Where does one begin with the new MAC Mineralize Total Detox Skincare Collection for Spring 2018? Perhaps with Mineralize Volcanic Ash Exfoliator which is really where it all started isn’t it? Mineralize Volcanic Ash Exfoliator launched in 2008 for a limited and later in 2012 became a permanent part of their skincare collection. Needless to say it made an impact with a lot of fans of MAC as it was a stellar exfoliating option that left skin smooth and soft.

If anyone is a Lush fan you’ve likely tried Coal Face which I consider the solid version of MAC Volcanic Ash Exfoliator. Later on in life Lush released Dark Angels Cleanser which was a chunkier version of Coal Face. I’ve always felt like these three products gave birth to a whirlwind of drugstore charcoal skincare options later like Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser and Freeman Charcoal & Black Sugar Facial Polishing Mask ( this one being a very cheap, inexpensive dupe of MAC’s formula).

I realized I haven’t been following Volcanic Ash Exfoliator. It sort of dropped off my radar only until this repromote I can’t even say I know if it was still part of the permanent line or if MAC is bringing it back in this collection. I do know one thing, this has made me want to revisit it and see if I love it as much as I once did and even give some of the other items in this collection a whirl. The good news is, if you never tried it before now is a good chance to do so!

Let’s take a look!

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I’m happy to report Anastasia Beverly Hills Blush Kits are on sale for $21 bucks plus free shipping. Each palette includes four shades each and are 30% Off retail today at nordstrom.com with free shipping!

Enjoy!

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Le sigh I guess social media’s grasp on makeup will be just as important in 2018 as it was in 2017 if this Sephora Favorites Selfie Kit is anything to go by! I fail so hard at the perfectly chiseled, contoured, over-highlighted selfie look.

But the good news is this set will help you get the look if that’s what you love! It includes six items one of which is full-size for $28. This Sephora Favorites Kits are always a great value in my opinion even of highlighters aren’t you deal!

Here’s what inside:

• 0.08 oz Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick in Ashton
• 0.08 oz Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter in Opal
• 0.17 oz Marc Jacobs Beauty Velvet Noir Major Volume Mascara in Noir
• 0.2 oz Milk Makeup Blur Stick
• 0.14 oz Stellar Cosmic Face Powder Glow
• 0.0035 oz Tarte Tarteist Double Take Eyeliner in Black

The Sephora Favorites Selfie Kit is available now at sephora.com.

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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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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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