Monthly Beauty Haul - February 2021

I always love these haul posts - it's a way to keep track of everything that I picked up every month. I don't always blog about everything I pick up (I try to), but if you ever spot anything in here that you really want me to talk about, let me know! 

Last year, I got a little crazy about trying to stick to a crazy budget and this year I'm just going to buy what I want and try and be reasonable about my purchases! 

(Also, I'm only sharing what I received every month now since I'm not trying to stick to a crazy budget, so some things I ordered in February will show up in my March haul now!)

I purchased everything in this post

Auric Beauty Haul ~ $131.77 CAN. I was so excited when Samantha Ravndahl announced her brand and I loved her announcement video, so I was very excited to pick up one of the Glow Lusts and one Smoke Reflect shadow - I can't wait to use both of these! The cost I paid in Canadian includes both products, shipping and conversion with no duties on my order! I will be reviewing these as soon as I can try them! 

Five of Saturday - February 27, 2021 ~ Hunter Boots, Knix Leggings, Becca Cosmetics, Declutter, and The Bachelor

Happy Saturday everyone! I hope you all had a great week!

ONE 

I purchased everything in this post

I'm so excited - Costco has Hunter Boots on for a great price! (I think they are $100 in store, but I just picked these up online for $115 with free shipping!) I was so excited - I've really wanted a short pair (a little easier to wear and more versatile!) They were a great find! 

Project Pan 21 in 2021 ~ Update #1

I really enjoyed working on a project pan last, it really made me enjoy using up older products in my collection, so I was excited to start a new project pan in 2021 - I am hoping to use up or hit pan on 21 products in 2021! I will again, be focusing on all makeup products as I am pretty good about working through my skincare products. 

The Rodial brow product was received as PR sample - this post contains affiliate links

I started the project off with the first 10 products and will treat this like a rolling project - once I reach my goal, I will add a new product to the mix! I have a mix of goals between finishing products and hitting pan, so this should be a lot of fun! I also picked a mix of products that I will reach my goals quickly on and some that may take close to the whole project to reach! I will update every two months:

Lush Kitchen Subscription Box ~ Vol.9 February 2021

I've made it pretty clear here that I'm a big Lushie, so naturally I was very excited last year when Lush Kitchen announced that they were starting a subscription box, of course I ordered it right away and the first box was in May! It is a little pricey with the conversion to Canada; but, I've only been getting it every couple of months, so I consider it a fun subscription box splurge! 

I purchased this subscription box on my own

The Lush Kitchen Subscription box is a monthly subscription box full of exclusive Lush Labs goodies made exclusively for the box - every month subscribers vote on the monthly menu of products that they would or would not like to see in the box, so you can help pick what is included in the box! Also, all of the products included in each box will be vegan. 

Manicure Monday - Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Prismatic Shine polish in Pink Aurora

I was rather excited to see the new Sally Hansen Prismatic Shine polishes in store at Shoppers Drug Mart recently - they look so pretty. So naturally, I had to pick up one and give it a go! 

I purchased this polish on my own

This is a newer line and I can't resist a pink glittery polish, so I had to give this a try! Also, it's been a very busy weekend and I didn't have much time to do my nails at all, so it seems like the perfect time to use a polish that claims to dry in 60 seconds! The Insta-Dri formula is also 3-in-1 formula, so you don't have to use a base or top coat with the polish! (Again, perfect for a super quick mani!)

Monthly Beauty Empties - January 2021

Time for a look at my beauty garbage from January:

Some products may have been received as PR samples - this post contains affiliate links

MAC Cosmetics Mini MAC Prep + Prime Fix+ Primer and Setting Spray ~ $18.00 CAN. A lightweight water mist that finishes makeup, while gently soothing and refreshing skin.

This was a little mini I've been carrying around in my purse for a while - I like this as a refresher during the day while wearing makeup because it won't mess up my makeup. I also prefer this as a primer and don't use it soley as a setting spray. 

Repurchase: Likely 

Five on Friday - February 19, 2021 ~ The Lost Apothecary Book Review, Valentine's Day, Used Book Haul, Internet Pasta, and Firefly Lane

Happy Friday everyone! I'm happy this was a short work week - our Monday was the family day holiday! And, it's finally starting to "warm up" in Calgary, we've been sitting at -30 for well over a week and I'm ready to get outside this weekend! 

ONE

E-arc of The Lost Apothecary was provided as a review copy - this post contains affiliate links

I said earlier this year that I was going to probably share some book reviews and content on the blog - I mean honestly, we aren't going anywhere or doing anything, so I'm reading books a lot more than I'm wearing new makeup at this point (I've always said, this remains a beauty blog, but I'm happy to share my other hobbies!), and so I thought I'd focus reviews on the books that I looooove, so let me introduce you to The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner - this book releases on March 2, 2021 and it's my first 5 star book of the year! 

Kaleidos x Angelica Nyqvist The Club Nebula Eyeshadow Palette - Swatches, Looks and Thoughts!

Kaleidos was on my list of brands to try for 2020 and I was really pleased that I did try them - I piked up a small, neutral eyeshadow palette and really enjoyed the formula of it! I also picked up a lovely highlighter that I have been using lots - it's certainly a brand that I'm excited to see and try more from! 

I purchased this palette myself

So, when they announced that they were collaborating with Swedish youtuber, Angelica Nyqvist, I was pretty happy - she's certainly the reason that I heard about the brand! Also, Kaleidos is a brand that doesn't shy away from colourful, and if you've seen Angie's channel then you know that she is very much in to colourful looks, so this feels like a very fitting collab all around! 

Manicure Monday - You Have A Pizza My Heart Nails

Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a great weekend - it's Family Day in Alberta, so we get a long weekend today! 

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If you thought that my Valentine's Day puns were over with Valentine's being yesterday, you're wrong! If you caught my instagram yesterday than you know that Heart Pizza is my love language, so it only seems fitting that today's nails are dedicated to that special treat I get every year on Valentine's Day! 

Five on Friday - February 12, 2021 ~ Valentine's Books & Baking, Best of Calgary Foods, T. Swift and B. Spears!

Happy Friday everyone! I hope you all have had a great week! (I took today off, so I'm enjoying a little extra long weekend on home). It has been -25 to -30 all week, with windchills reaching the -40s for the whole week - it's so crazy and it's been a miserable week! 

ONE 

A Pho Love Story was received as an e-arc for review - this post contains affiliate links

Time to share my TBR list for the month - I'm keeping the love theme up for the month and sharing some of the romance and rom-coms I'm planning on reading this month! I always try and plan my reading with themes; but, honestly, I usually manage to stick to the theme for most of the month, then I grab something I'm in the mood for, which is usually different!

Nabla Side by Side Eyeshadow Palette, Ruby Lights Glitter Quad, Major Pleasure Mascara and Ruby Brush Set

Nabla was high on my list of brands to try in 2020, so when Trendmood announced that one of their boxes was going to be a "brand takeover" box back in November, I knew I had to grab it so I could try a few of their products in one go! 

(Yes, I picked this up a while ago, but I've had lots to try and I've made sure to try everything for about a month, so I have a pretty solid opinion about what I think of them!)

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One of the products I've really wanted to try by the brand was the Skin Glazing Highlighters and Blushes and sadly, this box didn't come with one, so I'm still hoping to try one of those soon! 

Manicure Monday - Baby, Yoda One For Me Valentine's Day Nails

Happy Manicure Monday! I hope you all had a great weekend - it's been so cold here, so we spent our weekend just prepping for Valentine's Day by baking cookies and making hot chocolate bombs to keep ourselves busy inside! 

The OPI polishes were received as PR samples - this post contains affiliate links

I'm not a traditional Valentine's Day lover, but I'm a total sucker for good Valentine's cards and funny quips! So, even though I don't love the lovey dovey part of the holiday, I do love some parts of it, and the jokes and puns are a big part of what I love! 

Five on Friday - February 5, 2021 ~ Monthly Makeup Basket, January OwlCrate, Hot Chocolate Bombs, and Lotta Love!

Happy Friday everyone! Hope you all had a good week - it's been super cold all week and snowy here (I actually took a snow on Wednesday and worked from home and it was lovely!)

ONE 

The Pixi quad in the post was received as a PR sample - this post contains affiliate links

I have been keeping up my Monthly Makeup Baskets throughout this pandemic; but, I am finding it a little hard to use everything in a single month as I am wearing masks all the time. So, for now, I am going to do bi-monthly baskets - I typically feature older products, but used lots of newer products for December & January, so I will make sure all of these ones for the next two months are older! 

Monthly Beauty Favourites - January 2021

Here's a look at my Favourite products of January:

The Bio Sculpture polish was received as a PR sample -this post contains affiliate links

I actually don't have any makeup favourites this month - I've been trying a couple of new things and playing with some old stuff, but nothing that stood out as amazing to me in the makeup department! But, I do have two purple nail polishes for balance! 

Monthly Beauty Haul - January 2021

I always love these haul posts - it's a way to keep track of everything that I picked up every month. I don't always blog about everything I pick up (I try to), but if you ever spot anything in here that you really want me to talk about, let me know! 

Last year, I got a little crazy about trying to stick to a crazy budget and this year I'm just going to buy what I want and try and be reasonable about my purchases! 

(Also, I'm only sharing what I received every month now since I'm not trying to stick to a crazy budget, so some things I ordered in January will show up in my February haul now!)

I purchased everything in this post

Sephora Order ~ $58.04 CAN. I went through the sale section of Sephora and picked up a few sets - the Morphe continuous mist setting spray is great and I really wanted to try the Pat McGrath lip balms! Also, the pumpkin mask I liked was on sale, and the Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter was the add on item. 

Manicure Monday - Abstract Pink Heart Nails

Happy Monday and Happy February! I always love February, so I have a good excuse to do pink lovey nails all month long! 

The OPI polish was received as a PR sample - this post contains affiliate links

I will be honest, I'm still struggling a little with creativity and haven't been able to come up with much for nail art! Any suggestions or Valentine's or pink nails you'd like to see me do?! Send me your inspiration!