New Drugstore Palettes ~ feat. Maybelline, Milani Cosmetics and Physicians Formula ~ Do you need them?

*Purchase by me*

Drugstore is a roll with all the new palettes or should I say Physicians Formula is.

I was thinking of doing a separate post for each palette but then I changed my mind and will include them here :) I feel its better if you see them all together and make your choice if you want it or not. 

First let's start with Maybelline Nudes of New York - all I have to say about this palette is wow wow wow....wow. Finally a palette in drugstore that is amazing seriously worth every penny. I actually didn't want a new palette but ugh I got it at discounted price and I could not be happier.

If you think that this one is same formula as the other palettes, im looking at you Nudes and Blushes Nudes, think again. This is so much better, 10000 times better. Even better then the city minis palette. We got mattes, we got shimmer and they all are so pleasant to work with. The 7 metallic shades are gorgeous. I personally like to apply them with my fingers :) the 9 mattes blend really good. I feel if you like nude shadows you will totally love this palette.

Seriously try it and let me know :) Retails $14

Next lets stick with warm neutrals shades. Milani Cosmetics Most Wanted in the shade Burning Desire - I think these are newer ones that recently launched. I believe there is 5 total. I only was able to get one. Now let me tell you that these remind me of the Maybelline formula, and no not the new palettes Nudes of New York, but the City Minis. City Minis formula was good at the time when they came out. Over the years most of the brand improved their formulas. I am not saying its bad, but it is not the best. The shadows feel really soft, there is a lot of kicks up a lot of powder and when you blend them they kinda blend away, just like Milani Gilded palettes. When swatched shades look beautiful. But once applied I get just one look. I used 2nd matte and 5th matte and they kinda blend it together and there is no saying which one was which. Even when applying 3rd and/or 6th shimmer, looks feel like everything blend into one warm shade on the eye.

I guess I could use this as a side kick to other palettes I  have in my collection. Its pretty to look at but meh when applied. I don't think palette is necessary. Retails $10

Moving on to two Physicians Formula palettes I have:

* Rose All Play - lets just start by saying I love the packaging and the whole Rose All Day line is amazing. This palette comes in pretty flowery cardboard. the eye shadows are shaped like roses and its just brings the look of flower bouquet all together. When you first look at it it looks like Hudas New nudes palette. I don't own the original so I can't compare but I will say it is not the best dupe out there. I love the shades, I adore these type of the shades, pretty pinks, mauve's and pretty shimmers :)

Some matte shades have a kick up but not as bad as the Milani one. Shadows blend nicely together and I like to top them with the glitters that I use my finger to apply.  Over all I like this one and recommend getting it on sale :) Retails $18

* The Gold Vault - pretty but bulky packaging. This is all shimmer palette. There is no mattes or satin shades. There is shimmery bronzer shade and shimmery gold highlighter. Pigmenation on these is crazy! they shimmery sparkly what ever you want to call it LOL. I can get away using light handed that bronzer. But highlighter? NO. There is total of 8 eye shadows. Again all shimmery. But heck you can get a nice eye look out of it :)

 I was not sure I would like this palette but well I do! If you need mattes your can totally grab another palette, no harm there. ON the side note, some one compared this to New UD Honey palette and they look so similar! wish I had Honey so I could compare it as well :)  Retails $18

Out of all I believe Maybelline one will be the most popular with all and for all the good reasons :) I would recommend that the most. The second comes both PF palettes. Lastly Milani. Milani formula is not my favorite... If you can find any of the Obssesion palettes get them, formula on these is amazing and I heard Milani is discontinuing it. 

Pixi Beauty Rose Infused Skin Treats Favorites

*pr sample*

I guess Pixi Beauty don't sleep and keeps on working a new skin care for us skin care loving junkies:)

I mean did you see the sneak peek on their new Vitamin C skin care and other goodies line that launched recently? Look below :) I am already adding products to my wish list :)

(Picture credit: Pixi Beauty)

Also recently, less then two weeks ago a new PR package came :) The rose infused skin care products nicely packed in a gorgeous travel makeup/skin care bag. I died! Really, Pixi is spoiling their bloggers :)  And this one likes to be spoiled :) 

Let's start with what catches the eye first. The travel makeup/skin care bag. Isn't it gorgeous! The soft pink color looks so nice with light green and the roses printed all over the bag? Stunning! It is perfect for travels and of course filled with all the essentials I need :) I will definitely bring it with me when I come visit Poland in April :) Ah can't wait! And of course my Mom will get few of my favorite Pixi products :) 

So now what products were in the bag and did I tried them before ? Pixi basically sent over the whole Rose Infused line. I did try some products before and some I am eager to try. As I am writing this post the "new new" products landed on bathroom counter and I will be testing them out. 

Rose water, rose oils, rose anything is very popular in skin care these days, and it should. Rose water and the oils has many great skin benefits such as anti-inflammatory, it helps minimize redness, soothes the skin irritation and helps with blemishes. Plus keeps the skin moisture and  it is ideal for all skin types, especially acne/ sensitive skin. 

The products that came with the bag are:

* Makeup Melting Cleaning Cloths ~ with Chamomile, Grape Seed Oil and Rose. The small pack includes 10 wipes. This is one of the products I have not yet to try. But according to Pixi, it should gently and efficiently remove all traces of makeup. Infused with soothing and hydrating botanical extracts, these wipes will make skin feel clean and balanced after each use. 

* Rose Cream Cleanser ~ nourishing cream cleanser with mineral rich mud  cleans skin as it helps strengths and soften it. Enrich with Rose,Avocado, Chamomile and Aloe Vera. I did try this and I do like it. Most importantly my skin likes it. Feel clean and hydrated afterwords. Definitely need to play more with it. ($18 Pixi Website / Target)
* Rose Tonic ~ I do love the Glow Tonic, so when i saw they came out with Rose I wanted to get my hands on it fast. I was lucky to be sent a while ago mini sizes of both glow and rose tonic. I pulled out one right away and I been using it ever since. This rose and elder-flower toner calms redness, soothes irritation and hydrates the skin. Keeps my skin fresh and plump :) Love it. Pixi, I think makes one of the best toners! NOw I need to get my hands on the Retinol one :) ($15-$29; Pixi and Target)

* Rose Caviar Essence ~ I had this one before and still have in my skin care drawer. I remember when I first got it a while back this product excited me the most. Just by looking at it I wanted to put all over my face.  This Caviar Essence contains encapsulated flower oils suspended in the serum that melts into the skin upon application. The Essence should be applied after toning and it has a nice cooling effect on the skin coz of the gel like texture. Just love it ($24' Pixi and Target)
* Rose Flash Balm ~ 3 in 1, oil free quick absorbing formula instantly moisturizes and brightness the skin. Its perfect for tired, lackluster skin. Can be use as a primer and mask as well. I tried this before many times under the makeup and I really enjoyed it. Love how hydrated my skin felt. Definitely one of the best products by Pixi that is worth checking out. ($24; Pixi and Target)
* Rose Ceramide Cream ~ this got me exciting. I believe this is the newest Pixi product, because I have never seen it before. I have not yet to try it but according to Pixi: "this ultra rich moisture cream, infused with rose flower and rosemary oil drenched your skin in deep hydration. Antioxidant rich plant extracts and ceramides help improve skin elasity and lock in intense moisture while helping to protect against environmental aggressors. It quenches thirsty skin leaving  it healthier and more supple and smooth." I am really looking forward to try this :) ($24; Pixi and target)

* Rose Oil Blend ~ This is my favorite oil! Not only my, ask my sister in law how many did she used already :) I always see her repurchase it. And guess who introduce her to it :) You got that right, ME:) It extremely hydrates, restores and provides skin with natural glow. I don't use it every day, but when I do is mostly night time, I add 1-2 drops to my moisturizer and I can head to bed.
* Makeup Fixing Mist ~ I have like three of them lying around somewhere :) I like how good it sets the makeup. I did write a post on Multi Misting a while back (click here). I adore Pixi mists, and most of the time these are the ones I use the most. ($15; Pixi and Target)
* Rose Glow Mist ~ ah it is so nice to try new mists. I been eyeing this one for a while :) It contains 7 flower oils, essential fatty acids and antioxidant so it does have a dual phase effect and needs a good shake before use. The key ingredients are rose oil, argan oil and avocado oil. It smells amazing and makes my skin hydrating , soft and it gives a skin beautiful glow-y effect, with out greasy residue. ($15, Pixi and Target)

Did your try Pixi Skin Care before? What are your favorites?

New from Wet N Wild ~ Rite Aid Haul (feat. Iconic Bronzers and Setting Spray)

To my defense I went just to get a laundry detergent and I left with new Wet n Wild products and no detergent LOL. Don;t judge it happens. 

I heard and well saw on IG, Wet n Wild came out with new products. The ones my Rite Aid got were the new Color Icon Bronzers, Sprays and Catsuit lipsticks. 

Of course me being me I grabbed 3 out of 4 shades of bronzers (the 4, darker one was shattered) and Rose makeup setting spray. 

All looks so good and fresh :) Swatched the brozners and I like the formula and the shades. It's gel infused long wearing formula, that leaves skin looking luminous and sun kissed. I think the bronzers will be a hit. Personally can't wait to play with them a bit more.

Shade I bought and swatches:

* Palm Beach Ready ~ I hope this will give my skin glow :) Its light-medium brown with tiny gold shimmer that should give skin the luminosity. Swatches really good. The formula is like it said gel like. 

* Sunset Striptease ~ light medium brown with satin finish. 

* Ticket to Brasil ~ light-medium with yellow undertones. The lightest out of all. It have a satin finish. 

(swatched in the same order as mentioned above)

None of the ones I have is matte. I think the darker one also might be satin finish not sure tho. TBH even tho I didn't wear it on my face yet I like the formula. I don't think this will be hard to apply and blend. Swatch wise they do look like they are going to be really easy to work with. Definitely will update more once I played with them  :) 

Another new product I grabbed is the Photo Focus Primer Water in Rose Scent. The bottle is rather small but mighty. Smells divine. If you are a fan of roses and rose scent you will definitely like it this. The spray nozzle is good. Sprays the right amount of products. I been spraying it on my face all day today and its a great refresher :)  Again I will update how will it work with a full face of makeup. But so far we are liking each other.

There are two more scents to choose from : Coconut and Cucumber. 

Wet n Wild also came out with "matching" primer, same scents Not sure if they are same or each does something different as they were not at the store.  I saw my friend Amanda (anchored_2_beauty) hauled the coconut one :)

All products are available at Wet n Wild Website as we speak, and as you can tell in stores as well :)
Happy hunting :)

Most recent Colouropop Haul and Peek into my collection

Oh Colourpop... Where to begin? 

In the past two months I grew my CP collection a lot. Why? Coz they are freaking amazing brand and their products are worth every penny. 

In December I placed 4 different orders. Crazy right? What can I do where there was sale after a sale and I wanted it all :) Thank god for the bonus! HAHAHA

So here is the haul and also peek into my collection :)

First, the product I love the most are the eyeshadow palettes. They are so good! As you will see at the end I have them all, well almost. There is 4-5 that I still don't own but soon, trust me soon. I will not be doing any swatches in this post. Since last year I been wanting to do separate post on swatches and just over all talk more about each palette and what I like and dislike about them.

The new palettes from first order  that joined my family are:

* Chasing Rainbows ~ from the Holiday collection :) Ah its so pretty and colorful :)
* Give it to me straight ~ for some reason I thought i had this palette in my collection. The pinks and the rosy colors been calling my name ever since the palette came out,now its finally my.

* It's a Princess Thing ~ collab with Disney and guys its so magical. I will be getting the whole collection, slowly slowly.
* Oh La La ~ this palette was released on October 3rd Wednesday. Hello Mean Girls! What a prefect timing Colourpop.
* Brown Sugar ~ collab with Karrueche. Pretty palette, that I need to play more with :)
* Good Sport ~ If I am not mistaking this was a Fall palette and I live for the shades!

As of now the only palettes that I am missing in my army are: Through My Eyes Palette (collab with Iluvsarahii), Fame, Fortune, Pretty Much, Salvaje Palette. and Lit and Wet which I won't be getting as I am not a fan of the Brentman Rock or whatever his name is. Sorry but not sorry.

Here is the second order that came. The SSS shadows were buy 1 get 1 free :) So I grabbed few plus two palettes :)
* Sweet Nothing Palette ~ allt he pinky and purply shades were calling me.
* Rendezvous ~ another fun palette :)

SSS Shadows:
* Lady Bird ~ my friend wore it at Gen Beauty and I fell in love with it!Soft ivory multi dimensional glitter that looks really beautiful!
* Weenie ~ I had my eyes on this one for so long. Really pretty metallic rose gold

And I bought all the Christmas SSS - Double Rainbow eye shadow kit:
* Falling up ~ icy taupe with pink blue glitter
* Roy G. Biv ~ warm pink with gold duo-chrome shift
* IRL ~ yellow green with bronze duo-chrome shift
* Milky Way ~ pink violet with blue flip
* REM ~ periwinkle blue with lavender silver glitter
* ZZZ ~ metallic copper with rosey flip

 Twinkling Lights collection ~  I bought all the colors. Collab with Kathleen Lights :) TBH I love when she collabs with Colourpop! I Really thing she thinks through the collection and she gives us a beautiful products and I would like to see more collabs with her! Shades in this collection:
* Vela~ saddle browns with pink violet flip
* Blitzen ~ hot red coral
* Glisten ~ soft peach with gold sheen
* Lights Up ~ rose gold with gold glitter

Order number 3. Was just mix of everything.

 Highlighters:

* Over the moon ~ I saw this highlighter on my friend during Gen Beauty meet up. I adore how it looked on her! plus hell she got lots of compliments on it :) Its a lavender based highlighter with pink and lavender sparkle/glitter. It is just that sparkle in my opinion looks absolutely stunning. I have not worn my yet but ugh can't wait!
* Spellbound ~ it basically same as Over the Moon, pale lavender base with pink purple glitter. Yes this time its the glitter not a sparkle. Both swatch almost same, but I will have to see which wears better on the skin :)

* One the Cusp ~ its from Kathleen Lights Zodiac Collection. its a warm peachy shade with a metallic sheen :) Super pretty!
* Fire ~ another one from Kathleen Light Zodiac Collection. This one is a bit darker then On the Cusp. It is described as warm peachy gold with pearly sheen.

(lippies L to R Lumiere, Moon Child, Alyssa, Dreamy and Lumiere Lip liner)

Lippies:
* What's your sign~ another from Kathleen Zodiac collection. I already own a Scorpio Moon and love it. Now I finally was able to get What;s your sign. It a satin formula. Shade is nude, warm peachy nude. Very wearable and can be paired with liplier and glosses :)
* Lumiere ~ My second Lumiere. I adore this lippie stick. I need it in a lipstick bullet. Lumiere was my very first product I ever purchased at CP. The perfect dusty mauve pink.
Dreamy ~ another of Kathleen collabs. I do love them tho! Kathleen never stop! Dreamy its warm coral in ultra satin liquid lip formula, which I adore. It is also a part of Dream St. Collection.

Order number 4, again mix of everything.

* Foundation is a shade Light 60 - I had high hopes for this foundation. The color shade is a really good match. Foundation applies really nice, medium to full coverage. Looks really good for the first hour or so. After it breaks apart, exaggerated pores, sinks in just looks horrible. I hear the stick foundation is better then the liquid one so next time I will try the other one. This is one is a no no.
* Calypso ~ Ultra Satin liquid lipstick. I had one before but it went bad, so here I am with my second tube. Its a rosy plum in ultra satin formula. It wear on for long hours and looks absolutely beautiful on.

* Little Tings~ Lippie Stick. I saw swatches and I feel in love. Plus the name is so cute! Little Things just like my blog - My Little Things! I had to get it :) It is a pretty creamy warm pink :)
* I'm Upset ~ another lippie stick. Warm coraly red with Matte formula. Very pretty color and cant wait to wear it.
* Party Of Five ~ SSS. Burgundy on a lighter side. I dunno I only swatched it. I need to see how will it look on the eyes tho.

* Prickly Pear ~ SSS Warm mauve with sparkle. I saw it swatched on CP IG page and I really like it. I dunno in reality looks a bit different. Again I need to play a bit more.
* Special Delivery ~ SSS. Sea foam green with sparkle. While swatching I can tell there was a  lot sparkles. I do like it but again I just got it so I need to play more.
* Constellation ~ Liquid eyeshadow from KathleenLights Zodiac Collab. Liquid rose gold. Such a pretty shade! Adore colors like this :) So yea can't wait to play with it.

And at the end Palette Collection :)
There is still more products hidden in the drawers :) Next time I do swatches and talk more of each products. Is there anything you would like to see in particular let me know :)

~ Monica :)

What I found at Marshalls - haul part 2

 

  yet again Marshalls and TJ Maxx brings out the good things. So many awesome products!  Do You all remembered when I hauled ABH products? Click here to see the post. 

This past few weeks I was lucky once again. I found few great makeup products at super affordable prices!

Lets start shall we ?

First products I hauled few weeks ago.  I went out with my co-worker and well she wanted to buy a winter jacket and I was hoping to find something good. As we were strolling and not getting anything for her we ended up in beauty section where I went a bit crazy. 

First I grabbed Real Techniques Bold Metal brushes  that were prices $5.99 for Tapered Brush (300) and $3.99 for Flat Contour Brush (301). I think the contour brush was wrong priced LOL but can't complain there right?

The second I saw the Cargo Cosmetics  Star Wars the Dark Side palette for only $4.99! what a deal! I know for fact that the palette was sold on Cargo Cosmetics website for around $30. There is also a Light Side version that I need to hunt! 

The last palette set I picked up that day was Mixed Metals Amber palette by Profusion. This deal wasn't as great as the other but I been wanting that palette for a quite sometime. I paid $7.99 and on Profusion website you can get it for $10. SO like I said not a big deal, but any who the palette is gorgeous! and Profusion lately makes super great quality products.  They also sell their products at Target so I suggest to try there :) Meanwhile here is the link to Profusion web if you are interested in Amber palette.

Second time I went was last Saturday (03.24). I went to look for a new bag. I bought few months ago cute Nine West one but its just too small and I need something bigger. Unfortunately there is nothing that I like.  After walking around I grabbed few house stuff ( I dunno if you guys would like to see it or not ) and when I went to makeup aisle I only was able to grab NYX Cosmetics Liquid Suede Lip 
Set , Real Techniques 2 mini sponges and Unicorn Glow Palette. 

the NYX lips set was only $4.99 for 3 full sized lipsticks. Why not! plus the dark colors are something I am into it lately. the colors that came in the box were : Subversive Socialite, Covet and Temptress.  The mini sponges from RT were only $2.99, I grabbed two one for me one for a friend.

The unicorn glow palette is something that I saw during Christmas. I never bought it coz it was all shattered. This time I found new, unopened, untouched :) and I brought it home with me. for $3.99 why not :)  Just look how pretty it is inside :)

And my last, today's haul. I been seeing on IG that girls picking up Kat Von D's studded kiss lipsticks! I saw one last week, no scratch that I saw an empty box last week. Was asking around and all I got was come again tomorrow, we get deliveries every day.  I can't tho. My work starts at 9:30am so same time they open up. But today, my daughter was not feeling well and I called in that I won't come either. Someone have to stay home and watch her. But hubby was at home in the morning so I quickly run for breakfast and on my way I stopped by Marshalls. 

Jackpot! I found 4 KVD lippies!

I picked up : L.U.V., Cathedral, Motorhead and Vampira. They were priced at $7.99 each. Perfect condition and prefect colors. I wanted to grab another Cathedral but unfortunately it was all swatched up. I don't get it why does people do that? Shit not wonder companies loose money and they price makeup super high! Coz some morons have nothing better to do. Yeah go to Marshall or any drugstore and start swatching and breaking  makeup. I get all heat up when I talk about this..

On top of it there were few Makeup Revolution palettes as well. for $4.99 I grabbed two : Girls on Film and Stipped and Bare. MUR makes amazing quality palettes and seeing few at Marshalls makes me happy! I can save few $$$!  Right now I am hunting for more KTV lipsticks shades and MUR Heart Highlighters :) Wish me luck!

Also my last non makeup/beauty related haul. I picked a while ago gorgeous lingerie set by Marilyn Monroe. I always, always when I am at Marshalls I make sure I picked something up. They are by far my favorite lingerie brand. So pretty and comfortable. Most of my bras and panties are by MM or Jessica Simpson. I do own few VS but I prefer MM better. Plus they are affordable. Just look at the cute set below. Pretty flowery bra cost me only $6.99 and the panties set $8.99.