tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29390832426107590562024-03-14T00:42:59.560-07:00AndreaMarie - YTAndrea Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13945018052761155978noreply@blogger.comBlogger179125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2939083242610759056.post-76330729000098314322014-07-07T14:02:00.001-07:002014-07-07T14:02:09.272-07:00Benefit They're Real Push Up Liner ♡ First Impression & Giveaway!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last week I made a Sephora order just to get my hands on a sample of what I feel like is the most hyped up beauty product of the year: Benefit They're Real Push Up Liner! I hadn't watched too many reviews on the product but from what I had heard is you either loved this liner or hated it. So obviously I needed to see which side of the coin I was on.<br />
You can see in my full First Impression & Giveaway video my initial reaction and experience with the liner and today I am just going to briefly go into my thoughts after the fact. I have now worn this liner about five or six times so I feel I can give a better review on it.<br />
The first time I wore this liner my biggest concern was the "flaking" some others had experienced after a few hours of wear. I made sure to pay a decent amount of attention to that, I myself experienced absolutely NO flaking at all. Worn both over Urban Decay Primer Potion and a MAC Cream Color Base: and even a shadow with no primer at all. The first time I wore this liner I wore it for over 12 hours and I didn't have any issues with smudging and flaking or anything like that.<br />
The application was pretty easy the first time I used it, and I loved the way the wings turned out; very pin-up-esque. It glided on with ease. It did say that one click of product would have you covered for one eye, but each time I used this I ended up using 3 clicks. The color was gorgeous, a very thick creamy matte black that didn't loose intensity throughout the day.<br />
The two cons to this product that I can find is number one: the price. At 22$ I think it is a little high, I think at $18 or even $20 it would seem a bit more reasonable to me. And also the removal process, after spending $22 on the full size I do not think it is justifiable to splurge on an eyeliner remover that coordinates with the liner. But DAMN this stuff is a bugger to take off. Most liners come off with ease, but this one I had to double soak it in remover.<br />
Overall I really do love this liner, and I can see myself purchasing this with Birchbox points or if it ever goes on special. Maybe I will get more addicted to it and find myself splurging on it before one of those options. I would definitely try it out if you have an opportunity to, speaking of that: don't forget to check out my video for a chance to win a sample size of the product!<br />
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Andrea Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13945018052761155978noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2939083242610759056.post-26060164964241299942014-06-25T13:54:00.000-07:002014-07-07T14:04:38.508-07:00Summer Beauty Essential with U by Kotex 3D Capture Core<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This week I am going to take some time to tell you about a couple of my must have beauty essentials for summer. These three items are items that I will not be able to live without during these hot summer days and I feel the need to share!! (<a href="http://ooh.li/efcc542"><span style="color: #b15bbe;">#SaveTheUndies</span></a>)</div>
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First things first we are going to talk about something no one really ever talks about... Pads! Though I am usually a tampon girl there are some days and nights where a pad is just the easier solution; you all know what I am talking about! U by Kotex® offers a full line of feminine care products for periods including pads, liners and tampons. Outstanding protection that keeps you one step ahead. And what is also great about these pads is that they thin, but still absorbent! And I don't know about you but it always seemed like it was one or the other for me! They are the perfect balance of both and I feel like my hunt for the perfect pad is over.</div>
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I would also like to add that I have been a Kotex girl since High School! So for EIGHT years, dang I am getting old. I love the U line especially, I have always been attracted to the neon wrappers and the compact designs that they have coined!</div>
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Haven't tried Kotex? <a href="http://ooh.li/efcc542"><span style="color: #5b8be0;">Well right now you can get a FREE sample!</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Don't forget to check back for the rest of the week for more of my summer beauty essentials!</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Huge thank you to <a href="http://ooh.li/efcc542"><span style="color: #d26cd8;">Kotex</span></a> for sponsoring today's discussion and helping me <a href="http://ooh.li/efcc542"><span style="color: #c5e75c;">#savetheundies</span></a>! </span></i></center>
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Have I told you guys lately that I love IPSY?! It has probably been my favorite subscription service this year! This month I felt like I got a super amazing bag with a very wide variety of products, and this month only two of the items where not full sized. Also this month I redeemed 2,000 Ipsy Points for two Jouer Lip Glosses, what a steal!<br />
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Each month, subscribers will receive a beautiful Glam Bag with deluxe samples and full-sized beauty products. Members can watch and play along with the stylists with the same products that they are using. All for only $10 a month!<br />
JOIN IPSY: http://www.ipsy.com/r/1baw<br />
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♡ Box Price: $10.00 ♡<br />
♡ Box Value: $ 43.79♡<br />
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‣ Be A Bombshell Lash Out Mascara<br />
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‣ Marc Anthony Dream Waves Beach Spray<br />
⟿ Full Size: $6.99 ⟿ Box Size: $2.52<br />
‣ NYX Butter Gloss<br />
⟿ Full Size: $5.00 ⟿ Box Size: $5.00<br />
‣ Jesse's Girl Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner<br />
⟿ Full Size: $6.99 ⟿ Box Size: $6.99<br />
‣ Laneige BB Cushion<br />
⟿ Full Size: $34.00 ⟿ Box Size: $14.28
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Andrea Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13945018052761155978noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2939083242610759056.post-45027596493373414362014-06-02T06:03:00.001-07:002014-06-23T13:11:42.942-07:00WEEKLY VLOG // GIVEAWAY!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today on the YouTube I uploaded my <a href="http://youtu.be/Rf8F3WZTsZQ">Weekly Vlog</a>! This may be only the second of this series I have started but so far I have been really excited for it and really happy with the way it is going! If you have watched the blog you may know that there is a giveaway featured in it! The Memebox Mini Box #1 appeared on my doorstep, such a cute idea to try memebox without committing to the higher price tag! Only downfall for me was that I own most of the products full sized. But though it was my loss: it is totally your gain! Good Luck!</div>
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Andrea Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13945018052761155978noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2939083242610759056.post-25576586246339506612014-04-30T12:58:00.003-07:002014-06-23T13:11:49.362-07:00Mary Kay At Play // Review & Swatches<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Mary Kay came out with cute makeup? Say what! Mary Kay has kind of been known to be quite "old lady"-ish. Recently they came out with a "At Play" line which is full of pretty packaging, bright colors and more youthful models. Obviously I was sold so I had to try a couple of items from the line! Not only do I love these new products by Mary Kay, I am actually looking forward to further releases from this line!</div>
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I'm not going to go full force into a review but I just wanted to mention a couple of key points. The Eye Crayon in Taupe is gorgeous. I knew as soon as I saw this item in the catalogue I had to pick it up. It was a little more expensive than I would like an ten dollars, but that is still pretty good compared to some higher end brands. The lasting power of this pencil is impressive as well, I love it as a base for neutral eye looks! I would be interested in checking out the color selection that they release in the future, and might even be tempted to purchase a few more!</div>
As for the eyeshadows I am just as impressed. I'm all about baked eyeshadows, because you can use them wet or dry. They are super pigmented, and blend super easily. I would have to say though that the color selection is a little childish. Purple, white and orange… The other option this season is a purple white and blue. I do think they could have added more of a variety, maybe a fun colorful palette and a neutral fresh looking palette or even a light pastel palette! I don't think I will be using all of these shadows together anytime… EVER. But I think for a pop of color these shadows are a nice go-to selection!<br />
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Provides a luminous finish and intense color payoff and feels lightweight.
Glides on easily, applies evenly and is crease-resistant.
Lets you change up the intensity with supersmooth, buildable color.
Wear one shade or two or three!" - </i><span style="color: #0000ee;"><a href="http://www.marykay.com/en-US/Makeup/Mary-Kay-At-Play/Mary-Kay-At-Play-Baked-Eye-Trio/Sunset-Beach/200508.partId?eCatId=11836">marykay.com</a></span></center>
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<i>"Lightweight, ultracreamy texture glides on smoothly for intense, true-color payoff that doesn’t fade.
Use as an eye shadow and as an eyeliner!
Glides on smoothly and blends easily.
Smearproof.
Versatile and buildable – you choose the level of color intensity." - </i><span style="color: #0000ee;"><a href="http://www.marykay.com/en-US/Makeup/Mary-Kay-At-Play/Mary-Kay-At-Play-Eye-Crayon/Over-the-Taupe/200527.partId?eCatId=11836">marykay.com</a></span>
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Andrea Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13945018052761155978noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2939083242610759056.post-46549507543516243502014-04-20T10:04:00.000-07:002014-06-23T13:11:54.817-07:00Easy Everyday Glitter Tutorial <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yes you heard right, Andrea has made a tutorial. I haven't filmed a tutorial in what seems like a hundred years but after getting home from IMATS and taking a look at the <a href="http://instagram.com/p/mtiTsRmIBn/">pile of makeup</a> I had purchased, I made a pact to myself to put this makeup (and the rest in my collection) to good use! And obviously this included using it in tutorials :)</div>
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‣ MAC // Paint Pot in Bare Study</center>
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‣ Elizabeth Mott // Pop Goes The Shadow in Champagne</center>
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‣ Wet N Wild // Single Eyeshadow in Nutty</center>
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‣ Lit // Loose Glitter in Champagne Wishes</center>
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‣ Jordana // Best Lash Extreme Volumizing Mascara</center>
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‣ Stila // Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Fiore</center>
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‣ City Color Cosmetics // White Gold Mousse Eyeshadow</center>
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‣ City Color Cosmetics // Blush in Blackberry</center>
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‣ NYX // Blush in Taupe</center>
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Andrea Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13945018052761155978noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2939083242610759056.post-59267898284673151002014-04-04T09:20:00.000-07:002014-06-23T13:12:00.001-07:00My MAC Lipstick Collection + Lip Swatches // VIDEO<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Recently I picked up three new mac lipsticks and when putting them away in their new home, aka my <a href="http://www.muji.us/store/storage/acrylic-cases/acrylic-case-5-drawers.html">Muji acrylic five drawers</a>, I realized I have a bunch of MAC lipsticks and have never done a collection video! So today was the day, and I have created a quick video showing everyone my little collection of MAC lipsticks, I hope you enjoy!</div>
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‣ Snob</div>
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Andrea Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13945018052761155978noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2939083242610759056.post-26434236933608645442014-04-03T08:56:00.002-07:002014-06-23T13:12:05.692-07:00Jordana Matte Lipsticks // Review & Swatches<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Was rummaging around Kmart a week or so ago and naturally I had to stop at the makeup section. They re-arranged everything and I almost had a panic attack when I couldn't find Jordana! To my surprise they actually expanded the selection and now they are carrying the matte formula of their lipsticks! Naturally I had to pick up two to try, one being Lavender Lady and the other being Baby Doll Pink. With the $1.49 price tag I honestly should have just grabbed them all and you will see why!</div>
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Jordana Cosmetics is a super affordable brand that is somewhat comparable to Wet N' Wild, Elf, and NYC in price and product. If you are familiar with those brands then you know each of them have their golden products and their not so lovely products. In Jordana's case I have had more ups than downs (<a href="http://www.jordanacosmetics.com/p-155-12-hr-made-to-last-eyeshadow-pencil.aspx">12 Hour Made To Last Shadow Pencil</a>, <a href="http://www.jordanacosmetics.com/p-78-incolor-fabuliner-liquid-eyeliner.aspx">Fabuliner Liquid Eye Liner</a>, <a href="http://www.jordanacosmetics.com/p-138-best-lash-extreme-volumizing-mascara.aspx">Best Lash Extreme Volumizing Mascara</a>), and now to add to my list of loves comes their <a href="http://www.jordanacosmetics.com/p-82-matte-lipstick.aspx">matte lipsticks</a>!</div>
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It is crazy that I haven't heard anything at all about these lipsticks. They are extremely affordable at $1.49 and there is an amazing shade selection. They just released a ton of new trendy colors that I am resisting from ordering online… The payoff of these lipsticks in super opaque and creamy. Think <a href="http://wnwbeauty.com/product.php?cid=16&pid=58&subid=28">Wet N' Wild Mega Last Lip Color</a>, but more moisturizing and even cheaper.</div>
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My favorite of the two I picked up is Lavender Lady. Lavender is such an on trend color, but it is hard to find a way to wear it as an everyday color. I have worn this color grocery shopping and even to work! It is super flattering and I would say it quickly has entered my "top ten lipsticks of all time" list. The other color, Baby Doll Pink, is just another color that caught my eye and had to have. It is a gorgeous light bright pink color that I feel will be perfect for the upcoming spring months!</div>
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The only downside to these products would be the wear time not being superb, but you can't expect everything for just above a dollar. I would say I reapplied after 4 hours, which I can deal with. The other thing is the packaging. It is kind of cheap looking and it's not very sturdy. </div>
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Overall I am extremely pleased with these lipsticks. They are extremely opaque, affordable, matte lipsticks which are a little hard to find from most drugstore brands! I will definitely be picking up more of these in the future, very near future. </div>
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<a href="http://www.jordanacosmetics.com/p-82-matte-lipstick.aspx"><i>Available from jordanacosmetics.com for $1.49.</i></a>
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A few weeks ago I was having one of the worst weeks of my life. The one night I came home to a Sephora bag sitting on my vanity. Nick knew I was eyeing up this set for a while but didn't want to drop 70$ on it, and he bought it to cheer me up: buying a beauty addict beauty items is a sure way to her heart. I was extremely excited to try out this set, after all the hype who wouldn't??!</div>
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I'm not going to go in crazy detail about this mask because I feel like everyone and their cousin has reviewed it and showed demos. So I am just going to briefly give my thoughts. These products are claimed miracle workers. The YouthMud claims to be a facial in a bottle: with tightening, exfoliation, added radiance, and more. And the SuperMud is supposed to fight all common skin conditions; in my case hormonal acne. Do these masks do everything they say they will do? Yes.<br />
Starting with the SuperMud, which is my favorite out of the two, I have been using this a spot treatment for a few weeks now and goodness does it work amazingly. I feel like that is the best way to use these masks, because they are so expensive, you will really get so many more uses out of them. My skin was noticeably clearer after 1-2 uses. I am in love. The set also came with a mini size of the YouthMud. This one again does everything it says it will. It wasn't my favorite because the tightening isn't something that if you aren't used to, it can be uncomfortable. I had nick try this out on his nose area and the results where crazy! I think he will get the most use out of this mask.<br />
Though I am completely thrilled about the results of these masks, the price just baffles me still. I usually don't wait so long to buy an item, but $70! I do think there are so many good masks out there that will give you similar if not the same results, for a much lesser cost to your wallet. In the end I probably will not repurchase, but I do think this is a product you should at least try once, just as a treat!</div>
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Andrea Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13945018052761155978noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2939083242610759056.post-35976254544809633732014-03-31T12:00:00.000-07:002014-03-31T12:00:00.736-07:00City Color Cosmetics Baked Blush in Rose // Review & Swatches<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Right now I am all about the affordable beauty products and for just under three dollars this beauty takes the cake for being budget friendly and a great quality product. For the past few weeks I have been putting City Color Cosmetics items to the test and I have found a few favorites among the bunch and today I am here to tell you about this favorite, the baked blush in rose.</div>
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Looking at the picture it may immediately remind you of MAC's Mineralized Skin Finish, at least it did for me! It comes in a sleek black packaging which I always like! The product itself is gorgeous to look at, I have quite a thing for marbleized baked products. The color is a really beautiful blowy baby pink, and the pigmentation is quite build able.<br />
One of my favorite things about this blush is the finish. It is not glittery or shimmery; it just has that perfect sheen to it that makes it almost a multi-use product (blush and highlight). I also really love the amount of products you get, it is a huge size for the price! And that leaves me to the last point: the price! For only three dollars for a gorgeous baked blush, you cannot go wrong!<br />
The only downside I noticed that the wear time isn't out of this world, and the pigmentation is not super opaque with my blush blush. That being said I can look past both of those things because of the price being so phenomenal! I am really excited to get my hands on a couple different shades of these, they are so stunning!</div>
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It's been a while since I bought a "high end" palette, so when I saw this palette that Too Faced recently released I knew at first sight I had to get my hands on it. I posted a stock image on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/frominsidemycloset">Facebook</a> and one of my followers, Stephanie, told me of a amazing deal where I could get this palette for 29$ shipped! When you can get a discount on a product on your wish list it is really hard to put down your wallet, so naturally I placed an order!</div>
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This palette is eye candy for me. I love the neutrals with the mix of brights, it's reminding me that summer should be here in no time. The Too Faced A La Mode Eyes Palette comes with nine gorgeous shadows: Three in larger pans, the highlights, and 6 in smaller pans, the gorgeous colors. The palette is broken up into three sections, each having a coordinated look in the booklet that you can follow along with. I actually used the booklet to create a look and it turned out quite pretty:<i> tutorial in the future?</i><br />
Overall the colors in this palette are of the shimmery, satin finish and are mostly all warm tones. Usually I go for palettes that have a cooler, matte selection of colors: but we all need to try new things: right?<br />
When I first looked at the palette in person I felt immediately disappointed in the highlight selection, at first look they look very similar in color. To my surprise when swatched and used the highlight colors are all VERY different: the first being a warm beige with a light golden sparkle, the second being golden beige with a more metallic golden shimmer, and the last being a cooler white with a light gold shimmer. Each are very pigmented and work great as highlights, might actually be my favorites of the palette!<br />
When it comes to the six smaller shades I was equally impressed. You get an array of colors (as show above), ranging from brights to neutrals. My favorite shades are probably Cannes (a warm orange copper color) and Cote d'Azur (a gorgeous warm brown). I also want to mention how fun the pink is, I am excited to incorporate it into my spring and summer looks! My least favorite shade has to be De La Mer (a cool navy with dark shimmer) is was a lot less creamy in texture, quite powdery. Through out all the shades there was a light powdery texture, but that didn't impact the color payoff and blendabilty for the majority of the colors.<br />
In conclusion I would really recommend this product for anyone who loves neutrals and pops of color. You can achieve so many looks with this palette, and the price point is perfect for all of the shadows you get. Bring on summer!</div>
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You may be thinking, "Alright Andrea, was that post title completely necessary?", and I say "YES!". As I am sitting here procrastinating (what's new), I started to twirl my hair and immediately I remembered what I have been dying to blog about: the Cristophe Professional Glossing Shampoo and Conditioner. If you watch my YouTube videos you may already know about my recent new found love in hair care! And if not, well get ready for a product RAVE!</div>
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To start of first I was sent this product, but that does not at all sway my opinion. Honesty is my number one policy! Sometimes I actually feel the products I am sent I have a bit higher of a standard for them to reach. But anywhoo! Let's start with a story! The other day I went to work and two people asked me if I had done something different with my hair, one even when further to ask if I had just gotten it done before work. That is what this product does for me. Not only does the formula leave your hair shiny and silky, it leaves your hair looking like a million bucks!</div>
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I don't have much bad to say about these products, I was trying to find at least one con to tell you guys but each con I came up with was actually a pro in its own way. So let's roll on with the Pro's of these two little beauties. Price: you can purchases both of these products at Ulta or on their website for less than nine dollars each! That is crazy for a salon quality shampoo or conditioner. They smell like heaven in a bottle, and the scent lingers. I have also been loving their Argan Oil, the combination is divine. The shampoo creates a nice lather and the conditioner leaves my hair feeling similar to some of my hair masks. </div>
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After using these products for the past two weeks I have moved them into the holy grail spot. I have tried so many shampoo/conditioner combos from all different price ranges and I have never felt this way before. <i>I sound like I want to marry them, can I do that?</i> After these run out you can bet your bottom dollar that I will be running to Ulta to pick up more!</div>
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Maybe you have heard me raving about this product for the past week or so? Well if you have not today is your lucky day! Today I will be doing a quick little review of the BH Cosmetics Forever Nude Palette! BH Cosmetics is an online only company that sells super affordable makeup! In my most recent haul you can see I purchased my first ever BH Cosmetics products and I have been super excited to put them to the test.
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This palette comes with six eyeshadows, one highlight shade, two shimmery blushes, and two lip colors! All of the product comes in a super adorable packaging that I absolutely adore. It is a pretty girly pink that featured a huge mirror, which instantly won me over. At first look this screams "Spring!" and feels like the perfect pinky/neutral palette that has been all the rage since the release of the Urban Decay Naked 3.</div>
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One of my favorite things about this palette are the color choices for eyeshadows. Each of the eyeshadows works extremely well together, even though they are all very shimmery satin finishes. I feel you could really achieve a range of looks from this palette: from simple to sultry. I also really love the nude lip color, it is a great color and the pigmentation is really nice. And my last favorite thing about this palette is the blushes, though they are a little shimmery, I love the two color choices we have in this palette.</div>
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On the other hand I feel like there where a few minor flaws to this palette. The highlight shade seemed to be quite a miss for me, it didn't stay put anywhere on my face and the pigmentation was a little less than average. The eyeshadows are gorgeous, though they are more on the powdery side; nothing a good base can't help. </div>
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Overall I think for the price you really cannot beat this palette! You get all of the color products that you need for an entire face look! And it's completely on trend may I add! My last words: get your hands on it ladies! OH, did I mention I am <i>giving one of these lovelies away</i> on <a href="http://youtu.be/RoTGMCrairs">my YouTube channel</a>?</div>
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Andrea Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13945018052761155978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2939083242610759056.post-29517766483996715002014-03-25T06:01:00.000-07:002014-03-26T20:14:04.516-07:00GRWM: Spring Edition // 200th YouTube Video!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello! Hello! As some of you, well most of you, may know that I make YouTube videos: every Monday through Friday! And today is a special day, my 200th video! I have been making YouTube videos on and off for the past two and a half years! It's crazy to think of where I started and where I am now! I am so thankful for everything, and everyone who I have "met" along the way. I am forever grateful.
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Anyways! Today I am doing a get ready with me and a giveaway! Today I based my look on my newest addition to my ever growing palette collection: BH Cosmetics Forever Nude Palette. I think this palette is a great spring palette and that is why I am giving one away to one of my lucky subscribers! Good luck, and thank you all again for everything! ♡<br />
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Today I am here with a review of one of my newest favorite products: the City Color Cosmetics Lip Balm in Spice. When I first saw this product I we attracted to it because I thought the packaging was super cute, you know me and my obsession with adorable, eye catching packaging. But when I realized it was a balm my enthusiasm died down a bit… But let me tell you, once I tried this product, it was a hook line and sinker.</div>
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As a whole I feel like this product was a game changer for me. This formula is pretty moisturizing, it is packed with Vitamin E, and the color payoff is extraordinary. Think Revlon Lip Butter. The Lip Balm comes in 16 different colors, that you know I am already eyeing up. When I first applied this balm I wasn't expecting it to be so pigmented. It was super opaque and glided with ease over my lips. I also really love this color, it is a great "my lips but better color" but maybe slightly darker. </div>
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The only downside to the product that I can see is the wear time. For me it only lasts about an hour or two, but at a little under three dollars I can't complain. Overall I am super excited to find this gem and am excited to try more of the City Color Cosmetics Lip Balms!</div>
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Today I am hosting a lovely little giveaway for you guys! One lucky winner will be receiving a full sized Catrin Natural 100 Mineral Sun Kill SPF42 PA++ in Natural Beige and also a mini size that it perfect for handbags or even for travel! </div>
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A little more about this powder: not only does it provide you with a light coverage as a foundation but it also protects your skin against the sun! This powder has an SPF of 42, which is a good thing to start thinking about with summer right around the corner! Also this powder contains 10 organic, all natural minerals and is even suitable for people with more sensitive skin!</div>
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The larger of the two items is great for everyday use and comes with a little powder sponge for easy application. The miniature version of the powder comes attached with an adorable kabuki brush! Big thank you to Meme Box for supplying me with these items for giveaway! Hope you guys enjoy, and good luck!</div>
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If you have been following me here or on YouTube for any amount of time you may know about my long time love with beauty subscription boxes. One of my current favorites being <a href="http://www.ipsy.com/r/2hy8">Ipsy</a>. Ipsy is a 10$ a month beauty subscription service where you receive super cute mini makeup bags monthly filled with 4-5 sample, deluxe, or full sized beauty products. I have noticed that Ipsy, more than any other subscription service, does send out many full sized items, and mostly makeup items.</div>
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This months box is no exception to the fabulous boxes that Ipsy is know to put out. It came in an adorable bag that features art by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Klari.Reis.Art">Klari Reis</a>, it is a part of their new artist series: I am very excited to see the art they decide to feature on upcoming bags!</div>
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In this months bag we received 4 super amazing items. First items was the <a href="http://www.bareescentuals.com/marvelous-moxie-lipstick/USmastermoxielipstick,default,pd.html">bareMinerals Marvelous Moxie™ Lipstick in Get Ready</a>. This is a super gorgeous lipstick, definitely a color i would have chosen for myself! It came in a super adorable tiny tube with a very generous sized sample inside! It is very pigmented, creamy, and feels very moisturizing on your lips. The next item in the bad was the <a href="http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/p-201-love-in-rio-eye-shadow-palette.aspx?widget=hide&utm_expid=42976356-14.kyEd6dHrRvuCCToSmW_Xfg.1&utm_referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nyxcosmetics.com%2Fc-2-eye-shadow.aspx">NYX Love in Rio Eye Shadow in Meet Me At The Copa</a>. This is the perfect trio of neutral everyday colors. It features a soft sand color, gorgeous champagne, and a nice muted taupe! Perfect everyday eye! The only complaint is the shadows do seem a bit on the powdery side: but I want to try them with an eyeshadow primer before I review it in depth. The second to last item in the <a href="http://chella.com/products/item/eyeliner_blue">Chella Indigo Blue Eyeliner</a>, super gorgeous! This felt tip liner pencil in amazing. it is super pigmented and has a extremely precise tip, and the color is going to be great for a subtile pop of color! The last item in the bag is the <a href="http://www.pixibeauty.com/makeup/complexion/mini-flawless-beauty-primer">Pixi Beauty Mini Flawless Beauty Primer</a>! This primer comes out of the tube nude colored, and then when you blend it out it is almost transparent. I am really excited to try this under my makeup! It's always nice to get such generous sized primers, this one will last me a while!</div>
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That was everything in this months Ipsy bag! Crazy to think I only paid ten dollars for all these items! After doing all the math I found out that the value of this months bag is $48.00! That is crazy!! I obviously have been loving Ipsy, and will be sticking around for many months to come!</div>
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If you have been watching fashion videos for any amount of time you have surely heard of the online fashion shop Romwe. I don't know why I haven't taken interest in it earlier, but after browsing their site for a bit I have compiled quite the wish list! Does spring make anyone else want to shop? I think it's with any change of season that I get excited for new trends and find myself indulging into the fashion world... here are my picks!</div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;"> I'm back with another review! Today I am here to give you my thoughts on the NYX Matte Lipstick in Perfect Red. I purchased this lipstick on a complete whim while I was at IMATS. I'm not sure what it is about IMATS, but I always end up picking up items I normal don't take notice to, and this time I was pleasantly surprised at the outcome.</span></div>
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For me NYX is always an affordable makeup option that is always of great quality and has a great selection of products to choose from. This lipstick is no exception, for me it ranks up with MAC in quality.</div>
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When you first see the product the packaging gives off this super sleek look. I don't know what it is about black tubes with white writing, but I am all about it. Once I got to the product itself I was amazed. It glided on my lips with ease with a full opaque matte color in just one swipe. I do have to say I don't think this lipstick is 110% matte, it has a slight cream finish to it, but that is the kind of matte finish I prefer.</div>
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The only downside to this product that I can seem to find is that if you don't wear a lipliner the lipstick tends to slightly feather: which isn't uncommon with red lipsticks. But for six dollars I don't mind one bit. You can bet your bottom dollar that I am anxious to pick up more shades!</div>
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NYX Matte Lipsticks are highly pigmented, richly formulated and long-wearing. The formula glides on smoothly and stays put in a matte finish. From Pure Red to Nude, Matte Lipsticks are available in a variety of rich shades." - </i><span style="color: #0000ee;"><a href="http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/p-14-matte-lipstick.aspx">nyxcosmetics.com</a></span></center>
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Today I thought it would be fun to share with you some of my favorite beauty bloggers. You may know a couple, or maybe even all, of these girls but if you don't you sure are in for a treat today! I hope to do more posts like this in the future, since there are SO many bloggers out there that I follow quite avidly. But for now enjoy all three of these lovely ladies, they all have gorgeous blogs that I drool over almost on the daily! Enjoy!</div>
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Where to begin with Coco: her pictures are stunning, her tutorials are gorgeous, and her blog is just overall insanely impressive. Not only does she kick butt in the blogging world but she also makes amazing YouTube videos!</center>
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<i><a href="http://www.thebeautymilk.com/2014/02/deadly-sins-outfit-of-day.html#.UwRHLhYpJ7E">Deadly Sins: Outfit Of The Day</a></i></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Mod Mermaid</span><br /><a href="http://www.themodmermaid.com/"><i>www.themodmermaid.com</i></a></center>
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Jessica is one of my favorite people on the internet! Fun fact, we've met in real life (<a href="https://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_1564648653"></span>here is proof<span id="goog_1564648654"></span></a>)! Her blog has so much to offer, from beauty posts to the occasional mermaid inspired posts! Check out her Disney inspired looks!</center>
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<a href="http://www.themodmermaid.com/2013/10/ariel-part-of-your-world.html"><i>Ariel | Part of Your World</i></a></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sleep and Water</span><br /><a href="http://sleepandwater.blogspot.com/"><i>sleepandwater.blogspot.com</i></a></center>
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<a href="http://sleepandwater.blogspot.com/2014/02/purple-pull.html"><i>Purple Pull</i></a></center>
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I have been seeing so many amazing Big Lots hauls recently, so obviously I had to jump on the bandwagon and see what all the fuss was about. I remember the last and only other time I went to Big Lots I completely skipped over the makeup/beauty isle and just was all about the craft isle. So this time I zeroed in on the much talked about about cosmetic isle of this wonderful world of Big Lots.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b> </b>Now that's what I call a bargain! I couldn't believe the prices of the cosmetics, they where anywhere from 25-75% off retail value! Not only where there tons of makeup items, my Big Lots also had a wide selection of skincare, nail polish, hair items, and body care items. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"> I decided to pick up two of my constant necessities while I could on discount: Cotton Rounds and Bobbie Pins. For about a dollar a pack I couldn't resist a deal on the items I go through the most! They are both of nice quality, I have actually had the same type of products for a higher price with a lower quality than these. </span><br />
Then the makeup items. First was the Revlon bronzer in Bronzed and Chic, I don't have any revlon cheek products and I have seen this product in passing but never thought it was worth the $9-11 price tag, but at a fraction of the price I couldn't resist. I am very happy with the product itself. It is a gorgeous deep matte bronzer that is not at all orange. I also stumbled upon this amazing red lipstick by Covergirl in the shade <i>Flame</i>. I thought "what the heck" and threw it in my pile of items. I was surprised when I put it on and it was extremely flattering. Lastly I picked up two Maybelline Color Tattoos (not sure of the shades, they where scraped off), they where only two dollars each, but I am extremely disappointed in the swatches of these, they aren't at all pigmented. They are more of a light tint of color, thank goodness I didn't pay full price for them.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">100 Cotton Round . . . . . $1.20</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">90 Ct. Bobbie Pins . . . . $1.00</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Maybelline ColorTattoo . . $2.00</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Maybelline ColorTattoo . . $2.00</span></div>
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That's everything I picked up at this trip to Big Lots. I don't think it would be beneficial to go there every few weeks like I do with the drugstore, but I think going quarterly to see the discounted beauty options seems like something I might start doing! <br />
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<span style="text-align: justify;"> I have been on the hunt of the perfect brow product for quite some time now... And I never thought that standing in the Sigma line at IMATS I would meet my match. As I was rattling off the two brushes I had waited in line for an hour and a half for I decided on a whim that I should really pick up a makeup product, so I decided: What the heck, let's try a brow product!</span></div>
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I have not had much luck with brow products. I was obsessed with MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Stud, but looking back on it now, it was way too harsh for my skin tone. Otherwise I have found most products to be too powdery or orange or harsh... but this product has opened a whole new door for me!</div>
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The shade I am talking about is Medium which features two colors, both which are neither too harsh, orange or powdery! The way I have been using these colors is taking the lighter color and filling in the inner part of my eye and then filling in the rest with the darker color. Sometimes I even find myself mixing colors, and it really does just work out. </div>
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Overall I think these are some really awesome eyebrow duos, something to consider! The only downside is that sigma is pretty much an online only store so you can't really go and swatch them, but if you get a chance I would definitely recommend these!</div>
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Create full, natural-looking eyebrows with the Sigma Beauty Brow Powder Duo. Build further definition and intensity of eyebrows when layered on top of brow pencil application." - </i><span style="color: #0000ee;"><a href="http://www.sigmabeauty.com/?Click=408361">sigmabeauty.com</a></span></center>
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Have you tried this dry shampoo? What is your favorite scent?</div>
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Hi gorgeous! Myself and 29 other bloggers have gotten together to show our love to our readers with a special giveaway treat. An eyeshadow palette is like a box of chocolates - but this one has 30 different flavors inside each one chosen by a different blogger! We've put together a special blogger-curated palette filled with 30 of our favorite MAC shades in a MAC Pro Large/Duo Palette for one of our readers to win! The shades include our favorite neutrals to fun, bold colors and everything in between - but you'll have to win to see what they are! All you have to do is enter via Rafflecopter. US only! Giveaway starts <i>February 14 - February 28th</i>!<br />
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<img align="left" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIGy21PQwvzjmU-zfk02gVtL0va_BSPUcp1ztOiBMjjwAQc6AdAj_KQTSpSsa9hKZRPiw2ZYBM37fbi9KE_hyphenhyphenKprRPoW9zDQERTxz-SPAQ3dri_Q62te5VxagXWLo4MzYwCgPQd7qD9t_v/s1600/all+that+glitters.jpg" width="180" /> The color I selected for this amazing blogger curated palette is, my all time favorite mac shadow, All That Glitters. I wanted to pick a shadow that is not only beautiful but a color that I feel like is a staple for any eyeshadow palette. Whether you are going for an all over color look or using it with coordinating colors for a more complex look, it never disappoints. The other colors that you are getting are a mystery, I assure you this color will work well with the rest of the bunch!</div>
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Please excuse my Christmas wrapping paper! Today I am just coming at you guys with a quick little review of one of my newest obsessions: Batiste Dry Shampoo. Not only do I love the clean and classic scent, but I have also been dying over the brunette tinted version. This is hands down the best dry shampoo I have ever tried to date. It is easy to use, smells great, and leaves your hair feeling fresh and clean.<br />
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Have you tried this dry shampoo? What is your favorite scent?</div>
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Hello everyone!! Today I am trying something new and hosting a video giveaway here on my blog! As some of you may know my most recent giveaway was a strenuous one for me: someone created a fake account and messaged all who entered saying they won. Not only was it a scam to try and get my subscribers information, it was honestly one of the most upsetting things to happen to me here on the internet. After a lot of thought, and your help, I have decided from now on to host my giveaways via Rafflecopter.<br />
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Below I have added the video incase you are interested in seeing more about this months memebox unboxing. And see the box I am giving away to one of my subscribers! Also below is the Rafflecopter form you can fill out for a chance to win!</div>
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