Humble Beauty Opinion #109 + #110 :: December 2022 & January 2023

Last Saturday of the month = Humble Beauty Opinion! 

Catchup!- December 2022 & January 2023

My monthly subscriptions, purchases, reviews, wishlists & empties!

As per usual lets start with my December subscription to Ipsy!

The bag it self was eh this month, I haven't been excited about the actual Ipsy bag in a while now...

So far I am enjoying the Gloss Moderne hair mask 

& the Polaar "Ice Pure Gentle Scrub with Arctic Cotton" that face scrub smells so good, 

like a familiar scent, maybe a Victoria's Secret body spray? 

I can't quite place it but I am enjoying it!

The Sophia + Mabelle "So Festive- The Stack" is pretty too, 

will be nice for Valentine's Day 

Also picked up the Brown-Eyed Baby Set & Moonlit Skincare PM Pimple Patch Patch from Ipsy:

This really made me laugh...

{source: @byrdie 🔛 Instagram}

& my January Ipsy:

The bag itself was, again, eh, just not feeling the fake fur or color combo

I have yet to try a lot of these products 

but I did try the leave in conditioner from Head Kandy and I am loving it! 

I also finally used the ethique St. Clements solid shampoo that I got from my friend Olivia, 

it was okay, I just don't think I am a solid shampoo kinda gal

My hubby picked up some goodies from Trader Joes &

 I have been enjoying all of them!

You will see lot of them in the empties already!

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This tweet from @GHardstark is so true.

Got some goodies on my monthly makeup wishlist!

I haven't purchased a makeup palette in a while now, 

because honestly I barely wear makeup anymore...

but this one is so pretty from Urban Decay Naked x Robin Eisenberg:

This "holidays! holidays! holidays!" Muppets x Colourpop Cosmetics palette is pretty too!

Love the greens

{source: @colourpopcosmetics 🔛 Instagram}

These two Colourpop shades are so beautiful too- "mountain lion" & "in the saddle"

as seen on their Instagram: 

I am also curious about Colourpop "Free Refills" program 

as shared on @dupethat 🔛 Instagram,

such an interesting idea, 

I wish their "Paper Tiger" shade was included... love that color!

I am intrigued by this super paired down cleansing and skin care routine, 

Step 1: Dial "Antibacterial" Hand Soap

Step 2: Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Cream

Step 3: Goldbalm Age Defense Hand Cream

I might be getting these products and trying this out... 

but I have a lot of products to get though first!

as seen on danajillflaherty on Tik Tok:

I am also going to try out this nail exfoliation routine, 

as seen on @refinery29 🔛 Instagram: 

& am intrigued by this Vanicream face cream

as seen on alyssastephanie on TikTok:

Am also intrigued by this Azora perfume as seen on tawniontiktok, 

would love to just smell it... 👃 

There have been a few Lights Lacquer releases lately, 

but if I'm being honest, none that I need to add to my collection...

This was the "after party trio"

& the "y3k" birthday trio, 

it's pretty but I feel like I have these colors already 

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This month's empties, what I used up, loved, hated  

& all my humble opinions in between:

December

bath: Suave "Rosemary & Mint"- I like this shampoo, I like the way it smells and can't beat that price | Scentsy "Winterberry Apple Tea"- I got this as a gift from my friend Renee and I enjoyed it, smells sweet and cozy | Revlon Colorsilk "34 Deep Burgundy" x2- my go to hair color | CeraVe Baby Moisturizing Lotion- we use this for Little Charlie's eczema, not sure if it works but maybe? | Origins "flower fusion" in rose & orange- I enjoy these, they smell so nice | Dove "sensitive skin" x3- a classic gentle soap | St. Ives "Fresh Skin"- I have used these for years, it is harsh but I love it | Clinique "all about clean"- I liked this face wash, not sure it is worth purchasing but a good cleanser | Clinique "moisture surge" overnight mask- I liked this too but felt pretty basic, not a noticeable change in my skin | Sunday Riley "Good Genes"- this is good, I think it is worth the hype, can burn though | Goldfadden MD "Detox Hydrating Gel"- I am not usually a gel moisturizer kinda gal but this one is pretty good | Clinique "7 Day Scrub Cream"- I liked this, I think it's the perfect amount of scrub | Trader Joe's "All-in-one Facial Cleanser"- my husband loves this, it is a great basic wash | ethique St. Clements solid shampoo- I got this from my friend Olivia but I am not a fan of solid shampoo, I need more lathering | Secret Out Last Sweat & Odor- a good basic deodorant, perfect travel size for your handbag | Summer's Eve Cleansing Cloths- these are perfect for a little refresh while traveling | beauty360 Pocket Design Premium Cotton Pads- I got these when I couldn't find cotton balls, I do not like these, I feel like they just moved around my makeup, not a fan | CVS Cotton Swabs- a good basic 

beauty: Becca Ultimate Coverage "Linen"- I got this from TjMaxx very high coverage, didn't love it, happy it is done | Purlisse Ageless Glow Serum BB Cream in "Fair"- this is a good BB Cream, good coverage | Maybelline "Age Rewind" 150 Neutralizer- I LOVE this stuff, will repurchase for ever | Almay "Sensitive Skin"- this is my usual deodorant, works for me and nice and cheap | 10/10 Optics Eyeglass Spray- getting better at cleaning my glasses, this is a good one from an amazing optical store in NYC! | Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula "Message Cream for Stretch Marks"- this stuff is so thick, not sure it does anything but used it anyways | Bath & Body Works "Stress Relief"- I love the way this smells but it is not very moisturizing, leaves you still dry | Spenser & Jensen Pumpkin Spice body butter from Lidl- I love this, makes you smell like a candle in the best way | Ahava "Dead Sea Crystal Osmotic x6 Facial Serum"- I liked this, not a big enough sample to see if it works | Ahava "Osmotic Concentrate Smoothing Lotion"- I liked this, smells familiar, like a scent from my childhood... confusing but I enjoyed it |  Commodity "Velvet"- I didn't love this on me but I sprayed it on my sweaters and I enjoyed it this way | wet n' wild "brulée"- this is my favorite, will forever repurchase | Verify 20/20 Eye Cream- a good basic eye cream nothing to write home about | MAC Stack Mascara- I loved this, such a good mascara, would recommend |  Lower East Side "Dark Brown"- this is so dark and wet but I liked it when it dried a little, lasted a long time | Colourpop "Try Me"- I wanted to love this, still looking for a red eyeliner, this was too dry and not dark enough on the eyes

candles: Yankee Candle "Balsam Cedar"- my hubby has to get me a Christmas tree scented candle, that was our agreement to getting a fake tree, this one was okay but didn't have good scent carry | Candle-Lite "Evening Fireside Glow" x2 from Lidl- love these, such a cozy scent | Candle-Lite Balsam Forest from Lidl- this is a good Christmas tree scent, especially for the price | Candle-Lite Creamy Vanilla Swirl- liked this scent too, not too sweet | Candle-Lite Mahogany Woods- I love this scent, nice cozy with a cologne scent | Trader Joe's Cedar Balsam- this is a good Christmas Tree scent for small areas, perfect in our downstairs bathroom | Trade Joe's Cranberry Pine- I liked this too, a sweeter version of a Christmas Tree Scent | Trader Joe's Fresh Currant- liked this sweet spicy scent for our bathroom too

& January 

bath & beauty: CVS Prenatal Gummies- these were my favorite but they recently changed the formula and they are not as good | CVS D3 vitamins- I've been on these for the last couple years and I think it does help me not get sick as often | Dove Sensitive Skin- a forever classic | Silk Hydro razor replacement- I really like these razors, happy I got off the Venus train and onto these | Revlon "34 Deep Burgundy"- you already know this is my fave | Aveeno Baby eczema therapy- I think this helps Little Charlie's eczema but I don't know anymore... I will be doing a dedicated post about our struggles with his skin for a Mommy Mondaze post | Schick face razor- I really like these for taking off the hair on my face to help the application of my makeup | Purlisse BB Cream- yup, went through another, I guess I wore more makeup than I thought last month | Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mist- I think this could be good but I prefer the UD All Nighter | Origins "Ginger Burst"- I like this little shower sample smells nice

candles: Cozy Nights from Target- this is my favorite scent of the season, will continue to purchase year after year | Yankee Candle "Tree Farm Festival"- again not too impressed with these, no scent carry!

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Humble Beauty Opinion #107 + #108 :: October & November 2022

Better late than never(?)--- October & November Humble Beauty Opinions! 

My monthly subscriptions, purchases, reviews, wishlists & empties!

As per usual lets start with my monthly subscription to Ipsy!

October:

What a good one! I love the spider web bag and picked the eyeshadow palette!

& November

This one is just okay- excited about the candle but it is tiny and not exactly a cozy scent for this time of year but will be nice for spring.

I do like the Kinship "Supermello Hydrating Gel Cream", 

has a slight sweet smell to it and I like the way it makes my skin feel.

Other purchases that I have been loving:

This pumpkin spice body butter from Lidl is like wearing a fall candle (in the best way)

These fall candles from Lidl are also all so good!

Got lots goodies on my monthly makeup wishlists!

I used to love the too faced Chocolate Bar pallets 

& this "Pumpkin Spice Second Slice" one is full of lots of pretty warm tones!

Also thinking about getting this "miser" shade from Colourpop:

Also interested in trying this Laura Geller Baked Balance-n-Brighten powder foundation 

after seeing it in a sponsored post from @lauragellerbeauty 🔛 Instagram

Also interested in this set of three products from @genseebeauty 

(another targeted Instagram ad 😬)

If you can't tell I am interested in pairing down and/or lightening my makeup routine

TBD if I actually do...

This OFRA "Green Screen" lip stick is such a fun idea!

Probs wouldn't wear it but I love this concept!

as seen on their Instagram:

Also would like to try these three products 

as recommended by catherine_lockhart on Tik Tok:

Lawless "Seal The Deal Talc-Free Loose Setting Powder"

Make Up For Ever "HD Skin Undetectable Longwear Foundation"

Caliray "SO Blown Blurring Collagen Peptide Primer"

I was very intrigued by this hooded eye cat eye tutorial shared by @ipsy 🔛 Instagram, 

not going to lie I attempted it but it did not go well... I will have to give it another shot

I am still thinking about this sparkly web mani as seen on @pop_polished 🔛 Instagram, 

& I NEED this "Disco Ball" polish from Cirque Colors:

Also obsessed with this webbed eyeliner look!

as seen on @colourpopcosmetics on Instagram:

Also love this Halloween mani as seen on @flashesofstyle 🔛 Instagram:

Can't we go back to Halloween for a while???

How is Christmas next week?!

Hard to keep up with Lights Lacquer these days, 

some pretty colors in their zodiac collection as seen on @lightslacquer Instagram Story:

& the "Cocktail Hour" collection is so pretty too!

as seen on @lightslacquer 🔛 Instagram:

Also interested in getting some nail tools from Lights Lacquer to step up my mani game:

Loved this little horror collection from Smashbox Cosmetics 

as seen on @Trendmood on Facebook:

I think I might pick up some of this Murad "Deep Relief Acne Treatment" 

for when my cystic acne rears its ugly head during that lovely time of the month.

After a pretty convincing review from lalaluvbeauty on Tik Tok:

Also interested in trying this Drmtlgy SPF 46 + Foundation, 

also along the lines of changing my makeup routine,

as seen on their sponsored Instagram Story:

I am still LOVING my "Missing Person" perfume from PHLUR 

that my sister Bianca got for my birthday, 

but I am intrigued by this "Electric Sky" perfume from Tory Burch 

as recommended by @kathleenlights on Instagram:

& a new Billie Eilish perfume?! 

I haven't even gotten my hands on the first one yet!

I wish these came out in a travel size but with the same packaging because it is so cool!

as seen on @billieeilish 🔛 Instagram:

This "Cosmic Rocks" shadow from Charlotte Tilbury is STUNNING!

Would love to add this to my collection!

This month's empties, what I used up, loved, hated  

& all my humble opinions in between:

beauty: Maybelline "160 Brightener"- I LOVE this, will repurchase every time and get a back up, helps brighten under eyes | Glow Organics "Energize Body Lotion"- I think I got this in a bump box? It was a decent lotion but didn't leave me too hydrated for a long period of time like a body butter does | Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula "Tummy Butter Stretch Marks"- this is too thick for my liking, hard to melt into the skin, prefer the lotion version but not sure it does anything regardless | Tubby Todd All Over Ointment- this is a baby empty, used this for Little Charlie's dry skin and I like it, wish there was more product for the price though | Sebastian Shaper Plus + extra hold hairspray- I had this in my work makeup bag- not a favorite but does a decent job | Trader Joe's Rose Water Facial Toner- I love this stuff and my hubby repuraseed for me, refreshing on the face | Earth Pure Organics "Willowbark Facial Tonic"- I got this from my facial at a salon and I really enjoyed it but according to the price on the bottom it was a little too pricy... | Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush in "70 Hot Tamale"- I liked this for a little while but now it is just old. I am just not a cream blush gal, I keep trying but so far not my go to formula

bath: Dove "Sensitive Skin"- this has been a go to for years now, a great basic! | Revlon "34 Deep Burgundy" x2- this is and has been my go to (you already know) | Schick Quattro replacement razor- still loving this do wish the googey part lasted longer | Origins "Flower Fusion" face mask in Rose- very rose scented but enjoyable! | que belle bath & beauty "relaxing lavender mud mask"- I LOVED this (more on this below because it deserves it's own shout out!) | one + other Jumbo Cotton Balls- is anyone else having a hard time finding cotton balls in store? I only like to use the jumbo size to remove my makeup otherwise I am using multiples | Mighty Patch "The Original"- I liked these, I do with they were a little stickier but they do work IMO | Laneige "Water Sleeping Mask"- I enjoyed this but nothing too special | Polaar "Nuit Polaire" cream- this is too scented and I feel like that cannot be good for your skin | Trader Joes "French Liquid Soap"- I love this hand soap and use it for cleaning my makeup brushes, smells expensive and it is a fave! | Grace & Stella "foaming face wash"- I liked this but I feel like it did not last very long and wasn't worth repurchasing it (I also have SO many face washes to try!)

Like mentioned above, I loved this que bella face mask. 

I use a lot of face masks and was surprised by how my face felt after this one.

No idea where I got it from (bump box? new mom gift?) but loved it!

candles: Essential Elements "Lavender + Cedarwood" from Lidl- I enjoyed this, a nice fresh scent | Dia de los Muertos- this was a gift from my sister Bianca last year and I am sad it is done, such a cute jar and the scent was so good too! | Candle-Lite "Black Widow"- another good one from Lidl, love the jar design too! | Trader Joe's "Nutmeg"- I love these little candles but they are only good for like one day but they do smell nice! Hit or miss on the scent carry though

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Also shout out to this total nail GLOW UP:

So proud that I was finally able to kick my nail biting habit!

This is me regardless of the month:

{source: @sarahandersencomics 🔛 Instagram}

Happy HBO!

Even if it is a couple months late and almost time for a December one...

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