BECCA x JACLYN HILL Champagne Glow Palette HOLIDAY 2015

 

This October BECCA had released yet another collab with beauty guru Jaclyn Hill after the success of Champagne Pop - a shimmery highlight still available in stores.

This palette was said to be limited edition as well, but must have been a smaller stock considering it is now sold out everywhere. While Champagne Pop is $38, Champagne Glow was around $36 after tax. 

The palette comes in three limited edition shade : Pearl, Champagne Pop, and Blushed Copper. 

Because each shade is so shimmery, if I am going to use all three shades at once, I will pair them with more natural shades with less harsh application of everything. For this reason, I held off on using eyeliner and blush. I used Pearl on my brow bone, Blushed Copper under my cheek bones and Champagne Pop on my cheek bones. Lipstick is YSL #13, lipliner is makeup forever 5C, eyeshadow is L'oreal infallible in Amber Rush, eyelashes are Ardell wispies.

I really love this palette especially for the fall and winter seasons. Hopefully because this is a holiday item and it is not even December, they will be restocking it. It will probably be continuously sold on eBay at higher prices, but worth it! Makes for a great holiday gift to yourself or for a friend!

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Sephora 2015 Birthday Gift for VIBS!

Excuse me for not posting for a couple weeks; My birthday, working, going on vacation, and Labor Day weekend took up my time. I got a few items for my birthday to review but I am going to start with the birthday gift that Sephora gives out during the month of member's birthdays. This is one of the perks of having an account with Sephora.

This year was a set of 2 mini Nars lip pencils. I have had experience with other Nars pencils so I was excited about this gift. Sephora included a velvet matte lip pencil (Cruella) and a satin lip pencil (Rikugien).

Left: Nars velvet matte lip 'Cruella'             Right: Nars satin lip 'Rikugien'

I would probably purchase a velvet matte from Nars before the satin because it felt like the satin did not have longevity like the velvet matte. However, I do like the two shades that Sephora and Nars have chose for this gift; I like them equally although I am more likely to spend money on something that feels like it sticks to my lips better.

What has been your favorite Sephora gift (including rewards from points)? I'd say this is a toss up from the 500-point YSL point perk I once received. Lovely shades!


Full-size Nars Satin lip pencil in Rikugien $26.00 from Sephora

Full-size Nars Velvet Matte lip pencil in Cruella $26.00 from Sephora

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Ipsy August 2015 Glam Bag Review

Items Included:

-Houndstooth ipsy bag

-Hikari lip gloss in 'Merlot'

-AILA nail polish in 'Mister Pookies'

- Starlooks Pro black eyeliner pen

-Lather face wash

-Briogeo Blossom & Bloom volumizer

I have to admit that although I love the bag that everything came in, I was disappointed that my bag did not include the new Too Faced 'Hangover' primer that other bags received. As a matter of fact, I have not heard of one of these brands, which is always a bummer, but it's always fun to try new products.

I was most excited to receive the eyeliner pen because my Kat Von D tattoo liner has been running out and I needed a new one. The Starlooks pen is more difficult to use because it is so much thicker, you really have to only use the tip if you want a thinner line. However, I like how bold it goes on and seems to stay on. On the Starlooks website, this pen retails for $19.00 , 20% off with code 'IPSY'.

Swatch of Merlot lip gloss & Starlooks eyeliner pen

The color of the Merlot lip gloss looks pretty but the texture reminds me of why I hate lip glosses. It's very sticky so I probably will not be using it much at all. Retails for $13 on the Hikari Cosmetics website. 30% off + free gift with code 'hikari30'

Hikari Lip Gloss in 'Merlot'

I was also not a fan of the nail polish ipsy sent me. Completely because of the color. It's like an ashy black/brown. I may try it one day, but I was certainly not impressed in the color choice. I guess it;s vegan, which is pretty cool. Retails for $17 on the AILA website. 20% off with code 'IPSTER'

The Lather face wash was one of the better products in this month's bag. It smells just like green tea and lathers up without added water. Full size retails for $19 on the Lather website. 20% off + free sample with code 'IPSY20'

I don't know when I'll be sampling the volumizer because I rarely blow dry my hair. It smells just like lemon and is also vegan. Full size retails for $23 on the Briogeo website. 20% off with code 'IPSY20'