Wet n Wild - To Reflect Shimmer Palette - A066 I'll Have A Cosmo

Wet n Wild: To Reflect Shimmer Palette in A066 - I'll Have A Cosmo

Description: (Taken from CVS Website)

"Have your glowing complexion reflect the rock star within! These perfectly-coordinated baked trios provide an instant glimmer of color for a glowing complexion.The baked technology can be worn wet or dry and delivers high-pearl and high-pigment for an extra reflective finish."

Net Weight: 0.04 oz / 11.3 g

Made In: China / Distributed By: City of Industry, CA

Price: $5.99 - Not found on the Wet n Wild Website

Purchased At: CVS Store for $6.29

Packaging:

The To Reflect Shimmer Palette by Wet n Wild come in a black square plastic highlighter compact with a snap enclosure. The back has a black sticker with white writing that displays some of the company's information as well as the individual color shade information. The front has a clear plastic center that displays the shade. The name of the company is also written on that clear plastic lid in white letters. When purchased, make sure you buy one that has a black security tape over the snap enclosure which mean it has not been opened. On that tape, the name and number of the shade are displayed in white.

Includes: One highlight compact

Application: (Taken from CVS Website)

"Swirl brush to pick up all three coordinating shades and sweep on areas of the face and body for the desired glowing complexion."

Formula: (Taken from CVS Website)

"Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Dimethicone, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Nylon-12, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polysorbate 20, C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Sorbitan Stearate, Polyacrylamide, Chlorphenesin, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Silica, Laureth-7, Methylisothiazolinone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, [+/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): Carmine/Ci 75470, Iron Oxides/Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499, Mica, Red 40 Lake/Ci 16035, Titanium Dioxide/Ci 77891, Ultramarines/Ci 77007]."

Shelf Life: 

No information available on the Wet n Wild Website. I will contact the company and see if I can get a response. 

Swatches:

Color Commentary:

The Wet n Wild's To Reflect Shimmer Palette in A066 - I'll Have a Cosmo is a pink silvery highlight color in a shimmer finish that has some glitter dispersed throughout.

Chart Review:

Pros	Cons
Cruelty Free Super Affordable especially with the amount of product and the quality of product you are getting Lightweight Blendable Buildable - you can go from a more sheer look to an extremely intense look Great pigmentation Doesn't accentuate textured skin Multipurpose use: cheek highlight, inner eye corner highlight, eyeshadow	Don't ship internationally  Rough powdery texture due to the baked nature of the formulation Bulky packaging for travel Snap enclosure a bit tricky - use tweezers or nails to open Powdery smell Slight fall out recommend using with a face primer  to prevent glitter transfer

Overall Thoughts:

The Wet n Wild's To Reflect Shimmer Palette are part of the upcoming 2016 collection. There are three different shades in this collection that work well with different skin tones. They are slowly trickling into the drug stores so if you spot them I suggest you pick them up. These appear to be very similar if not the same as the Fergie Center Stage Collection - To Reflect Shimmer Palette in A045 - Rose Champagne Glow. The To Reflect Shimmer Palette in A066 - I'll Have A Cosmo is a super affordable beautiful silvery pink highlight that adds a beautiful glow to the cheeks that lasted about 7 hours on my skin. At first, it feels very grainy and rough in the pan due to the fact that it is a baked product but with use it does seem to become a bit smoother. It feels very lightweight on the skin and doesn't accentuate textured skin. I'll Have A Cosmo is very blendable and buildable. You can change the coverage depending on how you apply the highlighter. You can go from a very sheer look to a more intense opaque coverage by either wetting your brush with a fix/setting spray or by using a primer/cream highlight underneath. To date, I have used this as a cheek highlight, an inner eye corner highlight, and in the center of the eyelid for that dimensional pop of color. There is a slight powdery smell in the pan that isn't noticed when on the skin. The only thing that might lead people to pass on this highlighter is the fact there is a bit of fall out that can transfer on the skin throughout the day. I noticed that if I used a face primer and a setting spray in conjunction with I'll Have A Cosmo there was less shimmer transfer seen on the skin. I would recommend this shade for those with a fair to light skin with pink undertones but in true spirit if you like it then rock it. I will definitely be repurchasing this product because you get a ton of product with amazing pigmentation for the fraction of the price.

Repurchase: Yes

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CVS Beauty Deals - Valid From March 13 to March 19, 2016

CVS Beauty Deals: *Valid from March 13 to March 19, 2016*

Happy Wednesday! These are the current offers available this week at your local CVS. There is also an online only 25% off regular prices discount. The discount code is SAVE25. Also, on orders over $49 you will qualify for 2-day free shipping. This is the time to pick up affordable items at an even better bargain. What will you be picking up this week?

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BOGO Offers:

Extrabucks Rewards:

Price Adjustment:

Sale:

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MAC Cosmetics - Eye Shadow / PRO Palette Refill Pan

MAC Cosmetics: Eye Shadow / PRO Palette Refill Pan - New Price?

The reason why I follow the words new price with a question mark is that I am very skeptical about this new price change for the PRO Palette Eye Shadow Refill Pans. It is not marked as a sale or as a price adjustment that is time sensitive but only as a new price. I will rejoice if this is a permanent fixture. So in true sane fashion, I feel I must ordered as many as the spending limit of my credit card. Being a MAC consumer for many years, I was late to the game in regards to knowing you could actually buy most of their eye shadows in individual pans versus buying them in the eyeshadow compact pots. It is not really something that is advertised at the MAC counters in the department stores. I could see why MAC would drop their prices with most companies now offering top notch quality products for under $10.00. This is a smart move that will help keep their profits up in the long run despite on just relying on the stigma of their brand name which who are we kidding we will still purchase because it is MAC.

Here is the price breakdown:

• Eyeshadow in black compact pot: $16.00
• Eye shadow / PRO Palette Refill Pan: 
• Original Price: $10.00
• New Price:$6.00

Overall, you'll be saving $4.00 from the original price and $10.00 if you compare pan vs pot. Yes, you'll have to buy some form of a palette storage to keep the shadows in but in the long run you'll be saving money because palettes can last a long time if you take good care of them. Unfortunately, shadows come and go. So with over 127 shadows in different finishes, you have a cornucopia of palettes to create. What shades will you be ordering?

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Target Beauty Deals - Valid From March 13 to March 19, 2016

Target Beauty Deals: *Valid from March 13 to March 19, 2016*

Happy Tuesday. When it comes to shopping at Target, I have had better experience purchasing online than in the store because for one reason or another they are always barely stocked up but lets just say its cause I live far out west in the middle of nowhere. Also, their weekly Ads really don't do their discounts any justice. You really need to do some digging. I suggest you check our their Cartwheel Application to see what the latest deals are. You can download that application HERE. I also suggest you looking into applying for the Target REDcard for an additional 5% off your purchase. You can sign up for that HERE.

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Now for what you have all been waiting for the deals of the week are as follows:

DISCOUNTS:

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MAC Cosmetics - Eyeshadow - Nylon

MAC Cosmetics: Eyeshadow in Nylon

Description: (Taken from MAC Cosmetics Website)

"Highly pigmented powder. Applies evenly, blends well. Can be used wet or dry. Available in a wide variety of textures and finishes."

Net Weight: 1.5 g / 0.05 US oz

Made In: Canada / Distributed By: Toronto

Price: $16.00 - To Purchase Online Click Here

Purchased At: MAC Cosmetics Counter at Macy's for $16.00

Packaging:

This eyeshadow comes in a black square cardboard box with white lettering and a cut out in the front middle that allows you to see the color. The circular eyeshadow compact comes in a plastic black pot with a snap enclosure. The back has a black sticker with some of the product's and company's information. The cover of the lid is a clear plastic that allow you to see the color of the shade. The brand's name is in black on the clear plastic lid. 

Includes: One eyeshadow compact pot

Application: (Taken from MAC Cosmetics Website)

"Apply to lid using fingers, brush or sponge-tip applicator."

Formula:

The ingredient list is found on the back of the box. Unfortunately, I lost my box and can't find the information online. I will be updating the page as soon as get the formulation.

Batch Code: 

AB4:

• A - First Batch
• B - November 
• 4 - 2014

Swatches:

Color Commentary:

MAC Cosmetics describes the eyeshadow Nylon as a 'pale gold with icy shimmer in a frost finish'. It is a frosty iridescent pearl. 

Chart Review:

Pros

Cons

No smell Buildable: sheer to opaque  Very pigmented  Creamy texture Smooth Application Multipurpose use: cheek highlighter, brow bone highlight, and inner corner of the eye highlight Lightweight Easy to blend to create a flawless gradient look For a more intense look, wet your brush with MAC fix plus Lasted thru the 8 hr work day Dermatologist Tested Ophthalmologist Tested  Non-acnegenic Safe for contact lens wearers

Don't ship internationally but do have stores internationally Bulky packaging for travel  A bit pricey but do recommend purchasing it as an individual pan you'll save $6.00 Color looks darker in the pan

Overall Thoughts:

MAC Cosmetics Eye Shadow comes in a variety of 119 shades available on their website. They do have different cosmetic counters in certain department stores. I feel that certain department stores  don't carry the same variety that the MAC Cosmetics website offers. Nylon is one of those shades that is a must have in your makeup collection. It has me feeling all sorts of ice queen Elsa like despite it looking more golden/yellow in the pan. This color is extremely pigmented with a creamy texture that provides for a smooth application that you can barely feel on the lid. Nylon can be built upon taking it from a sheer to an opaque intense look just buy wetting your brush with MAC fix plus. When creating a gradient look, this shadow blends beautifully. To date, I have used Nylon as a cheek highlighter, brow bone highlighter and an inner eye corner highlight. It lasted throughout my 8 hour work day without creasing up on my eyes. Yes, MAC products tend to be on the expensive side but stigma aside they are fantastic. I have a secret love/hate relationship with the company. They do offer the majority of their eyeshadows in pan form which will shave a few dollars off the price of their compact form. 

Repurchase: Yes

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Milani Cosmetics - Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow - 18 Bella Emerald

Milani Cosmetics: Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow in 18 - Bella Emerald (Vegan)

Description: (Taken from Milani Cosmetics Website)

"A gel powder – what would that even look like? We’ll tell you: It looks like rich, vibrant color that glides on in a single stroke, delivering a stunning multi-dimensional effect. What makes it a gel powder? Well, the formula starts as a gel and then is transformed by a special process into a stunning powder eyeshadow with pure color and power wear. The unique process allows you to blend this incredibly innovative, weightless formula easily with your fingertips to light up your eyes. Even more to entice: It can be used wet or dry, resists creasing, and comes in satin matte, shimmer and iridescent metallic finishes. You just have to try this gel powder. It’s that different."

Net Weight: 0.05 oz / 1.4 g

Made In: USA / Distributed By: Los Angeles, CA

Price: $4.99 - To Purchase Click Here Online

Purchased At: Publix Grocery Supermarket

Packaging:

A recycled gold-mirrored plastic lid and gold-matte plastic bottom with a snap enclosure. The bottom has a gold sticker in the center with the name of the color shade and some company information in black. The UPC barcode is on the back as well. The lid has a clear plastic center which allows you to see the color. The name of the brand is in gold on the lid. It has a security plastic wrap that needs to be removed prior to use.

Includes: One eyeshadow compact pot

Application: (Taken from Milani Cosmetics Website)

"Apply using ring finger or brush for luminous eyes in one stroke. Use lighter shades on brow bone as a highlighter, mid-tone shades on the lid and deeper shades for contouring in the crease. Use any shade WET as a liner to create intense color or added definition for limitless, multidimensional looks as unique as you!"

Formula: (Taken from Milani Cosmetics Website)

"Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Octyldodecanol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Nylon-12, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polysorbate 20, Polyisoprene, Talc, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate. 

+/- May Contain: Tin Oxide, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Carmine (CI 75470)."

Shelf Life: 24 months

Swatches:

Color Commentary:

The Milani Cosmetics' Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow describe 18 - Bella Emerald as a 'shimmering emerald green'. It is a dark forest green with a golden glittery shimmer when used dried but a metallic finish when wet.

Chart Review:

Pros

Cons

Cruelty Free Vegan No smell Gel to powder formulation provides for smooth texture application Lightweight Blendable Buildable Cute packaging for a drug store brand Affordable Good pigmentation dry but great intense pigmentation if used with primer or wet with MAC fix plus Shimmer finish if used dry but an intense metallic finish when used wet Works best when used with either a synthetic brush or your finger to pack on Glitter is not chunky but finely milled  No creasing Long-wearing: 7 hours before fading True to color description Milani Cosmetics does offer an exchange if purchased product through their website

Packaging can be a bit bulky for traveling  Can feel a bit rough texture in pan that gets smoother with use Packaging can be hard to open if you don't have nails or use a tweezer The color looks glittery in the pan  A little bit of fallout was experienced if not applied by wetting your brush or using your finger. Milani Cosmetics does not ship international you would have to go through a third party vendor. This formula does not work well with most brushes.

Overall Thoughts:

Milani Cosmetics currently has 31 shades in the Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow collection. Number 18 - Bella Emerald is just a showstopper. This gel to powder formula allows for effortless application that sits lightweight on the eye and does not crease up. It catches the light simply gorgeous and gives you that dimensional pop to the eyelid. To apply, I wet my synthetic brush with MAC fix plus to get that intense metallic look that I just simply live and breathe for. I do recommend you pack on the lid because if you do brush strokes you will experience some fall out which tends to come with the glitter/shimmer territory. This shadow doesn't get chalky or crease up if you use other shadows on top of it. Although I do think the packaging is cute, they just fall short for traveling purposes. The snap enclosure can sometimes be a bit finicky to open but i usually just stick my nail in there. Since this collection is super affordable, we are in the process of trying to hunt down all 31 shades to review them for you. So far, there has not been a shadow that disappoints. 

Repurchase: Yes

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Bobbi Brown Cosmetics - Sparkle Eye Shadow - 26 Silver Lilac

Bobbi Brown Cosmetics: Sparkle Eye Shadow in 26 - Silver Lilac

Description: (Taken from Bobbi Brown Cosmetics Website)

"A featherweight eye shadow formula that instantly lights up eyes with a combination of shimmering pearls and fine sparkle. This once-limited edition fan-favorite is now a permanent part of Bobbi’s line thanks to its crease-free, long-lasting wear and creamy-soft powder feel. Uniquely flat-shaped pearls impart a multi-dimensional, prismatic effect (this sparkle packs real punch). Featuring an incredibly wearable range of bright to soft shades, Bobbi handpicked each color to complement every skin tone, day and night."

Net Weight: 0.1 oz / 3 g

Made In: Italy / Distributed By: New York, NY

Price: $33.00 - To Purchase Click Here

• This item was purchased at Sephora for $33.00

Packaging:

The Bobbi Brown Cosmetics' Sparkle Eye Shadow in 26 - Silver Lilac comes in a black cardboard square box with white lettering. The eyeshadow comes in a black plastic square compact with a snap  enclosure. The bottom has a black sticker in the center with the name of the color shade and some company information in white. The lid has a clear plastic square center which allows you to see the color. The name of the brand is in black on the lid. 

Includes: One eyeshadow compact square.

Application: (Taken from Bobbi Brown Cosmetics Website)

"Sparkle Eye Shadow is a great accent; apply it at the inner corner of the eye to add brightness or layer it all over the lid for more intense sparkle."

From Sephora Website:
-Using your fingertip, apply shadow by pressing onto the lid. 
-It can also be applied by using an angled eye shadow brush. 
-For a more opaque, full sparkle effect, apply on top of an eye shadow base.

Formula:

CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE [] TALC [] DIISOSTEARYL MALATE [] CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE [] SILICA [] HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL HYDROXYSTEARATE [] 1,2-HEXANEDIOL [] CAPRYLYL GLYCOL [] TIN OXIDE [] TETRASODIUM EDTA [] CHLORPHENESIN [] POTASSIUM SORBATE [] [+/- MICA [] TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891) [] IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) [] FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE (CI 77510) [] MANGANESE VIOLET (CI 77742) [] YELLOW 5 LAKE (CI 19140) [] CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS (CI 77288) [] CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN (CI 77289) [] CARMINE (CI 75470) [] BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE (CI 77163) [] BLUE 1 LAKE (CI 42090) [] ULTRAMARINES (CI 77007) [] FERRIC FERROCYANIDE (CI 77510)] <ILN39599>

Shelf Life:

This information is not available on the website. We have emailed Bobbi Brown Cosmetics a request for information. We will update this section as soon as we get a response. 

Swatches:

Image from Bobbi Brown Cosmetics Website

Note: Swatch done using primer on skin.

Color Commentary:

Bobbi Brown Cosmetics describes this Sparkle Eye Shadow in 26 - Silver Lilac as an 'opal lavender'. The Sephora Website describes this color as an 'opal pink lavender sparkle'. It is a light-pale white lavender with a pink shift in a sparkle shimmer finish.  

Chart Review:

Pros

Cons

Cruelty Free Made a permanent shade in the collection Multipurpose: used as a cheek highlighter, inner corner of the eye, and layered over an eyeshadow Complements many different skin tones Subtle hint of shimmer / glitter that is simply beautiful  Best if used with a primer or with MAC fix plus because if not its very hard to see this color More intense if packed and pressed on to the eyelid  Great exchange / refund program

Extremely hard to get this color to appear on the swatch Not buildable  Not blendable Patchy application Rough gritty texture Glitter fall out  Has this weird smell that reminds me of a cleaning product  Hard to open the package unless you use your nails or tweezer Packaging is not ideal for travel Got about 5.5 hours of wear time Bobbi Brown Cosmetics only ships to Us and Canada

Overall Thoughts:

The Bobbi Brown Cosmetics' Sparkle Eye Shadow collection is available on their personal website with 9 different shades. They are also sold on the Sephora website but only 7 shades are available. The Sparkle Eye Shadow in 26 - Silver Lilac is a color you really want to love so bad but it is like that boyfriend that makes numerous promises time and time again yet always falls short of your expectations. It was originally released in a few different limited palettes but was made a permanent shade in the collection. The color is gorgeous in the pan and if you really work with this color it can give you a subtle elegant shimmer that is best used layered over an eyeshadow base. Trust me, I have tried using several eyeshadow primers, concealers, setting sprays, and MAC fix plus. The best way to get this eyeshadow to show up on the lid is to use an eyeshadow base and spritz with MAC fix plus to pack on Silver Lilac with a synthetic brush. The texture in the pan is extremely gritty and rough to touch with a patchy application. There is some glitter fallout but that is usually expected when dealing with glitter-shimmer shadows. This shadow is extremely hard to build up nor does it blend out at well. The picture does not do the color any justice. I also detected a weird smell that reminds of a cleaning product. Silver Lilac lasted about 5.5 hours before I noticed some fading. Unfortunately, I do not think I will be repurchasing this shade again. Although, it is a lovely color it requires way too much work to get it to show up and I have other products in my collection that do a better job.

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