Mega Super Haul-age

So...I went a little overboard...crazy...with the shopping in 2011 >_< but at least I get to share that all with you! :D

Wal-mart + Ulta + Mall Haul (I actually bought a skirt from express but since it wasn't beauty related, I didn't take a picture of it xD) I got the NYC and Aussie and Kiss and Sally Hanson nail polish from wally world; the essence lipgloss & china glaze matte magic (china glaze was clearance so i got a great deal!) and the love & beauty blending sponge from forever21

The following are from random blog sales + misc

 

Revlon Colostay Combo/Oily in 150 Buff, Mac Studio Fix Fluid in NC25, Burmese Beauty Quad, Spring Colour 3 Quad, CA Dreaming Lipstick

 Armani Luminous Silk Foundation, YSL Matt Touch Primer, YSL Matt Touch Foundation, Sigma brushes in F30 & F80, Mac 138 & 134 Brushes (bonus: F20)

NYX Round Lipglosses in Real Nude, Natural & Pinky Natural

Mac Hue lipstick & Stripdown lip liner

Kate Square Cut Eyeliner

Lunasol Foundation Pen (similar to YSL radiant touch) & Quad

MAC Wonder Woman Haul! Pink Power MSF + Mighty Aphrodite blush! & 129 brush =D

And finally, saving the best for last.........

Mac Blot Powder in Medium (eh...I'm not 100% sure I love this)

UD Naked (amazing really...actually worth all the hype)

MAC Lighstcapade MSF!!!

 MAC Ripe Peach Blush Ombre!!!

And I spent $ elsewhere >_< so I'll prolly be going on a no-buy or low-buy soon T___T but plenty of swatches + reviews coming soon....

2 CVS mini-Haul!

I secretly love reading/posting haul posts cuz they don't require much effort :D I'm sucha lazyyy bum haha

I've recently gotten into ECB and it's kind of fun...kind of like playing a game to see what kind of bargain I can get. It's what happens when you have too much time on your hand T_T

1st Haul:

I got the Maybelline Volum'Express One by One Mascara, Maybelline Quad in Chai Latte, Nivea Lip Balm (Regular & Milk + Honey) and OPI Shatter (from Ulta...not CVS...part of a future bigger haul post to come)

Total Damage at CVS: $15.09 (mascara $7.49 + quad $7.79 + nivea reg $2.99 + nivea honey $3.19) I had a $1 off Maybelline mascara & $1 off Maybelline eyeshadow and BOGOF from Nivea manufacturer's coupon. Maybelline was spend $15, get $5 ECB so with $5 ECB theoretically...$10.09? XD

2nd Haul

Total Damage: $5.94
Confetti Nail Polish in Debutante & Silver Slipper $1.99x2 + Revlon Lash Curler $6.99 + EOS in Lemon Drop $2.99 + (not pictured...Corn Pops cereal!) & 2.99 ECB so theoretically 2.95 for everything! I had a $3 off $10 Revlon coupon and $3 off $15 CVS coupon and EOS was on sale for $2.99 & get $2.99 ECB

Reviews/Swatches coming...

Also, Maybelline is 40% off at Walgreens this week! So if you wanna try some products!

Nivea A Kiss of Smoothness

Nivea A Kiss of Smoothness hydrating lip care spf 4

Description:

light-weight, fast absorbing formula
long-lasting moisturization
To use: apply evenly to lips before sun exposure. Re-apply as needed.
Active Ingredients: Octinoxate, Avobenzone
Ingredients:

NIVEA A Kiss of Smoothness – Hydrating Lip Care SPF 4:
• Is a light-weight formula that absorbs quickly into the lips
• Enriched with Jojoba Oil and Shea Butter to provide long-lasting moisturization
• Helps protect your lips from the damaging effects of the sun

The result is lips that feel soft and look smooth.
NIVEA A Kiss of Smoothness – Hydrating Lip Care SPF 4 combines intensive moisturization and effective protection to leave your lips smooth, supple and healthy looking. Advanced formula with moisturizing Shea Butter and Jojoba Oil and UV filter (SPF 4).

Product: 4/5
I love how it feels and it does makes my lips smooth. It works much better than EOS and feels better too. Although EOS has cuter packaging. xD Because it does apply so smoothly, it does run out rather quickly. I have a gripe about the packaging too since there's like a tiny gap where you twist the lip balm to come up and then if you apply it too close to the entrance, some of the lip balm gets stuck a little on the side ridges. Also it seems like it's a little hard to use up completely since the outer tube is taller than the inner tube (as you can see in the picture below).

That's how much I have left right now! Almost donee hehe. I'm always excited to hit pan on things!

Price: 4/5
$2.99 for Net Wt 0.17 oz, 4.8g

Overall Rating: 4.5/5
This is probably my HG lip balm right now. And that's saying a lot coming from me. I've had tons of chapsticks because my lips are always dry, chapped, flaky, etc. I've used carmex, chapstick, soft lips, eos, and I'm sure a ton more. I always disliked something about the other chapsticks to never bothering to finish them. This is one of the few that I actually ended up finishing! It doesn't feel super waxy (which I hate) it doesn't smell funky (*cough*carmex*cough) and it doesn't feel too sticky (which I also hate) and it seems to work fairly well. I think I'm gonna try the milk & honey one next so I'll tell you how that goes!

Repurchase? Yes. Already did. =D

Caudalie Beauty Elixir

Description:  ( taken from caudalie.com)

Inspired by the "elixir of youth" used by Queen Isabelle of Hungary, this skincare smoothes features, tightens pores and provides an instant burst of radiance to the complexion.

• Who is it for? For all skin lacking radiance. Beauty Elixir is an exceptional anti-dull complexion treatment, and a wonderful after-shave for men.

• Ingredients extracts of grape essential oil of rosemary, orange blossom and rose extracts, benzoin, myrrh essential oils of organic balm mint and mint

• When? How? Spray on before applying your cream, or at any time of the day for an immediate energizing sensation.

• Tips from your Vinotherapist Apply between your foundation and powder to perfectly set make-up.

Price: 1/5
$16 for 1 fl oz (30ml)
$46 for 3.4 fl oz

Product: 1/5

I would give it points for packaging since it's nice to look at and it's a glass bottle which makes it feel more expensive. But then the plasticky thin cap is a pain to put on and take off and I feel like I'm going to break it when I open it. Also, I'd imagine the bigger size would be a hassle to travel with. I have the 1 oz.

The directions say to Shake before use. Close your eyes and mist onto the face before applying your moisturizer and at any time of the day. 0% parabens, phenoxyethanol. No testing on animals. 100% natural fragrance.

Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Alcohol*, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Water*, Glycerin*, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil*, Potassium Alum, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil*, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Flower Oil*, Commiphora Myrrha Extract*, Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract*, Melissa Officinalis (Balm Mint) Leaf Oil*, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil*, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract*, Citral*, Citronellol*, Farnesol*, Geraniol*, Limonene*, Linalool*. *Plant Origin

Overall: 1/5
I guess if you're on the market for a spray that paraben-free and animal friendly, then this could work for you? I'm not particular about either of those, and in general I find this to be too expensive for what it does. Also, some people might find the smell refreshing, calming, etc. I find it to smell like tiger balm. Like medicinally. And it overwhelms me to the point where I hold my breath once I take off the lid and I hold my breath even after I spray it on my face. Personally, I prefer my Fix+ over this and don't really see it doing anything for me.

Repurchase? Definite no.

NOTD: Zoya Tart

or month.... more like...xD I've more or less abandoned this blog, but then I realized I started this blog to try and give people more available swatches of things that I buy. So I think my posts might be shorter (less in depth reviews) and possibly less pictures so more direct and to the point hopefully.


As I stated before, I really don't put on nail polish often, but I was going through my stash and found this gorgeous Zoya nail polish that my friend had given me. This was around the time that Zoya was having their Facebook promotion for 3 nail polish so I dug it out to see if the quality was worth it.

Description:  ( taken from zoya.com)

Zoya Nail Polish in Tart can be best described as: A vibrant medium blue-raspberry candy blue with soft metallic shimmer. A lighter way to wear the blue trend. 
Color Family Blues 
Finish Metallic 
Intensity 4 ( 1=Sheer - 5=Opaque ) 
Tone Cool 
Original Collection Candy

Price: 5/5
$7 for .5 fl oz (15ml)

Product: 5/5

Applies smoothly and has great pigmentation. 1 thick coat is enough for full coverage and it barely chipped even after a few days without a top or base coat.

eh...sorry for the messy application but I'm sure I'll get better as I use more nail polish.

Overall: 4/5
I took off a point for the price. I know that nail polish is expensive but I never understood why. OPI I'm looking at you. I'm actually really into nail polish right now and I plan to go out and get some of the new Wet N Wild ones and possibly Jesse's Girls and see how the cheaper ones compare. But that aside, I really love the color, love how it applies, love the finish, and it lasts pretty well. I got my zoya haul in (from the fb promo) so I'll post those up as I use them! :D