Haul! Sephora, MAC, Ulta, Target

This past weekend I did a little damage. I originally planned on only getting a few items. I've been hearing a lot of whispers about the Sonia Kashuk blushes, and thought I'd give it a try. I also wanted to stop in Ulta and get a couple NYX Butter Glosses. Lastly, I wanted to try one of the Buxom Lip Cremes in White Russian. However, for some reason when I went into Sephora some crazed animal got a hold of me and I bought a few other items. I will do full reviews of everything soon but wanted to get this up before hand!






I picked up:
Josie Maran Eyeshadow quad in Beautiful Nudes
Josie Maran Argan Illuminizer
Josie Maran Argan Color Stick in Spice
Josie Maran Argan Color Stick in Coral (LOVE!)
MAC Mineralize Blush in Warm Soul
MAC Pro Bronzing Power in Nude on Board from the Temperature Rising Collection
MAC lipstick in Altered Beige from the Temperature Rising Collection
MAC lipstick in Syrup
Dior Amber Diamonds
Lorac GLOgetter palette
Buxom Lip Creme in White Russian
Buxom Lip Creme in Berry Last
Nars Pierre Hardy Nail Laquer duo in Sharks
Jack Black Lip Balm Grapefruit and Ginger (repurchase of 1,000 times)
NYX Butter Glosses in: Creme Brulee, Vanilla, Eclair, Tiramisu, Merengue, Apple Strudel, Cherry Cheese Cake, Strawberry Parfait
NYX Mega Lip Shine in Nude Pink and Dolly Pink
NYX Blush in Cinnamon and Peach
Sonia Kashuk Blush in Flushed


Reviews to come soon!

P.S. I got a DLSR camera for graduation, improved quality photos coming!

Almay Color + Care Liquid Lip Balm

As I was browsing my local Walmart I ran into these new lipgloss balms from Almay. I decided to pick up a few, when I realized the price was only $4.47 I picked up a few more ;)

I bought 6 colors, picture is in order: 500-Pink Pout, 600- Blooming Balm, 200- Nudetrients, 900- Apricot Pucker, 700- Cantaloupe, 800- Rosy Lipped.

I would describe these as feeling like my typical lip balm. They do not feel heavy at all, the color pay off is as expected of a balm but just a little bit more. They can be subtle and provide a tint to the lips or they can be built up (mainly the more bright colors) for more true colors, but I would not say these could be built up at much as these revlon lip butters. My favorite has to be Rosy Lipped, it is a nice rosy
nude and evens out my natural lip color, I guess you
could call it a "my lips but better".

I'm not conclusive on the wear time, but I wore Rosy Lipped for about two hours around the house. The color had faded evenly in that time, but what I really love about these is that it actually feels like my lips are being moisturized. Unlike other "balms", "butters", and "whispers", these actually make my lips feel soft and hydrated, I could easily skip my lip balm during the day when I am out and about for one of these.

I would recommend these if you like this sort of hybrid between a lip color and an actual balm. I would not replace my holy grail lip balm over these, but I would use these throughout the day to keep my lips moisturized. Let me know what you think!

500-Pink Pout, 600- Blooming Balm, 200- Nudetrients, 900- Apricot Pucker, 700- Cantaloupe, 800- Rosy Lipped.