Tuesday, December 25, 2018

ipsy | November 2018 | Review


Quite a bit later posting this than I had anticipated, but sometimes family emergencies happen (everyone is fine).



You can check out my super short video review here:


Here is my in depth review of my November Glam Bag from ipsy.


I was a little unclear on November's theme. It was either "wear your heart on your sleeve" or "friendsgiving". Not sure which one, but not the end of the world.

Quick Stats

Number of products I will use regularly: 4 (out of 5)
Star Rating for Bag: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⋆
Thoughts on this month’s bag overall: Pretty pleased with the variety of products and the products themselves. Would have liked a different nail polish shade.

In no particular order, my thoughts on the individual products.



1. CIATÉ LONDON: Wonderwand Mascara in Black Magic



Brand: Ciaté London
Product: Mascara  
Name of Shade: Black Magic 
Color: Carbon Black
Formula: Lengthening & Volumizing
Wand Shape: Hourglass 

Pros: A rich, thick, true-black mini mascara. It doesn't smudge or flake, and to the extent that I tested it, it is waterproof.
Cons: The only real con, if you can even call it that, is that sometimes it makes my lashes so long that they bump my browbone before they dry. Super easy to fix and in my opinion a fair tradeoff.

Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Would I Purchase a Full Size? Yes
Final thoughts: A fanrastic mascara that gives volume and length and lasts all day. It has easily become my "go-to".



2. LOTTIE LONDON Blush in Zayn




Brand: Lottie London
Product: Blush
Name of Shade: Zayn
Color: Pink Rose
Finish: Matte
Formula: Powder

Pros: Super smooth and incredibly blendable. Color goes on sheerer but can be built up for a rosier, brighter look. Long lasting and is a universally flattering color. 
Cons: It is, ever so slightly, chalky.

Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⋆ 
Would I Purchase a Full Size? Maybe.
Final thoughts: A good blush that gives you the option of sheer or intense pigment.





3. SUGAR COSMETICS Smudge Me Not Liquid Lipstick in Trusty Rusty




Brand: Sugar Cosmetics
Product: Lipstick
Name of Shade: Trusty Rusty
Color: Red
Finish: Matte
Formula: Liquid

Pros: Extremely pigmented, one swipe gives rich intense color. The finish is matte but it isn't drying or uncomfortable like other mattes. It doesn't smudge (or budge) and it lasts for hours.
Cons: Not truly a product drawback, but I wish the sample vial was bigger lol.

Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Would I Purchase a Full Size? Yes
Final thoughts: A beautiful true-red liquid lipstick with a comfortable matte finish that lasts all day.




4. INARA COSMOBEAUTY Nail Polish in Proud Coat


Brand: INARA COSMOBEAUTY
Product: Nail Polish
Name of Shade: Proud Coat
Color: Nude
Finish: Cream (Standard)
Number of Coats to Get Bottle Shade: 2
How Long Before Chipping: 1.5 weeks (but I wash a lot of dishes)

Pros: A sturdy polish that can take a lot of hits before chipping.
Cons: The shade is not really my taste.

Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⋆⋆
Would I Purchase a Full Size? Maybe, in a different shade.
Final thoughts: Nothing out of the ordinary, but a good, shiny polish that has decent staying power.




5. SJP BEAUTY Born Lovely created by Sarah Jessica Parker




Brand: SJP BEAUTY
Product: Eau De Parum Rollerball
Name of Scent: Born Lovely
Scent: Sweet, Fresh, Floral
Duration of Scent: All day+

Pros: Not too over powering, not too subtle. Long lasting and in convenient rollerball for on-the-go application
Cons: None

Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Would I Purchase a Full Size? Yes!
Final thoughts: A truly "lovely" fragrance!



Here is one of the looks I created with some of November's products:


Products:
CIATÉ LONDON: Wonderwand Mascara in Black Magic
LOTTIE LONDON: Blush in Zayn
SUGAR COSMETICS: Smudge Me Not Liquid Lipstick in Trusty Rusty


Again, my crazy short video review is here:


Thanks so much for checking out my late review of November's Glam Bag from ipsy.
You can sign up for ipsy here: www.ipsy.com and you totally should because ipsy is amazing!

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Thanks for reading!

XOXO Ultima Beauty



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Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Too Faced | Dream Queen Makeup Collection | Review, Tutorial & Swatches


I wait all summer for Too Faced to release their seasonal fall/winter palette and makeup collection.
And their 2018 Dream Queen limited-edition makeup collection, available exclusively at Sephora, did not disappoint!

Video tutorial here:


What it Comes With:



- Makeup Palette
 - Dreamy Lips Ultra Plush Lip Gloss in Pink Swan
- Travel-Size Hangover Setting & Prepping Spray
- Mini size of their famous mascara and...



- Large fold-over makeup bag


Makeup Palette 





Eyeshadows:


24 lovely eyeshadows with matte, shimmer, pearl, and metallic finishes.
All of the shadows are velvety soft and have excellent pigmentation.
Even the glittery foils have minimal fallout.



Swatches


Some of the lighter shades don't show up super well on my fair skin, but they are beautiful shades and I often use them as a subtle highlight for the browbone.
Top to bottom:
Twinkle (a pearly bone shade with a hint of gold shimmer), Polar Bear Hug (a light taupe shimmer),
Let's Kringle (a matte terracotta brown), Snowball Effect (a matte cream color),
Son of a Nut-Cracker (a reddish brown matte), Keep Your Hands to Your Elf (soft metallic pink),
Let's Roll (matte warm plum), Special Delivery (matte black)



Top to bottom:
Wrap it Up (bright peach shimmer), Unwrapped (matte cinnamon brown), 
All the Jingle Ladies (metallic bronze), Pink Flurries (matte raspberry pink),
Kiss Miss (matte carnation pink), Holy Grail (iridescent gray-brown teal),
Christmas Cheer (shimmering mahogany brown), Silver Bells (metallic silver)



Top to bottom:
Secret Santa (matte light brick), Christmas Cookies (chocolate brown shimmer),
Here for the 'Hos (espresso brown shimmer), Cozy Up (metallic currant red).
S'elfies (mallow shimmer), Santa's Bakeshop (light mauve matte),
Christmas FOMO (pearly bright violet), Holly Daze (shimmery teal).



Face Time:


It also comes with (top to bottom):
 1 highlighter in Snow Extra (shimmery champagne) which looks quite dark in the pan but it blends to a beautiful lit-from-within glow.
2 blushes in Sweet on Santa (pearly coral) and Winterberry (rose pink with fine glitter).
1 Bronzer in Chestnuts Roasting (dark amber).
These face colors are universally flattering and are so blendable. It is so easy to customize a shade by blending it into your skin or mixing with another shade.

This spectacular palette is enough to keep any makeup lover entertained for hours, but as mentioned above there's more...

Extras


Mascara: Their mascara is famous for a reason; it is a phenomenal product! 
It has a super rich formula and gives the appearance of false lashes. 
If I over sleep and don't have time to do much, if any, makeup, I use this mascara and it pulls my whole look together.
Lip Gloss: This is a very nice gloss. Not too sticky, gives a hint of color, and high shine. 
It can also be used over a lipstick for extra shine.


Setting Spray: As mentioned in my video, I have never been a big believer in makeup setting sprays. I always thought that they are just water and wildly overpriced.
But, since this collection came with one, I figured, why not give it a go?
I was pleasantly surprised! I used it to set my makeup and 12-hours later, my makeup was still perfect, as if I had just applied it. 
Now I'm a believer. This spray has coconut water and probiotic-based ingredients. 
It can also be used to prep skin for makeup application.




Makeup Looks

There are endless looks to create with this makeup set. 
Every time I use it I am thrilled with the results.
Here are just a few of the looks I've created so far:


Polar Bear Hug on browbone
Christmas Cheer on lid
Here for the 'Hos in the crease
S'elfies on center of lid
Chestnuts Roasting (bronzer) under cheekbone
Snow Extra (Highlighter) on top of cheekbones
Winterberry (blush) under apples of cheeks
Mascara 
Setting Spray
Lip Gloss



Snow Effect on browbone
Christmas Cookies on lid
Christmas Cheer in crease
Holy Grail on center of lid


And from the video tutorial:








If you haven't yet, check out the video here:

Products:

Too Faced: Dream Queen Limited-Edition Make Up Collection
Too Faced: Eyeshadow in Polar Bear Hug
Coastal Scents: Ipsy Pearl Medium Shadow Brush
Too Faced: Eyeshadow in Santa’s Bakeshop
Luxie Beauty: Rose Gold Mini Angled Eye Brush 131
MAC: 217 Blending Brush
Too Faced: Eyeshadow in Christmas FOMO
BEAU GÂCHIS: Eyebrow Brush
Too Faced: Eyeshadow in All The Jingle Ladies
BEAU GÂCHIS: Concealer Brush
Ciaté London: Fierce Flicks Precision Tip Liquid Liner
Too Faced: Eyeshadow in Special Delivery
Tru Rituals: Dual Ended Eyeshadow Brush
Beautique: Defining Eye Pencil in Black
Luxie Beauty: Rose Gold Flat Definer Brush 221
Too Faced: Bronzer in Chestnuts Roasting
Beaute Basics: C405 Contour Blush Brush
Too Faced: Highlighter in Snow Extra
BEAU GÂCHIS: Illuminator (Highlighting Brush)
Too Faced: Blush in Winterberry
Luxie Beauty: Dreamcatcher Tapered Highlighter Brush 522
Too Faced: Eyeshadow in Silver Bells
Real Techniques: Accent Brush
Too Faced: Eyeshadow in Keep Your Hands To Your Elf
Too Faced: Dreamy Lips Ultra Plush Lip Gloss in Shade Pink Swan
Too Faced: Travel-Size Hangover Spray


Thank you very much for reading, 
I hope you enjoyed this in depth look at Too Faced's Dream Queen Makeup Collection.
Don't forget to check out the video for a step-by-step tutorial and don't forget to subscribe to the blog so you won't miss a thing!

XOXO

Ultima Beauty


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