Monthly Archives: December 2015

December 2015 ipsy Bag

December ipsy.jpgReceived a bonus gift with my ipsy Bag. Em Michelle Phan Cosmetics Shade Play Artistic Eye Color Palette – Dublin Khakis

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The contents of my December ipsy Bag are:

  • Pacifica Power of Love Natural Lipstick – Sweet One
  • Briogeo Curl Charisma Leave-In Cream
  • Peony Cosmetics Shadow Trio
  • Elizabeth Mott Thank Me Later Eye Shadow Primer
  • COSTUME NATIONAL So Nude Eau de Parfum

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December ipsy Swatch Pacifica Power of Love Natural Lipstick – Sweet One

December ipsy Swatch2 Peony Cosmetics Shadow Trio

December 2015 Birchbox

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The contents of my December Birchbox are:

  • Coastal Scents styleEYES Eyeshadow Palette – formalEYES
  • Amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo
  • The Beauty Crop Lighting Crew Highlighting Cream
  • Harvey Prince Sea Salt Texturizing Mist
  • COOLA Classic SPF 30 Cucumber Moisturizer for Face

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December Birchbox Swatch.jpg Coastal Scents styleEYES Eyeshadow Palette – formalEYES

My Coastal Scents Purchase: Getting Ready for Winter

Coastal SheaCoastal Scents had an excellent sale to kick off the Holiday Season.

Coastal Shea2When I saw the shea butter was on sale I made sure to purchase 5lbs of it. Hopefully this amount will last me the entire winter. I refuse to be ashy. Shea butter is what saved my skin last year since it was extremely cold at times. The dry heat from the furnace can easily wreck my skin if I don’t take care of it.

Coastal Shea3.jpgI also purchased another bottle of the liquid black soap. My oldest daughter mainly uses this soap. She is trying to get in the habit of taking better care of her skin.

Coastal Samples.jpgIt is always nice to receive a sample eyeshadow palette as well.

Crown Brush Order From HauteLook (something I needed)

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Whenever Crown Brush is on HauteLook, I do look to see if there is anything I need. I will admit I almost placed another brush order.

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  • HD Effect Primer
  • HD Effect Under Eye Primer

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To be honest I really did need primer. The foundation goes on a lot smoother when primer is used. What really surprised me was the HD Effect Under Eye Primer. It minimized my fine lines. It was like I was wearing a really good under eye cream.

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I do see myself purchasing both the HD Effect Primer and HD Effect Under Eye Primer again.

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By the way, I purchased the Professional Stainless Steel Mixing Plate. It’s good to have another option when mixing makeup.

Marketplace Mingle and Cocktail Party

A couple of weeks ago I attended the Marketplace Mingle and Cocktail Party from It’s a Natural Thang. Each attendee received samples of Aunt Jackie’s hair products. The Marketplace Mingle gave local vendors the opportunity to sale their products. I was glad to see two of my favorite vendors there.

Mingle Samples

  • Aunt Jackie’s Quench Moisture Intensive Leave-In Conditioner
  • Aunt Jackie’s Don’t Shrink Flaxseed Elongating Curling Gel

Mingle Shea Butter.jpgI previously purchased shea body butter from Good Body Stuff. This time around I purchased the Baby Butter and Sandalwood Butter. My skin loves this stuff! Check out the website at http://tsbgoodbodystuff.com/

Mingle Shirt.jpgI couldn’t resist purchasing this t-shirt from Sweethearted. I saw this shirt on her Instagram and knew I had to have it. Please feel free to check out the website as well. http://www.sweethearted.com/

Mingle Earrings.jpgI don’t remember the vendor I purchased these earrings from. I like the fact this is a septum clip too.

Mingle Pink Elephant.jpgThis is what I won from the pink elephant gift exchange. The Hask Argan Oil Repairing Hair Kit and Hask Argan Oil Healing Shine Hair Treatment.

Happy shopping. 🙂

 

My First Morphe Brushes Order from HauteLook

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I’ve seen Morphe Brushes on HauteLook several times. I normally order makeup brushes whenever Crown Brush is on HauteLook.

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The Travel Brush Set is really cute. I’m trying not to feel like I’m cheating on Crown Brush though. LOL! The fact the case zips shut is a bonus. I can just throw the brush case in my tote bag and go.

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By the way, Morphe Brushes is currently on HauteLook. I’m not sure if I will place another brush order. I will say the eyeshadow palettes are tempting. 😉