January 3, 2018

Pixi Spring 2018 Featuring Rose Tonic

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Pixi Spring 2018 has arrived and with it a very exciting and new Rose Tonic release which is a newly formulated retake on everyone’s favorite Glow Tonic. As we head into the next few months we’ll see plenty of new Spring 2018 launches and this month plenty of skincare ones because brands cash in on that “New Year, New You” resolution we all make. That means taking care of your skin better in the New Year ahead.

Pixi obviously had that idea in mind as there Spring 2018 release is dominated by plenty of new options that are being added to their Skintreats Collection.

Pixi is lucky as they have gained a certain cult following courtesy their Glow Tonic as well as many of their other skincare products. It’s an odd thing as Pixi started out as an all color collection but later on upon moving into skincare they experienced almost instant and immediate success. This is a pretty hard shell to crack as some brands never make the crossover into skincare successfully yet Pixi, perhaps courtesy bloggers, social media or just good formulas, has done so easily and quickly.

The most exciting launch in this collection is the new Pixi Rose Tonic which is a toner rich in rose hydrosol that soothes and tones skin while balancing pH. I also thought the Jasmine Oil Blend an interesting launch especially since I originally didn’t love their Rose Oil Blend but later on it became a part of my nightly routine.

Another item that caught my eye are the new Pixi Liquid Fairy Lights Cream Eyeshadow as I was hoping these might be as incredible as my beloved Stila Glitter & Glow Liquid Eyeshadow.

Let’s see what else is launching in the Pixi Spring 2018 Collection below.

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January 3, 2018

Covergirl Spring 2018 Featuring Melting Pout Metallics

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Covergirl Spring 2018 has arrived and there are new Melting Pout Metallics on the way with this launch as well as new Katy Perry Collection featuring thee most adorable lipglosses ever! I don’t have a lot of info about Katy’s Collection yet but as more info becomes available I’ll be sure to share it.

This collection as some new core base pieces like a new Lid Lock Up Eyeshadow Primer which promises to keep eyeshadow holding long and strong as well as a new Look Lock Up All Day Setting Mist. Both have very basic black and white packaging that looks like something E.L.F. would release versus Covergirl. I’ve noticed that more and more drugstore brands are focusing on their core base makeup collection and setting sprays seem to hold a prominent place in those collections.

Another item that caught my eye was the new Vitalist Lip Oil which means lip oils might be back for yet another trending round at the drugstore. Last year, there were numerous drugstore brands that brought out lip oils such as NYX Slip Tease Full Color Lip Oil, Ulta Juice Infused Lip Oil, and Burt�s Bees Tinted Lip Oil.

And of course, I’m quite curious about Melting Pout Metallics. I liked but didn’t love the original Covergirl Melting Pout Liquid Lipstick, I’m more of a Maybelline Color Jolt girl, but I’m highly curious about the metallic version! I’m unsure if they plan on launching these at drugstores yet as they released these several weeks ago online only and claim they are available for a very limited time but I sure hope to see them in drugstores as well!

I did notice a lot of these items they are launching are beating a dead horse as many of the items are trying to rehash older trends such as the TruBlend Pre-Touching Color Correcting Palette. I mean really, the color correcting trend has been over for a while now right?

Anyway, these are only a few of the items that are launching! There’s plenty more that Covergirl Spring 2018 has in store for us. Let’s take a look!

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January 2, 2018

Target January Beauty Boxes Are Live!

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Good Morning and Happy 2018 to you! I wish you health, happiness, and plenty of makeup in the New Year ahead! Speaking of makeup, the January Beauty Boxes are live at Target and there are two to choose from.

Target Beauty Box Best of Boots $7

  • No. 7 Restore and Renew Serum 0.17 oz
  • No. 7 Airbrush Away Primer 0.33 oz
  • Soap & Glory Righteous Butter Body Butter 1.69 oz
  • Soap & Glory Pillow Plump Lipgloss 0.13 oz
  • Botanics Shine Away Ionic Clay Mask 1 oz
  • Sleek MakeUP Eyeshadow Palette 0.64 oz
  • Target Beauty Coupon ($5 off your purchase of $20 or more of qualifying brands: Sleek, Botanics, Soap & Glory, and No. 7)

Target January Beauty Box $7

  • Nexxus Humectress Hair Mask 1.5 oz
  • Dove Gentle Exfoliating Body Polish 1 oz
  • Pretty Animalz Tiger Sheet Mask- Tiger 1 Sheet
  • Mrs. Meyer�s Body Wash 2 oz
  • Vichy Mineral 89 Face Moisturizer 5 ML
  • CoverGirl Melting Pout Liquid Lipstick 0.27 oz
  • OGX Biotin & Collagen Shampoo 0.3 oz
  • Target Beauty Coupon ($3 off your purchase of $15 or more)

Shop these now at target.com.

Enjoy!

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December 28, 2017

Lipstick Queen Dating Game Lipstick and Doctor Who Babblings

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Lipstick Queen Dating Game Lipstick make me think of Valentine’s Day and I guess technically that’s ok considering the Christmas decorations and candies have already been removed from my local Walgreens and in their place, yes, you guessed it, are chocolate hearts. Rush? Just a little.

As we head into a new season we can always rely on Lipstick Queen to gift us with some new, interesting lipstick launch. This year, we get four gorgeous shades of pink lipstick with a formula that contains nourishing shea butter. Each full-coverage lipstick has a creamy texture with a silk formula and a pop of pink pigment for your pout.

Shades include:

  • Bad Boy
  • Good Catch
  • Mr Right
  • Mr Right Now

Lipstick Queen Dating Game Lipstick is available now for $24 with free shipping at nordstrom.com and ulta.com.

P.S. I watched the Doctor Who Christmas Special last night and it was rather wild ride. I was so, so busy Christmas and the days after it that I didn’t have a chance to sit down to watch but I finally had a second to sit on the couch and take it all in last night. I’m thrilled with the nod to our very dearly beloved Brigadier. Not that the Brigadier has been completely absent in recent years but just that tiny nod to his legacy was a lovely thing to see. One of my favorite episodes featuring Nicholas Courtney and Tom Baker was Planet of the Spiders. Yes, I’m a complete arachnophobe but this was the introduction of my Doctor so it does stick out in my head. But man there were enough fake spiders in that episode to give me nightmares for weeks and weeks after watching it. It’s especially important to remember that the Brigadier was there during the regeneration from three to four with Sarah Jane and he says those legendary lines, “Well… Here we go again.” Indeed, and here we are again in 2017 nearly 2018 with yet another Doctor on the way. One that breaks all sorts of boundaries since he has actually regenerated into a she. Yay girl power. A few short years ago, there was a rumor that Jennifer Saunders might be the next Doctor Who and the fandom was quite in a frenzy at the idea of a woman in the Tardis. It never did go down that way but this year, well this year is obviously the year Doctor Who makes history.

I keep seeing click bait titles about how wonderful 13 is and how incredible she was in this episode but I haven’t formed an opinion yet. She was on the screen about 28 seconds and I’m disappointed to some extent that her intro was not terribly original at all and just reminiscent of 11’s introduction to the Who-verse. Cloister bell tolls, regeneration occurs, Tardis blows up, Doctor is thrown into chaos. Pretty much the same intro as 11 aside from the fact she literally falls out of the Tardis where as Matt hung in there as it crashed down to earth. I get the need to blow up the Tardis as they want to start fresh, give it a new look for a new Doctor yada yada yada, but there must be someway they can incorporate a new look without having the same exact storyline as 11.

I have to admit I’m happy to see Peter go. People have hailed him as being a fantastic Doctor but I felt like from the get go he’s always been such a grumpy, angry Doctor. A little playfulness never hurt anyone. Bill was a strong companion and she made last season very, very good but the Peter just wasn’t my cup of tea at all.

I’m looking forward to see what Jodie brings to the role. I hope 13 will bring back some lightheartedness to the series!

What did you think of the episode?

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December 28, 2017

Yes to Coconut Ultra Hydrating Moisturizing Coconut Oil Stick Review

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Yes to Coconut Ultra Hydrating Moisturizing Coconut Oil Stick ($9.99) is a new multitasking moisturizing stick that can be applied anywhere you require a little more hydration. We’ve seen moisturizing sticks a plenty in the past and I’ve reviewed quite a few right here on Musings of a Muse like the Milk Makeup Cooling Water Stick, E.L.F. Studio Daily Moisture Stick, and Milk Makeup Hydrating Oil Stick and even coconut ones too like the Hard Candy Sheer Envy Coconut Primer Stick.

Stick skincare everything is a fad that was going around quite a bit last year and the year before and is still quite popular in Korea. This is starting to trickle down to the drugstore right now with a multitude of brands trying to top each other in creating that perfect multitasking skincare stick. So far, we’ve seen not one but two different ones from Physician Formula as well as a two from Yes To with plenty more on the way I’m sure.

Yes to Coconut Ultra Hydrating Moisturizing Coconut Oil Stick was on my radar almost immediately after it launched. I’m an odd sort because I tend to take super, extra good care of the skin on my face and neck but I’m not as diligent with my body. I don’t really love how body creams feel plus they are so messy to use. This is why I love moisturizing mists but sticks? That’s even more convenient.

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