One December Regret

Hello Everyone!

Hope everyone is doing well!!

I had many favorites this month (click for that post) but I also had one (expensive) regret as well.

From the beginning:

I received a rather hefty priced gift card from someone special this Christmas and decided to buy my first Dior eyeshadow quint. I thought well heck, if I am every going to buy one of these bad boys, it might as well be on someone else's dime, right?

Anyways, so I was browsing the quints on Sephora's website and decided to go with the mauve/purple quint called "Stylish Move."  It looked so pretty and it contained unusual colors for me.  I usually tend to have more neutral-toned shadows.  But, I thought, purple brings out green eyes, and what better way to test drive a purple look than a fancy sophisticated Dior palette?

Wrong.

I have never in my life returned a makeup item. EVER. I returned this a few days after it was in the mail.  (Lucky, I got one picture of it before I sent it off, look at the end of post.)

This palette had NO pigmentation whatsoever, and I am pretty lenient when it comes to pigmentation, because I like a more natural look.  But, literally, 4 out of the 5 colors didn't even show up on my skin! And I am white as a piece of paper, people!

The only color that showed up on my was the dark, dark purple color. Which, if you think about it, basically since one color worked, that palette would essentially equal 60 bucks for one eyeshadow. Sorry, but no.

Returned.

I definitely DO NOT recommend this Dior quint and I am going to be very hesitant to buy another now.

Picture:

So pretty, too bad the colors don't transfer....

Did you regret buying any products this month??

Hopefully everyone is having a great week so far!!

XOXO Mandy



 

December Favorites

Hi All!!

Sorry it has been awhile since my first post: Finals, Christmas break, and such sort of consumed my life there for a bit!

But, now I am back in action with a list of what I have been LOVING for the past month! (A little late, I know)

But nonetheless, I have some very top-notch products (in my opinion) to share with you! 

The first product that I have been loving lately is the Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray!  Honestly, when I first heard of makeup setting sprays, I kind of didn't think much of them.  I didn't really understand the concept of spraying what looked like water onto my finished makeup look.  But, let me tell you I have been proven wrong! 

This stuff is awesome! It makes my makeup last ALL day, and if there are any signs of cakiness, this totally eliminates it!  What I do is put all my face makeup on: foundation, concealer, bronzer, etc. and spray about 5 sprays of this onto my face and let dry! It's perfection!

My second favorite of the month is Mac's Expensive Pink eyeshadow!  This is a golden-sheened pink that makes my green eyes pop! The color is amazing as well as the formulation! I love this eyeshadow!

My next favorite has been the Hervana boxed blush by Benefit!  During Christmas break, I had been working back at home as a hostess and needed a more subdued makeup look and this blush is perfect for that! It adds a subtle pink flush that looks great with any eye look!  I just swirl my brush into the colors and blend it into the apples of my cheeks!

Finally, my last favorite can be found at the drugstore! It is the Loreal Voluminous Full-Definition Mascara! (the one in the gold tube)  This product is awesome! I have long lashes to begin with but this mascara takes it to the next level! They look so long, thick and fluttery! I love this product so much and I definitely will keep repurchasing!

These products have been used almost daily in my makeup routine! I will definitely be repurchasing all of these products if I were to ever run out!


What are your favorites from this month??

 

Hope y'all have been doing well, and been enjoying the new year!!

Have a fabulous day!!

XOXO Mandy