First off, I'm not some spoiled, rich kid who gets a crazy ton of presents, and I certainly don't expect to get everything on my list, but I'm posting it as a kind of guideline for my family and friends who think I'm hard to shop for. Besides, I think it's fun to see other girls' (and boys') wish lists. That said, these are the pretty little things I'm lusting after, in descending order (beginning with I might cry if I don't get this):
1. Sugilite Yoga Bracelet
2. Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh
3. Nail polish wall rack (not necessarily this exact one)
4. Henna Hand Ring Holder
5. Badz-Maru Sweater
6. Travalo Excel
7. Benefit Cosmetics She's So Jetset
8. BH Cosmetics Party Girl Palette
9. Real Techniques Starter Kit
Do you think wish list posts are boring/bratty, or do you think they're as fun as I do?
Do you have/want anything on my list?
What's on your wish list this holiday season?
XOXO, T
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Monday, November 26, 2012
Friday, November 2, 2012
I ♥ Drugstore Tag
I know this is a YouTube tag, but, seeing as I don't make videos, I've decided to do it as a blog post. (Am I allowed to do that?) Anyway, I saw this tag on Beauty Broadcast and Emily says it's okay, so here we go.
1. What is your favorite drugstore makeup brand?
I think I use a ton of Revlon because it's so readily available (and I do love me some Revlon), but if it didn't involve a thirty minute drive I'd see myself having a lot more NYX. Its quality and color selection really are unbeatable.
2. What are your favorite face, cheek and lip products?
Honestly I typically use mid-high end face makeup (because it's the first thing that touches your skin and it can be hard for me to find a good color match in the drugstore), but if I absolutely have to pick a face product I'll say Revlon PhotoReady Concealer.
For cheeks, you really can't beat Milani Baked Blushes, although I also really enjoy the e.l.f. Studio Blushes at $3.
Aquaphor Lip Repair + Protect is the end-all, holy grail lip product. It moisturizes like no other, has spf, and even looks like a gloss on the lips.
3. Least favorite product?
Undoubtedly, EOS Lip Balm (although this easily could've gone as number 8, not worth the hype). Although these come in cute, colorful little spheres and smell pretty, the balm just kind of sits on top of lips and doesn't deliver any kind of hydration.
4. What is the best makeup bargain?
I would say the e.l.f. Studio Contouring Blush & Bronzing powder, if the blush worked better on my skintone, but, since it barely shows up, I have to go with Wet n Wild Color Icon eyeshadow palettes.
5. What is your favorite underdog product? (Something you love that often gets overlooked?)
Revlon PhotoReady 3D Volume Mascara is insane. I have never seen this kind of volume from a drugstore mascara. This product deserves way more attention than it seems to receive.
6. A drugstore product that is overpriced?
Has to be nail polish. OPI and Essie are absolutely ridiculous (Do they count as "drugstore?"), but even Revlon ColorStay costs like $8.
7. Show your best drugstore dupe(s)!!
It should come as no surprise to anyone who reads my blog that I'm going with Boots No7 High Lights Illuminating Lotion. I didn't quite believe Liz when she first told me this is an exact dupe for Benefit High Beam, but I became a believer at first swipe. Boots High Lights retails for $12.99 for 1 oz.of product, while High Beam costs $26 for a mere 0.45 oz. I'm no physicist, but that makes High Lights half the price for (slightly more than) twice the product. Side by side, High Lights is a bit less watery than High Beam, but they're pretty much identical once blended out. (High Lights looks really reflective in my picture; I might have inadvertently swatched it a bit thicker than High Beam.)
8. Drugstore product that isn't worth the hype?
Revlon PhotoReady Whipped Creme Makeup. I'll admit the texture feels kind of nice (if a bit heavy), but it's near impossible to guess a color match in those clunky glass jars. Revlon might be able to change my mind about this product if they'd step up their game and provide testers, but until that happens I have to dub PhotoReady Whipped as vastly overrated.
What do you think of my picks? Do you agree/disagree with any of my answers?
XOXO, T
1. What is your favorite drugstore makeup brand?
I think I use a ton of Revlon because it's so readily available (and I do love me some Revlon), but if it didn't involve a thirty minute drive I'd see myself having a lot more NYX. Its quality and color selection really are unbeatable.
2. What are your favorite face, cheek and lip products?
Honestly I typically use mid-high end face makeup (because it's the first thing that touches your skin and it can be hard for me to find a good color match in the drugstore), but if I absolutely have to pick a face product I'll say Revlon PhotoReady Concealer.
For cheeks, you really can't beat Milani Baked Blushes, although I also really enjoy the e.l.f. Studio Blushes at $3.
Aquaphor Lip Repair + Protect is the end-all, holy grail lip product. It moisturizes like no other, has spf, and even looks like a gloss on the lips.
3. Least favorite product?
Undoubtedly, EOS Lip Balm (although this easily could've gone as number 8, not worth the hype). Although these come in cute, colorful little spheres and smell pretty, the balm just kind of sits on top of lips and doesn't deliver any kind of hydration.
4. What is the best makeup bargain?
I would say the e.l.f. Studio Contouring Blush & Bronzing powder, if the blush worked better on my skintone, but, since it barely shows up, I have to go with Wet n Wild Color Icon eyeshadow palettes.
5. What is your favorite underdog product? (Something you love that often gets overlooked?)
Revlon PhotoReady 3D Volume Mascara is insane. I have never seen this kind of volume from a drugstore mascara. This product deserves way more attention than it seems to receive.
6. A drugstore product that is overpriced?
Has to be nail polish. OPI and Essie are absolutely ridiculous (Do they count as "drugstore?"), but even Revlon ColorStay costs like $8.
7. Show your best drugstore dupe(s)!!
It should come as no surprise to anyone who reads my blog that I'm going with Boots No7 High Lights Illuminating Lotion. I didn't quite believe Liz when she first told me this is an exact dupe for Benefit High Beam, but I became a believer at first swipe. Boots High Lights retails for $12.99 for 1 oz.of product, while High Beam costs $26 for a mere 0.45 oz. I'm no physicist, but that makes High Lights half the price for (slightly more than) twice the product. Side by side, High Lights is a bit less watery than High Beam, but they're pretty much identical once blended out. (High Lights looks really reflective in my picture; I might have inadvertently swatched it a bit thicker than High Beam.)
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| Benefit High Beam (left) & Boots High Lights (right) |
8. Drugstore product that isn't worth the hype?
Revlon PhotoReady Whipped Creme Makeup. I'll admit the texture feels kind of nice (if a bit heavy), but it's near impossible to guess a color match in those clunky glass jars. Revlon might be able to change my mind about this product if they'd step up their game and provide testers, but until that happens I have to dub PhotoReady Whipped as vastly overrated.
What do you think of my picks? Do you agree/disagree with any of my answers?
I tag everyone, but, specifically:
April of April, Maybe
Bre of (Skinny) Arm Wars
Krystal of Beauty By Krystal
lovenailpolish of Addicted to OPI-yum
Rose of One Unique Queen
Sophie of Born to Buy
If you do this tag, please leave your link below so I can read your post.
XOXO, T
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Small Ulta Haul
Six items make for a minuscule purchase, particularly when compared to the insane amount I usually pick up at Ulta. Some of this was from the NYX bogo sale, the polish is one I've been lusting after for a while, and the rest is a result of my powerlessness against the last second check-out line displays. On to what I purchased (clockwise from top): NYX Eye Shadow in Blue Marine, NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss in Beige and Nude Peach, Orly Nail Lacquer in Mysterious Curse, Benefit Realness of Concealness Mini "Fake-It" Kit, and EOS Lip Balm in Sweet Mint.
What do you think of my haul? Do you have/want any of these items? Did you pick anything up during the NYX bogo sale?
XOXO, T
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