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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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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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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.

The pigmentation from the eyeshadows in this palette isn’t bad. You never know when it comes to matte eyeshadows.

HauteLook always has great sets and deals from Crown Brush. I’ll see if I can practice a little more restraint in 2014. 😉

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December Birchbox

Posted on December 18, 2013 | 6 comments

The contents of my December Birchbox are:

Manna Kadar Cosmetics Sheer Glo Shimmer Lotion
The Honest Company Organic Healing Balm
Nelson j Beverly Hills Argan 7 Non-Foaming Shampoo
betty&ko The Betty Polish
Greenleaf Candle Co. Starlight Votive Candle

Manna Kadar Cosmetics Sheer Glow Shimmer Lotion

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Sephora Haul: Featuring Urban Decay and Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics

Posted on December 18, 2013 | Leave a comment

I went to Sephora this past weekend. I had two gift cards I wanted to use. Sephora sent me a $15 off gift card. I also purchased a $10 off gift card from Groupon.

I’ve had my eye on the Urban Decay Vice 2 palette for a while. I didn’t get last year’s Vice Palette. I didn’t want to miss out this time around.

(L-R) Smokeout, Lovesick, Shellshock, Coax, X-Rated

(L-R) Prank, Madness, Strike, Stash, Poison

(L-R) Radar, Damaged, Voodoo, Betrayal, Derailed

(L-R) Dope, Toxic, Habit, Ambush, Rewind

I also purchased the Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar All-Star Mini Set. I already like the Lip Tars so it only made sense to buy this set.

(L-R) Memento, NSFW, Anime, Black Dahlia

Wearing Memento

Wearing NSFW

Wearing Anime

Wearing Black Dahlia

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December ipsy Bag

Posted on December 15, 2013 | 6 comments

The contents of my December ipsy bag are:

Be a Bombshell The One Stick – Flustered
Pop Beauty Bright Up Your Life Eye Shadow Trio – Smokin Hot
Starrily Nail Polish – Bzzz Bzzz
Andrea Strip Lashes – #33
NYX Extra Creamy Round Lipstick – Goddess

Be a Bombshell The One Stick in Flustered

Pop Beauty Bright Up Your Life Eye Shadow Trio in Smokin Hot

Starrily Nail Polish in Bzzz Bzzz

NYX Extra Creamy Round Lipstick in Goddess

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Rite Aid Haul: Featuring Revlon

Posted on December 11, 2013 | 2 comments

I went to my local Rite Aid and noticed some of the Revlon cosmetics were on clearance for 75% off. I decided to try their lip glosses. I also had three $1.00 off coupons I wanted to use.

Colorstay Mineral Lip Glaze – Perpetual Plum (regular price $8.99)
Revlon Colorburst Lip Gloss – Bordeaux (regular price $7.49)
Colorstay Mineral Lip Glaze – Overtime Wine (regular price $8.99)

Wearing Perpetual Plum

Wearing Bordeaux

Wearing Overtime Wine

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Kmart Haul: Featuring L’Oreal

Posted on November 20, 2013 | Leave a comment

I visited Kmart this past weekend (no surprise there). I noticed some of the L’Oreal eyeshadows were marked down to $3.99. I also had three $1.00 off coupons I wanted to use too. In the past I have used the HiP eyeshadows which are very pigmented. I decided to try the 24HR Infallible eyeshadows. I have used Maybelline’s Color Tattoo 24HR Cream Gel Shadows. I wanted to see how the L’Oreal Infallible 24HR Eyeshadow would measure up.

The eyeshadows I purchased are: Bottomless Java, Smoldering Plum, Midnight Blue

(L-R) Bottomless Java, Smoldering Plum, Midnight Blue

At first glance the 24HR Infallible Eyeshadows are really pigmented and the color goes on smoothly. I had to use makeup remover to remove the swatches from my arm. Soap and water didn’t work. 🙂

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HauteLook Haul: Featuring Crown Brush (happy with my purchase)

Posted on November 17, 2013 | Leave a comment

Once again Crown Brush was on HauteLook. I’ve been curious about the brush cleaner from Crown Brush. In the past I have bought the brush cleaner from MAC. It only made sense to try the brush cleaner. The majority of my makeup brushes are from Crown Brush.