NOTD: OPI I Cannoli Wear OPI

I Cannoli Wear OPI is described as a pale, creamy grey. It was part of the Venice Collection. It's basically the palest grey that you can find. I'm not a big fan of white nail polish. When I saw this polish I knew I had to have it because it's as close to white that I would go without going completely white. It's fully opaque in 2 coats. It's a little streaky after the first coat but the second coat evens it out. It wears for about 3 days with minimal chipping. I think it's a unique shade to have in your collection. Additionally, the name is the reason why I bought it. The names of this collection are the best I've heard in a long time.

Sincerely, JoJo. ♥

P.S. I love cannoli.

NOTD: OPI Tiramisù for Two

Hi! My name is JoJo and I own too many neutral nail polishes. Tiramisù for Two is neutral beige shade. It can be described as a coffee crème. I has a hint of pink to it. It's essentially a nude color. I bought this shade purely for the name. I love tiramisù. I felt the need to buy this polish just because it's named after one of my favorite desserts. Tiramisù was the first dessert I ever made by myself. This was part of the Venice collection. You need 2-3 coats for full opacity. It lasts 3 days with minimal chipping. If you love neutral shades or nail polish named after your favorite dessert you need this in your life.

Sincerely, JoJo. ♥

NOTD: OPI Amore at the Grand Canal

I love a good red nail polish. When I'm looking for a red polish I look to OPI because they have the largest selection of reds. I think all their collections have a red. Amore at the Grand Canal was part of their Venice collection. The main reason I bought this shade was the name. I though it was really cute. The shade is a classic blue-based red, the type of red I think everyone should have in their collection. It's a shade that can do no wrong. Every other red shade that I own is either lighter and brighter (OPI Cajun Shrimp) or deeper (OPI Quarter of a Cent-Cherry) than this one. It's opaque in two coats, although you can get away with one if you're in a rush. It lasts for about 4 days with minimal chipping. OPI is one of my favorite brands. This is a great addition to my nail polish collection.

Sincerely, JoJo. ♥

NOTD: Essie Angora Cardi

I've seen this nail polish shade every time I passed an Essie display. For years I thought this shade was interesting. I always picked it up and looked at it, but I never bought it. Until... this past fall when I saw that it was on Amelia's nails a lot. Every time I liked the colour on her nails I would check the description box and she would be wearing this shade. That convinced me to buy it. It's become a favorite of mine. Essie describes Angora Cardi as, "a creamy, dusty rose." I would call it a muted berry. It's unique in the fact that it's neutral but it has that berry tone that makes it noticeable. It's not as bold as the plum and berry shades that everyone loves to wear. If you're afraid of the bolder berry shades this would be a good gateway shade into the world of berry polishes; or if you're tired of wearing the typical berry shades this one is a nice change. The formula is great and it's opaque in two coats. It lasts 4 days with minimal chipping. Give it a go. You won't be disappointed. 

Sincerely, JoJo.♥

January Favorites!

January has been the month of trying out new makeup products. New year new makeup?

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Spotlights in Opal 
I got this in a giftset along with a travel sized Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Opal, which fell out of my hands and shattered into a million unsalvageable pieces. I'm still upset about it because it was so beautiful. Anyways, the liquid version is amazing. I like to apply it after my foundation and it just gives you a lit from within type of glow. It's stunning. Becca highlighters are definitely worth the hype. (Still mourning the loss of the pressed version).

Covergirl Trunaked Eyeshadow Palette in Nudes
This palette is basically a dupe of the Urban Decay Naked 2 palette. I think UD eyeshadows are slightly superior; however; these shadows are actually good. They have great pigmentations for drugstore shadows. This palette is great for an everyday look and I enjoy using it. You definitely need to use a primer if you want them to show up as beautifully as they look in the pan. I love that more drugstore brands are coming out with great palettes.

Chanel Le Volume de Chanel Waterproof Mascara
My perfect mascara needs to give me length, volume, no clumps, and most importantly it needs to be waterproof because no one wants racoon eyes. This mascara ticks all the boxes for me. It makes my lashes look amazing. Once it's on it's not going anywhere. Bioderma doesn't even get rid of it all; you need an oil-based product to take it off. The only thing that makes me sad about this mascara is the price. If anyone knows of a drugstore equivalent of this mascara let me know.

Giorgio Armani Eye Tint in #11 Rose Ashes
I've heard a lot of hype about this product. I was hesitant about trying this product because liquid eyeshadows kinda scared me. Applying this product is a breeze as long as you do one eye at a time. The color reminds me a little of MAC Rubenesque (which is a longtime favorite) but more gold, shimmery and pigmented. I would say the Eye Tints are worth the hype.

YSL Volupté Tint in Oil in #4 I Rose You
I got this for Christmas. It's a pretty pink shade. I love using this on no makeup days because it moisturizes my lips while giving them a hint of color. The shade  on my lips reminds me of the Dior Addict Lip Glow but more glossy. I like that when the glossiness wears off it leaves a stain and just makes my lips look healthy.

Aqua Di Gioia
This fragrance was never on my wishlist. I was just browsing the travel sized perfumes at Sephora and this one smelled amazing. I'm very picky with scents because I don't like anything that's too strong or floral. This one is a light, fresh scent that is perfect for everyday. It's not overpowering. It's probably a summer fragrance but I'm just going to wear it all the time.