Showing posts with label Makeup Bag. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Makeup Bag. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Derma E Rose Quartz Gua Sha Tool, Beauty Sponge and Cosmetic Bag

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Derma E doesn't only make incredible skincare products, but they also have some very nice tools, and I am so happy to introduce you to their Rose Quartz Gua Sha Tool, Beauty Sponge and Cosmetic Bag. All three are lovely additions to my collection, and they are very high quality, affordable and from a first rate cruelty-free brand that you can trust.
Derma E Small Cosmetic Bag ($4.95 from Derma E): Their multipurpose unlined cosmetic bag with a zipper, which measures 8" W x 6" H x 2" D, is made of 100% cotton and is perfect for travel.

According to Derma E,

Keep your smaller items and products protected with our 100% cotton, 100% vegan, cruelty-free compact DERMA E designed cosmetic bag.

Derma E Gua Sha Tool ($10.95 from Derma E): This tool is made from Rose Quartz and is used to reduce the appearance of puffiness and tension in the face and can help promote lymphatic drainage. This Gua Sha Tool is almost 4" long, and it is very smooth and easy to use. It needs to be used in conjunction with a face cream or serum, and not on bare skin. Please see the video at the bottom of this post for a Gua Sha tutorial from Derma E.

Benefit: It is great for lifting and sculpting the face it also can release tightness in a certain parts of the face.

What is Gua-Sha? 

Gua Sha is a technique that has been used in Chinese Medicine for thousands of years and basically involves scraping the skin. This helps encourage blood flow to the area bringing nutrients to the skin and promoting the removal of toxins. Additionally, you are exfoliating the skin by removing dead and dying skin cells and exposing younger, plumper healthier-looking skin. Traditionally, it is done with a piece of water buffalo horn but a tablespoon will work just fine. In as little as 10 minutes a day, you can see amazing results on your face. Watch this video and learn how to do Gua Sha for younger looking skin.

According to Derma E,

Crafted from the heart-healing gemstone, Rose Quartz, our Gua Sha facial tool is not only beautiful, it’s effective. This gentle facial tool eases facial tension while reducing the appearance of puffiness, fine lines, and wrinkles while helping to promote lymphatic drainage to increase toxin elimination. Use with your Favorite DERMA E serum or moisturizer for extra absorption. It comes with a 100% cotton travel pouch.

Derma E Beauty Sponge ($4.95 from Derma E): This wonderful multipurpose beauty sponge can be used to apply skincare products, such as creams, lotions and serums, or for blending and applying your makeup. It is high quality, easy to clean and it measures about 2" high. The pointed tip makes it very handy for getting in to tight locations, such as the sides of the nose and into the hairline. 

According to Derma E, 

Our multi-tasking beauty sponge is perfect for skincare and makeup application. This soft sponge works to blend creams, liquids, and serums for a flawless finish

Benefit: Pair with your favorite DERMA E serum, moisturizer or BB cream for effortlessly beautiful skin.

Overall Assessment: I am delighted by all three of these new finds, and highly recommend Derma E!

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Copyright © 2021 www.lolassecretbeautyblog.com All Rights Reserved.

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

The Covet-Worthy Hold Me Makeup Bag

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Finding the perfect travel bag for your makeup is difficult, and if you travel a lot you know the necessity of effective and efficient storage for your makeup. When I travel by plane, I tend to streamline my picks and prefer minimal makeup and skincare in deluxe samples. When I make short distance trips by car, which I do quite often, I carry more given that I am not beholden to TSA compliant sizes. A few years ago, I  became obsessed with the gorgeous handmade Hold Me Bag– Just Julie, and I have used their bags for travel ever since.
The Hold Me Bag - Just Julie is a stunning handmade makeup bag that features a soft black plush, and ultra-luxe, velvet exterior and an interior that is punctuated by a waterproof interior liner. The interior pattern is a gorgeous light blue that is embellished by white quatrefoil patterns.

On the far right there is a graciously appointed section for makeup brushes with individually stitched sections to separate and protect each brush. It also includes a flap that folds over to add another layer of protection to all of the brushes.

In the center there is a very large expandable zipper compartment that has enough space for lots and lots of makeup.  In fact, it is large enough to store plenty of your favorite palettes.

At the far left there is a flap with a long cord to wind around to close, secure and protect the entire makeup bag. It includes a large interior pocket that enables you to store lots of additional products.

While this is a perfect travel companion, it can likewise be used for at-home storage for your most reached-for makeup and brushes, and it is beautiful enough to leave out on your vanity!
 According to Hold ME,

Always just lovely. Timeless quatrefoil pattern in a small-scale cool aqua blue.
Expandable center section, "The Heart", is fully zippered. Holds makeup of various shapes and sizes, and multiple palettes. Thin, removable bottom liner can be used outside the bag or to separate palettes.

Fully opened, see everything at a glance with easy access; saves time with daily makeup routine.

Covered brush section has 12 sleeves; some hold single brushes and some multiple brushes and/or tools; protects brushes, as they stay upright, fresh and safely stored. Maximum brush length: 9".

Exterior and parts of interior made of soft black velvet fabric; interior highlights of wipe-clean laminated cotton print. Both fabrics are easy to clean and durable.
Hold Me Bag - measures 10"H x 7"W x 2.5"D closed; extends to 22" fully opened. 
 Handmade in the USA.
I placed lots of full-sized products in the expandable compartment, but there is room for even more.
The brush sleeve actually fits considerably more brushes than I packed for this trip.
Illustrations courtesy of Hold Me
Simple knotting technique to secure the Hold Me Bag
The interior zip compartment features a removable sleeve (Shown on the right) that adds a further level of protection to your makeup, and a generous pocket in the top flap of the zipper compartment. The entire expandable zipper compartment is lined in the beautiful blue and white quatrefoil pattern.
Overall Assessment: If you are seeking an effective and efficient way to travel with your makeup, or to store your most reached-for makeup and makeup brushes at home, then take a look at the gorgeous handmade Hold Me Bags– they are gorgeous handmade treasures that are truly covet-worthy. A+

$85.00 from Hold Me + $4.50 US Shipping and $80.00 from the Official Hold Me Amazon Store (Affiliate Links).

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Copyright © 2019 www.lolassecretbeautyblog.com All Rights Reserved.

Thursday, February 7, 2019

Clare V. for Sephora Collection: Agnes Clutch | Review

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I did a fair amount of damage during the recent, and ongoing, Sephora Sale, and I am so happy that I purchased the Clare V. for Sephora Collection: Agnes Clutch! Clare Vivier, who is a local Los Angeles artisan, makes the most beautiful handbags, clutches (for which she is incredibly famous), wallets, apparel and sunglasses. I have long admired her beautiful creations, and couldn't believe that I was able to pick up this incredible bag for a mere $15.00.
This beautiful canvas clutch is very spacious, at 11.75" x 6.5", and it even includes an interior zip compartment. It is large enough to carry plenty of makeup and full-size makeup brushes, but given that it is 11.75" wide it will be too big for smaller handbags, but is very well suited to larger totes and travel bags. The zippers are smooth and don't skip or catch in the least bit.

La Beauté est dans la Rue (beauty is in the street), which comes from French poster art in May 1968, refers to a student uprising in Paris at that time.
 According to Sephora,

A trendy Clare V. canvas clutch that can holds your beauty essentials. Proudly made in the US, this trendy clutch embodies the elegantly simple signature Clare V. style, it can be thrown into any bag or taken out on its own. 
 Founded in L.A., where the product has been made exclusively since 2008, Clare V. is a handbag and accessories brand that offers an irresistible mix of Parisian influence, California cool, and everyday functionality with each new collection. SEPHORA COLLECTION has teamed up with Clare V. to create a limited edition collection of irresistible makeup bags that embodies the classic, yet playful aesthetic of Clare V. and the individuality of SEPHORA COLLECTION. This product is not tested on animals.
SIZE 11.75" x 6.5"
Interior Zip Compartment
Note how many brushes I stacked on top of the Agnes Clutch, and it will accommodate even more inside!

Overall Assessment: This was a spectacular bargain, and I may purchase a couple of more to give as gifts!

Sale Price $15.00 (Regularly $28.00) from Sephora (Affiliate Links).
Purchased. All views expressed are categorically my own.
Copyright © 2019 www.lolassecretbeautyblog.com All Rights Reserved.

Thursday, December 27, 2018

SEPHORA EXTRA 20% OFF SALE HAUL | SHOP THROUGH JANUARY 1

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I already told you about how I struck gold in my most recent Sephora Sale purchases, and I am so excited share the actual products that I purchased with you! EXTRA 20% OFF ENDS JANUARY 1, 2019. Use Code: TWENTYOFF
If you are seeking some deeply discounted beauty products, amazing makeup brushes, or a stunning Makeup Bag from Clare Vivier– then you really need to check out Sephora's sale. Most of what I selected was already up to 50% Off, but with the added 20% Off the deals were amazing. The prices that you see in the cart below are before my additional 20% discount was applied. The regular sale price for everything was a grand total of $125.00, but with the additional 20% Off it was $100.00 (and the regular prices $227.00).  
I purchased 5 makeup brushes from the Sephora Collection, of which two are from their amazing collaboration from Hakuhodo. I have been using all of them for about a week, and I am keeping all of them because they were really worthwhile purchases. 
The extra 20% Off continues through January 1, and it is definitely worth checking frequently because they keep adding new products to the sale!
THE EXTRA 20% OFF ENDS JANUARY 1st! USE CODE: TWENTYOFF
ITEMAMOUNT
SEPHORA COLLECTION
PRO Airbrush Blender #78
ITEM 1655471
Price: $19.00$19.00
Qty: 1
SEPHORA COLLECTION
Clare V. for Sephora Collection: Agnes Clutch
ITEM 1919257
SIZE 11.75" x 6.5"
Price: $15.00$15.00
Qty: 1
SEPHORA COLLECTION
hakuho-do + SEPHORA PRO Large Teardrop Pointed Powder Brush (Otsubu)
ITEM 1699800
Price: $32.00$32.00
Qty: 1
SEPHORA COLLECTION
hakuho-do + SEPHORA PRO Fan Cheek Brush (Ougi)
ITEM 1699826
Price: $25.00$25.00
Qty: 1
SEPHORA COLLECTION
PRO Contour Kabuki #82
ITEM 1673847
Price: $19.00$19.00
Qty: 1
SEPHORA COLLECTION
PRO Contour Highlight Brush #80
ITEM 1675792
Price: $15.00$15.00
Qty: 1
samples
Yves Saint Laurent Y EDT
ITEM 2023786
Price: $0.00$0.00
Qty: 1
Hourglass
Ambient® Lighting Powder
Hourglass Ambient® Lighting Powder in Luminous Light & Ethereal Light
ITEM 1930973
Price: $0.00$0.00
Qty: 1

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

SEPHORA DEAL ALERT: MUST-HAVE MAKEUP BRUSHES ON SALE | EXTRA 20% OFF

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I struck gold in my most recent Sephora Sale purchases, and I am so excited that I wanted to share my great savings with you! If you are seeking some deeply discounted beauty products, amazing makeup brushes, or a stunning Makeup Bag from Clare Vivier– then you really need to check out Sephora's sale. Most of what I selected was already up to 50% Off, but with the added 20% Off the deals were amazing. The prices that you see in the cart are before my additional 20% discount was applied. The regular sale price for everything was a grand total of $125.00, but with the additional 20% Off it was $100.00 (and the regular prices $227.00). There are so many amazing finds that you can pick up lots of stocking stuffers and bigger Christmas presents at deeply discounted prices.
THE EXTRA 20% OFF ENDS DECEMBER 20. USE CODE: ROUGEFIRST
ITEMAMOUNT
SEPHORA COLLECTION
PRO Airbrush Blender #78
ITEM 1655471
Price: $19.00$19.00
Qty: 1
SEPHORA COLLECTION
Clare V. for Sephora Collection: Agnes Clutch
ITEM 1919257
SIZE 11.75" x 6.5"
Price: $15.00$15.00
Qty: 1
SEPHORA COLLECTION
hakuho-do + SEPHORA PRO Large Teardrop Pointed Powder Brush (Otsubu)
ITEM 1699800
Price: $32.00$32.00
Qty: 1
SEPHORA COLLECTION
hakuho-do + SEPHORA PRO Fan Cheek Brush (Ougi)
ITEM 1699826
Price: $25.00$25.00
Qty: 1
SEPHORA COLLECTION
PRO Contour Kabuki #82
ITEM 1673847
Price: $19.00$19.00
Qty: 1
SEPHORA COLLECTION
PRO Contour Highlight Brush #80
ITEM 1675792
Price: $15.00$15.00
Qty: 1
samples
Yves Saint Laurent Y EDT
ITEM 2023786
Price: $0.00$0.00
Qty: 1
Hourglass
Ambient® Lighting Powder
Hourglass Ambient® Lighting Powder in Luminous Light & Ethereal Light
ITEM 1930973
Price: $0.00$0.00
Qty: 1

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