Glossybox January 2016

Glossybox January 2016

Glossybox is good about introducing me to brands I’m not very familiar with. I knew about Royal Apothic and Emite Makeup but none of the others. All the items in this box are useful – a clarifying hair treatment, foot and body creams, a lip color, and a foundation primer.

Cover FX Custom Cover Drops

Cover FX Custom Cover Drops Review

Cover FX Custom Cover Drops is a new type of base makeup that is supposed to offer the ability to customize your coverage/color/finish to your heart’s content.

Hourglass Diffused Light Ambient Lighting Powder

Hourglass Diffused Light Ambient Lighting Powder Review

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powders are meant to mimic different lighting sources and affect the way light falls on the skin, giving it a softer, more flattering look. Hourglass describes Diffused Light as “a soft, warm, pale yellow powder that conceals redness and gives skin clarity—like a soft ray of morning light.” It is formulated without parabens, talc, fragrance, nanoparticles, and gluten.

Whim Fall 2015 Nail Lacquers - Crackling Embers, Fallen Sunset, and Tall, Dark & Rich

Whim Fall 2015 Nail Lacquer Review & Swatches

Whim Nail Lacquer is part of a 3 step system that is supposed to deliver the durability of a gel manicure with but the ability to remove it easily with nail polish remover. I have only the color portion of the system and not the base or top coats so my review is only for the nail color itself.

September 2015 Empties

Empties: September 2015

Here’s another month’s worth of products I’ve used up. Most of these are the same old things I always list in empties posts. I think I need to branch out and try some new stuff!

September 2015 Beauty Favorites

Favorites: September 2015

For once, all my favorites are makeup items! I had a hard time narrowing these down, actually. I’ve enjoyed a ton of products over the summer but these are the most recent ones I’ve been using regularly.

Glossybox September 2015

Glossybox September 2015

It’s been a while since I’ve done a Glossybox post. The last few boxes haven’t been all that exciting but this one is looking more intriguing. Three color cosmetic items! Let’s take a closer look at what’s in this month’s box.

Urban Decay Naked Smoky Palette

Urban Decay Naked Smoky Palette Review

This is the 4th iteration of the Urban Decay Naked Palette which focuses on shades used in smoky eyeshadow looks. The shades are mainly in the neutral family but they vary widely which allows for looks ranging from extremely subtle to highly dramatic.

Silver & Gold Eyeshadow Look | Urban Decay Naked Smoky Palette

Silver & Gold Eyeshadow Look

Somehow today’s look turned out to be something you might wear during the holidays. All the eyeshadows are from the Urban Decay Naked Smoky Palette and just for fun I thought I’d throw on a pair of false lashes to amp things up a bit.