Review: Bare Minerals- Bare Tutorials Smoky Eyes

Bare Tutorials Smoky Eyes

PACKAGING:

The kit comes in an aluminum tin that can be reused. It contains the following...

- 3 miniature Bare Minerals loose eyeshadow in Celestine, Soul & Graphite 

-Lash Domination Mascara (Deluxe Size)

-Dual Ended Brush

-Tutorial Sheet

This kit is limited edition and available where Bare Minerals products are sold. The kit retails for $29.50. But remember Bare Minerals eyeshadows usually retail around for $14-$15 each and they last for a very long time. These small sizes will also last you for quite awhile. The mascara on its own full size retails at $22 and if you were to buy the brushes (it only comes dual-ended in the kit) it will set you back another $30 ish dollars. So great deal you guys are getting here not to mention great Christmas gift idea for makeup lovers! 

There is also a natural look kit that features pressed eyeshadows.

FORMULATION:

Eyeshadows:

Bare Minerals mineral eyeshadows are some of the best mineral eyeshadows out on the market today. They are nicely milled and super pigmented. But they are messy to work with if you don't have any experience with mineral makeup. I do recommend using an eyeshadow guard or foiling (a technique that blends your shadow with some type of liquid like a mixing medium, eyedrops or even H2O to help the shadow not only adhere to your eyelids better but also brings out the color even more) your shadows when applying on your eyelid to help with fall out. I love the colors in this kit. When you think of smoky eyes you probably think of black or brown. This set gives you a unique twist on the classic smoky eye and looks great with pretty much any eye color. You can either follow the tutorial provided or just do your own thing.

From Left to Right: Celestine, Soul & Graphite

Celestine- Light copper brown (shimmer)

Soul- White beige color (matte) 

Graphite- Soft black with green undertones (matte)

Top Left: Celestine
Top Right: Soul
Bottom: Graphite

 Lash Domination:

I been wanting to try out this mascara for some time now and thanks to this kit I finally get to try it without shedding out $22. This mascara is awesome. I have tried other Bare Minerals mascaras but didn't like them so much. This one gives me great full looking lashes without it looking clumpy. The formula is semi wet so not too dry nor too wet. It wears for a couple hours but does tend to flake at the end of the day. But remember everyone has different lashes so what may or may not work on me may or may not work on you.

The only issue I have with this mascara is that while the wand is rubber it isn't flexible and if you are a klutz like me accidentally hit your eye while applying it can hurt. 

 Dual- Ended Brush:

I am not a fan of mini brushes that comes in kits. I find them pretty much useless because it is very difficult to have full control. This brush however isn't that bad. If you are familiar with Bare Minerals'  brushes you know that they have small handles. I'm not sure why they do this. Their brushes are awesome but I prefer longer handles to get more control (Yes, I do realize there is a dirty joke in here... get your head out of the gutters people). 

The hair on this brush is super soft and you can use both ends to get a decent look. 

JINGLE JINGLE- Hot Toddy Recipe (For those 21+)

I have been really into mixing drinking lately. It is amazing to see how different flavors incorporate together to make delicious things. Mixing drinks is a great way to explore without the hassle and mess of cooking and baking. Here is another delicious holiday drink that is perfect for those days where you want to cuddle up by a nice fire. This isn't your traditional hot toddy but it is just as delicious or maybe even more! 

What You Will Need: 2-3 servings

2 tablespoons of dark Agave Nectar Syrup (DO NOT GET LIGHT)

1 cup of hot water

1 tsp of orange liquor 

6 Tablespoons of your favorite Bourbon (For this recipe I recommend Jim Bean but any type will do, this isn't one of those drinks where you need to splurge.)

2 cinnamon sticks

1 tsp of Nutmeg

2 long peel of mayar lemon (I like the flavor of the mayar lemon but go ahead and use what you have)

2 long peel of orange (You can use whatever type of orange you like)

How to Make:

In a large cup or bowl mix your agave nectar syrup into hot water until it completely dissolves. Then mix in the orange liquor and nutmeg (you can leave this out if you don't like nutmeg). Next get two mini mugs and divide your bourbon (3 tablespoons per mug) and top each mug with your hot water mixture. Garnish each mug with a lemon and orange peel. Top it with a cinnamon stick and enjoy!!! 

JINGLE JINGLE (Christmas Recipes)- Nutella Hot Chocolate

Hey hey y'all! Welcome back to my annual JINGLE JINGLE posts where I share my favorite and delicious Christmas holiday recipes. Today I am going to share with you guys one of my favorite hot drinks that is perfect for the cold weather.

What you will need: Serves 4

 4-6 Tablespoons of Nutella

4 cups Whole Milk

1 1/2 cup Half & Half 

Whipped Cream

Cinnamon

Chopped Hazelnuts

Semi sweet Chocolate Chips

How to make:

Put your milk and half & half into a large pot and bring to a boil. After it starts to boil immediately turn down the heat to a low medium and begin to stir in your Nutella and a handful of semi sweet chocolate chips. One all melted and combined pour into a mug and top with whipped cream, chopped hazelnuts and a little bit of cinnamon. ENJOY!!! 

Review: LUSH Snow Fairy Shower Gel

Well it is that time of year again... Lush has re-released their most beloved shower gel SNOW FAIRY!!! I can't explain my excitement every year when this comes out. 

PACKAGING:

Snow Fairy shower gel comes in Lush's standard clear plastic bottle packaging. The only thing that differs this year is the label.

Snow Fairy comes in 3 sizes

3.3 fl oz (shown above)- $9.95 

8.4 fl oz- $19.95

16.9 fl oz- $29.95

While you might be shocked at the price for a shower gel do keep in mind that Lush's products are handmade and they use natural fresh ingredients. They do not contain any harsh chemicals or preservatives.

FORMULATION:

The texture of this shower gel is a bit different compared to other shower gels on the market. This particular one has a milky texture to it and foams up really nicely. Call me crazy but I always believed that if a body wash foams up nicely then you can expect it to clean really well. This shower gel really leaves you with a squeaky clean feeling. I personally didn't find it moisturizing but it didn't strip any moisture either from my skin.

The best part about this shower gel is the scent. It smells like a combination of bubble gum and flowers. If you are like me and not a fan of food smelling beauty items have no fear. This shower gel while it does have a bubblegum scent it isn't overpowering and is more fresh than sweet. The scent also lingers on your body after you wash it off.

As you can see from the picture above, Snow Fairy shower gel also contains glitter. This is just a fun little item purely designed for decoration, the glitter doesn't linger on your body. This glitter is also biodegradable. 

You can purchase Snow Fairy Shower Gel at Lush standing stores or Online

Too Faced Friends and Family Sale!!!

Right now thru 11/14 take 20% off your order from Too Faced. They are a lot of new holiday releases from Too Faced right now so definitely take advantage of this deal now and start your holiday shopping a bit earlier this year! 

Use code TAKE20 at checkout. You must enter the code manually. This discount will not be automatically taken off at checkout.