Beauty | Mini Clinique Haul

Sorry it's been so long! Doing the same stuff day after day can put a damper on interesting  posts. I've been home for about two and a half weeks now, and I'm loving every second of it! As you may have inferred, this semester was NOT easy for me. I really struggled with adjusting back WAY more than I thought I would, so I am beyond relieved to be home. I swear I could sleep for 48 hours easy. However, I am already back at work, which means not only regular money (finally!!) but a close proximity to a Clinique stand! Once pay day rolled around I couldn't resist.

As you can see in the picture, I picked up two Chubby Sticks for eyes: Lots o' Latte and Lavish Lilac. Love 'em both. They blend really well together on the eye and lemme tell you there is something soothing about feeling like you're drawing on your eyelids. That sounds weird, but trust me. I wish the Lots o' Latte was a bit darker, since I think it gets a bit lost in the purple, but it was still worth the purchase.

The other product that I purchased was the Clinique Cheek Pop in Ginger Pop. I absolutely LOVE this color! I didn't really have a orange blush before this one, so I was eager to try it out. It looks so natural with my skin tone and I look like I just spent some time in the sun. Love it love it love it. Don't be surprised if I eventually get the shade Berry Pop, too.

I also got a few samples of the 3-Step Skin Care system, and I'm loving it! What do you think? Worth the purchase?

xx

Beauty | Stand-Out Products

Aren't they so pretty?????!?!

My shopping trips consist of small little 'bursts' so it's particularly difficult for me to have a purchase big enough for a haul post, and considering I haven't been up to date enough for end-of-the-month favorites, I figured I would just mention some of the products that I have been really, really loving in the past few weeks (so dare I say that in the end this slightly resembles a February favorites post???).

NYX Butter Gloss "Eclair" and "Angel Food Cake" -$5 each

I had decided that when I got home from England the second I find NYX I would buy a butter gloss and I have NOT been disappointed---these lip glosses are simply delightful! I originally bought Eclair, and while the texture and feel were lovely, I didn't really think it was my color, so I went back and got Angel Food Cake and man, that color looks like it was MADE for my lips. I've since warmed up to Eclair, especially on days when I'm looking for a soft nude-ish color. I'm not normally a gloss type girl, but I find that I am constantly reaching for these two. And considering the price, these guys are a bargain!!

The Body Shop Camomile Cleansing Butter -$15

I just started getting into cleansing balms and butters, so I figured that I would begin with a brand that I trust and isn't too expensive. So far, I'm absolutely loving it. The product is so calming on my skin and is much softer than I was expecting. Added plus, The Body Shop is just a great company and I love discovering products from them.

Tarte 12-Hour Amazonian Clay Blush Glisten -$26

OH MY WORD. This blush is absolutely FANTASTIC. It is the only blush that I have where I can leave for class in the morning and come back at 4pm and still see it on my face. Would I say it lasts all twelve hours? Ehhhhhhh......but it's certainly the longest lasting blush I've seen. Absolutely beautiful. Since I'm a bit of a sparkly girl, I immediately reached for the shiniest one, and I just love it. I'm pining for another one already, so don't be surprised if another pops up eventually...


Any stand-out products you've been interested in?


xx

Beauty | Elixir Convert

Oh yes. Ohhhhh. Yes.

For some reason, I've been resistant to purchase one of these beautiful, beautiful lip glosses, because deep down I knew that I would become addicted. My hunch was correct. I finally broke down and purchased a Maybelline Color Elixir the other day in Celestial Coral and let me just say I LOVE IT. I wasn't sure about the color at first but I absolutely love it and want to get more. Plus, the smell is divine and it glides on so smoothly. It's only $8.00 and to me it's worth every cent. I was definitely planning on going out today and getting some more but considering there's about two feet of snow outside, sadly I'm forced to wait a bit longer....

Beauty | Fear of Bronzers: Review of Bourjois Bronzing Powder

So, considering that I am basically a toddler to the beauty world, there are certain things that have taken time for me to ease into. First were the eyebrows, then the primers, and now I have trickled into the land of bronzers. I didn't think that I needed it, until I looked into the mirror the other day and realized that I was practically glowing from lack of sun. In a moment of weakness, I picked up some Bourjois bronzer because it says right on the packaging that it is filled with glints of sunshine!!! Perfect!  I can tell you with happiness that I am absolutely LOVING it. It is a very subtle shade and not incredibly pigmented so I am able to work it in to my skin to create the color that I want. Plus...it looks like chocolate!! Who doesn't want to put on makeup in the morning that looks like chocolate???

 Bourjois Bronzing Powder-available at any Boots or Superdrug

Forgive me for the poor lighting and setting but I haven't been around during the day to catch some natural light and I couldn't wait any longer. As you can see, the bronzer already shows some signs of good loving, and even if I eventually try more I know this will be a favorite for a long time. So huzzah for overcoming fears...even if they are putting more makeup on my face!!

A bigger beauty post shall be released within the next few days, but until then, expect a Paris post soon!


What is YOUR favorite bronzer???
xo

Beauty | British Beauty #1

...oops

So, I like makeup. I mean, I really like makeup. It started last summer, and since then, my love has only grown (blame Kat and Youtube videos). Considering I am in one of the makeup capitals of the world, I knew that I would eventually be breaking down and purchasing some of the most well-known British products out on the beauty market. I've tried to keep it reigned in, so I'm really grateful that the Boots down the road from me is only a small one because then I haven't been truly tempted by the plethora of makeup products that I'm sure are lurking around. However, as you can see, I have bought some essential things, and, ironically enough, I've kept to only a few brands, so I'll be reviewing each product within the brand.

If you don't care in the least about this stuff, then I will be writing about Brighton later tonight. :P Xx