New @ Sephora - Advanced Airbrush Set

New @ Sephora - Advanced Airbrush Set

What it is:
A set of five synthetic brushes to provide smooth makeup application, every time.

What it does:
This set includes all the brushes you need to achieve flawless, buildable coverage for your entire face. Perfect for travel or your purse, its sleek gunmetal-colored carrying case zips closed and is covered in animal-friendly faux leather.

This brush set includes:
- Airbrush Powder (flat powder)
- Airbrush Precision Foundation
- Airbrush Concealer
- Airbrush Crease
- Airbrush Shadow

What else you need to know:
The best way to try Sephora's Platinum line, this set features two new brushes: the #56 Precision Airbrush Foundation Brush and the #57 Airbrush Concealer Brush. Each brush has synthetic hairs and can be used wet or dry for the effect you desire.

info/picture via Sephora.com

Buy brushes online at Sephora

I think this may be an awesome travel sized kit for many makeup junkies out there who would love to have quality brushes at a good price.  Good brushes = Awesome application = Flawless face.  This is something I'll have to check out! 

Have you tried this kit yet? 

~  Mary

(Not affiliated with said company nor sponsored for post)

Lorac - 3d Liquid Lustre

via loraccosmetics.com

Who likes a little or lots of Sparkle and Shine?

New at Lorac, is a 3d Liquid Lustre eyeshadow/cheek top coat to add that very much needed sparkle and shine.  The shine is all about 3 dimensional instead of the normal blah color that we always get.  Apply it alone or over eyeshadow or blush on cheeks. 

How to use:

"Use with your favorite LORAC eye makeup palettes or with some of LORAC’s best eye shadows! Simply shake bottle and squeeze a small amount on the back of your hand. Gently pat onto eye with fingertips. Apply more for a more dramatic eye makeup look."

Buy for $16 online at Lorac Cosmetics

~  Mary

(Not affiliated with said company nor sponsored for post)

Haul- CCO, perfume, and Target

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Milani - Nails and Bargin

A few weeks ago, I went to Target and as always, perused their cosmetics aisles in search of great beauty products.  I came across the brand Milani and saw that they had a few things on clearance and marked down.  I saw that the stand had some of their 3d Holographic nail polishes on sale, so I grabbed one.

Milani - Cyberspace

 

Bargin Nail Polish - $1.98

When this collection/line came out last year (I think) from the Milani brand, I really wanted to try it out.  I either could not find any or always forgot.  So when I saw that they were marked down at Target, I grabbed 2 of them.  Cyberspace was the first one I got.  I'm totally glad that I got it since its a color that I don't have.  The texture is very nice, not so clunky like other glittered polishes; its very shimmery and had a nice holographic look to it.  The retail price was $3.99 and I got it for $1.98, which I think is an awesome deal.

Have you discovered an Awesome Deal lately?

(Please share, we wanna know too! ;)

~ Mary

March Green FOTD

St. Paddy's Day is just around the corner and also is Spring.  I wanted to do something different from my normal neutral color routine, so I opted for Green!  

March Green FOTD

eyes closed ~

with the glasses ~

What I used:

Face: My Normal Routine, MAC So Ceylon MSF, NARS Amour blush
Eyes: MAC eyeshadow in Scrumptious Olive, Urban Decay NYC palette: Loaded and Kush, MAC Undercurrent and I get no kick liner, MAC Studio Fix mascara.
Lips: (not shown) Victoria's Secret Sheer Gloss Stick in Shy.


I rarely use bright green colors as I really have no where to wear them. I used a brighter green for the all over lid part of they eyelid then muted it some with a olive and darker green.  I know my eyebrows are messed up, I didn't have the time to fix them and now letting them grow more to fix it.  Other than that I think the color green is fun and vibrant, I just have to wear it more often!

Do you wear GREEN eyeshadow on a regular basis?

~ Mary

Sephora $15 Gift Card Haul

If you are a Sephora Beauty Insider, you would've have received a $15 gift card for a $40 purchase.  Here was what I hauled:

The Benefit Some Beauty to Love Kit which includes:

The CORALista blush (which by itself retails for $29!), full size of Eye Bright instant eye brightener, and 2 deluxe minies of their BadGal mascara and "That Gal" face primer.

And the Bare Mineral mini brush set for $25.  It also inludes a traveling pouch for your brushes.  By the way, these feel AMAZINGLY soft!!!!!

 

Share your Sephora haul with your $15 gift card!

~ Tina

Wet n Wild Haul

A local retail store had a 50% off sale on all Wet N Wild Cosmetics last week.

I was so excited!! I picked up a few things I've been holding off on- so glad I got them at these prices!

Here's my little haul:

From top left to right:
WnW Mega Eyes cream eyeliner, Wet Shine n/p in Hallucinate and Kaleidoscope, Mega Glo Illuminating powders in Catwalk Pink and Strike-a-pose-rose, Color Icon eyeshadow singles in Brulee and Nutty, Cover All concealer in Medium & matte lipstick in Just Peachy.


Swatches:

My favorites are: Mega Glo powder in Strike-a-pose-rose (a smooth & beautiful bronzy rose shade), both Color Icon eyeshadows (very pigmented and blendable) and both nail polishes (love the glitters).

I have yet to try the cream eyeliner and the concealer.

The cream eyeliner looks and sounds promising (from the massive reviews), but the concealer has gotten quite a few negative reviews on MUA and other makeup sites.

Will do an updated post to let you all know how it goes. =)

As always, thanks for reading!

Comment and don't forget to follow us!

~Lisa

Maybelline Dream Mousse foundations - a review

Maybelline Dream Smooth Mousse:
Price tag: ranges from $7-$10 depending on retailer

Description: Creamy & smooth texture.
Shade- 180 Nude Beige (a light-medium warm/ pink toned beige) 
(This shade was a perfect match for my skin. For reference, I wear MAC's NC 25.)

Pros: easy to apply (with a sponge or foundation brush), hydrating (good for normal to dry skin), decent price tag, easy to travel with, medium coverage & dewy finish.

Cons: limited shade selection, no mirror, small amount of product, not suitable for oily skin

Overall I do really like this foundation. I have combo-oily skin (dry around my nose and chin, and oily on my t-zone) and I can make this work. I have to pat off excess shine one to two times throughout the day. I LOVE the finish. The coverage works well for me (on my days where I'm in a rush, I don't even need concealer). I prefer using a wedge or beauty blender-type sponge for application. It is great for when I only have 5-10 mins to spare for foundation.
Do I recommend this product? -Yes

Product Rating: 4/5

Maybelline Dream Liquid Mousse:
Price tag: ranges from $7-$10 depending on retailer

Description: Thick whipped/mousse texture.
Shade- Sandy Beige Medium 1 (a medium cool/ yellow toned beige)
(This shade was a tad too tan for me, it would probably suit me in the summer.)

Pros: Pump w/ bottle, pump can twist to close, good amount of product, slightly better shade selection, light-medium coverage

Cons: can be cakey, glass bottle, not suitable for oily skin

I didn't like this foundation as much as the dream smooth mousse. I found it was cakey and didn't leave the same nice finish as the dream smooth. It also made my face shinier at the end of the day. This is a very average foundation.
Do I recommend this product? -No

Rating: 2.5/5

~Lisa~

Product RAVE - b l u s h

Hello there!

Once in a long while there comes along a product that you discover where you just absolutely LOVE.
The packaging is cute, the product works, the shade is right and the finish is gorgeous!
Well I have a new, recently discovered product to rave about.

It's Smashbox's blush rush in Radiance.

Now, in the pan it might look a little scary/intense but trust me, it is PERFECT!
It's described as a "bright fuchsia". It has great staying power and a little product goes a long way; it's one of those products where you just gently swipe your brush across 1-2 times and it's enough for both cheeks.

Why do I love it?
It gives my cheeks that perfect flush of color- that bright, yet subtle pink pop!
It retails $24 usd, but you can always try to find it for a cheaper price elsewhere online or possibly try to receive it in a swap.
You will not be displeased!
It's a matte finish, with no sheen or shimmer to it but it finishes smooth and not chalky like some mattes can do.
I can honestly say this is "holy grail" stuff, which I can not say much of other blushes. =)

Thanks for reading! Have a great day!
~Lisa

A Wishlist Fit for Christmas!

As you all know Christmas is just around the corner!  Less than 2 months away!  Time flys by too fast these days, no more long weeks, no more endless days of waiting for those presents to appear.

I must say that I do believe everyone is currently filling up those wishlists as soon as possible, even I am still adding more to my list! I do hope I get it all, hehe, but even if I don't, I'll be fine!

A Wish list Fit for Christmas!

MUFE - Rock For Ever Aqua Eyes ($39)

Benefit - Some Beauty To Love ($29)

Sephora by OPI - 18 mini nail polish set ($48)

J Crew - Cardigans ( I love Cardigans) $$$

F21 - Jewelry (A girl can never have enough of these)

 

F21 Shoes - $$$

 

Now that's not even all on my list! There's plenty more, but that will take up too much space on the blog! 

Share with us what's on the top of your Christmas Wishlist!

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