review: smashbox softlights

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swatches :)


likes:
-finely milled powder makes the product go on really smoothy
-the shimmer is very subtle, there's no huge chunks of glitter
-it's very versatile, it's not just for cheeks it can be used for brow hi-light
-these jumbo pots contain 0.352 oz of products and since a little goes a long way..these pots will last forever and a day!


dislikes:
-the product is too soft and crumbly. it will be a nightmare if i ever drop this
-it's pretty pricey but for the amount of product you'd be getting...
-if you're going clubbing or dancing, the shimmer might end up looking like oil in your face

overall:
if you're looking for a luminizer that gives you a really natural finish plus depositing a little color, this product is for you. its pricey but the huge pot really would make it last forever, so it's really worth it.

will i purchase again ?
yes! if and when i finish these two pots :)

haul: smashbox "socialite beauty" collection

i was so excited when i saw this in beauty bar, i immediately picked it up. it's such a great deal! 7 full sized products for half the price!! it's sooo amazing! and i like everything. from the eyeshadow quad to the lipgloss. i'm soooo happy!!




it came with this woven pouch. it's so chic!


everything laid out


eyeshadow quad in "socialite"


blush/bronzer duo in "cosmopolitan"


cream eyeliner duo in caviar & bronze


lip enhancing gloss in "soiree"


eyebeam double ended eye brightener


photo op under eye brightener


bionic mascara

i love finding deals like this. and i love smashbox! i can't wait to try these products out.

review: mac brow shader

hi everyone! i just got home from a mac counter and purchased a brow shader. i had been using my canmake one for a while, until my mom stole it! she's suddenly into her brows all of the sudden which is weird because she doesn't wear makeup at all. haha so anyways, i decided t try mac because i've been eyeing it for quite some time now. and i always said when i finish my canmake one, i would use mac =)

so i decided to get the ivorie/ walnut shade. which i think suits my skintone the most. the ivorie which is a highlight shade is beautiful! not too shimmery at all which can look fake when you want to achieve a natural look.

the walnut shade is cool too, because while it seems really dark, it actually goes on really sheer so that you can build up on the color gradually. you will never get those super dark brows with this product!




not much of a difference, but i like the subtle way it fills in the sparse areas of my brows.=) i give this product a 2 thumbs up!

haul

i blame irene 100% for the recurrence of my makeup addiction, for a while i was contended with my stash but now my obsession has come back with an vengeance. haha i'm spending so much on makeup!!! anyways, so here's my latest haul:

andrew is the best boyfriend in the world. THE BEST!! he bought me mac eyeshadows and empty palettes just because (: i love him!!



-perky paint pot
-vanilla eyeshadow
-modest tone eyeshadow


-mac palettes. i have 2, one for "nudes" and one for "brights"


EMPTY EYESHADOW PANS- i am currently obsessed with "de-potting" i've been de-potting like crazy!


i worked on my neutral palette all night and came up with this. i made andrew come over and help too. i think he was semi-amazed, of course he totally wouldn't admit it (:


BRUSHES TO ADD TO MY GROWING COLLECTION!!! i love them all very much!!


-flat top brush from everyday minerals..THE SOFTEST BRUSH EVER!!!!!!! omg!! i got it online and i'm definitely ordering another one for backup. arr-rrr-rrr ( purring like a cat) it's soooo soft!


-smashbox angle brush ( i lost my mac one a few weeks ago)
-mac 242 for paints,paint pots,cream application
-mac 224 for blending eye colors all together


kerastase lipo-recharge for dry scalp and weak hair- i need this because my hair is starting to look really shitty. gah, all those years of coloring and with not much maintenance! NEVER AGAIN!!!


my bat died before i could take a picture of the inside. it contains 10 vials. this shit was pricey so it BETTER WORK!