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Boxycharm Unboxing Try-On February

Today I’m trying on the February Boxycharm subscription box! Link is below if you’d like to try it for yourself!

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Boxycharm – http://bit.ly/boxycharmGOOW
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IN THIS VIDEO, I’M WEARING:

Supergoop CC Cream Daily Correct SPF35 in fair/light
IT Cosmetics CC+ Airbrush Perfecting Powder in Fair
Physicians Formula InstaReady Full Coverage Concealer in Fair
RCMA No Color Powder
Maybelline Lasting Drama Gel Liner pot in Blackest Black
Urban Decay 24/7 Waterline Pencil in Legend (black)
Urban Decay Perversion Mascara
Physicians Formula Summer Eclipse Bronzer in Moonlight/Light
Physicians Formula Butter Blush in Natural Glow
Loreal Color Riche Lipstick in #840 Nature’s Blush
Makeup Geek eyeshadows in Mocha and Cocoa Bear

Items from the Boxycharm box:
Makeup Geek eyeshadows in Beaches & Cream and Glamorous
Japonesque lipstick

February 23, 2017by Shelly
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Physicians Formula Drugstore Haul First Impressions

What’s new at the drugstore from Physicians Formula? I’ve got a try-on first impressions demo for you!

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PRODUCTS MENTIONED:

Physicians Formula:
Organic Wear Bright Booster Oil Elixir
InstaReady Face Primer
Mineral Wear® Talc-Free All-in-1 ABC Cushion Foundation SPF 50
InstaReady Full Coverage Concealer
Butter Blush in Natural Glow
InstaReady Setting Spray

February 20, 2017by Shelly
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Maybelline FitMe Dewy & Smooth vs Dream Cushion

Maybelline FitMe Dewy & Smooth looks an awful lot like the Dream Cushion foundation. Are they the same formula? I’m doing a side-by-side wear test to find out!

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LINKS MENTIONED:

Maybelline Dream Cushion Review: https://youtu.be/VdAMaoWSBI0

1oz Airless Pumps – Amazon: http://amzn.to/2gBlvGT

February 16, 2017by Shelly
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January Favorites & Fails

Here are my January 2017 Favorites and Fails!

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LINKS MENTIONED:

Nyx Total Control foundation review – https://youtu.be/i2KLrc3DaBY

LA Girl Pro Coverage foundation review – https://youtu.be/XcSXmsUZDMo

Philosophy Hope in a Jar foundation review – https://youtu.be/5LHfTLthu2k

PRODUCTS MENTIONED:

Nyx Total Control foundation drops
LA Girl Pro Coverage foundation
Bath & Body Works Lotion in Frosted Snow Blossom
Urban Decay Urban Defense Primer
Deciem The Ordinary Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20% in Vitamin F
Philosophy Hope in a Jar foundation
Vintage Face Highlighting Powder in Rose Quartz (Boxycharm)
Crown Fan Brush (Boxycharm)
Essence lipstick in #05 Cool Nude
Supergoop CC Cream in Fair/Light
IT Cosmetics CC+ pressed powder in Fair
Almay Color + Care liquid lip balm in Nudetrients

February 13, 2017by Shelly
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Friday Foundation Fix: Philosophy Hope in a Jar

FRIDAY FOUNDATION FIX – get your foundation review fix in between Foundation Fests! Pale, dry, over-40 skin. Today I’m checking out Philosophy Hope in a Jar, shade #3.

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To catch up on previous Foundation Fest & Foundation Fix videos, check out my playlist!
http://bit.ly/foundationfest

 

VIDEOS MENTIONED:

Le Lagure vs Artis Oval 7 brush test: https://youtu.be/v1dYVjVHIik

Boxycharm January Try-On: https://youtu.be/sHK7bHxyuOA

 

IN THIS VIDEO, I’M WEARING:

Urban Decay Urban Defense SPF30 Primer
Philosophy Hope in a Jar foundation in shade #3
RCMA No Color Powder
Laura Geller Double Take Baked pressed powder in Fair
Loreal GlamBronze Bronzer in Light Pale
Revlon blush in Rosy Rendevous
Vintage Illuminating Face Highlighter in Rose Quartz
Urban Decay 24/7 Waterline pencil in Legend (black)
Urban Decay Perversion Mascara
Nyx Ultimate Cool Neutrals Eyeshadow palette
Physicians Formula 3-in-1 Eye Booster liquid liner in Ultra Black
Rimmel Pro Eyebrow Pencil in Black Brown
Anastasia Beverly Hills clear brow gel
Essence Lipstick in Cool Nude #05

February 10, 2017by Shelly
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Artis Oval 7 vs Le Lagure Brush – Dupe?

Will this be a DUPE ALERT? I’m comparing the $62 Artis Oval 7 brush to the $14 Le Lagure brush. Links below!

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LINKS (not affiliate links):

Artis Oval 7: http://bit.ly/2jwZeZ8
Le Lagure (Amazon): http://amzn.to/2kINfcE

 

IN THIS VIDEO, I’M WEARING:

Rimmel Lasting Finish Foundation in shade 091 Light Ivory
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Vanilla
RCMA No Color Powder
L’Oreal GlamBronze bronzer in Light Pale
Tarte Blush in Exposed
Vintage highlighter
Nyx Ultimate Cool Neutrals eyeshadow palette
Urban Decay 24/7 Waterline pencil in black
Stila Huge mascara
Essence Lipstick in shade Cool Nude

February 6, 2017by Shelly

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Shiseido Synchro Skin Radiant Lifting Foundation i Shiseido Synchro Skin Radiant Lifting Foundation in 220 Linen swatched against a few others in my collection. I would call this my summer shade. I'd probably go with 140 Porcelain for winter! 
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@shiseidocosmetics  #foundation #swatches #makeupswatches #foundationswatches #shiseido #shiseidosynchroskin #onfridaysweswatch #makeupover40 #over40makeup
For those that caught my Live on YouTube last nigh For those that caught my Live on YouTube last night, here’s the portrait of Merlin that I mentioned. It was created by a volunteer at the @rhspca Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA in exchange for a donation and I nearly burst into tears every time I look at it. It’s incredible and I’m so thankful. #catsofinstagram #petportrait #ragdollcat #ragdollcatsofinstagram
If you like the green marble moon necklace I somet If you like the green marble moon necklace I sometimes wear in my videos, the Irish shop that makes it is having a sale ☘️ #Repost @connemaramarblejewelry with @get_repost
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To celebrate St Patrick’s Day we are giving 15% off EVERY  order until March 17th.☘☘ Each piece will come with a certificate of authentication and a FREE Gift! #stpatricksday #irishjewelry #madeinireland #handmade #connemaramarble #celticjewelry #irishsouvenir #irishamerican
Swatch time! Here's the @urbandecaycosmetics Hydro Swatch time! Here's the @urbandecaycosmetics Hydromaniac swatched against a few others in my collection. 
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You know me and the snail goo these days! Loving i You know me and the snail goo these days! Loving it! Here's the @mizon_official Mizon Snail Repair BB Cream in shade 21 swatched against a few others in my collection.
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And the swatches keep on coming! Here's the @makeu And the swatches keep on coming! Here's the @makeuprevolution Super Dewy swatched against a few others in my collection.
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