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Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Ulta Sale! (12/25/14-1/3/15)


Hey everyone!
These are the current sales at Ulta, and don't forget they end Sunday!
  • BOGO 50% off Almay Cosmetics
  • BOGO 50% off Maybelline Cosmetics
  • BOGO 50% off Revlon Cosmetics
  • BOGO 50% off Physicians Formula Cosmetics
  • BOGO 50% off Olay Skincare (excludes Pro-X)
  • BOGO 50% off Tree Hut
  • BOGO 50% off Batiste Haircare
  • BOGO 50% off Tresemme Haircare
  • BOGO 50% off Ulta Skincare and Haircare Mix and Match
  • BOGO 50% off Not Your Mother's Haircare
  • BOGO 50% off 2B Colours

  • BOGO Free ULTA Cosmetics, Cosmetic Brushes, Beauty Tools, and Implements 
  • B2GO Free CHI Finishing and Styling
  • B2GO Free Sexy Hair Finishing and Styling
  • B2GO Free Tigi Finishing and Styling
  • B2GO Free ULTA Bath, Smoothies, and Anti-Bacterials

Just some of the current sales at Ulta.

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Monday, December 29, 2014

Review: Maybelline Creamy Matte Lipstick

Hey everyone!
I already uploaded a review of this product on my YouTube channel (video will be somewhere in post), so check that out if you haven't already.  


  • Pigmentation: The lipsticks are highly pigmented and have great color payoff.
  • Texture: They are very creamy and glide on smoothly, unlike other matte lipsticks they don't tug on the lips and aren't drying.
  • Wear Time: They have average wear time, good staying power.  I tend to get lazy at school and not touch up my lipstick.
  • Shade Range: 10 shades in the line; two nudes, some pinks, a fuschia, a magenta, a coral, reds, and a wine color.  All in all a decent shade range.
  • Finish: Matte
  • Price: $5.49 at Target and $7.99 at Ulta.
  • Availability: Target, Ulta, and any other local drugstore (ei.Walgreens, Rite Aid, CVS, etc.)
  • Overall: I really like them and definitely recommend!
Bottom to Top: Lust for Blush, Touch of Spice, Divine Wine
Touch of Spice
Divine Wine


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Monday, December 22, 2014

New NARS NARSissist Palettes l Spring 2015

Hey everyone!
NARS is coming out with two brand new NARSissit Palettes as part of their Spring 2015 Collection.

There will be an eyeshadow palette which will be available January 1st on the NARS website, Sephora's website, and Sephora stores.  It will be available at other department stores on February 1st,

The blush, contour, and lip palette will be available at Sephora on February 1st and on the NARS website and in NARS stores March 15th.

This collection includes:

  • NARSissist Blush, Contour, and Lip Palette ($59)
      This palette includes: Enrapture Blush, Enthralled Blush, Roman Holiday Blush, Albatross Highlighting Blush, Laguna Bronzing Powder, and Istria Lip Gloss.


  • NARSissist Dual-Intensity Eyeshadow Palette ($79)

       This palette includes 8 Dual-Intensity eyeshadows and a specially designed wet/dry eyeshadow brush.  The shades include: Europa, Himalia, Ursa Major, Subra, Andromeda, Lysithea, Glove, and Sycorax.



What do you think about these palettes? Buy it? Pass? Which one do you like better?
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Monday, December 8, 2014

Kat Von D Innerstellar Eyeshadow Palette l Spring 2015

Kat Von D is coming out with a new palette for Spring.  The palette will be limited edition and is currently available  on Sephora's website exclusively for VIB and VIB Rouge members (click link here).

The palette includes 12 matte and shimmer lunar inspired shades.  The palette is set up into three quads, each with their own highlighting base shade.

The shades include:
  • Gravitron- soft iridescent pink            
  • Vast- pearlized taupe
  • Lycan- matte cream
  • Night Crawler- matte dusty beige
  • Dios- silver gray iridescence
  • Lunacy- rich pearlized purple
  • Orion- matte chocolate brown
  • Dark Star- purplish pewter
  • 3am- metallic champagne
  • Astrological- pale lilac sheen
  • Moonshine- metallic silver
  • Killing Moon- matte black





Thoughts? Love it? Want it?
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Thursday, December 4, 2014

Ulta Sale! (11/30/14-12/13/14)

Hey everyone!
It's that time again, new sales going on at Ulta!

-Buy 1 get 1 Free: 
-Buy 2 Get 1 Free: OPI Nail Lacquer

-BOGO 50% off Revlon Cosmetics
-BOGO 50% off L'Oreal Cosmetics
-BOGO 50% off Maybelline Eye and Lip Cosmetics
-BOGO 50% off Nivea Skincare 
-BOGO 50% off Physicians Formula Skincare
-BOGO 50% off Boots No.7 Skincare
-BOGO 50% off Batiste Haircare
-BOGO 50% off Not Your Mother's Haircare
-BOGO 50% off John Frieda Haircare
-BOGO 50% off 100% Pure
-BOGO 50% off Hempz Bath
-BOGO 50% off H2O Plus 

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Monday, December 1, 2014

NEW L'Oreal Infallible Makeup Extender Setting Spray


Hey everyone!
If you didn't know already, L'Oreal has come out with a new makeup setting spray.  Now this isn't actually the first setting spray to come from a drugstore brand (NYX and e.l.f.) but it is exciting.

According to the L'Oreal website the setting spray is $16.99, which is up there in price when it comes to the drugstore.  The description on the website says, "Keep your makeup looking fresh hours after application: no melting, fading or touch-ups necessary. This lightweight, oil free setting spray locks in your total makeup look, Face, Eyes, and Lips, preventing color from smudging or settling into fine lines for all-day staying power."

It claims to, "lock in makeup for a 'just applied' makeup look all day," and to have a, "lightweight mist, barely there feel."  There is also a link to a $1 off coupon on the site(which I have linked below) but you are still shelling out at least $16 on this product.



I am on the fence about this product because of the price but maybe if I have a coupon and it is on sale I will pick it up and review it for you guys.  Let me know your thoughts in the comments, love it? hate it? over priced?

Link to $1 off coupon: http://www.lorealparisusa.com/en/Offers.aspx

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Thursday, November 27, 2014

Ulta Sale! (11/9-11/29)

Hey everyone!
These are the current sales going on at Ulta:

  • BOGO 50% off Almay Cosmetics
  • BOGO 50% off Covergirl Eye Cosmetics
  • BOGO 50% off Maybelline Cosmetics
  • BOGO 50% off Revlon Cosmetics and Beauty Tools
  • BOGO 50% off NYX Eye Cosmetics
  • BOGO 50% off Physician's Formula Cosmetics
  • BOGO 50% off Prestige Cosmetics
  • BOGO 50% off Palladio Cosmetics
  • BOGO 50% off Eyelure
  • BOGO 50% off Real Techniques and Eco Tools
These are really good sales going on.  If you need any new drugstore makeup or brushes I definitely recommend going to Ulta.


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Monday, November 24, 2014

L'Oreal Infallible Eye Shadow Crayon l Spring 2015 Collections

L'Oreal finally jumps on the Eye Shadow Crayon bandwagon!
Countless other brands (including: Milani, Urban Decay, NYX, Rimmel) have already released some sort of jumbo eye shadow crayon and now L'Oreal is joining the party.

I don't know the price exactly but I have heard they are around $6.99 at Bed Bath and Beyond.  I have not seen them in any store yet but I am sure they will be everywhere soon enough.  They are launching 8 shades, which range from from neutral colors to a vibrant blue and purple.

These say that they are a 2 in 1 shadow and liner.  They have a thin tip for eyeliner and you can use the side of the tip for shadow.  They also claim to have up to 24 hours of wear time. (though who really wears makeup that long anyways?).

Shades include:

  • Everlasting Gold
  • Enduring Rose
  • Impression Brown
  • Forever Taupe
  • Always Purple
  • Always Aqua
  • Resilient Green
  • Midnight Charcoal


I defiantly think I will pick up a few of these new shadow crayons.  As far as eye shadow crayons go I only own the NYX Jumbo Eye Pencils, but I am really curious on trying these new ones (and maybe a few other drugstore ones) and seeing how they compare.

What do you think? Into eye shadow crayons or over them?  Let me know in the comments!

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Thursday, November 20, 2014

Sonia Kashuk Holiday 2014 Collection

Hey everyone!
Today I have another holiday collection for you guys! This time it is from Sonia Kashuk and they are a brand sold at Target with makeup, skincare, and brushes.  The prices are a bit more on the higher end as far as drugstore makeup prices go, but the quality is worth it.


This year Sonia Kashuk's Holiday Collection includes: 2 makeup items, 2 brush sets, 3 skincare items(2 sets), and one limited edition makeup bag.  I am assuming everything is limited edition, but feel free to correct me if I am wrong.


 The collection includes:
The brushes in this set include: a domed powder brush, flat top multipurpose brush, angled duo fiber multipurpose brush, foundation brush, eye shadow brush, blending brush, angled duo fiber crease brush, domed pencil brush, synthetic pointed eye liner brush, and lash/brow groomer.
                                              
This palate includes five shades of nude lip colors, including: blush nude, beige nude, pink nude, peachy nude, and mauve nude.  It comes in a gold compact with a mirror and a long handled lip brush for application.  The palette has warm and cool nudes and ranges from, " rosey and pink to traditional nude in a satin shine finish, perfect for any skin tone."
This palette seems to have four different shades of eye shadow, including: a matte black, a shimmery brown, a metallic gold, and a creamy white.  The palette includes a mirror and seems to have the same gold packaging as the lip palette.
This set includes four brushes: a powder brush, duo fiber shader brush, angled eye brush, and a smudge brush.  These brushes also come with a carrying bag.  The bag is black with gold zippers trimmed in white and black tassels.
This set includes travel size versions of the Purple Seductia body butter, shower gel, and eau de toilette.  The Purple Seductia scent is one of pomegranate, rose and patchouli.  This set is perfect if you like the scent, it is a great way to sample the different products.
This set includes travel size versions of the Red Promisia body butter, eau de toilette, ad the crème body wash.  The Red Promisia scent is sandalwood, jasmine and vanilla.  Just like the Purple Holiday Seductia Travel Set (what a mouth full) it is a perfect way to sample different products in this scent.
This is a very rich and moisturizing body treatment that melts into the skin and adds a "discreet shimmer and sheen on skin for a subtle glow."  "The formula nourishes skin with Shea Butter, Edelweiss Flower Extract and White Tea Extract. Sweet Almond Protein softens and repairs dry skin while Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, from the exotic Indian healing plant, softens skin and forms a protective moisture barrier to lock moisture into the skin."  It is paraben-free and is suppose to enhance skin tone and neutralize skin's imperfections.
This bag is black with gold zippers trimmed with white and tassels.  It is made out of polyester and the inside is lined.  If you are someone who likes the 1920s or flapper girls, you might like this bag.  It is a very simple bag but has that flapper girl flare with the tassels. 
Let me know your thoughts in the comments!  Love it? Hate it? Planning on buying anything? Tried anything?
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Monday, November 17, 2014

New! VENUS: The Grunge Palette l Lime Crime

Hey everyone!
If you haven't noticed I am posting twice a week on Monday and Thursdays!  New posts will be up on both days every week!  Moving on....
 
If you didn't know Lime Crime has released a new palette, VENUS: The Grunge Palette, with 8 "game changing" eye shadows.  These shadows are full sized and described as, "unconventional new-trals and rusty reds."  This palette includes a mirror (which is always a bonus) and is $42 on the Lime Crime website (currently out of stock).
 





 
   The shadows included are:
  • VENUS: The color of bruised fruit (velvet matte)
  • SHELL: Opalescent shell-pink (glow)
  • AURA: Golden ivory (glow)
  • CREATION: Rusty brown (matte)
  • ICON: Dirt brown (matte)
  • REBIRTH: The color of an over-ripe nectarine (matte)
  • DIVINE: Dusty stone (matte)
  • MUSE: Deep burgundy red (matte)



 
I haven't actually tried anything from the brand Lime Crime yet (though I want to) so I don't know personally how good their shadows are. This palette looks very pretty, though I wouldn't say this is a must have palette, but if you like more warm toned colors and red toned shadows this might be something to check out.

Let me know in the comments if you have this palette (or planning to get it) and if you are interested in it.

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Thursday, November 13, 2014

MAC Viva Glam x Miley Cyrus for 2015

Hey everyone!
I have to say I'm not all that surprised that Mac and Miley Cyrus are working together.  Miley has definatly been the talk of the town this year.  She is now the new spokesperson for Mac's Viva Glam. 

"M•A•C Cosmetics is thrilled to announce the next #VIVAGLAM spokesperson: Miley Cyrus. Arriving January 2015. Every cent of the selling price of #VIVAGLAM goes toward helping women, men and children living with and affected by HIV/AIDS."

This collection is set to launch on January 22, 2015 (North America) and Febuary 12, 2015 (international).





This collection includes:

Viva Glam Lipstick ($16) -Limited Edition

  • Viva Glam Miley Cyrus- hot pink (amplified)


Viva Glam Lipglass ($15) -Limited Edition
  • Viva Glam Miley Cyrus- hot pink with sparkling pearl













Let me know your thoughts in the comments below! Will you be purchasing it? Like it? Hate it?
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Monday, November 10, 2014

MAC x Nasty Gal Collection

Hey everyone!
If you didn't already know MAC and Nasty Gal are partnering to release a small collection on December 4th.

"M∙A∙C partners with Nasty Gal, the style destination for risk-takers and tastemakers, in a high-intensity collection of shades as daring and dramatic as the #GIRLBOSS herself, Sophia Amoruso. Deep purple, bombshell red and rich burgundy lipsticks pair perfectly with a fiery nail lacquer. This season, style has attitude, and so do you."






This collection includes:


Lipstick ($16 US) -Limited Edition

  • Stunner-(matte) clean red
  • Runner -(matte) burgundy
  • Gunner-(matte) deep purple





Nail Lacquer ($12 US) -Permanent


  • Flaming Rose- True Red (creme)










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Thursday, November 6, 2014

It Cosmetics l Holiday Sets 2014

Hey everyone!
It Cosmetics has come out with two limited edition holiday items this year; an eyeshadow palette and a lip set.  Here are some details on these items:

Limited Edition Holiday Naturally Pretty Celebration Matte Palette-
According to the description on the Ulta website this palette contains, "contains 14 luxe, antiaging, silk-infused eye shadows that are all matte, but can transform into pearl shades with the tap of a brush, thanks to the Transforming Pearl shade."  These seem like really natural shades that you could use for a variety of looks. The palette is $42 at Ulta. 





Limited Edition Holiday The It Girl Set
The description says that it is, "CC+ Lip Serum is Hydrating Anti-Aging Color Correcting Crème Gloss. It is your anti-aging lip serum, hydrating lip conditioner, color correcting lip tone reviver and sheer color in one crème gloss. This trio drenches your lips in amazing hydration plus gives them a beautiful your lips but better flush of color."
This set is $39.50 and you get three shades which are: Snow Bunny, Joy To The World and Under The Mistletoe.




I am trying to make this a series, Holiday Sets 2014, showing you guys what sets have come out for the holidays this year.  I hope you liked this and let me know which brands and sets you want to see next.
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Monday, November 3, 2014

Ulta Sale! (11/2/14-11/8/14)

Hey everyone!
It's been a while but now that everything with starting school and what not has settled down I am going to try and post at least twice a week.  Anyways here are some of the current sales going on at Ulta.

-BOGO 50% off Maybelline Cosmetics
-BOGO 50% off Revlon Cosmetics
-BOGO 50% off Organix Bath
-BOGO 50% off Love and Toast Bath
-BOGO 50% off Clean and Clear Skincare
-BOGO 50% off Body Benefits Bath

It seems that this week there aren't many sales and in my opinion any good ones.  Anyways if you need anything from Maybelline or Revlon now would be a good time to buy.

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Monday, September 8, 2014

New Benefit Majorette Cream Blush

Hey everyone!

Benefit just launched a new blush called the Majorette Blush, it is a cream to powder pink-peach blush.

On the Benefit website it is described as, "Pep, poise & popularity! Majorette is your cream-to-powder booster blush. Wear this peppy pink-peach shade alone or under your favorite blush for an instant “pep-up.”   It is a $28 cream to powder blush that is a pinkish peachy shade.


I don't have much more to say about this blush.  I personally probably won't be picking this blush up for a few reasons.  The first being that I have yet to master the art of cream blush so I just stick to powder.  The second being peachy shades aren't that flattering on my complexion and when I where blush it is a more natural light pink kind of flush.

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Monday, August 25, 2014

MAC x The Simpsons Collection for Fall 2014

Hey everyone!


If you don't know already MAC and the Simpsons are teaming up for a limited edition collection coming out this fall!  This collection includes four limited edition lip glosses, two eye shadow quads, nail stickers, two powder blushes, and some lashes.




In this collection:

Lipglass ($16.50 US) -limited edition

  • Nacho Cheese Explosion- bright neon lime yellow
  • Grand Pumpkin- bright creamy orange
  • Red Blazer- bright fuchsia
  • Itchy & Scratchy & Sexy- Electric blue violet


That Trillion Dollar Look Quad ($44.00 US) -limited edition

  • Lisa's Spikes- lime green (frost)
  • Apple Squishee- mid-tone kelly green (frost)
  • 2 Dozen and One Greyhound- dirty olive green (veluxe pearl)
  • Chalkboard Dreams- deep blackend teal (velvet)


Marge's Extra Ingredients Quad ($44.00 US) -limited edition

  • Harpooned Heart- light baby pink (lustre)
  • Sexy PB&J- mid-tone bright violet (veluxe pearl)
  • Beehive Blue- mid-tone bright blue (veluxe pearl)
  • Vivacious Vacuum Cleaner Bag- deep navy (frost)



Powder Blush ($24.00 US) -limited edition

  • Pink Sprinkles- cute blue pink (satin)
  • Sideshow You-light peach coral (satin) (Online Exclusive)

Limited Edition Extras 
  • Marge Simpson's Cutie-cles Nail Stickers ($16.50 US) 
  • #7 Lashes False Eyelashes ($18.50 US)

 




Availability: Online August 28th; in-stores September 4th (North America), September 2014 (International)

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Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Ulta Sale! (8/10/14-8/30/14)

Hey everyone!
These are some of the current sales going on at Ulta!

-BOGO 50% off L'Oreal Lip and Eye Comsetics
-BOGO 50% off Physicians Formula Comsetics
-BOGO 50% off Covergirl Face, Lip, and Nail Cosmetics
-BOGO 50% off Maybelline Cosmetics
-BOGO 50% off Revlon Colorstay Cosmetics
-BOGO 50% off Almay Cosmetics
-BOGO 50% off Japonesque
-BOGO 50% off Nicole by OPI
-BOGO 50% off Ulta Haircare
-BOGO 50% off Not Your Mother's Haircare
-BOGO 50% off Shea Moisture Haircare

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Monday, August 11, 2014

New UD Naked Basics 2 Palette!

Hey everyone!
If you know me then you know the Urban Decay Naked Basics palette is one of if not my favorite palette.  I just saw that they released a Naked Basics 2, which has more cooler shades.  I went from thinking I didn't need it to thinking I must have it.

This is part of the description on the Urban Decay website, "Cooler in tone than the original, Naked2 Basics complements Naked2 perfectly. We loaded this indispensable palette with six TAUPE-hued matte neutrals, including five never-before-seen shades. These shadows are neutral enough for anyone, from cool skin tones to olive complexions to darker skin."

I'm not sure if it's really an essential palette if you have loads of other shades like it or similar.  I am actually thinking of getting it, it is $29 and has 6 eye shadows.

The shades:

  • Skimp (pale nude satin)
  •  Stark (nude-pink matte)
  • Frisk (warm gray matte)
  •  Cover (muted red-brown matte)
  • Primal (muted brown matte) 
  •  Undone (deep, smoky brown matte). 
 
 



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