March 2020 Favorites - Beauty And Bath

March continues with me finding makeup that suits me while my dark tan continues to fade.  Lots of similar tones in eyes and lips.

Hope everyone is well and is taking care during this time.

1.  Makeup Revolution The Emily Edit - The Needs Palettes:

I can wear the Emily Edit Needs palatte again.  Wasn't quite possible with the very dark tan, that I returned with, in the middle of February. I love this palette -- especially when I'm in a hurry.  Almost every thing I need is in there -- hence the name of the palette.  The one thing I wish it had a was a shimmery medium shade shadow.

2.  NYX Professional Makeup Lid Lingerie Shadow Palette:

I need to use this palette more.  As you can see, there are a lot of similarities between this palette and the Needs eyeshadows.  Again, I wish there was a shimmery medium shade for the lid in this palette.

3.  Kat Von D Shade + Light Quad in Rust:

I bought this palette for the same reason I bought the Emily Edit Needs palette.  When you have ADHD, having something that has just about everything you need in it, can help save time.  These colors are wonderful, they apply like a dream.  Again, I wish they could have put a shimmery shade in there.

4.  Kat Von D Lock-It Foundation -- Medium 59 Neutral - tan acorn with neutral undertone:

This was originally the shade I thought would work with my dark tan.  My tan had to fade a little to be able to wear this.  By the end of March I was able to mix my usual shade 52 with this.

5.  Kat Von D Eyeshadow -- Lolita:

I've featured this before.  This has got to be one of the prettiest dusty dried red rose shades.  When I use this with Wet 'n' Wild's Bed of Roses palette, it looks WONDERFUL!!!

6.  Wet 'n' Wild Rebel Rose ColorIcon Eyeshadow Quad -- Bed of Roses:

Bed of Roses has the shimmery shades and darker shades that I like, but lacks a medium matte shade.  KVD's Lolita fits the bill perfectly for that!

7.  Kat Von D 24-Hour Super Brow Long-Wear Pomade in Dark Brown:

I've featured this brow pomade several times.  I've decided that when I am done with my pencils, I want to stick with pomade.  Skinny pencils run out too fast and create a lot of waste that goes in landfills.  With a little practice, the perfect brow brush and some liquid eyeshadow mixing medium, one container of pomade can go a long way.  I've had this pomade for over a year.  It has started to dry out, but with mixing medium I can make it the texture that I like.  One I have, that I really like, and that I've had for ages, is Inglot's Duraline.  You can also place a bunch of drops of Duraline in your pomade before you close the lid.  The next time you open your pomade the Duraline should have been absorbed into the pomade.    

8.  Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed -- Opal:

I had this in February's favorites, as well.  This actually looked better during the month of March.  Not as big of a contrast.  Still glowy, but a little more subtle.

9.  Girlactik Luminous Pressed Powder -- Fair:

By the middle of March, the e.l.f. Bronzer, I was using, as face powder, was a little too much, I started mixing the L.A. Colors mineral powder that I got in Alabama with my Girlactik powder.

10. Kat Von D #70 Pomade Brow Brush:

I've had this brush on my favorites list several times.  This brush is AMAZING!  If you have sparser brows like I do and need a brush to give a defined shape with a clean edge, this is the brush!

11. Colourpop Just A Tint -- Gimme S'more: 

I just love the way these smell -- like passionfruit!!!  I got this in a bundle that emilynoel83 curated for Colourpop.  It's a warm nude color with some gloss to it.

12. Kat Von D Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick -- Cathedral:

I've loved this color for years!  It's the older formula which seems to dry to longer lasting matte finish. It's described as a satin matte coco-rose.  A beautiful color!

13. Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick -- Pillow Talk:

I got this during the holiday season.  They were selling the lipstick with a free lip liner.  It's a comfortable formula and goes on with a satin-matte finish.  Pillow talk is a very flattering pinky-beige nude.

14. Black Moon Cosmetics Liquid Lipstick -- Wrath and Harvest:

I've said before that Black Moon Cosmetics makes my favorite formula of liquid lipstick. I also love the flat applicator, which I think makes it easy to define lips.  Wrath, which is a dusty rose color and Harvest with is a muted orange both fit the complexion bill in March.

15. Wet 'n' Wild PhotoFocus Pressed Powder -- Warm Light:

I love, love, love this pressed powder!  It has a satiny finish.  I've mixed this with my darker mineral powder and before my tan, mixed this with Girlactik's powder.  I will use it on its own if my skin is on the oilier side during the month.

16. Milani Baked Powder Blush -- Bellissimo Bronze:

This warmer blush suited my medium tan complexion very nicely in march.  I love Milani's Baked Powder Blushes because there is some shimmer to them.  Really makes the skin look alive.

17. ILNP Nail Lacquer -- The Magician:

ILNP makes some of the most unique nail polish ever!  Per their website: "The Magician effortlessly shifts between intense hues of red, orange, and green once applied over just about any base color."  The effect over dark nail polish is just beautiful!

18. Alba Botanicals Mega Moisture Conditioner -- Coconut Milk:

I got this from Costco.  I was needing a moisturizing conditioner that wasn't a hair mask.  This feels really nice.  The only caveat with this conditioner --  it has a LOT of slip to it.  It can make your shower or bathtub floor a bit slippery.

19. L.A. Colors Mineral Pressed Powder -- Cream Beige:

I bought this when I was in Alabama, and my e.l.f. Sunkissed Bronzer, which had hit major pan, broke while it was in my suitcase.  Argh! I couldn't find it in Target so I bought the L.A. Colors Mineral powder.  I use this with Girlactik's Luminous powder.  It goes good together!

20. China Glaze Nail Polish Liquid Leather 544:

If you like layering certain polishes over a basic black polish, this is THE one!  A YouTuber I watched several years ago tested several black polishes.  This was the only one that was opaque in one coat.

21. Josie Maran Holistic Fragrance -- Courage Vanilla Apricot:

I really love this fragrance.  I wish it was a staple in Josie Maran's line -- but alas! I hadn't worn this in a while.  I decided to use it during March and was in love all over again!

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February 2020 Favorites - Beauty And Bath

February was mostly about finding makeup that would go with my tan.  The great thing about being a makeup enthusiast is that I had a lot of things that I wasn't using before The Great Bora Bora Sunburn of 2020.  LOL

1.   e.l.f. Hydrating Coconut Mist: 
I found this quite refreshing while traveling.  It actually did feel hydrating on my face, which was parched from the sun.

2.   Kat Von D Lock It Foundation in Deep 66 C - deep nutmeg with cool undertone:
The foundation mini that I had to darken my usual shade of foundation was not dark enough.  I was amazed!  I got a foundation that was a hair too dark for me and did my usual "mixology".  Also be aware that this foundation can oxydize so one that seems slightly too light would be perfect.

3.   Eve Pearl Dual Salmon Concealer and Treatment -- Med/Tan:
There are two shades in the compact.  I started by mixing both together.  Now I just use the lighter shade.  This concealer blends very nicely with a brush.

4.   e.l.f. BEAUTIFULLY BARE SMOOTH MATTE EYESHADOW -- Nude Linen, Soft Beige, Blushing Rose, Brown Cashmere:
I bought this during an e.l.f. sale.  I've had Nude Linen before and liked it for a primer.  These have just the slightest dewy effect which I thought was nice and went well with my tan. Super tan and matte doesn't seem to look good.

5.   e.l.f. BRONZER -- Sunkissed:
I cannot sing the praises of this bronzer enough!  It works as a bronzer and a non-matte powder.  I really love this!

6.   Black Moon Cosmetics Moonlighter -- Shroom:
I've had this for, at least, a couple of years, if not longer.  On tan skin, Shroom is BEAUTIFUL!!!  It imparts a gold reflect.  So pretty!

7.   Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed -- Opal:
I've also had this for a while.  This does not go too well when I'm not tan.  With tan skin, however, it is gorgeous!

8.   Moschino + Sephora Bear Bronzer/Highlighter:
I've had this for a couple of years.  It was a Christmas gift along with the Teddy Bear Palette and Teddy Bear perfume.  ANYWAY - - the Bronzer/Highlighter is great on tanned skin. It can be used on my normal skin-tone as well -- just does not stand out very much.

9.   Nyx Ombre Blush -- Code Breaker:
This blush is also a couple of years old.  It's very bright; and, looks very complimentary on really tanned skin.  This also looks lovely on my usual skin-tone.  I just have to be more careful when dipping my brush into the compact.  LOL  (Tip:  I use a stipple brush to apply powder as well as creme/liquid blush.  That way I feel like I don't end up picking up too much blush and creating a streaky look.)

10.  e.l.f. RADIANT GEL LIP STAIN -- Dewey Berry, Dewey Nude, Rouge Radiance, Red Orange Wash:
These are lip stains.  I felt like I needed something that imparted a more natural look rather than my usual matte liquid lipstick.  They don't last particularly long, would be my caveat -- but, I thought these looked particularly good with the cream eyeshadows.

11.  Les Exclusifs de CHANEL - Eau de Parfum -- Misia:
Per Chanel:

Named for the art patron Misia Sert, Gabrielle Chanels confidante. Evoking the air of a theater backstage, this exquisite scent features a feminine blend of May Rose and Violet, intertwined with a hint of leather. A truly inspired and distinctive creation. An exquisite scent from the LES EXCLUSIFS DE CHANEL collection.

I want to say I've had this for three years.  I love a good violet perfume! The note I haven't been able to put my finger on but makes total sense after I pasted the above description is that hint of leather!  This kind of reminds me of Violet Pastilles in those old fashioned tins/

12.  Prada Candy Sugar Pop - Eau De Parfum:
Per Sephora:

Prada Candy Sugar Pop takes the addictive energy of the Prada Candy family and dips it into smooth, sparkling green citrus. More crisp than sweet, Prada Candy Sugar Pop is soaked in irony. Delicate notes of peach and vanilla mingle with shiny apple and top notes of vert de bergamote and green citrus, comprising an unexpected scent story. A sweet first impression cut with an ironic twist, Prada Candy Sugar Pop leaves the room on a high note.

Prada Candy Sugar Pop has a lightness and freshness to it that works well for warmer weather (good for those tropical vacations).  A really nice bright daytime fragrance that's not too sweet.

13.  APIEU Madecassoside Cream (Amazon Purchase):
From SokoGlam:
This cream is formulated with 40% Centella asiatica leaf water and 0.1% madecassoside to soothe irritated skin and help repair skin damage. Niacinamide also brightens skin while witch hazel extract and panthenol keep skin hydrated and soft. Added to this list are adenosine and lactic acid to smooth and plump skin, making this the perfect nourishing treatment for tired, damaged skin.

I bought this in October or November of 2019.  I read such good things about this that I got one for my friend for one of her stocking stuffers.  When I came back from Bora Bora, sunburned, my skin drank this up.  I wore this under my makeup and my makeup did NOT budge.  Now that my skin has calmed down, I've been saving this for after I use up a primer serum that I've had for quite a while.

14.  Kat Von D Crush On Blush Kitten Mini Blush and Highlighter:
I got this not long after it came out.  I'm not so much enamored with the highlighter portion.  (I've discovered that I prefer to use the highlighter on my eyelid rather than my cheeks.)  The blush looks intimidating with it's darker terracotta pot color;but, it can be worn on lighter skin as well as tan skin.  It's a very pretty neutral color.  (Tip:  I use a stipple brush to apply powder as well as creme/liquid blush.  That way I feel like I don't end up picking up too much blush and creating a streaky look.)

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Miss Puppy Face -- Sophie Loaf

January 2020 Favorites - Beauty And Bath

There are a few new items; however, none of them were bought by moi.  I have been taking up knitting as a hobby and it has lessened my constant desire to buy makeup etc.  I've been enjoying palettes and colors that I haven't previously been able to enjoy because of being inundated by new makeup.

1.   Juvia’s Place Eyeshadow Palette in Festival
This has a good deal of colors that I like.  Juvia's place has a really nice eyeshadow formula and some really nice shades in their various palettes.

2.   Kat Von D Eyeshadow Palette in Fetish:
I have to say, the packaging for Kat Von D's Fetish Eyeshadow palette is beautiful!  It has a bunch or warm red colors that I like and some lovely accent colors for my lid like the greens a purples.

3.   Kat Von D Single Eyeshadow in Swoon
Swoon is a shimmery red shadow.  This color was first in a limited edition palette -- Better Together-- that was a collab with Too Faced.  Swoon if one of those colors that is in almost every Darkling's capsule collection.

4.   Kat Von D Eyeshadow Palette in Lolita:
I actually wasn't quite sure if I liked this palette at first.  I thought that the other shades that were chosen to accompany Lolita might be too cool-toned for me.  After wearing this numerous times, I think this is a beautiful palette and looks so good on!

5.   Kat Von D Studded Kiss Lipstick in L.U.V.
A very pretty pinky purple shade.  One of the things I loved about KVDs older Studded Kiss formula is that it was a lot like the newer long lasting lipstick formulas in the slim tubes. The packaging of the Studded Kiss lipstick is one of my favorites.

6.   Kat Von D Studded Kiss Lipstick in Lolita
The Lolita that I have is from the newer formula.  Not as "dry" of a formula but with a lip liner not as slippery as some -- which is good.  Lolita is one of those "your lips but better" dusty rose colors.

7.   Morphe Lipliner Pencil in Foolish
This goes well with KVD Lolita Lipstick.

8.   CoverGirl Instant Cheekbones in Refined Rose
I heard about CG Instant Cheekbones from YouTuber emilynoel83.  Refined Rose is a color that can go with most eyeshadow/lipstick looks.  The three shades means it can be darkened or lightened by mixing with change of skintones.

9.   Morphe Blushing Babes Blush Trio in Pop of Pink
I like using this with cooler toned eyeshadow/lipstick looks.  The shade on the left can be used as a contour in a pinch.

10.  Kat Von D Alchemist Holographic Palette
The Alchemist palette can be used as highlighter or eyeshadow.  This is one of KVD's better highlighters.  (The highlighters that came out after that tend to have a lot of glitter in them.)

11.  Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Neon Travel Spray:
This smells exactly like Black Opium and Prada Candy Gloss mixed together.  I just love it!

• Per Sephora:
• Key Notes: Neon Coffee, Orange Blossom, Dragon Fruit
• Fragrance Description: Black Opium Neon is a new twist on the classic Eau de Parfum. With adrenaline-rich coffee, sparkling orange blossom, and mesmerizing dragon fruit accord, it is a vibrant and indulgent perfume that’s the perfect combination of seductive and sweet.

12.  Kat Von D 24-Hour Super Brow Long-Wear Pomade in Dark Brown:
I keep forgetting how much I like this sometimes.  The color is great.  Not too dark, not too warm.  I get side tracked by those micro-thin pencils.  Of course, the pomade would be nothing without that fantastic eyebrow brush of theirs.

13.  Nyx Multitasker Mixing Medium:
Brow pomade after a while gets drier.  It doesn't matter what brand it is. Sooner or later it will get drier.  This can be used to wet the brow pomade.

14.  Ofra Mini Highlighter in Pillow Talk:
If you prefer a highlight that is not subtle, you will love Ofra's highlighters.  These babies glow!

15.  Kat Von D #70 Pomade Brow Brush:
I can't sing the praises of this brow brush enough.  The brush is razor thin and really helps to get a precise line!

16.  e.l.f. Blurring Powder Brush (as foundation brush):
This is one of my favorite foundation brushes!  I do not use this as a powder brush, unless I'm going to use powder foundation.  The brush is densely packed and can navigate a few more areas that a flat brush can't.

17.  e.l.f. Powder Brush:
Guess what I use this for?  I've used this for powder for years.  I like pressing powder in with this rather than "dusting" it on my face.

18.  Haus Laboratories Liquid Eye-Lie-Ner in Punk:
I got this as a gift. This works great! It can draw a thin line if need be.  It's nice and dark and matte.

19.  Haus Laboratories All Over Metallic Creme in Glam Attack:
A dear friend got this for me. It is a metallic soft rosy red.  I thought it was a liquid lipstick all of this time and had been wearing it as such   Turns out, it was a liquid eyeshadow.  It looks really nice as a liquid lipstick, though!  LOL. My only caveat with wearing it as a lipstick is is does feel a little drying on the lips.  So a nice lip-scrub and balm would be in order afterwards.

20.  Prada Candy Florale:
This was part of a Christmas gift that also included the original Prada Candy (which I also love) and Prada Candy Kiss (which I am undecided about as of yet).

• Per Sephora:
• Notes: Sparkling Cedrat, Bouquet of Cosmos, Benzoin, Caramel, White Musk
• Style: Sensuous. Coquettish.

21.  Chanel Les Exclusifs Coromandel:
I've had this for probably thirteen years.

• Per Google (?) :
• Notes: A rich composition of Frankincense, Benzoin and Patchouli, COROMANDEL is a powerful oriental-woody fragrance. It unfurls the enveloping notes of its amber vibrato before giving way to a lingering voluptuous accord.

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My friend's cat, Billy.

(Billy is Luna's brother.)

Week of October 13th -19th - Monday's Makeup

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Coco looking serene.