Hello Kitty An Apple a Day Trio Lip Balm Set

Recently I reviewed the beautiful Hello Kitty Pop-Up Party eye shadow palette from the limited edition 40^th anniversary collection and today I ‘m featuring more adorable items to enhance your pout with a hint of delicious color!

When this collection was released they definitely captured the cute, iconic style of this famous feline and the Apple a Day Trio Lip Balm Set is no exception. Packaged in a little pyramid, the set includes 3 tasty balms shaped like delectable little apples!

The shades include: Red Delicious, Think Pink and Natural all of which have a sheer,  juicy tint that coincides with their names.

Infused with scrumptious strawberry, vanilla and apple extracts the balms deliver bright color and nourishment to moisturize lips and prevent dryness with a light, sweet scent. 

The formula is very creamy to the touch and quite glossy which makes it easy to apply and distribute. The neutral shade has a bit of shimmer although it doesn't show up very much once applied and the red and pink hues add a pretty flush of color to the lips.

Below is a swatch of the red shade which is my favorite! As you can see it is very vivid with a wet, shiny finish.

The texture feels and looks more like sheer lip gloss which is perfect for the days you don’t feel like wearing a solid lipstick and I love the little mirrors on the inside of the apples!

For lip balms the red and pink shades are quite vivid and although you do have to wipe the color off your finger after each use, I think these are great!

The set retails for $26 CAD at Sephora and the balms make great stocking stuffers! 

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Hello Kitty Kawaii Nail Set

Nail art is very trendy right now and although I haven’t mastered the art myself I love embellishing my nails with creative decals, stickers and stamps. Recently Hello Kitty celebrated her 40^th anniversary with the release an adorable limited edition collection that exudes her cute, feline style perrrfectly!

The word Kawaii=cuteness and if you are a Hello Kitty fan that is exactly what your nails will be after you use this kit.

The set includes:

*1 Hello Kitty tin

*3 sets of nail appliqués

*Hello Kitty nail stickers

*1 nail file

*Stamper set including: stamp, scraper and stamping plate

* Hello Bling! Rhinestones

* 3-D Tiny Apples nail art

*2 nail polishes in: Bright White and Ruby Red

There are enough colorful pieces in this kit to create a Hello Kitty work of art or if you prefer something more subtle you can simply decorate with an accent nail.

Aside from Hello Kitty herself the stamps and nail decals also include flowers, bows, fruit, balloons and hearts so you can also create different designs and themes.

The ruby red polish is rich, pretty and pairs well with the little rhinestones however for the price the inclusion of a clear top coat and a few more mini lacquers would have been a great addition. 

This is a charming gift for anyone who loves creative nail art and embellishing their manicures, it retails for $47 CAD at Sephora.

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Fresh Sugar Lip Treatments: Holiday Gift Sets

This holiday give the gift of  healthy lips and help everyone on your list battle winter weather with beautiful gift sets from Fresh. I have been using these colourful, fun lip treatments for years and this season you can stock up on all your favorite shades for the ultimate Sugar stash or pop one in everyone’s stocking!

The Sugar Legends gift set is a $93 dollar value and retails for $65. It contains 7 luscious shades including: Petal (pink blossom), Tulip (sheer hot pink), Rose, Honey (warm nude), Cherry (sunny red), Passion (vibrant red) and Berry.

These nourishing treatments provide up to 6 hours of hydration to help alleviate and improve the appearance of dry chapped skin. They are formulated with an exclusive blend of sugars that prevent moisture loss and luxurious oils including meadowfoam, grapeseed and black currant to protect, soothe and soften.

Some of the shades offer buildable coverage for a subtle, beautiful tint and all of these lightly scented treatments have SPF 15 for youthful looking lips. I love the trendy packaging and the balms condition and smooth roughness for supple, kissable lips!

If you prefer an even softer look then the Sweet Nudes Collection offers 4 flattering shades that are more neutral. This set is a $66 value but retails for $42 and also includes the sugar lip polish which I love!

Formulated with sweet sugar crystals and natural humectants to prevent moisture loss the polish exfoliates to buff away dry skin and smooth roughness. Shea butter and jojoba nourish lips for up to 6 hours to improve skin texture and revitalize for a healthier, softer pout.

The polish paired with the Sugar balms makes a great treatment and may help all of your lip products glide on smoother and look better. With no parabens, sulfates or phthalates these Sugar treatments are cult favorites at Sephora and among beauty lovers.  

Since the Sugar lip treatments retail for $26 each these collections are a great value! You can purchase the gift sets at Sephora.

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Sephora Endless Kisses Lip Gloss Collection

If you are still on the hunt for the perfect gifts or you find yourself doing some last minute shopping Sephora has a great selection of holiday sets that make gift giving simple. The Endless Kisses Lip Gloss Collection is a $120 value for $34 and comes with 10 brilliant glosses ranging from: gold shimmer, soft pink, peach shimmer, hot pink, red, purple and more!

For the gloss lovers on your list this set includes shades for every occasion to create a variety of different effects. The coverage ranges from sheer to medium with the darker shades producing vivid color and the shimmer shades moistening your pout in luminous shine!

This collection is also great for those on a budget because you get 10 glosses for just $3.40 each and you can also break up the set to use as stocking stuffers!

The gloss has a slight scent and the formula contains jojoba and castor oil for moisture. The longevity is average and reapplication throughout the day is necessary.

As you can see from the swatches below some of the colors are subtle and sheer while others appear ultra glossy and wet. The bright pink on the right provides full coverage with lacquer-like pigmentation which makes this set very well rounded. 

The quality of most of the shades is on par with your average lip gloss and the texture and finishes are nice. They provide decent hydration for dry winter lips and the colors transcend all seasons. My favorites are the deepest shades because they tend to be most vivid but if you are still a bit hesitant to wear bright, bold hues this set can help you transition to more daring colors.

If you are looking for easy, individual gifts or stocking stuffers Sephora also has the cute Kiss Kiss Universal Pink Gloss which comes in a little tin with the gift tag already attached! This shade of pink is soft and pretty with dazzling pink glitter to suit all complexions. 

This is a great little gloss for co-workers, friends, family and women of all ages! It retails for just $8

These products are currently available at Sephora stores.

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Hello Kitty Pop-Up Party Eye Shadow Palette

When I buy cosmetics one of my favorite things to purchase is eye shadow. I love changing up my eye makeup with the seasons to match my mood and style. This holiday Sephora has released some gorgeous palettes to diversify and enhance your makeup collection!

The Pop-Up Party Hello Kitty eye shadow palette from the brand's limited edition 40^th anniversary collection is sure to excite all the makeup lovers on your holiday list! This cute, iconic little kitty is a adored by women of all ages and the palette is packaged in an eye catching box that opens to reveal a fun pop up display!

The shadows sit in a tray which pulls out to display 20 dazzling shades all named after Hello Kitty’s favorite things such as apple pie, hot cocoa and chocolate chip.  

The shades in this palette are gorgeous and range from pink, purple, navy, gold, teal, taupe, blue, bronze and more! The collection of hues includes some of my favorite color trends and has enough variety to compliment many preferences, styles and skin tones.

Some of shadows feel slightly textured but overall I found them to be quite soft, smooth and buildable. The pigmentation is vivid although some shades are more saturated than others and the finishes range from: metallic, satin, neutral and matte. I like how easy the pigments are to blend, mix and match to create looks for every occasion.

When the shadows are applied lightly you can achieve subtle coverage but if you’re like me and prefer bold color you can layer them heavily for more intensity and glamour. I recommend using a good primer to enhance the color.

(swatches from left to right: Kitty-Chan, Dear Daniel, Happy, Anniversary, Three Apples, Bow, The Original)

The shadow last all day without creasing or fading and I didn't find them to be chalky or have much of an issue with fall-out.

The tray of shadows doesn't pull completely out of the box which would have been nice but I think this palette has great versatility, gorgeous color range and I like the quality. You can find this collection at Sephora, the palette retails for $62 CAD.

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