Hi, everyone! I'm back from beautiful Mexico, and it was an amazing time. It was so gorgeous, and it was great to go on a quick getaway! But... it's time to get back to reality! Today I have a collective haul that I want to share. For those new to beauty blogs, a beauty haul is basically a shopping spree. This is a collective drugstore/high end haul, so I've purchased these items over the past couple weeks. When I share hauls, I'd like to include a mini review. I've obviously been using these products for a few days so I have thoughts on each of them. Also, I think it's important to mention that I rarely buy items without trying them out first. Now, this can be difficult with drugstore brands because you can't open products in the store or take home samples. But, for high end products I always ask Sephora/Ulta/Department store counters for samples! They usually are very open to giving them. This is a great way to try the product before you spend a lot of $ on it! It's also nice because it cuts down on returning, which I was totally guilty of before I decided to start asking for samples. My philosophy is, if you are spending your hard earned money on something-it better work great for you! Enjoy! :-)
2. Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Foundation-I tried this first as a sample from Sephora. I really like it! It's lightweight, hydrating, SPF of 25, AND has brightening qualities for your skin. Is it a holy grail for me? More to come.
3. Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow in Bella Ivory-I picked up two of these little shadows because I heard the pigmentation was amazing and the formula was creamy. My two cents: I think I got the wrong colors. When I put them on I see nothing, haha.
4. Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow in Bella Caffe-<read above.>
5. Lorac Pro Palette 2-WOO HOO! All hail the Lorac Pro 2. A perfect palette of cool toned neutrals. Sign me up ASAP. I was counting down the days until this palette!
6. Laura Mercier Bonne Mine Stick Face Colour in Bronze Glow-I got this a few days before Mexico! I wanted something I could easily take around with me that didn't just cake up as the humid days went on. This is absolutely perfect. I love how easy it is! I want to grab the other colors.
7. Hourglass Femme Nude Lip Stylo in No. 2-I have my mom to thank for this one! She is in the search of her perfect nude lip. She tried this one but wasn't feeling it. I, on the other hand, adore it! Is it worth the price tag? Eh. There's other great nudes out there for less expensive.
8. Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette-Okay, so I put off getting this for the longest time. Could it really be that great? Ladies, I'm here to tell you to contemplate no more. BUY THIS NOW! I'm obsessed with how it makes my skin look!
9. MAC Cosmetics Fix+-A staple. Love how hydrating and soft this makes my face feel. I want to buy the mini size so I can carry it in my purse!
10. GlamGlow ThirstyMud Hydrating Treatment-Can someone say... finally? Dry skin gals, rejoice. Get this in your life! It smells like honey coconut, feels amazing, and really does re-hydrate that skin. I love this stuff! I've been getting samples at Sephora forever, and I finally just bought the dang thing.
11. NYX Eyebrow Gel-I picked this up on a whim, and surprisingly I like it! It is definitely for those special occasions when you need your eyebrows to really frame your face. For every day, I like something a bit softer.
Let me know if you'd like to see a more in depth review on any of these items! What are some products you've picked up recently?
xoxo, Molly
