September 2015 Favorites

Hey guys! Today I'm going to be sharing with you some products I've been loving this past month. I was going to originally film a favorites video, but I didn't like how it turned out, plus I still feel pretty awkward talking to a camera. Anyways, here are the products!

The first product I've been loving is the Proganix Quench Coconut H2O + Electrolytes Conditioner. I do love the shampoo as well, but the conditioner is freakin' amazing! It makes my hair feel like silk, it makes it smell incredible, and I've noticed my hair feels cleaner longer when I use it. Amazing stuff!

Next up is the wondrous Tangle Teezer. I purchased this a little while ago because I've always heard good things. I have pretty fine hair that gets really tangled, especially after I wash it, so I wanted to see what the hype was about. This baby has been a miracle for my hair! I no longer struggle to get those little knots out, and I think it's been really helping to strengthen my hair as well. My husband has even stole this a few times since he's got incredibly thick, curly hair that can turn into dreadlocks if he's not careful, and he said he loves it. I will be buying his own soon!

Jaclyn Hill makes me want to buy EVERYTHING. Seriously, that girl can sell ice to an Eskimo. When I heard that she was collaborating with Becca Cosmetics in bringing out her very own highlight, I was excited for her, but not overly excited to buy it. Then she started using it in her videos and talked about it non-stop. I then had to get it, despite me not really being into highlighters. Champagne Pop is stunning, and surprisingly nice for pale girls like myself. I do have to use a light hand though, otherwise it will look like a stripe of gold on my face. So beautiful, and so worth the price. 

Next up is Revlon's lipstick in the shade Cherries in the Snow. I had posted this lipstick in my Favorite Fall Lipsticks post, and this is truly such a stunning red. It's got more of a fuchsia tone to it, which I feel is great for my skin tone. If only I had bought this lipstick sooner, because I think it may be my favorite red ever. 

My last favorite is from Ardency Inn, and it's their Modster Manuka Honey Pigment in the shade Hell. I cannot get enough of this shade when I want a darker bronze smokey look! It looks so gorgeous over the Maybelline Color Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze. I did a review of the two shades I have here, and I kinda bashed them a bit saying that the shade range isn't that unique. while they might not be, this shade gets more beautiful the more I use it. I now want basically every color they make. 

What were some of your favorites last month? I'd love to know! 

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Review: Ardency Inn Modster Manuka Honey Enriched Pigments in Heaven & Hell

Hello everyone! I'm sorry it's been a little while since I posted anything. I had work throughout the whole Memorial Day weekend and was just too tired to do anything else really. My last day at work is this Saturday (YAY!) so expect a ton more posts from me starting next week! Today's review is going to be on the Adrency Inn Manuka Honey Pigments in the shades Heaven and Hell. I've been really intrigued by this brand lately and was really excited to try these out.

Here is a bit of information about these pigments, taken from Sephora:

What it is:
A collection of organic and mineral pressed pigments enriched with mānuka honey.

What it does:
MODSTER Mānuka Honey Enriched Pigments come in a beautiful assortment of everyday and editorial shades with finishes ranging from matte to metallic. Each shade was inspired by the lifestyle of music artists who use makeup as a way of expression on stage and look effortlessly beautiful off stage.

Superior color payoff is achieved through sky-high levels of pigments reaching up to 78 percent depending on the shade. High-grade silicon waxes provide ultralong-lasting wear, even without an eye primer.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates

What else you need to know
Mānuka Honey, a mono-floral honey produced in New Zealand and Australia from the nectar of the mānuka tree, was used for the first time in a color cosmetic formulation to provide unmatched creaminess and glide-on application.  

These pigments seem like they're really tiny and in each pan you get 0.06 ounces of product. I compared them to an Urban Decay single shadow and was shocked to see that you get 0.05 ounces of product from UD, as it looks bigger in the little compact. The price of each of these Ardency Inn singles is $21 while UD is $20, so it's comparable. 

Heaven is described as a metallic champagne with silver and bronze undertones. I think this color is really beautiful all over the lid and it's super pigmented.

Hell is described as a grey pearl with a slight red undertone. The red undertone is barely noticeable to me, but when it catches the light a certain way, it does stand out a bit more. Again, this is very pigmented and beautiful on the lid. 

While I'm a fan of these shadows and want a few more shades, I don't find the colors to be that unique. You can probably find cheaper dupes of these somewhere. I do really love how pigmented these are and they apply nicely on the eyes, which is the main reason I want more. I've read reviews that say there is lots of fallout, but for me, that was not the case. I find these have a slightly creamy feel and they also last quite a while on my lids, but I do use a primer. You can also dampen whatever brush you're using, and that makes the shadows pop even more. I find these to be a bit pricey for what they are, but since these are neutral shades, I will get use out of them for sure. They have a beautiful rose gold shade that I've been dying to get my hands on for months now, but they're always sold out!

Have you tried these pigments before, or anything else from Ardency Inn?

Sephora VIB Sale Haul - Part 2

Hi everyone! I thought I was finished buying everything I wanted during the Sephora VIB sale, but on the very last day, I kinda wanted a few more things! Lets see what I picked up at the last minute.

Too Faced had come out with an all matte neutral eyeshadow palette, and also this bright one called Sugar Pop. I don't need another neutral palette, and I was looking at this since it came out. It does have some colors I don't typically use, but I figured I'd go outside my comfort zone and give it a try. I love Too Faced as a brand and have quite a few of their palettes. I'm rarely disappointed, so I do have high hopes!

I saw this Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Skintuitive Blush in the shade called Energy and was intrigued. This is a VIB Rouge exclusive shade, so I'm sorry to my friends who can't buy this! It's a really light pink shade that is said to react to your skin's PH level and create your perfect shade of pink. I've tried lip glosses that have a similar concept and I find it pretty interesting, so we will see if this works or not. I will do a review on this sometime in the coming weeks!

I had gotten a Modster Manuka Honey Eyeshadow from Ardency Inn and I was super impressed with it, so I decided to pick up another color called Heaven. It's a beautiful metallic champagne with silver and bronze undertones. The other color I have is called Hell, so I may do a review on both once I try this one out for a bit. 

The last product I got is the Belif Oil Control Fresh Moisturizer. This is a new brand Sephora is carrying and the line looks pretty nice. I like the simple packaging it has and it seems like a fair price for what you're getting. I'm always into trying out new skincare since my skin isn't too fussy when I introduce new products into my routine. 

Did you do any last minute VIB sale shopping?

Makeup HAUL! Sephora, it Cosmetics, QVC & Ulta

Hi guys! Today I'm going to be showing you some makeup goodies I've purchased within the last month or so. I  was trying so hard not to spend money, but with me being the beauty obsessed person I am, there were some nice deals I just couldn't pass up!

Starting off with Sephora, The first item I purchased is the Ardency Inn Modster Manuka Honey Enriched Pigments in the color Hell, which is a grey pearl with a slight red undertone. It's so beautiful, rich and dark and when I wore it to work one day, I was getting compliments left and right. I originally wanted a color called Peacock, but it was sold out and still is. I kinda want to do a review on this eyeshadow because it really is so beautiful. 

The last product purchased is the Rosebud Perfume Co. Menthol and Eucalyptus Balm. If I'm not mistaken, this is a new scent and I love lip balms that smell like menthol, so I'm pretty excited to try it. 

I purchased the lip balm because there was a coupon code where if you spent at least $25, you got a sample of the new Benefit Roller Lash Mascara. I've been hearing great things about it, and I can't wait to try it out. You all know I'm always on the hunt for a good mascara! I also cashed in 100 points to get the Beauty Blender Solid Cleanser. Honestly, I'm kinda mad at myself because this is such a tiny sample and so not worth 100 points. I'll still use it for my brushes/Beauty Blender, but it's disappointing how small it is!

This is an exciting purchase from the it Cosmetics website! They were having a sale on this Naturally Pretty Celebration Palette for $25. There was also a coupon code for 20% off, plus free shipping! I snagged this right up since I love the first Naturally Pretty Palette, which I did review here. Unfortunately, this is no longer on sale, but the palette is still on the site, despite being limited edition. I've used this two or three times so far, and I really am liking it!

From QVC, I purchased the Tarte Miracles from the Amazon 6 PC. Collection when it was the Today's Special Value (TSV) for $59.96. I still haven't gotten the chance to play with it, but looking at all the prettiness inside the bag makes me all excited. This collection is now $72.50 on QVC, but I still think that's a great deal for all the products you get. I do believe this is a QVC exclusive set. If you'd like a review of this, let me know!

When Lorac came out with their new Unzipped Gold Palette, I wasn't really sure about it. I went on the Ulta website and looked at it, and this original Unzipped Palette. When I compared the two, this first one just jumped out at me and looks more like what I would go for. I purchased this because Ulta was having some deal where you got double or triple points on a purchase, so in my cart it went. There was also free shipping with a $35 purchase. I haven't tried this out yet, but I'm so excited to because Lorac has really impressed me with alot of their products.

Are there any products you've picked up recently?