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BH Cosmetics Eyes on the 80's Eyeshadow Palette

Hey guys!!! One time Bh Cosmetics was having a giveaway on Pinterest and of course I participated not thinking I am going to win anything. I surprisingly won the Eyes on the 80's Eyeshadow Palette . I was so excited since I love using color on my eyelids or even on my lower lash line.  Right when I saw this palette I knew I would love it. Look at the beautiful colors!! It is a lot more colorful shades rather than neutrals. Now let's get to the swatches: First row... Second row.... Third row.... Fourth row... Fifth row.... Look how pigmented....for an affordable palette this is amazing! Most of the shadows apply well with just a primer or a primer and a base. The lighter matte shades apply better with a primer and a base because they apply a little patchy with just a primer and it needs to be built up. The matte shades are a little bit more difficult to blend, but if you take your time to blend it can be done. One of my favorit...

Sephora Collection Luster Matte Long-Wear Lip Color

Hey guys!!! I am a big fan of the Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain and when I saw itsjudytime do a review on these I had been wanting to try one out.  I have been into more matte lip products lately so I thought why not try it out?I was in New York and I wanted a pretty vampy shade. I saw the shade Deep Plum and thought it was exactly what I was looking for. Sephora Collection Luster Matte Long-Wear Lip Color With itsjudytime review I already expected it to be very pigmented, but I was surprised with how pigmented it really was in person for some reason. That was one swipe!!! I always use this with a clear lip liner just in case it feathers since it is so dark and pigmented. This applies very shiny and it dries down to an almost matte finish. You still have a little bit of a sheen when it is fully dried. For it being a luster matte lip product I was surprised that it didn't dry out my lips whatsoever. My lips could be a little dry and it doesn't enhanc...

Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadows

Hey guys!!! I had seen these eyeshadows all over YouTube and they kept saying they were amazing and only $3.99 at the drugstore. I didn't pay for any of the eyeshadows I tried I received 3 of them through Ipsy's point system. One I received it from Milani during the 30 shades in 30 days event.  Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadows (Left to Right: Bella Cobalt, Bella Ivory, Bella Gold, Bella Expresso) (Left to Right: Bella Cobalt, Bella Ivory, Bella Gold, Bella Expresso) I first received the Bella Cobalt and it is a Satin Matte finish. I was really excited to try out this color since I love to use blue shadows. Later I received the other three. Bella Ivory is a Sattin Matte finish, Bella Gold is a Metallic finish, and Bella Expresso is a Sattin Matte finish. (Left to Right: Bella Cobalt, Bella Ivory, Bella Gold, Bella Expresso) The pigmentation on most of these are incredible. The only one that was disappointing was Bella Cobalt. It looks pigmen...

Laura Mercier Hydrating Foundation Primer

Hey guys!!! I had been on the search for my holy grail face prime and I have tried so many samples from Sephora to find it. I tried Benefit, Smashbox, BareMinerals and nothing was working for me. I had tried the Smashbox Hydrating Primer and I thought that was the best one. Something told me to try the Laura Mercier one so I did. Laura Mercier Hydrating Foundation Primer I didn't have high hopes for it just because I haven't heard anyone that I watch or read talk about this product. It looks a lotion when I squeeze some out and its a very thin consistensy it applies almost like a serum to me. A little bit goes a long way and it really does keep my skin hydrating especially during this time of year. I put it on even if I am not wearing makeup only if my skin is feeling dry one day. It even helps keep my Sephora Collection 10 HR Wear Perfection Foundation last longer. It isn't the longest lasting foundation on its own or with any other primer I trie...

Face of the Day!

Hey guys!! When I saw JamiePaigeBeauty and MrsLolalynn collab using Makeup Geek eyeshadows reminded me to use mine. I am glad I did because I love what I came up with and I loved it so much that I didn't want to take it off haha. I started off with applying my eye primer and face primer. Face primer I am using the Laura Mercier Hydrating Foundation Primer and for eyes I used the Urban Decay Primer Potion . I forgot to add it in the picture, but I used my ELF Studio Eyebrow Kit to fill in my brows and set them with the ELF Brow Gel .  I use the Makeup Geek eyeshadow in Creme Brulee in my crease as my transition shade and I blended it out till it looked seamless. I always love using a base all over my lid so I used Maybelline Color Tattoo in Inked in Pink.  Then I took the Makeup Geek eyeshadow in Cocoa Bear  in the crease as well, but I made that the shade Creme Brulee was still showing at the top of my crease(I hope that made sense) I use...

Birchbox November 2014 Unboxing

Hey guys!!! I have been getting Birchbox for a while and I wasn't even thinking about making a post about, but today I decided why not?? So here is what I got: Harvey Prince Petaly Noir-  It is a nice floral scent. It has jasmine, orchid, lily of the valley, and vanilla. I actually do love the scent I will definitely be using this up. dr. brandt pores no more vacuum cleaner-  This a gel mask that is supposed to clean out your pores for fewer backheads and smoother skin. I will keep you updated if I love it or not. Laura Mercier Full Blown Volume Supreme Mascara-  I am excited to try out this mascara. It says it is a water resistant formula that will lengthen, volumize, and curl without clumping or flaking. I have used it once and I don't have my full opinion yet so I will get back to you later. It also came with samples of Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer and I am excited for that too I have been interested in trying out more Laura Mercier products....

ELF Studio Lip Exfoliator

Hey guys!!! Ever since I used the ELF Studio Eyebrow Kit  and their brushes I had been very interested in trying more ELF products. I have been into exfoliating my lips everyday and when I saw someone use the ELF Studio Lip Exfoliator  I really wanted to try it out!  I saw it at Target for $3 As you can see the packaging looks like a lipstick tube and even the product looks like a lipstick. " A sweet sugar and smoothing sensation, infused with Vitamin E, Shea Butter, Avocado, Grape and Jojoba Oils to nourish and protect."  This is a really gentle exfoliator and I don't have to put on a lip balm after I use it because of the shea butter and oils it has. I feel like it keeps my lips moisturized while I do my makeup so I agree that it nourishes your lips. I really love it because it is really easy to use. I would rather use this than stick my finger into a pot of sugar scrub it is a lot more sanitary I think. I also love the smell of the pr...

Sephora VIB Haul

Hey guys!!! I am sure that a lot of you shopped the Sephora VIB sale and of course I was one of them. I am so excited with the products I got and I want to show you guys what I got. Origins Mini Mask Marvels-  I had been wanting to try out some Origins Masks and when I saw this I thought this was the perfect time to do it! I saw it was $25 and to me that is a great deal. Buxom Hold The Line Waterproof Eyeliner-  I had seen someone say that this is a great contact friendly eyeliner and it doesn't budge so we shall see. Of course I got it in the color Call Me which is just a black. I am still on the search of holy grail eyeliner pencil. Buxom Full-On Lip Cream-  I have seen one of my favorite YouTuber's rave about this lip gloss and I had been wanting to try it ever since of course. I got the color White Russian which is just a nude pink.  Sephora Collection 10 HR Wear Perfection Foundation-  I decided to get a backup of this foundation since this ...

October 2014 Ipsy Bag

Hey guys!!! It is time to review another Ipsy bag. One thing I have to say is I am excited to receive the November bag. What are you guys getting?? Now back to October's bag.  The makeup bag we received I am in love with it. Look how beautiful. I definitely will be keeping this one. I will start on a great note! I am in love with this next product! City Color Be Matte Lipstick I had been wanting to try these lipsticks for a while after hearing Andrea Matillano  rave about them. (If you guys love reviews you should totally check her out) I was so excited to see that I was getting the lipstick especially since I have been loving matte lippies recently. I LOVE this product it is pigmented only one swipe and you get almost full opacity. It is not drying at all and it lasts about 4-5 hours on me. On the picture the left swatch is with 3 swipes and the right one is with one. I want mooorrreee!!!  KISS iENVYbyKISS Lashes I was going to try thes...

Clinique Take Day Off Makeup Remover For Lids, Lashes, and Lips

Hey guys!!! You guys know that I love Casey Holmes and her videos that I want to try EVERYTHING she recommends. I been wanting to try the Clinique Makeup Remover that she always raves about for so long so when I saw a deluxe sample size near the register I HAD to get it.  Before you use the product you have to shake it well to shake the oil and apply it on a cotton round. My first impression when I first tried it was OMG! This product removed about 90% of my eye makeup and I wear waterproof makeup most of the time!! I put the cotton round on my eye, let it sit for about 15 seconds, and then I gently rub my eye. It breaks down the eye makeup so easily that I only use one cotton round for both eyes. I always go back and finish removing the rest of my makeup with my body shop cleansing oil. It doesn't sting your eyes, it is gentle for contact wearers, and for all skin types. It leaves a little bit of an oily residue, but with my dry skin I don't mind and the re...

NYX Butter Glosses

Hey guys!!! I know I have said I was going to review this product a while back, but I don't know why I would always forget. The NYX butter glosses are raved about on YouTube and of course I wanted to try them out myself. I bought one myself, I received one from my friend in our swap , and one from Ipsy. I have the shades Creme Brulee, Sugar Cookie, Strawberry Parfait. (Left to Right: Strawberry Parfait, Sugar Cookie, Creme Brulee) (Left to Right: Creme Brulee, Strawberry Parfait, Sugar Cookie) I received Creme Brulee from Ipsy and to be honest it isn't my favorite one. I don't like the way nude looks on my lips, but the way I made it work I applied Strawberry Parfait on top and I liked it better that way. I honestly wouldn't have had purchased this shade myself. I noticed that the lighter the color the less pigmentation it has and the darker the color the more pigmentation it has. (Left to Right: Strawberry Parfait, Sugar Cookie, Creme Brulee) I lov...