April Favorites

It's that time of the month again where everyone posts they're April favorites. I've been trying out a lot of products lately but I don't think I've been using them long enough to be included in a monthly favorites just quite yet.

1 & 2. Cargo Coral Beach and Sunset Beach Blush. I've been using these a lot over the past month as it's been getting warmer and I want more of a bronzey look to my cheeks. It's a perfect mix between a blush and bronzer.

3. One 'N Only Argan Oil Treatment has been an absolute miracle product for me. I've been using it everyday and it has done wonders for my hair. I've already done a review here.

4. NYX Eyebrow Cake Powder in Brunette. The few months I've really been getting into filling in my eyebrows, it really makes a difference to your face. I really like this product, it's natural looking and affordable.

The NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams and Xtreme Lip creams are absolutely wonderful lip products. The ones I've been using the most out of the ones I got are Antwerp, San Paulo and Strawberry Jam. They're just wonderfully bright summer colors that really brighten up your face. Swatches here.

Not but not least are my Real Techniques Brushes. (They're dirty cause I've obviously been using them.) I honestly don't know how I did my makeup before getting these. I was using cheap rough, scratchy brushes before, which were okay but nothing compared to these. I've also done a review of them here.

I've been pretty busy the past week, taking mid-terms and such but I've been taking photos just haven't had the time to put them in a post so I'll be doing that this weekend. Also going to start doing outfit of the day and more face of the day posts just haven't had the time and also been a little lazy. :P

All Cosmetics Wholesale Haul

Someone please stop me. I can't seem to stop buying lip products, well it's not necessarily a bad thing is it? Recently ordered from the All Cosmetics Wholesale website and got a great deal on some gorgeous products.

Picked up 4 of the Korres Mango Butter Lipsticks that were reduced from $18 to $7.99. The Mango Butter Lipsticks are lipsticks that are very moisturizing while giving sheer color and high shine while giving protecting lips with a spf of 10.The shades I got are Coral, Peach (which isn't peach at all), Natural Pink and Rose.

 -Coral is a more of a true coral color that isn't too pink or red.

-Peach is actually more of a pink-fuchsia color with tiny gold shimmer.

-Natural Pink is a warm light pink.

-Rose is the sheerest of the four, it's a warm light pink with gold shimmer. Definitely a my lips but better shade.

I also got the Korres Love Your Lips Collection. I don't know the original price of this set but it cost me $10.99, which I thought was a steal for 3 full sized products. Haven't used any of the products yet, will share my thoughts later. The set comes with:

-Rasberry Antioxidant Liquid Lipstick (retails for $22) in the shade Berry #28. 

-Jasmine Lip Butter Glaze (retails for  $14)

-Jasmine Lip Butter (retails for $12)

Also picked up 2 of the Korres Lip Butters, not including the one I got in the set. I really like these lip butters they're extremely moisturizing while giving a hint of color. They were $5.99 instead of the usual retail price of $12.

-Pomegranate is a sheer coral.

-Quince is a sheer cool pink

I got 2 of the Estee Lauder Signature Hydra Lustre Lipsticks in Coral Kiss ($9.99) and Cherry Kiss ($12.99), they originally retail for $22.50. They both come in a beautiful gold metal packaging that has a bit of weight to them. They look so fancy and vintage looking. I'm guessing these were part of some limited edition collection cause of the LOVE stamping on them. The formula of these are creamy, moisturizing and feels comfortable on the lips while providing full-coverage color.

-Coral Kiss is a coral with a slight frosty finish, nothing too frosty though.

-Cherry Kiss is a cherry pink-red.

Last but not least I got a Tarte Cheek Stain in Full Blossom which I got for $9.99 reduced from $30. I've always wanted to try one but they are a bit on the expensive side. I believe that this color was limited edition. I've only used it once and I like it so far. It's a flushed pink color with gold shimmer. 

Be expecting a few posts over the weekend since I'll be having some free time. :)

No Shame In A Little Retail Therapy

About 2 weeks ago Ulta was having a one-day deal on the Cargo Beach Blushes. Instead of  the usual $30 price tag, they were 50% off at a much more reasonable $15. Since I was contemplating on purchasing one anyways, I quickly jumped on the opportunity and bought 2. The ones I picked up were Coral Beach and Sunset Beach.

The Beach Blushes are suppose to be a blush that is the perfect mix between a blush and bronzer, giving you the flush of a blush but the warmth of a bronzer. Depending on which stripes you use, you can get different colors but the swatches above are all 4 stripes blended together. Coral Beach is a coral bronze color and Sunset Beach is a pink bronze.

Last week Ulta had all NYX and Revlon products 40% off. I also took advantage of that and my lip color addiction continues...

The Revlon Lip Butters were reduced from $7.49 to $4.49 and since my local Walgreens *still* doesn't have these in stock yet, so I only ordered 4 of them cause I know I'll eventually pick up a few more. Not going to talk about these too much since pretty much everyone has talked about these at one point or another. Creamsicle is a peachy-pale orange nude, Creme Brulee is a tan beige, Strawberry Shortcake is mid-tone bubblegum pink and Candy Apple is a warm apple red. 

Along with the Revlon Lip Butters, I got 5 of the NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams, which were reduced from $5.99 to $3.59. I've been wearing Antwerp while putting this post together and sipping on some tea and it's held up incredibly well for the past 2 and a half hours of wearing it. The texture of it is quite different as well, it's hard to describe. It does dry to a matte finish but it isn't unbearably dry (I'm looking at you MAC matte lipsticks!) Tokyo is a pale pink, Stockholm is a brownish peach, Antwerp is a coral-pink, San Paulo is a berry and Addis Ababa is a hot pink with tiny blue micro-glitter.

Last but not least, I got 6 of the NYX Xtreme Lip Creams that were also reduced from $5.99 to $3.59. The Xtreme Lip Creams are like liquid lipsticks. I guess you can say it is a glossy version of the Matte Lip Creams. Natural is a beige nude, Nude Peach Fuzz is a peachy pink, Buttery Nude is a is a brownish-peach, Candy Land is a mid-tone bubblegum pink, Dolly Girl is a hot pink and Strawberry Jam is a bright strawberry pink. 

Along with the lip products I also got Revlon Top Speed Nail Polish that was reduced from $5.99 to $3.59. It's in the color Jaded. I've been wanting this nail polish for forever now but it never seemed to be on sale when I was in the store. It's a lovely mint color that is fully opaque in 3 coats. 

I absolutely love everything I got, especially the bright lip colors and completely recommend all of the products. Until next time, goodbye everyone!

FOTD + New iPhone Case

After doing my MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation review I finished up the rest of my makeup and I thought I would do my first ever face of the day (FOTD.)

Face:

- MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation in NC20

-Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Concealer

-MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NW20

-Make Up For Ever Full Cover Concealer in #6

-bareMinerals foundation in Light (to set)

-Cargo Beach Blush in Coral Blush

-Nars Laguna Bronzer

-Dior Amber Diamond Highlighter

Eyes:

-MAC Bare Study Paint Pot

-Urban Decay eyeshadow in Snakebite (all over lid)

-Urban Decay eyeshadow in Busted (crease)

-Urban Decay eyeshadow in Blackout (out corner)

-Milani Liquid Eye Eyeliner in Black

-Imju Fiberwig Mascara

Lips:

-MAC Ever Hip Lipstick

On a random note, I got this adorable phone case from this seller on eBay. It's suppose to make your phone look like a Rilakkuma chocolate bar. I've grown quite the little iPhone case collection, I just love them to bits.  :) Be expecting an Ulta haul sometime this week and other posts as well. Goodbye everyone!

Makeup Regrets

You know those products that you buy cause you think they'll be life changing and completely amazing. Well this post is dedicated to those products that are not.

1. NYC Bronzing Face Powder is bargainus at $3 but it lacks any pigmentation to achieve any sort of bronzed look. Many people adore this bronzer but I had to keep swirling my brush inside the product and applying it to my face, expecting some sort of result.

2. MAC Bronzing Powder in Golden is another bronzer that lacks pigmentation. For the price that it is you would expect some sort of result as well, it did give me one, but not the result I was expecting. It left a ton of golden glitter on my face, that's right GLITTER, not shimmer but glitter. I got swooped up in the limited edition packaging craze and ordered this online, I guess I kind of deserve it.

3. MAC Feline Kohl Power is supposed to be the best black eyeliner that MAC has to offer. Yes, it is creamy and yes, it is extremely black. It just doesn't stay put no matter what you do. Within an hour or two I have proper panda eyes. Sorry but I just don't see the hype.

4 & 5. L'oreal The One Sweep Sculpting Blush Duo in Nectar (4) and Poppy (5) is another product that lacks any pigmentation. AT ALL. Poppy sort of shows up on your finger (after rubbing your finger on it like a maniac) but is extremely chalky and nectar is just nothing. Why do companies bring out such fail products?! 

6. Revlon Colorstay is a much loved product in the beauty community. I will admit there was a time where I loved this as well but not so much anymore. While it is a decent foundation, it isn't the best foundation. Shade range could be better, gets cakey easily, dries way too quickly and the smell is horrific.

7. Revlon Colorstay 12 Hour Eye Shadow in Berry Bloom was bought in that stage when I first started collecting makeup. That stage where you have to buy everything you see, just cause you "have to." They're pretty nice eye shadows with decent pigmentation, but purple is just *not* my color. The claim that it lasts 12 hours is just ridiculous as well.

8. Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick in Pink Please is such a beautiful color. Unfortunately when purchasing it, I didn't realize that it had gone bad and smells horrible, like burnt plastic. As I've mentioned in another post, please check these lipsticks before purchasing, other than that I adore this range of lipsticks.  

Some of these products are about 3-4 years old and some are more recent. I have a whole box of makeup I don't use/don't like so expect more regret posts in the future, mainly drugstore products, nothing too fancy. Until next time, good bye everyone!

March Favorites

Hello, hope you're all having/had a wonderful Easter, if not then I hope you have had a wonderful day. I love reading other peoples favorites so I thought I would join in on the fun.  I know I'm a bit late with this, but I've just started this blog so please forgive me. :P 


1. Urban Decay Naked 2 pallet is a super popular pallet. I much prefer this the second one over the first one cause the colors aren't as smokey. One of the best investments ever, saves much guesswork in the morning as all the colors I could ever need are in one pallet.


2. MAC Bare Study Paint Pot is MAC's version of a cream eyeshadow. Bare Study is a shimmery champagne color. I use this under eyeshadows or by itself when I'm in the rush. One of my first MAC purchases all the way back in 8th grade and it's still going strong.


3. MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation is my favorite foundation that I have tried so far. It has a healthy dewy finish and medium-full coverage. I have this in the shade NC20. Will do a full review soon.


4. Imju Fiberwig Mascara is my favorite mascara. Of all time. It is a lengthening mascara.  I usually don't spend a lot of money on mascara, so I can only say that it is my favorite among the drugstore offerings. Fiberwig is pretty expensive in Sephora but I found an ebay seller that sells it for cheaper here. 


5. Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Concealer in Fair. Is an illuminating concealer that it suppose to brighten up any dark areas. I use this on my under eye circles which have been particularly bad this month and then I follow up with my regular under eye concealer.


6. Canmake Cream Cheek in no.5 Sweet Apricot is a peachy apricot with golden shimmer. I absolutely love these cream blushes. They're a cream to powder formula and this color is just lovely. Cream blushes are my favorite type of blush.


7. Nars Laguna Bronzer is another staple. The goldeny brown color works very well with my skin tone. It's not too shimmery or too brown/muddy looking that sometimes happened with Benefit Hoola.

So those are my march favorites, I hope you've enjoyed. 

Color Coordinates: Peach, Orange and Coral Please?!

(Picture of products taken on top of a peach lace shirt from Forever21)

It's a healthy obsession, alright?!

1. Essie nail polish in Tart Deco

2. MAC lipstick in Ever Hip (LE)

3. MAC Mineralize Blush in Improvise (LE)

4. Canmake Cream Cheek in no.10 Sweet Orange

5. Canmake Cream Cheek in no.5 Sweet Apricot

6. Cargo Beach Blush in Coral Beach 

7. Wet N'Wild Megalast nail polish in Club Havana

8. Milani HD Advanced Lip Color in Ignition

9. Essie nail polish in Mango Bango

10. NYX round lipstick in Orange Soda

11. The Face Shop Lovely ME:EX Milky Tint in no.02 Baby Peach

12. Essie nail polish in Meet Me at Sunset

13. NYC Blushable Creme Stick in Pink Flash (LE)

14. Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss in Coral Reef

15. MAC Mineralize Blush in Fresh Honey (LE)

This was a really fun post to do and put together. I'm now thinking of starting a color series like this one and updating them as I buy more products. As far as I know no one has done this yet, maybe products within a certain category like lipsticks, blush, eyeshadow etc. If they have, please let me know cause I would love to see theirs as well. Maybe a pink one will be up next?