May Spending Recap & Wishlist Additions

As some of you may know, I've been in California for about a week and a half now for work. (Exciting!) I'm sorry for the lack of posts, but I will definitely be working on some for you guys this weekend! Surprisingly, I managed to wear a bit of makeup on the majority of my days here. Most days it was just a bit of Nars Tinted Moisturizer, but other days I even managed mascara! Wohoo, especially with early morning wakeup times and working 8-5 everyday. I've also loved wearing the combination of Jo Malone English Pear & Freesia mixed with Orange Blossom! I was also excited to discover that CVS stores here in California carry quite an extensive selection of La Roche Posay...!

We also visited Monterey last weekend, and then saw the fireworks for the Golden Gate Bridge anniversary... While in San Francisco I discovered Kevyn Aucoin Creamy Glow in Tansoleil, a very pretty cream blush I hope to pick up ASAP. I also found Kiehl's Razor Relief and Deodorant, which I'm quite interested in trying... And I definitely hope to pick up Deborah Lippman's cuticle remover based on a review I saw on KarlaSugar. Have you tried any of these products? If so, I'd love to hear!

Here's my updated wishlist... it's growing again!

So on to my spending for May - much better this month than many others! (It was extremely helpful to know I was coming out to CA and needed to spend money on things here!)

  • Ole Henriksen Nurture Me Cream
  • Real Techniques Stippling Brush & Setting Brush
  • CoverGirl Lipstick in Spellbound
  • Physician's Formula pH bronzer and lip gloss kit
  • Origins A Perfect World Moisturizer with SPF 35
  • Origins Drink Up 10 Minute Mask
  • Ole Henriksen African Red Tea Balm
  • First Aid Beauty Smooth Shave Cream
  • Sephora OPI Nail Polish Remover

Fortunately, I did return a number of products so I exchanged for many of these products and didn't have to spend anything additional. In total, I had to spend only about $26! Wohoo!

Have a great weekend guys! I'd love to hear what you're up to and what products you're interested in right now!

May Wishlist

I'd like to think that my wishlist is smaller this month, but I'm not sure if that's really true...?

Laura Mercier Laura's Secrets Volume 4: The Illuminated looks like quite a collection. I swatched it in store the other day, and the shades are pretty, and I even liked the bronze-y shade of tinted moisturizer.

Korres Magic Light Contouring Trio has such pretty packaging, and I've suddenly become interested in Korres products... Their other powders seem quite nice, so I'd love to try this one.

Butter London Nail Polish in Knackered is one of those things that I see on Lisa Eldridge and then desperately want... 

Burberry Eyeshadow in Taupe Brown is something that I will definitely get one day. But not now. because I don't need anymore pricey eyeshadows! (Or so I tell myself.)

Givenchy Mister Light Instant Light Corrector Pen is a new discovery, and I'm not sure why I've never paid attention to it before. I might like it better than YSL, potentially!

Burberry Blush is one of those things that I can't decide over. Do I want Earthy or Tangerine? Or both??

Guerlain Ombre Eclat Eyeshadow in #186 Ondee is such a pretty taupe-gray. I can't seem to get away from those types of colors these days. And again, no more pricey eyeshadows for a while!

Guerlain Rouge Automatique Shine turned out to be more sheer than I expected, but also very shimmery and pretty. Not positive on which shade I want, but it's between 262 and 265. I may use that Sephora code to get a sample, but that also means buying something...!

Koh Gen Do Aqua Foundation is something I hope to try in this winter's Sephora VIB sale. I dont need another foundation so therefore I will not allow myself to spend the money!

Le Metier de Beaute Dualistic Lip Pencil in Rouge is another indulgence I hope to make someday! Perhaps by the end of the year?

Marcelle BB Cream is something I still want ALOT. I think I will purchase this online in the next few weeks. 

La Roche Posay Rosaliac is a Lisa Eldridge recommendation that I want to try. Perhaps for summer, though!

Ole Henriksen African Red Tea Face Mist smells so good, and is actually moisturizing! My boyfriend loves to spray it whenever we're at Sephora. One of these days I'll actually buy it!

Sara Happ Lip Slip is a product I've heard good things about, so I hope to try it eventually.

Nuxe Reve de Miel Lip Balm seems more affordable and potentially just as good as my current savior. I think I may order this in the next month or two as well. (Maybe as part of a birthday order??)

What do you think? What's on your wishlist? Did I manage to narrow it down, or is it still just as long as last month's list? :)

Wishlist

I have many things on my shopping list most of the time, so I thought I'd share it with you guys today. I tend to put a lot of products on my list, but I try to be reasonable with what I purchase, so sometimes things stay on my list for quite some time! I am also putting myself on an eye/lip ban until at least June. I ought to put myself on a cheeks ban too, but I don't know if I can handle that with some of the products coming out.

1. YSL Touche Eclat - one of my favorites. Just tried one of the new shades (#3.5) and I think it'll be a great one for my skintone.

2. Guerlain Ombre Eclat Eyeshadow - I love the shade L'instant D'une Ondee 186.

3. Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage - haven't dec4.ided on the shade yet, and don't need more concealer at the moment, but I hear so many great things about it.

4. Burberry Sheer Eyeshadow - I think I'll pick up Taupe Brown, and I'm definitely keeping my eye out on new shades that they may release.

5. Shiseido Shimmering Cream Eyeshad0w - Tin is a pretty highlight/slate blue, and pale shell is a nice pink shade... I definitely don't need more eyeshadows in highlight shades, especially these that have shimmer. But I just am loving cream formulas right now!

6. Koh Gen Do Aqua Foundation - I've heard great things about this, so I'm dying to try it. Maybe in the next VIB sale at Sephora!

7. Guerlain Rouge Automatique Shine - Almost ordered it sight unseen from nordstrom.com the other night, but I'll wait till others review it or it's on counters near me. (this decision makes me cringe! i love trying new things and love the Guerlain lipstick formulas.)

8. theBalm Timebalm Concealer - i liked this concealer years ago, so I hope to try it again!

9. Le Metier de Beaute Dualistic Lip Pencil in Rouge - pretty shade, looked great in the makeover I had!

10. Guerlain Emilio Pucci Blush for Summer 2012 - Can't wait till this is available. It just looks amazing!

11. Burberry Blush - Still can't decide on shades, but think I will eventually pick up Earthy and Tangerine.

12. MAC Extra Dimension Skinfinish - Definitely want to get Whisper of Gilt or Superb ASAP!

13. Dior Diorskin Nude Tan Healthy Glow Enhancing Powder - Would like to see this in person before I make a decision on this one!

14. Marcelle BB Cream - Based on a recommendation, I was able to try a tester but they were out of stock! Bummer. Soon I will order it online!

15. La Roche Posay Rosaliac - After seeing Lisa Eldridge recommend this product, I encountered a tester... Now I want to try it for myself!

16. Ole Henriksen Nurture Me - Love the whipped texture of this moisturizer, and so does my boyfriend!

17. Kiehl's Ultimate Hand Salve - A perfect hand cream and a great price!

18. First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Concentrate - I love the Ultra Repair Cream, and this balm would just be wonderful for those pesky dry/itchy spots.

19. Nuxe Reve de Miel Lip Balm - Also tried a tester recently and love the texture of this balm!

Do you keep products on a shopping list as well? If so, what's on your wishlist? Any particular thoughts about these products? I'd love to hear what you think!