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Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Tarte Away Oui Go Portable Collector Set- Review & Swatches

 With the holiday's fast approaching I thought I would share my thoughts on one of Tarte's holiday collections. This set is really beautiful and in my opinion the price point is very reasonable considering the quality and amount of products included.
 For video review click on the link:
Tarte Away Oui Go Review & Swatches  

Tarte Away Oui Go Portable Collector's Set
$48

Set includes:
  • 16 full size, French-inspired Amazonian Clay Eye Shadows (0.07 oz. each)
  • 4 full size Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blushes
  • 3 deluxe Maracuja Lip Glosses
  • Deluxe Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara
  • Portable collector's compact


This portable palette is so cute!
The top is faux leather which makes it easy to clean and it has a nice quilted pattern with pearl detailing. The bottom is a sturdy cardboard and it also has a nice mirror.

It's also portable so you can switch it up and take it on the go.
I love that the palette's don't fall out and have a strong magnet to keep them in place.


I love these shadows and how easy they are to blend. They are all neutral shades but at the same time you can create many different looks. Easy daytime to smokey nighttime looks. What I love the most is that there is a great variety of shades for different skins tones especially the blushes. You are sure to find something that will work for you in this set. 



First Palette
(Left to Right)
Private Chateau, Cafe for Creme Brulee, Tea for Two, Marvel at the Mona Lisa, Irresistible (Blush)

Marvel at the Mona Lisa, Tea for Two, Cafe for Creme Brulee, Private Chateau, Irresistible-(Blush)


Second Palette
(Left to Right)
Macarons for you, Champagne & Chocolat, Kisses Under the Arc, Art in Montmartre,
Envisioned- (Blush)


 Art in Montmartre, Kisses Under the Arc, Champagne & Chocolat, Macarons for You,
Envisioned- (Blush)




Palette 3
(Left to Right)
 Champs-Elysees Shopping, Stargazing on the Seine, Effiel Tower Engagement, Secret Soiree, Limitless- (Blush)

Secret Soiree, Effiel Tower Engagement, Stargazing on the Seine, Champs-Elysees Shopping, Limitless- (Blush)


 
Palette 4
(Left to Right)
Snow Angels in the Parc, Navigating the Metro, Midnight Stroll, Liaison at the Louvre,
Intrigue- (Blush)


 Liaison at the Louvre, Midnight Stroll, Navigating the Metro, Snow Angels in the Parc,
Intrigue- (Blush)




For me these next products weren't as much as a hit. I can still make them work but they were not my favorites in the set.




First up let's talk about the mascara.
I LOVE mascara and enjoy trying different formulas and brushes. This one is not bad but it's not my favorite. I still prefer my drugstore one to this. It has a nice brush and the packaging is really nice and sturdy.
This formula tends to smudge but that could just be me since I've been having that problem lately with my other mascaras. I really like how this brush separates my lashes for a more natural look but it doesn't provide the fullness and volume I prefer.






Now for the glosses, the shades included in this set are really nice but I don't like the sticky texture. However,  they do have a refreshing mint scent to them which I love in lip products and they are nicely pigmented.  


(Left to Right)
Nice (nude mauve), Cannes (light pink), Paris (raspberry)







  Overall I think this is a wonderful set that would make a lovely addition to any makeup lovers collection!
The price is amazing and the quality of the products is incredible. 

I hope you all enjoyed this post and found it helpful.
Until next time!
Besitos- Andrea <3

Saturday, November 15, 2014

Get Ready With Me- Copper Eyes using *Tarte Away Oui Go Holiday Collection



Hola chicas! I just uploaded a video on this makeup look. This is very simple and daytime appropriate with a bit of glam, just the way I like my makeup. ;)

List of products is down below




This eye look is very simple! Here's what I used to achieve this look.

 Eye Products

 Tarte Away Oui Go Holiday Collection

 NYC Sparkle Eye Dust
-Bronze Shimmer

Other Eye Products:
Eye Base- Jordana Shadow Stick- Continuously Almond 

Face Products 


Today's Lip Combo



Hope you all give this look a try! Until next time! Xoxo-Andrea











Thursday, November 6, 2014

Ulta Haul! Makeup, Skin Care...

Hi! Today on the blog, my recent Ulta purchases. I do have a video so click below to check it out if you're interested in hearing me talk more about these products.






 

After checking out all of the holiday collections available at Ulta I decided to purchase the
$48.00



The exclusive, limited-edition set includes:
  • 16 full size, French-inspired Amazonian Clay Shadows
  • 4 full size Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blushes: Irresistible (soft melon), Envisioned (sheer coral), Limitless (peach rose), Intrigue (rose petal)
  • 3 deluxe Maracuja Lip Glosses: Paris (raspberry), Cannes (light pink), Nice (nude mauve)
  • Deluxe Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara
  • Portable collector's compact
 Beautiful neutral shades with a nice mix of mattes and shimmers. I will be doing a full review and blog post really soon!





While looking for a dupe to the Benefit Porefessional  I came across this product by Garnier.

$16.99
 So far I've been really loving it! My pores are less visible and my makeup looks smoother. It also has no scent which I love! 



 Finally my local Ulta had the Essence Longlasting Lipsticks in stock and I picked up the few shades that were left. 
$2.99 each


From Left to Right:

Nude Love 10: Soft Nude

Colour Crush 08: Bright coral pink

Wear Berries 06: Purplish Berry

(Nude Love 10) (Colour Crush 08) (Wear Berries 06)


 I took advantage that they also had the Essence Lip Liner's in stock and picked up two shades. 



Top to bottom:

12 Wish me a Rose

06 Satin Mauve
$1.49
 Top (Wish me a rose) Bottom (Satin Mauve)
 These pencils are super creamy. I have used them in the past and love how smooth they go on! 





The last thing I picked up was some skin care products. I've been looking for an affordable replacement to my Estee Lauder DayWear Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Creme SPF 15, which I LOVE!  While doing some research online I came across these products by  Boots No. 7


$13.99 each  
Beautiful Skin DayNight Cream Normal/Dry Skin


These creams have a really nice texture. I don't think they would work for oily skin types since they are pretty rich and thick but if you have extremely dry skin I think you might like it. One thing I can't stand about these is the scent. It's so strong!!! They have a really strong powdery, floral, old lady perfume type of scent which I cannot stand. The scent also stays on your face the entire day/night which really bothers my allergies. If you are not sensitive to fragrances then you might like these.




That was everything from my haul hope you give some of these products a try. Take care! 

-Andrea