Star Crushed Minerals

I first heard about the brand "Star Crushed Minerals" on Instagram. Elenor Barnes aka @Snitchery on Instagram, posted a picture of some swatches on her arm, along with a promo code. From the look of her swatches, I had to try some of these products for myself. 

I hopped onto my computer, went to the website, and began adding things into my cart. I  unintentionally bought the colors of the rainbow and intentionally bought some glitter adhesive (shown below)! 

Left to Right: 

Top Row- Dune Buggy Green, Orchid, Blue Lotus, Aged to Perfection Champagne

 Bottom Row- It's My Party, The Great  Pumpkin,  14K

Without flash

With flash

These shadows are highly pigmented, long lasting, and statement makers! I love that they are a finely  milled mineral formula, because this makes it easier to blend the  colors. 

FINAL  VERDICT: I will definitely be  purchasing more from this company, because not only do  they have amazing products, they also have exceptional customer  service!

If  you haven't  already, try these mineral shadows  for  yourself,  and let your inner unicorn out!

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Sunday, September 18, 2016

Star Crushed Minerals

I first heard about the brand "Star Crushed Minerals" on Instagram. Elenor Barnes aka @Snitchery on Instagram, posted a pi...

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The Balm: Mary-Lou Manizer

If you're addicted to YouTube and makeup like I am, then you already know about The Balm's Mary-Lou Manizer! I have been hearing about this product and watching tutorials with this product in it for years. I have contemplated buying this highlighter so many times,but I always put it off. I finally decided to purchase it after seeing it on Hautelook 3 times. The great thing about Hautelook is that all the items you find on this app and online are discounted, so instead of paying $24 for Mary-Lou, I only paid $12. 50% off? Yes please! 

 I currently have been loving my Morphe M510 to apply highlighters, because it provides a well blended application, and I love the amount of product it picks up.

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(With flash)

As you can see, this product is beautiful, and it looks great on dark skin. I cant wait to use this in upcoming makeup tutorials!

Beauty

Friday, February 12, 2016

The Balm: Mary-Lou Manizer

If you're addicted to YouTube and makeup like I am, then you already know about The Balm's Mary-Lou Manizer! I have been hearing ...

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Best Beauty Products of 2015

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!

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Friday, January 8, 2016

Best Beauty Products of 2015

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 l...

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Beauty Haul + SWATCHES | Colourpop, Ulta, Mac, ELF (swatches and demos)

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

More reviews on these products are on the way, and make sure you subscribe to my YouTube Channel for more videos and updates from me! (subscribe here)

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Sunday, September 20, 2015

Beauty Haul + SWATCHES | Colourpop, Ulta, Mac, ELF (swatches and demos)

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 t...

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E.L.F. Soothing Serum

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.

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Sunday, September 13, 2015

E.L.F. Soothing Serum

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 ...

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It Cosmetics Tightline Mascara

I recently took a trip to ULTA with my best friend just to browse around, but being the makeup enthusiast I am, I just had to leave the store with something. One of the items I picked up was the IT Cosmetics Tightline Mascara. I was drawn to this product because of its 3-in-1 technology and the small brush.

According to IT Cosmetics, this product is an eyeliner, a primer, and mascara. It also utilizes an ultra-skinny wand, allowing you to start coating your lashes at their actual root, so you coat black along your entire lash length. If you have sparse or missing lashes, the Tightline brush lays down black pigment along your entire lash line, filling in spare spots, giving you a full beautiful lash line and the look of an eyeliner. I decided to try this mascara out, because there's nothing I love more that big lashes!

(My lashes with nothing on them)

(My lashes with just the Tightline Mascara)

(My lashes with Tightline Mascara and Maybelline Lash Sensational)

Overall, I love the Tightline Mascara! It does a great job of separating all of my lashes and coating them. It lasts all day and it is easy to remove. I purchased the trial size for $10.00, but the regular size is $24.00. I do not think I will pay that much for the mascara, but I don't mind repurchasing the trial size.

Beauty

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

It Cosmetics Tightline Mascara

I recently took a trip to ULTA with my best friend just to browse around, but being the makeup enthusiast I am, I just had to leave the s...

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Current Favorite Lippies

So I recently went through my lipstick collection and picked out some hidden gems, as well as some colors that I can't seem to put down! These colors complement my skin tone and are quite affordable:

1. NYX: Maison

2. NYX: Sweet Pink

3. Jordana: Brick

4. Jordana: Sexy Mauve

5. Jordana: Natural

6. Rimmel: 057 Ravish

7. LA Girl Glazed Lip Paint: Whisper

8. LA Girl Glazed Lip Paint: Whimsical 

9. LA Girl Glazed Lip Paint: Tempt

Beauty

Sunday, August 2, 2015

Current Favorite Lippies

So I recently went through my lipstick collection and picked out some hidden gems, as well as some colors that I can't seem to put do...

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