Monday, August 01, 2016

Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Palette | Swatches + Review

*Sponsored by Octer.com.

Hey guys! So what kind of beauty blogger would I be if I didn't pick up the Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Palette?! I feel like this is one of the most coveted palettes of this summer as it has a fun mix of warm shades that are always especially loved on in the warmer weather.

Instead of just ordering this straight from the site, I decided to try something different and check out Octer - a site and app that makes online shopping easy-peasy by allowing the customer to buy everything in one spot. They have everything from beauty to clothing to home decor and in between. My favorite feature of this site is that you can either search for a certain product, click on a general category to go browsing or pick your favorite store from the site to check out.

Once you find what you're looking for, you can click on the link which will bring you directly to the site to buy the product from or you can click on the picture which will bring you to a different page on Octer that compares prices, similar products, etc. which is really great when you're looking for the best price or a better option. Basically, when you shop on Octer, you are using their affiliate links to shop through them.

  • Tempera - a velvety beige matte.
  • Golden Ochre - an earthy yellow matte.
  • Vermeer - an iridescent shell metallic.
  • Buon Fresco - an antique lavender matte.
  • Antique Bronze - a metallic sable satin.
  • Love Letter - a matte raspberry.
  • Cyprus Umber - a matte dark coffee.
  • Raw Sienna - a matte neutral amber.
  • Burnt Orange - a deep orange matte.
  • Primavera - a shimmery gold dust metallic.
  • Red Ochre - a matte sienna.
  • Venetian Red - a matte crimson. 
  • Warm Taupe - an earthy grey matte.
  • Realgar - a matte brick.
Also wearing: Urban Decay One & Done Skin Perfector (Light), Benefit Hoola Bronzer + Coralista Blush, ColourPop Are & Be

Let me just start by saying that Anastasia Beverly Hills has never provided me with product, nor have we ever been in contact, guys. So when I say how much I love this palette, it really comes from the heart. One of the main reasons I started a blog was to let my readers know exactly what was worth the price tag and what wasn't. Honesty is the best policy, right?

That all being said, this palette is absolutely amazing! I completely understand the hype of it and highly recommend it. I was going to go through each shadow and review them separately but honestly, I don't even need to. Each one was incredibly buttery soft and pigmented. Even the red matte shades which have been hard for me to find ones that aren't streaky and dry, are soft and super pigmented. There is some fall out (especially with Cyprus Umber) but I wouldn't let that defer you at all because it was pretty minimal but worth noting.

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*Sponsored by Octer.com.
Friday, July 29, 2016

Makeup Revolution Golden Sugar 2 Rose Gold Blush Palette + Rose Gold Lipstick in Chauffeur | Swatches + Review

// Products sent for review.

Happy Friday, cutie pies! Ah, it's a good day to have some Makeup Revolution products on the blog, right? If you haven't heard of the brand before, they're basically one of the best kept secrets as their products are moderately priced but have the quality of some of the most top label brands. They're also known for having some killer dupes to some popular products.

Today, I have two products to share with you - the Golden Sugar 2 Rose Gold Blush Palette and the Rose Gold Lipstick in Chauffeur. Let's check them out!

  • Makeup Revolution Golden Sugar 2 Rose Gold Blush Palette ($10)- Hello stunner! I had one of those moments when I opened this like, "Sweet Lord. This is beautiful." I kind of assumed that this palette would be filled with different shades of rose golds or complimentary colors so color me surprised to find a mix of beautiful metals and mattes. I feel like this palette will work for all skintones but naturally some shades will work on some tones better than others. The two mattes on the right side are perfect for pale skintones (I use the one on the bottom as a bronzer) but they probably wouldn't even show up on a deeper skintone. The third on the bottom from the left is absolutely jaw-dropping for medium/deep skintones but might be too harsh for anyone lighter. Of course, any shades that might not work as a highlighter or blush for your skintone could definitely be used as an eyeshadow so I wouldn't file this under a loss at all. My favorite shades are the bottom right matte shade (as a bronzer) and the bottom left highlighter (leaves my skin looking dewy rather than super blingy). I have to note that all shades were slightly dry to the touch but didn't feel that way once applied. Kind of weird.
  • Makeup Revolution Rose Gold Lipstick in Chauffeur ($5) - Chauffeur is a gorgeous dusty mauve nude shade with a smooth, creamy, satin finish. I was surprised by how pigmented it was and how comfortable it was to wear throughout the day. I'm so eager to try out the rest of the bunch from the collection now. 


Overall: First off, how gorgeous is that blush palette? I feel like it's a palette that'll have something for every skin tone but some shades will work better for others. Each shade feel slightly dry to the touch but did not apply in that way and actually applied rather smoothly and beautifully. Each highlighter shade was pigmented but not sparkly in anyway and left a rather dewy finish. As for the lipstick, I absolutely love Chauffeur and was surprised by how pigmented and creamy it was. I want to try all the lipsticks from that collection now!

// Products sent for review.
Thursday, July 28, 2016

GLOSSYBOX | July 2016 Box

// Press sample.

Happy Thursday, babes! Today I'm sharing the GLOSSYBOX July 2016 Box so if you haven't opened your's yet - first off, what are you waiting for?! - but secondly, don't click the "read more..." link just yet until you're ready to see what's in the box!

The deets on GLOSSYBOX - It's a monthly beauty subscription service where you will receive five deluxe-sized products sent straight to your front door, for $21 a month, $121 for six months or $222 for a year. Ending July 31st, use the code POPPIN for a makeup cosmetic bag in your box!

What's in the box?

  • NUXE Dry Oil Huile Prodigieuse ($45) - Oooh, I've heard of this before so I'm happy to see this in this month's box. It's an all-in-one beauty elixir that you can use in your hair, mixed with your foundation or even just rub on your bod for a little glow. I haven't tried this yet but you bet I'll be tucking this in my travel bag to try on vacation.
  • Leighton Denny Expert Nails Miracle Mist ($16) - What the what!? If this actually works, I swear, I'll be buying backups! Spray this baby on your nails after they've been painted and it's supposed to dry them down fast and leave them smudge-free for days.
  • Too Faced Melted Liquified Long Wear Lipstick in Chihuahua ($21) - I'd be lying if I said this wasn't the first product my eyes went to. I've been DYING to try this shade! 
  • Fango Essenziali Moisture Treatment Sheet Mask ($7) - Gimme all the moisture! This mask brings the moisture with a soothing mix of avocado, kelp and acai berry.
  • EYEKO Fat Stick in Satin ($12) - I'm a big fan of EYEKO but haven't tried this product so I can't wait to put it to the test. What's cool about this is that it plays on the hot trend of "glossy eyes" and leaves behind a "metallic-y, smudgy iridescence on the eye". Interesting!
  • GLOV Quick Treat ($5) - Another product that'll be coming with me on vacation! I haven't opened it yet but according to the little pamphlet that came with the box, you wet this, fit it around your finger, remove makeup and rinse with soap and water and you can reuse. That sounds killer!


What do you think about this box? Do you currently have any beauty subscription boxes?