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FAVES & Fails ~ LOTS of New Makeup! January 2018

It’s the time of year when all the cosmetics companies are launching New Makeup so I tried lots of new products in January (and December)! These are my Faves & Fails from the bunch…

I don’t know about you, but I get so excited about new makeup and I’m always so disappointed when they don’t work out. I wish every new launch was a FAVE, but I suppose we’d all go broke if everything was fabulous!! xo ~Angie

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30 Responses to "FAVES & Fails ~ LOTS of New Makeup! January 2018"

Janis Boyd says:

April 8, 2018 at 5:14 pm

Hello Angie,

I started watching your channel about a month or so ago. Thank you for all of your excellent advise. I am now trying Curology for my 65 year old wrinkled aging skin. I have also added to my skin care routine several other of your top rated skin care products. I am very curious to see how well my skin will hopefully improve with continued use. In addition, I am also trying your makeup techniques and recommended products. I was wondering if you have ever tried Suave Clarifying Shampoo to clean your makeup brushes? I have found this product to be very cost friendly and cleans and softens my brushes very well. This tip was given to me by a retired makeup artist. I look forward to seeing more of your wonderful videos.

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1. Angie says:
  
  April 18, 2018 at 8:45 pm
  
  Hi Janis~ I hope you’ll love the Curology and the other skincare and that you see improvement over time! Thanks for the tip for brush washing! I’ll give it a try sometime. xo ~angie
  
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Becky Jumps says:

March 31, 2018 at 10:24 am

Dear Angie,
I always enjoy your reviews, how you find time to try all of the items you do amazes me and so glad you do. As a 70 year old women I find that I’m personally less and less interested in eye products because no matter what you do, our eyes age and crinkle and sag and then become irritated…I’ve put more emphasis on cleansing and care and face items. There are very few bloggers that do 70 year old eyes but I enjoy living vicariously through you and Marnie and several other cuties. I must say I have saved a lot of money listening to you and your suggestions.

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Lenore says:

March 6, 2018 at 9:01 am

Hi Angie, I’m 70 and I do enjoy your reviews, although you’re still a kid to me and certainly some products do not apply for my more mature skin. You do an excellent job on reviewing, amongst the best I have seen. I have always loved makeup . I can remember my first lipstick at 13. When you do your reviews if you can make some suggestions for my age group it would be very helpful. Thanks much for your informative information. You are very trustworthy.

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1. Kate Price says:
  
  March 7, 2018 at 1:50 am
  
  Hi Angie ,love your advice you give out as a lot of it l can relate to.Am 57 and love makeup and skin care.Here in little ole New Zealand we don’t get the vast selection that you seem to enjoy where you are .Have you ever thought of doing skin care products in a whole range ?It would be most interesting to here views on the likes of Elizabeth Arden ,Lancôme ,Chanal ,as those lines are available here but pricey,Keep up the good work and thanks heaps .
  
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Chloe says:

February 13, 2018 at 10:35 am

Hi Angie! As a 50 almost 51 year old, I love your blog! I know that your HG foundation at the moment is by Chanel and I was wondering if you’ve been tempted by Chanel’s Le Blanc De Chanel Multi-use Illuminating Base? I’m finding that the older I get, the less I like to use foundation as I just start to look overly made up – especially if I’m going to add blusher/bronzer/eyeshadow etc…If I’m honest, I’ve never been one for lots of makeup. As my skin gets older, I’m desperate for something to give it a bit of oomph! You know what I mean? Something that improves the look of it without having to pile on tons of layers of makeup…I’ve been eyeing this base as an alternative to tinted moisturiser/foundation. Among the zillion ways you can use it, it can be used on its own to even out skin tone and make it glow without shimmer or sparkle. I believe it’s also oil free. Sounds perfect for a minimal makeup lover like me! AND it really would be HG if it works! Any chance of you reviewing it at some point?
Keep up the amazing work you’re doing!!!

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Laura D. says:

February 11, 2018 at 4:27 pm

Angie,
What lipstick and eyeshadow are you wearing in this video? The colors are very flattering on you!

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1. Angie says:
  
  February 16, 2018 at 1:18 pm
  
  Thank you Laura! The eyeshadow is my new fave palette: Violet Voss Taupe Notch Palette: http://bit.ly/2Dxqtx7 (Sephora), http://amzn.to/2DuFHmv (Amazon)
  and my lippie is: Stila Stay All Day Sheer Liquid Lipstick in “Sheer Patina”: http://bit.ly/2DyffcO (Ulta)
  topped with Buxom Full-On Lip Cream in Blushing Margarita: http://rstyle.me/n/cwwtjybmxpf (Nordstrom), http://bit.ly/2ExwLhV (Sephora)
  
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ChicagoAmy says:

February 8, 2018 at 7:00 pm

Thanks for another great post. After hearing you rave about the making cleaning (a task I loathe, despite loving the feel of the clean brushes) I got the Sigma kit. That stuff IS great! Effortless and just a tiny bit does the trick in no time. THanks for the suggestion!! I also go the NuFace. It’s charging now, and I can’t wait to give it a go tomorrow. Fingers crossed!

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1. Angie says:
  
  February 9, 2018 at 9:42 am
  
  I’m so happy you love the Sigma kit & hope you love your NuFace too!!
  
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Jeanene says:

February 8, 2018 at 10:15 am

Just found your channel and it is awesome. I am turning 50 this year and absolutely LOVE your anti aging and skin care videos. I also really liked the Amazon video recently. I would love to see more of those. I am going to start adding your suggestions into my “hope it’s not too late to start” skin care routine. I do have a question, would you add a hylauronic acid by itself into your routine? Or is the hylauronic acid that is already included in your other products enough?

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1. Angie says:
  
  February 9, 2018 at 9:44 am
  
  Hi Jeanene~ I’m so happy you found me, and 49 is definitely not too late to start (same age that I started too)!! Since hyaluronic acid is included in all my other products I don’t see a need to buy a separate HA product. xo ~angie
  
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nancie says:

February 4, 2018 at 4:09 pm

thanks angie
i’m
loving the l’oréal foundation
and i started your skincare routine
i’m see great changes

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1. Angie says:
  
  February 5, 2018 at 8:52 pm
  
  Awesome!
  
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Elizabeth B says:

February 4, 2018 at 2:59 pm

Love the reviews Angie! What color is the Stila Sheer Liquid Lipstick? It looks wonderful on you. Thank you for all you do for us 50+ women!

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1. Angie says:
  
  February 5, 2018 at 8:53 pm
  
  The Stila Sheer Liquid Lipstick is in Sheer Patina!
  
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Raina says:

February 4, 2018 at 11:24 am

Angie love your blog quick ? When you use primer do you put on after your sunscreen?

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1. Angie says:
  
  February 5, 2018 at 8:53 pm
  
  Yes, primer goes on after sunscreen.
  
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Lynn says:

February 4, 2018 at 10:36 am

I did like the Burt’s Bees lipsticks and glosses but thanks for saving my $$ on the other stuff. Also thank you for the necklace magnets! They are the best thing ever.

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1. Angie says:
  
  February 5, 2018 at 8:54 pm
  
  I love my necklace magnets!! Gotta get a few more…
  
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Cynthia says:

February 4, 2018 at 7:43 am

Just found your channel and can I just say THANK YOU! Thank you for all the products, gadgets and procedures you have tried over the years and an even bigger thank you for taking the time to share your opinions and results with us. Not only do you share your thoughts you do it in such a classy, honest way. I am so happy I found your channel and have been telling so many people about it.

I believe you said in a video that you will be doing a review of the Nuface attachments, can’t wait to hear what you think. While I’ve already spent a lot of money purchasing some of the products you recommend, I have saved even more money NOT buying things that don’t work in the way I would have wanted. Thank you for all you do!

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1. Angie says:
  
  February 5, 2018 at 8:55 pm
  
  Loved your feedback Cynthia! I’m wrapping up the NuFace attachment testing this week so I should have the results video in the next few weeks!
  
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CATHERINE says:

February 3, 2018 at 7:27 pm

Love watching your YouTube videos Angie! So much great info! Question for you… would you go or have you been a brunette?

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1. Angie says:
  
  February 5, 2018 at 8:56 pm
  
  I’m a natural brunette and do go darker from time to time but it’s usually pretty short-lived & I go back to some level of blonde.
  
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Diane Roland says:

February 3, 2018 at 11:58 am

Love your sweater Angie! Wondering how sizing is so I can order online. Did you get a Sml or Med? Thx for all you do for women over 50,60…..!!!

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1. Angie says:
  
  February 5, 2018 at 9:07 pm
  
  I got an XSmall in the sweater… it runs big!
  
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Helene Scharf says:

February 3, 2018 at 8:53 am

Have never commented on a site before but really love yours… so informative and you are so engaging, it’s like listening to a friend. I’m always happy to see an email from Hot and Flashy in my box and have found many wonderful products!

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Kristin says:

February 2, 2018 at 10:45 pm

What is the color of the Stila lip color? It looks more pink than the one in the link so I just want to make sure the link is to the actual color. Thanks!

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1. Angie says:
  
  February 5, 2018 at 9:10 pm
  
  It’s called Sheer Patina
  
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Betty says:

February 2, 2018 at 8:52 pm

Great review Angie, I did buy the brush cleaner. I clicked on the little picture on this sight and it took me to Nordstrom. I also got Free shipping. I know I will love it. Thanks again

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It’s the time of year when all the cosmetics companies are launching New Makeup so I tried lots of new products in January (and December)! These are my Faves & Fails from the bunch…

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