Hi all! I hope you’re doing well and having a great weekend! I signed up for Ipsy again at the beginning of January and was told my subscription would start with the February bag, but I also went on the waiting list for Glam Bag Plus (I’m going to try it again). I got off of that waiting list and will now be charged and receive February’s Glam Bag Plus, so they just sent me a January Glam Bag!
Ipsy Glam Bag is only $10 a month (Glam Bag Plus is $25) It’s deluxe samples and some full sized products. You can sign up for these at ipsy.com.
This is an okay bag. I think since they packed it last minute, I got the strange leftovers. My favorite items is the Luxie Brush. It’s really soft and blends contour nicely. I haven’t tried the Ciate mascara yet, because I want to save it for later or if I travel this year. I will also try the Yensa mask. I did try the Fluide lip gloss and it is very shiny and minty. I don’t know how often I use it. I will give the black nail polish to one of my daughters.
I am excited to get my Glam Bag Plus in February. I will be posting a review once I do!
Do you get Ipsy Glam Bag or Glam Bag Plus? What did you get in your January Bag?
Hi all! I hope you are doing well! I have another brand review! I love doing these because it’s so much fun exploring what a brand has to offer. This one is new to me. It’s call Nanacoco. Here is info on the brand:
Founded in 2014, Nanacoco continues to evolve and update its cruelty-free products to match the ever-changing beauty trends. It was essential to create an iconic color cosmetics brand that would have a lasting cult following in today’s digital world. Nanacoco represents someone who is carefree, loving, and isn’t afraid to push boundaries, while constantly moving towards innovation, trendiness, and diversity.
I love that the brand is cruelty free and is so affordable. It’s available on http://www.bbfull.com.
These are the Eyeshadow Quad Palette in Elegant ($11.99), The Classic Auto Eye and Lip Pencil in Black ($2.99) and the Outlash Mascara ($10.50). My photo isn’t great, but this quad is gorgeous! The colors are all shimmers, but I did a look with the lower left brown shade in my crease, the pink shade on the outer half of the lid, the gold shade on the inner half of the lid, the dark brown shadow on my lower lash, and I tight lined with the the black liner. It was gorgeous!
The mascara is nice, too. They have many different kinds, but this one is for length. And it does give great length, but not a lot of volume. I need length so this is a nice everyday mascara.
Here’s a swatch of the eyeliner and shadow quad. The colors are so gorgeous and you can do some fun, neutral looks with it. There are also a few different palettes with brighter shades. The eyeliner is very creamy, but not super black. It is good to tight line.
These beauties are the Glitzn Face & Body Pigment ($7.50) in Lilac and Lemon. These are so pretty on the eyes. They will also work as highlighter, they do blend out. They come in 12 shimmery shades.
The photo didn’t turn out very well, but these are gorgeous and you get a lot of pigment in the little jar. They are so nice on the eyelid. I used the Lemon one with my eyeshadow quad and it added brightness and shimmer to my look!
I think the pigments were under these, sorry about that! The concealer is a bit dark for me now, but will work well in the summer. It’s creamy and is a lighter coverage, but it’s buildable.
The blush is a pretty rose color and is a bit shimmery. I think this will be gorgeous in the spring!
Here are the swatches of the matte cream, crayon and lip gloss. These are all pretty nude shades. The matte liquid lipstick is moussey when applied, but it dries down so much and is a bit uncomfortable on. I can wear it with gloss over it.
The matte crayon is really comfortable. I think this is the item I will use the most. The gloss is pretty, but is so metallic. Maybe it will be good for a night out.
All in all, I am very impressed with Nanacoco. The products are really great quality for the price. My favorites are the eyeshadow quad, the pigments, the mascara and the blush. I will keep using them to see how I continue enjoying them.
Have you tried Nanacoco? What do you think of the brand?
Hi All! It is cold and snowy in Kansas City today! To get out of the winter doldrums, I have been playing around with my brighter makeup.
I’ve received some fun Rimmel London color cosmetics for my honest review. I love the quality and affordability of this brand.
Rimmel London’s Magnif’Eyes Palette
As we’re gearing up for the new year, what better way is there to go into it being bold, creative and colorful? Create a masterpiece on your eyes with the Rimmel London Magnif’Eyes Palette ($8.99 USD)! Each palette comes with a mix of 12 super pigmented high-shimmer and matte shades that are crease-proof, smear-proof and has some serious staying power. Available in 5 palettes: Spice, Crimson, Colour, Electric Violet and Jewel Rocks.
What I think: I have these palettes in Crimson (reviewed here) and I have just received Electric Violet. If you’re looking for a really purple palette, this is a good one. The eye shadows are nicely pigmented. I love that this is very cool toned and that there are some neutral colors as well as purples for a complete look. And I love how affordable it is for 12 shadows!
Available at CVS, Walgreens and on Amazon.com
Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Lipstick
You know what they say: you can never have enough lipsticks. Rimmel London’s Stay Matte Liquid Lipstick ($4.99) has a wide range of gorgeous shades, from subtle to very bold! These velvety, 12-hour wear liquid lippies will top of any look imaginable all while staying put all day long.
What I think: I am not the biggest fan of liquid lipsticks, but I do love these. These are very creamy when applied and are not sticky, even when drying down. Once dried down, they are dry, but not uncomfortable. I always apply a lip balm first and usually wear a gloss over (I love gloss). They do wear all day! For the shades I love, they are usually nudes an pinks — 110 Blush, 200 Pink Blink, 707 Raw Kiss and 709 Strapless. Some of the bolder shades I like for a night out are — 800 Midnight, 810 Plum the Show, and 820 Heartbeat. Do you want a wilder shade? How about 830 Blue Iris, 850 Shadow or 840 Pitch Black? There are also bright pinks, reds and lots of ranges of nudes!
They also have a satin formula, and I am hoping to try that this year.
Purchase at Target, Walmart, and Walgreens
Do you own any Rimmel London color cosmetics? Which are your favorites?
Hi all! I received my January BoxyCharm this week! The first one of 2019 I see the spoilers each month, so I basically knew what I was getting. There were a lot of variations this month.
I’ve been subscribed to BoxyCharm for about a year and a half now and really enjoy it. Boxycharm is just $21 a month for 4-5 beauty items, most of them full-sized. It is a nice way to try new makeup and beauty tools.
I was so glad to get this. I have a small bottle of the Briogeo Don’t Despair Repair! Leave-In Mask in my October BoxyCharm, and I’m almost out of it. I haven’t used this one before and am really liking it so far. It leaves my hair very soft.
This is very pretty. There were three variations of this. All of them has 7 shimmers and 1 matte. Which is kind of strange, I would have liked a few more matte shades in the palette. I’ve tried it once, but need to keep testing it out. I’ll be reviewing it on my blog sometime hopefully soon. I know I say that each month (Violet Voss palette from December BoxyLuxe for example), but I plan to be reviewing more of my palettes this year! I’m glad I got this, though, and think it’s a nice, neutral palette.
I am so excited about these Tatcha masks! I got two, which is amazing! I haven’t tried one yet, but I am looking forward to it. It’s cold and snowy here and my skin is really dry! Hopefully these will help! Tatcha is super luxe and I’ve only tried their primer. I hope to try more from them this year, so this is a nice start!
I do like Ofra lipsticks, but this is way too dark for me. And I don’t really wear liquid lipsticks that often. I like creamy lipsticks and glosses! So I will pass this on.
The eyebrow pencil seems really nice. It’s supposed to be a universal shade, but it might be a little light for me. My brows are almost black. But I will keep trying it out. It’s a nice texture and has a good spoolie on it.
This month is such a big win for me. I’m keeping 4 out of the 5 products! I usually only use just one or two. I will use all of the Briogeo spray, the eyshadow, the amazing Tatcha masks and will try to make the brow pencil work. The lipstick will go to a friend or family member. Not bad BoxyCharm!
You can sign up here. It is my referral link, so if you sign up, I will receive charms, which is their rewards program.
Do you get BoxyCharm? What did you get and what do you think of this month’s box?
Hi All! Can you believe how close it is getting to Christmas? Are you going to hoiday parties? If so, some pretty new makeup might be fun for your Christmas and New Year’s parties!
Below are some choices that will help get you glam through to 2019:
Jane Iredale Holiday 2018
Limited Edition Butterfly Bag – ($20 USD) A portion of the profits goes to SaveOurMonarchs, a grassroots, non-profit organization dedicated to saving the embattled monarch butterflies. Original artwork by Gretchen Kelly designed exclusively for janeiredale. Featured butterflies, Monarchs and Swallowtails, are native to Jane‘s garden. Zip-close pure cotton canvas bag with wipe-clean vinyl liner.
Dance with Me Refillable Compact ($20 USD) Refillable rose gold compact embellished with elegant butterflies holds PurePressed® Base Mineral Foundation, Bronzer Refills, PureMatte® Finish Powder Refill or Beyond Matte® HD Matifying Powder. Elegant, mirrored, rose gold compact has a butterfly embellishment. Close with a satisfying snap, keeping makeup fresh & protected. Sleek, lightweight design is made of recyclable plastic. High-shine finish is fingerprint resistant. Perfect for on-the-go touch-ups.
Let’s Party Eye Shadow Kit – ($59 USD) — Five super-saturated, universally wearable PurePressed® Eye Shadows with just a playful touch of shimmer. Highly pigmented, long-lasting and crease resistant. Use wet or dry; apply colors alone, blended or layered.Botanical extracts soothe, protect and nurture skin. The shades are:
Spree – pale pink with subtle shimmer
Wing-ding – plum with subtle shimmer
Soiree – royal blue with subtle shimmer
Shindig – shimmery jade green
Hootenanny – shimmery chocolate brown
All of these gorgeous products and more can be purchased at janeiredale.com
Maybelline Metallic Makeup
Maybelline New York Burgundy Bar Eyeshadow Palette ($11.99) — Filled with ultra-shimmery shades of burgundy and gold, this palette will help you create a warm-toned smokey eye that is perfect your office holiday party, New Year’s Eve, and everything in between.
Maybelline New York Master Chrome Metallic Highlighter ($9.99) — Glitter and glow this holiday season with the go-to highlighter that will have you shining bright all night long! The Master Chrome Metallic Highlighter is available in four shades, offering a match for all skin tones. Shades include: Molten Gold, Molten Rose Gold, Molten Peach, and Molten Topaz
Maybelline New York Lip Studio Metallic Foil Liquid Lipstick ($8.99) — There’s no better time to rock a sparkly, metallic lip than the holidays! See here for a tutorial on how to apply this statement lipstick for the most festive pout at the party. Shades include: Luna, Zen, Calypso, Nemesis, Trident, and Vortex
Purchase at mass market retailers near you.
POP Beauty Topper Popper
POP Beauty Topper Popper ($8 each) — Metallic top-coat to use over any lip colour, or use on bare lips for sheer gilded pout. No smudge, no budge to last throughout the day & night! Perfect for Parties, Red Popper is especially nice for Christmas! The shades from left to right are Cream Popper, Peach Popper, Copper Popper, Pink Popper, Red Popper and Violet Popper.
Complete Salon Manicure Ready in Reds Collection
Complete Salon Manicure Ready in Reds Collection ($7.99 USD) — From cool, beautiful berry tones to a classic red, this collection will have you feeling festive throughout the holiday season.
Complete Salon Manicure Ready in Reds Collection shades include:
Red Handed: This lipstick-inspired red hue will be worth getting caught — it’s a full-on holiday hotness heist.
Red Zin: Toast the season in this rich, deep wine-inspired crimson polish with a cream finish.
Belle of the Ball: Be the fairest of them all at every fete in your holiday-party circuit in a sparkle-tinged mulberry tone.
Oh So Lava-ly: This majorly metallic take on burgundy is an eruption of elegance.
Cherry Delightful: Fall for a freshly picked Morello cherry-red polish with a glossy finish to dress up your holiday-party look.
Berry Fancy: A juicy take on this cranberry-hue will add an element of luxury to every ensemble.
Purchase at mass market retailers.
What makeup do you like to use for the holidays? I love all shimmers and glitters, so these products are perfect for me!
Hi All! I’m sure you’ve heard that Pantone has announced their Color of the Year 2019 –Living Coral!
Coral isn’t just for spring anymore! It’s a pretty and wearable color for lips, cheeks, eyes and more! Here are some affordable options:
Pixi Beauty LipLift Max, Sweet Nectar
Pixi Beauty LipLift Max, Sweet Nectar ($14 USD) — Volume-maximizing lip treatment with a cooling sensation and glossy finish. Peptides hydrate, firm and plump. Added aloe heals, jojoba moisturizes and chamomile soothes. Fresh mint flavor.
Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Lip Color in Raw Kiss
Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Lip Color in Raw Kiss ($4.99 USD) — Rimmel Stay Matte Liquid Lip Colour delivers high intensity color with a velvety matte finish from the very first stroke! Apply to hydrated lips for long lasting bold matte color!
POP Beauty Prismatic Pop Blush, Coral Crush
POP Beauty Prismatic Pop Blush in Coral Crush ($12 USD) Beam up your favourite features & make your skin POP with prismatic perfection! This ultra light reflecting illuminator seamlessly blends onto the skin for an ethereal finish; creating a multifaceted, three dimensional, luminous glow.
L’Oréal Paris Paradise Enchanted Scented Eyeshadow PaletteLAVANILA Laboratories’ Vanilla + Fire for Strength
LAVANILA Laboratories’ Vanilla + Fire for Strength ($14 USD) — Perfectly aligned with this year’s color is the newest addition of Vanilla + Fire for Strength to the LAVANILA Laboratories’ Elements Collection of healthy deodorants. Pantone credits nature as being one of the leading components behind their selection, and LAVANILA does too. Made with all natural ingredients, LAVANILA Laboratories’ Vanilla + Fire for Strength excludes aluminum and metal ions, and delivers antioxidants and essential oils to the skin instead. It’s time to enter the new year by revitalizing your beauty routine, and embracing the color of the year!
Vanilla + Fire for Strength An energizing combination of warm and exotic essential oils: red ginger, wild orange and vanilla to ignite your inner power.
What do you think about Living Coral? Do you have any coral makeup suggestions?
Hi all! I received my November BoxyCharm! I see the spoilers each month, so I basically knew what I was getting. I’ve been subscribed to BoxyCharm for over a year.
Boxycharm is just $21 a month for 5-6 beauty items, most of them full-sized. It is a nice way to try new makeup and beauty tools.
I went out of town this weekend and came back a couple of days ago, and for some reason I didn’t do individual shots of the products like I usually do before I left. But, here is the eyeshadow palette and the Cover FX drops:
This palette is so pretty! I love the mix of mattes and shimmers. This will make a really bold eye. I haven’t tried it because I’m not sure if I’m going to keep it. I just got the Bobbi Brown Infra-red palette, and the shades are similar. I think this will make a nice gift for someone.
This is a new shade of the Cover FX Glitter Drops. It is a limited edition coppery-gold shade, exclusive for the holiday season. Ultra-concentrated drops of golden glitter that impart a high impact, light- reflective finish. It’s cool that they included a new shade of a popular product. I won’t use this, so I’ll probably give it away.
For the other three products, I have already used and love the brushes. The are small detail brushes, and I have been needing some. Luxie brushes are always such great quality. I won’t use the lashes or the eyeliner, so I will be giving them away.
So this wasn’t the best month for items I’ll use, but I did get a bunch of gifts from it, so it is a win! I have so much makeup that I really don’t need to be getting this, but it is just so much fun! And for $21, it’s such a great deal!
And next month I should be getting BoxyLuxe. I’m so excited, it looks like an amazing box!
Do you get BoxyCharm? What did you get this month?
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This is very pretty. There were three variations of this. All of them has 7 shimmers and 1 matte. Which is kind of strange, I would have liked a few more matte shades in the palette. I’ve tried it once, but need to keep testing it out. I’ll be reviewing it on my blog sometime hopefully soon. I know I say that each month (Violet Voss palette from December BoxyLuxe for example), but I plan to be reviewing more of my palettes this year! I’m glad I got this, though, and think it’s a nice, neutral palette.
Forty, Flirty & Fabulous 