Hey Beauties,

I hope everyone had an Amazing Holiday and wishing everyone a very Happy New Year!!

So as you can tell from the title this post is on my Sephora Haul that I recently got. I received a lot of Sephora gift cards since my birthday and I haven't had a chance to use them till a week ago. I had a good amount of money to spend but I wanted to spend it wisely since this was my chance to buy items I didn't want to spend with my money. It was hard for a week I was looking through the entire site and marking down what I wanted to try and reading up on reviews and I believe I made a good choice.

Tarte Amazonian clay full coverage Foundation in Fair-Light honey

Looking for a new foundation is always hard because they're so many out there that do the same thing but have different prices or have an extra benefit. I'm still using my Makeup Forever HD foundation for those days I want a full coverage face, but if not I use my BB Creams. So I'm probably on my second bottle of Makeup Forever foundation and I decided to try something new. I had the gift card so I was able to buy something I wouldn't purchase with my own money right away. 

I really love Tarte because its eco-friendly. They use ingredients that are good for you and don't contain Parabens and other ingredients that most other foundations contain which could cause breakouts. 

I love that its lightweight and a little goes a long way you don't need much. I absolutely love how it blends into my skin so well and its perfect for any skin type. 

The price is a bit pricey $49 but its the same price as the Makeup Forever one and lately I've been loving the Tarte one better. I really think I'll be re-purchasing this one but we will see when I'm done using it and if I find a new foundation to try. 

LaVanilla Deodorant 

When it comes to cleansers, creams and deodorants I'm trying to find more organic natural products. I've been always using "The Lady Speed Stick" from the drugstore and it was good but I wanted a change and go natural. I watched a video from April she's a beauty guru on Youtube if you don't know her already I'll link her channel below she's amazing. Her favorite natural deodorant is the LaVanilla and I think she only uses this one. My Sephora only had the travel size one and it was the last one for only $13 so I grabbed it because I wanted to give it a try. I've been trying it now for a week and I'm not totally in love with it. I really do love the way it smells but throughout the day I feel like it stops working and I have to re-apply it. I want a deodorant that will last all day but this one does not for me not sure if its just me but I don't think I will be re-purchasing it, 

Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer

I was in search of a new bronzer and I originally wanted the Benefit "Hoola" bronzer but the Sephora I went to was out of stock. I could of gone to another one but I was there and I wanted a bronzer so one of the girls told me "Chocolate Soleil" is a dupe for it. Also another good thing about this one it smelled liek chocolate which is a plus lol. It applies so nice I absolutely love it and it smells soo good. 

Sephora Instant Glitter Nail Polish Remover 

This product was kind of an extra buy I saw it there and it looked interesting a remover for glitter nails. Now I'm the type of girl who LOVES glitter the more the better but when its time to remove them its not a fun game. I actually tried it at the store and I was surprised it actually worked and I had to have it. The Sephora I went to only had 2 left so I bough both one for me and for my BFF since it was her Birthday and she needed this in her life. 

All you have to do is dip your nails inside the bottle and rub it against the harder side of the foam it will help take out the glitter. It took me about 10 min to do both hands while it takes double the time and frustration with regular nail polish. 

NARS lipgloss in Turkish Delight 

This is a product I've been dying to have to in my collection and I finally got the chance to buy it. The price for this is crazy $31 its insane but since I had the gift cards I said why not. If you don't already know its the lipgloss that Kim Kardashian is known of wearing when she's wearing a nude pink lip. This is my first Nars product and I'm happy it was this I love it. I pair it with my "Snob" lipstick from MAC to tone down the pink. 

Sephora Eye Pencil in 06 Blonde Ambition

I bought this to use on my waterline instead of using a white eyeliner and it has some shimmer which I love. I can also be used as a highlighter under your eyebrow if you don't have one on hand. 

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara

This was the first thing I grabbed when I walked into the store because I knew I had to have this since I already tried it. I recently got a sample size one in my Ipsy bag and I can't stop using it I already did a review on it I'll link it below. 

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Urban Decay Perversion Mascara Review

Hey Beauties,

I've recently been testing out a few beauty items to see if I would repurchase them again, overall I would only repurchase 2 out of the 4 items. The products I will be reviewing are Urban Decay "Perversion" Mascara, Rimmel "Stay Matte" Foundation, Neutrogena "Deep Clean" makeup wipes and the Beauty Blender.

I hope you enjoy this post and if you have any suggestions please feel free to add them in the comment section or email me :)

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Urban Decay "Perversion" Mascara

I received a mini version of this in my August Ipsy bag but I never had the chance to try it because I already was using 2 other mascaras. I started using "Perversion about a month and let me just say OMG its the best mascara ever!! I personally don't really like putting on falsies but this mascara gives the illusion that you have some on. My lashes look fuller, bolder and soo much more out there if you know what I mean. I absolutely love the results it gives me and I'm definitely going to be buying the full size on my next shopping trip to Sephora.

Rimmel "Stay Matte" Foundation

I was in search for a new drugstore foundation and I decided to pick up this one from Rimmel because it was a Matte foundation which I liked. I also picked it up because the packaging was really cute and I'm a sucker for cute packaging.

At first I started using the product by it self and a bit goes a long way you don't need much because it has a thick texture. I found using my fingers or a flat top brush worked better then anything else. After a few hours I found my face getting dry and kind of looked cakey which was not attractive at all.

After a few tries of using the product alone I mixed a bit of my 'Maybelline BB Cream" which made the foundation a bit more liquid. I also found after adding the BB Cream to the foundation it matched my skin tone better and also gave me a bit of color since I'm kind of pale.

I personally won't be re-purchasing this foundation even though I like the result after mixing it with the BBCream it's too much work. I'm still in search of a good drugstore foundation until then I have my BB Creams and My Makeup Forever Foundation which I've done reviews on both products.

Favorite Foundation/BB Creams Review




"Deep Clean" makeup wipes

I ran out of my favorite makeup wipes from Maybelline and was in need for some makeup wipes and all I could find at the drugstore were these "Deep Clean" from Clean and Clear. When I opened the packaging that night to use one it smelled too alcoholic which I didn't like at all especially on my face. Also I found it irritated my eyes, which doesn't happen with other makeup wipes. They do remove all my makeup but then I have to wash my face afterwards to take out the alcoholic smell. Also I have to use another makeup remover for my eyes since these irritate them. I wouldn't repurchase these again since it takes a lot of work. I personally don't find it's worth it especially at night when I just want to take out my makeup with one product and go to bed.

Beauty Blender

So I'm kind of late on owning this incredible invention it's absolutely amazing. I don't know why it took me so long to buy one but I finally picked one up from my Sephora. I love using it instead of my brushes because it gives you such a flawless, glowy finish. I also love it cause you don't waste soo much product as you would with a makeup brush.

I haven't bought the soap/cleanser but using warm water and a bit of soap you can clean your sponge the same way. If you haven't tried it yet you need to pick one up you won't regret it I promise you. 

Hey Beauties, 

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July Ipsy Bag 2014 "Sensationally Sunkissed" 

This month's picks were interesting and I had fun trying them out. I will list all the products below with some description of each and my review for each.

Eyesahdow 2.0 by BareMinerals

   -I love the colors that were given to me I find they go well with my skin tone and eye color. 

BBCream SPF 25 in Light by dermae 

   -I find because it only comes in Light that a lot of people would have trouble trying out this product. For me it blended very well with my skin tone, I only used it once because I still enjoy using my Maybelline BB Creams. 

Tinted Lip Balm in Unique Pink by Pixi Beauty  

    -I really like this lip balm it has a minty flavor to it which I really like. The packaging is really cute I love Pixi's packaging. From the tube it doesn't look like it will give you any color but when applied to the lips you get a hint of color with a shiny effect which I really like. I find its a perfect lip balm for on the go, it gives you a bit of color and hydrates your lips as well. 

Sunkissed Bronzer by POP Beauty

   -I didn't think I would like this Bronzer but after playing around with it a bit I came to love it. It's a bit dark so a little goes a long way I find for my skin tone. It has small specs of glitter which is beautiful when the light shines on you. I definitely recommend this product to anyone who's looking for a good cheap bronzer.

Daily Moisturizer SPF 30 by Pur-lisse

   -I'm someone who loves cute packaging and when a product looks plain and boring I'm not interested in trying it. 

August  Ipsy Bag 2014 "Beauty Schooled" 

I wasn't crazy about a lot of the items this month, I enjoyed 2 out of 5 of the products. 

Lip Conditioner by Jersey Shore Sun

 -When it comes to lip balm I always go for something more natural and organic which this lip balm is known for. It has a hint of citrus smell which I love and is super soft on the lips perfect for those chapped lips. 

Mongongo oil is the main ingredient in this moisturizing lip balm. The oil is made from a fruit which hydrates, regenerates and protects from UV. 

Mascara in Perversion by Urban Decay

 -I heard lots of good reviews on this mascara and I couldn't wait to try it when I saw it in my bag. I think it was the only thing I was looking forward to receiving this month. Perversion gives your lashes a more bolder and bigger look. The ultra black color gives you that sexy look with just one stroke. 

Blush in Fresh & Elegant by Coastal Scents (sample)

 -I wasn't crazy about the packaging, even thought it was a sample it could of been a bit nicer. I wasn't crazy about the colors and I don't wear blush often so I didn't really care for this product. 

Eye Pencil by Lord & Berry

-I've tried a lot of black eyeliners and I wasn't crazy about this one. I prefer more glide on pencils or liquid, but when applying this one I had add some pressure.

Face Lotion by StriVectin (anti aging) 

-This product I was really disappointed because it was for anti-aging skin and I personally don't need it right now. I actually passed it on to my mom who will appreciate it and use it more than I will. 

September Ipsy Bag 2014 "Street Style" 

Shadow Crease brush by Crown Brush

Lipstick in Cabernet by Hikari

Waterproof Eye pencil in Fringe by Pacifica

Deep Conditioning Mask by Briogeo

-I really loved this product, I would definitely buy the full size once I'm done with this one.  

Face lotion 3-in-1 by LeeAnni Eco

-I didn't try this a lot maybe just once so I can't really review it that much but I saw a slight difference under my eyes. Its a Toner, Serum and Moisturizer all in one