Looks from the Disney Dare to Dream Mulan Beauty Book

As promised, I've created some looks, two to be exact, using the Disney Dare to Dream Mulan Beauty Book!   I reviewed the book HERE, and after playing with it for a few weeks, it is really fun and easy to create looks with! I managed to use all the shadows in blushes between both of the looks!   The first look used all of the warmer, red tones in the palette.  

  I used Serenity and Honor (a pink and an orange) blended together on my lid. Tranquil (a deep red) went into my crease and I used Typhoon (a light cream) on my inner corner and Porcelain (a white) on my brow bone.   

I finished the look with Dynasty Dahlia blush and Mushu's Flame red lipstick. The second look incorporated the blues and purples of the palette and was really fun to create!

For this look I placed Jade (a bright turquoise) on my inner corner, Blossom (purple) in the middle of the lid, blended into Fortune (a lighter blue-green). I tried to not blend them so much because I was going for a kind of sea-inspired look and I really wanted to colors to pop. I blended Destiny (a dark smoky, sparkly black) along my lower lash-line and under my inner corner. It is a bit more editorial than I would wear for everyday but it is a fun look for going out. I finished the look with the Palace Puce blush and again with Mushu's Flame red lipstick. (The mascara for both looks is Miss Manga and the liner is NYX matte liquid liner.) I hope you enjoyed these looks! Maybe they can help you decide if this palette is right or you or inspire you!    If you love Mulan, help me name these looks in the comments!  

Disney Dare To Dream Beauty Book: Mulan

I am a Disney lover, always have been and most likely always will be. So, when I saw the Disney Dare To Dream collection at Walgreens (in Hawaii of all places), I went a little purchase crazy.  The Beauty Book I will show you today is Mulan's. It retails for $10 and as far as I know, is Walgreens exclusive.

 

The Beauty Books are fairly thick (about an inch) and do, in fact, open like a book. Some people do not like the art, but I think it is pretty enough, kind of watercolored. It does have a mirror inside and a face chart, as well as all of the ingredients on the back of the book.

 

The face looks are nice and helpful if you want a guide, but I am sure we are all more concerned about what is deeper inside the book!

To be fair, I didn't have high hopes for these shadows. I figured they would be akin to play makeup at best. The colors are striking and unique, though, and I do love the names! I'm such a sucker for a theme, especially if it is Disney. But how do they fare? I did the swatches over a very thin layer of NYX HD eye primer, because I'm not planning to ever wear eyeshadow without primer ever again. The primer is basically nude, so there is no extra brightening going on of the colors.

The first four shadows are more neutral and fared just alright. Porcelain is a crisp white with a sheen and it was a bit chalky. Serenity is a pretty rose pink that has decent color payoff but it is at least smooth. Typhoon is a cream that can be built up easily without shifting, and Honor was disappointing. It is an orange/salmon glitter mess.

The rest of the shades were awesome, in my opinion, especially when compared to my dismal expectations. Tranquil is a red/rust color that is smooth and creamy. Jade is not really a true jade, more like a bright blue with sheen, and it has a thicker, denser formula that needs to be patted on. Blossom is the most gorgeous purple shimmer and Fortune looks more suited for an Ariel look--very mermaid-esque and has the same dense formula as Jade. Destiny is a sparkly black that had incredible color payoff in one swatch.

The book also has two blushes and a little tiny useless applicator thing that will probably never leave this little cutout.

Rounding out the offerings are a tiny black pencil liner and a red lipstick.

The Raven Haired Bun (aka Black) liner works well, but is of your typical $.99 variety. It is super small though, making it would be good for a lower lash line. Mushu's Flame lipstick is a shimmery red with a formula akin to a Wet n Wild lipstick. The blushes are nice! Dynasty Dahlia is a cool-toned pink and Palace Puce (what a name) leans quite red with shimmer. So, down to my final thoughts and the big question, do you need this? Yes if you want it as a collector. It really is a fun set. Double yes if you like the colors. I will be posting looks soon from this book and the other that I picked up, and the shadows aren't half bad. They show up well, blend fairly easily, and last with primer. No, they aren't MUFE quality, but they are better than many drugstore shadows. The blushes are a bonus, but I can't see myself reaching for the liner and lipstick all that often. No if you aren't a Disney fan or fan of Mulan, or just simply don't have room to store the bulky packaging. Also, keep in mind that only 6 of the 9 shadows I liked. The unique shadow colors drew me in and I have had fun playing with them, but they aren't for everyone, that's for sure! These are also made in China, contain a lot of Talc, and I do see beeswax in the eyeliner. No...not the best quality, again, but fun! Who is your favorite Disney character?

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.

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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?

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.

Image

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?

Sephora Disney Collection: Ariel 'Set the Mood' Compact Mirror

The Sephora Disney Collections have taken off in such a massive way. One of the main things people are clamoring for in each collection are the limited edition compact mirrors (older ones are selling on Ebay for crazy amounts) so I finally wanted to get a jump on having one before they were gone. 

 The Ariel Collection 'Set the Mood' mirror is gorgeous in everyway, and totally worth the $20. If you are even on the fence, hurry and try and find one! I don't even see them on Sephora.com anymore! 

 The mirror is silver with a 'wave' detail surrounding the upper and outer portions, with varying rings of greens and blues ending with a silhouette of Eric and Ariel on the boat, just about to kiss. Adorable! 

 The inside says 'You've got to be you' in a flowy script, and there is a normal mirror and a magnified version. Cool! 

 I also love the weight to this mirror. It is really functional as well as beautiful and a gorgeous conversation piece, a joy to pull out of your purse, or a great addition to your collection! 

 I am so happy that I finally got one of these mirrors. Do you have one yet? Who is excited for Belle in the fall? 

Sephora Disney Collection: Ariel 'Set the Mood' Compact Mirror

The Sephora Disney Collections have taken off in such a massive way. One of the main things people are clamoring for in each collection are the limited edition compact mirrors (older ones are selling on Ebay for crazy amounts) so I finally wanted to get a jump on having one before they were gone.  

  The Ariel Collection 'Set the Mood' mirror is gorgeous in everyway, and totally worth the $20. If you are even on the fence, hurry and try and find one! I don't even see them on Sephora.com anymore!  

  The mirror is silver with a 'wave' detail surrounding the upper and outer portions, with varying rings of greens and blues ending with a silhouette of Eric and Ariel on the boat, just about to kiss. Adorable!  

  The inside says 'You've got to be you' in a flowy script, and there is a normal mirror and a magnified version. Cool!  

  I also love the weight to this mirror. It is really functional as well as beautiful and a gorgeous conversation piece, a joy to pull out of your purse, or a great addition to your collection!  

  I am so happy that I finally got one of these mirrors. Do you have one yet? Who is excited for Belle in the fall?  

Couture de Minnie

Sneak peek at what is going on over at Impressionist Nails! 

 I picked up Minnie Style and Chic From Ears to Tail and I love them! Have you tried any of the collection? Head on over to my nail blog to see swatches! 

Couture de Minnie

Sneak peek at what is going on over at Impressionist Nails!  

  I picked up Minnie Style and Chic From Ears to Tail and I love them! Have you tried any of the collection? Head on over to my nail blog to see swatches!  

Beautifully Disney: Love's First Kiss Swatches and Review

Hey Pandas! I am so excited to show this product to you. You may have heard of Disney's new beauty line called Beautifully Disney, but if you haven't, you will now. It is a small collection found in the Disney parks or online that is decorated with beautiful artwork and inspired by the classic princess movies. And if the princesses aren't your thing, there is a corresponding part of the collection all for the evil ones!

 

This is one of the lip glosses, Love's First Kiss ($14.95) and is decorated with a black and white drawing of Snow White. It is the deepest of the princess lip gloss shades, has no smell, and no taste, and is a pretty dusty rose color.

 

 

The wand is your standard doe foot, and carries a nice amount of product, although I do think the lip gloss itself is small for the price. But you are paying for the artwork, the beautiful box, and exclusivity of it.

 

This is a cream lip gloss with not real visible glitter, just some shimmer. It is medium coverage, but can be built and lasts around 3.5 hours. The feel is nice on the lips, moisturizing, and not sticky.

 

 

On the lips, I love the way it looks. It is a my lips but better shade that can go with everything. It is a perfect, sweet, everyday gloss.

 

If you are around the Disney Parks, I would suggest checking the line out for yourself. I haven't tried any of the other colors but I was impressed with this one, especially for a line that could have come out totally cheesy and with low quality.

 

The quality is definitely here, but the selling point will be if you are a Disney lover, and I am!

 

Panda Approved.

 

Have you tried any of the Beautifully Disney line? I would love to hear about your experiences!

 

 

Beautifully Disney: Love's First Kiss Swatches and Review

Hey Pandas! I am so excited to show this product to you. You may have heard of Disney's new beauty line called Beautifully Disney, but if you haven't, you will now. It is a small collection found in the Disney parks or online that is decorated with beautiful artwork and inspired by the classic princess movies. And if the princesses aren't your thing, there is a corresponding part of the collection all for the evil ones!

 

This is one of the lip glosses, Love's First Kiss ($14.95) and is decorated with a black and white drawing of Snow White. It is the deepest of the princess lip gloss shades, has no smell, and no taste, and is a pretty dusty rose color.

 

 

The wand is your standard doe foot, and carries a nice amount of product, although I do think the lip gloss itself is small for the price. But you are paying for the artwork, the beautiful box, and exclusivity of it.

 

This is a cream lip gloss with not real visible glitter, just some shimmer. It is medium coverage, but can be built and lasts around 3.5 hours. The feel is nice on the lips, moisturizing, and not sticky.

 

 

On the lips, I love the way it looks. It is a my lips but better shade that can go with everything. It is a perfect, sweet, everyday gloss.

 

If you are around the Disney Parks, I would suggest checking the line out for yourself. I haven't tried any of the other colors but I was impressed with this one, especially for a line that could have come out totally cheesy and with low quality.

 

The quality is definitely here, but the selling point will be if you are a Disney lover, and I am!

 

Panda Approved.

 

Have you tried any of the Beautifully Disney line? I would love to hear about your experiences!