January 8, 2018

Too Faced White Peach Eyeshadow Palette for Spring 2018

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Too Faced White Peach Eyeshadow Palette ($45) available today and I’m still a little torn about what I think of this palette. This joins the Peaches and Cream Collection that’s available exclusively at Sephora and on the brand’s website. Too Faced Just Peachy Mattes Velvet Matte Eyeshadow Palette is actually already part of the permanent collection but White Peach is a selection of shades that are a good deal less dramatic compared to past peach palettes that Too Faced has launched including Sweet Peach. The colors are a lot lighter with many cooler shades blended in which means White Peach might best suit fairer, cooler skin tones.

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January 8, 2018

Do You Have the Time To Listen To Me Whine About Kat Von D Basket Case Anti-Precision Eyeliner?

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I want Kat Von D Basket Case Anti-Precision Eyeliner ($19) so very badly. Why? Because first off Green Day was (is) totally my jam. I remember playing and replaying the Dookie album over and over and over and over and over again. The first time I saw them in concert I woke up the next day without a voice I was screaming and singing along so loudly.

Secondly, I really like the idea of this eyeliner! But really, can it even be called an eyeliner at all? It’s more like a cream eyeshadow stick in my humblest opinions. If it’s creamy enough it’ll likely be super easy to swipe on your lid and smudge out with your finger to get you the “I slept in my eyeliner and I look hot with racoon eyes” look. No but seriously, Billie Joe always managed to pull off that smudged up freaked up my eyeliner ran look without a hitch didn’t he?

I have to whine though for a minute. I wish it came in brown. I mean Billie Joe never used brown but I can’t really do black anymore. My eyes are super dry plus finer lines and black smudged eye liner isn’t really a good look for me anymore. It makes me look rather tired and beat up. Smoked out brown though I could do. But yeah, that would defeat the purpose of looking like Billie Joe.

I’ll still buy it though as a fan girl. That’s ok right?

None the less if the smudged out grunge look is what you seek this new Kat Von D Basket Case Anti-Precision Eyeliner is available now at Sephora.com.

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January 8, 2018

Milani Has a New Banana Make It Last Setting Powder

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At this point in my life I probably don’t need another banana or yellow setting powder in my life but somehow, I’ve becoming terribly addicted to them. My addiction started with Skin Food’s Salmon Dark Circle Powder and later on in life I discovered the joys of the Bobbi Brown’s Creamy Concealer Kit which includes a yellow setting powder.

I think both of those items taught me that even though I have dry under eyes I could still set my concealer with powder. If you use just the right amount of powder you can not only set your concealer for long, strong wear throughout the day but also, you have the potential to brighten up your entire eye area. I tend to navigate towards “banana powders” or yellow powders since yellow acts to neutralize darkness. But as with any powder you can easily over do things so remember a little goes a very long way.

I’ve tried a lot of different yellow powders lately since the contouring game is so strong in the beauty world lately. I’m really loving Hard Candy Sheer Envy Bake, Brighten & Set Loose Finishing Powder which is ridiculously affordable, generously-sized, and beautifully textured but I admit I tend to migrate back to my beloved Ben Nye Banana Powder after trying out other brands.

Speaking of trying something new….

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January 5, 2018

NYX Super Cliquey Matte Lipstick Review & Swatches

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NYX Super Cliquey Matte Lipstick ($9) is a new creamy matte lipstick available in 12 shades that launched with NYX’s Spring 2018 Collection. I know what you’re thinking, “Not more matte lipstick!” Yes, more. Sorry. I had hopes that Spring 2018 would be about shine but so far were off to a rather horrible start.

I probably would have avoided this purchase but I got two requests to review these so, I ended up purchasing one for review. I have to be a negative Nancy here for a second, apologies in advanced for turning into a grumpy old lady but this marketing is absurd. “Raise your squad goals with Super Cliquey Matte Lipstick!” Ugh please. Really? Squad goals? Just for the record I do not call my friends “my squad”. Maybe if I was twelve that would sound cool but not at my age. Sorry, rant over, hopefully I didn’t offend anyone.

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January 5, 2018

First Aid Beauty Hello FAB Ginger & Turmeric Vitamin C Jelly Mask Review

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First Aid Beauty Hello FAB Ginger & Turmeric Vitamin C Jelly Mask ($32) is a new hot mess of a mask that promises to brighten your complexion with Vitamin C, ginger, and turmeric. I’ll never understand why a brand that’s apparently dedicated to making your skin and feel great without adding irritating ingredients continues to churn out these oddball products that have a host of a problematic ingredients.

See what I mean here:

In theory, First Aid Beauty Hello FAB Ginger & Turmeric Vitamin C Jelly Mask sounds great. I’m always looking for ways to brighten up my complexion. The jelly texture also sounds cool plus they promise it’ll sooth and calm stressed out skin. Ok, my drier skin is a bit sensitive at the moment that sounds fabulous!

Let’s do this!

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