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For years I avoided red lipstick because I thought it was too bold. But over the last few years, I’ve come to embrace it. I like that it adds a pop of color. I love the red shade options as well from deep crimson to rose red. Granted everyone’s body chemistry is different so the color may mellow or brighten […]
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I needed to pick up a new nail polish in August. I don’t buy a lot of nail polish anymore. Half the time I forget to use them and end up having to throw them away. Since I had to attend a family event at the end of August I figured I’d buy a new nail color. I usually buy
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I thought I’d share a few products that surprised me by how well they held up in high heat. The products were worn by myself in 90-plus-degree heat. Please excuse the fact that I didn’t take photos. It was a busy day and I didn’t think about it beforehand.
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I had a new lipstick arrive today. Thanks to Try It Sampling and Black Opal Beauty for this product. I was sent a COLORSPLURGE™ Risqué Crème Lipstick in the shade Pinky Swear. The application was smooth but a tad waxy. This may have been because the product is new. I did find that the color was a tad bright. View
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I was able to request a new L’Oreal product recently. The Brilliant Eyes shimmer liquid eye shadow arrived today. this was shade 410 String of Pearls. This is a white shimmer shadow. It’s easy to apply and has a sponge/foam-like applicator. It offers light-reflective properties as well. The shadow is sold in 12 shades. This was a social media ad
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I’ve made my fair share of mystery bag or box purchases over the last few years. For me, it’s usually the price point and the product availability. Granted being it’s a mystery box or bag you never know what you will get and if the products suit your skin tone or type. I think it’s the excitement of getting a
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There are a few ways you can save or even earn free products when it comes to buying makeup. Of course, there are many popular rewards programs out there from the top makeup stores.
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I was able to select a complementary product thanks to Try it sampling recently. This Pur cosmetics silky pout is a newer product. It’s a lipstick in pencil form. They call it a lip chubby. It’s currently sold in 4 shades. I chose the sugar plum which is a soft berry color. It is also sold in dusty rose, peachy
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I was selected to test this primer a few weeks back. I believe it was from Bzzagent. I’ve tried Pur Cosmetics in the past and liked their Correcting Primer Illuminate & Glow. https://www.purcosmetics.com/collections/makeup-face-primer/products/color-correcting-primer-illuminate-glow-mini This 4-in-1 primer is stated to help or reduce redness, pore reducer, and skin soother. It may also help tired or dull skin. It does have AHA
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I recently was able to sample a Joah mascara thanks to Sampler. The mascara is Joah’s Lash Uprising washable version. The mascara lifts and volumizes your lashes. I liked that it didn’t cake or clump. I found that the applicator was wide and long enough to coat my lashes in one swipe. The only con I found with the sample
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I was able to test two La Perla products thanks to Try It Sampling. I selected a Nourishing Body Balm and lipstick. Nourishing Body Balm The body balm is hydrating to the skin. I found it works best when applied to damp skin. It has a light fragrance. It’s a bit bold when you first apply it then it seems
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Thanks to Try it sampling and the brand for these complementary products. I was able to select two products from the brand La Perla Beauty. I selected lipstick and a body balm. lipstick info The lip shade is 106 Venetian Red. It is a satin matte formula. The color is a bold red. I have a feeling for me it
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We all know someone who is a makeup or skincare junkie. They may be both. But sometimes you may have some items they may like. So I came up with a few ideas on how to create some gifts.
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intro: 0:00 what you’ll need: 2:19 skincare gifts: 2:45 makeup gifts 3:42 haircare gifts 4:38 Final thoughts: 5:32 Let’s face it we may have products or duplicates that we can gift to others. So I thought of the idea of creating a gift basket, box, or even a bag. The container choice is up to you. But i put together
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Intro: 0:00 testing: 0:25 more info: 2:40 Price: 8:38 $39.50 USD I was selected to review a free product on behalf of Bzzagent. I’d never tried It Cosmetics so I was excited to see how well the product worked for my skin type. Your Skin But Better Foundation + Skincare is a foundation with added skincare. It includes vitamin E,
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Back in August, I was selected to test and review a product on behalf of Bzzagent. Well, when the product arrived I was surprised to see it was It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Foundation + Skincare. I was sent shade Tan Neutral 42. I had heard some geat things about It Cosmetics but never tried any of their products.
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I’ve tried a number of lipsticks over the years and I thought I’d share a few that I’ve used with in the past few months or even years. I’m always looking for a new lipstick even if it’s a sample to see how I like it.
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So I just posted this via my Instagram I was able to order a box from Poshly for $10 thanks to an offer they shared. Well, the box arrived today and it included a number of products. I’ll post the links below Spiced skincare The box included two products from Spiced The face scrub and face mask. both a $25
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A few weeks ago I picked up a new setting powder. I’m always interested in trying new brands. So when I found an NYX Professional product at my local CVS I thought i’d give it a try. I’d always heard good things about the brand so I thought I’d like it I purchased the loose setting powder in translucent.
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Back in early February, I was sent a sample for testing. This was a belated Viewpoints campaign. Viewpoints has been officially close and have merged or changed over to Bzzagent. I was happy to try a new lipstick. I’d tried L’Oreal products in the past but was happy to be reviewing this new product.
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header image provided by Pixabay I happened to see a post in my Instagram feed earlier about Winky Lux being available at Target. I will admit I haven’t tried this brand that I can recall but thought I’d share some products that caught my eye. I’m not certain if all items are sold in stores you may have to check
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I thought I’d share the links to the products I just shared via Instagram. Mac Bold & Bad Lash Mascara I picked this up for under the Amazon price because I found it at my local Burlington. I found it for $9.99 Wet N Wild Limited Edition Midnight Goddess Collection – 5 pc Set I thought this was a good
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header image provided by Pixabay I thought I’d share about a few products I used today. I tried some makeup and setting powder today along with lipstick. COVERGIRL + Olay Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation I think I had tried this product once before if at all. I liked that it applied evenly and didn’t have any interactions with my primer.
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intro image source https://pixabay.com/ I requested this sample of INFALLIBLE® Full Wear Concealer from L’oreal Paris back in 2019. It arrived sometime in December if i recall correctly. I tested the product twice. I used it with a primer on one eye and alone during the second test. I used shade 360 Cashmere one day and 380 Pecan another day.
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Age Perfect Creamy Powder Foundation is sold by LOreal Paris. The foundation is decent coverage. I tested it out in two ways. On the right side of my face, I applied with a brush. On the left side of my face, I primed and used the sponge that is included in the compact. The shade I tested was 310 Nude
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This sample arrived today. I had forgotten about it. I posted a link below the image so you can see more details. http://amzn.to/2prTLIK
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Uniqcare has a new USB Rechargeable makeup brush clener. Just thught I’d share this. [amazon_link asins=’B078Z5Y7K2′ template=’ProductLink’ store=’rasp02-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’3e2fa73d-2021-11e8-a10a-edacd1d9d09a’]
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The Quick Pro Glitter eyeshadows add a touch of shimmer and shine to your makeup routine. They are easy to apply and quick drying. They blend well and stay in place. I found that if I layered the shadows they have even more of a shimmer effect. I loved Queenie which is gold. Lust is a rose tone. Namaslay is
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BH Cosmetics Zodiac Palette Review. Continue reading
My thoughts on a recent purchase I made back in November of 2017. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REZ5YgmVxKo[/embedyt]
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I used Scorpio, Libra, Taurus, a touch of Aquarius and a little Leo to create this shimmering eye look. http://www.bhcosmetics.com/new-zodiac-palette
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header image provided by Pexels Since we are a day away from New Year’s eve I thought I add this quick reminder. Don’t forget to clear out any old or expired products. If you’re like me you tend to either hoard them or they just accumulate over time.
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This travel brush set is very nice it includes many of the usual makeup brushes you would need when traveling. They are lightweight and very soft. They are made of synthetic bristles. I was gifted this set by the brand and Preendotme for a challenge they had a few weeks back. The set includes the following brushes: (Source info Zoeva
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header image provided by Pexels We all that someone in our lives who loves makeup. It doesn’t matter if they hoard eyeshadow or are into the latest lipstick trends. I thought I’d share a few gift ideas that might fit your needs.
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I was recently selected to review the Wander Beauty Cloud 9 gift set on behalf of the brand and Bzzagnet. Well was i surprised by the product. This was my introduction to Wander Beauty. The lipsticks are a nice mix of shades from a nude to a berry. The overall texture is creamy. Overall I was very happy with the
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header image provided by Pexels I will admit this idea didn’t turn out the way I’d hoped but it still gave me an excuse to use my VELCRO® Brand stars If you’re wondering what I’m talking about you can check out the video below https://youtu.be/lphwOmLARiw All in all the look was fun to create. Pur Cosmetics Correcting primer illuminate and
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I thought I’d try this idea i had come across. I think it was okay but I know it’s not the best. Either way, it was fun trying it anyway. Products used Pur Cosmetics Correcting primer illuminate and glow https://amzn.to/2yIkTXI Foundation Cover Girl TruBlend M7 https://amzn.to/2p3f0Ug Concealer CoverGirl Outlast All-Day concealer 830 Light medium https://amzn.to/2JdjnDe Blush palette BH Cosmetics Nudes
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intro image source pixabay https://pixabay.com/illustrations/eye… I was able to request this sample a few weeks back. The NARS Climax Dramatic Volume Mascara is a great product. It’s lightweight and doesn’t weigh down your lashes. I didn’t find that it clumped or flaked. I liked how it coated my lashes and elongated them. I’ve worn this mascara for up to 12
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This was my first time trying Flower Beauty. I was sent a complimentary product on behalf of Viewpoints/Power Reviews. I was very happy with this product. The shade is named Stunner. It gives you a nice glow and shimmer. it’s not too greasy and glides on easily. I found the wear time to be a few hours. I had applied
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I requested an Urban Decay Stay Naked Foundation sample a few weeks back. Overall the sample sizes were nice. The pack included 3 UD Stay Naked foundation samples and one concealer sample. I tried them all but found that the foundations’ samples were too light for me. The shades included in the pack were Foundation 30CP 40NN 40WY Concealer 40NN
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First Impressions Isadora Makeup I was recently sent an IsaDora makeup kit on behalf of Bzzagent and the brand. This kit included the following products. Active All Day Wear Foundation shade Honey 22 Stretch Lash Mascara shade Black 01 Eye Shadow Quartet Muddy nudes Glossy Eyeliner 40 chrome black Twist-Up Gloss Stick 01 Toffee Pop IsaDora Face Sculptor 01 Warm
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intro image source pixabay.com https://pixabay.com/illustrations/eye… Earlier this year I was able to test this L’Oreal Paris product before its public launch. I’ve never really had an issue with my lashes but I can say it did do its job. It’s easy to apply and worked well. I noticed my lashes did look fuller and a bit longer by the end
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Monday, July 29th, 2019 is National Lipstick day. There are many great deals happening right now in honor of that day. Some sites will be having a one day only sale while others have been having sales all weekend long. Yeah, I’m a slowpoke this weekend sorry about that. Sales going on now BH Cosmetics BH has a great sale
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Highlighters In this video, I’d like to keep with the makeup theme and share a bit about the different forms of highlighters. Everyone has different types they like to use for a different reason. I just thought I’d share a few types that I own and share why I like them. The video is very long so I added the
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Back in June, I posted a photo sharing a finished nail look see header image. Well, I thought I’d share a bit more about the Julep nail polish i used. This was from a mystery box I purchased back in late 2018.
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header image source pixabay So as many of you might know I went to see Nine Inch Nails back in December of 2018. You can read that post here if you’re interested. I used many of may favorite makeup brands and added a few new ones. I will admit had tested some of them out before. Others i was hoping
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ULTRA REPAIR HYALURONIC HYDRATING PRIMER My thoughts after trying the Frist Aid Beauty ULTRA REPAIR HYALURONIC HYDRATING PRIMER. It’s lightweight and didn’t cause any skin irritation. I didn’t use it as a primer so I can’t really say how well it worked under makeup. It did plump my skin but left a bit to be desired in the hydration department.
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e.l.f is having a sale starting today. you can visit the link below for full details. Some exclusions or restrictions may apply. June 12th – 18th or while supplies last, Free gift! For a limited time get a free 3-piece full-sized gift by e.l.f. Cosmetics with orders over $25. Available while supplies last. Shop now!
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L’Oreal Paris Infallible 24hr Fresh Wear Foundation was long-lasting. I tried a few swatches recently. A few weeks back L’Oreal Paris had a free sample offer. You could pick the shade range you were most compatible with. I chose medium. They offer Fair, Medium and Dark. Overall the foundation swatches didn’t cake much or run. I did chores and cooked
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e.l.f is having a sale. No minimum purchase required. You will earn free shipping. visit the link for more details. Get free shipping on all orders at e.l.f. Cosmetics. No minimum purchase required. Shop now! Valid 4/17-4/18 only.
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The Garnier SKIN ACTIVE Facial mist is a unique product. It can be used to set your makeup or as a hydrating mist. I tried it both way. To be fully honest I didn’t think it made a big difference in my skin when I used it. As far as a setting spray goes I wasn’t in a warm environment
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Here are my first impression thoughts of the product from day one’s test. This was the first time I’ve used a Milani product. I was sent a free sample and I can say at this point I am on the fence about it. The color match was great. I was sent shade 135 medium beige. The concealer consistency was good
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This arrived in the mail today. Thanks to Viewpoints and Milani for this pr sample. I will share more once I try it out. Either way I thought I’d share the link so you all can find out more about it.
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e.l.f. Cosmetics is having a sale. You can visit the link below to learn more and see what items are included in this offer. 30% off top rated beauty at e.l.f. Cosmetics starts now! Get all you need to create the perfect Valentine’s Day look. Offer valid 2/4-2/8. Some exclusions apply. Shop now.
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This illuminator is more of a shimmer stick it’s sold in a few color shades. I was sent Sandstone 30. It has a nice golden hue to it. Thanks again to Neutrogena and Home Tester Club for this complentary product. Here are a few links for the Neutrogena Hydro Boost product I hope to share a video post once I
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I found a lot of makeup products I loved this year. I’m also including a few nail products I’ve liked as well.
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It seems like i bought a lot of makeup this year. Some products I feel in love with others weren’t so great. But like usual it’s trial and error. Here’s the ones I did love.
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Back in October Julep Beauty had an offer for a Fright Night box. It included two nail polishes and nail are. They were Halloween related. The box also included some mystery products. You can see the full unboxing video here .
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Julep Beauty recently had a few mystery box offers. They were sold in three sizes small, medium, and large. I ordered the large box. The estimated value of the box according to Julep was $150. The price was $29.99. They were short-term boxes. I think the deals were while supplies last and ended Nov. 20th, 2018. The box I purchased
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I just caught this post via IGXO’s Instagram feed. They are having the BABY lippie for 22% off. Use code birthdaybaby to save. Visit the link below to see the product. BABY by KYRA SIVERTSON
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Unboxing my recent Julep Beauty Mystery box purchase. The Fright Night set included two polishes Sam and Aradia along with a sheet of nail stickers. It also included a few extra mystery items. Mystery Box link https://www.julep.com/night-fright-20… Mystery box items When Pencil Met Gel color electric teal shimmer https://www.julep.com/makeup/eyes/gel… Two extra nail polishes Color that treats Fleur a black with
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Derma-E kind enough to gift me a very nice #ULTA favs box. The items of the box were selected by @yeshipolito. All items can be found at Ulta Beauty. To learn more about @yeshipolito check out her Instagram profilehttps://www.instagram.com/yeshipolito I’d like to give a big Thank You to Derma-E for this great gift. The box includes the following:SexyHair Powder play
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