Ok, so this week I picked up a few random things to add to my rotation. Some are from Sephora (gotta take advantage of my F/F discount!), some from MAC and some Target. Here goes!
I wanted to use my Sephora discount but there really wasn't anything that I had to have :(. I ended up with 2 colognes (one for my husband's bday and one for my little boys christmas stocking). And for me I picked up:
Makeup For Ever's HD Blush
This blush came highly recommended by a pal and YouTuber Jenn5716 and I have to say I was not disappointed! The color I choose is #12 which is a true, bright Apricot....soo very pretty. And just like I was told, the wear is phenonmenol! A little goes a long way. I only use about a half a pump for both my cheeks and still have some left over (which by the way, also looks great smudged on the lips!)
Next Sephora purchase was the Bare Escentuals Powder in Well Rested. This was my very first purchase and experience with Bare Escentuals. I've never been a fan. The idea of loose powdered makeup for me was an accident waiting to happen!! Which is why I have never bothered to try it. But like most things I've tried lately, I'd read about this particular product a few times, it just kept popping up so I figured, since I'm getting a discount, I might as well give it a shot! Well!! This product is Ah-Mazing!!!!! I have horrible dark circles and currently use Laura Mercier's concealer (which I do love) but this works soooo good to not only brighten up my eye area, but also to conceal. I was really really surprised at the coverage. I posted a pic of the powder loose and then it "applied" on the back of my hand. It is really truly unbelivable. I think I will post a vid on this particular product because you really have to see to appreciate.
Lastly, at Sephora I picked up a basic Spooly brush for my brows :)
Next, I went on down to the local MAC counter to check out their Tartan Tale Holiday Collection. I knew I wanted the Her Blooming Cheek blush but I also wanted to check out the "Fuschia" lipstick in the collection (which I learned is actually part of their pro permanent collection). I didn't quite like the Fuschia with my skin tone but I did find one I adore! Girl About Town was just the color I was looking for! Deep but not too bright and totally dead on fuschia without too much violet. Love!! As far as the blush goes, this is another must have! Its very pigmented but with a fluff brush gives you the sweetest flush. Use with a dense headed brush for full strength color that is beautiful. I've actually been wearing this blush everyday and I love it!!!
They opened a Target at our mall which is oh so convienent so I crusied on over to pick up Cover Girl's Lash Blast Fusion (Ollie Things Beautiful had previously blogged about it and loved and now it is my new fave), a few nail polishes: Revlon's Plum Nights (deep majestic purple), Revlon's Plum Attraction (a metallic fuschia) and OPI's Midnight in Moscow (a blackish garnet). I also picked up Yes to Carrots Makeup Wipes (OMG! these smell fantastic...light, clean and mildly like cucumber). These are so great! They remove ALL traces of eye makeup without tugging or pulling. Loving these and for $5 you can't beat them. Lastly, are my little brush holders! These are actually votive candle holders that they have out for the holidays but they work perfectly for my brushes.
Sorry, its such a long post but I wanted to share some of the goodies I got this week! :)
