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.
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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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Petit Vour Beauty Box is $15 a month. It contains 4-5 cruelty free, vegan, and usually clean beauty products.
Evio Cleansing Wipes $14
These wipes are biodegradable and made of hemp. They can remove makeup, cleanse skin, and keep it hydrated. I can always use more wipes and these seem to be a great option!
Josh Rosebrook Tinted Nutrient Day Cream x2 $2.50
Josh Rosebrook is a really nice, rather expensive brand. It will be neat to try one of their products. I am not sure what the tint is, as it doesn’t have a shade on the packets. This cream can be used to prep skin before makeup, or be worn alone for a glowy smooth finish.
Andalou Naturals Citrus Sunflower Shower Gel $3
This is a product I already own, and have yet to try. I am probably going to throw one into my travel bag for the lake this weekend.
Ursa Major Sublime Sage Spray Deodorant $18
I have never tried a spray deodorant, so this will be interesting. It is supposed to be instantly refreshing. And neutralizes odor causing bacteria; using plants, minerals, and enzymes.
Sahajan Brightening Mask $15
I could really use this right now. My skin looks dull and horrible. This mask has a blend of anti-inflammatory and brightening tumeric extract, oils, and glycolic acid to give the skin a glow.
I am really excited for everything in this months box, and I can’t wait to give it all a try.
My box came to a total of $52.50. For only $15!
What item from this months box would you like to see reviewed? Comment below!
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Kinder Beauty Box is $25 a month. All products are cruelty free and vegan. You receive 5 products, two of which will be full sized.
Delia Organics Dew Drops Serum $30
This serum is lightweight and meant to balance out your complexion while providing hydration. This is going to be the serum I use bevy after I finish my Kypris one!
Delizioso Watermelon & COQ10 Facial Polish $39.95
Here we have a very fine facial polish that is packed full of skin loving ingredients. Oh, and it smells ahhhmazing!
Glov BioBased Pocket Mirror $10
This is actually an awesome little mirror. Mine is going right into my backpack so I can do makeup touch ups while at work and college.
Eco Tools Lip and Cheek Tint “Pink” $8.99
I am obsessed with cream blush and multi tasking products lately, so I am really excited about this. The shade isn’t too pink, and looks illuminating as well. You will see more of this guy in an upcoming post.
100% Pure Creamy Long Last Liner “Dark Cacao” $26
I already own this eyeliner, and it is by far my favorite liner. It’s long wearing and very pigmented. I’m so happy so have another!
I am really happy with this box! It’s full of amazing products and I’m excited about everything. My box came to a total of $114.94.
What product interests you most from this months box? Comment below!
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Kinder Beauty Box retails for $25 a month. It contains all cruelty free and vegan products. You get 5-6 items, two of which will be full-size.
Glov Makeup Remover $12.99
This is so useful! I have been obsessed with my makeup eraser as of late, and I’m glad to have another similar product. It’s very soft and fits nicely on the hand for better control. Not only does it remove makeup, but it is supposed to help leave your skin balanced and soft.
Dirty Lamb Ultra Night Serum $52
Great timing! I am on the last few uses of my current night serum. This serum contains a high antioxidant blend of fatty acids to really hydrate skin through the night. It also has a hint of lavender, ylang-ylang, and orange. It smells great! I also love the little lamb on the bottle.
100% Pure Bright Eyes Mask $7
These are a caffeinated eye mask to brighten and de-puff. I have tried these before and really enjoy them.
Fleur & Bee Eyes Eyes Baby Anti-Aging Eye Cream $22
This eye cream contains botanicals, vitamins, and moisturizing ingredients to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This is a really nice sized jar for $22. It’s going to last ages!
Medusa’s Makeup Eye Dust “Penny Wise” $8
This pigment is a really pretty metallic copper. I have other eye dusts from Medusa’s makeup and they are all wonderful and really pack a punch. If you haven’t check out Medusa’s Makeup, I highly recommend you do.
BONUS ITEM Folly Fire Lipstick “Full House”
I used a coupon code I found, which I believe was MSA, and got a mystery bonus item. Unfortunately, it is a lipstick I already own. However, it is a beautiful color and formula and I know one of my sisters will love it!
Over all thoughts?
I am so happy with my first box! I am blown away! I have replaced my VeganCuts subscription with this one, and I am very happy with that decision! For $25 I got a total of $101.99 worth of products. That’s fantastic!
What item is most interesting to you in this box? Comment below!
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Welcome to the next leg of my foundation journey! Today, we are going to talk about The Honest Beauty Everything Cream Foundation $21.99
When I was younger, I solely used the Avon cream foundation compact, and I did enjoy it. So I figured, why not try a more natural version!
Information straight from the Honest Beauty Site:
“Our Everything Foundation Cream really is everything a girl could ask for in a foundation (and ask we did). It’s creamy demi-matte formula means the only shine you’re seeing is the lit-from-within, winning personality kind and its flexible medium-to-full coverage goes on smooth every time. Infused with jojoba oil that acts a whole lot like your skin already, it doesn’t just offer buildable coverage and a seamless finish but also helps keep your skin’s natural moisture barrier in balance”
Ingredients:
“Jojoba Oil: rich in fatty acids and chemically similar to human sebum, helps to balance skin’s moisture barrier
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Mica, Castor Isostearate Beeswax Succinate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Silica, Lauroyl Lysine, Glyceryl Behenate, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Tocopherol, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Glycerin, Water (Aqua), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499). May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).”
I know for some people silica and mica, possibly, aren’t preferred Ingredients, for hard core green beauty enthusiasts, but for me, I am not too concerned about them.
I am in the lightest shade, Snow, and I have to say, this is the best shade for my skin tone. It’s fair with warm undertones. My perfect summer shade.
Application process:
I started by priming with the Honest Beauty Everything Matte Primer $21.99 which is a primer I already love. It really helps to create a matte base, which I think really increases the longevity of this Demi matte foundation.
Here is the foundation after initial application. Definitely a medium- buildable to full cover age foundation. I have the shade Snow.
One swipe
Next is displaying to coverage with a second layer.
Definitely buildable!
Application process
I layed this foundation down with a flat foundation brush from Luxie in my T-Zone and anywhere I needed more coverage and blended from there with a beauty blender. I used two layers and was very happy with the coverage.
Here we are 6 hours later. I have to say, I am happy with the wear! There is the typical T-Zone wear, but nothing got cakey and my blemishes stayed covered very well. I did originally set it with a loose translucent powder, but did not touch it up through out the day.
For a $21.99 price tag, I am very impressed with this foundation. This has been the best foundation I have tried in ages! It last well, and and doesn’t make the skin look TOO dewy, even after 6 hours!
As of right now, I will 200% repurchase this foundation once I go through it. It’s great for light wear in the summer, and a more heavy coverage for when we don’t have to worry about makeup melting off your face.
I highly recommend trying this one out for yourself. It’s cruelty free, versatile, and wears very well!
What is your current favorite foundation? Comment below!
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Let’s play with some eyeshadow!
Clove + Hallow is a cruelty free, vegan, and clean beauty brand. I hear a lot that it is more affordable, and in the green beauty space I would agree. However, it is still rather pricey in my opinion.
The Sunrise Pressed Pigment Palette contains six shades. Two lattes and four shimmers. It retails for $36.
It also has some nourishing ingredients for the eye area. There is rosemary, rice bran, and sunflower extract to protect and soothe the eye area.
The pigments are contained in recyclable cardboard, mirror free, packaging.
There are no shade names, so I will try to do a little bit of a description.
I did a super light take on a halo eye.
Over all thoughts?
I enjoy this palette. I think the pigmentation is lovely, and the formula is rather creamy. I didn’t notice much kick up, which can be a bit of a problem with more natural shadows, which isn’t an issue for me. If you are into, or just getting into using more cleaner beauty items, I recommend picking up this little palette. You can get a variety of day time and night time looks, with very little effort!
Have you tried anything from Clove + Hallow? What were your thoughts? Comment below!
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The Petit Vour Beauty Box retails for $18 a month. You receive 4 sample, sometimes full sized beauty items. All items are cruelty free, vegan, and non-toxic.
Mantra Mask CBD Collagen Mask $15
This mask promotes collagen regeneration to reduce inflammation and fine lines and wrinkles. I have tried masks from this brand before and did enjoy them.
Blissoma Photonic Facial Sunscreen and Mositurizer $17.50
This moisturizer skins into the skin quickly and provides 25 SPF to the skin. I used it as a primer today, and it works very well! My skin feels moisturized, not greasy, and I have that extra layer of SPF.
Kindred Beauty La Femme Body Oil $20
Fun fact about me, I am horrible at remembering to moisturize my body. I am trying to get better about it.
This body oil absorbs quickly and has a light rose scent. It soothes the skin, while leaving behind a very subtle shimmer.
Nude by Nature Natural Illusion Eyeshadow “Sunset” $20
This shadow is pigmented and very smooth. I have a feeling I am going to love this as a one and done shadow in the fall. I will make a future post look more in-depth into this shadow, maybe even more nude by nature products!
That is everything I got in my July Petit Vour Box. I am very happy with everything I got, and I’m excited to really get into testing it all.
My box came to a total of $72.50, for only $18! This box really does pay for itself!
What product interests you most in this months box? Comment below!
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I have a few clean beauty items I am loving that I really wanted to share with you all, and they are all from W3ll People!
This is a more accessible clean beauty brand, in my opinion, sense it can be purchased at most Targets.
Let’s get into some reviews!
W3ll People High Vibrations Cheek Trio $19.99
To kick us off we have the High Vibrations 3 piece cheek palette cream. Contained is a cream highlighter and two cream blushes.
The creams skin easily into the skin and blend with no problems. I find that they are rather long wearing, even in the heat! If you are just getting into cream products, I think this would be a lovely one to start out with.
I used the middle blush shade and the highlight today. As you can see, the blush gives a luminous rosy look to the skin and the highlight really adds to that glow.
W3ll People Nudist 1 Palette $19.99
The nudist palette is more taupe toned, and reminds me a lot of the naked one palette. You have all the neutrals you need to create an easy every day look, as well as that darker brown to really spice things up.
I find that the shades are easy to blend. There is a bit of kick back so be aware of that. I don’t find that the shades fade through out the day. I have been reaching for this palette constantly. I really enjoy using the glittery brown shade all over my lid, then blended into the crease.
W3ll People Expressionist Mascara Mini $9.99
I have tried this mascara a few times now and I love it! It gives my lashes great length, and there is no smudging or flaking through out the day.
Over all, I highly recommend all of the products mentioned. W3ll People is a brand I have been obsessed with lately, and I can’t wait to try out more from them.
What is your favorite W3ll People Product? Comment below!
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The Vegan Cuts Beauty Box retails for around $25 a month. You receive 4-5 full or deluxe sample sized beauty items. All items are always cruelty free and vegan! The box will have a $50+ value.
This months box supports the Peaceful Prairie Sanctuary in Deer Trail, CO.
Let’s hope into the unboxing!
Suki Skincare Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser $11.95
This cleanser is meant to gently exfoliate your skin while revealing its natural radiance. I am almost done with my current exfoliator, so I’m anxious to give this one a try
This Way Fave Sunscreen SPF 35 $15
Who doesn’t need sunscreen? I have been flying through these sample tubes I have been sent. This sunscreen is meant to adapt to your skin tone, so it doesn’t leave a white caste. Neat! The little duck on the packaging is a super cute touch.
Authentic Beauty Concept Hydrate Hair Mask $10
This mask is light weight, but still intensely moisturizes hair. It smells soooo good, and can also be used as a detangler!
Wicked Good Perfume Roller “Sugared Violets” $15.95
The scent is very sweet and floral. From the few times I’ve used it, I’ve noticed that it is very long wearing. I am absolutely in love with it.
Pacifica Underarm Deodorant Wipes $3.50
I have seen these before at Target and have been interested in how well they work. It just seems a bit wasteful to use so many wipes, when you could just use a deodorant stick or cream. I am very intrigued to see how well they work in this horrible heat though.
That is it for my July Vegan Cuts Beauty Box! I am very happy with everything, and excited to try what I haven’t, and continue to love what I have tried. My box came to a total of $56.40.
What product interests you most in this box? Comment below!
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