EotD

I figured I'd try a more neutral EotD 

All colors from MSC

Duct - Secret Sinner

Middle - Muddslinger

Outer  - Snuffy

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Captivating Cranberry Eyes Dupe

Yesterday I attempted to dupe a look a called "Captivating Cranberry Eyes"

Inspiration image

  https://www.themakeupbee.com/look.php?look_id=1286

My attempt

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Furless Review

I had not heard of Furless Makeup & Brushes until about a month ago when one of my fellow blogger/makeup fiend Kristina Stone had done a review on a few of their products.
Furless is a CRUELTY free makeup & brush company from Australia.

I really liked what Kristina had to say about the brand so I figured I would write into them and see if I could do a review for them as well. It only took a few shorts days to hear back from them. I conversed with Coralie through a few email exchanges and within 3 days of me sending her my shipping info she had my parcel shipped,now that is some awesome customer service!

How my Furless goodies arrived 

They have some seriously cute packaging

For my review I was sent the:

 Mini Bamboo Eco Set  

This adorable mini eco travel makeup brush set consists of a powder brush a blush brush 2 eyeshadow brushes a crease brush and lash/brow groomer!

(Please excuse any makeup on the brushes)

  Duo Length Synthetic Stippling Brush

This brush doesn't contain any goat hair but it IS duo length! WOOT WOOT! Use this fibre optic brush for a stippling effect, applying your cream or liquid foundation, or to  apply mineral foundations for that air-brushed look.

 Furless Makeup Pencil Sharpener 

Our Furless makeup  pencil sharpener is double ended to fit both thick and thin pencils. It holds the shavings inside keeping your makeup kit and work space clean and tidy.

 &

Savvy

Our smoky blue eyshadow "Savvy" is perfect for creating a sultry smoky eye with a dash of colour. Apply it wet for a dramatic wash of colour, or use as an eyeliner.

 

Left=bare skin  Right=NYX Shadow Base in White

I absolutely adored every item I was sent to review!

I would wholeheartedly recommend you try out their brushes, they are AMAZING!

The brushes are so very soft. Every synthetic brush I've had has felt like plastic,but these beauties are so unbelievable soft that you would think they were actual fur. Excellent travel size.

The sharpener works well and it's nice not to have to sharpen my pencils over a trash can,lol. Very nice for travel.

The eyeshadow I received is a very lovely deep blue. I was kind of  disappointed that the shadow did not show up very well at all without a base. I'm not sure if it is just this color that doesn't adhere to bare skin or if the others are also like this and even though you absolutely need a base under this I still love the color and how smooth the product gos on.

Rating all the items I got on a scale from 1-5 stars

1=would not purchase 2=may think about purchasing 3=would purchase to try it out 4=would definitely without a doubt purchase 5=would definitely without a doubt purchase/gift/recommend

I would give the

Mini Bamboo Eco Set   5 stars

Duo Length Synthetic Stippling Brush 5 stars

  

Furless Makeup Pencil Sharpener   5 stars

 Savvy 3 stars

Where you can purchase Furless 

http://furless.com.au/

You can also follow them on Facebook

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Furless-Makeup-Brushes-Accessories/392332695718

Thank you so so much for letting me review your products Furless! 

I appreciate the opportunity very much.

These are my honest opinions of what I though of the products.

I was sent these items for review however I was not paid to write this review.

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EotD

This morning I asked my hubby what colors I should do and he said blue.

Here is the look I created.

Disco Biscuit & Eddie fro MSC 

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Incoco Nail Polish Appliqué

I got these nail appliqué in my Birchbox this month and finally decided to try them out!

I love love love this product, seriously they are well worth the $10.99 price tag.

This is my first time ever putting on any type of nail appliqué so they are not as clean looking and neat an they could be.

Incoco Nail Appliqué in Stardust

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EotD

Figured I try out some of my new samples I received from Madd Style Cosmetix on Saturday

OHM*Pixie*Nirvana

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Hello Fall

~Hello Fall~

Today is the first day of Fall! 

Fall is my absolute favorite season, I love all the smells,colors,decorations,the feeling of the crisp cool air...just everything!

I woke up this morning and  had to do my makeup in some colors that remind me of fall.

For this look I used: 

Ripped Revenge - Is a gorgeous burnt orange from Pretty Addictions

&

Horror Galore - Looks grey in the jar, but when swatched he turns brown and has an amazing emerald green duochrome! from Madd Style Cosmetix

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My First Birchbox!

September Birchbox

 

 I received my very first Birchbox this month and was very excited when I opened the mail box on the 15th and saw my pretty pink box waiting with my goodies inside.

What exactly is Birchbox you ask? 

Birchbox delivers the best products and the best insider secrets, without any fuss. Every month Birchbox members will receive a curated box of luxe beauty samples. Each box will span beauty categories and deliver exciting products that fit into both your day-to-day routine, and into those days when you want to turn up the drama a notch.

Co-founders Hayley Barna and Katia Beauchamp met at Harvard Business School. They created Birchbox to help women cut through the clutter of the beauty world to find products that really work for them.

Each month, you'll receive a  selection of 4-5 samples that we’ve tried (and retried) ourselves.  You'll receive anything from skincare to makeup to cult beauty tools, from well-known brands as well as emerging gems.

Here is a link to their FAQ page incase you have any other questions that you would like asked

https://www.birchbox.com/faq


What came in my Birchbox:

The shipping box

The actual box your samples come in. The box is really sturdy and well made.
I plan on keeping my boxes for gift packing and crafts

The packaging is really lovely! I adore the maroon/plum tissue paper. 

This is what you see when you first open the box.

Very bottom of the box

Front & back of main info card

Front & back of reminder info card

The lip enhancer & perfume came wrapped in this

Under the tissue paper

Breakdown of what I received.

(product descriptions are from the Birchbox page)

Incoco Nail Polish Appliqué

"They might look like stickers but these nifty strips are actually hyper thin layers of real nail polish. When you place them on your nails, they bend and conform to fit the contours of your nail. Plus, they’re actually better for your nails than regular polish because they contain less solvent and have small pores to let your nails breathe."

$7.99 for 16 Double ended color strips

 I have to admit that I am a little intimidated by these and have not tried them out yet.

Jouer Lip Enhancer
"The key ingredient in this amplifying treatment is Maxi-Lip, which increases blood flow to your lips without any stinging. Beyond looking fuller, your lips will also be well hydrated because of the built-in vitamin E, shea butter, and jojoba oil." 

$14.00 for 0.33fl. oz

 This is a really nice and moisturizing lip treatment. I have used it quite a few times already and love how it makes your lips feel like silk.

Pangea Organics Facial Cream

  "The star ingredient is grape leaf extract, which has potent antioxidants that perform a laundry list of functions, from supporting collagen retention, preventing moisture-loss, and regulating oil. If that’s not enough, ginger works to stimulate and restore skin while lavender purifies and balances."

$36 for 2fl. oz

I really LOVE this face cream! It moisturizes my skin without leaving it feeling heavy or greasy. Also, I love the lavender smell!

LIV GRN C2C Fragrance Collection in Earth

"Top notes of jasmine and green leaves blend seamlessly with middle notes of lavender, lily of the valley, and the ocean to give the fragrance its lively and floral appeal. Base notes of musk and sandalwood anchor the scent, but don’t overpower."

$60 for 3.4fl. oz

I love the way this smells! Besides how can you go wrong with perfume samples =)
 It  reminds me of DKNY's "Be Delicious"

One year anniversary friendship bracelet

 Cute little bracelet. My daughter liked it a lot so I have a feeling she will at some point ask me for it.

So is Birchbox worth the $10 a month/ $110 bucks a year?

Honestly for me it is. I don't often shop at Sephora or Ulta, which give away a lot of these high end samples with purchase. So for me this is an awesome alternative way of getting samples. Yes, a lot of the products in their full size are rather expensive, but you can build up reward point to use towards purchases. For every 100 points you earn, you get $10 off a full-size product order.Also,You receive 1 point for each dollar spent on full-size products in the Birchbox Shop. If you're a Birchbox monthly subscriber or yearly member, you can invite friends to join Birchbox with your unique friend referral link and you'll receive 50 points for each friend that signs up after their first box has shipped. You'll also receive 10 points for every product feedback survey you complete.

I was really happy with all the items I received and can not wait until I receive my next Birchbox!

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Fridays EotD

The look I created Friday using Noella Beauty Works!

Colors I used:

Chrysanthemum * Russet * Sugared Plum

Other products used:

 

NYX - Shadow Base in White

MSC - Awesome Sauce

NYX - JEP in Black Bean

ELF - Liquid Liner in Black

Cover Girl - Lash Blast Mascara in Black

 

 

 

 

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Thursdays EotD

I was mega tired Thursday and totally forgot to post the look I did that day!

I used Madd Style Cosmetix colors in:

Spirited Away * Grape Fizz * Glitter & Doom

Other products used:

NYX - Shadow Base in White

MSC - Awesome Sauce

NYX - JEP in Black Bean

ELF - Liquid Liner in Black

Cover Girl - Lash Blast Mascara in Black 

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Noella Beauty Works Review

Noella Beauty Works

Review

I stumbled upon Noella Beauty Works all natural mineral makeup while browsing the plethora of beauty pages on Facebook one night and decided to contact the owner Jackie about doing a review. 

She kindly informed me what was included in the reviewer kit and of the cost. Her review kit is VERY reasonably priced and you get a lot of product colors to sample. For under $10 I received 2 full size 5g jars in the colors of my choice,4 sample sizes in the colors of my choice and 5 random colors.

Here is a little info about the company

"Noella Beauty Works offers all natural mineral cosmetics. All my cosmetics are completely natural, non irritating, won't clog pores and never contain synthetic dyes, synthetic fragrances, parabens or preservatives. You'll also never find any Boron Nitrate, Bismuth Oxychloride or fillers like Talc or Cornstarch in my cosmetics.
Each and every product and shade is personally handmade by me in my studio in Rochester, NY. I strive to offer top quality makeup, that is not only good for your skin but has excellent payoff and a friendly price tag."

My package arrived  in a standard mailer. Inside the mailer was a little brown paper box type item that was inside of bubble wrap, which contained my eye shadows. Also, a business card with a little note on it. I love handwritten notes! I adore the packaging, it fits in with the all naturalness of the product. 

I swatched all the colors I received

The samples come in small baggies, but there is enough product for 4-8 uses depending how saturated you want your colors

The left side is over NYX Shadow Base in White/ Left side is on bare skin

You can get the full size jars without sifters if preferred,but I personally like them. They also come with a clear round sticker with a tab over the sifter.

The color descriptions are that of Noella Beauty Works

Sugared Plum

 A medium purple with soft brown undertones, a beautiful shimmer and a light smokey effect. Awesome shade for all eye colors. 

Pumpkin

A beautiful, burnt orange with golden undertones and a beautiful shimmer. A spiced up neutral. Pumpkin pairs beautifully with all eye colors, but pairs excellently with brown eyes.

Russet

A beautiful, deep russet red with strong copper undertones. A soft orange sheen. This is a very bold color, but will pair beautiful with most eye colors- especially darker eye colors. 
Russet has a high sheen and a medium shimmer.

Deep Waters

 A beautiful, medium blue with strong green undertones and a beautiful shimmer. A wonderful shade for all eye colors. Great for a day at the beach or to brighten up a winter day!

Lilac

A beautifully light purple, wonderful for green or hazel eyes. Lilac has a medium shimmer and sheen.

Mango Berry

A beautiful, summery bright orange with very strong pink undertones. Perfect for all eye colors, but especially browns.

Silver Moss

Silver Moss is a beautiful silver with strong gray and sea foam undertones. A velvety smooth finish with a beautiful sheen and a very soft shimmer.

Parsley

A medium, earthy green. An awesome color for green and hazel eyes. Parsley has a beautiful sheen and a moderate shimmer.

Sencha

A beautiful medium shade mossy green with strong golden undertones. Beautiful for all eye colors but especially green and hazel. Sencha is a shimmery shade with a beautiful sheen.

Rose Silk

A soft, rosy pink with soft plum undertones. Soft shimmery . Perfect for simple, casual outfits, but certainly can be played up to make any eye color pop, especially greens and hazels.

Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum is a pretty, salmon pink with a beautiful shimmer. Perfect for all eye colors.

Silver Moss - Deep Waters - Parsley

Rose Silk - Sencha - Lilac - Sugared Plum

Mango Berry - Pumpkin - Chrysanthemum - Russet

The look I created 

What I thought of Noella Beauty Works

Pros

• Wide variety of colors to choose from
• Very pigmented even for subtle colors
• Awesome color pay off
• Great customer service
• Cute natural themed packaging
• All natural & cruelty free
• Fast Shipping

Cons

• None as far as I can tell =)

I truly loved all the eye shadows I tried. The colors go on smooth,there is no muddiness,great color pay off. Jackie provided excellent customer service. 

The company also makes foundation,blush,and concealer. 

I will definitely be purchasing more eye shadows from here in the future! 


Thank you so much for the opportunity to review your products,Jackie!


Where you can buy and find out more info


http://www.noellabeautyworks.com/
http://www.etsy.com/shop/noellabeautyworks

These are my honest opinions of what I though of the products.

I was not paid to write this review. I bought the review kit with my own money,it was not given to me. 

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