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Beauty Product Reviews Video

Natural Beauty: Valentine’s Day Makeup Look w/ Walgreens

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Hey, peeps!

As I alluded to last week, I recently ventured down the Walgreens beauty aisle to pick up a few items for creating my Valentine’s Day look.  Check out my latest video for a few makeup tips and a step-by-step breakdown of how I get all glammed up for night out on the town.

And for those of you who don’t have time for the video, here’s a quick rundown of the Walgreens products I used.

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First up was Garnier’s 5 Sec Blur skin primer.  I’d only used primer occasionally before, but I’m now a HUGE believer.  It glides on easily and instantly made my naturally oily skin feel smooth and soft.  You can use it with or without makeup for a more even skin tone.  Now, this stuff won’t perform miracles, but I did see a noticeable improvement in my pores and skin texture when I applied it.

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This might be my new favorite mascara.  I mentioned in the video that Rimmel Scandaleyes is one-third the cost of my regular costs, but upon further investigation it’s more like one-fifth of the price (even better!).  In any case, I love the mod vibe this mascara gave me.  It lengthens and separates like a champ with NO CLUMPING!

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When it comes to naturally rosy cheeks, maybe I was born with it, or maybe it’s Maybelline’s Master Hi-Light blush.  I’ll let you guys decide.  The color looks a lot lighter in the photos, but the #30 Coral I purchased is actually a much darker pink shade in person.  It has a subtle pearlescent sheen that I love and makes your skin glow when you put it on.

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The beauty aisles at Walgreens are stocked with just about everything a gal could want. It took every ounce of willpower not to fill my basket with even more goodies!

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Here’s my final look after applying some red lipstick!

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Lip Service

Lip Smackin'

I generally try to avoid primping in public, but I have no problem reaching for a glamorous tube of lipstick for a quick touch-up.  Givenchy Rouge Interdit in Shocking Pink layered with a quick swipe of YSL Volupte Sheer Candy in Succulent Pomegranate is my favorite combo for a cheery pink lip.  The best part is that the packaging is just as fun as the lipsticks themselves.  When I want a more natural look, I constantly reach for  my Senna Cosmetics Double-Dose Lip Lacquer in Chocolate Cherry.  It’s two-sided (and tastes exactly how it sounds!), so I apply the chocolate to my entire mouth and dab a little cherry to just the center of my lips.  But no matter what shade I’m wearing, I always reach for my Figs & Rouge Organic Balm in Sweet Geranium first to help hydrate and moisturize my pout.

 

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GLOSSYBOX Makeup & Skincare Video Review

I was pretty ecstatic when the folks over at GLOSSYBOX asked me to preview a sample box for their US launch. You can check out my latest video to get the full review, but I can tell you now that I absolutely love it. I currently subscribe to Birchbox, but I find GLOSSYBOX to be much better. The sample sizes are larger, and the quality and selection is much better, in my opinion.  Although I will give Birchbox bonus points for only costing $10/month compared to $20/month for Glossybox.

Here’s a breakdown of the samples that were included in my box:

  • BASQ Cucumber Tea Eye Gel
  • OPI Kiss Me on My Tulips Nail Polish
  • C.O. Bigelow Lavender & Peppermint Body Lotion
  • Cargo EyeBronzer
  • Erno Laszlo Hollywood Collection Skin Cream
  • Kryolan High Floss Brilliant Lip Shine (Toffee)

I was particularly excited about the first 3 items as they were all things that I’d use regularly and came in full sizes.  The other downside is that there’s currently a waiting list for the US boxes, but I will definitely keep you guys up-to-date on when it’s finally available, or you can check out http://glossybox.com to sign up for email alerts.