Monday, December 30, 2013

Beautifully Disney: Spell Breaker Lip Gloss

Hey everyone!

I hope your holiday was fantastic! I am so excited to show you one of the presents I received.

Being a long-time Disney fan and a annual pass holder means that I frequently run into things in the park that I want. This lip gloss was no exception.

Beautifully Disney is a line of 'luxe' makeup that Disney released about  year ago, and their collection is growing!


Spell Breaker ($14.95 but frequently 3 for $30) is a gorgeous light pink opaque gloss representative of Rapunzel from the movie Tangled.


Rapunzel is one of my favorite Princesses! And this color represents her well, opaque pink that leans slightly lilac.


The packaging is gorgeous and was a draw for me when I purchased my first BD lipgloss (Snow White) last year. Rapunzel is drawn in black with some accents of gold on a sturdy tube with a black handle.


Coverage is good with one swipe but I layered it twice on my lips for a more opaque look. The glosses have a small doe foot applicator and no scent. Spell Breaker is really easy to wear, and feels good on my drier lips. 


This gloss is not sticky at all which I love! Wear time varies from 2-3 hours for me, which is about what I get with most glosses (a girl needs to eat!) and I really enjoy wearing this formula.


I honestly love the Beautifully Disney line, and not just because I am a Disney fan. It seems they really put time into making sure the formula was decent before selling this stuff, which surprised me. I received a few more things from this line, so we will have to see how those compare!

What do you think of Spell Breaker?

Who is your favorite Disney Princess?


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Beautifully Disney: Spell Breaker Lip Gloss

Hey everyone!

I hope your holiday was fantastic! I am so excited to show you one of the presents I received.

Being a long-time Disney fan and a annual pass holder means that I frequently run into things in the park that I want. This lip gloss was no exception.

Beautifully Disney is a line of 'luxe' makeup that Disney released about  year ago, and their collection is growing!


Spell Breaker ($14.95 but frequently 3 for $30) is a gorgeous light pink opaque gloss representative of Rapunzel from the movie Tangled.


Rapunzel is one of my favorite Princesses! And this color represents her well, opaque pink that leans slightly lilac.


The packaging is gorgeous and was a draw for me when I purchased my first BD lipgloss (Snow White) last year. Rapunzel is drawn in black with some accents of gold on a sturdy tube with a black handle.


Coverage is good with one swipe but I layered it twice on my lips for a more opaque look. The glosses have a small doe foot applicator and no scent. Spell Breaker is really easy to wear, and feels good on my drier lips. 


This gloss is not sticky at all which I love! Wear time varies from 2-3 hours for me, which is about what I get with most glosses (a girl needs to eat!) and I really enjoy wearing this formula.


I honestly love the Beautifully Disney line, and not just because I am a Disney fan. It seems they really put time into making sure the formula was decent before selling this stuff, which surprised me. I received a few more things from this line, so we will have to see how those compare!

What do you think of Spell Breaker?

Who is your favorite Disney Princess?


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Sunday, December 22, 2013

NYX Matte Lipstick in Alabama: The Perfect Red for Christmas!

Hey Pandas!

Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa or whatever you celebrate-- I hope you make tons of memories with family and friends!

If you follow me on Instagram, you've probably noticed I've been out merry-making myself and not so subtly ignoring my blog....

I just recently finished yet another semester of grad school (when will it end?!?) and I had to celebrate the new freedom...and now that things have calmed down, expect a lot more from PrettyPanda. Looks, Reviews, other quirky things---I have it all planned out.

Before I ramble too much more, I just wanted to say I missed you all, and here is a new find (and a cheap one) if you are looking for that last-minute holiday party red!


NYX Matte Lipstick in Alabama ($5.99---and Ulta is doing a buy one product get the other 50% off!) is something I have been eyeing for some time. I like their matte formula and this is a smidge darker than the normal cherry red. I love the name too--anything named after the South, I am into. Anyone here from Alabama? This is totally TOTALLY a must, haha.


The packaging is not my favorite. It is a black tube that is clear in the middle, which allows you to see the color, but looks rather cheap. Luckily I am not here for the packaging with NYX. Here for this pretty color alone!


This is a pretty forgiving matte formula. I just popped on a bit of chapstick and swiped this over (yes, it defeats some of the matte purpose, but its more comfortable). When worn alone, I find it almost has the texture of those coveted Lime Crime Velveteens, and this is a pretty close dupe shade for Red Velvet. 

I like the slightly darker tone, and you can layer it to bring out the slight hint of brown in the coloring. Lasts about 3-4 hours---not amazing---but just enough to get you through that party.

Cheap price, okay formula (comfy matte but not terribly long lasting), but a stunning color. My bargain pick for red lips for the rest of this season!)

Thanks for reading, welcome back, and can't wait to chat!

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NYX Matte Lipstick in Alabama: The Perfect Red for Christmas!

Hey Pandas!

Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa or whatever you celebrate-- I hope you make tons of memories with family and friends!

If you follow me on Instagram, you've probably noticed I've been out merry-making myself and not so subtly ignoring my blog....

I just recently finished yet another semester of grad school (when will it end?!?) and I had to celebrate the new freedom...and now that things have calmed down, expect a lot more from PrettyPanda. Looks, Reviews, other quirky things---I have it all planned out.

Before I ramble too much more, I just wanted to say I missed you all, and here is a new find (and a cheap one) if you are looking for that last-minute holiday party red!


NYX Matte Lipstick in Alabama ($5.99---and Ulta is doing a buy one product get the other 50% off!) is something I have been eyeing for some time. I like their matte formula and this is a smidge darker than the normal cherry red. I love the name too--anything named after the South, I am into. Anyone here from Alabama? This is totally TOTALLY a must, haha.


The packaging is not my favorite. It is a black tube that is clear in the middle, which allows you to see the color, but looks rather cheap. Luckily I am not here for the packaging with NYX. Here for this pretty color alone!


This is a pretty forgiving matte formula. I just popped on a bit of chapstick and swiped this over (yes, it defeats some of the matte purpose, but its more comfortable). When worn alone, I find it almost has the texture of those coveted Lime Crime Velveteens, and this is a pretty close dupe shade for Red Velvet. 

I like the slightly darker tone, and you can layer it to bring out the slight hint of brown in the coloring. Lasts about 3-4 hours---not amazing---but just enough to get you through that party.

Cheap price, okay formula (comfy matte but not terribly long lasting), but a stunning color. My bargain pick for red lips for the rest of this season!)

Thanks for reading, welcome back, and can't wait to chat!

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