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Archives for May 2020

Ms. Brightside | The Newbury Girl Blog Life Update
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Ms. Brightside | The Newbury Girl 2020 Life Update

It's been a minute since I've shared a personal update, but a lot has happened over the last 6...
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Ofra x Samantha March Collection Review | Ofra River Bronzer | Ofra Start Inspired Highlighter | Ofra Chick Lit Blush | Ofra Story Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick | Ofra Millie Lip Gloss
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Honest Ofra x Samantha March Collection Review

Is the Ofra x Samantha March Collection just another influencer collaboration? Keep reading for my honest review of the...
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Huda Beauty Palette Ranking | Huda Beauty Mercury Retrograde Palette
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Honest Huda Beauty Palette Ranking

Struggling to determine which Huda palette is for you?
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20 Dope American Indie Makeup Brands You NEED to Try in 2020 | Nomad Cosmetics
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American Indie Makeup Brands | 20 Dope Brands You NEED Try

For beauty lovers is there anything that beats the joy of falling in love with a new brand?
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Natasha Denona Camel Palette Review
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Brutally Honest Natasha Denona Camel Palette Review

Curious about Natasha Denona eyeshadow, but intimidated by the steep price tag? Check out this Natasha Denona Camel Palette...
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e.l.f bite size palette review | e.l.f. Truffles Bite Size Palette | e.l.f. Rose Water Bite Size Palette | e.l.f. and essence palette ranking
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e.l.f and Essence Palette Ranking

Over the years, many drugstore eyeshadow formulas have gotten bad reputations from eyeshadow addicts like me. However, I am...
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Beauty Consumer Tag | ColourPop Lilac You A Lot | ColourPop Cosmetics Going Coconuts | ColourPop Cosmetics Mint to Be
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Beauty Consumer Tag | Am I a Hyper-Consumer?

Are you a beauty blogger or beauty addict wanting to evaluate your beauty consumer tendencies? Need some motivation to...
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Tati Beauty Blendiful Review | Honest Tati Beauty Blendiful Review | Tati Beauty Textured Neutrals Volume I
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Is the Tati Beauty Blendiful Worth the $18 Price Tag?

Is Tati Beauty just another influencer brand? Is the Blendiful just an overpriced gimmick? Keep reading for my honest...
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20 in 2020 Project Pan Update #3 - May 2020
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20 in 2020 Project Pan Update #3 | Exciting Progress!

Ever wonder how long it takes to use up makeup? Keep reading for the third update within the 20...
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Hi friends. ♥️ I can’t tell you how many t Hi friends. ♥️
 
I can’t tell you how many times I started, deleted, and stopped as I tried to find the words to explain my absence over the last two weeks. But sometimes there are no words. And sometimes life is just hard. 
 
Although I’ve struggled with my Mental Health since I was teen, the impact of this last year spent in isolation has only worsened my anxiety and depression. At times, everyday tasks can become a burden to complete. Even “fun” things like blogging or beauty become burdensome.
 
But after a rough couple of weeks, I’ve been working hard to prioritize my health - physically and mentally. And I’m feeling ready to return to the thing I love most.
 
Also, exciting for me - I’ve been able to actually wear some makeup again without experiencing any reactions. It’s crazy how colorful goop & sparkly powder can do wonders to make me feel more like myself. [However, this look isn’t a new one.]
 
I know I’m very behind on everyone’s posts. But tell me, how are you doing? Feel free to DM me if you want to chat. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Have I used this palette yet? no. The pan design i Have I used this palette yet? no. The pan design is so beautiful that I’m honestly a little hesitant. 😜 🙈
 
Nevertheless, once I’m sufficiently happy with the photos I take of the beautiful embossing, I will dig a brush or my fingers into these shadows and mess with the beautiful designs. 😂 😂 Have you ever owned something so pretty, you almost didn’t want to use it?
 
I’m excited to finally try the @byterryofficial formula because I’ve heard such great things about these palettes. 
 
Do you own any products that you still have yet to use?
 
 
 
 
 
 
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We know I can’t resist a beautiful pan design, s We know I can’t resist a beautiful pan design, so here are two blushes from the @colourpopcosmetics x Mulan collection that launched in 2020. 
 
I can still vividly remember the day I went to see Mulan in theaters and it’s still one of my all-time favorite Disney animated films. ♥️ Beyond my love for the characters, some of my all-time favorite movie quotes come from original 1998 film. 
 
In fact, I still tear up during the scene when Fa Zhou tells Mulan, “what beautiful blossoms we have this year. But look! This one's late. But I'll bet that when it blooms, it will be the most beautiful of all.” 🌸 😭 🌺 
 
Even in my twenties (and maybe *especially* in my twenties) when post-university self-comparison is a struggle, I’ve felt encouraged by these words. 💗 (P.S. the Emperor’s words about blooming in adversity still get me, every single time.)
 
What is a movie that always makes you cry? Or a childhood film that still resonates with you? 
 
 
 
P.S. Fun fact: when DVDs were still a thing, my parents tried buying a copy of Mulan off Amazon (before we stopped shopping there); however, it was in German and the disc wasn’t compatible with our DVD player! 😂 Years later, I ended up giving the movie to a German friend at Uni. LOL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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To say that my skin has been struggling the last y To say that my skin has been struggling the last year would be an understatement. That’s why I’m incredibly grateful that #skinfixgiftedme their Barrier+ Triple Lipid Hyaluronate Serum. 💙
 
The @skinfixinc Barrier+ Serum is described as a super-concentrated cream-jelly that promises to provide a boost hydration that replenishes and nourishes the skin.
 
🌟 Superstar Ingredient Call-Outs 🌟 
💙 Triple-Lipid Complex to restore the skin’s natural lipids and fatty acids
💙 Seaweed Hyaluronate Blend to pull moisture into the skin to provide a smoother appearance
💙 Peony Root Complex to enhance skin’s radiance
 
After my *horrible* flare up in February and my restrictive “skin diet” that began in Feb and carried through March, this was THE first new product I introduced into my routine. And I can honestly say that my sensitive, oily (but still distressed & dehydrated) skin LOVED this serum.
 
I saw immediate results. The best way I can describe my skin is to say it looked less angry. It looked plumper, brighter, and just more healthy, overall. And my skin drank up the hydration. My sentiment remained unwavering during the the weeks testing this. 
 
The serum feels lightweight. Therefore, I recommend that individuals with dry skin follow-up this serum with a thicker cream for hydration that lasts all day. 
 
The Barrier+ Serum is the third
@skinfixinc product that I’ve tried and so far, I’ve loved what I’ve experienced. Definitely worth checking out if you have ultra-sensitive skin. Skinfix is available at @Sephora. 
 
 
P.S. So sorry if I’ve been MIA. After trying to incorporate another new skincare product into my routine, I experienced at bad reaction. 
 
So, today’s questions are simple ones: how are you? Are you stressing over the overwhelming volume of After Pay Day Sales, or is it just me?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Notice anything special about this gloss? ✨ 💋 Notice anything special about this gloss? ✨ 💋 
 
After a year in my 20 in 2020 Project Pan and 3 months in my Partners in Cream Project, I have finally finished the @glossier Lip Gloss in Clear! 🙌🏻 I was beginning to feel like this OG gloss would last me forever. 
 
As a result of working ultra hard to finish this gloss, I was reminded how much I loved it in the first place. The Clear Lip Gloss provides a ultra glossy finish to the lips that works well on mostly-skincare days or on (the now rare) days when I’m rocking a full beat.
 
In terms wear, the gloss is non-sticky and never leaves my lips feeling or looking dry. Without eating or drinking, the actual shine last on the lips for about 3 hours. As the gloss fades, it does so gracefully. 
 
My biggest pet peeve (and this goes for all clear glosses) is that I need to apply with my finger on days when I’m wearing this over another pigmented liner or lippie. Otherwise, the tube and the applicator get dirty and I hate that. [Pls tell me I’m not alone lol.]
 
Because I currently own 100+ lip glosses, I won’t be rushing to repurchase. However, when the timing is right [aka when there is a sale], I will likely repurchase. 
 
In terms of my roll-in for the project, I’ve started to work on a previously unopened mini lipgloss from Buxom (not pictured). My aim is to finish this mini by my next (hopefully on time) update in April.
 
Do you have an all-time favorite lip product? Have you ever completely finished a lip product and repurchased the same thing?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” 🌹 
 
Just another macro shot of the beautiful pan design from the MAC x Selena La Reina collection highlighter that released last year. ✨ One of the prettiest pan designs in my collection. And fun fact, the first MAC x Selena collab is one of the brand’s best-selling of all time. 
 
I still keep these beautifully designed products on display on my bookshelf and vanity.
 
What celebrity do you wish would either come out with a beauty line or collaboration? Also, if you watched the Selena series on Netflix - what did you think? 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Another outtake that never made the final cut. 📸 seriously, what do you guys do with your outtakes? Just like my makeup, I *hate* getting rid of these shots lol. Anyway...I love a good bronzer - affordable or high end. 🌞 🤎
 
And please peep that entirely empty @physiciansformula Formula Butter Bronzer Pan. 🤩 Still the only powder bronzer I’ve ever completely panned and repurchased. [However, I have actually finished the CT Hollywood Contour Wand pictured here.]
 
My goal this year is to hit pan on at least 3 other powder bronzers. So far, I’m 1/3rd of the way there - I’ve finally hit pan on my Urban Decay Beached Bronzer. 👏🏻👏🏻 The Fenty Sun Stalk’r Bronzer has been my main focus since then. While I have a good dip, I still haven’t seen pan yet, but I know I’ll get there.
 
Do you have any project pan or low buy goals this year? How are you trying to use the things you love?
 
 
 
 
 
 
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