Mirror</a></u></p><p>Not a product I was expecting to talk about but I <u>really</u> need to talk about it. </p><p>I bought this on amazon looking for a new mirror since the lightening in our apartment isn't the best (especially with daylight savings happening) and I'm so happy I did. It has 3 different light settings and can be rechargeable with a USB. I also love the magnification side and how it stays in position for applying false lashes or filling in eyebrows. </p><p>The great thing about this is that you don't have to be a huge makeup lover to have this. I truly think this would be a great gift for anyone that's looking for a better personal mirror with better lightening. And I'm sure there are other options out there. This was just the one I bought and I love!</p><p><br /></p><p>Although I haven't been wearing makeup everyday because I'm still living that quarantine home life , I do find myself feeling a little bit better when I use these products. And that's really the point of makeup at least to me. Yes to cover up my gross acne, but more importantly to feel good in what I'm wearing. </p></div>Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051183284247961780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7579835338522549398.post-20321472714853497852017-12-14T08:17:00.000-08:002017-12-14T08:17:27.439-08:00November Favorites 2017 As I type this, I'm currently recovering from my post wisdom teeth surgery. Not really the most funnest of times but hey, I get to eat a lot of mashed potatoes and I'm super okay with that.<br />
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A very delayed post but here are the products I have been gravitating towards during this month of November (also a pair of shoes that I can't stop talking about and everyone probably wants me to stop talking about- well too bad) There's also some awesome skin care products as well and I'm thinking of doing another skincare update post in the near future.<br />
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<b><u><a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/shimmering-skin-perfector-pressed-P381176?skuId=1538099&icid2=products%20grid:p381176">Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter in Moonstone:</a></u></b></div>
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I've had this highlighter for a while now and I just started realizing how lovely this highlighter is. I think the reason I didn't why I didn't gravitate to it so much was because Becca highlighters never stay on me which was always upsetting because the finish on their highlighters are beautiful. They give a natural glow and nothing super dramatic or shimmering. You can definitely build this up to be bold glow on the cheeks but I personally love the subtle glow. I find that when I use the <a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/backlight-priming-filter-P399831?skuId=1721281&icid2=products%20grid:p399831">Becca Backlight Priming Filter</a> before the highlighter, that it helps tremendously with the longevity. I've also been enjoying this as a light glowy eyeshadow because why not multitask a product?<br />
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I would suggest if you're interested in trying this combination, to get the <a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/shimmering-skin-perfector-opal-glow-on-go-P401784?skuId=2018885&icid2=products%20grid:p401784">Glow on the Go Highlighter Set</a> for $20 to get the powder and liquid highlight. It still works the same way they just unfortunately don't have the Moonstone shade but I've heard wonderful and beautiful things about the Champagne Pop shade (which I don't fully understand how I haven't tried that shade yet). </div>
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This has been one of those items this month that you don't realize that you use it everyday until you start thinking what products you were using a lot of. I've been using this as my day time toner right before makeup application. Even after cleansing my face in the morning (and this is after fully taking my makeup off and cleansing the night before) I put some of this on a pad and it removes even more debris that I didn't even know was on my face. It does this without stripping the skin and my face looks more radiant and it feels great to have a face that's fully cleaned off and well hydrated. I'm going to be quite sad once this little bottle goes.<br />
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If you need hydration or brightness to your skin, you need this essence. This has been so incredible for my skin especially having the post cystic acne scarring. I'll use this before my moisturizer to add extra hydration (especially during these cold months) and over time I found that this had helped brighten my face. It helped reduce the redness from my scarring and I truly think it's the reason why I've been getting great compliments on my skin lately. I didn't think I would love something so simple as an essence, but it has helped me tremendously and it's very close to being a holy grail skincare product.<br />
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I'm beyond happy that I finally bought this and it upsets me to even talk about it because it may not be available anymore. HOWEVER, search through your sephora store and you might be able to find these because these are fantastic. They do have another option as well with <a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/eye-for-elegance-liquid-eye-shadow-set-P422809?skuId=1994060&icid2=products%20grid:p422809">six minis for $45</a> (which is still a great deal considering how much a full size is) On a bright note, they have all of these shades available full size but for the deal and for the amount of times I will actually use these, I find the mini sizes perfect for me. I love that with these that you have the option to do a full opaque glitter eye, glitter eyeliner, or a subtle and iridescent wash of glitter. I would avoid over layering these as they do tend to crease if there's too much product. Other than that, these glitters are very comfortable and there's a little bit of fall out with these, but nothing to drastic. These little glitters just make me so happy for the holiday season and I'm really glad I picked them up.<br />
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This has become a classic product in my makeup drawer and an all time favorite. There's just something about this time of year that I love more about this blush from Tarte. In fact all of their blushes are beyond stunning. I know the inside looks super crummy (It had an accident earlier in the month *sobs*) but this is a very much loved product. I've had this about 2 years now and the pigmentation and longevity of this blush is still going strong. Something about this shade though provides a a natural warmth and color that I think would work so well on so many skin types. I just have no bad things to say about this blush at all. It's 100% worth the $28 and I may repurchase this for the rest of my life (too dramatic? probably).<br />
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We're back to a classic rediscovered favorite and it was actually one of the first palettes I did a <a href="http://thebeautifyingblogger.blogspot.com/2015/01/first-post-yay-and-my-current-favorite.html">review</a> on (oh the memories). It's very easy to be distracted with new palettes coming out especially during the holiday season, but I forgot how great this one was. It's suppose to be the dupe for <a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/naked-palette-collection-P422447?skuId=1573336&icid2=products%20grid:p422447">Urban Decay's Naked 3</a> palette. Although this palette has similar lighter shades from the Naked 3 palette, I love that the Revealed 2 palette has more variety of the deep mauve and plum shades that pair beautifully with the lighter ones. There some shades in here that pull in similar shades from the <a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/modern-renaissance-eye-shadow-palette-P409118">Modern Renaissance</a> palette as well.<br />
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I like the thin packaging and magnetic closure however, it's not the most durable palette. At the same time, you are paying for what you're getting and $20 (a lot of times this will go on sale for $10) for 20 shades is not bad at all. Pigmentation on this palette is great I think for beginners and for anyone really. Although some of the shimmer shades can be a bit chalky, the majority of the shades are very buildable and blendable. Overall, great palette that has been forgotten about and I'm glad I re-introduced it back in my makeup life.<br />
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Someone really needs to stop me from talking about this boots but I need to share them because they are worth the price if you're looking for comfortable and cute durable boots this season. I wear these to work everyday and I can stand in these for a whole entire day without pain. These pair so well with so many outfits whether you're wearing it during the day or wearing them out for the night. Right now, the brand is doing an extra 30% off so definitely take that opportunity to invest in a good pair of solid boots this winter. </div>
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So that's it for my November Favorites. It's been an exhausting month but we're heading into the homestretch of 2017. I have so so many posts for all of you and so much more holiday shopping to do. There's also an overall 2017 beauty products favorite post coming up too so stay tune for that ♥</div>
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Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051183284247961780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7579835338522549398.post-58975333745994033142017-11-12T13:45:00.000-08:002017-11-15T13:13:23.213-08:00October Favorites 2017Well hello hello. I know my October Favorites are extremely late, but hey I got some great products that might make it worth it. October was a bit of a hectic month. I had my beautiful best friend's wedding so a lot of my time was bouncing around between the wedding and work. Nevertheless, I have some favorite beauty products (and tools) from this past month including rediscovering my love for the drugstore products yay!<br />
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<b><u><a href="https://doseofcolors.com/products/baked-browns">Dose of Colors Baked Browns Palette:</a></u></b><br />
I guess you can count this as a rediscovered favorite but I purchased this palette back in April at IMATS. I knew though that I would have enjoyed this palette a lot more in the Autumn season. I mean the colors alone are beautiful. It reminds me of a portable version of the <a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/sephora-pro-warm-palette-P422046">Sephora Pro Warm Palette</a> (which I LOVE and I do have a review of it <a href="http://thebeautifyingblogger.blogspot.com/2017/07/review-sephora-pro-warm-tone-palette.html">here</a>).<br />
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I did get this palette discount when I went to IMATS for around $25 but honestly, the quality of the matte shadows in here is worth the retail price of $32. The mattes are just as creamy and comparable to Kat Von D's matte shadows (which I truly believe she does create some of the best matte eye shadows). These shadows blend beautifully without getting muddy and the colors (used with a good primer of course) last all day. I love that the colors can be a simple everyday neutral eye, to a really define, warm evening eye.<br />
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I almost didn't picked this up at IMATS until after I swatched the shades. I'm really glad I did decide to purchase it<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.ulta.com/infallible-pro-matte-liquid-lipstick?productId=xlsImpprod16211151&sku=2510105&_requestid=3920076">Loreal Infallible Pro-Matte Liquid Lipstick in Shakedown</a>: </b><br />
Oh my...you guys....this is up there for favorite liquid lipstick formulas (here is <a href="http://thebeautifyingblogger.blogspot.com/2017/05/favorite-matte-lip-products-part-1.html">my list</a> of the ones that made the cut in my book). I saw that emilynoel83 had this color on his lips in one of her snapchat stories and been hearing the rave all over social media about formula on these including the <a href="http://www.ulta.com/infallible-pro-matte-gloss?productId=xlsImpprod13501021">pro-matte glosses</a>.<br />
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There's so many things I love about this product that I'm not entirely sure where to begin. For starters, I LOVE the shade. It's the brown lip color that I feel like I've been looking for all season but it has that hint of mauve undertones. It gives me major 90's vibes. I also love the doe foot applicator and how precise it is to get a crisp line and by corners of the mouth. The formula is so interesting. It has a bit of thickness but when it dries down (which does take a while) it's a comfortable matte on the lips. I noticed when I press my lips together, it will slightly stick but it's not too much of an annoyance since I rather not have my lips be deprived of moisture. It's the longevity of this that blows my mind. Even with eating and drinking, there's some fading and a bit of transfer, but the majority of the color is still there and it doesn't come out of the lip line. It's amazing and makes me feel so much better to bring this out with me knowing I don't have to worry about how bad the reapplication process will be. Beyond impressed with this formula and so incredibly happy it's from the drugstore. Even better, try getting this when a $3.50 off $15 coupon for ulta that comes around (which is what I did plus I had points saved up to take more money off).<br />
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Quite a mouthful to say but what a beautiful product. I've forgot how much I love this concealer and the brightener as well. I also just remembered that I did have this in a <a href="http://thebeautifyingblogger.blogspot.com/2016/04/april-favorites-2016-and-few-random.html">favorites</a> a while back but I feel like I didn't give it enough love back then. So let's give it some love now.<br />
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These concealers are lightweight while still providing a natural full coverage. I love how the concealers brighten up the under eye area. Finally, one of my favorite things about this is because it's so light weight, it doesn't emphasize on fine lines and looks flawless from beginning to the end of the day.<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/beautyblender-micro-mini-P387825?skuId=1619527&icid2=products%20grid:p387825">Beauty Blender Micro Mini:</a></b><br />
Ok so this isn't a necessity, but I can't believe how much I've been liking this small beauty blender . It's a lot softer and more lightweight than the original beauty blender which makes this perfect for the delicate under eye area. Surprisingly, I've also come to love this with cream highlighters as well.<br />
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As I mentioned, I don't think this is a necessity, but if you happen to get one, I would definitely give it a shot first before turning it down (like I almost did). Besides, look how cute it is?<br />
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<b><u><a href="http://mbacosmetics.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2824#.WgY4iflSzIU">MBA Cosmetics Chromalights in Champagne Toast:</a></u></b><br />
Now that we're getting into the holiday season, I plan on making glitter a part of my daily routine. If you've seen my face at all for the month of October, then you know I have been drenching myself in this glitter especially ever since I got my hair dyed to auburn again. I also purchased this at IMATS back in April and I've been using this glitter along with the Dose of Colors Baked Browns palette. The great thing about this product is that the adhesion is already embedded in the glitter so all you have to do is press it onto your eyes. There's some small fallout with the first time applying this but throughout the day, the glitter stays put. It as a really creamy feel which I love because some glitters can be too harsh for the eye. For $10, you get a lot of product and a little goes a long way. I've got so many compliments on this color and I really can't wait to go back to IMATS to try out more of their colors.<br />
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Finally, I've incorporated this glitter into my Halloween look for work which was an autumn edition of Mother Nature and possibly one of my favorite looks that I ever done. I applied the glitter to my liquid lipstick leaves on my face to give them some dimension.<br />
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Ok bare with me but my last two favorites are tools. However, they are amazing tools. This was also another purchase back at IMATS and honestly I will probably pick up two more this coming year. If you care about using your products to the fullest and getting your money's worth, then you need to get this item. I've always contemplated on getting one for years and I'm so glad I finally decided to get one. I've used this for so many things including skincare items (which as we all know can be pricey) and was very shocked at how much product was leftover. I would be able to get another week or two out of the bottle. The spatula at the end of it is silicone so it washes off easily. I'm obsessed and I've saw recently that they also make a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Every-Drop-Beauty-Spatula-Count/dp/B00D6JX3HE/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1510359038&sr=1-1&keywords=every+drop+lip+spatula&dpID=412oCW7QqpL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch">spatula</a> for lip products which is something I'm definitely going to look into.<br />
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So this isn't the exact one I got off of amazon however I actually got mine at Primark for about $3 and I can't get over how much I've been loving this set. The spatula is perfect on one end for getting product and the other side for mixing. The metal plate makes it easy to remove the content with makeup remover afterwards. I've been using this a lot to mix liquid lipstick colors and I've also been using this with my <a href="https://inglotcosmetics.com/face-body/multi-use/item/334-duraline">inglot duraline</a> and my eyeshadows to create an eyeliner. This has been just a really handy tool to have and I think it's going to be a great addition to my makeup routine.<br />
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So yes that's a wrap up of my October Favorites. We're getting into the homestretch of 2017 including an ultimate favorites list for the year. I can't wait to get into the chaos of the holiday season. It exhausts me sometimes but I also secretly love it.<br />
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<br />Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051183284247961780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7579835338522549398.post-42581232256640742142017-11-09T05:46:00.000-08:002017-11-09T05:46:22.580-08:00Review: Maple Holistics Tea Tree Oil Shampoo Very excited to be bringing you a quick review from a brand that I think I'm growing to love. For all disclosure purposes, this product was sent to me for review however all of my opinions based on this product are honest and my own.<br />
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A little bit of background on the company. They are a natural based brand that is cruelty and sulfate free so you're not adding any harsh chemicals to your body, hair or skin (or to the cute furry animals yay!). So I was super excited to try this shampoo knowing that it will be adding benefits without chemicals and was safe on color treated hair. </div>
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This <a href="https://www.mapleholistics.com/products/hair-care/shampoo/natural-tea-tree-oil-shampoo/">shampoo</a> claims that it will promote hair growth and improve on scalp health. I've been using this product for a couple of weeks now and I can definitely say that I have found improvements with my hair on both of those claims. I can't fully tell if my hair has got longer but I've definitely got comments from friends that it has. However, the biggest difference I've noticed is how clean my scalp feels every time I use this shampoo. I feel like the scalp tends to get neglected sometimes but it's makes an incredible difference and feel to the hair when cleaned properly. </div>
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I think the only downside to this is the medicinal tea tree oil smell which I was expecting with this product. However, I did enjoy using it tonight since I'm recovering from a cold and it helped clear my congested nose. But the smell will definitely being something that you will either hate or love. </div>
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If you lovelies are interested in trying these products yourself, they do have a <a href="https://www.mapleholistics.com/free-sample/">sampler program</a> so you can try out the products first before committing to a full size. They also have a <a href="https://www.mapleholistics.com/maple-holistics-subscription-box/">subscription box</a> for $40/month if you enjoy using their products a lot but with added bonus products inside. It seems that they have excellent customer service care and have a great money- back guarantee policy.</div>
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Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051183284247961780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7579835338522549398.post-66858130988108823332017-10-19T07:15:00.003-07:002017-10-19T07:15:58.093-07:00Recommendations for Sephora couponing holiday season As I'm typing this post my mind instantly goes into Mariah Carey's tune "All I want for Christmas is You". I decided to create this post because the holiday sets and discounts are upon us and many of my friends have been asking for recommendations on what they should buy whether it be for themselves or as gifts. So let's get into it because honestly it's my favorite time of year and miniature products are always adorable.<br />
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<b><u><a href="https://www.sephora.com/sephora-favorites?products=all&searchTerm=sephora%20favorites%20">Sephora Favorites Set:</a></u></b><br />
I realize I'm being very blunt when I say that, but I seriously think these are the best ways to get the most out of your money and to try a bunch of brands including cult favorites. They always have a bunch of different ones from Korean beauty favorites to beauty classics. Some of these sets sometimes also include full sized items which is already worth the purchase. My personal favorite of all of the sets is the mascara set (which I'm having a tough time finding at the moment and really hope they didn't get rid of it!). With the mascara set, you get 5 deluxe sized samples of mascaras from different brands and a voucher for a free full sized one of your choice all for $28. Definitely a great gift to someone especially if they're a mascara junkie. Most of these sets are limited edition so it's best to grab them when you can.<br />
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This just came out and it's online only but if you haven't smelled this stuff yet, you need to. Not only does it smell great, but I also do love the formula of the body cream and the fragrance mist that comes along with it smells just as good. I mentioned this body cream in my <a href="http://thebeautifyingblogger.blogspot.com/2017/07/june-favorites-2017-minis-book-and-tunes.html">June Favorites </a> if you want to read a more in depth review. Even though these are travel sized (still much bigger than deluxe sized) I still think this is a great deal to try out if you're looking for a new body cream and fragrance. As far a tightening the bum bum? Eh I really didn't noticed much of a difference but it's still kinda funny to say bum bum. I'm a child.<br />
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<b><u><a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/agave-kisses-set-P423490?skuId=1996503">Bite Beauty Agave Kisses Set:</a></u></b><br />
This might be one of my favorite sets actually of the season despite how small it is. If you haven't tried bite beauty yet and you really want to treat your lips I highly recommend getting this set. You get 3 deluxe sizes of the agave lip balm, the scrub and of course my favorite, the agave lip mask. All of the products also come in a little tin so it's great to bring it to travel. I can not recommend the lip mask enough and you can see me rave all about it all the way back in my <a href="https://thebeautifyingblogger.blogspot.com/2017/03/january-february-favorites-2017.html">January Favorites</a>. All of the products have that great brown sugar smell and for $20 I think it's an affordable way to treat your lips or even to give to someone because who wouldn't love getting this as a gift??<br />
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As a side note, I love that Bite Beauty comes out with these little holiday sets every year. It's a little bit of luxury for your lips without committing to the full price of just one item. Some of my other favorites from them that I would also recommend are the <a href="https://thebeautifyingblogger.blogspot.com/2017/03/january-february-favorites-2017.html">Amuse Bouche Liquified lip set</a> (I have a review on one of them from last month in my <a href="https://thebeautifyingblogger.blogspot.com/2017/10/september-2017-favorites.html">favorites</a>) and <a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/the-perfect-bite-amuse-bouche-lipstick-set-P423489?icid2=similar%20products:p423489:product">the Perfect Bite Amuse Bouche lipstick set</a>. I would even be on the look out as we get closer to the holidays as they tend to come out with mini deluxe versions of their lip pencils or lipstick duos for a fraction of the price of what a full sized would be.<br />
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Ok never mind. I lied. This might be one of my favorites. Tarte Blushes are probably my favorite blushes (let alone product) at Sephora. This is definitely worth the price considering that one full sized blush costs $28. Even though they are smaller in size, for this set you get to play with 6 blushes and 2 highlighters for $44 dollars which s amazing. These are all waterproof, very pigmented but also very blendable. Another great thing about this palette is that you could mix two different blush colors and come up with a unique shade. This is very much worth it.<br />
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Well it's currently sold out and I'm not surprised at all. This isn't so much a necessity but more of a "I want to look like a glitter queen and blind everyone" product this season. You're getting 3 deluxe sizes for the price of a full size one. I haven't personally tried these yet, but my goodness. The swatches. They are beautiful. It's the definition of a festive holiday season.<br />
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I could go on and on about what sets are worth it but this would be a pretty long post but the ones above are just some of my favorites. I would recommend that if you are considering getting one of these holiday sets, to get them when you can since most of them are limited edition. Best to download the Sephora app since I feel like that constantly gets updated and sometimes they have app exclusive deals. I would also look into skin care sets as well since skincare can be pricey for just one item alone when you can experiment the majority of the line for a fraction of the cost. Finally, definitely look into Sephora's Weekly Wow section that changes every Thrusday. They'll have about 4 to 5 products on sale normally for about half the price and if you have a BI coupon you can use that on top of it.<br />
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So generally, my lashes are about a short to medium length and they're always straight with trouble holding a curl. In the pictures below, I used 2 coats of each mascara with no primer and without an eyelash curler. Be ready for some up close and personal photos of my eyeballs as well as crazy untamed eyebrows<br />
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I've tried Buxom's <a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/buxom-lash-mascara-P228204">mascara</a> in the past and did enjoy how much it was able to comb through the lashes but I remember it being an "okay" mascara. I feel about 50/50 on this new one. It's best to talk about the pros first. Despite it being somewhat intimidating, I actually do enjoy the cone brush a lot because it helps get into the tiny lashes in the inner corners. I find that the more I use this, the more I enjoy using it has it helps curls, lengthen and separate the lashes somewhat well. HOWEVER, this part disappoints me a lot because I find this very difficult to take off at the end of the night. Throughout the day and when I come home, I also notice that it has smudged and I'll have raccoon eyes. Not cute at all. It upsets me because I actually do enjoy this mascara but it's not worth the struggle of taking it off at the end of the day for those type of results. I could use a primer of course and see if that helps with the raccoon eyes situation but it's still difficult to remove.<br />
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I would suggest to try the <a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/smoky-extravagant-mascara-P379925?skuId=1520329&icid2=products%20grid:p379925">Smoky Extravagant Make Up For Ever </a>mascara which has that similar wand shape but is a lot easier to maintain throughout the day and has an easier removal process.<br />
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<b><u><a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/ud-troublemaker-mascara-P422867">Urban Decay Troublemaker Mascara:</a></u></b><br />
Out of all of them, this is my least favorite mascara and I really wish it would work for me. With that being said, let's focus on the two positives about this product. The packaging is captivating and stunning so I do give them credit for that. Out of the three mascaras that I tried, this has been the best brush for combing through the lashes. However, these are the only positives I have about the mascara. It's not a terrible mascara but for me, the results were very natural and there wasn't a significant difference in length. I find that I can't use this mascara on it's own but, I have been using this mascara more as a supplemental mascara with other mascaras. So it is beneficial in that sense but with that being said, I think you're better off saving you're money and purchasing the <a href="http://www.ulta.com/super-sizer-mascara?productId=xlsImpprod11351169">Covergirl Super Sizer</a> , a mascara that I have <a href="http://thebeautifyingblogger.blogspot.com/search?q=super+sizer">raved</a> about before and highly recommend if you need that extra lift that also combs through the lashes but give much better length.<br />
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I hate being in love with a high end mascara but this....this mascara. I truly think the hype is real with this one and It Cosmetics is becoming a growing brand with me that I've been loving (including the <a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/your-skin-but-better-cc-cream-spf-50-P411885?skuId=1868165&icid2=products%20grid:p411885">CC cream</a>). I think the more I use this, the more I'm going to love the formula. I think what I love most about this is the curl and length it provides that helps me look awake. It's a mascara that makes me feel comfortable to not wear an eye liner for because it provides so much of that definition. This formula is also not heavy on the lashes and is easy to remove when you're ready to remove it. I also love that it holds the curl (even without curling my lashes) all day since my lashes always seems to fall straight constantly. I'm beyond obsessed and I know I'll be extremely sad when this is done (*sobs in a corner*).<br />
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So three mascaras and three reviews. Of course you can seem to figure out that the It Cosmetics product is my favorite one but of course you can be the judge for yourself and see which results you like the best.<br />
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Until next time, stay beautiful ♥Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051183284247961780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7579835338522549398.post-41581668040014099552017-10-02T13:21:00.001-07:002017-10-02T13:21:42.688-07:00September 2017 FavoritesAnd a happy October, aka the best month, to all of you. I'm excited to show off the favorites I have for this month. I have a new holy grail foundation and I even have some rediscovered drugstore favorites. Let's get right into it. Also can we talk about how cute the little pumpkin succulent is? It's fake of course but I got it from Target for $3 and I just think it's such a cute decor for this season.<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/barepro-performance-wear-liquid-foundation-broad-spectrum-spf-20-P421001?skuId=1967843&icid2=products%20grid:p421001">Bare Minerals Bare PRO Performance Wear Foundation in Cashmere</a>:</b><br />
I'm so happy to get back into one of my very first brands that I ever tried when I first started wearing makeup. I already rave about their <a href="http://thebeautifyingblogger.blogspot.com/2017/05/favorite-matte-lip-products-part-1.html">liquid lipsticks</a> enough that I'm sure everyone is done with me taking about them. I always loved their powder foundation since I started using it when I was 15 and my acne was at it's prime. Now at 25, I'm fighting with hormonal cystic acne but this new foundation has done AMAZING things for my skin. For starters, their products are already dermatologists tested so great for those with acne prone skin. It also has your spf 20 in it which is always important especially if you're on active acne medication like myself. You want to protect the skin from the sun's rays constantly and I think it's an important part in our routine that many people forget to incorporate. It's also a breathable full coverage formula and sets itself, so you don't even need powder on top of it. I'm beyond amazed at how well this has concealed and reduce the redness from the acne scarring yet the foundation still looks like skin. So no cake face here and definitely not overly mattifying. It wears beautifully throughout the day and only a few of my oils seep through but I don't look greasy at all. I received so many compliments on my skin with this foundation which I found shocking since I know I still have redness. Overall, if you're looking for an easy foundation that you don't have to worry about throughout the day and is easy on the budget ($34 is not bad at all for a well performing foundation) then I would definitely give this one a shot.<br />
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<a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/squalane-antioxidant-cleansing-oil-P416560?skuId=1923606&icid2=products%20grid:p416560"><b>Biossance Squalane and Antioxidant Cleansing Oil</b>:</a><br />
This is a new brand in the beauty industry and my second favorite product this month. Before I was using the <a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/take-the-day-off-cleansing-balm-P126301?skuId=886267&icid2=products%20grid:p126301">Clinque Take off the Day Balm</a> which I did love but I'm happy to be using a product that has more natural ingredients and has been dermatologist tested which really has been great with the tail end of my cystic acne. The squalane oil (which is all plant derived) is going to help lock in moisture and hydrate over time. So you're giving back to your skin while removing the impurities instead completely stripping the skin. I think there are several things I love about this. I like that it has a pump (clearly stated in my excitement from the last product). It's also a powerful oil for removing makeup but still gentle and is safe on the eyes so use this EVERYWHERE. Always remember to use cleansing oils on <b>dry skin</b> in order to remove the makeup and oil afterwards. I personally love using this product and then taking a warm, wet washcloth and placing it over my face after massaging the oil in my skin. I'll then take the same cloth to remove the oil. I find the heat of the cloth helps remove the makeup better and it also feels incredibly relaxing after a long day. Anyway, if you're looking to explore into a natural skincare brand, I think this would be a great product to start off with and will greatly help with the "makeup removing" routine.<br />
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Soooo speaking of liquid lipsticks, we're going to talk about a completely different formula of one that I've been wearing the majority of this month. This is a high shine, but fully pigmented color of a liquified lipstick. It's a thick formula but has a smooth application and doesn't tug at the lips at all. Although it is high shine, it's not sticky at all. I normally don't go for these type of finishes (I'm more of a matte finish type of girl) but I've really been loving the feel of this on my lips this month. It has such a good amount of hydration that last for several hours and the pigmentation fades away gracefully overtime. Throughout the day, it doesn't feel as thick as when initially applied and instead feels like a nourishing lip balm. I can see myself liking this a lot more especially when it gets a bit colder out and I want that extra lip balm treatment but color payoff. Sephora currently has a <a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/amuse-bouche-liquified-lip-set-P423609?skuId=1992585&icid2=products%20grid:p423609">holiday kit</a> for $22 and 4 minis if you want to experiment them first before committing to a full size. Bite always make such great sampler kits every season and these are great as a gift for yourself or to a friend especially if you never tried BITE before. It's a great way to treat yourself but also getting the most out of your money.<br />
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And speaking of hydration, this will probably be my main stable lip balm going into Fall. As you guessed it and how my nose loves things that smell like food, this has a rich caramel scent that hydrates that lips without it being a super thick formula. I think the only downside to this is that it's in a tin when I prefer my lip balms more in a tube. However, that's definitely something I can over look because the thing I love the most about this lip balm, is that it doesn't disrupt your lip color. The first time I tried this, I was wearing a <a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/cream-lip-stain-liquid-lipstick-P281411?skuId=1805753&icid2=products%20grid:p281411">liquid matte lip color</a> for several hours and I put the lip balm on top. Not only did it give me the hydration that I needed, but the color I had on my lips stayed in place and didn't get on my teeth (yay!). I would say this is more of a "treat yo self" product, but nevertheless, another great product from Fresh.<br />
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I'm so excited to get back into some rediscovered drugstore favorites! I've been incredibly lazy with the eye brows this month but I'm also starting to realize the importantance of having some kind of definition to the eyebrows so I went back to this product. I never tried <a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/gimme-brow-P409239?skuId=1820596&icid2=products%20grid:p409239">Benefit's Gimme Brow</a> before but I will say the brush on the Essence one looks very similar to the Benefit's product and could definitely be a dupe for it. It helps give some tint and hold to the eyebrows throughout the day and is perfect for the lazy girl routine. Also the main difference is definitely the price point. For $3, I don't think you can go wrong with something just a simple and similar to the Benefit one. Save your money dear.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.ulta.com/color-icon-bronzer?productId=xlsImpprod16731017">Wet and Wild Color Icon Bronzer in Reserve Your Cabana</a>:</b><br />
This is not a bronzer at all. However, it is a beautiful highlighter that honestly I forgot all about and was shoved towards the back of my makeup drawer. This isn't going to be your super sparkly and "highlight so bright you can blind a person" highlight. It's a subtle highlight that enhances the cheekbones and looks so natural. I forgot how much I love this type of highlight and it's great for days when I'm doing subtle looks. Also for $4, you get SO much product. It's about the size of my cheek. Not the best packaging (I know mine looks worn out and gross) but the important part is what's on the inside (truly a great life motto to go by) and the inside of this product, is perfection.<br />
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You guys know that I love really good scents and I'm also the worst at describing really good scents. I was just introduced to this fragrance this past month and I've been wearing it constantly. If I want something a little bit more for for a night out, I'll go for the <a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/nirvana-bourbon-P410640?skuId=1855246&icid2=products%20grid:p410640">Elizabeth James Bourbon</a> which I feel like has similar notes to this Commodity scent, just more enhanced. The Commodity Gold. Ugh honestly I just stopped typing to smell it more. It has a warmth and a slight sweetness to pull you in. Kinda reminds you of a late fall/ early winter evening and you're wrapped up in a flannel blanket next to a fireplace with someone. It's so inviting but also still subtle so good for everyday. I hope that helps but if not, feel free to look at the notes of the scent online and just go get a sample a Sephora. Just do it. It's so intoxicating and you'll feel like a million bucks (I guess hence the name "Gold").<br />
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Guys that's it! That's all my favorites for this month and I'm super excited to get into the fun holiday months and holiday products with you all. Wishing you all an awesome October!<br />
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I may be neutral towards Rihanna, but I am amazed with her makeup line. Granted I have not tried all of the products but just from the foundation alone, I'm impressed. For starters she has 40 shades in her collection. That is beyond incredible and something that all companies need to supply. It's also oil free which has been really great especially with my acne prone skin. I think the main take away from this foundation that I love so much, is that it's a breathable, lightweight and full coverage. It's the most comfortable foundation I've tried. It's also sweat proof and the most important part? IT HAS A PUMP. THANK YOU.<br />
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Overall, this is a great foundation for skin like, full coverage. She priced it affordably at $34 so everyone would be able to purchase (especially now that drugstore prices are going up). I think she really took the time to really focus on her main product and have to perfect many people's skin tones and types. The only downside is that the color I received for gratis (120) is way too pale for me so whenever I wear it, I do have to bronze up my face for it.<br />
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<b><u><a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/killawatt-freestyle-highlighter-P64879845?skuId=1925924&icid2=products%20grid:p64879845">Killwatt Freestyle Highlighter in Mean Money/ Hu$tla Baby:</a></u></b><br />
At first glanced, I thought I would like the first shade more than the second shade since it was more golden and I thought it would be too much of a "golden glow" on my pale skin. Surprisingly, it was the opposite. The shade Hu$tla Baby is creamy and has a peachiness to it that helps calm some of the gold. It's definitely a unique highlighter shade that I don't own in my collection yet which I'm pleasantly surprised with. However, I was a bit disappointed with the shade Mean Money. It looked like a really subtle subtle with little to no shimmer, and I feel like nothing swatches on my arm. I even tried applying it with a brush and I still feel like it doesn't add anything to the look. I'm not sure if it has a film to it or I just got a dud. Throughout the day, it wears excellent and is still on my cheeks from the first time that I applied it. But overall for the highlighter duo, at least for this particular shade duo, is a 50/50 for me.<br />
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I think this is definitely a line that many people will enjoy but I think the main product and most exciting thing for me at least is the foundation. Again, I wasn't expecting to love it this much and it really shows that she took the time to curate a foundation accessible to everyone with any skin tone. That alone, makes her line incredibly successful and something that will grow in the future.Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051183284247961780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7579835338522549398.post-41271664539676791022017-09-18T05:39:00.001-07:002017-10-02T13:26:02.165-07:00August/ Finally it's the End of Summer Favorites 2017Good Morning! Clearly, I'm more than ready for the Fall weather to come as I sit here listening to 80's romantic ballads. Not too many new products for this end of the summer post but nevertheless, they are favorites.<br />
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This is definitely an added new favorite to my body butter collection. It's a very light weight but hydrating formula with argan oil in it and dries down quickly. On the Sephora website, they describe this product as velvety which I would agree with. It has that whipped light texture to it as well and a little bit goes a long way. I haven't tried the other scents yet but the Vanilla Apricot (the one I currently own) has the perfect amount of light sweetness and apricot scent to it. I might pick this product up again when the Spring comes around. <b><u> </u></b><br />
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I have two blushes for my favorites this month because I really couldn't chose just one. This mini sized was in the Sephora birthday gift this year and I think it's one of the best free birthday gifts that they put out. Overall, I've always loved Tarte Blushes. They last all day on me, waterproof, and has excellent pigmentation but is still very blendable on the skin. This particular color is no exception from the performance that these blushes provide. It's a pink/ beige shade and great for everyday for a natural flush of color. These deluxe sizes will last you for a while too so if you haven't tried Tarte blushes yet, I would recommend getting this free birthday gift option and try it out for yourself. I doubt you'll be disappointed in it.<br />
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So here's the second blush that I've been loving towards the end of the Summer. I like how this is a trio set and you can use the blushes on their own or all together to get a blush contour effect (which seems to be coming back in style). I also think it's great for the price point to get three blushes for $30 and in a compact but functional case. I personally love using a <a href="http://www.ulta.com/blush-brush?productId=xlsImpprod3220067">fluffy blush brush</a> and sweeping across all three of the colors starting at the apples of cheeks and applying it upwards towards the top of my ears. I just love the effect it gives and it makes it look like more was done to the face when it was just a rather one easy step.<br />
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I plan on making a<b> </b>post in the future of my favorite brushes and you can probably guess that this one will be included on that list. Of course, I love that this is a duo foundation and concealer brush so it's great for those traveling or those who just don't want so many brushes. I love that the foundation brush helps build medium to full coverage with liquid or powder products. The bristles are very soft and doesn't leave any streaks on the face. I do love the concealer brush side of it as well, but I find that I don't use that as often. I wish the concealer side was just a little bit wider such as my <a href="https://www.elfcosmetics.com/p/flawless-concealer-brush">e.l.f concealer brush</a> to spread out the concealer over more space. However, I find the concealer brush side to be small to conceal precise detailed areas which could be good for cleaning up a red lip or wing. Overall, it's been my go to brush this month and has been incredibly convenient especially when I don't want to lug all of my brushes with me.<br />
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This is my first Lancome mascara that I've ever tried and holy cow (is it lame to say that?), this is amazing. I can see why people adore Lancome mascaras. This holds the curl and length so well throughout the day. I also like how this provides volume but separates my lashes as well. The only down side to this is that I do find it a bit difficult to remove at the end of the day so it's best to use waterproof eye makeup remover on a cotton round and hold it on the eye or about a minute or so. I was so impressed with this one and it makes me want to check out the other Lancome cult favorite mascaras. <br />
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This has been my main fragrance this past summer and I've got some many compliments on it. I do like both scents in her collection but the saint scent is light and feminine without it being overpowering or overly sweet. It's described has having notes of vanilla, musk, and jasmine and it's a perfect light balance of all three. I think the only downside to this is that it last me for about 5 hours I would say. However, this is a great perfume if you're looking for something not too heavy but still intriguing. Trust me, you'll get plenty of compliments on this. Also, the packaging it truly a work of art.<br />
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I was really excited when I first saw this launched because I do love the Too Faced mascara a lot but I also love me a good drugstore dupe (I mean who doesn't?). Especially when it comes to mascaras, I almost never justify buying a high end mascara when mascara expires in 3 months. Unless it's in one of these <a href="http://www.sephora.com/lashstash-to-go-P421231?skuId=1961010&icid2=products%20grid:p421231">favorite sets</a>, then it's definitely worth it. </div>
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So to the review. The Too Faced mascara almost gives a false eyelash look and provides great volume to my lashes. I always loved the effect it gave. However, I can sometimes find this to be clumpy and it doesn't separate the lashes as well. So let's break down the comparisons. </div>
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Of course, I do love the pink color on both tubes but the Too Faced tube definitely carries a bit more weight to it whereas the Loreal has a light plastic feel to it. As far as the wands go, I do like that the Too Faced one is a little bit longer but I've also always preferred longer wands on my mascaras. The brushes is when you can notice a little bit of a difference between the two products. The Too Faced hourglass shape is more defined where as the Loreal you can see a slight curve to the hourglass shape. The brush hairs are also a bit longer on Too Faced than Loreal. The Loreal looks more as it will perform by providing soft, fluffy volume to the lashes whereas the Too Faced will have more product on each bristle.<br />
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Happy Sunday! This is a review I've been really excited to do because I definitely believe it's going to be a palette that's going to sell out this Fall season especially that it's limited edition. I did purchase this on my own. It was definitely something that I wasn't planning on purchasing it but after swatching it in the store, I was in awe. I've been wanting an all warm tone palette (or as I like to call it, "pumpkin spice" palette) for quite sometime now.<br />
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I really want to get into the packaging for starters. It's a nice sturdy feel and the mirror is big and clear. You also get 1.2 grams of shadow for each one which I think is a great amount considering how nice and pigmented they are.<br />
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The first row is great for all of your basic matte shadows for a base and great transition crease shades. Personally I LOVE the ochre yellow shade as an all over color on the lid.<br />
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If you've read from previous posts, you know how much I LOVE these matte lip colors and that they are definitely my favorite liquid lipstick formulation. So I was really happy to see that they came out with new fun shades for the summer. I was really drawn to this color though. They describe it as a "poppy red" but some of the color pulls off some watermelon pinkish-red. It's a great bold shade for someone who wants to gradually get into wearing bold lip colors. I've been gravitating towards these colors so much this season especially the corals. I think it brings so much youthfulness and light to the face. And of course, Bare Minerals kept that wonderful pudding smell from their original shades<br />
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This has been a rediscovered favorite for me. I've always love the original black color of this liner, but I prefer the brown for these months just because it's not as harsh as the black shade. Gives the eye a softer look which kinda goes hand in hand with the light makeup routine during this season.<br />
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Unfortunately, they do not make this brush anymore since it was on sale but they do make other fantastic crease brushes. The hairs on these Sephora brushes are so soft. This has been my go-to crease brush whether it's cleaning up by the brow bone area or applying a transition shade. Also, I just love the long sturdy handle. This has also been great for a applying highlighter which I was surprised by. It has enough density with the brush hairs to apply the color pigmentation but still soft enough to be blend it out.<br />
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This was a wonderful read for me this month. It was a quick book based off of short poems, but definitely worth every word. I actually went to Strand Bookstore, got myself a coffee and read this whole book there in 2 hours. I really connected with the character and her stages (the hurting, the loving, the breaking, the healing) that she went through from a previous events of her life to help become her best self. She focused on building her personal growth and to find the good around every corner. This book had me in tears at bit at the store. You remember certain feelings, the good and the bad, and I felt I really connected to her story. It's a book where you will be disconnected from the rest of the world and engulfed in her words and how they perfectly describe the emotions we've all had. This is perfect for anyone who needs that push. To know that true love and care comes within you and that you can still achieve that even with any heartache that may come along with it.<br />
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<b>Andrew Bird</b><br />
I've been utterly obsessed with this man. I use to play violin which is still a passion of mine and something I would love to get back into one day. His music is labeled under indie rock, folk rock and baroque pop which is defined as rock music that combines elements of classical elements. I love the concept of that so much. They way he works to incorporate the violin in multiple ways to provide different and unique sounds captivates me. My favorites have been "Pulaski at Night" "Tables and Chairs" "Roma Fade" and "Why" (Which is a song that is so seductive. Can a violin sound even been seductive??)<br />
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<b>Twin Peaks </b><br />
Clearly I'm incredibly late into the game, but I've really been loving this show. I'm only up to season two but I plan to eventually inching up my way to the current season. I wish I could fully explain the show but it's a lot of weirdness (some good and some just really weird), mystery in a murder case, and lots of music with a light tapping on the cymbals for a jazzy effect. Also, every damn donut and pie looks incredibly good. The fashion in it also has a bit of a 1940s and early 80s vibe (not the neon phase of the 80s). I probably didn't explain this well enough but if you're looking for a new show with a decent amount of weirdness but to leave you wanting to watch more, this is a great pick.<br />
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Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051183284247961780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7579835338522549398.post-87715379766473568712017-06-13T09:09:00.000-07:002017-06-13T09:12:48.647-07:00Favorite Lip Balms (tinted and non tinted) part 1Currently indulging in a pb and j sandwich at 10pm on a Tuesday. I know, wild times. I just made a whole post about my favorite matte lip products so now it's time to go to the opposite end and discuss my favorite lip balms. It's a mixture of affordable and some more on the indulgence side. A lot of these are great on there own or just paired with a lip liner. You do you boo.<br />
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<a href="http://www.sephora.com/sugar-lip-treatment-spf-15-P57002?skuId=1332329&icid2=products%20grid:p57002"><b>Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment in Honey</b></a>:<br />
All of these are amazing and this is very much a "treat yo lips" product but this shade in particular is the perfect terracotta nude shade. There's enough warmth too it that it doesn't look to pale of a nude on the lips. Of course the comfort of these is so nourishing and the sweet lemon scent is refreshing. Truly everyone should treat themselves to at least one of these. I find it best to buy them during the holiday season when they come in minis and sometimes you can get 2 of them for $22. I did give this product some love back in my <a href="http://thebeautifyingblogger.blogspot.com/2016/03/march-favorites-2016.html">March Favorites for 2016</a>. <br />
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<b><a href="http://www.sephora.com/rouge-balm-spf-20-P406219?skuId=1759760&icid2=products%20grid:p406219">Sephora Rouge Balm SPF 20</a>:</b><br />
I'm not going to talk about these too much since I just discussed them in my <a href="http://thebeautifyingblogger.blogspot.com/2017/06/may-favorites-2017.html">May Favorites</a> but these provide more pigmentation than the fresh ones and leaves more of a stain even after the balm has faded away. A fantastic balm for color payoff and comfort.<br />
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I would assume all of these are amazing but I do have this in almond and I'm obsessed with it. Light weight but creamy and moisturizing lip balm. Of course, as you all may know if you can't tell from previous posts, scent is very important to me these these don't fail. Apparently, all of the different scents provide different benefits. It's similar to the rest of the<a href="http://www.sephora.com/skin-care-guide?icid2=sephoracollection_common_botnav_skincare_image"> Sephora skincare </a>line with the scents and how they provide different benefits (maybe a future post on that?) They also have an exfoliator for the lips in a honey scent which I'm definitely curious to try out. In the mean time I'm very content using my $3 e.l.f exfoliator which gets the job done.<br />
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Have you heard of this lip balm? Yea, me neither up until about a year ago. This is very similar to the Sephora lip balm except I think it's a little bit thicker in moisture. It's apparently the only lip balm made with Swedish beeswax along with coconut oil, chamomile, and honey. Sounds like all the wonderful things I do want to put on my lips. This smells like Andes mint (chocolate mint) candies if anyone is familiar with those. Finally, I love the packaging for the little bumble bee on the side of the lip balm. HOW ADORABLE.<br />
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This is another line of lip balms where all the different ones they make are excellent and nourishing but I have the strawberry just for, well you guessed it, the scent. It's like those sweet strawberry candies that used to sometimes be at the doctors office or grandma's house. I used to use this as my overnight balm which works just as well but lately I've been using it as my pre-balm in my morning skin care routine as I do the rest of my makeup. My lips are well nourished and hydrated by the time I'm ready to put a lip color on<br />
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You didn't really think I was going to make a 'favorite lip balms' post and not add the holy grail of moisture and the ultimate 'treat yo self' for your lips. I've raved about this way too many times that it's obnoxious. The smell of a sweet brown sugar and the nourishment. I never felt something so great for my lips ever. This product is well worth every penny and will last you for at least a good year. Please try a sample of it and you won't be disappointed by it.<br />
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So I hope this post today was at least somewhat informative and gives you an idea of what you would might like to try. This might be a good post to look back on during the Winter months. Hopefully by then I will have a part 2 up because I don't think this collection is ending anytime soon.<br />
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Do any of you have lip balms collections? Any of them I should try out? Help ya girl out<br />
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<br />Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051183284247961780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7579835338522549398.post-6085382314378272562017-06-01T07:58:00.000-07:002017-06-01T07:58:38.971-07:00May Favorites 2017Hope you all had lovely May! Not much as happened for me this month. Just still keeping a positive vibe for things to come. Here's my round up of my favorites for this month.<br />
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This has been my go to especially with the warmer weather slowly coming up. I tend to get a little bit lazy with my makeup routine when it gets hotter out, which makes sense considering you don't want to wear as much. For a bb cream, it actually provides great medium coverage and balances out skin tone without it being too heavy. It also an spf of 20 which is always ideal. It's a really great product to try if you want to coverage but not the heaviness for the summer months. If you just need a lighter application, I would suggest using a beauty blender or real techniques sponge. </div>
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I wouldn't consider this as a full on makeup setting spray, but more of a spa like refresher for the face. This provides a cooling rose scent which is great to use as a toner or even after makeup. Gives the tiniest glow to the skin and helps keep the face hydrated throughout the day. Again, I don't find this as a necessity, but it is a little refreshing "treat yourself" spray and if you have dry skin you're going to love it. It does have a rose scent so if that's not up your ally, I would steer away from this or maybe even trying their <a href="http://www.ulta.com/facial-spray-with-aloe-herb-rosewater?productId=xlsImpprod6200727" target="_blank">cucumber scent </a> instead. I could imagine these also being really handy when going to the beach too!<br />
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Not going to lie, this is probably my favorite thing I've been enjoying this month. These are wonderful. I originally got the peachy/ coral shade (03 Enchanting Blush) from Sephora gratis and I felt those type of colors were too bright for me. But this spring and summer, I kinda have been leaving my comfort zone and I've been gravitating towards them this season. Lately I've been wearing Enchanting Blush with the Too Faced peach oil in Pure Peach and pair the lips with a plum/ berry blus (right now it's been <a href="https://thebalm.com/products/instain-1?variant=16700607302" target="_blank">the balm in pinstripe</a> which I LOVE) I'm not sure what has intrigued me to do this combination but I love the flushed cheeks paired with a peachy lip. The other shade I got was a basic everyday shade 07 Bashful Beige.<br />
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To quickly sum it up, these are very comfortable on the lips, smell like a sweet candy and stains the lips and gracefully fades away throughout the day. These remind me a lot of the revlon lip butters which I love for the comfort but not as shiny. These are a definite product this summer if you're looking for the comfort and color but nothing to fuss about throughout the day. I might do a full on post of some of my favorite lip balms and tinted lip balms in the future with this in mind.<br />
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<a href="https://thebalm.com/products/instain-1?variant=16700607302" target="_blank"><b>the balm Instain Blush in Pinstripe</b></a><br />
Once again, I'm having IMATS regrets and I wish I picked up more of these. These blushes are incredible. They are pigmented, blend beautifully and last all day. I love this shade Pinstripe though. I think it's a color that will look great on all skin tones despite it being a deep plum shade. For me, it looks like a "walked in from the cold" shade which I love. I'll definitely be getting more use out of this shade when the winter months come but for now I really have been loving this paired with a coral lip. I might invest in more of these when they come back on Hautelook for 50% off. Well worth it.<br />
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It's not the most pigmented white, but I still enjoy using it and I want to try the other colors in this collection including the mint green and burnt orange. I've been enjoying this white liner so much! Definitely amps up a classic black wing and gives it a little extra to the look. I'm learning other ways in how to experiment with the white liner including polka dots since I'm just big on those for the summer months. Seriously, it's obnoxious the amount of polka dot related things I own sometimes.<br />
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I sadly do not own the full size of this. I just have a sample from Sephora but oh my, this is wonderful. I'm trying more to explore into the world of fragrance even though I would be absolutely terrible at describing it, but there's something about this scent that makes you feel classy and has a vintage scent to it. Some people may complain that it smells too old-fashion but I personally love how feminine and classy this smells for the evening. <br />
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<b>Beautiful: The Carol King Musical </b><br />
It's been so long since I've seen a Broadway show and let alone, a great Broadway show. This show goes behind the story of Carol King and her success as a songwriter. I think the big take away here on why I enjoyed it show much, is because her story shows that you can overcome heartache and be successful. That you can get through any struggles that have happen despite missing what use to be. As long as you maintain the confidence in yourself, you can go far. As cliche and cheesy as that sounds, it helped me a lot to put things in perspective for me. I loved Carol King before but I've come to appreciate her, her music the songs she helped composed even more.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.sephora.com/gen-nude-matte-liquid-lipcolor-P410249?skuId=1845577&icid2=products%20grid:p410249" target="_blank">Bare Minerals Matte Liquid Lip Color</a>: </b><br />
If I had to pick a favorite liquid lipstick, it would definitely be these. There is no fuss with these and are perfect for everyday. The only one bad thing to say about these is that they do transfer a little but on a plus side, they transfer gracefully and don't leave a lip liner mouth. However, these are incredibly comfortable and light weight but no dryness. Their whole range of colors are also in the nude family and there's a shade to work with every skin tone. I honestly can't stop wearing them and everyone should try at least one. The names aren't my favorite, but I have it in the shades "swank", "xyz' "bo$$" and "swag". Also, these smell like chocolate pudding and it's intoxicating. These will always be a favorite in my collection.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.ulta.com/long-lasting-liquid-lipstick?productId=xlsImpprod15931207" target="_blank">Ofra Liquid Lipstick in Mocha</a>: </b><br />
You guys, this is the dupe to Lolita from Kat Von D. I feel like at this point there's a lot of dupes out there but this is extremely similar and a lot more comfortable. The formulation is a little bit thicker on the lips. It dries down matte, doesn't transfer, and the best part is that it doesn't dry out my lips like Lolita does. Unfortunately I only own one color but now I'm hooked on the formula and I'm curious to try out more. On a major plus side, Ulta now carries Ofra so lots of yays! Also there's a more in depth review of this from my <a href="http://thebeautifyingblogger.blogspot.com/2016/06/may-favorites-and-me-finally-finishing.html" target="_blank">May Favorites 2016</a> if you want to keep reading more about it.<br />
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<b><a href="https://thebalm.com/products/meet-matte-hughes?variant=16700619206" target="_blank">Meet Matt(e) Hughes Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick</a>:</b><br />
I adore these. Definitely similar to the Ofra formulation expect a lot lighter on the lips, no transfer, and fades gracefully just like the Bare Minerals one. I find that the more neutral shades apply much better then the darker shades. As much as I love the red shades, I do find that these apply patchy and unevenly so that would be my only down side to these. I have these in the shades, "committed" "trustworthy" "charming" (all nude-ish shades), "loyal" and "adoring". Finally, these smell spot on like Girl Scott Thin Mint cookies. Clearly smell is very important to me.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.sephora.com/cream-lip-stain-P281411?skuId=1646876&icid2=products%20grid:p281411" target="_blank">Sephora Lip Cream Stain</a>:</b><br />
I first fell in love with these when there wasn't too many matte liquid lipsticks out on the market yet, but it was pretty affordable compared to Kat Von D and a lot more comfortable. I had the shade 01 Always Red and it is essentially the perfect, classic matte red. It gives you perfect, velvet soft red lips and it's almost kind of mesmerizing. These are comfortable and transfer proof but I do find drying and flakiness maybe around 7 hours in. I think I find this more with the darker shades as well. I have two of the nude shades in 23 Copper Blush and 41 Vintage Rosewood. They also have bright fun colors in the line to experiment with (personally I'm eyeing down the lavender shades).<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.sephora.com/always-on-matte-liquid-lipstick-P409317?skuId=1817188&keyword=SMASHBOX%20Always%20On%20Matte%20Liquid%20Lipstick" target="_blank">Smashbox Always On Matte Liquid Lipstick</a>: </b><br />
I got this in a Sephora Play Box a while back and it has been my favorite items I got from these subscription boxes. I have it in the shade "Driver's Seat" and I love how it's a coral but very subtle and wearable. Besides the colors, it's the formula that I'm blown away about. I had a pasta dish with oil in it one day for lunch and even though it was starting to get a bit drying on lips, it didn't flake off the and color was still on there after eating. I'm hooked on these and I'm really curious to try out more including the metallic line.<br />
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Of course most of these lip crayons are not transfer proof, but they all provide excellent comfort and fade away gracefully.<br />
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A little pricey but this is by far one of the most comfortable lip pencils I own. I did receive this as a Sephora birthday gift I believe 2 years ago? I have it in the shade "Cruella" The formula is creamy, matte and has no tugging. This also pairs beautifully as a base before adding the Sephora lip cream stain "01 Always Red" on top. They also make certain shades in this deluxe size as a duo if you're curious but don't want to commit to the whole $27 for one lip pencil. I've also featured this in my <a href="http://thebeautifyingblogger.blogspot.com/2016/03/favorite-red-lipsticks.html" target="_blank">Favorite Red Lipsticks</a> if you want to check that cool stuff out.<br />
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I feel like this brand definitely could use more recognition but I haven't heard these about these much throughout the beauty community. These are a bit easier on the budget and are retractable. I have them in the shades 32 and 22.<br />
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This was another perk I got from the Sephora Play Box and this is very similar to how creamy the NARS lip pencils are except I like these just a bit more because you can also use these for your cheeks. This blends and applies beautifully on the cheeks and lips, Very easy to work with for everyday, plus I love products that can be used as mutlitaskers. Swatches of this can be seen in my <a href="http://thebeautifyingblogger.blogspot.com/2017/03/january-february-favorites-2017.html" target="_blank">January/ February Favorites post</a> since it's currently hiding in my room somewhere *sad eyes*. <br />
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<b><a href="http://www.elfcosmetics.com/p/matte-lip-color" target="_blank">e.l.f Matte Lip Color</a>: </b><br />
Finally, for something a little bit easier on the wallet but still looking for an easy matte lip, these $3 ones from e.l.f are fantastic. I would suggest using a liner for the darker shades since they aren't the best at cleanly lining the lips. These do have a built in sharpener in the bottom which can help it to a fine tip. These are a little bit more thicker and aren't as creamy as the nars and nudestix, but for $3 it's still providing comfort and that matte look. My favorite, probably top favorite in lip colors of all time is Praline. I can't get enough of that shade especially for the Autumn months.<br />
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I know this product is leading more towards "matte but metallic" products, but I have to mention this because it was a product that I didn't think I was going to be obsessed with. I picked this up at IMATS 2 years ago and it has been one of my most used products. I love to pop this in the middle of my lips on any matte lip and almost ombre it out. It gives it a "fuller lip" effect and I'm blown away at how much I love using this to give an extra bright shimmer.<br />
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So you think that was big enough list? As I mentioned in the beginning of the post I'm sure there will be a part two coming up in the near future but for now I figure I throw out those few favorites. What matte lip colors do you really enjoy using or provide the best comfort? Any suggestions?<br />
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I FINALLY got this product for a discounted price at IMATS this year (I believe for $15?). If you can get your hands on it and use the ulta coupon on top of it, (and ebates for that cash back!) it's well worth it. The concealer blends beautifully underneath the eyes but doesn't look cakey or like makeup. The gigantic wand is a bit much for a product that requires little application since a little goes a long way. The best way I use this is about three dots under the eye, let it sit for about 15-20 seconds, and then blend it out. I find that letting it sit for a bit helps it set and provides better coverage. Overall, excellent concealer and I'm excited for this stuff to last me a while.<br />
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For the past couple of months, I've been dealing with some harsh cystic acne around the chin and mouth area. It has been difficult at times as it has brought my self confidence down but I'm trying my best to regain from that. Lately, using retinol at night has been reacting well with my skin (I will give a future post if all things work out!). However, whenever using retinol, you always want to go in with an spf to prevent further harmful damage to the skin especially when using strong skincare products. Since I'm incredibly lazy, this setting spray has been my go to especially with spring and summer coming around the corner. It's not my favorite nozzle as far as "fine mist setting sprays" but I love it because it has spf 50 which makes it great especially for full outdoor days. I currently have the travel size which is great to reapply throughout the day, but it also sets your makeup and refreshes. So essentially you're getting a 3 in 1. The smell of rosemary isn't my favorite but it will do. I'm definitely intrigue in finding other sprays that have spf in it since I find it the easiest way to incorporate it into my routine. But no matter where you are at in your skincare regime, use spf!<br />
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Not that I should be encouraging anybody out there to go out and buy a $14 deodorant (come on let's be real, some of the drugstore clinical deodorants are $11-$12) but this deodorant has always been a favorite of mine. Spring and Summer are horrible months for my pits (yup just sharing that to the internet world). I'm sure I'm not the only one, but this it such a great product because it almost has a cooling effect which provides relief but helps tremendously with odor. An added bonus is that it's all natural. So if you want to splurged for your pits, this isn't a bad choice. They have a bunch of different scents that I haven't tried yet, but I have my eyes peeled on the lemon vanilla scent.<br />
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Next in the routine I've been going in with this balm. Essentially, it's similar to coconut oil and you could use that instead to remove your makeup, but I find that coconut oil hasn't been helping with my breakouts and that the residue from the coconut oil doesn't fully go away (which I understand because it's providing moisture back to the face but I'm just not a big fan of it). A little goes a long way with this product. I just warm it up between my hands and rub all over my face (dry! cleansing balms and oils don't work on wet skin since oil and water don't mix), eyes, and remove in circular motions with warm water. Just recently I started using a warm washcloth and cover my face afterwards. A surprisingly quick and easy way to really help you unwind at the end of the day. Getting ahead of myself, but this does the majority of the "removing makeup" process and of course my favorite part is that there is no strange residue afterwards. Finally, can we appreciate the baby size version that was a Sephora 100 point perk? I still save this as my traveling size one but also because it's so stinkin' cute. </div>
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I bought this during my trip to IMATS this year and they had a fantastic deal (I believe 2 for $20 plus you got a free mini travel size). Micellar water is of course very big right now and a lot of companies started making their own but I decided to give the original brand a try. Of course, this is great for nights when you can't fuss with the whole "removing makeup routine" and requires no water to rinse off. However, this has been the last step in my skincare regime before going in with a cleanser just to ensure all makeup is remove. I find that this is the best way for the cleanser to work properly and to actually see results (which makes sense because you wouldn't want leftover makeup and dirt to effect these results). I adore this stuff. It's so gentle and great for sensitive skin but I think what I love, is how plump the face feels afterwards. It doesn't feel like it's stripping the skin. I also really love that it's fragrance free and once again, a little goes a long way. I'm still curious to try other micellar waters especially those from the drugstore, but for now this has been a great product and I'm really glad I picked up 2 big bottles. <br />
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<b>You Are A Badass by Jen Sinero</b><br />
Not finished with the book yet but I can already tell you it's a big favorite of mine. Yes it's a self- help book but no judgement there because to be quiet honest, this book can accommodate to many people. If you're feeling down about the current situation of your life or think that things are "always bad" for you, this book will change your perspective on things. I'm not saying that you're going to be super happy everyday, but it will make you re-evaluate what you should be contributing your energy and time to. To be grateful for what you have and to make the time to always love yourself. I know it sounds pretty straight forward, but there's a good amount of tough love and a little bit of sarcasm that makes me enjoy this book. It reminds me to make the time for myself and the things I enjoy but to also not to take life too seriously. It's definitely helping me to embrace the self-love a lot more and knowing that the only thing that's controlling my happiness is me.<br />
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<b>Great British Baking Show</b><br />
This month I've been watching a lot of "pure" and non drama related shows. It's British people with accents baking stunning desserts and everyone is actually really nice to each other. Honestly what more could you want? I've also started watching the Masterclass version of the show, where Paul and Mary (the two main judges) show you how to properly make their favorite desserts seen in the show so naturally I want to start making these so I can consume them all for myself. You'll also come to understand why Mary Berry is the cutest human being ever (her last name is berry! what's not to love?)<br />
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<b>Bob Ross The Joy of Painting</b><br />
I remember fully enjoying this show even a kid and as an adult, I love it. I've been watching this whenever I fall asleep and I forgot how relaxing this show can be, Just from the sound of his voice and to the sound of the brush strokes and mixing of the paints. It reminds you to just enjoy the simple things and to not take any of the flaws too seriously.<br />
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So yes, April for the most part has been a bit stressful, but I'm still in the progress of growing and bettering myself. Surrounding myself with people who are willing to support that and I feel pretty good seeing where things are heading♥<br />
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Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051183284247961780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7579835338522549398.post-35347539578486229962017-03-20T15:41:00.000-07:002017-03-20T15:41:32.534-07:00Brand Focus: Tree Hut Well it's the first day of Spring and I'm still cold. But if you're still bundled up in a blanket binge watching Great British Baking Show (I may or may not have been doing this) then you could probably use some great body care products during your hibernation.<br />
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Let's just say as far as body care goes, this is becoming one of my favorite brands. The body butters feel comfortable and not sticky while still providing hydration especially during the winter months. But even better are the scents to these body butters. The first one I tried was the "<a href="http://www.ulta.com/moroccan-rose-body-butter?productId=xlsImpprod13841045" target="_blank">Moroccan Rose</a>" which doesn't smell overly like rose but rather a sweet dessert. It's such a interesting but comforting smell however different from a overly sweet vanilla scent. The second one I have and currently using, is the "<a href="http://www.ulta.com/shea-body-butter?productId=VP11722&sku=2143626&_requestid=2528776" target="_blank">Almond and Honey</a>" scent. This smells like delectable almond cookies. Ugh, so good. So if you like smelling like a dessert (which who doesn't?) but you don't want it to be overly sweet, this might be some great butters to try out.<br />
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I was kinda skeptical on the <a href="http://www.ulta.com/bare-moisturizing-shave-oil?productId=xlsImpprod14221005&sku=2302609&_requestid=2531065" target="_blank">Bare Moisturizing Shave Oil</a> to be honest because I was very content just using the drugstore gels that I know get the job done. This is a beautiful product. It's excellent for a close shave without cutting yourself or having any irritation afterwards so really beneficial to those with sensitive skin. The only warning that I would say about this product is that because it's an oil to be careful washing it off so you don't slip in the tub. Other than that, I'm willing to pay the extra money for this since it provides such a close shave while bringing back moisture to the skin.<br />
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Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051183284247961780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7579835338522549398.post-10993487141045570912017-03-04T08:48:00.000-08:002017-03-04T08:49:48.265-08:00January/ February Favorites 2017 Well this is long over due, but I decided to combine both of the months for my favorites. Also was it just me, or did these months seemed incredibly long and exhausting?<br />
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<b><a href="https://thebalm.com/products/cab-681619700521?variant=16601786374" target="_blank">the balm blush in Cabana Boy</a></b><br />
the balm is starting to become one of my new favorite makeup brands, which I may do a brand focus post on in the future. This is a great palette that I believe was limited edition but the products in the palette are part of their permanent line.This blush gives a flush of "walked in from cold" look. I also just love berry colors this time of the year. They also suggest that this blush can be use as an eyeshadow as well so yay for multi purpose products!<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.sephora.com/agave-lip-mask-P384629?skuId=1575042&icid2=products%20grid:p384629" target="_blank">BITE Beauty Agave Lip Treatment</a> </b><br />
Unfortunately, I don't own the full sized product of this wonderful stuff but guys, seriously get your hands on this even if it's just a sample from Sephora. This is worth the hype and I would say worth the price since you only need a little bit. When I put this on at night and wake up the next morning, the product is still on my lips and it feels so hydrating. I know there are other options that can definitely get the job done as far a night lip balms go, but once you try this, it's difficult to go back to those other options. I've tried going back to my Vaseline Creme Brulee lip therapy and even though it works, I'm obsessed with the bite lip treatment and I crave it a lot more. Plus, the brown sugar smell is delicious. <br />
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<b>The Creme Shop Clarifying Peppermint Cocoa Sheet Mask </b><br />
I bought this pack of 5 masks for $6 at T. J Maxx just out of curiosity and even though I'm not familiar with the brand. I've really come to enjoy these. It smells spot on chocolate peppermint but what I love about this is the cooling effect of the peppermint oil infused into the mask. Not only do I find this relaxing, but peppermint oil helps with acne- prone skin and I did notice a brighter difference in my skin after using the mask. I really did enjoy these a lot I'm definitely going to be on a search from more masks from this brand. The only downside is that I believe this mask was limited edition but maybe they'll bring it back for the holiday season?<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.sephora.com/intense-matte-lip-cheek-pencil-P405290?skuId=1783802&icid2=products%20grid:p405290" target="_blank">Nude Stix Intense Matte Lip and Cheek Pencil in Belle</a></b><br />
Slowly starting to fall in love with this brand as well. I got this deluxe sample from the Sephora Play subscription box I believe around October? I have to say that this is definitely one of my favorite lip crayons. It's matte but very comfortable on the lips and I find it fades gracefully through out the day. I love wearing this in the winter to achieve the matte lips without having the dryness that you get from liquid lipsticks. An added bonus is that this color can be used on the cheeks and it blends beautifully. I love products like this that provide multiple purposes and I definitely want to try more colors from their line.<br />
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I re-fell in love with this foundation. I've been using this on my days when I don't want to worry about my makeup too much but still be "put together". This is a foundation that look better throughout the day as crazy as that sounds. I find that you can build this up to full coverage and occasionally I will spot conceal with it too. Definitely worth the purchase if you're looking for an easy product to use but still want a flawless and effortless look.<br />
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<b>The Wild Reeds</b><br />
For starters, I'm in all support for girl bands and this band combines, folk, rock and a tad bit of country into the mix. I myself am not a huge fan of country music but there's just enough of it in their music to give a comforting feel to it. However, the main reason to why I've been obsessed with them is their lyrics and all three of the singers harmonize perfectly.The lyrics have helped me a lot through personal times and again, you'll be swooned by their harmonies. Some of my favorites from them have been "Everything Looks Better (In Hindsight)" "Where I'm Going" and "What I Had in Mind"<br />
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A band that composes stripped down songs perfectly with the rustic vibes from bluegrass but also the poise from classical music. "Julep" is definitely one of my favorites. Also listen to "Familiarity" to really be submerged in a piece that builds throughout the song. Or better yet listen to the whole album "The Phosphorescent Blues" it's incredible and I truly think you'll be able to escape reality for a while. Also, you'll fall in love with Chris Thile's swaying dance moves when he plays his mandolin.<br />
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<b>The Walkmen </b><br />
Particularly the song "Heaven" has been hitting me right in the feels for the past two months. If you like indie rock, give them a shot. It just has good vibes to it. Other songs I've been liking have been "The Rat" "In the New Year" and "Song for Leigh".<br />
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My lovely friend Chrissy gave me this scarf from the LOFT for Christmas and I've been wearing almost everyday. It's comforting and warm and super fluffy and big. These are obviously the qualities that I look for in my scarves. Just to be in absolute hibernation especially on early morning commutes.<br />
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If you're single or just got out of a relationship or struggling with the concept of love and whatever it is, then watch this show. I've come to enjoy the characters so much and their traits. The plots hit close to the heart and goes through the struggles that men and women go through in dating each other. It doesn't seem like a show that feels like it's acted out but instead it feels very relate-able. It has some great humor in it as well as excellent music choices. Binge watched the first season before the second season comes out March 10th.<br />
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I can't tell you how many times I wanted to sob in public from reading this book. Not even so much the sad parts, but even the happy moments. The book perfectly describes what I could imagine how dogs think. Why they are the lovable and loyal animals. The dog lives three different lives and finds a different purpose in each one of them but towards the end of the book, they all connect with each other in some way. It's the type of book that's going to want to make you hug a dog afterwards<br />
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I know the favorites list is a little different this month(s), but I love discovering other music/ books/ shows that people have been enjoying just as much as I like sharing it. So what favorites have been helping you get through for the month of January and February?Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051183284247961780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7579835338522549398.post-66480237801136824462017-01-21T09:02:00.000-08:002017-02-13T12:05:07.224-08:00Review: Bite Beauty Agave Lip Collection (Scrub, Treatment, and Balm)It's winter still so that means it's chap lipped season and Bite Beauty added two more products next to the cult classic Agave Lip Treatment. I adore Bite Beauty lip products but I never tried any of the treatments before so it was quite a treat (ha) when I received the lip balm and some samples of the treatment for gratis (yes those are the ones that kinda look like medication pills but it's really adorable). All of the products in this line have a sweet brown sugar smell which I'm obsessed with! The agave lip scrub I wound up making a sample for myself just to try it out so I apologize for the not so photogenic picture.<br />
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I remember seeing this on instagram and being way too happy that they made this into a balm. Same sweet brown sugar smell and gives the moisture that the lips need for about 3-4 hours. However, I do wish it was a bit creamier to apply. It does have a matte finish to it so if you wanted to moisturize the lips before going in with a lipstick it would be perfect for that. If it's a day I just want a lip balm, I probably would gravitate towards something else only because I like something just a bit creamier. So not a bad product, but not something that amazed me.<br />
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I really wished I didn't joined the bag wagon for this one, but it's a reason why this is so loved by many. It's a thick, creamy balm which is perfect for overnight. I love how this is still on the morning after and you'll feel a big difference. Even though the samples look small, a little bit goes a long way so getting the full size of this will definitely be worth the price point. I was previously using the Vaseline <a href="https://www.walgreens.com/store/c/vaseline-lip-therapy-lip-balm-creme-brulee/ID=prod6254953-product?ext=gooPLA_-_Beauty&pla&adtype=pla_with_promotion&kpid=sku6217248&sst=8daec480-5c77-4ce1-8d1a-a0f171accd2b" target="_blank">Lip Therapy Creme Brulee</a> as my overnight lip balm which helps get the job done but the Agave Lip Treatment is just a bit creamier and lasts a lot longer. However, I wouldn't rule out trying the Vaseline Lip Therapy as it's a great drugstore alternative (also the smell...THE SMELL *heart eyes*)<br />
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So is it worth the whole collection? Honestly, if you suffer from chapped lips constantly, it might be nice to make an investment to treat your lips and constantly have them feeling great (and yes smelling great too). If I had to pick a favorite though, I think the Agave Lip Treatment takes the cake. Get a sample. Give it a shot because it's a beautiful product.<br />
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What lip balms or scrubs have you been liking for this season? I kinda want to do a whole post on lip balms possibly in the near future (yes the obsession is real).<br />
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♥Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051183284247961780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7579835338522549398.post-36319955159520741592017-01-10T11:33:00.003-08:002017-01-10T11:54:09.487-08:00Too Faced Peach Palette Review and Swatches Too Faced continues to be one of my favorite brands when it comes to food related things and making them into wonderful palettes/ makeup products. I was beyond grateful that I was able to get the <u><a href="http://www.sephora.com/sweet-peach-eye-shadow-collection-palette-P407907?skuId=1806553&icid2=products%20grid:p407907" target="_blank">Peach Palette</a></u> from Sephora gratis this past holiday season and after testing it out a bit, I've come up with my own opinions on the product and whether it is worth the hype or not. Although I received this for gratis, I always give my 100% honest opinion and thoughts on the product.<br />
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Originally when the peach palette came out, I loved the swatches and shadows but then I figured "how many of these neutral shades do I already own?" and "do I really need it?". But after testing it for the past couple of weeks, it truly is a unique neutral palette and I adore the combination of plums and peach creating almost a "sunset" type of look. </div>
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For starters, the smell is wonderful. Smells just like candied peach rings and every time I smell it, I want a whole bag of them. Too Faced definitely knows how to get these spot on smells to their palettes which kinda provides a calming experience in a way (is that weird?)</div>
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There are two duds with this palette however which are "tempting" a deep brown/black shade with fine golden shimmer and "talk derby to me", a deep plum/ black shade with purple shimmer. I was kind of upset with that second shade though because it looked like it could have been unique shade in the palette, but both shadows didn't provide with pigmentation or blendability since they were so dry. Instead, it seems like the type of shades that would make the eye shadow look very muddy. I also kind of wish there were more peach shades to the palette. I do enjoy "candied peach" and "bellini" a lot but I was hoping for more peach and berry shadows with some neutrals (mostly the second row of shadows shown below).</div>
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I was extremely stressed with my other job and with Sephora I feel more of a sense that I belong there to learn and grow more. I want to be able to focus more time and energy towards things that I enjoy and have a passion for. Everyone should be able to have that opportunity to grow in a field that they love and to continue to keep pushing forward.<br />
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A friend told me the other day how she loves my blog because it feels like the blog where you can "cuddle up and have a cup of coffee with". I love that she said that because that's exactly how I want this blog to feel. I want it to feel like a place where you can unwind from the day and feel like we're having a coffee chat and forget about the rest of life's problems. <br />
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I'm really excited I'm going to be able to create more content for you like that on this blog so stay tuned♥<br />
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<br />Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051183284247961780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7579835338522549398.post-34292302095699217622016-06-23T06:52:00.001-07:002016-06-23T06:52:40.085-07:00Review: Lancome Juicy Shaker Hello everyone! It's been a while but today I bring you a review of the <a href="http://www.sephora.com/juicy-shaker-P408293?skuId=1815562" target="_blank">Lancome Juicy Shaker</a>. When I saw these popping up all over the internet, I was so intrigued by the concept of it and how convenient it would be for the summer time. I feel like the price tag is a little much whereas I could see these running for $18 instead of $21.<br />
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Packaging is adorable in how it looking like a little cocktail drink and I love how each color has it's correlating scent to it.<br />
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<u>Wear Time</u>: I feel like I only get about maybe and hour or so of wear time from this. I wasn't expecting much for wear time since it's more of a gloss. I don't find these as moisturizing as they claim to be as I feel find myself wanting something more moisturizing like a lip balm. I also wish these had more of a staining power after the gloss fades away ( I was thinking about Benefit's benetint)<br />
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<u>Pigmentation:</u> The color I picked up "Piece of Cake" is subtle but still noticeable which are the lip products I gravitate for in the summer and part of my minimalistic makeup routine. The color on this comes off as a warm terracotta (of course, my colors that I constantly love) and yes the smell is invigorating.<br />
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<u>Worth the money?:</u> I enjoy the concept and idea of this but I don't think it's worth the money for something that I thought was going to be more moisturizing and tinted.<br />
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I had high expectations for this product (especially it being my first Lancome purchase), but in the end I think the internet community over-hyped these. I still like it but I don't find myself using it as often and I don't love it enough to spend $21 on it.<br />
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Have you tired these or other colors? Are there any other lip tints that I should give a try? Let me know down below♥Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051183284247961780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7579835338522549398.post-81231241674300687152016-06-08T15:57:00.000-07:002016-06-08T15:57:30.258-07:00Spring/ Summer Skincare Routine I finally have somewhat of a skincare routine since I'm so drawn to using makeup wipes or micellar water for easy access especially for late working nights. But I'm getting better sticking to a routine despite how tired I may be (this includes after maybe a couple of glasses of sangria as well)<br />
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Been very curious of the Boots Botanics line ever since I saw it at Target. So when I got a Target gift card for my birthday (by the way, probably just the best gift you can give me because I'm a Target hoarder) I decided to pick these up.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.target.com/p/boots-botanics-all-bright-cleansing-foam-wash-5-0-oz/-/A-14497667#prodSlot=medium_1_18&term=bontanics" target="_blank">cleanser</a> and a new addition to my skincare routine, <a href="http://www.target.com/p/boots-botanics-all-bright-cleansing-toner-8-4-oz/-/A-14497789#prodSlot=medium_1_10&term=bontanics" target="_blank">toner</a>, are part of the All Bright line which contains brightening hibiscus. I really like using these two products in the morning because it does help brighten up the face before applying the rest of my products for the day. The toner also helps tighten up the pores and I feel it makes my skin feel absolutely clear of any other impurities. I don't notice any long time results with these products. I just enjoy that it gives immediate brightness to the face and cleans the skin before the start of the day.<br />
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Occasionally, if I feel the need for extra exfoliation or my face is looking extra dull and tired, I'll reach for my mini<a href="http://www.sephora.com/pumpkin-enzyme-mask-P387261?skuId=1632868&om_mmc=ppc-GG&mkwid=syvo2GN0V&pcrid=56697993399&pdv=c&site=_search&country_switch=&lang=en&gclid=CjwKEAjwguu5BRDq8uSKhaKIzDkSJACQ7WJlBAYr8JzNFYjQHiTo2vSFQkhsscV0AN7XO_D1ngXApRoCAjTw_wcB" target="_blank"> Peter Thomas Roth Pumpkin Enzyme Mask</a>. This stuff is incredible. I might even consider one day to purchase the whole tub despite it being around $58. This is a fairly quick mask and only requires you to leave it on for 3-7 minutes. There's is a bit of tingly action when you first apply it but that's the magic working (yes I said magic). When you wash this off, the skin looks even brighter and awake and focuses to reduce the appearance of aging. And of course, I have to mention the smell because I am you're typical girl that enjoys a great pumpkin scent. The scent is spot on pumpkin pie. I want pumpkin pie as I type this because food scent related products are my thing of course.<br />
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Finally, I add my <a href="http://www.target.com/p/garnier-ultra-lift-anti-wrinkle-firming-eye-cream-0-5-fl-oz/-/A-11185777?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&CPNG=PLA_Health%2BBeauty%2BShopping&adgroup=SC_Health%2BBeauty&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9004152&gclid=CjwKEAjwguu5BRDq8uSKhaKIzDkSJACQ7WJl7kvy0KElpNPeskG-SPbfTRP7qUf_MCHULcTjlJcEbBoC-c7w_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">Garnier Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Eye Cream</a> in the morning and night routine. This stuff is pretty fantastic considering it's drugstore. Not too thick and not too thin of a consistently. I've definitely noticed improvement of de-puffiness around my eye area and a reduce in wrinkles over the past couple weeks with consistent use.<br />
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My Conair Skin brush is my favorite for taking off all of the makeup at night but actually giving it an extra clean removing any dirt that may have accumulated as well. I pair this with my Clean and Clear Continuous Control Acne Cleanser which helps continue to keep my acne down. I have a previous blog post on both of these products <a href="http://thebeautifyingblogger.blogspot.com/2016/03/review-conair-true-glow-cleaning-skin.html" target="_blank">here</a> if you're interested to know more. And always remember to to cut up your cleansers when you "think" you're done with them. There's always so much more product in there aka more of your money. For removing eye makeup, I've been using baby oil which helps to break up all of the stubborn mascara once it's massaged in. Cheap and effective. Aren't those the best products?<br />
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If some pimples do decide to just show up, I go for the <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod3560169" target="_blank">Acne Free Spot Treatment Terminator 10 </a>. Again, this is one of those products I found that you have to use at least for a night or 2, to see the the pimple diminish overtime.<br />
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I find that my skin doesn't need a night moisturizer especially with the warmer months coming up so I mostly just stick to using my eye cream. Sometimes if I want to do a little bit of R&R, I will use one of the <a href="http://www.sephora.com/face-mask-P407006?skuId=1764943&icid2=D=c6:products%20grid:p407006" target="_blank">Sephora Face Sheet Masks.</a> There's so many to choose from but I really been loving the Avocado and Green Tea sheet masks. It helps to give the extra boosts that the skin needs and replenishes it especially after long work weeks. Plus, it just feels relaxing and cooling. Considering that these are $6 each, it's good to treat yourself and your skin once and a while. And if it's not that great of a week, you go for 2 masks a week and a bottle of red.<br />
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Finally, a intensively moisturizing lip balm is a must. Often, I will go for the <a href="http://www.drugstore.com/vaseline-lip-therapy-lip-balm-creme-brulee/qxp539707" target="_blank">Vaseline lip therapy in creme brulee</a> but something about the spring month's is making me use the <a href="http://www.sephora.com/strawberry-lip-balm-P42205?skuId=683508&om_mmc=ppc-GG&mkwid=s6Ou5k4uE&pcrid=50233218639&pdv=c&site=_search&country_switch=&lang=en&gclid=Cj0KEQjwhN-6BRCJsePgxru9iIwBEiQAI8rq896VG4uvgZwl2cIuwt_vn_plWr2J-jNcjRxI118xlsYaAo6y8P8HAQ" target="_blank">Smith's Strawberry lip balm.</a> Both are great thick lip balms that I personally enjoy using at night.<br />
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I personally enjoy using the Kirkland makeup wipes (Costco brand). I like that you get 4 packs of 30 count wipes and 2 travel size with 15-count. Is it just me or makeup wipes that have an actual closing lids are just better? The wipes are definitely great to remove makeup including mascara and they aren't too drying but sometimes I find them too harsh for my skin. When that's the case, I use micellar water in particular the <a href="http://www.sephora.com/triple-action-cleansing-water-P297132" target="_blank">Sephora Triple Action Cleansing Water</a>. I think I like using micellar water a little bit more just for the added moisture it provides to the skin whereas makeup wipes could dry out the skin.<br />
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What products do you enjoy using for the Spring? And out of curiosity what are your favorite makeup wipes and eye makeup removers? I'm always looking out to try new products for those quick nights.♥Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051183284247961780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7579835338522549398.post-62433053624857685172016-06-02T07:31:00.000-07:002016-06-08T16:01:18.045-07:00May Favorites (and I finally finished a book)So May has been a very hectic month for me in my personal and work life. I really missed having a blog post together every week so here I am, back and ready to share some of my favorites that have been helping me get through this month. Because spoiler alert, a great lip product will help with anyone's day.<br />
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<u><b><a href="http://www.sephora.com/sheer-strength-treatment-nail-polish-P393226?skuId=1662790&icid2=D%3Dc6%3Aproducts%20grid%3Ap393226" target="_blank">Sephora X Formula Sheer Strength in Tenacious:</a></b></u> So confession time, I'm a nail biter. I guess it's anxiety but I've had this problem since I was a kid. So, I'm trying to focus of getting out of that habit. What I like about this nail polish in particular, is that makes your nails look polished and neat without having the application be perfect since the color is sheer. The great thing about this, is that it strengthens the nails and it can be also use as a base coat or just on it's own. It a nice soft, polished look especially for the spring or it you have to be somewhere quick and don't want to deal with the hassle of "actually polishing" your nails (left hand always comes out great, right hand always looking like a hot mess am I right?)<br />
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<u><b><a href="https://www.ofracosmetics.com/products/long-lasting-liquid-lipstick?variant=9014148483" target="_blank">Ofra Liquid Lipstick in Mocha</a></b></u>: I can understand why so many people like this liquid lipstick. This color is very similar to Lolita from Kat Von D however I like this a little bit more because I find it more moisturizing and doesn't show the cracks in my lips as much as Lolita. I could get about 6-7 hours from this color until it starts to feel a bit uncomfortable. This has been my lip color for the interviews I've been going to this month and I think it's sophisticated but not too bold. Overall, I'm really impressed with the formula and I really want to snag up some more colors during there sales. If you're interested in trying them, keep your eyes peeled on Hautelook as they occasionally pop up on there as well (and don''t forget about Ebates! All about that "cash back" life)<br />
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<u><b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Benefit-Cosmetics-Concealer-Highlighter-Portable/dp/B01CBUE5RU" target="_blank">Benefit Hide and Sheen 01</a></b></u>: This is a perfect little compact for travel. I found this at Sephora (once again the small goodies by the registers) and I figured I give this a shot. It comes with .04oz of the Boi-ing concealer and .04 oz of the the Watt's Up cream highlighter. I've enjoyed using this so much. This thin formula concealer is fantastic in concealing and brightening up the under eye area. The cream highlighter adds a great glow to the skin without it being glitterly. Put the 2 products together in one compact and you have the next best thing to coffee to make yourself look like you're ready to conquer adult activities (Fool everyone. That's the motto).<br />
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<u><b><a href="http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=461417&catid=182918&aid=338666&aparam=461417&kpid=461417&CAWELAID=120142990000049534&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=15436301413&CATCI=pla-127980699613" target="_blank">Vaseline Spray and Go Moisturizer in Cocoa Radiant</a></b></u>: I love these sprays so much! I haven't tried other brands yet but this is so fantastically quick in moisturizing the body without it feeling greasy and throwing on your clothes. I don't have the body to move exactly the way the lady throws on her clothes in that <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M61aVlc_bOg" target="_blank">commercial</a> but I still do the skinny jean dance so that counts as talent right?<br />
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<u>Book:</u> Me Before You. I wish I didn't like sappy romantic books that are being turned into movies but this book was memorable. I truly enjoyed how this book takes the perspective of 2 different people and how they discover more about themselves when they are with each other over time. Louisa, a cheerful soul becomes a caregiver to Will, a quadriplegic who has lost his interest to enjoy and have happiness in his life.<br />
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I think this book is so captivating too because it takes a concept that is still present in reality. Is it worth living if you can't be able to enjoy it? Whereas if you have the opportunity to live life to the fullest, why aren't you? It's almost as though they bring out the best potential out of each other. Such a great book with me tearing up at times and I'm so excited to see the characters come to life in the movie this Friday.<br />
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<u>Music</u>: The Revivalists . In particular the song "Wish I Knew You". But honestly, the whole album "Men Amongst Mountains" is perfection. I feel like it's perfect laid back music but it still carries a beat and every song seems to have a great use of horns (sounds weird but it works).<br />
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<u>Food Related</u>: I've been on a huge caramel coffee kick. Also how do you pronounce it? Car-mel? Car-a-mel? It doesn't even matter too much how you pronounce it, all I know is that I found my love for caramel again.<br />
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<u>Candle</u>: Got this candle from Target when they were doing a sale and even though it's going into summer, I still feel like for cooler mornings or nights I still like having a candle. This one just smells clean and summery and I think I paid $7 for it which isn't bad considering the size. I'm definitely going to re-purpose this glass jar after the candle is all used up, But so far I really enjoy the Target candles and they have just as much variety as Bath and Body Works without having to spend the $22 on one.<br />
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So how was May for you? Was it just as hectic or was that just me? Any new favorite summer essentials? Comment down below and send some love♥<br />
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