Project 10 Pan #2 (Day #16: Wishlist)

Still going strong!  Even through Sephora's VIB sale (20% off)!

Last time, I made it 26 days before caving.  This time, I'm hoping to make it at least one month.

I has not been easy, especially with the following gift sets on sale now:

Bite Beauty Collector's Edition Lip Layers Set ($98)

Glam Glow Gift ($69)

Tarte LipSurgence Collector's Set ($175)

Have you tried any of these?

Project 10 Pan #2 (Day #10)

Ahhhh, so many sales right now!  I've been resisting, but I was on the verge of placing two orders with Sephora and one with Cherry Culture (25% off NYX).  Also, Nordstrom is having their half yearly sale & Clinique bonus time!

I decided to make an exception to my Project 10 Pan.  When I hit -5 lbs, I'll purchase one of the following from my wish list:

• $20 of Lush soap
• Essie Nail Polish Collection Resort 2013 ($17)
• Sephora Favorites Give Me Some Lip ($25)

Have you seen any good deals lately?

October Favorites 2013

Makeup:

• Treat & Conceal by Miracle Skin ($36 from Ulta)
• I can't believe how natural this looks and it covers absolutely everything!
• Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Shine in No. 9, Nude in Private ($34 from Sephora)
• BEST lipstick EVER!  Feels great and looks great!  

Skincare:

• Tarte Pure Maracuja Oil (part of this $19 gift set from Sephora)

Bath:

• Golden Wonder Bath Bomb from Lush ($7)
• This little present shaped bath bomb smells so good!!  It also looks adorable!

Food & Drink:

• Strawberry Mango Daiquiris from the Waldorf Astoria in Maui

• Earl Grey Tea

Candle:

• Leaves from Bath and Body Works ($9)
• Smells like Christmas!  

TV:

• Scandal

• I just want Olivia Pope's closet.  She makes me want to buy everything in White!

Project 10 Pan #2 (Day #8)

 It was much easier to not buy makeup while I was in Maui.  Now that I'm back home, I am constantly tempted by holiday sales & collections!

I was looking at my list to try to estimate how long it will take me to finish.  I think the hardest item to finish will be the Urban Decay Naked 2 Eyeshadow (Verve).  I figure it will probably take me about 4 months to completely finish it.

I purchased this palette from Sephora for about $50 in February and I'm still so in love with it!  Amazing pigmentation and it lasts FOREVER!  

What's your favorite palette?

Project 10 Pan #2 (Day #6)

Hawaii was absolutely amazing and I can't wait to go back!  I'll post some pictures of my trip soon!!  Ryan and I were there to scout out venues for our wedding (next year).  We still haven't settled on where we're going to have the ceremony, but we were able to narrow down our options.

I did finish one of the items on my Project 10 Pan #2 List while I was there!  I used one of the concealers in my 15 Professional Camouflage Concealer Palette.  This palette cost me only $4.56 from Amazon.  Amazing deal!

I actually enjoy these for the price because it does provide full coverage.  Whenever I travel, my face freaks out a bit so I definitely need something that will hide my blemishes!  It does feel a little heavy and makes it hard for my skin to breathe so I don't typically wear these concealers on a daily basis.  They are great for covering up imperfections for a date night or if I know I'll be taking a lot of photos.  Then, as soon as I get home, I like to take it off so my face can get some air!  

One down, nine to go!

• Dior Addict Lip Polish 002 Fresh Expert
• Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette Eyeshadow in Verve
• Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero
• Stila Smudge Stick in Tetra
• Caudalie Beauty Elixir 30 mL
• Revlon Lip Butter in Strawberry Shortcake
• Benefit's Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Foundation Sample
• One Concealer From The 15 Professional Camouflage Concealer Palette
• E.L.F. Essential Hypershine Gloss in Blossom
• Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Protector Finishing Powder

Project 10 Pan #2 (Day #1)

A few months ago, I started trying to finish the makeup I already own before purchasing new products.  The result was a complete and utter failure.

Lately, I have been on a crazy spending spree!  My fiancé saw my miscellaneous lip product drawer and said, "You have enough to last the rest of your life in there."  Sad thing is... he is probably right.

So here goes attempt number two...

Products I Want To Completely Use Up:

• Dior Addict Lip Polish 002 Fresh Expert
• Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette Eyeshadow in Verve
• Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero
• Stila Smudge Stick in Tetra
• Caudalie Beauty Elixir 30 mL
• Revlon Lip Butter in Strawberry Shortcake
• Benefit's Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Foundation Sample
• One Concealer From The 15 Professional Camouflage Concealer Palette
• E.L.F. Essential Hypershine Gloss in Blossom
• Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Protector Finishing Powder

Empties #3

This might as well be a favorites post!  I love all of these products and would definitely repurchase them again.

I finally finished my large bottle of Bioderma!  I bought mine from Amazon.com for $29 in January and it has lasted 9 months!  It easily removes all of my makeup... including my waterproof mascara!  It's super gentle & works like a charm.  Love it!

I also finished the sample size of Benefit's They're Real mascara!  This was actually free from Sephora.com as part of their birthday gift!  I love this mascara because it really does add a lot of length and volume to my barely there lashes.  I usually use two coats and it doesn't clump unless you apply more than that.

Also from Sephora, I bought a travel size waterproof eye makeup remover for $7.  Truthfully, I purchased this bottle because the bottom part is a bright blue color that I was instantly attracted to.  It is an oil based product, so you do have to wash your face after using it.  I just apply it to a cotton round and it easily removes all of my cream and powder eyeshadow.  The best thing about this eye makeup remover is how gentle it is on my eyes... no burning sensation, hooray!

Bath and Body Works always sucks me in with their 7 for $20 soaps.  The Fresh Picked Tangerines is Ryan's favorite one so far.  I also used a 10% off coupon + a free body wash on this purchase, so it was a pretty amazing deal!  I would definitely get this one again.

I didn't finish too many products this time, but I certainly love the ones that I did use.  The final item was a sample conditioner from L'Occitane, which is quickly becoming one of my new favorite stores.  It sells for $20, but I could tell immediately that it was repairing my hair!  Amazing stuff!!  

Have you tried any of these products?

My First Jouer!

Today is crazy!! I'll be working for at least 10 hours, but I wanted to take some time to write about what I'm wearing on my lips today.

I received a sample of Jouer's Moisturizing Lip Gloss (full size: $20) in my September Birchbox.  It's about the size of my pinky finger.  The color I have is called "Riviera" and it is a deep red with a small amount of shimmer.

I placed the sample on top of my French Press just to show how small it is!  Super tiny!! I wish it were a little bigger, but I guess this is easy enough to carry around with me.

This product feels super hydrating... like I put on lip balm!  It is probably one of the most comfortable lip glosses I've ever worn (not sticky at all).  At first I was nervous that the color would be a little TOO red, but it applies very sheer and requires a couple of layers to build the color.  Above I have on two coats and you can't tell in the photo, but the glossiness is amazing!

This is the first Jouer product I have ever tried and I'm really impressed with the quality.  I'm not blown away by the color payoff, but it does allow you to build up the color if you want to.  I'd definitely try out a few of their other colors & I've been dying to try the Jouer Matte Moisture Tint to see if it can control my oily skin!  

Have you tried anything from Jouer? 

Tarte Trio at Sephora

I have been M.I.A. lately!!!  My two new jobs have me spinning.  I love staying busy, but maybe not this busy.  Next week looks like a doozy with at least 60 hours of work ahead of me!  Epps!!

I do have a new outlook on makeup.  Now I want products that last a LONG time and are easy to carry with me.  Tarte is offering a great deal right now at Sephora.com.  You get a lip luster, a lip gloss, and an Amazonian Clay 12-hour blush for $29!!

QTY            1                   2                   3                   4                   5                   6                   7                   8                   9                   10                   

$71.00 $29.00

Tarte Gifts From The Lipstick Tree Achiote Color Collection

The packaging is adorable and the color is perfect for end of Summer/start of Fall.  This has been one of the best deals I've seen in awhile.  The blush alone usually sells for $26.  

What have you been loving lately?

$10 At Sephora For $5

I am a huge fan of Groupon (the flash deal site) where you can typically pick up products or services for 20%-50% off the regular price.

Here is the link for the current deal at Sephora.  You pay $5 and you get a $10 gift certificate!  Check it out soon because over 5,000 people have already purchased this deal and supplies could run out!

Here are some ideas for how you can use your $10:

Sephora Sugar Body Scrub for $9

Size: 6.76 oz!

Soap & Glory The Fab Pore Facial Peel for $10

Size: 1.7 oz

Three for $10!

Sephora by OPI Nail Polish

What is your favorite product under $10?

Empties #2

Hello!  Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!  I've been having a blur of a week (just accepted two jobs) and I'm planning a 40+ person themed party!!  Yikes!

For my empties, I'm sort of cheating because most of my empties are samples.  I just really like trying lots of new products.  I hardly have any "regular" products because I vary my shampoo, conditioner, lotion, foundation, blush, and lip product daily.  This probably isn't a very good thing to do, but it's what I like doing at the moment.

Here are the products I tried and finished:

• My H2O Plus Spa Sea Salt Hydrating Body Butter (from my Project 10 Pan... hooray!!)
• Ojon Rare Blend Conditioner ($34 for full size)  This was one of my favorites!!
• Menza Facial Wash (from August Beauty Army Box)
• Nelson J Argan Oil 7 Non-Foaming Shampoo (also from August Beauty Army Box.  It worked but I want my suds! I actually didn't care for this shampoo because I missed the bubbles.  They help me feel like I'm really cleaning my hair.)
• Bare Minerals Foundation SPF 15 (full size)
• Celine Dion Belong Perfume (sample that I've had since I can't even remember how long, but I won't be purchasing the full size because I really want Jo Malone!)
• Michael Todd Charcoal Facial Scrub (I LOVE! And will keep repurchasing over and over again.  I also received a good size of this in my August Ipsy bag!)
• Lancome Genifique Serum samples (Lancome counters were giving away a week supply of serum samples to try.  I was actually really impressed with this serum!  It was hydrating and did seem to make my skin more radiant!  I have two deluxe bottles so I can continue using it for the next few weeks!!)  

Have you ever tried anything from Ojon?

This or That? (2013)

I read an old post the other day and I thought it would be fun to jot down my current beauty preferences!  

Makeup
blush or bronzer  --  Blush! My cheeks need a pink glow.
lip gloss or lipstick  --  I want to pick both (lipstick with lipgloss on top), but if I had to pick just one it would be lipstick
eye liner or mascara  --  Eye liner... otherwise my eyes look too small.
foundation or concealer  --  Foundation (this is probably my favorite beauty item)
neutral or color eye shadow  --  Neutral

This is my favorite palette for creating my everyday neutral eye look.

pressed or loose eye shadows  --  Pressed!
brushes or sponges  --  Brushes!!  I rarely use sponges.

Nails
OPI or china glaze  --  OPI
Long or short  --  Medium?  I guess short to medium.
Acrylic or natural  --  Natural
Brights or darks  --  Brights! 
Flower or no flower  --  Flower, bow, pearl, and/or jewel! 

Body
perfume or body splash  -- Perfume!  No question about it.
lotion or body butter  --  Body Butter (from The Body Shop)
body wash or soap  --  Soap.  I used to only use body wash, but lately I've been experimenting with different scented soaps and I love them!!
lush or other bath company  --  Lush addict!

My current favorite soap is the Lavendar soap bar from Trader Joes!  It smells incredible!!

Fashion
jeans or sweat pants  -- Jeans
long sleeve of short  --  Short (at least in summer)
dresses or skirts  --  Dresses
stripes or plaid  --  Stripes
flip flops or sandals  --  Flip flops 

My most worn pair of shoes this Summer (sorry they are so dirty) are my Coach flip flops.

scarves or hats  -- Scarves
studs or dangly earrings  --  Studs

Bow studs from Target! <333

necklaces or bracelets  --  Bracelets

heels or flats  --  Heels (I'm so short, I love my heels)

cowboy boots or riding boots  --  Riding Boots

jacket or hoodie  --  Jacket

forever 21 or charlotte russe  --  Forever 21 

abercrombie or Hollister  --  Abercrombie 

saks 5th or nordstrom  --  I have a lot from both.  I'd have to say Nordstrom because I love the selection and the customer service!

Hair

curly or straight  --  Straight (occasionally I will curl if I'm going out)
bun or ponytail  --  Bun (donut)
bobby pins or butterfly clips  --  Bobby pins
hair spray or gel  --  Spray!
long or short  --  Long 
light or dark  --  Dark
side sweep bangs or full bangs  --  Side Sweep
up or down  --  Down 

Random
Rain or shine  --  Shine!!!
Summer or winter  --  When it isn't 115 degrees, I prefer Summer.  I hate the cold.
Fall or spring  --  Fall
Chocolate or vanilla  --  Chocolate 
East coast or west coast  --  West Coast!! CA <3

Presidio San Francisco

I Love You Butter London!

I am slightly obsessed with nail polish.  I own a LOT (maybe 100 bottles), but I've never before tried Butter London.  Recently, I tried my first bottle... called Primrose Hill Picnic ($15).  It is gorgeous!! I LOVE how rich the color is and how shiny it looks once applied.  

This color is such a bright, cheery color... perfect for the end of summer.  I've had it on my nails for only a few days and no chipping so far!!  It also dries faster than any of my other nail polishes... best thing ever!  I'm now hooked on Butter London and I want to try so many more colors! 

Have you tried Butter London?  Are there any colors you recommend?

I Purchased Makeup!

I made it 26 days on Project 10 Pan before finally caving!  Last night I went to Macy's and wandered by the Lancome counter.  I was looking at their Teint Miracle foundation when the salesperson started telling me all the wonderful things about their Teint Idole foundation.  It is 24/hr, has SPF 15, leaves a matte finish, and is better for oily skin!  I was sold.

It retails for $45.  I bought it 15% off, so it was roughly $38.  With taxes, it ended up being roughly $40.  I signed up for the Macy's credit card and received two free gifts and a bonus eyeliner in Black.

Here is what I received for $40:

I'm still going to work on using the items in my Project 10 Pan, but I'm not going to restrict myself from  getting new makeup.  I'm just too much of an addict!!

Project 10 Pan (Day #25: Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer)

Number 5 on my Project 10 Pan list is the Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer in Radient.  This is one of my favorites, but since I don't normally have dark under eye circles I don't use it very often.  However, it is amazing after those wild and crazy nights that can leave their mark the next day!  

I love that it covers blemishes without leaving a cakey, noticeable spot on my face and it also works to brighten the cheekbone area.  Even though I use it to highlight, I still like to use a powder highlighter on top.  I'm especially attached to The Balm's Mary Lou Manizer Highlighter because it adds such a beautiful glow.

While I do really like this product, I probably won't repurchase it ($7.99) because I don't honestly need it.  Maybe I'll pick it up again if I start noticing bags under my eyes, but until then I'll probably just skip this step.  

Do you use concealer under your eyes to brighten the area?

Project 10 Pan: (Day #23: Mac Shopping List)

My Mac Shopping List:    

	Pressed Pigment Light Touch Remove	US$21.00	1                             2                             3                             4	US$21.00
	Lipstick Crème Cup Remove	US$15.00	1                             2                             3                             4	US$15.00
	Paints Stilife Cannot ship to APO/FPO address. Remove	US$20.00	1                             2                             3                             4	US$20.00
	Viva Glam Lipstick Viva Glam VI Remove	US$15.00	1                             2                             3                             4	US$15.00
	Powder Blush / Pro Palette Refill Pan Well Dressed Remove	US$17.00	1                             2                             3                             4	US$17.00
	Cream Colour Base Luna Remove	US$20.00	1                             2                             3                             4	US$20.00
	Mineralize Skinfinish Soft and Gentle Remove	US$30.00	1                             2                             3                             4	US$30.00
		Subtotal:US$138.00 Second Day ShippingUS$0.00

I'm clearly itching to purchase some new items.  These are the products I put in my Mac Cosmetics shopping cart last night.  Some are refills and some I just want to try because I've heard really good things about them.

Further motivation to use up my 10 products so I can go out and get some more!    

Do you have any Mac recommendations?