Ulta Haul - Revlon & Real Techniques

 

Today's post is a collective haul from Ulta! This an accumulation of products purchased from two separate trips. Most of these products were on sale (yay me!). Ulta had a grand opening near me and were offering $5 off $15 purchase. I also had retailer coupons for Real Techniques and Revlon. Ulta will accept both Ulta coupons and retailer coupons! Double savings!! Revlon was additionally 40%. Triple savings!!

 

This brand is definitely one of my favorites, particularly for lip products. I've tried Color Burst Lip Butters in the past and couldn't resist taking another one home. Sugar Plum is a perfect lip color for fall/winter! I accidently included Peach Parfait in this posting. It was originally mentioned here. It is still a beautiful shade and I would recommend it. During the same trip, I also picked up one of their Super Lustrous Lipglosses in Snow Pink (the perfect baby pink color!). This lipgloss is gorgeous and I plan to repurchase it when it has run out. I also picked up two of the ColorStay Eyeliners - Blackberry and Cocoa. These babies are amazing! Perfect colors for fall!
 

 

Left to Right: Revlon Color Burst Lip Butter in Sugar Plum, Revlon Color Burst Lip Butter in Peach Parfait, Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss in Snow Pink, Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner in Blackberry, Revlon Color Stay Eyeliner in Cocoa

Left to Right: Revlon Color Burst Lip Butter in Sugar Plum, Revlon Color Burst Lip Butter in Peach Parfait, Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss in Snow Pink, Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner in Blackberry, Revlon Color Stay Eyeliner in Cocoa
 

Left to Right: Revlon Color Burst Lip Butter in Sugar Plum, Revlon Color Burst Lip Butter in Peach Parfait, Revlon Superlustrous Lipgloss in Snow Pink, Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner in Blackberry, Revlon Color Stay Eyeliner in Cocoa

 

 

Left to Right: Blackberry & Cocoa

 

After taking pictures of the swatches, I noticed that the Revlon Colorstay Eyeliners would not be removed by simple soap and water. These babies did not want to be removed! I was finally able to remove the swatches with cold cream (used twice!). I wanted to show you the proof of their amazing staying power!

 

I've wanted to purchase some Real Techniques brushes for ages. When I had the opportunity to pick up these babies for a discount, I jumped at the chance!! I've been able to try out these brushes since purchasing them and have mentioned how I use them below. You can also find YouTube videos about these brushes if you want to do more research. These brushes are amazing!! I definitely recommend them. Even without coupons, these brushes are wonderful. Props to Samantha Chapman.

 

Left to Right: Powder Brush, Blush Brush, Expert Face Brush, Buffer Brush, Contour Brush, Pointed Foundation Brush, Detailer Brush

 

Left to Right: Powder Brush, Blush Brush, Expert Face Brush, Buffer Brush, Contour Brush, Pointed Foundation Brush, Detailer Brush
 

 

Use: Powder (particularly Mac Mineralized Skin Finish Natural)

 

Use: Blush (duh!)

 

Use: Foundation

 

Use: Buffing out foundation or contour

 

Use: Bronzer (particularly NYC Sunny)

 

 

Use: Still undetermined

 

Use: Inner eye highlight 

 

This post is full of savings and excitement. I've decided to start looking for coupons and deals. I loved knowing that I got to fuel my makeup addiction at a reduced cost! Let me know if you love any particular website or app for coupons and deals. It would be much appreciated!!

 

 

XOXO


Coming Soon: Mac Haul & Fall Nail Polish Picks

 

Eye Makeup of the Day - Featuring Mac Cosmetics

Hello!!

 

Today I decided to try something new - an eye makeup of the day (or EOTD). The makeup that I wore today features Mac eyeshadows which I've been loving lately. This has become my go-to makeup look!

 

 

 

 

 

The Products:

Urban Decay Primer Potion

Mac Nylon Eyeshadow (inner corner, first third of the eyelid, and browbone)

Mac Crystal Eyeshadow (center of the eyelid)

Mac Handwritten Eyeshadow(outer third of the eyelid, crease, and lower lashline)

Mac Blacktrack Fluidline (on top lashline)

Too Faced Perfect Eyes Waterproof Eyeliner (on top and bottom waterline)

Benefit They're Real Mascara (on top and bottom lashes)

 

The Tools:

Mac 239

Mac 217

Mac 219

Revlon lash curler

 

 

 

XOXO

 

january favorites

Hi everyone! I'm here again for my january favorites. I've decided that I'll be featuring my re-discovered items since a lot of my past favorite posts have featured repeated items -- like my beloved urban decay naked palettes.

january favorites by ladyem2 featuring revlon cosmetics



I usually wear my mac blush in plum foolery for the colder months, but I decided to switch it up and use my lovecloud blush from the tres cheek collection last year. I absolutely love this blush for a nice flush! It's a mix between a pink and a coral blush in my opinion.

Since I'm taking two clinicals (starting at 6:30 am!) this semester, I decided I need a quick makeup look for those days. Urban Decay's single eyeshadow in sell out is great for those days. It's a nice shimmery nude that is great for all over the lid up to the brow. It gives my eyes a brightening effect which makes it look like I got a little more sleep then I actually did. :)

Ever since I got my makeup done at mac, I've been using my 211 brush (which I originally used for gel liner) for my concealer. It's great for concealer because its not too big or too small. I actually prefer this as a concealer brush rather than a eyeliner brush. This was a bit too large for my gel eyeliner look I prefer (thin and winged out line).

I've had rimmel london's lipstick in dreamy for a while. It's a nice formula (moisture renew) and color for any look. It's a slightly shimmery (without over doing it) pink-nude shade. I've been loving this for school since I don't want to wear anything crazy on my lips in class!

Revlon colorburst lip glosses are probably my current favorite lip gloss to wear. I own more, but my favorites this past month to wear have been peony, sunset peach, and crystal lilac. These are a bit more spring, however it's a way to kind of hurry up the nice weather! :)


What are some things you've been loving or re-discovered this january? I'd love to know. Maybe I will pick them up in february!


XOXO

September 2012 Shopping the Stash

I haven't done a shopping the stash blog post since my July 2012 one. Here are the makeup items that I plan to use during this month.
 

 

 

Eyes:

Wet n Wild Color Icon Trio in Walking on Eggshells

I've starting using this eyeshadow palette towards the end of August. This is a lovely neutral and natural looking eyeshadow look for back to school. I couldn't find this on the CVS or Target website, however it was on the Walgreens website. I bought this a few months back during a CVS sale.

 

 

Face:

MAC Powder Blush in Plum Foolery

This was the very first blush I bought from MAC. It's a lovely shade for fall and winter. It's a sheertone shimmer so it'll provide a new glow to the face.

 

N.Y.C. Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder in Sunny

I'm not a huge fan of bronzer however since my face is paler than my body I need to even it out. I cover my face up and use a lot of sunblock when I'm exposed to excessive sunlight.

 

 

Lips:

Revlon  Colorburst Lipstick in Mauve

This is a beautiful lipstick that I picked up at ULTA a few months back. I've used it on and off, however I think this would be a nice shade for the fall.

 

Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick in Airy Fairy

I originally picked this up a year or two ago after hearing about it from The Style Diet on YouTube. This is a nice shade to use during the fall months.

 

Revlon Colorburst Lipgloss in Rosepearl

I bought this (along with about seven more shades) during a CVS sale. This shade is lovely and will look great for fall.

 

 

If you haven't noticed, many of the products that I've listed are fall related and categorized under the plum family. I think that is a lovely color for fall (and into winter).

 

 

XOXO

 

July 2012 Favorites

Here are my July Favorites! These products have been used in my go to look this month.

MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack -

I have been loving this eyeliner this month. I've been doing a winged liner about 2-3 days a week this month. Which is a lot for me since I used to only do it once in awhile.

Urban Decay Eyeshadows in Foxy, Bootycall, and Tease -

In addition to my winged eyeliner, I've been loving my Urban Decay Naked2 Palette. My go to look inlcudes Foxy all over the lid, Bootycall as a highlight under my brow and in my inner corner, and Tease in the crease.

Revlon Lip Butter in Lollipop, Revlon Lipstick in Soft Nude, Rimmel Lipstick in Airy Fairy -

I've been interchanging these lipsticks this month. I think all three of these lipsticks look good with simple eyeshadows and a black winged eyeliner. I wear the lollipop shade when I'm feeling a little more daring.

What have you been loving this month?

XOXO

July 2012 Shopping the Stash

Here are the products in my makeup collection that I plan to use this month! This is a great way to use some of your neglected items.

Face Products:

Maybelline Fit Me Blush in Medium Mauve

 

Eye Products:

L'oreal Eyeshadow Quad in Kerry's Bronzes

Almay Eyeshadow Intense I-Color Trio for Greens

 

Lip Products:

L'oreal Colour Juice Sheer Juicy Lip Gloss in Panther Pink

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Nude Attitude

Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in Dreamy

 

XOXO

Nail Polish Collection & Upcoming Reviews

I've decided that I have way too many nail polishes. Most of the bottles have been ignored & I thought if I blogged about them, I would use them more. Here are all of the nail polishes that my mom and I have collected over the years.

China Glaze:

Left to right: CG in the City, Haunting, Ruby Pumps, Awakening, Chiaroscuro

Essie:

Left to right: Lady Like, A-list, Tart Deco, Lapis Of Luxury, Barefoot in Blue


Sally Hansen:

 Left to right: Cocktail Party, Pardon my French, Stormy Blue, Shrimply Divine

Left to right: Sacred Scarlet, Sparkling Champagne, Amazing Amethyst




OPI:

Left to right: Russian Navy, Bogota Blackberry, Lincoln Park After Dark




Nicole by OPI:

Left to right: Sheer Fun, Have a Heart, Play Fair




Wet n Wild:

Left to right: Hannah Pinktana, Clear Coat, The Wonder Yellows, Teal or No Teal

Left to right: Kaleidoscope, Base Coat




N.Y.C:

Left to right: Pink Promenade Creme, Long Wearing Clear, Venomous




Revlon:

Left to right: Pretty in Papaya, Raspberry Rapture




Pure Ice:

Left to right: Risk Taker, Feeling Hot




Orly:

Left to right: Top 2 Bottom, Buried Treasure, No Bite




Essence:

Left to right: Just in Case, Plum Perfect, Walk of Fame




Q Collection:

Left to Right: Silver Glitter, Rossette




ULTA:

Smoke Screen




L'oreal:

I Pink I'm in Love




Wild and Crazy:

Jealousy




Finger Paints:

Artist's Inspiration




Jesse's Girl:

North Star




Confetti:

Dance Party Pink




L.A. Colors:

Energy Source




L.A. Colors Art Deco:

Left to right: White, Black




Bon Bons:

Glittery Burgundy




So in addition to these pictures, I will be taking pictures of the polishes on my nails. I will be reviewing them and letting you know what I think of each shade. Let me know if there is one in particular that you'd like me to wear and review. I plan to get to all of these at some point!

Is there any nail polishes that I should buy? Maybe after I've went through some of these!

XOXO