Glossier: Phase 2 & Balm dotcom

If you’ve never heard of Glossier you’ve been missing out in your life. It’s a company that started off with skincare and then began diving into makeup also.

They first dropped their Phase 1 set and added some more products, then dropped Phase 2. Phase 2 was all about their makeup. They’re products were sold out for what seemed like forever. They’re not a huge company so their restocks took longer than most companies. So the moment Glossier restocked a while back I immediately ordered stuff. I ordered the Phase 2 set, an extra concealer, and a cherry balm dotcom.

The day it arrived I couldn’t open it fast enough. Inside the box was a cute quote reminding us all how important skincare is!

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The products came in a nice sturdy white box with their signature G on the top; which I now use for storage so it was a pleasant surprise. Inside the box was all my new treasures in a cute reusable pink bubble wrap ziplock bag. I use this bag now for my makeup in my purse. It’s perfect for holding everything while keeping it from dirtying my purse at all.Processed with VSCO with q4 preset

They also included a poster, a card, and lots of adorable stickers that you can use to decorate your products or anything else to show off your Glossier love!

As for the products just the packaging is perfection! Classic, simple, and chic.

The Phase 2 set comes with the Bow Brow, Generation G lipstick, and Stretch Concealer and costs $50.

The Boy Brow:

This is basically a moussey brow gel that I use in two different ways. One way is multiple quick brushes through the brows as the only product for a quick easy brow day. The other way is use a brow pencil to define the brow shape, then run Boy Brow to dark and bolden the brows while also taiming the hairs to perfection. I use the Brown shade, it does only come in Blond, Brown, and Black. The only thing I don’t like about this product is if you rub your finger on your brow some residue comes off. This runs $16 individually.

Generation G:

This lipstick is amazing! It’s so creamy and while it’s not extremely pigmented at first it reminds me of a stain where the color develops with a little time. It’s also super long wearing because it’s like it soaks into your lips. There are 4 shades, this one is Like. I need the other 3! These are $18 each.

Stretch Concealer:

I bought two of these without even trying it. I heard such great things about it I bought two in case they sold out! It’s best used with just a finger, the warmth from your skin helps melt it into the skin. It’s not insane coverage like this tired girl needs so sometimes I have to layer it which can make it more apt to creasing so you need to set it. The only thing I don’t like about this product is the shade selection is lacking. I have shade light which seems a little too light but medium would be way too dark. To compensate I use a highlighting powder such as Anastasia’s BH banana to help balance it out. I do want to get a darker shade and try to highlight and contour with them. This product is super convenient for on the go and are $18 a piece.

balm dotcom (Cherry):

This product reminds me a lot of the Vaseline lip products, the consistency and color payoff is very similar. It’s a thick and kind of gooey product but keeps your lips from getting dehydrated. It’s a good product for in the winter and an easy, quick makeup day. They have a couple different options and run $12 each.


Swatches:

Overall, I would say snatch all of these! All of these products are great for every day use on a full makeup or no makeup day. The prices are reasonable, and you’ll find yourself liking them more and more with each use…at least I did!

 

Have you tried any Glossier products? If so what are your thoughts? What is a new company find for you? Reply below!

Lusting over Lust 004💋

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Like many Pat McGrath fans I was stalking her page for the day I could get those eye grabbing glitter lips that we had seen Bella Hadid rocking. I recall one video where the sparkle was so intense it was throwing the camera out of focus…I was in love!

The first question was how much, the next question was what shade. When I first saw the price tag I about died, till I really thought about it. $60 seems like a crazy high price; but considering its two lipsticks, a gloss, and two different glitters $60 didn’t seem that bad.

There were three shades released: Bloodwine, Vermillion Venom, and Flesh. The purchase options were a kit for $60 (2 lipsticks, the gloss, the glitter, and a gold glitter pigment), one lipsticks for $25, or the everything kit for $150 (all lipstick shades, all three glitters, one gloss, and one gold glitter pigment).

I decided I wanted to order Flesh and I couldn’t wait for it to go live on Sephora so I promptly purchased it through the Pat McGrath Labs website. I could have jumped for joy like a child on Christmas morning when I received my confirmation email. I too would have Pat McGrath mesmerizing glitter lips!

A week passed, then two, and I had still not received any shipping information. It was at this time I discovered through Instagram I was not alone. I reached out to their Customer Service and got a response a couple days later saying it had been shipped out with a tracking number. Then the day came, it was delivered! When I opened my package it was not excitement I felt but large disappointment; they sent me the wrong kit! Instead of Flesh, I received Bloodwine, which don’t get me wrong is beautiful but the total opposite of what I was wanting. I immediately emailed customer service, got a sorry and thank you for your patience email, but then didn’t hear back for weeks. After discovering my mis-shipment I went to Instagram and found that I was one of many, all being Bloodwine and Flesh. It was at this time that I ordered a Flesh through Sephora to ensure I’d get the product I wanted just in case they couldn’t replace it and offered my money back (Sephora has an amazing return policy so I could always take it back when the problem got handled).

After a few weeks of nothing I finally sent an email to them explaining the situation and my frustration with how the problem was being handled. I got a response apologizing for the problem and it not being handled properly. It also included a new shipment information of my correct one being sent. I even got to keep the mistake item so in a way I lucked out with two for one (with the price of a small headache).

But enough about how I got them, we are all here for one reason…the review and swatches!

This product like all Pat McGrath products came in a bag filled with sequins; super fun but super messy!

 

Lust 004: Flesh

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The lipsticks: They are both super creamy and pigmented making application one swipe. I found them hard to get a perfect edge though due to the rounded shape of the applicator. I really like Flesh 2 but Flesh 1 seemed to settle into every crack in my lips within a few hours and looked poorly. They are not long lasting and transfer easily.

The gloss: Crazy thick, crazy shiny, crazy sticky.

The gold and glitter pigment: They both were extremely hard to get out of the container at first. I had to use a needle to poke into the lid holes just to get the product out. I think it’s from so much being packed into the container so that’s good but very irritating to use. The gold mixed nice with the gloss for a gooey gold but it’s not as pure of a gold as I hoped for. The glitter is not the easiest nor cleanest to apply. It’s very beautiful once applied and sparkles in the light perfectly. The glitter does flake off and is not long lasting especially if eating or drinking anything. It also takes some getting used to, it’s a constant feeling that you’re about to eat glitter. A trick taken from Pat is to use scotch tape to clean up any loose glitter that has fallen on the face; it works very effectively.

 

Lust 004: Bloodwine

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The lipsticks: Just as creamy and pigmented at the Flesh kit. Neither of these lipsticks settled like Flesh 1. They are both great lipsticks for fall and winter; I especially love the red Bloodwine 1 shade. Being the same formula as the others these shades transfer easily also so you have to reapply after eating.

The gloss: The same shiny, thick, sticky gloss as the other kits.

The gold and glitter pigments: This gold pigment is the same one as the other kits so I now have two. The Bloodwine glitter container frustration is the same as the Flesh kit but it’s such a beautiful glitter you can’t help but love it. It’s so dynamic with bright reds and dark deep reds that makes it undupable. One thing I do want to point out is both are finely miled so it’s not chunks of glitter sitting on your lips.

 

Overall:

-I think the lipsticks with glitter would have been longer wearing if they were liquid lipsticks rather than creamy.

-The glitters are beautiful but difficult to apply and wear long term.

-Not for everyday wear due to the easily transferring

-I absolutely hate sticky gloss so I’m not a fan even though it’s so shiny!

-Messy application

-BUT amazingly beautiful and eye catching!

Although you get many products the price just isn’t worth it unless you are going to buy both lipsticks at $25 each. I wore Bloodwine to a concert and it looked awesome but I couldn’t wait to get the glitter off; great for special occasions but probably not for all day. If you’re into glitter lips I would check out cheaper options before purchasing these kits.img_4877

Did you pick up any Lust 004 kits? Do you own any Pat McGrath products? What are your thoughts on the glitter lips trend? Reply below!

Tom Ford Soleil Color Collection

I have always wanted to try Tom Ford beauty products but never had access nor the funds to purchase, until now. Sephora started carrying some Tom Ford products just in time for their VIB Rouge sale. This was the perfect time to pick a few things up so I knew I wanted to get a compact and a lip product.

These products are so beautiful and luxurious. They come in gold boxes with a white cloth holder (seen below).

 

Soleil Contouring Compact (The Afternooner)

This compact is pricey but HUGE. I wanted to show the size in comparison to my thumb (seen above) so you could see the largeness. There is also a mirror on the opposite side which is also huge!

The size of this palette makes it easy to dip your brush into one section of the palette without getting in the other sections.

I love this palette especially for travel because it has the main essentials. The highlighter is the perfect mix of shimmer and glow without feeling like you have glitter on your face. The blush is sheer but so easily buildable which is what I love since I generally don’t like a strong pigmented blush.The bronzer is nice but considering this it’s a contour palette it’s not the best for that purpose. All of the powders blend out nicely and last all day. This pricey baby sits at $108.

 

Tom Ford Moisturecore Lipstick (Carriacou)

The packaging is amazing and gorgeous, I especially love the TF stamped on the top lid. The sleek white and gold makes it even more luxurious.

 I was really excited to try this product because I have such dry lips that sometimes it is difficult for me to wear lip products. This is awesome because the moisturecore not only adds a hint of pink to the beautiful nude shade but also keeps my lips hydrated all day long. The hydration also gives my lips a glowy shimmer. I chose the most nude color there was so I could wear it any time. It is so versitile especially with lipliners. I don’t notice any smells or taste. Yes this is more on the pricey side but for $55 you get an amazing lip product you will find yourself reaching for constantly!

 

Sheer Cheek Duo (Bicoastal)
     

I was wondering if I would be able to get this during the sale since it is constantly out of stock, but I lucked out. When I recieved it I was surprised at how small it is in comparison to the contour compact (comparison photo below) especially since its only $30 less. The packaging is the same as the compact including the mirror on the inside. The blush, much like the contour compact, is light but easily buildable. The highligher is a pretty pink simmer perfect for adding a little extra on top of your blush. You can pick this up for $78.

You can pick up all these products on the Tom Ford website and through Sephora.

 

Have you tried any Tom Ford beauty products? If so what’d you think?