Thursday, August 5, 2010

Haul-A-Thon Prt. 3 - Random Beauty

1. China Glaze Nail Polish in "Turned Up Turqouise (Neon)" (Purchased at ULTA for $6.50)
I love this color though the finish is quite matte. Dries fast but needs loooooads of coats. I would prefer it without the shimmer. YouTube gurus that use this brand: JLovesMac1

2. China Glaze Nail Polish in "Towel Boy Toy" (Purchased at ULTA for $6.50)
Love this color. The pearl reflects in it cath the light perfectly. Dries quickly but needs to be loaded on. YouTube gurus who use this line: MakeupbyMel

3. China Glaze Nail Polish in "Pink Voltage (Neon)" (Purchased at ULTA for $6.50)
My favorite hot pink! So pretty. Dries Quickly. Needs about 3 coats to get good pigmentation. YouTube gurus who use this brand: JLovesMac1

4. Barry M Nail Paint in "Pink Flamingo" (Purchased at TopShop for £2.95)
One of the best polishes I've ever used. Goes on smoothly and dries quickly with an instant shine. YouTube gurus who use this line: Imogen from FoxyLocksExtensions

5. H&M Summer Nails 4 Polish Set (Purchased at H&M for £1.99)
I HEART THESE! Reeeeeeally cheap price for 4 amazing neon colors!

6. H&M Lip Gloss Sphere (Purchased at H&M for £.99)
YUM! Cute, sheer pink color and watermelon scent...

7. Jergen's Natural Glow (Purchased at Rite-Aid for $8.49)

8. Shimmer & Glow Face and Body Bronzer (Purchased at Primark for £2.99)
MY FAVORITE BRONZER!!! Leave face looking tan and NATURAL (deff not all Jersey Orange)! Make sure to rub off the bronze and pink though....they look TERRIBLE on your skin!

9. e.l.f Contouring Blush and Bronzing Powder (Purchased at Target for $3.00)
Love, love, love!! Great (cheap) dupe for NARS Laguna Bronzer and Orgasm Blush duo!

10. e.l.f Complexion Perfection (Purchased at Target for $3.00)
Works fantastically! Set makeup, gets rid of oil and unifies skin tone.

11. Revlon Photo Ready Foundation in 005 Natural Beige (Purchased at Rite-Aid for $13.99)
Love it! Great pigmentation.

12. Forever 21 Love & Beauty Individual lashes (Purchased at Forever 21 for $3.00)

13. H&M Pink Grapefruit Body Scrub (Purchased at H&M for £2.99)
LOVE IT! Exfoliants and makes the skin smell amazing!

14. Herbal Essences Set Me Up Mousse (Purchased at Rite-Aid for $3.39)
Perfect for heat styling! Works as a volumizing mousse and as a base for curling/straighting since it holds heat.

15. Herbal Essences Body Envy Hairspray (Purchased at Rite-Aid for $3.39)
So good. Keeps hair in place for hooours.

16. Tresemee Heat Protect Smooth (Purchased at Boots for £3.99)
Amazing. Protects hair....and smells nice!

Monday, August 2, 2010

Haul-A-Thon Prt. 2 - Sephora Haul

Yet again: who can say no to Sephora? I even lost my phone there =(

1. Urban Decay Primer Potion - $18.00
We all know and love this little bottle of cream don't we? I know I do...can't wait to get my hands on Eden and Sin :D

2. Sephora Collection Colorful Mono Shadow in "Fave Blue Jeans 40" - $12.00
Love this color....it's a good dupe to MAC's Atlantic Blue (which is Matte though)

3. Sephora Flashy Liner Waterproof in "True Black 01" - $8.00
01 Flashy Black
Love this. Soft and easy to use. So versatile.

4. Sephora Flashy Liner Waterproof in "Ultra Violet 13"- $8.00
13 Flashy Ultra Violet Ransom
Perfect dupe for the Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Pencil in "Ransom" - $17.00 (image - right - differs slightly but on skin looks identical).

5. Sephora Flashy Liner Waterproof in "Ultra Green 12" - $8.00
12 Flashy Ultra Green

6. TOKIDOKI Perfetto Eyeliner "Rondine Love" - $16.00
Rondine Love
Best white, liquid liner.

7. Sephora Waterproof Smoky Cream Liner "Rags to Riches" - $10.00
Rags to Riches
Lasts a really long time. I use it as an all over eyeshadow base and then set it with a similar color.

8. DUO Eyelash Adhesive - $8.00 (I got it on sale for $5.oo)

9. Sephora Professionnel Angled Eyeliner Brush #15 - $14.00
Works great for applying gel/cream liner and lining the lower lash line with eyeshadows.

10. Sephora Collection Correcting Smoothing Primer - $15.00
Very subtly unifies the skin tone and helps redness camouflage. Great for people with extreme redness and rosacea who just like to control it a bit.

11. Sephora Collection 4 Step Buffer- $5.00
Works great. Love the size since it is palmable.

12. Sephora by O.P.I Nail Color Drying Drops - $14.00
Works!

13. Sephora Strengthening Nail Polish (Clear) - On sale for $3.00

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Haul-A-Thon Prt. 1 - "Mini" M A C Haul

Well...of course I couldn't help myself!!! Who could! Here's the list (and information) of all the products I decided to buy :D (along with some images..
.swatches and packaged images)

1. M A C Face and Body Foundation (N2) - $32.00
I LOVE this product. The water-based foundation gives you coverage with a natural glow, making your skin look natural and not "caked" on but unifies the skin tone. Perfect for everyday wear for teens
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2. M A C Fluidline (Blacktrack) - $15.00
Best gel liner I've ever come across. Stays on forever and can be smudged to look smokey or drawn on hard to give a 50's pinup look.

3. M A C Eyeshadow in Gleam (Lustre: barely pinked gold) - $11.00/$14.50

Love this as an all over lid color or as a base for smokey eyes.

4. M A C Eyeshadow in Parfait Amour (Frost: blue-violet with shimmer) - $11.00/$14.50
Such a gorgeous color, especially along lower lash-line for a casual-evening look.

5. M A C Eyeshadow in Steamy (Frost: bluish-gold with gold pearl) - $11.00/$14.50
So pretty on green eyes and dark brown eyes. Brightens up the eyes if they appear tired.

6. M A C Eyeshadow in Chrome Yellow (Matte: vivid yellow) - $11.00/$14.50
Besy yellow EVER! Must use with a cream type base and synthetic stiff brush.

7. M A C Lipstick in Cyber (Satin: intense blackish-purple) - $15.00
LOVE THIS! Can't wait for a costume party (Halloween...arrive already!)

8. M A C Lipstick in Myth (Satin: muted peachy-beige) - $15.00
I'ts just such an essential!!

Haul-A-Thon :D

Sorry for being M.I.A for so super duper long (I've got a good excuse...I promise)
Well...from the 3rd to the 10th I was in London (sightseeing...and shopping - D'UH!) From the 13th to the 30th I was in Los Angeles (only shopping - D'UH!)

I've put together a little "Haul Marathon" (3 beauty hauls, 4 fashion hauls and 1 accessory haul - shoes, bags, necklaces etc.) that will be uploaded and recorded over the next few days :D