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Michelle Milstein

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Warm light, soft shadowsā€” and a fragrance that settles in much the same way. Sweet enough to draw you in, balanced enough to stay interesting, and subtle enough to hold your attention without ever demanding it. Banana Rush lands somewhere between familiar and unexpected, but always feels intentional. The banana is there from the start, but on my skin it doesnā€™t read as straight fruit. It leans more toward that soft banana candy sweetness. Playful, comforting, and a little nostalgicā€” but never overly sugary or too fruity. The coconut softens quickly and keeps the scent from turning too tropical, while the banana keeps it from leaning too sunscreen-like. As it settles, the maple warmth starts to come through, bringing in a deeper, cozier sweetness that rounds everything out. I almost missed that note the first time I wore it, but now it feels like the piece that gives the whole fragrance its shape. Maybe thatā€™s what keeps me reaching for Banana Rushā€” the way it shifts just enough to keep surprising me, while still feeling familiar enough to come back to. The best rushes are the ones that build. @juliettehasagun #juliettehasagun #fragrancelover #scentoftheday #gourmandfragrance #bananarush by @shellybellbaby
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2 months ago
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Back with a little fire and florals. Blooms that burn, flames that bloom. šŸ”„šŸŒø A little warmth felt like the right place to start again (yet again). @YSLbeauty Libre Flowers & Flames turns the signature Libre glow moltenā€” orange blossom made deeper and a little wilder. Creamy coco-palm and sunlit florals lift everything, while saffron and warm amber linger like embers on the skin, giving it a soft, radiant heat. Bright yet grounded. Confident but calm. A gentle newness anchored by the warmth that makes Libreā€¦Libre. A quiet glow that finds its rhythm and staysā€” the kind of balance that settles in steady and a little bolder, but still soft around the edges. (These are the mantras I need lately, so Iā€™m manifesting these vibes with this fragrance šŸ¤£). This oneā€™s been catching the light with me lately, and it just feels right. Whatā€™s been living on your skin these days? Are you reaching for brighter, lighter scentsā€”or deeper, warmer ones? #yslbeauty #ysl #LibreFlowersAndFlames #ysllibre #LibreYSL #FragranceLovers #luxuryfragrnace #shadowphotography #fragrancefriday #productphotography by @shellybellbaby
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8 months ago
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A little softness, a little shimmer, a little showing up when it (finally) feels right. Add some texture, sunlight, shadows, and the quiet rituals that gently bring you back to yourself. This oneā€™s for the slow bloomers, the quiet resets, and all the mid-year moods that donā€™t need (or want) a calendarā€™s permission. We are ā€œBorn to Bloomā€ā€” even if it takes time, and even if it looks different this season. āœØ Letting the little things lead hereā€” textures, bubbles, color, self-care. Less about steps and order, more about moments that bring joy. Swipe through šŸ‘‰šŸ» for a deluxe-sized compilation of the glow, bounce, refresh, and love-it moments that made the month feel softer. (There were a lotā€” Iā€™m indecisive, itā€™s been a while, so letā€™s go big šŸ˜¬) šŸ‘‡šŸ» Scroll for the speed-round rundown of products that were just as fun to shoot as they were to use. ā¤ļø The bronze palette from Natasha Denona? šŸ˜®ā€šŸ’Ø Sunlight in powder form. The Kosas blush podā€”marbled magic that proves ā€œBlush is Lifeā€. Layering in the softness: the plush bounce of Origins Youthtopia, the watermelon glow from Hue Drops, and a swipe of faux-filler pink gloss that pulls it all together. āœØBonus lovesā€” Kopariā€™s smoothing body lotion, a toner that resets without stripping (with fun bubbles), and a haircare duo that makes it all feel a bit more grounded. Took my time (clearly). Found the glow. Glad to be back. šŸŒ± Now tell me, whatā€™s new with you? The highlights: @origins Youthtopia Peptide Plumping Apple Cream @kosas Blush Is Life (Hype) @hudabeauty Faux Filler lip gloss @olehenricksen Glow2OH Dark Spot Toner @koparibeauty KP Smoothing Body Lotion @natashadenona Bronze palette @officialmorejooy scalp serum @olaplex volumizing blow dry mist @beautystat Triple Action Daily Peel @glowrecipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Hue Drops @ipsy @boxycharm #giftedbyipsy #makeup #beautyessentials #gifted #macrophotography #selfcare #productphotography #beauty #texture #ipsyopenstudios #skincare by @shellybellbaby
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a year ago
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Blink, and itā€™s goneā€” February came and went before I could catch my breath šŸ˜®ā€šŸ’Ø. The shortest month; yet somehow one of the busiest, full of contrasts: fleeting glimpses of sun, then endless gray; fresh motivation, then sudden exhaustion. A little chaotic, a little unpredictableā€” but we made it (ā€œon timeā€, no less šŸ˜‰). āœØ Letā€™s focus on what matters: a little self-care, a few beauty pick-me-ups, and the fact that some well-placed brightening serum can make up for a lot. ā¤ļø This monthā€™s Ipsy BoxyCharm is a well-timed reminder to prioritize self-love and self-care. For me, that meant enlisting some external support for internal chaosā€” an eye cream to revive tired skin with a ā€œFlash Nap,ā€ a setting spray to lock things in place, even when life feels anything but in control. Add in a metallic liner duo and a vibrant shadow paletteā€¦and suddenly, I look a lot more put together than I feel. Swipe through šŸ‘‰šŸ» for the goodies that kept me in lineā€” because some months, weā€™re on top of everything, and others, weā€™re just trying to reach the finish line with a little strategic blending. Whatā€™s your go-to for looking put togetherā€”whether or not you actually are? February Favorites: @fentyskin Flash Nap eye gel cream @lauragellerbeauty eyeliner duo @sonageskincare Opaleze brightening serum @ciatelondon Vitamin Boost setting spray @acebeaute eyeshadow palette. @ipsy @boxycharm #giftedbyipsy #makeup #beautyessentials #selfcare #macrophotography #productphotography #beauty #texture #ipsyopenstudios #eyecream by @shellybellbaby
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a year ago
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A ā€œclean slateā€ should probably start on timeā€¦ but whereā€™s the fun in that? So letā€™s call this a fashionably late refreshā€”or better yet, a thoughtfully paced one. šŸ˜¬ January is either a full-speed-ahead reset or a soft launch into the yearā€” (or, letā€™s be honest, just a bonus round of December). Maybe thatā€™s why itā€™s felt like the longest month ever?! This monthā€™s Ipsy/BoxyCharm leans into the fresh start mindset, but Iā€™m mixing in a few December favesā€” because resets donā€™t have to mean starting from scratch. Sometimes, they just mean picking up where you left offā€¦..even if itā€™s been a while šŸ‘‹šŸ» Swipe through šŸ‘‰šŸ» to see the lineup up close. Simple to sunny, whatā€™s your mood? We have fresh starts (brushes, sponge), familiar favorites (mascara, eyeliner, lippies)ā€” all the little details that make a difference, one product at a time. Think effortless skincare, versatile neutrals, and those final touches that pull everything togetherā€”the essentials for easing into 2025. Are you in full-on new year, new me mode, or are you taking the letā€™s just get through January approach? Clean Slate winners: @alo Enzyme Facial Cleanser @noto_botanics Deep Serum @lithebeauty.ca bronzer/powder brush duo @wander_beauty In Neutral eyeshadow palette @ofracosmetics Midi Palette Blossom Blush @pixibeauty LipGlow balm @lovecraftbeauty eye pencil @wellpeople Expressionist mascara @lysbeautyofficial Speak Love lipsticks, sponge @ipsy @boxycharm #giftedbyipsy #makeup #beautyessentials #macrophotography #productphotography #beauty #texture #ipsyopenstudios #cleanslate #beautysecrets by @shellybellbaby
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a year ago
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Beauty nightmares in November? Letā€™s just say spooky season doesnā€™t have to end on October 31. Call this one fashionably late (again šŸ˜¬), but with some extra boo-tiful vibes thrown in šŸ‘»āœØ. This Ipsy haul brought out the sparkle, loaded with essentials for turning beauty mishaps into pure magic. āœØ From slip-ups to glow-ups, from rogue eyeliner to contouring that took a wild turnā€¦hereā€™s to every beauty blunder that makes us ā€œusā€. Because every adventure (or misadventure) is part of the journeyā€”and half the fun. Swipe through šŸ‘‰šŸ» for close-up peeks at my favorite picks and textures from the month. āœØThese products just might be the secret to keeping beauty nightmares at bay: shimmery shadows, glittery liners, power red lips, a go-to chocolate brown eyeliner, and hydrating drops from Tula to pull it all together. So, whether you over-squeezed that blush wand (šŸ™‹šŸ»ā€ā™€ļø) or went a little heavy on the red lipstick, hereā€™s to every beauty misadventure that adds a chapter to our self-expression story. āœØBecause sometimes, the best beauty secrets come from a little trial and error. Whatā€™s your biggest beauty blunder that turned into a favorite trick? Share below šŸ‘‡šŸ» Nightmare-free winners: @tula 24-7 Ultra Hydration Serum @tartecosmetics Blush Tape Liquid Blush @fentybeauty Icon lippie @lunamagicbeauty glitter eyeliner duo @lunarbeauty Moonshroom highlighter palette @pacificabeauty Cherry Gold highlighter/blush @wingmecosmetics eyeshadow brush @ipsy @boxycharm #giftedbyipsy #makeup #beautyessentials #skincare #gifted #macrophotography #productphotography #beauty #texture #fentybeauty #blushtape #tarte #liquidblush #hydratedskin #ipsyopenstudios #beautysecrets #beautysubscription by @shellybellbaby
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2 years ago
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Why not embrace a little softness this October, even if weā€™re a bit behind schedule? Flashback to my ā€˜soft eraā€™ September. Yesā€¦. Iā€™m late, but who says we have to follow a calendar? Youā€™ve probably noticed that I like to do things on my own timeā€”beauty included. āœØ Life is about embracing our own timing, and some momentsā€” like this Ipsy boxā€”are too good to rush. Itā€™s filled with self-care gems I didnā€™t know I needed until now: smooth skin, effortless glam, and all the essentials to keep those cozy, calm vibes flowing as I finally accept that October is here. Swipe through šŸ‘‰šŸ» to discover a few favorites from the monthā€”each product a reminder to take a step back, breathe, and find beauty in the simple things. ā¤ļø For me, itā€™s all about the perfect pod of baked blush, the mightiest mini mascara, the gentle grittiness of a sugar scrub, a soft and shimmery primer, and the gorgeous neutrals of a must-have eyeshadow palette. These are essentials I love to shoot as much as I love to use. As I say goodbye to September, Iā€™m not leaving my soft era behind. āœØ After all, softness is a strength, and no matter the season, we all deserve to glow. Whatā€™s one product you canā€™t live without to keep that glow? Share your faves below šŸ‘‡šŸ» My soft era winners: @ilmakiage Vogue mineral baked blush @benefitcosmetics Fan Fest mascara @pinklippscosmetics eyeshadow palette @pinkybbeauty Had Me Out primer @aminnahskincare Rose Quartz sugar scrub @ipsy @boxycharm #giftedbyipsy #flashbackfriday #makeup #softera #gifted #beautyessentials #macrophotography #ipsy #texture #beautysubscription #productphotography #beauty by @shellybellbaby
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2 years ago
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Thereā€™s something mesmerizing about the way light plays off @yslbeauty Black Opium EDP. šŸŒžāœØ Whether itā€™s sun-drenched or glowing in the shadows, the bottle mirrors the warm, intoxicating fragrance insideā€”just the right touch of bold. Notes of rich black coffee blend effortlessly with soft white flowers, creating an unexpected yet beautiful balance. And those hints of vanilla? They linger, leaving a lasting, irresistible trace. Wearing this scent feels like wrapping myself in a moment of luxury, evolving beautifully throughout the day. Each spritz feels like a perfect blend of confidence and comfort, evolving from the vibrant, awakening energy of the morning to the sultry embrace of the night. Itā€™s a scent that grows with you, telling its own storyā€”from the first rich burst of black coffee to the soft embrace of vanilla that lingers long after. From golden hour to after dark, let the allure linger. āœØšŸŒ™ Do you wear Black Opium for a sunlit stroll or a night out? Either way, the allure is undeniable. šŸŒ¹ Tell me how you wear Black Opium in the comments! #giftedbyyslbeauty #yslbeauty #fragrance #Gifted #perfume #yslblackopium #fragrancecollection #perfumecollection #luxurybeauty #ysl #BlackOpium #perfumeaddict #luxuryfragrance #summertofall #signaturescent #productphotography #fragrancephotography by @shellybellbaby
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2 years ago
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Juicy. Radiant. Expressive. @commodity Juice will make your mouth water just thinking about itā€” and even more so when you spray itā€¦ From the first splash of strawberry and raspberry pulp, Juice instantly captivates with its sweet, tangy allure. As it unfolds, a heart of Bulgarian rose and cyclamen emerges, offering a delicate floral balance. The dry down? A surprising twist, with both a grounding trail of amberwood and a refreshing zing of rhubarb. Juice evolves beautifully with your skin chemistry, blending tart and sweet notes in a way that feels naturalā€” not artificial or overly candied. Itā€™s refreshingly fruity and greenā€” perfect for clinging to those last bits of Summer (šŸ™‹šŸ»ā€ā™€ļø). But, it also has a light warmth to match a crisp Fall transition. On my skin, the raspberry notes are the strongest. And, I love this sweet tartnessā€” itā€™s addicting and contradicting, giving a little bit of everything without sacrificing quality. The perfect oxymoronā€¦.kind of like me on social media latelyā€” here, but also not here šŸ«£. But Iā€™m working on changing that. Sometimes, itā€™s the little thingsā€”like a touch of (Juice) sweetness and some sunshineā€”that make all the differenceā€¦.and give a push of motivation šŸ¤£. Tell me: Are you holding onto summer scents ā˜€ļøor leaning into fall vibes šŸ? Drop your go-to seasonal fragrance! @commodity @ipsy #giftedbyipsy #fragrances #Gifted #perfume #commodityfragrance #commodity #scentspace #commodityjuice #perfumecollection #fragrancecollection #summertofall #perfumeaddict #fragrancephotography #productphotography #styleyourcommodity by @shellybellbaby
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2 years ago
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Ordering up nothing but ā€œSunny Days Aheadā€! Thatā€™s how it works, right?! Place your orderšŸ‘‡šŸ» below. Whatā€™s your weather of choice as we race to the middle of Summer? I crave all the sunshine, clear skies, and days with late sunsets. Bring on the warmth, but take away the excess heat that leaves me with a humidity hair halo. And letā€™s add a few extra days to these Summer months too for good measure (Hello June 33 šŸ˜‰šŸ¤£). Whether you favor sunny or overcast days, itā€™s always time to indulge in the products that help us glow. Scroll šŸ‘‰šŸ» for a close-up look at some of my favorites from ā€œthis monthā€™sā€ Ipsy goodies. Read below šŸ‘‡šŸ»for the speed version round up. ā¤ļø Top Loves: Glow Recipe goodness. I hate avocado šŸ„‘ as a food; but, I welcome it in skincare. Bonus: itā€™s green and hydrating. Love FAB moisturizer, thumbs up on the SPF add. First TonyMoly product (go milky mochi toner)! Innisfree serum: hope I love using it as much as I like staring at its bubbles and yellow bobs šŸ¤£ ā¤ļøMakeup essential re-stocks! Itā€™s all about the ā€˜gasm (Lipgasm lipstick, Glamgasm all-in-one palette). Love the PlushTint! Sheā€™s pigmented, but tiny (donā€™t let the closeup shot fool you). A little goes a long way, but I definitely favor a bigger tube. Sheā€™s tiny tiny. Like super smol mini. The full line upšŸ‘‡šŸ» šŸ’•Glam Bag: $14/month, 5 deluxe size products @benefitcosmetics Lip Plush Tint @frank_bod Rosehip Body Scrub @tonymoly.us_official Cermamide Mochi Toner @innisfreeusa Green Tea Vitamin C Brightening Serum @formulazcosmetics Glamgasm Face/Eye palette ā­ļøBoxyCharm: $30/month, 5 full size products @thelyfestyleco Align fragrance @firstaidbeauty Ultra Repair Moisturizer (SPF) @glowrecipe Avocado Moisture Barrier Ceramide cleanser @trustfundbeauty Lipgasm Lipstick @halfcakedmakeup Eye Defy Zero Gravity mascara Want to start a subscription? šŸ‘‰šŸ» https://glnk.io/mz73x/shellybellbaby @ipsy @boxycharm (gifted/pr) #ipsy #ipsyopenstudios #giftedbyipsy #aesthetic #beauty #texture #makeup #productphotography #skincare #macro #macrophotography #beautysubscription #fragrance by @shellybellbaby
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2 years ago
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Time is relative when youā€™re lost in the ā€œSecret Gardenā€ of beauty heaven. Itā€™s like Vegasā€” no clocks or calendars, just fun and indulgence. May 36, June 5ā€¦.take your pick. Iā€™ll concede only that itā€™s Wednesday, but Iā€™m ready for Friday. Maybe if there were more weekend days, re-writing the calendar wouldnā€™t be so tempting? Before we (er, I) fully embrace June, letā€™s enjoy the Iconic May Ipsy bags. I wanted to dig into it all at once, but also to save everything too. Dilemma, right?! Good thing I gave myself a few extra days to enjoy it all šŸ˜‰ Watch abovešŸ‘†šŸ»to see some of my top picks in action. (View away šŸ¤£ā¤ļø). Read belowšŸ‘‡šŸ» for more about my favorites ā¤ļø Loves: yeeeessss, Everything?! Palette palooza (x3)! Ciate: motivational shade names. Patrick Star O/S: the brown eyeliner has my heart. I adore the trio, but ā€œclapperā€ šŸ¤” (not a favorite name, sorry). More Faves: Saturday Skin Whipped Cream goodness. Lips on lock with Ciate, Kosas, Half-Caked. Faded eye patches to fake looking awake šŸ¤­. Texture heaven with the Benefit mask and Whatā€™s Up lipstick. Did you see that detail?! Blown away. šŸ˜®ā€šŸ’Ø The full line upšŸ‘‡šŸ» šŸ’•Glam Bag: $14/month, 5 deluxe size products @reinarebelde Wet Dry eye palette @slmissglambeauty brush @ciatelondon lip primer @whatsupbeauty lipstick @somebymi.official_us retinol eye cream ā­ļøBoxyCharm: $30/month, 5 full size products @ciatelondon I Am Woman v2 palette @pixibeauty Rose Oil Blend @halfcakedmakeup The Script lip primer/liner @politesocietybeauty mascara @miabymassiel brush trio šŸ‘‘Quarterly Icon Box (8 full sized products) $58 @onesize Point Made eyeliner @onesize Cheek Clapper 3D blush trio @lovekinship Insta Swipe AHA pads @topicals Faded eye patches @alternahaircare styling mist @kosas Plump + Juicy lip booster @benefitcosmetic Smoothing Pore Mask @saturday_skin Pretty Pop Prebiotic Power Whipped Cream Want to start a subscription? šŸ‘‰šŸ» https://glnk.io/mz73x/shellybellbaby @ipsy @boxycharm (gifted/pr) #ipsy #ipsyopenstudios #giftedbyipsy #aesthetic #beauty #texture #makeup #productphotography #oddlysatisfying #macrophotography #beautysubscription by @shellybellbaby
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2 years ago
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ā€œWelcome Homeā€ to the pocket of Instagram where we beat to our own drum and time is a bit more abstract. Rearranging the calendar gave us 2 extra days in March, and this month I bring you 3 bonus April days šŸ¤£!! So, Happy April 33 or Happy May 3, if you prefer the traditional calendar. Either way, itā€™s never too late to share the Ipsy treats that have become my top picks. This (past šŸ¤«šŸ¤­) month was all about the essentials. Beauty that delivers without being too complicatedā€¦.because hey, life is complicated enough as it is. Take a peek šŸ‘‰šŸ» to see an uncomplicated compilation of my favorites. And Read below šŸ‘‡šŸ»for the full round up. ā¤ļø Loves: Brown eyeliner (coffee bean ā˜•ļø), Tarte and mascara, glittery goodness of liquid eyeshadow. The lip oil is pretty in pink, and smells yummy. First glowiest product! šŸ˜¢ Sad: the Dew of the Gods hair serum was short-lived here. Cute bottle, golden color. But, it was a magnet for my cat, who bonked it over nearly instantly. (See my stories for the aftermath), and letā€™s honor its memory in the sun shadow šŸ˜¢šŸ¤£ The full line upšŸ‘‡šŸ» šŸ’•Glam Bag: $14/month, 5 deluxe size products @tartecosmetics Big Ego mascara @dewofthegods Amalfi Gold hair serum @elizabethmott Vitamin C cleanser @kissandsmink tinted lip oil (peony) @avantskincare superfood facial oil ā­ļøBoxyCharm: $30/month, 5 full size products @lunarbeauty Moon Prism blush palette @glowiest.global Peekaboo Skin Perfecting toner @mischobeauty liquid eyeshadow (magnifique) @lithelashes gel eyeliner (coffee bean) @toofaced Better Than Sex Foreplay Lash Primer Want to start a subscription? šŸ‘‰šŸ» https://glnk.io/mz73x/shellybellbaby @ipsy @boxycharm (gifted/pr) #ipsy #boxy #ipsyopenstudios #giftedbyipsy #aesthetic #beauty #beautysubscription #makeup #mascara #productphotography #texture #productphotography #macrophotography #macromakeup #shadowphotography by @shellybellbaby
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2 years ago
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