In this video I share with you all my absolute favorite makeup products and tools from 2015. The products in this video range from high to low end, so there is literally something for everyone!
I can't believe that it's almost Christmas time already. It seems like just yesterday when we brought in the new year (2015). I always look forward to the holidays, because I love being around my family and I love the music and decorations. I'm 23 now, and Christmas has shifted to being more for the children in the family, which is no problem at all, because I never ask for too much. This year, however, I have had my eye on a few things that I would love to have in my closet and on my body! Here are the items I have been lusting over!
As we already know, I am obsessed with makeup, and with new launches in the cosmetics industry it can be a struggle to stay on trend (if that's what you're into)! I have been collecting some new makeup products to enhance my collection, but I didn't buy all of these items at once! I'm still a college student you know! I knew I wanted to pick up some items from Colourpop Cosmetics, because their Ultra Matte Liquid Lipsticks have been all over the blogosphere! I also went into ULTA (my personal favorite), Mac, and ELF Cosmetics. Some of these products mentioned I have featured in a few blogposts (which you can find here and here), so you can see exactly how I feel about these products.
List of all products mentioned:
Colourpop Super Shock eyeshadow (Hustle)
Colourpop Ultra Matte Liquid Lipstick (Trap)
Mac Matte Lipstick (Matte Royal)
Mac Matte Lipstick (Stone)
Tony Moly Sheet Mask (Avocado)
It Cosmetics Tightline Mascara
NYX Brow Pencil
NYX Matte Lipstick (Maison)
ELF Mineral Infused face primer
ELF Hydrating Undereye primer
ELF HD Setting Powder (corrective yellow)
ELF Daily Brush Cleaner
ELF Brush Shampoo
ELF Crease Brush
ELF Contour Brush
ELF Soothing Serum
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E.L.F. Cosmetics (besides NYX) is one of my favorite affordable makeup brands. The acronym in its name stands for Eyes Lips Face, and they have a wide variety of products for these three features. E.L.F. has been around for quite some time, but they recently decided to expand their brand and come out with a skincare line. I was skeptical at first about trying the skincare line, because I have products that work for me and I wasn't sure if these products (E.L.F.) would break me out or not. After a few months of watching reviews and doing some research, I decided that i should go ahead and try out the soothing serum (just to play it safe).
The packaging if this product is beautiful and more durable than the cheaper products on the website. You also get quite a bit of product in this bottle (1.01 fl.oz/30mL). According to the eyes lips face website, the soothing serum contains purified water and essential nutrients that help lock in moisture to reduce the look of fine lines for glowing, healthy-looking skin. This silky serum infused with skin norushing Jojoba, Aloe, and Vitamin E to sooth and protect the delicate skin area. It's also rich in antioxidants including Shea Butter and Grape.
When I applied a pump of this to the back of my hand, I noticed that I couldn't control how much product comes out. I also felt that this product is very liquidy. Not being able to control the amount of product I use isn't very cost effective, because I do believe that a little goes a long way, and I don't want to run out of this product too quickly. This product doesn't really have a smell, which I don't mind, because fragrances tend to irritate my skin.
I also don't mind the watery texture, because when it is rubbed in, it leaves my skin feeling extremely moisturized and radiant. I normally apply this to my face after I have washed and toned my skin. When I wake up in the morning, my face is noticeably softer, and some of my problem areas are diminishing. The E.L.F. Cosmetics Soothing Serum retails for $12.00, which I think is a great price, and you can purchase it at www.eyeslipsface.com.
