P-Co Beauty Diary

Inside my December  December Ipsy Glam Bag  was -Pop Beauty Brighten Up Your Life Eyeshadow Trio  -NYX Extra Creamy Round Lipstick in B52 -Be a Bombshell The One Stick -Demeter Snow Perfume Oil -Nicka K New York Nail Polish  *link will provide me referral credits 

Inside my December Birchbox was -Nelson j Beverly Hills Argan Oil 7 Moisture Healing Mask -Camille Beckman Body Butter -Greenleaf Starlight Candle                 -Mally Beauty Lip Magnifier -Skin&Co Roma Boosting Anti-Aging Serum

So I originally signed up for Ipsy, when they were called Glam Bag and I was disappointed so I canceled (you can read all about that  HERE ). Then after they changed their name to Ipsy I notice the bags were getting better so I resubscribed with them last November, and here is a look back at my year with them. November 2012 December 2012 January 2013 February 2013 March 2013 April 2013 May 2013 June 2013 July 2013 August 2013 September 2013 October 2013 November 2013 Overall all a good year and I hope that in 2014 they get some new brands for us to try. If you want your own Ipsy bag click  HERE  (yes I will receive referral credit).

Inside my December Julep Maven Box  was  -2 Julep Nail Polishes in Joelle and Misti -Neutral Eyeshadow Palette Neutral Eyeshadows  Misty(top) Joelle(bottom) *link will provide me referral credit 

I took Viviscal twice a day for 6 months and I ended up with 3 inches of hair growth (I gave myself a tiny trim during that time). I know that some of you may not think that's a lot of hair growth but I think that is a lot for me. I am going to see if I can get away with some cheaper alternatives for now, and work on retaining my hair length, but if those don't work I will go back on Viviscal for another 6 months.

Inside my winter Fortune Cookie Soap Box(it had a Nightmare Before Christmas theme BTW) was -Jack Bath Fizzy -Sally Fortune Cookie Soap  -Oogie Boogie OCD Hand Sanitizer -Zero Dry Shampoo -What's This Roll on Perfume  -Sandy Clause Exfoliating Body Butter  -Holiday Worlds Body Butter in Thanksgiving  -Lock Stock and Barrel Bath Melt  

Again I found myself with a lot of empty bottles at the end of November. I straightened my hair twice in November so I used up a few product for that, and also a shampoo! Can't wait to show you what I finish in December.

Inside my November Sahshe was -Baobab Oil Moisturizing Hair and Body Shampoo and Body Cream -Kiss My Face Moisture Shave -Giovani Tea Tree Triple Threat Conditioner

I literally live in a desert and the lack of moisture has a bad effect on my skin, so I was very pleased when I was sent  Perlier Imperial Honey Body Butter  to try. This body butter smells like real honey, (not super-sweet-fake-honey) because it actually contains organic honey and royal jelly from black bees. The texture is light and it absorbs quickly into the skin. I was worried that this wouldn't be heavy enough for winter but hours later my skin was still soft, and there wasn't any dry patches on my elbows. The Perlier Imperial Honey Body Butter can be found  here  on HSN and use the code "iFabbo5" to get $5 off your Perlier purchase. *this item was sent to me for review, all opinions are my own

Whooo Hooo we made to day 30! I had to end it with a bold red and this is Model Co Party Proof Matte Lipstick in Red Velvet. I don't own much from this brand but this lipstick alone makes me want to try more.

I think I got this Tarte Complexion Brightening Lipstick in Fair-Light in a Glossybox. It has a nude outer ring while the inside is a bright pink. Together I think it's suppose to make your perfect lip shade. I have no complaints about this lipstick, but I don't think that it's special either. 

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I think it's important to look good on holidays (lots of photos) but I think on a holiday that is focused on lots of eating it's best to keep your lipstick simple. I will be wearing Tarte LipSurgence lip tint in Enchanted, because it's easy to apply and will keep my lips moisturized while I'm out in line trying to get a Black Friday deal ;).

I purchase L'Oreal Paris Fairest Nude because YouTube guru Sccastenda recommended it as her favorite lipstick. I happy I did because this is one of the few nude lipsticks that I don't look sickly in. 

These L'Oreal le Matte and le Laque were hard to find I was only able to get my hands on four and this is the shade Matte-R of Fact. I have to say this is my favorite color in the bunch. They don't wear for a long time but the formulation is really creamy. Last I heard they were on clearance at Target, so if you see one grab it. 

Puffs came out with Fresh Faces saline wipes that can be used to remove your makeup, refresh your skin, or even wipe your nose. They come in 3 different scents Light Lavender, Fresh Scent, and Vicks but they also have fragrance free packs too. I was sent the fragrance free pack of 45 wipes along with a lavender travel pack that had 15 wipes. I have used these mainly as a makeup remover wipe, ans I must say that I am pleasantly surprised. The wipes are moist and remove my make up with out having to tug or scrub my skin. Check out my full review and enter to win your very own Puffs Fresh Faces Visit  www.puffsfreshfaces.com  to get a $2 off coupon    a Rafflecopter giveaway (Items were sent to me for review, I was not paid and all opinions are my own) 

Inside my November  Ipsy Glam Bag -EM Eyeliner in Turquoise  -Nailtini Polish in Caviar Cocktail -Be A Bombshell Lip Crayon in Shameless  -Pixi Bronzer  -Starlooks Gem Eyeliner *link will provide me referral credit 

This is my favorite red lipstick. It's another Tarte Glamazon lipstick in the shade Fierce. The color is more of an orange red rather than a blue red, and it's really bold. I just love it. 

This is one of the mini lipsticks that came in the May Julep Maven box. The color is Tea for Two and it's a really sheer pink that sort of mattes my lips. I rarely use this lipstick because it's so sheer that I don't see the point.

In my  November Birchbox  I received  -Miss Jessie's Leave in Condish -Mox Botanicals Bath Milk -Chella Highlighter Pencil  -Color Club Nail Polish in Baldwin Blues - Ahmad Tea  *link will earn me referral credit 

I am starting to notice that I own/wear a lot of berry lippies and this Revlon Kissable Balm Stain in Smitten is no exception. I wouldn't call this a stain because it doesn't really stain my lips but it does last a while and its easy to apply. I believe that Revlon came out with a new matte formulas which I need to try.

The lighting is a bit off today due to rain, but this still gives you an idea of Sugar Lip Treatment in Petal. I don't understand the hype of these products, to me they are not worth the price tag(full size is $22.50). Don't get me wrong they are not a bad product but they are not so special that I would pay $20+ to own one. Plus I always seem to have a mini one in my sample stockpile. 

This is another lipstick that I have luke warm feelings for, it is Mirabella lipstick in the shade Daydream and I got it in a Glam Bag . The formula isn't bad or good and I am not crazy about the color on me. To be honest I don't think I will wear it again. 

I love a red lip, and this NYX Black Label lipstick in Tribute to Marilyn is one of my top 3 favorite red lipsticks. The formula is creamier than their regular lipsticks, and leaves a shine on the lips. Also the lipstick has a grape juice like smell and the packaging is pretty. 

This is my newly added Tarte Glamazon lipstick and the color is Playful. This is my fourth Glamazon lipstick and they all go on like butter, and they have great staying power. I think I want every color!

Here is another Revlon Lip Butter(I own several) in Raspberry Pie. I only really wear this berry color in the fall and I am fan of how much color you get from this lip butter. I think this would make a great color to wear on Thanksgiving. 

Today I wore Laura Geller Italian Marble lipstick in Strawberry Toffee. The color in the tube looks like a pink and brown marble, but the color comes off as a medium tone pink. This is a interesting lipstick, and I might see what other colors there is to purchase. 

This is an amazing easy beauty gift. Tarte's Bow and Go is only available on QVC and will be at a special price on November 18th. The kit comes with f our Lipsurgence Lip Cremes in precious, promise, thoughtful, and wonder, two smolderEYES Amazonian clay waterproof liners in fig and matte brown, two lights, camera, lashes mascaras and eye shadows.

I had very little time to do my makeup again this morning, so I pick ELF Studio Matte lip color in Tea Rose. The formula is great for a $3 lippy and I am surprise I don't own more. One of my favorite ELF products. 

I was in a rush today and all I had time for was lip gloss. My favorite glosses are the Buxom glosses, and this is the color Eva. This has a minty tingle like all the Buxom glosses and I often top darker lipstick with this to soften them.

Here is another easy lip color, it's Rimmel London Lasting Finish in 104. I call this color easy because it's a lip that will go with everything. It's not to bold so you don't have to worry about it clashing, but it's not to nude either. 

I wanted to start a weekly gift guide that featured quick and easy gifts. First up is Bite Beauty Best Bite lip set. It features four colors  Quince, Rhubarb, Cranberry, and Madeira. It retails for $25 at Sephora, and I think it's a perfect holiday gift.

This is another Maybelline Color Sensational in On the Mauve, and to be honest I am on the fence about this color. In some lights it works but I feel like it can come off too frosted on my lips. I might have to top this off with a gloss. 

I own several Revlon Lip Butters, and I actually forgot I owned the color Sugar Plum. I am sure glad that I found this because this is the perfect my-lips-but-better color! 

I love the Tarte Glamazon 12 hour lipsticks. They are long wearing, go on smoothly and do not dry out my lips. This is the color Foxy and it's a dark pink. If you haven't tried any of these lipsticks please just go pick one up.