My bestfriend, sister and I decided to go to brunch and Ulta together on this yucky cold morning. Here are the items I picked up!
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^ Yes to Carrots Cucumber Face Cleanser Towelettes
($5.94- see review in my comments as a response to reader!)
($5.94- see review in my comments as a response to reader!)
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Real Techniques Core Collection Brushes ($17.99)
I have been trying to go more natural/organic and these cleansing towelettes are one of the top picks by
Gorgeously Green
(very resourceful site for organic- www.gorgeouslygreen.com).
Gorgeously Green
(very resourceful site for organic- www.gorgeouslygreen.com).
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^ Maybelline's Color Tattoo 24hr Eyeshadow in "Fierce & Tangy"($6.99)
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NYX Color Lip Balm in "Danke"($3.49?)
(I picked these up on the last trip to Ulta)
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NYX Color Lip Balm in "Danke"($3.49?)
(I picked these up on the last trip to Ulta)
This time around I grabbed:
Maybelline's Color Tattoo 24hr Eyeshadow in "Bad to the Bronze"($6.99)
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NYX Round Lipstick in "Summer Love"($3.99).
I also bought Oscar Blandi Dry Shampoo ($11.00) in the powder formula, as I have been wanting this for a long time due to the great reviews and I am out of a dry shampoo. I really wanted an organic one (as I am trying to go that direction like I said!) but I could not find one at Ulta. This will probably be something I will have to make (ekk!) or buy online. I figured... 1-2 "bad" ingredients in this product wouldn't do AS much damage for the short time I'll be using it verses washing my hair (which gets very oil easily) every single day!
Maybelline's Color Tattoo 24hr Eyeshadow in "Bad to the Bronze"($6.99)
&
NYX Round Lipstick in "Summer Love"($3.99).
I also bought Oscar Blandi Dry Shampoo ($11.00) in the powder formula, as I have been wanting this for a long time due to the great reviews and I am out of a dry shampoo. I really wanted an organic one (as I am trying to go that direction like I said!) but I could not find one at Ulta. This will probably be something I will have to make (ekk!) or buy online. I figured... 1-2 "bad" ingredients in this product wouldn't do AS much damage for the short time I'll be using it verses washing my hair (which gets very oil easily) every single day!
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SWATCHES:
WITH FLASH and taken on two different settings.
I just realized my camera has been set on the second pictures settings for a very long time (even personal pictures!). It is some kind of "chrome mode"? You can see in the photos, as well as all my previous posts, clearly this is not a good quality setting :(
(L-R): "Fierce & Tangy", "Bad to the Bronze", "Danke", Summer Love"
NO Flash, SAME order as above and two settings!
Both Maybelline Color Tattoo 24hr Eyeshadows are swatched heavily, especially "Fierce & Tangy" as I accidentally picked up a decent chunk.
Maybelline Color Tattoo 24hr Eyeshadow in "Fierce & Tangy" is a gorgeous peachy/orange shade. It can be used VERY lightly and sheers out to a lovely peach shade on the lids. I will often do this as an everyday quick look or you can also use this as a base for stronger looks, even as a base for smokey eyes to warm it up a bit! I found this one to be more drying than "Bad to the Bronze" but I'm not sure if its because its been used/opened or if its because this is matte and "Bad to the Bronze" is not?! It's in no way an issue for me though. This truly stays put too!
Maybelline Color Tattoo 24hr Eyeshadow in "Bad to the Bronze" is a beautiful beautiful bronze (obviously!) but it's more of an "antiqued" bronze to me. I adore this one, as I stated above application was much smoother because it wasn't as dry. I haven't tried this yet but I cannot wait!
NYX Color Lip Balm in "Danke" is a very sheer nude shade, on my skin it comes off with some peach undertone but on my lips I can't see any. I had to heavily swatch this balm (I believe 5x's) in order to get it to show up as it did in the pictures. I was a bit disappointed with the formula of this product....it doesn't seem very moisturizing and will stick to any dry spots on your lips. Also, application is streaky until you rub your lips together a few times. The scent isn't bad but its a very detectable fruity scent that fades with wear. I probably won't purchase any more of these.
NYX Round Lipstick in "Summer Love" is a stunning pink toned nude! I'm so glad I finally got this. This actually feels more moisturizing than the balm. The formula is wonderful like most of their lipsticks and color payoff is very good.
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7 comments:
Great review haul. I want to try the Yes to carrot. How do you like it?
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Those towelettes burned the area around my eyes :( they got all red and puffy lol
Love your haul, I'm going to have a look at Bad to the bronze myself, such a gorgeous colour! :) xx
My MIni Bag & @Morenita- I LOVE the Yes to Carrots Cucumber Cleansing Towelettes! I'm sorry you had such a bad experience with these :/ Maybe one of the natural ingredients irritates your skin? I'd check into it doll! I actually have never tried such a smooth gentle towelette as this one before! For years I've used towelettes, testing out all kinds of different brands. For awhile my favorite ones were by Neutrogena but I won't be purchasing those again after these. You could tell an immediate difference while cleansing with them, not only that but AFTER you were done cleansing. My skin didn't feel tight and dry like the others would make me feel, instead it felt refreshed and soft. I actually experienced stinging/burning with many of the others as well, especially around the eye area. However with these, I used one to take makeup off and did not experience any stinging/burning sensations at all AND it removed all of my makeup. Very happy to find an easily accessible, all natural AND cheap cleansing towelette- highly recommend and will purchase again (there is my review)! ;)
@Nadia- thank you doll! I love your blog and will be following :] Hope you do the same, just getting back to posting! "Bad the Bronze" is amazing, I tried it out first time today- would look fabulous with your hair/eyes!
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Great review. I will definitely give this a try now.
I am now a new follower.
great haul, the real technique brushes are amazing! x
I didn't know they still carry NYX Round Lipsticks. And I love that Yes To Cucumber wipes.
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