Oh, Hautelook...The Best of Beauty Bags will also be available on Hautelook 8/1 at 8am Pacific

Photo Credit: Hautelook

Photo Credit: Hautelook

Hautelook is pulling out all the stops this week (at least when it comes to what I would buy there). First Urban Decay, then theBalm, and now the Best of Beauty Bags.  The Spring Bag, The Summer Bag, The Summer Essentials Bag, and the Crown Beauty bag will all be on Hautelook tomorrow.  I tried throwing this info in with my post on the Balm but it looked weird.  I personally got the Spring Bag and the Summer Essentials bag when they were on sale originally. 

There, now you are informed and I can breathe easier ;-)

*Update: I picked up a Spring Bag. I got it when it came out, but I am already halfway through my Suki, so I think it is worth it just for the Suki :-)

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The Balm: Snapshot Review of the Brand and Enabler Alert: They will be on Hautelook on Thursday 8/1 at 8am Pacific

Photo Credit: Hautelook

Photo Credit: Hautelook

The Balm will be on Hautelook on Thursday at 8am Pacific Time.  They are frequently featured on Hautelook, which I am grateful for, but seriously they are killing me having Urban Decay AND theBalm in the same week!  Because I own a fair amount from the brand, I thought I would take this opportunity to provide some quick snapshot impressions of what I think of the items I own from the brand.

Eyeshadow Palettes:

Photo Credit: The Balm

Nude Tude- This is my favorite of the three of their palettes that I own.  I think all of the Balm's palettes are fun (I am not just referring to the packaging, though that is cute too), versatile, and well thought out. The Nude Tude Palette is a perfect example of these characteristics. I also just really like the Balm's eyeshadow texture in general, it is quite buttery.  Also, I think the Balm's palettes are a really good value for the price range you can usually get them for. (Would I recommend it to a friend? Yes.)



Meet Matt(e)- Not a thrill ride, but definitely useful. It is sort of a workhorse palette.  It is also palm sized, which makes it easy to store, and possibly to travel with. Don't get me wrong, I like this palette, and the shades are quite flattering, it just does not excite me. (Would I recommend it to a friend? Yes, if they did not have enough matte shades in their collection.)

Photo Credit: The Balm

The Balm Jovi Palette- This palette is really quite versatile and definitely fun. You can get a whole range of looks from it.  Also, it lets you sample their highlighter and blush if you have not had the opportunity.  The lip products are just fine, but nothing to write home about. I do like that you could almost do a full face only using this palette. (Would I recommend it to a friend? Yes.)

Blush:



Instain Blushes: I LOVE these!  I own Toile, Lace, and Houndstooth.  The staying power is awesome plus you can easily dial the color up or down as you please. (Would I recommend them to a friend? Yes, especially Toile and Lace.)

Photo Credit: The Balm

Non-Instain Blushes: People really like these, especially Hot Mama, and I like them, but I do not lose my mind over them. Maybe I have just had really good blush experiences. (Would I recommend them to a friend? Yes.)

Highlighter:

Photo Credit: The Balm

MaryLouManizer: This highlighter has a following and it certainly is pretty I really find it to be too shiny for myself.  I still use it, but really carefully, otherwise it can "highlight" things I was not eager to highlight (i.e. pores) and make me look weirdly shiny instead of glowy. (Would I recommend it to a friend? No.)

Eyelid Primer:

Photo Credit: The Balm

Put a Lid on it:  I like the texture and it does it's job. But um, it is a primer, and I do not get that excited over primers. (Would I recommend it to a friend? Yes, but not over anything else in particular.)

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Enabler Alert: Urban Decay Blowout Sale Starts Tuesday 7/30 at 8am Pacific on Hautelook Updated :-)

Photo Credit: Hautelook

Urban Decay Blowout Sale starts Tuesday 7/30 at 8am Pacific on Hautelook! I love Urban Decay (especially their eyeshadows and eyeliners) so I will definitely be checking it out to see what is going to be offered.  If you do not own any of their little palettes, this may be a way to pick one up inexpensively.  I was able to get the Mariposa palette last time they were on Hautelook for a steal (under $15). It is always worth a peek because their Hautelook sales are usually really good.

**And I got:

1. Stardust Eyeshadow - Retrograde
2. Stardust Eyeshadow - Griffith
3. Lip Junkie - Perversion
4. Stardust Eyeshadow - Moon Spoon
5. Stardust Eyeshadow - Atmosphere

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What I got today: Premium 4 Piece Synthetic Kabuki Makeup Brush Set From Royal Care Cosmetics

Kabuki Makeup Brush Set from Royal Care Cosmetics. Photo Credit: Royal Care Cosmetics

I blame Coastal Scents for this purchase. (Not really. Okay, yes I do.)  If my Coastal Scents set had not fallen apart so rapidly and if Coastal Scents customer service done anything about it (see this post for details), I would not have bought this set. Yes, I am still really annoyed with Coastal Scents.

I got the set for $15.95 plus $5.17 shipping from Amazon.com.  I refused to pay a lot for what I really consider to be a replacement for the Coastal Scents ones that are falling apart but I had also heard good things about this set so I felt they were well worth trying. I am excited to try them out. Some of them seem familiar but the real key will be their performance.

I will check back in after I have gotten to play with them a while and let you know what I think.

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Starlooks July, 2013 Spoiler

Photos from my box:

We are getting a 5 shadow palette called St Tropez $41

St. Tropez Palette, Photo Credit: Starlooks, LLC

The 906 sculpt and blush brush $22

906 Brush Photo Credit: Starlooks, LLC

And samples of the Quince Relaxing Body Butter and the Pennywise pigment from the Ultimate Body Bronze set

Body Bronze Set Photo Credit: Starlooks, LLC

The looksbook is up! Let me know if you guys have any guesses based on the pics.  I am definitely thinking highlighter....I am also wondering if they are using eyeshadow shades as highlighters in the pics?

Check out the link above to see all of the Lookbook pics!  Photo Credit: Starlooks LLC

Check out Marci talking about the Ibiza palette here.

Starlooks  posted a Behind the Scenes video for the July box. I could not embed it yet, but here is the link! 

Here is their blurb about the box:

 July - Ibiza

Our July Starbox Look screams ultimate summer! Golds, Peaches, Bronzes, Blacks, Maroons, Highlighters, Illuminators – all essential for the sexiest, most enticing summer face and body. Don’t be afraid to experiment – not just with color, but also application! You’ll be surprised by the versatility of the July Starbox Products ;)

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What I got today: Zoya Pixie Dust in Stevie, Destiny, and Liberty

Zoya had a sale around the Fourth of July and I picked up these three. I am torn as to which to wear first.  :-) They are just so beautiful, there is no way the pictures do them justice.  Liberty and Destiny are really standouts.

Liberty, Destiny, Stevie

Liberty

 

Destiny

Stevie

 

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Glossybox July 2013 Spoiler and a new code!

Glossybox for July will have a beachy theme and will include:

vlgari Eau Parfumee au the Blanc Shampoo & Shower Gel

Photo Credit: Bvgalri

Dr. Brandt BB Mattee with Signature Shinerase

Photo Credit: Dr. Brandt

Nails Inc. Baker Street Polish

Photo Credit: Nails Inc.

Nicka K New York Absolute! Make-up Cleansing Tissues

Photo Credit: Nicka K

A lip balm from Figs and Rouge in Cherry Blossom

Photo Credit: Figs and Rouge

Finally! Another spoiler! Yeesh Glossybox, you have been killing me! It is Drench & Quench Brazilian Blowout (Full size goes for $34.20, no idea what size we are getting.)

Image Credit: Glossybox

And a code!

Image Credit: Glossybox

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More spoilers as I learn them!

Glossybox Limited Edition Summer Essentials Martha Stewart Living Box for $15! Updated!

Glossybox has released another Limited Edition Box! This one is the Martha Stewart Living Box and includes a 6 month subscription to Martha Stewart Living Magazine.  It will also include 3 beauty items and costs $15! For whatever reason, it is not on their Limited Edition, but you can find the link to the box on bottom of their main page. Use the code BABOR for a free eyeliner when you order.

Photo Credit: Glossybox.com

Spoiler 1: 6 month subscription to Martha Stewart Living Magazine.
Spoiler 2: Olay Daily Facials
Spoiler 3: Pantene Pro-V Heat Shield Heat Potion Serum
Spoiler 4:Olay Complete All Day Moisturizer with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum (SPF 15)



*Enabler alert!  You can get an extra $2.75 off if you use your ebates account.  I try to check ebates every time before I buy something, because I can usually get a discount there.

Image Credit: Glossybox

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