The New DIY Masks | Dr. Jart+ Shake & Shot Rubber Masks

When it comes to skincare, one of my favorite brands is Dr. Jart+. I'm already a huge fan of their Ceramidin and Cicapair lines, so when they sent along their brand new Shake & Shot Rubber Masks I was so excited to try them. I had previously tried another brand's version of these DIY rubber masks with disastrously messy results, so I kept my fingers crossed that these would be better.

The Dr. Jart+ Rubber Masks are a two-part system that you mix together to create one of four rubber modeling masks. The four masks are Brightening, Soothing, Hydrating, and Firming. Each cup contains the same "base" pouch with a gel-like liquid inside, and a pack of a more watery fluid contains the brightening/hydrating/etc ingredients. The idea is that you pour both packs into the cup, put the lid on and cover the hole on top, and shake until mixed. This makes it super easy and cuts down on the mess. Once mixed, you simply apply it in a thick layer on your face with the provided spatula (the "straw" in the packaging has a wide, flat base inside the cup). 

I love the bright colors and practicality of the packaging, although I'm not a huge fan of the baby-face lids. But, it's the same image as on their other rubber masks, so it makes sense! It's not like it's going to stop me from using the product.

Once the two parts are mixed together, the mask takes on a thick consistency, almost like cake frosting. It's super easy to spread onto the skin and immediately starts to dry. I like this, as it cuts down on dripping. The mess I mentioned with another brand was that it was too thin and just kept dripping off my face, and when I decided to just lay down to let it dry, it started dripping into my nose. So it wasn't pleasant. The Dr. Jart+ however, were thick and quick-drying enough to avoid this. I did have to smooth out a few drips that were forming on my chin for the first couple minutes, but I was able to still be upright and do other tasks for the 15-20 minutes it took to dry. 

So far, I've only used the Hydro one, and I was so impressed that I can't wait to try the other three. The Hydro mask is meant to moisturize and nourish the skin. It uses Vitamin B5 and amino acids to strengthen the skin's barrier and replenish the skin. This immediately felt so cooling and comforting on my skin. It was easy and incredibly satisfying to peel off, and it came off in about four pieces. It left my face dry to the touch, rather than sticky like some sheet masks would, but it still felt very hydrated and plump. It also left my skin amazingly smooth - it would be a great one to use before a special event to make makeup apply more smoothly.

The Soothing Mask contains Vitamin K3 and a soothing botanical complex to calm sensitive skin. I've been meaning to use this one after a workout, when my skin usually becomes a little flushed and irritated.

The Brightening Mask contains Vitamin C as well as sea buckthorn fruit extract to revitalize the skin and even tone. My skin usually responds really well to Vitamin C products as well as products with sea buckthorn oil, so I have high hopes!

The Firming Mask contains Vitamin A and their OxyForce Cellular Active to boost collagen production and increase skin elasticity and firmness. I'm really intrigued about this having Vitamin A, so I can't wait to see what results this one gives me, too.

Have you tried these Dr. Jart+ Shake & Shot Masks yet? Which one would you try first?

Dr. Jart+ Shake & Shot Rubber Masks were sent to me for consideration, but all opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links.

Pink Makeup for Valentine's Day? Groundbreaking

Happy Valentine's Day! I'm not the biggest fan of the holiday and usually opt for a cozy night in, so as such I don't really have any groundbreaking date night looks. I do, however, have a bit of an obsession with the color pink/wearing the color pink on my face, so I've dug through my collection to pick out some of my favorites. Maybe some of these will give you a bit of inspiration if you're putting together a Valentine-themed look.

EYES

NABLA Cosmetics Dreamy Eyeshadow Palette (review) - An underrated gem. It has the prettiest collection of pinks, rose golds, and purples to create a whole bunch of unique yet wearable looks.

Milk Makeup Eye Pigment, 'After Party' (review) - My favorite shade of Milk's Eye Pigments. It's a lovely rose gold that leans true pink instead of copper, and the formula doesn't budge all day - just make sure to apply thin layers so it doesn't feel stiff.

Stila Glitter & Glow Eyeshadow, 'Kitten Karma' - The prettiest pink champagne that packs a punch of glitter. These beautiful shadows are 100% worth the hype.

Butter London Glazen Eye Gloss, 'Frosting' - A super similar shade to the Stila Kitten, but with metallic shimmer rather than glitter. These have a super cool bouncy texture that sets down and doesn't budge on the eyes. They look glossy, but don't feel glossy.

NARS Dual Intensity Eyeshadow, 'Rigel' - An icy pink champagne that adds a ton of brightness to any eye look. It's beautiful both all over the eyes as well as in the inner corner.

Dior Fusion Mono Eyeshadow, 'Chimiere' (review) - I still don't know if these are being discontinued or not, but this is a great one so snap it up if you're worried about missing it. It's a more muted pink shimmer that adds a chic amount of sparkle and sheen to the eye.

NUDESTIX Rock N' Roller Eyeliner, 'Golden Rosé - I thought these were gimmicky at first, but I'm actually really loving them. This true rose gold makes for the prettiest eyeliner shade that's not too bold but still adds some definition to the eye.

BLUSH

Givenchy Le Prisme Blush, 'Vintage Pink' - An underrated gem in my collection. It's a beautiful true pink that brightens the skin. I like swirling all four shades together for a pink glow.

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush, 'Ethereal Glow' - My new obsession. It's a super pretty cool-toned pink with just enough glow to make the skin look really healthy.

Bite Beauty Multistick, 'Mascarpone' (review) - The best multitaskers. Mascarpone is a deep salmon pink that's warm enough to brighten the skin, but not so warm that it pulls orange on me. It works beautifully on eyes, lips, and cheeks for a monochromatic look.

Glossier Cloud Paint, 'Puff' (review) - My one true love. If I had to get rid of all but one blush I would choose this one in a heartbeat. It is the perfect shade to add a natural flush of color, and the formula is absolutely foolproof.

Lilah b. Divine Duo Lip & Cheek, 'b, true' - This is described as a mauve online, but to me it's a true pink. It also adds a beautiful flush to the cheeks that mimics the look of being out in the cold. It also works beautifully on the lips.

HIGHLIGHT

Fenty Beauty Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter, 'Girl Next Door/Chic Phreak' (review) - One of the prettiest highlights I own. The pink base doesn't show up as much as you'd think, and it leaves a more wet-looking sheen on the skin.

Dior Nude Air Luminizer, '002 Pink Glow' - This leaves the prettiest soft pink glow on the skin (hence the name I guess!) and it looks equally stunning sitting on my vanity.

Milk Makeup Holographic Stick, 'Stardust' - This is more of a blush topper for me but beautiful nonetheless. It's a soft pink glaze with a lavender shift that takes any look to the next level.

Lilah b. Divine Duo Lip & Cheek, 'b. dazzling' - This one is super subtle but still lovely. It's the one to pop on on a more minimal makeup day for a soft champagne pink sheen.

Fenty Beauty Matchstix Shimmer Stick, 'Starstruck' (review) - This one packs a punch. It's a little glittery, but it makes a statement for sure.

LIPS

Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment, 'Bloom' - These lip treatments are some of my favorites. They're so nourishing on the lips and pack as much pigment as a regular lipstick. Bloom is the prettiest pure pink that adds a flush of color to the lips.

Givenchy Le Rouge Perfecto Beautifying Lip Balm - This is one of those balms that adjusts depending on your body's pH/temperature. It leaves a nice pink tint to the lips and feels moisturizing and a little plumping. Plus the packaging is to die for.

Dior Addict Lip Glow, 'Raspberry' - Similar to the Givenchy, but it creates a brighter pink hue on the lips. The Lip Glows are probably my favorite lip product, period.

Dior Addict Lip Glow Pomade - This gel/gloss hybrid leaves the lips looking soft and smooth, gives a glassy sheen, and also leaves the tiniest hint of a pink tint.

Hourglass Girl Lip Stylo, 'Activist' (review) - A beautifully creamy formula that stays put pretty well. Activist is a nice peachy pink.

Clinique Pop Lip Color & Primer, 'Nude Pop' - The best nude pink shade in my opinion. These Lip Pops are comfortable on the lips, smooth out my lip lines, and last a long time.

NARS Lipstick, 'Dolce Vita' - One of the most versatile nudes in my collection. It's quite sheer, so it adds just a hint of pink nude that can be worn alone or over a liner to tone it down a little.

Pixi Beauty MatteLast Liquid Lip, 'Really Rose' - Like the name suggests, it's a true rose shade. These liquid lipsticks are quite comfortable and contain rosehip oil to help nourish the lips. 

Glossier Generation G, 'Like' - Probably my most-worn lipstick. It leaves a sheer matte stain in the perfect pink shade. My lips. but pinker.

Bite Beauty Prismatic Pearl Lip Gloss, 'Pink Pearl' - This is the prettiest gloss I own, and it looks perfect over the Gen G in Like. It gives a metallic pink finish that doesn't look overdone.

YSL Rouge Volupte Shine Oil-in-Stick Lipstick, '44 Nude Lavalliere' - Another great pink nude that's a little more pink than nude. The formula feels beautiful on the lips, and it's a pleasure to reapply.

Marc Jacobs Le Marc Liquid Lip Creme, 'Shush, Blush' (review) - I forgot how much I loved this until I pulled it back out for this post. It doesn't set down like most liquid lipsticks, keeping it comfortable and not crackly. Shush Blush is a beautiful deep pink.

Surratt Beauty Prismatique Lipstick, 'Lili Doree' (review) - The key to a rose gold lip. It's a creamy formula that gives the lips a rosy tint with a whole lot of gold shimmer that never feels gritty. Another "chic sparkle" product for sure.

NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil, 'Intriguing' - The Velvet Mattes are some of my favorite lip products. They're easy to apply, don't budge, and fade evenly. Intriguing is one of the newer shades and is a lovely peachy pink - as peachy as I'll go.

Nudestix Gel Color Lip + Cheek Balm, 'Rebel' (review) - This leaves the softest pink sheen on the lips that feels ultra-balmy and comfortable. It leaves a nice dewy sheen when used on the cheeks, too.

Guerlain Kiss Kiss Creamy Satin Lipstick, 'Rosy Boop' - Another beautiful rose shade that looks so chic and pulls any look together. The formula is lovely, and the packaging feels so luxe.

NARS Velvet Lip Glide, 'Bound' (review) - I forgot about my love for these when the Powermattes came out, but they're beautiful just the same. They don't set down to a fully matte finish and stay extremely comfortable. Bound is a cool pinky mauve that looks good with the cool toned makeup I usually wear.

Pat McGrath Permagel Ultra Lip Pencil, 'Bare Rose' - Last but not least, my ultimate favorite lip pencil. It's the perfect nude pink that still gives my lips some color rather than taking it away. It's super creamy to apply but doesn't move at all once on the lips - probably going to be my wedding lipstick.

If you made it to the end - thank you! What are your favorite pink products?

Some products mentioned have been sent to me for consideration, but all opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links.

NUDESTIX Love Me Nudes Kit - Natural Edition

You probably know my love for NUDESTIX by now - I love the products' versatility and how easy they are to use. They make the perfect additions to both barely-there and dramatic looks. Just in time for Valentine's Day, I thought I'd review one of their newest lip kits, the Love Me Nudes kit.

The Love Me Nudes Kit comes with six full-size lip pencils in a variety of nude shades. There is also a "Bold Edition" containing, you guessed it, some deeper nude shades. There are four formulas included in the kit - Gel Color Balm, Intense Matte, Magnetic Matte, and Cream - so it's a great way to try the brand if you haven't before. 

T-B | Mystic, Rose, Retro, Purity, Ally, Tay Tay

Ally and Tay Tay are the two Gel Colour Lip + Cheek Balms included in the kit, named for the founders of NUDESTIX. Ally is a pale peachy nude, and Tay Tay is a petal pink nude. I've written about my love of the Gel Color Balms before, so it's no surprise that I love these. They give the perfect amount of sheer color to the lips, and they leave a beautiful dewy finish when worn on the cheeks.

There are two Intense Matte Lip + Cheek Pencils as well, Purity and Retro. Purity is a neutral mauve-y nude that will flatter lots of skintones, and Retro is a warmer brick red shade. Purity is probably my most perfect nude shade out of the whole kit, and it's one of my favorite NUDESTIX shades - I already owned it on its own! Retro makes a beautiful, more bold statement and it perfectly blurs the line between wearable and bold. You get the punch of a red, but the brown tones in it keep it more neutral. The Intense Matte formula is lovely and longwearing. It's not transfer-proof, but it won't smudge on your lips and is comfortable rather than drying.

The one Cream Lip + Cheek Pencil included is in the shade Mystic, a satin nude with a hint of both brown and mauve. This makes the most perfect everyday shade, I think. It goes with everything, it's a super comfortable formula, and you practically don't need a mirror to reapply. The formula is beautifully creamy and leaves a soft sheen on the lips that makes them look a little fuller.

There's also one Magnetic Matte Lip Color, in the shade Rose. This is another favorite that I already had on its own. It's a true rose pink nude, which is my favorite kind of nude to wear. The Magnetic Matte formula is one of my favorites by NUDESTIX, too - it applies so creamily but sets down to a liquid lip-like finish. They're super lightweight on the lips and don't feel drying. They also will not budge, much like a liquid lip. I like that it's easy to reapply though, unlike most liquid lipsticks, as you can layer the pencil without worrying about it crumbling or cracking. 

The Love Me Nudes Kit costs $59 and is a $144 value. Proceeds will be donated to LOVE IS LOUDER, a project of the JED Foundation that provides support against bullying and depression as well as suicide prevention. 

You can also get 10% off any NUDESTIX purchase through their website by using the code DADMUNK10 at checkout!

Will you be getting either of the Love Me Nudes Kits?

The Love Me Nudes Kit was sent to me for consideration, but all opinions are my own. I make a small commission on orders using the code listed above. Thank you for your support!