Nik the Makeup Junkie: it Cosmetics

March 07, 2019

It Cosmetics It's All About You TSV Available Now!

November 08, 2018

It's Your Top 5 Superstars & More Holiday Collection

*products mentioned were sent for review, opinions are my own*
We're back with another QVC TSV from It Cosmetics. This is their holiday TSV, the It's Your Top 5 Superstars & More Collection. We've talked about these TSVs so many times in the past, I feel like you know how it works by now, but here's the rundown.

Normally, these are available for one day only, and that day is November 10th, 2018 at 12 AM EST, however, I have a presale link for you so it's available now. You can find that link here and I'll also post it below after we talk about this TSV.
I'm sure what you want to know is what's included in the It's Your Top 5 Superstars & More TSV, and I'm here to give you that information.

IT COSMETICS CONFIDENCE IN A CREAM MOISTURIZER - this is easily my favorite moisturizer and we've talked about that before. I think I have three backups and that's okay with me. I've also gotten my mom hooked on it so I'm now her supplier as well! What you should know about this moisturizer is that it's a dry skinned girls (or boys!) dream. It's super hydrated and not too heavy for a cream. It takes around 10 minutes to totally sink in and it's worth it.
IT COSMETICS BYE BYE UNDEREYE CONCEALER - This is THE concealer for dark circles. It's a little on the thicker side and you need the TINIEST amount. It's so full coverage but make sure you set it well!
IT COSMETICS SUPERHERO MASCARA - This mascara does amazing things for your lashes. It gives length and SO MUCH volume. A quick tip: wipe the excess of your brush for the best results. A little too much can get on the wand and then you get clumpy. If you like clumpy, you do you but if you like to avoid the clumps, just wipe off the excess.
IT COSMETICS CELEBRATION FOUNDATION - I'm not the best with powder foundations BUT I do like this one. I like all of the IT Cosmetics powder foundations. I feel like they look SO smooth on the skin.
IT COSMETICS JE NE SAIS QUOI HYDRATING LIP TREATMENT SERUM - I am literally obsessed with this stuff. I wear it everyday. Every single day. Usually it's my go-to lip color for the day because it turns the perfect shade of pink, but I also wear it in the mornings when I'm getting ready and at night after I finish my skin care. It's so good, so hydrating, and makes your lips just look SO nice.
IT COSMETICS HEAVENLY LUXE DUAL ENDED BUFF AND BLEND BRUSH - I am addicted to It Cosmetics brushes. They know it, I know it, you should know it. Honestly, you should also be addicted because omg, they're so soft! If you've never felt one, do it. Go to Ulta and touch them, then come back to me. They're the softest brushes in existence.

Whether or not you need this TSV, only you know. But, if you buy it, you're definitely going to be happy. It's so nice. I definitely recommend it, whether you're buying it to try new products or to have backups of your current favorites. Let me know which is your favorite!

Here's that link to purchase again!

Thanks for reading!

June 20, 2018

It Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation Full Coverage Moisturizer | Review

*Products mentioned were sent for review, opinions are my own*
I'm basically obsessed with the idea of finding the perfect foundation. Recently, I've been trying the It Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation Full Coverage Moisturizer. I've been working on this review for quite some time because I wanted to really test this foundation, so we are going to talk about everything.

The It Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation Full Coverage Moisturizer is fairly new as far as I know. I feel like there was a similar product available before and it's been relaunched, but I could be wrong about that.
Before we talk about the claims, I want to talk about the shade range quickly. It Cosmetics is notorious for having a very small shade range. When grabbing info for this post I realized that the shade range has been expanded for this product. The shade range now has 12 different shades, which is a lot better. Obviously, this is still something they should continue to work on and expand, because there are so many shades that are missing and little variety in undertones. I just wanted to talk about this because it seems like they're listening and finally expanding, even if it's a slow process.
Let's talk about the claims:

SPF 50
Full Coverage
Natural Satin Finish
Hydrating
Covers & Improves redness, pores, breakouts, dark spots, lines and wrinkles
No creasing or cracking
Increases absorption & efficacy of skin care

When I first saw this announced, I was excited but skeptical. With the It Cosmetics CC+ Cream and the CC+ Illumination Cream already existing, I didn't think this would be any different. There are differences between all of them, but the Bye Bye Foundation is pretty similar to the CC+ Cream.

You may know that the CC+ Illumination cream is my all-time favorite foundation, and I didn't think I would like this more than that because the Illumination Cream is very dewy and hydrating. I'm not the biggest fan of the CC+ Cream because it seems like it just sits on my skin and does not look the greatest. So, with that knowledge, let's move onto the review.

The Bye Bye Foundation is similar to the CC+ Cream. In fact, it applies the same. The Bye Bye Foundation is much more hydrating than the regular CC+ Cream, but not quite as hydrating as the CC+ Illumination cream. It does set down on it's own and I find it to be a medium-buildable coverage. It blends easily and evenly and doesn't sit on top of the skin. The finish is a natural satin finish, definitely not matte which is a plus to me but some may not like that.

My skin is normal-dry lately and foundations easily dry out my skin and ends up cakey within a couple of hours. If my skin is super dry, the Bye Bye Foundation will do this to me, but I expect it to. It lasts around 4 hours on my skin before it starts to look dry. It starts to look cakey and extremely dry around the 6 hour mark. On normal skin, I think it would probably look great all day. Oily skin may not like it because it's not matte, it's semi-hydrating, and doesn't fight oil at all, in my experience. I'd still recommend the regular CC+ Cream for Oily skin and the CC+ Illumination for dry skin. The Bye Bye foundation seems like a great product for normal skin.

This does not sink into lines and pores, in my experience, if that's something that concerns you.

Here is a swatch comparing the Bye Bye Foundation to the CC+ Cream and CC+ Illumination Cream. The Bye Bye Foundation and CC+ Cream are both in the shade Fair and the CC+ Illumination Cream is in Light.

So, as far as how I feel about this foundation, it's okay. It's not my favorite but I don't hate it. In fact, I find I normally apply this when I'm going to be out for a couple of hours running errands and don't need my makeup to last all day. I don't have to set it with powder and other products lay on top perfectly, so it's perfect for quick makeup. It does look natural and I like to wear it for short periods of time.

If you have normal skin, you should try it. You can probably grab a sample from Ulta or Sephora and you can decide for yourself. Kudos to It Cosmetics for finally expanding their shade range, it's a great start.

You can find this on It Cosmetics website and at Ulta for $39.50.

Thanks for reading!

June 04, 2018

It Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores Bronzer | Review

February 06, 2018

It Cosmetics Secret Sauce | Review

January 11, 2018

IT Cosmetics New Year New Confidence | QVC TSV

*Products mentioned were sent for review, opinions are my own*
It's time for another IT Cosmetics TSV with QVC and it's on pre-sale now! This is actually my favorite of all of the TSV's I've received as these are some of my favorite IT Cosmetics products, available in one bundle.

Let's talk about what's included in the New Year New Confidence TSV.

CONFIDENCE IN AN EYE CREAM : Anti-aging, moisturizing eye cream. This is my all time favorite eye cream and I seriously can't go without it. This is very lightly peach tinted to help disguise dark circles, but you really can't tell it's there because the tint is SO light.
CONFIDENCE IN A CREAM : Moisturizing cream that also helps to blur pores and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This is a great moisturizer for all skin types, especially those of us with dry skin. It looks like it would be thick or heavy but it sinks in and melts into your skin so quickly without leaving behind any oily feeling.
CONFIDENCE IN A COMPACT : Anti-aging solid serum foundation. This offers SPF 50+ and is infused with pure color pigments for high coverage without the heavy feeling. I use this foundation anytime I'm looking for a little more coverage. I love that it never feels heavy or looks cakey.

CONFIDENCE IN A CLEANSER : Cleanses and moisturizes AND it's suitable for all skin types. This doesn't strip your skin, it leaves it clean but hydrated and I love that. This is sulfate and soap free.
HEAVENLY SKIN SKIN-SMOOTHING COMPLEXION BRUSH : This brush is made to hug the contours of your face so your foundation will look airbrushed. The IT Cosmetics brushes are my all time favorite, as they're SO soft and just do what they say they'll do.

I love that this TSV includes so many of my personal favorite products and now's your chance to grab the bundle and save some money!

You can find it now on pre-sale, and it officially goes on sale for 24 hours January 13th.

If you decide to pick this up, let me know! I seriously think you'll love it. Also, let me know what your favorite IT product is in the comments!

Thanks for reading!

December 21, 2017

IT Cosmetics Brow Power | Product Review

*Products mentioned were sent for review, opinions are my own*
Something we don't discuss here often are brows. I'm very guilty of ignoring mine or doing the least possible. I'm one of those people who throws in some brow gel and goes on, but occasionally I will take the time to do my brows and I've been testing something new.

I've used the IT Cosmetics Universal Brow Pencil in the past, and it's a staple for me. It's super easy to fill in your brows in a rush and it still looks natural. I'm sure you've heard of it before, but if not it is a nice brow pencil.
Today we're going to talk about a couple of newer items from IT Cosmetics, the Brow Power Powder and Brow Power Pomade, which is not what it sounds like.
The Brow Power Powder is easy to work with and is waterproof. Seriously, they don't budge until you want them to. I like powders because they're super easy to use and they look natural. I don't like my brows to look overdone and I can't stand the Instagram brows. I use this brow powder with the IT Cosmetics Universal Brow Transformer brush. Side note, this brush is perfect for brows and the spoolie is SO nice.
The Brow Power Powder has really good ingredients, like Biotin, Saw Palemetto, Argan Oil, Jojoba Oil, Antioxidants, and Collagen. I've never seen a brow powder that contained all of these before. This powder is perfect for achieving natural looking brows. This powder will naturally fill in the sparse areas and add volume to your brows. It comes in one shade, Universal Transforming Taupe. This is the same shade the brow pencil comes in as well. This is supposed to transform to all hair colors depending on the pressure you use.

The Brow Power Pomade is not what you'd think. This isn't one of those brow products like ABH Brow Pomade, this is more of a gel. It's also clear. By now I think we all know the brow product I use most often are brow gels.
The Brow Power Pomade is waterproof as well and it definitely keeps your brows locked down without hardening. You can sculpt, tame, and lift your brows with this pomade, and the brush is the perfect size for it. This also contains Biotin, Saw Palemetto, Argan Oil, and Jojoba Oil.
If you're like me and lazy with brows, you like natural brows, or you really need to work with your brows, this will work for you. You can find more info on IT Cosmetics website.
What's your favorite brow product?
Thanks for reading!

December 19, 2017

IT Cosmetics Miracle Water | Review

November 08, 2017

IT's Your Top 5 Superstars & More! | It Cosmetics TSV on QVC

*Products mentioned were sent for review, opinions are my own*
It's time for the IT's Your Top 5 Superstars & More QVC TSV. It's on presale now, so if you're interested, go ahead and grab it. This is a 6 piece set that includes some of IT's most popular products.

CC+ COLOR CORRECTING FULL COVERAGE CREAM: This is a full coverage CC cream with SPF 50+. I'm actually a huge fan of this CC Cream, as it can be applied lightly to give a medium coverage, which is what I prefer. It's great on my dry skin and lasts all day on me.
BYE BYE PORES ILLUMINATION POWDER: This is a pore blurring pressed powder that also illuminates. It gives an airbrushed finish to the skin as well as a lit-from-within glow. This is dry skin friendly and has no shimmer or glitter.
JE NE SAIS QUOI HYDRATING LIP TREATMENT: This is the newer rose-tinted formula that is great for your lips. It gives a nice rosy-tint that looks natural while hydrating and smoothing your lips with essential butters and oils, hyaluronic filling spheres, and antioxidants. This is a personal favorite and must-have for me.
SUPERHERO MASCARA: This is a conditioning, volumizing mascara. This mascara is super black, gives length, and gives a ton of volume. It's a wetter formula and is prone to clumping, but if you're careful and don't apply too much at once, it's beautiful.
BROW POWER UNIVERSAL BROW PENCIL: This brow pencil is made to work universally. It's infused with biotin and saw palmetto to enhance brows. This pencil has an oval tip and is long lasting.
HEAVENLY LUXE COMPLEXION PERFECTION FOUNDATION GLOBE BRUSH: This is a new foundation brush meant to give your skin an airbrushed finish. This will work with liquids and powders and is SO soft. It's globe shaped as the name implies, with a holographic handle.

I have used all of these products in the past except for the new brush. I really enjoy all of these products and I've always loved IT's brushes so this one will be no exception.

As I mentioned above, it's official launch date isn't until the 11th but it's now on presale here. You're getting a $197.00 value for $59.94. It's definitely a great way to try IT Cosmetics and some of their most loved products.

Thank you for reading!

October 05, 2017

It Cosmetics Perfect Lighting Wand Review & Swatches

September 12, 2017

It Cosmetics Bye Bye Lines Foundation | Review & Swatches

*Products mentioned were sent for review, opinions are my own*
If you've been paying attention to It Cosmetics fall releases, you'll know that there are a lot. I've reviewed the Superhero Liner and Confidence in a Cleanser, but today we're going to talk about the Bye Bye Lines Foundation. It Cosmetics Bye Bye Lines Foundation is a hydrating, anti-aging serum infused with color pigments. It perfects your complexion while concealing your lines, wrinkles, and imperfections. This foundation claims to be great for all skin types. It's infused with anti-aging peptides, caviar extract, hydrolyzed collagen, hyaluronic acid, argan oil, babassu oil, as well as vitamins A, C, E, B1, B2, B3, B5, B7, B9, and CoQ10. This claims to give you an airbrushed, lit from within glow. It offers luminous sheer to medium coverage.

So, those are the claims. Let's talk about the packaging. The bottle is nice and comes with a pump, so it's a win. There are 7 shades in the range. They are still working on expanding their shade range, so if you can't find a shade that works for you, check back later. I'll swatch all of the shades below.

It Cosmetics Bye Bye Lines Foundation Review

The formula of this foundation is really nice. It's very light and is actually undetectable on the skin. It feels and looks like nothing is there, but your skin looks perfected. The coverage is light, but you can add a second layer to build it up to a medium coverage. Adding another layer does not make it look or feel heavy, which is awesome. This foundation lasted all day on my skin. In case you didn't know, I have dry skin for the most part, it's oily around my nose and I have large pores. This foundation did not sink into my pores or fine lines. It also didn't make my skin look dry throughout the day, which most foundations do. Here's what it looks like on:

A post shared by Nikki Ash (@nikmakeupjunkie) on Sep 3, 2017 at 6:42pm PDT

As you can see, it looks really nice. It's not full coverage, so you can see my acne scar through it, but I could easily cover it with concealer.
The verdict on this foundation is: it's a winner. I'm really loving how it looks and feels on the skin. You can find all of the info on ItCosmetics.com.
Let me know if you've tried this foundation; I'd love to hear your thoughts. Thanks for reading!

September 04, 2017

It Cosmetics Confidence in a Cleanser | Review

August 25, 2017

It Cosmetics Superhero Liner | Review

*Products mentioned were sent for review, opinions are my own*
It Cosmetics has SO many new releases for fall and we're going to talk about all of them over the next few weeks. They're addressing so many skin concerns with the new products; I can't wait to share them all with you! I did an unboxing on Instagram Stories a couple of weeks ago, so make sure you're following me on IG so you don't miss anything!

Today, we're going to talk about the new Superhero Liner. I'm always on the search for a good liquid liner. I'm picky, because I don't like the typical liquid liner with the long, skinny brush but I'm also not the biggest fan of felt tip liners because they lose their shape and dry out so quickly. The It Cosmetics Superhero Liner is a liquid liner pen with a brush tip. The brush tip is made from It Cosmetics Heavenly Luxe brush hairs, so it's super soft. The tip is short, thin, and flexible but not too floppy, which makes for an easy application.

This liquid liner is very black and pigmented and it dries almost instantly. It doesn't bleed and it doesn't smudge. This eyeliner is waterproof and made to last 24 hours and it's no joke. It does not budge, smudge, flake or even fade around the corners of my eyes and I have very watery eyes. In fact, when I went to remove it with my eye makeup remover, it still didn't budge immediately. It took much longer to remove than waterproof mascara.

Removal isn't a big deal, you just need to treat it like you would a waterproof mascara and give it a few extra seconds. No need to scrub or tug on your eyelid; just let the remover sit for a few seconds. Oh, and it contains lash-enhancing peptides, collagen, biotin, keratin and kaolin clay. Here's what it looks like on:

A post shared by Nikki Ash (@nikmakeupjunkie) on Aug 18, 2017 at 7:14pm PDT

The Superhero Liner is perfect for long nights and nights out. You know it will still look great at the end of the night. This is even perfect for those who work long hours because you won't need to touch it up throughout the day. I don't wear eyeliner everyday but when I do, I'll be reaching for this one. I'm holding out hope for more colors! You can find it on It Cosmetics website and Ulta. Thanks for reading!

July 25, 2017

IT Cosmetics™ IT’s Your 30 Seconds To Flawless-Looking Skin

May 26, 2017

It Cosmetics CC+ Concealer | Review & Swatches

*Products mentioned were sent for review, opinions are my own*
It's no secret that It Cosmetics is one of my favorite brands. When I need a product that I know will be good for my skin, It Cosmetics is the first brand I turn to, and for good reason. Their products are formulated in collaboration with plastic surgeons and contain anti-aging, skin loving ingredients to improve your skin. Who doesn't want makeup that improves your skin while you're wearing it? Not only that, but obviously they're cruelty free or I wouldn't be talking about them. I've been looking for a new concealer. I've been using the Nyx HD Concealer for years. Literally, years. I've tried others and some I like, like the IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye but it's on the thicker side and I've been looking for something super light. Don't get me wrong, I still love my Nyx HD Concealer but I want to try something new. So here we are.

It Cosmetics CC+ Under Eye Concealer Review

The It Cosmetics CC+ Eye Color Correcting Full Coverage Cream Under Eye Concealer SPF 50+ is a mouthful. Also, it's an under eye concealer, as it says. It's infused with Optical Blurring Pigments to brighten your eye area. This comes in a squeeze tube, which I don't really mind for concealer. It has a slanted metal tip, which you can use to apply the product directly to your eye area. It stays super cold, so I find it helps with swelling and puffiness under the eye. I sanitize it after every use, which you may not personally find necessary. This is a 7-in-1 concealer:

anti-aging
moisturizing
brightening
color correcting
concealing
a perfecting primer
an SPF.

This is supposed to provide full coverage while color correcting and illuminating. The CC+ Under Eye Concealer contains Hyaluronic Acid, Peptides, Hydrolyzed Collagen and Silk, Grapeseed Oil, Orange Peel Oil, Aloe Extract, and more. This concealer is fairly thin in consistency and easy to blend into the skin. I apply it straight from the tube with the metal applicator and then blend it in with a beauty blender. Because of how thin the consistency is, I was skeptical at first but it does a great job of color correcting and covering the dark circles. The shade I have is fair.

It's very hydrating so I do have to set it. If I don't set it, it will crease on me, but that's been true of pretty much every concealer I've ever used under my eyes so it's not a big deal. It lasts all day and doesn't get cakey like other concealers tend to. In case you couldn't tell, I really love this concealer. I'm sure you hear me rave about IT Cosmetics products all of the time but seriously. I can't even help it. It's like their products were made for my skin, okay? You can find the It Cosmetics CC+ Under Eye Concealer on the It Cosmetics website for $29. More reviews coming over the next couple of weeks on some new Urban Decay things, Colourpop stuff, The Ordinary and maybe some more IT Cosmetics! Also, a roundup of Primers, Bronzers, and Highlighters is still being worked on so expect to see it soon! Thanks for reading!

It Cosmetics It's All About You TSV Available Now!

It's Your Top 5 Superstars & More Holiday Collection

It Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation Full Coverage Moisturizer | Review

It Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores Bronzer | Review

It Cosmetics Secret Sauce | Review

IT Cosmetics New Year New Confidence | QVC TSV

IT Cosmetics Brow Power | Product Review

IT Cosmetics Miracle Water | Review

IT's Your Top 5 Superstars & More! | It Cosmetics TSV on QVC

It Cosmetics Perfect Lighting Wand Review & Swatches

It Cosmetics Bye Bye Lines Foundation | Review & Swatches

It Cosmetics Confidence in a Cleanser | Review

It Cosmetics Superhero Liner | Review

IT Cosmetics™ IT’s Your 30 Seconds To Flawless-Looking Skin

It Cosmetics CC+ Concealer | Review & Swatches

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