Energize Your Dull Skin with Clarins Booster Energy


Hi there, my lovelies! I hope you are having a lovely Thursday. Today, I am feeling particularly blessed because I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. I know it’s not going to be long before I can start breathing freely again. However, that’s not the reason for the post, I want to share my review on the Booster Energy  from Clarins. This tiny little bottle carries powerful little punch to boost your skin with energy.

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Description: The Booster Energy from Clarins with filled with skin reviving ginseng to minimize the sign of fatigue. You can mix it with your moisturizer, mask, serum or even foundation to revive dull skin to give it the oomph it needs to wake up. The booster is ideal for all types of skin.

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Ingredients: The key ingredient in Clarins Booster Energy is ginseng, which is known for its stimulating properties. Other ingredients include Water, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Protein, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Acetyltetrapeptide-2, Dextran.

Verdict: Due to the stress level I have been dealing with lately, my skin took the brunt of the suffering. It looks tired and dull all the time. This small little bottle helps me give the energy back to my skin it so bad needs. I remember when my dad used to the night shift, he relied a lot on ginseng extract to give him energy. You can get the same energy for your skin with Clarins Booster Energy. It has made my face appear to be more energized and fresh. I will definitely recommend this to everyone.  This small little bottle carries a big punch and is worth the $39.

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Style of the Day with Faux Fur Vest


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Hi There! Happy  Hump Day to all my lovelies! Today I want to talk to you about the style of the day featuring faux fur vest. As you know,  faux fur is the current trend of the season and you will find it everywhere. However, I don’t know if told you this before, I am not much of a trend follower. Growing up, I always liked to stand out in the crowd. I fell in love in faux fur back in the early 2000s when faux fur wasn’t a big trend. I used to wear it as a teenager everywhere and liked standing out in the crowd. I love the chic look it creates and the warmth I get from it as well. Additionally, do doesn’t like the glamorous look created by faux fur style?

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The Faux Far Jacket:  I absolutely love this Jacket. I got it from Ann Taylor Loft back in 2006/2007 and fell in love. The quality of the faux fur is amazing. I am always pleased with my purchase from the Loft. There is nothing similar to this available at the Loft, but you can get this Collared Faux Fur Vest from Inc, which is available at Macy’s on sale for $73.99. Like the Loft version, this vest also has a zipper closure and looks beautiful.

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The  Baby Soft Sweater: I loved pairing my vest with my favorite baby soft crewneck sweater from French Connection. I got mine from Gilt. You can get the same sweater in Roxy Kiss color from Asos. It’s currently on sale for $55. One thing that I love so much about this sweater is that it’s really soft.

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The faux leather pant: I love my faux leather coated slim pant from NYDJ. It’s very soft and huggable and worth every penny. Wear yours with your favorite pair. I also love my Eva Longoria Faux Leather Pants (on sale for $49 at the Limited). l love how breathable and stretchable it is. Most of all, it looks amazing. I am so glad that I did because this beautiful item is currently sold out. You can get a more affordable version at Forever 21 for only $24.50. I actually like the NYDJ version available at Bloomingdales on sale for $110.68.

The Boot: In winter, no style is complete without the perfect pair of boots. I got my boots ages ago from DSW. They go great with the dress. I just love my tan suede boots. The tan boot combines comfort and style together and completes the look of this stylish and chic outfit. What is your favorite outfit to wear during the winter?

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It Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation Full Coverage Moisturizer: Worth the Price?


Hi there, my lovelies! I hope you are having a wonderful Tuesday. Today I want to talk about the much hyped about It Cosmetic’s Bye Bye Foundation Full Coverage Moisturizer. I was able to try it out for the first time this morning and I will give my first-hand experience of what I thought about the moisturizer.

Description: I first found out about the product from those infomercials. Infomercials usually don’t persuade me to buy something but I went online right away because I am a fan of It Cosmetics and love their products. This moisturizer is supposed to be the first-ever full-coverage moisturizer from It Cosmetics that will let you say bye to your foundation. This moisturizer was clinical shown to improve the look of your skin, even after you take it off. Its anti-aging ingredients will help treat and correct the look of aging skin and transform your skin into a more youthful looking skin. Most of all, its mineral-based SPF 50+ broad-spectrum physical sunscreen will protect and help prevent free-radical damage for a healthier, younger-looking skin. It comes in four different shades: light, medium, tan, and rich.

Verdict: As you can see from the picture, I have raccoon eyes with dark circle and hyperpigmentation along with dark spots. I was surprised how light the moisturizer is. I actually received mine (Described as 100% Authentic) from Ebay for only $39.99. You can get yours from It Cosmetics for $65. This moisturizer does a better job than a lot of the foundations in making my face look flawless. It just took me less than a minute to get the look. However, I still had some dark some though significantly lightened. I will actually give this moisturizer 4 stars just because it does not cover everything, but it does do a very good job. Additionally, it doesn’t last long time. You will have to reapply it to continue the look. You often have to do it with foundation too. Will it replace foundation for everyday use? Definitely. My beautiful readers, I have just found my favorite moisturizer that may just have replaced foundation for me for the most part. I will still use foundation but only in special occasions. I would like to point out that this product comes with a pump. I personally prefer this kind of lovely packaging because you’re able to better control the amount of product that comes out.

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If you are like me and don’t like to spend so much time getting your looks in the morning, then get the It Cosmetic’s Bye Bye Foundation Full Coverage Moisturizer, and it will dramatically cut down morning beauty time. Trust me. This stuff delivers on its promise. Get it if not for anything else but as a flawless CC moisturizer with SPF 50+. However, Bye Bye Foundation is not oil-free. It does contain essential oils to hydrate, nourish, and calm the skin. Hence consult your doctor before use to confirm this product is right for you!  Hope you enjoyed this post as much as I loved writing it.

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Healthy Greek Chicken Recipe


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Hi There my lovelies! Hope you are having a wonderful Sunday afternoon. If you are anything like me, I bet you enjoy delicious homemade recipe, especially if it is delicious. Today, I want to share with one such recipe that my sister came up with and it’s absolutely heavenly. I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed it. It’s quite easy to make as well and is full of flavor.

Ingredients: 

  1. 6 Chicken Breast
  2. 4 Tbs Greek Yogurt
  3. 2 Tbs Garlic powder
  4. 1 Tbs Ginger Powder
  5. 1 large red onion (chopped)
  6. ½ tsp dried basil leaves
  7. ½ tsp parsley
  8. 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
  9. ½ tsp black pepper
  10. Salt to season
  11. 2 Tbs oil (I use extra virgin olive oil, but can try using extra virgin coconut oil as well)
  12. ½ Stick I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter
  13. 1 medium jalapeno chopped
  14. Chopped cilantro chopped
  15. 1 bunch scallion chopped (optional)

Instructions: 

  1. Tenderize the chicken breast with meat blade-tenderizer.
  2. Marinate the chicken overnight in the refrigerator with mixture of yogurt, garlic, ginger, basil, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
  3. Brush olive oil or Pam on baking pan and place the marinated chicken. Add thinly butter and red onion on top of each chicken, and add bake in the oven for 1 ½ to 2 hours at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Add the juice from the marinate into the chicken as well.
  4. Five minutes before taking your chicken out of the oven, top cilantro, jalapeno, and/or scallion.

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Let me know how yours come out. I loved how amazing this Greek yogurt chicken was. We served it with steamed and lightly seasoned beans, mashed potato (made from scratch), and corn on the cob. I want to thank my sister for this lovely recipe. The meat was so juicy and flavorful and most of all delicious!

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Fighting My Mind and Soul – Learned Helplessness


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Hi There my lovelies! I hope you are having a wonderful day. It was snowing outside this morning and is frigid outside. Hence, I thought today I briefly speak to you regarding something that has really affected me. It is extremely difficult for me I will share my experience with you and I would love to hear your thoughts and how you handle similar situation. The topic of my post is Learned Helplessness.

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Before I can explain what I mean by learned helpless, I want to give a brief history of myself. I have a background in Public Health and Research with minor and graduate courses in behavioral science and Psychology. I have also received training in Mindfulness Meditation. I really believe in living in the moment and the idea of mind over body. I have seen the world in the point of view of glass half full. However, the past year I have been in the fight of my life with my mind.

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This is one of the reason I had to take a break from blogging. My beautiful readers, when you are constantly in a fight or flight respond, you cannot enjoy day-to-day activities. I thought with my mindful based training I can handle it. However, slowly I tachycardia, rapid heart rate, became worse. I also started to have arrhythmias or abnormal heart rhythm. I saw a cardiologist and he didn’t find any underlying heart condition. My migraine symptoms got worse and I started have multiple auras (both visual – blurry vision, and sensory –  tingling in one limb or a feeling of numbness that travels up your arm over 10 to 20 minutes. The sensation can spread to one side of your face and tongue).

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My beautiful readers, the past year has been the worst year of my life and and led to what is known as learned helplessness, a  belief that failure is we can’t change the course of negative event and that failure is inevitable and insurmountable. In my case, the past year I have been living in a very toxic environment, dealing with very hard to deal with people. Being the optimistic person I am, I did not want to give up and thought I would be able to handle the situation. After months, I started to have my symptoms and was unaware of the reason. My years long insomnia that I have learned to control the past 5 to 6 years returned. My family and friends started to notice the change. Towards the end of almost a year I really began to feel burnt out and helpless. I really don’t wish this feeling on anyone.

Finally, after almost a year my family, friends, and physicians have convinced me to seek help. Yes, I have started seeking counseling. I cannot tell you how helpful this has been for me. My beautiful reader. One thing I advice from my own experience, please seek help when your surroundings become overwhelming. Through my work meeting with counselor and my support system, I know that the first step to overcome your stress is to remove your stressor. I have come to terms with my stressor and am working to remove my stressor. Just acknowledging the problem is a great start. My sister is another of my big support system who sat with through many of my meltdowns and showed me that I am not alone. She is my unsung hero. Thanks to the support I’ve received, I am now working hard to remove my stressor.

The year is new and I have a purpose. I am still stressed but I no longer feel helpless. I feel supported. I will be dealing with my extreme stressor but I know that soon it will be over. My beautiful reader, writing to you gives me courage and hope. Every time I read a wonderful blog of yours or share something I love, I feel connected. Thank you for your support and thank you for all the wonderful and thoughtful post of yours. Please keep doing what you do.

I would love to hear if you can share your story of your tools for facing your mental challenges. Today more than ever I can hear my Grandpa’s words ringing in my ears, “If there is a will, there’s a way”. May your mind help you find the strong will to find light in darkest of paths and lead you to extraordinary destinations.

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Style of the Day with Sweater Jacket


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Hi There my Lovelies! Hope you are having a wonderful day. Happy Friday everyone. Today I want go over a very simple style of the day for work for those days when you have to those big meetings. It’s winter now and in fact we just had our first snow of the year today. Specially, during these time of the year I really hate wearing suit for those very important work meetings. Hence, I try to keep it simple and chic with sweater jackets.

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Black Label by Evan-Picone Long-Sleeve Abstract-Stripe Cardigan Jacket (on Sale for $59.99)
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Draped Fringed Tweed Jacket (On Sale for $24.99)

Jacket: I got my sweater jacket last from New York and Company and absolutely love it. It is like with faux leather creating a more chic edgy look to the outfit. I got a lot of complements for this sweater. I have also went to interviews and big presentation in Chicago, the Windy city (in November) wearing this sweater. If you don’t like wearing suits all the time but want to the chic look, get your favorite sweater jacket and face your meeting or any presentation with chic confidence. I have added some of my favorite examples to help you get started.

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Long Sleeve Turtleneck ($39.50)

Turtleneck: As you know I always love layering, specially during the winter. Whether you layer to achieve a certain look or to just stay warm, it never hurts to have fresh combinations on hand. When I layer, my goal is to achieve both. Depending on the weather , I like my sweater jacket with either a turtleneck or or my favorite mock neck short sleeve blouse.  Whether, it’s turtleneck or just mock neck, I love how it add sophistication to any style.

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Kate All-Season Stretch Trouser ($98)

Pant: You always have to complete your look with the perfect pair of pants. I have gotten my pants from everywhere and Ann Taylor and Loft has by far the perfect pairs. I remember sister first introduced me to Loft pants a decade ago when she worked there a summer during my undergraduate years. I absolutely fell in love with how it fit me. Back then I was very skinny but a curve and both Loft and Ann Taylor knew how to fit my size. I absolutely love the Kate all-season stretch trouser from Ann Taylor, because of its curvy fit.

What are you waiting for? If you are me and get tired of the same of suit, try these sweater jackets a try and let me know what you think. What are some of your favorite style for dressing up for the all important meetings and presentations?

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All that Metal is Amazing


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Hi There! How are you? Hope you are having a nice day. Have you ever tried metallic eyeshadow palette that you really impressed by and then found out that it only cost fraction of the price of the designer beauty brand? Today, I want to talk to you regarding a metallic palette and has really impressed. Most of all, the amazing part is it cost less then $5 and is so popular that it’s currently out of stock.

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Description: I really love metallic palettes because of the extra oomph it adds to your look, and Ulta’s Metals Eye Shadow Palette includes 12 versatile, stunning, and highly pigmented eye shadow shades in matte and shimmer textures. You know after trying the 12 shades from the Better Together Collection from Too Faced and Kat Von D, I was really disappointed. Hence, I hesitantly ordered Ulta’s metal palette. Boy, I was surprised. You can create a myriad of subtle to dramatic looks. It also includes a full size brush.

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Ingredients: Mica, Talc, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyisobutene, Synthetic Wax, Ethylhexylglycerin, Mineral Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Tin Oxide. May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ultramarine Blue (CI 77007), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Carmine (CI 75470).

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Verdict: After receiving the color I was amazed by the color. I love the metallic look that you can create from this palette. With less than $5, I definitely give this palette five stars and I can see why it is out of stock. The colors show through exactly how they are on the pallet, which took some getting used to because a little goes a long ways. It also lasts well. This 12 palette is worth much for than the $4.97 it cost me to get the palette.

If you like the metallic colors keep you eye out for this palette and trust me you will not be disappointment. I hope you enjoy this post as much as I loved writing it.

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Much Awaited Too Faced x Kat Von D Better Together Ultimate Eye Collection


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Hi There lovelies! Hope you all had a great day today. Today I want to share with you my review on the much awaited Too Faced x Kat Von D Better Together Ultimate Eye Collection ($65). Hope you enjoy the blog as much as I loved writing it.

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Description: This is a super-limited-edition collection with an interlocking heart eye shadow palette, Kat Von D’s beloved Tattoo Liner, and a full size of Too Faced’s iconic Better Than Sex Mascara. Better Together is a collaboration between makeup icons, Kat Von D and Too Faced Cosmetics. Kat and Jerrod each curated six brand new eye shadows for their respective sides of the palette. Inspired by a BFF heart necklace, the palette has a magnetic center panel, so you can separate the two halves of the palette. Create a look using just one side of the palette, or mix and match shades from both sides.

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The Kat Von D Palette is accompanied by the beloved Tattoo Liner. This tattoo liner is a liquid eyeliner with an innovative brush tip for effortless, precise application. The fine brush tip glides across the lashline for incredibly fluid application, allowing you to create a variety of looks with ease.

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Finally, finish off the look with  Too Faced’s Better Than Sex Mascara. With each coat, lashes are full, defined, and stretched to unbelievable lengths for 1,944 percent more volume. The collagen-fueled formula and hourglass-shaped brush separate, coat, and curl each lash to voluptuous perfection.

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Verdict:  You only get 12 shades but they’re all so creamy and amazing. I love the bold colorful side of Kat Von D is juxtaposed by soft palettes of Too Faced. One of the matte pigment was non-existent, I had to swipe about a dozen times to get any pigment and they were dry and powdery.  As you can see from the swatch  the purple color looks straight up brown. Nonetheless, I did like the shimmer shades. As for the Kat Von D palette, I do liked how pigmented the shades are.

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I have always liked the Too Faced mascara because it provides amazing volume. It’s not my favorite mascara. It’s really black and makes my lashes long and voluminous. However, you have you apply a lot of coats to get that looks. As for the liner, it applies smoothly and stays in place all day. The black is dark and rich. However, I like my Maybelline New York Eye Studio Master Precise Liquid Eyeliner, which cost just a fraction ($5.99). Overall, I will give 3 stars to this collection. For $65 I don’t think it’s worth the price to get a 12 shades palette. The full sized mascara and liner together cost $43 and for $22 you are getting a 12 shades eyeshadow palette. Hence, if you already like the mascara and the liner, then with just $22 more you can try the new shadow palette.

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Overall, I did not like some of the 12 shades from the Better Together collection. I am not a big fan of this palette or the mascara. The packaging is great and the concept is beautiful but the collection is just not for me. I think that I liked their individual palettes much better.

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The Naked Palettes from Urban Decay


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Hi There! Hope you are continuing to have a wonderful weekend. We are getting so close. There’s only 5 day till Black Friday and 35 days till Christmas. Aren’t you excited? I know I am.  That’s why, I want to bring to review of my favorite eye shadow palette. Yes, I am talking about my favorite Naked Palettes from Urban Decay.

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Description: I love each of these palettes and I will describes each of the to them to you so that you can decide which one is best for you. You can also get all four them to complete your collection.

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Naked Palette – This original palette is a revolutionary, neutral eye palette, featuring 12 universally flattering bronze-hued shadows for a wide array of looks. It is loaded with 12 bronze-hued shadows in an insane range of finishes only Urban Decay could dream up—including matte, satin, shimmer and sparkle, Naked takes neutral eye color to a new level. From the palest champagne to the grittiest gunmetal, it’s everything you need to let eyes go laid-back, beachy vibe, or black-tie drama.

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Naked2 Palette – This is an eye palette, featuring 12 taupe-hued neutrals in a wide range of finishes. Following the release of Urban Decay’s Naked—the original bronze-hued palette that revolutionized neutrals, Urban Decay created Naked2. From luminous shades with shimmer and sparkle to the smoothest mattes imaginable, Naked2 is packed with 12 always vibrant, taupe-hued neutrals—including a gorgeous grayish brown, a glittery copper, and Urban Decay’s blackest black. Expand your Naked range to create even more sultry neutral looks, smoky dramatic looks, and everything in between.

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Naked3 Palette – This 3rd edition of the naked palette in an exclusive palette with 12, rose-hued neutral eye shades in every finish. Naked3 features a dozen exclusive shades for endless eye looks. Experiment with these 12 gorgeous, rose-hued neutrals—from the palest, shimmery pink to a deep black matte with rosy red micro-glitter. This palette features ultra-smooth mattes, gorgeous pearls, and glimmering metallics. For easy application, the mirrored case includes a professional-quality, cruelty-free, double-ended Shadow/Blending Brush.

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Naked Smokey Palette – Last but not least is the smokey version of the palette, featuring nine shades and three exclusives from past palettes. Urban Decay packed this palette with a dozen sultry, smoky neutrals. Experiment with warm bronzes, dimensional grays, rich browns, gorgeous taupes, and a deep black. When it comes to finishes, Naked Smoky has it all—from mattes and satins to shades with sparkle.

What Else You Need to Know: For easy application, the mirrored case includes a professional-quality, cruelty-free, double-ended Shadow/Blending Brush. The magnetic closure on the case prevents shadow mishaps in your bag, and the full-size mirror makes it easy to get Naked whenever the urge strikes.

Verdict: Naked palettes are great. In the original palette, there is a great mix of matte and shimmer shades that are good for a day or night look. Shadows go on smooth and with the primer potion, do not budge. If you’re looking for one palette for all your needs, definitely go with the Naked palette. The second palette is a really nice palette to have around, it has a good range of colors that can help with a variety of looks and there something about naked palettes that just makes you want to have it. if you’re on a budget and want to splurge on one expensive product, i would maybe look for something a big more spectacular, but if you just want to add to your collection or try a dependable set of bronze-time shadows, this is for you. The 3rd palette also good but I use it the least. Some of the colors in this palette when you blend them end up looking like just one color on your eyelids. However, this is a good palette if you’re looking for an everyday cute makeup look that you can wear for school. Finally, the smokey palette is a very versatile palette that I really love. My final verdict, these are great palettes to have and are worth every penny.

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You can get each of these palettes for $54 each at Sephora. You can get the colors you want or all of them. Now, you can get an exclusive collection of the four Naked palettes, Naked & Naked2 Basics, Naked Flushed (pink and peach),  24/7 Glide-on Lip Pencil in Naked and Rush, Naked Ultra Nourishing lipgloss in Naked and Conspiracy, and Vice Lipsticks in Naked and Backtalk. You can get this beautiful collection at Urban Decay for $300 as Naked Vault Vol III.

Let me know what is your favorite Naked palette from Urban Decay or if you love all of them. Hope you enjoy this as much as I like writing this post.

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CLINIQUE Pop and Matte Lip Colour + Primer Collection


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Hi There! If you love lip colors as much as I do, you will love this post. I want to share with few of my favorite Clinique Lip Colour + Primer Collection. I have both their pop and matte lip color. As I have mentioned in my earlier post I am not a big fan of matte lip colors but if the right color is available I am willing to take a chance and Clinique and successfully met my challenge.

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Description: The pop lip colour + primer include rich, weightless formulas that fuses bold, saturated color with a smoothing primer. These lip colors deliver a lightweight formula that lasts long, glide on effortlessly, creating a modern-velvet finish that keeps lips comfortable while color stays true. These products are allergy tested and are 100 percent fragrance-free. From the pop lip color collection, I have Poppy Pop – a mid-tone orange creme, Passion Pop – a rich classic red creme, and Plum Pop – a soft, neutral plum creme. Both Passion Pop and Plum Pop have satin finish, while Poppy Pop has a more shimmer finish. The matte collection include a dramatic pop of matte color and primer in one with a full-coverage coat. This formula is also  allergy-tested, and free of fragrance, formaidehyde, formaidehyde resin, toluene, DBP (dibutyl Phthlate), and camphor. From the the matte collection I have Bold Pop – dark berry. 

Verdict: Passion pop is more of the darker red than I like but still is a good collection of have. It’s amazing and creamy. The application is lovely and it stays on for hours without drying or losing color.  I love the pigmentation of the color. My favorite color by far has to be Bold Pop. I love the bold cherry color. In my olive skin tone I have to be careful about the nude lip colors I choose, but Plum Pop goes well with my skin tone.As I mentioned I am not a big fan of matte lip color but I was pleasantly surprised how moisturizing the matte colors are. The color range is great. Its moisturizing while still matte. If you are looking for bold colors you are more likely to get them in the matte version.  My final verdict, if you’re looking for a lot of depth to your lip shades, you’re unlikely to find much here. However, if you want bold colors you the Pop Matte Lip Color + Primer will give you that. For $18.50 these lip colors are great choice to have but I would rather go with matte version for a change.

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