MAC PAINT POTS-COLLECTION/REVIEW +swatches

COST:$16.50

STORE: MAC, maccosmetics.com

PROS:

Great eye primer

It can be used alone as an eyeshadow or highlighter

Helps brighten an eyeshadow

Easy to apply

Stays put all day

a little product goes a long way

CONS:

expensive

will dry out if the lid is not on super tight

I love paint pots. I have tried UDPP & Shadow Insurance, and they were fine, but these are the best. I love any product that has duel purpose. I use them as a primer + eyeshadow. For everyday or fast makeup I just put it on with/without liner. It gives you a pretty look & you can use your finger. No brush required.

L-R Dark Influence, Painterly,Constructivist, Soft Ochre, Indianwood

L- R Dark Influence, Indianwood, Constructivist

L-R Painterly, Soft Ochre
I use the top 3 for dark or smokey eye. I put it on first to make the color come out more, & you use less e/s. They can also be used on there own as eye color.

The bottom 2 I use everyday. They are my main eye primers. They even out your lid & hide the imperfections. I even use soft Ochre as a brow highlight. Both these colors are matte.

If you could only get 1 paintpot, I would get soft Ochre because it does it all, evens lid color, highlight, & primer.

What is your favorite primer? Do you like paint pots? Which do you recommend?

MAKEUP WIPES CHEAP-HUGGIES PRODUCT/WEEK

COST:$2/40 OR $8/184

STORE: Anywhere baby products are sold

I thought of these wipes because it was the only thing that wouldn't irritate my daughters skin when she was little. I bought the small pack to try & now buy in bulk.

They have different formulations for skin types. I bought natural care, hypoallergenic. I need 1 wipe for my whole face. It's the cheapest makeup remover & doesn't break me out. I have oily skin & it gets the dirt off without leaving it greasy. It also removes waterproof makeup.

The only downfall is it will sting if you get it in your eyes, but I them closed anyways.

What's your favorite makeup remover? Your favorite cheap find?

REVLON NAILS-REVIEW

COST: $7

STORE: Drugstores, Ulta, Target, Walmart

PROS:

Revlon products are a favorite

Easy to use

Wide range of designs,lengths,colors

Affordable

Easy to find

CONS:

The French tip shows glue underneath if you look closely

Glue needs to be stronger

I received the Revlon Artificial Nails and was excited to try them out. I have had fake nails for too many years. I say to many because my nails are so thin that the filing down would hurt every time I got them done. So, I stopped for many years now. I missed how nice all my rings looked with the nails, usually French tips. When I saw these I was excited.

I put them on before a recent trip to Vegas to give them a go. I used my own glue because I wanted to make sure it would hold. They lasted almost a week. I have to tell you that they may have lasted longer, but I am always washing my hands & the glue gave way.

I think these nails are perfect for a special occasion, because you can do them yourself. I wish the glue was a little stronger, but I think after a few days any glue would come loose. (I carried the glue in my purse). If your looking for them to be as strong as acrylic nails, no nail will be without using acrylic. This is not for you.

For the money, how easy it is to put on, & they're already designed, it's a good product. I don't want acrylic nails, so for me it's the next best thing.

MY MINI NARS COLLECTION

This is my ity-bitty Nars collection. I do love it, but unless I'm soooooo in love I won't get it.

Nars has beautiful colors, but they can be very glittery, pricey.

BLUSH: L-R: Sin/Casino Orgasm/Laguna Madly

The e/s colors are pretty, but they sometimes make my eyes itchy. I have really bad allergies, so I haven't splurged on them. They are very pigmented & easy to blend though.

EYESHADOWS L-R Holiday Palette 9947, Cordura, NightBreed

Cordura Duo swatch. This is a great color because either color can be worn 2gether or alone for a beautiful eye.
Madly Swatch. This can be used as a bronzer/blush. It's not orange or brown. A sheer color to brighten the face.
What do you think of Nars? What's your fave Nars product?

MAC GRAPHIC GARDENS & LOOK IN A BOX +swatches- HAUL

I was at Nordies today battling my way up to the Mac counter. They were all out of both pink/nude lippes, a brush set, & I got the last Sweet Tease look in a box. This was the first time I was ever fearful for my life at a Mac counter. I was being pushed & actually waited in line to swatch the shadows.

Getting the look in a box was a complete shock to me. I didn't even look at them. I was looking at Love Nectar Lusterglass & the girl asked if I saw it in the Look in a box. She brought everything over & I also noticed I didn't have Gleam or Mulch that was inside. The zoom lash is going to be for my mom. And I fell in love with the Beauty Powder because it's a pretty highlight w/out the glitter. I'm not a fan of the 181se brush because I had one & killed the bristles, but I'll take it. Sold!

This is this is the box with a face chart:

(L)Gleam (R) Mulch Love Nectar lusterglass

Top-Bottom Swatches Gleam, Mulch, Love Nectar

Shell Pearl Beauty Powder
I the bought Fresh Cut Palette. Surprisingly, all these colors are pretty & smooth.


I think you could do a lot of everyday looks w/these colors. These are all pretty for the lid. The darkest color is perfect for smokey eye. It's not black or brown.

I may go in search of the lippies. They said they may get the Nudes in at Southcoast.

I like all of the colors, love the packaging. I wish I could have swatched everything, but that was way too hard with so many people.

What did you get? What do you think of Look in a Box? What's your favorite piece?

MAC CCO HAUL

I have really had some luck at the CCO lately. These are the newest finds.

Mac Flirt & Tease Blush which is a permanent color. It is a really pretty mauvish/pink. Light handed it is pink, heavy handed it is mauve. It always looks great on, not shimmery or frosty.

If you can get your hands on Starflash do it. It is the best formulation Mac did. I have been buying them whenever I can. They smooth & creamy & pigmented.
Top: Bold & Brazen Bottom: Go
I have been using Bold & Brazen as a crease color & it looks beautiful. It's perfect for summer.

Starflash is a collection that I should have gotten, but that was before my addiction started.

What other colors should I look for in Starflash?

RANDOM THOUGHTS

This post is about random thoughts from the last couple of weeks.

Blogging: I've been thinking about the kinds of post I want to put up, but sometimes I just feel blah! Do you ever feel just feel bored with your stuff? What do you want to see more of?

Shopping: I was at Sephora last week & I feel like I'm looking at the same stuff all the time. I got a MUFE foundation sample to try. I saw online they had a mini Dior Show & Gloss pack for $28. I'd like to try both, but nits online only. Any suggestions for Sephora? I have a gift card from there. I'm heading to Nordi's on Friday for the Graphic Gardens. I heard the lippies are sold out online. I love the packaging.

Going Out: I went to L.A. on Saturday. Started at El Carmen, which is known for their tequila & margarita's. Then headed to Chateau Marmont for dinner. If you're ever in L.A., you have to go here for at least a drink. It has a very well known history of celebrities, rock & roll, & famous residents. The Bar is part of the Chateau. If you stay for dinner, they have a great burger!

Celebrity Gossip: I saw Josh Groban at valet on Saturday. He's the young guy who sings classical. He was pretty cute with messed up hair & plain clothes.

The Michael Jackson memorial was well organized & fitting. His little girl just broke my heart. I think it was the only time ever I thought of him as an ordinary person & father.

John + Kate: He's out of control. Just wait until the kids google him now & see pics w/his new GAL. If she did have someone, it's not documented w/pics. The girl is Kate's plastic surgeon's daughter. Wow that was a high price to pay for free surgery.

What's going on with your randomness?