My Weekly Macro Vol. 30: e.l.f. Cosmetics Baked Blush in Peachy Cheeky

♥ e.l.f. Cosmetics Baked Blush in Peachy Cheeky. 

Do you like this week's macro picture? Have you tried any of the baked blushes from e.l.f. Cosmetics? If yes, which one is your favorite? :-) Love, Christine♥

Giveaway: Win a Sigma Spa Brush Cleaning Glove

Hey everyone, how are you doing? I hope that you are ready for another fun giveaway! I have teamed up with lovely people over at Cloud 10 Beauty, and together we are giving you the opportunity to win a brand new Sigma Spa Brush Cleaning Glove.

The Sigma Spa Brush Cleaning Glove was specially designed as a quick, easy and effective method to deep clean your makeup brushes. It offers a variety of different, necessary textures & surfaces for removing all makeup from both eye & face brushes. It comes in four different colors, Pink, Aqua, Purple and Black :-)

 

To enter our giveaway, just fill out the Rafflecopter form down below. Good luck guys :-)

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The giveaway is open for everyone, and it will end on May 20th. Good luck everyone :-) Love, Christine♥

Tutorial: How To Depot Your MAC Eyeshadows

Hi guys, how are you doing today? I have been doing a lot of depotting lately, and I thought it would be fun to put together a step by step tutorial and show you how I do it. If you want to learn how you can depot your favorite eyeshadows and save some space in your collection, just keep reading :-)

Items you need:
♥ Flat iron.
♥ Pointed knife.
♥ Wax paper.
♥ Round magnets.

♥ A magnetic palette.
♥ Hot glue gun (optional). 

 ♥ 1). Take your eyeshadow and a knife. Carefully slip the knife under the plastic (you can see a little ridge) and pop the pan out.

 ♥ 2). Then you are going to take the little pan, and place it onto the flat iron. Make sure to put the pan on a little piece of wax paper, so you don't ruin your flat iron. Leave the pan on the flat iron for about 30 seconds.

 ♥ 3). Now, take your knife and stick it right in the middle of the eyeshadow. Twist the knife and the eyeshadow should pop right out. Leave it on the wax paper and let it cool of. It's very hot, so be careful not to touch it. 

♥ 4). Once the eyeshadow is cool, you are ready to label your eyeshadow and add a magnet. I used the MAC sticker that is on the bottom of the container, but you can use whatever you like. The sticker is very easy to remove. Just leave the container on the flat iron for about 30 seconds, then use your knife to peel of the sticker. It should come right off, if it's hot enough. Use a hot glue gun, and glue the sticker onto the back of the eyeshadow pan. To add a magnet, just peel of the little piece of paper and place it on the eyeshadow pan.  

 ♥ My MAC single eyeshadow collection.

Depotting is extremely easy to do, but it can definitely be time consuming if you have a big collection. I'm planning on depotting most of my single eyeshadows, except those who come in a really cute packaging. I also have the CUTiE eyeshadow quad by MAC which I'm thinking about depotting as well, but I haven't made up my mind about it yet. We'll see :-) 

Remember to not throw away the empty containers after you are done depotting your eyeshadows, because you can take the empty containers back to MAC. If you turn in 6 empty MAC containers, you receive 1 free lipstick. Pretty sweet, huh? I think this program is fantastic, and I wish more brands did it :-) 

I hope you found my tutorial helpful. Have you depotted your eyeshadows? If no, are you thinking about doing it? :-) Love, Christine♥

My Weekly Macro Vol. 29: Milani Baked Blush in Red Vino

♥ Milani Baked Blush in Red Vino. 

Did you like this week's macro post? What do you think about Red Vino from Milani? Have you tried out any of their baked blushes? :-) Love, Christine♥

Shany Cosmetics Smooch Collection Lipstick Set 02: Review, Photos & Swatches

♥ Shany Cosmetics Smooch Collection Lipstick Set 02. 

My Thoughts:
The Smooch Collection Lipstick Set 02 by Shany Cosmetics is a 6 piece lipstick set, which includes pretty and highly pigmented shades that are imported from Luxembourg. All six shades are beautiful and very pigmented. They feel very smooth and soft on the lips, and they have a lovely shine to them.

I really like how build able the different shades are. Some of the shades in this set look quite scary, but they can be very wearable if you apply them with a light hand. I'm not a bright lipstick kind of girl, so I prefer to just dab a little bit of the color onto my lips, just to give them a nice wash of color. All 6 shades are very easy to remove, but some of the more brighter shades can stain your lips. They don't have a weird scent, which I really like :-)

 ♥ Shany Cosmetics Smooch Collection Lipstick Set 02. 

 ♥ Shany Cosmetics Smooch Collection Lipstick Set 02. 

The lipsticks come in a simple black and gold tube, which I think looks very beautiful, elegant and high-end. The packaging is very lightweight, which is nice but it feels a little cheap to me. The colors that you see on the box that the lipsticks first came in, are not true to the actual shades of the lipsticks. That is definitely something you have to keep in mind, before you pick up any of their lipstick kits.

Each shade has a little sticker on the bottom of the tube, with the color and number on it. I find this very useful for storage, because it's very easy for me to find the shade that I'm looking for, without having to go through each and every single lipstick. They don't have names, only numbers :-) 

 ♥ Shany Cosmetics Lipsticks in 07, 08 & 9. 

♥ Shany Cosmetics Lipsticks in 10, 11 & 12. 

 Shade 07 is a beautiful, bright pinky purple.

 Shade 08 is a dark purple. 

 Shade 09 is a dark brown. 

 Shade 10 is a bright orange. 

This shade is very similar to shade 6 from the Smooch Collection Lipstick Set 01. The only difference is that shade 10 is a little bit lighter than shade 6. 

 Shade 11 is a pretty pinky coral. 

Shade 12 is a baby pink. 

Overall, this is a wonderful lipstick set. I actually prefer this set over the first one, just because I think the colors are a little more wearable and more me. My favorite shades are 07 and 11. Shade 12 is the only lipstick in this set that I don't like. It's too light for my taste :-)

You might like this product if:
♥ You like bright colors.
 ♥ You like simple, sleek and pretty packaging.
♥ You like sets with different color variations.
♥ You are looking for affordable lipsticks to try out.

You might not like this product if:
♥ You don't like to wear bright colors on your lips.

♥ Shany Cosmetics Smooch Collection Lipstick Set 02. 

Ingredients:
Mica, Paraffinum, Liquidum, Ozokerite, Polyisobutene, Cerestine, Isopropyl myristate, Petrolatum, Cera Alba, Pigment. Pigment may contain: Tatinium Dioxide (CI77891), Red Iron Oxide (CI77491), Black Iron Oxide (CI77499), Russet Iron Oxide (CI 77491/99), Red 30 Al Lake (CI 73360), Red 6 BA Lake (CI15850), Red 27 Al Lake (CI 45410), Red 33 Al Lake (CI 17200), Red 21 Al Lake (CI45380). 

Where to buy?
The Smooch Collection Lipstick Set 02, is currently available at the Shany Cosmetics website for $14.00 (10gX6) If you are interested in this product, you can find it HERE.

Disclaimer:
This product(s) was sent to me by Shany Cosmetics for review purposes only. No payment was received for this review. My reviews are based on my personal opinions and experience using the item(s). All opinions are my own and 100% honest. 

Note:

Shany Cosmetics is cruelty free.

You can follow Shany Cosmetics on Twitter (HERE) and Facebook (HERE). Click HERE to check out their website :-)

What do you think about the Smooch Collection Lipstick Set 02 from Shany? See any shades that you like? :-) Love, Christine♥

BB Couture For Nails Zuma Wave Rider: Review, Photos & Swatches

♥ BB Couture For Nails Zuma Wave Rider. 

My Thoughts:

Zuma Wave Rider is a creamy light blue nail polish with blue shimmer. It's very easy and smooth to apply, it's not sheer and it doesn't look streaky or patchy on my nails at all. Zuma Wave Rider is a fast drying, high gloss nail color, which is fully opaque in just one/two coats. It has a 4-in 1 formula. It's a base coat, top coat, nail strenghtener and color in one bottle. The consistency is actually pretty fantastic, it's not too thick or too thin :-) 

♥ BB Couture For Nails Zuma Wave Rider. 

 ♥ BB Couture For Nails Zuma Wave Rider. 

The nail polish will start to run quickly, if you have too much product on your brush. I always have a little paper tissue on the table I'm working on, so I don't spill any nail polish. The nail polish brush is quite small compared to some of the other ones that I have in my collection. I personally prefer brushes that are a little thicker, because I just find those to be a little faster and easier to work with :-) 

 ♥ BB Couture For Nails Zuma Wave Rider. 

Overall, I like Zuma Wave Rider a lot. It's a beautiful light blue polish, which is very easy to work with and the quality is very nice. Zuma Wave Rider reminds me of Essie's Bikini So Teeny, which has been on my wish list for a while now. So if you have tried both of these shades, please let me know if they are any similar :-) 

♥ BB Couture For Nails Zuma Wave Rider. 

You might like this product if:

♥ You are looking for a good quality nail polish, that's not too expensive.

♥ You want a nail polish that's opaque in one/two coats. 

♥ You love light blue nail polishes. 

You might not like this product if:
♥ You prefer to wear brighter shades on your nails.
♥ You don't like shimmer. 

Where to buy?
Zuma Wave Rider is available at BB Couture for $10.95. If you are interested in this product, you can find it HERE.

Disclaimer:
This product(s) was sent to me by BB Couture for review purposes only. No payment was received for this review. My reviews are based on my personal opinions and experience using the item(s). All opinions are my own and 100% honest. 

Note: 

BB Couture is cruelty free

You can follow on Twitter (HERE) and Facebook (HERE). Click HERE to check out their website :-)

What do you think about Zuma Wave Rider? Are you a big fan of light blue shades, or do you prefer more brighter shades? :-) Love, Christine♥

Fashion Haul: H&M

Hey everyone, how are you guys doing? I placed a sneaky little order at H&M a few weeks ago. My order finally arrived, so I wanted to share the items I picked up with you guys. I have a few outfits in mind featuring some of the items down below, so definitely keep your eyes open for upcoming outfit posts from me :-)

 ♥ Shirt from H&M. 

 ♥ Treggings from H&M. 

♥ Top from H&M. 

 ♥ Treggings from H&M. 

♥ Neon pink sneakers from H&M. 

I have been really into brighter shades lately, so I decided to to pick up some new clothes for spring and summer. I have been eyeing these awesome neon pink sneakers for a while now, so I finally gave in and ordered them. I can't wait to wear them with a neutral outfit, they are going to be such a fun pop of color. What do you think? How would you wear them? :-) 

What do you think about the clothes I picked up? What piece(s) you would like me to style, and feature in an upcoming outfit post? :-) Have you picked up anything from H&M recently? :-) Love, Christine♥

Shany Cosmetics Smooch Collection Lipstick Set 01: Review, Photos & Swatches

 ♥ Shany Cosmetics Smooch Collection Lipstick Set 01.

My Thoughts:
The Smooch Collection by Shany Cosmetics is a 6 piece lipstick set, which includes highly pigmented colors that are imported from Luxembourg. All six lipsticks are beautiful and very pigmented. They feel very smooth and soft on the lips, but they can be just a little bit dry on their own. I always start of with a lip balm anyway, so that really doesn't bother me. Some shades look pretty scary in the tube, but they can be quite wearable if you use a light hand with them.

If you think that these colors are going to be too bright for you, you can always dab them on your lips for just a wash of color. The colors are very build able, and they don't have a weird scent. They are very easy to remove, but some of the brighter shades can stain your lips. 

♥ Shany Cosmetics Smooch Collection Lipstick Set 01.

♥ Shany Cosmetics Smooch Collection Lipstick Set 01.

The lipsticks come in a simple black and gold tube, which I think looks very beautiful, elegant and high-end. The packaging is very lightweight which is nice, but it feels a little bit cheap to me. The colors that you see on the box that the lipsticks first came in, are not true to the actual shades of the lipsticks. That is definitely something you have to keep in mind, if you are thinking about picking up the Smooch Collection Lipstick Set 01 or 02. 

They have a little sticker on the bottom of the tube, with the shade and number on it. I find this very useful for storage, because it's very easy for me to find the shade that I'm looking for, without having to go through each and every single lipstick. The lipsticks don't have names, only numbers :-)

 ♥ Shany Cosmetics Lipsticks in 01, 02 & 03. 

 ♥ Shany Cosmetics Lipsticks in 04, 05 & 06. 

Shade 01 is a pretty barbie pink. 

Shade 02 is a dark purple with blue shimmer. 

Shade 03 is a pretty, bright purple. 

Shade 04 is a dark brownish red. 

Shade 05 is a pretty red. 

Shade 06 is a bright orange. 

Overall, I really like this set. The colors are very beautiful, bright and fun for spring and summer. There are some crazy, bright colors in this set, but my favorites are shade #03 and #04. I personally prefer neutral shades, but it's always fun to step out of your comfort zone and try something new and different. If you are a bright lipstick kind of girl, this set is perfect for you :-)

You might like this product if:

♥ You love bright shades.

♥ You are looking for some bright and fun lipsticks for the summer.

♥ You like simple, sleek and pretty packaging.

♥ You are looking for an affordable lipstick set to try out.

You might not like this product if:

♥ You prefer neutral lipsticks.

♥ You don't wear lipstick. 

Ingredients:

Mica, Paraffinum, Liquidum, Ozokerite, Polyisobutene, Cerestine, Isopropyl myristate, Petrolatum, Cera Alba, Pigment. Pigment may contain: Tatinium Dioxide (CI77891), Red Iron Oxide (CI77491), Black Iron Oxide (CI77499), Russet Iron Oxide (CI 77491/99), Red 30 Al Lake (CI 73360), Red 6 BA Lake (CI15850), Red 27 Al Lake (CI 45410), Red 33 Al Lake (CI 17200), Red 21 Al Lake (CI45380). 

Where to buy?

This product is currently available at Shany Cosmetics for $14.00 . If you are interested in this product, you can find it HERE.

Disclaimer:

This product(s) was sent to me by Shany Cosmetics for review purposes only. No payment was received for this review. My reviews are based on my personal opinions and experience using the item(s). All opinions are my own and 100% honest.

Note:
Shany Cosmetics is cruelty free. 

You can follow Shany Cosmetics on Twitter (HERE) and Facebook (HERE). Click HERE to check out their website :-)