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Hey Guys, Today I'm going to share my thoughts on the Morphe 18T Truth or Bare Artistry Palette. I picked it up during Ulta's 21 Days of Beauty and am ready to share my thoughts on it. Keep reading to learn about this palette and to see swatches. Morphe 18T Truth of Bare Artistry Palette $20.00
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Hey Guys, I know its been FOREVER since my last blog post. Since my son was born I have struggled to find time to create content for Instagram nevermind time to write a whole blog post. Ever since my boyfriend went back to work my time in between nap periods is limited. I always have a bunch other things I need to do like the never-ending pile of laundry, trying to fit in a quick workout, and eating so blogging has taken a back seat. I recently found time to snap some pictures for reviews so I have a few in the works. Today I'll be sharing my thoughts on the Morphe 2 Ready in 5 Eyeshadow Palette in Malibu. @sadiedaniels_ mentioned this palette on Instagram and it looked so pretty so I had to pick it up. Keep reading to see swatches and hear my thoughts!
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Hey Guys, I know we are now into February but I had some interest in seeing it so I'm going to be sharing my favorite beauty products of 2020. I am splitting the favorites into best of makeup and best of skincare. I will be starting with makeup. Its definitely been a weird year so my makeup preferences and routines have changed quite a bit. Since I worked from home from March to October I barley wore makeup more than 1-2x a week. Now that I am going to the office 2x a week I am wearing it some more but covid has changed my makeup preferences and what works for me on a daily basis. I'm going to share the makeup items that I reached for the most in 2020 and just couldn't live without! I will link all of the products discussed below in the text as well as at the "SHOP THIS POST" at the bottom of this post. Keep reading to hear my Best of Makeup 2020!
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Today I'm going to share my thoughts on the ColourPop Stone Cold Fox Palette. I really loved the warm toned Bare Necessities Palette (review HERE) so I finally decided to pick up the cool toned equivalent to the palette. I also picked up the brush roll as well so let me know if you want to see a review for that! Keep reading to hear about this palettes, see swatches, and to find out if I recommend it!
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Today I'm going to share my thoughts on the Morphe x Madison Beer Channel Surfing Artistry Palette that I picked up last month. I have seen a lot of good reviews of this palette and have wanted to pick it up for a while. This palette was already very affordable to begin with. However, Ulta had it on sale so I was able to get it for even less and use some of my Ulta points toward the purchase. After all the discounts and points I believe that I got this for about $7.00. Keep reading to hear more about this palette and to see swatches of the shadows!
*PR Samples. However, the thoughts and opinions in this post are my own. I am always 100% honest in my reviews for all products discussed on my blog. This post contains affiliate links. That means if you click on my link and buy something, I will earn a small credit from the advertiser at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting Leopard Lace and Cheesecake!
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Today I'm going to share my thoughts on some new products that Pixi Beauty sent over to me as part of their PR. For those of you unfamiliar with the brand, Pixi Beauty is a UK based beauty brand. They are an affordable cruelty free brand whose products can be found at Target and other drugstores. Their products include skincare, body care, and makeup. They are most well known for their skincare products such as the infamous Glow Tonic. Their new products consist of 2 new eyeshadow palettes and 2 new face quads. Keep reading to learn about these new products, see swatches, and hear my thoughts on each!
Pixi Beauty Eye Effects Palettes
Here is what is said about these palettes on the Target site:
"A selection of 9 super silky shadows come in a portable compact to help create any look needed, day or night. These easy to apply pigmented shades go on smoothly and blend effortlessly. Flattering and versatile, this palette will be a must-have to take with you wherever you go! Use a brush to apply and blend. Dampen the brush for added intensity.
Mix and match shades for a customizable eye look Contains high pigment colour for incredible payoff in one swipe Compact for on-the-go
Ceramides can help restore skin’s moisture barrier
Green Tea is known to provide powerful antioxidant properties
Vitamin E can nourish & protect"
Pixi Beauty Nuance Quartettes
Here is what is said about these palettes on the Target site:
"These quads come in natural tone-on-tone nuances of colour to use on cheeks & eyes. Creamy powders are formulated with ceramides, vitamin E and botanical extracts to hydrate and adhere to skin like a cream and give a natural skin finish. Highly blendable mix of matte and luminous finishes can be worn alone or layered for a customizable glowing look. Buff onto apples of the cheeks, apply over lids or blend onto crease and highlight brow & cheek bones. Use each colour solo, layered or create your custom mix.
Ceramide can claim to provide time-release moisture
Vitamin E can nourish & protect
Green Tea is known to deliver powerful antioxidant properties
These shadows aren't super pigmented at first swipe but more buildable. The shimmers are definitely more pigmented than the mattes and apply best with your finger. I actually used a Pixi Endless Shade Stick on my lids first with both that looks that I created with these Eye Effects palettes. Doing so helps the shimmer look even more pigmented on the lids. I was really happy with the look that I created using this palette. You can check it out on my IG reels HERE andHERE.
I thought that this was a great palette for fall! The colors remind me of the changing leaves during this time of year. I love the warm tones and especially liked the green shade which I used to create a look. Again, I used a Pixi Endless Shade Stick as a base to make the green shimmer shade pop more on my lid. You can check that out HERE.
I thought this palette was beautiful! The highlight shades are so pretty especially the pink shade that seems to shift in color. I love that these palettes can not only be used on the face but also on the eyes. I have been using both palettes non stop but this one is my favorite of the two.
This palette is also pretty but the dark pink blush isn't my favorite. I prefer more subtle blushes like the second blush in this palette. Both highlighters are so pretty. The lighter highlighter works better for a highlight on me and the more pinkish purple highlighter would be better as a blush topper or eyeshadow.
Overall, I really like all four palettes. While not every shade in every palette worked for me; there are definitely some gorgeous shades in each palette! However, if I had to pick which palette type that I would recommend more I would say the Nuance Quartettes. They are more versatile considering that you can use them on your face and your eyes. My favorite of the bunch is definitely Honey Nectar.
Which Pixi palette interests you the most? Let me know below!
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Today I'm going to share my favorite ColourPop Super Shock Shadows. For those of you unfamiliar with ColourPop, they are a USA based affordable and cruelty free beauty brand. Located in California, ColourPop manufacturers all of their own products locally. They are one of my favorite affordable beauty brands and have been around since 2013/2014. They have a full range of complexion and color products as well as sister brands that cover skincare and bodycare. The first product that they launched was their Super Shock Shadow. These shadows came in a large range of finishes and has a unique bouncy texture. They are super pigmented and last all day without creasing. The best part is that the shadows only cost $6.00 each! I have gathered quite a large collection of Super Shock Shadows over the years. They are my favorite shadows to use on my lid or as a lid topper over other shadows. They are also awesome for creating a quick look with one shadow swiped across the lids. The shadows apply the best and most pigmented using your finger to apply them to the lids.
For some reason, they don't offer as many finishes as they used to. I really hope that they release more finishes like before. I wanted to share my favorite super shock shadows that I own because I think they are a really great product and very affordable. I have hit pan on most of them and always replace my favorites if they are still being made. Ulta carries a small selection of Super Shock Shadows as well. I just saw some on sale the other day for $3.50 each!
*PR Samples. However, the thoughts and opinions in this post are my own. I am always 100% honest in my reviews for all products discussed on my blog. This post contains affiliate links. That means if you click on my link and buy something, I will earn a small credit from the advertiser at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting Leopard Lace and Cheesecake!
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Today I'm going to share my thoughts on the entire Juvia's Place The Nudes Series Lip Collection. This collection includes 12 lipsticks, 7 lip glosses, and 6 lip liners. The collection includes a mix of nude lip shades in the chocolate, mauve, and peach color categories. I have linked all of the products below. Keep reading to hear my thoughts on each product and to see swatches of everything!
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Today I'm going to share my thoughts on some of the products in the ColourPop Pretty FreshComplexion line! They just launched their new Pretty Fresh Foundation a couple of weeks ago. The rest of the line has been out for a while. I didn't like their first No Filter Foundation so I wasn't in a hurry to try this one. After hearing a lot of positive reviews on both the concealer and tinted moisturizer I decided to pick up those as well. Keep reading to hear my thoughts on each!
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Today I'm going to share my thoughts on the new e.l.f. Cosmetics SRSLY Satin Lipsticks. I have wanted to try the KKW Beauty Lipsticks for quite a while and these kind of remind me of those for a fraction of the cost. I decided to pick a couple up to check out the formula. Keep reading to hear more about these lipsticks and my overall impression of them!
Here is what is said about these lipsticks on the Ulta site:
"Whether you're trying to add a little flare to your day or drama to your night, the e.l.f. Cosmetics silky-smooth SRSLY Satin Lipstick will hug the curves of your lips and provide the intense color payoff you need to rock any look. Formulated for comfortable wear so your lips will look as good as they feel.
Proud to be 100% vegan and cruelty-free, worldwide. Because kindness is chic."
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Today I wanted to share my thoughts on the new e.l.f. Cosmetics Bite Sized Eyeshadows. I have a trip planned for the Spring and I was debating whether or not to pick up some of the Natasha Denona mini palettes. I then came across these and decided to pick some up since I heard good things and they are only $3.00 each! Keep reading to see swatches and hear what I thought about the ones that I purchased.
*This post contains affiliate links. That means if you click on my link and buy something, I will earn a small commission from the advertiser at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting Leopard Lace and Cheesecake! Hey Guys, Today I'm going to share my thoughts on the ColourPop Bare Necessities Palette! I originally wasn't going to purchase this because I have a ton of ColourPop palettes and a million neutral palettes. However, my friend Molika picked it up and told me I needed it! I purchased it during a sale back in December or January and am ready to share my thoughts. Keep reading to learn more about this palette, see swatches, and if I recommend it!
Here is what is said about this palette on the ColourPop site:
"Our new 30-pan shadow palette will change your makeup game forever. 30 new shadows in buttery mattes, rich metallics, and blinging glitters in the most wearable shades ever, this baby is a necessity. Create any look from your everyday look to a sultry glam look, you won’t put this palette down.This 30-pan neutral palette will change your makeup game."
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Hey Guys, Today I'm going to share my thoughts on the new CoverGirl Clean Fresh Collection! I was sent these products as part of PR and have been trying them out for the past week or so. Keep reading to hear more about each product, see swatches, and find out which products from the collection were my favorite!
Here is a little info about the collection:
Formulated without formaldehyde, phthalates, parabens sulfates, and talc
Cruelty Free- CoverGirl products are now Cruelty-Free and Leaping Bunny Certified. This means they do not test on animals!
Some products in this line are also Vegan (noted below)
Products are hydrating and meant to give an effortless all-day "healthy" glow
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It's been years since I've done a yearly Best of Beauty. However, I am trying to switch up my posts and create content
other than just reviews and unboxings. I have decided to do a Best of Beauty post instead of a video because I can never find the time to sit down and film and then edit YouTube videos. It takes way too long and the views just aren't enough to justify it. Also, I am really hoping that people will start reading blogs more often! I decided to break up my Best of Beauty into two segments; makeup and skincare. I have also decided to pick a drugstore/affordable option for some of the categories when I mention a high end brand. Keep reading to hear about the products that I loved the most last year!
Hey Guys, Today I'm going to share my thoughts on the ColourPop Going Coconuts Collection. Manny MUA did a review of the collection and I decided to pick up a few of the products. The collection includes an eyeshadow palette, a super shock shadow trio, 4 lip tints, a lip balm, and a lip scrub. Keep reading to learn about the products that I picked up and my thoughts on each. ColourPop Going Coconuts Shadow Palette $12.00
Here is what is said about this product on the ColourPop site: "Go loco for this toasted neutral 9 pan palette, perfect for your every day look. This super wearable palette is cute, compact, and ready for any look. This toasted cool-toned 9 pan palette will make you go crazy! "
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Today I'm going to share my thoughts on the Juvia's Place I Am Magic Foundation and Concealer. I have wanted to try these products for quite a while. They finally launched at Ulta a while back and I was able to go into the store and swatch them. I waited until Ulta was having one of their 20% off coupons and decided to pick them up. Keep reading to hear my thoughts on each product!
*PR Samples. However, the thoughts and opinions in this post are my own. I am always 100% honest in my reviews for all products discussed on my blog. This post contains referral links. That means if you click on my link and buy something, I will earn a small credit from the advertiser at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting Leopard Lace and Cheesecake!
Hey guys,
Today I want to share my review of the new Juvia's Place Shade Sticks. I was lucky enough to get the whole shade range sent to me in PR. Their new Shade Sticks come in 30 shades but I gave away the tan/deeper shades to other beauty influencers not on the PR list so that they can try them out and review them as well. I will be reviewing the Fair through medium shades but will leave a link for the full range below. Keep reading to hear more about these new Shade Sticks and my thoughts on them!
Here is what is said about this product on the Juvia's Place site:
"A full coverage natural and radiant finish multipurpose foundation sticks. comes in 30 creamy and long-lasting sticks. Formulated to feel like skin. A weightless multipurpose formula that glides on seamlessly to cover imperfections, while giving full definition to face.This full coverage formula is infused with shea butter and oil controlling ingredients to aid in a long wear time while providing radiance to skin. Paraben-free; phthalate-free; sulfate-free; gluten-free"
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Today I'm going to share my thoughts on the new Pixi Vitamin-C Line. These items were sent to be some time ago. I have been using them for the past month or so. Keep reading to hear about these new products!
This new Vitamin-C line is a brightening line that is paraben free and not tested on animals.
*This post contains affiliate links. That means if you click on my link and buy something, I will earn a small commission from the advertiser at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting Leopard Lace and Cheesecake! Hey Guys, Today I'm sharing my thoughts on the new Nyx Can't Stop Won't Stop Foundation & Concealer. I'm so picky with foundation but surprisingly most of my favorites are drugstore! The issue that I have with drugstore foundations is that you can't swatch them and try them on in store. That's my issue with a lot of drug store products in general. That being said, I get sucked in to CVS coupons and Extra Bucks that I find myself going there often just to see what new products have come in. I know this foundation has been around for a while but CVS finally got more NYX products in store and these were some of them. Keep reading to hear more about this foundation and concealer and what I thought about them!
*PR Samples. However, the thoughts and opinions in this post are my own. I am always 100% honest in my reviews for all products discussed on my blog. This post contains referral links. That means if you click on my link and buy something, I will earn a small credit from the advertiser at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting Leopard Lace and Cheesecake! Hey Guys, Today I want to share the new Juvia's Place collection with you! I was super excited last week to get an email informing me that I would be getting a package from Juvia's place. I filled out a PR form a while back so it was a nice surprise. For those of you unfamiliar with Juvia's Place it is a beauty brand that caters to people of color. The beauty industry hasn't always kept women of color in mind when creating beauty products. Juvia's Place was created by Chichi Eburu to fill that void and not only offer high quality yet affordable beauty products to people of color but for people of all colors.
The new collection is a collaboration with Fumi Desalu-Voldwho is an actress, model, blogger, and YouTuber. This collaboration has been in the works for about two years and finally launched last week. Fumi wanted to create a collection that not only stayed true to her style/essence but one that also represented the strength and beauty of women world wide; thus the Fumi x Juvia's Place Queen Collection was born. Keep reading to learn about each of the products in the collections as well as my thoughts on the palette that I received!
