Clinique Goodies

Hey friends!

I just wanted to say, thank you for reading and leaving comments. It means a ton to have your support :)

Today I bring to you some Clinique goodies gifted to me in a small palette, but who have sisters that are full-sized and ready to buy.

The top two shadows are from the 'Come Heather' color surge eye shadow trio which retails for $21. They are a dark plum and a shimmery nude.

The blush is called 'New Clover' and retails for $23. It is a soft dusty pink.

This is part of the free promotion that Clinique is doing with Tracy Reese.
If you buy $25 worth of product, you get this baby and a bunch of other fun things. Worth it!

'New Clover' is really sheer on my skin. It serves more as a pinky highlight than a blush for me. It takes over 5 swatches to get any color. Maybe this is just because it is a sample? Who knows.

The eye shadows are much better. The nude is matte with glitter embedded. Interesting combo. It doesn't come off frosty at all. The plum is dark and unique. Very smoky and easy to wear.

Final Thoughts: If you have product to buy at the Clinique counter, pick this up! If not, order the 'Come Heather trio' only :)

Price: NA
Color Wearability: 8/10
Packaging: NA
Staying Power: 10/10
Quality/Branding: 9/10

Total: 28/30 = A = Pretty Panda.

Do you usually like Clinique products? I find them reliable, but I am sad about this blush. Does anyone have it in full size?

xo PrettyPanda

Clinique Goodies

Hey friends!

I just wanted to say, thank you for reading and leaving comments. It means a ton to have your support :)

Today I bring to you some Clinique goodies gifted to me in a small palette, but who have sisters that are full-sized and ready to buy.

The top two shadows are from the 'Come Heather' color surge eye shadow trio which retails for $21. They are a dark plum and a shimmery nude.

The blush is called 'New Clover' and retails for $23. It is a soft dusty pink.

This is part of the free promotion that Clinique is doing with Tracy Reese.
If you buy $25 worth of product, you get this baby and a bunch of other fun things. Worth it!

'New Clover' is really sheer on my skin. It serves more as a pinky highlight than a blush for me. It takes over 5 swatches to get any color. Maybe this is just because it is a sample? Who knows.

The eye shadows are much better. The nude is matte with glitter embedded. Interesting combo. It doesn't come off frosty at all. The plum is dark and unique. Very smoky and easy to wear.

Final Thoughts: If you have product to buy at the Clinique counter, pick this up! If not, order the 'Come Heather trio' only :)

Price: NA
Color Wearability: 8/10
Packaging: NA
Staying Power: 10/10
Quality/Branding: 9/10

Total: 28/30 = A = Pretty Panda.

Do you usually like Clinique products? I find them reliable, but I am sad about this blush. Does anyone have it in full size?

xo PrettyPanda

Real Techniques Brushes

Tools are essential to flawless make-up application, right Pandas?

These are Real Techniques brushes by beauty blogger/make-up artist Samantha Chapman.

Both of these brushes were $7 each. The one on the left is a shading brush, the other is a fine liner brush. Both are soft with sturdy purple handles.

These have Taklon bristles. Taklon is synthetic and is dyed and baked to make it softer. I am glad these don't use reall animal hair.

These are of good quality, especially when compared to higher end brands (Sigma, Japonesque). A great entry into the brush world by a girl who knows her make-up!

Final Thoughts: In the market for brushes? Check these out!

Price: 10/10
Packaging: 10/10
Quality/Branding: 10/10

30/30 = A+ = Pandamonium!

What types of brushes do you prefer? Have you tried Real Techniques before?

xo PrettyPanda

Real Techniques Brushes

Tools are essential to flawless make-up application, right Pandas?

These are Real Techniques brushes by beauty blogger/make-up artist Samantha Chapman.

Both of these brushes were $7 each. The one on the left is a shading brush, the other is a fine liner brush. Both are soft with sturdy purple handles.

These have Taklon bristles. Taklon is synthetic and is dyed and baked to make it softer. I am glad these don't use reall animal hair.

These are of good quality, especially when compared to higher end brands (Sigma, Japonesque). A great entry into the brush world by a girl who knows her make-up!

Final Thoughts: In the market for brushes? Check these out!

Price: 10/10
Packaging: 10/10
Quality/Branding: 10/10

30/30 = A+ = Pandamonium!

What types of brushes do you prefer? Have you tried Real Techniques before?

xo PrettyPanda

Fresh Sugar Lip Duo

If you are addicted to beauty, you probably have a Sephora member card.

And if you have had your birthday this year, you probably jumped for joy because they aren't giving out stupid bath gels.

They are giving out these:

Fresh Sugar mini lip duos including the original formula and the rose tint! YAY.

Yes, these are tiny but not worthless, and considering the full size retails for $22 and this is free, I am sold. The original formula smells nice and is really moisturizing.

The rose tint smells about the same and has a nice pink shimmer to it. Both together make an excellent casual lip.

This is a cult favorite, but it is too expensive for my tastes. Will I buy the full size: probably not. But this is a great little intro. So pick up your birthday gift and see for yourself if you dig the hype!

xo PrettyPanda

Fresh Sugar Lip Duo

If you are addicted to beauty, you probably have a Sephora member card.

And if you have had your birthday this year, you probably jumped for joy because they aren't giving out stupid bath gels.

They are giving out these:

Fresh Sugar mini lip duos including the original formula and the rose tint! YAY.

Yes, these are tiny but not worthless, and considering the full size retails for $22 and this is free, I am sold. The original formula smells nice and is really moisturizing.

The rose tint smells about the same and has a nice pink shimmer to it. Both together make an excellent casual lip.

This is a cult favorite, but it is too expensive for my tastes. Will I buy the full size: probably not. But this is a great little intro. So pick up your birthday gift and see for yourself if you dig the hype!

xo PrettyPanda

Rimmel Lasting Finish lipstick by Kate Moss in 14

Nude lips are tricky things, some make you look dead, and others ashy, but I found a nice medium in Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick #14 by Kate Moss.

This little bullet of cuteness is so fun. I love the red signature and sleek black tube.

This is a nice medium based, my lips but better nude. And for $5 that is a steal!

I also have the red one and from my experience these are great quality lipsticks. They last about 4 hours on me and are creamy but never too thick.

The shade is overall a nice 'workhorse' shade that you can wear with anything and take anywhere. Good deal!

Final Thoughts: Looking for a easy nude lip, check these out even if you aren't a fan of Kate.

Price: 10/10

Staying Power: 9/10

Packaging: 10/10

Color/Wearability: 10/10

Quality/Branding: 10/10

Total: 49/50 = A+ = Pandamonium!

Do you have any fave nude lipsticks you want to share?



xo PrettyPanda

Rimmel Lasting Finish lipstick by Kate Moss in 14

Nude lips are tricky things, some make you look dead, and others ashy, but I found a nice medium in Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick #14 by Kate Moss.

This little bullet of cuteness is so fun. I love the red signature and sleek black tube.

This is a nice medium based, my lips but better nude. And for $5 that is a steal!

I also have the red one and from my experience these are great quality lipsticks. They last about 4 hours on me and are creamy but never too thick.

The shade is overall a nice 'workhorse' shade that you can wear with anything and take anywhere. Good deal!

Final Thoughts: Looking for a easy nude lip, check these out even if you aren't a fan of Kate.

Price: 10/10

Staying Power: 9/10

Packaging: 10/10

Color/Wearability: 10/10

Quality/Branding: 10/10

Total: 49/50 = A+ = Pandamonium!

Do you have any fave nude lipsticks you want to share?



xo PrettyPanda

Burt's Bees Cherry Lip Shimmer

I love Burt's Bees. They make products that are 100% natural and have the cruelty-free seal from PETA printed on the labeling. Perfect.

This lip shimmer is just under $5 and is perfect to keep lips healthy during the hot summer months. It also gives a nice red sheen, that looks like you just ate a cherry lollipop. Yum!

These are small and slim and are perfect for tucking into a pocket. They are hearty balms too, and I have noticed they do not melt super easy.

This is a warm orange/red which is flattering on warm tones and will look great with a tan!

I also love that this has a nice mint taste and smell. Perfect for those quick touch-ups!

Final Thoughts: A fan of the brand? Pick up this fun color!

Price: 8/10
Staying Power: 8/10
Packaging: 9/10
Color/Wearability: 9/10
Quality/Branding: 10/10

Total: 44/50 = B+ = Pleased Panda

xo PrettyPanda

Burt's Bees Cherry Lip Shimmer

I love Burt's Bees. They make products that are 100% natural and have the cruelty-free seal from PETA printed on the labeling. Perfect.

This lip shimmer is just under $5 and is perfect to keep lips healthy during the hot summer months. It also gives a nice red sheen, that looks like you just ate a cherry lollipop. Yum!

These are small and slim and are perfect for tucking into a pocket. They are hearty balms too, and I have noticed they do not melt super easy.

This is a warm orange/red which is flattering on warm tones and will look great with a tan!

I also love that this has a nice mint taste and smell. Perfect for those quick touch-ups!

Final Thoughts: A fan of the brand? Pick up this fun color!

Price: 8/10
Staying Power: 8/10
Packaging: 9/10
Color/Wearability: 9/10
Quality/Branding: 10/10

Total: 44/50 = B+ = Pleased Panda

xo PrettyPanda

Fragrance Friday: Beer N' Butter

Happy Friday!!

Fragrance Friday is here and I am so excited to show you Sarawen's 'Beer N' Butter' which is Harry Potter Inspired.

I am a Potter-Head. Okay, don't judge.

I was so curious about how this would smell. If you are too, click here.

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These are actual butter beers at Harry Potter World in Florida. I want to go so badly! Has anyone been?

According to Sarawen, Beer N' Butter smells like: A delicious and foamy elixir! Creamy butterscotch, dreamy vanilla, and a dash of pumpkin layered with a drop of coffee as you sit relaxing by the pub's roaring fire.

On me, Beer N' Butter smells like: caramel instantly and then pumpkin spice shortly after. I love it, it is so decadent and yummy. Once again, I love food smells, can you tell?

This is a fall fragrance, it reminds me of trick-or-treating when I was young, cold nights, watching Hocus Pocus on the Disney Channel, you get the drift.

It is one of those smells that pleasantly brings you back to a simpler time. Check it out!

xox PrettyPanda

Fragrance Friday: Beer N' Butter

Happy Friday!!

Fragrance Friday is here and I am so excited to show you Sarawen's 'Beer N' Butter' which is Harry Potter Inspired.

I am a Potter-Head. Okay, don't judge.

I was so curious about how this would smell. If you are too, click here.

source

These are actual butter beers at Harry Potter World in Florida. I want to go so badly! Has anyone been?

According to Sarawen, Beer N' Butter smells like: A delicious and foamy elixir! Creamy butterscotch, dreamy vanilla, and a dash of pumpkin layered with a drop of coffee as you sit relaxing by the pub's roaring fire.

On me, Beer N' Butter smells like: caramel instantly and then pumpkin spice shortly after. I love it, it is so decadent and yummy. Once again, I love food smells, can you tell?

This is a fall fragrance, it reminds me of trick-or-treating when I was young, cold nights, watching Hocus Pocus on the Disney Channel, you get the drift.

It is one of those smells that pleasantly brings you back to a simpler time. Check it out!

xox PrettyPanda

Fifty Shades of Grey Nails

Hi guys!

Since I finished the rather dull FSOG series over my vacay, I decided to do nails inspired by the title of the book.

Mostly so I could use grey in the summertime! :)

On my pinkie, I am wearing Sally Hansen "White Out" with Lush Lacquer Salt N Peppa on top.

My ring finger has a no name silver glitter with O.P.I black shatter on top.

My middle finger is wearing Essie 'Mochachino' and is lined with a silver striper.

My index has Revlon Silver Screen with a french tip of Essence Date With the Night

Both of my thumbs are ORLY Androgynie

This had is pretty much the same, but the dark grey rimmed nail is Revlon "Steel-her Heart".

I really liked how these turned out, they were fun but classy at the same time, and I got to play with a color I normally don't wear!

What do you think? Could your rock a "Fifty" inspired mani?

xo PrettyPanda

Fifty Shades of Grey Nails

Hi guys!

Since I finished the rather dull FSOG series over my vacay, I decided to do nails inspired by the title of the book.

Mostly so I could use grey in the summertime! :)

On my pinkie, I am wearing Sally Hansen "White Out" with Lush Lacquer Salt N Peppa on top.

My ring finger has a no name silver glitter with O.P.I black shatter on top.

My middle finger is wearing Essie 'Mochachino' and is lined with a silver striper.

My index has Revlon Silver Screen with a french tip of Essence Date With the Night

Both of my thumbs are ORLY Androgynie

This had is pretty much the same, but the dark grey rimmed nail is Revlon "Steel-her Heart".

I really liked how these turned out, they were fun but classy at the same time, and I got to play with a color I normally don't wear!

What do you think? Could your rock a "Fifty" inspired mani?

xo PrettyPanda