This actually goes along with yesterday's post as it is the rest of my haul from Sunday.
After I went to LUSH I stopped by Sephora to visit one of my subscribers that works there and also passed through Nordstrom.
Now truth be told I have not used most of these products yet aside from testing them at the store so this post will strictly be a haul - NOT a review but you can look forward to hearing my thoughts on these products in my February Hits & Misses on my YouTube channel. : )
First up we'll start with NARS - now this is my first and only NARS eye palette but for obvious reasons I could not resist!
It looks like it will be a great neutrals palette to travel with and I am obsessing over it's slim size! (It's about the same size as the Urban Decay Naked Basics palette (which I also love) but looks a bit more narrow to me.)
I don't own many NARS shadows (I have 2 single shadows) but this set had one color I already knew I liked, Galapagos, and one color I was planning to buy as a single shadow, Coconut Grove. There was also a lighter matte color that looked like it would be great for the crease and lower lash line!
This kit also comes with a small #3 brush and deluxe sample size primer.
Colors Include:
Alhambra, Bellisima, Kalahari,
Galapagos, Coconut Grove, Night Clubbing
My only fear with this palette is that it may be too dark for my regular eye looks but I won't know until I try it out! I'll keep you posted : )
Retail $59
This comes in two forms, loose or pressed, I chose the pressed for connivence but both are the same price.
What it is:
A weightless, translucent powder for all skintones that creates a soft matte finish that looks luminous in any light.
What it does:
This setting powder enhances the look of foundation without a trace of
color, extending makeup wear thanks to the NARS exclusive Light
Reflecting Complex™, which optimizes light-reflection on the skin. Its
silky powder is infused with Photochromic Technology, which diffuses
light and adjusts to new sources of light throughout the day. Soft,
silky and luxurious to the touch and undetectable on the skin, this
weightless formula applies evenly and blends effortlessly. One of the
best parts? Fine lines, wrinkles, and pores optically fade as skin is
visibly smoothed. Additionally, revolutionary microfine mineral powders
are loaded with glycerin and antioxidant vitamin E to help guard against
dryness and keep skin comfortable all day. Ideal for touch-ups, it
helps regulate shine throughout the day and seamlessly sets foundation.
This product is paraben- and fragrance-free and non-comedogenic.
Now when I swatch this it feels a lot like an HD translucent setting powder (a little grittier) where it gives a bit of a slick feeling to the skin and it really does look pretty invisible! (It does not look shimmery)
Not sure how I am going to like this product but I am eager to test it out! I did see a post on this yesterday by my friend, Jessica of Beautezine, and now I am regretting purchasing the pressed over the loose. I'll link her post HERE so you can find out why. She's got some great shots and additional information on the product so check it out!
Retail $34
I've never owned or tested one of these before but was totally inspired by one of LisaLisaD1's recent videos. Again.
(lol. we have very similar taste so anything she loves I always want to try out!)
This is described as a light beige on the Sephora site but I would say it leans with a bit of pink as well.
I did try this at the store and really loved the way it looked on! Not totally obsessed or anything but it's a nice, natural lipstick that's no muss no fuss!
No need for liner or gloss just a pretty lipstick to throw on and complete your look.
From the colors I've seen I think this one suits my taste the best but there were a couple others that grabbed my interest as well.
One of the things I love most about this lipstick so far is the way it feels! Sooo creamy and smooth like a really great lip balm.
I've also heard people say these are comparable to the Revlon Lip Butters and I would say yes, they are close in texture and give a similar look. Not total dupes but similar. The thing that most sets the Dior apart from the Revlon (aside from the price) for me is the color selection! The colors that were available from Dior just flattered my skin tone more and overall gave me the type of look that I like. I really struggle with the Lip Butters to find colors that I LOVE. (Out of the 20 Lip Butters I only like about 5)
Retail $31
I am currently using the LUSH Mint Julips Lip Scrub (per yesterday's post) and I love it but I really wanted to see what all the hype was about!
(Really looking for the Sara Happ Lip Slip but that was sold out. I was happy to find this scrub though because the Peppermint flavor was sold out online when I tried to purchase it before. You know me and my mint! Gotta have it.)
Now I was able to try this out after I took these photos and I have to say I am not 100% sure that I like it yet.
It is definitely softer and less abrasive than the LUSH but seems a lot more moisturizing.
You can tell there is a lot of oil in the product, I'd say more oil than scrub, and also the peppermint is not as strong.
The Sara Happ is 1 oz. while the LUSH is .08 oz - not a huge difference but the Sara Happ is more than double the price.
My lips seemed too look a little better after using the Sara Happ vs. the LUSH since it was less abrasive and left them more moisturized after I wiped off the excess but I'm still not completely sold. I will need to keep trying this product.
Probably the saddest thing for me with this new scrub - the directions don't say to eat it. LOL.
(I actually don't think it's gross - I know there is a lot of debate over that but you ingest the skin on your lips (not to mention your lip products) anyway and if you are someone that exfoliates regularly or your lips aren't super chapped not much really comes off.
But LUSH Mint Julips tastes so good!
(for a while when I first got it I was basically just eating it. >_<) I did lick my lips a bit with the Sara Happ just to try it (I mean it comes in so many flavors it seems almost cruel not to be able to taste it!)and the flavor was very subtle. Disappointing. Also with all that oil in there it really wasn't too pleasant. : ( I definitely don't recommend eating or tasting these because I don't think ingesting all that oil would be a good thing. Even though it's a small amount it just doesn't feel right to me. Plus the directions say to wipe it off. Womp wommmp.
I will test it further though and give you a more definite opinion after I've had some time to use it more regularly.
Retail $24
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Hope you have enjoyed reading this post! That's it for my Hauls for a bit. I hope to start doing some more fashion related posts soon (OOTD, Shoe Reviews, etc.) as well as posting more videos! : )
Thank you again for taking the time to read and follow my blog - it is much appreciated!
Also since I am blogging daily now I have started a blog for EEVEE that I hope to keep up with! (I figure if I'm already blogging every day it shouldn't be hard to post a picture of her at the same time)
We've decided to call it 'EEVEEinu - Your Daily Dose of Shiba'- so I hope some of you will check it out! It will be a lot easier for me than running her Instagram since I won't have to sign out and back in, etc. (But I do plan on continuing to post on Instagram for her so fear not lol)
Have a wonderful day and I will talk to you tomorrow!
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