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Bad or Rad | Juvia’s Place The Nubian Eyeshadow Palette

August 20, 2019August 7, 2019by The Newbury Girl36 Comments

Unless you've been hiding under a rock, you've likely heard of indie beauty darling, Juvia's Place. This affordable, black-owned, indie beauty brand is known for their affordably and highly pigmented eyeshadows. But are they truly worth the hype? In today's post, we'll deep dive into the Juvia's Place Palette that started it all...the OG, The Nubian Eyeshadow Palette. This is probably the most controversial of all Juvia's Place palettes because many fans of the brand dislike the formula of this palette when comparing it to the brand's later releases.

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Bad or Rad | ColourPop x Disney Villains Collection Review

August 3, 2019August 3, 2019by The Newbury Girl32 Comments

Look at this stuff - isn't it neat? Wouldn't you think my collection's complete? Wouldn't you think I'm the girl... the girl who has everything? Without a doubt, ColourPop is one of the most addictive, trendy beauty brands in the beauty game because of the brand's ability to create incredibly high quality, beautifully packaged products at prices that do not break the bank. Needless to say, I was stoked when I saw that ColourPop was collaborating with Disney to launch an all-new collection inspired by the Disney Villains. But does this collection live up to the hype? Keep reading to find out.

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Bad or Rad | Viseart Grande Pro Volume I Eyeshadow Palette Review + Swatches

June 18, 2019July 16, 2019by The Newbury Girl15 Comments

Y'll I had the toughest time finding the right words to describe the Viseart Grande Pro Volume I eyeshadow palette. To say it in the simplest terms, not all products can be easily defined as being "bad" or "good." Please keep reading for a swatches and an in-depth review on the Viseart Grande Pro Volume I Eyeshadow Palette.

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Bad or Rad | Melt Cosmetics Blueprint Eyeshadow Palette Stack Review

May 30, 2019July 18, 2019by The Newbury Girl23 Comments

Melt Cosmetics has remained one of the hottest indie beauty brands in the market since the brand released their first line of lipsticks in 2013. Aesthetically, Melt Cosmetics is like the cooler, younger sister of Kat Von D – with marketing and color stories that encourage customers to rock unique, bold looks.

Whenever Melt Cosmetics teases a new release, the hype surrounding that release quickly builds in the beauty community. Hype quickly turns into hysteria as avid fans rush to snag Melt’s newest eyeshadow stack and eyeshadow palette releases. All of the brands most recent releases have sold out within days of launching: Gemini Palette, Twenty Seven Palette, Smoke Sessions Palette, and the BluePrint Stack. But is the brand's beloved BluePrint Stack worth the hype?

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Bad or Rad | ColourPop Sweet Talk Eyeshadow Palette Review, Swatches & Demo

May 16, 2019July 19, 2019by The Newbury Girl23 Comments

ColourPop Palettes are like chips - you can't have just one. When I saw the promotional images for ColourPop's coral-themed, Spring Collection I wanted to buy everything in the collection. After much internal debate, I decided to pick up Sweet Talk Eyeshadow Palette, but does it live up to the hype? Keep reading to find out.

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Bad or Rad? Milani Soft & Sultry Eyeshadow Palette Review

February 12, 2019July 7, 2019by The Newbury Girl20 Comments

Milani is an affordable, American cosmetic brand sold at drugstores, big box retailers, and Ultas across the United States. Like so many other trendy beauty brands, Milani is loved by fans of both high-end and drugstore makeup because of their trendy packaging, high quality products, and affordable price point. But are they truly worth the hype? Today we'll determine whether the Milani Soft & Sultry Eyeshadow Palette is bad or rad.

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ColourPop x ILUVSARAHII Through My Eyes Palette Review

January 29, 2019July 7, 2019by The Newbury Girl37 Comments

Over the last four years, ColourPop experienced one of the biggest come-ups due to the brand's incredibly affordable price points, quality products, and constant releases. ColourPop is constantly collaborating with some of the industry's biggest beauty influencers - from Kathleen Lights to Bretman Rock and Makeup Shayla. Thier most recent collab is with beauty influencer, Karen Gonzalez, otherwise known as ILUVSARAHII. She is most well known for her flawless, Insta-glam makeup. When I saw the ILUVSARAHII Palette I was immediately entranced by the stunning mix of warm-toned oranges and cool greens in this palette.