Sephora Haul: Kat Von D True Romance Palette in Love and Fury

The other product I got last night at Sephora was this Kat Von D True Romance Palette in Love and Fury. This was the only Kat Von D palette that I didn't own. When I went to look for it the spot was empty. I asked the sales lady if they had anymore and she said no :( I was bummed, but after I picked up my UD BOSIII she came up to me and handed me one. She had found a few somewhere else in the store. I was super excited. This palette is so gorgeous. You get 8 colors and 3 of them are creams. Here's a list of the colors in order as they appear in the swatches:
Albino
Holy Bible
Slayer (cream)
Glock
Crucifix (cream)
Bloodletting (cream)
Ace of Spades
Oddfellow

Like I said before, I have all of her palettes and I really think that this one is my fave. It's so dark and mysterious. It retails for $34.



Sephora Haul: Urban Decay Book of Shadows Vol III

I went to Sephora last night because I had the $15 gift card for being a Beauty Insider. I had been so busy that I forgot about it and then I checked my email to find a reminder email because yesterday was the last day. I originally went in to purchase the UD 24/7 Jackpot eyeliner set because some of mine are running low and I wanted another set for one of my kits. Anyway, they didn't have any instock :( so I was walking around the store trying to decide what to get. I needed a new Book of Shadows Vol. III because idiot me dropped my other one and completely shattered it :( So here it is, my brand new Urban Decay Book of Shadows Vol. III. I don't own any of the other ones just because I own the individual shadows that have come in most of them so I thought of them as a waste, but I really LOVE the packaging of this one since NYC is one of my fave places. So here's what you get: 16 eyeshadows, 2 24/7 Eyeliners and one travel size eyeshadow primer potion. The colors you get are as follows (also in order by the swatches above):
Perversion
Uzi
Loaded
Kush
Midnight Cowboy Rides Again
Last Call
Rockstar
Money
Haight
Maui Wowie
Smog
Bordello
Radium
Snatch
Suspect
Psychedelic Sister
Eyeliners: Zero and Ransom
These are all gorgeous colors and amazingly pigmented. If you don't own this one yet, then you should definitely pick it up. It retails for $54.



REVIEW: ELF Tinted Moisturizer



Let me start off by saying that I am not a tinted moisturizer kinda girl. I have never used it because I like a full coverage face. I have freckles that I can't stand so I like to cover up a lot, but when ELF came out with this new Tinted Moisturizer with spf 20 I wanted to try it out. I ordered this a few weeks ago and it's been sitting in my drawer full of ELF face cosmetics so I figured since I was going grocery shopping and didn't feel like doing my dramatic makeup application that I would try this out. Well, by my great surprise I really like it. I got the color porcelain which is the lightest color they have. My foundation is way lighter than this color so I thought it was going to be too dark and it matches perfectly. The 3rd picture is what it looks like blended into my hand. You can't even see it at all. It did even out my skin because I have a little redness and you couldn't tell at all. I glided on smooth and wasn't sticky or anything. I put this on at about 1:00 pm and it's now 8:30 pm and it still looks flawless and it's not greasy at all. I really like this product. It only costs $3 and is totally worth it.

REVIEW: Vaseline Repairing Moisture Lotion



I got this free sample of Vaseline Repairing Moisture Body Lotion in the mail the other day and love it. I just recently moved from Cali to Connecticut and the weather has messed with my skin in a bad way. My skin is so dry and itchy it's ridiculous. I was using Suave Advanced Therapy lotion for a really long time and really loved it, but since I've been living in this forsaken cold weather it hasn't been working like it used to. This Vaseline lotion on the other hand has been working like a miracle. My skin isn't as dry and definitely doesn't itch. It's only been a few days, but so far I'm in love. It's a thick formula, non greasy, and fragrance free. I'm making a trip to Walmart tomorrow just to pick up a full size bottle. I don't think it costs anymore than $5 and it's a really great lotion.

REVIEW: EOS Lip Balm



So by now I'm sure all of you know what the EOS Lip Balms are, but I figured I'd go ahead and do a post anyway. This was the first one I got and it's in Summer Fruit. I found it at Walmart and picked it up because I had heard so many good things about them. I'm a Carmex girl all the way, but my hubby hates the taste of it so I wanted to give this a try on his behalf lol. I love these. I have purchased all of them because I can't live with out them. They are so moisturizing. They're perfect for me because of my lips adjusting to the weather change. I love the way they smell and they taste so good lol. Not to mention that they're packaging is just so cute. I believe I paid around $3 each, but they're definitely worth trying out.

November Favorites



I don't usually do these monthly favorites, but this month I've tried out a few new products that I really do love and am so happy I purchased. Here are my faves of November 2010: MAC MSF in Refined- beautiful golden color and looks fabulous on. I use it as a highlight with some looks or to contour with others. I even used it to just brighten up my crease area. ELF Tinted Moisturizer SPF20 in Porcelain- I just did a review on this so check it out, but this is a great inexpensive tinted moisturizer. Vaseline Repairing Moisture Body Lotion- I also just did a review on this. The best lotion I've tried in a long time. ELF Studio Concealer Stick in Light- OMG and amazing concealer for a great price. It's great coverage and the perfect match. Go check out my review. EOS Lip Balm- Love Love LOOOOVE these. The best lip balms ever...just did a review so go check it out. ELF High Definition Powder- If you like the MUFE HD Powder, but don't want to pay the high price tag, then you should try this one. It's not as great as the MUFE, but it's a decent enough dupe for only $6. So those are my November Favorites..Hope you enjoyed. If I find anymore products I really love next month them I'll do another one :)

REVIEW: ELF Studio Daily Brush Cleaner



I've tried out many different brush cleaners because lets face it, it is a MAJOR must have for anyone who does makeup on themselves or on others.  You must clean your brushes to keep them not only looking good and up to their full potential, but also to keep them sanitary.  I've been testing out a lot of products from ELF's Studio Line and one of the things I recently got was their Daily Brush Cleaner in a spray bottle.  It's a decent product for the price, only $3 and you get a good amount (8.5 oz).  This is more for spot cleaning rather than deep cleaning.  You will still need to get a brush shampoo for that and ELF also sells one of those, which I'm in the process of reviewing.  I don't recommend this for your more expensive brushes just because it's a little sticky and takes forever to dry.  I've tested this out on my Coastal Scents brushes and had to use water after using it to get some of the product off.  I also tested it out on one of my Sigma brushes (I had an extra) and had to throw it away because it was too sticky once it dried.  I haven't had too much of a problem on my cheaper brushes, but I won't be using this on any more expensive brushes, but then again you get what you pay for so this wasn't a surprise to me.

REVIEW: ELF Studio Makeup Mist & Set



I made a HUGE purchase from ELF when they were having the 50% off Studio Line and one of the things I got was this Makeup Mist & Set Spray.  I usually use Urban Decay's All Nighter Setting Spray, but I thought I'd give this a try because it was so inexpensive.  For the most part, I like it.  It works just as well as the UD one.  My only issues are the smell.  It's made with cucumber and it really does smell like it, but I think I can get over it.  Another thing is the size.  On the site it looks much different, but it's really small.  I didn't look at the amount on the site, but it is only 2 oz.  All you have to do is spray on after makeup application to set makeup in place or during the day for a quick touchup to refresh. After you have applied your makeup spray a light mist 12-16 inches from your face with eyes closed to set your makeup in place or use for a quick touchup throughout the day to refresh your makeup. Let it dry naturally or blot with a tissue to help speed dry.  It does dry pretty quickly and it doesn't drip at all, but you do have to make sure to hold it far from your face like it says to because the mist does come out in a decent amount and it pretty much covers the entire face with one spray.  I only paid $1.50 for it because of the 50% off sale, but it retails for $3.  This is definitely a good buy for someone who wants a setting spray but doesn't want to spend all the money on the higher end ones.

REVIEW: ELF Limited Edition Glitter Brush Set

ELF Cosmetics is a great inexpensive line of makeup.  Their Studio Line just happens to be my favorite out of three that they have.  They recently had a sale where the Studio Line was 50% off so I definitely took advantage of that.  One of the things I got was this Limited Edition Glitter Brush Kit.  It comes with 11 Studio Line brushes and the handles of each of them are black with glitter all over (don't worry they glitter is in the enamel and won't come off).  Each brush is anti bacterial and are synthetic haired Taklon.  These brushes are really soft and absorbent.  They can either be used with wet or dry products.  They all come in a very sleek black zip up case which is really convenient.  The brushes in this kit are as follows:

Complexion Brush
Powder Brush
Angled Foundation Brush
Fan Brush
Blush Brush
Concealer Brush
Contour Brush
Eyeshadow "C" Brush
Small Precision Brush
Small Smudge Brush
Small Angled Brush

This kit is perfect for a beginner makeup artist, someone who just loves makeup, or it even makes a great gift.  I only paid $15 because I got it half off, but it retails for $30, which isn't a bad price since the brushes are of good quality.



Sigma Complete Brush Kit with Roll~PINK



I'm sure many of you have heard of Luuux and if you haven't, now you have lol.  I've been a member of the blogging site for a couple of months now and one of the prizes I've gotten from blogging is this Sigma Complete Brush Kit.  I also received one of the heart shaped mirrors they have on their site as well.  I've been using these brushes for several weeks now and I have to say that I am very impressed.  These are the first Sigma brushes that I've tried and I will definitely be buying some more.  The kit contains 12 brushes and the brush roll.  The kit has natural bristle brushes as well as a couple of synthetic bristle brushes.  They are great when it comes to blendings and application.  The application comes out flawless.  Each brush is soft in touch and has minimal fall out.  The only thing I had a problem with at first was that the brush handles are heavier than I was use to, but I've gotten use to them and have discovered that it actually helps with the application process.  Here is a list of all the brushes you get with this kit (from the Sigma site):

Small Angle - E65 - Essential for the application of gel or cream eyeliner on the upper and lower lash line. This brush is also excellent for filling out the eyebrows. Synthetic bristles.

Medium Angled Shading - E70 - Angled, tapered, flat top. Ideal to apply highlight shades underneath the eyebrow and on the inner corners. It can also be used for a precise application of darker shades on the crease area. Natural bristles.

Large Shader - E60 - Flat shape is ideal for application of cream formulas and eye shadow primers. It also works great with loose eye shadows or pigments. Can be used to apply color all over the lid or precisely on the lash line. Natural bristles.

Pencil - E30 - Precise application of color on the crease, outer corner, and upper and lower lash line. Also ideal to smudge out pencil liner. Natural bristles.

Large Angled Contour - F40 - The angled shape makes this brush ideal to apply blush or contour shades. Natural bristles.

Large Powder - F30 - Very dense with a rounded top. Ideal to apply powder products on face and body. Natural bristles.

Duo Fibre - F50 - Specially designed to generate an ‘airbrushed’ finish when used to apply liquid foundation. It can also be used to apply blush, highlight shades and loose pigments. Blend of synthetic and natural bristles.

Foundation - F60 - Can be used to apply liquid or cream foundation. It is also recommended to apply moisturizers and conceal large areas. Synthetic bristles.

Concealer - F70 - The rounded, tapered, flat shape makes this brush ideal to conceal the under eye area. It is also recommended for a precise application in small areas. Synthetic bristles.

Tapered Blending - E40 - Rounded and tapered top. Specially designed to apply and blend color on the crease. Natural bristles.

Eye Shading - E55 - Soft and dense with a rounded finish. Can be used to apply pressed or loose eye shadows and pigments. Ideal to build intense color on the eyelid. Natural bristles.

Eyeliner - E05 - An extra-fine tipped synthetic fiber brush that delivers a precise, firm, even stroke to line the eyes.

You also receive a free travel size E25 brush which is a blending brush.

If purchased from the Sigma site, this set costs $99 which is a great deal for all of this.

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Sigma Beauty~Makeup Brushes

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