CVS Haul (Feat. Almay & Milani)

Hey everyone! Yes, I hauled some Almay products again! Actually don't be surprised if you actually see more Almay products again. I am actually running low on my Almay concealer so I have been buying back-ups of it. Its a good concealer that covers well and doesn't break me out or irritate any of my blemishes. This haul was actually bought a few weeks ago when both Almay and Milani products were BOGO 50% off. I actually thought that it was a good deal (for me) since I need another back-up of the concealer and because I have been wanting to try my hand at a couple of liquid eyeliners. Milani is pretty well known for their pigmented eyeliners so I knew that I had to try a couple. Plus since Almay was on sale as well, I thought I might as well give some of their liquid eyeliners a try as well.

WHAT I BOUGHT:
◊ Almay Clear Complexion Concealer "200 Light/Medium" (X2)
I really love this concealer. I already have one that I am almost running out of. I will probably be cutting the one that I am using right now in half to make sure I can get every last product out before I have to throw it away. This is actually the one concealer that doesn't irritate my pimples when I cover them up with this. It is a bit light coverage but thats fine. Its supposed to "help clear and prevent acne blemishes", according to the actual packaging because it contains 1.08% salicylic acid. This actually the one product (well this and the Almay Clear Complexion liquid foundation) that made me want to try out other Almay products.

◊ Almay Liquid Eyeliners "222 Brown" & "221 Black"
I actually never tried any of Almay liquid eyeliners before and haven't heard any reviews about them so I thought I might as well try them out for myself. Plus since I don't have much experience with liquid liners, I thought I might as well try ones with different applicators. This one claims to last up to 16 hours, hypoallergenic, and water-resistant. Plus it comes in a little inkwell "pot" where the tip is the actual brush applicator. To get product onto the applicator, you just shake the whole product to get fresh color each time. You can get two different types of lines with this applicator, you can lightly apply it for a fine line or use a firmer touch for a bolder line.

◊ Milani Ultrafine Liquid Eye Liner "01 Black Vinyl" & "05 Sparkling Turquoise"
I actually never tried these eyeliners out before but I have heard a couple of good things about them. I was just going to buy two colorful eyeliners to use in the summer as a pop of color for the eyes but decided to just get one color and one plain black for everyday use, in case I end up liking it. These eyeliners claim to be waterproof and provide intense color with an ultrafine felt-tip applicator. According to the packaging, they are "long-lasting and smudge-proof with ultrafine, felt-tip applicator for easy application." Hopefully the black eyeliner is matte but if it isn't, I can probably just set it with a matte eyeshadow for that matte eyeliner look. I actually can't wait to wear Sparkling Turquoise in the summer because it looks like it will be a gorgeous pop of color with neutral eye looks. So that is all that I bought at CVS! I actually can't wait to try out all the eyeliners.

So far, I have already tried the Almay liquid eyeliner in black and I am still trying to get used to applying it. If you would like to see a review on any of these products, let me know and when I give them a try, I will post one! Also please let me know if you have tried any of these products and what you thought about them. Plus if you have any recommendations for the perfect liquid eyeliner for beginners, please comment before but I would love to know!

QUESTIONS:
Have you ever tried any of these products before?

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CVS Haul (Feat. Physicians Formula, Milani, Clear, Nailene, & Vaseline)

Hey everyone! Its been a while since I've been shopping at CVS. I think its probably been a month since my last shopping trip there. I don't really shop at CVS that much anymore because the one by my house tends to have rude employees. There is only one cashier thats really nice but I rarely see her whenever I do shop there so its not really worth it to continue shopping at a store where the employees don't even give a concern. Plus the store is really messy and there is dust all over the product, which is just plain nasty.

What I bought:
CLEAR Scalp & Hair Therapy Total Care Nourishing Shampoo
I remembered that I had a coupon for a free Clear product, hence the whole reason why I was at CVS in the first place. I don't really know how I got the coupon but it probably came in through the mail. Either way, I love coupons for freebies! I am sure that all you guys love coupons for freebies as well. While I was there, I decided to check out the makeup aisles to see if there were any good deal running for the week but there were none that really interested me.

CVS PHARMACY Organic Cotton Rounds
I actually never knew that companies made organic cotton rounds so I thought that I might as well give them a try. These cotton rounds claim to be 100% cotton, certified organic, and grown exclusively on organic farms. I have tried these so far and they are really good, just like any other cotton rounds that I have tried. They don't fall apart or leave little fuzzy things on my face or eye area. These were on clearance at my CVS store for $1.08 each.

NAILENE Perfect Tip (x2)
I don't remember the exact price that I paid for these but they were 50% off. I bought these because I thought that they would be great for doing french tips or designs using straight or curved lines. I have done french tips myself before but I always hate how my lines are never straight so hopefully these will stick on good and work out. Each pack comes with 96 tips so I think that these will definitely last me a while.

PHYSICIANS FORMULA Eye Booster 2-in-1 Day & Night Lash Boosting Serum (x2)
I haven't tried these but I have tried the ones in the fat tubes, which is pretty the same except that you can wear the other one as an eyeliner. These come out clear so no one would be able to tell that you have serum on your lash line. These claim to make your lashes appear more glamorous  dramatic, and luscious. Supposedly 93% saw more defined lashes. I thought I might as well give this a try since I have short lashes and I would love for them to be longer. These were on clearance for 50% off. The price was somewhere around $6 for one.

MILANI Color Perfect Lipstick "07 Rose Hip"
I know, I know! I told myself that I wasn't going to be buying anymore makeup for the meantime but I just couldn't help myself. I heard that selected Milani lip products were on clearance for 75%, meaning that they would be priced around $1. I think I paid under $1.50 for this lipstick. I do have one other Milani lipstick, which I bought during the last CVS clearance sale and I hate it. It smells horrible and has no pigmentation at all, except for leaving shimmer on my lips. Since so many people were hauling these lipsticks, I thought maybe I just got a dud and decided to check out the other shades. There wasn't that many left at my display and the majority was wiped out. I bought Rose Hip because it looked like a really pretty shade plus it didn't have a horrible smell like the first Milani lipstick that I bought.

VASELINE Lip Therapy "Original"
This is my second repurchase! I love this stuff! Can anyone tell me if the big jar of Vaseline is exactly the same as this little jar because I would rather just buy a huge jar of this since I definitely see myself repurchasing again and again? If you haven't tried this before and have somewhat dry lips, you should definitely give this a try.

Thats it for my haul. I haven't tried any of these yet except for the Vaseline, which I am loving in the winter. Its just so moisturizing and feels so nice on my lips. I have swatched the Milani lipstick but haven't worn it yet because since its such a bold color, I want to wait until my lips are back to normal. If you have tried any of these products, definitely let me know how you feel about them.

QUESTIONS:
Have you tried any of these products before?
Have you ever used organic cotton rounds before?

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Haul (Feat. TRESemme, Revlon, Maybelline, and Milani)

Hey everyone! I just wanted to show you guys what I bought a few weeks ago at CVS. I think I went there mainly because I had some CVS coupons that I wanted to use up before they expired. Plus some of the coupons allowed me to easily get "free" makeup and just pay tax with the sales going on during that week, so of course I had to take advantage of them. I actually went to two different CVS stores because the one by my house didn't have any of the products that I got get for "free" with my coupons, as always. They never carry any of the new products. I should have known better but I didn't. LOL The second CVS store was a bit further but they always tend to have new displays out and the store is bigger than the one by my house.

What I bought:
Milani Illuminating Face Powder "03 Beauty's Touch"
I have been wanting to try this for the longest but wanted to wait for a sale to get this. Its regularly $9.99 but I bought it on sale with some CVS coupons so I think I got it for around $3 plus tax. I bought this mainly to either use as a blush or a highlighter, depending on how well it illuminates on my cheeks. On the back, it says that you can use it as a bronzer as well, which I highly doubt. I think they meant that for their other shades but I wish that they didn't put that on all their shades because what if a makeup beginner acually got confused and didn't know better and actually used this on herself as a bronzer. Oh no!

Revlon ColorBurst Lipgloss "002 Crystal Liliac"
I love these ColorBurst lipglosses but wish that it was easier to get the remaining product out. The first one that I ever bought is almost all gone but I still have a little bit left at the bottom and the doe applicator doesn't reach all the way down there so that sucks. I think the first obne that I ever got was called Sunset Peach or Sunset something. I can't remember but I really liked the consistency and formula so I wanted to try out the other shades as well. Crystal Liliac is a gorgeous bubblegum pink with pinkish-purple shimmers.

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain "025 Sweetheart"
I love these Kissable Balm Stains, probably even more than the Lip Butters, which I bought so many of. Sweetheart is a gorgeous bright hot pink that I feel will look gorgeous with any neutral eye looks because it will brighten up my face. Plus these actually stain my lips and don't rub off. If you are on the lookout for a good lip stain, you might want to try these because they are really moisturizing unlike other stains that I have tried.

Maybelline Single Eye Shadow "Silver Lining"
Usually I wouldn't really buy this because I like their palettes better but I had a CVS coupon for $1.50 off any Maybelline product and a $1 off manufacturer coupon so I pretty much got this for free with overage because it was 50% off in the clearance section. I haven't used this yet but I will probably be using it for nighttime looks. It looks like it would be great for a smoky eye look.

TRESemme FrestStart Dry Shampoo Volumizing
This is in the travel size. I have always wanted to try this since I have heard great reviews on it. I have only tried the Sauve dry shampoo and didn't really like it because it made my hair oiler than usual. Hopefully this one will work out and because its travel size, it will be great to bring along on vacations. I had a coupon for this as well and only paid under $0.50 cents for this!! If you have tried this before, definitely let me know whether you like it or not.

So that is all for my haul. I think I got everything for under $8 and actually got some back in ECBs, making my actual total even lower! So far, I have tried some of the products already and I really like them. I haven't tried the TRESemme one yet because I am saving that for an upcoming vacay. I'm glad that I was able to get everything for such a great deal, especially the Milani Illuminating Powder and the Revlon lip products since those are all close to $10 plus tax.

QUESTIONS:
Have you tried any of the products yet?
What do you think of my haul?
Have you ever gone extreme coupon shopping before?

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Lips & Nails Haul (Feat. Carmex, Spoiled & Milani)

Hey everyone! This is three hauls that I have been meaning to post up but instead I am just going to post them all together. Keep in mind, I didn't buy all these polishes in one transaction. I usually never buy more than 3 polishes in one shopping trip unless they come in a set. I mean, I already know that I don't need anymore polishes but I couldn't help it because these were such a good deal and I had coupons (well for the Milani ones anyways). LOL

What I bought:
CARMEX Soothing Lip Balm "Cherry"
I never tried this before but since my lips have been sensitive to certain lip products and others cause them to peel, I thought I might as well give these a try. Plus they were $1, get $1ECBs back so basically, I just paid tax for this. Thats a pretty good deal if I do say so myself!
CARMEX Moisturizing Lip Balm "Original" x2
I haven't tried this either or any lip products from Carmex but these look like they might do something for my lips, maybe get them back to normal like how they used to be. These come in a jar, which I wish that they didn't but if they work, then I won't be complaining about the packaging. LOL I got two of these because I figured that they might be more moisturizing than the one the in squeezable tube. Plus these were also on sale for $1 and get $1ECBs back as well, so I only paid tax for these two too!!

SPOILED Nail Polish "Shrimp On The Barbie"
SPOILED Nail Polish "Tip Your Waitress"
SPOILED Nail Polish "Use Protection"
I have been wanting these polishes for the longest time, especially the Shrimp On The Barbie shade! I think it was because I saw Jane wear it on her nails months ago. Ever since then I have been meaning to buy it but the CVS that I always go to doesn't carry the Spoiled line for some reason so sometimes I tend to forgot to buy some whenever I shop at the other CVS store. I can't wait to try these soon! I am so happy that I finally got my hands on these. These were B2G1 FREE, which isn't that big of a sale because its basically B1G1 50% off but they like to trick you into thinking that you are getting a product for free. I was hoping for a BOGO FREE sale on these polishes but CVS never has them on that sale, its always BOGO 50% off or B2G1 FREE.

Milani Nail Polish "Fuchsia Fierce"
Milani Nail Polish "Pink Slippers"
Milani Nail Polish "Orchidia"
I don't really have that many Milani polishes because I remember that the first one that I ever bought was sheer and goopy so I never bought anymore. But since watching YouTube videos and reading people's post, I have heard that Milani polishes are better now. Plus I had seen some swatches and I just couldn't help it. I also had coupons, which made these polishes super cheap. I am not sure how I feel about these colors. I was super rushed when I was shopping so I don't know if I might go back and exchange these. What do you guys think? I might go through my entire polish collection and see if I have any similar shades and if I do, then these will definitely be going back to the store for some different shades.

So that is all for my haul. I hope you guys liked it and definitely let me know if you are "polish crazy" like me. I would love to know if any of you guys have these polishes as well and whether you love them or not. Do you guys think I should exchange the Milani ones for different shades? If you have tried any of these products before, definitely let me know, especially about the Carmex products because I would love to know whether they are good or not. If you guys have any questions, let me know and I will try my best to answer them!

QUESTIONS: Should I exchange the Milani polishs? Have you tried any of these products?

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Swatches: Milani Baked Blush in 05 Luminoso

Hey everyone! I have had this blush for months now and decided that it was finally time to post a review. Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso was my very first Milani blush as well as my first baked blush. And let me say, that it wasn't my last. LOL I have bought two other baked blushes from Milani and hope to someday, be able to get my hands on the Laura Gellar baked blushes.

The packaging may be a little bit bulky and it is wider than a MAC blush but that is because on the other side of the blush pan is a bottom compartment that has a mirror and holds a brush. I have never used the brush because it seems kind of scratchy. I prefer to use my Essence of Beauty Powder Brush to apply blushes onto my cheeks. With Luminoso, you definitely do not need to tap your brush multiple times because it is so pigmented. You just need to lightly tap your brush.

Now, in the pan, Luminoso doesn't look as pretty as other baked blushes on the market because it doesn't have the marbling like other baked blushes. Even though it doesn't have the marbling, it is one of the most popular Milani blushes. It took me a while to get my hands on this blush because it was always sold out. Luminoso is a gorgeous pinky peach with a sheen. If you are not a fan of shimmer blushes, then you might now like this blush. I actually like the shimmers in this blush because I feel like it gives my cheeks a warm glow. To me, I think this is a gorgeous blush that will work for many skintones.

QUESTIONS:
Do you own or have you ever tried the Milani Baked Blushes?
What do you think about Luminoso?

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March 2012 Favorites

Hey everyone! can you believe that it is already April and that March is now over? Wow this year is already going by so fast! This month, I only have a couple of favorites. Some of them are repeats and they are probably going to stay that way until I finish everything up. LOL That just shows how much I love it! I don't have much because I have been trying to use up more of my makeup rather than buy new ones, even though I have been craving to buy more.

SKINCARE:
++YES TO TOMATOES DAILY BALANCING MOISTURIZER++
I have been loving this ever since I got it. It is the perfect moisturizer for my face. I already bought a backup of this because I am almost running out. This is from the Yes To Clear Skin line, so its great for my acne prone skin. Plus it keeps my skin moisturized all day and has a nice scent to it. The scent reminds me of cinnamon. Its not overpowering and once its on your face, you don't really smell it. I also have a review post on this: CLICK HERE

MAKEUP:
++ALMAY CLEAR COMPLEXION FOUNDATION++
I have been using this foundation for a couple of months now and I really like it. This foundation has salylic acid and is meant for those with acne prone skin because it helps treat acne. I have it in 220 Neutral, which is somewhat light for me but its a great shade for me in the winter. Plus if I want more color, I just apply bronzer all over my face as my setting powder. I always use this foundation during my monthly time because its light but provides good coverage. Plus because its light, it doesn't irritate my pimples and cause them to swell up and/or get more red. This is in the old packaging because the new ones now have pumps. If you would like to see a more in-depth review on this, please let me know!

++WNW 6 PAN PALETTE IN VANITY++
I have been using this a lot this month and have been loving it. It is the perfect neutral palette. Plus what makes it even better is that it is so affordable! I think this retails for $2.99USD plus tax. You can find this anywhere WnW products are sold like CVS, Walgreens, and RiteAid. These shadows are so soft and they feel so buttery to the touch. They are very pigmented. Plus this palette also has both shimmery and matte shadows, which is great.

++L'OREAL WEAR INFINITE EYESHADOW QUAD IN 220 MILLA'S BLUES++
I don't use the whole quad but there is one shade that I have been loving. It is the shade that I circled in the picture. For me, this is te perfect highlight for my browbone. I use this with all my eye looks. Its a matte eyeshadow. I know for sure that once I run out, I am definitely going to repurchase this shade. Hopefully L'Oreal makes this one eyeshadow as a single because I love it so much. I have tried looking for dupes for this but I can't find any. This is an old quad from L'Oreal but hopefully they still make that one shadow. If you know for a perfect dupe for that one shade, please let me know.

++BENEFIT CREASELESS SHADOW/LINER IN R.S.V.P++
I love this because it is a perfect all over the lid cream shadow. I love this because its so simple and easy. Whenever I am running late and/or feeling too lazy to do my eye makeup, I would just apply this all over my lid and I am done. This is a deluxe sample that I bought in the Benefit Stay Don't Stray set from Sephora for $10USD plus tax last year. It is a gorgeous shimmery pinkish-gold that is wonderful worn as a base or by itself.

++MILANI LIQUIF'EYE METALLIC EYE LINER PENCIL IN BLACK++
This is my holy grail eyeliner! It is the perfect pigmented black. I bought this because it was more pigmented than UD Zero, which it is. I haven't tried the new one that UD came out with, which is said to be more pigmented than Zero. This eyeliner lasts a pretty long time on my eyeliner. I just wish that it wouldn't smudge so easy. If you would like to see a review with swatches, please let me know.

++REVLON LIP BUTTER IN 080 STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE++
This is by far my favorite lip butter out of all the ones that I have. I am almost out of it as you can see in my picture. It is the perfect bubblegum pink. These are so moisturizing and last pretty long on my lips. These usually range from $6USD-$7USD plus tax but sometimes you can find them on sale. To see my review and swatches on this: CLICK HERE

NAIL POLISH:
++HARD CANDY MATTE TOP COAT++
This was the first matte top coat that I bought. I have really been into matte nail polishes these days and have been loving this. It gives any nail polish color a matte finish. I have been wearing this with so many different polishes. Plus it dries very quick. You can only find this at WalMart for $7USD plus tax.

FRAGRANCE:
++BRITNEY SPEARS FANTASY++
I love this perfume and plan on collecting all of Britney Spears perfumes. LOL This ones smells so good and is perfect for the Spring/Summer. if you haven't smelled this perfume, you definitely need to go to a store and smell it for yourself.

So that is all for my March 2012 favorites! I hope that you liked it and that it was informative. If you would to know anything else about these products, don't hesitate to ask. What are your March 2012 favorites? Are some of them the same as my favorites?

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Target Haul

Hey everyone! Sorry if this post is also late. Its only a week late. I have been shopping so much at Target these past few days that I have been posting so many hauls from Target that I literally forgot to post this one as well. This haul isn't much. I was almost close to not posting it and was going to just delete the pictures but then I thought it would just be a waste of taking them and editing them, so here we are! LOL As you know these past few weeks, Target has been clearancing a bunch of their products to make way for the new ones. I don't think the clearance is going on anymore because I have been to two different Targets and all the clearance items are gone. Now all the Targets need to do is to start restocking their shelves because certain sections are so empty.

What I bought:
ALMAY INTENSE I-COLOR MASCARA
This came with a bonus product! I love it when Almay comes out with bonus packs because you get more bang for your buck. This mascara came with an bonus shadow stick. I have never tried the shadow sticks before but I am assuming that they are somewhat like the CoverGirl ones, which I have also never tried before. LOL This set is mainly for blue eyes but I think it will work well for my brown eyes as well. This was on clearance for $3.98USD plus tax and I had a coupon, so I only paid $2.98USD plus tax.

ALMAY ONE COATS DIAL UP MASCARA
I haven't tried these yet but I heard that these are very good from my favorite makeup youtubers. I can't wait to try these out soon. I like the concept of these. Its pretty interesting. It has three different "dials" so you can get the perfect last effect for your mascaras. If you have the "dial" at number one, then it would give you full and dense lashes. If you have the "dial" at number two, then it would give you fuller lashes and volume. If you have the "dial" at number three, then it would give you the fullest lashes with extra volume. I bought all two in blackest black. These were on clearance for $2.44USD plus tax but I had coupons, so I only paid $1.44USD each plus tax.

MILANI BAKED BLUSH
This is in the shade 07 Fantastico Mauve. This was also on clearance but I can't remember the exact price that I bought it for and I already took the sticker off. I just love how this looks in the compact and can't wait to try it on my cheeks. It looks like it would be a gorgeous winter shade for the cheeks.

NICOLE BY OPI NAIL POLISH
This nail polish was also on clearance and it was under $3USD, which is really a great deal for this brand! I have never tried this brand before because I think its sort of pricey for a drugstore brand nail polish, so I am really glad that I pretty much saved $4USD-$5USD on this nail polish! I bought it in the color, It's Not Me, It's Blue.

ORGANIX HYDRATING MACADAMIA OIL INTENSIVE MOISTURE MASK
This was also on clearance. LOL I bought so many items on clearance. Oh well, it saved me a lot of money! I have never tried Organix products before but have always heard the great reviews on them. This product is supposed to be great for dry hair and split ends, so I can't wait to give it a try soon! Plus it smells really good! Its pretty much a conditioner that I will just be using on the ends of my hair.

SUAVE KIDS 2-IN-1 SHAMPOO
I bought this for my brother. He was running low on shampoo and this one was the only one that I could find that smells good. I showed it to my brother after I bought it and he looked at the bottle and said, "But what if I don't want to smell like a smurf?" The packaging is blue and it has a picture of a smurf on it. Either way, he is just gonna have to use it because I don't want to go back and return it. LOL Sorry that I forgot to take a close-up picture of this but you can see it in the picture of my overall haul.

So that is it for my haul! Sorry that it was posted late. I hope you like my haul either way. I love shopping at Target, especially when they have their huge clearance sales!! What do you think about my haul? Have you tried any of the products that I bought? What do you think about them?

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