December 5, 2017

Physicians Formula Refreshmint Cooling Stick Review & Swatches

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Physicians Formula Refreshmint Cooling Stick ($9.99) is a new multitasking skincare stick that contains peppermint, cucumber, and aloe vera that act to quickly hydrate and perk up tired skin. About two years ago stick everything was all the rage but the fade died out a little but it looks like drugstores are trying to recapture the trend particularly Physicians Formula who has not one but two different skincare sticks in the works for Spring 2018 (I’ll tell you more about the other one soon!).

Hydrating cooling sticks are quite popular in Japan and Korea and I’ve reviewed a variety of different ones in the past like Skin Food Facial Ice Vita Cooling Stick, Shara Shara Lemon Tea Pore Stick, and Baviphat Alaska Mineral Eye Stick. The US has slowly caught up to the crazy and products like Milk Makeup Hydrating Oil Stick, E.L.F. Studio Daily Moisture Stick, and even makeup remover sticks like Urban Decay Meltdown Makeup Remover Cleansing Oil Stick have launched in our market.

I find these sticks useful, fum, and travel-friendly but I wasn’t sure what Physicians Formula Refreshmint Cooling Stick could bring to the table that I haven’t already seen in the huge collection of skincare sticks I already own or have owned in the past.

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December 5, 2017

Almay Best Blend Forever Makeup Review & Swatches

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Almay Best Blend Forever Makeup ($16.99) is a new foundation and moisturizer hybrid with an SPF 40 that’s launching at drugstores now for Spring 2018. This is probably one of my favorite launches of 2018 although to be fair there haven’t been that many launches yet for 2018 but regardless I’m really enjoying it. I’ve always been a rather big fan of tinted moisturizers since I’m blessed with fairly good skin that doesn’t require heavier coverage but still needs it to ease dullness, even out skin tone, and just to brighten up my tired complexion due to dryness. Almay’s Best Blend Forever Foundation apparently provides eight hours of moisture with a lightweight formula that protects skin as it hydrates.

Here’s my review, swatches, and thoughts.

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December 5, 2017

20% Off at Ulta

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! I’ve been saving my points up for this day! 20% Off Ulta and Ulta.com should be popping in your inbox today as well as in your regular mail. This coupon is a unique code and entitles you to 20% Off your total order even on prestigious items and fragrances too!

Other coupons available now:

  • $5 off $15 with code 504812
  • $10 off any $25 NYX purchase with online code 501976 (certain items on sale and clearance which coupon code can be used on)

So, be on the look out! Check your inbox and happy shopping!

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December 5, 2017

Pre-Order PatrickStarrr Set Powder Now

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MAC is teaming up with youTube sensation PatrickStarrr as you may already know and the first piece of his makeup collection is available today for pre-order at maccosmetics.com. MAC x Patrickstarr Set Powder is a sheer, colorless palette used to set makeup and keep it wearing long and strong.

It’s $34 and ships on 12/14.

Enjoy!

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December 5, 2017

Too Faced Chocolate Gold Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

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Too Faced Chocolate Gold Eyeshadow Palette ($49) is a new metallic matte eyeshadow palette that launched last week which includes a round of 16 cocoa infused shades. Many of the blog posts I’ve seen about the Too Faced Chocolate Gold Metallic/Matte Eyeshadow Palette are calling it a Holiday 2017 release but personally I think it is a preview of Spring 2018 since the brand typically releases their Spring Collection around this time of the year. Mind you, I’m positive we’ll see more from Too Faced as we head deeper into Spring but the name of the game is money. That means we end up seeing two to three mini collections per season where as before it used to be one.

But I digress, let’s get back to the chatting the palette. Too Faced continues to churn out really poorly formulated eyeshadow palettes lately like the Clover Eyeshadow Palette and White Chocolate Bar (which I didn’t even have to buy to know it would be bad). This causes some of their smarter fans to be naturally wary of purchasing new releases from them. I know I’m one. However, Too Faced Chocolate Gold Eyeshadow Palette looked a lot more promising than some of what they have putting out lately so, I decided to give it a try.

Here’s my thoughts.

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