July 2022 Arrivals

  Ok folksickles! Look at me for a change, pretty much only buying essentials

1. ColourPop/Fourth Ray Beauty Mini Haul: So honestly the palette was a little bit of a treat/impulse purchase because I've been eyeing it for a bit and love lime green so I decided to just go for it. As for the masks, I'm running low on mine and decided to replenish before I ran out:

Grand Reveal Mask

Super Fine Pore Refining Mask

In the Limelight Palette

2. Physicians Formula Eye Booster Waterproof Ultra-Fine Liquid Eyeliner: As you may know, this is probably my favorite eyeliner at the drugstore and I am constantly replenishing it because it has really great precision and stays put all day. I once spent 6 hours on and off crying with this product on and it didn't move around very much at all so it is a keeper in my book.

3. Duo Quick-Set Striplash Adhesive: My current tube of lash glue has gotten all goopy and gross so it was time to replenish. 

4. Trader Joe's Mini Haul: So in terms of these items - some were repurchases of items I knew and love, one was something I missed out on last year, and one was an item I heard good things about so I figured I'd give it a try.

Watermelon Facial Mist x2

Watermelon Overnight Face Mask

Peach Black Tea Candle

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

Disclaimer: I purchased everything listed above.

June 2022 Favorites

 Hey folksickles,

Alright, all the goodies I've been enjoying in July :) 

1. Etude House Collagen moistfull cream: I really enjoyed testing out this moisturizer. It has a beautiful, lightweight balmy gel-cream texture that melts into the skin beautifully, absorbs quickly, yet provides deep hydration - there is an unfortunate eczema patch on my chin and this helped keep it minimally flaky. 

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

Disclaimer: I paid for the products mentioned above myself.

July 2022 Empties

  All my monthly trash on display for you to see. :P

1. Maui Moisture Thicken & Restore + Bamboo Fibers Conditioner: While I can't say that this conditioner gave my considerably noticeable thickening effects, I did find that it provided my hair with a nice, lightweight hydration that left my hair feeling soft and silky.

2. Dr Teal's Shea Sugar Scrub in Rose: This scrub has a delicious rose scent that's, in my opinion, a bit more on the herbaceous side and not super sweet but it's still a nice rose scent. The scrub has a good grit to it that provides me with that intense exfoliation that I like and although it has a bunch of oils in it, it doesn't feel greasy, leave behind a residue, or have you slipping and sliding all over your bathtub or shower floor.

3. Essie Passport To Happiness: I am absolutely heartbroken to say goodbye to this nail polish because, as some of you who've been following this blog for some time may know, it has made it to several favorites and I just love wearing it. That being said, it's become really thick and goopy to the point where I struggle to get it to apply to the nails in a smooth, nice-looking way.

4. Physicians Formula Eye Booster Waterproof Ultra-Fine Liquid Eyeliner: This is my favorite liquid eyeliner at the drugstore. I find that it's very easy to use and get good precision with this. It deposits a good amount of color but it's also easy to go over without ruining the work you've done or having it pull on your eyes. I've already replenished this. 

5. Duo Brush-On Adhesive with Vitamins: This is my go-to lash glue. It works to my satisfaction in terms of getting falsies onto my eyes and keeping them on there throughout the day. 

6. Lancome Hypnose Doll Lashes: I remember absolutely loving this mascara when I first purchased it but I felt like it was alright when I used it now. I'm unsure if it's just that my tube of it is old or I'm just used to the effect of false lashes. 

7. now 100% pure peppermint essential oil: Honestly I've had to use this aggressively lately because allegedly vermin doesn't like the scent of mint so I've been sprinkling it all over the apartment to keep the creepies away. 

8. Colourpop just a tint lip Crayon in Chimichanga: I feel like I say this every time I run out of one of these balms but I AM SO SAD to have run out of it! It was such a pleasure to use and has such a lovely, silky texture and gives my lips a nice hint of color. I'm down to my last one of these and I'll be sad when they're all gone.

9. wet n wild Rose Addiction Photo Focus 3-in-1 Primer Water: While I do have a backup of this ready to go, I'm still sad to have run out because I just love this spray. It really helps my makeup stay put all day, works great as a medium to apply eyeshadow wet, and smells delicious.  

10. narciso rodriguez fleur musc for her: I really enjoyed this perfume while I had it. This has a nice floral bouquet to it that's rounded out by musky and slightly powdery notes. 

11. berkley jensen unscented baby wipes: As I've said in previous empties, I really like to use these to wipe down countertops, to wipe swatches off my hands/arms, and to clean my makeup collection.

12. SHIMA of Navajoland Blue Canyon Soap: This soap smelled really nice but unfortunately because of the way it happened to break apart and melt it only lasted me a week and a half. 

13. Trader Joe's Oatmeal & Honey Soap: As we all know I absolutely adore this soap so much! It's hydrating and gentle, fantastic if you have eczema or any other type of inflammatory skin condition. It foams up beautifully as well.  

14. Winsome Lash 3D Faux Mink lashes in Cloudless x2: Honestly, as is the case with many faux mink lashes, these have a thick lash band that just doesn't want to stay on my lash line. I feel like I have to fight with them to get them to stay put on my eyelids.

15. Dr Teal's Shea Sugar Scrub in Citrus: This is by far my favorite in the collection! It has this sweet, bright, orange citrus scent that is delicious. I love how scrubby this scrub is, it helps me wake up in the morning.

16. inm Out the Door Topcoat for Nails: This is a great topcoat that sets the nails quickly and has a shiny, gel-like finish to it. Unfortunately my bottle has gotten goopy and stringy so it's that time to discard it.

17. Dove renewing body wash: This body wash smells so delicious and leaves my skin feeling clean. As always, I really like to use my Dove body washes specifically for shaving and this leaves my skin feeling very silky smooth post-shave.

18. L'oreal Excellence Creme Conditioning Treatment: For whatever reason my mom doesn't use these after she dyes her hair so I end up using them instead. This leaves my hair feeling very soft, silky, and smooth. It gives my hair a nice shine.

19. COSRX Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence: While I cannot say that this had any anti-aging benefits for me, given that I *knock on wood* don't have too many signs of aging at this point, it left my skin feeling very soft and smooth. This toner provides a nice hydration boost to my skin as well.

20. Korres Lilac Hyacinth Renewing Body Cleanser: This is a nice, lightly hydrating, foaming body wash with a beautiful lilac scent. 

21. COVERGIRL + OLAY Simply Ageless Foundation: This is a nice, natural-looking foundation. I feel like I personally prefer something with just a slightly higher coverage and more dewy finish. In addition, I felt like I ran through this fairly quickly. I'm glad I got to try it out but I probably won't be picking it up again.

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

Disclaimer: I purchased all of the above with the exception of the narciso rodriguez, COVERGIRL, and L'Oreal products. 

Candle Review: Trader Joe's Peach Black Tea

 Hi folks, so I have another home fragrance post for you. 

Candle: Trader Joe's Peach Black Tea

Availability: This currently retails at $3.99 for 5.7 oz. (162g) and is exclusive to physical Trader Joe's stores.

Would I buy this again?: Possibly.

Notes: I heard good things about this candle prior to purchasing it so when I got to the store and gave it a sniff I knew I had to have it. We all know I love tea scents. I will say this sort of gives me Bath & Body Works Scented Candle in Georgia Peach vibes. The tea scent is there but I would say it's subtle.
As the wax warms and burns, the scent intensifies, I will say something that smells citrusy (more on the orange side) comes out to play. 

Alright frankly I find that this candle burns a bit unevenly, it does have a very nice throw and scents up my entire room.

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

Disclaimer: I purchased this myself.

Sleeping Mask Review: Trader Joe's Watermelon Overnight Face Mask

'Ello folksickles. Today's review will be for the Trader Joe's Watermelon Overnight Face Mask.

Availability: This product retails at $6.99 and is exclusive to Trader Joe's stores. 

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

What it is formulated to do:

According to the packaging:

Watermelon is way more than just a cool, crisp treat on a hot summer's day. Turns out, this mighty melon welcomes the opportunity to help refresh and revitalize your skin, too! Fortunately for you, we've formulated Trader Joe's Watermelon Overnight Face Mask with a wagonload of watermelon ingredients - watermelon fruit water, watermelon seed extract, and watermelon fruit extract. This hydrating formula contains plant-derived squalane, along with botanical extracts and sodium hyaluronate to leave your skin feeling soft and rejuvenated. What are you waiting for? Go to bed and get glowing! 

Does it contain any special/beneficial ingredients?

Glycerin: A humectant that draws moisture into the skin.

Watermelon Fruit Water, Watermelon Fruit Extract: Rich in Vitamin A, C, and B; helps the complexion appear younger, firmer, and gives a glow to the skin.

Squalane: Has anti-inflammatory, hydrating, and skin-smoothing properties.

Hibiscus Flower Extract: Is rich in Vitamin C and has anti-inflammatory properties.

Watermelon Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract: Has hydrating, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.

Orange Peel Extract: Has hydrating and antioxidant properties.

Melon Fruit Extract: Has toning properties and is rich in Vitamin C.

Coffee Extract: Has anti-inflammatory properties, helps boost circulation in the skin which reduces swelling and has a brightening effect.

Apricot Fruit Extract: Has smoothing, soothing, and softening properties.

Jasmine Flower Extract: Has hydrating properties.

Apple Peel Extract: Has anti-oxidant properties.

Lemon Fruit Extract: Has skin-brightening properties.

Sodium Hyaluronate: Helps bind moisture to the skin, is able to hold up to 1000x its weight in water.

Glycolic Acid: Has exfoliating and skin-smoothing properties.

What is the texture like?

This has a slightly balmy, gelatinous texture that feels cooling when applied.

Is it scented?

This has a slightly artificial watermelon scent, reminiscent of watermelon juice mixed with watermelon Jolly Ranchers. 

My overall experience/comments on the product:

I remember hearing good things about this mask last year but ended up missing out on it so when I saw it in stores again I figured now was my chance! This leaves my skin feeling very smooth and hydrated. I feel that it helped booth smooth out the eczema patch I have on my chin and to soothe it because it was much less red and angry-looking the day after I had used this mask. I will need to use it more long-term to see if I'd like to get it again.

 

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

Disclaimer: I purchased this myself.

Lip Gloss Review: NYX Cherry Skimmed this is milky Gloss

NYX this is milky Gloss in Cherry Skimmed

Availability: This is available at ulta.com along with their physical store locations as well as  nyxcosmetics.com. The retail pricing is $8.50 for 0.13 oz. (4 mL).

Would I buy this? I'm not sure.

Notes: I would describe the color of this as being a milk chocolate mauve.  This is a beautiful color and the texture is very smooth without any stickiness or tackiness. It smells sugary and sweet with caramel notes, I'd describe the scent as a crème brulee. Overall, the actual gloss stayed put for about 2-3 hours; my lips did stay soft but I wish it wore for a bit longer, it looks really pretty on.

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

Disclaimer: This was provided for testing purposes, I am under no obligation, nor am I being compensated, to mention it on this blog. 

Love It Or Leave It; Review 2.0: ColourPop coast to coral Pressed Powder Palette

 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. 

ColourPop coast to coral Pressed Powder Palette

You can find a look I did with the palette here. These are the looks I created this month:

So as you can see I created some soft, yet colorful looks with this palette. I feel like after these last two palettes that I used  - the ColourPop main squeeze Pressed Powder Palette and the ColourPop wine & only Pressed Powder Palette, I am so glad to move onto a palette that I feel more comfortable with. Although I love playing with color, I am still not comfortable with wearing red on my eyes especially in such a consistent manner so I was honestly looking forward to doing something softer. I am really enjoying this palette because the looks are soft, wearable, yet colorful. The quality is great here - everything is well-pigmented, applies smoothly, and blends easily. 

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

Disclaimer: I purchased this myself.