REVIEW | Skin Care Update ♡ My Top Picks from SpaceNK + Spring Beauty Edit GWP

I am so thrilled to share that SpaceNK, the ultimate destination of luxury beauty products, launched their highly anticipated Spring Beauty Edit!  Spend $275 and score a gift with purchase that is worth over $500 with the code SPRING18.  It's a rare opportunity to discover an exclusive curation of 28 beauty breakthrough must-haves from Sunday Riley, Diptyque, Byredo and not a single foil packet which I appreciate very much.

SpaceNK Summer Flash Event Sale Details + My Top 10 Recommendations

From Friday, August 4th – Monday, August 7th, SpaceNK stores and spacenk.com (US only) will be running a special "spend-get" promotional offer. You only have a couple days to take advantage so get your orders in as soon as possible! Enjoy $20 off when you spend $100 or get $40 off when you spend $200. This gives you a chance to explore new brands, stock up, or purchase gifts at a savings!

I'm sharing my top ten recommendations here since not everyone is familiar with SpaceNK's offerings and because shopping for beauty products in a timed manner can get overwhelming. Check out my thoughts after the jump!

TOP 10 | Fall 2015 Beauty It-List + GIVEAWAY

Fall is every beauty girl's favorite season, so I wanted to take this opportunity to highlight the latest and greatest! Some of this top ten is new for Fall 2015, while others are cult classics. Check out the details and swatches after the jump xo

May 2015 Beauty Hits & Misses

May 2015 was very stressful but very rewarding! After many months of hunting, I finally found a new apartment, and I even traveled to New York for an exclusive Sephora x YSL launch party! My skin is finally improving dramatically again — thanks to the fabulous products I have been switching up my normal routine with. I promise it's not just the lighting! My skin looks and feel firmer and bouncier than ever, which I'm very grateful for. Many of you have requested skin care updates as well as more affordable skin care features, so I am doing my best to show you a balanced selection of products that consistently give me results! Skin care is oftentimes a big investment, so I hope you will find these recommendations helpful. Don't forget to take advantage of the 20% OFF offer on the entire Michael Todd website HERE!

Products:

YSL Black Opium (review here)

Michael Todd Blue Green Algae Toner

Michael Todd Intensive Eye Treatment

Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil

Kane NY Serum Savant

Tom Ford Creme Blush in Pink Sand

MAC Technakohl Eye Pencils

Hourglass Ambient Bronzer in Luminous

Makeup Worn:

La Mer SkinTint in Light

Clé de Peau Concealer in Beige

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Powder in Medium

Hourglass Ambient Bronzer in Luminous

Tom Ford Creme Blush in Pink Sand

Clé de Peau Highlighter in Pink

Lancome Brow Expert in Medium Ash (ON SALE)

Armani Eye Tint Eyeshadow in 12

em Lengthening Mascara in Black

YSL Tint in Oil in Cherry (ON SALE)

Dollywink Eyelashes in 1

Shirt:

LNA V-Neck Tee

Nails:

Louboutin Tres Decollete

Hair:

T3 Bodywaver (ON SALE)

Lenses:

Acuvue Define in Shimmer

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REVIEW: Diptyque Home + Personal Fragrances Collection (Candles, Ovals, Spray, EDT, EDP, Roll-On, Solid Perfume + Accessories)

I love Diptyque. I love the aesthetic, the branding, and the products themselves. So a few years after my first Diptyque splurge, I have amassed quite a collection. Now, I normally shy away from home and lifestyle content, but I figured it was time to open up and share how I make my home more cozy. Home Fragrances are split into candles, room sprays, and scent ovals, so we will tackle one category at a time after the jump. I will also share my Eau de Parfum, Eau de Toilette, Solid Perfrume, and Roll-On personal fragrances, so make sure to read on if you're interested! 

SPACE.NK.apothecary Autumn Beauty Edit Event Details, Recommendations, Photos

Space NK is hosting the "Autumn Beauty Edit" event across all 23 U.S. locations TODAY, Wednesday September 10th. During this special ONE-DAY-ONLY shopping event, customers will be perfectly prepped for the new season as we present the latest in autumn beauty. Call your local Space NK for featured experts and services provided!

Exclusively for the event, and while supplies last, shoppers who spend $250 or more will receive a gift with a selection of must-haves from 33 featured brands (deluxe, travel and full-sized items) —valued at well over $400. As this is Space NK's most popular shopping event of the year, shoppers are encourage to reserve their space in advance to avoid disappointment. However, I recommend calling NOW to see you if you can swing by for a visit. 

This gift with purchase will sell out in stores early, but it will also be available to online shoppers at spacenk.com on September 10th (US only). ONLY A FEW ARE AVAILABLE IN SELECT STORES AND CAN BE ORDERED VIA PHONE! Take advantage of this opportunity and get shopping now xo

From SPACE.NK, I love and recommend the By Terry Cover Expert or Sheer Cover, depending on how you prefer to wear your foundation. The Kevyn Aucoin Loose Shimmering Shadows and The Sculpting Powder are must-haves, and the creamy By Terry Ombre Blackstar eyeshadow sticks can be worn alone or as a base for powder shadows. Don't forget to try the new Lipstick Queen Silver Screen lip colors in Play It and You Kid!

THE GWP LINEUP:

Space NK Cosmetics Bag (I love traveling with this one!)

African Botanics Pure Marula Cleansing Oil

Algenist Overnight Restorative Cream

By Terry Cellularose Baume d'Eau

Cane + Austin Retexturizing Treatment Pads

Darphim Stimulskin Plus Reshaping Divine Serum

Diptyque L'ombre Dans L'eau EDP (My signature scent!)

Evologie Stay Clear Cleanser

Goldfaden MD Doctor's Scrub Advanced

Hourglass Femme Rouge Lipstick in Grace

James Read Sleep Mask Tan

Kat Burki Rose Hip Revitalizing Serum

Kiesque Liquid Palidsade

Lancer Nourish

Lipstick Queen Chinatown Glossy Pencil in Chase

Malin + Goetz Grapefruit Cleanser

Mio Boob Tube + Multi-Action Bust Firmer

Mollidern Cream

Natura Bissé Oxygen Cream

Nia24 Rapid Exfoliating Serum

Nia24 Sun Damage Prevention 100% Mineral Sunscreen

Oribe Supershine Moisturizing Cream

Philip B Oud Royal Forever Shine Shampoo

Radical Skincare Multi Brightening Serum

Rahua Hair Wax

Ren Flash Rinse 1 Minute Facial

Rodia Dragons Blood Sculpting Gel

Roloxin Lift Revitalizing Facial Treatment

Sai-Sei Mineral Refresh Bath & Shower Gel

Sunday Riley Artemis Hydro-Active Cellular Face Oil

Tata Harper Resurfacing Mask

This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray

Veneffect Anti-Aging Eye Treatment

Verso Day Dream

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Kevyn Aucoin The Loose Shimmer Shadow Review, Photos, Swatches [7 SHADES]

The Kevyn Aucoin Loose Shimmer Shadow ($29 USD each) is the only loose eyeshadow formula that I will use. I love the unique shade selection and how the colors glimmer as they catch light. These shadows are finely milled, so they will never look glittery or heavy on the lids. The consistency is feather-light, but the colors have so much impact because of the pearlescent pigments, which is why I am addicted to these Loose Shimmer Shadows! Check out the gorgeous swatches after the jump!

SpaceNK Holiday 2013 "All That Glitters" Makeup Tutorial feat. Hourglass Ambient Powders and Mint Green Eyes

Today's feature is a Holiday look that I cannot get enough of! My favorite color is mint green, so I wanted to incorporate my newly discovered NARS eyeliner in Barrow Street. The intense pigmentation and very creamy texture make Barrow Street a top notch pencil. It, however, looks quite 'mod' since it has a cool white base and matte finish. To soften the graphic attitude of Barrow Street, I layered By Terry's Ombré Blackstar eyeshadow stick in Fizzy Jade on top. The mix creates a warmer mint green that is supremely more flattering against the yellow tones in my skin, and it stays vibrant, opaque, and budge-proof for twelve hours! I could wear this bright pastel eye combination every day.

I used three Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powders in this tutorial, and they are consistently amazing and worthy of the hype they receive. I already own Diffused and Dim, but Ethereal is perfect as a setting powder over liquid foundation since it is not not as shimmery as Diffused. I used Luminous on the tops of my cheekbones and down the bridge of my nose. The champagne pearl provides a soft highlight that is gorgeous in any light. Dim is lovely as a highlighter as well, but Luminous is a more traditional highlighting color! Radiant was used as a bronzer to complete the complexion here, and I love it so much more than I expected to. It is now my Holy Grail bronzer for the winter months since it does not accentuate dryness whatsoever. My best friend Tammy said my skin was positively glowing!

By Terry recently launched a new base product, Terrybly Densiliss, which I featured in the tutorial. The 7 Golden Beige shade is the ideal match for my skin color, so I will be using this foundation for the rest of the winter. I do have to moisturize and prep with primer to achieve the best results, but Terrybly Densiliss is a fantastic serum foundation. I chose to veil the lips in a neutral rosy pink, a 'My Lips But Better' lipstick. The By Terry Rouge Terrybly has such a fabulously comforting, moisturizing formula. I topped with a sheer baby pink lip gloss to add some shine and extra dimension. I did not want to take away from the colorful eyes, which is why I decided to use products that made my lips simply feel healthier and look plumper.

Now, I have not mentioned the brand much here, but Diptyque's legendary candles and fragrances are my obsession of 2013. I am dedicated to the matching Baies (candle) and L'Ombre Dans L'Eau (fragrance), but I decided to branch out and try the Philosykos scent. The sweet fig is balanced by a sensual cedar base. The wood notes are very apparent in the dry down on my skin, but I still have been enjoying it as a winter fragrance. I ordered the Oyedo EdT, a citrus, earlier this week so I'll review all three of these unique scents in a separate review post next month. Diptyque's Eau de Parfums or Eau de Toilettes are a luxurious finishing touch to any makeup look or outfit!

This "All That Glitters" beauty routine is perfect for Holiday gatherings and of course, New Year's Eve festivities! It also photographs beautifully due to the Hourglass powders, so give this brightening neutral bright party look a try!

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PRODUCTS WORN/USED:

Diptyque Philosykos Eau de Parfum
Rodial Dragon's Blood Kit 

Boots No7 Photo Fix Primer 

By Terry Terrybly Densiliss in 7 Golden Beige 

Beauty Blender PRO Sponge 

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Custard 

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powders in Ethereal, Luminous, and Radiant 

Tom Ford Bronzer Brush 

Laura Mercier Fan Brush 

EM Michelle Phan Arched Brow Pencil in Black 

By Terry Eye Primer in 02 Neutral 

Chantecaille Eyeshadow Refills in Pyrite and Sel 

MAC 239 & MAC 217 Eyeshadow Brushes

NARS Larger Than Life Eyeliner in Barrow Street 

By Terry Ombré Blackstar Crayon in 7 Fizzy Jade 

By Terry Mascara Terrybly in Moka Brown 

Tom Ford Defining Eyeliner Pen in Deeper 

Velour Lashes in Whispie Me Away
By Terry Rouge Terrybly Lipstick in 101 Flirty Rose 

Laura Mercier Bare Nude Mini Lip Glacé Collection
     *More specifically, the Lip Glacé in Bare Baby

JEWELRY:

Crystal Hardware Statement Necklace 

Chanel Earrings [Current]

SWEATER:

Fair Isle Snow Sweater in Grey (S) 

NAILS:

Chanel Cosmic & Magic

CANDLE:
Diptyque Pink Bark

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