This Week's Makeup Bag, #15

This week, I've selected a handful of exciting products to try. Most exciting on the list is the new, limited edition Tom Ford She Wolf eyeshadow trio. I couldn't resist the rave reviews, and I'm really looking forward to trying this out. 

I've also included my favorite all around foundation, Koh Gen Do Aqua Foundation, in the event that my skin really doesn't get along with Nars Radiant Cream Foundation. I haven't yet made a final decision on the Nars, so hopefully this week will allow for some proper testing. I hope to also make a final decision on Marc Jacobs Highliner in Ro(Cocoa), a pretty brown shade that doesn't seem to irritate my eyes like the black. 

Last but not least, I plan to try out some fun new(ish) to me items: Chantecaille Sel Eyeshadow, the cute mini Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick in Catfight that is a Sephora 100 point perk right now, and the ever popular Tarte Exposed that Gummy gifted to me ages ago.  

Hope you enjoyed this peek into my makeup bag - now fingers crossed that I actually manage to wear all of it! :) What is in your makeup bag this week? I'd love to know!  

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August Beauty Favorites

I have been terrible when it comes to using makeup this summer, so my selection of favorites is a pared down one - mostly skincare, bath & body, and one beautiful fragrance I can't get my mind off of.  

Watch the video to find out what I loved. Click through to Youtube to see all the details, and don't forget to subscribe if you like my videos! :)  

What do you think of my favorites? What were your favorites for the month of August? I'd love to know!  

My lip color looks brighter in person than it does on camera... Read on for product details.

Mom's Makeup Starter Kit

A few weeks ago, I posted about a few beauty goodies that I got for my fiance's mom, who is newly interested in beauty. Over the course of the summer, I've been giving her fun little goodies to try. Read on to see what's in her makeup bag! (Her comments in italics!) 

Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream
This has a sun screen in it so it is perfect for days when I'm not going to wear any other make up but want a little color coverage and a sunscreen. After using the Ole Henriksen Perfect Truth CC Cream for a couple of days now I have found I like it much better than the Maybelline Dream Fresh BB. The Ole covers better (maybe it is slightly darker?) goes on more easily and looks better on me, though I'm not sure how I feel about the scent. 

Maybelline Fit Me Shine Free Foundation Stick
On the hunt for an easy to use foundation/concealer option for her, I picked up this guy sight unseen shortly after it was released. Turns out I didn't pick the best shade, but reports say this does go on very easily and definitely is shine free. 

Garnier Skin Renew Anti-Dark Circle Roller
I like this too. It goes on smoothly, covers dark circles well but doesn't look like I have under eye cover up on.

Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment SPF 15
I also gave her a Jouer Tinted Lip Enhancer in Pearl* and here are her thoughts on the two. I think the Fresh Sugar Lip Treatments are a hit! 

Of those two with the tints I like the Sugar Lip one more.  It is probably because it isn't as shiny as the Jouer one. But I do like both.  I think the Sugar one also feels a little less greasy on me and a little more like a regular chap stick but smoother.

Rimmel Scandaleyes Shadow Pencil in Bulletproof Beige
I'm not sure of the beige on me, I'd like to try another color.  But it is easy to put on, stays on all day, has a little shine to it and I feel like it makes my eyes look brighter.

Clinique High Impact Mascara 
Surprisingly I really liked this. It's black and on my blond lashes sometimes that is overwhelming but you said to try it and I did. The way it covers my lashes is good, doesn't clump up and stays on all day.

I also included a neutral Rimmel eyeshadow trio that I had laying around, which now appears discontinued. Clinique Take the Day Off Makeup Remover has also been a hit! 

What did you think of her makeup bag? Is your mom into makeup? When she finishes up a few products, what should I get her next??  I'd love to know your thoughts! 

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Space NK Chicago Event & GWP!

I'm a [recovering] gift with purchase addict these days, but I really must say that Space NK has just about the BEST GWP offers ever.  

On September 12th, Space NK in Chicago will be hosting a fall trend event. Get a makeover from a By Terry makeup artist (11a-5p) or an express facial or eye treatment from the Darphin specialist (12p-5p). Call the store at 312-440-4479 to reserve your appointment! I'm bummed that I won't be able to make it, but you totally should go if you're in the area! 

I'm pretty pumped about the GWP, which includes a number of items that I've been contemplating buying. It is available with a $250 purchase and includes the following: 

• Space NK Tote Bag
• Lipstick Queen Sinner Pinky Nude Lipstick (full size)
• Rococo Nail Apparel Brocade Crème (full size)
• African Botanics Pure Marula Oil (17 ml)
• Antica Farmacista Prosecco Room Fragrance (25 ml)
• Bumble and bumble Texture Hair (Un) Dressing Crème (15 ml)
• By Terry Cellularose Brightening Serum (4 ml)
• Caudalie Vinoperfect Serum (10 ml)
• Clark’s Botanicals Deep Moisture Mask (15 ml) 
• Darphin Azahar Cleansing Micellar Water (50 ml)         
• DevaCurl 3-Step Introductory Kit (1 fl.oz No-Poo, One Condition & Light Defining Gel)         
• Dr. Dennis Gross Ferulic Acid + Retinol Brightening Solution (.25 fl.oz)
•  Diptyque Volutes Solid Perfume (.14 oz)
• Goldfaden MD Doctor’s Scrub (3.75 g)         
• Hampton Sun After Sun Moisturizer (2 fl.oz)
• Hourglass Film Noir Mascara (.15 oz) 
• Natura Bissé Oxygen Gel (10 ml)        
• Oribe Côte d’Azur Hair Refresher (65 ml)         
• Philip B Light-Weight Deep Conditioning Crème Rinse or Russian Amber Shampoo (15 ml)
• Radical Skincare Youth Infusion Serum (8 ml) 
• Rahua Conditioner (60 ml)         
• Ren Hydra-Calm Global Protection Day Cream (15 ml)         
• Rodial Bee Venom Moisturizer (5 ml)         
• Serge Normant Meta Silk Shampoo (60 ml)         
• Serge Normant Meta Velour Conditioner (60 ml)         
• Sunday Riley Good Genes Treatment (10 ml) 
• Tata Harper Rejuvenating Serum (15 ml)         
• Wei Gingko Leaf Repairing Décolletage Treatment Pad (single use)         
• Zelens Transformer Instant Renewal Mask (5 ml single use) 

Live outside Chicago? Don't despair. You can either call the Space NK location on North Michigan Avenue on September 12, or order online! UK shoppers also have a similarly jaw dropping bag that is currently available at select locations. 

Now the only question is, what are you buying to get this brilliant GWP??  

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