I finally used my MAC gift card to get the Warm Eyes palette from their Passions of Red holiday collection.
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I also went to Sephora to use a gift card I had. I played around with the Smashbox Camera Ready Foundation but it didn't work too well for me (different people = different needs). So I gave in and bought the Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment, the splurge of lip balms since it's just less than $25 when you include tax.
It felt so delicious on my mouth though! Very smooth, and it had a light citrus scent. Yummy. The packaging is uber cute and nicely made.
But the next day...my lips felt slightly raw. I wanted them to feel super smooth and soft...not raw. Sugar is a natural exfoliant so it appears my lips felt the exfoliating effect of it. Damn it.
So...I took it back and fell in love. If not love, then at least, I'm smitten...with this NARS The Multiple Duo in Orgasm/South Beach. ♥
I tried both The Multiple Duo and the Blush/Bronzer Duo in Orgasm/Laguna. Gosh, it was so hard to pick just one (and I was only going to get one). The Multiple Duo looked more natural, while the Blush/Bronzer colors showed up more. In the end, I went with The Multiple Duo because it was just so creamy and easy to blend, it went over my cheek in a very smooth and fresh way. the Blush/Bronzer didn't blend as well and is super pigmented on my skin, so it'd have to be applied with a very light and careful touch or else my cheeks would be bright orange.
Now though, I'm thinking of getting the Blush/Bronzer to pair it with The Multiple Set for a longer lasting and more noticeable look. Hmmm....I also want another The Multiple Duo in Copacabana/St. Barts. Oh NARS...look what you've done to me. *le sigh* ♥
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hehe you can see my Hello Kitty jammies reflected in the mirror (without flash/with flash)
This could very well be the start of a new and expensive love affair. ♥
heyy just passing through! nice blog! the nars multiple duo looks niiice. i was gonna get that one but i dunno .. i wanted to see swatches in person.
ReplyDeletenice haul n swatches... do a look wit the mac palette! =]
ReplyDeleteEy, bonita -_0. I know, I'm evil hehe. Not a good idea mentioning that site, right? hehe. And I live around the freezing mid-upper east coast. Snow's headin' our way soon O_O. Spectacular and lavish haul, my love! I'm crazy about your color selections :D HK forever! oxox
ReplyDeleteNow that's a great haul!! All expeeensive stuff too!! NARS is great!!!
ReplyDeleteLoving the cute HK PJs!! ;p
mmmmm *orgasm* from your biggest and #1 fan....
ReplyDeletecome on out with it -- where's the EOTD ... where's the blush example... i cant go buying products w/out prime examples on how to use them and their proper application methods. Don't make comin out lookin' like kinko the clown. School ME.
I want more NARS!! Super haul.Reviews pleeeeeeeeease?
ReplyDeleteooo very nice! i love nars!! ahh! so exspensive but so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteyay for hauls and your hello kitty jammies are cute!
ReplyDeleteThe Sugar lip balm also didn't work for me! :| Isn't it such a disappointement. Very nice haul! :]
ReplyDeleteNars is probably my favorite cosmetic brand! Cute jammies!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you were productive in your shopping trip! =)
Hahaha you can marry me only if you promise to love me for eva and eva =P. hahaha. I get all my recipes from other sites though and make a teeny twist or change to them haha. I wish I could publish a cookbook!
ReplyDeleteWow! seeing all your hauls, plus the j-magazines make me sooo jealous!!! ahhh! I haven't been hauling lately. Well the last one was the Sephora but that was it. I got controls now of myself but I dunno how I can control myself when the MAC HK comes. Haha! I will start saving up now. :D THe whole collection runs up to $1000+ and I heard they will keep on adding some more so if ever I get a giftcard from MAC this Christmas, I would probably save it & use it on February to buy HK! :D
ReplyDeleteAnywho, I will be going to Sephora tomorrow to get the regular orgasm :D I'll check out the duo. :D
Ahhh I really need to go to Marukai to cop me some magazines. The husband was like, "you don't even know japanese. hahah!" I said, "i know. lol!" How I wish I can speak Japanese! :D
I love your jammies girlie and u can have my pie crust anytime!! :) hehe.... :)
ReplyDeleteHey new blogger and avid follower now!! Lol.
ReplyDeleteI have to try the peeling gel, I've been looking for it everywhere. I remember stumbling across it during my last trip to Pakistan but I never found anything like it again! Thanks!!
Hahah oh but I do have dark circles! Thanks! I'm really loving Mister Light! I used it for my dark circles today and it worked great!
ReplyDeleteHahahaha food is one of my biggest weakness too! =P
I totally agree about Nars...I just bought my first eyeshadow duo last month and now I just ordered another palette off Sephora...And before this I had virtually no interest in Nars.
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