Makeup Collection/ Inventory: Bronzers, Setting Sprays and Eyebrow Products

I started a series on my YouTube Channel, showing my makeup inventory. I thought I would also show it here and talk about my favorites and my goals. I thought this would be a quick reference and summary of the video. A new video and blog post will be up each Saturday! 

Bronzer
Inventory:6

1. Eyes Lips Face Golden Bronzer 
2. Benefit Hoola Bronzer 
3. Stila One Step Bronze 
4. Eyes Lips Face Contouring Blush and Bronzer 
5. Laura Geller Blush N Brighten in Honey Dipped
6. Ulta Splendor and Bronzer 

Goal: 3
*I want a matte bronzer, shimmer bronzer and maybe one to contour with.  

Eyebrow 
Inventory: 2

1. Ulta Brow Wiz in Light and Medium
2. Maybelline Expert Eyes in Dark Brown

Goal: 1-3
*I haven't settled on an exact number, I am still looking for the perfect brow product. 

Setting Spray 
Inventory: 2 

1. Wet N Wild Setting Spray
2. Coola Setting Spray

Goal: 1-2 
* I would like to have one at all times and if I have a backup I am okay with that. 

Thanks for taking the time to read this post! Come back each Saturday for a new look into a section of my inventory! I hope this next year to continue to use up the products that I have and shrink these two categories just a bit so I can have a reasonable collection. 

~Annelise

January 2016 Favorites & Purchases

This year I am going to be combining my Monthly Favorites and Purchases with my Resolutions Updates (in the Video). 

Favorites

1. IPKN Flash Cream Radiant Primer- I LOVED this stuff! I received it this month in my Birchbox and decided to try it when another primer was finished and it is amazing! I would definitely recommend it. It holds on your makeup all day and gives your skin a perfect glow! 

2. W3LL people Bio Brightening Stick Sample in Moonstone - I have been loving this subtle highlight for days that I don't want something intense. It is perfect to give my face a healthy glow. 

3. Jordana Fabuliner in Black- I have been loving this! It is perfect for everyday, but can be built up for a more intense look! 

Purchases

1. Five Bath and Body Works Body Creams- These are my FAVORITE and I happened to walk into Bath and Body Works and they were having a huge sale (of course) so I had to get them. I think I am set for most the year! 

 

2. L'oreal Magic De-Crease Eyelid Primer- I was out of eye primers is you saw my inventory you know I had two. I used up the Urban Decay and then I went to use the Benefit Stay Don't Stray and it was burning my eyes. I wanted to try a new one and this was one of the only ones I saw at the drugstore I went to. 

3. Wet N Wild PhotoFocus Setting Spray- I have only used one other setting spray and I liked it and so when I saw this I thought it would be a fun thing to pick up and try.

Those were my Favorites and Purchases for January! Let me know what your favorites were down below! Have a wonderful day! 

~Annelise 

January 2016 Birchbox Unboxing

A new month means a new Birchbox! This month I chose a Korean inspired
beauty box. I am so excited to try these products.

1. TONYMOLY Delight Tony Tint in Red- I love lip products and this gorgeous red tint looks amazing! Hopefully it is long lasting and doesn't feather out of my lips. 

2. IPKN Flash Cream Radiant Primer- I am always up for trying new primers. I love primers that make my skin look radiant so hopefully it lives up to that.

3. RE:P Bio Fresh Mask with Real Calming Herb- I love masks and a calming mask is perfect because sometimes I can go a little crazy with exfoliants and my face needs a calming mask. 

4.Manefit Beauty Planner Cucumber- I am not usually a huge fan of sheet masks, but we will see how this goes

5. Goodal Waterest First Essence- This looks interesting. I plan on using it for a morning moisturizer. I lookes like it is a combination of a moisturizer and serum, perfect to lightly hydrate my skin in the morning.

6. Goodal Phytowash Yerba Mate Bubble Peeling- I am intrigued to use this. I have never used a bubble peel before. 

I hope you enjoyed this quick post of my January Birchbox. Come back in February and I will review the products I received. Hope you have a wonderful day! 

~Annelise

Makeup Collection/Inventory: Blush

I started a series on my YouTube Channel, showing my makeup inventory. I thought I would also show it here and talk about my favorites and my goals. I thought this would be a quick reference and summary of the video. A new video and blog post will be up each Saturday! 

Cream Blush 
Inventory:2

1. Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush in Hot Tamale (Currently Using)

2. Eyes Lips Face All Over Color Stick in Pink Lemonade 

Goal: 1
*I want an easy one that will go with anything on lazy days. 

Powder Blush 
Inventory: 26

1 Adrien Appel True Blush
2. NYX Blush in Dusty Rose
3. Eyes Lips Face Mineral Blush in Twinkle Pink 
4. Lancome blush in 
5. Lancome blush in Aplum
6. Nars’ Super Orgasm 
7. Mary Kay in Mango
8. Laura Geller Bakes Blush-n-Brighten in Pink Grapefruit
9. MAC in Love Thing 
10. Avon Smooth Minerals in Blushing Mauve 
11. Avon Smooth Minerals in Rose Radiance 
12. Avon Smooth Minerals in Radiance 
13. Markwins Pink Blush
14. Markwins Coral Blush

15. Eyes Lips Face Mineral Blush in Fuchsia Fusion 
16. Eyes Lips Face Mineral Blush in Blushing Rose 
17. Eyes Lips Face Mineral Blush in Giddy Gold 
18. Eyes Lips Face Mineral Blush in Pink Passion 
19. Eyes Lips Face Mineral Blush in Tickled Pink 
20. Eyes Lips Face Mineral Blush in Berry Merry 
21. Eyes Lips Face Mineral Blush in Peachy Keen 
22. Eyes Lips Face Mineral Blush in Mellow Mauve 
23. Eyes Lips Face Mineral Blush in Candid Coral 

24. Eyes Lips Face Baked Blush in Rich Rose 
25. Eyes Lips Face Baked Blush in Passion Pink
26. Eyes Lips Face Baked Blush in Peachy Cheeky 

Goal: 5-10
*I haven't settled on an exact number, I know I need to use some up before I purchase anymore.

Thanks for taking the time to read this post! Come back each Saturday for a new look into a section of my inventory! I hope this next year to continue to use up the products that I have and shrink these two categories just a bit so I can have a reasonable collection. 

~Annelise

December 2015 Birchbox Review

Welcome! Today I am going to share my thoughts on my December 2015 Birchbox. I am really excited to share with you the different products. Enjoy!

1. Coastal Scents styleEYES in formalEYES- This was the sample that I picked this month and I am so excited to use it. I used it quite a few times, but because of my Pan that Palette I didn't use it a ton. I really liked it and I am exicted to be able to use it again. 

2. Coola Classic SPF 30 Cucumber Moisturizer- I really liked this moisturizer. I wouldn't purchase the full size because I like really thick moisturizers at night and a thin one in the morning. This was too thin for the evening and too thick for the morning. 

3. Kate Spade's Live Colorfully- I really liked this perfume and would think about repurchasing this once I use up some of my others. 

4. Marcelle's BB Cream in Golden Glow- I really liked this BB cream and I think it would work well in the spring/ summer because it gave a beautiful tan glow that doesn't look natural on me in the winter.

5. WEI's Manuka Bee Venom Anti-Wrinkle Mask- I realized after this sample I am not a fan of cream masks. 

Those were all the products I received in my December Birchbox. Stop by in the next week to see my January Unboxing.. If you have any questions about Birchbox feel free to let me know. Have a wonderful day! 

~Annelise

January 2016 Project Pan Update

It is the middle of the month and that means time to update you on this month's project pan.  The products I have chose might not be used up in the month but I want to focus on them and make some decent progress. Even if I product isn't finished it might or might not be in the next month's project pan. 
Listed below are the products I chose to focus on for January: 

1. Covergirl Lipstick in Sweetheart - I am so excited with the progress and I am working hard to finish this by the end of the month. This my last lipstick (that I can think of) that I am not a fan of! 

2. L'Oreal Paris Colour Caresse Wet Shine Lip Stain in Pink Resistance- I have no idea when this will be done I have been trying to use this at least once a day sometimes more, we will have to see how long this lasts. 

3. C.O. Bigelow Organics in Strawberry and Cream- Right when I was going to draw the line the lipgloss had a HUGE air bubble in it that I couldn't get out. I am not sure exactly where I am at, but I am hoping to use this up this month. 

4. Ulta Blush in Splendor and Bronzer- My goal was to hit pan, which I did, kinda. I took a small safety pin and made a hole to see how far the pan was and since then the pan has gotten bigger and bigger. I think this will help my motivation for this product. 

5. Maybelline Color Tattoo in Pomegranate Punk- This is one of the cream eyeshadows I plan on using up in 2016 and I am excited with how much more of the container is free on the sides. 

6. Neutrogena Healthy Skin Foundation- I love my progress! I used this about 6 times a week and there were some days I wore this two times a day due to plans. I am excited to have this done because it is not my favorite.  

I hope you enjoyed the update on products I picked out for my January Project Pan. I will have the finale to my January Project Pan up in two weeks! Have a wonderful day! 

~Annelise

Makeup Inventory/Collection: Highlighters & Concealers

I started a series on my YouTube Channel, showing my makeup inventory. I thought I would also show it here and talk about my favorites and my goals. I thought this would be a quick reference and summary of the video. A new video and blog post will be up each Saturday! 



Concealers
Inventory:5

1. Rimmel Match Perfection Concealer and Highlighter in Fair (Currently Using) - This is almost used up and while it works okay it doesn't last a super long time, so I won't get it again. 
2. Eyes lips face HD Lifting Concealer in Brightening
3. Eyes Lips Face HD Lifting Concealer in Fair (Currently Using) - This product does nothing for my blemishes! 
4. Hard Candy Stick Concealer in Fair/Light
5. Covergirl and Olay Under Eye 

Goal: 2-4 

Highlighter
Inventory: 9

1. Benefit Watts Up 
2. The Balm Cindy-Lou Manizer
3. Benefit High Beam 
4. Eyes Lips Face Baked Blush in Pinktastic (Currently Using)- This broke last year (it is in the plastic container above). I want at least that one finished by the end of the year.
5. Chella in Ivory Lace
6 & 7. W3ll People Bio Brightening Stick sample (2) (Currently Using) - I ended up with two of these so I am focusing on using one of them up. 
8. Bare Minerals Soft Focus Glee
9. Bare Minerals in Bare Radiance - This is perfect for lazy days with BB Cream and this. 

Goal: 3-4

I hope you enjoyed! Let me know if you have a favorite concealer or highlighter because none of these have really WOWED me so I want to try some new ones out. 

~Annelise

2016 Pan that Palette Introduction

I am so excited to share with you the palette I plan on working on in 2016. I am not sure how much I will be able to use, but this is the only palette I will be using! 

I received this as a perk for order a certain amount from eyeslipsface.com and never have really used it since it is SO big. The cover has since popped off and so I think it is time to move it out. It will be fun to experiment with the different colors while still having basics to fall back to. 

I will update you every month and we will see how it goes! Wish me luck! Let me know if you are going to panning a palette this year! 

~Annelise

December 2015 Empties

Welcome to the beginning of January Which means it is empties time! To watch the video click the video below! I split this post into three categories: makeup, beauty, and random! Enjoy! 

Makeup Empties

1. Bare Minerals Lip Guard in Pebble Beach (Might Repurchase)- This was in my Lip Product Project Pan. I really fell in love with it during the project. I used it everyday in my car. I would think about repurchasing it, but I have a lot of glosses to use up first.

2. Avon Glazewear in Coral Crush (Might Repurchase)- This was also in my Lip Product Project Pan. I really liked the color, perfect for fall. 

3. Avon Frozen Lipstick (Not Repurchase)- This was my final product from my Lip Product Project Pan and I am SO glad this lipstick is gone. I am not sure where it came from, but it was a dark pink frosty color that is not for me. 

4. Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion (Not Repurchase)- I got this when I bought my Naked Pallet (a few years ago) and finally got around to using this up. It worked well on my eyelids and made my eyeshadow stay longer. 

 

5. Trestique Concealer in Bisque (Not Repurchase)- I received this in my Birchbox and the concealer was okay. I wasn't super impressed and so I won't be purchasing the full size. 

6. Garnier BB Cream in Light/Medium (Repurchase)- This is one of my FAVORITE BB Creams! I love the coverage it gives and its lasting power. As you can tell I really wanted to get every last drop because I cut it open.

7.Ulta Dual Ended Eyeliner Pencil in Deep Brown and Black (Not Repurchase)- Earlier this year I bought an ULTA sampler box and this was in it. I have been trying to use it recently and continued to fail. I couldn't sharpen it so it wouldn't hurt my eyes, so it it getting thrown away. 

8. -10. Brushes (Not Repurchase)- I have been slowly trying to use my brushes and see which ones shed, are rough, or I never use. The sponges are ones that I never use the other two are rough and shed so they are going out of my life. 

Beauty Empties 

11. -14. Coconut Lime Verbena Body Lotion, Shampoo and Conditioner (Might Repurchase)- I stayed in a hotel over Thanksgiving and took them because the smell was amazing! If I saw these in the store I would think about purchasing them for the smell. 

15. Temple Spa's La La Lagoon Aromatic Bath & Shower Gel (Not Repurchase)- I LOVED the smell of this! I received this in my Birchbox and really liked it, but I never spend very much on body wash so I won't be getting this again! 

16. Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil (Not Repurchase)- I received this in my Birchbox and really liked it. I am trying to simply my hair routine and an individual oil doesn't work in that.  

17. Sea Breeze Astringent (Repurchase)- When my face needs a deep clean, this is my go to product. I feel like it really cleans my deep in my pores! 

18. Christie Brinkley Complete Clarity Daily Facial Polish (Not Repurchase)- I received this in my Birchbox and really liked it. However, I have other facial cleansers I like better so I will not be repurchasing it.

19. Batiste Dry Shampoo (Repurchase)- LOVE THIS STUFF! I can't tell you how great this is! If you have blonde hair run out and get it! 

20. Dove Revive Deodorant (Might Repurchase)- I really liked scent of this and would think about repurchasing it. I tend to switch it up and try new things. 

21. Freeman's Coffee & Chai Energizing Paper Eye Mask (Not Repurchase)- I really liked this mask and how it made me face feel, however I can not stand eye masks. (I am not patient enough.)

22. Bath and Body Works Peach Citrus Fragrance Mist (Not Repurchase)- I have been using as fragrance mists as rooms sprays because they don't last one me long enough to bother, so I will not repurchase this.

23. Simple Refreshing Facial Wash Gel (Might Repurchase)- My sister-in-law gave this to me and I enjoyed it. I haven't found my holy grail cleanser so I would give this another go. 

24. Makeup For Ever Eye Makeup Remover (Might Repurchase)- My mom gave this to me for my birthday. I liked it, but I prefer a water based versus more or a lotion consistency. 

25. Estee Lauder Advance Night Repair Eye Serum (Not Repurchase)- I received this in my Birchbox and while I really liked this product I didn't see any result so I will not purchase the full size.

And those were my August Empties!  By the end of 2015, I want to have 365 empties. December (25) +November (22) + October (23) + September (39) + August (44)+ July (35) + June (22) +May (23) +April (21) + March (16) + February (19) + January (23) means I am (312/365)! Which means I didn't make me goal of finishing 365 products by the end of the year, but I am still very proud of myself. For 2016, my goal is to finish 300 products.  

Let me know your favorite eye cream below! Have a wonderful day!

~Annelise