Products to Prepare Your Lips for Colder Weather

Farewell Sweet Summer Skin!  And hello to finding your own heavyweight  moisturizer for the future cool temperatures and dry airs.  No matter how great your skin is, the right winter wind will quickly put you in check when it comes to keeping yourself looking and feeling good if you’ve got chapped lips.  The best thing you can do is be prepared for the change and don’t let it hit you hard enough where you’re going to have to do damage control.  Here are my favorite products for transitioning your winter pout  from the beginning of fair autumn weather to the start of frost season.

We’ve got something for everybody and every budget.  So there’s no excuse for chapped lips on your face this year!

Organic and thrifty.

Dr. Bronner’s Naked Organic Lip Balm $2.69 

Target.com Dr Bronner’s Organic Lip Balm

My personal favorite for intensive overnight repair: 

FIRST AID BEAUTY Ultra Repair® Intensive Lip Balm $20

Sephora.com First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Balm

When you need a little SPF and you’re interested in the beating everyone else in the frugality game:

JACK BLACK Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25 $7.50

Sephora.com Jack Black Intensive Therapy In 5 Varieties

Ok, so believe me when I tell you to believe the hype with this one, it’s my new favorite LIPPIE.  How did we ever survive winter without it?

DRUNK ELEPHANT Lippe Balm $18

Sephora.com DE LIPPIE

If you’re using Aquaphor, you’re probably already a little late to the preventative care part but hey, this stuff heals. 

Eucerin® Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment – 0.35 oz $3.97 

Target.com Aquaphor by Eucerin

The classic year round lip balm that can weather all seasons. 

FRESH Sugar Advanced Therapy Lip Treatment $24 

Sephora.com Fresh Beauty Balm in Dream

The classic classic winter weather lip balm.

CAUDALIE Lip Conditioner $12

Sephora.com Lip Conditioner

Everybody’s favorite drugstore stocking stuffer that isn’t booze. 

Burt’s Bees Holiday Beeswax with Vitamin E Peppermint Oil Lip Balm And Treatment $3.29

Target.com Burt’s Bees Holiday Lip Balm

 

 

BEST DRUGSTORE DUPES New Elf Dupes Part 9 NEW 2018 –Summer Edition – Dupes for Drunk Elephant, Too Faced, Bite Beauty, Clinique, and more!

BEST DRUGSTORE DUPES – New Elf Dupes Part 9 NEW 2018 – Summer Edition

Hello hello!  I hope everyone is having an enjoyable and exciting summer.  I am doing another one of these elf dupe posts as people seem to be enjoying them.  Since I am a bit of an elf expert while still primarily buying high end makeup, these posts are really nice for me to do.  They do take a long time though!  Anyways it would mean so much to me if you’re enjoying these that you would share them on your Pinterest, Facebook, or Twitter pages.  Feel free to give me a shoutout on Twitter (@beautyexplore5).  But mostly Pinterest, that makes a world of difference here!  Now let’s get started with some more dupes.  This edition is focused on summer products.  SPF moisturizers, glitter primers for festivals, and more!

The drugstore dupe for smashbox photo finish reduce redness primer is elf’s tone adjusting primer available in small ($6) and large ($10) sizes.  I have used this and it definitely toned down my redness and helped my makeup stay on longer.  8/10 product for sure.

Elf Tone Adjusting Primer $10

Drugstore Dupe for Laura Mercier SPF 20 Tinted Moisturizer: Elf’s Tinted Moisturizer for $3.  I have used this tinted moisturizer for the first time this summer myself and I just love it!  You also cannot beat the $3 price tag.

Elf’s Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20

Love Dr. Jart’s Bright Love Rubber Mask? Try Elf’s Brightening Mask for just $2!  This is a high quality mask that just happens to be cheap.  I would also strongly recommend elf’s Soothing Mask.  That one is my favorite!

Brightening Mask $2 from Elf

A great dupe for Bite Beauty’s Prismatic Pearl Lipglosses are the elf Prismatic lip glosses.  They have less shades but a couple are incredibly similar.  I have tried all 4 versions of the elf glosses and they are wonderful!

Elf’s Prismatic Lip Gloss $4

For when you NEED your glitter to stay on your eyes during your favorite summer festival but don’t have $20 for Too Faced Shadow Insurance Glitter Glue Bonding Eye Shadow Primer, what on earth do you do?

Try Elf’s Glitter Primer for just $2!

Elf’s Glitter Primer $2

Drugstore Dupe for Urban Decay’s Brow Tamer Flexible Hold Tinted Brow Gel: Elf’s Beautifully Bare Sheer Brow Tint.

Elf’s BEAUTIFULLY BARE SHEER TINT BROW GEL $5

Okay so this is one of my absolute favorites!  My Drugstore Dupe for Clinique Moisture Surge Overnight Mask is the Elf Moisturizing Sleeping Mask.  Both masks are amazing and honestly have different textures but very similar results, which is what truly matters in a good dupe.

Elf’s MOISTURIZING SLEEPING MASK $12

And finally we have an awesome drugstore Dupe for DRUNK ELEPHANT Beste No9 Jelly Cleanser.  Thanks to elf cosmetics you can experience a bouncy jelly cleanser without paying $34.

Elf’s BOUNCE BACK JELLY CLEANSER $6

For more 2018 Drugstore Dupes by Beauty Explore Online, Try any one of these links!!

New Dupes Sephora vs. e.l.f. – Save Money!

New Elf Dupes Part Two – Beauty Blender, Laura Mercer, Becca Primers, And Milk

New Elf Dupes Part Three – Josie Maran , Laura Mercier Eyeshadow Palettes, Smashbox Primers, And Expensive Brushes

BEST DRUGSTORE DUPES – New Elf Dupes Part FOUR NEW 2018 – Marc Jacobs, Sephora Collection, and more!

BEST DRUGSTORE DUPES – NEW ELF DUPES PART 5 NEW 2018 – SKINCARE EDITION

BEST DRUGSTORE DUPES – NEW ELF DUPES PART 6 NEW 2018 – Glitter and Eyelids EDITION 💜💙💜

ELF DUPES 2018 – NEW PART 7 – DUPES FOR URBAN DECAY NAKED HEAT PALETTE, MILK, GLAMGLOW, KAT VON D AND MORE!

NEW ELF DUPES 2018 – Drugstore Dupes for Urban Decay, HUDA Beauty, Tata Harper , and Laura Mercier – Volume 8

Unboxing Bh Cosmetics Zodiac Palette

Bh Cosmetics Zodiac Palette is a 25 color eyeshadow palette prices at $24.00 but can often be found on sale or as part of some kind of a promotion.  I got mine at Kohl’s for full price but was able to get a second Bh Cosmetics Palette for 50% off.

As described on Bh Cosmetic’s website. . .

Zodiac – 25 Color Eyeshadow & Highlighter Palette

“An alluring look is in the stars with our versatile Zodiac 25 Color Eyeshadow & Highlighter Palette, a divine spectrum of bright to smoldering shadows that create dazzling eye effects.”

-Highlighting powders can be used for face and eyes

-Highly pigmented baked eyeshadow colorS. 

-Ultra Smooth Blendable Colors”

Zodiac 25 Color Eyeshadow Highlighter Palette Beauty explore online Unboxing

Back of box

 

Currently full price for $24 at Kohl’s

5 Things I am Trying This Week

5 Things I am Trying This Week – July 5th 2018

Rose Floral Toner by Fresh Beauty.

I am only trying this because it was a deluxe sample from Sephora for VIB Rouge members.

Rose Floral Toner $40

 

Makeup Forever Skin Equalizer.

The Reviews on Sephora for this primer are mixed but I got a deluxe sample with my most recent Sephora order so I will be trying it along with another primer.  Wish me luck!

Makeup Forever Skin Equalizer Primer $37

Too Faced Melted Matte Liquid Lipstick.

I will be trying this because it came in my Sephora Play bag for June.

Too Faced Melted Matte Lipstick $21

Sephora Coconut Hair Sleeping Mask.

I got this with my Holy Sheet Set from Sephora along with the Açaí Mask.  Sephora Collection hair masks come in 4 varieties.

“Coconut Mask: Nourishes and repairs hair fibers.
Shea Mask: Fortifies and helps to prevent breaking and split ends.
Rose Mask: Smooths and prevents frizzing.
Acai Mask: Protects color and boosts radiance.” *descriptions from Sephora.com

Sephora Collection Coconut Mask $5

 

 

Herbivore Pink Cloud Rosewater Moisture Creme.

This is rated with almost 5 stars with reviews like this from razberrygirl:

“Best Day Moisturizer Ever! 

This product takes awhile to work in/melt into your skin but after application you will have the softest bounciest skin. I think I have found my holy grail day moisturizer. This product also delivers a dewy glow. I have received compliments for my skin ever since I’ve been using this product.”

Pink Cloud Moisturizer by Herbivore Botanicals

10 Must Have Items by Sephora Collection for Under $10

1. Lip Balm & Scrub $6

Sephora Lip Balm and Scrub $6 (Goji)

Sephora Lip Balm and Scrub $6 (Avocado)

Available from Sephora in 5 flavors

I personally love the honey best one but Avocado is one not to be missed!  At only $6 each, why not buy 3?

2.   Cotton Pads $4 

Sephora Soft Touch Cotton Pads $4

You might think $4 for cotton rounds is nuts but once you try these you will never go back to the $1 ones.  They are very gentle and don’t soak up all your product. Your toner actually makes it to your face and you also save on product.  They fiercely remove make while still feeling delicate on your skin.  You will no longer struggle with your cotton pad coming apart while removing difficult eye makeup.

Sephora Collection Soft Touch Cotton Pads $4

3.  Nail Polish Remover $9.50

Sephora Collection Nail Polish Remover $9.50

There’s a reason why this nail polish remover has almost 5 star reviews on Sephora.com

Sephora Collection Instant Nail Polish Remover $9.50

4.   Sheet Masks $6

Sephora Collection Sheet Masks $6 (Variety)

Sephora offers a good variety of different sheet masks all priced at $6.  My personal favorites are the Lotus, Pearl, and Green Tea.

Sephora Collection Face Masks $6

5.  Clay Masks $8

Sephora Collection Clay Mask $8 (Red Clay)

Sephora Collection Clay Mask (Blue Clay)

Available in 8 different varieties, these masks are INCREDIBLE. I have tried 4 out of the 8 different ones and am planning to review each of them by the fall.  So far I have even repurchased the white clay one because I liked it so much.  They are supposed to be able to be used 4 times but I have gotten 5-7 uses from each bag.

Sephora Collection Clay Masks $8

6.   Cleansing and Exfoliating Wipes $7.50

Sephora Collection Cleansing Wipes Rose $7.50

Sephora Collection Cleansing Wipes Charcoal $7.50

These are the exact two variations that I have tried.  The charcoal ones have textured bumps and feel more like a treatment pad but are very exfoliating.  The rose version was refreshing and left my skin clean without leaving any residue. 9/10

Sephora Collection Cleansing and Exfoliating Wipes $7.50

7.   Sephora Miniature Palette $10

Sephora Miniature Palette $10 COLOR: Nougat Shades Collection – Chantilly, Coffee, Praline, Pecan, Blackberry, Meringu)

There’s 3 different varieties and this is the one that I have.  It’s the perfect size for traveling if you don’t want to bring your Urban Decay Naked Palette with you!

Sephora Collection Miniature Palette $10

8. Mud Mask Purifying and Mattifying Mask (1oz Jar) $10

1oz Sephora

I tried this for the first time with my Sephora Play subscribion and I really liked it.  Worked as well as other masks that are 4x the price.

Sephora Collection Mud Mask 1oz $10

9.   Confetti Set of Mini Sponges $8

Sephora Collection Confetti Sponges

Sephora Collection Confetti Sponges- Set of 5

10.   Crystal Nail File $10

Sephora Collection Crystal Nail File $10 (in Pink or Purple)

$10 might seem like a lot for a nail file but with this you NEVER need to  buy another nail file again!  Assuming you don’t lose it of course, which I recently did so I had to buy a new one.  If you haven’t tried a crystal file before, this one won’t disappoint!

Sephora Collection Crystal Nail File $10

 

Sephora Favorites On the Fly – Unboxing

The Sephora on the fly set sells for $40 and comes with $168 worth of product.

Youtuber Space Case does an excellent video Unboxing that I would totally recommend for help deciding if the set is worth $40.  Sephora Favorites ULTIMATE TRAVEL Bag! Worth $40? (By Space Case)

I personally love the set and think it’s worth the money although one of the products seemed a little old.  I haven’t had this happen before with a Sephora set but I am going to contact them to see if there’s anything they can do because I don’t want to return the gift set because I want everything else.  Anyways here’s a quick rundown of what’s included in the set.  It’s sold out online BUT I have seen it available in two different Sephora stores as of last weekend.

Sephora Favorites – On the Fly Front Package ($40)

$40 price and $168 worth of products.

Detailed photo of products featured in this Sephora Favorites “on the fly” gift set.

Bag filled with items as it comes. Hot pink in color and very thin vinyl material.

Contents of gift set!

Sunday Riley CEO .5 ounces (half the size as regular bottle)

Caudalie Beauty Elixir . (Honestly the product seemed old and was yellowing in places, I might not use this)

Algenist Complete Renewal Balm Eye Cream.

Boscia Tsubaki Swirl (new item by Boscia, excited to try this!)

Laneige Water Sleeping Mask! (A personal favorite!)

Brazilian Bum Bum Cream.

SuperGoop Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40

Boscia Luminizing Black Mask (the best!)

AmorePacific The Essential Cream Fluid

Caviar Anti-aging Shampoo and Conditioner

Origins Cheeks and Balances Frosty face Wash

Review Basin Shampoo and Conditioner Bars

Shampoo Bar Soaps by Basin White 

(From Disney’s Grand Floridian Location)

http://basin.com

The Basin stores at Disney are a couple of my FAVORITE places to shop while on vacation at Walt Disney World.  Even if I’m not staying at The Grand Floridian, I still stop by to pick up certain Basin items that are exclusive to The Grand Floridian location.   The store at The Grand is similar to the one at Disney Springs (located near the Arribas Brothers store) but has the distinction of being one of their “Basin White” shops.  Certain items are sold exclusively under the Basin White label and are only available at flagship locations.  I particularly like the Basin White Satsuma Shampoo Bar and the Sunny Grapefruit scent.  I have been using shampoo and conditioner bars from Basin for almost a year now and I don’t know that I will ever go back to regular shampoo.  They last forever (50 or so washes for long hair) and smell fantastic.  Another stand out is the Scalp Smoother bar available at the Disney Springs store.

Basin White Satsuma Shampoo Bar

http://basin.com/basin-white-satsuma-shampoo-bar/

Basin White Sunny Grapefruit Shampoo Bar

http://basin.com/basin-white-sunny-grapefruit-shampoo-bar/

Basin Scalp Smoother Shampoo Bar

http://basin.com/scalp-soother-shampoo-bar/

 Island Silk Shampoo Bar

Scalp Soother Shampoo Bar (life changing)

Satsuma Shampoo Bar (Basin White- Grand Floridian)

Swim Repair Shampoo Bar

Basin White Shampoo Bar (Basin White means at The Grand Floridian)

Shop Basin Online

http://basin.com

Soaps from Basin.

Conditioner Bars. Pictured here Basin White, Island Silk, Hair Food and Charcoal.

Basin Conditioner Bars

http://basin.com/hair/conditioner-bars/

Amore Pacific VIB ROUGE Gift Unboxing

Amore Pacific VIB ROUGE Gift Unboxing 

This Amore Pacific was one of my recent VIB Rouge “gifts”.  It’s really a gift with a $35 purchase but nonetheless it’s better than the usual freebie selection for $25 purchases.  This kit included 3 products for me to try.  The Amore Pacific items inside included the botanical radiance oil, the essential creme fluid, and the vintage single extract essence.

 

BEST DRUGSTORE DUPES – NEW ELF DUPES PART 6 NEW 2018 – Glitter EYES and the Ultimate NAKED DUPE

BEST DRUGSTORE DUPES – NEW ELF DUPES PART 6 NEW 2018 – Glitter and Eyelids EDITION 💜💙💜

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Can you believe that I have already been able to make SIX of these?  Well I can promise you that there’s at least 2 more on deck but after that it’s unknown when I will be doing another one.  But I will never stop looking for the right dupes for you all!

These are the absolute best drugstore dupes of 2018. We have dupes for urban decay, NARS, the original naked palette, and makeup forever. Save hundreds by using these tried and true dupes and save your cash to go get tickets to see Beyoncé.

For Volume 6 of The Best Drugstore Dupes we are focusing on everything eyelids.

Want to make sure your kids sparkle like Martha Stewart meets Pete the Dragon, well look no further than elf’s stardust glitter.

STARDUST GLITTER by elf in Lunar Lunatic $4

MAKE UP FOR EVER Glitters Multicolor Number 13 glitter – $15

Well you had better make sure that glitter sticks to your skin somehow. . .

 

SHADOW LOCK EYELID PRIMER By elf $2

NARS Pro-Prime™ Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base $26

So not everything is meant for your eyes here. . .

Clear lipliner/lip primer to keep your lipstick from flaking or feathering.

LIP LOCK PENCIL By elf $3

URBAN DECAY 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil – Color Ozone Clear $20

$17 difference!!!  Now that’s a great dupe!

And the ultimate goal of all who dare to dream of dupes.  The original naked palette by urban decay.

MAD FOR MATTE EYESHADOW PALETTE – NUDE MOOD By elf $10

URBAN DECAY Naked Palette Collection – NAKED 1 $54

And there’s an incredible $44 difference between the two palettes.  Dupes for life!

 

 

Walmart Beauty Box Unboxing May 2018

Walmart Beauty Box Unboxing May 2018

Just a quick overview of what was in last month’s Walmart beauty box.  I missed this so I am catching up now!  I was most excited about the real techniques beauty sponge!

I only now learned on YouTube that there are variations on what people get in their Walmart boxes.  First I will show what was included in my May 2018 Walmart Beauty Box but I will include some videos of what some other subscribers got in their May boxes.

Meh it was just ok for me but for $5 the beauty sponge by real techniques was still worth it for me.

As promised, here are some other subscribers showing off their May 2018 Walmart Beauty Box.

Walmart Beauty Box | Spring 2018 Val Melton

WALMART VS WALMART- SPRING 2018- unboxing // MELISSA UNBOXINGMOM Melissa Unboxing mom

Walmart beauty box May. 2018 (trendsetter) momof4nicole

Unboxing! Walmart Winter 2018 Beauty Box ! My Rojas