Category Archives: Beauty

Victoria’s Secret Mini Fragrance Haul

Posted on January 31, 2014 | Leave a comment

I’m usually strolling through Victoria’s Secret around this time of year. I know there’s a Holiday clearance sale going on.

I have a tendency to gravitate towards the fragrances on clearance because that is something I can easily afford.

Midnight Exotics Forbidden Vanilla Fragrance Mist and Forbidden Vanilla Ultra-Moisturizing Hand and Body Cream

Midnight Exotics Deep Berry Fragrance Mist and Deep Berry Ultra-Moisturizing Hand and Body Cream

The fragrance mist and body cream were $1.99 each. Smelling pretty doesn’t have to be expensive. 😉

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Tagged body cream, clearance, Deep Berry, Forbidden Vanilla, fragrance mist, Midnight Exotics, sale, Victoria's Secret

January ipsy Bag

Posted on January 22, 2014 | 5 comments

The contents of my January ipsy bag are:

Nourish Organic Lightweight Moisturizing Face Lotion
Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask
Proactiv+ Mark Fading Pads
Elizabeth Mott Smooth Shadow Creamy Eye Pencil – Pearl
Mica Beauty Tinted Lip Balm – Fiesta

(top, bottom) Elizabeth Mott Smooth Shadow Creamy Eye Pencil in Pearl, Mica Beauty Tinted Lip Balm in Fiesta

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Tagged beauty subscription, Briogeo, deep conditioning mask, Elizabeth Mott, face lotion, ipsy, lip balm, Mica Beauty, Nourish Organic, pencil, Proactiv+, smooth shadow

January Birchbox

Posted on January 16, 2014 | 2 comments

The contents of my January Birchbox are:

Inika Mineral Eyeshadow in Eternal Marine
Burt’s Bees Intense Hydration Day Lotion
Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy
Beauty Protector Protect & Detangle
Nail Rock Sequin

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Tagged beauty, Beauty Protector, beauty subscription, Birchbox, Burt's Bees, Inika, Juicy Couture, makeup, Nail Rock

Rite Aid Haul: After Holiday Clearance

Posted on January 15, 2014 | Leave a comment

Holiday clearance time, yes I’m at it again. LOL!

As you can see I really enjoy looking for clearance deals after the Holidays. Everything pictured here was 75% off.

Cute hair accessories from Scunci

Ardell false eyelashes

The price of this purchase was $8.45 before the 7% sales tax was added. 🙂

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Tagged affordable, Ardell, beauty, false eyelashes, hair accessories, Rite Aid, Scunci

First Coastal Scents Haul of 2014

Posted on January 15, 2014 | Leave a comment

Coastal Scents http://www.coastalscents.com/ had a sale just in time for the New Year. Everything on their Website was 40% off. I knew I wanted to purchase another oil to add to my natural products collection. I also wanted to try something new from Coastal Scents.

I purchased the palm kernel oil and four samples of the loose mineral eyeshadow.

Palm Kernel Oil

(L-R) Azure Jazz, Molten Silver, Island Dream, Violet Rush

I also received this sample eyeshadow palette.

(L-R) Reef Coral, Bronze Peach, Cocoa Diamond, Rain Storm

I really love these colors. I may have to make a full size palette using the shadow pots from Coastal Scents. 🙂

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Tagged affordable, beauty, Coastal Scents, makeup, mineral eyeshadow, palm kernel oil

ULTA Haul: Featuring Stila

Posted on January 8, 2014 | Leave a comment

I’m always looking for deals after the Holidays. There are times I will wait to make a purchase when I know that item will be marked down. I had a $25.00 gift card I wanted to use.

I originally swatched the Color Outside the Lines Smudge Stick Waterproof Eyeliner set just before Christmas. I really liked the staying power if the eyeliners but I didn’t want to pay $34.00. I called my favorite ULTA store after Christmas to see if there were any of the Smudge Stick Waterproof Eyeliner sets in stock. I had them hold a set for me and a Kitten Must-Haves Makeup Collection as well.

(Top to Bottom) Emerald, Navy, Aubergine, Lion Fish, Stingray

(L-R) Kitten Eyeshadow, Kitten All Over Shimmer Duo, Kitten Silk Shimmer Luxe Gloss, Kitten Lip Glaze

Wearing Kitten Eyeshadow, Kitten All Over Shimmer Duo, Stingray and Lionfish Smudge Stick, Kitten Lip Glaze

The Smudge Stick Eyeliner Set and the Kitten Must-Haves were marked down to $15.00 each. 🙂

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Tagged all over shimmer, beauty, Kitten, Lip Glaze, makeup, silk shimmer luxe gloss, Smudge Stick, Stila, ULTA, waterproof

Em Cosmetics Haul

Posted on January 6, 2014 | 2 comments

YouTube sensation Michelle Phan launched her cosmetics line in 2013. http://www.emcosmetics.com/. Like many of us I subscribe to her channel. I knew it was a matter of time when Michelle would have her own brand of cosmetics.

Michelle released The Life Palette Holiday Life: New Year’s Countdown Edition palette. I purchased this limited edition palette when it was on sale for 40% off. The regular price was $29.00. This palette is small enough to fit in my purse.

The colors in this palette are versatile enough for me to use for special occasions or every day.

(L-R) Sequin Dress, Good Cheers!, Couples Gold, Cranberry Cocktail. Happy New Year!, Clock Strikes, Midnight

(on top) Countdown cheek color, (L-R) Sparkling Punch, Stroke of Plum lip color

Wearing colors from the Holiday Life Palette

The Life Palette Holiday Life: New Year’s Countdown Edition palette is currently on sale at http://www.emcosmetics.com/ for $25.00. Michelle Phan’s cosmetic line is worth checking out. I’m sure you will find something you like.

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Tagged beauty, blush, Em Cosmetics, eyeshadow, life palette, Lip Color, makeup, Michelle Phan

BH Cosmetics Haul

Posted on December 23, 2013 | 3 comments

BH Cosmetics has had terrific sales for the 2013 Holiday Season. They recently had a sale on their blush duos and foundations for $2.95 each. 😀 I couldn’t pass up such a great deal.

(L-R) Deep Beige, Deep Cocoa

(L-R) Iris, Rose, Tulip

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Tagged affordable, beauty, BH cosmetics, blush, deep beige, deep cocoa, foundation, iris, makeup, rose, tulip

HauteLook Haul: Featuring Crown Brush Yet Again

Posted on December 23, 2013 | Leave a comment

It is safe to say this is my last Crown Brush purchase for 2013. I saw this cute Combo Brush Set being offered in HauteLook. I gave in to my weakness. LOL! The brush set is small enough to carry in my purse. The eyeliner and tweezers fit in the brush case too.