Essence Makeup Lip Favorites*

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For those of you that follow me on Instagram and Snapchat you might have seen that Essence Makeup sent me a ton of products to try out. I've been testing them out for about a month and wanted to share my favorite products from the bunch. Since I have a lot that I feel are worth sharing, I decided to break them up in categories. This post will discuss my favorite lip products that I have been testing out. Keep reading to hear about the products and see swatches!

In this post I will be talking about three different types of Essence lipsticks. Their new Matt Matt Matt Lipsticks, Long Lasting Lipsticks, and Nude Long Lasting Lipsticks. I don't have the full line but have a few from each collection. 

Although a low priced line, their little details such as their stamped logo on their lipsticks make them feel luxurious.

Review: Tarte Don't Quit Your Day Dream Palette

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A few months ago I purchased the Tarte Maneater palette which I reviewed HERE. I mentioned that when I was in the store, I also swatched the Tarte Don't Quit Your Day Dream Palette. I had a hard time making a decision but chose to get the Maneater palette. Even though I love that palette, I kept thinking about the other palette. My birthday was in May and I knew I was going to get a $10.00 coupon. Once I got it, I decided to buy the other palette as well. I have been using this palette for about a month now. Keep reading to hear my thoughts!

Tarte Double Duty Don't Quit Your Day Dream Eyeshadow Palette $29.00

This is an Ulta exclusive palette that comes with 5 microshimmers, 2 mattes, and a eye/cheek highlighter. 

Review: SmashBox Cover Shot Eye Palette in Ablaze

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Today I am going to share  my thoughts on the Smashbox Cover Shot Eye Palette in Ablaze. I won this palette in an instagram giveaway. Thanks to Teresa for this palette! You can check out her instagram HERE. SmashBox collaborated with Shay Mitchell (Emily on Pretty Little Liars) and came out with 7 different mini palettes. Each palette had a color theme. I was able to pick from any of them for my giveaway prize. The Ablaze palette stood out to me the most. Keep reading to hear more about this palette!

SmashBox CoverShot Eye Palette in Ablaze $29.00

This palette seems to be available online only on the Sephora site. It's also available on the SmashBox site.

 The palette is pretty tiny and is great for travel. It comes with 8 shades that are a mix of matte and shimmer finishes. They call the shades in the palette "hot desert inspired shades". Half of the shadows are warm burnt orange/gold/bronzey shades. The other half are berries/pink shades. I don't get where the pinks come into play in a "desert" palette but it definitely caught my eye none the less.

Review: Tarte Maneater Palette

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Today I am going to share my thoughts on the Tarte Maneater palette! I don't own many Tarte palettes. The only ones that I have ever had were the limited edition Holiday palettes. While they were pretty, they just seemed underwhelming to me. I never really reached for them over my other palettes. A couple months ago the Tarte Maneater palette was released. For whatever reason, this palette really interested me. All of the colors looked like ones that I would use. I decided to go to Ulta and swatch the palette in person. I was on the fence between this palette and the Tarte Double Duty Don't Quit Your Day Dream eyeshadow palette. They were both the same price and swatched beautifully. I decided on the Maneater Palette because I thought it was a little bit more versatile.  Keep reading to hear my thoughts on this palette!

Tarte Maneater Palette $29.00

It looks like this is a limited edition palette. It is no longer on the Ulta site. I'm not sure if it's out of stock or gone. I did find it on the Tarte site which I linked above. 

Review: Ole Henriksen Balance VoxBox*

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Today I'm going to share my thoughts on the Ole Henriksen Balance VoxBox that I received from Influenster. I am supposed to mention that I got these free from Influenster for testing and review purposes. I am familiar with the skin care brand Ole Henriksen but I wasn't aware that they came out with a new line for oily/combo skin. I was really excited to try these products out because I can get pretty oily in my t-zone and nothing really made a huge difference in preventing that. Mattifying foundations do help but the right skincare is even more important. Check out my unboxing video and keep reading to hear my thoughts on each product!

Review: Anastasia Beverly Hills Master Palette By Mario

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Today I am going to share my thoughts on the Anastasia Beverly Hills Master Palette By Mario. This was the second palette that Kim (A Very Sweet Blog) gifted to me. I was really drawn to this palette originally. The color scheme of neutral shadows is what originally interested me. But after reading Kim's review and seeing the swatches along with the many other reviews that raved about it I needed this palette. I was SO EXCITED when Kim sent this to me. Keep reading to hear my thoughts!

Anastasia Beverly Hills Master Palette By Mario $45.00

This palette was created by Mario Dedivanovic who is most known for being Kim Kardashian's makeup artist. The palette has a mixture of matte/shimmer/metallic neutral and jewel tones. It is currently out of stock on the Sephora site and I'm really not sure if it will be restocked since it is limited edition.

Here is a picture of the palette with the flash:

Review: Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Palette

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I have had this review started for quite some time now but it got pushed off because of the holidays. Today I am FINALLY going to share my thoughts with you on the Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance palette! My friend Kim (A Very Sweet Blog) sent me this palette as well as the Master by Mario as a gift a few months back. I have been testing out both for quite some time. Keep reading to hear my thoughts!

Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Palette $42.00

This palette has been in and out of stock for some time now but its currently in stock at Ulta! It contains 14 shades and is a mix of matte/shimmer and neutral/berry tones.

Here are the shadows with the flash:

Here are the shadows without the flash:

Influenster: The Estee Edit VoxBox*

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I was super excited when I recieved the email from Influenster that I was going to be receiving The Estee Edit VoxBox! I have wanted to try these products for quite a while and was curious to see what all the buzz was about. Check out my video below to hear my thoughts on each product!

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Review: Influenster Glam VoxBox, C9 By Target VoxBox and CVS Unilever Dry Spray VoxBox*

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Today I am going to share my thoughts on the a few Influenster voxboxes that I recieved recently. 

eShakti* Fall Fashion

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I don't know about you but I am all about plaid during the fall. Mixing plaid and combat boots is one of my favorite things to wear this season. I wanted to share a dress that I recieved from eShakti. For those of you unfamiliar with eShakti, it is an online custom clothing retailer. They have tons of unique dresses, tops, and skirts that are all custom made to your liking. You can learn more about eShakti by checking out my post HERE.

Review: Morphe 35O Palette

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As many of you know, Morphe has blown up in the beauty/blogger industry due to their relationships with big time beauty bloggers like Jaclyn Hill and Manny. They have helped spread the word about Morphes amazing brushes and eyeshadows. Recently released was the Morphe 35O palette which quickly sold out. They got more stock in recently and I was lucky enough to place and order and have it filled. I have been using this palette non stop! Keep reading to hear my thoughts on this palette and to see some looks that I have created with it.

Morphe 35O Palette $22.99

Here are swatches of the shadows:

Row 1

Row 2

Row 3

Row 4

Row 5

Here are some looks that I created:

Brow Bone: Row 1 Column 1

Transition: Row 2 Column 7

Lid: Row 5 Column 6 & 7

Crease: Row 5 Column 6

Inner Corner: Row 3 Column 6

Lower Lash Line: Row 2 Column 7 & Row 3 Column 7 

Brow Bone: Row 1 Column 1

Transition/Crease: Row 3 Column 1 & Row 2 Column 6

Lid: Row 2 Column 3 & Row 3 Column 6

Inner Corner: Row 3 Column 6

Lower Lash Line: Row 3 Column 1 & Row 2 Column 6

Brow Bone: Row 1 Column 1

Transition/Crease: Row 3 Column 1 & Row 3 Column 4

Lid: Row 1 Column 2 & Row 3 Column 6
Crease: Row 3 Column 5 & Row 4 Column 5

Inner Corner: Row 1 Column 3

Lower Lash Line: Row 4 Column 4 & Column 5

Overall I am really loving this palette! All of the shadows are super pigmented and blendable. They do have some fallout in the pan due to the fact that they are so soft. I haven't had any fallout on my face when using the shadows. This palette is very warm with a BUNCH of similar different browns. There are many similar colors but that is obvious just by looking at the pictures of the palette. I tend to gravitate towards neutrals and browns so that really doesn't bother me. If you aren't into warm or neutral tones then I would skip on this palette. It is a GREAT palette for the fall. Plenty of burnt oranges, reds, and browns. I would recommend this palette to anyone that is into those types of colors. The next palette that I plan to get is the Morphe 35K palette which has a more diverse range of colors.

What do you think of this palette? Which makeup look do you like the best? Post your comments below!

Influenster Wellness VoxBox*

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Today I'm going to share my thoughts on the Influenster Wellness VoxBox that I recieved free from Influenster for testing and review purposes. Check out my video below for my thoughts on each product!

Colgate Enamel Health Mouthwash $2,99

Attitude Hair Care $9.99

Jergens Wet Skin Moisturizer $7.99

Olay Active Botanicals Refreshing Gel Cleanser $5.99

Urgent Rx Ache and Pain Relief To Go $1.39

Check out my video below to hear my thoughts on these products!



Have you tried any of these products? Post your comments below!

*I was sent these products from Influenster for testing and review purposes. 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.

Review: Serenity and Scott Brow Gel in Copper Auburn

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I wanted to share my thoughts on an awesome brow product that I picked up at IMATS NY. It is the Serenity & Scott Brow Gel in Copper Auburn. I have always used clear brow gels but have never used tinted ones before. I was interested in trying a tinted brow gel to see how I liked it.

Serenity & Scott Brow Gel in Copper Auburn $16.00

This brow gel looks almost metallic in the tube. I chose the Copper Auburn because I fill my brows in and sometimes they come out really dark. Since I dye my hair auburn/red, this brow gel helps warm and lighten up my brows. I have been using this every day since I first purchased it. It doesn't make your brow hair stiff or sticky. The color looks very natural and not over powering. The wand/comb itself is thick but not too thick.

Here is a swatch of the tinted brow gel:

Here are my brows with just the tinted brow gel:

Here are my brows filled in and topped with the tinted brow gel:

Overall, I highly recommend this product. It is well worth the price and I will definitely be repurchasing it. This definitely gives your brows just a little extra something that makes them looking fresh and on point.

Have you tried any tinted brow gels? Post your comments below!

Review: Younique Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes

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So I finally tried out the Younique Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes Mascara and wanted to share my thoughts on it. There has been a huge fiber lash craze lately and every cosmetic brand is coming out with their own version. I decided to purchase the Younique fiber mascara because my friend and fellow beauty blogger Ashley from Ashley Maria is now a Younique Presenter. You can check out her shop site HERE.

Younique Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes Mascara $29.00

This mascara comes with two products that you use together. A Transplant Gel and the Fibers. First you apply and coat your lashes with the transplanting gel. Next you apply the fibers. Lastly, you apply the gel again to seal in the fibers. You can use these products alone or with one coat of your favorite mascara. I have found that using one coat of mascara first, then using these products adds even more drama and volume to your lashes.

Here are some pictures of my lashes before and after using the Younique Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes Mascara:

 No mascara

 Left: One coat of mascara/Right: Nothing

Left: One coat of mascara AND one coat of Moodstruck/Right: Nothing

Left: Same as above but with two coats of Moodstruck/ Right: Nothing

Left: Same as above/Right: One coat of mascara

Two coats on both eyes

Overall, I am IN LOVE with this fiber mascara! It is so awesome! Yes, it is a bit pricey but I think it is well worth it. This is a great alternative to false lashes which can be a pain in the ass to apply. It gives a very similar affect. This mascara would be great to use for a night out or special occasion. The only thing I would note is that the fibers do shed a bit throughout the day. It is very important to always use the transplanting gel last to lock in the fibers. If not, your face will be a mess. I highly recommend this mascara to anyone that wants the look of big and thick lashes without having to use falsies.

Want to purchase the Younique Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes Mascara? You can get it HERE. 

www.gimmelash.com

Have you tried this mascara? What are your thoughts? Post your comments below!