Monday, February 28, 2011

Clinique's Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup




"Feels so fresh, looks so natural. Non-irritating, oil-free makeup helps blend away blemishes, neutralize redness. Medicated ingredients help treat existing breakouts and keep them from coming back."

Recommended for dry combination, oily, & very oily skin types. 

I really like this product, I can't rave enough about it! :) The formula has salicylic acid [.5%] that helps treat your acne while you wear it! [A foundation good for your skin?!] It also has awesome, long lasting coverage. Mine lasts 9-12 hours depending on how I apply it. They have 8 shades that blend beautifully into your skin. If you get the right color it does look very natural. I suggest getting matched in a store. Oh and don't forget to give your bottle a good shake before using it! 

You can pick this up where Clinique products are sold [Sephora, Macy's, Clinique.com] for $24.50.

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Urban Decay's 24/7 Eye Pencil


Urban Decay's 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero.
$18 @ Sephora or Urbandecay.com

I love this eyeliner! It does glide right on your eyes. There's no need to tug or apply a lot of pressure. It applies very smoothly and stays creamy long enough for you to blend it out then dries into a long-lasting, waterproof finish that will not move! 
This product contains jojoba oil, vitamin E, and cottonseed oil. 

How I use mine:
Apply a thin line on my top lid and smudge it out with an angled brush with some black eyeshadow. It lasts all day!
I also like to line my waterline and my tight line [upper, inner part of eye] and try not to blink for about 20-30 seconds to allow it to dry. 

Bath & Body Works Haul!

Today's the last Thursday of the month which means this is the last chance to redeem your LUV BBW CLUB monthly gift! If you're a member that is.. I think that it might be too late to sign up. But they are having a lot of sales going on right now! Buy 3 get 2 or buy 2 get 1 FREE on all of their signature scents. And their travel sized [3 oz] lotions, mists, and shower gels are 3 for $10. Their travel sized Aromatherapy line is also included in the 3 for $10!

Here's what I got today! :)

Secret Wonderland fragrance mist
Travel Sized [3 oz] 
Original Price $5



Carried Away body lotion
Travel sized [3 oz] 
Original Price $5

Carried Away™ Shower Gel - Signature Collection - Bath & Body Works
Carried Away shower gel
Travel sized [3 oz] 
Original Price $5


Purple Gauze Sponge - Bath & Body Works   - Bath & Body Works
Bath Sponge
$3.50
This is the only product that I actually paid for. 


I am so excited to use all of my new things! Especially that bath sponge! All of these products have wonderful scents that I cannot wait to start using! 

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy

SLEEP
Lavender Chamomile
Sleep - Lavender Chamomile Body Lotion - Aromatherapy - Bath & Body Works
@ Bath & Body Works for $13. 
They usually always have a buy 2 get 1 free deal on their Aromatherapy line. This deal is going on right now!

Description: Sleep well. Lavender Essential Oil soothes and calms so you can sleep better. Chamomile Essential Oil has a lulling effect to enhance sleep.
They also have just Lavender and Lavender Vanilla in their Sleep line. I love the smell of vanilla but I prefer this one over the others.

I am absolutely in love with this product! It smells so wonderful. I can't even begin to describe it. It has a very calming effect. The smell really does enhance sleep for me and it's very relaxing. This scent just makes me want to sleep. I apply it on my hands and on my neck before bed. I don't do this every night although I should start. ;) It is absolute bliss.

I am definitely going to repurchase this product. I only have it in the body lotion but I do intend on buying the candle too! They have so many different products in this line: pillow mist, bath salts, candles, sugar scrub, body mist, massage oil, etc.. I might just take advantage of this buy 2 get 1 free deal! :)

Baby Victoria's Secret Haul!

I went to Victoria's Secret today! :] And everything in their Beauty Rush line is 4 for $20! They have so many new products out for spring! So I thought I would pick up a few little things. 

Beauty Rush Mascara in Black-Tastic
[Also available in Blue & Purple]
First impression: Formula smells a little weird
Beauty Rush Baked Shadow in Gold Glow 
[Very top, center]
Purpley pink color on the left is Pink Sand
Green shade on the right is Green Godess
First Impression: Love the color!


Beauty Rush Lip Gloss SPF 15 in Ms. Mojito
[Center]
There are 6 different shades and flavors.
First Impression: Smells fantastic!

I only got 3 goodies. My sister bought something too!


Beauty Rush Glitter Liner in Gold Crush

Those are all the products that I picked up today. The original price is $7 each! So I saved $2 on each item! Take advantage of this deal! I'll test out all of these products and post reviews in a few weeks! :] 

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

E.L.F SALE!!!


President's Day Sale!

Buy 1 item and get 2nd for 50% off!!! :] 

How can you beat that? Most of their products are only $1-$5! 

Use this code @ checkout: PRESHALF 
on orders $20 or more.

This offer ends 2/28!!

They have some great new products! Check them out under What's New. 

Start shopping!




Stila's Lip Glaze

Pros:
  • Extremely pigmented and pretty colors
  • Adds the perfect amount of sparkle and shine
  • Smell is wonderful

Cons:
  • Extremely sticky 
I have this in Bliss, B7. The color is gorgeous but it is really sticky. I like to layer this on top of my CO Bigelow Ultra Mentha Lip Shine [Ultra No. 1122] from Bath & Body Works [$7.50]. Putting it on top of a clear gloss lets you get the pretty color and very little stickyness! :)

You can find these online @ Stila.com or Sephora for $22 each.


Maybelline's Falsies Mascara






Pros:
  • Really enhances the length of my lashes
  • Spoon shaped brush 
  • The wand is tiny enough to not make a mess but manages to coat all of my lashes
  • Flexible wand helps boost length
  • Buildable formula allows for lots of volume 
  • Waterproof!
Cons:
  • It doesn't come off! 
This is the only complaint I have. The product won't come off my lashes even after vigorously rubbing at my eyes while washing my face. I get out of the shower with black circles and some mascara still left on my eyelashes. Then I end up picking at it in an effort to remove the product and having my lashes come out too! Or I have to use eye makeup remover and vigorously rub at my eyes again! Yes, I know that is extremely bad for them and will cause wrinkles. But desperate times call for desperate measures. Maybe it's the waterproof formula? I'm going to purchase the regular or washable one and see if anything changes. Fingers crossed!

Overall I love this product. It really makes my stubbly lashes look thicker and longer! It's super affordable and it lasts me a few months with daily use. I just finished my second tube and I'm going to buy my third tomorrow. I'm considering buying Maybelline's One-By-One too!

You can pick this up at any drugstore for $5-$7. :)