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Monday, November 16, 2009

review: burt's bees beeswax lip balm

PROS: i like the consistency of this lip balm because unlike chapstick or blistex it doesn't feel waxy on my lips. it's silky against my lips and it moisturizes for hours and hours. i once had this on for 5 hours and i didn't have to reapply. the cooling sensation feels awesome and the minty taste isn't too overpowering because it's smells/taste a bit sweet.

CONS: compared to other drugstore brands, this is a tad bit more expensive. but i think this has better ingredients and (personally) it works better so i think it's well worth the extra money =)

i'd totally repurchase this =)

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

LUSH: honey i washed the kids

i've seen and walked past LUSH stores for years and everytime i do, i cover my nose and walk a little bit faster because i couldn't stand the strong smell ( if you ever walked by one, you know what i mean !).

i've never even stepped inside until one day i was on youtube and watched a bunch of videos with gurus talking about LUSH massage bars and since i've been on a skincare overhaul i decided to give it a try. ( holding my breath in while i was at it!)

since there was a sample for the massage bars i decided to try it out first before purchasing because it's pretty pricey for lotion/moisturizers. and it's a good thing i did because 1 hour after i left the store the places i used the massage bar on left me with rashes. =( so disappointing. i really liked the one i tried too! it's smelled like crushed strawberries and cream. AHHHHH!!

anyways, i did pick up a bar of soap though. it's called HONEY, I WASHED THE KIDS and ladies and gentlemen, it is fabulous!! i smells absolutely divine. sweet, fresh and delicious! after my shower i lie around sniffing my arm because i seriously can't get enough of it!!! i'm so glad i gave LUSH a chance because i will seriously be repurchasing!!

it looks good enough to eat!!! MMMMmmm

october favorites

okay, so i know it's november, but i never got around to post this last month so here it is now! i've been on a makeup hiatus for a while now, but now it's come back full force! i'm lemming so much things especially brushes! i officially have a goal to collect all the mac brushes! hahaha

mac studio fix powder in NC 30 and #116 brush

this powder foundation gives skin a smooth, flawless, all-matte, full-coverage finish

too faced shadow insurance i still can't decide whether this or UDPP is my holy grail eyeshadow primer!

mac eyeshadow in CORK. great color for the crease, it's a medium brown that looks natural on my skintone

everyday minerals semi matte finish in LIGHT & flat top brush. i use this foundation when i want a natural day look.

mac eye kohl in SMOLDER. this goes on smoothly but delivers a rich and intense color

mac lipstick in CHERISH. it's the perfect nude, this doesn't make my lips look dead, it makes them look peachy.

neutrogena oil free makeup remover. my new holy grail makeup remover. this beats clinique's take the day off and that was great stuff!

my cute new lipstick holder! it's clear acrylic and it's amazing!

i hope every had a fun and safe halloween weekend!

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

current favorites

these for shadows have been my staples for a while. i can create both natural and smokey looks with these shadows.

my brush collection is growing! a few more essentials and i can finally stop buying =)

better than mac's fluidline imho

amazing matte color, that really doesn't look dirty!

Monday, January 5, 2009

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!!