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BEAUTY ROUNDUP | Year in Beauty: 2016 Edition Part 1

beauty roundup: year in beauty 2016 edition makeup,it cosmetics cc cream spf 50+, mufe hd foundation in 120, bourjois healthy mix foundation in light beige, becca x jaclyn hill champagne face palette, tarte smooth operator amazonian clay loose setting powder, fresh sugar rose lip treatment, colourpop supershock eyeshadows in sailor, paradox and wattles, ciate london liquid lip velvet in pin up, nyx waterproof top coat, too faced better than sex mascara, lancome lip lover in framboise etoile, dior addict fluid sticks in vertigo reviews

Welcome to my first post of 2017! It's been another 366 days around the sun and many a beauty love has been discovered. In previous years, I chose four products in six categories to talk about. Strategic buying made this year's list harder to compile because I really do love so many things! Some things will come as no surprise but there are others that are just getting their spotlight now. I'll link to related blog posts so y'all can get more information if you're interested. I've split it into two parts and this one will be all my makeup loves. So without further ado, here is 2016's Year in Beauty!
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BLOGMAS | Day 5: ULTA Birthday Haul + First Impressions

becca cosmetics blushed with light palette review and swatches, too faced merry kissmas set review and swatches ulta birthday haul

I've gotta say, hauls are one of my favorite posts to do because I love sharing all the cool loot I got. But then I feel massively guilty afterwards when I tally up how much I spent. They're a good way of reminding me what I've got so they're not all bad? As I'm writing this post, all of the items I am talking about are still in stock, so fingers crossed that if what I'm showing y'all today interests you, y'all can still get it!
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RE-DISCOVERY | Rose Gold Love

RE-DISCOVERY | Rose Gold Love eyeshadows, blushes, highlighters
It's been too long since my last post. For the past month or so, I've been busy studying for bimonthly exams and now that it's Thanksgiving weekend here in the U.S., I've had some time to catch my breath. So of course, I wanted to finish up some blog posts that have been sitting here for too long. 

I'm not a fan of wearing pink clothing but rose gold is one of my favorite shades to wear on my face! For those who aren't sure what rose gold is, it's a an alloy of copper and gold with a tiny bit of silver. There's something so soft and romantic about it. It adds just enough color without being too loud, exactly my kind of shade. So I've gathered all the rose gold makeup that I own to share with my fellow rose gold lovers. So, let's get to swatching!
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FOTD | Makeup to Beat the Heat

FOTD | Makeup to Beat the Heat, long lasting makeup, summer makeup, makeup for hot weather. powder foundation routine

It's been scorching hot in California these past few weeks. Major adjustments were needed to keep me looking perky and fresh. Ditching my liquid foundation and cream products, I went straight for powder products for a long lasting finish that didn't melt off as soon as I stepped out of the refreshing blast of air conditioner. So if you have oily skin or live in a hot climate, I hope that this will help you stay looking put together all day long without the need for heavy duty cleansers at the end of the day!
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BEAUTY ROUNDUP | September 2016

the body shop tea tree skin clearing lotion, cargo swimmables blush in bali, mally face defender, maybelline color tattoo in inked in pink, colourpop super shock shadow in weenie, becca shimmering skin perfector pressed in moonstone reviews and swatches, monthly favorites, september favorites 2016
It's Friday, y'all and while I still have classes this weekend, I'm super excited because it's a whole new month for new successes! September has been a turning point for me so I'll always be thankful for second chances. So before I get too sappy, let's talk about things beauty bits I've been loving (and not so loving) this past month.
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FOTD | Simone Biles' Rio Olympics Inspired Makeup

As a kid, I remember having many dreams about what I'd be when I grew up. Becoming a teacher and a violinist are some of the ones I remember most clearly. But every four years, I'd watch the Olympics with my dad and every time the women's gymnastics program came on, I'd be glued to the screen and mesmerized. I'd do tumbles and leaps all around the house for days until my mom told me to sit down and read before I knock over yet another expensive vase. 
FOTD | Simone Biles' Rio Olympics Inspired Makeup, urban decay revolution lipstick in f-bomb, lorac pro palette 2, urban decay vice 4 palette, nyx bright idea illuminating stick in chardonnay shimmer swatches

This year was a bit different and I've been avoiding watching the Olympics. However, my mom turned it on last night and we watched the women's team event and being the makeup junkie that I am, I was mesmerized by Simone Biles' eye makeup. The colorful glitter pop on her lower lashline felt fun and patriotic at the same time. I'm a bit too old to be doing tumbles and leaps so instead, I wanted to recreate that look for you. I'd post the photo for you but I've just been reading about copyright so I'll link you to the photo instead, hehe. 

Basically, she has a light golden satin eyeshadow all over her upper lid with a cat eye. On the lower lash line, she has red glitter on the outer corner, silver glitter in the center and blue glitter on the inner corner. There's different variations of this look but I like the one using the U.S. flag's color scheme the most. So, let's dive into the makeup!
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REVIEW | Becca x Jaclyn Hill Champagne Collection Face Palette


REVIEW | Becca x Jaclyn Hill Champagne Collection Face Palette, amaretto, pamplemousse, champagne pop, prosecco pop, rose spritz, swatches
I'm super late to the whole Champagne Pop party but it's still fashionable to be late, right? I wanted to be completely sure about my feelings on this palette before I wrote this review but as always, I'm never on time. Still, I wanted to get this out because 4 out of the 5 products are available in duos so y'all can pick and choose what you like instead. So, let's get into this review!
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BEAUTY ROUND-UP | July 2016

july favorites 2016, urban decay naked skin foundation 3.0, skinfood salmon dark circle concealer cream 02 slamon beige, benefit gimme brow in medium/deep, lancome cils booster xl mascara base, stila perfect and correct foundation in tone, make up for ever mist and fix, becca jaclyn hill champagne collection face palette reviews
July is finally over and that means only one more month until school starts! It's been a month of ups and downs but let's focus on makeup, shall we?These are the 8 products I've been using this month so let's dive in. 
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HALLOWEEN INSPO | Rational Ravenclaw

HALLOWEEN INSPO | Rational Ravenclaw fotd, halloween makeup looks, simple makeup look using lorac pro palette 2
The graphics are from Emily Corene on deviantart and tashab07 from deviantart
 Welcome back to the second installment of my Halloween Inspo! Today, I'm creating a Ravenclaw-inspired look. Incorporating lots of blue and bronze, I was going for a sweet librarian look. The photos are all very confusing because I actually started doing this look and then had to run off to dinner with the family. I took it all off because I wasn't about to go to a casual dinner with like blue eyeshadow--too much to explain to my grandparents, haha. 

The next day, I tried my best to recreate the look but failed miserably and the overcast weather didn't help my chances. So I really liked the eyeshadow I did from the previous day so I just skipped several steps and showed you the final eye look. That's taking the easy way out but as Halloween is less than 3 days away--eep! I didn't have time to redo things AND still do Gryffindor and Slytherin (definitely don't want to leave them out!) so I hope you'll forgive me. 

Anyhoo, let's get on with the show!
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FIRST IMPRESSIONS | BECCA Radiant Glow Collection

BECCA Radiant Glow Collection, shimmering skin perfector pressed in moonstone, beach tint shimmer lip souffle in raspberry/opal, shimmering skin perfector in opal, under eye brightening corrector review and swatches
With yet another heat wave hitting SoCal this week, a radiant glow seems fitting. For those of you just entering Spring, this'll be the perfect kit! The BECCA Radiant Glow Collection contains 4 items to help bring that glow to your face. The kit contains a mini Under Eye Brightening Corrector, a Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Moonstone, a Shimmering Skin Perfector in Opal, and a Beach Tint Lip Shimmer Souffle in Raspberry/Opal. Let's get on with the review!
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HAUL | Fall ULTA Goodies

becca radiant glow collection ulta shimmering skin perfector pressed moonstone shimmering skin perfector liquid opal under eye brightening corrector beach tint lip shimmer souffle raspberry/opal swatches, ulta haul, bareminerals complexion rescue tinted hydrating gel cream buttercream 03, urban decay eyeshadows mushroom toasted sin swatches
Most people go shopping for a new fall wardrobe once autumn sets in, but me? I go for brand new makeup! ULTA was holding a 21 Days of Beauty so I waited to pick up some items I've been wanting for a while. Yay for restraint! Now, let's get on with them items, yes?
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HAUL + MINI-REVIEWS + EOTD | ⁂ Sephora Annual VIB Rouge Sale ⁂

sephora annual 20% off vib sale, smashbox full exposure travel palette swatches, marc jacobs midnight in paris nail polish, becca beach tint shimmer souffle raspberry/opal swatches, marc jacobs lolita palette swatches
Not the most glamourous background but it'll do xD

With 20% off at Sephora, temptation was too great and I picked up a few things I was interested in. As you can see, I restrained myself to 4 items so this will be quick! Reviews for some of the items are forthcoming :D I forgot to photograph the Marc Jacobs Enamored Hi-Shine Nail Lacquer - Collector's Edition in Midnight in Paris but the long and short of it is that I liked the dark, almost black color and the application but the shine wore off way too quickly for me and chipped sooner than I'd expect from a $24usd bottle of polish, even though I used my usual base and top coat. 
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