Amanda Burnett

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My May Ipsy Bag | A Full Review

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Welcome back to my blog! This week has been crazy. I was hoping to have this post up last week but long story short, my computer was stolen. I will most likely make a YouTube video better explaining everything that happened. I’m just happy to be blogging again. Now let’s look at this month’s Ipsy bag!

On May 11th, I opened my mailbox to reveal my favorite pink package from Ipsy. This was more exciting than usual because it was a day before my birthday so it kind of felt like a birthday present!

The Bag:

Glitter heaven! This bag is my favorite bag I’ve received so far! I’m obsessed with all things sparkly so this bag is a dream. I usually put my collection of Ipsy bags under the sink for when I need a travel bag but this is way too pretty to just put aside. This will be sitting pretty on my counter full of my everyday products!

The 5 Products:

Nature Cartel Multi-Purpose Stick in GlowBal Awakening

When I first tried this product, I wasn’t too impressed. It’s a very subtle highlight with not too much pigment and I guess I was hoping for it to be more dramatic. If you’re wanting a subtle highlight, it is actually pretty. I also thought the tone would be pink because the product itself looks pink. Surprisingly, it’s a golden tone!

Alterna Haircare Bond Repair Leave-In Hair Protection Spray

I explained in my previous hair blog post that I don’t like to use heat on my hair so I thought I wouldn’t have a use for this product. Although, it’s getting warmer outside which could dry out our hair so I spray this when I’m going to be outside for long periods of time. It smells so good and makes my hair feel soft! It’s also vitamin-enriched so you can feel good about spraying this all over.

F.A.R.A.H Brush in 22E Shade & Blend

Brushes are always good to have and I’m loving the double ended brushes! As you can tell, I’ve been using this brush a lot already! I always end up packing these when I’m going on a trip. Two brushes in one – very convenient! The bristles are extremely soft and apply product beautifully.

Pixi by Petra H20 Skindrink

When I saw this product in my bag, I squealed. I absolutely love Pixi beauty, I even made a blog post about my Pixi collection. I’ve heard great things about this H20 Skindrink so I applied it and was pretty impressed! This contains aloe vera, green tea, and rosemary extract. It smells amazing and it made my face so smooth and soft. It felt truly hydrated! I can’t wait to order the full sized.

INMO Velveteen Dream Eyeshadow in Super Bass

I’ve been wearing this eyeshadow almost every day since I opened it up! It’s such a pretty sheer pink. It’s great for everyday wear. The texture is very silky and stays on the lids without creasing.

That’s my May Ipsy bag review! Overall, I’m very happy with everything that I got in my bag this month. Especially the bag itself! Again, I’m sorry this post is up so late. Things are starting to fall back into place. Thank you for your patience!

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My Pixi Skincare Collection

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What Attracted Me To Pixi Beauty?

For the longest time, I’ve been seeing ads all over social media for Pixi beauty. Then every time I go to Target, the Pixi section full of their natural skincare and makeup products catch my eye. If you know me, I love trying new skincare products but especially from brands I haven’t tried yet. I knew that I wanted to try their products eventually but when I saw their ‘rose infused’ line, I couldn’t hold back any longer. Anything ‘Rose’ has my heart. Before purchasing anything, I have to do extensive research of the brand and the products. Pixi beauty is all natural and the products have beneficial ingredients for the skin. Products that create a “naturally radiant” look? I’m all in!

The first two products I received at Target are the Rose Oil Blend facial oil and the Rose Glow Mist. 

Rose Oil Blend

 I decided on purchasing the Rose Oil Blend facial oil ($24) because the face moisturizer I was using at that time wasn’t doing enough for my very dry skin. I looked at the ingredients and was pleasantly surprised. There were hardly any ingredients listed that I couldn’t pronounce or understand. This face oil includes sweet almond, jojoba, rosehip, pomegranate seed, and rose geranium oils! This product, along with most other Pixi products, had such great reviews. That night, I put this on and was pleased with how this felt on my skin. I didn’t need more than a few drops! By morning, it was absorbed and my skin looked and felt amazing!

Rose Glow Mist

I purchased the Rose Glow Mist ($12) because I love facial mists in general but the thing that attracted me to this product the most is it claims to be packed with 7 flower oils, essential fatty acids, and antioxidants. I’m loving these natural ingredients! You can see all of the oils at the top, you just have to shake the bottle before you spray. The website says you can use this face spray before makeup, after makeup, and obviously without makeup. I had to put it to the test. When I sprayed it before my makeup, my makeup applied well and looked more radiant. When I sprayed it after my makeup, it gave my whole look a “glow from within” look. My makeup stayed put too! On no makeup days, I love spraying this throughout the day to keep my face moisturized and refreshed.

After these two products, I wanted to try more! This time, I went to Pixi’s website to purchase the Rose Ceramide Cream and the popular Glow Tonic. 

Rose Ceramide Cream

I purchased the Rose Ceramide Cream ($24) because as I said above, the moisturizer I was using before this wasn’t working for me. This moisturizer has rose oil and ceramides in it to keep the skin hydrated and plump. When I saw that this was “ultra-rich” I was scared it was going to be super thick. But when it finally arrived and I rushed to try it, I realized that it was rich but at the same time lightweight. A tiny bit of this cream goes a long way. I only need a pea-sized amount to cover my whole face! I also want to note that it smells heavenly. It’s a light scent of roses and citrus. The next morning, my skin was glowing and looked so healthy. I don’t know if it’s related but my skin even seems to be clearing up! This is definitely my new holy grail moisturizer.

Glow Tonic

The last product that I have in my Pixi collection is the Glow Tonic! I actually have tried the mini size a few years ago and remember loving it. Good news, I still love it! It gets any remaining dirt/makeup off and even any dead skin you have sitting on your face! I’ve definitely seen a change in the appearance of my skin after a week of using this. It’s already brighter, my complexion is more even, and my pores are shrinking!

That’s all of the products in my Pixi skincare collection so far! If you’ve tried any of their skincare/makeup, let me know what your favorite products are and what I should try next!

Xoxo,

Amanda Burnett

Blogmas Day 3: My Winter Skincare Routine

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When it comes to skincare, it’s safe to say that I’m obsessed. I’m always trying out new products and seeing which ones work best for me. I also have extremely dry skin so I’m very picky about what I use on my skin. During the winter months, I gravitate towards thicker lotions and face creams but I’ve also learned that less is more. Believe it or not, I used to pile on so much skin care products all over but now I only use a few things for my face and body. The cold months usually wreak havoc on my skin but lately, my skin is staying fairly moisturized and has minimal problems. I believe this is because of the skincare products I’ve been using. Well, I’ve also stopped picking at any acne marks but I’ll save that story for another post! 

*Links provided in this post are linked to either to my Avon store or Amazon. I never post anything I don’t actually love or use.* 

Face: 

The most important tool in my skincare routine is definitely my Clarisonic! I’ve been using it for a few years now and it’s changed my skin for the better. I can’t ever believe I used to wash my face with my hands before using this. My face actually feels so much cleaner after I wash my face. 


  • The face wash that I use day and night is my Avon Anew Ultimate Cream Cleanser. This is really gentle on your skin but get’s the job done when getting all the dirt and makeup off. It keeps my face moisturized and doesn’t give me a tight or dry feeling that I’ve experienced with other face washes I’ve used in the past. 
  • After washing my face, I smooth on my Avon Anew Vitamin C serum. I never used to use serums but after a month of trying this, my skin was noticeably brighter and clearer. Now it’s a must-have in my skincare routine, especially in the winter. 
  • After the serum, I apply moisturizer. I use both of the Anew Ultimate day and night cream. I’ve seen so much difference in my skin since using these. My skin is clearer, firmer, and smoother. 

I’m always switching up face masks but I’ve been using this one a lot recently. At first, I wasn’t a fan that it wasn’t a clay or peel-off mask. It’s a different texture than I was used to but my skin looked and felt better after using it for a while so now I find myself using it about once a week.

Body:

For body lotion, I’m have two that I’m constantly switching between.

  • I use my Avon Skin so Soft body lotion when I want to just slather on a lighter moisturizer. It’s light in consistency but it still leaves my skin feeling very moisturized.

When I need even more moisture, I turn to this holy grail product! I love adding a capful of my Skin so Soft bath oil to my bath. I like taking hot baths so this makes sure the water doesn’t dry out my skin. I even put this all over after I get out of the bath or shower! As you can see, I use it often! I’m pretty much obsessed with this stuff.

That’s all of the general products I use for my winter skin care routine! 

Do you have a simple or complex skincare routine during the colder months? 

Xoxo, 

Amanda Burnett