April 26, 2013

It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer in Light & in Neutral Medium - before & after, pics, swatches, review

Hello, Beautiful!

One of my all time favorite concealers is the It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer. It's so richly pigmented, creamy, and covers everything I need it to -- and did you know it's waterproof? I originally did a review back in March of 2011, but it wasn't a very great review and I felt it was time to do an updated post - over 2 years later - showing better swatches and better before & after pics. Check out my full review and all the info after the pics.

It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer
Shades: Light, Neutral Medium
Continue scrolling down to see more pics of each individual shade.

   

 






It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer
Shade: Light

 






It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer
Shade: Neutral Medium

 




It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer Info & Review:
Cost/Availability: $24.00 (0.28 fl oz full size). Available on the It Cosmetics website, on QVC's website - also sold with a brush for just a few dollars more, on the Beauty.com website, and everywhere else It Cosmetics are sold.
My Rating: 5 out of 5 Kisses!

Working hand in hand with the leading plastic surgeons in Brazil, It Cosmetics formulated Bye Bye Under Eye, a full coverage, highly pigmented anti-aging concealer utilizing truly innovative technology and ingredients - giving women the powder to finally say "bye bye" to those stubborn under-eye issues!

Bye Bye Under Eye offers a waterproof, yet moisturizing formula that stays put no matter what. The truly innovative formula contains high concentrations of vitamins K, A, C, E and Hydrolyzed Collagen - clinically proven to reduce under eye puffiness and discoloration while strengthening the delicate skin of the under eye area.

Besides just being an amazing under eye concealer, you can also use it to conceal facial bruising, blemishes, hyper pigmentation, redness -- pretty much anything you want covered. You could even cover a tattoo (you'll just need to layer it)! You can even use it as an all-over foundation for serious coverage -- although if you have oily skin you'll need to set it really well for best results.

I love that you only need to use a very small amount to get the job done. It really is full coverage, and while it is a thicker liquid/cream concealer it doesn't feel heavy on the skin. It stays put, as it is waterproof, so this is a go-to in the hot summer months for me. Blends beautifully too!

Available in four shades: Light, Neutral Medium, Tan, and Deep. I have this in Light and in Neutral Medium. Light is just a little too light for me, but great for highlighting areas of my face and I can use it on my best friend, who is lighter than I am. Neutral Medium is a perfect shade for me, and what I've used in the past (the tube in this post is my 3rd one!). One summer I purchased it in Tan, and it worked okay for a week or two, but then was just a touch too dark. I do hope they expand their shade range just slightly, but for now I think they offer some great shade options.

One tube will last you forever... seriously; you don't need to use a lot and unless you're using this as an all-over foundation everyday, this tube will last you easily a year or longer. I still have a tube more than half full, and I went through one before - but I gave the rest of that one away to a friend (which is when I purchased the other tube) and now I have this one too.

This is a great concealer that I'd really recommend!

Now let me know what you think...
What do you think of this concealer? Have you tried this or is this on your wish list? Discuss in the comments below.

April 25, 2013

Wantable.co Beauty Box! Pics, review!

Hello, Beautiful!

I love monthly subscription boxes, but some of them are let downs because they're all sample size products and sometimes you don't even get a good sample size. That's why I like Wantable.co's beauty box! It is more expensive than say something like Birchbox, but you get all FULL SIZED products (4 to 6 per month) with a box value of around $80 to $100 minimum (my box in this post is valued at over $105!) - and the customization is great! They also have a Jewelry Box, but I'm way more interested in makeup. Oh and there was NO FOOD or tiny perfume samples! Woo hoo, haha! This is the monthly subscription box for makeup lovers!

I was sent a Wantable.co box to review, but I've already signed up to receive these monthly. You can sign-up to -- just click here or follow the link below (it's my referral link). I know right now all new member receive a bonus item when you sign up! You can also choose to get a one-time box.

Sign-up now: https://www.wantable.com/invite/wpHSNqQgXOs

It's $36 a month with free shipping, or you can purchase a one-time only box for $40 in case you're not sure you want to fully commit. They have a happiness guarantee - so if for any reason you're not happy you can send it back for a full refund; they even include a pre-paid return label! Plus skip or cancel anytime. So it really is hassle-free and worry-free, so why not try it out for a month or two (I always give subscription services three months before I decide to stay or go). And they have a nice customization survey where you'll Love, Like, Or Dislike products. What's best about that is you'll never receive something you say you Dislike and you're more likely to receive products you Love!

Check out what I got in my box below, and I'll post about my next Wantable.co box once I receive it.


Wantable.co Beauty Box







Shipment Quick Stats:
  • Value of this month's Wantable.co shipment: $106.33 (value is approximate)
  • Total # of Items Received: 7 (9 items if you count the wipes had 2 packets, and the eyeliner/shadow duo comes with a brush)
  • # of makeup items: 5 (technically 6 if you count the brush)
  • # of nail items: 1
  • # of skincare items: 0
  • # of body care items: 0
  • # of hair care items: 0
  • # of fragrance items: 0
  • # of other items: 1 (technically 2 if you count both packs of wipes)

Now I'll break it down, product-by-product...

Peepers by Darla in Betty Jane
  • MY THOUGHTS: I've never heard of Darla Makeup before, so it's always nice to try new brands. The packaging is cute (the box) and the actual product packaging is nice because a mirror is included. The eyeshadow shade I received is Betty Jane - a green shade. I'm not a green shadow gal, but I have to say this is a pretty green that has a golden shimmer to it. Nice pigmentation and formula too.
  • FULL SIZE VALUE: $18.00








Color Club Nail Polish in He Loves Me
  • MY THOUGHTS: I love nail polish, and I have a huge collection of Color Club polishes. This is one shade I don't think I own, and it's a pretty pink! 
  • FULL SIZE VALUE: $8.00
 




MyFace Cosmetics Lip Pencil in Medium, Rosebud
  • MY THOUGHTS: I'm not a lip pencil gal typically, although I do like to use them from time to time. So even though I received one in this box, I won't receive a lip liner in future boxes because of Wantable.co's awesome customization - which allows you to dislike something, and what you dislike you'll never receive! However, this lip liner had great pigmentation and amazing staying power. The swatch on my hand was still there the next day, even after trying to get it off!
  • FULL SIZE VALUE: $16.00






MiA BelleZZa Eyeliner/Eyeshadow Duo with Brush in Spellbind.
  • MY THOUGHTS: This is another brand I've never heard of, so I looked them up and at first I thought this was an eyeshadow duo but soon discovered it is their Eyeliner/Eyeshadow Duo, which comes with a brush. On their website it shows a different brush than what was included; I would have preferred the brush shown on their website. The actual product didn't have much pigmentation and felt a bit chalky when swatched. I think I'll try applying this over primer or applying wet.
  • FULL SIZE VALUE: $24.50
 








29 Cosmetics Dew Lip Gloss in Napa Sunset
  • MY THOUGHTS: I've heard of this brand but haven't tried it yet. This lip gloss is a pretty shade; it's a pinky orange shimmer -- or as they describe it on their website, a sheer shimmery nectar rose. I didn't try this out yet on my lips, but I fully plan to.
  • FULL SIZE VALUE: $24.00
 


 





Swagger Cosmetics - Champagne in the Bubble Bath Highlighter?
  • MY THOUGHTS: This product didn't have a brand name on it or product name, and since I didn't get a card in my Wantable.co box telling me what was included (since I received a box curated for bloggers), I didn't know what this was. However, I recgonized the label - but forgot what brand - so I did some hunting and found it was Swagger cosmetics. I'm not 100% sure if I have the right product listed, but I believe this is the Champagne In the Bubble Bath Highlighter.
  • FULL SIZE VALUE: $14.50





LA Fresh Makeup Remover Wipes
  • MY THOUGHTS: I think these were just an added bonus in my box. I believe these retail for about $1.99 for 3 and I received two, so the value is roughly $1.33 for these two. I haven't tried them yet, but I will put them in my travel bag or purse bag of back-ups.
  • FULL SIZE VALUE: $1.99 for three.

Let me know what you think...
Did you receive a Wantable.co shipment this month? If so, what are your thoughts on your box? If you don't receive a Wantable.co beauty box yet, click here to sign up! Discuss in the comments below.