Thursday, May 31, 2018

May 2018 - Monthly Favorites!

Here is a look at my top 5 products I have been loving in May! 


May 2018 - Monthly Favorites!

Guerlain Meteorites Highlighting Powder Pearls in 02 Clair ~ $77.00 CAN. An illuminating powder made up of light-diffusing pearls that minimize flaws and add brightness to the skin. 

How have I not shared these on here before?! You can tell I'm getting low on these; but, I have had these for almost 4 years! I have loved these for a long time - I kind of go in and out of using these and this whole month, I have reached for no other finishing powders! This leaves the slightest glow to the skin and it just gives such a good finish! I know these are a little pricey; but, these last forever! I just dip in a big fluffy brush in this and sweep it over my face! 

Wednesday, May 30, 2018

May 2018 - What I Bought This Month!

I think I always need to start my Monthly Haul posts with the intro "Hello, my name is Renee and I am a Beauty Shopaholic"....! 

Happy Monthly Shopping Haul time! I love these Haul posts because for me it's a way of sharing everything I pick up; because, honestly I buy so much stuff that a lot of it doesn't get talked about at all until it appears in an empties post! (But, if there is ever anything you want to see a full post on, just let me know and I will do it!)

Also, I do "try" to stick to a monthly budget of $100, and these posts are supposed to keep me in check! (Haha - supposed to, being the key word! I am clearly a beauty addict!) I will only include products I have spent money on - gifts, pr samples, and freebies are usually shared on posts like my Five on Friday posts! 

Here is a look at what I bought in May:



ColourPop Palettes ~ $39.00 CAN. I picked up both the Golden State of Mind and Element of Surprise palettes from Facebook swap groups. Some people received these in their April Boxycharm boxes and wouldn't use them so I thought I would scoop them up and give them a try! 

Monday, May 28, 2018

Manicure Monday - Nails Inc. Flock You Nail Polish Duo

Happy Manicure Monday everyone! I have shared a couple of these Nails Inc. polish duos and I can't rave about them enough - the polishes are always stunning, and the best part is these sets of 2 are the same price as 1 polish! 


Manicure Monday - Nails Inc. Flock You Nail Polish Duo

I'm teaming up this week with Jayne from Cosmetic Proof and Trysh from Prairie Beauty Love and this week our theme "Brights"! (Does this hot pink not scream BRIGHT to you?!) Holy moly this set is the perfect for Summer! These ladies are amazing at nails, so make sure you check out what they came up with too! 

Sunday, May 27, 2018

Skincare Sunday - National Sunscreen Day with LaSpa Natural Suncare Products!

It's May 27 and that means it's National Sunscreen Day!!! I'm a pretty strong supporter of daily SPF - I personally spent my teen years and early twenties doing some serious damage to my skin (we're talking laying out in the sun with baby oil on and tanning 3 times a week in a tanning bed...), so now I am constantly trying to reverse and prevent any permanent damage that I may have done! 

It's so important to apply SPF everyday (I always do at least to my face, neck and arms - anything that is exposed, even just if I'm driving). The most important thing to look for is a broad spectrum sunscreen - if it doesn't say this on the packaging, it will not protect you against UVA rays, which cause premature aging and sun spots!


Skincare Sunday - National Sunscreen Day with LaSpa Natural Suncare Products!

As much as I am particular about applying SPF, I don't think I have ever actually used a mineral sunscreen before! LaSpa describes the benefits of a mineral sunscreen as "Sunscreens use either a physical or chemical filter to protect your skin from the sun’s rays. Zinc Oxide (as used by LASPA) and Titanium Dioxide are natural mineral sun blocks that sit on your skin and stop both UVA and UVB rays from penetrating your skin. Chemical sunscreens use synthetic chemicals to reflect the sun’s rays after they have penetrated the skin’s surface."

Saturday, May 26, 2018

Five on Saturday - May 26, 2018

Happy Saturday everyone! I hope you all had a great week! This was a short week here; but, am I the only one that finds they seem to be the longest?! Also, Elliott has been sick still all week so we have had a lot of long nights! 

ONE 



I love getting fun goodies in the mail! I just received my May Scratch Monthly Mani Kit! This is a nice, affordable subscription that features nail wraps from GoScrachIt that are exclusive to the kit and designed by NinaNailedIt! 

Thursday, May 24, 2018

Wet N Wild "Flights of Fancy" Summer Collection Box - Swatches, Makeup Look and Review!

The Wet n Wild Summer "Flights of Fancy” is absolutely stunning! It’s a huge range of products - eye shadow quads, lip scrubs, primer water, lip glosses, blushes and eye liners! I love the Hummingbird inspiration - I think it’s so unique to all the other collections being released right now and it is so perfect for Summer! 


Wet N Wild "Flights of Fancy" Summer Collection Box - Swatches, Makeup Look and Review!

Wet n Wild is a cruelty free, affordable brand and I have been impressed with the products I have tried from them! I just tried an eyeshadow palette recently from the brand for the first time and was really impressed with the quality (I have scooped up a few more I was so impressed). I also tried their whole Unicorn collection last year and was super impressed with the highlighters I tried! 

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

May 2018 Boxycharm - Unboxing, Swatches, and Review!

Boxycharm is a beauty subscription box for $21.00 US a month + $5.00 shipping to Canada (shipping is free to the U.S.) Boxycharm sends 4 to 5 full size and luxury size beauty items.

This subscription focuses heavily on make-up items - so that is something to keep in mind! While it is a little pricier than the more inexpensive beauty boxes, the majority of the products are full size, with a deluxe product every once in a while. 



May 2018 Boxycharm - Unboxing, Swatches, and Review!

For the past boxes, every subscriber generally receives the same products, with 1 or 2 items that have a few variations. Boxycharm did recently announce that that they are expanding their personalization, so I think from here on out, we will see even more variations with boxes.

Monday, May 21, 2018

Manicure Monday - Green and Gold Foliage Nails!

Happy Long Weekend Manicure Monday! I hope you all are having an amazing long weekend - the weather has been absolutely gorgeous here all weekend! Everything is finally blooming and turning green and this is my favorite weather - I love Spring! Thus, it inspired a lovely foliage manicure! 


Manicure Monday - Green and Gold Foliage Nails!

I'm not going to lie, I loooove how these nails turned out! I love the balance of peach, green and gold and how they all came together! It just feels so Springy and lovely! 

Friday, May 18, 2018

Five on Friday - May 18, 2018

Happy Friday everyone! I have had a super busy week so I am looking forward to the long weekend! My Dad and Step-mom are coming in to town so we are going to enjoy a family weekend! 

ONE


Have you seen the giveaway I have going on right now?! Last weekend marked the 4th Blogiversary of See The World in PINK and I'm celebrating by giving you guys the chance to win 2 amazing high-end mini palettes! Head over to the original post here to enter!!!

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Mask Wednesday - Sephora Collection Pineapple Nose Mask

A nose mask; yes, you read that correctly! I have tried a lot of different styles of masks before - eye masks, lip masks, and nose strips; but, never a nose mask before! I'm excited to try something different! 


Mask Wednesday - Sephora Collection Pineapple Nose Mask


Sephora Collection Pineapple Nose Mask ~ $4.00 CAN. A pineapple bio-cellulose nose mask that perfectly hugs nose contours and tightens pores in as little as 15 minutes.

I love the idea that is a bio-cellulose mask - I have raved about this formula before on my past mask reviews before! It is comfortable and adheres to the face really well! And, I really like the idea of using a nose mask instead of nose strips that hurts the skin and rips at it as you remove it - I hate using those. 

Monday, May 14, 2018

Manicure Monday - Leopard Print Nail Art!

Happy Manicure Monday! Things are getting wild around here today with some leopard print nails! 


Manicure Monday - Leopard Print Nail Art!

I'm teaming up again this week, with Jayne from Cosmetic Proof and Trysh from Prairie Beauty Love - and this week we obviously picked Leopard Print! These ladies are amazing at nails, so make sure you check out what they came up with too! 

Saturday, May 12, 2018

Happy 4 Year Blogiversary! Celebrating With A Giveaway!

Today marks the 4th Blogiversary of See The World in PINK! I can't believe this little blog is already 4 years old! It's weird looking back to see where I started - basically I started just reviewing subscription boxes and the quality of products in them - then I wanted to include my love of nails and eventually my makeup and skincare obsession too! 

I know I'm a tiny blog in the world of Beauty Blogs but I'm still proud of what I have able to do here - I have put out content that I'm proud of, I have expanded my beauty knowledge, and I have worked with so many amazing brands and tried so many amazing products! 


Happy 4 Year Blogiversary! Celebrating With A Giveaway!

I like to use this opportunity to say thank you to all my readers/followers and host a little giveaway! I'm always so thankful and appreciative that people stop by and read my blog and I always hope you enjoy what you see! Thanks for supporting See The World in PINK! 


Friday, May 11, 2018

Five on Friday - May 11, 2018

Happy Friday everyone! What a week it has been - the whole family here has been super duper sick so our week has been filled with that! It has been pretty miserable around here actually; but, hopefully we are all on the mend and this weekend we can rest up and feel better! 

ONE 



My palette of the week for April 30 - May 4 was a customizable Buxom palette. So, I ordered this palette almost a year and a half ago from Sephora when they had a crazy deal on - you picked 6 shadows and the palette for $20. But, I haven't actually used this palette since I picked it up! Embarrassing, I know.... So, I thought I should try it right away and see if I like it or not! 

Thursday, May 10, 2018

Made To Recreate with Schwarzkopf Professional Hair Products!

If you haven't noticed on here, I keep my hair pretty basic! My hair is just really thin and straight; but, that does not mean that it easy to style. In my opinion, it actually makes it harder to style. My hair does not hold a curl and takes a fair bit of effort to get to do anything! 


Made To Recreate with Schwarzkopf Professional Hair Products!

I was impressed with the products I tried from Schwarzkopf Professional, especially their hairsprays that actually worked for my hair! 

Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Wet n Wild Rose in the Air Color Icon Eyeshadow 10 Pan Palette - Swatches, Makeup Look and Review!

These new Color Icon 10 pan eyeshadow palettes were crazy hyped up when they were released in December, and I have been waiting impatiently to get my hands on them! They were so hard to find in Calgary, that as soon as I found them online, I scooped them up right away! 


Wet n Wild Rose in the Air Color Icon Eyeshadow 10 Pan Palette - Swatches, Makeup Look and Review!

I'm slowly collecting all the palette to try and review; but, I had to start with the Rose in the Air palette because it was by far the most talked about (it looks so much like the Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance palette) - it is gorgeous! 

Monday, May 7, 2018

Manicure Monday - PearlPlanet Panda Pop Water Nail Decals

Happy Monday everyone! I just saw the Pandas that are here at the Calgary Zoo and all I want is everything PANDA right now! So yes, we are doing Panda nails this week! 


Manicure Monday - PearlPlanet Panda Pop Water Nail Decals

How cute are these are these Panda Pop water nail decals from PearlPlanet?! I loooove the cartoon pandas so much! 

Sunday, May 6, 2018

April 2018 - Monthly Empties & Month in Masks

Time to take a look at my beauty garbage:

Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream SPF 35 in Light ~ sample shown (full size is $50.00 CAN). A multitasking, tinted BB cream that merges makeup and skincare in one step.

I have this in light and it was a little too light for me so I mixed it to lighten other foundations - on it's own, it wasn't the best formula for me.
Repurchase: No 

Saturday, May 5, 2018

Five on Saturday - May 5, 2018

Happy Saturday everyone! Hope you all had a great week! I'm still trying to work out a good balance with my new work life - I still think I'm struggling to find a new routine; but, I will figure it out eventually! 

ONE

Eeeek - so exciting you guys! The Calgary Zoo finally has pandas and I went this morning to see them! The Panda Passage was only open today and this past week to members, and if you are patiently waiting, it opens to the public on Monday! 

Thursday, May 3, 2018

April 2018 Boxycharm - Unboxing, Swatches, Review, and Full Make-up Look!

Boxycharm is a beauty subscription box for $21.00 US a month + $5.00 shipping to Canada (shipping is free to the U.S.) Boxycharm sends 4 to 5 full size and luxury size beauty items.

This subscription focuses heavily on make-up items - so that is something to keep in mind! While it is a little pricier than the more inexpensive beauty boxes, the majority of the products are full size, with a deluxe product every once in a while. 



April 2018 Boxycharm - Unboxing, Swatches, Review, and Full Make-up Look!

For the past boxes, every subscriber generally receives the same products, with 1 or 2 items that have a few variations. Boxycharm did recently announce that that they are expanding their personalization, so I think from here on out, we will see even more variations with boxes - for example, this month you would receive 1 of 5 different ColourPop palettes, plus a few variations of other products. 

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

April 2018 - Monthly Favorites!

Here is a look at the 5 things I have been loving this month:
April 2018 - Monthly Favorites!

Lush Twilight Body Spray ~ $29.95 CAN. When you want to feel really cozy, safe and at peace, spritz this heavenly blend of lavender and tonka all over. With the same scent as Twilight Bath Bomb and Sleepy Body Lotion, you can now wear this sweet, sleep-inducing perfume in layers. Don't be afraid to spray generously: skin-softening glycerin makes our body sprays gentle on your skin. Sleep soundly, sweetheart.

This is a recent purchase; but, it is absolutely amazing! I use this more so of a linen spray than a body spray - but I have used it as both for the same purpose. This is amazing for bedtime! I spray one mist of this on my bed or pajamas and then cozy in to bed! I have never had a problem falling asleep, but more so having a restful sleep is a bit of a problem - between the early teething mornings, baby monitor light in my face, hubby work shift work, the list goes on! But, this just really helps me relax and sleep really restfully. It smells nice and light - just like the Sleepy lotion, which I love!