January 10, 2019

It Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion Review & Swatches

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4 stars out of 5

It Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion ($36) is a new hydrating gel moisturizer that’s launching in the It Cosmetics New Year, Your Most Beautiful Skin! Collection QVC Today�s Special Value for January 2019 that debuts on air this Saturday and is available now on qvc.com. As of now, Confidence in a Gel Lotion is exclusive to this set but it is now available at Ulta and Sephora!

Considering the Today’s Special Value Set contains 3 full-size items as well as a brush for $69 as well as free shipping you might want to indulge to get your hands on the moisturizer as who knows how long it’ll be before it launches at other retailers.

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January 10, 2019

Maybelline the Matte Bar Review & Swatches

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4 stars out of 5

Maybelline the Matte Bar Eyeshadow Palette ($11.99) is a new all matte 10-pan warm eyeshadow palette that launched early in November on Maybelline’s site and is popping up now at drugstores for Spring 2019.

When this originally launched I admit I was irked it was available on Maybelline’s website only and it sold out quickly. I’m really not a fond fan of all the brands that seem to migrating online lately like Milani, Physicians Formula, Wet n Wild…! Some of them have higher shipping thresholds which makes you spend more than you want to get free shipping. I’m an online shopper no doubt but drugstore makeup is something I prefer purchasing in store.

Anyway, I’m happy to report Maybelline the Matte Bar is now popping up in stores and I was able to purchase it at Harmon’s recently.

Here’s some thoughts!

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January 10, 2019

Hilde Soliani Una Tira ‘Altra Review

Hilde Soliani Una Tira ‘Altra Perfume ($160) oddly reminds me of the decadence and flashing red lights of Amsterdam’s De Wallen. Cherry somehow brings to my mind the black backdrop, red neon lights, and beckoning ladies flirting with you through the windows! When you walk through the alley way at night the entire street and the canal are bathed in a cherry glow giving it it’s signature sinful, odd welcoming.

Maybe it’s a bit weird that cherry brings to mind sex and sun as I’m pretty sure Hilde, an Italian perfumer, wasn’t thinking of either when she created Una Tira ‘Altra considering she’s from a culture where food is such an important part of life and social events (She’s Italian! I’m half Italian, on my mother’s side, and food is EVERYTHING!).

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January 9, 2019

Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Pre-Tox Peel Off Mask Review & Swatches

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2 stars out of 5

Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Pre-Tox Peel Off Mask ($10.99) is a new, exfoliating peel off mask that contains AHAs which act gently exfoliate dead skin from your face while leaving it smooth and softened. This is actually a pretty new sort of spin for Aveeno who tends to concentrate on creating facial moisturizers and but never quote venturing out further into the skincare world. I was surprised to see them doing not one but two versions of a peel off mask with their Spring 2019 Skincare Collection.

It probably shouldn’t surprise me too much because I think Too Faced Glow Job Radiance-Boosting Glitter Face Mask sort of gave a rebirth to peel off masks. Everyone is making peel off masks lately particularly glitter ones. Thankfully Aveeno didn’t include the glitter aspect but you can tell from the somewhat cute packaging they are trying to target a younger demographic with these masks.

All this being said, I was curious to try this! I am in no way a stranger to harsh take the skin right off your face peeling facial masks! I have suffered through the lines of Memebox I Dew Care Disco Kitten Mask and the legendary Seikisho Mask White both of which will remove skin, hair, and the gunk from your pores.

Trust me, Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Pre-Tox Peel Off Mask is child’s play in comparison!

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January 9, 2019

Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Sleeping Mask Review & Swatches

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4 stars out of 5

Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Sleeping Mask ($45) is a new cream sleeping mask that contains avocados and honey which acts as an overnight mask to address drier skin, dullness, and uneven skin texture as well as loss of firmness.

What the hell is a sleeping pack or sleeping mask anyway? Sleeping masks are pretty common in Korean and Japanese skincare routines and for the past two years have become popular here in the US as well. I always find them rather strange simply because they remind me of a heavier moisturizer versus an actual mask. I do tend to use them quite often in the Winter months when my skin is busy being very dry as they are quite a great way to restore moisture, ease dullness due to dryness, and even act to brighten up your complexion.

You’ll find that Glow Recipe gets a lot of raves for their Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask but I personally require something a little more hydration and as nice as that formula is it isn’t my top pick for Winter skincare.

However, Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Sleeping Mask is!

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