Thursday, August 23, 2012

Mini E.L.F. Haul

I recently went to target and decided to pick up a few products from E.L.F. as I've heard some pretty good reviews on their products and they are quite inexpensive. Most of their products range from the $1 to $3 mark with a few exceptions. I will post swatches below!
Blush: Passion Pink. $3
 I saw this blush in a video and had to have it. Bright, barbie neon pink.
Don't let the color scare you, it's goes on a lot more sheer, though you can build it up for a more dramatic look. It's my go-to, everyday..pink blush perfection.

Swatch of Pink Passion Blush.
 
Eyeshadow: Day 2 Night Palette. $1
This eyeshadow palette is perfect for everyday wear, you can make a subtle look for daytime or a smokey look for the night, depending on your preference. I prefer natural, non-dramatic eyeshadow & this fits the bill. The only drawback to this palette is the white/cream colored shadow, it's not very pigmented, so it doesn't show up well.
Day 2 Night Palette (l-r)
 
Makeup Mist & Set. $3
Lastly, I picked up the makeup mist & set. It's always so hot & humid here in the south, that just walking out the door makes your makeup melt off. I haven't used it enough to tell you if it's absolutely amazing, but for the few times I have used it, it seems to do pretty well.
 
As we come to the end of my mini E.L.F. haul, my question/s for you are: what is your favorite E.L.F. product? what products do you recommend?
-Alyssa
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Monday, August 20, 2012

Manicure Monday - Essie Turquoise & Caicos

Now let me just say, I'll a big fan of Essie polishes..the color selection, cute packaging and witty names get me every time.
The tiffany blue-esque color popped right out at me from the Essie display.(it is a blue with a hint of green)
My only complaint with this is the fact that you need to apply 3 coats to get an even, opaque color. As the first coat goes on streaky and nasty looking. I think it's probably just because the formula is a bit thin. Other than that, it's a beautiful color and well worth the 3 coats.

Question of the day: what is your favorite Essie polish color?

Wishing you a happy manicure monday -Alyssa