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Winky Lux Strobing Balm Cream Highlighter Review

Hey guys!! Today I am reviewing the Winky Lux Strobing Highlighter. I am just now getting around to trying this and as you guys know I LOVE highlighters, so I was very excited to get around to testing this one! I am quite liking it, it adds a nice soft glow to your face and really catches the lights. It has great lasting power and has been lasting all day long for me. It also blends out really well and easily which is nice. I always blend with my fingers and it works really well that way. I will say during the summer or if you have really oily skin this might not be the best for you, being a cream I think it could make you look too shiny with sweating or like oily skin so I would say this is better for the cooler months and t-zone or dryer skin. Overall I do really like this though!

Love of Color Eyeshadow stick review

Hey guys!! Today I thought I would review the LOC Eyeshadow Stick. I got this in Birchbox as you know if you watch my Youtube channel and I have just gotten to trying it. I quite like it, it goes on super easy and blends out very well, I tend to add some powder eyeshadow to blend out and it works very nicely together. Its lasting power is decent, I will say it creases a bit more than some of my shadows on hot days but overall I would still say it stands up well to all day wear. I will sometimes do a light powder shadow base under it just to help it last longer and that works perfectly. I do wish there was more product but since this was just a sample I am almost out of it, I don't usually buy stick shadows but I would consider buying this again. :)

Revlon Rose Glow Hydrating Illuminating Primer

I love the look and smell of this product, it is super pretty and smells very floral.  It blends into your skin super well and isn't greasy which is nice. It is honestly extremely liquidy and goes on very light weight. I do not think it does anything for my pores personally but I do like the base it gives for my foundation and/or concealer.  I feel like it helps a bit with the lasting power of my makeup.  I am not sure I will purchase it I'm the future but I am enjoying using it.

Jouer Long Wear Lip Topper Review

Hey guys!! Today I am reviewing the Jouer Long Wear Lip Topper. So at first glance I wasn't sure about this product, it is brown with sparkles after all and I am not too sure about brown lip colors on me (some people pull them off beautifully, I didn't think I could). I have to say though alone and on top of other colors this really ends up coming off pretty sheer and just adds some shine and slightly changes the color under it. I am not a gloss person so I don't care for the stickiness but it does look very pretty. As far as long lasting, it is just as long lasting as most products, good till you eat (or drink too much), but a simple reapply will easily fix that. If you are looking for a lip topper you should definately try this one out!

Benefit Gimme Brow+ Review

Hey guys!! Today I am reviewing the Benefit Gimme Brow+. I was super excited to try this as I have heard good things about it. So far I am loving it, it works super well and not only adds a little color into my brows to fill them out but also shapes them which is awesome to be able to do all at once! I have previously used separate products to do those things so this one is totally winning in my book and I would for sure consider buying this in a full size. The light brown color is a perfect match for me as well which I love. 10/10 recommend ^_^

Mermaid Inspired Eye Makeup Tutorial (video)

Revlon Ultra HD Vinyl Lip Polish Review

Hi guys!! Today I thought I would review the Revlon Vinyl Lip Polish.  Little disclaimer first, this is a gifted product from Revlon and Influenster, but all opinions are my own. I love this color first of all, it is a great pinky neutral and compliments lots of different looks.  It goes on super smoothly and stays kinda tacky even after drying down a bit, which is both good and bad depending on what you prefer, it is more forgiving if you have chapped lips, but also your hair can stick in it so... It also holds its shine which is cool for looks you want that. I am not a huge gloss fan but I still really do like how this one looks. I will say it comes off as soon as you eat. I had to reapply after lunch but that is pretty normal in my opinion for most lip products. I can't tell you many I own that that isn't true for. Overall I quite like it and would recommend it though if this is your thing. :)

August 2019 Birchbox Unboxing (video)

Jane Iredale Just Kissed Lip and Cheek Stain Review

Hey guys!! Today I thought I would review the Jane Iredale Just Kissed Lip and Cheek Stain. I apologize for the lack of posting btw, I haven't been getting to try stuff as quickly as usual, but I am gonna try and get back on it! So overall I do like this, as a lip stain it makes a very nice reddish tone to the lips and just makes them look very kissable. It also feels nice and moisturizing almost like a lip balm. As a blush, this goes on super pinky, it blends very well and evens out but I am not gonna lie, when I first saw how pink this went on I got pretty worried I was gonna have bright pink cheeks lol I am not sure I will personally use this as blush often as I do not prefer pinky blush shades but it is nice and I think it works very well as a blush. All in all this does what it claims and I quite like it :)

Things I Have Learned in My First Year of Marriage

1. Cooking Is Not My Forte So before getting married I was under the impression I was a pretty good cook, everyone liked everything I made and I got a lot of compliments....then once we got married I realized I am a really good BAKER, not cook. BIG difference guys, baking is easy, its all about measuring and recipes...cooking is hard, I have learned if you give me a exact recipe I am ok, if not...Andrew legit starting saying we should order out at first instead of just telling me I sucked at cooking, then he finally came clean and I am improving a bit lol 2. My Husband is Amazing and Loves Me Enough to Let Me Get 2 Kittens in Less Than a Year Andrew loves me, he adopted Bambi for me before we moved into the new house and when Bambi was about 8 months old (give or take), he let me adopt Gwynivere as well ^_^ now he loves cats too, but in my book the fact he let me have 2 babies so close together is awesome! 3. You Have to be Willing to Let Your Spouse See You at You...

Revolution Roxi Makeup Palette Reviews

Hey guys!!Today I wanted to review the Revolution Roxi Palettes! I recently got these when they came out and I have been loving them so far!! Like honestly just look how gorgeous the colors are, when I saw these I had to have them!! This one is the Ride or Die Palette, this is the more neutral eyeshadow palette and what I have been using for everyday. You can create anything from an office or school look to a sexy date look with this palette and it is super versatile.  It is very pigmented and the colors are pretty true to how they look on the pan which is a very bug deal in my opinion, to me there is nothing worse when I am creating a look and the color I want to use doesn't match what it is in the pan, with this palette that will never be an issue for you which I love! I give this a 10/10, it is awesome! This one here is the Color Burst palette, I am sure you can see why. This one is more of a party look palette, although I have still m...

Invisibobble Power Hair Ring Review

Hey guys!! Today I am reviewing the Invisibobble Power Hair Rings. So in my Birchbox unboxing I mentioned I thought these might catch your hair when pulling them out, they do, my hair gets tangled during workouts, swimming, car rides etc. and when I go to take these out my hair is caught up in them. With that being said, if you get headaches from normal hair bands, these might be for you, they keep my hair up all day long without pulling it so tightly, so it stays up and looks nice but is loose enough that it doesn't start to cause headaches (at least for me) and the hot pink is pretty cute for a workout as well. So as far as whether I will personally get much use out of these? Probably not,  I prefer my normal hair ties, but I can see others really liking these for various reasons :)

June and July 2019 Birchbox Unboxing (video)

Just Bee Product Review

Hey guys!! I was gifted all these products so I thought I would do a little review on them!! (These are my honest opinions) Just Bee is a vegan company that uses natural ingredients in there products, I do not specifically look for vegan items, but I still think that is pretty cool! The are the lip shimmer's, I actually like these quite a lot, not only are they moisturizing but the add a little tint of color to the lips which is great. It is there, but subtle. This is the cuticle cream, you use it at night before bed and rub it into your cuticles. It is super smooth and moisturizing and I really like this as my cuticles need help lol The are the lip balms as you can probably tell. I am a little mixed on these, some of them feel really soft and moisturizing while some feel a bit dry, not sure why the different but just thought it would be good to mention. That being said the ones that are softer I do really like (I'm not sure if it has anything ...

Benefit Roller Lash Mascara Review

Hey guys!! Today I am reviewing the Benefit Roller Lash Mascara. I really really like Benefit as a brand and I have heard good things about this mascara so I was super excited to try it. I actually moved this to the front of my list of mascara to try tbh lol I quite like it, it is not heavy on the lashes at all so it gives you that natural beachy light look. It also has pretty good lasting power, it does not claim to be water proof but seems to still hold up to a little water without budging. I typically only go for light mascara in waterproof versions, however I do really like this and could see myself getting a full size at some point. :)

Mellow Matte Liquid Lip Paint Review

Hey guys!! So in the past I have really liked Mellow products so I am always excited to try a new one.  I love the color of this as I have been loving more neutral shades lately. This has pretty good lasting power, although you will need to reapply after lunch, once I ate my lunch this was completely gone except for the very outer part of my lips. Honestly though  I kinda expect to reapply after eating so that isn't a deal breaker for me. (although if you guys know of a lip product that won't come off when eating please let me know!!) Overall I really like this, it went on great and looked pretty matte :)

Dr. Lipp Tint Sweet Potato Pigment

Hey guys!! So if you watched my  Birchbox Unboxing on this you will know I was a little scared of this one as I HATE sweet potato like ALOT. So I was very concerned that if I licked my lips this would taste like them and I would hate it. Well great news everyone, it does NOT taste like sweet potatoes and I like it! It gives my lips a nice little pink tint to them and is pretty moisturizing. It is a bit sticky which I am not a fan of, but for a lip gloss I do quite like the color and moisturizing part so I still am using it occasionally for a more subtle lip. :)

The Glove Makeup Remover and Tool Cleaner Review

Hey guys!! I loved my Makeup Eraser sample so much I had to buy The Glove when I saw a sale! These are awesome, they work just like the Makeup Eraser except obviously you can wear these. They literally take my makeup right off (even eyeliner!) with gentle rubbing so they are not abrasive and are actually super soft. I absolutely love these. The best part is you can throw them in the wash with everything else too! You can also use these to clean your makeup brushes with just a little water so you can even save on that! They actually do a really good job and I am just in love with these tbh, like if you haven't tried a sample get one (they are free!!), you will totally never go back!

BeachWaverCo Great Barrier Heat Protectant Hairspray Review

Hey guys!! So I was super excited to try this out solely for the name, it has a beachy name and that will almost always draw me in. I would say it works, it protects my hair from heat and smells ok. The only this I don't like is if I dont want the crunchy hairspray part this doesn't work for me. (which obviously this is mainly a hairspray) I do not use alot of hairspray as I usually just let my hair move (unless it is styled) so I don't love that this is a combo however I can totally see why others would want that. I probably wouldn't buy this just for that reason, but that being said it does work, I just have cheaper hairspray options I tend to use that work just as well.

Love Sun Body Sunscreen Review

Hey guys so since summer is here I am for sure using sunscreen if I go outside much. (Yes I know I should always use it but I don't) This smells amazing (like vanilla) and does a really good job, I have not had sunburn once with this. I have been using it for my face because I do not like using spray on my face.  I will say I don't think it would do well with makeup, like putting it on then makeup, because it is super greasy and stays fairly greasy once applied. So if that bother's you this may not be for you, as long as I am not wearing makeup though I do not really mind much so it is not a big deal to me. I personally really do like this sunscreen :)

Da Bomb Bath Fizzers Earth Bomb Review

Ok so I know I have reviewed this brand before but I really really like the Earth Bomb bath bomb. If you don't know these bath bombs come with little "prizes" inside which even as a grown woman I kinda get excited for (I'm still a child at heart ok? lol) This one came with a little sea creature in it!! (I can't remember if it was a shark or a seal because I have both from different ones lol) If you aren't aware I love sea creatures so I was super excited to see that!  This also smelled really nice, I can't put my finger on the scent but it was super fresh (it says sea breeze so? lol) I totally recommend this brand, it is so far my fav both bomb brand I have tried and it doesn't stain my tub!!

Ittse Eyeshadow Review

Hey guys, today I am reviewing the ittse eyeshadow. I love this color is the pot, it is a very pretty red purple color.  However, it unfortunately comes off more brown than purple once blended. It has decent lasting power which is nice, and it is decently pigmented. I was just sad it ended up looking more on the brown side in the end, it is still pretty, just not exactly what I wanted it to look like. I would definately test more of these though because it is nice.

Caviar CC Cream 10-in-1 Leave in Hair Perfector Review

Hey guys!! So I recently got this sample and have been testing it out. I kinda like it, it seems to make my hair look a little less frizzy. And as you guys know I am always looking for better products for frizz. It also makes it a little softer (which is good considering it is a leave in conditioner lol) , however I am not sure I will buy more. There is nothing wrong with it, I just have other products I like more for various reasons. That being said I would still recommend it, it just didn't like wow me, but it is still good.

Zoella Colourpop Eyeliner Reviews

Hey guys!! I am finally getting around to reviewing the Zoella eyeliners! So I honestly love these, they are fine tipped so you can get a thin line with no problem. They also last really really well even on my waterline (which is usually an issue for me) I love how buildable they are as well, even with the fine tip I can still build them up quite well if I want to add more drama. And their texture is really smooth and nice as well. I would totally recommend these! I am really liking them ^_^

Eyeko Brow Liner Shape and Define Review

Hey guys!! So I got this in my May Birchbox and I think I love it. At first when I used it I was like ooohh I am not sure this is my color, but as I have tested it I have started to love it on me. It is super easy to use and very precise, like I can get thin or thick lines wherever I need to. This is also great for defining your brows, because it is so precise. Like it is a great match and just fits perfectly so it looks super natural once you are don applying. I am seriously thinking of buying more of this once it runs out because it is a game changer for sure. I had never used this style brow product before (its almost like a fine tip marker) but I am LOVING it!!

Rimmel London Natural Bronzer in Sunlight Review

Hey guys!! So as I was looking through Target for a gift for a friend the clearance bin caught my eye and I found this gem. I like Rimmel London so I thought, why not give it a try. It was on sale after all! First off, look at this, it is adorable and I love the packaging and design. Secondly, this is the perfect subtle glow, it isn't tooooo dark but it is easily buildable to get the perfect look for you. I can use a swipe of this for a little glow or I can add more when I use self tanner to balance out my whole look. I am loving this and even used it over the weekend instead of reaching for my fav Hula bronzer!! I NEVER do that on the weekends!!! I would absolutely recommend this! It lasts and it is just great!! ^_^

Cute Summery Makeup Tutorial (video)

Zoella Colourpop Brunch Date Eyeshadow Pallette Review

Hey guys!! Today I wanted to review the new Zoella Brunch Date Palette. I got the PR set but this honestly is what I was most excited about trying. If you are not aware I love eyeshadow palettes and own far too many. And overall I LOVE this, I have used it quite a bit and it is definately a part of my most used palettes now! ( Champagne Toast, Maple Syrup, Pancakes Please, Sundae Funday, French Toast, Sunny Side Up, Skinny Latte, Americano, Cinnamon Sugar, Brunch Club, Mimosa, Extra Slice) Brunch Club: This color is great, super pigmented and very deep blue, I tend to use this under my eyes to add a pop of color. Mimosa: I love this one on my lid, it is also great to blend out with. Extra Slice: I typically use this as a blend out shade as it is very dark, it is super smooth and easy to blend. Skinny Latte: I love this shade on my lid, it is super shimmery and awesome for a girly look. Americano: I use this as a blend out shade, it bl...

NuFace Prep N Glow Cleasning Cloth Review

Hey guys!! Today I am reviewing NuFace Prep N Glow Cleansing Cloths. These do not do that great of a job at removing makeup if I am being honest, there was still a fair bit left on my face when I used these. Just as a face cleaner that doesn't require water though, they work well. I think my skin looked good after using them and it didn't look greasy or anything. I am not sure I would bother buying a pack of these because I honestly think that the Equate kind from walmart do just as good if not better on all things, but if you just want a water less face cleaner they are cool to have around.

May 2019 Birchbox Unboxing (video)

Hey Honey Take Away the Drama Youth Boosting Honey & Copper Peel Off Mask Review

Hey guys!! Today I am going to review the Hey Honey Take Away the Drama Mask. I do not do a lot of masks so these take me a while to get to reviewing but I finally tested this one out. It is pretty thick, but still easy to blend and rub all over the face. Now I am not sure if I used too much or if this just takes forever to dry down all the way, but the 5-10 minutes that it claims to take was not true for me, It was 15 and at that point I peeled off the peelable parts and wiped off the rest. The dry parts peel pretty well and easily. The only issue I found is if you get any in hair it hurts too pull it off (obviously lol) and might pull a few hairs with it. My skin looked red at first when I got this off but then looked nice and felt super soft. It smells ok, I don't mind it but don't love it either. I'm not sure I would buy this mask, but I am definately more interested in peelable masks now.

Blow Pro Smooth Weather Girl Review

Hey guys!! Today I am reviewing the Blow Pro Smooth Weather Girl Hair Product. I was super excited to try this because my hair gets super frizzy and I always want to find products to help with that. This is ok, it kinda helps but not significantly to be honest. My hair will be slightly less frizzy with this but not enough I would purchase a full size of this. I'd give it a 5/10.

Luxie Beauty LUXIE ROSE GOLD MEDIUM ANGLED SHADING EYE BRUSH 207 Review

Hey guys!! Tonight I am reviewing the Luxie Beauty Angled Shading Brush. I really like using this on my eye highlight, it is the perfect size and works really well for that. There is no fall out from this brush even after using it for quite some time and it is still in great condition. It is also very pretty as I am currently loving rose gold colors.

Why I Like Yoga

Hey guys!! Today I thought I would share with you why I like doing Yoga. Now I haven't done any Yoga in a while, it had begun hurting my wrist for some reason so I took a break from it for a while. Also being honest as much as I would like to get back into working out with my work schedule I find it quite hard. Nonetheless I do really enjoy Yoga when I do it. Yes, I know some of my form is off in these, that's probably why it was bothering my wrist, that being said I enjoy Yoga for a few reasons. The first one is because it is actually very very relaxing, it tends to create a calming environment and focuses a lot on breathing which especially if you have anxiety like me can be very helpful to just really think about how you breath. The next reason is that it can actually be a really good work out, depending on the form of Yoga you choose to do it burns a decent amount of calories without being overly difficult for a beginner. It is also very good for ...

Stila Cosmetics HUGE Extreme Lash Mascara Review

Hey guys!! Today I am reviewing the Stila Cosmetics HUGE Extreme Lash Mascara. Overall I liked this, it was a little goopy but it made my lashed look nice and added some volume and length. The brush was a decent size for my eyes so I didn't have too much trouble keeping this off my skin and other makeup. For $23 this is a pretty good product, I am not sure I will buy it personally but that is just because I have other personal favs :)

Buxom Lip Plumper Review

Hey guys!! Today I wanted to do a review on the Buxom Lip Plumper. Before I start please excuse the bad picture, I couldn't for the life of me manage to get a good bright picture of this for some reason... lol So into  the review... Personally I don't think lip plumpers work.  All they do is makeup your lips glossy which in turn makes the light hit them in a way that they might look fuller, you could do it with any gloss. I do however enjoy the slight tingle and burn of the lip plumpers and this one gives a really good one. I have been wearing this primarily over lipsticks to add a little shine (and for the burn tbh lol) If you want a good gloss and like that feeling like me this is a good lip product. If you are only buying it for the plumping, it won't actually plump your lips, so don't waste your money if that is all you want.