Make up · Review · Weekly Product Highlight

Rimmel London Show Off Lip Velvet

~Weekly Product Highlight~Rimmel London Show Off Lip Velvet liquid lipstick~

Overall I am usually not a huge fan of liquid lipsticks.  While the color pay off and lasting power is usually great, I don’t like for my lips to feel dry and uncomfortable.

I personally would not have bought this Rimmel London Show Off Lip Velvet liquid lipstick for myself, but I received it in a Walmart beauty box* As far as I know, in the US, this specific Rimmel London Show Off Lip Velvet is only sold at Walmart and Walmart.com.  I haven’t seen it anywhere else.

*Side note: That is one of the things that I like the most about beauty boxes.  Often I get items in them that I would not purchase on my own, yet I end up really enjoying them.

At first, since I don’t like liquid lipsticks, I was hesitant to even try this out.  I was considering just passing it along to someone else, but then for some reason, I decided to swatch it and I really like the color.   I have the shade 307 Meteoric Matte.  The packaging is super cute as well. One of the things that I really like about the design of it is the doe ft applicator has a little divot in.  Such a simple thing that makes a big difference.  Just enough product collects in the little divot to cover my entire lips.

Rimmel London Show Off Lip Velvet liquid lipstick | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

Unfortunately, my husband is not a huge fan of these darker/deeper/brighter shades of lipstick on me, so I don’t wear them too often.  I will definitely recommend that if you are trying to decide on a liquid lipstick and whether or not to try out this  Rimmel London Show Off Lip Velvet liquid lipstick, I say at around $5 it is a good one to buy!

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I have worn this “lip velvet” several times now and so far have enjoy it.  I wouldn’t really call it a true matte, and it never completely dries down.  Both of those things don’t bother me since I personally don’t like the look or feel of matte lipsticks on me.  While even at around 4 hours later the color still transfers, overall the color also lasts around 6 hours.  I don’t know about other shades, but this one in particular wears off for the most part evenly. Does it look great at the 6 hour mark, no, not great, but it also doesn’t look terrible either.  It didn’t look too bad after eating while I was wearing it either.

Rimmel London Show Off Lip Velvet | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

I didn’t find that it feathers or runs, even without a lipliner. I have to be a bit careful when I first apply to not get any on my teeth or the outside of my lips because it will stain the surrounding skin.  I feel as if this particular shade would look great all all skin tones and colors.  Added bonus this shade makes my teeth look super white!

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Make up · Review

Fun In the Summer Sun

I LOVE summer!  

Summer is by far my favorite season of the year!  The best part about the summer is all the beautiful sunny days, the worst part about summer is sunburn!

Unfortunately for me, most sunscreens usually make my skin break out.  It is a catch 22, do I chose to get breakouts or sunburn.  Since I have fair skin and work as an oncology nurse, I usually opt to suffer through the breakout while saving my skin from the sun.  Thankfully there are all different kinds of makeup that can make you look good while also keeping you safe and healthy while you are in the sun.  Fortunately with these products I don’t have to choose between the two.  It is so nice to not have to look like a greasey mess with breakouts while protecting myself from the sun’s rays.

Here are a few that I recommend:

25 spf chapstick | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

ChapStick Ultra, Moisturizing Lip Balm, SPF 30-  Trust me from personal experience, you want to prevent your lips from getting sun burned!  This lip balm has SPF 30. Reapply often and be glad that you have spared yourself the pain of burnt lips.

Lorac Breakthrough Performance Lipstick 15 spf | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

Lorac Breakthrough Performance Lipstick- If you have been reading this blog for any amount of time you already know that I am a HUGE fan of Lorac Cosmetics.  Here is another awesome reason to love them.  This lipstick is not only moisturizing, long wearing, paraben-free, and has Vitamin E and olive fruit oil for anti aging, but it also has SPF of 15.  It comes in 5 beautiful shades and right now is on sale for only $10 on the Lorac site.

bareMinerals Pure Brightening Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

bareMinerals Pure Brightening Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 This paraben free foundation was the winner of the Allure magazine Best of Beauty. It comes in 20 different shades and is available at Sephora, Ulta and Nordstrom for around $18.

IT COSMETICS Your Skin But Better CC Cream with SPF 50+ | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

IT COSMETICS Your Skin But Better CC Cream with SPF 50+  “Why did IT Cosmetics create this product: To finally give women an all-in-one multi-tasking beauty miracle that truly gives full, flawless, perfect coverage, protects your skin with SPF 50+ from the harmful rays of the sun and is clinically proven to improve skin texture and hydration. IT Cosmetics worked with plastic surgeons to develop a multi-tasking correcting cream that is true scientific breakthrough. It’s packed with anti-aging ingredients that is clinically proven to improve skin and works on all ages, that doesn’t crease or crack!”  Available at Ulta and Itcomsmetics.com for $38.00.

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Compact Makeup with SPF 55 | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Compact Makeup with SPF 55.  SPF 55 is no joke!  Overall I really like the Neutrogena brand.  They have a lot of great products to offer.  This compact provides buildable coverage without it feeling greasy and heavy.  It blends easily, is oil free and dermatologist tested.  You can find it at Target, Walmart and most drug stores or at Ulta for around $14.

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Beauty Subscription · Make up · Review

Ipsy Glam Bag June 2016

I wrote this post several days ago and cannot believe that I completely forgot to post it!  I have been wearing all of these products and have been really enjoying them!  This was a great bunch of samples this month!

It’s that time of the month again!  No, not that time of the month, but the time to receive another ipsy glam bag!  I feel as if the time flies in between the time that I get each bag!  This month’s theme is “Rebel Rebel”  While I am many things, a “rebel” definitley doesn’t describe me, haha.

If you don’t know what ipsy is you can check out my previous post all about it by clicking HERE

While I am super excited about all the thing I received in the glam bag, I am not a huge fan of the style of this month”s glam bag.  It looks like it has graffiti all over it with words like ipsy, style, and makeup.  I like the colors, but it is just not my style.  It also has the zipper along the front, another thing I am not fond of. I’ll be passing this one along to my daughter, she’ll be thrilled!

ipsy's glam bag june 2016 | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook you have already seen what I received.  If you don’t follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you totally should be😉 !

Here’s what I got in my glam bag this month…

ipsy glam bag june 2016 | looknigjoligood.wordpress.com

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ColourPop Cosmetics Crème Gel Liner in Get Paid or Swerve

This is my first ColorPop eyeliner.  I got the color Swerve which is a rich onyx black.  So far I like it.  I always prefer a twist up liner to one that needs to be sharpened, so that alone gives it extra points.

june 2016 glam bag ipsy lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Fireball or Lounge

  • Fireball is a peachy-gold shimmer shade that transitions to pink tones.
  • Lounge is a decadent reddish-brown topped with teal-green shimmer.

When I saw the shades they were going to be sending I was really hoping that I would get Fireball, while Lounge is a beautiful shade I already own it.  I was so excited to receive Fireball! This beautiful pinky peach goldy shadow is gorgeous!  I cannot even explain to you how beautiful it is.  No swatch picture can do it justice! Since it changes with motion in different light, a regular photo can’t capture that.  You’re going to have to trust me on this one.  The sample size is quite small, only 0.03 oz, I don’t even care, I just love the shade so much.  It is almost exactly the size of a penny.  I think that when I am finished with this sample I may purchase the single shadow.

ipsy fireball urban decay shadow | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

Seraphine Botanicals Happy Hibiscus Blush

 And every product they put out is made with small-batch love and free of all the bad stuff. 100% cruelty-free. Gluten-free. Preservative-free. No harsh chemicals or dyes. Vegan. Sustainably sourced. Organic. Never tested on animals.
While in this photo it looks more brown, this blush is actually a beautiful deep coral shade.  It is perfect for the summer and looks beautiful on the skin.
ipsy glam bag June 2016 seraphine blush

Marc Anthony Dream Waves Beach Spray

  • Hydrolyzed silk and Provitamin B5 add moisture and shine
  • Powerful UV Protectors absorb ultraviolet light. That means no color-fade
  • Works on even the straightest (and waviest) hair

My hair is perfectly straight and that is all it ever does or wants to do.  This Beach Spray smells amazingly delicious, but it is not something that I will ever use.  I am going to be passing it along to my sister.  She has beautiful wavy hair, and I know that she will get a lot more use out of it than I ever would.

glam bag ipsy June 2016 | lookingjoligood.sordpress.com

 

Japonesque Solid Brush Cleanser

Major makeup calls for serious removal. This is a gentle cleansing balm that dissolves away residue and leaves brushes silky soft. Mess-free. Simply dip a brush into the balm and wash the grime away.  Goat milk conditions and keeps brushes looking like new. it has a really nice refreshing scent.

I actually haven’t used this yet.  It does smell awesome, but I just haven’t taken the time yet to figure out exactly quite how to use it.

june 2016 glam bag ipsy | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

How about you?   Did you get an ipsy’s glam bag?  What did you get in yours?  Were you happy with your samples?  Do you get any other monthly subscription bags/boxes that are worth trying out?  Let me know in the comments below.

If you don’t already subscribe and would like to try out ipsy you can use my referral link by clicking HERE!  Also, if you are interested in seeing my other recent posts about ipsy click HERE

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Make up · Review

The Ultimate Drugstore Makeup Guide

I love a good makeup and I love a good deal on makeup!

The best part of getting makeup at the drugstore is  you can get good makeup for a good deal.  When you add in coupons and sales, you can get quit a great makeup collection without having to spending all your money.

~Here is a break down of my favorite drugstore makeup items~

Primers
Monistat Chaffing Gel* as primer $8.99
Wet n Wild Photo Focus Eyeshadow Primer $4.99
Wet n Wild Photo Focus Lash Primer $4.99

Monistat Complete Care Chafing Relief Powder Gel | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

Foundation
Maybelline Fit Me $5.99
Milani Conceal + Perfect Foundation $9.99
L’oreal Infallible Matte Foundation $12.99

Maybelline Fit Me Matte and Poreless foundation | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

BB/CC Cream
L’Oreal Paris Magic Skin Beautifier B.B. Cream $9.99
Garnier Skin Renew Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream $13.99

Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector BB CREAM and the Miracle Skin Perfector BB DAILY ANTI-ACNE | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

Concealer
Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer/Brightener/ Neutralizer $8.99

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

Face Powder
Coty Airspun Powder $7.99
NYC Smooth Skin Loose Face Powder $2.99
Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder $4.99

Coty Airspun Powder
Yup, it smells like your grandmother, but it’s been around since 1935 for a reason!

Bronzer
NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Powder $2.99
Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer $14.99

Physicians Formula butter BB Bronzer | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

Blushes
elf Blush Palette $6
Wet n Wild Color Icon Blush $2.99
Milani Powder Blush $7.99

e.l.f. Powder Blush Palette | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

Highlighers
Wet n Wild Reserve your cabana bronzer
Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Palette // Warm Nude $12.99

Highlight on Fleek? Reserve your Cabana | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

Eye Shadow
L’Oreal Infallible Eyeshadow- Amber Rush/ Always Pearly Pink/Liquid Diamond $7.99
Wet n Wild Petal Pusher Palette $5.99
Wet n Wild Color Icon Trio- Walking On Eggshells $2.99
Wet n Wild Color Icon Shadow- Brûlée & Nutty $.99

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Eyeliner
NYC Liquid Eyeliner $2.99
Rimmel Scandal Eyes Waterproof Eyeliner $4.50

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Mascara
Maybelline The Colossal Volum’ Express Mascara $6.99
CoverGirl Last Blast Volume Blasting Mascara $7.99
Maybelline Great Lash $4.99

Maybelline Great Lash Mascara | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

Lipstick
Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick $7.99
ELF Lipstick / Runway Pink $4.99
Rimmel Moisture Lipstick  $6.99

Maybelline Mauve lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

LipLiner
Rimmel 100 Kisses Long Lasting Lip Liner $3.99
Essence Lip Liner $1.99

Essence Lipliner $1.49!

Lip Balms
Yes To Naturally Smooth Lip Balm- Grapefruit $3.99
Nivea Kiss of Moisture Lip Balm $2.50
Yes to Grapefruit Naturally Smooth Lip Balm | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

Setting Spray
L’Oreal Infallible Setting Spray $16.99
Wet n Wild Photo Focus Setting Spray $4.99

Wet n Wild setting spray | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

*check out my Tip Tuesday all about using Monistat Chaffing Gel as primer

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Ipsy Favorites and Hate Its!

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Ipsy Glam Bags
I have been getting Ipsy for a full year now.

I have decided to take a look back at what I have received in my Glam Bags and see what I love and what I have hated!  I think overall I have received a lot of great products!

In June 2015 I got my very first Glam Bag!  I am not going to lie, I was sooooo excited!
the tre’StiQue Mini Shadow Crayon in Kona Coffee is a favorite!
I don’t love liquid lipsticks, but the JCat Beauty had a nice cooling feel and peppermint scent that I do like.

 

june 2015 ipsy glam bag | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

July 2015 was a great month for my Glam Bag 4 out of 5 items were great with 3 being favorites!

Jelly Pong Pong Cosmetics 2-in-1 Shadow/Liner

tarte deluxe Amazonian clay waterproof bronzer

Eau Thermale Avène Cleanance Gel Soapless Cleanser

July 2015 ipsy glam bag | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

August 2015
I loved the Briogeo Blossom & Bloom Ginseng + Biotin Volumizer
I love the hounds tooth bag for the August is one of my favorite bags out of all the ones I received these last 12 months.

August 2015 ipsy glam bag | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

September 2015 
Not Soap, Radio Revitalizing Hand/Body Lotion in the scent persimmon + plum (smells quite delightful)
Favorite!
tre’StiQue  Mini Matte Lip Crayon Hate it! Unfortunately, the color is absolutely horrendous on my lips!
I also did not like the golden bag from this month.
This was the month that I didn’t get the things in my bags that I was showed in my preview.  Once the mix up was cleared up, I also received a blush from Model Co that I use very often and love, it is a favorite.

September Ipsy Glam Bag | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

October 2015
The gold bag for this month was very small.  Not much can be put into this bag.  I gave it to my daughter and she loves it, so I guess it turned into a winner even though I didn’t like it.
Nourish Organic Pure Hydrating Argan Face Serum Favorite
AURORA Gel Effect Nail Polish in Inky Dinky…While it is a perfect fall dark purple shade, this one is went into my give away pile.  I get my toes done at the salon and never paint my finger nails at home.  As I have mentioned before, I HATE getting nail polish samples, yet seem to get them almost every month, grrrrrr😦

ipsy October glam bag | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

November 2016
While the actual “Out of this world” bag is ugly so it is a Hate It, the products I got in it were overall awesome!

Smashbox Cosmetics Full Exposure Mascara  favorite

Crown Brush Deluxe Pointed Crease Brush Favorite

Luxie Beauty Matte Eyeshadow Pan No. 290 Aubergine  It is a beautiful eggplant color  perfect for in the crease.  Maybe I will use the Crown Brush to apply it. Favorite

November Ipsy Glam bag | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

December 2015

Be A Bombshell Cosmetics Mechanical Eye Liner
This did not swatch too well, but I have to say that since I have been using it I have really enjoyed it.  I got the color wild child which is kind of like an off black.  I really like that it is a mechanical liner.  I feel as if so much product gets wasted with the types that need to be sharpened. I have actually used up this entire product. Favorite!

LATHER honey moisture mask with propolis extract Favorite!
I LOVE this mask!  It has a great feel and my skin has been loving the extra moisture!  I also love the honey scent!  This is my favorite thing that I got in my glam bag this month.

FORMULA X  Nail Polish in Revved Up Hate it! (You know how I feel about nail polish…)

Ipsy December glam bag | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

January 2016
skyn ICELAND Travel Size Glacial Cleansing Cloths Infused with Icelandic glacial waters and beneficial natural extracts, they sweep away makeup, dirt, oil and other impurities while refreshing and soothing stressed skin.  I really like these cloths.

theBalm Cosmetics Mr. Write (Now) | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

theBalm Cosmetics Mr. Write (Now) Jack B. Bronze (rich bronze)  Overall I like the brand the Balm.  This eyeliner is no exception.  I only wish that I had gotten the other color Scott B. Bordeaux (deep purple), but this is still a great eyeliner.  I prefer these twist up liners over the type that need to be sharpened.  I have worn this to work a few times already and it has lasted throughout the entire day well without any smudging or budging.

February 2016
I didn’t like anything in this months bag.  The envelop design bag itself though was super cute and a Favorite!

February 2016 Ipsy Glam Bag | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

March 2016
I love the bag that they sent.  It is definitely a favorite! Otherwise, I was not overly impressed with the samples in March’s bag.

Ipsy Glam Bag March 2016 | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

April 2016 
For the first time ever I love everything that came in my ipsy bag.

Ipsy Glam Bag April 2016 | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

May 2016
I really like this month’s bag.  It has a cute pattern and feel to it. I also like that it has a different type of closure than the usual zipper.
INSPR Beauty Eye Fluff Brush
Favorite
Smashbox Cosmetics X-Rated Mascara Favorite

ipsy glam bag may 2016 | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

How about you?   Did you get ipsy’s glam bags?  How long have you been getting yours?  Have you been happy with your samples?  Do you get any other monthly subscription bags/boxes that are worth trying out?  Let me know in the comments below.

If you don’t already subscribe and would like to try out ipsy you can use my referral link by clicking HERE!  Also, if you are interested in seeing all my other posts about ipsy click HERE

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Make up · Review · Weekly Product Highlight

e.l.f. Eyeshadow Palette -Mad for Matte

~Weekly Product Highlight~e.l.f. Eyeshadow Palette -Mad for Matte~

 

I had ordered this e.l.f. Eyeshadow Palette -Mad for Matte a long time ago, and it took so long to arrive that I had almost given up on it and then had I actually forgotten about it.  Unfortunately, it is sold out on the elf website, but can usually be found at Target and CVS and Target.com.

e.l.f. Eyeshadow Palette -Mad for Matte lookingjoligood.wordpress.com
I just love matte neutral shadows!

 

I purchased this matte palette on the recommendation of Tati from GlamLifeGuru on YouTube.  She always give the best recommendations, so I knew that it was going to be a great palette.

Here is what I think about this palette…

Pros:
This 10 shade palette only cost $10!
The shadows are smooth and creamy.
They apply easily and blend like a dream.
You can easily get a complete eye look out of this one palette.
There are so many options for a great crease shade and several great transition shades.

Cons:
While there are 10 shades in this palette several of them are so similar that when used together they look like the same shade.
It can end up looking muddy if blended all together.
It is constantly “sold out” so it is not easy to get your hands on.

e.l.f. Eyeshadow Palette -Mad for Matte e.l.f. Eyeshadow Palette -Mad for Matte lookingjoligood.wordpress.com
Yes, there are actually 10 shades swatched in this picture.  I am just so ghostly pale that 3 blend right in rather than stand out!

What does the elf website have to say about the Mad for Matte Palette…

“details

Achieve both beautifully bold or subtle everyday eye looks with these perfectly curated 10 matte eyeshadow shades. This collection of hues is ideal for shading, highlighting, and defining the eyes. The satin matte shadows can be used as a liner, on the lid, and in the crease of the eye for an expertly contoured and blended look.

how to use
  1. Apply dry all over the eyelid with a brush for a subtle wash of color or apply wet for a vibrant effect.
  2. Start with a light color and apply the shade all over your eyelid as a base.
  3. Next, apply a medium shade over the eyelid and the eye crease using the crease brush.
  4. Finally, apply the darkest shade over your eyelid. ”
e.l.f. Eyeshadow Palette -Mad for Matte | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com
I love the packaging, it is so simple and sleek.

Have you tried this palette yet?  What did you think?  I think for an overall inexpensive  brand, E.L.F. has some really great products!

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Make up · Review · Weekly Product Highlight

e.l.f. Powder Blush Palette

~Weekly Product Highlight~ e.l.f. Powder Blush Palette~

You need this in your life!  I am telling you, stop what you are doing and go get this e.l.f. Powder Blush Palette! Ok, maybe that is a little dramatic, but these blushes are really awesome!  They give the face such a beautifully pigmented glow!  I am so impressed with the quality of these blushes.

e.l.f. Powder Blush Palette | lookingjoligood.wordpress.comThey come in two different options: light and dark.  I have the light palette, but the dark one is so beautiful, I think eventually I may get that one as well.  For only $6 you get 4 beautiful different shades of blush.

Upside…each of the pans can be popped out. So if you want to rearrange or interchange the colors of this palette with one of their other palettes you can.  It can also be interchanged with the products from the e.l.f. Total Face Palette as well.

Downside… these shades are only offered together  in this palette and not sold individually.  While they do not have the exact shades sold separately, they do have some similar shades such as the Studio Pressed Mineral Blush in Jet Setter and Cabo Cabana; or the Studio Blush in Blushing Rose or Berry Merry.  Personally, I think the blushes from the palette are much better than the ones that are sold individually, imo.

e.l.f. Powder Blush Palette | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

I am going to be honest with you, the first time I applied this blush I wasn’t expecting it to be quite so pigmented and I may have ended up looking a little bit like a clown!  That is ok, I love me some blushed cheeks, haha! Since then, I have found that applying the blush not only with a very light hand but also by applying it with a stippling brush.  This gives me a much better, more natural look.

e.l.f. Powder Blush Palette | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

What does the e.l.f. website have to say about this …

details

This beautiful blush palette holds 4 gorgeous shades to mix and match throughout the year for a custom blended color. Great for contouring, shading, sculpting, and highlighting, these silky smooth blushes create a beautiful pigmented glow. With a mixture of complimentary matte and shimmer finishes, you can achieve a professional look every time.

how to use

Choose your preferred blush shade and apply to the cheeks or area you wish to contour or highlight and blend in.

What about you? Have you tried any of these e.l.f. Powder Blush Palette?  What do you think?  I would love to hear your opinion!

 

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Make up · Review

YouTube Made Me Buy It

Have you ever been watching a Beauty YouTube video and thought to yourself, “Wow, that sounds so great, I NEED to go get that!”? Yup, me too, I definitely have!

Sometimes these YouTube recommended items are “Winners”, and sometimes…”Not So Much”.

YouTube Made Me Buy It! | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

Here are a few things that YouTube Made Me Buy…

**Of course, just because some of these products didn’t work out for me doesn’t mean that they aren’t great products.  Makeup is such a personal thing, and I still take recommendations from Beauty YouTubers.**

Aussie 3 Minute Miracle | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

Aussie 3 Minute Miracle

I LOVE this!  It really is a 3 minute miracle, it is awesome. I can’t quite place my finger on the scent to describe it, I don’t know, maybe a sweet citrus vanilla/orange creamsicle scent.  I don’t know if that really describes it, but I really like it.  It leaves my hair feeling super soft and healthy.  I have already repurchased this three times since I originally tried this one back in September.  

In my opinion, Aussie 3 Minute Miracle gets a rating of Winner!

maybelline lash sensational | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara

Beauty YouTubers rave about this mascara!  I am a big fan of Maybelline mascaras so  I thought that with all the hype surrounding this one I was bound to love it.  NOPE!  I don’t like this mascara at all, not even one little bit.  I hate the brush, I hate the formula and I hate that it smudged all over my upper lids.  The few times that I wore it I looked like a hot mess!

For me, this mascara gets a rating of “Not so much”

Coty Airspun Powder
Yup, it smells like your grandmother, but it’s been around since 1935 for a reason!

Coty Airspun powder

If you can get over the overly excessive perfume scent of this powder then you are in for a great product!  I love the way this powder applies and how it lasts.  I am very sensitive to the way things smell, and despite the  scent, I love it.  Now that I have been using it for a while, I don’t even notice the way that it smells.

Rating of  Winner!

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CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 

This is going way way back in my YouTube watching.  The first beauty YouTuber that I ever consistently watched was Huda Katan of Huda Beauty. (I wrote a whole post about her, she’s awesome!)  She has beautiful skin and she highly recommended this CeraVe Moisturizing Cream.  I purchased it on her recommendation and have been a believer ever since!

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Wet N Wild 503C

Wet n Wild Silk Finish Lipstick, Will You Be With Me? 503C

Look at that color!  It is beautiful!  I think that this shade will work beautifully on so many different skin tones and shades.  So many Beauty YouTubers have talked about this shade of WnW lipstick, and for only $0.99 USD it is a real steal.  On the down side this lipstick does tend to dry out the lips, but nothing a bit of balm can’t cure.

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Lorac Pro Palette

I could go on and on and on about this palette.  I actually don’t think that YouTubers give enough love to the LORAC brand.  Everything from Lorac that I have ever tried has been amazing.  I LOVE my Lorac Pro Palette!  If you are planning on splurging on something special I highly recommend this absolutely wonderfully beautiful palette.  Read more about what I love about this palette by clicking HERE.

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Maybelline Fit Me Concealer

NOPE!  I have given this concealer so many chances!  I don’t know if I just got a bad one, but it has never worked for me!  It is thin and watery yet it creases and just makes my under eye area look crepey.  I definitely don’t want to bring more attention to the wrinkles under my eyes!  I have heard so many YouTubers talk about how awesome this concealer is, so I am sad that it didn’t work out for me.

Rating of Not So Much.

On the other hand, that brings me to the next item that YouTube made me buy…

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Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Concealer + Treatment in brightener-

I may not like the Fit Me concealer, but this  Age Rewind concealer has never let me down!  I love the smooth consistency and the easy application.  I really love the way it just melts into my skin making my under eye area look smooth and fresh. I wrote a whole post about it that you can read by clicking HERE. 

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I hate this mascara! Loreal mascara Voluminous | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

Loreal  Voluminous Volume Building Mascara Blackest Black

I hate this mascara! Possibly due to the fact that I got it in waterproof, I’m not sure.  I don’t know if the regular formula is better, but considering how highly recommended this mascara is, I am guessing that must be the case.  The waterproof one is terrible!  It is clumpy and thick, it made my eyelashes look terrible!

Rating of Not So Much

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eos Lip Balm in Vanilla Mint

I REALLY wanted to like this lip balm!  The packaging is so cute and I love the idea of it.  But it is just not good.  Instead of moisturizing, it actually makes my lips feel dryer and also gives my daughter a rash around her mouth.  I didn’t even finish this one, it was that bad.

Definitely a rating of Not So Much

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What about you?  Have you purchased things solely based on recommendations from YouTubers?  I’d love to hear what you have bought and whether or not it worked out for you!

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*I bought all of these with my own money.  As always, all the opinions are all my own.:-)

Beauty Subscription · Make up · Review

How ’bout Them Samples?!

Ok, I have been trying really hard not to make any unnecessary beauty purchases.  So far, so good.  I have walked down the beauty rows several times and I have successfully left without buying anything!

So, as part of my strict no buy, I had decided to use samples that I have already received but have been neglecting.  I have so many samples that I don’t even remember where I got all of them from originally.  I know some are from ipsy bags, or Target boxes and others from Walmart beauty boxes.  Here is the first group of what I have decided to try out…

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I will let you know in a few weeks what I think of each thing and if I would purchase these items based on my thoughts from these samples.

And yes, that is a nail product in the picture, I know, I know, I completely complained about it when I got it in my ipsy bag.  I am going to give it a try based on the high recommendations of Amy from The Makeup Case and Lizzie from lizzielovesbeauty.

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haul · Make up · Review

“Recent” Target Haul Review

Well, I have really been trying not to buy new makeup…easier said than done!  I bought all this stuff waaaay back in February and have been using most of it ever since.

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Here is a list of what I got (with links):

Essence matte sun club bronzers This bronzer smells like summer and sunshine that is a plus.  That is kinda where my love of it ends. It is just ok.  I found that it tends to be a bit on the orange side rather than bronze.  It works fine for adding color to my face, but it is definitely not my go to bronzer.

Garnier Clean + Nourishing Cleansing Oil For Dry Skin – 4.2 fl oz So, what can I say about this cleanser to convey how much I LOVE it!  I wear waterproof mascara everyday and on the days that I work I always wear waterproof eyeliner.  This cleanser takes off my waterproof makeup perfectly and makes my face feel moisturized at the same time. 

Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector Daily Anti-Acne BB Cream – Light/Medium (2 oz)  I LOVE this one too! I recently wrote an entire post singing the praises of this BB Cream.  

It is hands down my go to every day base.  It is very easy to blend and gives light to medium coverage.  One of my favorite things about it is that as it brightens and evens out the skin it still has a very lightweight feel on the skin.

Neutrogena Pore Refining Daily Cleanser  Despite the fact that I bought this all the way in February, I still haven’t used it yet.  The main reason that I haven’t tried it yet it because we went on vacation to Florida right after I bought it and the bottle warns “Sun burn alert”  Because it has an alpha and beta hydroxyl in it it can increase the skin’s sensitivity to the sun.

Even though I haven’t tried it yet…Here is what the product claims…”Pore Refining Daily Cleanser starts working on contact to instantly reduce the look of large pores and improve skin’s tone and texture. Week after week, it continually reduces the appearance of pores for clearer and smoother skin.
This dermatologist-tested alpha and beta hydroxyl formula delivers visible results by removing dead skin from your face while smoothing over rough, uneven patches for improved skin texture. It penetrates to deeply clean pores so they appear smaller and less visible. Skin is instantly smoother and more even toned. Minimize the appearance of pores with continued daily use.”

Olay Regenerist Luminous Overnight Facial Mask Gel Moisturizer, 4.5 oz  This is another major winner!  I LOVE this one too!  I don’t use it every night, maybe two or three times a week, but it leaves my skin feeling so nourished and smooth.  I highly recommend this Olay Overnight Mask!  It is a bit pricy for a drugstore product at $24, but it is totally worth every cent!  It has a nice clean fresh scent that is not too overpowering.  As it says in the name it is a gel not a cream and I really like the way it feels on my skin as well as the way it makes my skin feel.

Wet n Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Trio  I actually bought this for my sister.  I already have this one and I know that I love the Wet N Wild Walking on Egg Shells Palette.  It is a great little eye shadow palette for creating a beautiful eye look. I love these smooth and creamy shadows.  She really likes these shadows as well.

Wet n Wild Color Icon Ombre Blusher  Ok, so here is the thing about this blush…I really really like this product, but NOT as a blush.  When put onto the cheeks it kind of gives an ashy appearance, it isn’t a good look!  But when used as a highlighter  or an eye shadow it is gorgeous!  I love to use it as an eye shadow on a quick 5 minute makeup days!

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Of course, I paid for all of this stuff myself.  I wish that someone else had bought it for me, that would be nice😉

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