Inamongtheheather
Member Since: March 23, 2016Reviews
Vintage by Jessika Liebskind – Eyeliner Pencil
I have been pretty curious about this brand, so I was excited to see this in February's boxycharm. My local winners carries a few items by Vintage and I've never had the nerve to pick them up to try. I tend to prefer mechanical style eyeliner... +
I have been pretty curious about this brand, so I was excited to see this in February's boxycharm. My local winners carries a few items by Vintage and I've never had the nerve to pick them up to try. I tend to prefer mechanical style eyeliner pencils, but this is really nice. It goes on smoothly, without tugging. It's not the blackest black ever, but it's nice. I did notice that when I wore it on my tightline it did transfer down a bit, so keep that in mind. It's decent, but not the best. I will keep using it though -
Seraphine Botanical Sugar+Lemon Moisturizing Lip Buffer
Sugar scrubs are nice to have this time of year, however I've had mix luck with them in the past as they tend to get everywhere and aggravate my eczema. I liked the scent and taste of this buffer, and really loved how moisturized it made my lips... +
Sugar scrubs are nice to have this time of year, however I've had mix luck with them in the past as they tend to get everywhere and aggravate my eczema. I liked the scent and taste of this buffer, and really loved how moisturized it made my lips, but it really didn't have enough grit to it to really exfoliate much. I wish it didn't have any sugar at all and was just a lip oil. -
WinkyLux Kitten Eyeshadow palette
A palette. Another freaking palette!!! I am so pleased by this. Firstly, the colours are really pretty and perfect for winter. Secondly, the packaging is super cute though it does lack a mirror. I did a couple of looks with the palette and then... +
A palette. Another freaking palette!!! I am so pleased by this. Firstly, the colours are really pretty and perfect for winter. Secondly, the packaging is super cute though it does lack a mirror. I did a couple of looks with the palette and then swatched it, so I have a pretty solid impression of it now. So, off the bat, I'll say I'm impressed with the formula, especially considering how affordable this palette is. The mattes aren't too sheer or chalky, and they apply pretty smoothly. The shimmers are pretty but I will say that they get chunky easily and may need some work for blending. You can really see the chunks in the browny bronze and gold shades. I like the colours that were included here. There's a light matte, a transition shade, and a couple of darker colours for deepening. The shimmers are pretty and make this palette pretty versatile.
I did two looks with this. The first was gold and plum. I had to play with the gorgeous gold shade, so it is the colour on the lid here. Next time I would use it wet and put it on a glitter glue I think, as I found it didn't have the umph I was expecting. Definitely use your fingers or a wet brush with the shimmers.
The shimmery pink shade on the top row was a nice surprise. It gave a really cool inner corner glow that I didn't expect. Dipping into these colours, I saw a lot of fallout. The palette got dirty pretty quickly. When applying, I ended up with quite a bit of fallout on my cheekbones and undereyes, especially with the darker mattes. Keep this in mind and maybe do your eyes first when using this.
For the second one, the star of the show was the gorgeous duochrome pink/mint shade in the middle row. I used this all over the lid and LOVE it. One thing I noticed here, however, was that when I really packed that shade on, I ended up with literal chunks on my eyelid. I really had to blend things out to get them smooth again.
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LAQ A & CO Cloud Lip in Storm
I got this in my November Boxycharm. I was intrigued by this when I pulled it out of the box. I ended up with the darker wine shade and was fine with that. I've been digging the moody dark colours lately. The item is described as long wearing and... +
I got this in my November Boxycharm. I was intrigued by this when I pulled it out of the box. I ended up with the darker wine shade and was fine with that. I've been digging the moody dark colours lately. The item is described as long wearing and matte, so I had high hopes. Sadly, this was just a mess. It applied very sheer and patchy, almost like a balm. Because of the shape and size, I found it really difficult to get a precise application, which is a pain in the butt with such a dark colour. I really had to layer it up to get decent coverage and found it never set down in any way. It moved around and didn't stay put very long. I didn't find it matte at all, and don't see myself reaching for this. -
KNC Beauty All Natural Collagen Infused Lip Mask
I got these in my November Boxycharm. Ok, so, I'm one of those people that love the whole masking experience but aren't really sure there is much real benefit to doing them. This is especially the case for weird masks like this one. I have insanely... +
I got these in my November Boxycharm. Ok, so, I'm one of those people that love the whole masking experience but aren't really sure there is much real benefit to doing them. This is especially the case for weird masks like this one. I have insanely dry lips with eczema around them. I didn't think this lip mask was going to do much for me, and I was right. While it was fun to use, it did sting while it was on. The serum is really runny and wet, so I ended up dumping it everywhere when I opened the package. Because it's so thin, it didn't feel like it really stayed where it was supposed to be long enough to really be effective. Will I use the rest of these? Sure. Do I expect any results? No. -
Cover FX Illuminating Setting Spray
Another item I'm excited about. With my dry skin, I am always drawn to illuminating products. This is especially well timed because I just ran out of my current favourite setting spray by Pixi. The spray is incredibly fine. You can barely feel it... +
Another item I'm excited about. With my dry skin, I am always drawn to illuminating products. This is especially well timed because I just ran out of my current favourite setting spray by Pixi. The spray is incredibly fine. You can barely feel it it's so fine. There is a very itty bitty fine glitter in this spray, so be sure to really shake this baby really well. If you don't, you may find you end up with big glitter chunks on your cheek. It gets rid of any powdery look you may have and really sets everything down. I haven't played with it enough to tell if it really helps make my makeup last but I'll report back if I do notice anything significant. I love the glow it leaves, though I can see some people not being into the glitter. For me, I really have to get up close and in there to see anything, but this may not be your setting spray if the idea of spraying glitter on your face is horrifying. -
Dr. Brandt PoreDermabrasion pore perfecting exfoliator
Got this product in my October Boxycharm. I love getting skincare in my boxycharm because I am always looking to fight the signs of aging but can't afford to spend much money on it. This gives me the opportunity to try new things without breaking... +
Got this product in my October Boxycharm. I love getting skincare in my boxycharm because I am always looking to fight the signs of aging but can't afford to spend much money on it. This gives me the opportunity to try new things without breaking the bank. This is a perfect example of that. Dr. Brandt is an amazing brand that I just can't afford. I really like this product. The exfoliators are extremely fine and not too abrasive for my sensitive dry skin. It has a lovely smooth creamy texture and a really nice minty scent. I really enjoy using this in the shower, a couple times a week. Haven't had it long enough to see any difference, but I'll report back if I do see a big change in my skin. -
BECCA Cosmetics Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter
I received the shade Prosecco Pop in the October Boxycharm. You guys, when I saw this in the box I couldn't believe it. Thanks to Jaclyn Hill and the rest of Youtube, Becca is KNOWN for their highlights. In fact, speaking of Jaclyn, this shade is... +
I received the shade Prosecco Pop in the October Boxycharm. You guys, when I saw this in the box I couldn't believe it. Thanks to Jaclyn Hill and the rest of Youtube, Becca is KNOWN for their highlights. In fact, speaking of Jaclyn, this shade is one of her collabs with Becca (originally limited edition, now permanent). I was pleased to receive the pressed powder version, rather than the liquid, as I don't tend to use much liquid highlight these days.
The formula is buttery and smooth, with a beautiful wet looking sheen. This one is a bit more subdued than other Becca highlights I've tried (Champagne Pop, for instance, is BLINDING. This one? Not so much). I was worried the shade was going to be too dark and yellow for me, but I think after trying it that I can still pull it off (at least during the summer). It definitely isn't my favourite shade of highlight, but it is still pretty. It applied quite sheer and was buildable, which I like. Overall, the shade is really the only meh for me. I would definitely buy this formula again, maybe in Opal or Moonstone.
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Tarteist quick dry lip paint in Homeslice
I recieved this lippie in my October Boxycharm. I was so excited to pull this lippie out of the box. The colour looked cute and different from my typical mauvey rosey nudes that I gravitate towards and collect. The formula itself feels quite nice... +
I recieved this lippie in my October Boxycharm. I was so excited to pull this lippie out of the box. The colour looked cute and different from my typical mauvey rosey nudes that I gravitate towards and collect. The formula itself feels quite nice going on and I like the curve in the applicator which hugs the lips nicely. I wish the tip of the applicator was a bit more narrow for a cleaner, more crisp application, but it's not bad. It goes on smoothly and pretty opaque with no streakiness. It dries very quickly (which was to be expected with that name) and does feel pretty matte and drying. Not my favourite formula this time of year with my really dry lips, but it's not the most drying liquid lip I've tried. It has ok lasting power, but definitely not the best. I got about 3 hours out of it this morning.
The colour ended up being a bit more orangey than I expected, but it's cute and pretty nice for this time of year. I'm more adventurous with my lip colours these days so I don't mind it, though I'm not sure it's super flattering on me. It is very easily influenced by whatever you have underneath, so I have worn it darker and lighter depending on if I pair it with a liner or not. Overall, a decent lippie but not my favourite in the world. I'd rather reach for an Ofra or a Colorpop Ultra Satin.
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jonteblu lip liner
I got this in the brown sugar colour in my october boxycharm. I thought it was going to be way too brown and dark for me, and that it didn't make sense paired with the lippie (spoiler!). I was wrong, and I'm not afraid to admit it. This is such a... +
I got this in the brown sugar colour in my october boxycharm. I thought it was going to be way too brown and dark for me, and that it didn't make sense paired with the lippie (spoiler!). I was wrong, and I'm not afraid to admit it. This is such a perfect warm chocolatey colour that is sooooo great for this time of year. It is a bit drying, but it goes on smoothly and does an ok job of sticking around. The colour has made this a favourite in my lip collection. Going to be wearing this a lot! -
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