Smashbox Light It Up 3 Palette Set: Eyes Contour Lips

The only products from Smashbox I have tried have been the mascara samples and the primer oil sample that I received via ipsy. So when I saw this little collection I thought it would be the perfect way to try multiple products from the brand. This retails for $45 but I picked it up off of HSN for $29.

This set contains 3 small palettes, [3”x2”]. Each of the palettes have a neon face that says which palette it is. The label on the back of each palette show the names of the products inside. These little palette are also very sturdy, and would travel very well without having to worry about them popping open.

The lipstick palette contains Smashbox's Be Legendary Lipstick formula. There are 3 regular and than three matte. I've not used a lip palette in ages, has to be since High School I'm sure of it. Looks like they've stepped up their game. The mattes in this are matte, like super matte. Like you rub your lips together and it feels like you've powdered them. Not my favorite feeling but if you want a long lasting formula then this are it! The three shades in the 'regular formula are Cognac (warm raisin cream), Pretty Social (light lavender pink cream), and Inspiration (bright fuchsia pink cream). The matte shades are First Time (neutral coral), Jam On It (deep raspberry), and Bing (classic red). For not being a lip palette person this is really nice. I have a retractable lip brush so it would be easy to take on the go without worry about making a mess, and there is a mirror inside.

I think the palette I am most excited for is the contour. It is a miniature version of the Step-By-Step Contour Palette, I have been thinking about purchasing it for ages ever since I saw Emily Noel review it but I just never have. So I am really excited to have this in my possession now. I really love the contour shade, it works great for my pale skin. It has quiet a gray/ashy tone nothing warm here. Then the bronze shade is warm but not orange. Both of these blend so easily they are smooth, not what I would consider a buttery formula but they are definitely smooth and not chalky. The highlight is very subtle, just a touch of glow. There is no discernible shimmer, its perfect for everyday or just if your not into the 'blinding glow'.

And lastly the eyes, this contains the Photo Op Eye Shadow formula. There are 6 shades, vanilla, flamingo, russet, totally nude, amethyst, and dark cocoa. Again this isn't what I would call a 'buttery' formula but it is smooth and blends great. The pigmentation is great zero complaints. The top row is perfect for everyday and than the bottom is fantastic for a more dramatic/smokey eye. Its also a great combination of finishes so that you can get a good feel for the formula. There are 3 mattes, one kind of glitter, and 2 shimmers. Overall very nice.

I think this set would be perfect for anyone who wants to try Smashbox, or even for someone starting out in making up. I think the value is great for what you get. I'm over all very please with this purchase. I would love to hear if there is anything else from the brand that I should give a go. :)

Too Face Grande Hotel Cafe Review

This is my first ever Too Faced Holiday palette purchase, I personally love it. I wanted to put this review up because I have been watching a lot of Anti-Hauls lately on YouTube and this seems to be on all of those lists and they all seem to be giving the same reason. That reason is that all of their Holiday palettes look the same, have the sames shades just renamed and rearranged. Also I seen a lot of complaints about the excess packaging. So I just wanted to give me opinion on the palette being that this is my first purchase so I don't have those feelings.

Anyway.. let's get in to it.

The first thing I saw about the palette that grabbed my attention was the green shade, Central Perk. It looked absolutely beautiful in the pictures that were released. This is in the Eggnog Latte Palette, so lets just start there. This palette is supposed to be eggnog scented, and I would say that to be true. I personally love eggnog so I don't find the smell offensive in anyway. But like with their other "smelly" palettes you don't notice it after application. I found all of the shadows to be smooth and pigmented. I especially love the Peach Cobbler blush. I didn't find them hard to blend or be patchy in anyway so this whole little palette is a win for me. The Cold Brew shade is best applied with a finger rather than a brush.

The next palette is called Peppermint Mocha. This has more of a pinky/purple vibe. Again, all of these shadows were of the quality I would expect from Too Faced and I found zero issue with any of them. I think this is a cohesive palette as a whole. As with all of these, you could easily travel with one palette alone, super compact. This one is supposed to have a peppermint mocha scent, but I don't really smell any peppermint.

Last, is the Gingerbread Cookie pallet. This is the only palette I found issue with, and its actually only one shade, the Black Coffee. This is more of a charcoal shade rather than black, I found it to be a little chalky and it did not blend easily. I would actually avoid using that shade all together as it was just a hassle in my opinion. However there is a dark brown in the palette Cup of Joe, that you could use to easily build depth in a look. So its still a fully usable pallet. This one is supposed to be gingerbread scented but it just smells like vanilla to me. The gingersnap and winter dream shades I find are best applied with a finger rather than a brush.

So all in all, out of the 18 shadows, 2 blushes, and 1 bronzer... Only 1 single shadow was a flop. This set costs $49 and also comes with a travel size Better Than Sex Mascara. The Chocolate Bar Pallets cost the same amount and contain between 14-18 shades. So I think the price is great, also the shadow pans are larger than in those palettes so its a better value. Plus you get the mascara, bronzer and two blushes. So in my opinion if you don't own any of the previous Holiday sets than go for it. I am personally super happy with my purchase. And as for the outer packaging I plan on storing it with my Holiday decorations and reusing, its really adorable. I think it would look great on one of my bedroom shelves for the Holidays to come. 

Ipsy December 2016

I mean, I rattle on about this every month, but its just so damn good! This year ipsy has totally been on their A+ game! I have loved almost all of the actual bag designs and the products inside have really been amazing selections.

The December bag is a furry soft pink. The pink handle matches the bubble envelope they are always sent in perfectly, which I think is a cute touch. 

MintPearBeauty Blending Sponge ipsy30 30% off any purchase
While I'm always excited to receive a new beauty tool to try out, I don't recommend you purchasing this. Its just too dense and hard, definitely not a BeautyBlender dupe.

BenefitCosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer 
I have ALWAYS wanted to get a sample of this. While the sample is smaller than I was expecting I'm still super stoked to have it.

TarteCosmetics Tarteist Glossy Lip Paint in WCW ipsydec 20% off any purchase
This is my first time trying and these lip glosses are actualy quiet nice. They have pigment, super comfy, not sticky at all and last a decent amount of time for being a gloss. Pretty pleased, and this is the perfect size to throw in a purse.

CityColor Cosmetics Be Matte Blush Trio ipsybematte 50% off Be Matte Blush and Be Matte Bronzer
This is super thin and compact, which excites me. It will be very easy to travel with three different shades but they are all matte. The pigment is fantastic and they blend very well. I have heard good things about these CityColor blushes before so I'm happy to have them. 

Nip+ Fab Exfoliate Glycolic Fix Serum
Oh my goodness! This is problem what I am most excited for. I haven't tried it yet because I'm trying to use up some of my skincare samples before starting anything new. BUT, I have heard really amazing things about this brand and this is a really decent sized sample, also the brand is affordable so fingers crossed it works.

Here is a link to sign up if you still haven't. IPSY GLAM BAG Also I wanted to mention ipsy has made it even easier to review products on their website or app and you no longer HAVE to post to social media so its super easy to get points to redeem.

Winter Date Night Look

One of my favorite things to do in the winter is having date nights at home. Take out and a couple good movies, snuggled up on the couch, its perfection to me. I love the comfort but I still want to look subtly sexy so I thought I'd share my favorite pajama and makeup look. Comfort and sex appeal all rolled in to one. ;)

I love a good set of black pajamas, I feel like their very classic and sophisticated. I love the Matilda Set by Adore Me. My favorite makeup to pair with this is a darker smokey eye, but simple at the same time and a nude lip (just because we are munching away and I don't want it to smudge every where).

The way I achieve a simple smokey eye is to lay down a base to cancel out any veins or discoloration. I usually just use my Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer. Than I will start with a very thin line or either a dark brown or navy blue liner along the lash line and smudge upward. Than I just layer until I reach the desired intensity. Presto! My favorite nude lip of the minute is the the new HD Lipcolors by Revlon is Sand. I also love doing very voluminous curls with this pj look as I think it just adds a bit of va-va-voom.  

Adore Me have loads more styles to choose from, all look very comfy/sexy at the same time. Definitely check them out HERE. The are also currently running a sale so a good time to pick up a few pair. Adore Me also have activewear, loungewear, and intimates. 

Too Faced Sweet Peach Palette

Since the palette is going to be released again (and it is now permanent) I wanted to put my review out there for you. Also seeing as I have had my palette for almost a year now I feel like I can give a good review and update.

A lot of people were/are upset by the marketing strategies implemented during the original launch. It was so super hyped by big YouTubers and everyone was raving about the product. Then it sold out very quickly, then released again and sold out. That was supposed to be it, but here we are a year later and its coming back, but being kicked up a notch with a few other products. I guess people just feel a bit swindled/lied to about the "limited edition" factor. Although personally I feel as if this was a part of their permanent line it would be popular (it is going to be, the whole collection..at least that's what I've been reading).

On to my review of the palette. I personally LOVE this palette. I've definitely got my moneys worth of use out of it. I love the way it smells, its just a light peachy smell not overwhelming, more refreshing. The colors are absolutely gorgeous and they really compliment my blue eyes. With this palette I am able to get a light and bright eye as well as a deeper more smokey look.

There was a lot being said about how there are only 3 peach shades in the palette and the the rest are just the boring neutrals shades that Too Faced always does. I personally disagree with that. The whole left side of this palette has a warm peachy vibe. Then the right is much darker but still has warm shades. I think they all go together and compliment each other perfectly. This palette is great year round it works perfectly for Spring /Summer but also really great for the Fall.

As far as the quality goes, I have no issues. The shades are pigmented, they blend beautifully, and I don't have issues with fall out..

To break it down, if you had FOMO during the last launch and are considering purchasing it on this go around. I recommend you do. While the people who are on YouTube are no longer talking about it because was limited edition and people get upset with them, me as a regular girl I use this palette at least once or twice a week.

As far as the other items that are being released during this next launch like the Glow Palette and the Blush, while I really like the look of both of those, I will probably only be purchasing the Glow Palette which is $42. The blush, is a singular blush that they are selling for $30... personally I think that is HELLA EXPENSIVE and I don't think I'll be splashing out my money on the blush.. but we shall see. They are also releasing lip oils, which at first I had no interest in but after seeing the swatches and how pigmented they actually are, I'm kind of intrigued.

So I hope this review was helpful if you are interested in the next release. I would love if they would just make this a permanent edition to the line, I did hear this was their fastest selling palette ever so people obviously love it or at least the idea of it. *** THIS IS A PERMANENT COLLECTION FOR TOO FACED NOW, AT LEAST THATS THE WORD ACCORDING TO TRENDMOOD ON IG :) :) -- also I totally did get the blush and highlighting palette since HSN has it on flexpay >.>

November Favorites

Of course my top favorite of the month was Thanksgiving! I love the Holiday season! Not for the food or the shopping, but just for the atmosphere and family. I love my family and spending time with them so any chance we get to all be together I am all in. This year was just an amazing fun filled time with laughter and love. I also personally tried my hand at a few recipes and although they failed... one quite miserably, my family was still supportive and laughed about it.

Onto the rest of last months favorites.

Christmas Mugs – I have a little collection of Christmas mugs and every year that I pull them out it just makes me so incredibly happy. My first cup of hot cocoa in one of these festive mugs just kicks the season off for me perfectly. My latest purchase was this adorable reindeer mug that I picked up at the Family Dollar for $2.

Santa's Magical Stories DVD – I always loved watching the Christmas specials on ABC Family, however I have not actually had television in several years. So I have missed these little Christmas specials and when I saw this at Walmart I immediately picked it up. Again, they just put me in the Christmas season.

Clear Shampoo and Conditioner – 100% this is my favorite because of the scent it leaves in my hair. It is so nice and it lasts in my hair until I wash it. While I haven't noticed a spectacular difference in my hair, its just kind of a normal shampoo and conditioner I will definitely repurchase because I love how it makes my hair smell.

Milani Lip Oil – I've had this for a while, I really liked it when I first purchased it but somehow I managed to put it up and basically forgot about it. I went through my collection recently and pulled it back out. It now lives on my night stand and I apply it every night. It is not sticky but stays on my lips and gives them a boost of hydration that I definitely need through these colder months.

NYX Pro Foundation Mixer in White - This is my first ever white mixer and I am so pleased. The combination of being pale and loving drug store makeup does not always go hand in hand. Even in the more expensive shades it is still hard to come across foundations that are pale enough. I have been mixing this with different foundations and it doesn't effect the formula or coverage it just lightens the shade. Perfection! I am mad at myself for waiting so long to purchase!

doucce Freematic Blush in Zen Orange - I received this product in my November ipsy bag and I've been using it so much. Its a beautiful peach shade that goes with almost every look. Its not too OTT, blends out beautifully. I just love it. 

Avon Naturals Sugar Plum & Vanilla Body Spray – This smells so good! It smells like sweet berries. Its not overly sweet to where it is kind of sickly. I find its the perfect balance between sweet and yet fresh. It does last a while when you spray it on your clothes, but it is of course just a body spray and not a perfume. But Avon is so inexpensive I don't mind just spritzing away. If they ever came out with this EXACT scent in a perfume I would totally purchase it. 

Walmart Brush Set – I threw away the packaging and don't remember the brand name, so sorry. However if you see them I'm sure they will catch your eye, these were $19.88 I believe I mentioned how pretty they were to my boyfriend and he picked them up for me. The are actually pretty good quality as well. The eye brushes are not much to write home about, I mean they get the job done and there is a nice blending brush. But the face brushes are so soft its incredible. There is a big fluffy brush that I've been using for an all over finishing brush. A flat top brush that I use to apply powder foundation if I'm looking for a little more coverage. The other two are perfect for contour, blush/bronzer. 

My YouTube favorites from November

BaileySarian | Love this chick! She just seems so cool to me. I just want to hang out with her and be her BFF lol. She's so down to earth not overly professional, she is a professional makeup artist but you know what I mean. Her makeup looks are bomb! She's really chill and relaxed and I think shes really funny. I just really enjoy her whole vibe.

JamieGenevieve | Her makeup skills are amazing, honestly top notch. She is another professional makeup artist. But to be totally honest the main reason I watch her videos is because I love listening to her talk. She has a Scottish accent that I just swoon over.

Thataylaa | I mentioned her last month but I just wanted to shout her out again because she just did a round two of 15 Days of Foundation. That is where she does a first impression review of 15 different foundations. Then at the end she gives herself a couple weeks to test them again with different primers/powders/etc, and then she comes back and does a wrap up video ranking them. Her videos are amazing if you are in to foundation and especially if you are a pale girl looking for recommendations based on shade selections check her out.

Ipsy Glam Bag November 2016

Sorry that I am getting this up so late but I didn't want to skip it entirely. 

Another gorgeous bag with an amazing design. So cute, I just love the stars and makeup design, it makes me feel very festive for some reason.

Contour Stick on Right
Blush on Left

DoucceFreematic Blush in #49 Zen Orange
I was really excited when I saw that this was coming in my bag. I'm always looking for a great, easy to wear blush and peachy tones work great with my fair skin. After getting it and trying it I absolutely love it, it is smooth and blends easily and works with a lot of makeup looks. 

ModelCoContour Stick
I'm always down to try a new contour product. Unfortunately this is not the product for me. It is way to orange. I don't see this working as a contour shade on any one, maybe a bronzer on medium skin but this is definitely not for me. As for the formula it was nice, it blended out easily no patchiness its just a shade issue.

pur-lisseBlue Lotus Balancing Moisturizer
This is really nice! It is a light weight moisturizer and blends into the skin, no greasy residue. It moisturizes the skin and works amazing under makeup. I am really wanting to purchase the full size of this one. 

tarteCosmetics Maracuja Oil
I've wanted to try this oil out for quite a while but didn't want to purchase the full size in case it wasn't for me. So, I am absolutely thrilled to have this in my bag. Ipsy has had this product several times and every times I always cross my fingers that it will be mine... finally! lol So to answer the question... no its really not for me. Sadly, I like dry oils but this leaves too much of a residue for me so I just don't like it. But I am super happy that I got to try it out. 

theBalmCosmetics Mad Lash Mascara
I have heard that this was a really great mascara and I am always super excited to try out a new one. Too be honest while I was happy to receive it in my bag this mascara is not for me. I don't care for the brush, I find it a little painful. The bristles are a spikey plastic and it always touches the roots of my lashes, and maybe I'm just super sensitive but it hurts and then I blink and...mascara disaster. 

So even though only 2 of the products worked out for me this month I was still very happy to receive everything in the bag. It was a good sample bag, I got to try out products that I had my eyes on without paying full price. If you are interested in signing up just click HERE

L.A. Colors Luminous Shine & Luxurious Glow

I saw this little palette at Family Dollar and thought why not? If it's amazing SCORE, if not it's just $3.

I took the plunge now you don't have to. This is not worth the $3. The shades are so powdery, when you put a brush it it kicks up a ridiculous amount of powder in the pan. The shades are super shimmery not a good look IMO. It's not finely milled, actually its pretty dang chunky. So this is just a quick post to advise you to pass on this if you see it.

Even though these look decent in this swatch, it is a heavy finger swatch, when you apply it with a  brush it sheers out to mainly flaky glitter.

My Favorite Cheap & Cheerful Storage

I love a good yard sale/flea market, and here in my neck of the woods you can find something of the sort all year long. After a lot of perusing through Pinterest and seeing loads of beautiful vanities with different types of storage I started to think outside the box. Now every time I see a cut-glass dish, especially in the smaller sizes, I snatch them up. I'm going to share with you my 5 latest purchases (none of which were over $1) and how I am using them. Hope this gives you some inspiration if your looking for storage ideas, or just a cute way to spruce up a space.

There we have it 5 little trinkets that help keep me a little more organized and look super cute at the same time. If I remember correctly I paid a total of $1.70 all together. I actually have a storage container with loads of these types of things and I just rotate them out when the mood strikes. 

Kat Von D MetalMatte Palette Review and Swatches

The Kat Von D MetalMatte palette was my #1 holiday pick. I watched several reviews and they all were raving so I absolutely had to have it. Truth be told even if they weren't I probably still would have had to have it.

This palette is BIG. I think everyone has mentioned that but it really is, I mention it just if storage is an issue for you, something to keep in mind. The mirror in the palette is really nice, its an actual mirror, if that makes sense, not just one of those pieces of reflective plastic. No distorted images here. The packaging itself is the pressed cardboard, because the mirror is quiet heavy it does not stand on its own and you may find it awkward to hold since the palette is large itself. I personally just prop it up and it works great. Also the palette is made in the USA.

The price is $60 for 22 shadows. There are 13 (1.7g) matte and 9 (1.7g) metal crush shades. I'm not sure what the retail value of an individual matte shadow would be but the metal crush shades are $21 each for 2.8 g. So you are getting almost exactly 1 gram less, so they value at more than $10 each.  In terms of value the metal crush formulas alone well exceed the price of the palette. 

Now in saying that, the metal crush shadows really are the best thing about the palette.. with the exception of one shade. These are smooth and creamy, they blend with ease. There is virtually no fall out. Just absolutely stunning formulas.

The one metal crush shadow that is not the best IMO is the shade Tinsel. Its more of a glitter, it sort of reminds me of the Urban Decay Moondust shadows, in that there isn't a lot of pigment behind the sparkle. You can wet your brush to make it more intense but otherwise its just a glitter that does tend to fall down on my cheeks. However with a wet brush it works just fine.

The mattes on the other hand, I was a little disappointed. They are rather dry shadows and are quiet difficult to blend. They can go patchy and you have to work with them a lot to get an even blend, I tried several different brushes so I know its the formula. The pigmentation is spot on but they are just so hard to blend. I purchased the Kat Von D Mi Vida Loca Remix palette from last year and I haven't had this problem at all with those shades. Of course they are still usable but I did want to be sure an comment on that.

Never the less I am still happy with my purchase, even if I had known of that issue I know me and I still would have purchased the palette. But maybe your not a psycho like me and don't want shadows for the sake of just having them, like a prized possession. >.>

In conclusion, its totally worth the price tag alone for the metal crush eyeshadows and then you can count the other 12 as a bonus lol. I am honestly surprised that the palette is still in stock considering how fast last years went, but maybe they were prepared.

I do have a question for anyone who has both this palette and the Shade and Light palette, are the formulas the same? I've been wanting that but I'm a little put off now after trying these mattes... I'd love to know :)

October Favorites

Haven't done one of these posts in a while, even though they are my absolute favorite to read. I really enjoy favorites that include everything, not just beauty, so that's whats going on today. 

Beauty

Dr.Jart+ Water Drop Hydrating Moisturizer | This was in my September Play! by Sephora bag and I absolutely love it. It comes out as what you think would be a thick creamy formula but the moment you start to rub this into your skin it feels like it just melts into a water. It absorbs quickly but still leaves a very hydrated feel and look to the skin. The full size is on my shopping list and I have a feeling this will be my holy grail moisturizer. I'll see if it stands the test of winter but so far... perfection.

Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer | I was going to hold off on putting this in here as I planned to do a full review, but it has definitely been a favorite this entire month. The coverage is fantastic, it blends beautifully on the skin. It doesn't cling to any of my dry patches or emphasize any fine lines or wrinkles. It gives me flawless, even coverage without feeling too heavy or cakey. Its just amazing! I first heard Kandee Johnson talk about this so I had to give it a go, no regrets. Actually I totally regret not getting it sooner.

Treat Marshmallow Cream Lip Scrub | Speaking of Kandee I actually first heard of this brand through her channel as well she raved about the lib balm and how she used it for lots of things. Since the weather is changing my lips are starting to get a little dry and flaky. This is a really easy to use scrub since it is in a tube, no need for fingers. It works really well to exfoliate but the balm left behind also give a little moisture back to the lips as well. Plus it tastes delicious and is organic.

Cherry Vanilla Perfume | This is my all time favorite fall scent. As soon as those leaves start changing and the nights get colder I pull this little gem out. It's just perfect, its sweet but the vanilla makes it warm. At this point it may be just be nostalgia but I absolutely love it.

Trim Tweezers | I went on vacation last month, when I came home I distinctly remember unpacking my tweezers but I could not find them any where. I went the rest of the month trying to make due with the other tweezers I had but they just did not cut it. So I finally went and picked up a new pair. These are just so good and they are only $3. Before I picked these up I was looking at other brands and their tweezers were so dang expensive, I just don't understand. These are amazing, they get even the smallest of hairs. I don't ever want to be without these again. 

Trim Brow Shaper | I have always had a mustache. Luckily its blonde so its never been that noticeable, except in the sun. But the more I've gotten in to makeup the more it really bothers me. Foundation emphasizes it, lip products emphasize it, I just was really bothered by it. So after seeing all about the facial shaving and how it doesn't actually grow back thicker I finally was like okay I'm just going to try it. I was nervous about how quickly it would grow back but its been over a week and I'm not seeing any grow back yet. 

Home

I've really been into fall scents this year, I am usually much more into the fresh scents or the 'manly' scents.. the ones that smell like cologne. This year I've really been into Pumpkin, I know that probably sounds 'typical', but for me..definitely not. 

Mainstays Pumpkin Spice Candle | I picked this up from Walmart for like $3. I've went through 2 this month, it would have been 3 but I was sick for a week and couldn't smell anything so I didn't want to waste it. I was pleasantly surprised by how much scent this kicks off. I have this in my bedroom and it feels the whole room and as soon as I open the door it just makes me feel all warm and cozy. 

Better Homes and Gardens Roasted Coconut Pumpkin Wax Cubes | Again these are from Walmart for $3. I find this to be just a little bit sweeter than the candle. I don't really notice the coconut as much, just a sweet pumpkin. Sometimes I use them in conjunction other times I'll use one or the other. I especially love this scent in my kitchen. Yum!

Youtube
In September I came across atleeeey on Youtube, immediately I subscribed. She does a ton of colorful bold looks which I find refreshing, I'm so tired of seeing "bronze goddess" looks. Also everyday in the month of October she uploaded a new Halloween tutorial, and everyday I sat waiting to watch it. She is super talented and you can tell she puts a lot of work into her videos and her editing is so cute.

Another gal I've been really loving to watch lately is thataylaa. I discovered her about 3 months ago while looking for pale foundations. Just a little bit after that she did a series called 15 days of foundation where she reviewed a new foundation every day for 15 days (as you might have guessed lol). That then turned into Foundation Fridays, and now shes gearing up for a second round of 15 days of foundation coming in November. If your a pale girl and like me are always on the lookout for an amazing foundation totally go check her out. Also her makeup skills in general are pretty amazing, she can make just about anything work. 

Movie
Friend Request I really didn't think I would watch this, mainly due to the name BUT it was really good! I love horror movies but I don't normally get scared, this one had me scared. There were quiet a few jump scares but I don't know something about it just had me on edge the whole way through. I'm no movie expert but if you need something to watch and like scary films, give it a go.

What have you been loving this month? I'm really trying to find new people to watch on Youtube so if you have any suggestions I'd love for you to leave them below. Hope your October was amazing!

IPSY GLAMBAG OCTOBER 2016

LOVE LOVE LOVE! I have absolutely no complaints this month, not that I really ever do, but I am SUPER pleased with my October Glambag!

First off, Halloween is my favorite holiday and this bag is seriously the cutest. Hands down my favorite Ipsy bag of all time, my mom kindly gave me hers too because it is so up my alley. But even more exciting than that are the products inside.

TATCHA PURE One Step Camellia Cleansing Oil 15 ml. IPSY15 for 15% off the full size
I've just recently got into cleansing oils so I am really excited to give this Tatcha one a go as it is a more premium brand.

Ciate London Fierce Flicks Eyeliner .03oz
I have given this a try and while the tip isn't my absolute favorite it was long lasting and I am happy to be able to try it out. Also this is a full size eyeliner and sells for $19!

Cosmoholic Liquid Lipstick in Mysterious Mocha 5.5ml ipsybogo Buy 1 get 1 FREE + free shipping
There website doesn't list how much product is in their liquid lipsticks so I'm not sure if this is full size or not. I would guess not, but I can't be positive. Anyway, I was really excited to see this in my bag and a little disappointed that it wasn't the type of liquid lip we have come to expect. It is more of a very pigmented gloss, but it does have good lasting power for a gloss and I will get use out of it so I'm still happy. 

Kokie Cosmetics Nail Polish in Heavenly 16ml ipsy25 25% Off
This is a gorgeous baby blue shade, the formula was a little streaky with one coat but looked perfect with too. The finish is also very shiny and while its not a very "fall" shade I can still see myself getting a lot of use out of it.Plus their logo is an elephant..so I'm kind of sold on that.

pur-lisse Daily Lip Nourisher with Mango and Shea Butters 4.5ml ipsylipsy30 30% Off Any Purchase
I have never disliked anything that I have gotten from this brand so I am very happy to get to try something new. Its not very thick and doesn't feel goopy on the lips, I've been using it quite often and it does moisturize my lips.

Holiday Sets 2016 – My Picks

It's that time of year again... well I guess it has been that since August, and things just keep coming in. There are so many holiday sets and palettes that sometimes, personally, it gets overwhelming. As much as I want to just snatch up everything I can get my hands on, I am on a budget and that's just not possible. I try to wait out as long as I possibly can to hear other peoples review before I make my purchase. I just thought I'd share what is currently on my list waiting to be narrowed down by the reviews. I really trust Emily Noel on YouTube so if she has done a review I will link it beside the product. As you will see number one on the list is the Kat Von D MetalMatte palette I have already seen the amazing rave reviews and this palette is scheduled to arrive on Tuesday! So excited! I would love to hear what is on your list or if you have tried any of these, what are your thoughts? 

Kat Von D MetalMatte $60 REVIEW | Kat Von D Everlasting Mini Liquid Lip Set $49

Urban Decay Full Spectrum $55 | Too Faced Grande Hotel Cafe $49 REVIEW

Sephora Give Me Some Lip $28 | Sephora Give Me Some Bold Lip $28 REVIEW

Stila Stay All Day Sparkle All Night Set $39 | The Balm Meet Matte Hughes Mini Lip Set $29

Tarte Tarteist Paint Palette Collector's Set $49 REVIEW

Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush Palette Color Wheel $44  | Smashbox 3 Mini Palettes $45 REVIEW