Love It Or Leave It; Review 2.0: Sephora Collection Colorful Eyeshadow in Apple Mojito, Surfin USA, Sailor Kiss, Pop Idol, Full Moon Romance, Midnight Swim, Curacao Punch, and First Glance andThe SAEM BE01 - Gold Fizz , CR01 - Jack Rose, PK01 - Peach Rum, OR01 - Orange Parrot, BL01 - Blue Lagoon Eco Soul Glam Eyes

Hello folksickles. As a makeup junkie and blogger you may have realized that I review a LOAD of eyeshadow palettes and I like to think of myself as being largely an eyeshadow junkie. In order to de-clutter a bit  I've decided to pick out a palette or series of eyeshadows for the month and have that be my monthly selection for those instances where I'm not doing a tutorial for the blog. Every month I'll do a recap on the eyeshadows - how I feel about them and whether I'll be keeping them or giving them away (and why :P) as well as if I think it's worth its price tag.

Sephora Collection Colorful Eyeshadow in Apple Mojito, Surfin USA, Sailor Kiss, Pop Idol, and Full Moon Romance; Midnight Swim ,Curacao Punch, and First Glance and The SAEM BE01 - Gold Fizz , CR01 - Jack Rose, PK01 - Peach Rum, OR01 - Orange Parrot, BL01 - Blue Lagoon Eco Soul Glam Eyes

Here are the looks I did using the eyeshadows:

Update as of 2023: the batch of looks below was created using the following eyeshadows: Sephora Collection Colorful Eyeshadow in Apple Mojito, Surfin USA, Sailor Kiss, Pop Idol, and Full Moon Romance; Midnight Swim ,Mermaid Tail, and First Glance

So as you can see I created a bunch of colorful and neutral looks using these eyeshadows. I have been using the Decide Now! app and playing "Palette Roulette" as inspired by xsparkage and it's been so much fun and takes the guesswork out of figuring out which colors to use every day. I just roll 5 shades and work with them for the most part - sometimes I'll add a blending shade or highlight as necessary. I have neglected these shadows for a long time and honestly they're all so nicely pigmented and blend like a dream!!! I have really enjoyed busting them out this month and playing with them, I'm definitely holding on to it along with the beautiful glittery pigments - I love the metallic, foiled finish they provide and how technically they can be used on their own or to boost a look when applied over existing eyeshadow. Beautiful! The only thing I'll be passing along is Curacao Punch as it is very similar to Surfin USA, just slightly less pigmented.

Update as of 2023: Out of the shades I used, the only one I will be keeping is Mermaid Tail because with the rest I feel like they either don't blend as well as I would like for them to or I just don't reach for those particular shades because I have similar ones in my collection that I'm much more likely to reach for. 

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.

Disclaimer:  I purchased everything you see myself with the except of Curacao Punch, which was a 100-point perk from Sephora. 

Primer Review: Milani Make It Last Original Natural Finish Setting Spray

Today's review will be for the Milani Make It Last Original Natural Finish Setting Spray

Availability: This retails anywhere from $11 - $18 and is available in both a 2.03 fl. oz. and 6 fl. oz. (177 mL) size. The price range encompasses both sizes. This is available at ulta.com, target.com, cvs.com, and walgreens.com along with select physical store locations as well as at milanicosmetics.com. 

Would I buy this?: I'm not sure yet.

What is this product designed to address?

According to milanicosmetics.com:

Spray, then slay! This long-wearing primer and setting spray from our Make it Last line will lock in your makeup to make touch-ups a thing of the past. Simply spray to freshly applied makeup to make it last all day ... and all night, too. Make It Last Prime + Correct + Set Setting Spray preps your face, reduces the appearance of imperfections and then locks in for the long haul. You can enjoy up to 16 hours without a crease or smudge in sight. Spray before or after makeup application, or wear it alone for a captivating natural finish. This product – and every other Milani product – is never tested on animals. We don’t allow others to test on our behalf, either. Our products are 100% cruelty free.

Does it contain any special/beneficial ingredients?

Niacinamide: Has anti-aging properties in the form of helping to boost collagen production and smoothing the look of fine lines. Also has skin brightening properties. 

Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract: Helps boost collagen and elastin production.
Citrullus Lanatus ( Watermelon) Fruit Extract: Has antioxidant properties.
Sodium Benzoate: Has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Citrulline:Has anti-aging properties in the form of skin barrier protection.
Potassium Sorbate: Has antibacterial and antifungal properties. 

What is the texture like?

This has a refreshing, watery feel to it. 

Is it scented?

I would describe this as smelling floral and perfumy; it is neither subtle or overpowering.

My overall experience/comments on the product:

In terms of using this as a primer, I have to say that I don't love it because it doesn't smooth out any textural issues on my skin and I find that my under-eye area and upper cheekbones tend to look a bit cakey when I use this as my primer. That being said, my makeup does hold up really well throughout the day, even in hot and humid conditions so I will definitely continue to use this as a setting spray. It also feels really refreshing to apply which is a plus in the summertime. 

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.

Disclaimer: I purchased this myself.

June 2023 Departures

Ok folksickles. Departure blogs will contain items that aren't empties but that are going to be given away for one reason or another. I'm working hard to curate my makeup collection and want it to include only the products that I think truly work well, that I reach for often and do what they're supposed to do.

1. ColourPop Disney Mulan Palette: While this palette is beautiful, I am just not in love with the glitters here. Unfortunately, while they're beautiful, they irritate my eyes. Additionally, the palette has a bit of an odd scent to it. Due to me having dupes for the shades in the palette in my existing collection, I will be passing this along.

Disclaimer: My wife got me this palette for my birthday.