Hautelook Sale theBalm and LORAC

Hautelook is having a really good sale on the Balm at the moment and tomorrow they will be featuring LORAC. Consider yourself enabled ;-)

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Enabler Alert: Urban Decay, theBalm, and Stila are all on Hautelook

So, on the off chance you all did not know, Urban Decay, theBalm, and Stila are all on Hautelook at the moment.  It is kind of crazy to see all three up at the same time. Consider yourself enabled ;-)

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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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Birchbox July, 2013 Spoilers

The Sneak Peek video is up, and I am sooooo excited about one particular item!

This month's Birchbox theme is Power Play

It will include:
Pur Minerals CC Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 40
Caudalie Divine Legs Tinted Body Lotion:
Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Cream

TheBalm Instain in Toile. Photo credit: Spoiled Boxes

theBalm cosmetics, InStain Long-Wearing Powder Staining Blush! **I just ordered one of these this week, and will be getting it today! SOOOOO excited! Update: Here is the post with the one I got!! YAY!
I.C.O.N. India Oil
TanTowel Classic Formula Self-Tan Towelettes Half Body

And here is their little blurb about it:

It's finally July, which means summer barbeques and beach getaways are here and we're officially out of the office. Just Kidding! We're still hard at work BUT we do want to fit in time to play as well. That's why our theme this month is Power Play—meaning a move that maximizes your happiness or confidence. With that in mind, we've packed this month's Birchbox full of beauty products that are sure to optimize your happiness and work-to-play ratio. Keep watching for products that will have you worrying less about your beauty products and more about having fun!

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Here is what I got this month (Birchbox fixed the issue with my account so I am actually getting a July box-yay! It is July Box #39 and a bit of a snoozefest.):

    (MALIN+GOETZ) bergamot body wash
    Benefit Cosmetics Ultra Radiance Facial Re-hydrating Mist
    Birchbox Bobby Pins - Set of Six
    Ojon damage reverse™ Instant Restorative Hair Serum
    Pür Minerals CC Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 40

What I got today: theBalm's Meet Matt(e) Palette

I have wanted this palette for a while and I am really glad I got it.  I can already tell it is going to work well for me.  I will say more after I have spent more time with it.

I just realized I took the pics without the little brush.  That is because I always take the brushes out and wash them right away.

*Enabler alert!  I know if you buy it from Ulta or Sephora, you can definitely get a discount if you click through ebates first. I try to check ebates every time before I buy something, because I can usually get a discount there.


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What I got today: TheBalm Instain Blush in Toile, Lace, and Houndstooth

TheBalm Instain Blush in Toile. Photo Credit: Spoiled Boxes

TheBalm Instain Blush in Toile. Photo Credit: Spoiled Boxes

TheBalm Instain Blush in Toile. Photo Credit: Spoiled Boxes

SO excited about this!  The color is sort of peachy-pink!  After I have used it for a bit I will update the post and let you know what I think :-)

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