Monthly Archives: June 2013

A Closer Look: RiRi Hearts MAC Summer Collection 2013 – Heaux Lipstick

MAC released the RiRi Hearts MAC Summer Collection June 18, 2013. The only thing I wanted from this collection was the lipstick in Heaux. This lipstick is described as a matte berry and retailed for $15.00. I previously purchased RiRi Woo from www.maccosmetics.com back in May. 

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A Closer Look: Maybelline Volum’ Express the Rocket™ Mascara

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I have always been a fan of Maybelline’s mascaras. They are my favorite drug store brand. The first mascara I ever bought from Maybelline was Great Lash®. I’ve been really pleased with the Volum’ Express line of mascaras Maybelline offers.  In the past I have used the Falsies™ and Mega Plush® mascaras.

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With only one coat of the Rocket™ I noticed my lashes were fuller and thicker.ImageBeforeImageAfter

 

 

HauteLook Haul: Featuring Crown Brush

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It is always a real treat when Crown Brush is on HauteLook. Most of makeup brushes I ordered whenever Crown Brush was on HauteLook. I can’t pass up the good deals.

Image(L-R) Eyeliner, Tweezers, Eyelash Curler, Flawless Face Blender

The main reason I bought this set was to try the Flawless Face Blender. I already have a beautyblender®. I wanted to see how the Crown Brush one would measure up. I found the eyelash curler rather interesting.

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Rite Haul: Featuring Almay

Almay is a cosmetic brand I don’t normally buy. I wanted to take advantage of the $4.00 off coupons I had. Rite Aid had Almay cosmetics buy one get one 50% off. I purchased the Almay Color + Care Liquid Lip Balm.

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Image(L-R) Rosy Lipped, Just Plum Good, Truffle Kiss, Pink Pout

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The Almay Color + Care Liquid Lip Balms were $5.99. Half off the lip balms came to $2.99. I used four $4.00 off coupons. I ended up spending $1.96 on four lip balms.

The Almay Color + Care Liquid Lip Balms provide sheer color that wasn’t sticky.

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June Birchbox

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June ipsy Bag

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HauteLook Haul: Featuring Hair Rules and theBalm®

I combined two separate orders for this post.

Whenever Hair Rules is on HauteLook I make it a point to order something. This is what I ordered.

Image(L-R) Curly Whip, Daily Cleansing Cream, Quench Conditioner

ImageThe Curly Whip is great for my bantu knot outs and twist outs. I’ve tried other products but the Curly Whip seems to work the best.

ImageThe Daily Cleansing Cream is sulfate free. I can use this cleansing cream as often as I need without it drying out my hair.

ImageThis is currently my favorite conditioner. It detangles great and smells wonderful!

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The next item I ordered was theBalm® Nude’tude eyeshadow palette. I’ve had my eye on this palette for a while. I’m glad I made this purchase. The colors are very pigmented.

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eye shadow colors (L-R) Sassy, Stubborn, Selfish, Sophisticated, Sexy, Serious

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eyeshadow colors (L-R) Snobby, Stand-Offish, Sultry, Seductive, Silly, Sleek

 

 

Clinique Purchase

When Macy’s was offering the summer tote bags from Clinique, I couldn’t resist purchasing one. The Summer tote was $34.50 with any Clinique purchase. As my purchase I chose the Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel.

You had the choice of the Bronze Shimmer or Summer Splash, by picking the palette of either a limited-edition Colour Surge Eye Shadow Quad and coordinating lip gloss, High Impact Mascara and moisturizer.

I chose the Summer Splash themed tote bag.

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ImageImage(L-R) French Vanilla, Chambord, Peacock, Dark Denim