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It's Pixi Time!

I love when brands do collaborations with social media stars.  I mean, who better to design makeup than the people who love makeup enough to talk about it constantly?  Judy Travis is a YouTube staple with her super popular beauty channels, so it only makes sense that Pixi would want to work with her.  She designed two palettes, each for a different use - one for lips and one for eyes - but I myself am not a lover of lip palettes (mainly just because it's hard to take them with you for touch ups on the go) so i haven't played around with that one much. But the eye palette?  That is delightful.  First of all, it's called ItsEyeTime, which I love.  And for $24, it's a great multi-purpose palette because while it's all nude based, the shadows themselves range from super light shades to super dark ones, so you can easily create everything from a neutral daytime look to a smoky eye for a night out.  I especially love the shimmer shades in it - they're sooo pretty.  All the shadows are really pigmented and blend easily, and on me, they last about 6-7 hours before they start to crease and fade.  All in all, a big success from someone who definitely knows what she's doing. I hope she creates another palette with Pixi.  May I suggest jewel tones this time?

Note: A sample of this product was sent to me by a PR representative working with Pixi

Glow On, Girl!

It's very possible that I've used this title before and if I haven't, what's wrong with me because it's perfect.  So perfect that I don't even want to check to see if I have because then I'd have to not use it tonight and that would just be disappointing.  So use it I will!  I'm basically obsessed with peel pads lately and have tried out a few different brands and while I've actually seen good results from a lot of them, right now I'm really digging Pixi Beauty's Glow Peel Pads.  At $22, they're a mid-range option and since they're available at Target, super easy to get your hands on (always a plus).  There are 60 pads in the container so it's at least a two month supply, if not more, which is a great value.  And I'm really loving my results from them.  My skin seems softer and it really, actually does glow. It's kind of awesome!  I really wish it hadn't taken me so long to discover peel pads because I think they've made a huge difference in my skin and I can't recommend them enough. Get shopping!

Note: A sample of this product was sent to me by a PR representative working with Pixi Beauty

Lower Lash Perfection

I have a confession.  I almost never wear mascara on my lower lashes.  For the sole reason that almost every time I attempt to put it on, I get mascara all over my face.  Trying to do your small lashes with big brushes is hard!  And the few times I do wear it, it almost always smudges or flakes and just looks ridiculous.  (Side note to all my friends - if you ever see this happening to me, LET ME KNOW.  I'd so much rather that than look in the mirror four hours into my night, see my raccoon eyes, and wonder why nobody thought to mention it).  But let's face it, when you're going out for the night, mascara on your lower lashes finishes your look, especially with a smoky eye. It just looks better.  So I was super happy when Pixi sent over their new Lower Lash Mascara.  The tiny brush makes using it a cinch - no more mascara underneath my eyes!  And the formula is great - so far I've worn it on three different occasions and it hasn't smudged or rubbed off or in any other way looked terrible.  It just gives me defined lower lashes that complete my look.  (And it's water-resistant too!)  At $11, this is a steal.  (And as always, a good excuse for a trip to Target!)

Note: A sample of this product was sent to me by a PR representative working with Pixi

Multitask Your Troubles Away

 

When it's hot outside, I get lazier with my makeup because, well, I know it's going to sweat right off when I inevitably look like I've run a marathon after just walking to the mailbox. (Being a sweaty girl is fun, y'all!)  But I still at least "attempt" to look good on a daily basis because hey, you never know who you're going to run into on that walk!  My laziness does, however, make me turn to more multitasking products than usual because it's just easier, and easier is key to life sometimes.  Which is why right now, I'm loving the new Multibalms from Pixi Beauty.  The chubby sticks of color come in five different shades - Watermelon Veil (Pink), Sheer Sculpt (Cocoa), Wild Rose (Mauve Rose), Baby Petal (Petal) and Soft Strawberry (Red Berry) and can be used on both your lips and cheeks to brighten up your face.  I love them because the colors are all super natural and pretty, the formula is moisturizing on lips and blendable on cheeks, and each one is only $12, so you can buy all of them without feeling too guilty. (Not that I'm encouraging that, but... I wouldn't tell you NOT to either).  I love how easy they are and how I can throw one in my bag in the morning and use it after work or a hike to look presentable for the rest of my night.  If I had to pick a favorite, it would be the Soft Strawberry color (pictured above).  It's a subdued red, and soooooo gorgeous.  Definitely a must have!  

Note: Samples of this product were sent to me by a PR representative working with Pixi

Clean In A Second

As much as I love my Clarisonic (and that is A LOT) sometimes I'm just too lazy to use it.  Like when I get back from a run and want to get the sweat and sunscreen off my face quickly. That is not really a Clarisonic moment.  (Clarisonic moments!  I think I just invented their new ad campaign.  You're welcome, Clarisonic!)  So in the moments I just want to take twenty seconds to clean my face, I inevitably turn to face cloths. They're just simple, easy, quick and totally portable.  (They're increasingly becoming what I travel with because there's no chance of spillage when the airline uses my luggage as a football).  I've tried a bunch of different brands, but right now, one of my favorite is Pixi's Moisturizing Cleansing Cloths. For $10, you get forty cloths, which is a pretty good deal, and they work great.  They get everything off my face and leave it feeling clean and not tight or dry at all.  (The cloths have aloe vera in them, so I'm going to attribute it to that).  Overall, just a great lazy person's product and definitely worth a trip down the skincare aisle on your next Target run.  (As if you're not heading there anyway...)

Note:  A sample of this product was sent to me by a PR representative working with Pixi Beauty

Nourish Your Lips

If there's anything I have WAY too much of, it's lip balms.  I mean, let's be honest, I have way too much of everything, but I have WAY too many lip balms.  But this new one, you kinda need.  Badly.  Pixi's new Nourishing Lip Polish is a balm that comes in a tube with - wait for it - little scrubby things on the applicator so when you apply the balm, you're exfoliating your lips at the same time.  Genius!  The balm itself is pretty great too - it has shea butter and a blend of sweet almond, apricot and evening primrose oils so it's really nourishing and moisturizing.  It's definitely going to win a place of honor in my bag for the foreseeable future because it's the real deal.  And only $12!  Pixi for the win!

Note:  A sample of this product was sent to me by a PR representative working with Pixi 

Concentrate on Concealing

I have pretty dark circles under my eyes, so I'm constantly trying out new concealers in an effort to make it seem like I've slept, oh, more than five hours the night before.  Pixi's new Concealing Concentrate is the newest addition to my cover up repertoire - it's been saving my skin in the morning for the past two weeks and I'm totally digging it.  The product comes in a little pot so I use my fingers to apply it (I just find I get better coverage blending it like that) and a little goes a long way.  It's described as a "Super long-lasting, matte finish, full-coverage concealer," and that pretty much sums it up.  It really does a great job of making my dark circles vanish, and on top of everything, it's waterproof, so it doesn't run or disappear if it's raining out or my eyes water.  (It's allergy season and between that and my contacts sometimes irritating my eyes, I have tears running down my face way more than you'd think!)  I like that it's full-coverage but doesn't feel heavy too - I haven't really had to apply it anywhere else on my face yet (thanks, clear skin!) but I'm confident that if I used it to cover a pimple the next time I break out, it would look natural.  And it's only $12, so it won't break the bank.  Genius all around!

A sample of this product was sent to me by a PR representative working with Pixi    

Sweet Strawberry

 

It's almost summer which means that it's time for bright nails again!  (Technically, it could always be time for them in Los Angeles, but I like to at least pretend to observe the seasons here).  Pixi's new Sweet Strawberry nail color is the PERFECT summer shade.  It's a semi-matte red - bold and bright - perfect for a pedicure, but it also looks great on my fingers when they're shorter.  (I don't love super long bright red nails, but of course, your mileage may vary).  I find that Pixi shades last about a week or so on me without chipping (longer on my toes - my fingers tend to chip quickly because I type so much). Plus, I love that Pixi is available at Target because it gives me a great excuse to go there.  (Not like I need one, but you know...)  I also love that their bottles are only $8 - you can buy more that way!  It's amazing how no matter how many nail polish colors I have, I can always find more to fall in love with. Join me!  

Note:  A sample of the above item was sent to me by a PR representative working with Pixi

Palette Bronzette

It's in the eighties in Los Angeles today, so I'm still thinking about bronze makeup.  And summer.  But mostly the bronze makeup.  Pixi's new Palette Bronzette ($28) is chock full o' goodies for the summer months, but if you're lucky enough to live in a warm climate, they're perfect for right now too.  The palette has a bronzer, a cheek glow, a highlighter, and then four different sets of shades for your eyes, divided into eye liners, crease shadows, eyelid hues and highlights.  There's a plethora of colors to play around with here - it's sort of one stop shopping for a complete look.  All you would really need besides this is foundation, lipstick and mascara and you'd be set for the day (or night).  I also love that it's totally affordable and that you can pick it up at Target (any excuse for a good Target run, right?)  Palettes like this are great for vacation too - much less to pack, which is always a good thing (especially if you're a classic overpacker like me).  And if you're on the east coast, picking it up will get you in the mood for warmer weather, bikinis and mai tais.  That alone makes the price tag worth it!

Note:  A sample of the above item was sent to me by a PR representative working with Pixi

Butter Me Up

I'm such a lip balm addict.  At any given moment my bag always has about ten of them rolling around the bottom of it.  So I was super psyched when Pixi sent over their newest Lip Balm Trio - Balmy Winter.  For $16, you get three shades - Comfort Clear (no color), Honey Nectar (a light nude) and Ripe Raspberry (a light pink).  I love that shea butter is a main ingredient in them because it make the balms so great for chapped lips, plus I just adore the scent of it.  It's not strong, but it's definitely there and it makes me very happy.  The nude shade is almost colorless, but I love the pinky tint Ripe Raspberry leaves behind when I swipe it on my lips.  It's perfect with a grey smoky eye to not compete with the shadow.  My only issue with these is that when you twist them up, unless you hold the base of it, the actual lip balm gets pushed back down into the tube as you're using it.  It's kind of weird and a problem I can't remember encountering before in a lip product, but as long as you remember to hold the base, you should be okay.  (I'm like the MacGyver of makeup).  Definitely still a set worth tossing in your cart at Target though, especially at only $16 for all three.  It would make a great stocking stuffer too or a gift for your favorite office friend.  Target's calling your name...       

Note: A sample of this product was sent to me by a PR representative working with Pixi