EUPHORIA EYE LOOKS || Jules

And we're back with another photobomb collection of HBO's Euphoria eye makeup looks, this time featuring Hunter Schafer's character Jules Vaughn! Jules's colorful and dreamy eye makeup looks were an immediate summer sensation, setting off 'Euphoria inspired' looks all season long. 

Here is a collection of some of my favorite 'Jules' looks. Heads up, I don't own any of of these photos!

(This one isn't from the show, but it nearly looks like it could be!)

Euphoria Eye Looks || Maddy Perez

I know I am not the only one who fell in love with HBO's Euphoria television show over the summer. It is an adaptation of an Israeli mini-series which premiered in 2012. HBO's Euphoria is created and written by Sam Levinson and stars Zendaya (Shake it Up and Spiderman fame), Hunter Schafer (model and trans activist), Alexa Demie and Barbie Ferreira.

First up:

"Maddy Perez" aka Alexa Demie Eye Makeup Looks

 

 

NORVINA Too Many Palettes? || Anastasia Beverly Hills

Anastasia Beverly Hills's president Norvina Soare had just launched back to back collections of ABH x Alyssa Edwards ('Backrolls?') followed closely by ABH x Jackie Aina. With barely a moment to breath in between collaborations, Norvina Pro Palette Vol. 1 was quickly launched.
Followed by Norvina Pro Palette Vol. 2.
And then again followed by Norvina Pro Palette Vol. 3.

I wonder why a powerhouse like  Anastasia Beverly Hills is churning out palettes so quickly? They seem to be following Colorpop's model of new releases every week, which can get overwhelming at times. But unlike Colorpop, which has a lower price point so its consumers can justify the purchase, ABH palettes retail for a whopping $60 USD.

ABH Norvina Vol. 1

ABH Norvina Vol. 2

ABH Norvina Vol. 3, releases Sept 26 2019.

The palettes look absolutely beautiful and swatches seem to be holding up well to ABH standards. For a casual consumer, the palettes might seem fun and a good investment in their beauty kit, with so many colorful and quality pigments. However, for other consumers who have already built up their collection of eye shadows, they may want to give this collection a miss. It's also the fact that the palettes are rolling out so quickly with barely weeks in between releases. Perhaps Norvina wanted to corner the market before the holiday season. I think it's better to let your customers breath in between eye shadow palette releases, to help build up the hype.

Will you be purchasing any of the ABH palettes this season?

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The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Review

     Continuing on the trend of hyaluronic acids, I will review the infamous HA product from Toronto based brand The Ordinary. Deciem is a Canadian company that started operations in 2013 and prides itself on providing functional, reasonably priced beauty products at a sensible price. Their prices range from $5-14 CAD, which seem more than reasonable to me. Their business model appears to give the most 'bang for your buck' for the lowest prices on the beauty market.

Product: The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5

Visual: White glass bottle with glass dropper.

Volume: My bottle was 30 ml.

Method of Delivery: Glass dropper.

Application Instructions: Apply a few drops to face AM and PM before creams. Apply to dampened face. Repeat several layers if desired.

Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Ahnfeltia Concinna Extract, Glycerin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citric Acid, Isoceteth-20, Ethoxydiglycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol.

(Information obtained from deciem.com.)

Personal Review:

Lovely product to apply to dampened, cleansed skin. The hyaluronic acid hydrates my dry skin and leaves it feeling smooth and slightly pump. My skin loves this product layered under heavier moisturizers during the drier months. In the summertime, I can apply this as hydrator all on its own under sunscreen. Again, hyaluronic acid tends to draw in moisture to the skin, so it is important to wet your face before you apply the product.

The website states that it "uses three forms of HA with varying molecular weights, as well as an HA crosspolymer, to offer multi-depth hydration and visible plumping without drawing water out of the skin solely to improve temporary surface hydration."

No fragrance detected and no stickiness after application! It feels invisible after it dries on the skin, as products should.

Rating:
A+, highly recommend!

Link to Purchase:
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5, 30 milliliters ($6.80 CAD for a 30 ml bottle)

Find this product in your local Deciem, Sephora or other retailers!

I hope you enjoyed this review!

Cheers,

Emmie 

Hada Labo Gokujun Hyaluronic Lotion Moist Review

Today's skincare review will be the famous hylauronic acid essence from Japanese brand Hada Labo. Hada Labo is one of the skincare brands under the ROHTO Pharmaceuticals conglomerate umbrella, including Sunplay, Lipice and Rohto eye drops.

Product: Hada Labo Gokujun Hyaluronic Lotion Moist

Visual: Plastic white bottle with Japanese characters.

Volume: My bottle was 40 ml.

Method of Delivery: Screw off top with a peep hole dispenser.

Application Instructions: Wet hands then press hands gently over face. Apply to dampened face. Repeat several layers if desired.

Ingredients: Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Disodium Succinate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxyethlcellulose, Methylparaben, PPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Succinic Acid

(Information obtained from Amazon.ca. Formulations may vary from country to country.)

Personal Review:

This was the first essence I have ever tried but I heard great things about this product so I knew I would not be disappointed. First impression, I was surprised at the watery consistency when I first applied it. I had to be quick to rub the product over my face, lest the essence drip onto the floor (I am also very economical which is code for thrifty). Hada Labo uses the word 'lotion' in its title, which conjures a different image when you usually think of skincare lotion.

The essence sunk into my cleansed and slightly dehydrated skin immediately. You can apply several layers of  this for optimal hydration, but I usually only do one layer. The lotion draws in moisture to the skin, so it is important to wet your face before you apply the product.
There is no alcohol listed in the ingredient list so it is non-drying. Fragrance is absent from the list, but it has a very very subtle pleasant smell to me. I have been using this product regularly for 6 weeks with noticeable plumping and hydration of the skin. This is a light moisture essence so it should be layered under other moisturizers or treatments.

Rating:
A+, highly recommend!

Link to Purchase:
https://amzn.to/2DoXrSz ($16 CAD for a 170ml bottle)

I purchased mine on a trip to Vietnam. You can find this lotion in many beauty stores in Asia, or Asian grocery stores in western countries.

I hope you enjoyed this review!

Cheers,
Emmie