Products Regret Buying

Most of the time I swatch things and really think about it before I purchase it- and then sometimes I am in the mood to make a dent in my bank account from home and make online purchases. Most of these were online and never swatched-- and some of them just suck even after a swatch.

MAC Crew highlighting powder- this came out for the Summer 2012 Mac Hey Sailor collection. The packaging of this collection really won me over and made me purchase more than I would have usually. I'm a sucker for nautical. The way this looks in the pan is AMAZING, but I don't understand this product. The white shimmer is an overlay and will be dusted off, leaving the pink, orange, and purple. The colors are so muted that even when I attempt to use it as a blush, it barely shows up; and the lasting power sucks. So, I pretty much have no use for this, except to look at it and think its pretty- definitely not worth $30.

MAC Bronzing powder in Soft Sand- looks pretty- even swatches pretty. Except when I pick up a brush and put it on-- it's nonexistent!!! I could pile this on my face and you still can't see it. The color is great-- if only you could see it.

MAC mineralized eyeshadow in Love connection- ok swatched color is a BEAUTIFUL gold and champagne-- again with the brush-- the pigmentation sucks-- AND the fallout is terrible!! more of this ends up on my cheek than on my eye. I know you can use this wet or dry, and I have tried wetting my brush first, which now just makes it impossible to blend-- so either way-- I hate this.

Nars eyeshadow in Emmanuelle  - OK, don't get me wrong I LOVE Nars shadows, and I do LOVE the texture of this, and I do love the color in the pan and when I swatch it. But, unfortunately, I can't figure out a way of using this without it looking like I am extremely sick! The color is a burgundy red with some iridescent shimmer. It is beautiful! So if anyone can find a tutorial or something using this color, definitely let me know!!!

Stila one step bronzing- this is supposed to be a primer, brightener, bronzing, and evens out skin tone. I would say it bronzes and leaves your skin looking greasy, not dewy, greasy. I think it sucks as a primer and haven't noticed any brightening. Not impressed at all by this.

Maybelline Color Tattoo in Tenacious Teal- I bought this thinking I would be adventurous and wear it on my lower lash line as an accent color. I have yet to even open the container. I don't know why I thought I would wear it.

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Precious- I have 5 of these and this one is by far my least favorite- these are great to keep in your purse. The stains do last a while (even though they do darken throughout the day and dry out your lips a little bit) The balm is not great and doesn't really do much for my lips. But the worst part of this one is the COLOR, or lack there of. This "nude" does NOTHING! There is no color pay off- and without that it makes this product useless.

Nyx round lipsticks- I have 2 different colors (chic and gala) these are so dry- the texture is terrible. They give me the dead look and accentuate every little dry spot on my lip. I know nyx has decent lip products, these are not them!!!

Most Worn Things- Summer 2012

1. Most worn Nail polish- Essie cute as a button - perfect pinky coral color

2. Most worn hair product- dry shampoo- helps to keep the grease at a minimum- I use Batiste and this Suave-- the Suave smells better

3. Most worn foundation- Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua, perfect for summer- lightweight and just evens out my skin tone perfectly

4. Most worn Bronzer- Nars Laguna, I have been using this but it is not my favorite favorite bronzer- it can sometimes look a little orange and muddy on my skin

5. Most worn Blush- Nars gaeity- amazing summer blush bright baby pink and gives you the perfect flush

6. Most worn mascara- Benefit they're real- it curls, lengthens, volumes-- everything-- love this.

7. Most worn lip product- Buxom lip cream in Cremecicle- such a pretty pink lip gloss with a pretty opaque color- beware it is plumping -- so it does tingle.

8. Most worn eyeshadow- Chanel emerveille- cream shadow in this champagne pink color- the texture is like a mousse and goes on so smooth. Perfect eyeshadow to throw on in the morning to brighten up your face.

9. Most worn fragrance- Prada Candy--- pretty sure this is going to be perfect year round. no doubt.

10. Most worn shoe- Jessica Simpson turquoise sandals- wore these ALL the time- dressed up or dressed down. Unfortunately this past weekend I had to walk more than I thought I would and they gave me some pretty big blisters on the bottom of my feet. So that sucked, but other than that they have been great all summer.

11. Most worn accessory- Michael Kors runway rose gold watch -- this was summer number 3 with this watch and I still absolutely LOVE it.

12. Rebbecca Minkoff mini mac bag- great bag for summer- forces me to take out all the crap that I hoard around with me all year. I have had to change bags now that I started classes again, but this was awesome for summer

13. Most worn clothing item- Maxi dresses... this has been a long time obsession... I have a LOT! they are the easiest thing to throw on in the summer time to dress yourself up without putting in too much effort, or having to shave your legs. let's be real- that's the main reason.
from left to right: Rebbecca Taylor, BCBG, Rachel Roy

August Glossybox

I will begin with saying that this month's glossybox is the best beauty box I have ever received. HANDS DOWN! amazeballs!

1. Biolage ExquisiteOil Replenishing Treatment- This is a hair oil that should bring back shine and get rid of dry and dull hair. I have been using this (not so regularly-oops) on the ends of my hair. It doesn't weigh my hair down, which I like, I haven't noticed a HUGE difference yet. But I will keep trying it and see if it is something that I might buy- but I have had my eyes on the Caudalie Divine Oil-- which comes in a spray and can be used for skin, hair, nails

2. Ellis Faas Ellis Lips- we got the full size product which is 35.00!! the texture and packaging are amazing!!! however the color is TERRIBLE ... it's a dark brown that looks absolutely ridiculous on me... so that sucks... a lot.

3. Illamasqua nail varnish- well this makes up for it... a full size nail polish ($14.00)... I  got the color purity, which is like a cremecicle orange color. I love it. amazing application, I needed 2 coats and it was completely opaque. The lasting power is amazing... I have had it on for about a week... NO CHIPS!!! I will definitely be getting more Illamasqua polishes FOR SURE!

4. Ole Henriksen Truth Serum- obsessed! i LOVE the ole Henriksen line, it's one of my faves. I have used this stuff- its amazing- sinks in so quick! the full size is 1 oz. and we got .5oz ... sooooo good definitely large enough sample that I will be able to tell if it works or not.

5. Touch in Sol Feel like Honey Moon Skin Base- So this is a face primer before you put on makeup. I have used this a few times and I like this- not LOVE- but it works good.

this box's theme was pure luxury-- and they definitely came through- this box was worth over $80.00... and even if you take out the ugly lipstick... it is still pretty amazing.