The contents of my March ipsy Bag are:
Chella Indigo Blue Eyeliner
Bora Bora Eyeshadow Quad (L-R) Starlet, Bora Bora, Rock Bottom, Risky Business
bareMinerals Marvelous Moxie Lipstick in Get Ready
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I recently visited my favorite ULTA store located at the Waterfront in Homestead, PA (outside of Pittsburgh). I had an ULTA reward I wanted to use. I didn’t see anything I liked under the level three rewards. The General Manager of the store (his name is Mark) said I could pick three rewards under the level one. Mark knows I’m a regular customer at that ULTA. I went to pick out three of the NYX Butter Lip Balm only to find the display was sold out. Mark let me get three of the NYX Butter Glosses instead (can you say three for free).
(L-R) Devil’s Food Cake, Red Velvet, Raspberry Tart
(L-R) Devil’s Food Cake, Red Velvet, Raspberry Tart
Wearing Devil’s Food Cake
Wearing Red Velvet
Wearing Raspberry Tart
I also decided to try the NYX Dark Circle Concealer. I read some great reviews about this concealer. I wanted to see what the hype was about.
Dark Circle Concealer in Deep
Deep
Eye without concealer
Eye with concealer
This concealer blends so nicely and really does cover up the dark circles. Great product for only $5.99
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Tagged affordable, beauty, butter gloss, dark circle concealer, deep, Devil's Food Cake, makeup, NYX Cosmetics, Raspberry Tart, Red Velvet, ULTA
What can I say, Maybelline does it again! I never thought I would be a fan of their lipsticks. When Maybelline released the Color Sensational® the Buffs I knew I would purchase at least two lipsticks.
(L-R) Touchable Taupe, Untainted Spice
These lipsticks are very pigmented and creamy.
(Top-Bottom) Touchable Taupe, Untainted Spice
I also purchased the Face Studio Master™ Glaze in Plums Up. I really love this cheek color. The color is very pigmented so a little goes a long way but the color is buildable. Goes on smoothly and blends so nicely.
Master Glaze in Plums Up
Master Glaze in Plums Up
Wearing Touchable Taupe lipstick and Master Glaze in Plums Up
Wearing Untainted Spice lipstick and Master Glaze in Plums Up
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Tagged affordable beauty, Color Sensational, lipstick, makeup, Master Glaze, Maybelline, Plums Up, Rite Aid, the Buffs, Touchable Taupe, Untainted Spice
The contents of my February ipsy Bag are:
(Top-Bottom) Pop Beauty Plump Pout Mini in Fuchsia Freesia, Tini Beauty Eyetini Cordial Cream Shadow + Base in One in Spiced Rum
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Tagged beauty, beauty subscriptions., body butter, false eyelashes, ipsy, J. Cat, lip gloss, makeup, nail polish, Pacifica, Pop Beauty, Tini Beauty, Zoya
Really liked the design of February’s box.
The contents of my February Birchbox are:
Swatch of the Revealed Palette Sampler
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Tagged beauty, Beauty Protector, beauty subscriptions., Birchbox, Coastal Scents, makeup, Paula's Choice, Revealed, Reviver, Whish
It didn’t take long for me to give into the temptation of placing a Crown Brush order from HauteLook. There was a six piece eye set being offered exclusively. 🙂 I’m already a fan of the eye brushes from Crown Brush so this purchase made sense to me.
(top-bottom) Bent Liner Brush, Angled Liner and Spoolie Brush, Pointed Blender Brush
(top-bottom) Precision Pencil Brush, Blending Fluff Brush, Jumbo Shadow Brush
So much for practicing restraint. 😉
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http://gingerlovesmakeup.wordpress.com/ tagged me in a post.7 deadly sins of make-up. I even went as far as doing an inventory on the makeup so my answers could be accurate. One thing I did learn from all of this, I have a lot of makeup up. LOL! Is that normal?
Greed: What’s your most expensive beauty item? Currently the Urban Decay Vice 2 Palette is the most expensive item in my beauty arsenal. So glad I used the Sephora gift card.
Wrath: What item do you have a strong love/hate relationship with? I have a love/hate relationship with foundation. It can be difficult for me to get that perfect match. I’m darker on my face and neck but lighter on my chest. .The perimeter of my face is darker and the center of my face is lighter.
Gluttony: What brand takes up most of your collection?
Urban Decay. When I started my makeup up journey I was all about MAC. Now I can’t get enough of Urban Decay, especially the 24/7 eyeliners. I also credit Urban Decay for getting me to embrace color eyeshadows. Let’s not forget the UD Primer Potion. Urban Decay changed the makeup up game with that one.
Sloth: What product do you ignore the most due to laziness?
I am lazy when it comes to contouring. I don’t feel like I need it all the time. I will take the time to highlight my face. It gives me a nice healthy glow.
Pride: Which product gives you the most confidence?
Rocking a bold lip color. You can’t tell me I don’t look good. 😉
Lust: What item is at the top of your list?
I am saving my pennies so I can get the Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette.
Envy: Which makeup product/look looks great on others but not on you?
I have enough confidence in myself to think I can rock anything when it comes to makeup. I wish I could perfect the wash and go on my hair. My hair is coily in texture and wash and go’s end up looking like a matted mess on me. It wouldn’t make sense to attempt the wash and go in the middle of Winter in Pittsburgh, PA. It’s too cold for that. LOL!
The contents of my January Birchbox are:
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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
(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
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
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