SEPHORA PLAY BAG 🌼 NOVEMBER 2018 🌼

SEPHORA PLAY BAG

NOVEMBER 2018

Lately i realised that it has been rather hard to get a sneakpeek of the sephora box and you’re left with mostly not much choice but to accept what you’ll get when the box arrives at the end of the month. This month, upon seeing my November box i was already feeling a little bit down.

Amika Silken up dry conditioner.

This dry conditioner is a wonderful invention, i do not use dry shampoo as i have this fear that the product will leave weird white stuffs in my hair so dry conditioner sounds better. Since i can shampoo my hair as usual and use the dry conditioner after, i found that the conditioner immediately makes the roots softer and light weight after spraying. It also smells good and fresh. If you dont have time to go through the whole shower routine, this product is a good replacement. 

Purity Philosophy.

Third time receiving this in a subscription box. Still dont like it. Going to skip it and think of ways on how i can get rid of it.

 Sephora Cream lip stain #40

This isn’t the first time I’ve tried the Sephora own cream lip stain, I already know that i love the formula. It smells like vanilla, is non drying and has a cream to matte texture. #40 is a beige nude shade that looks very similar to kat von d’s bow and arrow (which is only slightly more brown). I will definitely want to purchase more of their colours range.

Lancome Hydra zen Anti stress gel.

This product is designed to reduce the effects of environmental and emotional stress with a unique NeuroCalm TM formula. While everyday is stress day for me, i appreciate a product that helps aids relaxation to calm our inner self. However, after trying the product on i did not really feel a sense of calmness settling over. In fact, the ‘rose’ scent got my nose feeling slightly irritated. I also have acne prone skin, with little bumps of breakouts that turns into a full on pimple within 1-2 days. So this product actually aggravated it slightly and thus i experience more bunps the next few days.

Laura Mercier translucent loose powder.

Its great to receive this bestselling translucent powder, it is actually one of the best setting and baking powder out there. It also comes in a darker colour for darker skin tones that prevents the face from looking ashy. I have bought this and repurchased a few times when i run out so i know that it performs very well. Its smooth and non cakey when applied, and great for use when baking on the under eyes. It is also on the costly side but the good thing is that its an investment on its own as a tub can last you quite a while.

Dolce & Gabbana Light blue Eau De Toilette

Described as a fruity floral scent, the Dolce & Gabbana Light blue perfume is an easily likeable scent that suits any occassion. Easily a pass for me and i get fussy with overpowering scents usually, this mouth watering fresh scent has hints of lime and cedar and will remind you of summer days.

IPSY GLAM BAG 🖤 NOVEMBER 2018 🖤

IPSY GLAM BAG

🖤 NOVEMBER 2018 🖤

November is my birthday month and what more can a scorpio girl want then new lipstick, blush and two days worth of sheet masking to achieve the glow from within look. Note: I redeemed one item from the ipsy point redemption but I can’t remember which one was the item in this bag so im just going to review everything as part of the bag.

Tarte 24 hour amazonian clay blush in Quirky.

Quirky is a soft peach with hints of coral that is subtle and nothing too bright. Of course as we know with the Tarte clay blushes the formula is buildable, long lasting and the blushes do not easily break in pan. I have a few of the blushes (seduce, quirky, first class, feisty) and i find that its hard to hit pan with these blushes. 

Jelly pong pong Cosmic lights - Pulsar

Won’t everyone agree that the brand name is super cute? It reminds me of jelly and ping pong balls somehow. Cosmic light is a multi functional pigment that you can use for multiple purposes, other than the usual use as eyeshadow art, you can also use it for highlighting the face. They come in various range of colours and theres even a set, i got the shade pulsar which is like a light metal blue. I’ve not found a purpose for this pigment yet because i am like the average consumer who use makeup but lack the artistic creativity (and mostly time). But i saw a google image of this artistic design using the cosmic light pigment above and it really does look out of this world.

Nyx velvet matte lipstick in Volcano

Its hard to get back to the routine of drawing around the lips with the bullet lipstick eversince the big bang of doe foot applicators and liquid lipsticks. So pardon the weird under drawing in the lip line, i found myself forgetting the art of drawing the lip shape again. Volcano is a burnt red shade that closely resembles its name. A very wearable red for most skin tone. It does transfer with eating food and drinks, but it is a velvet matte formula and as such, last longer than the average creme formula.

Ciate Extraordinary Translucent powder

This powder appears white but is actually translucent and as the web description says, it doesn’t leave a white cast on the face either. Suits for all skin tone from light to dark, this powder sets and bakes and is great for absorbing shine if you don’t like the dewy look. I have an oily t zone so usually the main areas i dab this powder on would be a bit on the under eye after concealer, the nose and the forehead. I look shine free and matte throughout the entire day, which is why i really love this product.

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Hydrating Serum

This gel serum is loaded with the popular hyaluronic acid for maximum moisturising effect and locking down moisture  so that your skin never ever feel dry. This gel serum is not heavy on the skin and is easily absorbed in, making it easy to layer makeup after as it hydrates, plump and nourish the skin.

Timeless Beauty bar - Sheet masks

Lastly we have some sheet masks lined up and they are a set whoch consists of Up in the clouds and Glam & glow. Up in the clouds is the perf mask for when you need a energizing rest for the face and glam and glow is a good prep for when youre heading out for the night and need a refresher. These masks are great and i like the aesthetic look of the packaging too.

That sums up the November bag. I have seen various variations of the November bag with some people receiving Huda instead of Nyx lipsticks, let me just say that thats not a good substitute since there is the very obvious price difference and makes the other subscribers like myself feel abit sad.