Fab Find Under $5:: Absolute! Perfect Eighteen Colors Palette

Hey Guys!!

Today I want to share with you a gem I found last year in my local beauty supply store. I don't know about you, but sometimes I pass over things that are so cheap because I'm sure the quality will be poor. Am I the only one? Well, I decided to pick this Absolute! palette in Eclipse up and I'm so glad I did.

Reason I adore this palette:

• These eye shadows are extremely pigmented and not at all chalky.
• This is a palette that you can put in your bag for a trip and do multiple day or night looks.
• It has a matte brown and black. Hello! 
• It's extremely cheap, $3.99 at Beauty Supply Stores!
• There are a mixture of matte and metallic shadows.
• It's perfect for neutral or bright color lovers.

I love this palette!! I don't use the bright colors as much as I should, I don't know why! It has my HG gold eye shadow, it goes on your lid looking like a foil. So beautiful! The only thing that would make it even better would be a blue and green shadow plopped in there somewhere, but I can deal. Absolute! also has another variation of this palette that has more blues and greens in it if you like to wear those colors over pinks and purples.

SWATCHES[on bare skin]:

Have you seen any of these palettes before? If you do, I suggest you pick them up. They're a great value!!

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W*Wednesday:: Organix Nourishing Coconut Milk Shampoo

Hey Guys!

It's a because...

• This shampoo made my hair feel dry, very hard, and unmoisturized.

That's really the only point I have on why I didn't like this shampoo and that is enough for me to stop using it. I didn't feel like this kept any moisture in my hair and even though it's a sulfate free shampoo, I think it stripped all the oils out of my hair. Maybe some of the other types of this brand will work better, but I'm not anxious to try them out.

Have you tried this shampoo? What are your thoughts?

Thanks so much for reading!

W*Wednesday:: Inglot Matte AMC Gel Eyeliner #77[Black]



Size: 5.5 G
Price: $12.00
Purchase: Inglot Stores or Inglot.com

It's a

because...

• I love the matte finish.
• Extremely creamy so a little goes a long way.
• Stays in place once dried.
• Comes in a wide variety of colors.
• Does not flake.

I have found that this liner is not waterproof like they claim, but they are extremely long lasting. If you rub too hard, it will fade [but who'd be rubbing their eyes anyway, right?]. Don't get me wrong, this is a great everyday liner, but if you were looking for an eyeliner that will last through extreme circumstances, this isn't the one for you.

Have you tried any of the Inglot liners? What are your thoughts?

 

Thanks so much for reading!!!

 

 

 

W*Wednesday:: L'Oreal Infalliable Shadows [Thursday Edition]

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Hey Guys!

It's time for my weekly review :)

Infinite Sky | Continuous Cocoa | Perpetual Purple [one swipe + no primer]


It's a

because...

• Extremely pigmented.
• Very creamy texture.
• Many shades + finishes to choose from.
• Blends like a dream.
• Large amount of product in the package.
• Super affordable; $6-8 at drugstores

OMG! I don't know what made me pass on these shadows in the past, but I am surely kicking myself for it now! I want all the colors, even the ones in colors I already own. It's pretty sickening, honestly. I cannot get enough of these! Be on the lookout for a FOTD using these three colors.

Have you tried any of these, which are your favorites? Thanks so much for reading!!

W*Wednesday:: L'Oreal Colour Riche Caresse Lipstick

Hey Guys!

Time for another review :)

 

 

 

Violet Chiffon

It's a

because...

 

 

• It's not extrememly moisturizing.
• The color fades within 2 hours without even eating or drinking.
• Although it's a drugstore item, spending $8-10 is too much for a lipstick that doesn't perform well.

 

 

 I hate how drying this lipstick feels on my lips! I do want to try a differnet color just to see if this one was a dud or if it's the entire line. It's such a bummer because I love the color and I really wanted to love the lipstick.

 

 

Have you tried any lipsticks from this line? Have you had any of my specific issues?

 

 

Thanks so much for reading!!!

 

 

 



W*Wednesday:: NARS Sheer Matte Foundation

Hey Guys!

Time to review my first foundation of this series.

It's a

 

because...

 

 

 

• This foundation didn't give me the matte finish I was looking for.
• It oxidized and made me look really red.
• It was very expensive, $42.

 

First off, let me say that this is truly a great foundation. The formula and coverage [medium to heavy] was awesome and I think it'd be great for someone who doesn't have extremely oily skin. It has more of a semi-matte finish and when I pick foundations, that's really not what I'm looking for. That, and the color selection, was the only reason I didn't like it. Had it been more matte, I would've gladly gone back and tried to find one that didn't make me look so red. I do recommend this for normal and combo skinned girls maybe in the summer, but oily girls should stay away! If you're interested, I suggest you go into Sephora and get a sample and test it out on your skin a few times.

 

 

Have you tried this foundation? If so, what are your thoughts? Thanks so much for reading!

 

 

 



W*Wednesday:: ELF Studio Kabuki Face Brush

Hey Guys!

It's time for another review :)

Standing next to my very battered credit card holder.

CLAIM: This anti bacterial, synthetic haired Taklon brush is softer and more absorbent and can be used with wet or dry products. Be a professional makeup artist and create a flawless look with this brush! Our handy and easy to use Kabuki Brushes provide a light to full coverage on your face or body to ensure a flawless finish. The compact brush is perfectly sized to allow for precise and controlled application of bronzer, powder, or a highlighter on your skin.
*Vegan Friendly

It's A 

Because...

• It's a very soft brush.
• It's great for buffing out blush if you happen to put too much on.
• If used for powder foundation, it leaves a great flawless finish.
• It has minimal shedding after washing.
• It has very dense bristles which helps with the buffing.
• At $6, it's super affordable.

The only bad things [although not deal breakers] I can say about this brush is that it's density makes it hard to get completely clean and it can be difficult to find in stores. Other than those small nitpicks, this is a great brush to add to your collection. Also, as you can see from the second picture, it's quite small, so just a heads up!

Have you tried this brush? What do you think about it? Thanks so much for reading!!

W*Wednesday:: NYX Full Coverage Concealer in Orange

Hey Guys!

I wanted to start this W*Wednesday off with a little disclaimer. These Wednesdays are strictly reserved for reviews on certain products in my collection that I either love or dislike. A majority of these Wednesdays will be positive reviews simply because I don't like taking the time out to talk bad about a product. I'm not saying that I never will, but I somewhat feel like it's a waste of energy. It may seem like I "love" everything I talk about and that's because I have more motivation to share with you guys the products I love and think you should try out than the ones I think you should never buy. 

I also throw away or return a lot of the products I dislike so that's another reason I'll rarely have negative reviews on my blog. There have been plenty of products I've bought that never grace my blog simply because I don't see the point. I know that negative reviews also help you out as well, so if you would like to see more stuff I dislike, I'll gladly start putting those up a little bit more, just let me know! Alright, now that all of that is out of the way, let's get on with this review!!

Heavy swatch | Blended out

It's a

because...

• This concealer is extremely creamy!!
• The blending abilities are endless. 
• Highlights the under eye incredibly.
• Great for warm skin tones [like me].
• Can be built up for more coverage.
• Counteracts dark circles under the eyes.
• Only a small amount is needed.
• Affordable: $4-$7 depending on where you shop.

This is a pretty nice concealer. Because it's super creamy, it tends to crease but using an eyeshadow primer underneath it can take care of that problem. I've been using this for the past couple of weeks and it gives me great coverage and also gives me that "Kim K" highlight under my eyes without looking too crazy. The only thing I wish was different was the packaging. I don't really like pots when dealing with makeup because my nails are long enough for the product to get stuck under my nails and it can get sorta messy!

This concealer also comes in skin tone colors as well as other correcting colors such as green, yellow, and lavender. You can purchase them here or here. [cheapest I've found online]

Have you tried this concealer, what are your thoughts? 

Thanks so much for reading!!

W*Wednesday:: NYC Big Bold Mascara

Hey Guys!

Time to review another product =)

Wand in comparision to Maybelline MegaPlush



It's a

because...



•  My lashes actually double in size [the claim is 15x more volume].
• The big brush makes it easy to get to all of my lashes.
• It's buildable for more coverage and volume.
• It's a drugstore product that retails for about $5.
• It's a close contender to my HG drugstore mascara [Maybelline Colossal Volum' Express].
• It doesn't flake.
• It doesn't leave my lashes feeling really stiff.
• I don't need more than two coats to get my lashes looking like I want them to.

I love this mascara so much! The only CON I have to say is that it's not waterproof. For some people, that's not a bad thing and I personally don't mind. I just wanted to let those avid waterproof mascara ladies know that tidbit! Other than that, I'm sold and it gets tens across the board!

What Do You Think?  Thanks so much for reading!!!

W*Wednesday:: Sonia Kashuk Brush and Sponge Cleanser

Hey Guys!!

This is one of the newest items I've bought and it's already up for review! 

It's a

because...

• It has a spray top which helps control how much you use.
• It lathers up nicely
• It's great for DEEP cleaning your brushes, you don't have to worry about any makeup still being there after you're done.
• It doesn't leave a film and keeps your brushes soft after they've dried.
• It doesn't have a strong, obnoxious, overwhelming scent.
• It only takes a small amount to clean your brush.
• It's $6-7
• It's easy to get!!! [From Target]

First off, let me say that I don't use any sponges for makeup application so I can't attest to how well it cleans those. I have to think, though, if it cleaned my brushes as well as it did, it'll do just as well with a sponge. I'm really impressed with this cleanser. Warning: If you use too much [which is possible because you don't really think 1-2 squirts will actually be enough to clean a certain brush], it may be harder to rinse out of larger denser brushes, i.e. the ELF Powder Brush. So, when using it for the first time, remember that less is more because you can always go back and wash again if you feel that you didn't use enough. This will last you a while if you use appropriate amounts!

Do you have this cleanser? What are your thoughts? 

Thanks so much for reading!!

W*Wednesday:: Maybelline MegaPlush Mascara

Hey Guys!! 

Let's just get right into it...

I am not a fan of this mascara. *ducks* 

It's a

because...

• It does not add volume to my lashes.
• It does not add length to my lashes.
• It does NOTHING for me!!

This mascara was a big F-A-I-L in my book. I feel so alone because everyone else seems to like it!! I paid about $9 and there are about 4 other mascaras from Maybelline I could've picked and I'm kicking myself for not doing so. But hey, you live and you learn!!

What are your thoughts about this mascara?

Thanks so much for reading!!

W*Wednesday:: NYX Girl's Glosses

Hey Guys

It's time for my first Wack/Win Wednesday and today I'll be talking about the NYX Girls Glosses. If you aren't exactly sure what this segment is, click here to find out all about it!

It's a because...

• They're not sticky 
• They last for about 2-3 hours
• They keep my lips moisturized
• They're SUPER cheap!
• They come in a wide variety of colors

I love these glosses and I cannot wait to get more! If you want to buy them online, you can click here [they're on sale at the moment!] The only thing you have to watch out for is making sure the color in the tube is the same on your lips. Apricot & Strawberry are more sheer.

SWATCHES:

Pinky Natural

Strawberry

Apricot

Doll Pink

Thanks so much for reading! Have you tried the glosses? If so, which color should I get next?