January 4, 2021

5 New Makeup Things I Love and One Non-Makeup Thing I Adore

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Happy New Year guys! I hope it’s going to be your best year ever! I’m thinking of you and I’m manifesting good things in my heart and mind for you! I hope you’re blessed this year with your health and happiness.

I didn’t have a bad 2020. I had my job, I had my health, and still had/have all my loved ones. I had food on my table and I had a warm bed to sleep in at night! I don’t wish for more this year. If I keep all these things into 2021 I’ll be perfectly happy! People spent so much time and energy whining about how bad 2020 was because they couldn’t travel, go out, or see their friends and family but really why are we complaining? If our friends and family are healthy we can call them up or do a video chat and see them. We can still travel but I personally didn’t this year because I didn’t feel safe and I think it’s unnecessary unless you really need too! But we can take a look at what’s around us and enjoy those things! I spent a lot of time this year discovering new places to take my daily power walks. I also went on a ton of hikes with my boyfriend. We tried to make the most of the times we could be outside and much of it was just the two of us exploring places that were local but new to us. As for going out, it wasn’t as bad as everyone made it out to be. I mean, I spent so much time learning how to cook this year and we finally sat down to meals I made without burning boiling water to make them. We learned new things last year! We even gained some new and good habits! Don’t forget this past year showed us that Black Lives Matter and that we can make a change if we all come together! We aren’t completely there yet but we fought the good fight last year and it made impact and change possible and I hope we continue to fight that fight this year! Please this year as always remember to be good humans!

And of course, like most of you I spent a lot of time without makeup on as per the pic I posted below (The same one I posted last week that you guys stroked my ego raw with all the gorgeous comments you left on it! Thank you! You made me feel very special!) But also, don’t forget, I also spent a TON of time wearing red lipstick and excessive amounts of peach highlighter while binge watching our favorite TV shows. That happened. Truly it did. There’s nothing like wearing a full face of makeup to a Friday screening of The Mandalorian because you gotta look good for Pedro Pascal!

Which brings us to a very important topic! Pedro Pascal! The one non-makeup thing in this post I adore! I mean, he and I are virtually married and working on a child together he just doesn’t know it (our first born is totally going to look like Grogu). Also, my boyfriend doesn’t know about all this but it happened in my head which makes it real right?! I think as a geek I can say this man officially ruined the Star Wars franchise because all we want to do is drool all over him! This is just not the geeky way ha…!

Image Credit: Elle Magazine/Michael Schwartz/trunkarchive

There’s makeup in this post somewhere. Time to get on with that…..!

Here are five new makeup things I love this year! I mean 4 days into the New Year and already we have some great new releases.

Oh my god! None of the items in this set are new but imma throw it out there again today and say if you haven’t taken advantage of the Clinique Endless Glow Moisture Surge Set what are you waiting for? It’s 50% off today for Platinum and Diamond Members. Totally a score. Very few people know my real age and I’m not telling it now but I blame moisture. Plenty of moisture. Well hydrated skin will keep you looking years longer! This set is 50% today only at Ulta and grabbed one early today because it contains all full items at a great price! And most important, packs in the moisture for the longer hard winter ahead! New York is tricking us up lately as it’s a bit mild lately but don’t worry that cold weather is coming and hydration is key for keeping skin looking young and in good health!

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January 4, 2021

Clinique Lunar 2021 Cheek Pop Highlighter Is Still Available

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Clinique Lunar Cheek Pop Highlighter for Lunar Year 2021 is still very much available at macys.com with free shipping. Damn! This sold out fast everywhere this year! Wonder why? I suspect because it’s actually really pretty compared the ones they’ve done in the past. The gorgeous brassy gold looks gorgeous! I’d totally use it as an eyeshadow as well as a highlighter. Believe me I’m sort of tempted to get it just because I am farmhouse obsessed. Of course, they didn’t intentionally make the ox look like cow but he sort of does look all cute and farm-y doesn’t he? Like he belongs on a milk carton! I’m about to take down my X-Mas decor this week and my normal theme in my kitchen is farmhouse. So there’s lots of cows, pigs, chickens, and other farmhouse animals all over the place. This highlighter fits right in LOL!

If you want it, I wouldn’t wait as it’ll likely sell out fast.

Clinique Lunar Cheek Pop Highlighter for Lunar Year 2021 is $26 and available now at Macy’s for a limited time!

Xin Nian Kuai Le! Hopefully it brings good blessings on us all!

P.S. Sephora also has tons of Lunar Year 2021 offerings if you’re shopping a gift or just like to collect the Chinese New Year items released!

Where to buy

Macy’s

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January 4, 2021

Who Asked for the The Sims x MAC Cosmetics Eyeshadow Palette Again?

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One of the weirder items launching this year is the is the new, limited edition The Sims x MAC Cosmetics Eyeshadow Palette. You’re not doing so good here MAC! You already pissed me off with that Glitter Eyeshadow Palette launch and now this!

Ok, just to clarify I used to be obsessed with the Sims. I still am on some odd level as I do play from time to time but not sure I really need an entire eyeshadow palette inspired by the game especially one that’s sort of mediocre looking!

That being said one of the cooler things coming out of this launch is that your actual Sims can wear MAC now too! The Sims is making MAC Cosmetics the first ever makeup brand available within the game! Now when you head over to Create-A-Sim mode you’ll have the option for a free MAC makeup using some of MAC’s iconic products and shades on your Sim creation! The in-game makeup was designed by Romero Jenning, the Director of Makeup Artistry at MAC Cosmetics. This is pretty cool but the eyeshadow palette I’m not completely sold on sorry MAC!

The Sims x MAC Eyeshadow x 9 Palette contains nine different shades available in exclusive Sims box. I have to admit I am somewhat over saving every single box makeup comes in which makes it disappointing that the compact isn’t designed around the Sim’s but only the outer box. Of course, I’d totally keep the box if I purchased this and wouldn’t toss it but it wouldn’t really cost much more to actually put a bit more effort into the actual eyeshadow compact and make it as fun as the outer packaging. Right? The palette features nine shades as I said and will set you back $32 which is thankfully the same price as a standard x 9 Palette so you aren’t paying extra for the outer box!

The shades include:

  • Moon Rock: Frosty bright white (Veluxe Pearl)
  • Copper Aura: Pastel coral (Lustre)
  • Blackberry: Muted burgundy-plum brown (Matte)
  • Sugared: Light frosty pink (Lustre)
  • Quarry: Soft, muted plum-brown (Matte)
  • Metalmauve: Soft lilac (Frost)
  • Soot: Cool grey (Velvet)
  • Lunar Cycle: Frosty muted teal (Frost)

It looks a little dull to me but you can never quite go with MAC promo images as they are grossly misleading.

The Sims x MAC Cosmetics Eyeshadow Palette is available now.

What do you think of this launch?

Where to buy

MAC

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January 4, 2021

Clinique Dewy For Days Moisture Surge Set is Still In Stock with Free GWP

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I’m surprised the Clinique Dewy For Days Moisture Surge Set is still in stock! Hurry over to ulta.com to get yours! It’s on sale today only for $65 for Diamond and Platinum Members! I woke up at stupid ass o’clock to get one because I thought it would sale out! This contains some of my favorite products like the two concentrates (one for face, one for eyes)! These are all full-size products. The eye concentrate doesn’t really fill but it’s sticky and quite moisturizing making it a great pick for concealer. I apply this first in the AM followed by my eye cream once it sets and proceed with my concealer and it makes things so much more smoother and keeps my concealer looking very fresh!

You get:

  • Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator (4.2 oz)
  • Moisture Surge Hydrating Supercharged Concentrate (1.62 oz)
  • Moisture Surge Eye 96-Hour Hydro-Filler Concentrate (0.51 oz)
  • Moisture Surge Hydrating Lotion (6.76 oz)

There’s also a free gifts with your purchase:

  • Liquid Facial Soap Mild with $35 Clinique Purchase
  • My Happy Baked Goods Sample with Clinique Purchase
  • Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator Deluxe Sample with any Clinique Purchase

Enjoy!

Where to buy

Ulta

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