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2021 Project Pan- Update 1

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Today, we are doing an update on my project pan. For those who missed my first post, here is a quick overview of this project: I am doing a rolling project pan with check-ins every other month. I am running a little late with this post, but I’ve actually made some good progress!

The first product I wanted to work on was the 100% Plant-Derived Hemi-Squalane by the brand The Ordinary. This product has gone down minimally as I have been very bad about using it. I have noticed that while pregnant, this is not providing as much hydration as I need, so I have been using other moisturizers and often forget to add this as a second layer. I am going to make more of an effort to use this product, even if it’s on the body also.

Next was the Urban Decay Primer Potion. Exciting news! I finished up my mini! I will be rolling in another product to replace this one. A mini review on this product: I loved it! I have very oily eyelids and therefore my eyeshadow tends to crease easily. This primer creates a matte surface on the lid so the shadows don’t crease, but still allows for enough slip to blend shadows on top of it. If you suffer from oily lids, I highly recommend checking this primer out.

The next product in the project was the single eyeshadow by Wet n Wild in the shade Sugar. My goal was to hit pan and we have another success! I have created a decent-sized pan in the shadow and will continue to use it, but for now, I am going to remove it from the project since I completed my initial goal. As you might be able to tell, I enjoy this shadow and I plan to continue to use it regularly. For this project though, I will be rolling this product out and replacing it with something new.

The last product was the ColourPop Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Tinted Moisturizer. I have made some progress on this product but not as much as I would have liked. If I’m honest, I did a lot of “no makeup, makeup days” where I didn’t use a base or foundation product. I have also been trying out a new base product and I am finding I might like that one a little bit more. As we move into warmer months, I might remove this product and replace it with something else, but for now, I think I will keep it in the project and see if I can get further use out of it.

Now, it’s time for the exciting news, the new products that I will be adding into the project! The first product is the Morphe x Jeffree Star Set and Refresh Mist. I am not a supporter of Jeffree Star, and I only picked this up because I wanted to try the formula that everyone was raving about (and it was on sale at the time). I would like to finish this up and remove it from my collection.

The second item I am adding into the project is a Super Shock Shadow from ColourPop in the shade Sailor. Keeping with my “achievable goals” theme, I do have a pretty sizable dip in this shade, but I would like to hit pan in this shadow. If possible, I would like to uncover the first round disc in the bottom of the pan, not just see the pan. This is one of my favorite shades and it shouldn’t be hard to achieve this goal, but again, I’ve never hit pan on a Super Shock Shadow.

Bonus: I wanted to also toot my own horn as I was intending to add in a brow product. I use the Ulta Beauty eye shadow in Desire to fill in my brows. My goal was to hit pan on this product, but it turns out I already have so I will not be adding it into the project, but I was still very proud of this accomplishment and wanted to share.

  • The bonus item!

Favorite Brands: Drugstore Edition

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Today, let’s talk about my top five drugstore prices brands. Some of these might not surprise you but I know some of my favorites will be polarizing. I will be doing a high end list down the line as well, so if you are more interested in those brands, just stay tuned.

The first brand will come as no surprise. ColourPop is my number one drugstore-priced brand. You can find this brand in Ulta stores but they don’t carry all of ColourPop’s products, so you’ll have to check their website for the full listing. I love this brand primarily because of their prices in conjunction with their quality. There are very few products I would not recommend and even those will likely work for some. It’s just personal taste rather than bad product. It’s a bummer that you have to order from their website for their full catalog, but they do ship for free in the US with purchases over $30 or internationally with orders over $60. Besides the quality being great, the brand has a wide range of products and shades within their lines that make the products work for a wide variety of people.

Next on my list of favorites is e.l.f. Cosmetics. This is another brand with many products, but unlike ColourPop, e.l.f. is better about keeping things in stock and easily available. They are sold in many stores so it’s much easier to access and they are great at creating staple products. While most e.l.f. products aren’t super innovative, the products are great quality at an affordable price. I highly recommend trying out their makeup if you haven’t yet.

The next brand is a bit controversial. I’m a fan of Makeup Revolution. Now it’s worth noting that some of their stuff stinks but their collaborations in particular are extremely well done. Keeping that in mind, I have not tried one of their collabs that I didn’t love. My go-to palette for everyday is the Soph x Revolution palette and for that reason, it had to make my top five brands.

Wet n Wild is another brand that might be a surprising pick, but I think that they come out with very unique collections. The Goth-o-Graphic collection that released a couple years ago was so different and eye-catching. It was the first collection I felt the need to buy the entire thing. It’s true that not all of their collections are a hit but honestly, if it looks appealing, I say it’s worth a try. Their prices make this brand another stand out.

Lastly, we have Maybelline. Now this brand is product-specific. I have very sensitive eyes so finding a mascara I can use is often difficult for me. If you find your eyes tend to itch or start to water or burn, it might be your mascara! Maybelline, though, has never failed me. I know I can pick up any of their mascaras and not have to worry about an allergic reaction. My personal favorite is the Snapscara, but like I said, I could truly use any of them.

Did I miss your favorite brand? Do you have any that you know you can buy anything from them without concern? Leave a comment down below!

Valentine’s Day Makeup

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This year, as we celebrate the season of love at home, you might not be in the spirit to do some sultry makeup. It’s completely understandable how you might not want to get dolled up just to stay in, but honestly, it can be kind of nice to have a reason to do some fancy makeup. Below I am going to list the different items that work well for Valentine’s Day.

My first picks are going to be eyeshadow palettes. Now, of course, we have the sultry palettes such as the ColourPop Wine & Only or All That. These palettes encompass darker shades that make for a great date night smoky eye. But if you’re looking for something a bit lighter, more on a flirty track, ColourPop has you covered with their new Cloud Spun palette. And if you’re looking for a bougie option, Natasha Denona can help. You could go with her new Mini Love palette which only has five shades. This is perfect if you struggle to pick shades that work together, but the Love palette (one of her middy palettes) has plenty of options if you don’t like to be cornered into one specific look.

Next up, to finish off the eye look, you need a good eyeliner. I know it’s not the sexiest of makeup products but playing around with these palettes to create looks, some of the looks were completely made by adding an eyeliner to the waterline. I prefer using either a white or a black. If I am doing a sultry look, a white eyeliner in the waterline can lighten the look and keep the eye from looking too heavy. On the other hand, if you are doing a lighter look but you want to amp it up a bit, black in the waterline can truly make a statement.

Lastly, for our night in, you need to finish off the face. If you are looking to do a monochromatic look, Natasha Denona’s Darya face palette is perfect for this holiday. With shades of pink for the blush, and champagne colored highlighter, this will make for the perfect coordinated look. If that is out of your price range though, you can get similar looking highlighters from ColourPop. Two of my favorites are the shades Flexitarian and Seismic. These shades are perfect for my skin tone, but honestly, if you have a darker skin tone, ColourPop will likely have shades that work well for you.

I am personally not a huge lip fan, most days skipping it all together so I don’t have any special suggestions regarding this category. If you are a huge fan of lip products though, please put them in the comments below so everyone else can check them out!

Happy Valentine’s Day from me to you and stay safe!

Meet My Stash: Too Faced Sweet Peach

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This week we return to my collection, in particular my enormous eyeshadow collection. A little history, Too Faced was one of the first high end brands I purchased and I was just getting into makeup when the Sweet Peach palette was first announced. I was unable to get it on the first round, I managed to pick one up when it restocked. To be fair, this is far past the expiration date, but it has many good memories for me, so I have kept it in my collection.

This palette has a lovely peach scent and even though it is past its prime, the scent has not gone away. As with many of Too Faced’s palettes, the scent is meant to match the theme of the palette. Many were concerned that the scent would be annoying, and it is noticeable when you open the palette, but it does not linger on the skin, nor has it ever irritated my eyes and I have very sensitive skin and eyes.

With 18 shades, it is one of my larger palettes and I probably would rethink purchasing it if this palette was re-released today. A mix of neutrals and a couple pops of color, this is a pretty standard Too Faced palette. I was surprised by how deep this palette is. While there are some lighter shades, this palette seems to be a time capsule of the style of makeup in 2016. I remember smoked out looks being very popular and this palette is perfect for that. However, now the trends are a bit lighter with a bright shimmer on the lid and that is missing in this palette.

As for the fact that it is expired, the only thing that I notice as a change in the formula is that the colors aren’t as vibrant. It’s important to note that I don’t recommend using expired makeup. I use at my own risk and if I notice any other changes, I would not be using it, but since I don’t use this palette that often, I don’t mind having it in my collection still.

Do you have any makeup products in your collection that hold special memories and you keep around? Leave a comment below if you would like to see a post about my most memorable makeup products!

Brands On My Radar

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To round out the first month of the year, I wanted talk about the brands that are on my radar for 2021. This year, I have five brands that have interested me in the past but I’ve never pulled the trigger on. Some of these brands I have bought from in the past but it has been years or only one product. I don’t need to buy a ton from the brand but I do have some staple items that interest me. It is worth noting that most of these items are based on recommendations from YouTube and I don’t suggest that you do the same, but I have heard enough about these brands that I am interested.

The first brand is Clinique. I am mostly interested in their blushes, in particular their Cheek Pop blushes. For years, I have heard how wonderful these blushes are but the price ($26) has always intimidated me. As I have made it my goal to limit the makeup I am buying and try not to bring too much into my collection, I feel like this might be the right time to try out this product. In the past, I have tried a lipstick formula which I loved, but it has been discontinued and with the state of the world, I don’t want to look for a new lipstick formula, so the blush is what I am going to look into.

The next brand is Fenty Beauty. This brand has interested me from the beginning. I love that they are all inclusive in shade range and seem to have something for everyone. I am personally most interested in their Killawatt Foil Freestyle Highlighter in the shade Sand Castle/Mint’d Mojito. Now, I know you’re going to say “what happened to your buying goals? Weren’t you going to try to limit the number of highlighters you bring in?” Yes. I intend to limit the number of highlighters I bring into my collection and I will only consider a new one if it is unique. This product is unique enough in my collection as it includes a shade I don’t have anything similar to and it can be used on the eyes as well. I also have heard such amazing things about this formula. I will probably pick this up fairly soon as it is currently on sale at Sephora (in case you are also interested in this duo).

Laneige is the next brand that has been recommended repeatedly and I am very interested in. I’m sure most of you have heard of the Lip Sleeping Mask which is what I am mostly interested in. I have recently tried the e.l.f. Ride or Die Lip Balm and it seemed rather hydrating. I am interested in seeing if the Laneige sleeping mask is more hydrating. I want to know if the price difference is worth it. Luckily this year, Sephora is offering an option for the birthday gift that includes a sample size of the Lip Sleeping Mask so I will be able to try it out.

This next brand might surprise some of you, but I am hoping to try Mac Cosmetics in the upcoming year. To many people’s surprise, I have tried Mac before, but I’ve only tried a couple of eyeshadows and their Pro Longwear Concealer. There have been many products released by Mac that have peaked my interest, but I just never ended up picking any of them up. This year I would like to try out something from this brand, but to be honest, I don’t have a specific item in mind at the moment. If you have recommendations, please leave a comment below letting me know what I should look into!

The last brand I am wanting to try is Flower Beauty. I believe the only item from this brand that I have tried is one of their eyeshadow palettes (I’ve only swatched it so far) and a face palette (which was awesome). I know that the brand has made some significant changes and there are many products that have released recently that seem very intriguing. This is another brand that I intend to leave open ended as far as what I plan on picking up. I am very excited to see what this brand releases this year and what I will end up picking up.

Do any of your have brands or items that you want to try out for this year? Leave a comment down below with what you want to pick up at this point!

Makeup Haul! e.l.f. Mint Melt Collection

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Many makeup enthusiasts probably have heard about e.l.f. releasing a new collection called the Mint Melt collection, but if you missed it, this collection is made up of new skincare and makeup. As I have very sensitive skin, I tend to stay away from new skincare and my skin care routine consists of specific products used to target specific needs. For this reason, I will not be trying out the new skincare, but I did pick up the two new Bite Size eyeshadow quads. I also picked up the new Camo CC Cream (not part of the collection, just another item I picked up) and the Mint Melt Cleansing Cloud.

To start with, I have only used each of the quads once and swatched them, so this is more of a first impression of them. Mint To Be is the name of the all green quad in this collection and the most minty color story. The shadows all feel very creamy and swatch nicely, however there is one shade that I wish was a bit more pigmented. The lightest matte shade in the palette is very difficult to see on lighter skin tones. When creating an eye look with this palette, if you want to use this shade, I recommend using a white base to get the most color payoff. I have not seen this palette on a darker skin tone, so it is possible that that shade is just too close to my natural skin color, but I fear that is unlikely. If you have a darker skin tone and picked up this quad, please leave a comment bellow letting us know how well it works for you. I know pastels are very difficult to formulate, but this one was a little underwhelming.

My favorite of the two quads by far was the Chocolate Mint palette. This one also has a very buttery formula, but unlike the other quad, all of the shadows show up on my skin tone. The mint color in this quad is a little lackluster compared to some of the other foiled shades but upon closer inspection, I believe it was meant to be more of a shimmer shade than a foil. To clarify, a shimmer shade lacks the texture of the foiled shades and therefore is a bit less dimensional on the lid. It is still beautiful, just a bit more subtle, which is not my preference. Although I wanted these quads for the green shades, the neutrals in this quad are standouts for this collection. I loved the look I created and found it very easy to work with.

The Mint Melt Cleansing Cloud seems very similar to the famous Face Halo, although I have never tried it. To use the Cleansing Cloud, you apply water to the cloth and then gently massage your skin to remove the makeup. The Cloud is extremely soft so I can’t imagine it would irritate anyone’s skin unless you are rubbing too hard. So far, this seems to work very well to remove makeup. I have yet to put it to the test though, and try it with more difficult makeup. I will have to do an update regarding how this works with more intense makeup.

Lastly, in this haul, I picked up the Camo CC Cream in shade fair 120 N. Again, this is more of a first impression but so far, I am very impressed. I was able to use about a pump to cover my whole face and I used my typical Love is the Foundation It cosmetics foundation brush to apply it. It looks very natural on my skin and helped even out the redness in my cheeks. I think the key to this product is that less is more. I also really like that this product has SPF 30 in it as sunscreen is very important for good skin health. My one complaint is that e.l.f. doesn’t have the widest color range when it comes to their complexion products. They are far better then many other brands but I would still love to see a wider range. The color I picked up was the lightest shade and I know for a fact, I am not the lightest skin tone out there.

Have you picked up any new products lately? If so, what are you most excited about? It is also worth noting that this haul was purchased before my last post was created so if you are curious about why I might have purchased an item when I said I was trying to limit my spending, these were already on their way.

My 2021 Makeup Spending Goals

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This year, I want to keep my buying under control. I have many other things going on in my life and while makeup is a great passion of mine, I do want to focus my energy on using the makeup I have. I do not plan on going on a no buy but I am considering a low buy. If nothing else, there are specific categories within my makeup collection I will absolutely be doing a low buy in.

The first category, is highlighters. I have so many highlighters and while I absolutely love highlighters, I have way more then I can use. If I am so add another highlighter to my collection, it will have to be something special, either a formula I have never tried, or something that is completely unique to my collection.

The next category is eyeshadow palettes. While I know my love for eyeshadow palettes will prevent me from a complete no buy this year, this is another category I have a ton of an don’t NEED to add more. I do however collect certain palettes, so if more release in that line, I already know I will be adding those to my collection. So my ultimate goal is to limit any other additions to my collection to truly unique palettes.

Now we are getting into the no buy categories. I would like to start with liquid lipstick. I never wear liquid lipstick any more and I have no need to add more to my collection. I have struggled with admitting to myself that this is the case, but it is important to remember that just because others are a fan of a formula or a product does not mean you have to be. My preferred lip color formula is stick lipstick, so I have no need for other formulas. This will actually include my second category.

I have no interest in buying more lip gloss formula. I have a few lip glosses in my collection that I do enjoy and I have back ups of those products so there’s no need to add more to my collection especially since I hardly wear them.

The other makeup products that fall under the “I have enough for now and therefore shouldn’t purchase more” category include setting sprays, bronzers and face palettes. I have several of each of these and therefore wish to get use out of the products I have already purchased.

Do you have any makeup purchasing goals for this year? If so, leave them in the comments below! I’d love to hear what you are doing to keep your spending down this year.

2021 Project Pan – Beginnings

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Welcome to a new year! First off, I hope everyone had a wonderful New Year’s Eve and is excited for the new year. To start this year off, I am going to attempt my first ever Project Pan. As this will be my first attempt, I have no idea how long I will be going for, but my current plan is to make it a rolling project pan with about four items in the project at any given time. I plan on trying to go for the whole year and doing a check in every other month.

For those who do not know what a project pan is, it is a way to use the makeup in your collection. You can do this one of three ways: one, try to use up a product, two, try to “hit pan” or use a product so much that you are able to see the bottom of the container at some point, or three, set a number goal to use a product that number of times before the next check in.

The first product in the project is the 100% Plant-Derived Hemi-Squalane by the brand The Ordinary (not pictured below). I am currently about halfway through the bottle and I really love this for my super dry skin. I tend to get really flaky skin in and near my eyebrows especially. I would love to use this up as I do have backups of it and I know that skin care can go bad quickly. Also, by putting this in the project, I hope to get in the routine of using my skincare products more regularly.

The next product I am putting in the project is the Urban Decay Primer Potion. This product has been in my collection for a while and I am very close to using it up (which is my goal). I’ll admit that this one (and another product I will talk about later), I added into the project at the beginning as hopefully easy successes. My hope is I will be encouraged to keep going. This is my preferred eye primer and I do have a backup I would like to get to and use.

The other product that I added into this project as an easy success is the single eyeshadow by Wet n Wild in the shade Sugar. I have a noticeable dip in the pan already so that should help! I primarily use this shadow as an inner corner highlight. I have never hit pan on a shadow before (crazy, I know!) and would like to be able to say that I have. I think that I will be able to hit pan on this if I use it consistently by the next update.

Finally, I am going to include the ColourPop Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Tinted Moisturizer. While this is semi-new to my collection, I really love this foundation (or that’s how I use it). I do have a shade that is slightly off for me and would like to get my right shade, but I also am trying to keep from adding to my collection in this category. So before I can get a shade that I think will work better for me, I want to use up what I have. I also know that I will be able to use this consistently as it plays nicely with my skin.

Are you guys going to do a Project Pan or do you have any products you want to use up in the new year? Leave a comment and good luck on any new endeavors you are embarking on in this new year!

Christmas Haul 2020

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This year, with a baby on the way, I knew I wanted to add some key items to my Christmas list as I probably won’t be buying a ton in the new year. As you may know, I am a huge fan of ColourPop and there are some newer releases that I have not picked up. I do collect the 9-pan plastic palettes but besides that, I tend to save other releases for birthday and holiday wishlists.

This year, I was lucky enough to receive four palettes and a Sephora gift card. I don’t know what I am going to use the gift card for yet but I am thinking of saving it for a sale as I have a knack for not realizing that there is a sale coming up and buying things about a week or two before the sale and then I regret not waiting.

The first ColourPop palette that I got was a bit of an older one. I am so excited to say that I have added the So Jaded palette to my collection! This is the first of their 30-pan palettes that was released in collaboration with the wonderful Kathleen Lights. This is a beautiful jewel-toned rainbow palette and while it does have two pressed glitters (which aren’t my favorites), as a whole, it is just stunning and I am looking forward to testing it out and creating some beautiful looks with it.

Next was the Stone Cold Fox palette. This is a bit more recent of a release but also a 30-pan palette. I am not normally a huge fan of larger palettes but this and the above mentioned palette are both ones I am willing to make exceptions for. This one is a beautiful range of cool tones, which I prefer when it comes to neutrals. This is a stunning palette and I also am very excited to create some cool looks with this beauty! I also plan on using this as a companion palette. That may seem weird, but personally I find that larger palettes are harder to use primarily because I run into choice paralysis. However, when I use a larger palette in conjunction with another, much smaller palette, it can change a typical look into something unique and it makes it much easier because I am only initially looking for a shade or two.

The next palette that I got was the At Forest Sight. This is another ColourPop collaboration, this time with RawBeautyKristi. This stunning palette is so unique in my collection! It is so grungy and sultry but still a rainbow palette and I have just never seen a palette like this one. I will be honest, this is going to push me out of my comfort zone but I am really looking forward to using it and creating some looks that I can’t do with any other palette.

Lastly, I was surprised with a palette that I did not add to my wishlist but upon receiving it, I might be most excited about this one and that is the Nude Mood. I think I am most excited about this one because it is a 9-pan palette, which is my preferred size, but also it is full of neutral shades (which is not more normal interests) that are just stunning! It’s perfect for an everyday look, a one and done look, or even a sexy cat eye look. It’s one of those palettes that is great to use when practicing new techniques because no matter what, all of the shades meld together great and it is very hard to create a look with this palette that doesn’t look good.

If you celebrate a holiday during this time, then I hope you had or will have a wonderful celebration! If you received or picked anything up, I would love to know what your got and what you are looking forward to playing with. Drop a comment down below and let me know if there is anything I need to add to my wishlist!

Halloween Makeup Must Haves and Costume Tips

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As a makeup enthusiast, I can safely say I do not possess the skills to do masterpieces with makeup. I am not a makeup artist. This is important because when it comes to holidays like Halloween, it can be intimidating. It’s far easier to buy a costume and call it good, but it’s not necessary. Here are a few quick ideas and the products that you need (and probably have) in your collection.

Spider Eyes:

Products used: black eyeliner, fake lashes and lash glue. Steps: apply black eyeliner in a winged liner fashion. Extend the liner to make a long, thin wing, then draw two more lines (one straight out of the eye and one angled down). Connect two lines at a time with “u” shaped lines. Once a web is formed, draw a small line down the side of your face for the string to spider and add a black dot (kind of large dot). Lastly, cut up the fake lash, apply glue and place on the dot. This will form the spider on the face.

Stitched Mouth: This costume idea is best for someone staying in and celebrating with their loved ones.

Products used: black coal eyeliner, black eyeshadow, white or light foundation or concealer. Steps: cover face with foundation or concealer. Set the liquid. Using the black eyeliner, draw circles around the eyes and fill with black shadow. Then draw “x”s over the mouth. Using a little of the black shadow, shade over the “x”s to give some dimension.

Simple Skull:

Products used: black coal eyeliner, black eyeshadow, white or light foundation or concealer. Steps: cover face with foundation or concealer. Set the liquid. Using the black liner, map out the temples with sideways “u” shapes. Fill with eyeshadow. Map the eye socket (draw a circle around the eye) and fill with eyeshadow. Draw a triangle on the nose and fill with black shadow. Lastly for the teeth, draw a line from each side of your mouth. Then make a grid. If you want to shade them, you can add black shadow in a “v” shape on the line closest to the mouth. Or another option is to wear a mask and skip the teeth all together (this is what I recommend!).

All in all, Halloween doesn’t have to be intimidating. It can be a fun and creative way to express yourself and give a quick scare. My recommended products include: black liquid liner, fake eyelashes, eyelash glue, black coal eyeliner, black eyeshadow and a white or lighter then your skin tone foundation. All of these can be found at the drug store for a pretty affordable price. My preferred brand is Wet’n Wild. I hope this is helpful and that you all stay safe! Make sure to wear your masks if you are going out!