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@blackkitty2014 congratulations 🙌

@peculiarzmakeup, do you like one more than the other - baking or cooking? Or both?

All of these faves look and sound amazing I am going to check out the shower oil now! That is so cool @itsfi that lippie is such a beautiful shade on you!

Sitting down is super helpful, thanks you too ❤️ @PDXXXX

Week 50: The Sticks 2.0 Makeup CapsuleA more streamlined capsule, with options for eyes and lips. Primer: d'alba White Truffle Double Serum - for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, I'll wear it on one half of my face and the other half, no primer, to see how this performs. Today and Friday, it will be used all over - the folks I have videoconferencing calls with don't seem like the type who would be interested in me following up with them on which side of my face looks better. Ha! Foundation: MAKE UP FOR EVER Ultra HD Invisible Cover Stick Foundation Concealer: MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Settting Powder: Eminence Organics Sun Defense Minerals SPF 30 - No. 3 Peaches and Cream Eyes: Keeping it simple this week for the eyes, with just curling my lashes and some eyeshadow (either a wash of color or a very soft smoky eye). Shiseido Eyelash Curler (not shown)Thrive Causemetics Eyeshadow Stick (shade: Q) 🐐Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Waterproof Cream Eyeshadow Stick Golden Bronze 🐐Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Cream Eyeshadow Moonlight - I feel like I've decluttered one of these before... and yet, another one with some prior use to it, has shown up in my stash, and now here, in this capsule. Hmmm.... it gets another shot. Cheeks:Westman Atelier Lit Up Glow Highlighter Stick Ami Colé Desert Date Cream Blush & Lip Multistick Hibiscus - this is a top shelf product; interested in seeing how it performs with my skin being drier than when I used it earlier in the yearRare Beauty by Selena Gomez Warm Wishes Effortless Cream Bronzer Stick Victoria Beckham Contouring Stick (for the nose)* - this'll be the first time I put this to use with other makeupLips:DIOR Dior Addict Lip Glow 01 Pink Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick - Rose Velvet (possibly being phased out/discontinued?) - this one holds some nostalgia. It's the first lipstick that was my very own; I repurchase it for that reason and the color is still one I like. Ere Perez Coco Crayon - Grace The "Fits" - yes, they do fit. 😊All of them in this convertible fanny pack (from Sephoria 2024: NYC) Recap/Review: Week 49 The Beautifully Bold & Delightfully Demure Makeup CapsuleLast week's capsule was a fun one. My capsule inclued a lot of products I hadn't reached for in some time so it was nice to revisit many of those beauties. I caught a cold last week so there were a couple of days when I wore very little, if any, makeup. Cheeks: I like the ease and convenience of having all three cheek products in one palette. The blush is more pink than I typically wear but it blends out to a more diffused shade of pink. I used this trio for last week's princess/prince theme for theCheek Challenge Winter 2024/25, The Frost, The Glitz and The Wardrobe. Eyeliner: Non-liquid eyeliners are one of those beauty categories where I, for the most part, can rein a little better. Most non-liquid liners don't hold up so well against my eyes, lol. So I don't buy or keep many on hand - these were pretty good. I do love the colors. Lips: 'tis the season for moody lips. The Fenty and Rare Beauty swatch deeper, darker on my arm than how they wear on my lips. On the other hand, the Florasis looks brighter, pinkier red than it does on my lips. I tried making adjustments to the photo but that just made my arm look ... radioactive. 😅 😍 Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Kind Words Matte Lipstick Gifted - this was a surprise winner for me. I thought it would be too dark, but it's been lovely - I've worn it softly, blended out for a more stain look as well as full color, and I enjoy both. So much so that there's a full size on the way. 🗑 Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Kind Words Matte Lipstick Lively is not for me though. It leans warmer and pulls more orange/coral on my lips than I like. I was reminded that I had this sample card when I saw @peculiarzmakeup post her looks with it - both shades look gorgeous on her, btw. ❓ I'm debating on whether to keep the Pat McGrath Labs x Bridgerton cheek trio palette. The colors are pretty and I don't think I have another just cheeks palette but I'm not sure how much I would reach for this one. 🤔 Unless I'm swayed otherwise, my plan is to keep it in my stash until / through summer/early fall 2025 to see how it works out when it's warmer out and my skin leans more combo.

Peppermint pearl sounds so good @ChickenGurlie!

i have blonde highlights and I use John Frieda's Violet Crush. It works wonders!

Hi @Iloveskincare03 ! Welcome to the BIC!

@IcePrincess124 I love all of the ones mentioned, plus Moroccanoil Moroccanoil Treatment Light Hair Oil for Fine Hair and Crown Affair The Hair Oil 1 oz/ 30 mL . Verb Ghost Weightless Oil to Fight Frizz and Enhance Shine is the least expensive, and very light and buildable. It is hard to accidentally use too much.

@peculiarzmakeup, I love when stores have the coffee beans, both how it clears the senses and also just for the smell of the coffee beans. 😉 Good memory, I really like coffee and even more so, the smell of coffee beans being ground, brewed, etc. Ahhhh... P.S. Thank you for the reminder. I have a coffee advent calendar that I'm behind on.