tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59819794062022946422024-03-05T04:46:40.508-05:00Savvy Beautyehinks21http://www.blogger.com/profile/12700802385595038319noreply@blogger.comBlogger799125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981979406202294642.post-24917437581490193002015-11-28T22:43:00.003-05:002015-11-30T08:22:39.162-05:00Current Nightly Skincare Routine<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Since I am nearly at the end, I thought that I better share quick! I have been happy with the Simole eye makeup remover and recently had the Simple micellar cleansing water in my cart but promptly returned it to the shelf until I finish up this bottle!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis_WNGU2Y15WaDijhiX1oo0ZwKWUq-NlhWmoVoDDfcv8pPnyr9BINFhi3qVnROUGk5p6sYfWsh44FCj6caGDyBILTrimpAqB_Jb_28OW7OfuGSRSko1taNKF2fDJVRPm-caI5ydAiQ41I/s640/blogger-image--431902614.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis_WNGU2Y15WaDijhiX1oo0ZwKWUq-NlhWmoVoDDfcv8pPnyr9BINFhi3qVnROUGk5p6sYfWsh44FCj6caGDyBILTrimpAqB_Jb_28OW7OfuGSRSko1taNKF2fDJVRPm-caI5ydAiQ41I/s640/blogger-image--431902614.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The sketchy white powder in the red tray is rice powder which I use as a brightener and exfoliator. Nothing fancy but a bag of Bob's Red Mill lasts for ages. I simply add a generous pinch to my cleanser, add water and its the perfect grit for my skin.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYv7S3O-Ha2Oc-Sfw8L5CANasL5iWRUVsCxZS25hk_Yt-K5d9S-Ry8v9ZQ2Y7HM3raVO1Gxaj0ddjXe9shlwCzDDu0jgxAgZXq_LBlYCOoVGvrMFDrLEyLqK5aHkb6KvcAONn9ja-dg4c/s640/blogger-image--2095286005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYv7S3O-Ha2Oc-Sfw8L5CANasL5iWRUVsCxZS25hk_Yt-K5d9S-Ry8v9ZQ2Y7HM3raVO1Gxaj0ddjXe9shlwCzDDu0jgxAgZXq_LBlYCOoVGvrMFDrLEyLqK5aHkb6KvcAONn9ja-dg4c/s640/blogger-image--2095286005.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I follow up cleansing with Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid. I have combo/oily skin that has a tendency to become quite congested if I don't stay on top of things.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Sukin eye serum I grabbed over the summer at a TJ Maxx in Roanoke, Virginia. It seems to be working alright.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I then make another homemade mix. Vitamin C powder with my current nighttime moisturizer Korres Greek Yoghurt Advanced Nourishing Sleeping Facial. I like to mix the Vitamin C powder with a thicker crew..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw5xLvRDncOIVmOrLaSAtK3PW0G4vXw88oEMssjmHaBIy4PeWzGqua6XH1AO35jBQ25TpUjoaD9_b74-OBN3qKjr1yJZAC0JrFS3E3RSpQFosTVMmw5sxgPZ5tlaYa7rdNKhBsn4tnkto/s640/blogger-image-1055536903.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw5xLvRDncOIVmOrLaSAtK3PW0G4vXw88oEMssjmHaBIy4PeWzGqua6XH1AO35jBQ25TpUjoaD9_b74-OBN3qKjr1yJZAC0JrFS3E3RSpQFosTVMmw5sxgPZ5tlaYa7rdNKhBsn4tnkto/s640/blogger-image-1055536903.jpg"></a></div><br></div>I don't not rally keep the cap off the powder for this long. It tends to deteriorate quickly when exposed to light and air!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Soon I will need to replace the eye makeup remover and cleanser. I have plenty of replacements for the cleanser.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">But I quite like this routine for its simplicity and effectiveness. My skin is clear and smooth. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Day time is coming up!</div>ehinks21http://www.blogger.com/profile/12700802385595038319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981979406202294642.post-16410925312391257382015-11-28T21:28:00.000-05:002015-11-28T22:35:47.673-05:00MakeOut 2105 Update!<div><br></div>How's it going? :)<br>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue light" , , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">Finally ordered Giorgio Armani's Master Corrector which I vowed at the beginning of this year to purchase. Happy to get 20% off during the VIB sale last week, well over the weekend. I literally just hit submit, panicking that I wouldn't get the 20% off. Luckily it was still saved in my cart. Thank you Sephora! It only took 11 months to finish 90% of 2 concealers. But I stayed the course and held off on making a purchase. Dwindling down the makeup collection is still the goal! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">But the takeaway... Only 4 purchases all year! (So far...) I'm not really sure that the mascara purchase counts because I used up all of my samples. :) This was bought over the summer during my only CVS trip of the year over the summer for practically free of course. I've been that good all year!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Does anyone remember SavvyBeauty's 100 pan challenge in 2011.... Hmmm? Well recently, I discovered a YouTuber who is conducting her own Project 100 Pan, autumnmoore08. So... Guess what I'm going to launch very soon? You guessed it, another Project 100 Pan Challenge for 2016. Already made my list! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL8A4k639_1VXKaJjm8xEMatApLMqMGsea2oBss1fRwfVdtKHjTfbfgIVe8F8N3uPlaDhjbDg8MOXCaUjvZ9DBLlmLcoXsZSl7C-hzMq5Gf0H7xf7N07gEapVXRUC7DhaNiggOt4yTg_U/s640/blogger-image--886804995.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL8A4k639_1VXKaJjm8xEMatApLMqMGsea2oBss1fRwfVdtKHjTfbfgIVe8F8N3uPlaDhjbDg8MOXCaUjvZ9DBLlmLcoXsZSl7C-hzMq5Gf0H7xf7N07gEapVXRUC7DhaNiggOt4yTg_U/s640/blogger-image--886804995.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Of course it will include samples, hair care, skincare, bodycare, makeup... I have more 100 items that I could use up. Scary! I'm not going to include basic shampoo and conditioner since my family usually shares those items but treatments, deep conditioners and hair masks; those will be included. More on that later!</span></div>
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Let's start with skincare. I had talked about the Isomers line in my last update post. I am really liking this line. I have been using it every night with noticeable results. My face is more even toned, smoother, firmer. Everything has changed about my skin appearance from using this product line. I've read some reviews, they are not exactly positive but I'm going with the results that I see in my skin. Big changes. I expected to finish up these bottles in 3 months but I over estimated how fast I would finish them. I think that I have 1 month to go.<br />
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I finished N7 Beautiful Skin Cleansing water which I love and is no longer sold at Target. I purchased a cleansing oil for its replacement which I will talk about in my updated skincare routine which will be coming up next. I really like cleansing waters but cleansing oils really dissolve all of my makeup. I use cleansing waters and cleansing oils as makeup removers and always follow both up with a cleanser.</div>
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I'm also pitching 3 foundations this go around. I've added a couple foundations to my collection in the last couple of months (oops, I'm like a chameleon, so frustrating) and it's time to say bye bye to Revlon Colorstay Whipped. I believe these are 3-4 years old, Sand Beige is newer actually which I may keep. I have 150 Buff, 200 Sand Beige and 240 Natural Beige. I use Buff in the center of my face and Sand Beige around the perimeter and outer cheeks. Natural Beige was always too pink for me. It's a good foundation but I could never quite get it right every time I used it. It liked a certain moisturizer and my skin needed to be freshly exfoliated or this foundation would stick to every dry patch or it would just find them. I have oily, combination skin and this would also slip off or catch in different areas of the face with certain primers. Bottom line, I need quick effortless blending for my everyday use. I liked to use this for special events at night where I knew my photo would be taken. I've replaced the Colorstay Whipped with a higher end foundation which I will talk about soon!</div>
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I tried out 3 different brands of cotton rounds/squares. Out of this round, I believe the Ulta Premium Round Cotton pads won in terms of quality but Target cotton rounds win in the price category. I have about 5 squares of the CVS premium cotton squares left. They work well but just a touch linty. This is not something I want to spend a lot of money on but I also do not want to be left with cotton bits sticky to my face because ultimately they end up in my eyes. I'm sure I will be in Target soon to pick up a new package. I have seen a review on the White Cloud Cotton Squares on Amazon but since I am using the cleansing oil, it dissolves nearly all of my eye makeup so a separate remover is unnecessary. Maybe I can hold off for a while... Actually, I need cotton for toner! </div>
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Nivea In Shower Body Lotion in Shea Butter. I really love this stuff. Olay has a similar one thst my husband gave me for Christmas years ago. I never found it again. It does make things slippery in the shower when it builds up, meaning if you use this every day and skip a week of cleaning, it's going to be slippery. However, every other day, cleaning of the shower once a week, I haven't had any problems. I enjoyed using this during the cold winter months that we have been having down here in NC.</div>
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Victoria Secret Pear Glacé is my all time favorite scent. Takes me way back to my undergraduate years where I think I made one bottle last about a year. $12 was so expensive back then. Maybe it was more back then actually. $17 seems to be the price I remember. Hmm... But anywho, I bought this a couple of years ago and was saving it for who knows what. I will repurchase.</div>
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c Booth Nourishing Bath and Body Wash. I bought a lotion and 2 other body washes on a sale at Ulta and used a coupon and rewards. Bought all for for under $10. There is nothing truly remarkable about this body wash that can be doubled as a bath. It smells nice, feels good. There are no parabens, sulfates, mineral oil or petrolatum in this product which I can appreciate as some of those do have some conclusive and inconclusive studies pointing out their effectiveness, ineffectiveness, toxicity to the body... It's all too confusing really and opinions run high. After looking briefly at the ingredient list, this product from c Booth doesn't seem too natural. I have 3 more products to go from this line... </div>
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And 3 bars of soap. I guess that means I use about a bar of soap a month. I grabbed the men's care because it was on sale. I usually stick with Dove. A huge club pack of the pink bars were on sale last week at the commissary so I have 12 to try out during the next year.</div>
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I did finish lots of shampoo and conditioners, so like bar soap, I finish approximately 1 shampoo and 1 conditioner every month. Mental note... I have 2, maybe 3 pumps of the L'OREAL OleoTherapy Perfecting Oil Essence. This product is really nice to use on the ends of the hair. It doesn't weigh down or add any grease. It really extended my last haircut for at least 5 months. And that was one of the best haircuts I have had down here in NC. Finding a hair stylist that I can trust has been such a challenge down here. I usually ask for the long layers, pointing out exactly where I want them to start, I don't dare ask for fringe, occasionally I want angles in the front starting an inch above my shoulders. I specifically ask for no triangle point, I want my hair level in the back. Once have I found someone who listened. I just went back to her again and boom, all wrong. Luckily, I'm a huge fan of piling my hair on top of my head in a bun...</div>
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Oh and two boxes of dye. I am having a really hard time finding this hair dye. In fact, it's difficult to find any semi-permanent/washout hair dye. I use the same color 21 every time I color my hair but I like that it rinses out because there will come a day when I am sick of dying my hair and will embrace those greys... Well not anytime soon but I really want all the length of my permanent hair dying days to eventually grow out and be cut off so I will be left with semi "natural" hair after those "28 washes.". I've tried some semi-permanent colors at Sally's but this Clairol Natural Instinct just has that perfect color. It's just dark enough and it gives a little warmth. Is this being discontinued? I can only find it a Ulta. These were the last two boxes on the shelf, different packaging to boot. Eeek! </div>
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So a ton of stuff is headed to the recycling bin! I think I covered most things exhaustively. Bottom line, I use a lot of products and have a lot of empties in 3 months. My bathroom cabinet is still full of products but this was a good jump start. I will continue using and not purchasing or realistically, continue using and purchasing less... Which I have been good at. Currently I have only 1 replacement shampoo and conditioner for the set that is almost empty in the shower. Still have a ton of lotions and potions...<br />
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ehinks21http://www.blogger.com/profile/12700802385595038319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981979406202294642.post-14797300051652048212015-03-06T10:00:00.001-05:002015-03-06T10:00:19.352-05:00Pan that Palette 2015 Update!First month went swimmingly. Used the Naked palette every day and fell in love all over again. I started using the right side of the palette more, specifically Gunmetal. I found that layering Toasted over Gunmetal has a nice effect and became my favorite look.<div><br></div><div>Month 2... Still continue to use the Naked palette and realize that I'm not seeing any progress and become discouraged. Silly, I know. Then I think, there is no way I will be able to pan this palette and how is it even possible. Do I not pile on my shadow enough? How do people do it? I can't possibly use this palette every day for the entire year...</div><div><br></div><div>Partial Month 3... Hmm, maybe I did make some progress. There seems to be deeper dips in Virgin, Sin, Naked and Side Car. Tiny dip in Darkhorse and Toasted. Not bad... </div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHc0KUpQi8gBDlX8Gy7Ubamut3Yj_KUa3ucvPb7-3NxxDW5ywT2-veU8IIkBB5v_hG82oT2CGdP9JCxb9ozE99oSJA-nkF4RuR8ft_5CxDt1ruPtp8BdyujF5GiTzvX5VqCiXaZfgXujU/s640/blogger-image-1984674749.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHc0KUpQi8gBDlX8Gy7Ubamut3Yj_KUa3ucvPb7-3NxxDW5ywT2-veU8IIkBB5v_hG82oT2CGdP9JCxb9ozE99oSJA-nkF4RuR8ft_5CxDt1ruPtp8BdyujF5GiTzvX5VqCiXaZfgXujU/s640/blogger-image-1984674749.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>The starting point...</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_9v5dNiXShqOJtAUua6JqbOmYWaX1v2_Qh2zh3tWdeVpbXowGV33EWqumQMfl9e9LkcmJqvRKEy0HUFwuf50cNBfCeQW-1lzHIAvA5RpWn_TgTASNEDPt7u6skReJDzkPsTBL_aJZb6w/s640/blogger-image--757016562.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_9v5dNiXShqOJtAUua6JqbOmYWaX1v2_Qh2zh3tWdeVpbXowGV33EWqumQMfl9e9LkcmJqvRKEy0HUFwuf50cNBfCeQW-1lzHIAvA5RpWn_TgTASNEDPt7u6skReJDzkPsTBL_aJZb6w/s640/blogger-image--757016562.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Maybe you can sort of tell a little progress... :)</div><div><br></div><div>I will keep at it!</div>ehinks21http://www.blogger.com/profile/12700802385595038319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981979406202294642.post-56924325600017271792015-03-05T11:01:00.001-05:002015-03-05T11:01:47.052-05:00Finish 7 by Spring UpdateSo much for the February update! Whoopsies...<div><br></div><div>I can tell you that I have a brown paper shopping bag filled with empties which I should probably dive into but I have some other products just about empty so I will keep you in suspense for just a couple more weeks.</div><div><br></div><div>But for progress, I can share! I am loving the Isomers line and probably won't finish the set until at least April. My skin has changed for the good and I really don't think I should venture out and try anything else. I am having a difficult time finding the line. I found some products on Amazon and websites that I have never heard of before. I will need to do some more research. But of course summer is coming and everything can and will change... But lately I have been enjoying my normal skin. </div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The Maybelline Color tattoos... Probably never, ever going to finish... Not a pessimist over here, just a realist. Bodycare I always fly through. Hair care... I'm trying my best to use product, but time is of the essence in the morning. Shampoo and conditioner? Easy peasy. Serums, spray, styling aids... I guess I'm more of a minimalist.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Skincare is a different story! Currently I'm searching for the perfect daytime SPF and have purchased 3 so far... </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Olay Complete all day moisturizer with SPF 15</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Aveeno positively radiant daily mositurizer with SPF 15</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">L'OREAL men's expert Vita Lift Anti-Wrinkle & Firming moisturizer Pro Retinol with SPF 15</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The last one was a random, clearance purchase for $2. I couldn't pass it up. It says non-greasy, but I disagree. It is a touch sticky if left alone. However, my skin has needed extra moisturization lately. The smell is strong, total man smell but I don't really mind it.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Olay Complete was my first purchase. I'm not sure how my skin is getting along with it. I've used this one the longest and I can't seem to use it every day or my skin reacts with clogged pores. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Aveeno seems to be the best for my skin. It absorbs nicely and dries down after a few minutes. Im didn't like it under most of my foundations this winter. Most if not all my foundations are matte formulations. So this moisturizer under a matte foundation looks a bit dry on my skin. I'm hopeful as soon as the humidity returns, this will work out well...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">And another issue with all 3... SPF of 15 is not enough for Southern Summers.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">I will check back in on March 21st of shortly thereafter with all my empties!</font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">How is your Finish 7 by Spring going?!</font></div>ehinks21http://www.blogger.com/profile/12700802385595038319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981979406202294642.post-44989797599074901612015-01-03T00:05:00.003-05:002015-01-11T13:39:40.746-05:00Finish 7 by Spring: Intro!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>This is a tag that is flying around YouTube and I am totally down with finishing these 7 products!<br>
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Like the Finish 6 by Christmas tag where I ambitiously chose 6 products in makeup, skincare, body care and hair care, I will choose 7 for this challenge! End date: March 20th!!!<br>
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Over Christmas break, I was gifted some items from the Isomers line. I haven't heard of these products before and just tried them all for the first time tonight. In fact the routine I just used, I want to use up for this challenge.<br>
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1. Isomers ReNew Triple Action Amino Neck and Decollete Exfoliator<br>
2. Isomers Matrixyl Advanced Wrinkle Defense Serum<br>
3. Isomers Matrixyl Advanced Wrinkle Defense Cream Day and Night Formula<br>
4. Isomers Neck and Chin Firming with Ovaliss and Essenskin<br>
5. N7 Beautiful Skin Cleansing skin<br>
6. bliss daily detoxifying toner<br>7. OleHenriksen virtual truth eye cream<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyReyBz9E6uvQfTFzS5d8eh7xyuwPQTkoXtP6onZHya2GVLepOWV7VEI5h0pgYMICUcOQ6rH4WyteonQ3qU-SX7CtStHQgviNsGFQmC0QL0CcAshWtPaHBBfzv30Hh7GbLpzjK-oxYFk4/s640/blogger-image-1988557388.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyReyBz9E6uvQfTFzS5d8eh7xyuwPQTkoXtP6onZHya2GVLepOWV7VEI5h0pgYMICUcOQ6rH4WyteonQ3qU-SX7CtStHQgviNsGFQmC0QL0CcAshWtPaHBBfzv30Hh7GbLpzjK-oxYFk4/s640/blogger-image-1988557388.jpg"></a></div></div><br>Makeup:<br>
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1.<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light Bisque (it's endless!!!)</span><br>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">3. Physicians Formula dual concealer</span><br>
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">4. Maybelline Color Tattoo Bad to the Bronze or Barely Branded or Barely Beige (there are so many in my drawer...)</span><br>
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5. AVON Glimmersticks chromes in mocha flash, 1/2 inch left!</span><br>
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">6. Milani Easy Brow in Natural Taupe, unable to twist up. :( (it's a gimme, but I need at least one!)</span><br>
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I'm going to add some items that I didn't finish during the Finish 6 by Christmas Tag. We travelled unexpectedly and there wasn't enough room for all the full size products I was trying to finish up!<br>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">4. Caudalie Dry Oil</span><br>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">5. Jergens Gradual Tan, virtually unused</span><br>
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</div>ehinks21http://www.blogger.com/profile/12700802385595038319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981979406202294642.post-15344317643642238312015-01-02T23:45:00.000-05:002015-01-10T20:04:35.710-05:00Pan that Palette Challenge 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBb53fMfpuLkHSJFpQbw3rcvB95RnmetLLh48oiIBdRSDTizPfMMvEmGbHgQVSdUYBM6jXZB86nI_V0UM5GOvP5X0AsGWLWSqyjyX1R_aXaKKR6IdcAkkBLrNJztuGTce4CwVu15Yn9LU/s640/blogger-image--528133284.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBb53fMfpuLkHSJFpQbw3rcvB95RnmetLLh48oiIBdRSDTizPfMMvEmGbHgQVSdUYBM6jXZB86nI_V0UM5GOvP5X0AsGWLWSqyjyX1R_aXaKKR6IdcAkkBLrNJztuGTce4CwVu15Yn9LU/s640/blogger-image--528133284.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>I'm doing it! I am going to pan the Original Urban Decay Naked Palette in 2015! Just seeing that it is possible to use up an entire eyeshadow palette is really inspiring. Sounds silly, we are talking makeup, but my Naked palette is already 4 years old!<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDx4vnqkMpdCghmKsBVsCJDwOQ7g2CX83hy-GPBmk0b-ZsR8PiBpOxgnIu7_yTYUy9Ro4bPiif57f5V0bVftb2U7scwnJLs8DpzBiU6P5o20cWXXEr5vPOXIxiOM8JYO4QpzAk7lOmkbk/s640/blogger-image--1482877576.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDx4vnqkMpdCghmKsBVsCJDwOQ7g2CX83hy-GPBmk0b-ZsR8PiBpOxgnIu7_yTYUy9Ro4bPiif57f5V0bVftb2U7scwnJLs8DpzBiU6P5o20cWXXEr5vPOXIxiOM8JYO4QpzAk7lOmkbk/s640/blogger-image--1482877576.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div>I have some dips in Virgin and Naked. This is 4 years of use and I'm going to try to pan this is 1 year? Lol<br><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBhB-8q2qoUcPRn0P8s90nXLqttjU6u-MG582ICwlW-3kYma4AKcRY0B17SXxveccQ4VFbDObCa5Owi5Cdy36O36Yx6aQtTPd_dnezJI_hz-W5LV81ubNMPu3wNv1O7q_kTbkGMIDQhKU/s640/blogger-image--476687222.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBhB-8q2qoUcPRn0P8s90nXLqttjU6u-MG582ICwlW-3kYma4AKcRY0B17SXxveccQ4VFbDObCa5Owi5Cdy36O36Yx6aQtTPd_dnezJI_hz-W5LV81ubNMPu3wNv1O7q_kTbkGMIDQhKU/s640/blogger-image--476687222.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrpEsNS140PTQHmw_4dqalcpRnaFg-qEsn4QHmP1EtdLtrY1pqASIoPeVxVaoKh4XFZa974I6Rkimi39OXtXu_5g6XHj0kwRaRzsjSooKjJSiquXZIfd_EYHzYEc8Nx91JoLPNZBjRIPs/s640/blogger-image-671436495.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrpEsNS140PTQHmw_4dqalcpRnaFg-qEsn4QHmP1EtdLtrY1pqASIoPeVxVaoKh4XFZa974I6Rkimi39OXtXu_5g6XHj0kwRaRzsjSooKjJSiquXZIfd_EYHzYEc8Nx91JoLPNZBjRIPs/s640/blogger-image-671436495.jpg"></a></div><br>
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I have already fallen back in the love with it by using it exclusively the past week. I have all the Naked Palettes, 1, 2, 3, and both Naked Basics. I love them all. So if I'm successful I will pan Naked 2 in 2016 and Naked 3 in 2017. Woah, slow down...<br>
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Panning for me will not be completely emptying the shadows as AmberF on YouTube. You have already seen above how long it takes me to dip into a shadow. :) </div><div><br></div><div>I'm definitely going to try my best but for me and how I use shadow, that will be impossible. My goal is to hit pan on every shadow for me to successfully complete this challenge. Seems fair, right?<br>
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I plan on using the Naked Palette 5 days a week and using something else the other 2 days to keep myself from boredom. But I have plenty of Color Tattoos to mix things up.<br>
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I will check in once a month or once every couple of months to show my progress! <br>
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Wish me luck!</div></div><div><br></div><div>Are you in?!!</div>ehinks21http://www.blogger.com/profile/12700802385595038319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981979406202294642.post-11922238215513030472015-01-02T23:34:00.000-05:002015-01-02T23:34:04.537-05:002014 Year in Review...<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Two were gifts! Bourjois Healthy Mix brought over from across the pond by a friend in my winter and summer shades, 52 and 53. Kind of wish I had 51. :) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Good: I gave away a whole lot more a month later... I also have away the L'OREAL Magic LUMI foundation. I really wanted to love that Flower Beauty palette...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Tarte waterproof brow mousse in Rich Brown ($28 but the next item was free!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Lorac 3D Luster Drops (free with Tarte brow mousse Beauty.com purchase!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">AVON Extralasting eyeshadow pencil in rich cocoa and smoky plum (sale $3.99 each)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">AVON Glimmersticks in blackened night and moonlight brow ($1.99 each clearance)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Maybelline instant age rewind concealer in light<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> and Maybelline Dream Wonder Fluid-touch Foundation in 60 (</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">(</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Ulta BOGO 50% off, $4 coupon for the foundation and $3.50 off $10 Ulta coupon)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Maybelline Fit Me pressed powders in 210 (clearanced at Ulta ~$4) <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">220 (40% off at Rite Aid ~$4)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Roughly $243.43. $60 a month if you divide by 6! Not too bad... I will always buy Urban Decay. Plus, I sold some unused makeup and nail polish on eBay to defray this cost as well. Go me! :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The bad: I </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">added way too many liners which I have not yet opened in the second half of 2014. Anything older than 2 years as been sent to the bin. I have some work to do...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The Good: I </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">finished my ybf automatic brown pencil from a YouBeauty Testtube. I added a Maybelline pencil which isn't a good match but picked up the Tarte brow mousse and Santa brought me the Maybelline Eyestudio Brow Drama Sculpting Brow Mascara. I'm very happy with my routine right now.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Kind of Good: I didn't finish any but only added </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">2 sample size lip glosses in Dandelion and Hoola from the Benefit Bronzed n'Dandy set.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Good: Did not finish any <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">but did not add any!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The Ugly: I added Naked2 basics, Tarte tartelette, Julep Sweep, Lorac Pro to Go, Too faced Chocolate Bar, Maybelline The Nudes, that limited edition Wet n Wild palette, Urban Decay Smoked palette and Naked Basics2. All solid purchases if I do say so myself... :)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The Bad: </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Discarded two, but added 2... Physicians Formula and a Maybelline because the color was just off. Added 2 FitMe pressed powders. 220 is a touch too dark, 210 seems to work well. Still working through the Coty Airspun which I have 2 of, translucent and naturally neutral and have almost hit pan on my NARS Light Reflecting Setting powder. There is a tiny pin size hole forming in the middle. :)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The Good: I finished several samples of Urban Decay Supercurling mascara, a full size L'OREAL Butterfly which my lovely mom bought for me over the summer and a full size Almay that dried out really quick. I only purchased two this entire year (Almay and AVON superSHOCK) and haven't opened the AVON as of yet because I am working through a Lancôme that came to me from L'OREAL consumer testing. I also received a few more at the end of the year from Sephora sample bags so I should be good for the entire year of 2015. After re-evaluating this last statement, I think I will need at least one full size.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Good and the Bad: I purchased the Benefit Cheeky Sweet Spot from Ulta which I didn't include in the photo above because I'm pretty sure that I will be selling it. I called several stores within driving distance and ended up having a store 40 minutes away hold their last one for me. Can you say obsessed? I haven't opened it yet. I let go of 3 blushes this year. Leans more towards good if I sell the Benefit. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Kind of Bad: I finished Sonia Kashuk undetectable cream bronzer. I picked up the a Benefit Bronze n'Dandy sample set because I have been wanting to try Hoola for years and <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Too faced Bonjour Soleil palette for the same reasons for chocolate soleil matte bronzer and sun bunny. I didn't quite finish NYC Sunny but I almost feel good letting it go.I want to see that pan!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">The Good: I did receive a sample sized highlighter with purchases but I did not purchase any. Also I feel that I have used up the L'OREAL LUMI enough to discard it since it is nearly 4 years old I believe. I also gave away 2 so I'm working with 3 samples and a full size. My sister had a tiny Mary Lou Manizer which I have been wanting to try forever!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">I never formally established a Makeout 2014 but maybe I should have. One thing I learned from 2013, do not go into a drug store and pretty much, I followed through with that. I didn't coupon and did not come home with bags of products. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">The majority of the products, well all really, were bought on sale or clearance or came from cashing in on earned points. I did indulge in the Sephora VIB sale this year more than years in the past thanks to some money earned from eBay sales. That being said, I will propose the parameters for...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Make Out 2015 !!!</span></span><br />
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ehinks21http://www.blogger.com/profile/12700802385595038319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981979406202294642.post-78449779338234958832015-01-02T10:33:00.002-05:002015-01-09T08:25:38.272-05:00Makeout 2015<div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">
"When is enough, enough?" -as asked by Christine, otherwise known as Pinksofoxy on YouTube. <br>
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I watched all her decluttering videos in 2012/2013 and even participated in my own Make Out 2013 where I evaluated my spending habits, discarded old makeup and carefully bought what I needed but still managed to add 8 concealers and 25 lip products. Oops. <br>
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But I was able to justify purchasing 25 lip products because with coupons,
rewards and clearance prices, my out of pocket expense was just shy of
$25. Do I use them? Yes of course. Do I need that many? Still debating it out with myself. I didn't buy any more lip products in 2014... Though I did add 2 sample sized lip products that came in the Bronze n'Dandy set from Benefit that I picked up from the Sephora VIB sale. <br>
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Proudly, I carried over what I learned in 2014. I stopped shopping drugstore clearance sales. Just because they are only $1 after rewards and coupons, I don't need to bring them home! I bought one mascara for the entire year which still hasn't been opened... (1 was gifted to me.) Go me! But this year I also failed, especially in the eyeshadow palette and foundation areas. Still looking for that perfect, flawless foundation...<br>
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Well now that 2015 has already started off fast and furious, I have created some parameters for Make Out 2015! I introduced this plan in my previous 2014 Year in Review blog post. We will hopefully be selling a house (fingers crossed!), buying a house, retiring from the military and moving to another state in 2016 so I'm giving myself an entire year to rid myself of the excess in all aspects of my life. <br>
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Enough is finally enough!<br>
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Pinksofoxy recently showed the world her Makeup Inventory 2014. I'm going to include my skincare, body and haircare items. I recently was gifted and given some things over the holiday in the skincare and bodycare categories so I counted up everything and here it is below:<br>
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<u>2014 Makeup Inventory</u><br>12 Lipstick<br>3 Lip liner<br>9 Lip gloss</div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">6 Lip balm<br>5 Balm stain</div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">8 Revlon Colorburst<br>32 Single eyeshadows<br>16 Small eyeshadow palettes<br>12 Large eyeshadow palettes</div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">18 L'OREAL Infalliables </div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">29 Maybelline tattoos <br>27 Pencil eye liners (11 unused/unopened)</div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">1 Liquid eyeliner<br>4 Eyeshadow sticks<br>4 Eye primers (3 deluxe samples)<br>4 Brow products<br>8 False eyelashes</div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">2 Mascara</span><br>
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">10 Foundation (2 Bourjois, 3 Revlon Colorstay Whipped, 3 Maybelline Dream Wonder Fluid, CoverGirl Ready, Set, Gorgeous, L'OREAL True Match W3)</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">2 BB cream</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">1 CC cream</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">4 Highlighter (1 cream, 1 liquid, 2 pressed powder)<br></span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">5 Concealer</span><br>
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">2 Corrector</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">2 Primer<br></span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">14 Blush </span></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">4 bronzer</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">2 contour<br></span>
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">5 Powder</span><br><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">4 Setting powder (3 deluxe sample)</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">4 Setting spray (2 deluxe sample)<br></span>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">2014 Skincare Inventory</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">3 Facial sprays<br></span>
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">1 Gel Cleanser</span><br><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">3 Cream Cleanser</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">4 bar cleansers<br></span>
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">2 Toner </span><br>
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">2 Makeup remover</span><br>
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">2 Makeup remover wipes</span><br>
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">1 Enzyme mask</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">1 Overnight treatment mask<br>5 Clarifying mask (2 full size)</span><br>
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">1 Dermabrasion</span><br><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">4 Treatment</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">2 Salicyclic acid treatment</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">3 eye cream<br></span>
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">1 Day Moisturizer with SPF</span><br><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">3 Night Moisturizer</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">3 Facial oil</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">2 serum<br></span>2 Décolleté treatment</div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></span></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">2014 Bodycare Inventory</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">4 Spray lotion </span></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">7 Scented body lotion</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">1 Gradual tanning lotion</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">2 unscented repairing lotion</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">4 travel Nivea tin<br></span>
1 Body oil</div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">7 Body gel/cream body wash</div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><u style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">2014 Haircare Inventory</u><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"> (all travel size unless indicated)</span><br>5 Oil (2 full size, 1 unopened)</div>
<div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">6 Smoother (1 full size)</span><br><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">8 Blow Out</span><br>
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">1 Dry Shampoo</span><br>
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">1 Dry Conditioner</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">2 Shine spray</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">3 Texture<br></span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">7 Styler/spray (1 full size)</span><br><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">5 Prep/heat protectant</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">2 Spray conditioner/detangler<br></span>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">With these numbers, I should not need to purchase a thing in 2015! To reiterate, a lot of these items, especially the hair care items are deluxe sample sizes. In order for this to work, I will allow myself a few purchases in 2015. I have been wanting to buy the Girogio Armani Master Corrector for a couple of years now so as long as I finish my Bobbi Brown Corrector, I can purchase the GA. However, I will not add to these numbers, the purpose of the makeup inventory is to decrease the numbers!</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></span></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">I will allow myself to take advantage of the Sephora VIB sales in April (my birthday month!) and November. The Giorgio Armani Master Corrector will need to be purchased from Nordstrom since it is not sold by Sephora at the present time. Another item that I have been seriously considering is It Cosmetics CC cream because of the high SPF. But that may change...<br></span>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">So here is my contract which has been signed, dated and currently taped to my bathroom mirror!</span><br>
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Make Out 2015<br><span style="color: #741b47;"><br>
<span style="color: black;">I will allow myself 5 makeup purchases for the year 2015. These items may only be bought during the Sephora VIB sales in April and November and all other months will be excluded from purchases. </span></span></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="color: black;">*Exception for Giorgio Armani Master Corrector at Nordstrom.<br>
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1. </span></span><span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="color: black;">_________________________________________________________</span></span><br><span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="color: black;">2. </span></span><span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="color: black;">_________________________________________________________</span></span> </span></span><br>
<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="color: black;">3.</span></span> <span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="color: black;">_________________________________________________________</span></span> </span></span><br>
<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="color: black;">4. </span></span><span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="color: black;">_________________________________________________________</span></span> </span></span><br>
<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="color: black;">5. _</span></span><span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="color: black;">________________________________________________________</span></span><br>
<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="color: black;"><br>*Excluding: basic hair care, basic body care and basic skincare which can be purchased when the last product in that category has been used up entirely. See Parameters below.<br>
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<u><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Makeout 2015 Parameters</span></u><br>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Before purchasing items during the VIB sales as outlined above, I must use up/discard expired and unused items in that category. I will not add numbers to my Makeup Inventory.</span><br>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">1. Finish all current concealers, discard concealers not in use/older than 2 years. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">2. Finish Bobbi Brown and Olay Correctors. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">3. Finish all Mascara including samples.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">4. Finish all current BB and CC creams.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">5. Finish all current foundation, discard foundation not in use/older than 2 years. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">6. Finish all powders; foundation, mineral, pressed, loose, setting.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">7. Finish all current eyeliners, discard eyeliners not in use/older than 2 years.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">8. Finish all skincare items; setting spray, cleanser, toner, mask, treatment, facial oil, day and night moisturizer, eye cream.</span><br>
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">9. Finish all hair care items; primer, stylers, spray, oils, treatments. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">10. Finish all sample sizes before purchasing full size anything!</span><br>
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Signature Date</span></span> </span></div>
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ehinks21http://www.blogger.com/profile/12700802385595038319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981979406202294642.post-62513516446512766972014-12-07T22:00:00.000-05:002014-12-07T22:00:03.458-05:00My 3-minute, 5-minute and 10-minute face!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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I'm a busy mom of 5 (2 are fur babies!), currently a member of two PTAs, multiple committees, Girl Scout Troop leader, youth basketball coach, avid runner... Getting everyone out of the house on time has become a perfected art form. Depending on how much or how less time I have in the morning, these are my go to products I reach for to get out the door quickly but still looking put together. The idea is to not look scary... :)<br />
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Skincare is minimal but still essential so I quickly wash my face with Avalon Organics Vitamin C cleanser or if my skin is acting reactive, I use Cetaphil. My nighttime routine more than makes up for my morning haste. Three to ten splashes of water to rinse and then I am on to toner which is currently and usually Witch Hazel. I follow up with Olay complete all day moisturizer with SPF 15 and an eye cream du jour. Puffy eyes get hit with Clinique all about eyes serum de-puffing eye massage STAT. One minute is down.</div>
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I slap on Mayebelline dark circle eraser in light under my eyes, around my nose, dot on my chin and a line on the forehead. I just recently purchased this at Ulta (BOGO 50% off and $3.50 off $10 coupon!) This product has a really nice finish. I then dot some Lumene CC cream on my cheeks, upper forehead, chin, and nose. Over the summer I was using CoverGirl ready, set gorgeous in 115 buff beige but it is just a little too dark for me right now. Both the Lumene and CoverGirl have good coverage and look very natural on the skin. </div>
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Quickly pumping my eyelash curler on each set of lashes, I grab my blush brush and tap it into mark. just blushing in cameo. This acts as a blush and bronzer combo for my skin tone, warming up the cheeks and around the face. <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">And then put a layer of mascara. I take my time with this step, maybe 30 seconds. Cleaning up mascara messes will take even more time so I slow a bit down for this step. Three minutes done and I am out the door.</span></div>
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On to the eyes, I will swipe on a L'OREAL Infallable on the lids, most often Bronzed Taupe and line with Julep Kajal Eye Glider dual ended with brown shimmer and carbon black. With 5 minutes, I work on my brows... I'm loving Tarte Amazionian clay waterproof brow mousse in rich brown and the brush that comes in the set.</div>
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ehinks21http://www.blogger.com/profile/12700802385595038319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981979406202294642.post-11804905609278495582014-12-07T12:53:00.000-05:002015-01-01T23:11:57.537-05:00Products to use up by the end of 2014!!!The "threat" of moving has passed... such is military life! But I still feel this urge to downsize like a move is imminent. We usually move every 3 years, and that was passed on July 2nd at our current duty station and we still have a month and a half of summer left. I shouldn't even talk about it! Moves can be fun, but they can also be stressful. The kids are really excelling at school, truly gifted, and I do not want to uproot their lives at the moment...<br />
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Also... I just made out my Sephora wishlist! VIB by the end of the year. I have goals people! So since I tend to be an over achiever in the beauty department, why not plan ahead accordingly? I will be sure to share soon. <br />
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Previously mentioned in my current skincare post there are a few products that are more than half way done. I want to continue using up those products. Which shouldn't be a problem because it is really working out for me. When my Olay night cream runs out, I will just switch to using my oils full time. Likewise with the Olay eye cream <b>DONE!</b>, the Ole Heniksen will work fine day and night.<br />
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Here are some specific skin care items that I would like to work my way through as well by the end of the year:<br />
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Clinique All About Eyes Serum: This is a nice product to depuff in the morning. I like to slap this on right after washing my face, let it do it's magic and then follow up with an eye cream. This product got lost in my Alex drawers. Poor thing.<br />
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L'OREAL Youth Code Texture Perfector. I don't really have an opinion of this. I haven't seen any benefits of using this. Hopefully with more consistent use, something will happen! Stay tuned. <b>1/4 left to go!</b><br />
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Shiseido Pureness anti-shine refreshing lotion: I have a back up of this so I really need to be more consistent with its useage. I will apply this product after cleansing and toning. It is a salicylic acid treatment. I have a quarter of the bottle left. <b>DONE!</b><br />
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Lotions: St. Ives Fresh Hydration Lotion Coconut Milk and Orchid Extract and Citrus and Vitamin C <b>DONE!</b>: These spray lotions are fun. I'm not sure if they provide enough hydration for my skin though. I have a lot of lotion to use up and these aren't my favorite scents. They smell lovely but I have 2 super favorites and backups. I'm hoping by leaving this out, I will be better about using lotion in general. My skin gets really dried out in the summer! Stress Relief eucalyptus tea body cream and also Beach Sexy Tinted Body Lotion are both on the list to finish up as well.<br />
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3 foundations: L'OREAL Magic Nude Liquid Powder has about 3/4 left, Covergirl Outlast is nearing 3/4 <b>BOTH DONE! </b>and Neutrogena Nourishing Long Wear Makeup (<b>GAVE AWAY!</b>) is pretty much full. I have an obscene amount of brand new foundations lined up for winter and next summer at this and these are my 3 oldest. L'OREAL and Covergirl are too light, Neutrogena is too dark/pink. Neutrogena was a Bzz Agent #Gotitfree product that is quite nice but the color match is off. I'm hoping I can whip up a good color match by mixing. This will be a tough area for me since I am really loving the Covergirl Outlast mixed with L'OREAL Lumi in W3. It's perfection! Well at least I will finish one foundation. :)<br />
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Concealers: Maybelline FitMe in Light and Fair. I really like these concealers. It's strange that initially I did not. However, I have many more in my drawer to use up as well. I always know I can come back to FitMe ones though! They are getting older and it's time to use them up. <b>BOTH</b> <b>DONE!</b><br />
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Corrector: I was going to list the Covergirl Olay corrector but who am I kidding. It will never be used up in 2014. However my Bobbi Brown in Light Bisque already has pan showing. <b>MAJOR PAN!</b> I really want to use this up and pick up the Armani Master Corrector which has been on my list for probably 2 years now.<br />
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Mascara: I have 2 more samples of Urban Decay Curling mascara to use up after an Almay intense I-color volumizing mascara and a water-proof L'OREAL Lash Out Butterfly mascara. That should be plenty for less than 6 months. <b>ALL DONE!</b><br />
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Eyeliners: My entire drawer basically but for immediate use Cailyn Gel Eyeliner Blue. This gel liner is smudge proof and water resistant. Should be perfect for the summer! I picked up the blue at my first and only IMATS 2 years ago! Eek! I probably shouldn't even use it.<br />
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Bronzer: Sonia Kashuk undetectable cream bronzer in warm tan. I have hit pan on this beauty and absolutely love it. However, it is a cream product so it is not going to last long. I bought it last summer. <b>DONE!</b><br />
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Primers: L'OREAL Revitalift Miracle Blur and Clarins Instant Smooth are getting pretty old. I also have 2 illuminating primers; Boost-It Instant Complexion Enhancer and L'OREAL Magic Lumi, equally in the aging cosmetic department. The illuminating primers will work well with the 3 semi-matte foundations that I'm trying to use up!<br />
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I didn't finish all 6 in each category but I did really well! We unexpectedly traveled over the holidays and I was unable to pack everything. I will continue using the products which are not crossed off below. There are a few challenges going around, Finish 7 by Spring, Finish 5 by Cinco de Mayo which I will be participating so look for those blog posts soon as well as a special challenge, Pan that Palette 2015 inspired by Amber F yet again! She finished the original Urban Decay Naked palette! More on that challenge soon but I will say that I started today!</div>
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I'm not sure when this all started but I was browsing Amber F's channel and felt really inspired by her "Pan that Palette." She has finished all but one shadow (Gunmetal) of the original Naked palette finished! Hot damn... I've had the palette for roughly the same amount of time, 4 years, and I have a significant dip in Virgin, a dip in Sin and uh, that's it. All the shadows have been used of course but to see completely empty, shiny pans? That's incredible. And why don't I use a palette like that? </div>
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ehinks21http://www.blogger.com/profile/12700802385595038319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981979406202294642.post-31636261907561020592014-08-02T09:47:00.001-04:002014-08-02T09:47:15.743-04:00Makeup Collection Edit Part DeuxDecluttering continues throughout the house and as I was looking through my collection, there some items I really like, but in reality, I will never use. I'm always wanting to try new products, new colors, new formulations and these items just did not make the cut because I have similar products that I use more frequently. <div><br></div><div>But instead of them just sitting neatly and unused in my drawers, I decided that my sister, cousin and niece would love to have them.<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdevaRhe-EJVYZHi0hqTUBCcfX6Xr04uEvFN8KDLwSdw8DhUZUtwCGawvN_8CGQY5_2CWaF7FRtsY5e5zNRnwObBhK0wkxwlAbqgJnxgn7qdGAugEJMrooWaZ5Z914zPhLMPgFoVLaA-4/s640/blogger-image-2109921270.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdevaRhe-EJVYZHi0hqTUBCcfX6Xr04uEvFN8KDLwSdw8DhUZUtwCGawvN_8CGQY5_2CWaF7FRtsY5e5zNRnwObBhK0wkxwlAbqgJnxgn7qdGAugEJMrooWaZ5Z914zPhLMPgFoVLaA-4/s640/blogger-image-2109921270.jpg"></a></div><br><div><br></div><div>Wet n Wild eye shadows are one of the best in the drugstore, hence my reasoning to pick up almost the entire collection. I did save Silent Treatment and the Gilded Age for myself as well as a couple 8 pans. :) Also my eyes tend to water when I use them unfortunately.</div><div><br></div><div>I've been hesitating with the Flower Beauty quad in Smoke and Mirrors and creme eyeshadow in Orchiding Around. While beautiful colors, the quad is a bit chalky and I can't build up the color of the creme eyeshadow to my liking. I use my Maybelline Color Tattoos all the time and so this one sits.</div><div><br></div><div>These extra makeup brushes are just creating clutter. I have plenty of other backups and brushes aren't something I have a ton of room for if they are not being used. So here I have some e.l.f. and SOHO to go with all the eye shadow.</div><div><br></div><div>The 2 other palettes are filler items from my couponing adventures at Walgreens. They are amazing shadows but I haven't touched them aside from watching and a blog post that might still be in my drafts...</div><div><br></div><div>The Sephora eyeshadow is a Prisma Chrome in Moon Beam which I have used one time since I bought it froma blog sale nearly 3 years ago. Nice formulation and pigment but I have plenty of other gold eye shadows in palettes that I readily reach for instead of this one.</div><div><br></div><div>I have 2 swap products from Australia that I have never opened. A lip gloss and blush. Actually I do not like the way the blush smells so it is going in the trash!</div><div><br></div><div>Revlon ColorStay Mineral Finishing Powder in Brighten has some life left to it. I just have other highlights that I use and quite honestly, most days, highlight is something don't have to even consider as a natural one creeps upon my face quite quickly in this humidity!</div><div><br></div><div>Same goes for the Physicians Formula Happy Booster in translucent. Too much sparkle for this lady.</div><div><br></div><div>The U by Ungaro was a blush from AVON a few years back. Super, super pigmented. It is just too dark on my fair skin and I have too many other blushes.</div><div><br></div><div>The AmorePacific Color Control Compact in Tan is also too dark for me. Such a shame because I love the feel and smell of it. This came from a Glossybox I believe.</div><div><br></div><div>I hope that these products find a happy home this weekend!!!</div><div><br></div><div>How are you managing your makeup collection? Is it time for an edit?</div><div><br></div><div>Take care!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div></div>ehinks21http://www.blogger.com/profile/12700802385595038319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981979406202294642.post-8131053341263811222014-07-29T15:23:00.001-04:002014-08-02T09:46:21.993-04:00Makeup Collection EditTI have been going though my Muji and Alex drawers looking for products to use up by the end of the year. I have been stumbling upon products that I haven't touched in 1–2 years aside from re-organizing. Such products are expired, nearing expiration, or need to be given to a better home. <div><br></div><div>Perfect timing as we are heading out for a mini-break this weekend with family and I can re-home most of my makeup items! Yay! A few things need to be pitched however. :(</div><div><br></div><div>Here are the items that will need to be thrown out:</div><div><br></div><div>First up Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Gel Cream Line is Glam Hazel Eyes and Glam Green Eyes. I never bought the one for my blue eyes. Lol. These have to be at least four years old. I know that I didn't buy them in North Carolina. They are the perfect bullet proof base. 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The final step is sunscreen. Currently I use Doctor T's Supergoop City Sunscreen Serum with SPF 30. I'm running out of this product but (of course) I have 2 backups. My first backup is Olay Professional ProX even skin tone Anti-Oxidant Sunscreen in SPF 35. It is heavier than the Supergoop but I still like it. </div>
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I also have Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer in SPF 50. Super greasy though. If I am using Cetaphil, after my Witch Hazel step, I go in with a cotton pad with Milk of Magnesia and press it on my t-tone. I'm not convinced of MoM's oil controlling magic, but I keep trying it out anyway especially with heavy high SPF moisturizers.</div>
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Regardless of the sunscreen I use, I apply it in my face, neck and décolletage every day.</div>
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Next step I use 2 pumps of Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser and I massage into my face, neck and décolletage but really concentrate and message the product into my face and t-zone for about 3-5 minutes. I either use a Muslim cloth or a face cloth and wipe off the product and then steam my face, neck and décolletage for another 2-3 minutes.</div>
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Even though you haven't heard from me in 3 months, doesn't mean I haven't been shopping. I actually didn't in May and most of June. End of the school activities and book fairs increased my volunteer hours big time. It was like I had a full time job! I did give myself a free pass while on vacation.<br />
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I've used up a few of my samples. I bought a waterproof L'OREAL Lash Out Butterfly over vacation and I'm loving it! I also couponed for an Almay that I just found in my eyeliner drawer so I will bust that one out. So far so good!<br />
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No new purchases. Yes! I still want more Milani... Just waiting for that super sale.<br />
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No new purchases! And I just hit slight pan on my Sonia Kashuk Undetectable Cream Bronzer in Warm Tan. I will move that to the "Finish by the end of 2014 Pile."<br />
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12. Foundations/ 13. BB creams<br />
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I've finished a couple in the category and discarded a few old ones. My foundation drawer is still bursting. (Hangs head in shame.) Newly acquired as of July 2014:<br />
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Discarded 1 (3 more as well soon for various reasons), finished 1, acquired 6. (if you are doing the math it's only +1!)<br />
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1. CoverGirl Ready, Set, Gorgeous in 115 Buff Beige. Absolutely love it and wore it everyday on vacation. Super easy slap on and go product.<br />
2. L'OREAL True Match Lumi in W3, Nude Beige. 40% off Rite Aid sale and a coupon, so I caved. I want to love this foundation for some reason. This is the 3rd shade I have tried (N1-2, W1-2 were the 2 others). The color looks off when I initially put it on but when I look at my face an hour later it looks amazing, 2 hours later, shine bomb. I mix it with Covergirl Outlast and it is a perfect combination.<br />
3.&4. Maybelline Dream Wonder Fluid-Touch Foundation in (of course I need 2 shades) 20 Classic Ivory and 40 Nude. I haven't tried them yet. I had to grab these quick during a shopping trip to Wegmans over vacation along with The Nudes palette. Total vacation/new display purchase.<br />
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This is getting ugly... but the next two were, gulp, gifts?<br />
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5.&6. Bourjois Healthy Mix in 52 Vanilla (winter shade) 53 Beige Clair (hopefully my summer shade). I just received these in the mail from a friend who was visiting the UK. Since I actually finished up a Healthy Mix earlier this year, I needed a replacement for pretty much my all time favorite foundation<br />
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Discarded 2 due to separate skin reactions, returned 1, finished 1, acquired 1.<br />
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1. Maybelline Dream Pure BB Cream in light/medium.<br />
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Eek! I know, it's a bad, bad foundation hoarding situation. I will forever be looking for that perfect base but stick a folk in me, I'm done for the year.<br />
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Technically speaking I have a mix of winter and summer shades as well as a transition/fall shade.<br />
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Summer:<br />
L'OREAL Lumi in W-3<br />
Bourjois Healthy Mix in 53<br />
Maybelline Dream Wonder Fluid-Touch in 40<br />
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Winter:<br />
Bourjois Healthy Mix in 52<br />
Maybelline Dream Wonder Fluid-Touch in 20<br />
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Transition/Fall:<br />
CoverGirl Ready, Set, Gorgeous in 115 Buff Beige<br />
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Breakout/treatment:<br />
Maybelline Dream Pure BB Cream in light/medium since it contains Salicylic Acid. Totally necessary. <br />
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So it doesn't look that bad now that I broke it down for specific use, right? :)<br />
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I've finished up a couple samples but still have a few more to go. Primers are something I use infrequently now that it is summer and all I'm doing is chasing kids around and running. But I've purchased Rimmel Stay Matte Primer which I absolutely love and NYX Angel Veil which I haven't officially tried yet but feels a lot like Hourglass. I still have half a bottle or so of L'OREAL Revitalift Miracle Blur which I use around my eyes which I think that they have a specific Miracle Blur for that now and I have a sample of Clarins Instant Smooth that is thick and heavy but good at smoothing over pores. <br />
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So here is everything, 6 months into 2014. Not <em>too</em> bad right? The foundation situation is a little cray cray. But if you re-read my explanation above, it makes total sense. Oh and I just remembered that my mom bought me the L'OREAL Lashout Butterfly mascara in waterproof and the NYX Angel Primer when I took her to Ulta for the first time over vacation. Thank you mom!<br />
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Palettes wise, I'm good, forever.<br />
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I'm still pulling together a few (it is going to be a lot) products that I want to realistically finish by the end of 2014 to keep my makeup and skincare collection in a healthy rotation so that old products/products on the way to expiration are being used.<br />
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I'm glad I did this midyear check in. Hopefully it will help me stay focused!!! I have a wish list a mile long but waste not, want not!<br />
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What have been your makeup splurges this year?</div>
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Here is what I am currently using and have been absolutely loving for the last couple of weeks. I have them out on my bathroom sink area so they are in easy reach. (I am currently re-doing my makeup area and painting my vanity/old small kitchen table...more on that project later!)<br />
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My current moisturizer is Doctor T's Supergoop! City Sunscreen Serum with SPF 30 PA+++ which I smooth over my face, neck, and décolletage. The Supergoop! Serum provides adequate moisture without oiliness so when I was in MA and NY without the humidity, I really didn't need the extra primer. But down here, next up is Rimmel Stay Matte Primer for days I truly need extra shine free protection. This primer does contain talc which irritates many. I try not to use it everyday, just in case. I've even used this without foundation over it and it makes my skin look really nice, smoothing over pores.</div>
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Now on to my foundation base. I use 1.5 to 2 pumps of Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-n-1 in 825 Buff Beige which is slightly too light for me right now and 1 pump of L'OREAL True Match Lumi in W3 Nude Beige which is slightly too dark. This is a magical combination. Covergirl Outlast is a medium to full coverage foundation with a semi-matte finish. L'OREAL Lumi is a light to medium coverage foundation with a natural to luminous finish. Mixing them is perfection for my combo/oily skin. It instantly covers, looks flawless, but not over the top for day wear despite the heat and humidity. I initially buff with a foundation brush and then go over my face with the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge to blend out everything perfectly. </div>
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After foundation, I smooth on a tiny bit of Smashbox Photo Finish Hydrating Under Eye Primer and let that sink in before I apply concealer. For concealing I use 2 shades of Maybelline Fit Me. I use the shade light around my nose, blemishes and initially under my eyes. I tap with a brush or my fingers and again blend everything with a beauty sponge. For highlighting, I go in with the shade fair under my eyes, down the nose, a little on the chin and forehead. Tap it in with my fingers and I then bounce the beauty sponge over that to blend everything in.</div>
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For bronzing/contouring, I apply Sonia Kashuk Undetectable Cream Bronzer. This goes in the hollows on my cheeks which I then blend up into my temples and then perimeter of my forehead and a little blended down the neck as well. I apply using either the Real Techniques Contour brush (great choice as I just looked at the brush to figure out the name!) or the elf Small Stipple Brush. I then go back in with the beauty sponge.<br />
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With a large powder brush, I pick up a decent amount of my NARS Translucent Light Reflecting Powder and press that on to my face concentrating in the t-zone. I then use Young Blood Hi-DEF Translucent powder under my eyes to set my concealer just so I can use it up. Sometimes I put a little on my forehead, nose and chin as well with a Real Techniques setting brush. (And I just realized I have two RT setting brushes. Nice.)<br />
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Lastly and most importantly, setting spray! As of this week, I am hooked on AVON's makeup setting spray. Love it! It almost has a tightening effect which I can appreciate and it seals everything in nicely. Before this discovery I was holding on to my last few sprays of Urban Decay de-Slick which I can honestly say does virtually nothing for my oily skin but takes down the powdery look. I had also been using the Heritage Store Rose Petals Rosewater which can be just a touch too dewy. I'm going to put this away until fall/winter.</div>
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I'm really liking this combination of products. The foundation combination provides a great color match which I always struggle with as well as lasting power in the humidity.<br />
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ehinks21http://www.blogger.com/profile/12700802385595038319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981979406202294642.post-14608173495068406022014-07-14T17:20:00.001-04:002014-07-17T08:04:04.087-04:00Where have you been?That is the question! And I have a good answer. I have been running. Not away from anything in particular, but it started with walking a rambunctious puppy 3-4 times a day and it turned into training for a half marathon. Let me back up...<br>
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I've always been a runner, but I just took the last 8 years off. I ran for a few months a couple of years ago but it didn't stick. Now it's back to a full fledged addiction. I attempted to run a 5k with my son who was riding a bike with training wheels on April 4th. I had to start at the back of the pack with the strollers. It was a trail run and I was never able to move to a full run until after the turn around and I felt this explosion. It didn't last long as my son's training wheel slipped off the trail and he tipped over... (He was fine.)<br>
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I quickly signed up for another "real" (with a time chip) 5k on May 17th with my husband. I only got 5 training runs in before that first 5k but I felt amazing after crossing the finish line. Then I joined a running group which has given me access to trainings, information on local runs, advice, and most importantly, motivation to keep... running. <br>
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I completed my first 10k on June 7th, another 5k on the 4th of July and an 8k on the beach this past Saturday. We also signed up for a half marathon on September 20. I also want to register for 2 more, one in October and one in November. It's a pretty ambitious schedule but I'm up for the challenge!<br>
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I certainly did not foresee running a half marathon this year! Running a full marathon has always been on my unofficial bucket list. We will see how the half marathon(s) go and I will re-evaluate. <br>
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Now that we got that cleared and out of the way...<br>
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We also went on a 3 week, 2 state adventure visiting family and friends and celebrating a retirement, a couple of birthdays, a graduation and the 4th of July. We cut down trees, did some landscaping, hiked on the AT, toured some historical places, moved my sister from Boston to the 'burbs, visited a couple state parks and put about 1,000 miles on our vehicle in the process. It was an amazing time being able to hang out with our families and friends who we only get to see a couple times a year for a couple of days a pop. Military life...<br>
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I packed up all my samples and finished nearly everything in those 25 days. I also finished a BB cream and a foundation as well! Yay! So this has prompted me to collect a few items that I want to finish up by the end of 2014. I have 6.5 months. Woohoo! <br>
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Be on the look out for those items soon! So far I have a BB cream, a cream bronzer, a foundation, a few primers and mucho skincare items and I'm going to look around for a couple more things and put together a post! <br>
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Sorry for the blurry photo. My electronics are currently crashing/malfunctioning at the moment. Lovely times!<br />
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But for makeup, I obviously do not want to go overboard whilst relaxing in the great outdoors but I don't want to scare off the children when I stumble out of my tent in the morning either. So I will go overboard anyway... I packed Dr. Jart+ Black Label Detox BB Cream for coverage. I also have a tiny sample size of the Supergoop! CC Cream if I run out of BB Cream. I also brought my 2 favorite concealers du jour, Maybelline Fit Me in Light & Fair. Oh and Bobbi Brown corrector in Light Bisque. NYC blushable Crème Stick in 648 Mauvin' Uptown is unfortunately discontinued I believe but is perfect for just a subtle amount of color without looking over done. I also have a small sample size of YoungBlood Hi-Def Translucent Powder to set everything. Perfect tiny size. And my eyelash curler. I don't leave home without it. Last but not least Supergoop! City Sunscreen Serum and a couple Real Techniques brushes because I apply my makeup with brushes on a camping trip apparently. :)<br />
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For skincare, I am keeping it super basic. I have a travel size bliss foaming face wash which I just received in the mail in a travel kit from sister for my birthday! Thanks Liss! I also have some chapstick moisture hydration lock, NIVEA lotion, Neutrogena Clear Face and Ultra Sheer Liquid Sunscreen (gotta have my sunscreen!), Nuance Smoothing Eye Cream, Clinique all about eyes serum (morning puffy eyes be gone!), witch hazel wipes, sample Bumble and bumble shampoo and conditioner packets, Kiehl's midnight recovery concentrate, some cotton buds and rounds and tissues.<br />
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ehinks21http://www.blogger.com/profile/12700802385595038319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981979406202294642.post-29672705118407786532014-04-25T10:43:00.000-04:002014-04-25T10:46:00.424-04:00Week 17: Weekly Skincare/Makeup Box-Weekend Holiday Travel EditionWe traveled over the weekend to visit family on Easter. This is what I packed! Since I am heading again this weekend, I just continued to use what I packed. <br>
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Currently I am using the Thirty-One Deluxe Beauty Bag which is currently a Hostess Exclusive. I think with a $200 party you can purchase this for $25. When I purchased this bag it was only available in 2 prints. It holds a lot of stuff and I like that it has a larger pocket to hold brushes and hair tools.<br>
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Only tried and true come with me on vacations. I try to pack light... ;) The 3 pockets at the top are very small and snug but work well so that you only have space for a couple small items which are visible and easily accessible. So I have some NIVEA lotion for hands, body and face if I need it. I also packed my Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution, Rose Salve, Kiehl's Midnight Recovery and Burt's Bees Lemon Cuticle Butter.<br>
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The larges pocket at the bottom of the bag has a clear zip pocket in the front perfect for makeup brushes, tweezers, nail file etc...<br>
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Inside this pocket also has expandable holders which are good for larger bottles of lotion, hair brushes etc. I packed my Evian facial spray, Bath and Body Works aromatherapy sleep body cream in lavender and chamomile, ceramic round brush, and L'OREAL Miracle Blur. I also packed the 2 mesh pockets on either side. Left side contains deodorant (not my favorite, I ran out of Donna Karan Cashmere mist), hand sanitizer, Bumble and bumble Bb Straight Blow Dry, Guerlain L'OR, Clinique Skin Supplies for men face scrub (works for ladies too!) and hand sanitizer. Right pocket has Supergoop! SPF 30 City Sunscreen Serum (which I am obsessed with), L'OREAL Magic LUMI Primer, Clinique all about eyes serum, Nuance Smoothing Anti-Aging Eye Cream and Urban Decay b6 spray.<br>
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The outside pockets so far have a travel size L'OREAL EverCreme Cleansing Conditioner, Kiehl's Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash and seventh generation boosts clearing with tea tree skin serum. and I have room to add more if I see something last minute.<br>
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Foundation: Bourjois Healthy Mix.<br>
BB Cream: Dr. Jart+ Black Label Detox<br>
Concealers: Bobbi Brown corrector, Maybelline Fit Me in 10 Light, 15 Fair and Magic Lumi Highlighter.<br>
Powders: Laura Mercier Mineral Powder in Real Sand (might be too yellow, jury is out), tarte Smooth Operator for setting Concealer<br>
Primer: Smashbox for face, Jesse's Girl and Stay Don't Stray for lids<br>
Eyes: Maybelline Color Tattoos in 250 Nude Pink, 95 Sleek & Spice and 25 Bad to the Bronze, L'OREAL Infallibles in 405 Pink Sapphire and 888 Iced Latte (high lighter), LORAC Pro to go and Maybelline Sunbaked Neutrals<br>
Mascara: L'OREAL Butterfly and Urban Decay supercurl curling mascara<br>
Face: LORAC Pro To Go for the blush and bronzer. Nice palette. MAC Taupe Shape for contour<br>
Lips: WnW ColorIcon lipliner in Brandy Wine, Milani lipsticks in 27 Dulce, 21 Sangria, L'OREAL 183 Pink Resistance<br>
Brows: Anastasia Clear Brow Gel and ybf automatic eyebrown pencil in universal taupe<br>
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It's a lot but that's how I roll!<br>
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So this is the makeup I used last week and currently in use this week. And again I am packing for another weekend trip and will update you on that project!</div><div><br></div><div>Happy week 17 to you!</div>ehinks21http://www.blogger.com/profile/12700802385595038319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981979406202294642.post-79191236397022177232014-04-17T04:22:00.000-04:002014-04-17T04:22:00.217-04:00Week 15 ResultsWhat I started out with was what I ended up with this week! First time ever! :)<br />
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My favorites this week:<br />
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Definitely Dr. Jart+. I love this BB Cream. Still loving Guerlain L'or and Urban Decay b6 facial spray. And sadly, all 3 are quickly nearing the end!<br />
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You can see what blush I concentrated on this week. mark Just Blushing in Kitten. I dip my brush in Kitten and the blush below it in the shade Lovespell and mix them. Kitten has some glitter/shimmer and gives a nice highlight.<br />
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ehinks21http://www.blogger.com/profile/12700802385595038319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981979406202294642.post-39437858547335518252014-04-16T08:58:00.000-04:002014-04-16T08:58:55.276-04:00Week 16: Weekly Skincare/Makeup BoxWeek 16 is Spring Break Makeup Edition... <br />
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but not the Spring Break that you may be envisioning in your head... those days are over!<br />
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But still, minimal makeup. This week it's all about BB cream, bronzer and sweep of Maybelline color tattoo across the lid whilst I tackle my to do list and finish up some Spring Cleaning projects around the house!<br />
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Foundation: Sticking with Bourjois Healthy mix in 52 this week lightly on the cheeks for more coverage.<br />
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BB Cream: Pond's Luminous Finish BB cream. I really like this product. It doesn't hold up in humidity but since this week the temps have dropped, it is working out very well!<br />
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Powder: Coty Airspun Loose Face Powder in Naturally Neutral 07-11. The perfect setting powder.<br />
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Bronzer: Sonia Kashuk Undetectable Cream Bronzer in 41 Warm Tan.<br />
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Eye: Maybelline Color Tattoos. Any shade will do this week but I'm sure I will stick to neutral colors!<br />
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Lips: CO Bigelow Rose Salve. My lips love this stuff.<br />
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Skincare: Same as last week and the <a href="http://www.savvybeautyformoms.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-road-to-recovery-skin-edition.html">previous week</a>. To recap:<br />
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My Garnier cleansing oil has one more use as of last night. But I cleanse with that first to remove makeup, dirt, oil. I follow up by cleansing with Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser. I may do a honey mask at this point. I break open a vitamin E capsule and smear that under my eyes to tackle some fine lines. Leave on 10-15 minutes. Then, with a witch hazel soaked cotton round, I go over my face and neck, maybe my chest. I let the witch hazel dry. I spritz my face, neck and chest with Evian facial spray to moisten the skin. In my hand I start off with a squeeze of avocado oil, maybe a dime size? To it, I add 2-3 drops Tea Tree Oil and 2 drops Sibu buckthorn seed oil and I press the mix on my face, neck and chest and the remaining on my shoulders.<br />
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I'm almost out of Avocado oil but I do have some Jose Maran Argan Oil Light, Rose Hip Oil and Tarte Maracuja Oil in the wait. Oh I use Maracuja oil around my eyes as well!<br />
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Pretty boring week! :)<br />
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But I am also packing for a weekend Easter road trip so I will take you along during that process!ehinks21http://www.blogger.com/profile/12700802385595038319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981979406202294642.post-78789135231529409962014-04-10T01:40:00.000-04:002014-04-10T01:40:00.034-04:00Week 14 Results/Weekly FavoritesI already described in detail <a href="http://www.savvybeautyformoms.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-road-to-recovery-skin-edition.html">here</a> about my weird skin reaction last week. So my favorites definitely were my skin care products that saved my skin and my Covergirl 3-in-1 Outlast Foundation saved the day as well covering up my redness/irritation.<br />
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Garnier Nourishing Cleansing Oil: to dissolve makeup, sweat, dirt, SPF<br /> Cetaphil: to gently cleanse the skin<br /> Trader Joe's Organic Raw Honey: to moisturize, calm the skin, unclog pores and provide some antibacterial relief<br /> Witch Hazel: (not pictured, I'm using the Target Brand right now) to tone and balance the pH of my skin, reduce redness and soothe my irritated skin<br />
Evian facial spray: I like to use this after toning to moisten the skin which facilitates the absorption of the oils I put on my face in the next step<br /> Avocado oil: a pure, non-irritating (to me!) Vitamin E rich oil to mix with buckthorn oil and tea tree oil and to provide much needed moisturization<br /> Tea tree oil: for disinfecting and soothing my irritated skin<br /> sibu buckthorn seed oil: This is good for eczema, dermatitis, rosacea and other issues, like what I am going through right now! :)<br />
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For makeup I concentrated on only using what had been remained untouched in two makeup bags for months:<br />
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Maybelline Sunbaked Neutrals palette. Why I have kept this gem hidden in a never used makeup bag is beyond me. This tiny palette is a powerhouse. It's not Urban Decay buttery but this is a perfect travel palette and you have everything you need, highlight shade, matte crease colors...<br />
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Rimmel Match Perfection 2-in-1 concealer & highlighter 125 fair. I love, love, love this concealer. It blends out nicely and is the perfect consistency. <br />
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I added a couple extras because my skincare took up a lot of my getting ready time...<br />
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Maybelline Color Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze, Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Shadow Pencils in Rehab and JuJu. The are swatched in the same order (left to right).<br />
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The Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Shadow Pencils to not budge as soon as the set. So I will always reach for these when the weather/humidity heats up or for a 2 minute makeup look. <br />
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The Maybelline Sunbaked Neutrals Palette layered nicely over Bad to Bronze. It is by far my favorite Color Tattoo.<br />
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What is your favorite Maybelline Color Tattoo?<br />
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The size is on par with Urban Decay, Lorac Pro and theBalm, just a touch bit thicker. The palette itself is a hard plastic case similar to UD 2 and 3 (or are those metal?). It has a magnetic closure which isn't very strong. You will need to pick this up from the bottom of the palette or the top will swing open.<br />
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The shades are of course gorgeous and there is a faint smell of chocolate! This is my first eye shadow palette, makeup product really, from Too Faced so the chocolate smell is all new to me. :)</div>
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I'm loving the almost equal representation of shimmer, mattes and satins. A blue/purple, plum, green, brown, bronze, copper, gold... </div>
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I'm not sure what is going on with this shadow called Cherry Cordial but it is a beautiful burgundy shade with just a touch of glitter.<br />
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This shade in Semi-Sweet (one of the chocolate smelling shades) has a little ding in it but a testament to the soft, buttery goodness these eyeshadows have.<br />
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This week I wanted to focus on products that have been kicking around for a while, products I want to use up, favorite products, products that I know work well and that I can depend on. I've shared (extensively) about what my skincare items will be <a href="http://savvybeautyformoms.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-road-to-recovery-skin-edition.html">here</a>. I'm not going to mess around with my skin this week!<br />
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So this is what I came up with!<br />
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Foundation: Bourjois Healthy Mix. The old faithful. This is in shade 52 Vanilla. I have more than a few uses but I want to use this up before summer is in full swing. I've had it for a couple of years (exp 12 months!).<br />
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BB Cream: Dr. Jart+ Black Label Detox BB, SPF 25. This feels quite empty but product keeps appearing. Since I am nearing the end, I will concentrate on using this one up in the next couple of weeks.<br />
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SPF: Still trying to figure that out. <br />
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Primer: I like to use L'OREAL Revitalift to smooth out fine lines on the outside of my eyes. I also have the L'OREAL Magic Lumi Light Infusing Primer to give my skin a little glow (as needed). My skin has still been quite dry lately. And then I included my complexion perfection duo, Urban Decay b6 spray and Guerlain L'or. One more... Clarins Instant Smooth for my t-zone.<br />
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Eyes: For eye cream I have Olay Regenerist regenerating eye lifting serum. Covergirl & Olay Simply Ageless Eye Corrector in 230 and 2 shades of Physician Formula Conceal Rx, natural light and fair light. And what the heck, L'OREAL MagicLumi Highlighter in 860 fair. I have Tarte Smooth Operator to set all these concealers.<br />
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I've been skipping LashEM, I really need to remember that. AVON lash conditioner and primer and L'OREAL Lash Out Butterfly mascara. It's almost time to replace Lash Out. Great Lash clear mascara for my brows which I am trying to focus more...<br />
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Primer is Benefit Stay Don't Stray. I will be using my mark eyeshadows this week which are housed in MAC palettes. The look so neat and pretty in these palettes.<br />
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Cheeks: mark blushes this week! Also in a MAC palette. :) and AVON ideal luminous blush in E04 Earthen Rose for a bronzer/contour. Which looks orange in the above photo, but I can assure you, it's not!<br />
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Face Powder: Tarte provocateur pressed mineral powder in Light 04. This was a sample from ages ago. It might be a little dark (not as dark pictured) but we will see how it works out this week for me.</div>
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