November 2011 Hits & Misses

November 2011 Hits & Misses

MISSES
- Milani Liquif-eye in Black
- bareMinerals READY Eyeshadow 4.0 in The Truth
- Missha Signature Real Complete BB Cream SPF 25 PA++
- Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick in Make Me Pink

ON-THE-FENCE
- Revlon Nail Enamel in Starry Pink
- Wet n Wild Walking on Eggshells Trio

HITS
- St. Ives Naturally Smoothing with AHA Complex Body Lotion
- Josie Maran Argan Oil
- OPI Bubble Bath
- Revlon Nail Enamel Cherries in the Snow
- Essie Ladylike
- Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Exposed
- Wet n Wild Nutty
- MAC Patina and Embark
- Inglot Matte 337
- Wet n Wild Vanity Palette
- Revlon Age Defying Spa Concealer
- bareMinerals Flawless Definition Masacra
- MAC Cream Colour Base in Hush
- Revlon Colorburst Lipgloss in Pink Ice
- Prestige Waterproof Eye Liner in Flannel Grey
- Prestige Brow Gel

Beautyfix Fall 2011 - First Impressions & Review

Beautyfix is a seasonal service that sends 8 deluxe or full-size samples for $49.99 per shipment. Shipments come every 3 months. The best part is that you get to choose the products you want sent to you! I never signed up for other similar services (i.e. Birchbox, Glossybox) because the products they include never appealed to me. I don't like testing hair products and I'm not too interested in perfume. Beautyfix seemed like the perfect solution for that! Watch my video for more information and links :)




Products I chose for my Fall 2011 Beautyfix package:
Beautyfix Large Cosmetics Bag
Murad Active Radiance Serum 0.5oz.
Exuviance Rejuvenating Treatment Masque 2.5oz.
Skindinavia Makeup Finishing Spray 4oz.
Cures by Avancé Age Defyer Eye 0.5oz.
Decleor Instant Radiance Moisturizer 0.5oz.
Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel - Travel Size 1.7oz.
Jane Iredale PureGloss - Soft Peach 0.17fl oz.
Pop Beauty Glitz Blitz Eye Liner - Wine Wink

PROJECT 10 PAN (FINALLY!!)

I finally took it upon myself to start a Project 10 Pan. If you are unfamiliar with Project 10 Pan... it was started by the beautiful Laura (lollipop26). In this challenge you choose 10 products to finish in its entirety before you purchase any more beauty products. Many of us hoard makeup without taking the time to use up the great products in our collections. Join me! :)

My Project 10 Pan Products:
1 - Dickinson's Original Witch Hazel Pore Perfecting Toner
2 - Prestige BrowPerfection Ideal Match Marbleized Brow Pencil
3 - Smith's Rosebud Salve
4 - Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara
5 - MAC Blacktrack Fluidline
6 - MAC Cream Colour Base in Hush
7 - Sonia Kashuk Hidden Agenda Concealer Palette
8 - China Glaze Stong Adhesion Base Coat
9 - Josie Maran 100% Organic Argan Oil
10 - Laura Mercier Mineral Powder SPF 15

Top Products Under $10

Beauty doesn't always have to come at a high cost! These are my favorite products under $10. Hope you all enjoy! :)



Products mentioned:
St. Ives Hydrating Vitamin E Body Lotion
Dickinson's Witch Hazel Pore Perfecting Toner
Mandom Beauty Cleansing Express Cleansing Lotion
Olay Foaming Facial Wash for Sensitive Skin
Eucerin Sensitive Skin Everyday Face Protection SPF 30
Maybelline Full n Soft (not shown)
Maybelline The Falsies Black Drama Mascara
Maybelline XXL Pro 24HR Bold Mascara
Sonia Kashuk Hidden Agenda Concealer Palette
Revlon Age Defying Spa Concealer
Rimmel London Match Perfection Concealer
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer - Brightener
Milani Liquif'eye Eye Liner
NYX Slide On Eye Liner
Prestige BrowPerfection Brow Pencil
Revlon Colorburst Lip Butters (Colors shown: Creme Brulee, Cotton Candy, Lollipop, and Candy Apple)
Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss ( Color shown: Pink Pop)
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick (Color shown: Cha Cha Cherry)
Nivea A Kiss of Moisture Lip Balm
Smith's Rosebud Salve
NYX Powder Blush (Colors shown: Angel, Pinky, and Taupe)
Milani Luminous Blush
L'Oreal HiP Eyeshadow Duos (Duos shown: Devious and Cheeky)
Cover Girl Shimmering Sands Eyeshadow Trio
Wet n Wild Color Icon Palette (Palette shown: Comfort Zone)
Inglot Eyeshadows

October 2011 Hits and Misses

Already time to do my October Hits and Misses?! This year has flown by.



Products mentioned:

MISSES
Chanel Perfection Lumiere Foundation
Albolene Moisturizing Cleanser
Sally Hansen Triple Strong Nail Fortifier
SallY Hansen Dry Chapped Hand Cream
MAC Studio Moisture Tint SPF 15

HITS
Neutrogena Deep Moisture Hand Cream
Burt's Bees Lemon Cuticle Butter
Mandom Beauty Age Care Cleansing Lotion
Lush R&B Hair Moisturizer
Physician's Formula Shimmer Strips Cream Gel Liner {Brown}
Eucerin Everyday protection Face Lotion SPF 30
Maybelline The Falsies Black Drama Mascara
Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara
NYX Blush {Raisin}
Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush {Exposed}
Revlon Colorburust Lip Butter {Creme Brulee}
Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter {Cotton Candy}
Smith's Rosebud Salve

Retail Therapy

Trying to kick start my blog again! Not sure how much time I will have to update, but I'll make a concerted effort :)



Products mentioned in my most recent haul:
Bare Escentuals bareMinerals Heal & Conceal
Mandom Express Eye Makeup Remover
Organix Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo
Sally Hansen Triple Strong Advanced Gel Nail Fortifier
Maybelline Fit Me Concealer {Light 10}
NYX Round Lipstick {Snow White}
MAC Studio Moisture Tint SPF 15
Sephora Perfecting Cover Foundation {Sample}
Ren Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask {Sample}
Stila Prime Pot {Taffy}
Smith's Rosebud Salve
Josie Maran Organic Argan Oil
Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes! Mascara
Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush {Exposed}
Bare Escentuals bareMinerals READY Eyeshadow Quad {The Truth}

Feather Hair Extensions??

I got feather hair extensions! My mom and my sister (she got them too) helped put them on. I was inspired to get them by Kandee Johnson. I'm sure you all know who she is :)

Anyways, you can see the feather hair extensions in the video, so have a look-see! Also, here is a list of all the products that I featured in my Face of the Day:

Products mentioned for my FOTD:
Dr. Young 2p Pearl Brightening Balm SPF 35 PA ++
UDPP
Urban Decay Naked Palette (Virgin, Sin, Naked, and Buck)
MAC E/S (Mylar)
NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Powder (Sunny)
Sonia Kashuk Hidden Agenda Concealer Palette
MAC Fluidline (Blacktrack)
MAC Chromographic Pencil (NC15/NW20)
MAC Penultimate Brow Marker
Maybelline One-by-One Waterproof
NYX Blush (Angel)
Milani Minerals Blush (Luminous)
Shiseido The Makeup Accentuating Color Stick (S6 Champagne Flush)
L'Oreal HiP Jelly Balm (Delectable)

What do you guys think of feather hair extensions? Have you tried them? How did they work out for you?

I hope you all have a wonderful day!
x Lauren