november hauls - planner and makeup

hi guys! please excuse the lighting in all of these photos as i try to figure out the new setup. i decided to go ahead and put this post up a little early because the only things i have coming in the mail are canadian stickers, which can wait til next month's post. ~Lindsay

sephora rouge sale goodies are in their own separate post! click here!

ulta -- all of the unicorns. i also got a few other skincare repeats which are not pictured, as well as the clean & clear acne triple clear bubble cleanser, urban decay naked skin concealer in light warm (was on sale!), alterna cc cream (also on sale!), jergens natural glow lotion (this stuff is great for pasty days!), anastasia eyeshadow in stone, and the sally hansen salon chrome nail kit.

• i had to return the nail kit. it was awful. just before attempting to do it myself, T sent me a video by christine of how awful nearly all of the sets were. and i don't have time (or products) to do the gel method, so i tried the tacky polish method and got mixed results over 3 fingers. i used opi black onyx. i waited until i thought it was reasonably dry/tacky before applying the powder, but got inconsistent results. one nail looked okish and two nails, the applicator picked up the polish onto the sponge and that was it. i was done. and not only that, it didn't look as amazing as the box showed. so i agree. these sets are a pass.

unicorn tears highlighter, lipstick, melted latex; light warm concealer, eyeshadow in stone, milani strobelight

unicorn tears lipstick

unicorn tears melted latex

please excuse the sloppy paint job. i figured i would clean up after applying the special topcoat, but yeah.......no.

old navy -- penguin socks! these were like $3? and super cute!
sigma -- someone over at sigma needs a raise. their analytics is ridiculous. less than 1 hour after looking at the page for sigmagic brush foam, i got an email, hey free F86 with any purchase. pshh well yeah, i'll buy your $15 brush shampoo and get a free $25 brush. please and thank you!
walmart -- kiss and impress nails, milani afterglow highlighter in strobelight
target -- pixi endless silky eye pen in black noir
macy's -- they were having a sale and these were half off! urban decay 24/7 pencil in underground

graze -- i got myself a full 8 snack box in the mail, and the wrapping on the package was the same. this time though, it somehow felt more secure? weird. [i also got a set of that raspberry muffin one i mentioned liking last time, and that came in a normal people box, properly sealed and what have you. sorry for not photographing.] anyway, i enjoyed most of these snacks and updated my profile with my preferences on them.

planner stuffs -- here's the link to my etsy list of purchased planner stuff
SweetKawaiiDesign -- she was giving away this supah amazing pilot pen and cute die cut for every order over $15 that day, and of course, i need every pen ever.

Bolderbon -- soo many freebies! i ordered the penguin weekly kit, 52 week savings, weekends, and declutter sheets and the rest are oops and freebies! so awesome!

september 2017 ipsy bag!

hi all! guess what came in the mail today and i'm blogging about it...TODAY? my september IPSY BAG*! (theme: like. a. boss) ~Lin-chan ^.~

here's my impressions:

1. luxie beauty rose gold medium angled shading eye brush -- while i do like this range of brushes, i'm not huge on this style of brush. i tend to not use them often. i'm slightly annoyed that they put it inside of the bag and the bristles are now pretty bent. but i do need to wash it before using, so maybe it'll be better.
• repurchase: love this line, not so much this brush
2. elizabeth mott pop goes the eyeshadow in toasted -- this is a very nice color! and the formula feels pretty nice.
• repurchase: maybe
3. re:p bio fresh mask -- this has a very herbal scent. we'll have to try this out. i think it's a clay mask..? maybe...
• repurchase: probably not?
4. pixi beauty blush duo in peach honey -- i have the same issue with this blush as their rose gold one that i received last year.. it's split pan and kind of small, so it's hard to separate out each half with a brush when using this as a blush. now as highlight, you'd typically use a smaller brush and that'd be fine. this is actually prettier than i thought it would be, but it is a bit orange for my liking as blush.
• repurchase: nah
5. adesse new york organic infused gel effect nail laquer in deception -- so who's a fan of the muddy mississippi on their nails?! no thanks! now, i do know that lighter skinned people like such contrasting colors.. but this is not really me.
• repurchase: maybe other colors?
6. black spikey ipsy bag -- it's interesting that the spikes are embossed on the bag. it does have a nice look and feel to it as well.

peach honey (mixed, each half), toasted eyeshadow

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may empties, makeup graveyard, hit pan, and favorites!

hi guys! we are doing another combo post, because i only have a handful of favorites this time! ~Lin-chan ^.~
favorites

1. pixi beauty endless silky eye pen in black noir -- i got this in a recent ipsy bag and this is such a good liner for the waterline! like i was just raving about the it cosmetics no tug liner being amazing... dare i say this is better? it goes on the same as the it liner, but as far as a comparison liner day, it held up and stayed blacker across the waterline by the end of the day. shocked!
2. it cosmetics je ne sais quois lipstick -- this is one of those mood or temperature lipsticks...whatever. anyway, i really like how this is more or less a lip balm with a personalized tint. i really enjoy how this doesn't go super bright pink on me like other similar products.
3. becca cosmetics shimmering skin perfector in prismatic amethyst -- so it's the year of the unicorn. anyone else noticed this months ago before the whole starbucks drink hype..? anyway, this highlighter is gorgeous. i love how purpley it is! (side note, i'm super interested in nyx lavender steel because it might be a dupe... just saying)
4. nails inc. nail polish in rainbow wishes -- i got this in a duo from sephora for $15, which i may have paid for this polish alone.. hmmmm. the other color in the set is ok, i'm not huge into glitters but it did last me 4-5 days -before i removed it- without chipping. anyway, this polish is a gorgeous ...unicorn... color, and i really love it. now the formula is not my favorite. the first time i wore this, i had mixed brands of basecoat and topcoat, and it chipped badly within maybe 2-3 days. pictured above, those chips were within 36 hours and used with nails inc nailkale and kensington caviar topcoat. anyway what i'm trying to also say is that the back of the box says that "they have been formulated with a long wear system". really? LOL.
5. gimme organic premium seaweed in teriyaki -- so this was my first time buying this today at target and it was amazing and i need more. i typically don't eat nori unless i'm having sushi, but i get in weird moods where i want to snack on some plain ol nori. usually you find them in either plain or seasoned with salt, but this brand (and a few others in the asian section) had flavors. so i got this one since sea salt is...whatever, and it's sooo yummm. there's large salt grains on it and the teriyaki flavor..mmm!

empties

1. loreal pure clay mask
2. garnier micellar cleansing water all skin types
3. simple cleansing wipes
4. beauty secrets pure acetone
5. sonia kashuk eye makeup remover
6. maybelline fit me foundation in 120
7. kat von d liquid liner in mad max brown
8. caress endless kiss body wash -- i love the new packaging! it's easier to store upside down now!
9. covergirl trublend pressed powder in 2 translucent light
10. elizabeth mott whatup beaches -- because of the nature of the size, i used this as a transition/crease shade and it was perfect.
    repurchase? on the fence because i'd have to order it... plus i've got a few other bronzers that i'm using as my eyeshadow crease shade.
11. maybelline the falsies volum express in blackest black -- i got this a long ways back when sams had a bundle of falsies mascaras, and i finally got to this one. i still think i like the flared variety better, but this was still good.
    repurchase? prolly not
12. almay get up and grow mascara in blackest black -- i don't recall when i bought this (it's been quite some time), but i was super sad when i went to use it. the bristles were kinda funky and smooshy looking toward the 'top' where it connects to the handle. after a couple pumps (no i don't pump my mascara..) the bristles just kinda didn't come out with the rest of the wand... yeah.......
    repurchase? yeah
13. beauty & pinups fearless hair rescue masque -- this was an ok hair mask. it was more or less conditioner consistency than a thick cream, which i typically like. the scent was ok, a little perfumey for my taste, but it did the job.
    repurchase? nah
14. schwarzkopf gliss hair repair ultra moisture shampoo & conditioner -- whoever thought this packaging was a good idea obviously doesn't wash their hair. the opening for these things is so skinny it's awkward to dispense. but enough of that, these are samples. i thought these were pretty good. i'm not a moisture shampoo type of person, but these didn't get funky oily greasy on me, which was awesome. otherwise, they didn't wow me either.
    repurchase? no
15. ecotools shower pouf -- i got this a ways back in a subscription box, either walmart or target... anyway, i wouldn't wish this thing upon my enemies, it's that bad. yeah maybe it's more eco-friendly, maybe it has recycled plastic or something... but this is not soft. even holding it in your hands before your first use, you can tell it's not soft. then when you actually go to use this thing, it's sooo freakin abrasive. like you know i like my scrubs.. this is worse to the point where it's almost painful to use.
    repurcahse? NO
16. soapbox shampoo and conditioner in coconut -- these are a pretty decent duo. would i go out of my way to buy it, no i don't think so. but i do think that these worked well and they're for a good cause.
    repurchase? nah
17. soapbox body wash in sea minerals -- this smells super nice. it's like a weird mix of floral and beachy kinda... anyway, i'm not sure i'd go out of my way to buy this either, but it was nice while it lasted.
    repurchase? nah
18. theorie marula oil transforming hair serum -- this was a nice hair oil. it smelled nice, and it wasn't heavy but i also wasn't really wowed by this either.
    repurchase? nah
19. ulta 
1. bath fizzes -- like i said last time, they were not even ok. i did try one as a shower tablet instead and it was better, but still not that great.
2. verbena & lemongrass shower tablet (used 1, comes in 4 packs. clear unlabeled wrapper not pictured) -- this was almost perfect. it smells super amazing and higher end (like lush). i generally take 7-10 minute showers, and this lasted about 7 minutes, which was perfect and it smelled great!
3. blooming berries sugar scrub -- i think i'd repurchase this scent.
20. beauty kitchen hether marianna collagen gel lip mask -- i didn't think this did anything. it didn't fit right because of the weird shape of the slit in the middle and it didn't want to stay put. it may have been working some sort of magic toward the end, but i was done with it.
    repurchase? NO!
21. masqueology collagen hydrogel gold mask -- i got this at walmart for like $2..gold you say? it was more like a clear gel mask with gazilions of teeny tiny gold leaf flakes embedded in it. anyway, it didn't feel like it was doing much and didn't stay well on the face. it was a bit odd that they included the cutouts of the eyes and mouth...but i tossed them. anyway, it felt kind of dry and uncomfortable about halfway through and i had to take it off. it had an older floral type scent..not my favorite.
    repurchase? no
22. yes to tomatoes clear skin detoxifying charcoal paper mask -- i don't feel like this really did much afterward. while wearing it, it was super tingly just like the package said, to my disbelief. but i was pretty indifferent after taking it off.
    repurchase? nah
23. soo ae tea tree mask -- this was actually a pretty nice mask -- i think i used one of these before and forgot how i felt about it. maybe it's a mood thing, but i liked it more this time than last time. i'm pretty sure i was indifferent about it last time. anyway it did sooth my irritated skin and felt pretty good.
    repurchase? yes
24. nots soothing multi gel mask -- this was very cooling at first, then became whatever toward the end as it warmed up. this was actually a cotton or paper mask with gel on it, which was kind of weird because when i went to take it off, there was a weird glob of gel on my face...
    repurchase? maybe
25. bio belle #stay gorgeous facial mask -- this was super saturated, like to the point where it was dripping. i really like fiber masks because they're a lot thicker and feel nicer on the skin. the serum felt cooling and moisturizing.
    repurchase? maybe
26. tony moly golden mushroom sheet mask -- this was super saturated, had a light and unpleasant scent like acetone, but it was very relaxing and moisturizing. and i woke up refreshed the next morning which like never happens.
    repurchase? if i could find it online somewhere, i would! i think i got this from ulta, but they don't sell it anymore.
27. tony moly be happy & good luck sheet masks from the my shea sheet mask set (from christmas time last year, $7.50 for 5) -- i can't really distinguish these two if there even was a difference.. these were noticeably thinner sheets than their others, but they super saturated and pretty near dripping as i pulled them out the packets. anyway, these felt really nice on the face and felt fairly moisturizing afterward.

hit pan: tarte amazonian clay blush in paaarty -- ugh why was this a sephora birthday gift (i.e. not permanent)?! such a nice shade!

makeup graveyard: elf lip scrub, this thing's gettin kinda gross, and i have newer ones.. yeah..
repurchase? i got the grapefruit one to try now, so maybe not? not sure.

not pictured: pantene ultimate 10 bb cream shampoo -- this was an ok product. something about it (that i can't place) was not what i normally expected from pantene and made me think it was meh. like my hair felt clean, but it also tended to get oily... idk. maybe it was too moisturizing or something. i really can't figure out what it was about this stuff that was whatever.
repurchase? nah

may 2017 ipsy bag!

hi all! it's been literally years since i got my ipsy bag so early, so that's pretty cool. and i'm actually posting this on the day i got it. shocker, i know! i had a pretty slow and laid back day at work today, so i'm feelin bloggy. annnd i actually prepared about half of this post like a week ago, so lol yeah.... here's my may IPSY BAG* (theme: summer friday) ~Lin-chan ^.~

here's my impressions:

1. urban decay afterglow highlighter in sin -- heyyy this looks familiar! this is getting passed along to a friend since i've already got a sample of this. this is a really pretty highlight shade. it is a bit creamier than most highlighters i've tried, and i think it might be creamier than my afterglow blush in rapture. weird.
• likelihood to repurchase: i have so many highlighters, probably not.
2. jelly pong pong supercharged super intense eyeshadow duo in electric -- these are really pretty. super creamy like the sin highlighter (if not, more so). i really like both shades here, the left side is a slightly burnt red shimmery shade, and the right is a peachy gold shimmer. i'm excited to try them on the eyes, but this lil bitty thing is $23! whaat?!
• likelihood to repurchase: not for that price!
3. pixi beauty endless silky eye pen in blacknoir -- this is so black! i swatched it on my arm and let it sit a minute or two before messing with it.... rubbed at it, scratched at it... nothin came off O_O i can't wait to use this pencil on my eyes!!!
• likelihood to repurchase: maybe!
4. royal & langnickel moda precision angled brush -- this is a pretty large brush, unless the "precision" is for the face rather than the eyes... i think this would be great either for applying or setting concealer.
• likelihood to repurchase: probably not
5. beauty & pin-ups fearless hair rescue mask -- this has a light perfume-y scent. i'll try it out, love using hair masks!
• likelihood to repurchase: probably not
6. clear ice cream ipsy bag -- this is a cute bag. i'm not huge on bags made of this thick plastic material since it tends to crack around the seams over time..

sin, blacknoir, electric duo

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march 2016 ipsy bag

hi guys! guess what i've got?! my march IPSY BAG*! (theme: hello spring) sorry this post is a little late, they delivered it saturday at my apartment and i didn't get it until last night..then i had to go to work today. ugh! haha, just kidding. ~Lin-chan ^.~

here's my impressions:

1. marc anthony nourishing argan oil of morocco 3 day smooth perfect blow dry cream (1.69oz--mini, ret. $8.99 for 6.76oz [$2.25]) -- i don't typically blow dry my hair, but i am still interested in these kinds of things. this does have an argan oil type scent to it, but it's light.
• likelihood to repurchase: probably not
2. NoTS 28 remedy balancing toner (.3oz--mini, ret. $59.99 for 3.4oz [$5.29]) -- this is very interesting. it's a clear gel, almost like a slightly more solid version of hand sanitizer that dries pretty quickly. it does have a slight alcohol type scent to it as well.
• likelihood to repurchase: probably not
3. pixi beauty beauty blush duo in rose gold (.16oz--full size?, ret. $18) -- so, ipsy's sad attempts at protecting this product were all for naught. they even had this little guy wrapped in a thin bubble wrap pouch in addition to it being in a bubble mailer. and it still died. thankfully, ipsycare responded to my email within about 2 hours--on a sunday night no less. and i went ahead and dumped the contents into a dish with some 91% isopryl [rubbing] alcohol and proceeded to re-pot this. after letting it dry for about a day, it came out really nice. it's very light, like a highlighter. i'm not so sure how well this would work as a split pan, half blush, half highlight. because combined, these aren't much of a blush. but it is super pretty!
• likelihood to repurchase: maybe
4. nyx cosmetics lip suede in pink lust (.13oz--full size, ret. $7) -- oh yeah~ lookit this color!! LOL. no. color aside, the formula is pretty interesting. it doesn't have a scent to it, and it dries down kind of slowly. it does transfer very easily (it got on my teeth, repeatedly while swatching), and it stains extremely easy. it was the last swatch i applied to my arm, snapped several consecutive photos, and immediately wiped it off... in less than 2 minutes, there was a stain on my arm. yep. i'm not sure if this is an issue with this shade, but it was pretty patchy, and i could see brownish splotches where my natural lip color was showing through.
• likelihood to repurchase: no
5. manna kadar 3 in 1 blush highlighter eyeshadow in fantasy (.1oz--full size?, ret. $19) -- this is such a pretty shadow/highlighter/thingy for yo' face. it's a little stiffer than most highlighters--like more of a standard, non-creamy pressed eyeshadow. the color is super gorgeous!
• likelihood to repurchase: maybe
6. redeemed points: befine exfoliating cleanser (1oz--mini, ret. $24 for 4oz [$6]) -- i am all about the scrubs! i can't wait to give this a try! it does have a sweet scent to it, probably from the almond and brown sugar.
• likelihood to repurchase: maybe
7. green & red floral ipsy bag -- it's cute. not totally my thing.
8. card with company info/discount codes
1. essentiellebeauty.com: 20% off purchase, code: ipsypromotion20 (exp. 4/30/16)
2. pixibeauty.com: 15% off purchase, code: ipsymarch (exp. 4/30/16)
3. nyxcosmetics.com: 40% off 1 be gone! lip remover, code: nyxbegone (exp. 4/30/16)
4. mannakadarcosmetics.com: 30% off purchase, code: [no code provided..] (exp. 4/30/16)
5. beaugachis.com: 20% off purchase, code: beautifulipster (exp. 4/30/16)
6. beabombshellcosmetics.com: 25% off purchase & a free lip crayon, code: ipsy25 (exp. 4/30/16)
7. crownbrush.us: 25% off purchase, code: 2016crownipsy25 (exp. 4/30/16)
8. firstaidbeauty.com: 15% off purchase, code: ipsy15 (exp. 4/30/16)
9. zjashop.com: 20% off purchase & free shipping, code: ipsy2016 (exp. 4/30/16)
10. temptu.com: 20% off purchase (some exclusions), code: ipsy20 (exp. 4/30/16)
11. mellowcosmetics.com: 15% off purchase & free shipping on $40+, code: ipsy (exp. 4/30/16)
12. luxiebeauty.com: 30% off purchase, code: ipsyluxie (exp. 4/30/16)
13. starlooks.com: 15% off purchase, code: ipsy0416 (exp. 4/30/16)
14. modelcocosmetics.com: 20% off $39 purchase & free shipping, code: ipsy20 (exp. 6/30/16)
15. livingproof.com: free travel-size prime style extender cream $22+ purchase, code: ipsy (exp. 4/30/16)
16. evologie.net: 20% off purchase, code: ipsy20 (exp. 4/30/16)
17. aphroditeusa.com: 30% off purchase , code: ipsy30 (exp. 4/30/16)
18. veramona.com: 25% off purchase & free double ended vera mona brush, code: ipsy2016 (exp. 4/30/16)
19. ofracosmetics.com: 40% off purchase, code: ipsyofra (exp. 4/30/16)
20. skonecosmetics.com: 10% off purchase, code: ipsymarch2016 (exp. 4/30/16)
21. esalon.com: 50% off esalon perfect ending leave-in conditioner, no code needed, ends 4/30/16
22. margaretdabbs.co.uk: 20% off purchase, code: ipsy20 (exp. 4/30/16)
23. colourpop.com: $5 off purchase, code: ipsycolourpop (exp. 4/30/16)
1. $5 is awesome! you can either use it toward shipping ($4.99), or spend $35+ to get free shipping!!

approximate product value: ~$51.54? + $6

rose gold blush, fantasy highlight, pink lust

pink lust

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target cyber monday beauty box sale: impressions

hi all! for cyber monday, target was offering three beauty boxes for $5 and $10, so i went ahead and bought all three. teh paul thought it was stupid that i even got him one. but $5, that's half of the price of that razor, why wouldn't i get one? ~Lin-chan ^.~

for him box ($5)

1. axe peace shower gel (1.69oz--mini, ret. $3.99 for 16oz [$0.42])
2. gillette proglide flexball razor (1 handle & 1 razor cartridge--full size, ret. $10.99)
3. proraso shaving cream (.35oz--mini, ret. $10 for 5.2oz [$0.67])
4. neutrogena men invigorating face wash  (.5oz--mini, ret. $4.99 for 5.1oz [$0.49])
5. dove men+care dry deodorant spray in clean comfort (3.8oz--full size, ret. $5.49)
6. old spice swagger shampoo/conditioner (1.7oz--mini, ret. $3.99 for 12oz [$0.57])

approximate product value: ~$18.63

naturals box ($5)

1. soapbox argan shampoo (2oz--mini, ret. $7.99 for travel set of 4 [$1.99]) -- has a very normal shampoo scent to it. it's a little thinner in consistency to like pantene or something.
• the back of the bottle says that "every soapbox purchase is a donation to a child in need" and to see their website for details: soapboxsoap.com 
2. skinfix hand repair cream (1oz--mini, ret. $14.99 for 2oz [$7.99]) -- has a very neutral, "unscented" type scent. it's very thick but it feels pretty good once it's rubbed in.
3. burt’s bees facial wipes (10 wipes--mini, ret. $5.99 for 30 wipes [$2]) -- these smell pretty interesting, maybe it's the white tea? it definitely removed dirt and oil from my face but it left my face feeling slightly sticky afterward.....
4. sheamoisture coconut hibiscus smoothie (3.2oz--mini, ret. $3.99) -- this has a very thick texture and i'm not sure if i can really detect the hibiscus scent, but it is definitely coconut plus something.
5. borghese age defying facial scrub (1oz--mini, ret. $16 for 4.2oz [$3.81]) -- i can't pinpoint what this smells like exactly. it's slightly chemically, but there's something else too..... it has an apricot scrub type color and texture.
6. acure organics facial cleanser (1oz--mini, ret. $9.99 for 4oz [$2.50]) -- has a very strong minty smell to it. and it looks like a dark charcoal scrub.

approximate product value: ~$22.28

for her box ($10)

1. pixi endless silky eye pen in black noir (.03oz--mini, ret. $12 for .04oz [$9]) -- swatching this pencil was pretty interesting. it did not want to come off. like wut. and it didn't smear when i rubbed it. so i'm pretty excited to try this out.
2. revlon hd lacquer in hd tourmaline (.2oz--full size, ret. $7.99) -- has a very sweet scent to it. it's very pigmented, which i'm very surprised about.. but this color. omg it is so lindsay, lemme tell ya.
3. clairol hair food thickening solution or hair food moisturizing mask (3.2oz--full size, ret. $11.99) -- i'm not sure about this stuff. it smells like rubbing alcohol, not "infused with kiwi fragrance"
4. l'oreal butterfly intenza mascara in black (full size, ret. $7.99) -- super excited to try this. i did like the original butterfly mascara..on my right eye....but now that they fixed the wand, i can enjoy it on both eyes!
5. covergirl eye enhancers kit in daring nudes (full size  ret. $5.99) -- while this set has really nice shades in it, i do not recommend anyone buying it. the second shade is the only one that isn't super patchy and it is the most pigmented of the four.
6. chapstick 3-n-1 total hydration lip care in sweet peach (full size, ret. $2.99) -- this scent is >w< i love it. despite the appearance of the packaging, this is actually a clear lip balm, not tinted. it's very soft and comfy. i likes it a lot.
7. laneige water sleeping mask (20ml--mini, ret. $23 for 80ml [$5.75]) -- it's a very thin, cooling gel-like mask. i think you can use it basically as a moisturizer. has a very fresh/water-like/lightly floral scent.
8. boots no7 protect & perfect advanced serum (.1oz--mini, ret. $29.99 for 1oz [$3]) -- i'll have to get back to yall on this one. it's a foil packette.

approximate product value: ~$42.71

daring nudes quad, black noir pencil, tourmaline gloss

this is my lol. wtf did i do to my lips face.

today's fotd

i realized that i hadn't made a post yet this week. so here ya go! ~Lindsay-chan ^.~
ps, my ipsy bag will arrive in a few days..

products used:

• eyes:
• milani eye primer
• nyx brow shaper
• chella ivory lace brow highlighter
• urban decay shadows in: walk of shame (browbone), snatch (inner corner), bordello (lid), rock (outer corner/crease)
• urban decay 24/7 liner pencil in underground (lower)
• rimmel scandalEyes liner in black (waterline, upper and lower)
• milani eye tech extreme liquid liner (upper)
• too faced better than sex mascara
• lips:
• eos lip balm in raspberry pomegranate (applied at the start)
• benefit posie tint
• loreal nude balm in pink satin
• face:
• nyx angel veil primer
• wet n wild fergie bb cream in light
• revlon photoready concealer in light
• theBalm sexy mama powder
• benefit rockateur blush
• theBalm mary lou-manizer
• pixi bronzer in subtly sunkissed
• urban decay de slick setting spray
• top: h&m divided jersey tank top
• necklace: daisygem silver chunky chain

more july hauls

hi guys! i decided to buy more stuff. and stuff that i didn't think i'd buy..but i did it anyway.......... ~Lin-chan ^.~

i'm getting sunburned trio, natural rose, bella champagne, bella copper, bella taupe; combustealble

• urban decay.com: perversion mascara (see my review!) with mini subversion lash primer
• elf 50% off birthday sale: mascara primer (white) & flat eyeliner brush; among other things (xmas gifts). i'm actually going to use the liner brush for nail polish cleanup.
• cvs: i had extrabucks and a 20% off coupon, so among other items, i got: wet n wild shadow trio in i'm getting sunburned, milani eye tech liner & gel shadows in bella champagne, bella copper, and bella taupe
• rite-aid: sally hansen miracle gel polishes in topcoat & combustealble
• target: pixi lip balm in natural rose
• sephora.com: bite beauty agave lip mask in champagne (swatched below) -- i freaking love this already. it gives a sheer rose-gold tone to the lips. >w< the texture is kinda like an ointment, and from the tube the shade looks similar to nars orgasm gloss (swatched below).

orgasm, champagne, mystical, naked, kissibility, bold blush, pink satin, rose elixir

• ebay: mac alluring aquatics lipstick in mystical -- i really should have bought this when the collection came out..when we were at florida mall, i had like 50 bazillion opportunities to buy it. TT_TT
• sephora: sephora favorites give me some lip kit 2014 -- i didn't swatch all of these because i'm not sure which ones i want to save as xmas gifts and which ones i want to keep yet... (keeping ud naked & marc jacobs kissibility for sure)
• [ps, is it sad that i already have like 4 peoples' xmas gifts done already..? ^^; hahaha.]
• target/walgreens/dollar tree: loreal pop balm in bold blush, nude balms in pink satin & rose elixir, lil baby chap ice revo lip balm in cherry, loreal nail lingeries in elite chic & razzle be dazzle [not pictured]
  
  
  walgreens watermelon vs. itty bitty cherry

etsy (crystalpowder--paw palettes): bow baby paw ring & bang bang paw pal, she also included one of her marilyn monroe stickers

• kandee johnson talked about paw palettes a long time ago and their etsy store just recently reopened. so i got a ring to keep with my everyday makeup stuff and the baby gun is for my travel makeup bag.

super orgasm vs. orgasm blushes

narscosmetics.com: ita brush & mini blush in super orgasm (free with code)

• first impression: i'm mildly upset that this brush doesn't seem like super amazing quality. like the shape is a little unusual and unique, but in essence the handle is like a pair of childrens' chop sticks holding a thin, longer bristled benefit boxed blush brush.
• super orgasm is more pink with larger glitter particles, where orgasm is more of a coral shimmer

freesia, tulip, tiger lily, peony, sweet pea

ulta:

• 2x japonesque solid brush cleansers (bogo free!)
• ulta liquid eyeliner in onyx (black, brush tip, $2!)
• ulta mineral blushes ($3 ea!) -- buy all the blushes! 
• the blushes are very small relative to most other brands, so if you're interested in these make sure to pick them up when they're on sale. $12 each is wayyyyy too much for these.