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Boxycharm December 2019 | Is my 4th Boxycharm a Dud or Dope?

December 15, 2019
December 2019 Boxycharm
After being bombarded with a relentless number of retargeted Boxycharm ads on YouTube, I finally succumbed to the pressure and signed up for a Boxycharm subscription this September. But is Boxycharm worthwhile for someone with a large makeup collection like me? Please keep reading for an unboxing of the Boxycharm December 2019 box. Is this box a dud or is it dope?
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The Must-Have Melt Cosmetics Amor Eterno Collection | In-Depth Review & Swatches

December 10, 2019
Melt Cosmetics Amor Eterno Muerte Palette, Illuminacion Highlighter, Fortuna Gel Liner, Santos Gel Liner
My heart stopped beating when TrendMood first teased images of the Melt Cosmetics Amor Eterno Collection. I was immediately drawn in by the vibrant and curated color story of Melt’s stunning holiday collection. For weeks, I stalked this collection online.ย  When Melt Cosmetics leaked an early pre-release on its site, I flew across the room with my laptop in hand to make my purchase ASAP. I purchased the Muerte Palette, Illuminaciรณn Highlighter, and two of the new gel liners. But does the collection live up to the hype? Keep reading for an in-depth review of the Melt Cosmetics Amor...
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Is the $15 Sol Body Shimmering Dry Oil Worth the Money?

December 3, 2019
Sol Body Soft Gold Shimmering Dry Oil & Body Kabuki Review
It may be Winter in North America, but it is warm and sunny somewhere. A shimmering body oil may be just the thing to bring some life back to dull, dry Winter Skin. From Anastasia Beverly Hills and Fenty Beauty, to Patrick Ta, Sol de Janeiro and Huda Beauty, 2019 has been the year of Shimmering Body Oil. Meant to enhance the skin's natural radiance and add a Glow-y sheen, these prestige body oils are often expensive, impractical, and just out-of-reach for the average consumer. However, this past July, ColourPop surprised us with an affordable shimmering body oil from an entirely...
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