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?

How To Lose Weight (Grocery Haul #1)

Food is almost as exciting as makeup, right?  Well I thought I might share a little on what I'm doing to lose weight.

Diet is probably the biggest factor for me when it comes to losing weight.  I've realized that I can lose 5 pounds just by adjusting the foods I eat.  Of course, exercise plays its part too and is important for maintaining a healthy body.  With the combination of both exercise and diet, I plan to lose 10 pounds!
By diet, I mean they types of food I consume.  I don't mean South Beach or Paleo.  I'm simply not disciplined or dedicated enough to restrict myself to such a degree.  I enjoy food too much!

Here's a list of what I picked up today:

• Sliced Mangos (Fresh Ready Pac from Costco) -- $7.99
• Bag of Spinach -- $3.00
• Yogurt (24 pk) -- $5.50
• Udon and Kale Salad (small) -- $2.00

• Bok Choy (6) -- $1.75
• Grapefruit (4) -- $3.75
• Brie Cheese -- $2.20
• Eggs -- $2.00

Total Shopping Cost: About $28

(Obviously, I'm not a nutritionist or expert when it comes to losing weight.  

I'm just saying what I'm doing to accomplish my goals.)

I've also noticed that by eating healthier, I save money!  More to spend on cosmetics!! :D

What do you eat to lose weight?

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?

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 #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?

Birchbox August 2013

Sadface!

Other than the lipstick, I am really quite sad about my box this month.  

There are two plastic packets of Malin+Goetz Grapefruit face cleanser 

A super small Coastal Scents eyeshadow quad 

KMS California Freeshape Hot Flex Spray

Tape (really?) ShowStoppers Designer Fashion Tape

Model Co Lipstick (pleased with this item - good Fall color)

I confess to being bummed out about this month's box because the plastic face wash packets only provide about 1-2 days of product.  The mini-quad is something that Coastal Scents usually sends for free whenever you make a purchase.

I do like the lipstick, but I ended up feeling like the box was pretty empty and the value just wasn't there.  I wish the boxes were more consistent (value wise) and were all more like the Birchbox for CEW!

Oh well, I'm excited the weekend is almost here!  It seems like everyone is moving or having a birthday  so it's going to be super busy!

Do you have any fun weekend plans?