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Ipsy Glam Bag-September 2018

October 21, 2018October 21, 2018 Stephanie Sue

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Hello and welcome to another late Ipsy review. Ipsy is a $10 monthly subscription that comes with 5 sample size products (makeup, skin & hair care) in a makeup bag. Each month has a different theme, for September’s bag the them was “The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me”. And the makeup bag is made of a black fabric with metallic detailing.

The first product was a tube of hair mask by the brand Jo Hansford. It says is made for color treated hair with an anti-fade formula that will nourish, enhance and condition dry, damaged or over processed hair. Let’s talk about the packaging size and amount of product ratio because it really bothers me. You have this bulky tube that says is 1.01fl oz of product. But when you look at the tube against the light you can see that is not even halfway full. So why do we need this size of a tube for such a small quantity of product. Now, the product’s performance is not bad. I’ve used it a few times, after each use my hair feels softer and with less knots. But it’s too early to notice any change on the hair appearance.

The next product was the Smashbox Photo Finish Primerizer. I’ve been really liking this primer, it keeps my makeup in place for quite some time. In terms of performance, I think it compares with my Colourpop All Star Primer. But the consistency of the Smashbox primer is more liquid-like than the Colourpop primer.

Also got the Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion Age Defying Exfoliator. It says its suitable for all skin types, I don’t consider it to be harsh on the skin. Have used it a few times, it leaves my skin feeling soft but I haven’t seen any changes on my skin.

Next, I got a mini Lip Glaze from tréStique in English Rose. I really like this lip product, it’s a pretty red shade with a nice sheen. I would say that its duration is average, like a lipstick.

Last but not least, the September’s bag included the Around-The-World light infusion powder from Nomad Cosmetics. The shade is a peachy-pink named Positano Sunrise. I’ve used it 3 ways: as a highlighter, a blush/blush topper, and as eyeshadow. I like how it looks when applied as eyeshadow and love it as highlighter. But as a blush or blush toppers, is not my favorite because I don’t like pink blushes nor my cheeks to shine that much.

What’s been your favorite product so far?

PS. October’s bag came in the mail yesterday, review will be up in the next few weeks.

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Tried 2, Liked 1-Wet ‘n Wild

October 2, 2018 Stephanie Sue

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Hello! Welcome back to another episode of this series. Today I’m going to tell you my experience with two Wet ‘n Wild products.

Wet n Wild foundation

The first one is the Photo Focus foundation. I use mine in the shade 365C Soft Beige. It retails for $5.99, quite affordable for a drugstore product. Before even applying it to my face, I already disliked it a bit. All because of the chemical-like smell it has, is quite strong and lingers a little after application. But what can be worse than the strong scent? The wear and look of the foundation on my skin. After only 4 or 5 hours, my oils start to break through the foundation and it starts to break down basically all over my face. For obvious reasons, I don’t like this foundation. I only use it if I need to look presentable a few hours, for long days I use my favorite foundation.

The next product is the megaglo highlighting powder in the shade 319B Blossom Glow. Retails for only $4.99, it has some fallout, but I don’t care about it because the application is beautiful. The glow it leaves is out of this world and it looks like a high-end highlighter (without the high price).

What affordable products are your favorites?

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Probé 2, me gustó 1-Wet ‘n Wild

October 2, 2018 Stephanie Sue

¡Hola! Bienvenidos nuevamente a otro episodio de esta serie. Hoy les estaré contando sobre mi experiencia con dos productos de Wet ‘n Wild.

Wet n Wild foundation

El primer producto es la base Photo Focus, la cual utilizo en el tono 365C Soft Beige. Tiene un costo de $5.99, lo que es bastante económico tomando en cuenta los precios de hoy día. Incluso antes de aplicar la base, no estaba encantada con este producto. Esto porque tiene un fuerte olor que no es agradable y luego de la aplicación se puede percibir por algún tiempo. ¿Pero qué podría ser peor que un fuerte olor? La duración y la manera en que luce la base en mi piel. Luego de solamente 4 o 5 horas, mi piel comienza a ponerse grasosa y hace que la base se “rompa” por lo que desaparece de mi piel. Así que por obvias razones no me gusta este producto. Solamente lo utilizo cuando necesito lucir presentable por algunas horas, para días más largos utilizo mi base favorita.

El próximo producto es el megaglo highlighter powder en el tono 319B Blossom Glow. Tiene un costo de solo $4.99 y aunque se desmorona algo, no le presto mucha atención ya que la aplicación es hermosa. El brillo que deja está fuera de este mundo y luce como si fuera un highlighter de marcas más caras (pero sin el precio tan alto).

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What will I buy?-Colourpop x Disney

September 28, 2018 Stephanie Sue

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Hello guys! Welcome back to my blog. Today we’re going to be telling you what I’m planning to buy from Colourpop’s new (limited edition) collection in collaboration with Disney. Launches today, September 28, at 10am PST. It includes: an eyeshadow palette called It’s a Princess Thing ($20), 6 Super Shock Shadows ($7 each), 3 Ultra Glossy Lips ($6 each), 6 Lux Lipsticks ($7 each), and 2 Super Shock Highlighters ($8 each). PR Box ($120) doesn’t include the highlighters and 2 of the shadows (Under the sea, Heigh-Ho).

Photos from trendmood’s Instagram page.

Highlighter’s photos from Colourpop’s website

I’m beyond excited for this collection, it looks beautiful and it’s Colourpop so I know they will perform amazingly. Also, it’s affordable. If I could I would buy the entire collection, but I can’t. So, I told myself I would just buy a few things (because it’s limited edition). When I first saw the items in the collection I decided I wouldn’t get the eyeshadow palette because I have too many palettes. Instead I was going to buy two Super Shock Shadows and two Lux Lipsticks (I love this formula so much).

But after watching a few reviews of the collection, I decided I was going to add one more Lux Lipstick to my list. So, the two Super Shock Shadows I’m intending to buy is Under the Sea and A Whole New World. As for the Lux Lipsticks, I want Ariel, Belle and Tiana. If I succeed in my buying intentions, I will let you know what I think of the products.

In the meantime, are you getting anything from this collection or any of the new products in the market?

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¿Qué compraré?-Colourpop x Disney

September 28, 2018 Stephanie Sue

¡Bienvenidos a mi blog! Hoy les estaré contando sobre lo que planeo comprar de la nueva colección (edición limitada) de Colourpop en colaboración con Disney. Sale a la venta hoy, septiembre 28, a las 10am PST. Incluye una paleta de sombras llamada It’s a Princess Thing ($20), 6 Super Shock Shadows ($7 cada una), 3 Ultra Glossy Lips ($6 cada uno), 6 Lux Lipsticks ($7 cada uno), y 2 Super Shock Highlighters ($8 cada uno). Paquete PR ($120) no incluye los highlighters ni las sombras Under the Sea y Heigh-Ho.

Fotos de trendmood en Instagram

Fotos de la página web de Colourpop

Estoy súper emocionada por esta colección, ya que luce hermosa y es Colourpop por lo que sé que va a ser asombrosa. Además, es económica. Si pudiera compraría la colección completa, pero no puedo. Así que me dije a mi misma que compraría algunas cosas (solo porque es edición limitada). Cuando vi las fotos de la colección por primera vez, decidí que no compraría la paleta de sombras porque ya tengo demasiadas y no puedo seguir añadiendo más. En su lugar, compraría dos Super Shock Shadows y dos Lux Lipsticks (me encanta la fórmula de estos labiales).

Pero luego de ver algunas reseñas de la colección decidí añadir otro Lux Lipstick a mi lista. Así que, ¿qué voy a comprar exactamente? Las sombras que planeo comprar son Under the Sea y A Whole New World. En cuanto a los labiales, sería Ariel, Belle y Tiana. Si tengo éxito en mis intenciones, les dejaré saber lo que pienso de los productos.

Mientras tanto, ¿van a comprar algo de esta colección o alguno de los nuevos productos en el mercado?

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Tried 2, Like 1-Physicians Formula

September 26, 2018 Stephanie Sue

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Hello! Welcome to the new series “Tried 2, Liked 1”. For the first post, I thought fitting to talk about Physicians Formula (since it’s the first time I try anything from the brand).

Let’s start with the product that I didn’t liked. I tried the Organic Wear 100% Natural Origin Lash Boosting Mascara in Ultra Black Organics. It retails for around $10 (it’s on sale on Physicians Formula website and Ulta for $5). The wand is fat with short plastic bristles. The formula is extremely wet and it stays like that all day long. That’s why I didn’t liked it, my lashes felt wet and every time I touched the my fingers had mascara on them (I sneezed and my mascara went to my lids). At the end of the day, I had awesome panda eyes (never looked better). My eyes were black all around, it ruined my makeup and I was eager to take the damn mascara off.

The second product was the Butter Bronzer in Deep Bronzer. Believe me when I tell you that I know how late I am to trying this out. But I absolutely understand why basically everybody likes it. It’s a nice shade and it smells like pina colada which is somewhat strong for my preference (the scent lingers a bit after application).

Also, it has some subtle micro-shimmers so it leaves a nice sheen on the face (not glittery). It’s quite pigmented so take it easy with the application (or not, is up to you).

In conclusion, completely disliked the mascara but absolutely loved the bronzer.

Let’s talk in the comment section!

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Probé 2, me gustó 1-Physicians Formula

September 26, 2018September 26, 2018 Stephanie Sue

¡Hola! Bienvenidos a la nueva serie titulada “Probé 2, me gustó 1”. Para la primera entrada, pensé que sería apropiado hablar sobre Physicians Formula (ya que es la primera vez que pruebo algo de esta marca).

Comencemos con el producto que no me gustó. Probé el rímel Organic Wear 100% Natural Origin Lash Boosting en el color Ultra Black Organics. La pueden conseguir por alrededor de $10 (en la página web de Physicians Formula y Ulta está en especial a $5). La varita es ancha con cerdas plásticas y cortas. La fórmula es extremadamente húmeda y se queda así todo el día. Por esa razón no me gustó, cada vez que tocaba mis pestañas mis manos tenían rímel y las pestañas se sentían húmedas (cuando estornudé, el rímel se pasó a mis párpados). Al final del día, tenía unos increíbles ojos de panda ya que tenía rímel alrededor de mis ojos. Mi maquillaje fue arruinado y estaba ansiosa por quitarme el bendito rímel.

El segundo producto fue el Butter Bronzer en el color Deep Bronzer. Sé que estoy tarde al probar este producto ahora, pero entiendo porqué le gusta a básicamente todo el mundo. El color está nítido y tiene un aroma como a piña colada el cual es algo fuerte para mi gusto (el olor se queda un poco luego de la aplicación).

Otra cosa es que tiene como unas micro-escarchas (brillo) por lo que deja un brillo natural en el rostro. Tiene bastante pigmento así que recomiendo que lo tomen con calma con la aplicación.

En conclusión, detesté por completo el rímel pero amé el bronceador.

¡Hablemos en la sección de comentarios!

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Covergirl Flourish by Lash Blast-Review

September 21, 2018 Stephanie Sue

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Hello there! Recently I’ve been on a mascara kick (if you haven’t noticed LOL). So, I’ve tried a few mascaras, some are new releases, and some are just new to me. If you love trying new makeup products or you’re on the hunt for a good drugstore mascara, then this post is perfect for you. Today, I’m going to tell you my impression of the (fairly) new Covergirl Flourish by Lash Blast mascara.

Sweep on COVERGIRL’s Flourish by Lash Blast mascara to treat lashes to lush ingredients including coconut, avocado and papaya oils. COVERGIRL’s Flourish by Lash Blast mascara helps lashes feel conditioned, builds volume and adds definition with every application!

Bought it for $9.49, in Very Black and non-waterproof formula (not dry, is quite wet). The wand is plastic, quite flexible with short (spiky) bristles at the top that gradually grow as you go down the wand. It separates and volumizes my lashes with only 2 coats, without looking clumpy. Even though is non-waterproof, I don’t end up looking like a panda with black all around my eyes.

First photo: no mascara
Second photo: with mascara

All I have left to tell you is that I actually like this mascara and have been using it for the past month. That’s it! (what a short post LOL). Let’s get the conversation started in the comment section: Which is your favorite mascara?

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Flourish by Lash Blast de Covergirl-Reseña

September 21, 2018 Stephanie Sue

¡Hola! Bienvenidos a otra reseña de un rímel (LOL). En los pasados meses he probado varios rímeles, de los cuales algunos son nuevos en el mercado y otros simplemente son nuevos para mí. Así que si les gusta probar nuevos productos de maquillaje o están buscando un buen rímel (económico), entonces esta entrada es perfecta para ustedes. Hoy les estaré hablando sobre el rímel Flourish by Lash Blast de Covergirl.

Extiende el rímel de COVERGIRL Flourish by Lash Blast para tratar las pestañas con exuberantes ingredientes, incluidos los aceites de coco, aguacate y papaya. El rímel de COVERGIRL Flourish by Lash Blast ayuda a las pestañas a sentirse acondicionadas, aumenta el volumen y agrega definición con cada aplicación.

La compré a $9.49, en el color Very Black (muy negro) y en la fórmula regular (no a prueba de agua). Esta fórmula no es seca, sino que es bastante húmeda y va secando poco a poco con el tiempo. La varita es plástica, flexible con cerdas pequeñas/cortas (puntiagudas) en la parte de arriba de la varita que van “creciendo” gradualmente. Este rímel separa y da volumen a mis pestañas con solo dos capas, sin lucir grumosas. Aunque la fórmula no es a prueba de agua, no me deja luciendo como un hermoso panda con todo el alrededor de los ojos negro.

Primera foto: no rímel
Segunda foto: con rímel

Todo lo que me queda decir es que me gusta este rímel y que lo he estado utilizando desde hace un mes. Eso es todo…que entrada tan corta (LOL). Comencemos una conversación en la sección de comentarios: ¿Cuál es su rímel favorito?

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New Colourpop Loves

September 14, 2018 Stephanie Sue

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Hello there! Colourpop recently released eyeshadows with a new formula, called the Jelly Much shadows. There are 8 shades that retail for $8 each.

Its unique water-based formula saturates the pigment for immediate intense color application. Super longwearing, it won’t crease, fade, or transfer; dries down to a powder finish with zero fall out.

I only bought one shade when they were released because I just wanted to try them. Thought I wouldn’t like this formula (I’m more of a powder shadow kind of girl) but to my surprise I love it. The shade I have is Bungalow, described as a “metallic vibrant peacock teal”. When I first used it, my sister said I had little mermaid eyelids (LOL).

For application, I first tried it with my fingers but switched to a brush for a more precise application (website says to use a brush). The formula has a weird feel to it but as stated on Colourpop’s website, it gives intense pigmentation and doesn’t crease or fade. I’ve had it on my lids and my lower lash line as a pop of color. It stayed put all day until I removed my makeup at night. I have hooded eyes and the shadow didn’t transfer anywhere. *Remember to leave the plastic lid on and screw shut tightly so it doesn’t get all dry.* There’s no need to say that I will be buying other shades because they’re beautiful and the formula is amazing.

Swatches: Bungalow (top); What’s your sign? (left); Scorpio Moon (right)

Jelly much on eyes; What’s your sign? on lips

Jelly much on eyes; Scorpio Moon on lips

First photo: Swatches;
Top photo: What’s your sign? on lips
Bottom photo: Scorpio Moon on lips

Another Colourpop product I’ve been loving is the Lux Lipstick, specifically the ones from Kathleen Lights Zodiac Collection. The retail for $7 each. I have both shades in the collection and I must say that I’m impressed with the formula. This are the first Lux Lipstick I try and I’m glad I did. The formula is creamy, but it won’t bleed out of the outer edge. The shade What’s your sign? fades beautifully but Scorpio Moon leaves a line on the outer edges of my lips. Also, if I put Scorpio Moon on and remove it, it leaves my lips stained (I confess it looks pretty). Overall, the shades are beautiful, the formula is amazing, and I NEED to buy more lipsticks in this formula.

What are your thoughts on these products?