Kiss New York Give Me Gold 15-Color Shadow Palette Review

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Kiss New York Give Me Gold 15-Color Shadow Palette is an incredibly affordable eyeshadow palette, at $14.99 for 15 shadows, and the palette boasts matte, shimmer and glitter shades. The powder shadows offer buildable coverage, rich color payoff, and neutral to bright shades. The shadows glide across the skin effortlessly, deposit pigment evenly and the texture is soft and buttery without crumbling. They are long-wearing, with or without an eyeshadow primer, in my experience. However, if you have oily eyelids you would likely want to use a primer. Plus, this palette is cruelty-free, vegan and gluten-free.

According to Kiss New York,

Enjoy 15 shades ranging from essential mattes to radiant shimmers, designed to create looks from the natural to the dramatic. Luxuriate in the prestige and high quality of a palette that offers blendable, buildable, and long-lasting color.

The shadows' buttery texture allows for smooth layering, enabling a transition from sheer to bold intensity. Formulated for stamina, our shadows resist creasing and fading, offering a vibrant look from day to night. Curate countless looks with four color themes: Rose, Gold, Nude, and Rainbow, suitable for any event or mood.

Front & Back of Palette: Including Ingredients

Overall Assessment: Beautiful payoff, incredible value.

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Mixsoon PDRN Collagen Tinted Moisturizer Review & Swatches

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Mixsoon PDRN Collaged Tinted Moisturizer is a very high quality, and affordable, tinted moisturizer that is available in 10 different shades, but there are infinitely more colors available because they are customizable through color mixing. This tinted moisturizer is formulated with skincare ingredients that nourish the skin leaving it hydrated and luminous. Ingredients such as Hyaluronic Acid, Collagen and PDRN are among the high quality ingredients that are used in this lovely K-Beauty tinted moisturizer. 

It is lightweight and it offers light to medium buildable coverage, and it spreads across the skin effortlessly and deposit color evenly and leaves skin feeling comfortable hydrated without feeling greasy or dry. While I have used a makeup brush to apply this tinted moisturizer, I prefer to use my fingers.

My skin feels soft, smooth, supple and it appears luminous without being in the least bit overdone. There is no detectable aroma, and it hasn't irritated my skin in the least bit, or caused it to break out.

According to Mixsoon,

Come for the inclusive shade range, stay for the powerful anti-aging benefits! Formulated with 74% skin care ingredients, mixsoon’s PDRN Collagen Tinted Moisturizer delivers buildable, long-lasting coverage of imperfections for an impeccably dewy base. Hyaluronic acid teams with collagen, peptides and rice-derived PDRN to support plump, hydrated and youthful-looking skin. One thin layer of the tined moisturizer is enough to make your skin look glowy and flawless. 

This tinted moisturizer doubles as contour if you get it in a dark shade! Apply and blend along the nose, jawline and forehead to create a sculpted look.

Features & Claims:

74% SKINCARE-INFUSED HYBRID BASE: More than makeup, this formula features a 74% skin-active essence. Infused with Rice PDRN, Collagen, and Peptides, it hydrates and plumps the skin on contact, providing a vibrant, high-definition finish that supports skin health all day.

24-HOUR VIBRANT LUMINOSITY: Clinical trials prove this tinted moisturizer maintains its original tone and texture for 24 hours without oxidation. Enjoy a luminous, fresh appearance that stays vibrant and clear from morning to night without turning dull.

SEAMLESS TEXTURE & INSTANT BLURRING: Achieve a refined, ""porcelain"" finish with a +32% instant blurring effect. This weightless formula smoothly fills in the appearance of pores and uneven texture, creating a transparent, second-skin veil that conceals imperfections.

EFFORTLESS TOOL-FREE APPLICATION: Designed for ""Easy-Wearing,"" this high-adhesion formula melts into the skin using just your fingertips. No brushes or sponges are needed to achieve a border-free, breathable finish that moves with you without clumping or settling.

ADAPTIVE SHADE RANGE: Available in 10 shades that illuminate your unique undertones rather than masking them. This buildable, sheer layering formula provides customizable coverage—from a bare-skin glow to a polished, refined finish for all skin tones.

Directions: Apply an appropriate amount on skin as base make up product and blend with your fingers or base make up tool. Use after sunscreen.

Left to Right: #10 Ease, #17 Bare, #21 Unseen and #23 Aura

Colors available: #10 Ease, #17 Bare, #21 Soft, #23 Aura, #27 Unseen, #30 Melt, #40 Dew, #45 Calm, #50 Haze and #60 Trace.

Note the resulting colors that one achieves by blending the shades.

Skincare Ingredients Used:

Ingredients:

Overall Assessment: This is such a nice tinted moisturizer, and I love the way my skin looks and feels when I wear it, which is every single day!

$19.50 for 1.69 oz. from Mixsoon, Amazon, YesStyle and Ulta (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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Dr. Althea Lash Boost Serum Review

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Dr. Althea Lash Boost Serum is a lightweight and hydrating water-based gel serum that is formulated to nourish lashes, and it is a great fit for people who wear mascara daily– since that can often dry out the lashes. It has no detectable scent, does not irritate my sensitive eyes, and it has a noticeably gentle formula. The innovative applicator, with its round ball tip, makes application effortless, and the C-curve shape of the brush matches the curve of the lashes. My lashes feel softer and conditioned after use, and the fact that this is gentle on my sensitive eyes is a huge win for me. Dr. Althea is such a wonderful K-Beauty brand, and their products are effective and affordable.

According to Dr. Althea,

Lash Boost Serum is a hydrating water-gel lash treatment designed to deliver instant moisture and long-lasting nourishment to dry, fragile lashes. This lightweight vegan formula helps improve the look of weak lashes while supporting healthier, more resilient lashes with daily care.

Benefits:

• Instant Hydration & Nourishment
• Moisture-Retention System for Long-Lasting Hydration 
• Vegan Formula 

Effects:

Formulated with Biotin, Panthenol, and a 12-Peptide Complex, this serum helps reinforce lash fibers and improve the appearance of lash density and strength.

Hyaloveil™ provides deep hydration, while the Moist Retention System forms a breathable moisture barrier to lock in active ingredients and maintain lasting softness and shine.

Directions: Apply a small amount using the C-curve brush with a ball tip, from roots to tips. Apply morning and night for best results.

Ingredients: Water, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Glycerin, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Disodium Edta, Tromethamine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Phosphate, Tocopherol, Biotin, Panthenol, Glycine Soja (soybean) Seed Extract, Coix Lacryma-jobi Ma-yuen Seed Extract, Sesamum Indicum (sesame) Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa (rice) Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Nonapeptide-1, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Hexapeptide-9, Pentapeptide-3.

Overall Assessment: I have to admit that initially I was hesitant to try this since I have sensitive eyes, but I am glad that I actually tried it. This is such a lash treat for folks like me, with sensitive eyes.

$18.80  for 0.30 oz. from Dr. Althea, Amazon and StyleVana (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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Amazon Prime Day Starts Today!

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Amazon Prime Day starts today: Tuesday, June 23 through Friday, June 26! Save on everything imaginable! Whether you are buying things to enjoy during the fall or you are doing holiday shopping, the deep discounts will save you a bundle. One of my favorite things to shop for are discounts on streaming services such as Britbox, Acorn TV, etc. They offer heavy discounts for a few months, and that gives you enough time to watch the shows you love, and decide whether you want to subscribe longer term. 

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Dr. Althea 345 Relief Serum Review

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Dr. Althea 345 Relief Serum is yet another K-Beauty masterpiece from Dr. Althea. This serum is formulated for all types of skin, and it was created to calm and soothe irritated skin. It boasts a lightweight watery gel texture that melts into the skin immediately, and it is neither greasy, nor sticky. It offers skin barrier protection, and it is a great choice anytime that skin is irritated and inflamed. I like to use it following exfoliation or gentle at-home peels that leave the skin a bit more vulnerable, and often irritated. It has no detectable scent, works well with other serums and creams, and it offers skin wonderful hydration.

According to Dr. Althea,

345 Relief Serum is a daily soothing serum designed to calm irritation, deeply hydrate, and strengthen the skin barrier in one simple step.

This lightweight, fast-absorbing Korean calming serum is ideal for sensitive and acne-prone skin, delivering lasting moisture and balanced skin comfort without stickiness. With its advanced multi-layer delivery system, active ingredients are optimized to support clearer, healthier-looking skin day after day.

Benefits:

• Calm + Hydrate + Barrier Care
• Fast-Absorbing Lightweight Texture
• Non-comedogenic & Sensitive Skin Tested

Effects:

Formulated with Birch Sap, Tea Tree Leaf Water, Panthenol, Niacinamide, PDRN, and Ceramide NP, this serum helps calm visible irritation, replenish moisture, and reinforce the skin barrier.

With continued use, skin feels smoother, stronger, and more balanced while improving the look of post-blemish marks and uneven texture.

Directions: After cleansing and toner, apply an appropriate amount to the face. Gently pat until fully absorbed. Follow with moisturizer. Use morning and night.

Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Propanediol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Polydecene, C14-22 Alcohols, Hydroxyacetophenone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Poloxamer 407, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Madecassoside, Pantothenic Acid, Polyglutamic Acid, Decyl Glucoside, Asiaticoside, Beta-Glucan, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Sodium DNA, Ceramide NP, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cholesterol, Lysolecithin, Phosphatidylcholine, Xylose, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Tannic Acid, Resveratrol.

Overall Assessment: If your skin is sensitive and prone to irritation, this is a really good product to consider trying. If your skin gets a bit irritated after exfoliation, then this calming serum is an effective way to pamper the skin.

$22.00 for 1.01 oz. from Dr. Althea, Amazon, YesStyle, Style Korean, Ulta and StyleVana (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own. 

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The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Celebrates Late June

Kiss New York Peptide Pout Lip Treatment in Watermelon is a gorgeous and affordable tinted lip balm that Lola's Secret Beauty Blog absolutely LOVES! It is hydrating, non-sticky and utterly gorgeous!

Terri from Our Good Life explains that choosing a meaningful jewelry gift starts with paying attention to the recipient's personal style, daily habits, and the sentimental pieces they already treasure, rather than simply following trends.

Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style is in love with balloon trousers! It's a style that was trendy in the 80's and now we can't imagine the fashion scene without them. She paired red balloon trousers with a pink and red top, a fabulous combination.

Looking for a drugstore mascara to save a few bucks without giving up too much? Allison from Never Say Die Beauty suggests giving L’Oreal Voluminous Panorama Mascara a try with its fanned out wand.

Angie from Your True Self Blog wholeheartedly supports the June Pride celebrations, and she shows how you can do that too, by choosing what to wear for Pride Month and beyond in bold and subtle ways.

The best earrings to wear with a no-makeup makeup look are simple studs, delicate hoops, and classic pearls. Barbie from Barbie’s Beauty Bits explains how these styles frame the face, brighten your features, and complement a fresh, natural look.

Amazon Prime Day is from June 23-26

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Amazon Prime Day is Tuesday, June 23 through Friday, June 26! Save on everything imaginable! Whether you are buying things to enjoy during the fall or you are doing holiday shopping, the deep discounts will save you a bundle. One of my favorite things to shop for are discounts on streaming services such as Britbox, Acorn TV, etc. They offer heavy discounts for a few months, and that gives you enough time to watch the shows you love, and decide whether you want to subscribe longer term. 

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SUTRA Heat Guard Blowout Cream Review

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SUTRA Heat Guard Blowout Cream is an ultra-lightweight blowout cream that is formulated to protect the hair from heat damage up to 450°F. It also fight frizz, smoothes hair, and adds shine. It has no real detectable aroma and it is cruelty-free. My great discovery is that for my naturally curly hair, it works beautifully without heat as an effective styling cream. I like to apply a tiny amount to either damp or dry hair and it makes my hair more manageable while fighting frizz.

According to SUTRA,

SUTRA's Heat Guard Blowout Cream preps your hair for heat styling, adding moisture and protection to prevent damage, while promoting smoothness and shine for flawless blowouts wherever you go.

Features:

• SUTRA's Heat Guard Blowout Cream preps your hair for heat styling, adding moisture and protection to prevent damage, while promoting smoothness and shine for flawless blowouts wherever you go.
• Hyaluronic Acid
• Protects Hair from Heat Damage up to 450°F
• Cruelty Free
• Sulfate Free
• Paraben Free
• Phthalate Free
• Safe for chemically treated hair
• Safe Colored Hair

Directions: Massage a small amount of Heat Guard Blowout Cream into damp or dry hair and distribute it evenly. Let it nourish and protect your hair. Dry and style hair as usual. Do not rinse out. For best results use with Heat Guard® Shampoo and Conditioner.

Ingredients: Water (Aqua / Eau), Paraffinium Liquidum, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ammonium Polyacrylate, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, C13‑16 Isoparaffin, Hyaluronic Acid / Sodium Hyaluronate, Laureth‑30, Parfum (Fragrance), DMDM Hydantoin, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Larch Tree Extract, Magnesium Nitrate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Magnesium Chloride, Methylisothiazolinone, CI 15985.

Overall Assessment: This is a great blowout cream, but I most often use it to make my hair manageable– even when I let it dry naturally. 

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Crate & Barrel 4th of July Warehouse Sale: Up to 60% Off!

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Crate & Barrel is having an up to 60% Off 4th of July Warehouse Sale on just about every type of product you can imagine, and across departments. There are so many amazing products included in the sale. I regularly shop their sales, and I have found some of my most prized items for my kitchen and home from them.

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Jane Iredale Balance Hydrating Spray Review

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I am a huge fan of Jane Iredale products, and recently realized it has been a very long time since I featured anything from this wonderful brand. As I was digging through my cabinet, I found my forgotten about bottle of Jane Iredale Balance Hydrating Spray, and decided to start using it again since it is the perfect skin pick-me-up during the warm weather we are currently having in Southern California.

This balancing and hydrating spray is incredibly refreshing in the warm weather, and not only does it provide much-needed hydration to the skin, but it also serves as an effective makeup setting spray. While Jane Iredale asserts that it is especially beneficial for oily and acne skin types, I will say that I have neither of these skin types, but instead I have more normal-leaning skin, and this works brilliantly for me.

This spray has a lightweight and non-greasy texture and immediately imparts moisture to dehydrated skin. It has a very light herbal aroma, but it is neither assertive, nor in the least bit long-lasting.

According to Jane Iredale, 

Jane Iredale's Balance Hydration Spray is a skin-balancing, hydrating face spray that locks in moisture, tones skin and sets makeup for a lasting, skin-like finish.

Details & Claims:

• Mimics skin's natural moisture to set makeup and create a natural, skin-like finish.
• Locks in moisture and makeup for lasting, budge-proof wear.
• Distilled with natural astringents and skin-balancing extracts.
• Hydrates and conditions all skin types.
• Especially beneficial for acneic and oily skin.
• Awarded ECOCERT's Natural and Organic Cosmetic certification.

Directions: Use to set mineral makeup foundation for a long-lasting, smooth finish.

Key Ingredients:
- Orange Extract has been shown to tone skin and reduce the look of pores.
- Green Tea Leaf Extract has anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties.
- Grapefruit Extract has been shown to help balance oil production.

Ingredients: Aqua/Water/Eau, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Laminaria Digitata (Algae) Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Raphanus Sativus (Radish) Root Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Alcohol. *Ingredient From Organic Farming ** Made Using Organic Ingredients.

Overall Assessment: This is a perfect skin hydrator for the warm weather, and it leaves the skin feeling soft, smooth and supple.

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