#makeupreview – Page 4 – Forty, Flirty & Fabulous

Urban Decay Stay Naked Foundation Review and More!

Hi all! I have been testing out some new Urban Decay products that were sent for my honest review!

I love Urban Decay (I have also just purchased the Urban Decay Naked Honey palette and will be reviewing it next week). Their products are innovative and cruelty free, and the ingredients are good for you! Here’s what I received:

The main product I wanted to review is the Stay Naked Weightless Liquid Foundation ($39 USD) — The claims for this foundation are:

This lineup of 50 shades with 9 shade intensities, 3 mastertones, and 7 undertones to dial in precise color match. The waterproof, longwear foundation feels like wearing nothing, thanks to a breathable, flexible formula that moves with you (all day and all night, up to 24 hours!). It not only feels better, it even looks better with its stay-true color, which minimizes the appearance of pores—so you always look like you.

My shade is 20CP, so it is light with a cool pink undertone. It might be a little light for me, but I make it work with bronzer and blush. I LOVE the finish of this foundation on me. At 51 (yep), it’s important that I achieve a natural finish that doesn’t settle in wrinkles and pores. This glides on my skin and makes me look flawless, but not like I’m wearing makeup. And it feels so light on (I hate greasy feeling foundation). It’s so good and I’ve been wearing it everyday. I need to start reviewing another foundation, but I only want to wear this. LOL!

I also really love the The Ultimate Brush Off Translucent Loose Setting Powder ($36 USD) — a finely-milled vegan powder that blends seamlessly to extend the wear of your foundation without adding any weight or texture (forget that old-school cakey feel). It sets makeup while absorbing oil and shine for a totally blurred-out effect, blending seamlessly without causing flashback, so you can take as many selfies as you want. Touch-ups on the go are easy thanks to the portable powder and its built-in, cruelty-free brush.

This powder is so good, it really is smooth and doesn’t cake at all. I like using a sponge for my under eye area, but I do use this brush on the rest of my face. It buffs in the powder and makes everything smooth and even. I sometimes use a fluffier brush for a lighter application. It’s lovely either way.

The last two items are lippies — Vice Lip Chemistry Lasting Glassy Tint in Pink Slip ($22 USD) and the Lip Plumper in Honey.

On the left is the Lip Chemistry and on the right is the lip plumper. Here’s more info about the lippies:

Vice Lip Chemistry is a vegan, high-gloss lip tint that reacts to your pH and creates a custom shade unique to your tone. Its lightweight, balm-like texture gives your lips a hit of hydration, so they feel moisturized. The lasting glassy tint adjusts to you; the color fully develops and reveals itself after just a few minutes and lasts up to 5 hours. Vice Lip Chemistry’s vegan formula goes on smooth and glossy (never sticky!) and does not transfer.

The vegan lip plumper gloss combines high shine with microfine, multidimensional glitter and a tantalizing scent. This formula has an almost-instant, refreshing tingly effect, creating fuller-looking lips minus that sticky feel. Caffeine, jojoba oil, and sunflower oil combine to give you smooth, intense shine with a cooling and plumping sensation.

My favorite of the two formulas is the lip plumper. It’s a little tingly, but doesn’t hurt. It’s glittery, but will be nice for the holidays. It tastes like honey, too! The Lip Chemistry is cool. It does change color and it feels really comfortable on. I don’t think I will wear it everyday, but I’m having fun testing it out.

Purchase these at https://www.urbandecay.com/, Ulta, Sephora and other great beauty stores and websites.

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Have you tried any of these Urban Decay products? What do you think?

Tati Beauty Textured Neutrals Vol 1 Palette Review!

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Hi all! I’m back with a palette review. I was excited to pick up the Tati Beauty Textured Neutrals Vol 1 ($48 USD) when it launched.

I really enjoy Tati’s YouTube channel and was so happy to see when she launched this.

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So gorgeous! This is such a pretty, everyday palette! There are 6 tones and 4 textures. You can make so many different looks!

Here are swatches by the tones:

This is Memory and Ritual in the Glitter, Metallic, Sequin and Matte. They all swatched really nicely.

Story and Soothe in Glitter, Metallic, Sequin and Matte

Aura and Poet in glitter, Metallic, Sequin and Matte.

I can see myself using the Ritual, Soothe and Aura shades the most. But I will play with all of them. I love the metallic texture and the mattes are beautiful and so easy to blend. I’m not the biggest glitter fan, but these are so pretty!

I really think Tati did an amazing job with this palette, especially for her first makeup launch. The shades are universal and so nice for all different looks. I’ve only used it a couple of times, but I really like it so far!

What do you think of the palette? Did you pick it up?

Shop My Stash — November 2019

Hi all! It’s time for my November 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 products that I have barely used, if at all. I really don’t know if I like them. I’ve decided that I really need to go through my collection. I’m going to declutter in January, but I need to figure out if I want to keep some products or pass them on.

Here are the palettes open:

So pretty! I’m excited to really test these products out!

This is the Tarte Clay Play Eye & Cheek Palette Vol. II. I received this in my September BoxyLuxe. It looks like there’s a couple of versions of this palette. Mine has eye shadows and contour, the one on the tarte website has the exact same shade names, but the bottom row is a bronzer, blush and highlight.

I think this will be perfect for matte eyeshadow looks and I’m looking forward to trying out the contours. It also smells like cocoa. Yum!

It Cosmetics Superhero Eye Transforming Anti-Aging Super Palette– I love IT Cosmetics, but I haven’t really played with their eye shadows a lot. These are so pretty. The shades are nice for everyday wear.

I was only going to have one eye shadow palettes in my Shop My Stash this month, because I have purchased a few new palettes, and I know I’m going to want to use those when I get them. But, since the tarte one is all mattes, I thought I should use one with shimmers and color.

Huda Beauty 3D Highlighter Palette in Pink Sand — I received it in my July Ipsy Glam Bag Plus. I keep forgetting about it. So, I thought I would really give it some use and see how I like it.

And finally, I have a couple of lip products. The top on is the Becca Champagne Cocktail Lipgloss. I received this in a Becca set I purchased on QVC in February. It’s a really pretty berry shade, which will be perfect for this time of year.

I purchased the Profusion lip liner in a kit with a matte liquid lipstick and shimmery gloss. I didn’t care for those, but I did keep the lip liner because I love the shade. It’s called Imagine. It’s a nice pinky nude.

Here are swatches:

Sorry this is blurry. I do really like these shades, and I’m looking forward to using them!

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I am going to be using these as much as possible this month. I’ll let you know how it goes at the end of the month.

Do you do a Shop Your Stash?

October 2019 Beauty Favorites

Hi all, Happy Halloween! Can you believe the first of November is tomorrow? The year is almost over!

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

I was loving a fun mix of makeup and skincare this month!

This is the NARS Makeup Your Mind Eye & Cheek Palette. I reviewed it here.

I use this every day for my bronzer and blush. I love the blendability and shades. I haven’t used the eye shadows as much because I have so many new palettes I’m trying out. They are very pretty, though!

I have really been enjoying the essence Pure Nude Highlighter again. I haven’t used it in a while, and I brought it out for my October Shop My Stash. It can be subtle on, or built up to really shine! And it’s affordable, too.

Revlon PhotoReady Candid Antioxidant Concealer in 015 Light is so nice! I haven’t reviewed it yet because I’ve just started using it month. I purchased it a few months ago, but the shade was too light for me in the summer. It’s very easy to blend and covers really well. This really makes me want to purchase more Revlon makeup products!

I got the Kopari Lip Glossy in the Fall Ulta 21 Days of Beauty sale, and it’s already almost gone! It’s so smooth and hydrating. I like to use it in the day and evening. Definitely one I would repurchase again.

I wear my Thrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara over my Urban Decay Subversion Lash Primer and my lashes look very long and don’t smudge! The Thrive mascara is my favorite mascara discovery this year. It’s so amazing!

One of the skincare products this month I’ve been enjoying is the Origins Ginzing Refreshing Eye Cream. I purchased this in the Ulta 21 Days of Beauty sale. I use it as my day eye cream. It instantly reduces dark circles. It does have a bit of an orange tint to it, and maybe that’s why my eyes look so refreshed when I use it.

I am almost out of the Purlisse Blus Lotus Daily Moisturizer. I got it in my August Ipsy Glam Bag Plus. I’ve been using it every morning and really like how hydrating it is. Plus, it has SPF 30!

I was sent Primera products for review, and have been using the Miracle Seed Essence after cleansing and toning. It is a light hydrator and preps the skin for serum and other moisturizers.

That’s it for my October favorites. Bring on November! What have you been loving lately?

Anastasia Beverly Hills x Carli Bybel Palette Review

Hi all! I hope everyone had a great Monday! I’m here with a review of the new Anastasia Beverly Hills x Carli Bybel palette ($45 USD). I picked this up in my recent Ulta points haul. I saved up my Ulta points and raked in some free makeup — it was amazing!

I thought this palette looked so pretty, so I picked it up!

Here’s the palette open:

Isn’t it pretty! Such a lovely, feminine color story. I think these colors are soft, but with all of the metallics, you can make a really bold look.

The shades are:

Boli (metallic champagne)
Bybel (matte reddish-purple brown)
Mandala (metallic/duo chrome light purple)
Libra (metallic goldish)
Jode (shimmer teal)
OA (duo chrome blue + purple)
Boie (matte ash brown)
Bear (Matte beige)
Moo (metallic light gold)
Chai (matte light brown)
*Cindy (matte bright orange pressed pigment)*
Stev (matte dark red)
Aura (metallic red pink shimmer)
My Angels (metallic gold)

Swatches:

From left to right — Boli, Bybel, Mandala, Libra, Jode, OA and Boie.

Bali and Mandala are very sheer and glittery. The are nice eyeshadow toppers, but I wish they weren’t so glittery, because there is so much fallout. And another issue I have is that Jode and OA are so similar, I don’t know why Carli chose to do that. It’s hard to tell in the photo, But Jode is more gray-blue and OA has more purple in it and a bunch of glitter –but I don’t think you need both.

From this row, I do really like the mattes and the shade Libra.

From left to right — Bear, Moo, Chai, Cindy, Stev, Aura and My Angels.

I am a fan of all of these shades. The metallics are all gorgeous! I’ve worn all three and love them. And the mattes blend very well and are so pretty.

I am glad I have this palette. The shades are good quality and look very nice on the eyes. And they are fun, but still neutral enough for every day wear.

Did you pick up this palette? What do you think?

September 2019 Beauty Favorites

Hi all! It’s almost October, which means it’s time for my September favorites!

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

My favorites this month include a good mix of makeup and skincare, plus a hair care item!

I’ve been trying out loads of new skincare the last few months and love to spotlight my favorites each month. Plus, a few of these favorites are from subscription boxes.

I received the Glow Recipe Pineapple-C Bright Serum in my BoxyLuxe for September. I use it every morning after cleansing and toning.It really brightens my skin!

The Primera Alpine Berry Water Cream is so hydrating.

The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion has made such a difference in my fine lines.

I purchased the Smashbox Primerizer during the spring Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty. I didn’t want to wear it in the summer heat and humidity, but now that it’s cooler, I’m really enjoying this. It smooths and hydrates the skin. Perfect before foundation to create a moisturized base.

I also got the MAC Prep + Prime Fix+ Scents in Creamy Coconut in the Ulta’s Spring 21 Days. I only have about a third of this left. I like the soft coconut set and it performs just like the original spray.

The IGK Hair Mistress Hydrating Balm was also included in my September BoxyLuxe. This is a gorgeous balm that works to smooth damp or dry hair. I use this every day to tame my frizzies.

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The Wander Beauty Frame Your Face brow pencil was in my September Ipsy Glam Bag Plus. The shade is Dark Brown and it works well for me. The pencil is a bit of a dry formula and takes a little pressure to use, but I like the effect I get with it.

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This pretty face palette is the Ofra x Madison Miller Miller Squad Midi Palette. I also received this in September Ipsy Glam Bag Plus. The blush is really nice for fall and I enjoy the highlighters, although they are very similar to each other.

I’ve had the Sigma Beauty Enchanted Eyeshadow Palette for a couple of months. I’ve posted about it on my Instagram (fortyflirtyfab), but I haven’t reviewed it here yet. I do plan on reviewing it soon. It is unfortunately sold out on the Sigma Beauty website, but I have found it on Amazon here.

This is a stunning palette! You can create ethereal or even very dramatic looks with it. The shadows blend nicely. Some of the shimmers need to be built up, but that’s fine with me.

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Ipsy Glam Bag Plus Review — September 2019

Hey all! It’s time for my September Ipsy Glam Bag Plus review! This is a subscription box that will always include 5 full-sized items. And the items included are mostly luxe or higher end items. This is such a great value for the high quality items included.

I have pretty much enjoyed this subscription. I have been debating keeping it because a lot of times. Unless I get tired of it, I think I’ll keep it until at least the end of the year.

Here’s what I received for September:

This is what I received in my main box:

Nomad Berlin Underground Eyeshadow Palette — $37
Ciaté London Extraordinary Translucent Setting Powder — $22
Wander Beauty Frame Your Face Micro Brow Pencil — $21
I Dew Care Disco Kitten Illuminating Diamond Peel-Off Mask — $23
Ofra Cosmetics MADISON MILLER Miller Squad Midi Palette –$35

Total — $138. Pretty good for spending $25. Last month my value was over $200, though…but I guess each month it varies.

I’m excited to try the Ciate powder. I’m saving until I am out of my current powders. I also am so happy about the Wander Beauty brow pencil because it’s in my shade!

I have tried the I Dew Care mask, but I don’t think I need a full sized one.

I also added on three products — the Too Faced Damn Girl Mascara mini, Ofra Cosmetics MADISON MILLER Smiley for Riley Lip Gloss, and a full sized Thrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara. I added on a mini of the Thrive mascara last month and LOVE it! So when I saw that the full size was available this month, I had to get it!

Here’s close ups of the palettes I received:

I do follow You Tuber Madison Miller, and I’m happy to have received this from her collab with Ofra. This is really pretty. I love the blush, but wonder if the highlighters will be too dark for my fair skin tone. I’m going to try it and see. Here’s swatches:

The highlighter on the left may work. If not, they will make pretty eye shadows.

This is a really cool palette, but I don’t know if I will keep it. It’s mostly shimmers, and I like a few more mattes in my palettes. I will either give this as a Christmas gift or a part of my next Instagram giveaway.

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I think this is a pretty good month. I’ll use the face palette, the powder and the eyebrow pencil. I will probably give the mask and palette away. I am really happy with my add-ons. Next month, I’ll be trying Ipsy’s new subscription, Glam Bag Ultimate instead of Glam Bag Plus, so stay tuned for that review!

Do you get Ipsy Glam Bag Plus? What did you get in your box this month? Are you going to try the Ultimate next month?

BoxyCharm BoxyLuxe Subscription Box Review — September 2019

Hi all! I received my September BoxyLuxe! This is my fourth one. I’m so excited! I’ve been a subscriber of BoxyCharm for over two years. The regular BoxyCharm box is $21 a month. BoxyLuxe is a once-a-quarter upgrade option you can add to your existing $21-a-month Boxycharm subscription. So for an additional $28.99, you’ll get the Luxe items, and be paying a total of $49.99 for that quarterly box.

I saw the spoilers for this box, I just didn’t know what variations I would get. I did get to pick some of the items I would receive, which I really liked.

The theme for this month is All Access. There’s a good mix of makeup, skincare and hair care this month. Here’s what I received:

Spongelle Mani Pedi Treatment–$18
Clean Skin Water Bottle Infuser –$17.95
STILA Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Patina Shimmer — $22
IGK Hair Mistress Hydrating Balm — $29
Tarte Clay Play Face Shaping Palette — $45
Sutra Beauty 32mm Clipless Curling Iron — $65
Glow Recipe Pineapple-C Bright Serum –$49
Dr. Brandt Hydro Biotic Recovery Sleeping Mask –$52
Hank & Henry Beauty Liquid Liner in Blickity Black — $20

Total — $317.95! That’s so good for spending $49.99.

Here’s a closer look at the items I received:

I’m not the biggest fan of sleeping masks because they can be heavy and sticky. I’m not sure if I will keep this one or give it away.

The Pineapple-C Bright Serum was one of the items I chose. I’m almost out of my current Vitamin C Serum so I’m excited to have a new one to try. I have tried this a couple of times already and it does give a nice glow.

Everyone received the Mistress Hair Balm. I’ve tried this and am enjoying it. It smooths my frizzies and leaves my hair soft and shiny.

I haven’t tried the curling iron yet. This is an item I got to choose — it was between this and a brush set. I’ve never tried a clipless curling iron before so I’m curious to see how it works.

These two items were another variation I chose. I have never tried an infuser water bottle before, so that will be interesting. And, I love Spongelle products!

Every charmer received the eyeliner in black and the lipstick in one of three shades.

I don’t wear liquid eyeliner, so I will pass this one along. I love the lipstick shade. It will be pretty for fall.

I know this palette has been around for a while. It was a variation. At first I wasn’t blown away by this, but I decided to keep it. I’m recently starting to get into matte shadow looks and I like these shades a lot. I think it will be perfect for fall.

I’m pretty happy with this box. I will use almost every item. The only products I probably won’t use is the eyeliner and the sleeping mask. As good as that is, I think the only item I am really thrilled about is the serum. I really loved my June BoxyLuxe because I loved every item in the box. I’m hoping I’m more excited about the December BoxyLuxe!

Do you get BoxyLuxe? What did you get this month?

August 2019 Beauty Favorites

Hi all! It’s almost September, which means it’s time for my August favorites!

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

I have really been into skincare the last few months, and I have been continuing trying out new skincare and loving it!

I also have been loving a few makeup products, and some of them have been favorites before:

These are the skincare products I’ve been enjoying this month. I purchased the Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Pink Juice a few weeks ago. It’s so refreshing! It’s a bit sticky, but works nicely under makeup.

The Skin & Co Truffle Therapy Face Toner is amazing! It tones my skin and gives me a glow, but doesn’t irritate my sensitive skin. I’m almost out of it. You can purchase it and other amazing items from Skin & Co here, and by using my code LORENA20, you’ll get 20% off your purchase! It is an affiliate code, so I will get something if you do buy!

I am also loving the Pixi Beauty Retinol Eye Cream and the Emma Hardie Lift & Sculpt Firming Neck Treatment. The eye cream smooths the area and really helps with fine lines, and the neck cream firms my neck!

I believe I’ve had the beautyblender Bounce foundation in my favorites before this year. I had a lighter shade. This is 2.5 and it’s my summer shade. I have fallen in love with the foundation all over again! It’s so long wearing, even in the summer heat.

I have also had the Urban Decay Brow Blade and Brow Finish in past favorites, but have been using them again recently and love the look they give to my brows. I prefer more natural browns, but I can get a more dramatic look with the Brow Blade if I want.

The Em Cosmetics Infinate Lip Cloud in French Nude is in my August Shop My Stash I don’t usually wear liquid lipsticks, but I really love the formula of this one. It feels really light on, but it does dry down matte. And luckily, it’s not drying on. I really love the shade, too!

I purchased the NARS Summer Lights Face Palette in June as a birthday gift to myself and have been enjoying using it. I have used all of the shades. The bronzer is a little light, but it’s a gorgeous transition shade for the eyes. The highlighter is very glowy and the eye shadows are very pretty.

That’s my August favorites. Bring on September! What have you been loving this month?

Ipsy Glam Bag Plus Review — August 2019

Hey all! It’s time for my August Ipsy Glam Bag Plus review! This is a subscription box that will always include 5 full-sized items. And the items included are mostly luxe or higher end items. This is such a great value for the high quality items included.

I have pretty much enjoyed this subscription. I usually only use a couple of the items I receive each month, and so I’ve been debating keeping it. Unless I get tired of it, I think I’ll keep it until at least the end of the year.

Here’s what I received for August:

I realize this is a lot of products for an Ipsy Glam Bag Plus — I got three add-ons this month. Those are the top three products and I’ll talk about them later. Here’s what I received in my basic box:

Total — $204.50 — Wow! That’s an amazing value for a $25 box.

They usually have a little booklet, but this month it was a fold out card. It does give details of all of the products I received.

The product of these three I’m most excited about is the Purlisse Blue Lotus Moisturizer. I am almost out of my current SPF moisturizer, so this came at a great time!

I have quite a few peel off masks I’m not using, so I will probably gift this one away. I do want to try other products from Hey Honey. It looks like a great brand.

I have been wanting to try the foundation. The shade is Light which might be a little dark one me normally, but it might be a good summer shade.

These brushes are gorgeous! I’m excited to use them. From top to bottom is 10F Concealer, 65EM Mini Shading, 105E Pencil, 15E Angled Brow and 35EM Mini Tapered.

I LOVE the handles! It’s like a mermaid icicle! LOL!

I am so glad I received this gorgeous palette! I’ve used it a couple of times already and love it. I’ve never tried a palette from TheBalm, I’ve only had a small sample of the Mary-Lou Manizer highlighter. I was going to swatch it, but forgot, so I’ll do a palette review for it.

These are my three add-ons this month! I usually don’t do add-ons, but these were $3 each and I have been wanting to try the Coco Cabana Cream and the Thrive Causemetics Mascara. So far, I am LOVING the mascara. It’s a fiber mascara so it doesn’t smudge.

I might try the gorgeous Pixi blush or I might save it for a giveaway…we’ll see!

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I’m really happy with this month! Last month’s box was also good, so I’m on a roll!

I’ll use the palette, the brushes and the moisturizer. I might try out the foundation and will probably give the mask away. I am also happy with my add-ons.

Do you get Ipsy Glam Bag Plus? What did you get in your box this month?