E.L.F. Sale & Explore Treasure Hunt

E.L.F. offers a few good items for spectacular prices every once in a while, and I wanted to share one of their special sales right now which is an extension of their Columbus Day sale promotion. E.L.F. has a few items on their site listed at 60% off and you can receive 50% off your entire order on top of any of those items and anything else you may be interested in (up to $7.50 off). I have searched through the site and found the some of those treasure hunt items. I will list them below and do slight reviews on (some of which I already own and some of which I placed an order because of the fantastic deal). All images are from eyeslipsface.com and do not belong to me.

MY ONLY SLIGHT PROBLEM WITH ELF: The pictures on their website do not reflect the actual product well. I have suffered that problem with most of the product I purchase online. They're still awesome though! But if that's something that really bothers you, I would try to go find the actual products in store to see first.

Studio Blush (Select Colors)

 

The colors on sale are Blushing Rose and Berry Merry which I do not own. I currently do have Candid Coral and Tickled Pink.  Candid Coral is a coppery blush with some shimmer in it and Tickled Pink is beautiful muted pink with shimmer also. I love these blushes, because of their soft texture. They are not too pigmented, which prevents applying them too heavily. I think they are perfect, which is why I definitely recommend getting the ones on sale at $0.60 (+ shipping of course).

Studio Lip Stain

The colors on sale are Heartbreaker, First Date, Fashionista, and Mysterious. I currently own First Date and Birthday Suit. These are good lip products that may not be the best. Most other lip stains I have tried has horrible scents that I cannot bear, but these don't They are really pigmented and has a good 2 hour of staying power. Birthday suit is a true bubblegum pink, while First Date comes out as a neon pink-coral contrary to what the website shows (the color is like the MAC Scorched nail polish with a little more pink tone in it). Again, fantastic buys at the price of $0.60/lip stain (+ shipping) which does include an end with a clear gloss.


Essential Makeup Brightening Eye Color

The quads on sale include Nouveau Neutrals, Luxe, and Ivy. I have not tried any of these eye shadows, but have heard some good things about them. You are getting them for $0.20 (+shipping), so why not try them?

Apparently items are supposed to shift for this promotion, because earlier some of the minty lip glosses and shimmering facial whip were on sale too, but I don't see them anymore. This sale + promotion ends midnight PST October 13, 2010.

Watermelon Festival Inspired Tutorial

The video has all the products I use, but I wanted to suggest alternatives to a few of items used. I picked these alternatives based on the products I use.

Eye Primer: PurMinerals Eye Primer (white formula which lightens up the eye area)
Lime Green Eyeshadow: L'Oreal HiP Studio Secrets Professional Bright Shadow Duos in Riotous
Bright Pink: L'Oreal HiP Studio Secrets Professional Bright Shadow Duos in Brazen
Bright Pink Blush: MAC Hipness Blush, pink from Coastal Scents Professional Blush Palette

POP Beauty Review

I tried out two new products recently from POP Beauty: Bronze Belle 8 Colour Bronze Kit and the Eye Class Kit in "Brown Eyes." Prices vary from the following sites

                                                        Bronze Belle      Eye Class Kit
Haute Look (not always available)          $8.40              $9.60
Beauty Ticket                                         $11.99           $12.99
Retail                                                     $28.00            $32.00

If you want to purchase from Beauty Ticket, you receive 10% off if you're a first time customer.

Bronze Belle  $8.40 - $28.00

This is an awesome palette for those looking for good deals. There is combination of shimmer and matte colors. If you're on the go, pick one or two colors for your eyes, and then choose a blush and bronzer from this kit. The champagne color provides as a beautiful highlight on the cheeks, tear duct, and brow bone. This product may not be for pros, but it is a great everyday product for its value.

Eye Class Kit in "Brown Eyes"  $9.60 - $32.00

I want to call this a poor-man's alternative to the Urban Decay's Naked Palette. Although the shades are different, the idea is the same. These are good quality eye shadows. They are extremely soft and has medium pigmentation compared to some of the products out there. This gives you options to create beautiful neutral eyes, but also has the capability to create a nice smoky look. The packaging may appear to be a bit amateur, but it's convenient, and very nice to throw in the purse. The whole package feels cheap, but the shadows are phenomenal for the price. The little clutch also has a mirror which is a big plus too.

Project 10 Pot & Giveaway!

Hi everybody!! I am starting a new thing and that is Project 10 Pot. Just like Lollypop26's Project 10 Pan, I will be trying to use up a chunk of my LUSH product before I buy anymore! The following items are on my to use list:

Aquamarina Facial Cleanser
R&B Hair Moisturizer
Turkish Delight Body Polish
Karma Soap
Shampoo Bars (I have 2 in Godiva and Karma)
Color Supplement in Dark Pink
Icy Blue Soap
Fresh Face Masks (Cupcake and Cosmetic Warrior)
A Ring of Roses Soap
The Joy of Jelly Shower Jelly
And for the heck of it, the millions of sample products I have

In addition to starting this project, I will having a giveaway, check out my video for rules, etc!!!

Inglot Palette!!!

Inglot 10 square eyeshadow palette $50.00

I love this palette. The price is great compared to getting a MAC palette, don't you agree? It may seem like a huge investment, but when it comes down to it, it's $5/eyeshadow. The majority of the shades are super super pigmented, but there are a few that I chose that were quite sheer without a few layers. The matte black in the palette is definitely comparable to MAC Carbon (color, pigment, everything). If I could, I would have had one of each of their colors. For those who aren't familiar with Inglot, EnKore did a tour of the store here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xy0cNqe3cxI

I chose colors I would wear often, and then a few blues that I don't see everyday. I am not fortunate enough to be able to sample a lot of their products, but I give Inglots 2 thumbs up based on this palette. It is unfortunate that they do not advertise that much and lack stores in the US. A lady walked into the store while I was choosing my colors, and asked if the store was a Sephora and when told not, asked where it was. She obviously did not take a second to look at the amazing products in the store. I was blown away, and for anyone who has an opportunity, please visit them. They are right next to the M&M store and across the street from the Hershey store just for references.

1592 Broadway, New York, NY‎ - (212) 247-8170             

In The Groove Cremesheen Lipstick Jazzed

Jazzed is a beautiful lipstick. It is a perfect coral orange color. My first lipstick of this color family, I love it so far. It give off a lot of color because it's a cremesheen, and I think it is perfect for the summer. No complaints!

In The Groove Duo Blush: Happy Together & New Vibe

Most people agree that MAC must have improved their formula for these blush duos, because they are definitely mush easier to work with in my opinion. There is just something about it that I like a little more than some of the other products they have released before. I picked out only two that were to my liking, Happy Together and New Vibe. There are swatches of each individual color, and them mixed together 50/50.

Happy Together $23.00

Happy Together is a toned down natural looking flush of color. Though not quite a bright blush for me, I like the two tones in this duo. They create a very soft glow on the cheeks with the combination of the darker earthy red brown and the reddish pink light color. I also love this product as a travel item, because it would provide a nice everyday cheek color and also, when applied wet, can be used to create a very pretty neutral look. I will try my best to put up a tutorial using this product demonstrating the ways I would use it to create one look. I rate Happy Together a 4/5.

New Vibe $23.00

Temptalia gave this product an okay review saying it is a very muted raspberry color and there wasn't very much of a payoff, and I did not expect to pick this up because of her review, but when I came face to face with this product I had to get it. This one features a deep raspberry color and a bright shimmery gold, and when blended creates a gorgeous blush. I thought maybe I was just having a bad judgment day, so I asked one of the girls there to give me their opinion on their favorite blush and they chose New Vibe. This girl's opinion did it, and I purchased the blush. It has plenty of color payoff, and honestly, I prefer it over the Band of Roses, which although is a pretty color, is a bit too loud for me. Band of Roses require a bit more maintenance then I would like unlike New Vibe. I rate New Vibe a 4/5.

In The Groove MSF Review: Petticoat, By Candlelight, & Stereo Rose

MAC re-released a couple of mineralized skinfinishes in the recent In The Groove collection, and I was lucky enough to get my hands on Stereo Rose, which sold out within hours online and also in stores, and Petticoat which is quite popular also. I had already had By Candlelight when it came out with the Warm & Cozy collection, but it was never swatched or reviewed. Here are swatches (there is a concentrated swatch and a blended swatch) and my thoughts on each of the products:

Petticoat $28.00

Petticoat is a beautiful mauve pink shade in everyone's favorite MAC mineralized skinfinish. It has a light pink base with raspberry gold glitter veining through the product. I think it's a perfect frosty blush, and for my skintone, it is a gorgeous color for a natural blush. It is a great year round color as you can use it as a highlight or blush as you wish. The light raspberry/pink color is very subtle. It is definitely a daily wearable product. I rate it a 4/5.


By Candlelight $28.00

I have had By Candlelight since the past winter from the Warm & Cozy collection. I fell in love with it the first time I saw it, and I am glad it is back so others could give it a try. It's a very light pink peach frost. By candlelight is my go-to highlight. It is always the perfect color as a eyebrow highlight too. Dust a little underneath, and your arch is immediately illuminated. As an MSF, it is an awesome product, I rate it a 5/5.

Stereo Rose $28.00

I had very high hopes for this product after hearing all the rave about Stereo Rose, so after seeing it sell out online that fast. I called my MAC counter at a Macy's once it opened to have them hold it for me. They have always been really sweet, because I had plans to leave town that morning and wouldn't be back until the evening. I told them my situation, and they happily held the product. Anyway, I really really excited for the product, and when I finally got it, I was disappointed. It is a coral orange based product with fine deep brown veins running through it. Maybe I was picturing a different color, but it is a bit too orange for me. It isn't a bad product, but my hopes were way too high. If I could choose between this and Petticoat, I would choose Petticoat. Regardless, it is an okay coral type blush for me to use. I rate it a 4/5, it is a good item, I just expected too much.

Even Skin Tone Regiment

This is a little regiment I have been testing out for the past few months. I recommend these products for people with sensitive skin, who are prone to breakouts, and slightly dry skin. They are listed in the order I use them throughout the day.

AVEENO Skin Brightening Daily Scrub About $5.00
Aveeno products in general are available at Ulta, CVS, Walmart, Target, Cosco, Walgreens, RiteAid, and Amazon.com; There prices also vary at different stores but not by much. The prices I list are from Ulta.



AVEENO Ultra-Calming Daily Moisturizer $16.49
Has SPF15 for your face when you go out. I use this after the Daily Scrub in the morning to calm my skin down. This product contains feverfew to reduce redness. Rated highly for people with sensitive skin


CLINIQUE Even BetterSkin Tone Corrector Serum $39.50
Available at any Clinique counter or clinique.com
This was a product I forgot to mention in my video but it plays a key role in helping the skin to even out. This serum are for people with normal skin type or even slightly oily. This product is available as a moisturizer also. I use this twice a day as instructed, once in the morning BEFORE moisturizer and once in the afternoon BEFORE moisturizer.



SPIFFY'S HOMEMADE TINTED MOISTURIZER haha CLINIQUE Even Better Foundation $24.50
Slightly pricey for a foundation, but worth it if you're really trying to even out your skin tone. I want it to last so I mix it in with other products. Available at Clinique counters and clinique.com
CoverGirl TruBlend Foundation $8.49
I was just browsing a local supermarket and picked this up. Do not regret it at all. Great coverage and dries to a smooth complexion. Affordable additive to my little concoction. Available at most drugstores.
MAC Fix + $18.00
I have always heard great reviews on this products unless there are people who spray too much and complain of the stickiness. Contains great ingredients to help your skin. On top of mixing it in, I use it to finish up my makeup. Available from MAC.


St. Ives Naturally Clear Apricot Scrub Around $4.00
Available at most drugstores or supermarkets.
So affordable!! I use this in the shower at night to exfoliate my skin and clean it out for the night. It is extremely gritty, so you really feel the clean after you use it. It does cause quite a bit of redness, but then again, that's why you use it at night!



AVEENO Clear Complextion Daily Moisturizer $16.49
Contains salicylic acid for blemish control. Another wonderful moisturizer, but because my skin is sensitive and reddens because of it, I use it at night.

Bath and Beauty Haul

First video!!!! I am so excited to start making videos to share my opinions on youtube. Here I will outline what I introduced in my clumsy and unorganized video.

LUSH - Solid shampoo in Godiva $9.25
http://www.lushusa.com/shop/products/hair/solid-shampoos/godiva
I love this product, and I wish I remembered to use it everyday. The jasmine scent will stay for a couple of days even if you use other shampoos.

BENEFIT BadGal Blue Mascara $19.00
Available at Sephora and Ulta
Gorgeous color and not flashy at all. Thick brush to give you voluminous lashes.


CLINIQUE Even Better Foundation
Available at Clinique counter or website.
Beautiful coverage, and I do not use the product by itself. I have my own little formulation right now which I will share later. (Clinique + CoverGirl + MAC Fix+ = natural look)



YVES SAINT LAURENT Parisienne Eau de Perfume 1.6 oz $65.00
Available at Ulta, Sephora, and most department store fragrance counters
My favorite fragrance right now. Has scents of sandalwood, blackberry, and damask rose




E.L.F. Studio High Definition Powder $6.00
http://www.eyeslipsface.com/studio/face/powder/high_definition_powder
Sets your makeup in a flawless manner. And it's affordable! There was recently a 50% off promotion of the studio products and I bought 2 backups!!



MAC Feelin' Good Tinted Lip Moisturizer $14.50
Found it at a Nordstrom MAC counter, and I don't see it on the website now. It's from the Warm and Cozy collection.
Beautiful color, pink!!
PICTURE BELOW

MAC Brit Wit Creme Blush $18.50
http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT156&PRODUCT_ID=879 and at MAC counter/store
Beautiful color, pink!! Great application

TOO FACED Natural Eye Palette $34.00
Available at Ulta and Sephora



TOO FACED French and Fabulous $??
I can't find it anywhere anymore :(


COASTAL SCENTS 88 Eye Shadow Palette $18.95
http://www.coastalscents.com/cfwebstore/index.cfm/product/1677_122/88-piece-makeup-palette.cfm
Medium on the pigmented scale, great selection of matte and shimmer colors




COASTAL SCENTS 88 Ultra Shimmer Eye Shadow Palette $19.95
http://www.coastalscents.com/cfwebstore/index.cfm/product/1667_122/ultra-shimmer-88-eye-shadow-palette.cfm
Medium on the pigmented scale, great selection of ultra shimmer colors



LUSH Cupcake Fresh Face Mask Around $5 I think
Only available at LUSH stores because they need to be refrigerated
When I said chocolate, I mean there's chocolate in it, and you can smell it!



Thanks everyone for reading! Comments appreciated!!!