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As I get older I appreciate more natural looks more not to mention I’ve come to appreciate mattes more and more and more. Two of my most used palettes since their releases are the Danessa Myricks Beauty Groundwork Defining Neutrals Palette and Danessa Myricks Beauty Groundwork: Blooming Romance. I absolutely love these palettes. When the original Groundwork Palette launched I was a complete naysayer as the palette just looked like a selection of all the same tone of brown from darker to lighter. And I went back and fourth deciding if I needed it. I am so glad I finally caved because it is sincerely one of my most used palettes. I absolutely love the formula, how effortlessly I can create a look, and how beautiful the looks I can create using it. When the Blooming Romance Palette launched I didn’t hesitate grabbing it. It’s just as beautiful but my baby is the original version! If you love nude, natural eyeshadow looks or if you want a palette you can use everyday for work friendly looks the original will get the job done.

I was kind of hopeful Danessa would do another version for Fall but she dropped the more colorful LIGHTWORK VI The Freedom Palette instead! But hey, there’s still Spring 2025 Makeup Collections upcoming so maybe a new Groundwork Palette will launch for that season!

With the Sephora Holiday Savings Event currently on you might want to finally take the plunge on these. I highly recommend them! Do you own either one? Do you love them? Do share!

Where to buy

Sephora Kohls

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Head over to target.com and snag Dove Hot Cocoa Swirl Body Wash or Bar Soap! Sadly, the scrub and deo are still sold out but at least the body was is available! Plus check your Target Circle offers there’s a two dollar coupon available (log into your account and check the product page! Below “add to cart” you should see the coupon). There are also, two other offers which are $5 Target GiftCard with 4 hair & personal care items and save $15 with $90 spend select grocery, beauty & cleaning.

Enjoy!

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Target

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Isabella is just an average everyday geeky girl who doesn’t blend her eyeshadow correctly, wears too much blush, and hopes she never finds her holy grail products because she likes the thrill of the chase so much. Her mission is to bring you super honest reviews on makeup, skincare, fragrance and all things beauty. She’s in no way an expert on the topic and she sure as hell isn’t a super model. But she’s passionate about makeup and is seeking like-minded individuals that like pina coladas, getting caught in the rain, and ones that enjoy spending hundreds of dollars at Sephora without feeling buyer’s remorse. If you’re that person feel free to reach out and leave a comment or follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Bloglovin‘.

The Sephora Saving Event starts for everyone today! Enjoy 20/15/10% off using code SAVINGS plus 30% off the entire Sephora Collection! I’m here to say if you buy nothing else during the sale trust me when I say buy these two items.

Please add the LYS Beauty Triple Fix Blurring and Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation Stick! It is an absolutely must have for anyone that loves stick foundations! Or has dry skin! It’s creamy, dreamy, glides on like melted butter! Absolutely beautiful formulated! Get it, trust me!

Also, the LYS Beauty Mini Higher Standard 3-Piece Cream Glow Blush Stick Set has the same amazing formula but in a gorgeous glow-y blush! This formula is divine! Ultra creamy, hydrating, and gives cheeks the most beautiful glowy color! A must have as well!

Trust me on these two!

Enjoy!

Where to buy

Sephora

It’s Monday! I’m tired from the weekend and my eyes are suffering. Puffy, dry, and just not looking awake! My solution? Concealer and lots of it but most importantly tons of hydrating eye cream before I pile on that pigmented concealer. I’m of an age now that having the most hydrated under eye area on the block is the most important part of my makeup prep. I have A LOT of favs in the eye cream world but I’m often rotating what I use to see what gets my the best results.

One thing that we are seriously lacking in the eye product is eye serums! Why don’t we have more of them? We def have a few but not nearly as many as I’d like to see! One of my favs serum of sorts that I apply before any eye cream is the L’Oreal Paris Revitalift Derm Intensives Hyaluronic Acid + Caffeine Hydrating Eye Serum. I LOVE this stuff. It’s seriously the best way to not only add extra moisture but also, it seems to plump up the skin under the eye which makes finer lines look smoother!

I have been cheating on it lately though….!

Erborian Yuza Sorbet Eye Radiance Eye Serum is my new go to girl! This a Vitamin C serum that acts to hydrate and brighten. Personally, I can’t speak for the brightening as I didn’t notice much of that happening but as far as moisture it delivers! This is a thicker gel which I apply after my other skincare. I allow it to sit under my eyes as I get dressed and once it sets I immediately apply my very favorite eye cream. I really think the combo of using this and my hydrating eye cream results in a smoother, well hydrated eye area. Plus if you use pigmented or matte concealers like Tarte Shape Tape this will make it go on like butter!

I follow up by applying Heimish Marine Care Algae + Peptide Eye Cream. It’s my absolute FAVORITE hydrating eye cream! It’s thick, absorbs easily, and truly leaves eyes super duper hydrated and smooth! It’s fantastic! I’ve recommended it a lot in the past but using it in combination with the Erborian Eye Serum is really doing wonders for my drier eyes.

What’s your go to hydrating super heroes? Do share them!

About the Muse

Isabella is just an average everyday geeky girl who doesn’t blend her eyeshadow correctly, wears too much blush, and hopes she never finds her holy grail products because she likes the thrill of the chase so much. Her mission is to bring you super honest reviews on makeup, skincare, fragrance and all things beauty. She’s in no way an expert on the topic and she sure as hell isn’t a super model. But she’s passionate about makeup and is seeking like-minded individuals that like pina coladas, getting caught in the rain, and ones that enjoy spending hundreds of dollars at Sephora without feeling buyer’s remorse. If you’re that person feel free to reach out and leave a comment or follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Bloglovin‘.

I guess today is a good a day as any to haul some goodies at Ulta especially with their latest selection of Black Friday Deals and all the Diamond and Platinum Freebies plus 15% Off App Purchases! Why not?

NYX Plump Right Back Electrolytes Plumping Primer Serum is absurdly priced at $17 but I LOVE it so hard. I grabbed a backup (I’m about half way done with my current one) as it’s on sale today for Diamond and Platinum Members!

Sadly, most of the J.Cat Beauty Fairydust Duo Chrome Eye Toppers are sold out but I did managed to grab one shade I wanted and at $4 bucks it’s a steal!

I’m a sucker for glittery liners so I grabbed both of the Wet n Wild Hello Kitty Shimmer Liquid Eyeliners! Pretty sure I’m not going to love it but Hello Kitty always gets my money so I did grab the Hello Kitty Be Kind Eye & Face Palette as well and Hello Kitty Cheerleader Highlighter!

It’s not on sale but I’m utterly obsessed with ColourPop Level Up Lengthening Mascara! I MEAN OBSESSED. It’s taken over my beloved Tarte Lights Camera Lashes! I’m so scared it’ll be discontinued so I casually throw in a tube every time I shop at Ulta.

I DO not need another concealer brush but I grabbed the five buck M421 Rounded Mini Concealer Brush. I thought it would be great for corrector placement!

Speaking of corrector I snagged a tube of Winky Lux Peeper Correct Color Corrector and a new shade of Peeper Perfect Under-Eye Concealer (I didn’t realized they extended the color range). These are 40% off today for Platinum and Diamond Members!

What’s your latest Ulta order looking like?

Where to buy

Ulta