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& Bonus photo of Wesley pouting that he didn’t get to go hang out with the girls at @desertdecohouse 😂

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Especial these @ctilburymakeup jewel pots in walk of no shame and pillow talk 💕 just the right amount of pigment payoff and shimmer

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October Allure (The Beauty) Box

I was pleasantly surprised when I got my Allure Box (You keep trying to make #TheBeautyBox happen, I don’t know if that hashtag is gonna happen) this month. Not because of the contents, or because of the fact that I got it a week earlier than normal, but because I forgot I had already updated my mailing address and was expecting to have to wait until I went home for Thanksgiving to pick it up.

October 2015 Birchbox

Not pictured as it’d been hiding amongst the crinkle paper and I didn’t notice it until I almost accidentally recycled it… was a little bottle of Bumble & Bumble All Style Blow Dry Cream. I also haven’t actually had a chance to test this guy out because I’ve been trying out a new hair stylist. Because it’s a multi-step color correction deep end dive – I haven’t washed my own hair at home since the box arrived in the mail. Oops. In time. It’ll happen. But honestly, based on all of their other blow dry creams I expect it to have decent results.

I was really excited when I saw that familiar looking tin in my box, utterly less so when I opened the tin and saw the color. Cargo Eye Shadow in Oz is a really rich mustardy yellow. Packaging? Great. Fallout? Mild. Pigment? Pretty standard. Blending? Brilliant. Color? I’m actively trying to think of a Halloween costume to tie this into because I don’t think I’ll really ever use it outside of this spectacular holiday.

I had never heard of the brand Red Flower before, let alone their Lymphatic Phytopower Sea Cleanser And Masque. Remember to take a breath after reciting that name too. I often bite off more than I can chew. Partially to challenge myself, partially since I am a habitual procrastinator who thinks sleep is not as necessary as my body thinks it is. So anything that claims to be a good multi-tasking product piques my interest. I’ve been plopping this on my face prior to getting in the shower, letting it sit/soak in while I do showery things, and just before getting out, finally rinsing it off. It doesn’t feel stripping or leave my face feeling tight. I still prefer cleansing oils for a first step, but think this might make a solid appearance as my second cleanser in the future.

I can always use some more body lotion. Though the problem is me actually applying routinely. I’ve read so much about the brand Rituals and was stoked to finally give it a go. Man, is the Ginkgo’s Secret Ginseng & Ginkgo Biloba Hand Cream a dense cream. Though it claims to be non-greasy, it does feel a little greasy on my hands. I’ve had much better luck using it as a body lotion instead. The scent is nothing to write home about, but my legs drank up the moisture and my knees are much less, well for lack of a better descriptor, scaly and gross.

I’m going to keep my opinion on the Jouer Daily Repair Treatment Oil short and sweet. I like it just as well as their Clarifying Treatment Oil. All around good facial oil if you’re into them.

I know of Kryolan more for their stage and special effect makeup, less so for what I consider more standard variety makeup. I was happy I had a lipstick brush to actually apply this little trio though. It lasts quite a while, applies nicely, and has vitamin E so it’s not too drying for a matte finish. I’ve been loving the fuchsia color on the far right, it’s called Nike and it’s wonderful.

Shop this post: Bumble & Bumble All Style Blow Dry Cream, Cargo Eye Shadow, Red Flower Lymphatic Phytopower Sea Cleanser And Masque, Rituals Ginkgo’s Secret Ginseng & Ginkgo Biloba Hand Cream, Jouer Daily Repair Treatment Oil, Kryolan Lipstick Matt.

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Recent(ish) highlights ✨☀️✈️💼👩🏼 Recent(ish) highlights ✨☀️✈️💼👩🏼‍💻💅🏻
Slightly last minute but long overdue London visit Slightly last minute but long overdue London visit. Already looking forward to the next one 💕
There’s a certain recharge you get when you get There’s a certain recharge you get when you get to spend a few magical days with friends, watching the stars from the jacuzzi, soaking up the winter desert sun next to the fire pit, and generally not looking at your phone except to take a photo here and there. ✨ 🍾🍾

& Bonus photo of Wesley pouting that he didn’t get to go hang out with the girls at @desertdecohouse 😂

#passthebollydahling #girlsweekend #joshuatree #desertdecohouse
Dream aesthetic ✨ Absolutely loved getting to s Dream aesthetic ✨

Absolutely loved getting to spend the day at @mbeautyclinic’s dreamy Beverly Hills set up! Thank you @drtessmauricio for helping us spread the @alumiermdusa love! Can’t wait to do it again💕✨
Current gloss rotation 💋 Current gloss rotation 💋
Sucker for jewel tones always ✨ Especial these @ Sucker for jewel tones always ✨
Especial these @ctilburymakeup jewel pots in walk of no shame and pillow talk 💕 just the right amount of pigment payoff and shimmer

#ctilburymakeup #ctpillowtalk #whatsinmymakeupbag
Current retinol line up ✨ #pmskincare #retinolr Current retinol line up ✨

#pmskincare #retinolreform #retinoleyegel #shanidardenskincare #alumiermd
As the target of roll on body glitter ads in my yo As the target of roll on body glitter ads in my youth, you can definitely say it wasn’t a phase. Gimme all the body shimmer dry oils please thank you 😂
I feel like each chapter in my life has had its ow I feel like each chapter in my life has had its own collection of signature scents, and every time I smell them it takes me back. High school was all Lucky You, college was Lovely, start of my career was Black Opium, then Givenchy and Flower Bomb, now on the hunt for this next chapter’s signature scent - Whisky is a key contender but would love to hear some of your favorites so I can check them out 🥰
So exhausted from moving over the weekend, but it’s been fun unpacking all of my skincare and rediscovering a few favorites. The moisturizer is super rich and nourishing - just what my tired skin needs💕

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