New video up on my Channel. My November Ipsy! I have more videos in the works. Super busy winding up this semester at school. Hope you all love the video. Please like and subscribe to see more content from me! Have a great day. Let me know if you get IPSY in the comments. How did you like this months bag? Hit or Miss? Did you get different products? Have you found any Holy Grail products through you IPSY? Lets talk about it in the comments!
Thursday, December 1, 2016
Ipsy November | 2016
Hey Guys,
New video up on my Channel. My November Ipsy! I have more videos in the works. Super busy winding up this semester at school. Hope you all love the video. Please like and subscribe to see more content from me! Have a great day. Let me know if you get IPSY in the comments. How did you like this months bag? Hit or Miss? Did you get different products? Have you found any Holy Grail products through you IPSY? Lets talk about it in the comments!
New video up on my Channel. My November Ipsy! I have more videos in the works. Super busy winding up this semester at school. Hope you all love the video. Please like and subscribe to see more content from me! Have a great day. Let me know if you get IPSY in the comments. How did you like this months bag? Hit or Miss? Did you get different products? Have you found any Holy Grail products through you IPSY? Lets talk about it in the comments!
Friday, November 18, 2016
Updates & Ride or Die
Hey guys,
Just a quick post to share that I've put up a few more videos on my youtube channel! I really hope you all chek out my channel. I'm trying to get a hang of basic editing. This has been a learning process for me and I've made mistakes (like deleting video's and corrupting the audio). I'd say my favorite video so far is My Ride or Die tag. I'll make sure to link that video in this post.
If you want more video content from me, please Subscribe & like my content! Let me know in the comments here or there what you would like to see from me. I would really love and appreciate the feedback. In regards to makeup, I've recently picked up some items from the new Wet n Wild Holiday 2016 collection, trying stuff out and I'll post my thoughts here or on my channel soon! I'm also considering doing a small giveaway at 100 followers on my channel.
Ride or Die Tag: Click through and Like & Subscribe for more videos!
Anyway, just wanted to give a short and sweet update about things. See you all in my next post & if you decide to follow me, let me know in the comments below!
Just a quick post to share that I've put up a few more videos on my youtube channel! I really hope you all chek out my channel. I'm trying to get a hang of basic editing. This has been a learning process for me and I've made mistakes (like deleting video's and corrupting the audio). I'd say my favorite video so far is My Ride or Die tag. I'll make sure to link that video in this post.
If you want more video content from me, please Subscribe & like my content! Let me know in the comments here or there what you would like to see from me. I would really love and appreciate the feedback. In regards to makeup, I've recently picked up some items from the new Wet n Wild Holiday 2016 collection, trying stuff out and I'll post my thoughts here or on my channel soon! I'm also considering doing a small giveaway at 100 followers on my channel.
Ride or Die Tag: Click through and Like & Subscribe for more videos!
Anyway, just wanted to give a short and sweet update about things. See you all in my next post & if you decide to follow me, let me know in the comments below!
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
October Boxycharm Unboxing | 2016
Just posted my October 2016 BoxyCharm unboxing on my new Youtube Channel! This is my fourth video so far. Check out some of my other videos too. Hope to upload more videos soon! Enjoy & don't forget to Please Like & Subscribe!
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Attempting Youtube: My First Video, Coming Soon!
I've brought this up on my blog before. Having been doing the blog thing for a while now, I've started to consider Youtube as an avenue that I might like to at least try. I get a little nervous in front of the camera but have recently become less so after taking a speech class renewed my skills in public speaking!
Today, I recorded my first video, it's filmed on my cell phone & recorded in the wrong orientation with lackluster audio, but it's a video where I feel like redoing it would make my opinions feel less authentic. It's not perfect and I am still very much learning.
This is something I've wanted to do for a while now, therefore, I'm going to put it up anyway! No more excuses or procrastination and fear.
I hope that you all will check out my video and will post a link here once it is up!
Link to video:
For my first video, I went easy on myself and will be talking about Ipsy's August Glambag. I really hope you all enjoy & if you want to see more video content please give me a like & maybe even subscribe!
Let me know in the comments if you want a review of any of these products!
(Not Sponsored.)
Today, I recorded my first video, it's filmed on my cell phone & recorded in the wrong orientation with lackluster audio, but it's a video where I feel like redoing it would make my opinions feel less authentic. It's not perfect and I am still very much learning.
This is something I've wanted to do for a while now, therefore, I'm going to put it up anyway! No more excuses or procrastination and fear.
I hope that you all will check out my video and will post a link here once it is up!
Link to video:
ArcanaCouture Blog // Ipsy August 2016
https://youtu.be/BVieBvAagFs |
| Loving the art by Michelle Phan, featured on this months bag! |
For my first video, I went easy on myself and will be talking about Ipsy's August Glambag. I really hope you all enjoy & if you want to see more video content please give me a like & maybe even subscribe!
Let me know in the comments if you want a review of any of these products!
(Not Sponsored.)
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| Products from this months bag include: Symphony Beauty Makeup Wipes, Lord & Berry Lip Pencil, Formula X nail polish, This Works 3-in-1 Moisturizer, NYX Liquid Illuminator |
Friday, June 10, 2016
I'm Not Dead, Just Busy Beyond Reason
Hello all, just a quick post to update a bit on things going on along with stuff to come.
Life has been, to put it simply, insanely hectic.
I was preparing for my Certification Graduation, & I am proud to say I've accomplished that!
However, it had completely consumed my life in order to make sure I passed my math class as I had to have that in order to graduate. It was the class I was most worried about, out of all of the classes I attempted. That left me with no choice other than putting this blog on the back burner for a good minute. Which I hated but had to go off and adult, priorities, and such.
Now, I am not back completely, I may only be able to post once a month for the next few months, but I am going to try and accomplish that. I am currently a full time student who is taking four accelerated courses this summer...because I am crazy.
Also, my husband and I are house sitting and beginning to look for our own future home, so once again I state that life is CRAZY.
I cannot believe how many people have read this blog, even with all of the downtime. Almost 1,000 viewers. Now I just need to get followers, so if you could be so kind as to follow and share if you enjoy this blog. It would be beyond appreciated.
I have been considering expanding into the world that is YouTube, however, I have found this cannot happen in any reliable form in my current living situation and so I shall wait until that is figured out.
Now a look at what is coming.
I have a lot of products that have caught my eye. I also plan to blog about my purchase of a Coach handbag, it was expensive, she is my baby, and I love her! Anyway, I will be sharing my thoughts soon on some Jeffree Star, my favorite drugstore foundation for my dry skin, and Artis along with skin care products galore. I've kinda been on a skin care journey the last couple of months. This, and more will be posted here soon.
What are some suggestion on products you've been wondering about? (Please remember, college student so not insanely pricey please!!)
Let me know in the comments below, and check back soon for new content!
Life has been, to put it simply, insanely hectic.
I was preparing for my Certification Graduation, & I am proud to say I've accomplished that!
However, it had completely consumed my life in order to make sure I passed my math class as I had to have that in order to graduate. It was the class I was most worried about, out of all of the classes I attempted. That left me with no choice other than putting this blog on the back burner for a good minute. Which I hated but had to go off and adult, priorities, and such.
Now, I am not back completely, I may only be able to post once a month for the next few months, but I am going to try and accomplish that. I am currently a full time student who is taking four accelerated courses this summer...because I am crazy.
Also, my husband and I are house sitting and beginning to look for our own future home, so once again I state that life is CRAZY.
I cannot believe how many people have read this blog, even with all of the downtime. Almost 1,000 viewers. Now I just need to get followers, so if you could be so kind as to follow and share if you enjoy this blog. It would be beyond appreciated.
I have been considering expanding into the world that is YouTube, however, I have found this cannot happen in any reliable form in my current living situation and so I shall wait until that is figured out.
Now a look at what is coming.
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| Just a few of the things I've purchased rather recently! |
I have a lot of products that have caught my eye. I also plan to blog about my purchase of a Coach handbag, it was expensive, she is my baby, and I love her! Anyway, I will be sharing my thoughts soon on some Jeffree Star, my favorite drugstore foundation for my dry skin, and Artis along with skin care products galore. I've kinda been on a skin care journey the last couple of months. This, and more will be posted here soon.
What are some suggestion on products you've been wondering about? (Please remember, college student so not insanely pricey please!!)
Let me know in the comments below, and check back soon for new content!
Monday, January 11, 2016
Maybelline Vivid Matte Liquid Lipstick Swatch/Review
Recently I've purchased something unlike anything I've ever used when it comes to makeup. I had seen them on a display at my local Walgreen's, but was a little turned off when it came to trying them. This was until I watched a first impression by saaammage on youtube. Once I saw her swatch the color Fuchsia Ecstasy, I just knew I had to run out and get my hands on it, which is exactly what I did.
I don't know why, but the color just completely spoke to me. Especially with spring right around the corner, it just made me think of a flower in full bloom. I got it home and immediately had to try it. Now, I will say that the first thing I noticed is that the applicator is not very forgiving or precise, which is kinda a fail for such a bold color.
However, the second it was on my lips, it felt like nothing I have ever tried before. This is due to it feeling like nothing once you have it on. All you feel is a huge boost in softness and moisture. Seriously, after putting this on and the texture of it, the weightlessness of it, I just have completely fallen in love. I plan to pick more of these up as soon as my budget allows, in more everyday, wearable colors.
The applicator is more of a paddle brush type style, long and flat. It holds quite a bit of product, but isn't the most precise when it comes to lipstick application. I really, really, wish the brush was a doe foot applicator, but after you get used to the brush it isn't the end of the world. You can also choose to line your lips, to help define a border, giving added precision in application.
As I've been saying, I am obsessed with this formula. Maybelline has hit it out of this world with the way this product makes your lips feel. While it is not a true matte, (I recommend blotting if you want a matte finish) the finish can look like a satin finish on the lips as is. It has a very faint old lady lipstick smell to it; but you cannot smell it during application, or while wearing it, only if you go take a whiff of the applicator will you catch it.
As I said the color I purchased is Fuchsia Ecstasy, definitely one of the bolder colors in the line. However, that is the reason I decided to try the line at all. Pigment is full coverage, bold and pigmented. It wears well, but does not claim to be, nor is long lasting. It is a good idea to reapply after food or drinks. It also transfers, even after extended wear, but it also can leave a light stain on your lips, depending upon the color.
Looking forward to getting back in the groove of posting in 2016. I still have school, but my schedule this semester is far less hectic and congested.
I hope you all enjoy and find this review helpful. Let me know if there is something you would like to see me review in the comments below,
I don't know why, but the color just completely spoke to me. Especially with spring right around the corner, it just made me think of a flower in full bloom. I got it home and immediately had to try it. Now, I will say that the first thing I noticed is that the applicator is not very forgiving or precise, which is kinda a fail for such a bold color.
However, the second it was on my lips, it felt like nothing I have ever tried before. This is due to it feeling like nothing once you have it on. All you feel is a huge boost in softness and moisture. Seriously, after putting this on and the texture of it, the weightlessness of it, I just have completely fallen in love. I plan to pick more of these up as soon as my budget allows, in more everyday, wearable colors.
The applicator is more of a paddle brush type style, long and flat. It holds quite a bit of product, but isn't the most precise when it comes to lipstick application. I really, really, wish the brush was a doe foot applicator, but after you get used to the brush it isn't the end of the world. You can also choose to line your lips, to help define a border, giving added precision in application.
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| Full face: Eyes - Urban Decay x Gwen Stefani (Review coming soon!), Foundation: Maybelline Dream Velvet in Soft Ivory, Powder: L'oreal True Match in C2 cool, Blush/Bronzer: Toofaced Sweethearts Duo in Ross & Rachel |
As I've been saying, I am obsessed with this formula. Maybelline has hit it out of this world with the way this product makes your lips feel. While it is not a true matte, (I recommend blotting if you want a matte finish) the finish can look like a satin finish on the lips as is. It has a very faint old lady lipstick smell to it; but you cannot smell it during application, or while wearing it, only if you go take a whiff of the applicator will you catch it.
I hope you all enjoy and find this review helpful. Let me know if there is something you would like to see me review in the comments below,
Saturday, May 30, 2015
Lash Sensational - Maybelline
Maybelline is known for their mascara. From Lash Discovery (which I absolutely swear by for my lower lashes) to Great Lash,Volum' Express, Falsies & everything in between everyone knows Maybelline for mascara. Taking my history with Maybelline and the fact that I have enjoyed many of their mascaras in the past and also currently have a few in my collection, so when I saw Maybelline's
Lash Sensational at my local Walgreen's I picked it up.
Then things went from oh well, mistakes happen, to what a waste of money and this is where I start hating this product and calling it a fail. Now, I will say I do like the brush a bit. It seperates my lashes well, even my wispy bottom lashes if I use the brush just right. However, when I opened the mascara the next day and notice right off the watery formula. When I say watery, I really mean it. I put it on, just one coat, and wait a second, I blink and bam, it's all over. (I should have taken a picture, but it made me mad, so I forgot.) :/
I have mascara not only on my lashes where I want it to be, but under my eye, on my eye makeup...so watery that it looks like I did a really shaky eye liner application and forgot some spots. I took a tissue and tried to minimize the damage, the product under my eye actually came off like it was never there with a simple swipe of the tissue. The product on my eye was another story, due to eye shadow and primer being on the lid of my eye as well. Needless to say, I was pissed. Naturally, I then had to remove my eye makeup and start over. So upon second application I wait...wait and wait some more even blowing at my eye and other sillyness to dry the mascara, lets just say it takes a good minute and a steady hand to apply this formula. I manage to put it on without it going everywhere and blink without the same issue. I have tried wearing the product over a month or so now and have the same issues with the watery formula every time. That is what makes this a FAIL product as far as I am concerned. Not only does it not live up to it's claims, but it is a huge hassle just to apply this formula.
After all the fussing with this product I look at myself and notice, that it doesn't do much for me. I don't have the best lashes ever, they are thin and sparse. My husband has better lashes then I could ever hope to have. Therefore, when I wear mascara, I want it to show up and make what I do have look amazing. This mascara just is not that, in every way. Upon drying the lashes look spidery and sometimes even clumpy. Just, so not impressed. I guess with Maybelline, I expect better. At $9 I want better. I noticed no increased volume and no real "fanning effect" that this product claims to provide. Nor, will I be purchasing again in the future.
Have you tried Maybelline's Lash Sensational? What are your thoughts on the product? Do you have a go to Maybelline mascara, let me know in the comments.
Lash Sensational at my local Walgreen's I picked it up.
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| Lash Sensational Brush |
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| No Mascara Well mistakes were made, first of all I accidentally grabbed regular formula instead of waterproof. Not really that big of a deal, since I don't actually waterproof a lot. Then secondly I bought the mascara in brown. I'm a brunette so not the end of the world, oh well. Try something different is what I told myself. |
Then things went from oh well, mistakes happen, to what a waste of money and this is where I start hating this product and calling it a fail. Now, I will say I do like the brush a bit. It seperates my lashes well, even my wispy bottom lashes if I use the brush just right. However, when I opened the mascara the next day and notice right off the watery formula. When I say watery, I really mean it. I put it on, just one coat, and wait a second, I blink and bam, it's all over. (I should have taken a picture, but it made me mad, so I forgot.) :/
I have mascara not only on my lashes where I want it to be, but under my eye, on my eye makeup...so watery that it looks like I did a really shaky eye liner application and forgot some spots. I took a tissue and tried to minimize the damage, the product under my eye actually came off like it was never there with a simple swipe of the tissue. The product on my eye was another story, due to eye shadow and primer being on the lid of my eye as well. Needless to say, I was pissed. Naturally, I then had to remove my eye makeup and start over. So upon second application I wait...wait and wait some more even blowing at my eye and other sillyness to dry the mascara, lets just say it takes a good minute and a steady hand to apply this formula. I manage to put it on without it going everywhere and blink without the same issue. I have tried wearing the product over a month or so now and have the same issues with the watery formula every time. That is what makes this a FAIL product as far as I am concerned. Not only does it not live up to it's claims, but it is a huge hassle just to apply this formula.
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| After 2 Coats - FAIL |
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| Not So Sensational |
Have you tried Maybelline's Lash Sensational? What are your thoughts on the product? Do you have a go to Maybelline mascara, let me know in the comments.
Sunday, April 19, 2015
NYC Smooth Skin 5 In 1 BB Creme Instant Matte Review
About a month ago I was on the lookout for an inexpensive light coverage BB creme, for those days when I don't want to do full face makeup. Those times when I just want a bit of coverage, without having to apply too many products. So one day at my local Target, I was glancing over products and saw NYC's (New York Color) - Smooth Skin 5 In 1 BB Creme Instant Matte. For the price of three bucks, I figured it couldn't hurt to give it a try.
The product benefits as claimed on NYC's page are that this product will provide a perfect and instant matte finish (I do agree, that the finish was matte, and as I girl with combination skin
I was very happy with that.) Minimize the look of fine lines and pores, smooths skin. Minimizes skin imperfections, brightens skin tone for perfect flawless finish.
So I picked their fairest shade and left hoping to be happy with my purchase. Sadly however, I must say that so far this product has been a fail for me. Their fairest shade is somewhere in the beige family, or at least it looks to be on me. Maybe, once I get a little more sun, with warmer weather kicking in this might...might work for me.
Also my application has been blotchy and streaky and this has been trying it with various methods, my fingers, a brush, a stippling brush, and a beauty blender. First, I tried applying with a foundation brush and my face was SO streaky. I used my fingers to get rid of the lines and streaks around my eye area and on my nose. Another time I tried it I thought maybe a stippling approach might work, and while it did look better, I noticed blotchy application straight away. To deal with this I used a beauty blender, which thankfully got rid of the blotchy, patchwork look of the product.
This product's formula made me mad, simple as that. The coverage you get is uneven and if you have any blemishes don't even reach for NYC's BB Creme. I have a small spot at the moment on my chin, didn't cover it, nor even help reduce the redness. So I tried building coverage in just that area and all that did was remove the product from that area.
I liked that this product dries into a powder finish, but that is the only real positive I have to say about this product. I will not repurchase and even though it was so cheap, just no, this is such a fail product in my eyes.
Have you tried this product? If you use NYC, what's your favorite product by them? Let me know what you thought of this product and if you have any recommendations on products I should try let me know in the comments below.
The product benefits as claimed on NYC's page are that this product will provide a perfect and instant matte finish (I do agree, that the finish was matte, and as I girl with combination skin
I was very happy with that.) Minimize the look of fine lines and pores, smooths skin. Minimizes skin imperfections, brightens skin tone for perfect flawless finish.
So I picked their fairest shade and left hoping to be happy with my purchase. Sadly however, I must say that so far this product has been a fail for me. Their fairest shade is somewhere in the beige family, or at least it looks to be on me. Maybe, once I get a little more sun, with warmer weather kicking in this might...might work for me.
Also my application has been blotchy and streaky and this has been trying it with various methods, my fingers, a brush, a stippling brush, and a beauty blender. First, I tried applying with a foundation brush and my face was SO streaky. I used my fingers to get rid of the lines and streaks around my eye area and on my nose. Another time I tried it I thought maybe a stippling approach might work, and while it did look better, I noticed blotchy application straight away. To deal with this I used a beauty blender, which thankfully got rid of the blotchy, patchwork look of the product.
This product's formula made me mad, simple as that. The coverage you get is uneven and if you have any blemishes don't even reach for NYC's BB Creme. I have a small spot at the moment on my chin, didn't cover it, nor even help reduce the redness. So I tried building coverage in just that area and all that did was remove the product from that area.
I liked that this product dries into a powder finish, but that is the only real positive I have to say about this product. I will not repurchase and even though it was so cheap, just no, this is such a fail product in my eyes.
Have you tried this product? If you use NYC, what's your favorite product by them? Let me know what you thought of this product and if you have any recommendations on products I should try let me know in the comments below.
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Life, Books & What's Next
This post might be a little bit different from what I usually post. There are reasons for that though. I've been meaning to post since last Thursday, then naturally life got in the way. I've been under the weather, my husbands been sick so when not curled up in bed trying to feel better or being at school or work, cause being a grown up can stink sometimes (obligations to uphold, no sick days in college lol).
I honestly haven't been wearing too much makeup, which is a reason for this post not being about Too Faced ~ La Belle Carousel. I don't feel like I've worn it enough to give it a full review and it has so much to it that I don't feel a first impression would give it justice or be a fair view of the product.
Another thing I've been doing out side of homework, has been reading. I go through phases sometimes where I will just devour books. In the past month (January) I've read eight books & I'm about to finish my ninth and tenth. Here's a list of the books in case you are curious:
Anyway, I'm sure some of you are like where's the makeup content. Well, I'm working on it. I'm trying to fix my lighting setup so I can maybe start doing videos. Also I just really need to fix my lighting in general to get rid of orange tones in my pictures, et cetera. As soon as I work out the bugs there, I'll post some reviews on the few products I have been wearing lately. Some hits and a couple of definite misses for me, plus a product that I'm actually just mad at. Keep your eyes out for new content soon.
Leave me some comments on anything you might want to see me review. Or tell me what are you reading right now? Have any suggestions, leave a comment below.
I honestly haven't been wearing too much makeup, which is a reason for this post not being about Too Faced ~ La Belle Carousel. I don't feel like I've worn it enough to give it a full review and it has so much to it that I don't feel a first impression would give it justice or be a fair view of the product.
Another thing I've been doing out side of homework, has been reading. I go through phases sometimes where I will just devour books. In the past month (January) I've read eight books & I'm about to finish my ninth and tenth. Here's a list of the books in case you are curious:
- Unlucky 13 - James Patterson
- Private - James Patterson
- Confessions of a Serial Killer - James Patterson (Just a bit of a Patterson kick lol)
- Hunger Games #1 (Catching Fire) - Suzanne Collins
- The Hobbit - J.R.R. Tolkien
- Storm Front - Jim Butcher
- Orange Is The New Black: My Year In A Women's Prison - Piper Kerman
- The Paris Wife - Paula Mclain
- Gone Girl - Gillian Flynn
- Life As I Blow It - Sarah Colonna
Anyway, I'm sure some of you are like where's the makeup content. Well, I'm working on it. I'm trying to fix my lighting setup so I can maybe start doing videos. Also I just really need to fix my lighting in general to get rid of orange tones in my pictures, et cetera. As soon as I work out the bugs there, I'll post some reviews on the few products I have been wearing lately. Some hits and a couple of definite misses for me, plus a product that I'm actually just mad at. Keep your eyes out for new content soon.
Leave me some comments on anything you might want to see me review. Or tell me what are you reading right now? Have any suggestions, leave a comment below.
Monday, January 19, 2015
Just An Update - Life Stuff & Upcoming Content
Sorry for the lack of content lately everyone. I'm completely going to blame the holidays. I'm also a student so finals and final projects in school which was ending for the semester has kept me super busy. Working full time on top of that during the holiday season didn't help either. Now school is picking up again, but it should be a lighter workload then I had last semester.
I have some projects that I'm putting together. I've been trying a lot of new products. Some reviews, first impressions, new found favorites and products that I wanted to love...but instead hate.
My favorite products of 2014 & what I'm looking forward to getting my hands on in 2015, all of that is coming soon. I've been trying to put a post together on Pantone's color of the year, Marsala (love it). Hopefully I will have that ready to go in a couple days.
Life has been keeping me busy. I've also been on the mend from a recent car accident.
I am also trying to put together something to celebrate my blog turning ONE. Cause I just cannot believe it and am so happy that I took a chance on this. Keep your eyes open for that. Over 500 views in a year. I just want to thank everyone who has ever taken the time to read my ramblings.
Also Youtube, yep that's all I'm gonna say on that. Gotta keep some stuff close to the vest. ^_~
Happy 2015 everyone!!! Hope you all had a fantastic holiday season. Later
I have some projects that I'm putting together. I've been trying a lot of new products. Some reviews, first impressions, new found favorites and products that I wanted to love...but instead hate.
My favorite products of 2014 & what I'm looking forward to getting my hands on in 2015, all of that is coming soon. I've been trying to put a post together on Pantone's color of the year, Marsala (love it). Hopefully I will have that ready to go in a couple days.
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| Just a picture of lil' old me wearing a product I'll be talking about soon. Can you guess what it is? :p |
I am also trying to put together something to celebrate my blog turning ONE. Cause I just cannot believe it and am so happy that I took a chance on this. Keep your eyes open for that. Over 500 views in a year. I just want to thank everyone who has ever taken the time to read my ramblings.
Also Youtube, yep that's all I'm gonna say on that. Gotta keep some stuff close to the vest. ^_~
Happy 2015 everyone!!! Hope you all had a fantastic holiday season. Later
Friday, December 12, 2014
Review: eos Hand Lotion - First Impressions
Recently, while I was out finishing up my holiday shopping at my local Target. I came across eos hand lotion in Berry Blossom. Needless to say I snatched it up. Working in a cosmetic department while I'm also going to school, I've definitely noticed that this hand lotion has become a pretty hot item lately. Well all the demand and the fact that it's currently out of stock on eos site, made me decide to give this product a try.
eos describes the lotion as fast absorbing and non greasy lotion that will provide 24 hour moisture. My first impression of this product agrees that the lotion does absorb quickly. However, I do notice a slight greasy feeling after application (not so much that it's unbearable) and the complete lack of berry blossom scent. All I smell is a basic moisturizing lotion, to me my hands actually have a smell that reminds me of St. Ives Apricot or Oatmeal scrub.
Now, this could just be me and I don't find the smell to be off putting. It just doesn't smell like berries or blossoms like the packaging names it. Oats (Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernal extract is one of the ingredients listed, so at least the Oatmeal scent makes sense.
I bought this lotion for only a couple of dollars and for the price you get 1.5 fluid ounces of product in a travel friendly form. As it is winter, which already dries my hands out. On top of that, I also work quite a lot with my hands. I feel that this purchase was in no way a waste of money, but I'm still on the fence as to if I'd repurchase this same product at least when it comes to the scent.
Have you purchased this product? What scent, and if you tried them all then let me know your favorite scent. Does eos hand lotion live up to the hype?
Share your thoughts in the comments below.
Next time, I'll be looking at Too Faced's LA BELLE CAROUSEL.
Thursday, October 30, 2014
w7 In The Nude Eyeshadow Palette Reviews/Lots Of Swatches
My first real post after my long hiatus from blogging. Figure
might as well go all in with a product I recently purchased.
That product is w7's In The Nude Palette. Honestly, I was recently playing around
online. Just watching random Youtube videos and actually kinda doing a little
bit of research about Youtube as I consider making a channel. As I was looking
I started hearing about w7 and their product line. Now unfortunately these
product are not available in the United States, in fact this product line can
only be found in the United Kingdom. (Insert sad face here).
Anyway, thank you internet, a few clicks
later and I'm on Amazon ordering w7's palette, In The Nude. From all of the
reviews and such I've heard comparisons to Urban Decay's Naked palette line. I
leave my views on that till later in my review. Now lets move on to the
swatches and colors found in w7's In The Nude Palette.
The palette is cased in an aluminium
tin, the palette includes 12 pans of shadows and the palette itself weighs 15.6
g (or 0.55 ounces). I purchased this palette for around $8.50 and this included
shipping from England. Can I just say awesome, and holy budget friendly!!
Onto the contents of this palette:
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| From Left to Right: Fashionista, Tokyo, Mud Slide, Coffee Cup, Bad Manners, Alice, Sun Kissed, Copper Pot, Marilyn, Venice, Angel and Latte. |
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| Sun Kissed, Copper Pot, Marilyn, Venice, Angel, Latte |
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| Fashionista, Toyko, Mud Slide, Bad Manners, Alice |
Latte
Swatch:
It's a cream colored nude and didn't sow up too well in my
swatches in photo. It is also a complete matte so in photo, it just looks like
a skin color variation.
Angel
Swatch:
If you do not want a glittery product then Angel isn't for
you. There is a subtle pink powder to it but the glitter is just what this
"color" is. I love it though and it has the feel of a small cosmetic
glitter. A smooth consistency not chunky at all.
Venice
Swatch:
A light romantic pinkish rose hue with a bit of shimmer. Simple as that.
Marilyn
Swatch:
A light pinkish/purple matte. This is very light and
actually goes with my skins undertone. Thus, I don't know how much justice my
swatches do for this color. Also, this color made me think that there might be
some sort of coating on top of the matte colors. Such as a spray finish or
something that you have to work your way through, in order to get the true
color payoff from some of the mattes in this palette. This would be my number
one issue with this palette.
Copper Pot
Swatch:
I'm in love with the color payoff I get from this. This photo doesn't really do this payoff justice. It's name
fits the color. A copper tone color with shimmer.
Sun Kissed
Swatch:
Now this is a wonderful gold hue with shimmer. It's the
color I was most looking forward to from this palette. It gives off a very true
gold color, which can be hard to find sometimes. This is actually my personal
favorite from this palette overall.
Alice
Swatch:
This is a pale violet color and is also a matte. With this
I've had no issue with lack of color payoff. For which I am extremely happy.
Very romantic and feminine. It gives a depth in the richness of the color you
get.
Bad Manners
Swatch:
Bad Manners is a great color it's a taupe with a hint of
pink. It has a lovely blue and purple incandescent shimmer. I don't really know
if this photo shows that off. This incandescent shimmer provides this color
with some real depth and looks great on the eyes. This is one of the top colors
out of eye shadow that I own.
Coffee Cup
Swatch:
A light bronze shimmer, can be built upon to enhance the
look or a great neutral for day to day wear. The color can work from day to
night wear easily. Once again wonderful color payoff with or without a primer.
Mud Slide
Swatch:
This looks and feels like a slightly darker version of
Coffee Cup, it’s verging on a more chocolate type hue. It also has a shimmer,
but the shimmer looks more understated to me.
Tokyo
Swatch:
Once again this has even less of a shimmer to it then Mud
Slide did. This is a somewhere between a chocolate and a grey. Great for a less
traditional smoky eye.
Fashionista
Swatch:
A taupe with a red incandescent shimmer. Loving this color mainly
because you can actually get the red incandescence to show in the color when
you wear it. I have this type of hue in other palettes I own and this is the
first in which I can actually see that shimmer when I use the color and not
just in the pan, where it usually stays. This quality alone makes this my
second favorite color from this palette.
All of these colors have great color payoff, the mattes are
even good although some do have almost a chalky overcoat at first. Talc is the
main product used in this palette. The shadows feel smooth and come off pure
and true in color, to what you see in the pan, instead of cakey or streaky. At
$8.50, this palette feels like such a great steal, there are some who sell it
higher such as around $12.50 or have you pay shipping. Even then I still feel
this palette is so worth it. I’m really hoping to purchase more from w7
including the other palettes from this line, In The Buff and In The Night. Do I think this palette is better then Urban Decay's Naked Palette or a 100% dupe? No, however, I do think that it is a wonderful, comparable, and far more pocketbook friendly product.
Do any of you own any of these products? What are some of
your favorites either eyeshadows or w7 products? What color would you love to
have from this palette? Please feel free to let me know in the comments.
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Over 500 Views & A New Computer!!! -UPDATE-
Over 500 views!!! I cannot believe it. Thank you all so much, for reading my opinions and thoughts and random ramblings. I really hope I've helped some of you make your way through the world of beauty in an easier fashion. I never saw myself as being, by any means a talented writer, and never saw myself getting so many views, when I started this blog back in December.
I'm considering maybe entering into the world of Youtube videos, but I really don't know if I'll be any good to watch or if anyone will take interest. I'll keep you all posted about it here, so keep your eyes opened. Also let me know if you'd be interested...
Anyway, my laptop and main home computer died on me a while back, just recently have I acquired a new one. The downside of this is that I haven't been able to post for a while...the plus side however is that I have a backlog of content that I plan to start posting. Now some of this may include products that aren't new to the market. I hope some of this will be interesting none the less.
I also have a few posts covering more of my go to products. There are also quite a few new products that I have purchased, as well, really looking forward to sharing some of those. With the holidays right around the corner I also plan on reviewing various gift sets as I've seen a lot popping up at my local drug and department stores. Some awesome looking stuff coming out by e.l.f, Wet N Wild, L.A. Colors that I'm already eyeing.
Also feel free to let me know what you'd like to see. I really do read feedback and take all thoughts into consideration.
Thank you all again for paying attention to what started as a little pet project and is starting to feel like SO much more and STAY TUNED!!!
I'm considering maybe entering into the world of Youtube videos, but I really don't know if I'll be any good to watch or if anyone will take interest. I'll keep you all posted about it here, so keep your eyes opened. Also let me know if you'd be interested...
Anyway, my laptop and main home computer died on me a while back, just recently have I acquired a new one. The downside of this is that I haven't been able to post for a while...the plus side however is that I have a backlog of content that I plan to start posting. Now some of this may include products that aren't new to the market. I hope some of this will be interesting none the less.
I also have a few posts covering more of my go to products. There are also quite a few new products that I have purchased, as well, really looking forward to sharing some of those. With the holidays right around the corner I also plan on reviewing various gift sets as I've seen a lot popping up at my local drug and department stores. Some awesome looking stuff coming out by e.l.f, Wet N Wild, L.A. Colors that I'm already eyeing.
Also feel free to let me know what you'd like to see. I really do read feedback and take all thoughts into consideration.
Thank you all again for paying attention to what started as a little pet project and is starting to feel like SO much more and STAY TUNED!!!
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Summer Lovin'
With the change in the weather to summer, I must admit that my makeup use tends to taper off. By that I mean that I usually will not do a full face look. If you took a look in my purse during the summer, you'd see a few different moisturizing lip balms if I want some sort of color, and a couple of chapsticks. During the summer I find that my lips usually feel really dry and at times it is so bad that it feels like they are cracking, so chapstick or lip protector is a huge deal for me. Also having something with some spf when you know that being outside a lot is really important. For chapsticks I usually reach for the medicated formula by Chapstick. I also usually have a Babylips by Maybelline in my purse, for a pop of color I have Grape Vine, and for moisture Quenched, for some freshness Peppermint.
In the summer I try to wash my face at least twice a day, however, with my combination skin type, I'll skip the morning if my skin is super dry that day. Anyway, I also try to incorporate a face safe moisturizer with a bit of spf into my routine. With this simple step your skin will thank you later, with it's more youthful appearance. Skin cancer is a part of my families medical history, so I try to be aware and take care. Cetaphil, Aveeno and Olay all have really great spf moisturizers that are budget friendly. I've also been thinking about Yes To Carrots.
After moisturizing if I really have some blemishes that I want to cover, I will apply a BB cream. Currently I have Garnier in light/fair, but sometimes it oxidizes to a different color than my skin tone, so I'll just spot treat and use less product to just even out my skin tone.
Either way, with or without the BB cream step, I will always try and do an eye look even if it's just a basic neutral smokey eye. For this I have a slew of Wet n Wild Color Icon palettes, the ones I gravitate to the most are: 8 pan - Comfort Zone, 3 pan - Sweet As Candy, 8 pan - Petal Pusher, 6 pan - Vanity, I also adore the 3 pan palette in I'm Feeling Retro. For another budget option I also wear colors from fellow beauty blogger and also Youtube beauty guru Judy Travis's ItsJudyTime's palette from BH cosmetics. I've been following Judy's Youtube and blog for a while now. She actually inspired me to start blogging myself. Anyway, top off my eye look with some mascara, Great Lash by Maybelline and I'm all set.
What's you summer look, any products you gravitate towards when hot temps and late night roll around? Do you find yourself changing up you look when the seasons change? Let me know in the comments! Hope everyone is having a wonderful summer so far.
What's you summer look, any products you gravitate towards when hot temps and late night roll around? Do you find yourself changing up you look when the seasons change? Let me know in the comments! Hope everyone is having a wonderful summer so far.
Monday, June 2, 2014
My First Experience...ZOYA First Impression with Pics.
I don't own many higher end nail polishes, most polishes I own came from the drug store and cost at most five bucks. I just find spending so much on one polish to be a little crazy, especially cause I'm in college and definitely on a budget. So a couple of months ago when I received a ZOYA polish in my ipsy bag, lets just say I was super pumped about trying it out.
The color I received is called Odette, which is a muted purple hue. Work friendly, not too eye catching, just a violet/purple. So today I finally had the chance to try it out an while the color is stunning, I will say I'm a bit disappointed when it comes to application. I've heard from some people who have used ZOYA that it can be a very one coat friendly polish. Lets just say my polish is not one of those.
I forgot to take a picture after one coat but I'm just going to say my nails looked like a mess. I'm not a fan of the tiny brush that Zoya polishes have, precision is all well and good, but I'd rather have an even application of product then a streak fest any day. Not a fan. Anyway, with a sigh, I knew it was going to take a second coat, so I waited...and waited for the first coat to dry.
Then I noticed a second pitfall of this polish, it took forever for a single coat of polish to dry. Forty minutes later I gave in and applied a second coat. Maybe I should have waited another ten minutes, cause I had some bubbling that after some fixing is still visible on a couple of my nails. I'm sorry, but I am not someone with the patience to wait for almost an hour to let my nails dry. Even if I can just put on a show and zone, almost an hour, that's just not me.
I almost gave up and just wrote off this polish, but I really do enjoy the color, it's not quite as bright as it looks in the bottle. I feel it's more of a spring into fall color then a spring/summer look. Still it is a really lovely color. So instead of removing it all and starting over, I went ahead and waited for another thirty to forty minutes, went to get a bite of food and immediately nicked and smudged my nail, so still not dry...great. At least this polish has quite a bit of shine to it that you can't see the nick and smudging unless you know where to look.
All of this has left me on the fence about Zoya, and granted this is a first impression and I do have a blue Zoya polish to try sometime and I just might. I hope it isn't an every polish same experience kinda thing. Cause at this moment I'm so frustrated by the whole thing that I don't see myself buying this product or recommending it to friends.
Are there any polishes you've tried that have made you feel this way? What are some polishes you've tried and wrote off as a fail? Let me know in the comments below.
I almost gave up and just wrote off this polish, but I really do enjoy the color, it's not quite as bright as it looks in the bottle. I feel it's more of a spring into fall color then a spring/summer look. Still it is a really lovely color. So instead of removing it all and starting over, I went ahead and waited for another thirty to forty minutes, went to get a bite of food and immediately nicked and smudged my nail, so still not dry...great. At least this polish has quite a bit of shine to it that you can't see the nick and smudging unless you know where to look.
All of this has left me on the fence about Zoya, and granted this is a first impression and I do have a blue Zoya polish to try sometime and I just might. I hope it isn't an every polish same experience kinda thing. Cause at this moment I'm so frustrated by the whole thing that I don't see myself buying this product or recommending it to friends.
Are there any polishes you've tried that have made you feel this way? What are some polishes you've tried and wrote off as a fail? Let me know in the comments below.
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