Showing posts with label lips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lips. Show all posts
Monday, January 7, 2013
Favorite Products of 2012
Wow! It's been much too long since I've posted! Between a broken camera, my first semester of senior year, and a blogging job with the always-fab makeuptalk, I've been one busy girl! Although I can't promise that posts here will be often, I will try and publish something every now and then.
To get into the swing of things, I'd like to share some of my 2012 favorites with y'all, inspired by lots of my other favorite beauty bloggers! It's been a busy buying year for me (probably not a good thing on a college-student budget), so I've tried lots of new products, plus what I've gotten in my beauty subscriptions. Here are the things I would definitely purchase again - my favorites of 2012!
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Birchbox: June Preview!
I'm a lucky subscriber to Birchbox, a
service which sends you four to five samples of luxury beauty items in
the mail monthly. Every month I'll give you both a preview of the box I
got and a detailed review of the items after I've been able to sample
everything. If you're interested in getting your own box or gifting a friend, let me refer you here!
I got two boxes this month, and both happened to be the same box! The theme was Jet Set, and the items actually seemed to go alone with the theme this time! (Incidentally, I traded my extra box for a full-sized Stila bronzer/primer that other people were getting. Score!)
From the box...
This was a pretty good box, and one that a lot of people were coveting. Go figure that I get two! I was worried that I wouldn't enjoy the Eyeko Fat Eye stick, which I got in a pretty teal blue, since I don't wear eyeliner for multiple reasons. I can't apply it to save my life, and even when I manage to throw it up there, I look like a hooker; my face just can't handle a lot of eye makeup. However, the large size of the stick makes application easier, and I've found that I like the results if I smudge the liner with my finger tips after application.
I was also very excited to see the Stainiac in my box; not only have I been dying to try theBalm, but I love the idea of multi-purpose makeup. It really went with the theme, too, I thought. After all, the less you have to bring while traveling, the better.
The items I'm the least excited to use are the self-tanning wipes. I don't mess around with tanning, fake or real, because I'd rather not turn orange or get cancer. I've seen some good reviews on these wipes, though, so I might try them before I head to the beach next weekend.
Overall, I think this will be an interesting box. Reviews shall be forthcoming!
Do you have an experience with the brands listed? Which product are you most interested in getting a review on? Let me know in the comments! XO, Clueless!
I got two boxes this month, and both happened to be the same box! The theme was Jet Set, and the items actually seemed to go alone with the theme this time! (Incidentally, I traded my extra box for a full-sized Stila bronzer/primer that other people were getting. Score!)
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| Not pictured: John Varvatos Star USA Men's Cologne |
From the box...
Initial Thoughts
- Comodynes Self-Tanning Intensive: Who needs the sun when you can get a safe, buildable, and natural-looking tan with these bestselling European towelettes?. Pack of 8, $14.99
- Eyeko Fat Eye Stick: A Birchbox exclusive, this UK brand's too-cool shadow stick combines creamy color and long-lasting wear. full-size, $15
- Likewise Facial Moisturizer + Sun Protectant SPF 50 Normal to Oily: Get sun savvy with this zin-infused cream. It acts like a hydrating toner to mattify skin while deflecting UV rays. full-size, $44
- theBalm cosmetics Stainiac in Beauty Queen: We're crazy about this two-in-one lip and cheeck stain: the sheer gel formula delivers a subtle, long-wearing flush. full-size, $17
- LIFESTYLE EXTRA - tili Bags : Breeze through airport security with these too-cute plastic bags. They're perfectly sized for storing all your travel essentials (and beauty samples). Pack of 9-12, $8.49-$9.49
- BIRCHBOX MAN EXTRA - John Varvatos Star USA : In honor of Father's Day, we've included this dapper cologne, a blend of ginger, juniper berries, and vetiver. Pass it on to a lucky guy friend or family member. full-size, $55-70
This was a pretty good box, and one that a lot of people were coveting. Go figure that I get two! I was worried that I wouldn't enjoy the Eyeko Fat Eye stick, which I got in a pretty teal blue, since I don't wear eyeliner for multiple reasons. I can't apply it to save my life, and even when I manage to throw it up there, I look like a hooker; my face just can't handle a lot of eye makeup. However, the large size of the stick makes application easier, and I've found that I like the results if I smudge the liner with my finger tips after application.
I was also very excited to see the Stainiac in my box; not only have I been dying to try theBalm, but I love the idea of multi-purpose makeup. It really went with the theme, too, I thought. After all, the less you have to bring while traveling, the better.
The items I'm the least excited to use are the self-tanning wipes. I don't mess around with tanning, fake or real, because I'd rather not turn orange or get cancer. I've seen some good reviews on these wipes, though, so I might try them before I head to the beach next weekend.
Overall, I think this will be an interesting box. Reviews shall be forthcoming!
Do you have an experience with the brands listed? Which product are you most interested in getting a review on? Let me know in the comments! XO, Clueless!
Monday, April 2, 2012
What's in my traincase?
The lovely blogging support site BlogLoveTherapy is featuring a blog hop this week - What's in your makeup bag? (Or, for me, what's in your traincase?) I don't want to always spam my blog with these, but I would love some more followers, and the theme was just too fitting. I have A LOT of stuff in my train case, so I thought I'd pick my essentials, plus a product or two I'm really loving right now!
1. Tarte Lipsurgence in Joy: If you've read any of recent Birchbox posts, then you know that I got this full-sized lip tint in my box this month. Despite my initial distaste of the color, I absolutely love this product. No orange lips here! I don't wear this everyday, but when I want to highlight my lips, this is my current go-to color.
2. Maybelline Great Lash mascara: My everyday mascara! I love this for day use because it makes my lashes look nice but isn't too glamorous for my boring, daily activities, like class and work.
3. e.l.f. Studio Tinted Moisturizer in Nude: I love this tinted moisturizer because it evens out my skin tone without being as heavy as a normal foundation. Plus, at three dollars a bottle, it doesn't break the bank.
4. essie Navigate Her: This is my top choice for spring nail color. Not only is it trendy right now, but the formula is amazing and can last me at least a week with no chips and little tip wear.
5. e.l.f. Essentials Brightening Eye Color in Punk Funk: I love this palette because of it's diversity (even if the name is so stereotypically irritating). I typically just wear the white on a day-to-day basis, but the pink, purple, and blue are all fun for a party.
6. beautyblender: I got this reusable makeup sponge in my February Birchbox, and I have to say it is phenomenal. Just run this little baby under some water, let it bloat for a few seconds, and get a perfectly blended face, whether it's tinted moisturizer or foundation. Although I don't use this everyday - sometimes I'm running out of time and just slather on my face products with my fingers - I still love this neat little item.
1. Tarte Lipsurgence in Joy: If you've read any of recent Birchbox posts, then you know that I got this full-sized lip tint in my box this month. Despite my initial distaste of the color, I absolutely love this product. No orange lips here! I don't wear this everyday, but when I want to highlight my lips, this is my current go-to color.
2. Maybelline Great Lash mascara: My everyday mascara! I love this for day use because it makes my lashes look nice but isn't too glamorous for my boring, daily activities, like class and work.
3. e.l.f. Studio Tinted Moisturizer in Nude: I love this tinted moisturizer because it evens out my skin tone without being as heavy as a normal foundation. Plus, at three dollars a bottle, it doesn't break the bank.
4. essie Navigate Her: This is my top choice for spring nail color. Not only is it trendy right now, but the formula is amazing and can last me at least a week with no chips and little tip wear.
5. e.l.f. Essentials Brightening Eye Color in Punk Funk: I love this palette because of it's diversity (even if the name is so stereotypically irritating). I typically just wear the white on a day-to-day basis, but the pink, purple, and blue are all fun for a party.
6. beautyblender: I got this reusable makeup sponge in my February Birchbox, and I have to say it is phenomenal. Just run this little baby under some water, let it bloat for a few seconds, and get a perfectly blended face, whether it's tinted moisturizer or foundation. Although I don't use this everyday - sometimes I'm running out of time and just slather on my face products with my fingers - I still love this neat little item.
What's in your makeup bag? What items are essential to your beauty routine? Let me know in the comments! XO, Clueless!
Join in the blog hop here!
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Birchbox: March Review!
I'm a lucky subscriber to Birchbox, a
service which sends you four to five samples of luxury beauty items in
the mail monthly. Every month I'll give you both a preview of the box I
got and a detailed review of the items after I've been able to sample
everything. If you're interested in getting your own box or gifting a friend, let me refer you here!
I said in my preview post that this Birchbox was the best I'd ever received, and after testing all the products, I can say that this is 100% true! I opted in for the Teen Vogue box instead of the normal box, simply because I was tired of getting skincare products and wanted the color and the glitter. Birchbox and Teen Vogue definitely delivered!
I said in my preview post that this Birchbox was the best I'd ever received, and after testing all the products, I can say that this is 100% true! I opted in for the Teen Vogue box instead of the normal box, simply because I was tired of getting skincare products and wanted the color and the glitter. Birchbox and Teen Vogue definitely delivered!
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