Hello and I miss you all!
With work, life, and school my life has been extremely busy.
However, I have missed blogging and Instagraming so much! So I made it my New Year’s resolution to restart and revamp my blog and Instagram.
What kind of content would you like to see? Throw all your ideas in the comments!
Be on the look out for new posts from me.
Thank you 🐷
I mainly decided to get this because I really really like the bag. So every thing else is pretty much a bonus for me. The mystery glam bags retail for $14
Mini Murad Environmental Shield Essential-C Dqy Moisture SPF 30
I have the full size of this product but I have yet to use it. I will probably try this mini size first to see if I like it. And if I don’t I can always pass the larger size onto someone else.
Love craft Beauty Number 2 Brush
The bristles are soft and it seems pretty sturdy. I’ll definitely use it for blush or bronzer
This Works Morning Expert Hyaluronic Serum
I have been getting a lot of Hyaluronic acid stuff lately. This is another little mini to add to my turn and burn project pan.
UOMA Level Up Mascara Mini
I love getting mini mascaras. I can actually use it up before the three month shelf life passes.
The bristles are kind of spread out and in a weird pattern around the wand. I am interested to see how this work.
Basic Beauty Eyeshadow Quad “Hot Cocoa Bomb”
This is a cute little quad and the shadows seem to be of pretty decent quality.
It was really buttery and smooth with the figure swatches and I am interested to see how they work with a brush. I am going to add this to my collection of mini palettes I keep on my vanity.
Sometimes I really enjoy getting this mystery bags. Sometimes they suck though. This was luckily not one of this times! I would be interested to know what products you got in this bag when it originally came out or if you have ordered the mystery bag as well!
Thank you for reading 🌞
The BoxyCharm base box is $25 a month and contains 5 full sized ( sometimes deluxe sample sized) products.
Let’s get into this months unboxing!
Glow on 5th Refresh and Reset Brightening Mud Mask $30
I have yet to try this mask but, I am excited to! It is infused with ginger root and taurine to re-energize skin and minimize fatigue, boost circulation, and help with rehydration.
This sounds exactly like what I need right now. My skin has not been the best.
Trèstique Foundation Stick “Crete Cloud” $30
I was kind of skeptical about this product. Then I tried it. It gave my skin a luminous look with a nice medium coverage. The stick has an attached sponge ( which I didn’t try). The case is also refillable, which I think is great!
Seraphine Botanicals Primrose and Cream Lip and Cheek Cream Palette $42
The creams apply well over powder and give the cheeks a nice kiss of color. I do not like them on the lips however, they don’t really give off much color payoff when applied to the lips.
Trust Fund Beauty Better Than Therapy Lip Oil $18
This is a really nice lip oil. It feels very soothing and hydrating. I do like that it’s clear so it can easily be applied with out a mirror. I have been using this at night and my lips actually are doing much better.
Amnh Skincare Unicorn Dreams Body Butter $20
I am in love with this body butter. It feels really good on the skin and smells fantastic! It does look a little greasy, but that doesn’t bother me I use it at night and my skin is covered up anyway. I would definitely purchase this product when I run out.
That’s all for my unboxing!
I’m pretty happy with this months box. I am going to get use out of all the products. I am excited to see what next month brings.
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I have no self control and I resubscribed to BoxyCharm. This is the Premium box and I believe the price recently increased so it’s somewhere between $35-$39.
Persona Cosmetics Identity Two Palette $42
This was the item I picked. This palette is beautiful and I think it’s the perfect color story for the fall and winter months. Though I am going to use it all year round.
Every shade is very pigmented and buttery! They are super easy to work with. They really do blend like a dream.
Rodial Blush Drops $50 “Sunset Kiss”
The card says this is a new launch.
The color is buildable and easy to blend out. It really made my skin looked flushed, healthy, and glowing. I really love these liquid blush drops.
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Veil Mist $29
First off, the bottle is very nice. It’s a heavy frosted glass bottle. I wouldn’t travel with it, but it looks nice siting out in my beauty area.
“…calms, refreshes, and hydrates for a radiant lasting glow on bare skin or with makeup. Achieve poreless, luminous, and translucent looking skin with this luxurious mist that features a soothing, antioxidant packed cucumber water base. Instantly deliveres a glass skin finish with hydrating, soothing, and glow getting ingredients. Results build over time to help skin look and feel hydrated, radiant, plump, and bouncy from within.”
On first impression I think this most did good things for my make up. My skin look very glowy. I’m excited to see what it does on bare skin!
Nudeskin by Nudestix Lemon aid Detox and Glow Micro Peel $34
I have not tried this chemical peel yet. It is supposed to be clarifying and detox pores of excess oil, dirt, and pollution while visibly rejuvenating skin tone and texture. This sound like it’s going to be really clarifying and brightening. I have high hopes. I am going to have to give this peel and try and update y’all later!
Riddle Oil Original Roll on $50
The scent of this roll on is AMAZING! I am absolutely in love! It also lasts on the skin a nice long time.
“…amber and musk. This oil naturally creates a signature scent that is unique to you. “
I think this is going to be my new everyday scent.
Trèstique Eye Duo Good Vibes Mascara and Eye Pencil $44
This is a mascara I have gotten before but didn’t try. My mom loves it, so I’m glad I got to try it for myself. It really gave my lashes fantastic length. However, I do not like the little lash curler contraption.
The eyeliner has great staying power. It lasted basically all day in my water line and tight line.
Full face done with products.
I am so happy with this box! It’s an incredible value that came packed full of fantastic products. I am so glad I resubscribed!
Thank you for reading 🎈
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I have no self control and I resubscribed to BoxyCharm. This is the Premium box and I believe the price recently increased so it’s somewhere between $35-$39.
Persona Cosmetics Identity Two Palette $42
This was the item I picked. This palette is beautiful and I think it’s the perfect color story for the fall and winter months. Though I am going to use it all year round.
Every shade is very pigmented and buttery! They are super easy to work with. They really do blend like a dream.
Rodial Blush Drops $50 “Sunset Kiss”
The card says this is a new launch.
The color is buildable and easy to blend out. It really made my skin looked flushed, healthy, and glowing. I really love these liquid blush drops.
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Veil Mist $29
First off, the bottle is very nice. It’s a heavy frosted glass bottle. I wouldn’t travel with it, but it looks nice siting out in my beauty area.
“…calms, refreshes, and hydrates for a radiant lasting glow on bare skin or with makeup. Achieve poreless, luminous, and translucent looking skin with this luxurious mist that features a soothing, antioxidant packed cucumber water base. Instantly deliveres a glass skin finish with hydrating, soothing, and glow getting ingredients. Results build over time to help skin look and feel hydrated, radiant, plump, and bouncy from within.”
On first impression I think this most did good things for my make up. My skin look very glowy. I’m excited to see what it does on bare skin!
Nudeskin by Nudestix Lemon aid Detox and Glow Micro Peel $34
I have not tried this chemical peel yet. It is supposed to be clarifying and detox pores of excess oil, dirt, and pollution while visibly rejuvenating skin tone and texture. This sound like it’s going to be really clarifying and brightening. I have high hopes. I am going to have to give this peel and try and update y’all later!
Riddle Oil Original Roll on $50
The scent of this roll on is AMAZING! I am absolutely in love! It also lasts on the skin a nice long time.
“…amber and musk. This oil naturally creates a signature scent that is unique to you. “
I think this is going to be my new everyday scent.
Trèstique Eye Duo Good Vibes Mascara and Eye Pencil $44
This is a mascara I have gotten before but didn’t try. My mom loves it, so I’m glad I got to try it for myself. It really gave my lashes fantastic length. However, I do not like the little lash curler contraption.
The eyeliner has great staying power. It lasted basically all day in my water line and tight line.
Full face done with products.
I am so happy with this box! It’s an incredible value that came packed full of fantastic products. I am so glad I resubscribed!
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My classes got cancelled today so I decided to do a full face of Honest Beauty! Well, an almost full face.
Everything Primer Matte $22.99
I started with the Honest Beauty Everything Primer in Matte. I use this primer all the time. It’s a lotiony texture and leaves my skin feeling hydrated, but not looking greasy.
The Everything Cream Foundation in Snow $21.99
This is a foundation I have raved about before and still love it. It can be used with out a concealer because it builds up so easily without looking cakey.
Snow is the perfect match for my light skin and I will continue to use and love it.
Get it Together Eyeshadow Palette $22.99
I have used this palette a few times and it isn’t the best I’ve ever used, but it also isn’t the worst.
None of the shades are particularly creamy and the pigmentation is okay. They do look very pretty on the eyes. I used the first three shades and the cream shade to do more of a romantic look today
Dusk Reflection Illuminizing Glow Powder $19.99
Dusk Reflection is the darker shade and I use it as bronzer. I love this stuff. I use it all the time. It sinks into the skin so well and doesn’t look like too much.
Midnight Reflection Illuminizing Glow Powder $19.99
This is the lighter shade. It’s a great highlight! Not over the top, not to shimmery. It just looks like the light is hitting your face perfectly.
Cremé Cheek Blush in Rose Pink $12.99
I use this blush all the time. It sinks nicely into the skin and I love that it makes me look slightly sunburnt even though I never go outside.
It is a beautiful rosey color and works well on my skin tone.
Lip Crayon in Sheer Rose $12.99
I tend to reach for this lip crayon on no makeup days. It’s comfortable and gives your lips and really nice kiss of color!
I really love how this look turned out! I highly recommend checking out everything! Maybe not the eyeshadow palette, but it does create pretty looks.
What’s your favorite Honest Beauty product?
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I have had a few of these quads just sitting around. I haven’t really been playing with makeup, but this morning I was watching Tati videos and got inspired. So I thought, “ let’s do an inexpensive fall look.”
This quad retails for only $3!!! Here ! Let’s get into swatches and the super quick and easy look.
My first comment is I wish the matte shades had one that was a bit more orange toned, but the mattes are still super pretty.
The mattes don’t swatch the best, but they do work very well. The metallics on the other hand swatch like a dream and work just as well.
I used a fluffy blending brush and used the lightest matte and went all through the crease. I used a more tapered blending brush and used the darker matte on the outer corner. On the outer portion of my lid I used the darker metallic and then the lighter one on the rest of my lid.
I am in love with the look that came out of this quad! Simple easy, so cheap and perfect for fall. Now I want every single one of the bite sized quads and no one will stop me from getting them. I feel an ELF hall coming on!!
Which bite sized quad is your favorite?
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There is a lot to un-box here, so let’s jump in!
111 Skin Rose Gold Brightening Facial Treatment Masks x5 $135
$135!? These face masks better solve every problem I have! They are supposed to give you a glowing complexion.
Milk Makeup Matcha Detoxifying Face Mask $ 26
This is one of the products I picked for this month. I have been wanting to give it a go for a while now. It is supposed to control oil, balance skin, and calm redness.
Keratherapy Deep Conditioning Mask $24
This mask comes in a giant size and smells soooo good. I can’t wait to try it. I really love hair masks.
Kate Somerville Exfolikate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment $85
This is the second item I picked for my box this month. I have tried a few samples of this product and love it. I’m excited to have the full size.
Pür Signature Travel Essentials 12 piece cruelty free brush set $49
This is such a cute brush set. I love the shade of pink and that it comes in a nice sturdy holder. I have used a few of the brushes already and they are very soft with no shedding.
Persona Season One lip gloss “honey” $16
Now this is a gloss I can get behind. No glitter and the shade looks perfect for fall!
Fenty Killawatt Foil Freestyle Highlight “Mimosa sunrise/ Sangria Sunset” $36
While these shades are pretty, I’m never going to use this. I am passing it along to one of my sisters.
Hipdot Zion Palette $30
This palette is beautiful! I am in love with the color story. I am really excited to finally get to try the Hipdot formula.
That is it for my Fall 2020 BoxyLuxe! I am pretty happy with this box, and it’s value of $401!!!
What was in your box this season? Comment below!
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Today, we are going to dive into a cruelty free, vegan, and natural face and eye palette that is pigmented by fruit.
The 100% Pure Pretty Naked 2 Palette
It currently retails for $22 on the 100% pure site. It contains a highlight, blush, and three shadows.
Illume: A pale slightly pink highlight.
Afterglow: A pink peach blush
Beam: A nude gold with gold sparkle
Splendor: A taupe shadow with a charcoal undertone and bronze shimmer
Vivid: A charcoal purple with ruby sparkles
Over all thoughts
I really enjoy this palette. I have been reaching for the highlighter a ton, even though it is subtle, and after glow is my new favorite blush. The shadows are great for creating and quick and easy smoky eye.
I 100% recommend getting your hands on the 100% Pure Pretty Naked Two palette.
Have you tried any of the 100% Pure palettes? What are your thoughts?
Thank you for reading 🌈
On this fine Saturday, I bring y’all a late Ipsy Ultimate Unboxing for the month of November!
Is it worth $50?
Let’s find out!
The Bag
This month we got a large travel makeup bag. I think this bag is very cute and will definitely be using it. It is roomy and well made. Perfect for the trip I have coming up next week!
Soo AE Panda Eye Brightening Masks
This is a mask I have tried before. I did enjoy it, and the cuteness adds a nice touch to your pamper session. However, you can get them at Walmart 2/$5. Not exactly something I want in my $50 box. But, I’m not disappointed about having them again.
Beau Gachis Concealer Brush
This is a nice, basic concealer brush. You could also use it to pack shadows on your lid. It seems to be made well and none of the hairs were shedding. This isn’t my preferred way to blend or apply concealer, but I have been enjoying it for eyeshadows.
It Cosmetics Confidence in a Cleanser
This is a cleanser I have been wanting to try, so I was happy to see it included. Hopefully, their “skin-transforming” claim holds up! I could definitely use some skin transformation during these cold months.
Juice Beauty Stem Cellular Anti-Wrinkle Booster Serum
I know this serum is, or is almost the price of the box. This isn’t a product I will be using for myself. However, I was able to gift my mom nice skin care- and she is loving this serum! That’s worth it enough for me.
Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk
I will never be mad about receiving dry shampoo, lord knows I need it. I have already used this one. It works well, doesn’t make my scalp itch, and doesn’t have an over whelming scent.
Youth to People Superfood Air-Whip Moisture Cream
I haven’t had to chance to try much from Youth to the People. This little sample may be a good way to dip my toes in the water.
Smith and Cult Nail Polish “Bite your Kiss”
This polish is a really pretty, dark, wine red color. This is usually my nail polish color of choice, so that worked out well!
Context Matte Lipstick “Sweet Emotion”
This is a brand I have never heard of. It’s fun to get to try a new to me brand.
The shade is a really pretty burnt red shade. I think it is perfect for this time of year. The formula isn’t too drying, and there is no scent that I can detect.
Billion Dollar Brows Best Seller Kit
This is really neat. In this get we got a brow highlighting pencil, a brow pencil, a brow brush, and a brow gel.
I have really been enjoying using these brow products. The shade matches well, and the gel has great hold!
Benefit Cosmetics High Beam
Fun fact, I have never tried High Beam before. Benefit has never been a brand I was super into. They aren’t cruelty free, so I never felt to inclined to try either.
The shade is a light pink. It didn’t really highlight my face like other liquid highlights do, which I think is intended. I have a feeling my little sister would love this, so I am going to pass it on to her. Again, I’m glad I will at least be able to give someone else the product, makes it not a total dud for me.
Gi Gi Gorgeous The only Blush Duo “Authentic and Pride”
I am so excited about this! I love GiGi!! I am guessing she has come out with her own line, and now I want everything! This blush does say it is cruelty free and vegan.
You get a more peachy shade that is matte, and a pinky shade with some glitter. I don’t go for pinks much, but when both shades are mixed, it shows up stunning on the cheeks!
Wander Beauty Wandress Rush Palette
We have a six pan palette from Wander beauty, subscription services favorite brand. There are 4 cream metallics, and two shimmers. I have gotten a palette from them in this formula and layout, just different shades, but I can’t find it. Anywhere.
I think this is a great little palette for the Holidays! The creams are beautiful and don’t crease on my lids. The two shades that look matte in the pictures, aren’t. Which is unfortunate. However, I was able to make them work. I can see myself reaching for the shades Blitz and Avenue a lot.
Full face of the products
Here is a hideous picture of me. Fun fact, I was broken up with, over the phone, after two years, While I had this makeup on. The shadows lasted through a few tears. Good going Wander Beauty.
Over all thoughts?
I liked this box! I got a lot I’ll use and love, but I was also able to give my mom something she is really enjoying, and I will get to give my little sister a clue classic piece of makeup.
I think Ipsy Ultimate will be sticking around for a while.
What was in your Ipsy, of any level, this month?
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