WEEKLY MACRO VOL.79: BELLE FILLE UV NAIL GEL POLISH IN 030

Belle Fille UV Nail Gel Polish in 030

COLOURPOP COSMETICS BEAUTY HAUL: ULTRA MATTE LIP, LIPPIE STIX AND ULTRA SATIN LIP

Today's blog post is going to be a beauty haul. I ordered a bunch of lip products from ColourPop Cosmetics when they were having 20% off their entire website a couple off weeks ago. My package arrived last week and I couldn't be more happier with the shades that I picked up. I'm excited to share them with you, so let's jump straight into it! :-)

WEEKLY MACRO VOL.78: BELLE FILLE UV NAIL GEL POLISH IN 027

Belle Fille UV Nail Gel Polish in 027. 

MAY BEAUTY FAVORITES: COLOURPOP COSMETICS, SIGMA BEAUTY, YVES SAINT LAURENT & MORE

Can you believe that May is almost over? Where has the time gone? I feel like I say that every month, but it's the truth. June is heading our way, which I'm super excited about. June is my favorite month of the year! It's not only because it's my birthday month, (eeeek, I'm going to be 27 soon) but that's also when it finally starts to feel like Summer outside. I can't wait to walk around in crop tops and dresses again. It's going to be just like heaven! But I won't ramble on anymore, let's get into my May beauty favorites! :-) 

WEEKLY MACRO VOL.77: CHINA GLAZE NAIL POLISH IN POINT ME TO THE PARTY

China Glaze Nail Polish in Point Me To The Party.

GIVEAWAY: WIN A SIGMA BEAUTY WARM NEUTRALS EYESHADOW PALETTE

I'm kicking off the weekend with a fun giveaway. I have teamed up with one of my favorite brands, Sigma Beauty and together we are giving away a Warm Neutrals Eyeshadow Palette. The Warm Neutrals Eyeshadow Palette has quickly become a favorite off mine and a must have product from Sigma Beauty. I'm really impressed with the quality of the eyeshadows, they are so creamy and buttery and they blend like a dream. I have already reviewed and swatched it on my blog, which you can check out here if you missed it! :-) 

EBAY WISHLIST VOL.2: REVLON, OPI, e.l.f. COSMETICS & MORE

Today's blog post is going to be another eBay wishlist post. I'm so happy to see that a lot of you enjoyed my previous one (HERE). Seeing your excitement makes me want to continue doing this little series off mine. I'm thinking about doing them every other week. What do you think about that? Let me know how often you would like to see them down in the comment section. So without any further ado, let's take a closer look at my eBay wishlist! :-)

SIGMA BEAUTY POWER STICK IN CLOVER: REVIEW, PHOTOS & SWATCHES

 Sigma Beauty Power Stick in Clover ($25.00 for 0.11oz/3.2g.) is a soft, wearable pink with a creamy satin finish. It has a beautiful and creamy formula that glides on like butter. It's very pigmented and it feels nice and very comfortable on the lips. It's not patchy or streaky, it doesn't feel drying on the lips and it doesn't have an unpleasent scent either.

WEEKLY MACRO VOL.76: OPI NAIL POLISH IN THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS

OPI Nail Polish in The Living Daylights. 

GLOSSYBOX: APRIL 2016

It's that time of the month again where I show you what I received in my GLOSSYBOX. This is their April box and it's all about beauty products and rutines that will get you Spring ready with the perfect base for healthy and glowy skin. So with no further ado, let's get into the April box! :-) 

SIGMA BEAUTY WARM NEUTRALS EYESHADOW PALETTE: REVIEW, PHOTOS & SWATCHES

Sigma Beauty Warm Neutrals Eyeshadow Palette ($39.00 for 0.43oz/12g.) is filled with 12 beautiful eyeshadows, all ranging from matte, frost, sheen, duo-chrome and shimmer finishes.

WEEKLY MACRO VOL.75: CHINA GLAZE NAIL POLISH IN SNOW GLOBE

China Glaze Nail Polish in Snow Globe.

MY EBAY WISHLIST Vol.1: OPI, NYX COSMETICS, YVES SAINT LAURENT & MORE

As a beauty blogger and a total eBay addict, I'm constantly adding new beauty products and other random little bits and bobs to my never ending wishlist. So today, I thought that I would put together a fun collage for you with some of the items that I'm currently lusting after. I love reading these types of posts myself, so I thought I would start sharing my wishlist more regulary on my blog. What do you think? Is that something you would like to see? Okay, let's go! :-) 

COLOURPOP COSMETICS ULTRA MATTE LIP IN TRAP: REVIEW, PHOTOS & SWATCHES

ColourPop Cosmetics Ultra Matte Lip in Trap ($6.00 for 3.2g/0.11oz.) is a dusty greyed out beige with a matte finish. It's very easy to work with and it applies like a dream. It's nice and very opaque and the formula is quite thin and lightweight, which makes it buildable as well. Trap is kiss proof, it doesn't cling to any dry patches on my lips and it looks great even on unexfoliated lips.

MY MONTHLY FAVORITES: APRIL 2016

April has come to an end, which means that it's time for me to share the products that I have been enjoying this past month. April has been a good month and I have slowly been getting back into blogging again, which is something that I'm very happy about. There are lots of exciting posts coming your way, which is super fun. Let me know if you have any requests, because I would love to hear your thoughts. But for now, let's get into my April favorites! :-)

WEEKLY MACRO VOL.74: NYX COSMETICS ADVANCED SALON FORMULA NAIL POLISH IN ICE GLITTER

NYX Cosmetics Advanced Salon Formula Nail Polish in Ice Glitter.

MAKEUP REVOLUTION UNICORNS UNITE LIPSTICK COLLECTION: REVIEW, PHOTOS & SWATCHES

Makeup Revolution have released a new, enchanting and magical lipstick collection called Unicorns Unite. The collection consists of 5 lipsticks, two are bright while the other three are more on the dark side. Let's take a closer look at this collection from Makeup Revolution! :-)

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: WHAT'S IN YOUR DAILY MAKEUP BAG?

Do you have any beauty products that you can't leave home without? I have a handful of products that I like to keep in my daily makeup bag, which I carry around with me in my handbag. I thought that I would share them with you in today's blog post, so let's get started! :-)

WEEKLY MACRO VOL.73: NYX COSMETICS ADVANCED SALON FORMULA NAIL POLISH IN PRECIOUS GEMS

♥ NYX Cosmetics Advanced Salon Formula Nail Polish in Precious Gems.

HAPPINESS BOUTIQUE GLAMOROUS OVER THE TOP STATEMENT NECKLACE: REVIEW & PHOTOS

I can't begin to describe how beautiful the Glamorous Over The Top Statement Necklace from Happiness Boutique is. It's such a gorgeous, versatile necklace that can be dressed up with a nice dress and a pair of heels or dressed down with a cozy cardigan, a simple white t-shirt, some jeans and a pair of cute boots.

I love to dress myself in casual and comfortable clothes, but I still want to look cute and presentable at the same time. I have put together an outfit featuring this stunning piece from Happiness Boutique. This is just one way that I would style this necklace and I think it's a great look for every day. I hope you like the outfit as much as I do, be sure to let me know your thoughts in the comment section down below! :-) 

The quality of the necklace is really nice. It has a nice weight to it, it doesn't look cheap or feel heavy around the neck. It's got a $31.55 price tag, which I think is a good price compared to the quality, size and the overall look of the necklace. It's such a beautiful and unique piece, which is going to complete and make any plain or dressy outfit stand out. I have received quite a few compliments whenever I have worn this necklace out, which is always super fun. What girl doesn't like to be complimented every once in a while? :-) 

Where to buy?
The Glamorous Over The Top Statement Necklace is available for $31.55 at Happiness Boutique, (HERE). Use code christineiversen at the checkout and receive 10% off your order over 19 euros. The code is valid until June 7th.

Note:
Material: zinc (nickel and lead free), rhinestones. 

What are your thoughts on the Glamorous Over The Top Statement Necklace from Happiness Boutique? Do you like it or do you prefer to wear something smaller? :-) 

Love, Christine ♥

Disclaimer:
This product(s) was sent to me by Happiness Boutique 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.

GLOSSYBOX: MARCH 2016

Happy Wednesday! How are you? I hope you're doing well and that you are having a good week so far. Today's blog post is going to be all about my March GLOSSYBOX. If you saw my previous GLOSSYBOX post about the February box (HERE), you know that I wasn't that impressed with it. I thought it was okay, but it could have been a lot better in my opinion.

The March box is called Confidence is Beauty and it's all about magnifying the true beauty that already excists. The March box contains products for your eyes, hair, teeth and even a couple of tools thrown into the mix as well. Now, let's take a look at the goodies inside the March GLOSSYBOX! :-) 

♥ GLOSSYBOX: March 2016

 ♥ Colgate Max White Expert Toothpaste, (HERE) & Max White Toothbrush & Whiteningpen, (HERE). 

I'm so excited to see that GLOSSYBOX decided to include the new Colgate Max White Toothpaste, MAX White Toothbrush and Whiteningpen in their March box. I'm intrigued to see if they actually work or if it's a total fail. How amazing would it be if they worked? It's supposed to whiten your teeth, three shades lighter in just 5 days. All you have to do is brush your teeth with the toothpaste, then apply the gel on your teeth afterwards.

I'm going to give this a go tonight and we'll see what happens.  Hopefully it's going to give me some nice results, fingers crossed! :-)

 ♥ Emite Make Up Artist Lashes Mascara, (HERE). 

I like that GLOSSYBOX included a new mascara in the March box. This one is by the brand Emite Make Up and it's their Artist Lashes Mascara. I love testing out new mascaras, because I love playing around with them and finding new favorites. I use mascara almost every single day, so I love receiving them in these monthly beauty boxes from GLOSSYBOX! :-)

 ♥ Minus 417 Dead Sea Cosmetics LTD Catharsis Witamin Mineral Shampoo, (HERE).

 ♥ Hot Makeup Eyelash Curler.

♥ Luxie Beauty Rose Gold Large Angled Face Brush 504, (HERE). 

I also received the Hot Makeup Eyelash Curler and Luxie Beauty Rose Gold Large Angled Face Brush 504 in the March box. The Rose Gold Large Angled Face Brush 504 from Luxie Beauty is really soft, so I'm looking forward to trying it out. It's going to be perfect to contour with, it would also be great for blush application as well! :-)  

So there you have it, thats everything that I got in my March GLOSSYBOX. Are you subscribed to GLOSSYBOX?  What did you get in your March box? Were you happy with everything you received in your box? :-)

Love, Christine ♥

GERARD COSMETICS LIPSTICK IN 1995: REVIEW, PHOTOS & SWATCHES

Gerard Cosmetics is a brand that I have been wanting to try out for a while. When I saw that they were having a 60% sale on their website (this was a little while ago), I just had to jump on the bandwagon and place an order on their website. I knew I wanted to pick up a color that I would use a lot, so that's how I ended up with 1995! :-) 

 ♥ Gerard Cosmetics Lipstick in 1995.

Gerard Cosmetics Lipstick in 1995 is a beautiful, deep mauve brown with a matte finish. It's part of Jaclyn Hill's collaboration with the brand and it's inspired by the 90s grunge revival and the beauty trends of an unforgettable decade. 1995 is easy to apply and it looks beautiful on the lips. The pigmentation is good, but I found it to be a little drying on the lips. I like to apply a little bit of lip balm underneath and it's completely fine.

1995 comes in a beautful, gold tube with the Gerard Cosmetics logo ingraved just below the cap. The packaging is gorgeous, very luxurious looking but it feels a little cheap compared to the $19 price tag. I think the lipstick itself is great though, which is what matters. The scent is the only thing about this lipstick that I don't like, but once I've applied it on my lips I don't notice the scent anymore.  

♥ Gerard Cosmetics Lipstick in 1995. 

 ♥ Gerard Cosmetics Lipstick in 1995.

♥ Gerard Cosmetics Lipstick in 1995.

Overall, I think 1995 is a total must have if you're into deep, mauve brown toned lipsticks. It's a real stunner, such a gorgeous every day color. If you are thinking about giving Gerard Cosmetics a go but you don't want to spend $19 on just a single lipstick, you should check out their bundle deals. At the moment, they are offering any two lipsticks for $19, (HERE) or four lipsticks of your choice for only $33, (HERE).

I'm seriously concidering placing another order on their website, since there are a couple more shades I would love to add to my collection. I also want to pick up Candy Kiss, which is Shaaanxo's collaboration with Gerard Cosmetics. I'm a big fan of Shannon and her videos on YouTube, (HERE), so I would love to pick up her lip gloss and show my support! :-) 

Ingredients:
Castor Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Candelilla Wax, Lanolin, Cetyl Acetate, Liquid Paraffin, Ozokerite Wax, Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol, Beeswax, Carnauba Wax, Myristyl Lactate, Lanolin Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Octinoxate, Grapeseed Oil, Jojoba Oil, Shea Butter, Avocado Oil, Aloe Vera Lipoid, Soybean Oil, Phenoxyethanol, BHA
 May Contain: Mica CI 70019, Iron Oxides CI 77491/CI 77492/CI 7499,Titanium Dioxide CI 77891

Where to buy?
Gerard Cosmetics Lipstick in 1995 is available at Gerard Cosmetics for $19.00, (HERE). 

Note:
Gerard Cosmetics is cruelty free.

What do you think about the lipsticks from Gerard Cosmetics? Do you like them? Have you tried 1995? What did your think about it? Which color is your favorite? :-) 

Love, Christine ♥

WEEKLY MACRO VOL.72: KUDAN NAIL POLISH IN #34

♥ Kudan Nail Polish in #34, (HERE). 

What do you think about this week's macro photo? Have you tried out the nail polishes from Kudan before? They are available on eBay! :-) 

Love, Christine ♥

COLLECTIVE BEAUTY HAUL: GERARD COSMETICS, H&M, MAC COSMETICS, OPI, NAILS INC, MAKEUP REVOLUTION, FREEDOM MAKEUP & MORE

Today, I have a collective beauty haul to share with you. I bought most of these products a while ago, but some were purchased just a couple of days ago. The amazing team over at Makeup Revolution and Freedom Makeup also sent me a couple of items to try out from their range of beauty products, so I thought that I would include them in this post as well.

Let me know if you have tried out any of the products down below. I would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on them. As always, if you would like to see reviews on any of the products mentioned in this post, let me know in the comments down below and I will work on that. Hope you enjoy the post! :-) 

 ♥ MAC Cosmetics Lipstick in Velvet Teddy, (HERE) Rebel, (HERE) & Strobe Cream, (HERE).  

I stopped by the MAC Cosmetics beauty counter in the duty free store on our way back home from Thailand. I decided to splurge on a couple of items that I've had on my wishlist for a long time. I bought two lipsticks, Velvet Teddy and Rebel. I also picked up their Strobe Cream, which looks really nice. I have already tried it out, but I don't know what I think about it yet. I will have to get back to you on that one, once I've tried it out some more! :-)

 ♥ Gerard Cosmetics Lipstick in 1995, (HERE) & Lighted Lip Gloss in Plum Crazy, (HERE). 

Gerard Cosmetics is a brand that I have been wanting to try out for such a long time. I finally decided to place an order and I couldn't be more happier with the two items that I ended up with. I wanted something neutral that I knew I would use a lot, so I decided to pick up their lipstick in 1995 and Lighted Lip Gloss in Plum Crazy. How gorgeous are these colors? Aaaah, I can't wait to use them both! :-)

 ♥ H&M Nail Polish in Hydrangea, (HERE), Beet It, (HERE) & OPI Nail Polish in You're Such a Budapest, (HERE). 

If you have been following my blog for a while, you know that I love nail polish. I recently picked up two more nail polishes from H&M's beauty range. I got my nails done in Thailand with H&M's nail polish in Full-On Fuchsia and it held up a whole week on my nails without any chipping. I didn't expect it to last that long on my nails, because it's really hot and humid in Thailand. So I'm very impressed with these, highly recommend that you check them out if you haven't done it already.

I also picked up You're Such a Budapest by OPI, which I have been wanting to get my hands on ever since it first came out. I'm super excited to paint my nails with this color, it's the perfect color now that we are heading into Spring in Norway! :-)

♥ Nails Inc The New Whites in Lilly Road, (HERE) & White Horse Street, (HERE). 

Nails Inc is a brand that I have heard so many wonderful things about. When I saw that they were having a sale on The New Whites Collection at the mall, I decided to pick up a couple of shades. I ended up with Lilly Road and White Horse Street, which looks gorgeous. How pretty are the bottles? I think they are stunning and they are quite heavy as well! :-)

 ♥ Lindex Gelpolish in Dark Plum & Gelpolish Top Coat, (HERE).

 ♥ Lindex Lip Liner in Dark Plum, (HERE). 

Lindex just re-opened up their store at the mall and they now have a new and approved beauty range. I haven't tried out any of their beauty products yet, which is why I wanted to pick up a couple of items. I ended up with their Gelpolish in Dark Plum as well as their Gelpolish Top Coat. I also picked up their lip liner in Dark Plum as well, which looks gorgeous. I swatched it at the store and fell in love with the color, hopefully it's good! :-)

 ♥ The Original MakeUp Eraser, (HERE). 

Another product that I'm really excited about is The Original Makeup Eraser. This is a cloth that removes your makeup with just water. I have heard lovely things about this product, so I can't wait to try it out for myself. I really hope that it works, imagine how much money you can save on makeup remover if it does! :-) 

 ♥ Makeup Revolution Flawless 2 Eyeshadow Palette, (HERE). 

 ♥ Makeup Revolution Flawless 2 Eyeshadow Palette, (HERE).

 ♥ Freedom Makeup Pro Artist Pad Black Arts, (HERE). 

♥ Freedom Makeup Pro Artist Pad Black Arts, (HERE). 

 The lovely team over at Makeup Revolution and Freedom Makeup sent me a nice care package with a couple of their new products to try out. I love the look of the two eyeshadow palettes that they sent me, the colors look so pretty. I really wanted to try out the Pro Artist Pad Black Arts by Freedom Makeup after seeing Dyna do a video about it on her YouTube channel. She raves about it in her video, (HERE), so I'm super excited to try it out for myself. I'm so thankful that Freedom Makeup sent it to me, I can't wait to play around with it.

Dyna is one of my favorite girls on YouTube, I always get so excited when she uploads a new video. If you haven't checked out her channel yet, you should do it. You can find her here! :-)

 Have you bought any new beauty products lately? What did you buy? Would you like to see reviews on any of the products above? Thanks for checking out my post, I really appreciate it! :-) 

Love, Christine ♥

Disclaimer: 
The product(s) from Makeup Revolution and Freedom Makeup was sent to me by the company 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.

GLOSSYBOX: FEBRUARY 2016

Today's blog post is going to be all about my February GLOSSYBOX. The products in the February box has been chosen by the people who are subscribed to GLOSSYBOX through a poll on Facebook. There are some nice looking items in this box, but it's definitely not my favorite one. I think it could have been better, but that's just my opinion. Let's go on and take a look at the products in this box! :-)

♥ GLOSSYBOX: February 2016

 ♥ Elizabeth Mott Queen of the Fill Tinted Brow Gel in Light/Medium, (HERE).

 ♥ Elizabeth Mott Queen of the Fill Tinted Brow Gel in Light/Medium, (HERE).

 ♥ MeMeMe Lip Glide Velvet Finish Lip Colour in Playful Peach, (HERE).

 ♥ Sanex Intimate Wash, (HERE) & Garnier Respons Mythic Olive Nourishing Body Lotion, (HERE).

♥ Plackers Twin Flossers, (HERE). 

The items that I'm most intrigued to try out is the Garnier Respons Mythic Olive Nourishing Body Lotion and Queen of the Fill Eyebrow Gel by Elizabeth Mott. The MeMeMe Lip Glide in Playful Peach looks very nice as well, but I'm not sure if the color is going to look good on me. We'll see what I think about it once I've had a chance to try it out! :-)

Sanex Intimate Wash and Plackers Twin Flossers are lovely products, but they are products that I would buy myself when I'm at the grocery store. It's nice to receive these type of products every now and again, but since I've already received these in previous boxes,  I would have loved it if they threw in some extra makeup products instead! :-) 

Are you subscribed to GLOSSYBOX? What did you get in your February box? :-) 

Love, Christine ♥