#RimmelLondon – Page 2 – Forty, Flirty & Fabulous

Switch Up Your Look This Spring With Fresh New Makeup!

I have been testing lots of new (and new to me) makeup this spring. I tend to go more glowy and fun in the spring. I’ve put away my dark shadows and lipsticks, lighter and brighter is better!

Here are some of my new faves:

essence fresh & fit awake primer ($5.99 USD) — This is a shimmery, glowy primer! It is a lightweight formula with fine, light-reflecting pigments preps skin for a flawless finish and helps makeup stay put. It contains vitamins and cranberry water. It’s areally nice affordable primer.

Purchase at Ulta.com/ Ulta

Jane Iredale Glow Time Full Coverage Mineral BB Cream ($48 USD) — This is not a new product, but there is a new shade, BB4, Medium light with neutral undertones. There are 10 shades total. Glow Time covers blemishes, minimizes the appearance of pores, disguises wrinkles and smoothes and brightens skin.

Water resistant to 40 minutes.
Minimizes the appearance of pores and helps disguise fine lines and wrinkles.
Smoothes and brightens skin.
Non-comedogenic, hypoallergenic, sensitivity tested, clinically tested, dermatologist tested.

Purchase at janeiredale.com

RIMMEL LONDON InstaPur Duo Contour Stick ($6.99 USD) — Swipe and blend, that’s all you need to do with RIMMEL LONDON INSTA DUO CONTOUR STICK. Regardless of where you are, keep this portable duo on hand to define and highlight your features. Formula & Benefits: Selfie approved formula, Dual sided applicator, Ultra-smooth formula, available in three duos to work with your skin tone. Available Shades: Light, Medium and Dark. The color I have and that is in the photo above is Light.

Purchase at a mass market retailer near you.

Elizabeth Ardern Limited Edition Beautiful Color Moisturizing Lipstick — Elizabeth Arden Limited Edition Beautiful Color Moisturizing Lipstick

Elizabeth Arden Limited Edition Beautiful Color Moisturizing Lipstick ($26.50 USD) — Chosen by brand Storyteller-in-Chief, Reese Witherspoon, this statement-making red shade is soft and comfortable to wear. “Red lipstick can be incredibly powerful—it makes you feel like you can take on the world,” notes Reese. “The March On lipstick channels this power to help actually change the world.”* Clinically proven to keep lips moisturized all day, Beautiful Color Moisturizing Lipstick is infused with moisture-enriched pigments that provide rich, lasting color. Volulip™ helps to seal in moisture to give lips a fuller, appearance. Natural emollient Shea Butter locks-in moisture, soothes and protects lips, and a powerful blend of Vitamins A, C, and E help keeps them looking moisturized and healthy.

*100% of the proceeds of the limited edition red lipstick will go to UN Women, a global champion for gender equality and female empowerment.

Purchase at http://www.elizabetharden.com

Petal To The Metal

Buff And Tumble

Shakin_ Sherbert

Midnight Drive

One of my favorite quick-dry polishes, Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Formula has a new formula and new shades! The newly upgraded 3-in-1 formula with built in base and top coat, boasts an updated bottle, a revamped formula and fabulous shade additions. The shades above included muted and bold shades. The pink metallic on top is called Petal to the Metal and it is gorgeous! One coat looked amazing, but two coats was more opaque and it lasted for days!

Purchase these at a mass market retailer near you

What are your favorite spring products? Leave a comment and let me know. And i will be doing some hauls and more eye shadow palette reviews soon!

Rimmel London Magnif’Eyes Eyeshadow Palette Colour Edition

Hi everyone! I am excited to be sharing some new products I have been receiving and purchasing for review. I have been trying so many new makeup and skincare this spring and am excited to let you all know about it. First up is an affordable and colorful eye shadow palettes.

I was recently sent the Rimmel London Magnif’Eyes Eyeshadow Palette Colour Edition for my honest review. Its a fairly new palette and retails for around $8.99 USD.

The claims are: 12-shade palette for multiple eye looks & eye shapes.

Eye contour palette with duo applicator.
A mix of high-shimmer and matte shades, perfect for sculpting, shading and defining
Rich, intense, long-lasting colour
Crease-proof. Smear-proof. Wears all day.

Here’s a close up of the palette:

First, this is really pretty. The first half of the palette has neutral colors, and the last half is brights and jewel tones.

This is really pigmented. Most of the colors are shimmers. I love shimmers, but I would like a few more mattes. I think maybe a light matte color for all over the lid and a great matte transition shade would be amazing. But, this can be used with other palettes to fill in the gaps. The colors that are here are fun and blend well.

I haven’t wore them all day yet, but they do seem to last a long time and look fresh. They have been crease and smudge proof on me.

Have you tried this palette or any eye shadow from Rimmel London? What do you think?

February 2018 Beauty Favorites

Happy Sunday! I hope you had a great week and are getting ready for March. I am so excited that spring is coming!

This year, I have decided to do something different with my favorites posts. Instead of posting a weekly favorites of new products I love, I have begun to post monthly about the products I have been using most.

In February, my faves were —

Flawless by Gabrielle Union Heat Protection Spray ($19 USD) — I have to use a heat protection spray when I straighten my hair or it gets so dry. This shields hair with a liquid barrier of thermal protection up to 450 degrees. Contains a blend of Argan, Avocado and Marula Oils, alongside naturally-derived Pea Protein, to increase elasticity and to prevent breakage. Once I spray it on, my flat iron glides through my hair and it looks hydrated and smooth.

Rimmel London Lasting Finish 25 Hour Breathable Foundation ($7.99 USD) — I love this foundation! I have been wearing it every day. It’s so light and looks like I don’t have makeup on, yet it covers redness and other imperfections well.

Maybelline Fit Me! Concealer ($6.49 USD) — This oil-free formula conceals redness, flaws, and blemishes. I love using it on my red patches, under the eyes (if my eye area isn’t too dry) and on my lid as a primer. It covers well and looks natural.

Becca Champagne Cocktail Lipgloss. — This was in a kit that is sold on QVC. You can read my review of the kit here. I don’t think this gloss is for sale separately. Which is too bad, because it’s amazing. The shade I have is Sparkling Rose. It’s sheer, but does leave a bit of color. I love that it’s hydrating and not too sticky. I’m a big fan of lip glosses as I hate lip color that dries out my lips!

Becca Under Eye Brightening Corrector ($32 USD) — This was in the same kit as the lip gloss, but it can be purchased separately. This isn’t a full coverage concealer, but it instantly brightens under my eye and it does conceal a bit. It gives my eye area a glow and makes it look younger.

Winky Luxe Kitten Palette – ($25 USD) — I received this in my November 2017 BoxyCharm. You can see a review of this palette with swatches here. I love most of these shades and can make lots of looks with it! Gorgeous!

What have you been loving this month?

Beauty Prep For Valentine’s Day

Valentines Day is just around the corner. It’s time to prep skin and get makeup ready for the big day.

Below is a brightening skin serum plus pink and red liquid lipstick and nail polish to help get ready for a big night out — and in!

ISDINCEUTICS Flavo-C serum ($84 USD) — This serum protects against damaging free radicals caused by UVA, UVB rays and pollution. The serum evens skin tone for a firmer, brighter complexion thanks to the extremely powerful combination of two anti-oxidants: Vitamin C and Gingko Biloba.

Available at Isdin.com/us

Fire Starter

Heartbeat

Get ready for a bold, matte lip-look that stays on. Rimmel London introduces Stay Matte Liquid Lip Colour, ($5.79 USD) a new liquid lipstick with high-intensity colour, a velvety matte finish and a long-lasting, comfortable wear. Shades shown are Fire Starter and Heartbeat.

Purchase at mass market retailers near you

Peppy Le Fuchsia

Watermelon Wizz

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri® Nail Color ($4.99 USD) — This newly upgraded 3-in-1 formula with built-in base and top coat offers shiny, extended wear in a single step. The new Insta-Dri is housed in an updated bottle adorned with a gorgeous new logo and comes complete with color-matched caps for a modern, sleek feel and easy shade navigation. The revamped formula delivers an extra day of wear and chip resistance, so you can take that nail look to go- anywhere, anytime. With up to 33% longer wear and chip resistance, up to or almost 3x as many consumers preferred the new formula versus the former. Get ready on the go with Insta-Dri’s brush that covers in one stroke. One stroke, one coat, and you’re done! Shades shown are Peppy Le Fuchsia, ASAP Apple, Watermelon Wizz

Purchase at mass market retailers

Rimmel London Lasting Finish 25 Hour Breathable Foundation and Breathable Concealer Review

I received samples of Rimmel London Lasting Finish 25 Hour Breathable Foundation ($7.99 USD) and Concealer ($5.99 USD) for my honest review. Here is some info on the foundation:

The lightest long-lasting formula available on the mass market. This special formula builds and blends with ease to ensure a flawless canvas with every application. Formula & Benefits: 25HR wear, sweat and transfer resistant, SPF 18 to protect skin, built-in ergonomic cushion applicator.

Available in 16 skin-true shades: 081 Fair Ivory, 100 Ivory, 101 Classic Ivory, 102 Light Nude, 103 True Ivory, 200 Soft Beige, 201 Classic Beige, 203 True Beige, 300 Sand, 302 Golden Honey, 303 True Nude, 400 Natural Beige, 402 Bronze, 502 Noisette, 503 Mocha, 504 Deep Mocha

Here’s a look at the foundation applicator:

It’s a large doe foot wand applicator that is flexible and cushiony. I use it to dot or stripe the foundation on my face and then I blend in with a brush or sponge.

The swatch on the left is the concealer in the shade 200 Light. It’s a little dark for me know, but will work really well for the summer time. Next to it is the foundation in 100 Ivory, then 101 Classic Ivory. They both work really well on my skin.

I like the foundation a lot, it is very light on and looks really natural. It can be built up for more coverage and really does last all day. I do feel that it is not caked on and is breathable. I’m not really into full coverage foundations (I have pretty good skin for my age), so I will be wearing this often!

The concealer squeezes out of the tube in a stream, can be applied with the sponge or with a brush or fingers. Here’s the info on the concealer:

The formula is transfer and sweat resistant so it lasts when you need it most. Best part? It doesn’t look cakey or feel heavy. Formula & Benefits: Cushion applicator, 25 HR wear, sweat and transfer resistant, Ultra-smooth breathable formula.

Available in six skin-true shades : 001 Light Ivory, 100 Fair, 200 Light, 300 Medium, 400 Medium Dark, 600 Dark

This covers well, I almost think it’s a little more full coverage than the foundation! It lasts all day and will be perfect when it is hot and humid in the summer!

Have you tried either of these products? What do you think?

My Beauty Favorites — Week of October 30 – November 5, 2017

It really feels like fall in Kansas City now, it’s much cooler, which I am loving. I can finally wear my boots!

This week, I’ve been loving a whitening toothpaste, a luxe velvet lipstick and a liquid eyeliner:

Luster Power White Deep Stain Eraser Fluoride Toothpaste ($6.99 USD) — This two in one toothpaste will not only cleanse your teeth and freshen your breath, but it will also whiten surface and deep stains. There is no need to buy a separate cleanser and whitener. Power White Deep Stain Eraser® Fluoride Toothpaste combines these two steps in one.

What I think: This is an effective whitening toothpaste. It leaves my teeth clean and it does freshen my breath. It is a bit harsh on my sensitive gums, though, so I can only use it once a day. I definitely recommend it for quickly removing stains.

Purchase at shop.lusterpremiumwhite.com

ECRU New York Velvet Air Lipstick ($24 USD) –A velvet lip color that glides on lips leaving an airy, weightless cushion of long lasting color. A single swipe of your finger transforms this moisturizing satin color into a true matte finish.

What I think: I was sent this in Mulberry (the top, dark color in the photo above) and it is perfect for fall. It’s a really pretty dark berry. The lipstick is hydrating, but can also be made matte by tapping with your finger. I like the original finish, though. It looks really rich.

Available at http://www.ecrunewyork.com

Rimmel London Scandaleyes Bold Liquid Eyeliner ($2.99 USD) –Intense glossy color that lasts all day and night, up to 24 hour wear. Fade, transfer and waterproof. Innovative round tip applicator for a bold look

What I think: This is a very black liquid eyeliner! It has a round ball tip that makes it so easy for me to use. I make a thick line with a wing very easily! It applies very smoothly and stays on all day!

Purchase at mass market retailers near you

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Makeup For Glam Halloween Looks!

Halloween isn’t only a time for candy (I have to remind myself), it’s for dressing up and being someone or something else for a night! I don’t really dress up, but I do like to play with my makeup and wear fun colors I wouldn’t normally wear!

Below are some great products for different looks. Go mermaid with blues and greens, unicorns with shimmery pastels or just change it up and wear black lipstick and eyeliner (my plan)!

L’Oreal Paris Infallible Paints Eye Shadow ($8.99 USD) — Paint it Loud with high impact L’Oreal Paris Infallible Paints Eye Shadow. Layer and customize colors with cream eye shadow duos. Wear alone or blend with other shades. High Impact Color, All Day Wear. In 12 fun and bright combos.

L’Oreal Paris Infallible Paints Eyeliner ($9.99 USD) — Paint it loud with L’Oreal’s Infallible Paints Eyeliner, 0.1mm felt tip for liquid liner precision. Define and design eyes with total control using one or multiple colors.

L’Oreal Paris Infallible Lip Paints ($9.99 USD) — Lacquer up lips in high-impact liquid color with L’Oreal’s Infallible Lip Paints. In one stroke, the designer applicator precisely diffuses vibrant, full-coverage color to lips for comfortable wear. Available in a variety of high-impact colors, from nude to bold.

Purchase online or at other mass market retailers.

Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Lip Colour ($5.79)Intense glossy colour that lasts all day and night, up to 24 hour wear. The formula is fade, transfer and waterproof. The Innovative ball tip applicator allows for a bold look.

Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Lip Colour (5.49 USD) — Get ready for a bold, matte lip-look that stays on. Rimmel London introduces Stay Matte Liquid Lip Colour, a new liquid lipstick with high-intensity colour, a velvety matte finish and a long-lasting, comfortable wear.

Purchase at Ulta and other great beauty retailers

Hard Candy Cosmetics Poppin Pigments Glitter Trio in Flaunt ($6) –This trio includes smoky lilac, rose gold, and opal pigments, which work perfectly for mermaids, unicorns, and other iridescent Halloween looks.

Hard Candy Cosmetics Just Glow! Liquid Luminizer ($6) –These liquid luminizers come in four different shades to make your cheekbones pop. Apply some to the peaks of your face for a soft shimmer or smear it all over depending on your Halloween costume. We suggest layering the Prismatic Highlighter on top of this liquid for an otherworldly glow.

Hard Candy Cosmetics Wet Ever Unicorn Lip Top Coats ($6) — These these topcoats alone or on top of lipstick to give your pout a prismatic effect.

These and more (including an eye shadow palette) only at Walmart stores.

The great thing about all of this makeup is that it is affordable. You can pick up a few new things for your costume, and keep it for future bold looks. What are you doing for Halloween, a fun new look or going all out with a costume?

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My Beauty Favorites — Week of October 2-8, 2017

As it turns to fall (sort of) in Kansas City, I have been taking care of my skin because the weather has been fluctuating between cold evenings and mornings to hot afternoons. My skin has been needing TLC!

So, my faves this week include a natural, all purpose balm, hydrating hand and body butter and fall hues of lip and nail colors in plum:

The Body Shop Amazonian Saviour Multi-Purpose Balm ($10 USD) — Packed with powerful natural origin oils and waxes, this multi-tasking balm helps to revive the brightness and appearance of tattoos, intensely nourishes dry skin and minimizes the appearance of skin marks with a nourishing, 100% natural-origin formula. Inspired by the Amazonian communities that have relied on natural oils to care for their skin for centuries, Amazonian Saviour™ Multi-Purpose Balm is made with just nine, 100% natural-origin ingredients. Enriched with Community Trade organic babassu oil and organic andiroba oil from Brazil. 100% vegetarian and never tested on animals.

What I think: This works well all over, from lips to hands to knees. It is fragrance and flavor free so it can be used by those with fragrance allergies. I love it as a lip balm, but I am using it on my cuticles and skin imperfections, too. It feels amazing on and the 1.6 oz tin will last me a while!

Available at The Body Shop stores nationwide and here: TheBodyShop.com/En

Karité Crème Corps Hydrating Body Cream ($46 USD) –This decadent, dermatologist-developed, hypo-allergenic moisturizer features 30% raw, unrefined shea butter sourced from Ghana (one of the highest concentrations available on the market), organic unrefined coconut oil, sunflower seed oil and an antioxidant-rich blend of rosemary and rooibos extracts.

This helps restore lost moisture and optimizes skin-barrier function while leaving skin smooth, soft and supple. Rich in essential fatty acids and vitamins A and E, it’s safe for all skin types and effective for problem spots such as elbows, knees and feet—and it’s the ideal complement to Karité Shea Butter Crème Mains Hand Cream ($36 USD).

What I think: Another all natural item, the body and hand creams are both rich and hydrating. They have a light scent. Both are safe for sensitive skin and feel really nice on, plus they absorb quickly.

Purchase at http://www.mykarite.com

Rimmel London’s Stay Matte Liquid Lip Colour ($5.79 USD) — Get ready for a bold, matte lip-look that stays on.a new liquid lipstick with high-intensity colour, a velvety matte finish and a long-lasting, comfortable wear.

What I think: Shown in Midnight and Plum This Show, two dark plum colors. Plum This Show has a bit more reddish tones and Midnight is plummy purple. They are both really pretty on. They do stay on for a while, but are a bit drying as most matte colors are on me. I think they are very pretty and affordable, which is great for picking up a few in fun colors!

Purchase at mass market retailers near you.

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure ($7.99) — This all-in-one formula with keratin boasts 7 benefits in one bottle— base coat, strength, treatment, salon color, topcoat, chip resistance and gel shine finish. Complete Salon manicure delivers up to 64% stronger nails and up to 10 days of chip-resistant wear. Plum colored shades available are Plums the World, a soft smokey plum and Society Ruler, a more reddish plum.

Sally Hansen Color Therapy Nail Color ($8.99 USD) –The patented argan oil formula fuses intensive nourishment and instant moisture for healthy looking nails.Up to 10 days of fade-proof, chip-resistant wear. Shown in Exotic Acai, a deep plum creme.

What I think: I like both of these formula. The Complete Salon Manicure has everything you need in one bottle, and I like that it’s easy! But I think Color Therapy is my favorite formula because the color stays on for days and days! And it is good for my nails.

What products have you been enjoying this week? Any fun shades for fall?

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My Beauty Favorites — Week of August 28-September 3, 2017

Even though it’s still pretty warm in Kansas City, it is going to cool down after the long weekend. And I’m very thankful for that!

This week, I have been loving fab products that correct and conceal, an amazing skin exfoliator and a skincare line that will help clear up acne and oily skin:

Rimmel London Insta Conceal & Correct ($6.50 USD) – Address and conceal your skin’s different tones and imperfections with this color-correcting kit for dark circles, redness and dull-looking skin.

Peach neutralizes dark circles
Green covers redness on the skin
Lilac cancels out dullness

Rimmel London Insta Conceal & Contour ($6.50 USD) – This multi-tasking palette camouflages and enhances the different tones of your face and allows you to sculpt the angles, creating a naturally flawless complexion and defined features. Apply on top of foundation and blend.

Available in 3 shades (Light, Medium and Dark) to complement the different tones around your face which allows you to Highlight, Conceal and Contour.

What I think: This is my favorite fave product this week! I’m in love with both of these. They are creamy and easy to blend. I use the peach under my eyes and the green on my red spots in the Correct palette. I use the lightest color of the Light Contour palette under my eyes and the medium shades is a great concealer. The dark contours so well for my skin tone! I can use these two palettes, powder and I’m off in the morning! Really great quality.

Learn more at us.rimmellondon.com and purchase at a mass market retailer near you.

neuRADIANCE instant cell exfoliator — ($79 USD) Exclusively formulated with a unique technology that provides a warming effect upon application and a cooling sensation when removed promoting a radiant, glowing complexion. The invigorating exfoliator is infused with radiance enhancing ingredients including magnesium crystals, pearl powder and meadowfoam seed oil.

What I think: This exfoliator is amazing! With one use, my skin was soft and smooth for days! Be careful, though, because the particles are very rough, so using it gently on wet skin is important. It does start off warm and cools the skin when removed, which is really different. It is so worth it, though. My skin glowed afterwards. Love!

Purchase at http://www.neimanmarcus.com

Arbonne’s Clear Future Collection is the answer for kicking blemishes to the curb for good. Beyond traditional salicylic acid to treat new blemishes, this system contains several nourishing botanicals like sage leaf extract and witch hazel to condition and soothe skin. Daily, consistent use will help skin appear more even-toned, healthy, and of course clear! The line is complete with a Deep Pore Acne Cleanser, Treatment Pads, Mattifying Lotion, Spot Treatment and Soothing Overnight Mask so you can customize your own unique routine.

What I think: I received the cleanser, lotion, spot treatment and mask to review. I gave them to my teenage daughter, who was very excited to try them! I tried the cleanser myself. My skin gets a bit oily in the summer, and this cleansed it and didn’t leave it dry, which is so important. It’s also fragrance free and did not irritate my sensitive skin!

My daughter was especially excited about the lotion (hoping it would help with oily skin and large pores) and the spot treatment. The lotion does make her skin looks smooth and keeps it matte and the spot treatment helps with blemishes. When she tries the mask, I will do an update!

Purchase at http://www.arbonne.com

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My Beauty Favorites — Week of August 14-20, 2017

Tomorrow is the Solar Eclipse! How exciting! Kansas City is in the path. But, I couldn’t find glasses, so I will probably stay inside and experience the darkness without looking directly at it. Then I’ll run outside and check on our animals (goats, chickens, rabbits)!

This week I have been loving a luxe new gel balm cleanser, a mascara that you shake and sandy nude nails:

Eve Lom Gel Balm Cleanser ($60 USD) — Fortify, purify and beautify your complexion with Eve Lom Gel Balm Cleanser, an innovative skincare formulation with ameliorative and regenerative properties. This hybrid gel-to-balm solution melts away makeup and impurities before enhancing the skin with intensely moisturising and hydrating active ingredients.

It is formulated with clove oil, utilised for its antiseptic properties, while eucalyptus oil works to banish toxins and purify the complexion. Energizing Egyptian chamomile oil works alongside shea butter to enhance the skin’s moisture levels. Grapeseed oil is included for the regulation of oil production, maintaining a healthy balance of natural oils while antioxidants defend against environmental stressors. Emulsifying lecithin and botanical extracts such as argan oil and olive oil soothe and nourish, establishing a radiant complexion.

What I think: This cool new cleanser feels so good on! The natural oils and extracts cleanses my skin well and keep it hydrated throughout the day. I love that I’m doing something good for my skin!

Purchase at spacenk.com

Rimmel London Shake It Fresh Mascara ($6.99 USD) — The freshest mascara on the block that won’t dry out or cause clumps. Shake it up to keep it fresh from start to finish. Rock ultra-smooth, clump-free volume from first to last use.

First-to-market Shake-Shake technology makes Shake It Fresh Mascara last longer than normal mascara. Patented shaker system refreshes the formula when needed. Formula stays good as new and clump free from first to last day of use. Volume Defining brush with flexible fibers adds volume and separates lashes from corner to corner for a mess-free, defined look. Enjoy flawless, clump-free, smudge-free volume with every application. Shades: Extreme Black, Black and Very Black

What I think: This is a really fun mascara to use. I shake it before each use to freshen the product. It applies really smoothly without clumps. I use about two or more coats to get the length and volume I need.

Purchase at mass market retailers near you.

Sally Hansen Color Therapy sandy nudes ($8.99 USD) — Color that cares while you wear. Intensive nourishment for healthy looking nails. Up to 10 days fade-proof, Chip-Resistant Wear. 9 out of 10 Women experienced a noticeable improvement in their natural nails.

What I think: I love nude nails all year round. They are fresh and classic looking. Color Therapy is one of my favorite polishes because it covers well, lasts for days and leave my nails looking healthy after removal!

Available at mass market retailers like Target.

What are you loving this week?