I spent a good deal on my weekend trip to Sephora looking for a new foundation. I am always on the lookout for something THICK and with a full coverage. After trying products like MAC Studio Tech and even pancake makeup (ewww!) I was either too greasy, too matte, or just couldn’t find the right color to match my skin tone. The problem sometimes with a heavier foundation is that it is creating problems while you wear it, like acne, clogged pores, more oil secretion, etc. so that you need more of the product just to cover the damage it created! Ugh…
So, I came across this new product:
Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector $49.50 for 1 oz.
This product is already getting rave reviews from Clinique customers, and it’s not just for age spots, it helps even out the skin tone by fading the skin. It is a serum for all ethnicities and skin types. If you have dark spots, acne scars, age spots, then this sounds like it is for you. I am going to give this a try! It’s been my goal to perfect my skin tone so that I will use less foundation. Added to wishlist!
I went to Regis Salon at my local mall for a haircut, root touch-up and some foil highlights. After a 2.5 hour appointment, scalp chemical burning included, I noticed that the stylist was now using a ghd IV flat iron instead of the FHI one she was using before. My hair turned out so straight, I didn’t even recognize my own hair! It was so silky straight that I was in disbelief. I have to have this iron!!!! $240 @ Sephora! Expensive as hell, but I heard from my stylist that the Regis stores will now carry the iron for a better price. I have to make sure it’s the exact model that she was using. If anyone uses this iron, please comment below and tell me how you like it. Note: the pink iron pictured above is more expensive than the black one. Check prices, shop around!
I am a total sucker for “primers”, “preppers”, and “mattifyers”.. especially those in cute packaging. I am going nuts for this Urban Decay Box of Potions from Sephora.com (online only!) $65. This kit comes with :
- 1 oz Complexion Primer Potion – Brightening
- 1 oz Complexion Primer Potion – Pore Perfecting
- 0.34 oz Eyeshadow Primer Potion
- 0.3 oz Eyelash Primer Potion
- 0.07 oz Lip Primer Potion SPF 15
Totally travel-size and just adorable. Wish listing! It is a Limited Edition product, so I better check it out soon!
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I’ve been sick in bed, and thank my lucky stars I have a job where I can actually work FROM my bed. Yay! Pillows propped up, laptop perched on my lap.. love it, don’t love the coughing and sneezing and aches. Not only am I sick, but I received contact dermatitis from QuikSpray hand sanitizer, which contains 65% Ethyl Alcohol.. so my hands are burning to go along with everything else. To make me feel happy, I went on the Sephora website and discovered some new goodies I might try. I did a huge favor for a friend, and she is going to give me a bunch of makeup in return, so I’ll have a lot of reviews to do!!! Oh, Excitement!
You know me and my comb wand mascara obsession, right? (R.I.P Maybelline Lash Stylist) Well, thanks to Clinque, a new one has been born. Clinique High Lengths Macara ($14) is here! I’ve never been a fan of the Clinque mascara formula, it was always too watery. Ya never know, though, they could have reformulated… I can’t resist the comb wand!
I might be losing my mind to this cold, but are there too many colors in this boxed blush / highlighter thingy? This is Benefit Cosmetic’s new Sugarbomb. ($28) I see rose, peach, plum and pink, it looks fun, I dunno! I want to try it.
Now this.. I like A LOT:
Introducing… Tarina Tarantino Cosmetics! Are you serious!?!?!?!
I am more than excited about one of my favorite jewelry designer’s makeup line! These blushes look amazing.. I haven’t tried anything yet, but it must be great!
Tarina Tarantino Dollskin Cheek Color ($28) This line will only be at Sephora!
It might be time to start looking for a replacement for the $7 dollar Lash Stylist by Maybelline, since I haven’t been given a def. answer as to the fate of my utmost favorite mascara. So here is a list of comb mascaras I am willing to try and maybe some of you already have.. please post a comment if you like or hate any of these!!
Lancôme FATALE Exceptional Volume Sculpting 3D Comb-Mascara ($23)
Macy’s says: Sculpt your lashes with exceptional volume. Glamorous lashes to die for. Instantly power up lashes to over-the-top, voluptuous volume. Unique Ampliform 3D Comb coats and sculpts with one dip and a single stroke. Filtex™ formula with Silicone wraps lashes in Lancôme’s most potent volume ever.
My thoughts: It got good reviews on Macys.com and also was an Insider’s Choice beauty winner. I really like the fact that the brush has a short side and a long side.. I guess one for application and one for combing the product through the lashes. The only down side is that it’s $23 bucks.. quite a lot more than I want to spend on a mascara.
Clinique ‘High Definition Lashes’ Brush Then Comb Mascara ($14)
My thoughts: I’ve never liked any Clinique mascara that I’ve tried through the many, many years that my mother has brought home the “free gift” bags from Macy’s. I always felt like the mascara was really watery and left my lashes limp and wimpy. Who knows, maybe they have changed?? Unfortunately when you try on mascara in the store, they give you a default wand, and you won’t be able to get the full effects of the mascara.
Lancôme CILS DESIGN PRO Custom Design Double Mascara ($35)
Macy’s says: Transform your eyes…with a true-false lash effect.Create designer lashes in just two easy steps! Step 1: Define & Lengthen. The patented Hi-Pro Stretch Brush™ instantly lengthens and defines true lashes.Step 2: Custom Design Lash EffectThe new exclusive Design Pro™ Mini Comb enhances hard-to-reach outer corner lashes for a beautiful, wide-eyed, false-lash look.
My thoughts: Ok.. this is just ridiculous. $35 dollars?!?!?! Ok, does this thing also do liposuction? I am freaking out over here. Although the product got excellent reviews, I am still like mouth-dropping pissed.. why is it so expensive??? Because the “mini-comb” is trademarked? Give me a break. Please prove to me that this is worth the money and I might invest in a few tubes. Post pics. I need to see this to believe it.
NEXT.. on to face shimmers.
Dior “Golden Dior” Necklace ($55)
My Thoughts: Now this is something worth spending a little money on! Not only can you wear this as a necklace.. a freaking Dior necklace.. but inside is a creamy golden highlighter that you can use on your eyes, lips and cheeks. The whole thing is all wrapped up in a nice travel pouch. Cute gift, cute gift for yourself! I think this is a must-have for Dior fans!
Christian Dior Night Diamond Face Powder ($59)
Sephora says: Dior Night Diamond is a true makeup jewel that gives every face mega-star power. The silky powder is laced with shimmer and imparts an all-over shimmer. The ebony compact is studded with crystal-like gems and is paired with a plush brush, both of which are tucked in a black suede pouch.
My thoughts: To die for. I love the jeweled case, love the brush, beautiful powder. Something you would feel proud to use and pull out of your makeup bag. Nice summer product!!
Laura Mercier Mosaic Shimmer Bloc ($38)
Sephora says: Laura Mercier Mosaic Shimmer Bloc contains light-reflecting properties that blend together to give the skin a healthy all-over glow. Arriving in a fresh, floral design, it adds a youthful, natural glow to the face for an effortlessly luminous, fresh look.
My thoughts: I am a total sucker for cute stuff, and this is adorable! Laura Mercier is famous for their shimmer blocks / bricks, whatever you want to call them, so I am assuming this is just as good as the award-winning shimmer products they have had in the past. Plus, you can probably use the pink color as a blush, so it’s a multi-use product, which is good! Price isn’t too bad, but I think these compacts will last a really long time.
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