Swatch and Review: Colourpop Part VII - Jenn Ne Sais Quad and Birthday Boy

Another Colourpop haul! I really just don't know when to stop, do I? Well, here is the seventh installment of my Colourpop series. FYI, there will be an eighth as well, so stay tuned.

So this was my first time ever getting an actual box from Colourpop. Usually I get my order in an envelope, which I don't mind, but this box is gorgeous. P.S., you can only get this box with a decent sized order of Super Shock Shadows or Super Shock Cheeks.

I decided to get the newly launched Jenn Ne Sais Quad ($20) Super Shock Shadows. I've been a follower of Jenn Im for a while now,  and I find that her style is just so timeless. And I definitely think that remains true with this quad.

Review: NUDE Skincare Triple Skin Rescue Set

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I've been a fan of NUDE Skincare for a while ever since I got their Progenius Omega Treatment Rescue Oil. It's not the most affordable brand, so when Sephora had a sale on NUDE products, I was super excited to pick up the Triple Skin Rescue Set ($28.80 $25.20).

This set includes three trial sizes of NUDE Skincare's Progenius Omega Treatment Rescue Oil, Detox Brightening Fizzy Powder Wash, and Perfect Cleanse Omega Cleansing Jelly.

Review: Murad Environmental Shield Skin Brightening Set

I have a spot that comes up on the same place on my face every couple of months. It is absolutely so irritating because as soon as the scar begins to fade, the spot appears again and I have to go through the entire process of it coming to a head and scarring again. 

So I found this awesome Murad Environmental Shield Skin Brightening Set ($12) on Sephora and I thought, why not. 

Boy, am I glad I got this! This set is amazing. These two have been constants in my skincare routine for the past few weeks. I couldn't find the link to this exact set since it seems to be sold out everywhere, however this set of 6 ($39) seems to be a really great deal and has these two products as well.

Review: Tatcha Ritual Discovery Kit and More

Okay, today I'll be reviewing one of my favorite skincare lines of all time: Tatcha. Tatcha is a Japanese skincare line inspired by the ancient beauty rituals the geisha used over the centuries. They use natural plants and some treasured minerals as ingredients in their skincare line to promote healing and healthy skin, especially those like myself with skin sensitivities.

Right before Christmas, Gilt was having a promotion for Tatcha and I decided to snag a Ritual Discovery Kit as a Christmas gift. Couple weeks later, I kept buying more and more from Tatcha because their products are just so good.

2016 Valentine's Day Gift Guide

Show some appreciation for the women in your life, whether it's your mother, your grandmother, your sweetheart, or yourself! I've got a list of some favorites in skincare, makeup, and beauty.

Tatcha Ritual Discovery Kit ($59)

I swear by Tatcha. I got my mother this kit for Christmas and it's a great value. It includes trial sizes of Tatcha's cleansing oil, enzyme powder (aka face wash in powder form), serum, and face cream. The great thing about this set is that you can customize it to your skin type. I got my mother the combination skin set, but I would get the sensitive skin set for myself. Add the promo code WELCOMEGIFT for a free trial size of enzyme powder with your first order.

Bésame Cosmetics Lipstick & Matchbook Set in Red Velvet ($23)

I'm a huge fan of Bésame Cosmetics even though it is a bit on the pricier side. Their lipsticks are definitely worth the price though because the quality is amazing. Red Velvet is a classic shade for anyone and would be a great gift for your bestie. Plus the included matchbook is just too cute.

Beautyblender Prep.Pretty.Clean Set ($40)

A nude beautyblender is a perfectionist's best friend. I've got a pink one myself and it bleeds when washing. Not a big deal to me, but a nude beautyblender would be great for making those pesky foundation and concealer stains disappear. At $40, you're paying for two beautyblenders and getting the cleanser for free.

Tarte Tartelette Tease ($21)

Such a cute palette! It's got all the colors you'd need for a perfect eye look with just the right amount of mattes and shimmer eyeshadows. A perfect gift for a girl on the go.

Face Paint: The Story of Makeup by Lisa Eldridge ($21)

Lisa Eldridge is my favorite makeup artist and I'm a huge fan of her YouTube tutorials. I'm also a huge history nerd and this book has got everything I'm interested in: great writing, history, and of course, makeup. This book is a wonderful gift for fans of makeup and those curious about the development of beauty and makeup trends from ancient to modern times.

Sunday Riley Power Couple Duo ($78)
This set is a steal! You get 0.5 oz of each product at half the price. With lactic acid and retinol, this set is great for brightening and preserving youth. Maybe spoil yourself with this set this Valentine's Day.

LUSH Rosie Gift Set ($36)
Instead of a dozen roses, how about a set of rose-scented bath products? It comes with two bubble bars, a shower smoothie, a shower gel, and a body lotion. Pamper a woman in your life with a relaxing spa day.

Tory Burch Gift Set ($110)
What is there to say? Perfume is always a great gift. And when it comes in a set, it's even better.

Kate Spade New York Cedar Street iPhone 6 Leather Wristlet ($110)
I got my best friend this wristlet for Christmas. It's sophisticated and organized. It even has a little mirror for touch ups on the go. Perfect for the style savvy girl.

Kendra Scott Lee Earrings ($65) and Elisa Pendant ($65)
Jewelry is a wonderful way to show your appreciation to someone. This set of rose gold drusy earrings and necklace shines like the brightness women bring to your life. Cheesy? Yep, but still true.

Review: Marc Jacobs Daisy Mini Duo

Oh lordy, I haven't posted in 3 weeks! Oops.

I've been obsessed with Marc Jacobs Daisy and Daisy Eau So Fresh ever since I got the mini duo last year. This is probably my go-to signature day scent. It's simple, elegant, and very fresh - my kind of scent.

I was so excited to find out that they relaunched the mini duos this year for the holidays. These are 0.13 fl oz each at $18. Pricey, but they're super cute and great collectibles.

Swatch & Review: Too Faced Most Loved Set

I don't have that many bronzers, and I've been wanting to try some out without too much of a commitment or cost. When Sephora came out with the Too Faced Most Loved Set ($25), I snagged it pretty quick. 

The set comes with sample sizes of face primer, eyeshadow primer, their famous Chocolate Soleil Matte Bronzer, Melted Lipstick in Melted Fig, and their Better Than Sex Mascara. All this for $25 is a pretty great deal if you're a commitment-phobe like myself when it comes to trying out new makeup.

Review: Bite Beauty 5 Night Fix for Lips

I have an obsession with Bite Beauty. I don't even have a lot of their products - just a lipstick, a mini lip duo, and now this. But of the few products that I have from them, I've always been incredibly impressed. 

Bite Beauty seems to do everything right when it comes to what I look for in lip products - pigmentation, staying power, formulation, etc. With the amount of lipstick I wear, it really takes a toll on the state of my lips, which is why I invested in Bite's 5 Night Fix for Lips ($15). It's perpetually sold out on Sephora's website, but I stumbled upon it during my trip to JC Penney's Sephora in the rows of travel sized products by the check out register.

It comes with a mini Scrub Stick in Whipped Cherry and a mini Agave Lip Mask. The bottle is absolutely adorable, and I'm trying to think of ways to repurpose it. 

Swatch and Review: Sephora Favorites Give Me Some Lip

My first S + R would of course be the longest.

As if I didn't already have lipsticks that I don't use, I recently purchased Sephora's lip set Give Me Some Lip because I have absolutely no self control. The set includes deluxe sizes of Marc Jacobs' Le Marc Lip Crème in Je T'aime, Kat Von D's Everlasting Liquid Lip in Lolita, MUFE Artist Plexi Gloss 202, Sephora Collection Rouge Infusion the Neutrals in 19-Peony, Fresh Sugar Tinted Lip Treatment in Rosé, and a full size of Tarte's Amazonian Butter Lipstick in Coral Blossom.

The set comes in a cute box. For some reason, when I ordered this online it came without Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment, so I went in-store and Sephora kindly gave me a replacement. Gotta love Sephora's customer services.