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Jane Iredale Holiday Collection 2019

Hi all! I hope you’re having a great December so far! I have some gorgeous holiday makeup to share with you.

What makeup are you wearing for holiday parties and special occasions this year? Jane Iredale is a clean beauty brand that I love.

The collection includes an eyeshadow palette, a blush, and two hydration sprays. There is also a makeup bag and empty powder palette not pictured.

Here’s a photo of the boxes, it shows the theme of the collection, and they are so pretty:

Here are the products:

Limited Edition Come Fly With Me Eye Shadow Kit ($59 USD) — Five shimmering shades of the long-wearing PurePressed^® Eye Shadows. Come Fly With Me: shimmery soft pearl sheen; shimmery gold; light terra cotta brown subtle shimmer; shimmery plum brown; shimmery charcoal. They are neutral, but really pretty for the holidays.

Limited Edition Queen Bee PurePressed^® Blush ($30 USD) — Soft fuchsia with subtle gold shimmer. Defines and highlights cheekbones and provides a soft wash of just-blushed color. Formulated with minerals and antioxidants.

D2O^™Limited Edition Hydration Spray Mini ($10 USD) — Contains Ylang Ylang to help hydrate, calm and protect the skin. Helps calm skin after laser skin resurfacing. Best for normal to dry skin.

POMMISST™ Limited Edition Hydration Spray Mini ($10 USD) — Contains Pomegranate Extract to hydrate and condition the skin. Powerful antioxidants help fight free radical production caused by sun exposure. Fresh, clean scent soothes and uplifts. For all skin types.

Not only is this makeup gorgeous, purchase of the limited-edition holiday collection will help HoneyLove Urban Beekeepers build beehives for more than 500,000 honeybees and educate urban beekeepers and gardeners about creating bee-friendly spaces. Such a worthy cause!

Have you tried Jane Iredale makeup? What makeup are you wearing this holiday season?

Shop My Stash — December 2019

Hi all! It’s time for my December Shop My Stash! I’m looking forward to the holidays.

I’m always excited to play with new (again to me) color cosmetics that I either haven’t used in a while or haven’t used much at all! My goal is to get more use out of the products I have and to see if they are something I want to keep.

This month I have chosen one palette that I have barely used, if at all. And one palette that I used a lot last year at holiday time, but haven’t used much since. Plus a fairly new cheek palette and lipsticks that I haven’t played with in a few months.

Here are close ups of the products:

The Urban Decay Elements Eyeshadow Palette was their holiday palette from last year. I got it last year for the holidays and used it a lot then. But I haven’t really touched it since (I really have too many palettes). I’ve already used the browns and purples, but I’ll didp in to the greens, golds and pinks for the holidays. I don’t know about those blues…we’ll see!

The Anastasia Beverly Hills Sultry palette — I just realized that I never reviewed this palette. I got it on sale earlier this year, I think. And since it is no longer for sale, I can’t link it. I opened it up and realized how stunning it is! Today I used Birch in the crease, Twig in the outer corner and under my eye, Rose Quartz on the lid and pearl in my inner corner. So gorgeous! I will be using this one a lot! I might combine this with my Tati Beauty palette for a holiday look!

This is the Ofra x Madison Miller Miller Squad Midi Palette. I got this in my September Ipsy Glam Bag Plus. It’s very pretty.

Here’s a swatch:

The highlighters seem like they would be too dark for me, but they do work. The left one is a little more pink and the right one is little more peachy gold. The blush is a pretty matte rosy pink. I think these shades will be perfect for the holidays.

Sorry these are messy! They are the BAREPRO Longwear Lipsticks in Peony and Spicel They go on very creamy, but dry down matte. They are pretty on their own or with a gloss over them. Here’s swatches:

They are pretty on their own or mixed together. They also work nicely over a lip liner.

I’m really excited for this month! I have already started using all of these and intend to use them as much as I can. I do have two new palettes (hauls coming), but I will use these, too.

Next year I hope to shop less and use more of what I have. And, I think I’m changing my Shop my Stash a bit. I might add complexion products and make it every two months instead of monthly. What do you think? Any other suggestions? I’m up for a change.

Do you do a Shop My Stash? How do you do it?

Shop My Stash November 2019 Results and Monthly Empties

Hi All! I’m back with my November Shop My Stash results! I enjoy dipping into my collection and using products I haven’t used in a long time, or just haven’t given much of a chance.

My rule with this is if I don’t like the item after the month, I will move it out of my collection to make some room and let someone else enjoy it! You can check out my first Shop My Stash post for November.

I have been feeling much better this month, so I tried to wear makeup as much as possible in November.

I’m happy to say that I used all of these products a good amount.

I really enjoyed using the lip products. The Becca lip gloss is so creamy and hydrating. And, the color is a little out of my comfort zone, which is good. I usually wear nudes. The Profusion lip pencil is a perfect match for the gloss!

Here’s photos with the palettes open:

I really have enjoyed this (and all of these palettes) more than I thought I would. I used the Terracotta and Desert bronzer/contour almost every day! I used all of the shadows at least once. I think this is an essential neutral matte palette and I’ll be keeping it.

I wasn’t sure how I was going to like this palette. Most of the shadows are shimmers. But, I did test it out and I like it! It pairs really nicely with the tarte palette, or with another matte palette. But, it can also be used alone. One of the shimmers can be popped all over the lid. I’m not sure how much use I’ll get out of this, so if I don’t use it at least a few times in the next few months, I’m giving it away.

I really enjoy this highlighter formula! I’ve been mixing Santorini and Azores, and it makes a really pretty shade for my fair skintone. Ibiza is a nice blush topper for me. I’ll keep it for now and see if I use it often.

On to my empties:

I had a lot of empties this month! There are three lip balm/masks. My lips have been so dry. Most of these products are skincare, as usual! The makeup items are a face primer, mascara primer and mascara.

I have a backup of the Laneige mask, the Pixi Vitamin-C lotion and have a Kopari Lip Glossy on it’s way to me. I would also repurchase the Laneige lip balm in the tube. I am also using a full size of the Thrive Causemetics mascara. Thrive is now in some Ulta stores, so I’m happy that I can purchase it and get my points! Hopefully it will be online soon!

That was a successful Shop My Stash! I used everything and used up a lot of products! I’m ready to use some makeup and skincare in December! I’ll be posting my new Shop My Stash soon!

November 2019 Beauty Favorites

Hi all! I hope you had an amazing Thanksgiving! Can you believe the first of December is tomorrow? The year is almost over!

Below are my beauty faves for November. As usual, If I have reviewed them before, I will include the link, if not, I will link to where you can purchase:

I think this was the first time in months that I was loving more makeup than skincare!

Here’s the star of the month:

The stunning Tati Beauty Textured Neutrals Volume 1 palette. I love this palette and have been enjoying it this month. I definitely recommend this when it goes back in stock. Plus, I’m excited for Tati’s next release whenever it comes out!

I’m obsessed with all of these products! For my makeup base each day, I use the Catrice HD Liquid Coverage Foundation in Rose Beige, the Benefit Boi-ing Cakeless Concealer in No. 2 and the Urban Decay The Ultimate Brush Off Translucent Loose Setting Powder.

I love this combination! They give a natural finish, which is my favorite! The foundation is gorgeous! I will probably be reviewing that and the concealer soon.

The lipgloss is the Iconic London Lip Plumping Gloss in Nearly Nude. I received this in my October BoxyCharm and fell in love! It’s lightly minty and plumping, but my favorite thing about it is the gorgeous nude shade.

I picked up the Benefit Cosmetics Precisely My Brow Pencil Ultra-Fine Shape & Define at the Ulta Faul 21 Days of Beauty Sale. It’s such a popular product, but my first time trying it. I have the shade 5, Warm Black Brown. It might be a bit too dark for me, but I like it anyway!

My favorite skincare this month are hydrating and refreshing! On top is the Skinfood Peach Sake Toner. It smells just like peaches and sake. I got this in the Ulta Fall Haul (the one with drugstore products on sale). Yes, I shop at Ulta a lot!

The Innisfree Green Tea Seed Intensive Hydrating Serum is lovely! I won it in a giveaway in September and have been using it ever since. I still have a ton left because it’s a whopping 2.7 oz! So much for a serum. It’s light in texture and scent.

I just received the QMS Medicosmetics Intensive Eye Care Cream in my November BoxyCharm Premium. It’s very hydrating which is perfect because with this cold weather, my eyelids are dry. So weird, but I really love this cream to hydrate them.

So let’s bring on December! I’m trying not to shop as much (yes a couple of small Black Friday hauls are coming LOL), so I don’t know what my favorites will be for this month…but that’s fun!

What have you been loving lately?

Skincare Sunday — Derma E Fall Skincare

Hi all! Happy Sunday! I hope you have been able to enjoy a long weekend. Can you believe it’s December???

I recently received a box of amazing Derma E skincare for my honest review. Derma E is such an affordable brand that has such effective skincare for so many skin types and issues. Here’s what I received:

These are such cute products to use this fall, or to give as a gift. Here’s more info:

The Derma E Anti-Wrinkle Treatment Oil ($13.95) — Formulated with skin-renewing Vitamin A plus antioxidant-rich Vitamin E helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for a youthful glow. This fragrance-free, potent concentrated oil blend absorbs quickly to soften and smooth the appearance of dry, aging skin.

The Perfect Travel Kit ($12.95) — This TSA-approved mini travel case includes three top selling travel-friendly products and a compact mirror for on-the-go quick fixes. Purifying Daily Detox Scrub gently exfoliates skin while removing impurities. The Vitamin C Concentrated Serum brightens while boosting hydration. Hydrating Night Cream replenishes and nourishes your skin while you sleep! Travel with DERMA E to maintain beautiful skin.

Derma E is currently having sales for Black Friday and Cyber Monday so check out their website at https://dermae.com/. You can also find Derma E at Ulta.

Have you tried Derma E before? Which products do you love?

VIIcode Oxygen Eye Mask Review

Hi all! I’m back with my first sponsored post! I’m excited to share a product I have been using and enjoying.

The product is the VIIcode (pronounced ‘vee too code’) Oxygen Eye Mask. A box of 6 masks retail for $55.

The claim of these masks is that they help increase blood flow and lymphatic circulation and boost oxygen intake to combat wrinkled and over-pigmentation. They fight dark circles and puffiness and give plump, smooth skin.

Here are the key ingredients in the masks:

Grapeseed Oil: Extremely rich in vitamins and essential fatty acids, which have performed well in clinical anti-wrinkle trials. It is also rich in OPC. These flavonoids remove free radicals and promote the restoration of collagen at the cellular level, making your skin feel firmer and minimizing signs of damage.
Seaweed: Helps the skin cells in fighting free radicals produced because of radiation and chemical exposure, food metabolic activities, and exposure to sun. Also helps in restoring the normal hydration of skin cells that prevents the signs of aging and protects against wrinkle formation.
White Tea: Helps body stay hydrated and encourages longer moisture retention for your skin. Combine with potent anti-aging compounds, and it’s an option to consider for keeping fine lines and wrinkles at bay.

These masks are so easy to apply and to wear. You press it under your eye, and they are cooling and comfortable. They can be worn up to 8 hours. You can also wear them overnight, if you’d like. If you can’t keep them on for that long, 2-4 hours will still give smoother skin and help with the dark circles.

I have very sensitive skin, so I didn’t want to wear them overnight. I did wear them for various times in the day and evening. The longest I had the masks on was 6 hours, and I have to say that the longer you wear them, the less pigmentation appears under the eye and it is so smooth and hydrated! I could really see a difference!

It’s recommended to use the masks up to three times a week, and not to use them over serums or creams so they will stick well. And they stick very well. They never fell off!

I find that it seems to help the appearance of dark circles a little more each time I used them. Now, I don’t have puffy under eyes, but I also noticed that the area looks smoother and younger.

I really recommend these eye patches. I have seen such a difference in the look and feel of my under eye area. And the are the perfect way to get ready for a night out (my anniversary is in a few weeks) and holidays. The eyes are prepped for glam makeup!

And there is a Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale coming! 10% OFF AMAZON SHOP NOVEMBER 28-DECEMBER 2:

https://www.amazon.com/VIIcode-Customized-Reducing-Puffiness-Wrinkles/dp/B00U5XUVL0

Have you tried the VIIcode Oxygen Eye Masks? Do you enjoy using eye masks?

Holiday Gift Guide 2019 — Philosophy Fragrance, Skincare and Bath and Body Sets

Hi all! Looking for some gorgeous fragrance, bath and skincare gift ideas? I was sent these amazing holiday Philosophy products for my honest review.

Philosophy products are amazing quality and smell wonderful! They would make very nice gifts for the beauty lover in your life.

Here’s what I received:

Snow Angel Shower Gel, EDT & Hand Lotion gift set ($35 USD) — A fan-favorite, this transportive scent inspired by freshly fallen snow is perfectly paired and packaged in this holiday gift set to celebrate the season in an eau-so heavenly way. opening with a whisper of fresh air accord, notes of watery melon, jasmine petals and gentle orange blossom settle in its heart, and come to rest atop a warm base of creamy vanilla, rich sandalwood and sugared musk. use individually or layer for an even longer-lasting experience.

6 oz. shampoo, shower gel & bubble bath
.5 oz. spray fragrance
4 oz. hand cream

Miracles All Year Long 3-Piece Skin Care Set ($65 USD) — Experience skin miracles all year long with this skin care gift set trio must-haves for smooth, radiant, healthy-looking skin. Contains:

Purity Made Simple Cleanser
Anti-Wrinkle Miracle Worker+ Moisturizer
Anti-Wrinkle Miracle Worker Primer

Experience skin miracles all year long with this skin care gift set. great skin begins with America’s #1 cleanser to gently dissolve makeup, lift away impurities and gently tone and hydrate, for a comfortable clean that never feels dry. follow morning and evening with anti-wrinkle miracle worker+. the silky texture melts into skin, smoothing fine lines and wrinkles, improving texture instantly and over time. The multi-tasking primer helps blur imperfections, visibly fills in wrinkles and smoothes skin for a more even makeup application and a visible improvement in skin’s appearance. miraculous!

Amazing Grace Two-Piece Fragrance Holiday Set ($50 USD) — Celebrate with a little extra grace! this gift set duo of philosophy’s beloved icon of fragrance is paired just for the holiday in classic 2 oz. and 0.5 oz. sizes, perfect for on the go. great for gifting (or receiving), this fragrance gift set of the whisper-soft floral fragrance is always appropriate—the perfect must-have on every list.

This is my signature scent, so I’m happy to have a refill! It’s so nice to wear everyday. Very soft and feminine.

These are the wonderful Shampoo, Shower Gel, & Bubble Baths. I love these so much and always look forward to what scents they release each season. The scents are Warm Apple Cider Donut and Vanilla Chocolate Crumble. Yum! And the packaging is so pretty this year! They sell for $18 each.

I recommend all of these products for gifts for someone special or yourself (you’re special, too!). Do you love giving bath, fragrance and/or skincare gifts for the holidays?

Get Gorgeous Flatlays with SnapIt Boards!

Hi all! I have a really cool product for review today. When it comes to creating visual content, having the ideal backdrop is a must. For bloggers and those in the creative industry, SnapIt Boards are the easy, affordable solution in capturing incredible content. Each board is printed at 300 dpi for a photorealistic reproduction of the original background image.

Here’s some info on these amazing boards:

They’re durable: No photographer wants to worry about thin, rippable paper or wrinkled fabric sheets when it comes to staging the perfect flat lay. SnapIt Boards provide you with a trusted thickness that’s not easy to damage made with a quarter inch thick PVC foam.

They come with an impeccable finish: SnapIt Boards don’t stain or bubble. For those photoshoots that require food and beverages, just wipe them off if spills and messes occur.

Capture photos with backgrounds a normal backdrop can’t provide: Finishes like Alabaster and Rustic Rainbow add sophisticated touches to your content. Save yourself the time and investment scouting out unique backgrounds. Snapit boards are non-reflective, non-glare and satin finished.

Snapit Boards come in one size: 26 inches by 20 inches. Create, snap and share your best with the secret to a perfect backdrop.

Here’s photos of the two boards I have:

This is Alabaster. It’s a white an gray marble effect. It looks really nice under all types of products.

This is Rustic White. I think it’s my favorite one. I love it under makeup. It’s the board that’s in the first photo above.

Available at Amazon.com for $60/board. You can also buy it at https://snapitboards.com/. You can get both of these boards in a bundle for $99 here.

What do you think about SnapIt Boards? Is this something that you would use for photos?

BoxyCharm Subscription Box Review — November 2019

Hey all! I recently received my November BoxyCharm! This month there was a change in the cost and value of the box.

I’ve been subscribed to BoxyCharm for over two years now and really enjoy it. BoxyCharm is now $25 a month plus tax for 5 full-sized beauty items. The value is going to be at least $125 each month.

I’m now only getting this box, BoxyLuxe four times a year and the new BoxyCharm Premium (see my first review here). I have cancelled my Ipsy Ultimate. I’m not very interested in Ipsy at the moment, but I think BoxyCharm is doing such a great job with their boxes.

My version is 15. This month I received:

Dominique Cosmetics Celestial Thunder Eye Shadow Palette — $35
Kypris Antioxidant Dew Quench & Glow Serum — $90
Dose of Colors Liquid Lipstick — $18
Farsali Rose Gold Skin Mist — $39
Popmask Starry Eyes Eye Mask — $10

The value of my box this month is $192. That’s a great value for spending $25

I was pretty happy to see this in the box. I have been wanting to try the Dominique Cosmetics eye shadow formula. I have tried a lip gloss from the brand and really love it. The only thin is these colors are so dramatic. I’m trying to decide if I should keep it to try the formula or pass it on to someone else. If I do keep it, I can pair some of the shades with a more neutral palette.

I have tried self-warming eye masks before, but not this brand. I will give them a try, or I might gift them.

I am very excited to try the Farsali mist. I have been wanting to try this brand, and it’s so exciting that I received it in my BoxyCharm. It might be my favorite item in the box this month!

The Dose of Colors lipstick is in the shade Date Night. I already receive a red DOC lipstick from BoxyCharm earlier this year, and I don’t wear red lipstick. I was really hoping I would get one I could wear because I like the formula. I will be gifting this.

The Kypris serum is very fancy. It’s so expensive! I’ve heard that it has organic ingredients that once you open, you need to use it in 6 months so it won’t go bad. So I’m going to wait until I’m out of current hydrating serum then I am going to use it.

This Pretty Vulgar concealer blister pack is for me to test out. Then I’ll take a quiz on BoxyCharm’s website to let them know what my shade is. That way, they can send foundations and concealers in the future. That’s very exciting!

I’m really happy with my box this month! I am most excited about the Farsali mist, the Kypris Serum and the Dominique Cosmetics palette (if I decide to keep it). I will gift the lipstick and maybe the eye masks.

I am so excited for my December BoxyLuxe and BoxyCharm Premium boxes!

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Do you get any BoxyCharm boxes? What did you get this month?

IT Cosmetics IT’s Your Season to Give Love! 7pc Grand Collection — QVC TSV

Hi all! QVC and IT Cosmetics are having another amazing Today’s Special Value! It begins Saturday, November 9, 2019 at midnight (ET). The price is $69.96. After the sale the price will be $97 and the retail value is $243.33. That’s an amazing deal.

This 7-piece collection features one complexion favorite, two color essentials and one lip must-have in a brand-new Love shade, plus a game-changing mascara and two Heavenly Luxe brushes! Experience natural-looking full coverage that moves with your skin by applying Bye Bye Foundation with SPF 50+ all over your face with your new Heavenly Luxe Buffing Foundation Brush. Add a pop of color to the apples of your cheeks with Bye Bye Pores Blush, then instantly add warmth and highlight to areas you’d like to bring forward by sweeping Hello Cheekbones onto your skin using the included Heavenly Luxe Hello Cheekbones Contour Brush. Transform the look of your lashes with Superhero Mascara, and give your lips a naturally pretty flush of color with Je Ne Sais Quoi Lip Treatment Serum.

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About Each Product:

Superhero Elastic Stretch Volumizing Mascara — Transform the look of your lashes! Formulated with unique Elastic Stretch Technology to wrap lashes, making them look fuller and longer.

Heavenly Luxe Buffing Foundation Brush — Featuring ultra-plush Heavenly Luxe hair, this innovative foundation brush reaches every corner of your face—and is so easy to use, it does the work for you to help deliver an even application of your color-infused skincare and foundation products, including your Bye Bye Foundation

Bye Bye Foundation Full Coverage Moisturizer™ with SPF 50+ — The first-ever full coverage moisturizer from IT Cosmetics gives you the power to say “bye bye” to beauty imperfections and hello to instant complexion perfection! Infused with full-coverage pigments and SPF 50+ sunscreen, Bye Bye Foundation is formulated to give you weightless-feeling, natural-looking coverage that moves with your skin.

NEW SHADE! Je Ne Sais Quoi Hydrating Color Awakening Lip Treatment Serum — now in a new shade, Love! It’s infused with nourishing butters and oils and hyaluronic acid, plus it hydrates to help give you soft, smooth lips.

Bye Bye Pores Blush Poreless Finish Airbrush Brightening Blush — Featured in a brand-new Love shade, this blush delivers buildable color, and helps give your skin a flawless-looking finish. Suitable for all skin types, it’s time to discover the look of airbrushed skin with a natural-looking soft pink hue!

Hello Cheekbones Matte Bronzer & Highlighter Contouring Duo — Discover your life-changing duo, featuring a matte bronzer and highlighter in a new Love shade! Suitable for all skin types and tones, this two-in-one compact instantly defines and lifts the appearance of your cheekbones for natural-looking results.

Heavenly Luxe Hello Cheekbones Contour Brush — Your revolutionary dual-headed brush does the work for you to apply your highlighter and bronzer exactly where you want it—in one sweep! The custom-cut brush heads and shortened handle help give you the power to contour effortlessly, and it pairs perfectly with your included Hello Cheekbones Matte Bronzer & Highlighter Contouring Duo. While the angled “Highlight” brush head reaches the curves of your face to deliver a flawless, soft-focus effect, the rounded “Contour” brush head helps to evenly and smoothly apply your bronzer for an airbrushed-looking finish.

Here’s close up pics of the products:

These products are gorgeous for holiday makeup looks, or for gifting to someone special. And the brushes are so soft and amazing quality!

Superhero is one of my favorite mascaras, and the blush formula is gorgeous. This is almost like a full face of makeup and it would be so nice for any beauty lover!

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Are you picking this up today? What’s your favorite IT Cosmetics product?