tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292837548048037342024-03-12T21:48:52.760-07:00Beauty in the Breakdownschwabjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946521091921840288noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-129283754804803734.post-46030223497158545232013-06-18T16:34:00.001-07:002013-06-18T16:34:42.520-07:00April 2013 Ipsy Bag<span style="text-align: left;">*This subscription bag was purchased by me.*</span><br />
<span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span><span style="text-align: left;">I'm extremely late on this one, </span><span style="text-align: left;">but here's the April 2013 Ipsy Bag! I figured I'd post my review regardless of lateness since these products are still available for purchase individually. </span><span style="text-align: left;">For a comprehensive overview of what Ipsy is, visit </span><a href="http://www.ipsy.com/?refer=u-h1myy0n872huiqh">Ipsy's website</a><span style="text-align: left;"> or one of my previous posts (<a href="http://beautyinthebreakdown4.blogspot.com/2013/03/march-2013-ipsy-bag.html">March Ipsy Bag</a>, <a href="http://beautyinthebreakdown4.blogspot.com/2013/02/february-2013-ipsy-bag.html">February Ipsy Bag</a>, <a href="http://beautyinthebreakdown4.blogspot.com/2013/02/january-2013-ipsy-bag-nail-of-day.html">January Ipsy Bag</a>, or <a href="http://beautyinthebreakdown4.blogspot.com/2013/02/ipsy-review-of-december-2012-bag.html">December Ipsy Bag</a>).</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">April 2013 Ipsy Bag</td></tr>
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I was really excited for this bag, especially since Ipsy listened to its customers and finally included a blush! That's one thing I really appreciate about Ipsy, and what I personally think sets them apart from other subscription services; Ipsy actually listens to its community! All Ipsy bags that I've received since December 2012 have contained deluxe samples or full sized products; no foil packets, tiny perfume samples, or worthless garbage. Though Ipsy isn't perfect, it's proven to be worth its value time and time again. I'll get off my soapbox now, and get on with the review! lol.<br />
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This month's theme is clearly "Pretty and Pink," and as a result, includes a lot of girly, pink-toned products. While pink is not my favorite color, I do enjoy pink blushes, lipsticks, and eyeshadows. I was kind of indifferent about the "pink" theme to be honest, but it's not a bad theme.<br />
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The monthly discounts! I considered ordering from both Be a Bombshell and Two Cosmetics. I'll let you know what I ended up doing later on in the post!<br />
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Another card was included, but for the Generation Beauty event in Los Angeles. Although I live close enough to have gone, I had previous commitments, and was not able to attend (Although now that I know what a success the event was, I definitely regret not going! Maybe next year!).</div>
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I just wanted to take a moment and say that I seriously get so excited when I see this pink mailer in my mailbox. It's just so cute! (On a side note my neighbor asked me what I got in the mail from Victoria's Secret. Awkward!).</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The bag.</td></tr>
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If you haven't already noticed, this is NOT the bag that was supposed to arrive. Ipsy included a message with my tracking information that basically stated that the bag didn't meet their standards of quality, so my April goodies would be shipped in a different bag. Additionally, they would send the April bag along with my May bag. Two bags instead of one? Sounds alright to me! Good customer service, Ipsy.<br />
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On the negative side, this replacement bag appears to be the same bag from the March 2012 My Glam bag, other than being a different color.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Excuse the bad quality, I took a picture of my computer screen instead of doing a screen shot...lol fail. Image from <a href="http://www.ipsy.com/home">Ipsy.</a></td></tr>
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I was never a subscriber back when Ipsy was My Glam (My Glam was renamed Ipsy in September 2012), but supposedly the bags from this era smelled badly of gasoline. Michelle Phan is said to have sourced these bags from China. My "replacement" Ipsy bag also has the distinct "made in China smell." In my opinion, the scent is NOT gasoline, but rather chemicals used to produce the bag itself, which is made of a rubber-like plastic. Whether or not these unknown "chemicals" used to make the bag are actually safe, I cannot tell you for sure, though the whole manufacturing process is shady regardless.<br />
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I find it disappointing that Ipsy would choose to send these bags out again, especially since they've worked so hard to transform their image! The company wasn't even a year old when the decision was made to rebrand My Glam into Ipsy. Chances are, Ipsy had extra bags from their My Glam days, and decided to simply get rid of them. While I think it was great of them to send out new bags to replace damaged ones, I would've expected them to send out a bag of less questionable origins and higher quality.</div>
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The bag itself is cute enough and does smell poorly, though the scent has started to fade. I've kept the bag to store some haircare samples, though I have no plans to put anything in it that will come in contact with my face.</div>
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<li><span style="text-align: left;">Size: 5g or 0.17oz, <b>$16</b></span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;">Sweet Cheeks is a medium rosy pink blush with shimmer. Although I usually prefer matte or satin blushes, the shimmer in this blush is great for giving an all around glow. Thus, Sweet Cheeks acts as both a blush and highlighter, no additional product necessary. Also, the shimmer contains no glitters particles, which is definitely a plus. The blush is soft to the touch and extremely creamy without being powdery. Be a Bombshell's website describes the blush as being "a high pigmented long lasting formula for all day wear," and I'd personally have to agree. This blush is both extremely pigmented, yet blend able, and really does last all day! I was pleasantly surprised by this product! There is one downside, and that's the packaging. Based on the pictures above the packaging looks a lot like that of MAC blushes, other than the "Be a Bombshell" logo. However, it's made of much cheaper and flimsier plastic (Note: Many subscribers received broken blushes!). The formula is so nice that I'm willing to deal with the packaging, but for $16 (a MAC blush is $21), I still think they could've given the product studier packaging. </span></li>
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<li><span style="text-align: left;">Pleased w/ Ipsy? Yes. This is a full size blush of great quality. This blush alone is worth more than the value of the entire bag. Subscribers all received a Be a Bombshell Blush in either Sweet Cheeks or Beach Please (bright matte pink). I originally would have preferred to have received Beach Please since I love matte blushes and don't have a bright pink in my collection, however I was happy about Sweet Cheeks. And for the first time ever, I actually used an Ipsy discount and purchased Beach Please, since I wanted it so much! More on that in a later post!</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;">Side Note: Be a Bombshell cosmetics was given out previously by Ipsy in the <a href="http://beautyinthebreakdown4.blogspot.com/2013/02/ipsy-review-of-december-2012-bag.html">December 2012 bag</a>. I'm not a lipgloss fan (usually) but I loved the Be a Bombshell lipgloss in Hot Mess. So far my view on the brand is quite positive.</span></li>
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<li><span style="text-align: left;"><b>Mica Beauty Shimmer Powder in 72 Earth- Deluxe Sample</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="text-align: left;">Size: 2g</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;">Full Size: 2.5g, $14.95</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;">Value of Sample: <b>$11.96 </b>(After calculating from full-size product. This sample size almost contained as much product as the full size!). </span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;">Earth is a loose pigment that can be used on either the eyes or the cheekbones (or wherever else you see fit). The shade is a shimmery pale pink with fine golden glitters. It's a very wearable pink for the eyes since it's not too pink, and is very brightening. There is some fallout (being a loose pigment and all), but it's not bad. Earth can also be used on the cheekbones as a highlighter, but I find it a bit too pink and glittery for my taste. My only other criticism is that I wish the product had a sifter (this is a sample size, however, so the full size might have one!).</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;">Repurchase? Probably not, since I doubt I will use it all up. I never personally buy loose pigments since I know I hardly use them (I now have 6 loose pigments total, and 2 of them are from Ipsy!). I will enjoy this one, however, even though it is rather similar to the NYX loose pigment I received in the <a href="http://beautyinthebreakdown4.blogspot.com/2013/02/ipsy-review-of-december-2012-bag.html">December 2012 Ipsy Bag</a>.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;">Pleased w/ Ipsy? Yes. The product is nearly full size and a quality product. Subscribers either received this product or the Two Cosmetics Duo Eyeshadow in Heartache (value $6.25). I originally wanted the Two Cosmetics Duo more since I prefer pressed shadows, but I am happy with Mica Beauty's quality.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;">Side Note: Mica Beauty cosmetics was given out previously by Ipsy in the <a href="http://beautyinthebreakdown4.blogspot.com/2013/02/february-2013-ipsy-bag.html">February 2013 bag</a>. I very much enjoyed their black gel liner, and still do. So far the brand seems to have high quality products, but the price is too exorbitant for my taste.</span></li>
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<li><span style="text-align: left;">Size: 0.5 fl oz or 15 ml, <b>$5</b></span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Love At First Byte is a peachy, flesh-toned nude. It's not a shade I'd normally go for (since I don't wear a ton of nude polishes), but it's a color that's unique to my collection, and I've been enjoying it. The formula is sheer, but I think it's supposed to be that way since it's a nude. You can build up the color a bit; above I'm wearing 3 coats of polish.</li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;">Repurchase? Probably not, though I'd possibly consider another shade since the formula is good and the polishes are only $5.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;">Pleased w/ Ipsy? Yes. I'm always down for a nail polish, especially in a shade I don't already own. And yay for another full size! Everyone received either this shade or Of Corset I'll Call You (lavender rose).</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;">Side Note: This polish reminds me of the Nailtini polish in Frappe from the <a href="http://beautyinthebreakdown4.blogspot.com/2013/02/january-2013-ipsy-bag-nail-of-day.html">January 2013 Ipsy Bag</a>. Both shades are sheer and have a good formula. Maybe Ipsy thinks I love nude polishes? lol</span></li>
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<li><span style="text-align: left;"><b>Healthy Sexy Hair Soy Renewal- Deluxe Sample</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="text-align: left;">Size: 0.85 fl oz or 25 ml</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;">Full Size: 4.2 fl oz or 125 ml, $21.95</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;">Value of Sample: <b>$4.39 </b>(After calculating from full-size product. The sample might be available in a gift set, but it's not currently sold individually). </span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;">According to <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2208229&productId=xlsImpprod4270093&navAction=push&navCount=1&categoryId=cat190010?cmpid=PSGO&CAWELAID=1290118325&catargetid=1542185435&cadevice=c&cagpspn=pla">Ulta's website</a>, Soy Renewal "is a nourishing styling treatment made with Moroccan Argan Oil that addresses moisture, frizz, smoothness, elasticity, and shine concerns." It sounds pretty standard when it comes to hair oils nowadays. I honestly haven't gotten around to using the product yet, since I have plenty of hair products and hair oils to go through.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;">Repurchase? Probably not. Even if I do like it, $21.95 is a bit steep.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;">Pleased w/ Ipsy? Sort of. I don't mind the occasional hair care product (like this one), so I'm not unhappy. As long as I don't receive a TON of hair products. Subscribers either received Soy Renewal or the Big Sexy Hair Powder Play Volumizing Powder.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;">Side Note: Sexy Hair also gave out a product in the<a href="http://beautyinthebreakdown4.blogspot.com/2013/02/january-2013-ipsy-bag-nail-of-day.html"> January 2013 Ipsy Bag</a>, which was a deluxe sample of the Big Sexy Hair Spray & Play Volumizing Hair Spray. At the time of writing the January post I hadn't yet tried Spray & Play, but now I have, and I absolutely love it! I like to use it on styled hair to give some hold to waves and curls.</span></li>
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<li><span style="text-align: left;">Be a Bombshell Blush in Sweet Cheeks-Full Size-<b>$16</b></span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;">Mica Beauty Shimmer Powder in 72 Earth-Deluxe Sample (but very nearly full size!)-<b>$11.96</b></span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;">Sation Nail Lacquer in Love At First Byte-Full Size-<b>$5</b></span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;">Healthy Sexy Hair Soy Renewal-Deluxe Sample-<b>$4.39</b></span></li>
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<span style="text-align: left;"><u>Previous Months' Box</u>: $20.08 (March), $40.55 (February), $38.79 (January), $72.67 (December)</span><br />
<span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span><span style="text-align: left;">Note: I don't add the cost of the bag to the total (since I don't know the value of the bag itself), so I just consider the bag to be a freebie.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Overview: Overall, April's bag was solid. I was pleased with all the products, although only the Be a Bombshell Blush was truly something I was super excited about. The value of the bag was about average, being the same as January and February, though not as good as my favorite December bag. Like March, April's bag contained only 4 items, which while understandable, was still a bit of a let down. I'd say this bag was average overall, though still very good in the grand scheme of things. </span><br />
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schwabjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946521091921840288noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-129283754804803734.post-9852428641808689382013-06-08T04:29:00.001-07:002013-06-08T04:29:22.389-07:00This Week's Ramble #2Hi everyone! I have a confession to make...I've been a very bad blogger as of late, and unintentionally took a month off. :( I had a busy month between work, family, and a little Vegas trip. It was a great month, full of laughter and fun (and a bit of stress), so I took a little break from blogging. However, I did not take a break from beauty...so I have a ton of backlogged posts coming at you! So bare with me, as I catch up on reviews and hauls (from my birthday!).<br />
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Also, "This Week's Ramble" is a series of posts I started, that are more "lifestyle" oriented, telling you more about my life on a personal level. While this is a beauty blog, sometimes it's fun to inject a little extra personality. To see my first "This Week's Ramble" post, click <a href="http://beautyinthebreakdown4.blogspot.com/2013/03/this-weeks-ramble-1.html">here</a>.<br />
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These pictures span from April until the present, just so you know. This is a very picture heavy post, so feel free to read at you leisure. :)<br />
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A trip to my local brewery included quail wings....<br />
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As well as my new favorite Belgium beer:</div>
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It's called:</div>
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So pretty at night!</div>
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Can you guess where this is?</div>
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Love the atmosphere!<br />
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The strange neighborhood cat:</div>
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Why are you so cranky?<br />
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I'm kind of nerdy, so:</div>
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Visiting the boyfriend's animals usually entails great risk. Check out Lager, who is attacking my sweatshirt per usual.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Will he ever stop moving?</div>
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The "dog treats" clearly have his attention:<br />
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Seriously those eyes are killing me!</div>
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And it continues...</div>
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Lol, are you tired of Lager pictures yet?</div>
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Ok, one more!</div>
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Here's buddy, a very sweet dog.</div>
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She's penned because she hurt her leg, and doesn't know her own limits. Poor thing, but we can't have her injuring herself more. :(</div>
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And the demon kitty, Lucky, who's been featured on this blog before. Because I'm a cat lady. </div>
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She looks pretty regal for a fat cat.</div>
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Those eyes!</div>
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So being the logical person I am, I thought I'd tease the cat:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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And make an action sequence out of it.</div>
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Because I can:</div>
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And because Lucky is easy to piss off...lol</div>
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And she really wanted to eat the string of my sweatshirt...</div>
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No really, the cat eats plastic if she can. Cotton is probably a step up. lol</div>
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And this is how I felt when I tried to eat lunch:</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">I took this picture (I was in the passenger seat, not driving FYI), and I thought it was hilarious!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I hope this isn't offensive to you, but it's not everyday you see something more creative than "wash me" etched into a dirty car.</td></tr>
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And this "Dark Side of the Moon" hurts my eyes.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">But somehow I thought you should stare at it too. You're welcome.</td></tr>
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And one more of Lager. I can't help it. :)<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Please sir, may I have some more?"</td></tr>
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And no food post is complete without a random sushi pic:</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'm so delicious.</td></tr>
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And no beauty blog lifestyle post is complete without the gratuitous Lush Bath Bomb cocktail. This is the fan favorite "mermaid bath," which is the Big Blue bath bomb mixed with the Sunnyside bubble bar.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You know you want to take a bath right now.</td></tr>
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KITTIES IN THE PET STORE! I WANT ONE!!!! :(<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I scoff at you!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just kidding..."ULTIMATE CUTENESS!"</td></tr>
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Went to dinner with the best group of friends EVER (you know who you are...) and we shared some wickedly bad food (and by bad, I mean bad for you...haha).<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This appetizer was called "Vampire Dip"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">FRIED goodness. There was like 8 people FYI...haha</td></tr>
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Random dessert with the boyfriend one day. We kept it simple with a parfait and a macaroon. We don't eat a lot of dessert as a rule, so it was nice treat :)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is awesome....haha!</div>
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So is this:</div>
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And this is also mighty funny:<br />
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The rose the boyfriend gave me on my birthday:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We went back to the local brewery for dinner that night. Thank you boyfriend (I call him "boyfriend" to protect his privacy...lol).</div>
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A new version of Shock Top. I like it :)</div>
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Yup, I had to go to Car's Land...do you spot me in the back right? lol</div>
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One of the things I miss most about working at Disneyland is hanging out with the ducks. No seriously. They are daring little devils. One time I was working the Jungle Cruise, and a duck dive bombed my boat. I yelled "duck" to the guests on board....and well, that was a really comedic timing...lol</div>
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This made me laugh:</div>
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I also went to the beach:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The boyfriend beat me on Toy Story Midway Mania :(</div>
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And he was the best of the hour. Nice work!</div>
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We are so cool.</div>
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Well, maybe not.</div>
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California Screamin'! Too bad the sun made the pic turn out badly :(</div>
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This also made me laugh...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Did I mention that I'm a quarter Japanese? lol</td></tr>
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I stealthily took a picture of my local Sephora's Urban Decay Moondust eyeshadows:<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2IeEiX8dW6OfaowjXac92l-m7qzh-PYCbHarZr05Yx1WPLUq55TABCUOzGcxjniCtojiLnrmAAptlXCIodbyHgmmYhgaGDVCSTZjJNzsNAN3f8OR3HymoKD5JVeQbdQBIzFmy1gh1V3Ol/s1600/IMG_4205.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="287" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2IeEiX8dW6OfaowjXac92l-m7qzh-PYCbHarZr05Yx1WPLUq55TABCUOzGcxjniCtojiLnrmAAptlXCIodbyHgmmYhgaGDVCSTZjJNzsNAN3f8OR3HymoKD5JVeQbdQBIzFmy1gh1V3Ol/s400/IMG_4205.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Excuse the poor quality! I was in stealth mode!</td></tr>
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And then I swatched them:<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb9IBAgsL2xjpu_wSbCscZ8xQfEMXCLZiwW3XEFHgFu8yI2YXCHY2k2iKHIa72F1UU9eDL-gFllSdlbsIWE6SHju9j_9gdYIVOXqDoEmyhjIpBaqD1gDr7WDwmDjt6wWxkrgcd-WHkTX2R/s1600/IMG_4206.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb9IBAgsL2xjpu_wSbCscZ8xQfEMXCLZiwW3XEFHgFu8yI2YXCHY2k2iKHIa72F1UU9eDL-gFllSdlbsIWE6SHju9j_9gdYIVOXqDoEmyhjIpBaqD1gDr7WDwmDjt6wWxkrgcd-WHkTX2R/s400/IMG_4206.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Excuse the random red lipsticks...lol</td></tr>
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So glittery!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yes, I was also swatching red lipsticks, hunting for dupes. lol</td></tr>
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And here's a picture of a happy llama:<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'm just so darn joyful.</td></tr>
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And then I went to Vegas! This was night 1 at Vdara:<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihzE9lrhaFT8jEr6-IGDhY0pq5K3SLBwxwGYaN-M4tJrsxNAr8ajo89MDp9AMG2k-VVvnjEzRLt8gBuDHstN8OwNlmUbL74NFh2IBSRoqAv03Rae6Wy4Q9z3LQ4hO5NIFQIt41cIlyAj0X/s1600/IMG_4286.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihzE9lrhaFT8jEr6-IGDhY0pq5K3SLBwxwGYaN-M4tJrsxNAr8ajo89MDp9AMG2k-VVvnjEzRLt8gBuDHstN8OwNlmUbL74NFh2IBSRoqAv03Rae6Wy4Q9z3LQ4hO5NIFQIt41cIlyAj0X/s400/IMG_4286.jpg" width="211" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This was the view from our room in Vdara. I'm wearing MAC's Russian Red lipstick. (which is why I was swatching red lipstick earlier).</td></tr>
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These are the best friends a girl could ever have! Over 12 years and counting...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We're in the Cosmopolitan.</td></tr>
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Day 2. Funny picture from the Bellagio:</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">lol she's not actually licking him FYI</td></tr>
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And now we're at the pools in Caesar's Palace:<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I felt like I was in a movie scene, since it was so crazy busy!</td></tr>
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Night 2: Eating dinner at Mon Ami Gabi in Paris.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiknDeFblZ1Mv2ghZjaU-m9nRjAN9y_cbsb1lO80EYgMrfwTI2vOvggOcZFFDf1v_FUjdO9kFfeMEM2H7_EYhayR57czOaFjd1rbzjgqxkV4kCiwDSWdXsM8xmfbVlFtTjsobbAjGB_u2_k/s1600/942304_10152254265518912_1236398170_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiknDeFblZ1Mv2ghZjaU-m9nRjAN9y_cbsb1lO80EYgMrfwTI2vOvggOcZFFDf1v_FUjdO9kFfeMEM2H7_EYhayR57czOaFjd1rbzjgqxkV4kCiwDSWdXsM8xmfbVlFtTjsobbAjGB_u2_k/s400/942304_10152254265518912_1236398170_n.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'm wearing MAC's Girl About Town lipstick.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNgIqz1YBAhpXeihbmChDDvytaW0joKiWS7IxJ3_ZOdUI-bw5zANynGKDVxppFAcJAhCKjOgFFEq_ZsTCh-ZBga2FkZDI-tYudZvTBgPdleyrrHKq1fp8tdifLDI-Y1PbkGeKYdnWf1cmk/s1600/IMG_4381.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNgIqz1YBAhpXeihbmChDDvytaW0joKiWS7IxJ3_ZOdUI-bw5zANynGKDVxppFAcJAhCKjOgFFEq_ZsTCh-ZBga2FkZDI-tYudZvTBgPdleyrrHKq1fp8tdifLDI-Y1PbkGeKYdnWf1cmk/s400/IMG_4381.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Skate (fish) with cauliflower puree was DELICIOUS!</td></tr>
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And here's a candid shot:</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6_vlIqkxGq803IPj4zmSg1HUo_O61QmN6VWW9AoOnboIMwpEakRlpEFCgujED8PIGLCAIvcTHsNw3KYLA0x8ZvkovYcwcYwwMqSftlTms451-qyZ9MjemFW4KsZPGhj7TEEsmfOmwfR5v/s1600/936719_10152254269148912_958910803_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6_vlIqkxGq803IPj4zmSg1HUo_O61QmN6VWW9AoOnboIMwpEakRlpEFCgujED8PIGLCAIvcTHsNw3KYLA0x8ZvkovYcwcYwwMqSftlTms451-qyZ9MjemFW4KsZPGhj7TEEsmfOmwfR5v/s400/936719_10152254269148912_958910803_n.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">That's a straw in my mouth...lol. I obviously went for the bold lipstick look all weekend. </td></tr>
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Night 3: Luxor!<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Everyone's makeup done by me :)</td></tr>
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I found Mandalay Bay's Lush!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hello, I love you!</td></tr>
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I also found the elusive Avowash!</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje0IrzFibNf1SBIdfS5oxasXZcbzBM_9axjD6_ipQWo9NYNQPeFNUSf91OxTJ-pVoGK0__JqcDSOL0RQPton8PpEw4PHh0AEbbPpPhCDnNVpxcUe4C2sxXKWjOHNwCOZZcg7Q_o9Rgoq8L/s1600/IMG_4436.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje0IrzFibNf1SBIdfS5oxasXZcbzBM_9axjD6_ipQWo9NYNQPeFNUSf91OxTJ-pVoGK0__JqcDSOL0RQPton8PpEw4PHh0AEbbPpPhCDnNVpxcUe4C2sxXKWjOHNwCOZZcg7Q_o9Rgoq8L/s400/IMG_4436.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I look crazy in this picture...haha...I'm also wearing MAC's Impassioned lipstick.</td></tr>
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We ate dinner at an awesome Irish restaurant, called Ri Ra!<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Such pretty ladies!</td></tr>
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I have some major catch up to do, so expect a lot of backlogged posts including Ipsy reviews for April and May, an Influenster Vox Box, Bzzagent Campaigns, a MAC haul (yay for Nordstrom's gift cards! Thank you!), an Inglot haul...and well beauty business mmmkay. :)</div>
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schwabjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946521091921840288noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-129283754804803734.post-44568389046446587432013-05-11T04:29:00.001-07:002013-05-11T04:29:15.859-07:00Lush Mother's Day Goodies<br />
*These products were purchased by me. I am a Lush employee so I do receive a discount on Lush products. This does not change my opinion on the products in any way.*<br />
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Hey everyone! My apologies for being so absentee this week! I picked up some extra shifts at work, plus I celebrated my birthday, so I was a bit busier than usual this month. The rest of the month will be rather busy as well, since my mom is coming for a visit, and then the following week, I'll be headed off to Vegas for a somewhat belated birthday trip! May is basically the best month ever (well at least for this year so far!).<br />
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Now onto the goods, the Lush Mother's Day Collection! This is just a sampling of some of the Mother's Day products that are available both in store and <a href="http://www.lushusa.com/Mother%27s-Day/mothers-day,en_US,sc.html">online</a>.<br />
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<li><b><span style="font-size: large;">Secret Garden Bath Bomb</span></b></li>
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Oh my goodness, I really really love this little bath bomb! This bath bomb is basically the epitome of spring, being super fresh and floral! If you are not a fan of floral scents, I'd skip this one BUT if you are, then I'd definitely pick this one up! It's not a bad price either, at $5.25. It also looks positively lovely in the tub! I'm a huge fan of not just great scented bath bombs, but visually stunning bath bombs, and Secret Garden fits the bill. In the tub, the pink and green parts fizz separately at first, until the colors start to swirl together! The middle is yellow, and contains loose flower petals! Basically the bath bomb literally blooms in front of you, containing the essence of rose absolute, sweet wild orange, rosewood oil, and marigold flowers.</div>
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Honestly, this bubble bar reminds me of something straight out of Mario (the video game! lol). I seriously just picture the little Mumkin hopping around, and being best friends with Toad (the walking mushroom character). The Mumkin would obviously help Mario out from time to time, because with a face like that, it better be friendly! Plus it has such a cute name, and is a perfect gift for your "mumkin." This is a bubble bar priced at $6.95, and would be suitable for about 1-2 bubble baths, depending on your bubble needs! If you are a raspberry lover, this bubble bar has a very realistic fruity raspberry scent, smelling of raspberries (of course), bergamot, lemon, and violet leaf. The Mumkin also has chocolate drops for eyes and candy stalk stick for its leaf! It also has the same scent as the limited edition Easter Egg Hunt Soap. The Mumkin is basically the cutest thing ever, and like all the Mother's Say products, is only available during the spring time. If you're new to Lush bubble bars, here's <a href="http://beautyinthebreakdown4.blogspot.com/2013/04/lush-brightside-bubble-bar-review.html">my review</a> of another bubble bar, just in case you are wondering how these are used.<br />
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<li><b><span style="font-size: large;">Madame Butterfly Reusable Bubble Bar</span></b></li>
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Madame Butterfly is a reusable bubble bar, similar to Lush's <a href="http://beautyinthebreakdown4.blogspot.com/2013/04/lush-easter-goodies-easter-recap.html">Carrot</a>. Madame Butterfly is priced at $8.95 and is actually of good value, since you can get over 6 baths out of it! Since the Bubble Bar is much harder in texture than your average bubble bar, you simply hold it by the wand under running water to create foamy bubbles. To be honest with you, I've used my Carrot about 5 times already, and it's still going strong, so I'd say it can last quite a long time depending on the amount of bubbles you prefer. Madame Butterfly has a rich, decadent rose scent that you might already be familiar with, since it's the same scents as the Rose Jam Bubbleroon and Ro's Argan Body Conditioner. I'm a huge fan of this scent, as well as the products' skin softening properties! If you're not fond of florals or rose scents, there are two other reusable bubble bars available, the Mum Tulip (smelling of chocolate oranges!) and the Mum (smells like fresh grass to me!).<br />
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I hope all you Mums out there have a lovely Mother's Day! Be sure to pamper your mother and tell her just how awesome she is!<br />
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Disclosure: These products were purchased by me for review purposes. I was not paid or compensated in any way. All opinions are my own.schwabjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946521091921840288noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-129283754804803734.post-52913470500020626372013-05-01T13:49:00.001-07:002013-05-01T13:49:23.566-07:00April Collective Haul & First Impressions<div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">
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*All of these products were purchased by me.*</div>
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Hello everyone! So I haven't been amazing at keeping down my spending, but it was hard to pass up such great sales! Next month is my birthday month, so I'm sure I won't be much better then, but after that I'm planning on doing more reviews, and less hauls! lol</div>
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<li>What I paid: $3.99</li>
<li>Why I purchased: As you might remember, I have a Nivea Lip Butter in Vanilla & Macadamia Kiss that I am seriously in love with! Click <a href="http://beautyinthebreakdown4.blogspot.com/2013/03/nivea-lip-butter-in-vanilla-macadamia.html">here</a> for my review. I also wanted the one in Raspberry Rose Kiss, so I went for it! I'm sure I'll love it as well!</li>
<li>Description: A lip balm smelling of raspberries and roses.</li>
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First Impressions:</div>
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<li>What I paid: $1.79 (sale was 40% off, so regular price was $2.99)</li>
<li>Why I purchased: NYC Sunny is a popular drugstore matte bronzer that is always raved about on youtube/blogs, so I thought I'd see what the fuss is about, especially for only $1.79! I don't own many bronzers, and the ones I do own are smaller deluxe sample sizes from high end brands, so I'd love to compare them all!</li>
<li>Description: A matte bronzer</li>
<li>I've tried it as a contour, and for overall warmth on my forehead (or places where the sun usually hits), and I'm quite impressed. It was surprisingly pigmented, so a light hand is necessary!</li>
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From Nordstom's Rack:<br />
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*Nordstrom's Rack is a wonderful resource when it comes to finding discount high end makeup, as well as NYX! You'll find a lot of items that were a part of holiday/seasonal collections, that are now drastically reduced in price.*</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>OPI Stay the Night (Liquid Sand)</b></span><br />
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First Impressions:</div>
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<li>What I paid: $7.97 (original price: $9)</li>
<li>Why I purchased: This is one of the first textured nail polishes introduced with OPI's Mariah Carey Collection. By textured, I mean that this nail polish is full of textured glitter that dries to a matte finish. It's versatile since you can leave it matte, or make it shiny with a nice top coat. Stay the Night was the shade that stood out the most to me, even though it is more of a winter shade. It's dark and vampy, but the red glitter adds a splash of femininity that I really love.</li>
<li>Description: A textured nail polish with an asphalt base and red glitter</li>
<li>Although Stay the Night is a polish I will wear more often in winter, it's a nice break from all the bright spring colors I will mostly wear throughout the season</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Smashbox Studio Pop Brush Trio</b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From left to right: Tapered Shadow Brush #7, Definer Brush #15, & Double-ended Smudger Brush #20</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Double-ended Smudger Brush #20</td></tr>
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<li>What I paid: $14.97 (original price of the kit was around $30, or $24 if each brush was bought individually)</li>
<li>Why I purchased: I don't have too many brushes as it is, especially higher end brushes, and for this price I couldn't say no! I also needed eye brushes of these specific types. </li>
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<li><b>Tapered Shadow Brush #7</b> (retails for $24 individually!): This is a fluffier eye shadow brush that can be used for a wash of color on the lid or for blending. I have an old eye shadow brush from Clinique that is similar to this one, and since it's old and starting to fall apart, I've been searching for a replacement. This one is even nicer than the Clinique one, and will now be my primary blending brush!</li>
<li><b>Definer Brush #15</b> (retails for $24 individually!): This is a unique contour brush to my collection, since it is very smaller (even smaller than my favorite ELF Studio Contour Brush), and is tapered at the tip. Therefore, it is a contour brush that would work wonderfully for precisely defining the crease and outer V. It would also be good for smudging eyeliner!</li>
<li><b>Double-ended Smudger Brush #20 </b>(retails for $24 individually!): Both sides are intended to smudge out eyeliner for a smokey effect. One side is a tiny brush to create a softer, lighter smokey effect, or in my case, I've been using it to highlight the inner corners of my eyes since it's so small! The other side of the brush is a dense foam smudger, which is better for thicker, bolder smudging.</li>
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From Ulta (I also had my $3.50 coupon, so my Ulta purchase was even cheaper!):<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Urban Decay Rebound Build Your Own Palette</b></span><br />
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<li>What I paid: $10</li>
<li>Why I purchased: Unlike other build your own palettes from UD, this one is cheaper at $10 (instead of $18) and does not come with a shadow. That way, you can customize all 4 colors. Even though I do not have many Urban Decay singles, I do own a random one (Flash) that was gifted to me, so I wanted to give it a home. There are a couple singles I've been wanted to buy anyway (certain shades that are never in palettes), so I decided to finally create my own custom palette!</li>
<li>Description: An empty customizable palette for the new reformulated UD single eyeshadows (these shadows can be popped in and out of their individual casing and into this palette).</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>NYX Liquid Crystal Liner in Crystal Hip</b></span><br />
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<li>What I paid: $2.69 (w/ 40% off, regular price is $4.49)</li>
<li>Why I purchased: I've been wanted this glitter liquid liner for a long time, but was waiting for a good sale. My plan is to use in on top of matte black or colored eyeliners for added sparkle and glitter, but without the fallout. </li>
<li>Description: A opalescent & iridescent crystal glitter liquid liner.</li>
<li>I tried this on top of matte black pencil eyeliner, and the glittery effect was lovely and with no glittery fallout! I highly recommend!</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>NYX Slide On Glide On Eye Pencil in Sunrise Blue</b></span><br />
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<li>What I paid: $4.79 (w/ 40% off, regular price is $7.99)</li>
<li>Why I purchased: These eyeliners are the same quality as the Urban Decay 24/7 Pencil eyeliners, but much cheaper! I already own the NYX Slide On Glide On Eyeliners in Jet Black, Brown Perfection, Glitzy Gold, Golden Bronze, and Tropical Green. Sunrise blue is the next shade I was dying to get, but wanted to wait for a sale!</li>
<li>Description: A dark blue eyeliner w/ silver shimmer.</li>
<li>These Slide On Glide On eyeliners don't smudge, crease, or budge once they are set!</li>
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<li>What I paid: $2.69 each, $8.08 for all three (w/ 40% off, regular price is $4.49 each)</li>
<li>Why I purchased: I love matte eyeshadows, and the NYX Nude Matte eyeshadows are definitely good quality, especially for drugstore-priced matte eyeshadows! I bought these specific colors to use as my everyday staples for my custom palette. Basically, my palette was lacking a matte brow bone highlight color and matte browns I could use on my eyebrows or in the crease. To see the first post on my custom MAC palette (plus other shadows!) click <a href="http://beautyinthebreakdown4.blogspot.com/2013/04/mac-empties-palette.html">here</a>.</li>
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<li><b>I Have a Headache</b>: light beige w/ yellow undertones</li>
<li><b>Bare My Soul</b>: cool brownish greyish taupe</li>
<li><b>Betrayal</b>: cool dark brown</li>
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<li>These were super easy to depot! I can now look at the packaging of most eyeshadows, and figure out a game plan on how to depot them. I even figured out how to depot the NYX Single eyeshadow! (hint: I basically just used an open flame from a candle and burned the crap out of them...lol. I don't advise this unless you are extremely careful!).</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>MAC Sunny Seoul Lipstick (Cremesheen)</b></span><br />
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<li>What I paid: $15</li>
<li>Why I purchased: I don't really have any warm pinks, so I thought this would be a great everyday color that's unique to my collection! Plus I love the cremesheen formula!</li>
<li>Description: Frosted light warm pink (though I don't really see the frost at all; it's just a subtle white shimmer)</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">What I paid: $6.49</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Why I purchased: This is the moisturizer I've been using for years. I believe I started wearing it towards the middle to end of high school! It's the only moisturizer I've ever used that never ever breaks me out. It adds the perfect amount of moisture for my combination to oily skin, without making me greasy. I think it would be suitable as a day moisturizer for all skin types!</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Description: Daily moisturizer for sensitive skin with SPF 15</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">This is a repurchase for the millionth time! For the price and effectiveness, I can't see myself regularly using another moisturizer.</li>
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<li>What I paid: $7.99 (on sale, the full price ranges from $10.99 to $13.99)</li>
<li>Why I purchased: This was recommended to me by my good friend and youtuber, Veronica (her channel is <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/stfuveronica/">here</a>). This is her "holy grail" under eye concealer. Like me, she's used the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Undereye Concealer (my current favorite), and actually prefers the Covergirl & Olay one!</li>
<li>Description: A yellow-toned under eye concealer for light skin tones.</li>
<li>This stuff really is amazing! Definitely more coverage without being cakey! Review to come soon!</li>
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I hope you are all having a great day! So excited it's May, since it's basically my favorite month of the year (other than December)!<br />
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">*This product was purchased by me. I am a Lush employee so I do receive a discount on Lush products. This does not change my opinion on the product in any way.*</span></div>
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Today I'll be reviewing one of Lush's Fresh Face Masks, called <b>Cupcake</b>! All of Lush's Fresh Face Masks are handmade, preservative-free, and only available in Lush stores. Since these are preservative-free, the fresh face masks have a shelf life of approximately 3 weeks, and should be stored in the refrigerator. I recommend using each face mask about 2-3 times a week for those 3 weeks. You should be able to finish the mask in that time period, but if you're like me and have one or two uses left past the expiration date, I simply treat the mask like food; if you wouldn't eat, don't put it on your face! I find that as long as you have stored your mask in the fridge for it's entire shelf life, you are okay to use it one more week.<br />
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There are 9 fresh face masks in total, and their effects vary according to individual needs. Cupcake was created for oily and acne prone skin. Lush's claims:</div>
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<li><b>Rhassoul Mud</b>-a clay that deep cleans and de-greases the skin.</li>
<li><b>Glycerine</b>-a humectant, it helps skin to retain moisture.</li>
<li><b>Linseed Infusion</b>-an herb, which helps treat acne.</li>
<li><b>Talc</b>-gives the mask a more spreadable texture, and to mattify the skin.</li>
<li><b>Cocoa Powder</b>-adds fragrance to the product.</li>
<li><b>Fresh Mint</b>-used as an antiseptic and for it's cooling properties.</li>
<li><b>Sandalwood Oil</b>-used as an emollient, to smooth and soften the skin.</li>
<li><b>Vanilla Absolute</b>-calms down redness and adds to the mask's aroma.</li>
<li><b>Spearmint Oil</b>-cools and refreshes the skin.</li>
<li><b>Peppermint Oil</b>-cools and refreshes the skin.</li>
<li><b><b>Limonene</b><span style="font-weight: normal;">-occurs naturally in essential oils</span></b></li>
<li><b><b>Perfume</b><span style="font-weight: normal;">-blend of natural oils, resins, and absolutes that adds to the product's aroma.</span></b></li>
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Cupcake was originally created for oily, acne-prone teenage skin, but can work for anyone who possesses a similar skin type. The way I use the mask is by taking it out of the fridge, and smoothing it on clean skin over your entire face (and avoiding the eyes and mouth). The texture of the mask is a bit like clay in consistency, so it's not the easiest to spread on the face, but it is doable. It is recommended to be left on the skin for about 10 min, or until the mask is nearly (but not completely dry). The mask will dry and harden fairly quickly, and leave a tightening and cooling sensation on the face, which I rather enjoy. You remove the mask with warm water in either the sink or shower, though I recommend the shower due to the messiness of the product.<br />
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This is my perfect face mask, since it deeply cleanses the skin and helps clean out your pores. My pores looked much cleaner, and it does help extract some blackheads (the ones on the surface that aren't too deep). I was expecting this to dry out my skin, but it didn't at all! Instead my skin was incredibly smooth and soft, but without any residue. I love that clean, but not dry feeling, that Cupcake leaves.<br />
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I wouldn't recommend this for dry or sensitive skin, but even if you are a little sensitive, I would still do a skin test just to make sure it doesn't irritate your skin. I'm a little sensitive, and this mask doesn't irritate me whatsoever, so it's all based on the individual. However, if you are anywhere from combination to oily, this mask is amazing if your goal is to deeply clean out your pores.<br />
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I'm not sure if it would have any long terms effect on acne itself, but deep cleaning the skin is always beneficial to those who are acne-prone. It does slightly clean and dry out active acne, but it doesn't dry out your entire face or produce any radical changes to your acne.<br />
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While the texture of the mask itself is thick and somewhat hard to spread, it's a given due to its clay base. As for the scent, it is truly delicious! It smells like chocolate with a hint of mint, and remind me quite a bit of chocolate pudding. The scent alone makes Cupcake a very fun treat for your face!</div>
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<li>Deeply cleanses your face.</li>
<li>Helps clean out pores.</li>
<li>Leaves the skin feeling soft and smooth.</li>
<li>Does not dry out my skin.</li>
<li>Slightly reduces redness.</li>
<li>Helps with minor acne.</li>
<li>Helps remove oil from the skin.</li>
<li>Refreshes and tingles.</li>
<li>Smells amazing.</li>
<li>The ingredients are very basic and have no preservatives or questionable ingredients.</li>
<li>Not too expensive, at $6.95.</li>
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<li>Might not reduce severe acne or help clear it up completely.</li>
<li>The texture of the mask can be hard to spread.</li>
<li>Can be a bit messy when washing the mask off.</li>
<li>It's fun to use, but might not be essential to your routine. (I think it helps my skin overall, but not everyone uses face masks on a regular basis like I do.)</li>
<li>This face mask is fresh and can only be used for about 3 weeks.</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lush Cupcake Fresh Face Mask</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lush Cupcake Fresh Face Mask</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lush Cupcake Fresh Face Mask</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lush Cupcake Fresh Face Mask</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me wearing Lush Cupcake Fresh Face Mask, and making a silly face.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me wearing Lush Cupcake Fresh Face Mask. I feel kinda brave posting this on the internet, lol.</td></tr>
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One more thing, Lush does have a recycling program! If you bring back 5 clean, empty black pots (like the one shown, though it doesn't have to be from a fresh face mask) you get a free fresh face mask of your choice! So definitely save your black pots, so you can try out a face mask like Cupcake!</div>
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These fresh face masks sell out very quickly at my store and at most store locations, so I recommend picking them up soon after they are shipped. Plus, you want to have more time to use the product! For example, my store gets their fresh face mask shipments on Thursday, so I'd recommend picking them up Thursday afternoon to Saturday.</div>
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<li>Brand: Lush</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Product: Fresh Face Mask</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Type: Cupcake</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Price: $6.95 </li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Where to get: Lush stores </li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Package Quality (out of 5 stars): ***** (Love these recyclable pots!)</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Overall Rating (out of 5 stars): ***** (One of the best face masks I have ever used. I want a mask that deeply cleans my skin, and this mask definitely does that!)</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Recommend: Yes</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Repurchase: Yes, <span style="text-align: left;">I personally love this face mask, and though I will try out other Lush face masks, I do believe Cupcake is one I could see being a part of my regular routine. It will be hard for any other face mask to beat this!</span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Side Note: Cupcake is cruelty-free, vegan, and preservative-free.</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Grade: A</li>
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Hello, everyone! I don't buy a lot of MAC products, other than their amazing lipsticks, but I do have some older MAC eyeshadows I've accumulated throughout the years. Most notably I have six MAC eyeshadow, which were given to me during Christmastime in high school! My junior year was when I was especially getting into make-up, and I was a huge fan of bright colors! The six colors I used were <b>Gorgeous Gold </b>(Veluxe Pearl), <b>Coppering </b>(Veluxe Pearl),<b> Freshwater</b> (Veluxe Pearl), <b>Hepcat</b> (Frost, discontinued), <b>Sprout </b>(Frost, discontinued), and <b>Aquadisiac</b> (Lustre). I don't use Hepcat or Sprout anymore, because for some reason the texture of these Frost eyeshadows aren't the same anymore. I do keep them around for sentimental purposes, especially Sprout, since it was my first and favorite green! I don't use Gorgeous Gold or Coppering much anymore, but they are still in good condition. Freshwater and Aquadisiac are just as good when I bought them, and I still use them as a pop of color on the lower lash line. I know these eyeshadows are old, and according to most guidelines, should be thrown out, but I don't throw out powder makeup until the texture, quality, scent, or consistency has changed (which is why I don't use some of the shades).*</div>
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(*Note: Dry powder makeup is much more stable over time than cream or mascara products, which is why I'm not strict about throwing out my powder products. I do follow expiration guidelines when it comes to all cream products and mascara. If you'd like a post on when to toss your makeup, let me know! These are just my own personal methods of dealing with older makeup, and I'm not recommending anything to anyone.)</div>
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I decided to do something I've been dying to do for ages, buy a <b>magnetic palette</b>, and <b>depot my single eyeshadows</b>! I decided to get one of the new<a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/1556/22060/Products/Accessories/Pro-Palette/Pro-Palette-Large-Single/index.tmpl"> MAC Pro Palettes</a> to start off with, and eventually get a Z palette and compare the two. So I went to work and depotted all six of my shadows before heading to a MAC store to get my palette! If you bring back 6 empty MAC containers, you may receive 1 lipstick (at all MAC locations), 1 eyeshadow (MAC Pro Stores only), or 1 lipglass (MAC Pro Stores only) for free. This recycling program is called "<a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/giving_back/btm_return_packaging.tmpl">Back to MAC</a>." (You can only buy MAC palettes and MAC pan eyeshadows at stand alone MAC stores, just in case you were wondering!)</div>
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I wanted something completely different than any other lipstick I own, so I got <b>Rebel </b>(Satin), a vampy dark plum. At this point in time, the only other MAC lipsticks I owned are Creme Cup (Cremesheen) and Plumful (Lustre), so I really wanted to try out another lipstick finish. Though it is rather dark, Rebel is actually a lot more wearable than you'd imagine! You can tone it down a bit by blotting off the excess to make a stain or wear it in it's full opaque gorgeousness! I especially love that I got this beauty for free!</div>
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And now for the palette! A MAC Pro Palette retails for $18, which is slightly cheaper than a Z palette, though it does not come with any magnets or inserts. I bought a roll of magnet stickers from a hardware store, so I was already covered. My magnet roll will magnetize to both a MAC palette and a Z Palette (my GlamRx and Inglot palettes have the same magnet base as a Z Palette), though strangely enough, my magnet roll magnetizes much more strongly to the MAC palette. So to clear up the confusion, a MAC palette actually has a different magnetic base than Z, GlamRX, and Inglot Palettes. For example my Yaby, Stila, and Inglot shadows already have a magnetized metal pan and DO stick to Z/GlamRX/Inglot palettes, but DO NOT stick to a MAC palette without an added magnet. In retrospect, I would have preferred to just get a Z palette, but I really love the plastic (rather than cardboard) design of the MAC palette, so no regrets! It's not that hard to add a magnet, after all.</div>
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So here's my palette in progress!</div>
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Eyeshadow shades from left to right by row: <b>MAC </b><span style="text-align: left;"><b>Gorgeous Gold</b> </span><span style="text-align: left;">(Veluxe Pearl), <b>MAC </b></span><span style="text-align: left;"><b>Coppering </b></span><span style="text-align: left;">(Veluxe Pearl),</span><span style="text-align: left;"> <b>MAC Freshwater</b></span><span style="text-align: left;"> (Veluxe Pearl), <b>MAC </b></span><span style="text-align: left;"><b>Hepcat</b></span><span style="text-align: left;"> (Frost, discontinued), <b>MAC </b></span><span style="text-align: left;"><b>Sprout</b> </span><span style="text-align: left;">(Frost, discontinued), <b>MAC </b></span><span style="text-align: left;"><b>Aquadisiac</b></span><span style="text-align: left;"> (Lustre), T<b>oo Faced Fantasy Island Eyeshadow Duo</b> (only the turquoise shade remains, since I used up the green long ago), <b>Urban Decay Hotpants </b>(old formula, </span>discontinued), <b>Urban Decay Baked</b> (old formula, still available in new formula), <b>MAC Patina </b>(Frost), <b>MAC All That Glitters</b> (Veluxe Pearl), <b>MAC Lucky Green</b> (Veluxe Pearl), <b>Coastal Scents Golden Globe</b>, <b>Coastal Scents Dark Goldenrod</b>, <b>Coastal Scents Dark Olive</b>, <b>Yaby Azalea Petal</b>, <b>Yaby Seashell</b>, <b>Stila Puppy</b>, <b>Stila Twig</b>, <b>Stila Kitten</b>, <b>Wet 'N Wild Sugar</b>, and <b>Wet 'N Wild Nutty</b>.</div>
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And that's it for now! If you'd like a post on how I depot my eyeshadows, let me know! Also, if anyone knows how to depot NYX single eyeshadows please let me know. Even though I've looked it up multiple times, I cannot do it! There is no lip between the shadow pan and the packaging (like with MAC eyeshadows), so I can't pop the shadow out. I'm dying to figure it out, so please let me know!</div>
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schwabjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946521091921840288noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-129283754804803734.post-71806768070680907832013-04-23T15:12:00.001-07:002013-04-23T15:12:33.588-07:00Lush Winter 2013 Hair & Fun Product Haul<div style="text-align: center;">
*These products were all given to me as a part of working for Lush. This does not change my opinion on the products in any way.*</div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Hello, everyone! I thought I'd share my Lush staff box with you all. These are all of Lush's new products come 2013, which includes new haircare products, plus Lush's new "play dough for your bath," called Fun! Let's get to it!</span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Fun: Sample Sizes of Pink, Green, Yellow, Red, & Blue</b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blue Fun</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">What a full size Fun looks like :)</td></tr>
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<ul>
<li>Full retail price: $6.95 each</li>
<li>What it is: This is mull-purpose moldable soap! Basically it's like play dough outside the bath, which can be molded into different shapes. Inside the bath, you can use Fun as soap, shampoo, or bubble bath! Pretty cool, and very fun for kids! I recommend cutting off a small portion at time for use inside the bath. Otherwise the roll will get kind of soapy, and besides, you want your "Fun" to last longer!</li>
<li>Description: </li>
<ul>
<li><b>Pink Fun</b>: A sugary sweet scent w/ vanilla and tonka absolute.</li>
<li><b>Green Fun</b>: An uplifting scent w/ lemon and lime oils</li>
<li><b>Yellow Fun</b>: A comforting sweet scent w/ vanilla absolute and gardenia extract.</li>
<li><b>Red Fun</b>: A cheery scent w/ orange and mandarin oils.</li>
<li><b>Blue Fun</b>: A soothing bedtime scent w/ chamomile and lavender oils.</li>
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<li>This product is preservative free, and the wrapper is biodegradable! Also, a portion of Fun's sales is given to FUNd, a Lush initiative which supports charities in Fukushima, Japan, whose mission is to create safer places for children to play outdoors!</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Blousey Shampoo (sample size)</b></span><br />
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First Impressions:</div>
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<li>Full retail price: $25.95 for 8.4oz</li>
<li>What it is: This is a shampoo specifically made for damaged, over-processed, colored, bleached, or fragile hair. This is a non-stripping shampoo that is particularly ideal for color-treated hair. While my hair isn't color treated, I love the idea of moisturizing shampoo with bananas, cocoa, and cupuacu butters.</li>
<li>Description: A shampoo for damaged and color-treated hair.</li>
<li>This definitely has an strange herbal scent, but I've heard it works very well! Definitely curious to try it!</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Fair Trade Honey Shampoo (small size)</b></span><br />
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First Impressions:</div>
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<li>Full retail price: $9.95 for 3.3 fl oz, $19.95 for 8.8 fl oz, $29.95 for 16.9 fl oz</li>
<li>What it is: Fair Trade Honey is, you guessed it, a honey-based shampoo. Over half the bottle consists of honey! This is a moisturizing shampoo, helping to give both moisture and shine.</li>
<li>Description: A moisturizing honey shampoo.</li>
<li>This shampoo is ideal for all hair types, especially those who want some extra moisture. It's also preservative free!</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Happy Happy Joy Joy Hair Conditioner (small size)</b></span><br />
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First Impressions:</div>
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<li>Full retail price: $12.95 for 3.3 fl oz, $24.95 for 8.8 fl oz, $39.95 for 16.9 fl oz</li>
<li>What it is: I've tried this conditioner already, so I'd call it a "medium-strength" conditioner. It's not quite light, or heavy, but a good one to pair with any type of shampoo, depending on individual needs. It has an interesting fragrance, with rose water, orange blossom water, almond milk, rosewood oil, and grapefruit oil. I don't know if everyone will love the scent, but I do enjoy it! </li>
<li>Description: A light, creamy, fragrant vegan conditioner.</li>
<li>This is a good conditioner for everyone, including bleached or over-processed hair. </li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Big Solid Conditioner</b></span><br />
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First Impressions:</div>
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<li>Full retail price: $9.95 for 3.5 oz (cut to weight in store, so you can get whatever size you want)</li>
<li>What it is: This is Lush's second solid conditioner, next to Jungle. It's meant to condition, while giving volume and shine. It contains sea salt, vanilla, jasmine, tonka, extra virgin coconut oil, seaweed, and lemon/lime juice.</li>
<li>Description: A volumizing solid conditioner.</li>
<li>This will pair well with Lush's Big Shampoo or Seanik Solid Shampoo Bar, or any volumizing shampoo! This is also preservative free.</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Roots Hair Treatment (sample size)</b></span><br />
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<li>What it is: Roots is a hair treatment made for fine, thin hair. You actually put this conditioner on dry hair, massage from roots to ends, leave on for 20 min, and shampoo/condition as normal. This is both a hair and scalp treatment, so it's important to really massage this in. You'll feeling the tingling peppermint and spearmint oils, which will help stimulate the scalp in order to promote hair growth. This also contains extra virgin olive oil and honey to condition the hair and add shine, without weighting the hair down.</li>
<li>Description: A hair treatment to give dull, fine, and thin hair both volume and shine.</li>
<li>I've tried this once, and it made my scalp feel nice and does give some volume!</li>
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<li>Full retail price: $19.95 for 1.5 oz</li>
<li>What it is: This is a treatment for the scalp, not the hair. It's meant for itchy, dandruff-ridden scalps, and contains soothing coconut oil, candelilla wax, and salicylic acid.</li>
<li>Description: A treatment for dry, troubled scalps, which moisturizes, softens, and eliminated flakes.</li>
<li>This is a scalp treatment that you leave on for 20 min and wash out.</li>
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<li>Full retail price: $9.95 for 0.3 oz</li>
<li>What it is: This is a balm to help smooth down and condition split ends. It conditions and adds shine with extra virgin coconut and olive oils, shea butter, and eggs. It's meant to help improve the strength of your ends; instead of picking at your split ends, I've been putting this on the ends instead.</li>
<li>Description: A balm for split ends.</li>
<li>This smells similar to Lush's Happy Happy Joy Joy Conditioner!</li>
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<li>Full retail price: $12.95 for 3.3 fl oz</li>
<li>What it is: This is a misting spray containing sea salt, sea water, seaweed, orange flower, grapefruit, neroli, and rosewood, in order to help your hair stay in place, add shine, give volume, and fragrance the hair.</li>
<li>Description: A volumizing hair mist to bring out waves and give some hold.</li>
<li>This is great on wet or dry hair in order to refresh, restyle, or add volume/texture/shine. I have wavy hair that I rarely blow dry, so I love this stuff! I highly recommend!</li>
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schwabjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946521091921840288noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-129283754804803734.post-62172246079111438882013-04-19T19:47:00.000-07:002013-04-19T19:47:32.540-07:00The Beauty Blogger Tag-Get to Know Me!<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; line-height: 22px; text-align: center;">
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I got this tag from one of my favorite youtubers of all time <a href="http://www.youtube.com/emilynoel83">emilynoel83</a>. She also has her blog, <a href="http://www.beautybroadcast.net/">here</a>. If you don't already watch Emily's beauty videos, you definitely should! This tag is basically various beauty questions, so you can get to know me better! Let's get started:</div>
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<b>1. Is your hair naturally curly or straight?</b></div>
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My hair is wavy, with more or less waves depending on the length of my hair and if I sleep on it wet. My hair is rather long right now, so it's more wavy to straight, unless I go to bed with wet hair!</div>
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<b>2. Do you dye it yourself or go to a salon?</b></div>
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Neither! My hair is all natural, all the time. lol.</div>
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<b>3. Do you wear the same style everyday, or do you change it?</b></div>
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<b></b>I usually air dry my hair, then straighten a few pieces in the front that waved out weird. Sometimes I wear my hair half up/half down or put it up in a ponytail. I very rarely straighten my hair all the way or curl my hair, since I prefer my natural hair plus I'd rather spend more time on makeup!</div>
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<b>4. Do you do your own mani/pedi or go to a salon?</b></div>
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<b></b>I always do my own nails. I've gotten my nails done probably less than 5 times my whole life. I would consider getting gel nails done, but I have no interest in regular polish that I can do myself.</div>
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<b>5. How often do you change your nail polish?</b></div>
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<b></b>I go through phases where I wear nail polish all the time, or I don't wear it at all. When I am wearing polish on my finger nails, I change it about once a week. For my toe nails I go about 2-3 weeks, since toe nails grow much slower and seem to chip less on me.</div>
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<b></b>Usually just the summer, though I do it sometimes in the winter just because. In the summer I might not have my finger nails painted, but I always remember to do my toes. It just makes flip flips and sandals that much cuter!</div>
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<b>7. How long does it take for you to put on makeup?</b></div>
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It depends on where I'm going, but I do like to take my time. I like to aim for around 30 min on make-up, 10-15 min for a shower, and 5 min for my hair.</div>
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I usually do my face first, unless I'm using a lot of dark, colorful, or sparkly colors with a lot of fall out. Then I do my eyes first, clean up the fall out, and do my face makeup.</div>
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It depends. For face makeup, like concealer and powder foundation, I don't buy much more than I need. Don't get me wrong, I do try different concealers or foundations from time to time, but I definitely don't collect it. I also don't collect mascara, though I do have a lot of free samples to go through at the moment. I only open 2 mascaras at time, however, to prevent them from drying out. I don't have a ton of eyeliners, but I definitely have more than needed! As for eyeshadow, I am a huge collector! I've recently been buying a bit less eye shadow, and getting into blushes and lipsticks!</div>
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I never wear them. I'm pretty happy with my own natural lashes with mascara, so I don't bother.</div>
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<b>11. Do you do a full face of makeup everyday?</b></div>
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Most of the time, but not every day. If I'm mostly chilling in the house, than I never wear makeup. Or if I'm only running a few errands or exercising, than I might only wear concealer and sunscreen.</div>
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<b>12. Do you wear makeup when you're home alone or with family?</b></div>
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I never wear makeup when I'm home alone, unless I'm experimenting on eye makeup for fun! When I'm home alone, I'll take the time to do other beauty related things, like face/hair masks, bath bombs/bubble bars, or painting my nails! If I'm home with my boyfriend or family, I don't bother at all since no one else cares about makeup but me! lol</div>
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<b>13. Will you leave the house without makeup?</b></div>
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Yes, I will, but I'm more likely to be wearing makeup (or minimal makeup) than not. Makeup isn't a chore for me, but something I really enjoy!</div>
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<b>14. How many high-end products do you have?</b></div>
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A decent amount, but it depends on the product. For concealer and powder foundation, I mostly use drugstore. The only high end face makeup I own is from Bareminerals and Pur minerals. The same goes for eyeliner and mascara; I do try high end ones from time to time, but not outside high end gift sets or freebies. I just keep finding amazing drugstore products, so I don't feel the need to spend more if I don't have to. Plus it leaves more room for buying my high end favorites, which is palettes and sets! Sets/palettes are such a great value, and when you break it down it's not much more than getting the same amount of drugstore makeup. I don't have a lot of high end lipsticks (yay Revlon, Maybelline, Nyx, and Wet N Wild!), but I do love my few MAC lipsticks. I hardly wear or buy lip gloss, so I tend to have whatever comes with gift sets. As for eyeshadow, it's probably the only thing I mostly buy high end, other than Wet N Wild, NYX, and Maybelline Color Tattoos.</div>
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<b>15. Do you plan your OOTD every night or decide when you're getting dressed?</b></div>
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<b></b>If I'm traveling or going somewhere important, I pick out my outfit. Or if I'm excited about a new dress, I might plan to wear it! I do pick out my work outfits ahead of time lately, but only so I know if I need to do laundry!</div>
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<b>16. How often do you change your handbag?</b></div>
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<b></b>Not too often, but it depends where I'm going. I'm not a big bag collector, so I mostly use my big black purse for every day. When I want to go lighter/look more put together, I have my Coach black & white cross body purse and my tan Nine West cross body purse. I have two Coach clutches for nights out, but other than that, I don't own many bags.</div>
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<b>17. What time do you wake up and go to sleep?</b></div>
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<b></b>I wake up around 9am, unless I have somewhere to go at an earlier hour or I stay up too late! I go to sleep around midnight.</div>
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<b>18. How often or when do you workout?</b></div>
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The boyfriend and I are trying to get into a work out routine, or just plan work out more regularly. We go on runs together, or alone, depending on the day's schedule.</div>
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<b>19. Left handed or right handed?</b></div>
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Right-handed.</div>
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<b>20. How tall are you?</b></div>
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5'2" (though I'm more like 5'2' and 3/4 but who's counting? haha)</div>
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<b>21. Do you speak any foreign languages?</b></div>
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I know some Spanish from high school and from living in California, but I'm definitely not fluent.</div>
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<b>22. How many pets do you have?</b></div>
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None at the moment, but I want me some kitties soon. :(</div>
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<b>23. How often are you on Blogger?</b></div>
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Pretty much every day! I try to post about 5 days a week or close to every day if I can manage it. I usually do about one post a day. If I have time, I make posts and take pic in advance!</div>
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<b>24. Do you read comments posted on blogs?</b></div>
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I always read every comment on my own blog, which is one of my favorite things about blogging in general! My only wish is that more people would comment! I will read comments on other blogs, especially if the topic really interests me or I'm also commenting.</div>
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<b>25. Do you keep a list of products to try as you see other posts?</b></div>
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I have a running wish list on my phone. I always look at it when I'm buying new things. I always try to narrow down the list but removing items I don't want as much as others. I also try not to buy things that aren't on the list, so I won't impulse shop.</div>
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<b>26. How did you come up with your blog name?</b></div>
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I came up with "beauty in the breakdown" because it's what I wanted to do; "break down beauty" by reviewing products.</div>
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<b>27. What kind of camera do you use for your photographs?</b></div>
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My Canon point and shoot or my iphone. If my mom's around, I use her fancy camera! lol</div>
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<b>28. How often do you clean your house?</b></div>
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When it needs it! I focus my cleaning on certain parts of the house and basically rotate what needs to be done, until it's all clean.</div>
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<b>29. What's your favorite color?</b></div>
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Green!</div>
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<b>30. Do you swear?</b></div>
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Not too often, unless I'm angry or joking around.</div>
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<b>31. What are you doing with the rest of your day?</b></div>
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It's my day off, so I'll be doing chores and laundry, as well as uploading pic and writing blog posts! I also want to take time to test out some pampering products from Lush, like Roots hair treatment and Love Lettuce Fresh Face Mask! And maybe even a bubble bar, and some youtube videos :)</div>
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I hope you all are having a wonderful day! And feel free to also do the tag, and let me know what products from my recent hauls that you'd like to me to review soon!schwabjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946521091921840288noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-129283754804803734.post-32187508909287681552013-04-18T18:21:00.002-07:002013-04-18T18:21:34.223-07:00Maybelline Color Whispers-Review + Swatches + Dupes<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="text-align: left;">*These products were purchased by me.*</span></div>
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Maybelline created their answer to the Revlon Lip Butters, with the Maybelline Color Whispers! These lipstick/lip balm hybrids deliver a lip color that is supposedly more translucent and hydrating than your average lipstick, according to Maybelline. There are 20 shades in the full Color Whisper range, but today I'll be reviewing 4 of them. Let's get on with the review!<br />
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Maybelline's claims:<br />
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<li>"Pure color pigment surrounded in weightless gel."</li>
<li>"No heavy waxes or oils."</li>
<li>"Soft, sexy, see through color."</li>
<li>"Get truly translucent gel color."</li>
<li>"Just a kiss of shine."</li>
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These are very similar to the Revlon Lip Butters in many ways, but the Color Whispers are stand alone lip colors regardless of Revlon. Before I compare them to the lip butters, let's start with what the Color Whispers are actually like! The Color Whispers are more translucent than a lipstick, but not by much. They are extremely buildable, so you can sheer them out or build them up to almost full opacity. They do feel like a gel formula; even before I read Maybelline's claims I always thought they felt like a gel! And by a "gel formula," I mean that they are lighter than most moisturizing lip sticks. These are moisturizing, but since they are gel based, I feel like the moisture mostly sits on the surface of my lips, and does not actually get absorbed. Therefore, while these don't dry out my lips, they don't necessarily improve the quality of my lips either. At the same time, Maybelline does not claim these are moisturizing, but they are to some extent. The Color Whispers do add a bit of shine, but nothing overpowering. I'd say it's the perfect amount of shine!</div>
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The Color Whispers feel much lighter on the lips than the Revlon Lip Butters, due to their light weight gel formula. So if you felt that the Lip Butters felt too heavy on the lips, you'll love the Maybelline Color Whispers! I personally love the way the Lip Butters feel on my lips, since their heavy balmy texture reminds me of some of my favorite lip balms. As a result, I do prefer the Lip Butters since I do feel like they add moisture to my lips much more.</div>
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As for wear time, both the Maybelline Color Whispers and the Revlon Lip Butters have short wear times, and will probably wear off in about 2 hours. I don't mind reapplying either of these lip products, however, since I like adding more moisture and shine. The shine on the Color Whispers will wear off first, than the color.</div>
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The shade range of the Maybelline Color Whispers is rather amazing. Additionally, the Color Whispers do meet all of Maybelline's claims. There is one way they do differ from their claims, however. I wouldn't describe any of the 4 shades I have as translucent. Lust for Blush, Pin Up Peach, and Pink Possibilities have medium coverage, while Berry Ready is fully opaque and super pigmented! I'm perfectly fine with that, to be honest.<br />
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These have a light fruity scent, but it is almost unnoticeable when placed on the lips. It's a very subtle scent.<br />
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One last note: the packaging! They come in a sleek, translucent tube with the word "Color Whisper" written in cursive. The color of the tube reflects the color of the actual product. These are sleeker and skinnier than the Revlon Lip Butters, and I highly prefer the Color Whisper packaging. Also, the Lip Butters tend to clump on the sides of the tube when you roll the product up and down. The Color Whispers aren't quite as soft as the Lip butters, so you shouldn't have this problem!</div>
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Pros:</div>
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<li>Great shade range (20 shades in total)!</li>
<li>Good pigmentation, ranges from medium to full coverage depending on the shade. I do know some of the shades (like One Size Fits Pearl) are more sheer, but I don't think that one shade accurately represents the entire line.</li>
<li>Does not feel heavy on the lips whatsoever, so it is very light weight and gel like in consistency.</li>
<li>Adds the perfect amount of shine.</li>
<li>Is lightly moisturizing.</li>
<li>These are super buildable!</li>
<li>A light fruity scent. Not overpowering and cannot be smelt on the lips.</li>
<li>Great sleek, color-cordinated packaging!</li>
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<li>The moisture sits on the surface of the lips, and is not actually absorbed. This makes them feel moisturizing, but that moisture does not penetrate or improve the quality of your lips.</li>
<li>These really aren't translucent, but I'm perfectly fine with that.</li>
<li>I personally prefer the heavy feeling of a more moisturizing lip color, but you may not.</li>
<li>These have a short wear time, which is common of more moisturizing lip colors.</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shades from left to right: Lust for Blush, Pin Up Peach, Pink Possibilities, & Berry Ready.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shades from left to right: Lust for Blush, Pin Up Peach, Pink Possibilities, & Berry Ready. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shades from left to right: Lust for Blush, Pin Up Peach, Pink Possibilities, & Berry Ready.</td></tr>
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Review of individual shades:<br />
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<li><b>Lust for Blush</b>: A cool-toned, soft pink cream. If you love cool-toned pinky nude shades you will love this color!</li>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWUEM8l5O-05n9vgPL2fYGiCgOWdLVr9blqtoXnTTznQEYs3-qPELYeNizP781VXdYiJDmiIDB7OyeyESs4WPKEwlgwcHF4rT_IGXBB7pKcftQb6AhjTjSJtMXSiXEID1yviu_KhqKqL4R/s1600/vdaysmokeyswatch11.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="142" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWUEM8l5O-05n9vgPL2fYGiCgOWdLVr9blqtoXnTTznQEYs3-qPELYeNizP781VXdYiJDmiIDB7OyeyESs4WPKEwlgwcHF4rT_IGXBB7pKcftQb6AhjTjSJtMXSiXEID1yviu_KhqKqL4R/s400/vdaysmokeyswatch11.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Swatch of Lust for Blush</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4wQssAzmnFjui6ZLAQ7_z2An6auWEGbtpe1T2Qfzoge3BtSTSDpXuXDRtYb_koa9rDbVcUN39WjK2EPyBJZfAxppormYwPkJS6ep_8DgjQ-3l8Bb74G7dpmg6_Q0ZpE94Z2dIhVUiisYq/s1600/vdaysmokey6.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4wQssAzmnFjui6ZLAQ7_z2An6auWEGbtpe1T2Qfzoge3BtSTSDpXuXDRtYb_koa9rDbVcUN39WjK2EPyBJZfAxppormYwPkJS6ep_8DgjQ-3l8Bb74G7dpmg6_Q0ZpE94Z2dIhVUiisYq/s400/vdaysmokey6.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lip swatch of Lust for Blush (indoor lighting)</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitVbW805Y6raZBiJIZ_Wm-uhV6Vt2gyQRBZarTsSif-Zs4EeEiNbl6e3PN1WlpcAS08ovSYycZWoA4pPtwKFtbNzwb4g0U5J0usFr6jkwyTzIifatr65cE8ithMS7efbfGzzev7onQ_sZF/s1600/vdaysmokey7.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitVbW805Y6raZBiJIZ_Wm-uhV6Vt2gyQRBZarTsSif-Zs4EeEiNbl6e3PN1WlpcAS08ovSYycZWoA4pPtwKFtbNzwb4g0U5J0usFr6jkwyTzIifatr65cE8ithMS7efbfGzzev7onQ_sZF/s400/vdaysmokey7.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lip swatch of Lust for Blush (outdoor lighting)</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbbQosnciu8Z3js8OJHV9jTfIfESryqLSR9BSvG0hmgb_A7SbhmKxYDrLNVcryq6FHwrQegrZo7amwzOmnWCJe2KWbT-dqNrM1YMErq38XfNmfWP2Krzz6bNPyVibWEGOMKtHKuH5paoCl/s1600/vdaysmokey8.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbbQosnciu8Z3js8OJHV9jTfIfESryqLSR9BSvG0hmgb_A7SbhmKxYDrLNVcryq6FHwrQegrZo7amwzOmnWCJe2KWbT-dqNrM1YMErq38XfNmfWP2Krzz6bNPyVibWEGOMKtHKuH5paoCl/s400/vdaysmokey8.jpeg" width="298" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me wearing Lust for Blush (indoor lighting)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me wearing Lust for Blush (outdoor lighting)</td></tr>
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Swatches of similar shades: Revlon Lip Butter in Strawberry Shortcake is also cool-toned, but much pinker. MAC Creme Cup is extremely similar, just more pigmented. I'd call the Maybelline Color Whisper in Lust for Blush and MAC Creme Cup dupes!</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjZXBlH3CE_DFUIczY2Oy7Uq44w6eVYgVjCv74vx_p7T8NGV1UkqWguSSrbNXuNaK0cLSZP91446PlPe9UY0ife_9ItLUItFVOKSzdsVHM3e8TyTTqLn_RoGKv_fMnJJif0AHP-Sg-W9Ap/s1600/ColorWhisperDupein1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="391" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjZXBlH3CE_DFUIczY2Oy7Uq44w6eVYgVjCv74vx_p7T8NGV1UkqWguSSrbNXuNaK0cLSZP91446PlPe9UY0ife_9ItLUItFVOKSzdsVHM3e8TyTTqLn_RoGKv_fMnJJif0AHP-Sg-W9Ap/s400/ColorWhisperDupein1.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Swatches from left to right: Maybelline Color Whisper in Lust for Blush, Revlon Lip Butter in Strawberry Shortcake, MAC Creme Cup.</td></tr>
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<li><b>Pin Up Peach</b>: A warm coral peach with small gold glitters. You can see the glitter in the tube, but it's hardly noticeable on lips. The barely there "glitter" isn't gritty nor can you feel it on your lips. It simply makes this shade shinier than the other colors. If you love peachy pink shades and hate chunky glitter, this shade's for you!</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pin Up Peach</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNBh2rBEVpHR-ls-ZWr0rCTfo_sp4AMHrqS_DgdDlCZszP9au1WGGHC4oweWqL3s6KLJgKlAYloNGynm-Txqr_pc-sWdWt_d_Xg6ReFtnKuzJ3Qo1Tdod9H4Hhyphenhyphen2I_laxHPpN6jm0QusAn/s1600/Vdayromantic20.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="135" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNBh2rBEVpHR-ls-ZWr0rCTfo_sp4AMHrqS_DgdDlCZszP9au1WGGHC4oweWqL3s6KLJgKlAYloNGynm-Txqr_pc-sWdWt_d_Xg6ReFtnKuzJ3Qo1Tdod9H4Hhyphenhyphen2I_laxHPpN6jm0QusAn/s400/Vdayromantic20.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Swatch of Pin Up Peach</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU-y5eibjI9mGr839TvrOEf6YwhhDeCrPSdwrHQCQGuNVcwDfw8ipWACucXSIzGPovJ-A4qNLEkI4c9pyVtpX4Rz7I3B-1U9p4RwFFTWGy5tMjnJS87_uJyoTPWRgE628uUumufa-SOo7L/s1600/maybellinepeachcolorwhisperindoorswatch.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU-y5eibjI9mGr839TvrOEf6YwhhDeCrPSdwrHQCQGuNVcwDfw8ipWACucXSIzGPovJ-A4qNLEkI4c9pyVtpX4Rz7I3B-1U9p4RwFFTWGy5tMjnJS87_uJyoTPWRgE628uUumufa-SOo7L/s400/maybellinepeachcolorwhisperindoorswatch.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lip swatch of Pin Up Peach (indoor lighting)</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_8lFnuKyK9muU4E4xa4leCeIvXIbNhT7NQluD_P2hmIHm6s5_NE697MmvYLmCKepNjpmvboFYEao7rbGQ_yjTqIOLiAkz-6ZJHhQLzwQ7G3a_cQTyScSWfeoWr-HrCdewECTkimsrz9jU/s1600/Vdayromantic7.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_8lFnuKyK9muU4E4xa4leCeIvXIbNhT7NQluD_P2hmIHm6s5_NE697MmvYLmCKepNjpmvboFYEao7rbGQ_yjTqIOLiAkz-6ZJHhQLzwQ7G3a_cQTyScSWfeoWr-HrCdewECTkimsrz9jU/s400/Vdayromantic7.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lip swatch of Pin Up Peach (outdoor lighting)</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQiqNhpWyKhMvdB_RlINoPNrW54jp_eO0FLcdBmiHOnNO7NHPmiL4e2M56mLC7tc822AAAcrzGqJ5CWu1fLoFMj1F_seMKovoeFUwubGcY0u-25wpVYVGb32vxM9unBOVc6R6oT_Xh8miF/s1600/Vdayromantic4.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQiqNhpWyKhMvdB_RlINoPNrW54jp_eO0FLcdBmiHOnNO7NHPmiL4e2M56mLC7tc822AAAcrzGqJ5CWu1fLoFMj1F_seMKovoeFUwubGcY0u-25wpVYVGb32vxM9unBOVc6R6oT_Xh8miF/s400/Vdayromantic4.jpeg" width="272" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me wearing Pin Up Peach.</td></tr>
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Swatches of similar shades: Nars Velvet Gloss Pencil in New Lover is much more of a strawberry pink in tone with more gold glitter. The Revlon Lip Butter in Peach Parfait is similar, but peachier, more pigmented, and has way more gold glitter. If you hated the glitter in Peach Parfait, but loved the color, get Maybelline Color Whisper in Pin Up Peach instead! Tarte Lipsurgence Lip Luster in Achiote is also similar, but pinker, more pigmented, and with more glitter. Pin Up Peach is most similar to either Peach Parfait or Achiote, though they are not exact dupes.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis5pi8LwGG5QXSf1nsVsamwg-nlaIRsfsc4C__ecqpi-zLQMFGCxfKso-GYym-NzhHYyCMIPIiufUz3mxVT7XJT-hjvgZOUaxWBgcA08wk0FuIcH2PrEzoxpcjuQgYaZT3uuoU2UcqDD0s/s1600/ColorWhisperDupein2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis5pi8LwGG5QXSf1nsVsamwg-nlaIRsfsc4C__ecqpi-zLQMFGCxfKso-GYym-NzhHYyCMIPIiufUz3mxVT7XJT-hjvgZOUaxWBgcA08wk0FuIcH2PrEzoxpcjuQgYaZT3uuoU2UcqDD0s/s400/ColorWhisperDupein2.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Swatches from left to right: Nars Velvet Gloss Pencil in New Lover, Maybelline Color Whisper in Pin Up Peach, Revlon Lip Butter in Peach Parfait, Tarte Lipsurgence Lip Luster in Achiote.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhZ74E60F65q8CiCFKpXpLeGFqGozWntUkuVx8KnhnA1-SXhi1iaGV1Pyvm8hKqs9dRWxKJpvuZwKyPs0vnqgv912g99eNNoCLDHH2_M_vCpbfPzIufd1zuWg_N8LGoAuhlvGVfvwgD0li/s1600/ColorWhisperDupein3.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="343" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhZ74E60F65q8CiCFKpXpLeGFqGozWntUkuVx8KnhnA1-SXhi1iaGV1Pyvm8hKqs9dRWxKJpvuZwKyPs0vnqgv912g99eNNoCLDHH2_M_vCpbfPzIufd1zuWg_N8LGoAuhlvGVfvwgD0li/s400/ColorWhisperDupein3.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Swatches from left to right: Nars Velvet Gloss Pencil in New Lover, Maybelline Color Whisper in Pin Up Peach, Revlon Lip Butter in Peach Parfait, Tarte Lipsurgence Lip Luster in Achiote.</td></tr>
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<ul>
<li><b>Pink Possibilities</b>: A medium pink cream. A lovely neutral pink that's not too warm or too cool.</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pink Possibilities</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Swatch of Pink Possibilities</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lip swatch of Pink Possibilities (indoor lighting)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lip swatch of Pink Possibilities (outdoor lighting)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me wearing Pink Possibilities.</td></tr>
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Swatches of similar shades: ELF Jumbo Lip Gloss Stick in Pink Umbrella is peachier in tone. Revlon Lip Butter in Sweet Tart is pinker and warmer in tone. Revlon Lip Butter in Sorbet is even pinker and more pigmented. Sweet Tart and Sorbet are very close, even dupes of each other, just not of Maybelline Color Whisper in Pink Possibilities! Revlon Balm Stain in Sweetheart is a much darker and brighter pink. I switched gears and re-swatched Pink Possibilities and compared it again to the Revlon Lip Butter in Strawberry Shortcake, and they are very similar, with Pink Possibilities being warmer in tone. They are similar, but I wouldn't call them dupes.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Swatches from left to right: ELF Jumbo Lip Gloss Stick in Pink Umbrella, Maybelline Color Whisper in Pink Possibilities, Revlon Lip Butter in Sweet Tart, Revlon Lip Butter in Sorbet, Revlon Balm Stain in Sweetheart.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Swatches from up to down: ELF Jumbo Lip Gloss Stick in Pink Umbrella, Maybelline Color Whisper in Pink Possibilities, Revlon Lip Butter in Sweet Tart, Revlon Lip Butter in Sorbet, Revlon Balm Stain in Sweetheart </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Swatches from up to down: Maybelline Color Whisper in Pink Possibilities and Revlon Lip Butter in Strawberry Shortcake.</td></tr>
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<li><b>Berry Ready</b>: A true berry creme. It has red and purple undertones, but leans more cool. This shade is way more pigmented than the other Color Whispers, and is very opaque, yet buildable.</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Berry Ready</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Swatch of Berry Ready</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lip swatch of Berry Ready (indoor lighting)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lip swatch of Berry Ready (outdoor lighting)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me wearing Berry Ready</td></tr>
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Swatches of similar shades: It was hard to find a similar shade in my collection, especially since I don't really have a massive lipstick collection. Berry Ready is most similar to Wet 'N Wild 907C Mauve Outta Here, but Mauve Outta Here is less of a berry, pinker, and matte. So no dupes for this one, but it's a great Berry that is very unique to my stash!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Swatches from up to down: Maybelline Color Whisper in Berry Ready and Wet 'N Wild 907C Mauve Outta Here. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Swatches from up to down: Maybelline Color Whisper in Berry Ready and Wet 'N Wild 907C Mauve Outta Here.</td></tr>
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Beauty in the Breakdown:<br /><div>
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<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Brand: Maybelline</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Product: Color Whisper lip color</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Shades: Lust for Blush, Pin Up Peach, Pink Possibilities, Berry Ready</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Price: About $6-7 (price varies by location and sales)</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Where to get: Target, Drugstores, Ulta</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Package Quality (out of 5 stars): ***** </li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Overall Rating (out of 5 stars): **** (Very good)</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Recommend: Yes</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Repurchase: I would consider repurchasing the shades I already own when they run out, but I might not buy any more, since I prefer the Revlon Lip Butters. If I did buy another shade it would be Mocha Muse, a neutral nude.</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Side Note: The only reason I did not give these an A, is because I prefer the heavy texture of the Revlon lip butters. If you prefer a lighter feel on the lips, you will prefer the Color Whispers!</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Grade: B+</li>
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Disclosure: These products were purchased by me for review purposes. I was not paid or compensated in any way. All opinions are my own.</div>
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schwabjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946521091921840288noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-129283754804803734.post-58832278174946441762013-04-15T09:36:00.000-07:002013-04-24T03:08:11.321-07:00Lush March Haul & First Impressions<div style="text-align: center;">
*Some of these products were given to me as part of working for Lush. The remaining items were purchased by me. I am a Lush employee so I do receive a discount on Lush products. This does not change my opinion on the products in any way.*</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The goods minus Godiva (which I mistakenly left in the shower oops!).</td></tr>
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Hello everyone! So these are the Lush purchases I made when my Lush store first opened. I do receive a significant discount, so I didn't hold back this time. I had spend so much time learning about all the products, that i couldn't resist finally trying them out! Also, I was in need of some new skincare and haircare products, so most of this stuff was necessary. </div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Dragon's Egg Bath Bomb</b></span><br />
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First Impressions:</div>
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<li>Full retail price: $6.25</li>
<li>Why I purchased: Sex bomb was the only bath bomb I've tried (review is <a href="http://beautyinthebreakdown4.blogspot.com/2013/02/lush-sex-bomb-bath-bomb-review.html">here</a>), and Dragon's Egg was the next one I was dying to try even prior to working at Lush. I love citrus scents, and this one promised to be a showy one in the bath!</li>
<li>Description: A citrus bath bomb w/ soap bits, pop rocks, an orange core, and gold glitter in the middle!</li>
<li>I've already used this one; review to come soon!</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Comforter Bubble Bar</b></span><br />
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<li>Full retail price: $10.95</li>
<li>Why I purchased: I got this one as an in store prize, and I was so excited to try it! The only bubble bar I've tried so far is The Brightside (<a href="http://beautyinthebreakdown4.blogspot.com/2013/04/lush-brightside-bubble-bar-review.html">review</a> here), and I'm a huge fan! The reason why I love large bubble bars like this one is because I can get them into thirds or fourths and get multiple baths!</li>
<li>Description: A relaxing blackcurrant berry bubble bar (say that 10 times fast!).</li>
<li>I haven't tried this one yet since I still have some Brightside left, but I'll be testing it out soon!</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Peace Massage Bar + Massage Bar Tin</b></span><br />
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<li>Full retail price: $13.95, $3.95 for tin</li>
<li>Why I purchased: I'm in love with my Midnight Massage Bar (limited edition from last Christmas), so I wanted to try out a massage bar that fit in a tin (for travel purposes!). I really love massage bars, which are basically a lotion in solid form. They are more oily than lotion, yet they absorb into the skin really nicely. While the Midnight Massage Bar's jasmine notes make one feel beautiful and sexy, the lavender/chamomile Peace is perfect for right before bed. Which is exactly how I use Peace: before bed! </li>
<li>Description: A soothing lavender and chamomile massage bar.</li>
<li>The scent is light, and I go to sleep right away when I use it before bed. Plus I wake up with super smooth skin!</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Godiva Solid Shampoo Bar + Shampoo Bar Tin</b></span><br />
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<li>Full retail price: $11.95, $3.95 for tin</li>
<li>Why I purchased: Solid shampoo bars are basically one of the coolest thing Lush has ever invented (in my opinion). Whenever I'm chatting about these in store, people who've never heard of them are always skeptical. Well I'm here to tell you that these are amazing, and they do work! Each solid shampoo bar lasts for over 60 shampoos, since the formula is so concentrated; after all, you are adding the water yourself! I chose Godiva because it's one of Lush more moisturizing solid shampoos, with a cocoa/shea butter base to keep your hair hydrated.</li>
<li>Description: A 2-in-1 shampoo & conditioning bar made with jasmine, cocoa butter, shea butter, and camellia oil.</li>
<li>This one is great for travel, since it can work as both your shampoo and conditioner. If your hair is really dry, I'd still use conditioner, but I don't always. Plus, it smells amazing! (if you're a jasmine fan, which I obviously am!).</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>R & B Hair Moisturizer</b></span><br />
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<li>Full retail price: $22.95</li>
<li>Why I purchased: I received a sample of R & B from training, and I was hooked! Such a little bit of this stuff goes a long, long way! This is a leave on conditioner that smooths away frizz with only the tiniest amount. I haven't been reaching for my hair oils (or as much hair product in general) since I've discovered R & B. You can use this with wet or dry hair (I prefer using it with almost dry to completely dry hair), and it perfumes your hair with a lovely jasmine scent!</li>
<li>Description: A leave in hair conditioner and moisturizer made with avocado butter, oatmeal, olive oil, coconut oil, jojoba oil, and candelilla wax with a jasmine and orange blossom fragrance.</li>
<li>I'm so glad that this doesn't expire until May of 2014! I only use the tiniest amount, so I think I'd need well over a year to use this up!</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Ocean Salt Face & Body Scrub</b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is how Ocean Salt comes-with the sea salt on top.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">So make sure to mix all the sea salt in evenly before using it!</td></tr>
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First Impressions:</div>
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<li>Full retail price: $35.95</li>
<li>Why I purchased: Ocean Salt is my favorite Lush product of all time, as well as one of Lush's most popular products-and for good reason! This is a scrub made for both the face and the body, though I mostly use it on my face (about every other day). This is the best scrub I have ever used. Not only does it nicely exfoliate, but it softens the skin and brightens! My skin always looks better after I use it, and I swear I need less concealer!</li>
<li>Description: A face and body scrub made with sea salt, lime, vodka, grapefruit, avocado butter, coconut fat, and seaweed.</li>
<li>It's like "falling off a surf board face first into a margarita (in a good way)." My group totally made that up during training. </li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Grease Lightning Tea Tree Cleanser</b></span><br />
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First Impressions:</div>
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<li>Full retail price: $13.95</li>
<li>Why I purchased: Tea tree always works well on my blemishes, so I really wanted to try grease lighting. It's a clear gel-like substance that absorbs nicely into the skin when applying a thin layer onto troubled spots. </li>
<li>Description: An acne spot treatment made with thyme, tea tree, rosemary, aloe vera, grape water, lavender oil, and witch hazel.</li>
<li>It's not a miracle worker (what acne product completely is), but it has shrunk down bigger blemishes and dried out smaller ones (without drying out my whole face), so I'm sold!</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Cupcake Fresh Face Mask</b></span><br />
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<li>Full retail price: $6.95</li>
<li>Why I purchased: Cupcake is a chocolate face mask that I will buy again and again, because I love the way it cleans out my pores and leaves my skin silky soft. If you have combo to oily skin, and/or are acne prone, this mask rocks! This is a fresh face mask that you store in the fridge, so it only has a shelf life for about 3 weeks. I used it approximately 2 times a week for three weeks, with 2 masks to spare (which I still used since it was only a few days after the recommended date). A thin layer is all that is necessary, plus it smells amazing!</li>
<li>Description: A minty chocolate fresh face mask ideal for oily, acne-prone skin.</li>
<li>I'm going to test out other face masks from Lush for the time being, but I definitely will repurchase Cupcake again!</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Popcorn Lip Scrub</b></span><br />
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<li>Full retail price: $9.95</li>
<li>Why I purchased: Popcorn was originally a limited edition product for Christmas, but Lush brought it back! I went to get it last Christmas, but it was sold out. I ended up getting Sweet Lips in February (which I also love), but I still wanted Popcorn!</li>
<li>Description: A sugar and salt lip scrub inspired by carmel corn.</li>
<li>This is a product you should get if you wear a lot of lipsticks. You apply it to your lips, scrub for a bit, and then lick it off (yes it is edible and it does taste amazing, you're welcome).</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Honey Trap Lip Balm</b></span><br />
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<li>Why I purchased: I love sweet honey scents, so I definitely adore Honey Trap! It's a great lip balm to follow up with after a lip scrub. It's harder in texture than my beloved Nivea lip butters, which makes it ideal as a daytime lip balm under lipstick or by itself.</li>
<li>Description: A lip balm made with honey, vanilla, white chocolate, oat milk, almond oil, beeswax, olive oil, shea butter, orange oil, and peppermint oil.</li>
<li>It's like the honey Burt's Bees lip balm (which I really like) but way better! This one's not vegan but Lush does have a vegan lip balm called "None of your Beeswax."</li>
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I am so excited to be trying out all the products, and I am loving everything so far. Stay tuned for more Lush goodies and reviews! I hope you are all having a great day!<br />
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Disclosure: These products were purchased by me for review purposes. The only item I received for free was The Comforter, which was given to me as a part of working for Lush. I was not paid or compensated in any way. All opinions are my own.</div>
schwabjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946521091921840288noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-129283754804803734.post-58304018857783847262013-04-13T00:40:00.002-07:002013-04-13T00:40:48.931-07:00Firmoo Glasses Review<div style="text-align: center;">
*This product was sent to me by Firmoo for free. This does not change my opinion on the product whatsoever*</div>
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Hello everyone! Now I rarely venture outside the realm of beauty products, but I think glasses still count. :) As you may or may not know, I am quite nearsighted. I wear contacts on a day to day basis, but I switch to prescription glasses when my eyes feel tired or I just feel like wearing glasses! When <a href="http://www.firmoo.com/">Firmoo</a> contacted me to review a pair of glasses, I just couldn't say no! First of all, my old pair of glasses were in my old prescription, so I was due for a new pair. Plus, Firmoo had such a great selection! </div>
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<a href="http://www.firmoo.com/">Firmoo</a> is an online eye glasses store, which sells both prescription and non-prescription glasses and sunglasses for both men and women. Firmoo has a good selection of glasses, as well as very affordable prices. I think this site is particularly great for people who need a pair of prescription glasses, but their eye insurance only covers either contacts or glasses. Even though I'd rather wear contacts primarily, I think every contact lens wearer still needs glasses, since it's good to give your eyes a break every once and while.</div>
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So I went online to pick out a pair of glasses, and I found the process rather easy. Normally I would not order glasses online since I rather pick them out in store, but it was easier than I expected. Once I had narrowed it down to a couple frames, I was even able to download a picture of myself and "virtually" try on the glasses I'd picked. I thought that was definitely a cool feature! I choose a pair of black square-framed glasses, with blue on the inner frames. Then I added my eye glass prescription to the order. Click <a href="http://www.firmoo.com/eyeglasses-p-1020.html">here</a> to see the exact pair I chose.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The glasses!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My glasses are modeling for you.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Do you see the light blue on the inside?</td></tr>
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Once I made my order, I received a confirmation email immediately afterwards and another email with tracking information the day after. My glasses came in the mail approximately 4-5 days after the day I made my order, so shipping was fairly fast!</div>
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The first thing I noticed upon wearing the glasses was just how sturdy they are. Maybe I'm used to wearing flimsier glasses, but these just seemed to be well made! I didn't have the feeling that I could bend them as easily as my older glasses, and I really liked the idea that they would most likely hold up well with time. I love the style of them overall, especially the black and blue color combo. My only criticism is that they might be a bit wide for my face, but mostly they are just a new style I'm getting used to. I must say, I'm really loving having a new pair of glasses, especially ones that I feel comfortable wearing!</div>
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I'm always wearing my glasses in the evening, so I apologize if the lightening isn't amazing.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With my hair down. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Side view.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With my hair pulled back from my face.</td></tr>
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If you're interested in trying Firmoo glasses or sunglasses, they have a<a href="http://www.firmoo.com/free-glasses.html"> first pair free program</a>. All you have to do is pay shipping, and the glasses come free! Standard shipping for approximately one pair of glasses is $6.95. That's a great deal for a good quality pair of glasses!</div>
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I'm very happy with these glasses, and would definitely consider ordering another pair in the future.<br />
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Beauty in the Breakdown:</div>
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<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Brand: Firmoo, <a href="http://www.firmoo.com/">http://www.firmoo.com </a></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Product: Prescription glasses</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Type: #SD2303 in Black/Blue</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Overall Rating (out of 5 stars): ***** (I'm very happy with the way they look on me!)</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Recommend: Yes</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Repurchase: Yes, whenever I need a new pair or style.</li>
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schwabjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946521091921840288noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-129283754804803734.post-46966142961464843852013-04-12T01:16:00.004-07:002013-04-12T01:16:48.938-07:00Lush Gift Haul for my Family :)<div>
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I had some gift giving to do this month, so I thought I'd show you the items that I've already given!<br />
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Gifts for my trip to Oregon:</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3 Massage Bars in tins, R & B Hair Moisturizer sample, 2 Fun in Green, and Fun in Blue</td></tr>
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The <b>Therapy massage bar</b> was a gift for my cousin to thank her for picking me up from the airport. It smells lightly of florals and Jasmine, and is a great gift choice for anyone!<br />
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I got<b> three Fun </b>(2 green and 1 blue) for each of my cousins' children. These are so much fun for kids! They are basically like play dough, and can be used in and out of the bath. Outside of the bath, it's like great smelling, non-toxic, preservative-free play dough. Inside the bath, Fun can be used as soap, shampoo, or for bubbles! Green smells like lemon/lime citrus and Blue smells like chamomile & lavender.<br />
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The next two gifts are for my mom, who is a lotion lover. She wanted to try the massage bars, and enjoys light scents, so I got her Each Peach (and Two's a Pair) and Heavenilli. <b>Each Peach (and Two's a Pair)</b> smells of lemongrass, while <b>Heavenilli </b>smells of vanilla.<br />
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Gifts for cousins for Easter:<br />
I gave these to my cousins, Ariel and Catherine, as a thank you for inviting the boyfriend and I over for Easter. These are the <b>Fluffy Egg Bath Bombs</b>. If you enjoyed the limited edition Christmas time Snow Fairy Shower Gel, Fluffy Egg smells just like it! It's still available in some in store locations!</div>
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Gifts for my boyfriend's mom's birthday:<br />
This is what my boyfriend and I got for his mom's birthday. I thought this was a pretty good Lush started kit!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Therapy Massage Bar </b>plus tin</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Sex Bomb Bath Bomb</b>. Full review <a href="http://beautyinthebreakdown4.blogspot.com/2013/02/lush-sex-bomb-bath-bomb-review.html">here</a>.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>The Brightside Bubble Bar</b>. Limited edition for Easter but still available in some in store locations.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The <b>Celebrate Gift</b>!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Celebrate includes 100 ml sizes of <b>Happy Hippy Shower Gel</b> and <b>Grass Shower Gel.</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Celebrate includes 100g sizes of <b>Sexy Peel Soap</b>, <b>Sea Vegetable Soap</b>, and <b>Karma Soap.</b></td></tr>
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Hope you all are having a great day!<br />
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Disclosure: These products were purchased by me as gifts for others. I was not paid or compensated in any way. All opinions are my own.</div>
schwabjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946521091921840288noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-129283754804803734.post-21318124287668942952013-04-09T14:48:00.000-07:002013-04-09T14:48:15.102-07:00Lush The Brightside Bubble Bar Review*This product was purchased by me. I am a Lush employee so I do receive a discount on Lush products. This does not change my opinion on the product in any way.*<br />
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Today I'll be reviewing my favorite bubble bar I've tried so far, Lush's <b>The Brightside Bubble Bar</b>. This product was limited edition for Easter, but might be still available in store. Either way, we might all see it again next Easter. <a href="http://www.lushusa.com/">Lush</a> is a cruelty-free brand that focuses on making hand-made cosmetics, including bath/shower products, skincare products, hair products, and more recently color cosmetics.</div>
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Lush's claims:</div>
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<li>"Everything's bright about this bubble bar, from the swirling orange and red color to the juicy citrus fragrance."</li>
<li>Has a "triple orange" scent, like "lying in a sunny orange grove"</li>
<li>You will see "vivid orange water and mountains of foamy bubbles."</li>
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Lush's Ingredients: </div>
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<li><b>Sodium Bicarbonate</b>-creates fizz and froth of the bubbles</li>
<li><b>Cream of Tartar</b>-combined w/ sodium bicarbonate, to make bubbles</li>
<li><b>Sodium Lauryl Sulfate</b>-a foaming agent</li>
<li><b>Lauryl Betaine</b>-a hair/skin softener and surfactant, also stabilizes product</li>
<li><b>Sicilian Mandarin Oil</b>-part of the fragrance</li>
<li><b>Tangerine Oil</b>-part of the fragrance</li>
<li><b>Bergamot Oil</b>-part of the fragrance, also anti-bacterial</li>
<li><b><b>Perfume</b><span style="font-weight: normal;">-blend of natural oils, resins, and absolutes that adds to the product's aroma.</span></b></li>
<li><b>Limonene</b>-occurs naturally in essential oils</li>
<li><b>Gardenia Extract</b>-adds color to product</li>
<li><b>Linalool</b>-occurs naturally in essential oils</li>
<li><b>Colour 14700</b>-adds orange to red color to product</li>
<li><b>Colour 15510</b>-adds warm orange color to product</li>
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The bubble bar itself is considered one of Lush's large bubble bars, being about the same size as <a href="http://www.lushusa.com/The-Comforter/02468,en_US,pd.html">The Comforter</a> from Lush's permanent range. I prefer to cut my bubble bar into either thirds or fourths prior to using it, that way I can get multiple baths! For this review I used a third for each bath I've taken so far; I still have one left! It would have been completely fine to go with fourths, however, which is what I'll do with large bubble bars in the future.<br />
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The color of The Brightside is beautiful with swirls of red, orange, and yellow. It's not the bright shades that hooked me, however, it's the amazing orangey scent. I would describe it as a mixture between fresh tangerines and orange soda (like a homemade one with real oranges). If you're a citrus lover like myself, than this fragrance is simply breathtaking.<br />
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Instructions on the bath balm include filling your bath tub with warm water, and crumbling the bubble bar under running water to make bubbles. I found that I got even more bubbles by simply holding the bubble bar under running water, and then slowly crumbling at the end. The bubble bar reminded me of a bath bomb, because it not only made a great deal of bubbles, but changed my bath water a rich orange! This orange color was filled with wonderful oils, which both softened and cleaned my skin. No need to use a bath bomb for added effect; this bubble bar is like a bath bomb and bubble bar in one! If you're a bath person, a large bubble bar is the way to go value wise. When I dried myself off, the scent lingered, but not greatly so. It also wasn't softening enough to skip out on moisturizer, but that's not what the product was intended for. It did leave my bathroom smelling wonderful for sometime afterwards, which is always an added bonus!</div>
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Pros:</div>
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<li>The "triple orange" scent is as bright and invigorating as promised!</li>
<li>The color of the bubble bar and the bath water is both bright and lovely.</li>
<li>The bath water softens the skin slightly.</li>
<li>It made plenty of bubbles!</li>
<li>It's luxurious and a nice treat for bath lovers!</li>
<li>A large bubble bar like this one is a better value.</li>
<li>Made my bathroom smell nice also!</li>
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Cons:</div>
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<li>At $8.95, I wouldn't consider this cheap, even if you can get 3-4 baths out of it.</li>
<li>Although enjoyable, it's not a beauty product that noticeably changes your appearance, nor is it an essential.</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Brightside Bubble Bar </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sideview </td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_9oBITAk0as5iKg4GfB18gv4ccQ093ZUiJvRny_nyOKsDklpb5hDFyIxGzoF9esp8raaMTeiaezGucKYpIIEEtWJjUd_Thz0_3Kf_0JdZF06_rnwNRUgFCDp_lRCBaD33iQWgJotpeOep/s1600/lusheaster11.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_9oBITAk0as5iKg4GfB18gv4ccQ093ZUiJvRny_nyOKsDklpb5hDFyIxGzoF9esp8raaMTeiaezGucKYpIIEEtWJjUd_Thz0_3Kf_0JdZF06_rnwNRUgFCDp_lRCBaD33iQWgJotpeOep/s400/lusheaster11.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture from my first bath. The lighting washed out the orange color plus I took the picture after most of the bubbles had gone away.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture from my second bath. I made a lot more bubbles than the first time!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Check out those bubbles and that orange color! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Quite a rich orange!</td></tr>
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Beauty in the Breakdown:</div>
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<li>Brand: Lush</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Product: bubble bar</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Type: The Brightside</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Price: $8.95</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Where to get: Lush stores </li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Package Quality (out of 5 stars): ***** (Technically there is no packaging, but the product itself could be called packaging, and it looks darn cute!) </li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Overall Rating (out of 5 stars): **** 1/2 (Very enjoyable, though not essential)</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Recommend: Yes</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Repurchase: Yes, I most definitely will purchase next time it comes out!</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Side Note: The Brightside is both cruelty-free and vegan!</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Grade: A</li>
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Disclosure: This product was purchased by me for review purposes. I was not paid or compensated in any way. All opinions are my own.schwabjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946521091921840288noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-129283754804803734.post-61460072262776067022013-04-08T12:19:00.002-07:002013-04-08T12:19:16.615-07:00The 50% Off The Balm Sale is Up and Running!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;">*I have nothing to disclose in this post*<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNNc4AltdoAbzW36_jiAyaF4REnuswp98sMDpr8SCpx0Rp4peC_6e7-qdAHrGloEpoHhX9wVLA948PjyGK8xsb1RaT7m_84v8R6Gu8pArPOsZGXvxM3fjN9cCKJSUym2io1Ox0MbXF1xC6/s1600/thebalm50%25off+sale.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNNc4AltdoAbzW36_jiAyaF4REnuswp98sMDpr8SCpx0Rp4peC_6e7-qdAHrGloEpoHhX9wVLA948PjyGK8xsb1RaT7m_84v8R6Gu8pArPOsZGXvxM3fjN9cCKJSUym2io1Ox0MbXF1xC6/s640/thebalm50%25off+sale.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image from <a href="https://www.thebalm.com/">The Balm</a>.</td></tr>
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Go to <a href="https://www.thebalm.com/">The Balm online</a> and receive 50% on all items automatically at check out! Unfortunately, you still do have to pay for shipping. You have until 4/9 at 10am PST.<br />
schwabjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946521091921840288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-129283754804803734.post-85808036400591276632013-04-08T11:41:00.000-07:002013-04-08T11:41:55.106-07:00April 2013 Ipsy Spoilers #2, #3, & #4*I have nothing to disclose in this post*<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">Hello everyone! If you're an Ipsy subscriber and you're not interested in knowing what's in your bag ahead of time, don't read these "spoiler" posts! If you'd like to see what I've received in previous Ipsy bags as well as an explanation on what Ipsy is click the links: </span><a href="http://beautyinthebreakdown4.blogspot.com/2013/02/ipsy-review-of-december-2012-bag.html" style="text-align: left;">December 2012</a><span style="text-align: left;">, </span><a href="http://beautyinthebreakdown4.blogspot.com/2013/02/january-2013-ipsy-bag-nail-of-day.html" style="text-align: left;">January 2013</a><span style="text-align: left;">, </span><a href="http://beautyinthebreakdown4.blogspot.com/2013/02/february-2013-ipsy-bag.html" style="text-align: left;">February 2013</a>, <a href="http://beautyinthebreakdown4.blogspot.com/2013/03/march-2013-ipsy-bag.html">March 2013</a>. <span style="text-align: left;">For the first April 2013 Ipsy Spoiler <a href="http://beautyinthebreakdown4.blogspot.com/2013/03/april-2013-ipsy-spoiler-1.html">click here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">I was originally worried that I wouldn't be receiving my bag this month because there was an error in the billing information of some accounts. For example, if you had a Mastercard, there was a glitch where the main screen would say that it's a Visa. Luckily, Ipsycare fixed the whole thing! They responded to my emails accordingly, and fixed the problem, so I'd have to say that they have decent customer service!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Spoiler #1. Image from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ipsy?fref=ts">Ipsy's Facebook Page.</a></td></tr>
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<li><span style="text-align: left;"><b style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><b>Sneak Peek #1</b><span style="font-weight: normal;">: The bag appears to be a</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span><b>pink & white colored bag</b><span style="font-weight: normal;">. The first item is a blush from</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span><b>Be a Bombshell Cosmetics</b><span style="font-weight: normal;">. You will receive one of two blush choices, either</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span><b>Beach Please </b><span style="font-weight: normal;">(matte bright pink) or</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span><b>Sweet Cheeks</b><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">(medium rosy pink w/ shimmer). For an in depth post on this spoiler and/or to see the specific blush shades </span><a href="http://Sneak Peek #1" style="font-weight: normal;">click here</a><span style="font-weight: normal;">.</span></b></span></li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spoiler #2. Image from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ipsy?fref=ts">Ipsy's Facebook Page.</a></td></tr>
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<li><b>Sneak Peek #2</b>: The item on the left is a <b>duo eyeshadow from Two Cosmetics</b>, a brand I've never tried before. I think it's in the shade "<b>Heartache</b>," but there's another pink in the line, so it might also be "Dancing Machine" (though it looks a bit dark). The item on the right is a <b>loose mineral eyeshadow from MicaBeauty Cosmetics</b>. If you remember from the <a href="http://beautyinthebreakdown4.blogspot.com/2013/02/february-2013-ipsy-bag.html">February 2013 Ipsy Bag</a>, subscribers have received another item from MicaBeauty, a black gel eyeliner (which I loved!). The shade appears to be <b>72 Earth</b>, a pinkish brown shimmer. Subscribers will either receive the Two Cosmetics duo eyeshadow or the MicaBeauty loose eyeshadow. I think I would rather receive the pressed eyeshadow, since I'm not a huge fan of loose eyeshadows. But the loose shadow looks gorgeous, and could also be used as a highlighter (potentially), so either way I think it's great! Plus, MicaBeauty seems like a solid brand from what I've seen so far. </li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Too Cosmetics Duo Eyeshadow in Heartache. Image from <a href="http://twocosmetics.com/eyes/duo-eye-shadow/heartache.html">Two Cosmetics</a>.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgInkMKlAOf0eiLCfjTK_YYt30a6fhLDPB-BvK9RKn2-Zazex84S-ZGmCbeCsE5826DnzU9dW6eca3V39Z8iN4vE9SwwZvJPqePZjdpPhiXYUwkcSuo-xGU6ofb4CkYCuZXhuiKdWbdAjhq/s1600/72_Earth_5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="171" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgInkMKlAOf0eiLCfjTK_YYt30a6fhLDPB-BvK9RKn2-Zazex84S-ZGmCbeCsE5826DnzU9dW6eca3V39Z8iN4vE9SwwZvJPqePZjdpPhiXYUwkcSuo-xGU6ofb4CkYCuZXhuiKdWbdAjhq/s200/72_Earth_5.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">MicaBeauty Loose Mineral Eyeshadow in 72 Earth. Image from <a href="http://www.micabeauty.com/mineral-eye-shadows-1.html">MicaBeauty</a>.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spoiler #3. Image from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ipsy?fref=ts">Ipsy's Facebook Page.</a></td></tr>
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<li><b>Sneak Peek #3</b>: This is another "either/or" item. Both items are deluxe sample sizes from <b>Big Sexy Hair</b>. You will either receive <b>Powder Play Volumizing & Texturizing Powder</b> or <b>Soy Renewal Nourishing Styling Treatment</b> (I think). Past subscribers have received Big Sexy Hair Spray and Play Hairspray in the <a href="http://beautyinthebreakdown4.blogspot.com/2013/02/january-2013-ipsy-bag-nail-of-day.html">January 2013 Ipsy Bag</a>. I'd be happy to try either styling product to be perfectly honest!</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spoiler #4. Image from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ipsy?fref=ts">Ipsy's Facebook Page.</a></td></tr>
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<li><b>Sneak Peek #4</b>: The nail polishes are from<b> Miss Professional Nail Sation line</b>. They might be these polishes <a href="http://store.misspn.com/c/sation_miss-antoinette">here</a>, but I'm not entirely sure. You will either receive the pink shade or the orangey nude shade. I'd be happy with either, but I think I'd rather receive the pink.</li>
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Some people are unhappy because like last month, we are receiving only 4 items. However, unlike last month, 3 out of the 4 items appear full size, so the value of April's bag seems to be better. Also all the items are "either, or," so I'm excited to read reviews and see what you all get! I have my preferences like the hot pink blush, duo eyeshadow, and pink nail polish, but honestly, I think I'd be happy with any choice!</div>
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Can't wait to receive my bag! What items would you prefer or are excited about?</div>
schwabjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946521091921840288noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-129283754804803734.post-87268080986945389512013-04-05T18:56:00.001-07:002013-04-05T18:56:49.842-07:00The Shopaholic Tag*I have nothing to disclose in this post*<br />
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Hello everyone! I was tagged by one of my good friends in real life, Veronica, who also has a youtube channel! Please check her out <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/stfuveronica/videos?view=0">here</a>. Her explanations on products are fantastic, plus I love having a friend in my day to day life that I can chat with about all things beauty! Most of my friends (other than blogger/youtube friends) aren't beauty obsessed, so it's great having so many outlets for my awesome hobby! Now onto the tag!<br />
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1) Would you consider yourself a shopaholic?<br />
I would consider myself a beauty shopaholic, since I'm not obsessed with buy clothes at all. I'm not a huge spender in general, but I can be when it comes to beauty products. :)<br />
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2) How would you classify your style?<br />
Casual, but still put together. I wear mostly jeans and dresses. I LOVE wearing cute dresses all year round.<br />
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3) What store can you not leave without buying at least one thing?<br />
Target! There's always something inside that's useful, even if I only purchase but a few times.<br />
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4) Where do you find the best deals?<br />
In terms of make-up, I think Ulta has the best coupons and deals. And who doesn't love their 20% coupons that count for almost anything? Those coupons are more rare, but way more frequent than Sephora's, for example. For everything else, I'd say the internet! Whether that be Ebay, Amazon, or brand-specific websites, you can usually find a better deal online.<br />
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5) What designer are you willing to splurge on?<br />
I love the Coach bags and the Coach Poppy fragrance. I own one of Coach's cross body bags, and two clutches, and I love them so much! I highly recommend picking Coach bags up at an outlet, however, since I refuse to buy full price. All three bags have been gifts, but I would consider getting a bigger bag at the outlet in the future.<br />
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6) Do you have a go to shopping outfit?<br />
Not really, it's pretty much the same clothes that I always wear. I do like shopping in a dress and sandals, however, since you can try on clothes much faster. Plus it's hard to go dress shopping when your shoes/socks might look silly and won't give you the full effect.<br />
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7) What is your guilty pleasure (not including makeup)?<br />
Music! I love collecting new songs that I love. Another would be trying out interesting food I've never had before. I also love traveling!<br />
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8) What is one staple clothing piece that you could not live without?<br />
I have three: jeans, dresses, and leggings. All three are staples in my wardrobe. If I had to pick one, I'd say jeans since there was a time when I didn't wear dresses or leggings as often.<br />
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9) What is a trend you hope never goes out of style?<br />
I'm not sure if this is a trend, but leggings/tights under dresses. It allows me to wear certain dresses in the winter that I'd never be able to wear otherwise. I also love back cutouts on dresses. Not when the whole back is cut out, but smaller cut outs. I have a dress with a small-ish back cut out, and I love it!<br />
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10) What trend passed by too quickly?<br />
I don't follow trends, so I'm not sure how to answer. I guess I'm going to copy Veronica and say those little feather extensions for your hair. I thought those were cute! In terms of fashion I love bright colors in the summer. I think this is still a trend, however. Haha I suck at this!<br />
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11) Who is your fashion icon?<br />
I really love the way Rachel Bilson dresses. She's always fashionable, and I especially love her casual looks!<br />
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Feel free to tag yourself! I hope you are having a great day!<br />
<br />schwabjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946521091921840288noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-129283754804803734.post-3361554990779860982013-04-04T23:14:00.001-07:002013-04-04T23:16:34.687-07:00Beauty This or That Tag*I have nothing to disclose for this post*<br />
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Howdy! Time for a fun survey. Feel free to tag yourself and participate!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Blush or Bronzer?</b> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 13.5pt;">Blush. I usually always use both, but if I had to pick I'd rather use blush! I don't mind being pale, but I hate having no color to my cheeks!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Liner or Mascara</b>? Mascara, definitely. I love liner but sometimes I go without it. When I wear makeup, mascara and concealer is #1 most important to me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Foundation or Concealer?</b> Concealer. Concealer is my ultimate essential! I can go without foundation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Neutral Eyeshadow or Colour?</b> Neutral eyeshadow. On most days I'd rather rock my neutrals, though I do love a pop of color from time to time!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Pressed or loose eyeshadow?</b> Pressed. I rarely use the few loose eyeshadows I have since they're so messy!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>OPI or China Glaze?</b> OPI, if I had to pick one. I think it has more colors overall. I love both, however.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Long or Short Nails?</b> Short nails. I don't like stabbing myself.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Acrylic or Natural?</b> Natural. I've never had acrylic nails. They are usually too long and just don't appeal to me personally.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Brights or Darks?</b> Brights. Especially for spring and summer. I love darks for fall and winter, however. I just own way more brights overall!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Flower or No Flower?</b> I'm not sure what this means to be honest. No flower?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b style="line-height: 13.5pt;">Perfume or Body Splash?</b><span style="line-height: 13.5pt;"> Perfume. I prefer Eau de parfumes since the oils last much longer on the skin! Coach Poppy is my current favorite.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Lotion or Body Butter? </b>Body Butter. Though I love both pretty much equally. I think it depends on the individual product's formula.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Body Wash or Soap?</b> Soap! I love the ones from Lush! Though I do also love body washes, just not as much.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Jeans or Sweat Pants? </b>Both. Sweat pants if it were fashionable!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b style="line-height: 13.5pt;">Long Sleeve or Short Sleeve?</b><span style="line-height: 13.5pt;"> Short sleeve. I like short sleeve with an open sweater :)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Flip Flops or Sandals?</b> Sandals. But I love both!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Scarves or Hats?</b> Scarves. I don't wear a lot of either to be honest.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Studs or Dangly Earrings? </b>Studs, definitely. I like short dangle earrings but long ones freak me out! I'm afraid of my ears being ripped!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Necklaces or Bracelets?</b> Necklaces. It's the one piece of jewelry I always have on. I like bracelets too, though.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Heels or Flats?</b> I like flats with a small wedge heel. Makes me a bit taller but still is comfy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Cowboy Boots or Riding Boots?</b> Cowboy boots, I guess. I don't own either.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Jacket or Hoodie?</b> Both, though I probably wear "hoodies" more often. I hate the term "hoodies" for some reason. lol<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Forever 21 or Charlotte Russe?</b> Forever 21. I've bought way more stuff from there.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Saks 5th or Nordstrom?</b> Nordstrom's!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Curly or Straight?</b> Straight, though technically I mean wavy. My hair is mostly straight but with waves, depending on the day.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Bun or Ponytail?</b> Ponytail. Buns always hurt my head.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Bobby Pins or Butterfly Clips?</b> Bobby Pins. I grew out of my butterfly clip phase ages ago.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Hair Spray or Gel?</b> Hairspray. I don't ever use gel.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Long or Short?</b> Long. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Light or Dark?</b> Dark. Though I'd love to go lighter someday.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Side Sweep or Full Bangs? </b>Side Sweep.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Up or Down?</b> Down. I feel most confident with my hair down.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>Random:</u></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Rain or Shine?</b> Shine. I don't mind rain, but I prefer more sunny days!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Summer or Winter? </b>Summer, though I honestly love all the seasons for different reasons.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Fall or Spring? </b>Spring! It's my favorite, plus my birthday is in the spring!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Chocolate or Vanilla?</b> Chocolate! Though they're both tied, really.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">East Coast or West Coast</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. West Coast! Though I'd love to visit the east!</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: small; line-height: normal; text-align: -webkit-auto;">I'd like to end this post with a picture my mom took of Yosemite falls in California!</span></div>
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Hope you have a wonderful day!schwabjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946521091921840288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-129283754804803734.post-56074004220680117472013-04-03T23:36:00.002-07:002013-04-03T23:36:48.393-07:00Lush Trichomania Shampoo Bar Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics creates *you guessed it!* handmade products for the hair, body, face, bath, and shower. All of their products are cruelty-free and fair trade, as well as being 100% vegetarian and 80% vegan. The product I'm reviewing today is a sample of one of Lush's solid shampoo bars, called <b>Trichomania</b>, which is a coconut shampoo for dry hair. Unlike the other shampoo bars from Lush's range, this one is cut by weight, much like the soaps from Lush. Therefore, customers can receive whatever size shampoo bar that fits his or her needs! This is also why I was able to have a small sample to try out. The name "Trichomania" originates from Mark Constantine, one of the founders of Lush. Mark is a trichologist, which is an individual who studies the scalp and hair.</div>
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Lush's claims:</div>
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<li>Lush's most hydrating solid shampoo designed for dry and fluffy hair.</li>
<li>Its designed for hair that's lost moisture and needs to be tamed.</li>
<li>Moisturizes and conditions.</li>
<li>Lightly fragrances the hair.</li>
<li>Contains creamed coconut that covers every strand in moisture. </li>
<li>Helps to control frizz, making dry or curly hair behave.</li>
<li>Vertivert Oil calms the senses and gives it a tropical fragrance.</li>
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Lush's Ingredients: </div>
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<li><b>Sodium Lauryl Sulfate</b>-a foaming agent</li>
<li><b>Stearic Acid</b>-a fatty acid; it coats the hair shaft, protecting and conditioning without making hair dull or heavy.</li>
<li><b>Creamed Coconu</b>t (Cocos nucifera)-gives shine and nourishes the scalp</li>
<li>Glyceryl Stearate-a surfactant that allows oil and water to mix in formula. It is often used w/ PEG-100 Stearate to stabilize and keep the product well blended.</li>
<li><b>PEG-100 Stearate</b>-when used w/ a moisturizer, it forms a protective barrier allowing moisture retention.</li>
<li><b>Cocomide DEA</b>-derived coconut oil. Its surfactant properties allow it to cleanse the hair, remove oils, and keep hair fresh & clean. It also gives shine and bounce to the hair.</li>
<li><b>Lecithin</b>-highly conditioning and moisturizing ingredient for hair. Reduces the need for synthetic ingredients and allows for a better blend of raw materials. </li>
<li><b>Perfume</b>-blend of natural oils, resins, and absolutes that adds to the product's aroma.</li>
<li><b>Vertivert Oil</b> (Vertiveria zizanoides)-oil from the vertivert grass. Adds to the fragrance</li>
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Trichomania has a lovely aroma, smelling of tropical creamy coconuts. It foams up easily, though my small sample foams up less easily than the full size. I've also used the product in store, so a bigger bar definitely creates plenty of lather. In order to use a shampoo bar, first you get the bar wet, rub the bar between your hands, and either put the foam on your hair or directly rub the bar on your hair. The great thing about shampoo bars is that it's a "naked product" with no outer packaging, this reducing waste. Also, its a concentrated formula; you add the water yourself! This shampoo cleaned my hair very well for a moisturizing shampoo, and I had no oily build-up on my scalp. It was quite conditioning, and did provide some moisture. I don't know if it really tamed my frizz, but it definitely didn't make it worse. While I loved the fragrance, I prefer Lush's other moisturizing shampoo, Godiva (review to come soon). I prefer the size and travel capability of Godiva (it fits in one of Lush's shampoo bar tins). Plus, I'm in love with Godiva's jasmine scent and cocoa butter formula. Both are wonderful shampoos and are a great choice for dry hair.</div>
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Pros:</div>
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<li>Amazing coconut scent</li>
<li>Fairly conditioning, just not as much as a conditioner (but it's a shampoo)</li>
<li>A travel friendly shampoo bar</li>
<li>A naked product, which reduces waste</li>
<li>Can be cut in store to any size</li>
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Cons:</div>
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<li>Not quite as moisturizing as other products I've used. But still hydrating (but like I said it IS a shampoo).</li>
<li>I didn't notice much frizz taming.</li>
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I will also re update this review when I try out the full size, just in case there are any differences.</div>
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Beauty in the Breakdown:</div>
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<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Brand: Lush</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Product: A coconut solid shampoo for dry hair</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Price: $9.95 for 3.5oz (can be cut to whatever amount you choose)</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Where to get: Lush stores and <a href="http://www.lushusa.com/Trichomania/00096,en_US,pd.html?start=11&cgid=liquid-shampoos">Lush's website</a></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Package Quality (out of 5 stars): ***** (There really isn't packaging, but 5 stars anyway because I love solid products with no packaging!) </li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Overall Rating (out of 5 stars): **** 1/2 (Very good)</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Recommend: Yes</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Repurchase: I plan on buying the full size, though at this moment I prefer Lush's Godiva solid shampoo bar.</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Side Note: Cruelty-free, more natural product</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;">Grade: <b>B+</b></li>
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Disclosure: This product was a sample given to me as part of my Lush employee training. Samples like these are often given to store customers. I was not paid or compensated in any way. All opinions are my own.</div>
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schwabjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946521091921840288noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-129283754804803734.post-41142315636211746102013-04-02T11:45:00.002-07:002013-04-02T11:45:48.139-07:00Update on The Balm 50% Off Sale*I have nothing to disclose in this post*<br />
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"The Balm.com is still under construction! Our server crashed and our 24-hour site wide 50% off celebration has been delayed! We anticipate to launch officially within the next couple of days. Like us on Facebook to stay updated...we will announce the website's launch from there! Thank you for your patience."<br />
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-From <a href="https://www.thebalm.com/">https://www.thebalm.com</a><br />
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I was never able to log on to the website at all yesterday and that's why! I'll let you know when the sale goes live!schwabjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946521091921840288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-129283754804803734.post-5346022121473863002013-04-02T11:38:00.001-07:002013-04-02T11:38:05.611-07:00Lush Easter Goodies + Easter Recap*These products were purchased by me. I am a Lush employee so I do receive a discount on Lush products. This does not change my opinion on the products in any way.*<br />
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Hello Lovelies! I hope you all had a lovely Easter! The store was closed so we all got the day off! Yippee! Even though I haven't worked at Disney for a little while now, I'm still in the state of mind that I have to work every holiday, so it's nice when it just works out. :)<br />
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I spent the day with the boyfriend. First we went to his grandparents' house for their yearly Easter breakfast, then we headed to my cousin's house to have dinner with my Uncle, Aunt, and my two cousins, Ariel and Catherine. Ariel is such a great cook and host, and we even played our new obsession, Telephone Pictionary. It's awesome, and we're determined to have the game sweep the nation! Now onto the Lush goodies:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">So cute!</td></tr>
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Just so everyone knows even though it's after Easter, all of these items are still available on<a href="http://www.lushusa.com/New/new,en_US,sc.html"> Lush's website</a>, as well as some in store locations. My store location still has plenty of Fluffy Eggs, Brightsides, and Carrots! <div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Brightside Bubble Bar</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love the orange and yellow swirls of color!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Side view!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My lovely bath water!</td></tr>
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Oh my goodness, this smells so delicious! I am so bummed that it's limited edition, since it is one of the most amazing smelling Bubble Bars I have ever tried! Bubble Bars essential create bubbles; all you do is get the bar wet, break off a chunk, and crumble it under running water. To me this smells like a fresh Tangerine mixed with fizzy orange soda! It contains Sicilian mandarin, tangerine, and bergamot oils. The oils soften the skin for a very energizing bath! It also turned my bath water orange, though the lighting in my bathroom is washing out the orange color; it actually turned my bath a much richer orange! It created plenty of bubbles, I just took the picture when most of the bubbles had gone away. That's what happens when you take long, relaxing baths! You can use a large Bubble Bar like The Brightside more than a few times (I'd say 2-4 baths), so it has an overall good value at $8.95.</div>
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<li><b><span style="font-size: large;">Carrot Bubble Bar</span></b></li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Carrot!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I wish I had a bunny, so I could take a picture with the Carrot!</td></tr>
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The Carrot is a unique Bubble Bar at $7.95, and it offers such a great value! This type of Bubble Bar is much harder in texture, and you do use it differently than the typical Bubble Bar. Instead of breaking off a chunk under running water, you actually hold the Carrot by it's green stem and swirl it into your bath water. As a result, you can get as much as 6 baths, possibly even more depending on how many bubbles you'd like. It's got a unique citrus smell, with lemon and buchu scented foam. The boyfriend swears it smells like a citrus carrot, but I think it just smells very refreshing, but not overpowering.</div>
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<li><b><span style="font-size: large;">The Immaculate Eggception in Pink Bath Bomb</span></b></li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Immaculate Eggception!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">What an adorable name! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This might be the cutest bath bomb to rule them all!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Are you enjoying the photoshoot? lol</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">What it looks like cracked open. Image from <a href="http://www.lushusa.com/The-Immaculate-Eggception---Pink/03616,en_US,pd.html?start=9&cgid=new">Lush.</a></td></tr>
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This bath bomb is a bit pricier than most at $12.95, but it is also quite a bit more product. You actually can crack the egg at the seam, and you get each side of the egg, as well as a special surprise inside (it's either a chick or a bunny!). You can use each part and potentially get up to three baths, or throw the whole egg in for an Easter explosion! There are two colors available, in pink or yellow; I myself am partial to a frothy pink bath! As Lush recommends, all you have to do is "get a hold of your egg, line up the crease with the edge of a hard surface, and give it one good WHACK!" The bath bomb contains a very sweet, foodie scent that I adore, containing ylang ylang, grapefruit, and vanilla.</div>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Fluffy Egg Bath Bomb</b></span></li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fluffy Egg!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">So cute! </td></tr>
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I picked this one up a bit later than the others, as an Easter present for my cousins! At $6.95, I believe this one returns every Easter! This leaves a pink, frothy bath, and smells like vanilla cotton candy! As described by my cousin, Ariel: "It's like candy and my skin is so soft!" </div>
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These products are simply amazing and limited edition for the season. I have only used The Brightside Bubble Bar so far, but I have done demos of all the products in store, so I can definitely comment on the high quality of all the items! Hope you all had a wonderful holiday!</div>
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<br />Disclosure: These products were purchased by me for review purposes. I was not paid or compensated in any way. All opinions are my own.</div>
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schwabjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946521091921840288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-129283754804803734.post-6725147871016299982013-03-31T20:08:00.000-07:002013-03-31T20:08:03.426-07:00March Collective Haul Part 2 & First Impressions<div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">
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*All of these products were purchased by me, other than the samples (which you can always receive for free from MAC)*</div>
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Hello everyone! This concludes my product haulage for the month of March. I'm really excited about these items, so let's move forward.</div>
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From Nordstrom's:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>MAC Powder Blush in Style (Frost)</b></span></div>
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First Impressions:</div>
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<li>What I paid: $21</li>
<li>Why I purchased: I was browsing the MAC counter looking at the blushes, and one of the SAs tried this on me. I've been wanting a true peach blush, not a pinky peach one. This one is more of a coral peach, with gold shimmer. Now I'm not usually a fan of shimmer in blushes; in fact I usually only wear matte blushes and add my own shimmer with a highlighter, BUT I fell in love with it when the SA tried it on me. It just looks so darn summery and glowy that I just can't helping loving it! </li>
<li>Description: Peachy coral with gold shimmer.</li>
<li>Such an amazing blush, especially being my first ever MAC blush!</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Samples of MAC Mineralize Moisture SPF 15 Foundation in NC 20 and NW 20</b></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The samples</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The full size bottle from the MAC counter</td></tr>
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First Impressions:</div>
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<ul>
<li>What I paid: Free samples from the MAC counter, the full size is $33</li>
<li>Why I sampled: This is MAC's brand new foundation, which just came out! The SA was really sweet, and told me that's it's an awesome foundation, especially for dry skin. I don't have dry skin, but I've heard it works wonderful on most people, so I'm happy to try it anyway! I was given two shades, simply because I haven't quite figured out if I'm NW or NC 20 (though I feel like I always get matched up darker than I actually am and could probably go for a NC/NW 15. I'm a neutral tone generally, who leans toward more yellow based foundations, since ones that are too pink look kinda strange on me.)</li>
<li>Description: An optical-blurring satin finish foundation</li>
<li>I haven't tried a MAC foundation before. I'm kinda nervous to try one simply because my skin doesn't usually like liquid/cream foundations. We'll see how it goes.</li>
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From Target:</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>ELF Studio Blush Brush</b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My new ELF Studio Blush Brush compared to my old one</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ELF Studio Blush Brush </td></tr>
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First Impressions:</div>
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<li style="text-align: left;">What I paid: $3</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Why I purchased: This is actually a repurchase since I LOVE the ELF Studio Blush Brush, and I use it constantly. I wanted another one just to trade off between washing, or specifically, to use with more shimmery blushes.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Description: A blush brush from ELF's studio line.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">This one is strangely smaller than my old one. It still works well, but the shape is different. I'm going to wash it to see if it'll be more like my old one. Either way, I'm still pleased.</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>ELF Studio Contour Brush</b></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My new ELF Studio Contour Brush compared to my old one</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ELF Studio Contour Brush </td></tr>
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First Impressions:</div>
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<ul>
<li>What I paid: $3</li>
<li>Why I purchased: This is also a repurchase, since I LOVE my old one. This crease brush is the absolute perfect shape for applying color to the crease. It's small enough, and applies color wonderfully. For some reason it can be hard to find a smaller crease brush with this exact shape. </li>
<li>Description: A crease brush from ELF's studio line.</li>
<li>The only bad thing about the ELF studio brushes is that the brush ferrule becomes loose over time. My old contour brush is starting to get loose. It's nothing a bit of glue can't handle, so it's no big deal. Plus these brushes are super cheap and do not shed on me whatsoever.</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>ELF Zit Zapper</b></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ELF Zit Zapper</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ELF Zit Zapper</td></tr>
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First Impressions:</div>
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<ul>
<li>What I paid: $1</li>
<li>Why I purchased: This is another repurchase for the third time! This stuff is only a dollar, and it actually works for me. It's no miracle potion, but every time I use it at night (I apply it to all my problem areas) my blemishes look better in the morning. My blemishes start drying out or slightly shrink in size; my blemishes don't always shrink in size every time I use this product, BUT I definitely notice an overall improvement on smaller blemishes. And for one freaking dollar, that is more than awesome. The combination of salicylic acid, tea tree, and witch hazel is a really effective combination on my skin. Plus, this combination of ingredients is in a lot of anti-acne medication, so why not just pay a dollar?</li>
<li>Description: A spot treatment for blemishes.</li>
<li>The roller ball application isn't the most hygienic packaging in the world, but I only use this on clean skin, so I'm not particularly stressing. Plus I use this product within 2-3 months, so it's not just sitting there building up bacteria for a long time. Also, tea tree is very anti-bacterial, so I'm not even sure the product could grow much bacteria. Are you sold yet? (One dolla, make you holla....jk lol)</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>ELF Jumbo Lipgloss Stick in Pink Umbrella</b></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ELF Jumbo Lipgloss Stick in Pink Umbrella</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ELF Jumbo Lipgloss Stick in Pink Umbrella</td></tr>
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First Impressions:</div>
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<ul>
<li>What I paid: $2</li>
<li>Why I purchased: I really love jumbo lip pencils, so I thought I'd compare it to the lip pencils I already own. Plus, it's only $2! I saw the color Pink Umbrella on a few blogs, and thought it was such a pretty, wearable color!</li>
<li>Description: A medium pink with a cream finish</li>
<li>ELF can be hit or miss sometimes, but when it's a hit, it is AMAZING! Good job ELF. Way to be cheap and cruelty free!</li>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Revlon Colorburst Lip Butters in Wild Watermelon, Sorbet, Juicy Papaya, and Pink Lemonade</span></b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The new Revlon lip butters!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wild Watermelon</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sorbet</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Juicy Papaya</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pink Lemonade</td></tr>
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First Impressions:</div>
<div>
<ul>
<li>What I paid: $6.49 each</li>
<li>Not to be a typical raving beauty lunatic, but the Revlon lip butters are basically my favorite lip products of all time. They are moisturizing, wearable, fairly pigmented, come in gorgeous shades, are a decent price, and have cute packaging. What's not to like? I usually buy these at a discount, but I'd been dying to try the new spring shades, which are in fact PERMANENT! Yipee! I found these in the permanent section of my local brand new Target (which is probably why they weren't gone yet).</li>
<li>Description: </li>
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<li><b>Wild Watermelon</b>: A warm pink red. The original shade, Candy Apple (which I own) is redder, more pigmented, and warmer in tone. Cherry Tart (which I don't own) is more pigmented, as well as being a cooler toned shade of red; it also has a bit of shimmer if I remember correctly.</li>
<li><b>Sorbet</b>: A neutral yellow based pink. It is quite similar to Sweet Tart (which I own) from the original lip butters, but Sweet Tart is pinker.</li>
<li><b>Juicy Papaya</b>: A pinky peach. This one might be my favorite. It is most similar to Tutti Fruitti (which I don't own), but Tutti Fruitti is way more orange and more pigmented.</li>
<li><b>Pink Lemonade</b>: A warm soft pink. This one is the most sheer. It is most similar to Strawberry Shortcake, but Strawberry Shortcake is more pigmented, more cool-toned, and much pinker.</li>
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<li>These are a bit more sheer than many of the original lip butters, but I don't mind since they are so wearable. They all add a pop of color that's not too crazy.</li>
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I love all my goodies, and am so thankful to have purchased these products. I know I've been hauling a lot, and I hope you all know that I don't mean to brag or show off whatsoever. I just simply want to give you shopping ideas and let you know what products are great. I don't spend a lot of money in general, except on beauty products, so I allow myself some purchases every now and again. I hope you are all having a great day!<br />
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Disclosure: These products were purchased by me for review purposes. I was not paid or compensated in any way. All opinions are my own.</div>
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schwabjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946521091921840288noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-129283754804803734.post-11675364882788607062013-03-30T23:00:00.005-07:002013-03-30T23:00:51.173-07:00The Balm 50% off Sale on April 1st!!<div style="text-align: center;">
*I have nothing to disclose for this post*</div>
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Hello everyone! Head to <a href="https://www.thebalm.com/">The Balm's New Website</a>, for 50% off on April 1st! No April Fools here (at least I don't think so! lol. I guess The Balm decided to redesign their website, and is rewarding its customers in the process. Sounds good to me! There's a rumor that some of their brand new products will be there, which is what I'm hoping for (brand new haircare and long-wearing blushes!). I highly recommend picking up Mary Lou-Manizer Highlighter, Down Boy Blush, Frat Boy Blush, and the Nude Tude Palette. And please let me know if you end up getting anything! I love hearing about what people are loving! Happy shopping! :)schwabjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946521091921840288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-129283754804803734.post-41061705877247860052013-03-29T13:17:00.001-07:002013-03-29T13:17:39.764-07:00March 2013 Ipsy Bag <span style="text-align: left;">*This subscription bag was purchased by me.*</span><br />
<span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span><span style="text-align: left;">I'm a little late on this one, but here's the March 2013 Ipsy Bag! For a comprehensive overview of what Ipsy is, visit </span><a href="http://www.ipsy.com/" style="text-align: left;">Ipsy's website</a><span style="text-align: left;"> or one of my previous posts (<a href="http://beautyinthebreakdown4.blogspot.com/2013/02/february-2013-ipsy-bag.html">February Ipsy Bag</a>, <a href="http://beautyinthebreakdown4.blogspot.com/2013/02/january-2013-ipsy-bag-nail-of-day.html">January Ipsy Bag</a>, or <a href="http://beautyinthebreakdown4.blogspot.com/2013/02/ipsy-review-of-december-2012-bag.html">December Ipsy Bag</a>).</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">March 2013 Ipsy Bag</td></tr>
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<span style="text-align: left;">I had high expectations for this bag, especially since I knew a magnetic palette was included! While I enjoyed the bag overall, the contents were more minimal than I expected. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Card, front.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Card, back.</td></tr>
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The theme of March's bag is "The Great Escape." While the theme is very cute, I feel as if the vacation theme is a bit more suited for summer. I suppose they had spring break in mind, but I just thought that this seemed like a bag more appropriate for June or July. The card is absolutely adorable, and I love the travel concept behind March's bag.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The bag </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The inside of the bag</td></tr>
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I really love how Ipsy listens to its consumers, and has finally delivered an adorable printed bag! This one is so cute with dark blue and white "sailor" stripes and an anchor print. The inside is white with the Ipsy logo stitched in. The bag is well made, but it definitely is a different texture than prior bags. It reminds me of a rain coat!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Juice Beauty Hydrating Mist</td></tr>
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<li><span style="text-align: left;"><b>Juice Beauty Hydrating Mist- Deluxe Sample</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="text-align: left;">Size: 1oz or 30ml</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;">Full Size: 6.75oz, $22</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;">Value of Sample: <b>$3.26 </b>(After calculating from full-size product. The sample might be available in a gift set, but it's not sold individually). </span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;">This is a toner that can either be sprayed directly on the face or put on with a cotton pad. I currently use a toner everyday, so I'm happy to try another one that is alcohol free! The ingredients include rosehip, ylang yang, grapeseed oil, and white grape juice. Juice Beauty uses great ingredients free of parabens and sulfates, just to name a few. This reminds me of the toners at Lush, which I've been wanting to try. The smell might be strong for some, but I personally enjoy the rose blend. This can be sprayed under and over makeup, so when the weather gets warms, I'm planning on putting it in the fridge for a refreshing pick me up!</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;">Repurchase? Probably not, even though it's a great product. Though I'm happy to try this product out, I'm happy with the toner I'm currently using.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;">Pleased w/ Ipsy? Yes. I like trying toners out since they don't change your core skincare routine too drastically. Plus this is great deluxe sample size! Everyone received this product in their Ipsy bag.</span></li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">La Fresh Travel Lite Makeup Remover Wipes</td></tr>
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<li><span style="text-align: left;"><b>La Fresh Travel Lite Makeup Remover Wipes (8 wipes)- Full Size</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="text-align: left;">Size: Full size (8 wipes), <b>$1.99</b></span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;">I love makeup remover wipes with the Neutrogena ones being my wipe of choice. I haven't tried many other wipes, but when I have, the Neutrogena ones were always my favorite (plus you can buy a mega pack at Costco for super cheap!). These wipes claim to be carry on friendly, to dissolve makeup from eyes/lips/face, have a moisturizing formula, and contain vitamin E. The ingredients in this product aren't quite as friendly, since it does contain mineral oil and parabens. I will still try it out, especially since I'm curious if it will remove waterproof mascara. </span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;">Repurchase? Maybe. It's only $1.99, so if I like them, I would repurchase. However, if these aren't available in store, I wouldn't order online just to purchase wipes when the Neutrogena ones are so readily available.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;">Pleased w/ Ipsy? Yes. I use makeup wipes everyday to remove my makeup before cleansing the skin, so I'd love to try out more wipes! This is a useful product, so I'm quite pleased. All Ipsy subscribers received this product. </span></li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yaby Eyeshadow Refills in Seashell & Azalea Petal</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yaby Eyeshadow Refills compared to a dime.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Swatches of Yaby Eyeshadow Refills in Seashell & Azalea Petal</td></tr>
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<li><span style="text-align: left;"><b>Yaby Eyeshadow Refills in Seashell & Azalea Petal- Full Size</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="text-align: left;">Size: 15.5mm refill pans (<a href="http://www.yabycosmetics.com/eyeshadow-refill/">Yaby</a> states 3g of product, but there's no way! A pan is slightly smaller than a dime!), <b>$3.29</b> each (<b>$6.58</b> total value) at <a href="http://camerareadycosmetics.com/">Camera Ready Cosmetics</a> or $3.15 each at <a href="http://www.yabycosmetics.com/eyeshadow-refill/">Yaby</a>. I'm going to go with the price from Camera Ready Cosmetics, since that's the site featuring the Ipsy discount, plus the shipping for Yaby is insane!</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;">I've never heard of Yaby before, so I was curious to see what the quality of their shadows was like. Plus, I recently got a palette to depot shadows into (more on that later), so I was completely down for some eyeshadow pans! Seashell is a satin, subtly shimmery creamy shell color, which makes a beautiful inner corner and brow bone highlighter. The pigmentation isn't the strongest when swatched, but when used as a eye highlighter, Seashell worked fantastically! Azalea Petal is a satin, subtly shimmery plummy pink. This one is rather weak on pigmentation, and I really had to swatch it multiple times on my arm to get the color to show up. Like Seashell, it applied much better on the eyes, and made a subtle crease color. I don't think either of these shades are pigmented enough to make great all over lid colors, but used for my intended purpose (highlight or crease color), I rather enjoyed them.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;">Repurchase? Probably not. If these were available in store I would consider picking up a few more, since I really have enjoyed them. But since these are online only, I wouldn't be willing to make an order large enough to render getting more. I do, however, love the concept of mini eyeshadow pans at a discount price. If more brands (especially ones with better pigmentation) started making these, I would buy so many! But let's face it, I do not need more eyeshadows. lol.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;">Pleased w/ Ipsy? Yes. I'm always down more eyeshadow! Ipsy subscribers either received Seashell and Azalea Petal (like I did) or Sand Dune and So Vein (a tan and a teal green). I would have been happy with either combination, so good job Ipsy!</span></li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Glam RX Touch Up Palette, outside </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Glam RX Touch Up Palette, inside</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Glam RX Touch Up Palette with the Yaby Eyeshadows</td></tr>
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<li><span style="text-align: left;">Size: Roughly the size of a credit card, but wider. </span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;">Full Size: The full size has two layers. The first layer contains "touch up" products like translucent powder, black eyeliner, lip tint, and under eye concealer. The bottom layer is an empty magnetic palette, in which magnetic pans of makeup can magnetize to. It also comes with mini brushes. The deluxe sample we received from Ipsy is basically only the bottom layer only. The full size retails for $16.50 on the <a href="http://glamrx.goodsie.com/glamrx-touch-up-palette">website</a>.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;">Value of Sample: <b>$8.25 </b>(I figured since this is half of the full size, I should just half the price). </span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;">I was super excited to receive my first magnetic palette, though it was smaller than I was expecting. I love the red outer packaging, with black on the inside, along with a mirror. The palette is made out of cardboard, but it didn't seem flimsy. I can't compare it to the quality of a Z palette since I don't own one yet. But, it fit the Yaby eyeshadows perfectly! I also took the Coastal Scents eyeshadow from last month's Ipsy bag, put a magnetic on each one, and put them inside the palette as well! </span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;">Repurchase? No, I would not get the full size even though I like this palette. If I wanted another mini palette I would just get one from Z palette, since I don't need someone else's idea of prepackaged "touch up" products. I'd rather just use my own!</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;">Pleased w/ Ipsy? Yes. I thought that giving us a palette plus eyeshadows to go inside was a great idea! Everyone received this product.</span></li>
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<li><span style="text-align: left;">Juice Beauty Hydrating Mist-Deluxe Sample-<b>$3.26</b></span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;">La Fresh Travel Lite Makeup Remover Wipes (8 wipes)-Full Size-<b>$1.99</b></span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;">Yaby Eyeshadow Refills in Seashell & Azalea Petal-Full Size-<b>$6.58</b></span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;">Glam RX Touch Up palette-Deluxe Sample-<b>$8.25</b></span></li>
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<span style="text-align: left;"><u>Total Value</u>: <b>$20.08</b></span><br />
<span style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b><u>Previous Months' Box</u>: $40.55 (February), $38.79 (January), $72.67 (December)</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">Note: I don't add the cost of the bag to the total (since I don't know the value of the bag itself), so I just consider the bag to be a freebie.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Overview: While I really liked the products in March's Ipsy bag, the overall value of the bag is so much lower compared to previous months. Plus this month only had 4 items, unlike the usual 5 items. You could make the argument that each Yaby eyeshadow counts for one item, but this argument goes out the window when you consider last month's Coastal Scents eyeshadows; a quad of 4 eyeshadows roughly the same size as a Yaby pan clearly counted as 1 item! While I wish we received one more item or that the value of the bag was higher, I still enjoyed my Ipsy bag and have no intention of canceling at this time. I think we have all just been so spoiled with past Ipsy bags, we're always wanting more as oppose to realizing how great the bag really is! (Especially when you compare it to other subscription services). Also, all the products were new to me, so another success! I'm loving Ipsy overall; it's like getting a present every month, and I've never been truly disappointed! </span><br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">Preview for next month: So far for the month of April, I know we are all receiving a full size blush from Be a Bombshell. One of two shades are possible! (See <a href="http://beautyinthebreakdown4.blogspot.com/2013/03/april-2013-ipsy-spoiler-1.html">April 2013 Ipsy Spoiler #1</a>). This is EXCELLENT! :)</span></div>
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schwabjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946521091921840288noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-129283754804803734.post-755943754180106032013-03-28T09:31:00.001-07:002013-03-28T09:31:03.515-07:00April 2013 Ipsy Spoiler #1*I have nothing to disclose in this post*<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">Hello everyone! If you're an Ipsy subscriber and you're not interested in knowing what's in your bag ahead of time, don't read these "spoiler" posts! If you'd like to see what I've received in previous Ipsy bags as well as an explanation on what Ipsy is click the links: </span><a href="http://beautyinthebreakdown4.blogspot.com/2013/02/ipsy-review-of-december-2012-bag.html" style="text-align: left;">December 2012</a><span style="text-align: left;">, </span><a href="http://beautyinthebreakdown4.blogspot.com/2013/02/january-2013-ipsy-bag-nail-of-day.html" style="text-align: left;">January 2013</a><span style="text-align: left;">, </span><a href="http://beautyinthebreakdown4.blogspot.com/2013/02/february-2013-ipsy-bag.html" style="text-align: left;">February 2013</a><span style="text-align: left;">. I am a bit behind at blogging at the moment, so I haven't done a post for March 2013, but I promise to get on that soon!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Spoiler #1. Image from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ipsy?fref=ts">Ipsy's Facebook Page.</a></td></tr>
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<li><b>Sneak Peek #1</b>: It looks like Ipsy has definitely listened to its subscribers! We have a <b>pink & white colored bag</b> for the month of April; it looks white on the outside, with pink trimmings on the zipper and stripes on the inside. Very cute and looks well made! Now for the excitement....finally a BLUSH! It looks like there are two possible colors subscribers could receive. Since Ipsy tends to repeat brands (which I have no problem with, especially since I usually love the brand), I immediately thought of the <b>NYX Cream Blushes</b>. But on further research, I now think that these are the <b>powder blushes from <a href="http://beabombshellcosmetics.com/shop/product-category/blush/">Be a Bombshell Cosmetics</a></b>. In the past we have received a beautiful red lipgloss from <a href="http://beautyinthebreakdown4.blogspot.com/2013/02/ipsy-review-of-december-2012-bag.html">December's bag</a>, as well as a liquid pen eyeliner from before I joined. I really enjoyed the lipgloss, so I look forward to the blush! Both color look lovely, and I'm pretty sure these are:</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Be a Bombshell Blush in Beach Please. Image from <a href="http://beabombshellcosmetics.com/shop/product-category/blush/">Be a Bombshell</a>.</td></tr>
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"<b>Beach Please</b>" is an <b>intense bright matte pink</b>. I have nothing like this in my collection, so I'd be very happy to receive. Plus I love matte blushes the best!!<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Be a Bombshell Blush in Sweet Cheeks. Image from <a href="http://beabombshellcosmetics.com/shop/product-category/blush/">Be a Bombshell</a>.</td></tr>
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"<b>Sweet Cheeks</b>" is a <b>medium rosy pink with shimmer</b>. This looks like a different shade than the other pink blushes I own. I'm not a big shimmer blush girl, however, I love to layer a shimmer blush over a matte blush for bit of luminosity! Also, if this is a satin finish, that would be amazing!<br />
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Though I think I'd prefer the bold Beach Please, Sweet Cheeks is just so wearable! Plus each blush is $16 a piece, so these are high-end goodies! So either way, I think the first item from the April 2013 Ipsy Bag is a total win! In case you didn't know, I'm pretty blush obsessed at the moment.<br />
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*Happy dances*schwabjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946521091921840288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-129283754804803734.post-87097661162967797882013-03-27T23:54:00.000-07:002013-03-27T23:54:22.210-07:00March Collective Haul & First Impressions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
*All of these products were purchased by me, other than the samples (which you can always receive for free from MAC/Sephora)*</div>
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Hello everyone! I hope you all are having a lovely weekend! First of all, I've got to apologize for my lack of posts this week. I have seriously been so incredibly busy! I was debating on whether or not to chat about this on my blog, but I just recently started working for Lush! The reason I haven't had time to blog was because I've been helping to open a brand new store! So in between training and store set-up, I just simply haven't had any time! I decided to let you all know, since I will be featuring a lot more Lush products on my blog. I've always loved Lush, but I've never lived close enough to a location to really check out their full line of products. So far I've loved everything I've tried, but don't worry I promise to judge every product fairly and without any biases. I will not be discussing any internal workings of Lush whatsoever, just the products. I have received some samples, as well as picked up some new Lush goodies, so expect another "look see" of the products! :)</div>
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Now, onto March's haul! I actually managed to haul new goodies without spending hardly any money! Score! I had a gift card at Nordstorm's and a 100-point Sephora perk to cash in, so the only items I truly bought were he Target products. Yay me! (I always love being bargain friendly when I can!).</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Milani Even Touch Powder Foundation in 01 Shell and Loreal Magic Skin Beautifier BB Cream in Fair.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Milani Even-touch Powder Foundation in 01 Shell</b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Milani Even Touch Powder Foundation in 01 Shell </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Milani Even Touch Powder Foundation in 01 Shell </td></tr>
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First Impressions:</div>
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<li style="text-align: left;">What I paid: $7.44</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Why I purchased: I featured this product in my <a href="http://beautyinthebreakdown4.blogspot.com/2013/02/wish-list-february-2013.html">February Wist List</a>, so it's a product I've been wanting to try out! I'm a huge powder foundation fan, so I'd love to try a drugstore one! Also, it's hard to find powders pale enough for me, so I hope this one is!</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Description: Matte powder foundation in the company's lightest shade.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">This is actually the first Milani product I've tried, even though I've heard such good things before. I haven't heard anything about this powder foundation, however, so if you've tried it let me know what you think!</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>L'Oreal Magic Skin Beautifier BB Cream in Fair</b></span><br />
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First Impressions:</div>
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<li>What I paid: $7.59 (on sale!)</li>
<li>Why I purchased: It was on sale, so I thought why not? Plus I've been looking for something light for days when I don't want to wear much makeup, but still want to look put together.</li>
<li>Description: An American BB cream, that's definitely a tinted moisturizer with light coverage.</li>
<li>I haven't tried a BB Cream/American tinted moisturizer before, so I figured I'd have a go at it! The formula comes out white, and actually changes color onto your skin as you rub it in. Kinda strange, but I'm digging it. Plus it hasn't made me break out!</li>
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From Nordstrom: (I had a gift card, so all of this stuff was free!)<br />
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">MAC Pantina Eyeshadow</b></div>
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First Impressions:</div>
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<li>What I paid: $15, free with gift card</li>
<li>Why I purchased: I've been wanting this shade for awhile, since it's got a duo chrome quality to it. I don't normally purchase MAC eyeshadows, but since I had a gift card I decided to get it. I don't normally love Frost finishes by MAC (I prefer Veluxe Pearl), but this one seems okay in terms of pigmentation. This is not as amazing as any Inglot shadows I've tried, but it's such a unique color!</li>
<li>Description: taupe brown with golden pearl</li>
<li>Great all over lid color or blending color!</li>
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">MAC Creme Cup Lipstick</b></div>
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First Impressions:</div>
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<li>What I paid: $15, free with gift card</li>
<li>Why I purchased: This product was on my <a href="http://beautyinthebreakdown4.blogspot.com/2013/02/wish-list-february-2013.html" style="text-align: left;">February Wist List</a>. It's a great wearable everyday color plus the first MAC lipstick I've ever wanted to purchase.</li>
<li>Description: A light blue pink w/ a cremesheen finish.</li>
<li>It's my first MAC lipstick ever, along with Plumful!</li>
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">MAC Plumful Lipstick</b></div>
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First Impressions:</div>
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<li>What I paid: $15, free with gift card</li>
<li>Why I purchased: It was on my <a href="http://beautyinthebreakdown4.blogspot.com/2013/02/wish-list-february-2013.html" style="text-align: left;">February Wist List</a>. I think this is such a pretty everyday plum shade!</li>
<li>Description: Rose plum w/ a Lustre finish.</li>
<li>I saw a swatch of this on Temptalia, and I just had to have it!</li>
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">Sample of MAC Prolongwear Concealer in NC 20</b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My sample</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The full size product from the MAC counter</td></tr>
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First Impressions:</div>
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<li>What I paid: free sample, $18 for full size</li>
<li>Why I sampled: I'm always down to try a new under eye concealer, so the lady at the counter made me a sample. While this matches my face ok, it's still too dark for my under eyes. </li>
<li>Description: A popular long-wearing concealer.</li>
<li><b style="font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal; text-align: -webkit-auto;">It's not bad, but not something I'd purchase.</span></b></li>
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">Bare Escentuals Ready SPF 15 Touch Up Veil in Translucent</b></div>
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First Impressions:</div>
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<li>What I paid: $22, free with gift card</li>
<li>Why I purchased: This was also featured on my <a href="http://beautyinthebreakdown4.blogspot.com/2013/02/wish-list-february-2013.html" style="text-align: left;">February Wist List</a>. I use the original mineral veil to set my under eye concealer, so I figured that the pressed version would be much more convenient. </li>
<li>Description: A translucent powder for setting foundation.</li>
<li>I'm hoping it'll last me a long time, like my old loose mineral veil.</li>
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From Sephora: (I used 100 points so I didn't spend anything either!)<br />
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">Nars Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil in New Lover (deluxe sample size)-100 point perk!</b></div>
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First Impressions:</div>
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<li>What I paid: free 100-point perk from Sephora for 0.08oz, full size is $25 for 0.09oz</li>
<li>Why I purchased: I never see point perks I really want at Sephora, except for this one! It's a good size plus the color is lovely!</li>
<li>Description: Gold infused strawberry pink</li>
<li>I'm curious to see how this compares to the Urban Decay Super Saturated Lip Pencils.</li>
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">Sample of Tarte Amazonian Clay BB Cream in Fair & </b><b style="font-size: x-large;">Tarte BB Cream 12-Hour Primer in Fair</b></div>
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First Impressions:</div>
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<li>What I paid: free samples at Sephora, full size BB cream is $36 for 1.7oz, full size BB cream Primer is $34 for 1oz</li>
<li>Why I sampled: After trying out the L'Oreal BB cream, I was down to try more!</li>
<li>Description: Both are light coverage "Americanized" BB creams with the BB cream being a true tinted moisturizer and the BB Primer being much more like a primer.</li>
<li>Hopefully these will be lovely!</li>
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I hope you all are having a great day! I'll do my best to post more regularly!<br />
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Disclosure: These products were purchased by me for review purposes. I was not paid or compensated in any way. All opinions are my own.</div>
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