Nicole Guerriero x Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kit Review & Swatches

Hey everyone! I received my Anastasia Beverly Hills x Nicole Guerriero Glow Kit in the mail yesterday and I had to get up a post for you today! I have been watching Nicole's videos for quite some time now and I definitely wanted to support her on her latest exciting project!

Overview

I managed to buy mine on the Sephora App because I received a notification on my phone letting me know that they were having an App Exclusive for 48 hours on February 26th and 27th that ended at midnight. 

I placed my order on the 26th and I received it on the 28th which was extremely fast given that shipping was free. I really wanted the Moonchild Glow Kit by Anastasia but I wan't able to get my hands on it and this definitely made up for it and was worth the wait! This highlighter palette is both vegan as well as cruelty-free.

Packaging

The packaging is stunning and there is the sleeve that houses that Glow Kit inside. Nicole's name is holographic while Anastasia's name on the palette is in black. There is also some shimmer built into the palette which ties everything together and gives it that extra special personalized touch. It opens up easily and will stay open if you need it to. It isn't one of those palette that keeps closing on you when you want it open! There is a magnetic closure in-case you are wondering. I like that this palette isn't bulky and it is easy to travel with. I also appreciate that the pans are circular because that is just my preference and I know that the pans in the Moonchild Glow Kit were square. 

The Shades & Application

You are receiving 6 beautiful shades that are perfect for any skin tone! They look great on light skin, olive skin and WOC! I think Nicole included a great shade range and I can still use this palette when I have a tan! Also, you can use these shades as an eyeshadow or as a blush topper because they are very versatile! 

I have been going back and forth between using a brush and a makeup sponge to apply these highlighters onto my face. I'll update you when I form more of an opinion on either one. Also, keep in mind that you can blend these out or build them up to your liking. There is no right or wrong way to wear these 6 gorgeous shades! My favourites have to be Forever Young and Forever Lit!

Kitty Kat: (She loves her cats!) Pink with platinum shimmer
Forever Young: Pink pearl with silver shimmer (Nicole describes it as a "pink/bronze shade") 
Daydream: (Never give up on your dreams!) Coral with white gold shimmer (not too peachy and isn't too pink - the shimmer looks silver to me)
Forever Lit: Platinum with lavender shimmer (A pearly white shade with purple/lavender shimmer in my opinion - Nicole mentions that it is perfect for the inner corner & nose highlight or to mix with the other shades.)
Glo Getter: Champagne with rose shimmer (A pretty rose gold shade in my opinion)
143: (An inside saying between Nicole & her subscribers - It means "I love you") Rose gold with bronze shimmer

If you want some tips on how to apply these, you can check out this Allure article where she talks about her favourite ways on how to apply her highlighters!

Pigmentation & Swatches

The pigmentation is honestly amazing and you only need to pick-up the smallest amount of product with your brush to put onto your face. These are metallic powder highlighters that give your face a ton of luminosity and you can layer different shades together to give yourself a custom shade! When I was finger swatching these shades, the consistency reminded me of ColourPop Super Shock Highlighters. They feel slightly wet as that is how they appear to look on the skin, but they are a powder and they are not chalky whatsoever. They are extremely smooth and easy to work with as they are very blendable. They are not gritty or rough at all. It isn't glittery at all, it isn't anything like the Urban Decay Naked Illuminated Shimmering Powder for Face and Body which I swatched in-store and it made me look like a disco ball.

I applied all of these shades with my fingers and there is no base underneath them. I took these photos outside in natural light.

Price, Pan Size & Where To Buy
It retails for $52 CAD or $40 USD on the Sephora web site (depending on where you live.) Each pan is 4.5g/0.16 oz in weight for a total of 27 grams because you are getting 6 shades in this Glow Kit. This is a great value because the pans are slightly larger than the Moonchild Glow Kit and it sells for the same price. I do wish that the pans were sold separately because some people will only want a certain shade and do not want to commit to the entire palette. That is just a minor suggestion but don't get me wrong, I am happy with having the entire palette! 

If you didn't get the palette the first time around on the app, don't sweat because it will be available on the Anastasia and the Sephora web site on March 3rd which is one day before her birthday! You can also sign up on Sephora to be notified of when it becomes available online and use that as a reminder for yourself. I believe that you can purchase it in-store on March 15th but I have seen multiple people sharing their palette that they claim was purchased in-store. I think some stores got the palette in early but I could be mistaken.

I also want to mention that this palette is Limited Edition and if you are thinking about purchasing one, I highly suggest that you do because once it is gone, that's it! Nicole did a great job at personalizing this palette yet still catered to many different peoples needs and wants in a highlighter palette! I love this Glow Kit, I plan on using it on a daily basis and I would definitely recommend that you "GLO GET IT!"

The above photo was taken in indoor lighting. Keep in mind, this is how these shades swatched on me and if you have a different skin tone than me, it will look different on you. I am on the more light side right now and I have a yellow undertone to my skin rather than a pink undertone.

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

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Review on 3 Drugstore Foundations

Hey everyone! I wanted to write a post on my thoughts and feelings on 3 different foundations from the drugstore. I absolutely love affordable products and wanted to let you know if each one is worth your hard earned coins or not!

Rimmel Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation in 103 True Ivory ($9 ) - This is a product that I purchased on sale at Wal-Mart for $8 and although they didn't have the shade Light Ivory in-stock, I purchased True Ivory and it still works well for me. This is a mousse consistency and I love mixing it in with my Urban Decay All Nighter Foundation to get a flawless finish to my skin! I bought this because I have oily skin and anything that claims to help with the shine, I am automatically drawn to! This did in-fact help control my oils throughout the day to a certain extent. There are 7 shades and they also have a primer to go along with this foundation which I haven't tried out yet. If you are wondering, this is definitely a full coverage foundation, it is build able, I apply mine with a beauty blender and a little bit goes a long way!

COVERGIRL truBlend Liquid Makeup in l5 Creamy Natural ($10-$12) - I was actually sent this product to review and it is overall not a bad product. It is not one of my favourites however but I prefer it over the COVERGIRL 3-in-1 Foundation which I actually ended up returning because it didn't work out well for me. It also oxidized like crazy and I was looking like an Oompa Loompa during my shift. I digress, this foundation is a little bit too dark for me right now but I mix it in with another one to even my complexion out. They have an excellent shade range as they have 21 shades to choose from and for some, this can be a great every day foundation to wear to go to work or school. 

Since I have oily skin, I can't use this foundation alone and that's why I need to mix it with another one. My face gets way too oily and looks super greasy when I wear this product alone even when using other oil-control products. I feel like this product would be best suited for people with dry skin because the oils on my face really break-up the product and it ends up looking terrible throughout the day on me. I like that it does come with a pump and I would say that this is a light to medium coverage foundation because you can sheer it out or build up the coverage to your liking.

COVERGIRL Ready, Set Gorgeous Powder Foundation in 105-110 Fair ($8) - I was able to purchase mine at Wal-Mart on sale for $7 and I had a coupon for an additional $2 off which worked out well! I was in Rexall a few weeks ago and was originally going to purchase this compact, but I ended up putting it back on the rack (which I ended up regretting doing.) That's why when I seen this on Rollback, I didn't think twice about buying it! There are only 5 shades available though and I purchased this for days where I want a more full coverage look. I would go ahead and add this on top of my foundation to give me extra coverage to ensure that none of my freckles are peaking through. I haven't used a powder foundation in about 2-3 years and I honestly miss using one! 

It can also be used to quickly give yourself some coverage in the morning or you can slip it into your purse to use to touch-up throughout the day! It does come with a small makeup sponge and keep in mind that this is a small compact, you are only getting 10.5g/.37 oz of product in the pan. It does come with a mirror that I probably won't even use and this is a light to medium coverage product perfect for oily skinned ladies! Be sure not to use too much or be heavy handed with this because your face can start to look cakey throughout the day! I really want to try-out the foundation from the same line so let me know if you have tried it out and what you thought about it in the comments down below!

I also have an entire dedicated review on the Maybelline Fit Me Foundation that you can check-out which is another great foundation from the drugstore!

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

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The Style Guide - The Fedora

Hey everyone! I have quite the collection of fedoras currently in different colours and fabrics. Some are vintage and some are quite new. If you are anything like me, you enjoy collecting them and know that there is an occasion for each hat.

We have seen the fedora on our favourite celebrities such as: Johnny Deep, Jessica Alba, Bruno Mars, Khloe Kardashian and who could forget when Harrison Ford wore one when he was Indiana Jones? This iconic hat has quickly become a staple in many of our wardrobes and it looks great on both men as well as on women!

The fedora is truly perfect to wear in any season. It is definitely an essential to take to the beach and it is perfect to complete a fall outfit. You can look chic, mysterious, classy or elegant depending on what look you are going for. It is very versatile and looks great on just about everyone!

I hoped you enjoyed viewing my collection!

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

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Salma's Oven Baked Corn Crackers Unboxing & Review

Hey everyone! I wanted to share an unboxing and product review on my first box that I received from ChickAdvisor. I'll be talking about Salma's Oven Baked Corn Crackers that are made with 4 ingredients.

Benefits

These crackers are: oven baked, made with only 4 ingredients, there are no artificial colours, they are Gluten-Free, Non GMO and are a great light snack. There is a light crisp texture to them and 3 crackers are just 70 calories. There are no trans fats and no saturated fat. There are 0 mg of cholesterol, 0 grams of sugar and only 1 gram of fat per 3 crackers or 1 pack.

This is marketed as a new product and there is just a pinch of salt added for flavour. This is a great snack to take with you to work as the crackers are individually packaged in groups of threes, you just have to store them in a way for them not to break while you are transporting them. Another great benefit is the packaging which is made with 100% recycled fibres and it is after all, 100% recyclable once you are finished with the box.

Taste

They have really perfected the recipe and these crackers will have you wanting more! They are crispy, light and truly delicious! This was something that I would look forward to eating and the best part is that I was able to share it with my family members who also loved snacking on them! These are a great alternative to other snack foods and the best part is that they are super healthy!

How I Eat Them

 There are various toppings that you can add on top and as pictured below, I like to spread a layer of Roasted Red Pepper Dip on mine and then I finish it off with a few sprinkles of Cayenne Pepper for some added spice!

You can also add some Hummus on your crackers or even some tuna! The options are truly endless!

Would I Purchase?

I would definitely purchase them after I run out of the current box that I am currently eating. You are getting a total of 8 packages of crackers inside one box and that retails on the Wal-Mart web site for $3.98 CAD which is very affordable. This is a great product and I am not just saying that because I was sent this box. #GotItFree I am excited to come up with different ways to enjoy these delicious crackers and I want to hear in the comments down below, how you eat your Salma's Oven Baked Corn Crackers!

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

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3 Favourite Exfoliators for the Face

Hey everyone! There are many different kinds and forms of exfoliators on the market. Whether it is an exfoliator in stick form, or an enzyme powder in a jar or even a peeling gel that rolls away your dead skin. You want to exfoliate your skin after you cleanse it making it the second step in your skincare routine. I wanted to share with you my favourite ones that I have been testing out.

Tarte FRXXXTION Stick Exfoliating Cleanser - This retails for $29 CAD on the Sephora web site and you get 30 grams or 1 oz of product. I love the purple packaging and that it is a twist up! It is very easy to use and great for taking on the go! This is a 3-in-1 product because you can use it as: a cleanser, an exfoliator or as a mask if you choose to leave it on for longer. It is hypoallergenic, the stick is a gel, great for all all skin types and there is a rather cool ingredient inside called 'Fossilized Earth Microexfoliants.' To use it, you basically twist it up, apply it onto your face with the stick and then you massage it into your skin to really help exfoliate your face. It goes on black but it is not messy to use. This is a great product but it can get used up rather quickly so keep that in mind!

Peter Thomas Roth FirmX Peeling Gel - I actually featured this in a blog post where I spoke about a dupe for this exact product. I really like using it because you can actually see the dead skin rolling up on your face! It gets rid of the dead layer and leaves your skin feeling so soft! This came in the Skin Saver PTR Kit that you get get on the Sephora web site. For 100 ml of product or 3.4 oz, it retails for $60 CAD. This is honestly a unique product and these are a ton of enzymes in this product. It is great for all skin types and you can give yourself a little massage when you work the product into your skin! This is especially great to use in the colder months when your skin is dry and flaky.

Tatcha Polished Classic Rice Enzyme Powder - This is the most expensive one that I am going to share with you as it retails for $78 CAD on the Sephora site for 60 grams of product or 2.1 oz. This comes in a jar and it is a water activated enzyme powder. It helps get rid of any dead skin cells and leaves your skin feeling baby soft! This is best suited for normal and combination skin and is a great solution for those who have an uneven skin tone or uneven texture. It can also help if you have dull skin because this will make it more radiant and it is not harsh on the skin at all! This is dermatologist-tested, it does not irritate your skin, cruelty-free and there are many high quality ingredients inside. Even though I have oily skin, I still really enjoy using this enzyme powder to help exfoliate my skin! I purchased my smaller sized version on the Sephora web site for $32 CAD and it is called the 'Kyoto Cleanse.' It may be hard to see in the photo, but there is a small hole for the opening where the product comes out.

Just be advised that these are all smaller sized versions that I have to simply try-out the product. I have included the actual size of the full sized versions that you will receive if you do go ahead and purchase any one of these products.

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

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Real Techniques Miracle Sculpting Sponge Review

Hey everyone! Today I am going to be sharing my thoughts on the Real Techniques Miracle Sculpting Sponge that claims to be a 6-in-1 sponge. This is a sponge to be used when helping to create shadows and also to highlight certain areas of your face. My opinions are honest and they may vary from person-to-person so please keep that in-mind.

Overview
This is a very bouncy and soft sponge. Pink is not one of my favourite colours but obviously I can look past that if the sponge works well. It is extremely light and doesn't feel like you are holding anything when they sponge is dry. It is smaller than I expected but it will of course, expand when you dampen it with water. This is a latex free product in-case you are wondering and you can also bake your face with this!

The Six Surfaces Breakdown
With my beauty blender and my ELF Precision Sponge Trio (the largest size,) I would use it to: apply foundation, blend out concealer, bake my face, apply cream/liquid highlight and to cream contour. It only makes sense that I purchased this sponge because there are: 2 flat edges to apply, 2 round sides to blend and 2 tapered ends for precision application. Of course, this is just a guideline and you will want to use whatever method best suits your needs.

Thoughts On Using The Sponge
UPDATE: I used the flat surface the most and I use the pointed end to apply highlight. I used it 3 times and washed it twice before it completely cracked! I was so disappointed and I had to return it. The Miracle Complexion Sponge by Real Techniques is SIGNIFICANTLY better than this makeup sponge. I would not recommend this sponge to my readers after my sponge cracked in two different places.

Price & Where To Buy
I purchased mine at Rexall when they were having a 20% off sale. I originally tried to purchase mine at Wal-Mart, but they only had the brushes in-stock. I paid about $8 CAD for my sponge and usually they retail for around $10-$13. If you're in the USA, you can purchase it at: Ulta, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Kmart, Kohl's or Wal-Mart. You can online purchase it online on the Real Techniques web site.

Washing Your Sponge
I do recommend that you wash it after each use because after all, you will most likely be using different liquids and creams of various colours therefore, you will want to wash it well! I just wash all my makeup sponges with Johnson's Baby Shampoo in the sink in my bathroom. Just lather it in well, squeeze out as much of the product(s) as you can and keep washing until your water is clear.

You can check out my review on the Miracle Complexion Sponge from Real Techniques and also, What's Inside Your Beauty Sponge where I cut one open!

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

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L'Occitane Free Gift Trio

Hey everyone! I stopped in at my local L'Occitane store yesterday and wanted to share with you what I received inside my little gift box!

They are having a promotion for those who signed-up online to receive their newsletter (there was an 8 day window from February 1st-9th.) If you already received your email, you can redeem your own box in-store that contains 3 travel sized items! The best part is that you were able to refer friends as well as family members to spread the love! They also gave me a unique code for $10 off my next purchase of $35 or more which was unexpected but appreciated. I posted my unique code here for whoever wants to save $10 off their next order. The first person to use it gets it!

What's Inside?
- Shea Cleansing Oil with 5% Shea (30 ml)
- Shea Butter Hand Cream with 20% Shea (10 ml)
- Immortelle Divine Cream (4 ml)

I have used their Shea Butter Hand Cream before which I really do like and their Divine Cream is luxurious as well as great for the skin. I have never tried their Cleansing Oil and I am excited to try that out! This is honestly a great incentive to be a subscriber to their newsletter and in-case you didn't know, the 30 ml hand cream alone retails for $12 on the L'Occitane web site!

If you already received the email, make sure to redeem your free gift by February 28th because that is the cut-off date. There are only a certain amount of gift boxes allotted per store as they operate on a first-come basis so keep that in-mind! You can only redeem your gift box at the location you pre-selected and you need to show ID (driver's license, health card, etc) in-store. They will ask you a few simple questions while you are there such as your date of birth as well as your phone number, and then you get a free beautifully packaged gift! It is one per person and each person has a unique gift code. You can either print off the email or show it to the sales associate on your mobile device. I redeemed mine in Canada as this is a Canadian offer and I'm not sure if the USA is doing this as well. 

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

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