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Sweet Peach Palette from Too Faced

Hi There! Hope everyone had a wonderful day today. Did you try out the new Sweet Peach collection from Too Faced? If not, you are in the right place my friend. Last night I got in mail the Sweet Peach Eye Shadow Palette and the Sweet Peach Glow Peach-Infused Highlighting Palette. How do I feel about Now it’s the number-one fastest-selling product from Too Faced? Well, you just have to read my review.

Sweet Peach Eye Shadow Collection Palette ($49): The Sweet Peach Eye Shadow Collection Palette is infused with the juicy scent and antioxidant-rich essence of peach. You can create endless looks with 18 shades of peachy pinks, corals, bronzes, and pops of purples that will leave your eyes looking warm weather-fresh all year long. It features a Glamour Guide with three eye looks to get you started.

Color Swatches: This palette contains ranges of shades such as White Peach (matte vanilla cream), Luscious (pearl peach champagne), Just Peachy (shimmering peachy pink), Bless Her Heart (golden moss), Tempting (bronzed black), Charmed, I’m Sure (matte medium cool brown), Nectar (pearly peachy cream), Cobbler (peachy pinked bronze), Candied Peach (matte coral with violet shimmer), Bellini (gilded peach), Peach Pit (satin perfect rasin), Delectable (matte smoky amethyst), Peaches ‘n Cream (matte milky peach), Georgia (matte peachy pink), Carmelized (dark gilded bronze), Puree (metallic dark bronze), Summer Yum (matte gingerbread), Talk Derby To Me (shimmering black violet).

Verdict: As soon as I received the package I could smell the very subtle peach smell, which is not too strong and overpowering at all. It’s fun and smells super fruity. I have over so many eyeshadow palettes now and do think this is something unique to add to a collection. However, one thing I am not so thrilled about is the fact that the lighter shades are not that pigmented in my medium/tan skin tone. However, I love the medium to darker shades a lot. Overall, though I will not give it a five star but I do like this palette enough to give it a four star.

Sweet Peach Glow Peach-Infused Highlighting Palette ($42): This peach-infused, highlighting palette comes in three shades for a lit-from-within, luminous glow. This illuminating, blushing and bronzing palette gives the natural radiance of a glowing peach sunset. Give your skin the appearance of being bathed in the most beautiful peachy golden light. The palette is Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates free.

How to Use: The shades can be used separately or blended together. Use a powder brush to apply all over for a soft glow. Apply to the cheekbones, brow bones, and the bridge of nose for a highlight effect.

Verdict: I love the subtle peach smell of the palette. The colors are really nice. They aren’t super pigmented but it doesn’t take too much to build up. I am very happy with it. I am not a big fan of strong highlighter palette. To me, it just looks too fake. That is why, this palette is just perfect for me. I can get the perfect natural glow I want to achieve.

Below, you will find a nice tutorial from Too Faced. Hope you like this post as much as I loved writing it.

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December 20, 2016

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Use These Beauty Finds for Party Ready Face in Minutes

Hi There! Hope you are having a wonderful day. Today I wanted to share with you some beauty finds that will help you turn your help skin go from meh to yeah in minutes. This is inspired by the experts from Glamour Magazine. Hope you enjoy the post as much as I loved writing about it.

Lord & Berry Cream to Powder Foundation ($35): If you don’t have much time and need quick solution for your base makeup, Cream to Powder is the best option for you. It combines the action of cream foundation and powder in one. It can be applied as cream or powder and give a quick, dry, smooth and fresh-faced look. Cream to Powder is a compact and long-lasting foundation with high coverage. This one-step cream-to-powder goes on clean, saves space, controls shine, and is water-resistant, so your face won’t melt off when you get wild on the dance floor. It contains natural minerals, oils and nutritional agents.

Smashbox Cosmetics O-Glow ($29): Experience instant chemistry as you watch your complexion go from so-so to oh-so-glowing! This intuitive cheek color reacts with your personal skin chemistry to transform from a silky clear gel into the shade you blush naturally. Smooth it on with your fingers—no blush brush required. O-GLOW is packed with our exclusive Goji Berry-C Complex, ginkgo biloba, pomegranate seed for antioxidant protection, and revitalizing marine botanicals for added healthy-skin benefits.

Eyeko Me & My Shadow Waterproof Shadow Liner ($20): Want fast way to get smokey eyes get this shadow and liner. Get an entire smoky eye look with a single tool. Intense waterproof eye shadow and liner in one with built-in blending brush for smoky eyes in an instant. Glides on and stays on for a long-lasting, crease-resistant finish to accentuate your eyes.

Burberry Gold Shimmer Dust ($29): Strapped on time? Add a little bit of glitter on it. A pot of playful loose glitter which can be applied to the face and body. Create an artistic look by dotting the shimmer dust beneath the lower lash line. Dust gold sparkles on your cheekbones, mix into lip gloss, or press onto your eyelids for an express ticket to Party Town.

Tarte Tarteist PRO Glitter Liner ($24): Want some glitter in your eyes use this double-ended liner: clear liner infused with gold shimmer, and a bolder look when you use them together. With buildable, metallic and glitter formulas in coordinating, ultra-glamorous shades, on one end you’ll find a metallic, quick-dry, liquid liner with an ultra-fine brush tip to define eyes with opaque, lustrous pigment. Then turn up the drama by layering on the opposite end’s no-budge, glitter liner with micro-shimmer flecks in a clear, non-sticky gel that dries instantly.

Kevin Aucoin The Expert Lip Kit in Red ($48): As mentioned by Glamour magazine online are classic for a reason. Formulated to stay put for hours without drying your lips, Kevyn Aucoin’s liner, cream lipstick, and gloss can be used individually or together for Aucoin’s iconic “three-dimensional” lip look. Kevyn Aucoin is excited to introduce their Limited Edition holiday exclusive, a color-coordinated lip trio of essentials to create the iconic Kevyn Aucoin three-dimensional lip. The Expert Lip Kit will be available will create plump, fuller looking lips in three easy steps.

Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mist ($45): Do you want a quick hands-free way to moisturize your skin? Add this liquid, fine mist moisturizer for dewy, glowing, luminous skin anytime, anywhere. Mist on this spray-on moisturizer for a boost of soothing hydration and a luminous-looking complexion. Formulated with 20 percent botanical oils and humectants that moisturize and leave skin dewy, it’s also infused with a Hadasei-3 Anti-Aging Complex that supports anti-aging.

What are some of your quick beauty tricks to take your face from meh to yeah? I will love your hear your thoughts. Happy reading!

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December 19, 2016December 19, 2016

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Winter Skincare

Hi There! I wanted to re-share this article from the past year. This past week reminded us in the east coast of the how cold this winter might be. If the winter is anything like last year, then we are in for a brutal cold season. In the cold winter season, our skin becomes dry, dull, flaky, and sometimes even more reactive. Who wants to look like this especially during the holiday season?

I for one fall, am in huge predicament each winter. My skin is so sensitive to the cold that my face becomes red and flaky and sometimes, I get hives from the cold. When I come home to warm indoor my skin becomes dry from the heating systems. If you go through the same experience as I do each winter there is a solution for your predicament.

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We don’t need to hide ourselves during the harsh winter season. We too can winterize our skin and embrace the warmth of the holiday season with open arms. First of all, just remember not all skin types are the same. Hence, the best option of course would be to go to an esthetician or dermatologist who can analyze your skin type, troubleshoot your current skincare regiment and advice on the best product for you. However, since I already knew my skin type, I went to my local Body Shop, and talk to a store person there and ask them what to do. Since my skin is extra sensitive, they recommended their Aloe Vera moisturizer along with their Vitamin C regimen. I have to say, I did see a difference in my skin.

For the winter, the key to winterizing your skin is moisturizing and hydration. Make sure that you choose an oil-based moisturizer, not a water-based one. Just as an example, lotions labeled as “Night Creams” are oil-based. I use natural organic essential oils on my skin, but I am very careful as to how much I use on my skin since my skin can breakout quite easily. According to WebMD, olive oil, avocado oil, mineral oil, primrose oil, or almond oil will not clog your pores. You can apply small amount to your skin. I always wipe away extra with a soft wet cloth. According to New York Dermatologist, Dr. Doris Day, a little bit of almond and coconut oils massaged gently around the eyes can help hydrate wrinkly skin under the eyes, but take care not to get it in your eyes, she said.

Every other night, I wash my face with a homemade scrub of with mixture of organic raw honey, organic extra virgin olive oil, and sugar. The honey is anti-inflammatory and a great moisturizer as well, and the scrub leaves my face soft and smooth. It is also great for acne treatment, eye de-puffing and exfoliating scrubs. It’s excellent for treating eczema as well. On the alternate days, I use mask made with organic raw honey, pure almond oil, avocado oil, and little yogurt. Yogurt is full of lactic acid that has wrinkle banishing properties.

In addition to moisturizing, I use the Body Shop Vitamin C Energizing Face Spritz that always gives me a boost of vitamin C and the Ole Henriksen Truth Serum Vitamin C Collagen Booster and Body Shop Tea Tree Night Lotion. Every morning, I apply the Vitamin C Spritz along with Aloe Soothing Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 15 under my Smashbox Blemish Control Primer and makeup. Those who want higher SPF, Vitamin C Glow Protection Lotion SPF 30 is also a great option.

Using sun screen is another key to winterizing your skin. Just Like your face, you aIso need to protect your hands and feet during the brutal winter months. In order to protect your hands, aways make sure that you wear your gloves when you go out In the cold weather. Additionally, always make sure that your hands are always moisturized. l rely on my eos Refresh Everyday Lotion in Cucumber to keep my hands hydrated. Derma Topix lntense Hand Lotion is another hand lotion that will give your chapped hands the intense moisture the cold and hersh winter months without the greasy feeling. As for your feet, if you never seem to find the time (and/or hate wearing socks overnight to help your foot cream soak in, as dermontologists so often advise), multi-task this with your workouts. Apply Aquafor under your socks before going to gym to deeply moisturize and reduce calluses and blisters too. My grandma always wore socks after applying pretroleum jelly to her feet and she always had baby soft feet until the day she passed away on her 84th birthday.

In addition, always wear sunglasses in protect your eyes from the sun. Wear sunglasses to protect the area around your eyes and your eyes themselves. You can get sunspots and even skin cancer on your eyelid. Furthermore, also make sure that your lips are moisturized as well. As I have mentioned in a previous post, eos Smooth Lip Balm Sphere in Mint is my favorite. Smooth on the refreshing essence of sweet mint lip balm and give your lips the moisture they crave. This lip balm is 95% organic, 100% natural, and paraben and petrolatum free. Packed with antioxidant-rich vitamin E, soothing shea butter and jojoba oil, it keeps your lips moist, soft and sensationally smooth.

In conclusion, just because it’s winter it does not mean that your skin does not need protection from harmful UV ray. Follow these steps and you and your skin are ready to face the harsh winter. Nevertheless, not all skin types are the same, talk to you esthetician or dermatologist, or product store specialist. I know I am and my skin for sure are finally in the looking forward to this winter so far. How do you prepare for the winter. Happy reading!

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December 19, 2016December 19, 2016

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Too Faced Merry Kissmas Collection

Hi there! Happy Sunday to all the wonderful people out there. l know that Sunday is nothing to be happy about because work l school starts from Monday. However, Let me make the day a little better for you by talking about a special holiday beauty product from Too Faced that I have really liked and now want to share with you.

Description: I am talking about the Merry Kissmass Limited Edition Collection from Too Faced. You can find it at the Too Faced website for only $25. Have a very Merry Kissmas with four clutch-size tubes of our bestselling Melted Liquified Long Wear Lipstick in original, chocolate and matte formulas. Melted Lipstick comfortably coats lips in bursts of intense color that lasts for hours. The collections includes deluxe sizes of our 2 bestselling Melted shades: Chihuahua and Fig PLUS a Melted Chocolate shade: Honey AND a mini Melted Matte: Lady Balls. Melted Chocolate is infused with antioxidant-rich cocoa powder and a decadent chocolate scent. Each of the lipsticks are $21 at Sephora and c an be found for $21. have an issue with staying power or with it looking gross when it wears off. On me it gradually fades. However, I don’t know if that is the case when using the more bold shades. Melted Chihuahua is my go to everyday shade. I will be purchasing more shades on my next Sephora trip. I love this lipstick a lot. That says a lot for me considering I tire easily of any single lipstick shade or formula.

Ingredients: INGREDIENTS: Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Fragrance/Parfum, Silica Silylate, Benzyl Benzoate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Benzyl Alcohol, Colophonium, Methicone, Mica, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Theobroma Cacao Fruit Powder, Tin Oxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Barium Sulfate (CI 77120). Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).

Verdict: I really enjoy ties lipstick collection. The color choices are great You get a chocolate nude lipstick, a nude pinkish tone color, a light people color, and bright red no mate red lipstick. The lasting power is not amazing, but I don’t expect longevity with glossy products. The biggest con for me is how messy the applicator gets, which is not what I want to see on an over twenty dollars lipstick. I was a bit worried at how the colors would look on my skin tone, but they all work really well!

Overall, this will a wonderful glam bag to have, give to someone, or even add it as a Christmas stocking stuffer.

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December 18, 2016

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Ipsy December Glam Bag Review

There Hi! Happy Saturday everyone! Hope you all are having a wonderful start of your Saturday. We started the day with ice and freezing rain. So, I thought I will take full advantage of the weather, sip on hot chocolate and write my review on the December Ipsy glam bag.

Description: The December Ipsy Glam bag came in a hot pink envelop. When you open the envelop you get this beautiful fuzzy makeup bag that doubles as a wristlet going-out clutch! Inside the wristlet, I got Nyx prasmatic eyeshadow in Fireball PS09, Ciaté London Liquid Velvet Moisturizing Matte Liquid Lipstick in Pin Up, Jersey Shore Cosmetics Peppermint Moisture Rich Hydrating Balm, Tarte Maracuja Oil, and Hikari Liquid Eye Liner.

Nyx prasmatic eyeshadow in Fireball PS09: Give your eyes extra sparkle and dimension with a fully pigmented metallic texture with NYX Cosmetics Prismatic Eye Shadow. The ingredients include Magnesium Stearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Nylon-12, Octyldodecanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, 77492, 77499), Carmine (CI 75470), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), and Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510).

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Verdict: This shadow is easy to blend, very pigmented and with primer it will last all day. The color in this shadow is amazing, and it is so easy to work with. This is a good collection. I went online to check for the price, and is available for $6 at Ulta. The fireball color is current sold out. However, for that price, it is a good shadow to have.

Ciaté London Liquid Velvet Moisturizing Matte Liquid Lipstick in Pin Up: Liquid Velvet Moisturizing Matte Liquid Lipstick combines highly-pigmented, gorgeous matte, long-wearing lip color with hyaluronic acid for its intense lip-conditioning benefits so that lips appear fuller, while feeling more supple and smooth. The creamy, non-drying lip formula is infused with Ciaté London’s proprietary blend of moisturizing Plush Pigment, and it features high-performance pigments that glide on to lips for bold color and extreme hold. The innovative precision tip effortlessly lines and fills in lips for perfect application. The lipstick is paraben, phthalates, and sulfates free.

Verdict: I love the color of the lip creme. It would look good on anyone. It goes on so smoothly and is really well-pigmented. This lipstick is long wearing, non drying and there is no fading in the inner lip area. I have another of this from the Ciate London Chloe Morello Beauty Haul Makeup Set. I am glad that now I have two of this beautiful love liquid lipstick and I will use it.You can get the lipstick for $19.

Jersey Shore Cosmetics Peppermint Moisture Rich Hydrating Balm: Sopranos, Cake Boss, table flipping Housewives… and all natural skincare. Who knew Jersey had so much to offer? New Jersey mom and beauty vet Jacquelyn Foster Quattro created Jersey Shore Cosmetics to offer safe, high-quality natural cosmetics and skincare. Her goal is to help her customers look good and make healthy choices. Champagne wishes and candy cane dreams. We’re toasting the holidays with the delish scent of peppermint and super soft pouts. Now all we need is the mistletoe. With ingredients like organic sunflower oil, organic beeswax, organic cocoa butter, organic coconut oil, organic peppermint eo, and vitamin e this is a good balm to have.

Verdict: I really like the feel of this lip balm and I love that it’s all natural and organic. Your lip stay smooth for 4 to 5 hours. eos is still my favorite but this is a good lip balm. I love the peppermint feeling. The peppermint was nice and mild, very smooth and hydrating. I am glad that Ipsy has introduced me to the Jersey shore hydrating balm. Get the balm for $10.

Tarte Maracuja Oil: This is a treatment oil that targets individual skin concerns and delivers balanced moisture for firmer, brighter, and smoother-looking skin. Rich in essential fatty acids known to recharge and replenish skin, Maracuja Oil works to rejuvenate and deliver an even-toned complexion while its infusion of vitamin C creates the appearance of brighter skin. This powerful elixir supports antiaging and provides instant hydration—quenching dry skin without leaving it feeling greasy or filmy. The oil is paraben, phthalates, and sulfates free.

Verdict: The oil soaks into your skin, it won’t leave your face oily. This oil is helping my skin. I use it after applying my toner, and serum but before using my moisturizer. Sometimes if I am feeling lazy and want to skip a step I just mix it in with my moisturizer and it still does an amazing job. I have tried it for the past few days and I am loving it. The sample size cost just $15.

Hikari Liquid Eye Liner: The final product that I have received in my December Ipsy Glam bag is Hikari Liquid Eye Liner in Iris. Named after the Japanese word for “light,” they bring us flashy colors and high-impact formulas to create any look we like. Whether we’re feeling a little bit boho or a lotta bit glam, there’s a makeup kit that has us covered. Everyday beauty and big nights out—Hikari is always here to help us shine. Why let gold and silver have all the fun? Up your holiday eye game with a bold sweep of this deep violet shade.

Verdict: The liner goes on smoothly. However, the shade really isn’t for me. If you like the purple shade then this eyeliner is absolutely for you. Get it for $15.

What did you receive in your beauty subscription box this month? If you like the sample, get this $65 value products for just $10. Hope you enjoy this post as much as I loved writing it.

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December 17, 2016December 17, 2016

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Ciaté London Chloe Morello Beauty Haul Makeup Set

Hi There! Happy Friday everyone. Hope you everyone is having a wonderful start of the weekend. I know that my Friday started with the temperature feeling like zero degree Fahrenheit. However, I have decided to make the best of everything, which means I get to enjoy more of peppermint mocha from Starbucks. Enough about the weather. Today, I wanted to talk to about the Ciaté London Chloe Morello Beauty Haul Makeup Set that I got from Sephora for $49. Unfortunately, it is currently sold out at Sephora. However, you get still get it at the Ciate London Website.

Description: It’s universal shades make the Chloe Morello Beauty Haul the perfect gift for anyone. The fearlessly fabulous YouTube phenomenon, Chloe Morello, has joined forces with the Ciaté London team this season to bring you her ultimate makeup must-haves. This amazing beauty haul includes a 15-shade Pretty Fun and Fearless Eye Shadow Collection in an array of bestselling Ciaté London shades, as well as a selection of shadows carefully curated by Chloe herself. This set also features a mini of Ciaté London’s bestselling Liquid Velvet – Moisturizing Matte Liquid Lipstick in the bestselling shade, Pin Up and a mini Wonderwand Mascara in Black Magic. These products are housed in a gorgeous, rose gold and deep purple makeup pouch to make it easy to store these beauty essentials wherever you go.

Ingredients: The ingredients for the lipstick include Cyclopentasiloxane, Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Isododecane, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Triacontanyl Pvp, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Methoxy Peg-17/Methoxy Peg-11/Hdi Isocyanurate Trimer Crosspolymer, Fragrance, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate [May Contain +/- : Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090)]. The ingredients for the mascara are Water, Glyceryl Stearate, Copernicia Cerifera Cera (Carnauba Wax), Cera Microcristallina (Microcrystalline Wax), Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citric Acid, Iron Oxides (Ci 77499). Finally, some of the ingredients for the eye shadow palette include Mica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Talc, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Silica, Zinc Stearate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Tin Oxide, Tocopherol, Alumina [May Contain +/- : Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 77492), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Carmine (CI 75470), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163)].

Verdict: The eye shadow compliments my brown eyes so well, and is very blendable, pigmented, and splendidly curated. I had no idea who Chloe Morello is but her palette is quiet divine! The formula is so pigmented and I don’t have a lot of fallout at all when using the palette which I just figured out how much I appreciate! I can see why it is sold out at Sephora. This is a must need palette!! I recommend everyone get this. I love the color of the lip creme. It would look good on anyone. The mascara is so cute great packaging all around. I lean more toward thin mascara wands but I really was surprised to like it so much. Overall, worth the money! Below I added the youtube video on the product published by Ciate London. Even though this set is sold out at Sephora, you can still get it at Ciate London. So what you waiting for? Head over to their website and get the set. You will not regret it.

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December 16, 2016December 17, 2016

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My Best Friend for the Winter

Hi There! Hope you are having a wonderful day. When left home today I literally got hit by the frigid wind. Here in the Washington DC metro area we got hit with the polar vortex. A polar vortex is a large pocket of very cold air, typically the coldest air in the Northern Hemisphere, which sits over the polar region during the winter season. The frigid air can find its way into the United States when the polar vortex is pushed farther south, occasionally reaching southern Canada and the northern Plains, Midwest and northeastern portions of the United States.

Today, I literally feel poor Ana from Frozen. I don’t know how you poor folks up north handle the cold. I was in Chicago in November and I cannot tell you how cold it was. The windchill was -25 degree Fahrenheit.

How do I handle the cold? My best friend the cold is eos. One of the biggest problem I have during the frigid winter is extreme dry/cracked hands and lips. eos has been my best friend during these cold season.

eos Refresh Everyday Hand Lotion: treats your hands to velvety softness with a refreshing, light fragranced lotion that is perfectly portable. This lotion is packed with nourishing shea butter, aloe, oats, and antioxidants to keep your hands beautiful.

Verdict: This is one of the best hand lotions I have ever tred. It has a very nice smelling scent but it isn’t too overpowering to where it’s a distractions. It doesn’t leave your hands oily at all, which I absolutely love. I have a skin condition that leaves my skins extra dry and this lotion is absolutely amazing. I absolutely recommend this lotion to everyone.

eos Smooth Lip Balm Sphere in Mint: Smooth on the refreshing essence of sweet mint lip balm and give your lips the moisture they crave. This lip balm is 95% organic, 100% natural, and paraben and petrolatum free. Packed with antioxidant-rich vitamin E, soothing shea butter and jojoba oil, it keeps your lips moist, soft and sensationally smooth.

Verdict: What can I say about eos lip balm. This is so moisturizing. It has a cool tingly sensation, and It has a fun shape/case. I really love how this makes my lips feel and honestly I’m hooked from now on eos is my friend especially during winter time. There are a lot of flavors but I love the mint flavor. I got introduced to this by my sister and I so glad that she did.

I do not know go anywhere without the eos hand lotion and lip balm in my handbag. What products are your best friends during the brutal winter times? What would you recommend for moisturizing during those frigid cold winter times?

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December 15, 2016December 19, 2016

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Modern Renaissance Eye Shadow Palette from Anastasia Beverly Hills

Hi There! Hope lovely people are all doing well. With a break from my full time tiring job, I wanted to share my time with you. Don’t you love this time of the year? Only sixteen days till Christmas. There is something about the month that makes me feel so jolly inside. You can be of any religious to be part of all these jolliness.

Today, I want to share with you my review of the Modern Renaissance Eye Shadow Palette from Anastasia Beverly Hills available at Sephora for $42.

Description: This palatte puts a present-day take on Renaissance colors, this eye palette features 14 shades that let you create stylish, day to night looks. From the earthy yellow and ultra-matte finish of Golden Ochre to Primavera’s shimmer gold with a metallic finish, this palette’s high-pigment shadows are crease and fade-resistant and are sure to bring modern elegance to your eye looks.

Ingredients: Mica, Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Nylon-12, Zinc Stearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Zinc Myristate, Glycerin, Silica, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isopentyldiol, Lauroyl Lysine, Phenoxyethanol, Polysilicone-11, Tocopherol, May Contain: (+/-) Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Carmine (Ci 75470), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891). *Contains Carmine as a color additive.

Verdict: To be honest, I was skeptical about getting such a bold palette but it is worth it. You can get so many versatile looks, from neutral to bold. The shadows are very pigmented and a little goes a long way! They are also very buttery and incredibly easy to blend. My only problem is sometimes it’s too easy to over-blend. I usually blend my shadows a lot, but for these, I need to blend very lightly or else they blend out too much. If you think about it, it is less expensive than a lot of other comparable palettes which is nice. I will share some of the looks courtesy of Anastasia Beverly Hills.

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December 9, 2016

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MAC Haul Away

Hi There! I had to take a little break from the blog to catch up on work. However, I did not forget you, my favorite people. As promised, I wanted to share with you some of my Black Friday haul aways. Today, I will review my Mac haul away. What are some of your favorites?

Mac Sculpt SPF 15 Foundation ($34): It is a gel-based foundation that offers medium to full coverage with a natural satin finish. Hydrating, instantly revitalizes the skin while keeping it looking smooth, soft and plush. Long-wearing, water-resistant. This is a good foundation for combination, and dry skin. However, it is not my favorite foundation but it’s a good foundation that does not makes my face clogged.

Mineralize Skinfinish Natural ($33): A slow-baked powder with 77-Mineral Complex that provides a natural, dimensional finish. This is a great foundation that I actually like and I always use it to set foundation and to touch-up makeup throughout the day. It give a natural feel and blends well. It gives my skin a really incredible finish without being cakey or having a strange texture. I would definitely recommend this foundation to everyone.

Extra Dimension Skinfinish Powder ($33): This is a liquid-powder highlighter that gives a luminous, well-defined finish. I got the one in Beaming Blush. To be honest, I like it better than Anastasia Beverly Hills version. I have not stopped using it so far. It blends flawlessly over the skin to add radiance and shimmer. It looks beautiful when the light catches it.

Prep + Prime Colour Correcting SPF 30 Primer ($31): This is an oil-controlling tinted primer, colour corrector and sun protectant. I got the color Recharge because of my horrible dark circles and it does wonders covering it. I use concealers along and the color corrector from Tarte, which is so dark. However, this one can just use it by itself when I am lazy I just use to instantly lighten my dark circle and just and my hyper-pigmentation and just leave home with a light foundation power. I loved this so much I just ordered this online again.

Lipstick ($17): This is the iconic product that made M·A·C famous. I got the one in All Fired Up. I got this because I love the bold color. I use my favorite chapstick and use it on the top and I am good to go.

I left the Mac Store at Union Station in Washington, D.C. a very happy person. Mac is currently offering 25% off until Dec 4, 2016 if you sign up for their Mac Select program, which is absolutely free to join. What are you waiting for? Take advantage of it and get the best deals at Mac.

Hope you enjoy this as much as I love writing this post.

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December 2, 2016

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Sephora Black Friday Haul Away

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Hi There! Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with your loved ones. I had a great time enjoying Thanksgiving turkey feast potluck with my family. The main fun came after the Thanksgiving holiday in form of Black Friday shopping. I had the chance to shop at Macy’s, The Limited, New York and Company, Sephora, and the of course, Mac Cosmetics. Over the next few days, I will publish my review on each of my haul away.

Yves Saint Laurent L’Homme Gift Set: I got this for my dad from the Sephora for $42. He absolutely love this fragrance. The gift set contain the classic L’Homme, Perfum Intense, and La Nuit De L’Homme. Infused with the force of attraction of a man with style and sensuality, the classic fresh, woody fragrance is effervescent with bright, sparkling notes of bergamot, ginger, and vetiver. A fragrance of contrasts it is a unique combination of luxury, art, and modernity that exudes a timeless elegance. Intensify the power of seduction. Perfum Intense, the new masculine addition from Yves Saint Laurent is a provocative blend of woody notes wrapped in a sensual suede accord. The magnetic power of L’Homme is now even more irresistible. Finally, La Nuit de L’Homme by Yves Saint Laurent tells a story of intensity, bold sensuality, and seduction that lies half-way between restraint and abandon. Bright, masculine freshness combines with sophistication and nonchalance to create a fresh, yet deep and mysterious scent with notes of cardamom, cedar, and coumarin — a structure of contrasting forces.

I got this a gift for my dad. My dad absolutely love these fragrances. Now, he can carry his favorite collection with him wherever he goes. I love the small of the classic perfum. I also loved La Nuit, as it smelled this is one of my favorite alongside Chanel Blue and Spicebomb. Unfortunately, this set is not available online, but I am so glad that I got it at store.

Sephora Collection – The Mini Kisses: Kiss Me Balm Trio ($12): cute gift set with three different mini Kiss Me Balms. It contains three luscious colors that will make you swoon, including one color specifically created for a magical holiday season. Try them all, or gift them as the perfect stocking stuffers. The gift set contain Kiss Me Balms in Charming, Pink Bubblegum, Cotton Candy.

I got this for my sister. She loves the esos lip balm and I wanted to get a stocking staffer for her. I really like the size, colors, and feel of this lip balm. It will be easy to carry in her purse. Its oily enough to keep her lips soft and smooth. She has used the other versions before. This is no EOS, and can’t replace that quality but you probably have to reapply it every few hours.

Rosebud Perfume Co. Minted Rose Lip Balm ($7): This lip balm was created especially for Sephora, this must-have lip balm calms and heals irritation, and soothes the sting of minor burns. Easy-to-use and versatile, dab it on chapped lips, elbows, or knees to condition and relieve dryness.

This is actually the 7th or 8th one I bought. In winter, my lips gets chapped all the time, and this lip balm is an absolute life saver for me. I gave to my family and they all love it as well. This is hands down the most moisturizing balm I’ve ever tried. I really enjoyed this lip balm. I used it everyday! The only thing I really did not enjoy was the fact that the lid simply would not come off sometimes! It was so annoying. I had to fight and wrestle my way into the lip balm goodness. Anyway, the lip balm went on smoothly and left my lips feeling lovely and soft. Definitely would recommend this product. Hopefully they do something about that pesky lid though!

Dr. Jart+ Water Drop Hydrating Moisturizer ($36): This is a hydration-replenishing formula to provide long-lasting moisture and brighten dull-looking skin. This lightweight, refreshing moisturizer features a special emulsion system with droplets packed full of brightening and nourishing ingredients. The innovative formula bursts into tiny water droplets when applied—providing instant hydration and brightening dull, lackluster skin. Great for all skin types, it relieves dry, sensitive skin, revitalizes, and prevents visible signs of aging with concentrated antioxidants for a healthier-looking complexion. This moisturizer is parabens, sulfates, and phthalates free.

I received this as a sample. It comes out gel-like and melts into your skin as if you’ve applied water and sinks into the skin very quickly without leaving a sticky mess. However, I only used it twice. I will definitely update and let you know if I see any issue with is moisturizer.

Nars Velvet Lip Glide in Playpen (Coral Pink- $26): This is a long-lasting lip color with a smooth, semi-matte finish that provides ultimate hydration. Velvet lip glide is soft, yet strong. Effortless and intense. Polished and provocative. It encourages you not to compromise. Glide on strength. The finish is semi-matte, long-lasting, and non-drying for luscious, vibrant lips. Water lily flowers and white tea extract are infused into this hybrid lip glide for antioxidant protection and ultimate hydration.

I received this as a sample I can’t stop using it. I received the sample in Playpen and the color is absolutely to die for. One thing however that I am not a fan of is that it does not dry completely. It doesn’t stay long like Kat Von D, but it is also does not over dry your lips. I am not sure if I am going to pay the full price for this item.

Did you do your Black Friday shopping? What did you get and what products would you recommend? Hope you enjoy this post as much as I writing about it.

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