Buxom Don't Miss A Beat Full-On Lip Polish Collection Review

           Buxom lip gloss is something I have wanted to try to for a while now and when my birthday came around I used the Sephora coupon to pick this up at a discounted price. This set includes six mini lip polishes in Destiny, Nicole, Ava, Jennifer, Kayla and Dolly for $32(CAD). Unfortunately this set is no longer available but there is a larger set on Sephora and all of these products are available for purchase individually. 

           According to the Sephora website: 

What it does: For kisses that’ll keep them coming back for more, try this sheer, high-shine lip polish. It creates the look of fuller, more voluptuous lips with a refreshing tingling sensation and gentle plumping effect. Vitamins A and E help keep lips soft, supple, and protected, ensuring your smoothest moves ever. 

          I just love these glosses, they are sheer but give a hint of colour and look great over lip liner or lipstick. Some other lip plumping products can be very uncomfortable but these have a pleasant tingling sensation and last much longer than most glosses I have tried. The overall effect is full, glossy and moisturized lips. If I could justify buying the $74(CAD), 15 piece Full-On Lip Polish and Lip Creme it would already be on its way to me. I will certainly be keeping an eye out for any more sets Buxom offers and cross my fingers for them to go on Hautelook.  

           If you are looking for glosses that are subtle enough for everyday glam or perfect gloss to compliment another lip colour I suggest picking up some of the Buxom glosses. 

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A.

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Haul December 2015

          I have just come back in the door from Shoppers and I did some damage to my Christmas money. Other than a small order from Hautelook this will be my last haul until at least February as I am putting myself on a strict no buy for make up, hair and skin care. I have enough of every type of product to last until at least then and I need to corral my spending.

L'Oreal Infallible The Super Slim Liquid Eyeliner $13.99

          I will say it again, I am the worst with liquid eyeliner, I figured a slim tip would make it much easier for me to use. I have only worn this once for a few hours but I am not amazed by it, it did make lining my upper lash line easier and I did not end up with a thicker line than I wanted while trying to make both eyes even. As far as using it on the lower lash line it was a disaster. I found the pigment was not especially consistent, the applicator tip was a little scratchy and it just did not go on as smooth as I expected. After a few hours it transferred to my lid and I am really thinking about returning it, I very rarely return makeup but I am really disappointed with this. (Swatched below)

L'Oreal Infallible Pro Matte Gloss in 318 Bare Attraction $14.99

             Not going to lie, if I had been wearing my glasses and saw that this lip gloss was fifteen bucks I would have probably put it back. I have decided not to dwell on it since it is an great product. "Matte gloss" seems a little odd but once I put it on I completely understood, it goes on so smoothly, highly pigmented and leaves a matte looking finish but does not actually dry down like most matte products. I have not worn it long enough to see how long lasting it is or how it fades but my very first impression is favorable. (Swatched below)

L'Oreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Iced Latte $12.49

          I rarely buy single shadows but I could not walk past this, it is just so beautiful and pigmented. I can see myself using this all the time as an all over lid colour or as an inner corner highlight, just check out the swatch below!

My photo skill are especially weak today.

Aveeno Pure Renewal Dry Shampoo $6.79 on Sale

           I am lucky enough to have hair that is dry and damaged but gets greasy and weighed down easily. That makes finding a shampoo that gives me the moisture I need without making it greasy a serious quest. I also struggle to find a dry shampoo that does anything for me besides make my hair feel gross. My sister, on the other hand, is the Queen of second, third, fourth and even fifth day hair on occasion. She used this dry shampoo when she did my hair over Christmas and I knew I needed to try it, if I can not make this work I will give up on dry shampoo entirely. 

Life Brand Anti-Residue Shampoo $6.99

            So like I said above my hair can hold on to build up from some products so a clarifying shampoo is a must. I only use it two or three times a month so I did not want to spend a lot on it, plus the bottle fits perfectly in a little corner of my shower that nothing else will. I used it this morning and my hair feels great, the shampoo took all the left over styling products out of my hair with out leaving it feeling like straw as some of these more expensive types of shampoos tend to do.

Quo Brush Cleaner $11

         Nothing exciting here, just some brush cleaner. I have not used it yet but I have used other products from Quo without issue so I am expecting it to work well enough.

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Talc Free Cushion Foundation in Light $21.99 -$9 rebate

         This is a luminous finish foundation and I normally stay away from that since my skin is so oily but something about this just called to me. According to the back of the box it is supposed to provide all the benefits of BB and CC creams along with the "skin-perfecting effects of minerals". I have only just begun to put this foundation through my tests (with and without primers or powders, different activities etc) but so far it is doing better than I expected without any primer, it goes on smoothly and blends well. As with any foundation that has shades fair, fair/medium, medium etc I always wish there was a super ultra fair option but it did blend out enough that I feel confident wearing it. I am also impressed with how light weight it is, I would certainly say it is light to medium coverage but still buildable. I am not sure it would be something I could wear all day with my skin type but for a few hours or someone with dryer skin I think this could be a great product.  (Swatch below)

Maybelline Master Precise Skinny in 210 Defining Black $12.99

          I almost talked myself out of buying two "skinny" eyeliners but since the other was such a disappointment I am glad I did not. This goes on so smooth, I would say it is one of the smoothest applying eyeliners I have ever used. It has a "waterproof gel formula" and a 1.8mm tip for a very precise line. It is an automatic pencil but a little different, the tip has a little twist section that you are supposed to twist twice per eye and it does not twist back down. I assume this is because it is so thin that it would break if it was a standard automatic pencil. I haven't used this yet so it could transfer since it is so creamy but it will at least apply better to the lower lash line. (Swatch below)

Korres Lip Butter in Jasmine $16

         I am a little embarrassed I spent $16 on lip butter, it is just too expensive but when you get Christmas money from a grandparent you are not supposed to spend it responsibly. You are supposed to spend it on something that makes you happy. I have been walking past this at Shoppers for MONTHS, honestly I do not know why I have fixated on this product so much but it is just one of those items I saw on YouTube and decided it needed it. It is basically all YouTube's fault really, thanks Ashley Elizabeth (check her out she is hilarious and Canadian) When I put it out on the counter the woman who rang me through could not stop gushing about it so that made me feel a little better about the purchase. It is pretty amazing, my lips peel in the winter and I hate it. I am always scrubbing them raw which is not a cute look either so I am thinking this lip butter will help with this since it is so moisturizing and fast absorbing. I may or may not have a Mango one coming from Hautelook as well. I did swatch it below but it is so sheer I don't think it really showed up at all.

Revlon Photoready Prime+Anti Shine $16.99 on Sale

          I had picked this up a couple times but put it back as I was not sure I wanted to spend the money one it, today I broke down and bought it. Any time I see anti-shine I am automaticaly drawn to the product. This is a primer you can wear under your makeup or on top of it. I have not had a chance to try it out but I am looking forward to it and hope I like the results. 

Revlon Colourstay Gel Envy Longwear Nail Enamel $9.99

        As I said in my last haul I am in love with the Gel Envy, you get the ease of nail enamel but the look of gel and other than the red shade it is very durable. I have about six colours so far and the only one I found disappointing was the red. It just seems to chip both faster and easier than the rest. 

             I will have one more mini haul coming sometime in January with Crown Brushes and Lord and Berry products but after that for at least a month I have enlisted Beast's help in a no buy of any beauty supplies. If January is not too painful I may make one trip to stock up on some items and then go back to no buy for the rest of February. We will see.

Thanks for reading!

A

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Ipsy December 2015

 

          I was really excited for my Ipsy bag this month, like the actual bag itself. I love when Ipsy does different styles than the usual front zip pouch. This bag still holds everything I need but fits much better in my purse. I was also excited for all but one of the products in the bag.

 

Elizabeth Mott Thank Me Later Eyeshadow Primer Full Size $20 Sample Value $10

            Eyeshadow primer is something I just don't buy, I have one from Essence that works well and was only a few dollars. I was excited to get this since I just know I am never going to buy it for myself and I have loved everything we have gotten from Elizabeth Mott.

 

Jersey Shore Vanilla Bean Anti-Aging Lip and Hand Polish Full Size $25

          This is a full sized product but if you were to purchase it would come in a jar instead of a squeeze tube. When I first saw this I was pretty skeptical about a lip AND hand polish but I was really impressed with how smooth and hydrated both my lips and hands were after using this. I have been wanting to purchase a lip scrub but one that was not going to be too abrasive or leave my lips sore and this is perfect. There are a number of different ingredients that just leave my hands feeling so smooth and soft. I might have to pick this up once I run out.

 

Pacifica Power of Love Natural Lipstick in Nudie Red Full Size $10

          I can never have enough lip products, the whole bag could be lipstick, glosses and balm and I would not complain. I have tried a few Pacifica products before and to be honest was not impressed with the last lipstick I tried, it was a beautiful red shade but it just feathered everywhere and slid around on my lips. That is not the case with this one, I don't know what the difference is but this one goes on perfectly and has a matte look to it while still moisturizing. It almost feel like I don't have any lipstick on at all. Now that I have discovered what nude shades look good on me I am all about the nude lips and this one has made it into the rotation. If you are looking for more natural makeup check out Pacifica products, they are natural but still effective. Swatches below.

 

Acure Cell Stimulating Facial Masks Full Size $12.99 Sample Value ~$7.50

            I received a facial scrub from this brand from a subscription service in recent months and I loved it so I was very interested in trying this out. I have only used it once so I can't speak to how effective it is over time but after I rinsed it off for the first time I did feel like my pores had been cleared out without over-drying my skin.

 

Peony Cosmetics Eyeshadow Trio Full Size $17.95

           Yes this is full size and yes it really does cost $17.95. The packaging feel a little cheap but the mirror is actually pretty good and the shadows are supposed to absorb oil to last all day. I have worn them a few times and I would say they are very long lasting, all day to me is a lot longer than most but these do have some serious staying power. I think I am just getting a little sick of eyeshadow trios and singles. I have too many cluttering up my life, I really need to get a Z palette. (Swatched below)



 

 

         The value of this bag is about $70, for a $10 ($14.95 + exchange in Canada) subscription service that a really quite good. I am using all the products in the bag and loving most of them so to me that makes it worth the price no matter the value.

 

 

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A.

 

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Project Ten Pan Summer 2015 Finale

          I am a little early with my final Project Pan post because I am just really not working on it anymore but that is okay since I finished at least ten products! Be sure to check out my original post and first update to read it all from the beginning. 

          First lets just take a quick look at the products I had used up in the first month and two I decided to just toss. 

For more information on these products and how 

I felt about them near the end click here.

           I have used up nine more products since my last update. I focused on my project pan so well during the first month that I had a lot more freedom for my second month and really did not have to focus on these products. 

Phytorelax Laboratories Argan Oil Treatment

          This was the product I was most concerned about using up since I only used one or two pumps at a time in my hair but I found another use for it. I was having issues with my legs being so dry that I had horrible razor burn, I put this on before shaving my legs and it moisturized well enough that I could shave my legs without regretting it. I liked this hair oil but it is not a stand out product for me. I do love the bottle with the pump and I am going to keep it to put some hair oil samples in that came in terrible packaging.

Marc Anthony Bye Bye Frizz Conditioner

          This is a decent conditioner, it's a little heavy for my hair but is great if I use a clarifying shampoo. It did not take too long to use up and I am glad that I have one less bottle in the shower. Although by the time this goes up I am sure it will be replaced with something else. I wold not repurchase this particular product but if you have dry, frizzy hair it would be a lot better for you than I.

ECRU New York Protein BB Cream 

          This was on okay product, I am sure it was good for my hair but I do not think there was any noticeable difference on the days I used it. Would not repurchase.

Vaseline Spray and Go Moisturizer

             It is impossible to tell how much/little progress I made with this. I just do not like this lotion, it is too watery, is sticky for a while afterwards and it does not moisturize that well. I did use it a couple times but I did not really put any effort into using it.

Clean and Clear Blackhead Eraser Cleansing Mask

          Even with using this on a regular basis I did not find it did much to "erase" blackheads but it did do a good job of deep cleaning. I would not repurchase but it is not a bad product.

Épicé Therapeutic Moisturizer

          I liked this moisturizer because it was not heavy or greasy. I used it on days I was just around the house and not wearing makeup since it was such a light moisturizer it was great for summer. Not amazing but I do not have anything bad to say about it. 

Julep Rock Star Hand Cream

          This hand cream was such a challenge! I was making everyone use this so I could be done with it, there is probably enough to use once more but I am calling it a win. Too bad I have another larger bottle and possible another travel sized one. It is a nice lotion but the scent has offended so many people that I can not bring it to work and do not like using it in public. I could use the others I have left in my manicure routine I suppose.

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-hour Full Coverage Foundation

           I go back and forth over this foundation, it is a thick foundation and the very definition of full coverage but some days I feel like it does not get along with my oily skin then the next day it is my holy grail. I just can not make a decision on it.

NYX Love in Rio Eyeshadow Trio

          My goal was to hit pan on the center shade and I hit pan on all three! I thought I  might do so on the pink shade but was surprised to do it for the brown. I liked this trio more every time I used it but I am trying to de-clutter and since I feel like I got my money out of this I can throw it out without feeling wasteful, well not as wasteful.

Lord and Berry Kohl Liner in Black

          I actually cheered when this was done. It goes on very smooth but smudges like it is its job. I was sharpening it more than I would normally to use it up because I refused to let it win.

           I never did find the Julep lip gloss I started the project with and I have searched everywhere. I am kind of pissed about it, I was really trying to use it up. Overall I used up fourteen products! I was not sure I would be able to focus on these items but clearly it worked out. Next time I will try some more challenging items.

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A.

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Haul - Hautelook, drugstore, and Winners June 2015

          I am trying to curb my spending on beauty products with mild success at best, here are a few things I have picked up here and there.

Walmart

Marc Anthony Oil of Morocco Argan Oil Hydrating Sulfate Free Body Wash  $4.98

          To say I like the Marc Anthony Oil of Morocco line would be a huge understatement. Every time I wash  my hair I wish I had a body wash in the same scent. I was walking through Wal-mart when I saw this and it literally stopped me in my tracks. Besides argan oil it has a lot of moisturizing and soothing ingredients like shea butter, aloe vera, and vitamin E. You can also add it to running water for "an invigorating spa bath soak". I am way too excited over the body wash; unfortunately I have so many body washes that I am forcing myself to put it away until I use up some of my stash. I will be attempting my very first project pan and this will be my motivation and reward.

L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation in Classic Ivory  $16.96

          I am still on a mission to try every foundation there is, starting at the drugstore brands and working my way up, until I find my perfect match. This is a demi-matte, 24 hour, medium coverage foundation and my oily skin defeated it within six hours. Based on the description online "The micro-sponge technology absorbs excess oil and shine to create a dimensional matte finish without the need for a heavy or caked-on look" I thought this would be a good place to continue my quest but no such luck. It does go on very nicely for a smooth and natural skin finish but it did nothing to absorb oil or shine. I will continue to use this but only on days that are not very hot, with a setting spray and keep powder close. I will not repurchase.

L'Oreal Infallible Makeup Extender Setting Spray $14.96

          I had been walking past this in Wal-mart for some time and finally caved. I normally use Model in a Bottle from Made You Blush which may be a local company but I am not sure. Model in a Bottle works wonderfully,I could go to war and emerge from my hiding spot with minimal makeup damage, my only complaint is that it has a very strong smell somewhere between perfume and medical alcohol. The L'Oreal spray is much lighter, without much of a scent and just feels like you are spraying a fine mist of water on your face. Unfortunately it is so much less effective than Model in a Bottle. It is like Model in a Bottle is for special events while L'Oreal is more of an everyday setting spray. I will use it up but I likely will not be repurchasing it. 

Hautelook

Skyn Iceland White Cloud Spot Corrector with Pigment Lightening Complex 

Regular Price: $45.00

Hautelook Price: $19.00

           First of all what a deal! I love Hautelook, if you don't know it is a flash sale website and you can get amazing discounts on everything from home items, makeup, or men's and women's clothing. I got a $600 watch set for Beast and paid about $60 for it. I had been looking into products to reduce redness and acne scars, I have not had a lot of issues with acne but since I am so fair skinned I mark up easily and they do not go away for some time. This comes out as a medium thickness white lotion that is supposed to fight dark patches, age spots, acne scares and uneaven skin tone in about six weeks. You are meant to use this morning and night after cleansing and before moisturizing.  I was noticing some slight differences but not going to lie I sort of forgot to use it for a couple days/weeks so I will not swear by the results I may have seen but I will get back into the habit of using it. I would pick it up if I saw it on Hautelook again but I would not pay full price for it. 

Skyn Iceland Anti-Blemish Gel with Willow Bark

Regular Price: $15.00

Hautelook Price: $7.00

          Another good deal from Hautelook. There is not a lot to say about zit cream but this stuff does seem to work. I have a hard time judging if this type of product is working on myself but Beast had a beast sized blemish and after the first application it was reduced to half its size, after three it was all but gone. I will repurchase this again when it runs out and I would pay full price for it. Luckily Ipsy frequently send out Skyn Iceland products and that usually means a discount code of some sort.

Hautelook

BH Cosmetics 11 Pcs Pink-A-Dot Brush Set

Regular Price: $28.95

Hautelook Price: $19.00

Sale on BH Cosmetics as of June 4th 2015: $14

          How cute are these brushes? I am not even mad that I just found them for a better price. I have been looking at buying a couple brushes but it is just so expensive to buy even just the specific brushes not to mention a decent set. I have tried makeup from BH cosmetics before and liked it so I decided to add these to my Hautelook order. If nothing else they are super cute, happily I have ended up really liking these brushes. The brushes are extremely soft and have not shed a single bristle since I opened them. The set includes a deluxe fan brush, powder brush, angled blush brush, classic foundation brush, tapered shadow blending brush, classic shadow brush, angled shadow brush, small smudge brush, tapered eye liner brush, and a lip brush all in a snap closure hard shell travel case. I use both the top and bottom of the case to store brushes on my desk.

Physicians Formula Organic Wear Tinted Moisturizer in Ivory to Fair $17.99

          I picked this up at the Superstore only because it was 50% off and ended up really liking it. This is 100% free of harsh chemicals, parabens and preservatives and 100% natural origin. Being a tinted moisturizer there is not much in the way of coverage but combined with my usual powder, Maybelline Dream Wonder, it gives enough coverage for a casual day. I would consider purchasing this again. It does smell kind of like celery which is a little strange but the smell does not stay long after application.

Winners

Ever notice that you can only ever find anything at Winners if you either have no money or at least should not be spending money? Every time.

Marcelle Soothing Cleansing Water

Regular Price: $17.95

Winners Price: $7.99

          Now, I had convinced myself that I did not need fancy water to cleanse my face but as I was setting it back down Princess said that she has it and loves it. I will admit here on the internet for everyone to read that my sister was right. This is so gentle but removes makeup better than any other makeup remover I have tried. Even after a face oil and cleanser it still picked up foundation when I thought my face was perfectly clean. This product is paraben, oil, alcohol and perfume free. It also works to tone your skin and removes even my strongest waterproof makeup but afterwards there is no irritation or residue. I think this will become my new makeup remover.

Lise Watier Lip Kiss Crayon Gloss in Pink Jelly

Regular Price: $18.00

Winners Price: $7.99

          I need another lip product like I need a hole in my head but there was no passing this up. I have wanted to try Lise Watier products for sometime but was avoiding splurging, I was missing out. This goes on as almost a light dusty rose but as it fades it leaves behind a bright pink stain. It it truly a moisturizing gloss and I am in love, it is not sticky, does not feather and has serious lasting power. My only complaint is that it has to be sharpened. I have not yet had to do so but hopefully it sharpens without any trouble.

Lise Watier Lip Kiss Crayon Gloss in Pink Jelly

Thanks for reading!

A.

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