Accidental Shopping Trip Haul

I thought I would do a haul for the accidental shopping spree that I went on the other day. You fellow shopaholics know how it is... you go to the mall because you need to return a few things, and when you leave a few hours later your debit card is crying.  Well, that is exactly what happened to me. I went to the mall because I had to exchange a foundation and blush at Sephora, "Back to MAC" a few items at MAC, and bring back some empty containers to Lush. I had no intention of spending any money, because all the items that I would be getting were going to end up being free.   As much as I was trying to be good, all self control went out the window when I realized I had gotten an email from Sephora that gave me $20.00 off a $50.00 purchase. It was just the justification I needed, and with that I convinced myself that it was okay to pick up a few things. Out of everything I purchased I only had to spend $60.00 of my own money, so I don't think that's too bad. After this shopping trip though I am not letting myself buy any more makeup until at least after Christmas.

Below are all the goodies that I unintentionally picked up on my shopping trip.

1. Marc Jacobs "Genius Gel" Foundation:

I know I have raved about how much I liked this foundation and how well it matched my skin, but lately I have noticed that whenever I am in natural light I look orange.  I decided to bring the foundation back to get a shade that matches my skin tone better. I ended up getting the shade "light ivory" which is the lightest shade that they carry. It is weird because the new shade is 3 or 4 shades lighter than the old shade I had, and the old foundation had been colour matched to my skin tone at Sephora using their machine. I probably could have gotten a shade one darker than "light ivory" because it looks really light on my skin, but I would rather get a shade that's a bit too light and be able to warm up my skin with blush and bronzer than have one that's a tiny bit too dark for me and then be unable to use blush or bronzer because it makes me look orange. Overall I still love this foundation and highly recommend it to others to try. I did a review on it, so if you want to learn more about this foundation then you can find the review in side bar to the right. This foundation retails for  $58.00 at Sephora.

2. NARS Laguna Bronzer

When I was at Sephora the sales associate put this bronzer on me and I really liked the way it looked. The shimmer in it is really subtle, but it does help to warm up your face and give you a healthy glow. I always thought that this bronzer would be too dark for me, especially in the winter, so I never thought to try it on my skin. After trying it at Sephora though I decided to purchase it because the only bronzer I have is my Chanel one,  and I would rather not use it every single day since it is expensive. This bronzer retailed for $42.00 at Sephora.

3.  NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in "Chantilly"

This is a concealer that I have been using since June, and really loving. I ran out of mine the other day so I thought since I had the $20.00 off I might as well pick up another one. This concealer does a good job of brightening up my under eye area, and has a very good coverage. It also blends pretty well and I do not notice too much creasing when I use it. This concealer retails for $28.00 at Sephora.

4. NARS "Sin" Blush

This is a blush that I have heard a few Youtubers talk about, and I was curious to try it because it seems like the perfect blush for winter. The blush looks a lot darker in the pan in real life, and is a really unique berry tone with subtle gold shimmer. It is the prettiest colour and I have been wearing it every day since I purchased it.  I find it goes with any eye look, and also looks pretty with both nude and berry toned lips. I recommend swatching it next time you are in Sephora because this really is the most gorgeous blush. It retails for $32.00 at Sephora.

5. Urban Decay "All Nighter" Makeup Setting Spray

I had the small size of this setting spray and really liked it, so I decided to purchase the full size bottle. I have been wearing it every day since I bought it and find that it makes my makeup stay in place longer. It is also a good product to use if you feel yourself looking powdery throughout the day as it helps to freshen up your makeup. I purchased the 1 oz version at Sephora and this retailed for $15.00. They do carry a larger 4 oz version as well, and that one retails for $35.00

6. Sephora Compact

This was something that I received for free with my purchase for being a VIB Rouge member. I  think it is cute, and it is always nice to have a compact to throw in your bag.

7. MAC Eyeshadow in "Brulé"

This is the eyeshadow that I got for free when I brought 6 empty MAC packages back to the store. It is kind of a boring colour, but it does a really great job of blending out my eyeshadow. I had completely used up my other Brulé since I used it every day, and it was definitely time to get another one. These eyeshadows originally retail for $15.00 at MAC.

8. Lush BB Seaweed Facemask

I got this face mask for free when I brought 5 empty packages back to Lush. They had a bunch of fresh face masks to choose from, but I chose this one because it was supposed to be really moisturising and my skin gets dry in the winter. These masks need to be kept in the fridge because they are made with all natural ingredients, and I like that about this company because I do not have to worry about putting harmful chemicals on my skin. The main ingredients in this mask are seaweed, ground almonds, rose absolute, and extra virgin olive oil. I have used this mask once already, and I really did find that these ingredients did a great job of moisturising my skin. My face felt so soft and smooth after and it took away any redness that I had. I will definitely be purchasing this product again. It retails for $6.95 at Lush.

These are all the items that I purchased, and I am very happy with them so far. Leave me a comment in the box below letting me know if you received a VIB gift card from Sephora and what you intend on purchasing with it!

xoxo Jess

"On Wednesdays We Wear Pink" ❤

Since it is Wednesday I thought I would do a post with the pink products that I have been loving lately. Pink is my favourite colour, and sometimes having a super girly makeup day is just what you need to get you through the last few days in the week.

Marc Jacobs Lolita palette
You are all probably so sick of hearing me talk about this palette so I am going to keep it short. Basically it is the prettiest every day makeup palette that has a mix of matte neutrals and shimmery pinky-toned shadows. The colours are incredibly pigmented, and blend so easily. I have been reaching for this palette pretty much every day lately, and I am in love with the eye looks it creates.

Dior Rosy Glow Blush

This is a blush I have been reaching for lately because I love the natural flush it gives my cheeks. In the pan the product looks really Barbie pink, but when you apply it to your face it adjusts to create a colour that suits your skin tone. I get sad every time I use this blush because I don't want the embossed Dior logo to come off, but I know it is inevitable. Overall though, I just really like this product because it is very pigmented, and blends nicely onto your cheeks. It is a pretty blush that I use all year regardless of the season, and I just really like it a lot. 

Yves Saint Laurent Lipstick in the shade #1 Nude Beige

This is one of my favourite lipsticks because lets be honest, the packaging is gorgeous. YSL lipsticks really are great quality though, and they go on so creamy. They are also extremely pigmented and are very long wearing. This shade "nude beige" is a pretty natural pink colour. It is an easy colour to grab in the morning because it goes with every makeup look, and I find it is flattering for my skin tone. I need to go buy more of  these because although they are pricey, they are worth every penny. 

Chanel Glossimer in the shade #164

 This is a great every day lipgloss that is one of my absolute favourites. It is a pretty light pink shade that adds a touch of colour to your lips without making them too nude or too Barbie pink. These glosses are not too sticky, which is nice, and also do not have much of a smell to them. I love the formula of these glosses though, and I will definitely be picking up more.

                               

Essie Minimalistic Nail Polish

This is a pretty light pink shade that I have been painting on my nails a lot lately. I find it just makes your nails look so much cleaner, and it is a nice classic colour. As the weather has gotten colder I have found myself reaching for dark nail polishes a lot of the time, but when I do decide I want a light colour it is always this one that I use. I love it with Marc Jacobs "Glinda" on the accent nail, as you can see below. It is the prettiest combination. 

Ralph Lauren Big Pony #2 Perfume

This is a perfume that I reach for all year because it is one of my favourites. It is light and fresh and has a fruity smell to it. I wish that the scent lasted on me a little longer, but that just means I am going to have to buy the rollerball so I can apply more throughout the day. My boyfriend loves this one and comments on how great I smell every time I wear it. I suggest you go smell this perfume because it smells amazing, and it is definitely a smell I will never get tired of.

Those are all my favourite pink beauty items at the moment. I hope you all have a fabulous Wednesday, and leave me a comment in the box below letting me know what your favourite pink beauty items are.

xoxo Jess