Category: Product Review

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HourGlass Cosmetics Phantom Volumizing Glossy Balm

This product has been trending everywhere for a while now. So, I finally purchased this product to see if it lives up to the hype. The glossy balm retails at Sephora and Ulta for $36 dollars USD.

The product comes in gold packaging and is retractable. You can move just a little product up at a time. This prevents bending or breaking while preserving the product.

Upon application, the product feels smooth, creamy, and hydrating to the lips. The balm is not sticky or greasy. Your lips look plumper A very minimal amount of the product is needed to achieve this.

The product is nicely tinted and leaves a noticeable amount of color. I used the color Slip which left the most beautiful color. Slip is a rosy mauve color. For a more dramatic look, use a lip liner and a second layer of the glossy balm.

This product is an Allure Best of Beauty Award winner for 2023. I am not surprised as this product lives up to the hype. This glossy balm is a staple in my beauty bag.

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Ouai Hair Oil

Ouai Hair Oil is a great multitasking hair oil. Suitable for all hair types. Lightweight and buildable. Prevents breakage and smooths out frizz. The Holy Grail of hair oil.

This Ouai Hair oil uses their Rue St. Honore scent. The scent is a mix of violet, gardenia, ylang ylang and white musk. A heavenly mix of florals that will leave your hair smelling amazing.

I love to use it when blow drying my freshly washed hair. It leaves my long thick hair incredibly shiny. Even with my thick hair, a little goes a long way.

You can apply a couple of drops to wet or dry hair. Comb the oil through your strands and style. You can apply more as needed for thicker hair.

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Rare Beauty Dewy Liquid Blush

Rare Beauty Dewy Liquid Blush, in Hope, is a warm-toned, medium pink liquid blush. The formula has a very fluid consistency and is lightweight. I found this blush very easy to work with. It has a lip gloss like applicator.

It glides on easily over foundation or bare skin. I was able to apply the blush very evenly and it blended well. The blush gives a dewy finish and has a very hydrating formula.

It feels almost weightless when applied. This hydrating formula gives you a good bit of time to blend out before it dries. The formula is highly pigmented. One drop goes a long way. The Rare Beauty Dewy Liquid Blush is definitely worth the buy.

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Haus Labs Foundation

The Haus Labs foundation contains 20 plus nourishing ingredients like squalene and hylauronic acid. It also includes arnica to reduce redness. Who doesn’t love makeup that makes your skin look pretty while protecting and improving it?

There are so many shades to choose from for all skin colors and tones. I was able to find the perfect shade to blend seamlessly into my skin. I recommend going into the store to find your match.

The coverage is buildable. This foundation gives off a dewy finish that lasts all day. It leaves your skin slightly glowing. The end result, is the perfect amount of dewy without being too over the top.

The foundation glides on flawlessy with my beauty blender. I can get a medium coverage with a natural look. Haus Labs foundation has a weightless moisturizing feel.

This foundation is great for most if not all skin types. Especially for dry skin. You can find this product online or in stores at Sephora.

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Kylie Cosmetics Matte Liquid Eyeshadow

I recently received Kylie Cosmetics Matte liquid Eyeshadow complimentary of Influenster and Kylie Cosmetics. I recieved the shade, 2 Steps Ahead. This shade is a pretty rich brown with a subtle purple tint. The matte liquid eyeshadow comes in five shades.

When I tested the product, I dabbed a small amount onto a tray and took an eyeshadow brush and blended it out onto my eyelids. It was very easy to blend. The product has lots of pigment so its very buildable. A little goes a long way. It did not crease as promised and created a blurred matte look.

The 5 shades are all beautiful, but I hope more options are eventually released. The matte liquid eyeshadow does come at a reasonable pricepoint. This is definitely a product worth trying.

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E.L.F. Halo Glow Blush Beauty Wand

I recieved the E.L.F. Halo Glow Blush Beauty Wand in Magic Hour from BzzAgent in exchange for an honest review. I was so excited to recieve this product because I already love many things E.L.F. has to offer.

All of the beauty wands contain 2% squalene and micro pearl pigments to hydrate and create a glow on the skin. They are blendable and buildable due to the silky formula. The cushion tip applicator helps to achieve this as well.

The blush does create a glow when applied to the tops of your cheekbones. Many claim that the blush wands, highlighting and contour wands are a great dupe for the Charlotte Tilsbury wands.

This is a product I would purchase again. I love the smooth formula and buildable color. A little goes a long way. I am excited to try the highlighting and countour wands as well. Ladies, do not sleep on this. Go out and get you one.

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Jupiter Balance Shampoo & Nourishing Conditioner

I have long thick naturally curly hair. I get Brazillian Blowouts every three months. I was using a shampoo and conditioner that I love and still love. Yet, recently my scalp kept feeling itchy and irritated even after a fresh wash.

Now this does not happen to me a lot and I have a hunch that a lot of it is product buildup. I decided to do a little research. The most common causes of itchy scalp is seborrheic dermatitis. This is caused by an overgrowth of yeast on the scalp. For mild cases this can be treated with over the counter selenium and zinc pyrithione. So, I sought out to find a shampoo with one of these ingredients free of sulfates, parabens, and other nasty ingredients.

Jupiter Balancing Shampoo seemed to check all the boxes as it contains zinc pyrithione and lots of natural ingredients to help balance and remove buildup. The nourishing conditioner contains soothing ingredients like colloidal oatmeal to help calm the scalp.

I plan to use this shampoo for several washes before returning to my usual shampoo that does tame my hair a little better. Jupiter shampoo and conditioner did calm my scalp and drastically reduced the itching and irritation after one one wash. The zinc pyrithione in the shampoo combined with ingredients like colloidal oatmeal in the conditioner calmed my irritated scalp and reduced the itching by 95% after my first wash. This product is also great for all hair types.

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MAC Locked Kiss Ink

I recieved MAC Locked Kiss Ink in Bodacious from BzzAgent in exchange for my honest review. The lip color is a warm medium peach with a matte finish. It is lightweight and easy to spread. The lip color comes with ultra refined pigments that do provide buildable color.

The formula comes nutrient packed with passion fruit oil, coconut oil, and shea butter. The color says it lasts 24 hours. I did find myself reapplying before 24 hours as the color faded some. The lip ink is kiss proof. I can attest to that.

If you want a lighter shade only apply once and let the lip ink dry. However, I applied a couple of times, letting the lip ink dry between each application. It is a beautiful shade and is my new favorite nude.

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OUAI St. Barts Body Creme

I recieved this OUAI St. Barts body creme from Influenster and OUAI in exchange for my honest review. When I opened the jar of OUAI body creme, I was immediately whisked away to a tropical vacation. With notes of dragon fruit, orange blossom, tuberose and baltic amber, you are whisked away by a scent that is absolutely divine. At first, I thought that the coconut in the creme was overpowering, but when I put the creme on the coconut was subtle. What stood out were the notes of tuberose and orange blossom.

The body creme is very nourishing and hydrating to the skin without being too thick or greasy. The creme has capuaca butter to hydrate the skin along with coconut oil and squalane that nourishes the skin to leave it glowing. The creme is sulfate free, vegan, and cruelty free.

A little goes a long way and leaves your skin silky smooth. This body creme will give you a subtle glow. It will leave you feeling glowing, refreshed, and you will drift away to your favorite island.

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OUAI St. Barts Body Creme

I recieved this OUAI St. Barts body creme from Influenster and OUAI in exchange for my honest review. When I opened the jar of OUAI body creme, I was immediately whisked away to a tropical vacation. With notes of dragon fruit, orange blossom, tuberose and baltic amber, you are whisked away by a scent that is absolutely divine. At first, I thought that the coconut in the creme was overpowering, but when I put the creme on the coconut was subtle. What stood out were the notes of tuberose and orange blossom.

The body creme is very nourishing and hydrating to the skin without being too thick or greasy. The creme has capuaca butter to hydrate the skin along with coconut oil and squalane that nourishes the skin to leave it glowing. The creme is sulfate free, vegan, and cruelty free.

A little goes a long way and leaves your skin silky smooth. This body creme will give you a subtle glow. It will leave you feeling glowing, refreshed, and you will drift away to your favorite island.