tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31750370780384294772024-03-13T03:40:19.517-07:00Hardcore Beauty AddictionMaya Sophiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04405701878228256619noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175037078038429477.post-57934615998865073432011-09-18T10:27:00.000-07:002011-09-18T10:28:37.183-07:00Product Rave: NARS BlushesI'm pretty sure everyone and their mothers have heard of the brand NARS and their award winning blushes (especially their famous blush Orgasm). Even with all the hype, I was always hesitant to purchase one for myself because of the steep price of $27USD. I wasn't sure if I really ever wanted to pay that much for a blush that I'm sure I can find a dollar dupe for.<br />
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Two weeks ago or so I decided it was time to try one, and I can now say that I have found my addiction. I purchased the shade Amour (below) which is a gorgeous peachy pink color and I have worn it everyday since I've purchased it.<br />
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I love NARS packaging. I think that its very classy, sophisticated and modern. Its also very sleek and smooth feeling. They have a wonderful variety of shades offered in both matte and shimmer. The product itself is a true winner. I love the formula of their blushes. They are so soft, smooth and insanely blendable. They have amazing pigmentation that delivers a very natural, healthy look. I just placed an order for another blush in the shade Dolce Vita which I think will be perfect for fall. I'll have pictures up as soon as it arrived.<br />
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All in all, if you can splurge on one thing, this is it.<br />
Have you tried any NARS blushes? What shades do you own? Do you love them?<br />
<br />Maya Sophiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04405701878228256619noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175037078038429477.post-59262858896730577992011-09-12T12:37:00.000-07:002011-09-12T12:38:37.336-07:00Review: Primed and Poreless Face Primer = 5 Stars!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I'm going to start off this post by saying if you haven't tried this product - you're really missing out! The Too Faced Primed and Poreless Skin Smoothing Face Primer is a permanent step in my foundation routine. I don't know where I'd be without it! I have so much to say about it so lets get started.</div>
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Let me go ahead and tell you that this product costs $30USD. For some that may be nothing for a primer, and for others it may be way too much. In my opinion, its way worth it. The look and feel it gives my skin is unbelievable. My skin isn't horrible, but I do have blackheads and enlarged pores. This product hides these so well, I don't even know how it does it! This product can even be worn alone to brighten, firm, hydrate, and detoxify your skin. Its can be worn under bronzers, foundation, powders, anything! Its packed with vitamins A and C, mulberry extract and retinol which gets skin looking flawless. This product applies smoothly, blends in easily, and leaves my skin feeling great. I wear this on a daily basis under my foundation, and I'm not changing that for a very long time! You can pick this up in Sephora, Ulta or on Birchbox.</div>
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1) MAC Greensmoke<br />
2) Stila Espresso<br />
3) Tufted Suede (Hard to see on my skin tone)<br />
4) Chinchilla<br />
5) Coffee Bean<br />
6) Velveteen Bunny (Hard to see on my skin tone)<br />
7) Pebbles<br />
8) London Fog<br />
9) Fresh Linen (Hard to see on my skin tone)<br />
10) Vintage Violet<br />
11) MidnightMaya Sophiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04405701878228256619noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175037078038429477.post-78739267423973504322011-09-07T12:54:00.000-07:002011-09-07T12:54:49.062-07:00Sephora, MAC, Birchbox Haul!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I recently took a trip to the mall after passing my permit test to congratulate myself and I bought a couple of items. I stopped at Sephora and MAC, and redeemed something from Birchbox with my saved up points. I'm in love with every product that I purchased. I redeemed a<b> Stila eyeshadow in Espresso</b>. It a mostly matte brown color with a slight glow (very little shimmer). I also picked up <b>Greensmoke from MAC</b>. Its a gorgeous green olive lustre mixed with both a golden and silvery shine. </div>
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Next I picked up a nail polish from Sephora - <b>Caught With My Khakis Down</b>. I love it, and think its a beautiful fall color. Its very unique, and I am going to be wearing it everyday. </div>
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The next product I bought is one that I have been craving for the longest time. Its a NARS blush. Up until now, I was a<b> NARS</b> <b>blush</b> virgin. I am so happy I now own one of these babies. Its in the shade <b>Amour</b> and its a peachy pink color. Its completely matte, which I love. I have found my new favorite blush. </div>
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I got the <b>Too Faced Matte Eye Shadow</b> palette, and I am so very excited about it. Each shadow is perfect for everyday wear, and each color works for fall. I don't own too many mattes, so this was the perfect opportunity to expand the collection. It also came with a primer potion sample, which is great for travel. I'll probably end up doing a couple looks and posting them on here, if you girls would like. </div>
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Maya Sophiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04405701878228256619noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175037078038429477.post-47553533321574205422011-09-05T17:30:00.000-07:002011-09-05T17:30:41.870-07:00My Miracle Worker!I have a review/rave today about a hair-care product. Its the <b>Sexy Hair's Soy Renewal Argan Oil Styling Treatment</b>. This product has made my hair 200% better since I've started using it. It costed me $20 at a local salon and it was well worth the price. Heres what it looks like:<br />
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I use this product in two ways. I put it in my damp hair before I blow-dry and straighten it which makes it super soft, silky and smooth (it reduces drying time - which is perfect for people with limited time!). I've never had it look and feel so healthy. I also use this by putting it in my hair after applying mouse. Its softens up the feel, loosens the curls and provides natural waves in my hair without the stiff feeling. This product hides the fact that my hair is so damaged (what a plus!), and makes my hair healthier in the long run. I've been using it for the past two or three months, and I feel that it has made a drastic difference. My hair has been growing faster, and feeling better ever since. This is going to remain one of my favorite for a long, LONG time.Maya Sophiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04405701878228256619noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175037078038429477.post-82757437021195725272011-09-01T10:54:00.000-07:002011-09-01T10:55:55.719-07:00My Top 8 Eye-Shadows of ALL Time!It was hard to narrow it down, but I feel like I've picked the best of the best. I was going to add in a matte black but I decided that everyone knew what that looked like, and there are so many of them so I skipped it. Here they are:<br />
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I picked colors that I feel can be worn everyday, but can also be played up. I'm not going to waste any time so lets just get right into it.<br />
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The first color I picked is <b>Too Faced Honeymoon</b>. Its a green gold color that I love putting in the outer half of my lid. I love pairing it with a brown crease color. It really makes my brown eyes pop!<br />
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Next is<b> Too Faced Satin Sheets</b>. I use this as an all over the lid color basically everyday. I'm almost hitting pan in my Naked Eye palette. Its a stunning pinky champagne. I can't get enough of it.</div>
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<b>Urban Decay</b> by far has my favorite eye-shadow shades. <b>Half-Baked</b> is definitely one of them. Its the perfect golden bronze for a neutral eye.<br />
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Next up is <b>Urban Decay's Twice Baked</b>. I love using in the crease with Half Baked in the crease. They're a great duo! As you can see from above, its shimmery brown color.</div>
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I love <b>Rockstar by Urban Decay</b>. Its only recently become one of my favorite. I wanted to use my UD♥NYC palette more, and this one looked so gorgeous to me. Its a gorgeous deep purple shade that can be used everyday. I know that it looks a little scary, but it really does look natural mixed in with a neutral eye. I adore the way it looks with my brown eyes.<br />
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Ah,<b> Midnight Cowboy by Urban Decay</b>. I have a love-hate relationship with this shadow. Its a stunning champagne color with a LOT of glitter (maybe just a bit too much, which is the hate in the relationship). It really brightens up the eyes though, and makes a dull champagne pop!<br />
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How much more breathtaking can this shadow get? <b>Loaded by Urban Decay</b> is a beautiful deep sea color teal. I can't get enough of this color. I feel like it enhances each and every eye color. This will always be a favorite of mine because of how bold it is, and how amazing it looks.<br />
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Last but not least is <b>Benefit's Terracotta Satin</b> (middle shadow). Its a cute pink that isn't too barbie like, good for everyday wear, and perfect for those of us girls who don't fancy pink too much.Maya Sophiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04405701878228256619noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175037078038429477.post-1370178313892503362011-08-31T22:55:00.000-07:002011-08-31T08:00:34.619-07:00Collective Haul<div style="text-align: left;">Since I haven't been around for a while, I thought that it would be fitting to show you things that I've gotten in the past couple days (shush, I know its only two things).</div><div>
<br /></div><div>First off, I recently purchased <a href="http://sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P289307&categoryId=B70">Benefit's new They're Real! Mascara</a> ($22)</div><div>I've used it three times so far, and I don't know how I feel about it. Its not going to become one of my faves, and I don't think it was worth the price... I think it does a great job at defining each lash, but it doesn't volumize or length. I think the the applicator is creative and unique, and helps you reach each lash. I have to find another mascara to pair this up with. </div><div><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /></div></div><div>Remington's products were on sale this week at Target, so I picked up their <a href="http://www.target.com/p/Remington-T-Studio-Pearl-Ceramic-Curling-Wand/-/A-12837232">T-Studio Pearl Ceramic Curling Wand</a> (was $39, payed $29)</div><div>I did my hair with this wand last night for my first day of school (which was today!), and I loved the way it came out. I got soft beachy waves. The tool will take me some getting used to, however, because it is my first clamp-free curler.</div><div>
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<br /></div>Maya Sophiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04405701878228256619noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175037078038429477.post-2501823530441335482011-08-30T13:19:00.000-07:002011-08-30T16:30:02.904-07:00August Favorites<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: small; ">Since I've been gone for a while (& it <i>is</i> the end of the month), I decided its the perfect time to do my monthly favorites. I'll just go ahead and get started.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span">
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<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">First off, its the <b><i>MUFE </i></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><b><i>HD Invisible Cover Foundation</i></b><i><b>.</b></i>
<br />I've heard tons and tons about this product for quite sometime (especially from <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/meganheartsmakeup">meganheartsmakeup</a>) and it has easily become my holy grail foundation. It beats NARS Sheer Glow for me (which I never thought was possible)! I feel like I have never gotten such a flawless coverage. Its so natural looking, and feels nice on the skin. Oh, and it looks great in pictures too. I like to pair it with my next favorite which is...
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<br /></div><b><i>MUFE </i></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><b><i>HD Microperfecting Primer</i></b> in 0.
<br />This primer works so well. Its perfect for my skin which is very dry, but gets oily with makeup. I'd say it has a matte finish, but leaves your skin feeling soft, smooth and moisturized unlike other matte primers I've tried. My makeup lasts for a long time, and I feel like it provides a better finish in the end.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">
<br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Next off is my favorite eye-shadow palette at the moment - <b><i>Too Faced Eye Love</i></b>.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">I got this as a point perk from Sephora a month or two ago. It features two eye shadows from each of their four best-selling kits (Natural Eye, Smoky Eye, Naked Eye, Romantic Eye). It Features Heaven (1), Silver Spoon (2), Satin Sheets (3) and Honeymoon (4) as the lighter colors and Push-Up (5), Smolder (6), Like A Virgin (7) and Ever After (8) as the dark colors. Right now, my everyday eye is Satin Sheets all over the lid, and Ever after in </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">the crease. All of these shadows are wearable everyday and they are simply stunning.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">
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<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: small; ">*<i> The swatches picture was taken with my phone. Sorry for the quality.</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">
<br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><b><i>Your Best Friend Brow Pencil</i></b> in Universal Taupe.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">I received this sample in a monthly <a href="https://www.birchbox.com/">BirchBox</a>. I never liked using pencils to fill in my brows because I never thought they looked real - but this shade is so amazing, and I like the way it has a brow brush on the end of the pencil. I love this product, and I will never go back to using shadow on my brows!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">
<br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Lastly, I love <b><i>Rosebud Perfume Co's Minted Rose Lip Balm</i></b>.
<br />There not much to say about this other than it feels great and smells great on my lips. There is plenty of product in the tin, and the other shades are just as wonderful. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">
<br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Can't wait for next months favorites!</span></span></div>Maya Sophiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04405701878228256619noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175037078038429477.post-69750722320024686762010-10-15T14:06:00.001-07:002010-10-15T14:19:43.348-07:00Just placed an order!I am excited to say that I have finally ordered the Sigma F80 Flat Top Synthetic Kabuki brush. It'll be here in about a week, so be ready for a review! Purchase yours <a href="http://www.sigmabeauty.com/?Click=3790">here</a>!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 334px; height: 165px;" alt="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisbNGNcgHDO_bVgl4danf6eoLk2U2eP_Sfd5QZeEHfOLcWwfADM1JnUkZ2y-_KZwiZXcOMbMrMSU2ELu9pfWoPxpnHH98ZzIKqrcRpdIwyecFLP8JBZBP-cQMedPYa0aKocZBo1mJZW9Tw/s1600/Untitled.png" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisbNGNcgHDO_bVgl4danf6eoLk2U2eP_Sfd5QZeEHfOLcWwfADM1JnUkZ2y-_KZwiZXcOMbMrMSU2ELu9pfWoPxpnHH98ZzIKqrcRpdIwyecFLP8JBZBP-cQMedPYa0aKocZBo1mJZW9Tw/s1600/Untitled.png" /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Also, I am planning on purchasing the <span class="productnamecolor colors_productname">F82 Round Top Synthetic Kabuki brush within the next few days. I'll keep you all posted. Bye for now!<br /></span></div></div><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span>Maya Sophiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04405701878228256619noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175037078038429477.post-26421229226457790752010-10-06T07:43:00.001-07:002010-10-06T08:01:06.138-07:00Itty Bitty Mac Haul!I'm not sure if buying one product is considered a haul, but boy am I excited about it. I picked up the MAC Venomous Villains Bite of An Apple blush from the Evil Queen sub collection - and let me just say, its my new favorite blush!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_j5oipSxovFq1W5IQWDJKgxf5HnaSR5JnGAN0D5Lw-OzYFjmTdPMvQOnvYCwJN6L41bQZWv9FDNuAzHmBtphXz4R2Eo-G7pzXWJdkChNF8Upy4jx_lxl9kqUgi34XFQaBjtd4_MW1Ycp6/s1600/beauty+009.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 304px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_j5oipSxovFq1W5IQWDJKgxf5HnaSR5JnGAN0D5Lw-OzYFjmTdPMvQOnvYCwJN6L41bQZWv9FDNuAzHmBtphXz4R2Eo-G7pzXWJdkChNF8Upy4jx_lxl9kqUgi34XFQaBjtd4_MW1Ycp6/s400/beauty+009.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524947155706398002" border="0" /></a>The pigmentation is amazing, as you can see in the down below swatch. MAC describes it as a soft coral pink, but honestly its more of a hot coral with a pinch of red. I think that Benefit's CORALista is more of a soft coral pink. I swatched them both together so you could see the difference. Bite of an Apple is matte, while CORALista is frosted.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvDb_Ks8zYy_7E-NDv4YudHE9ZxJm926DtFBx1hY6v1nwDbX-K2lrH5w9YVAHtadkSANlc9q4JDqgmERgjt2Jlh1FbekCv3ga3OuWUPzkedY85KMPIeJBKfw_pdpN7sLjTilBoB3JXvYEV/s1600/beauty+035.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 369px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvDb_Ks8zYy_7E-NDv4YudHE9ZxJm926DtFBx1hY6v1nwDbX-K2lrH5w9YVAHtadkSANlc9q4JDqgmERgjt2Jlh1FbekCv3ga3OuWUPzkedY85KMPIeJBKfw_pdpN7sLjTilBoB3JXvYEV/s400/beauty+035.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524947378013311634" border="0" /></a></div>I'd say if you could buy only one thing from the collection, pick this up. The shade is gorgeous, and I think every skin tone can make it work. For fair skinned girls like me, make sure you use a light hand. A little goes a long way!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirq1iwvwmHRvud5yjuALuai6Gr25deDHdNk4J2yRI54DbJNGcDCEer3DvpaZB965FII-vDdHUm18WHGN_Jxb8T5aefcFm2n1rF9aBNencAVw5LOxYM4GAufDjiNgC1UC6n5XmSDGYG5vkb/s1600/tt.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 160px; height: 88px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirq1iwvwmHRvud5yjuALuai6Gr25deDHdNk4J2yRI54DbJNGcDCEer3DvpaZB965FII-vDdHUm18WHGN_Jxb8T5aefcFm2n1rF9aBNencAVw5LOxYM4GAufDjiNgC1UC6n5XmSDGYG5vkb/s400/tt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524948141658463794" border="0" /></a>Maya Sophiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04405701878228256619noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175037078038429477.post-52216165890472614062010-10-03T00:00:00.000-07:002010-10-02T21:37:15.137-07:00Oh My Mascaras!Today I decided to go through all of my mascaras and pick out both the best & worst to share with you all. I photographed all of the wands (because I think thats more important than the packaging). So here they are!<br /><br />* I didn't group them in any way, its just how I lined them up.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDGkTA7y17Tvsz8LKS-EC1TMUUxQB4b2AfySfaCMxp_8Macf1OG78h9N3Hs_3cDb262X3TayuvBrfh2tmjue8SIsR4OhDFn9DlljVnIUWBdKesHBO0KN79oC_XE3ixXgYhySPTAe3Jj7Ze/s1600/mas.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 235px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDGkTA7y17Tvsz8LKS-EC1TMUUxQB4b2AfySfaCMxp_8Macf1OG78h9N3Hs_3cDb262X3TayuvBrfh2tmjue8SIsR4OhDFn9DlljVnIUWBdKesHBO0KN79oC_XE3ixXgYhySPTAe3Jj7Ze/s400/mas.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523620088615676786" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Vh6vkc9hB7dQgRKGAlFU0Xgq2g1QyBNfpPeACt93c86s0U_QBCs_ohYfrIsb15p5hRcoSJ5voh6-BhPi5_cTWmlZsQLz-UFGUdoC_BfhzWlPnZb3gB2yZH0r431Wojk0y_BfXgk45OQx/s1600/beauty+083.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 279px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Vh6vkc9hB7dQgRKGAlFU0Xgq2g1QyBNfpPeACt93c86s0U_QBCs_ohYfrIsb15p5hRcoSJ5voh6-BhPi5_cTWmlZsQLz-UFGUdoC_BfhzWlPnZb3gB2yZH0r431Wojk0y_BfXgk45OQx/s400/beauty+083.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523620167822138370" border="0" /></a><br />So starting off with <span style="font-weight: bold;">Set 1</span>. My Great Lash provides decent length, but not any volume. I use this mascara when I'm sick and my eyes run. It provides a natural lash look, and the waterproof is a bonus. I don't, however, like it for daily use. Now, my Virtuos is another story. Its very dry, which leads to weighed down lashes. I wouldn't say it clumps, but it does provide a similar hard-to-explain look. It provides little length, and some volume - but the fact that it weighs down my curls is a no go for me.<br /><br />My Pulse Perfection (a vibrating mascara) does an amazing job in length and a pretty decent job in volume. I liked the mascara a lot better after it "aged" a bit. I bought my 1001 Lashes in Belgium after reading what its supposed to do, which of course is to make it seem like you have fuller lashes. Honestly, I feel like it groups my lashes together and makes it look like I have less. I do like the brush though!<br /><br />Now onto <span style="font-weight: bold;">Set 2</span>. My SuperSHOCK mascara does a great job at volume but falls just a bit short on length. I'm also kind of "eh" on the huge brush too. My elf mascara does absolutely nothing in the length and volume department. I guess its a good thing if you just want to add color to your light lashes? Ha ha. As for my Tarte mascara, it adds just the right amount of volume and length. My sample size is perfect for carrying around - and the name is really cute too!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Results:</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Good -</span> Pulse Perfection, SuperSHOCK, Lights Camera Lashes.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Whatever -</span> Great Lash, 1001 Lashes.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bad -</span> Virtuose, elf.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">My go to daily -</span> First I apply my Pulse Perfection for length, then my SuperSHOCK for volume. I use my 1001 Lashes for my bottom lashes.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf69F8BUQHp-M4ZUknGN6zOw3ffySkoZxURwzYpegVKlAiHWZbOmaSCEiCT5QM2i1a3KIjOjXMiI-J_A8w-P1-02VkFS_LBLHXL4WHfOT9nyonaZL3XieSa13zM8lQP2fRHnXdVTNLEyGe/s1600/tt.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 160px; height: 88px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf69F8BUQHp-M4ZUknGN6zOw3ffySkoZxURwzYpegVKlAiHWZbOmaSCEiCT5QM2i1a3KIjOjXMiI-J_A8w-P1-02VkFS_LBLHXL4WHfOT9nyonaZL3XieSa13zM8lQP2fRHnXdVTNLEyGe/s400/tt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523673808801410066" border="0" /></a>Maya Sophiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04405701878228256619noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175037078038429477.post-75408657108736484182010-10-02T12:49:00.000-07:002011-08-30T13:12:28.191-07:00Review: Benefit Her Name Was Glowla!<span class="Apple-style-span" ><span style="font-size: 100%; ">Hey girls. Today I have some swatches, and mini reviews on the Benefit <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); " href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P272005&categoryId=C10339">Her Name Was Glowla </a></span><span style="font-size: 100%; ">box kit. I got this from Sephora about a week ago, and I'm beyond happy with my purchase.</span><span style="font-size: 100%; ">This box kit features five gorgeous eye shadows, one blush, two highlights, a lip gloss and a their famous BadGal Lash mascara. </span>
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<br /><span style="font-size: 100%; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4oQ6ZQyGd2uMmcbtzVqDoDLBLDAyeaT4yi8P3ncelVUjk9KXZPYhqhxCuFBCqMTrXH1SMmGYHWiBgUMoQKB0XmCD4dSKDLXpipmGNu_DDcP8OF03NncagF1D3jxq7f9MyN2B4ywJECQIK/s1600/Picnik+collage.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 195px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4oQ6ZQyGd2uMmcbtzVqDoDLBLDAyeaT4yi8P3ncelVUjk9KXZPYhqhxCuFBCqMTrXH1SMmGYHWiBgUMoQKB0XmCD4dSKDLXpipmGNu_DDcP8OF03NncagF1D3jxq7f9MyN2B4ywJECQIK/s400/Picnik+collage.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523539744286025154" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-size: 100%; "> </span><span style="font-size: 100%; ">My favorite thing about this box would have to be the lip gloss. I love how natural and gorgeous it is. Its a soft baby peachy pink that can be worn for any occasion. My least favorite things are the highlights, which I was actually quite surprised about. I thought I'd love their famous High Beam and Moon Beam. Honestly, they just didn't work for my skin. They picked up on my slightly problematic skin. I'm still glad I have them, and had the chance to sample 'em out. The five eye shadows are absolutely stunning, as you can see in the swatches.
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<br />My favorites would have to be Terracotta Satin and Deep Bronze. I love their famous boxed blush CORALista as well. The bright, vibrant, coral color was all that I expected. All in all, I'd say this purchase is a no brainer. The boxed blush itself is worth $28, and the mascara sample is worth $9. For $36.00, it was a great way to sample many of Benefits gorgeous products.
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<br /></span>Maya Sophiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04405701878228256619noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175037078038429477.post-81297415100216484932010-10-01T09:16:00.000-07:002011-08-30T13:11:58.694-07:00September Favorites!<span class="Apple-style-span"><span style="font-size: 100%; ">Unlike most people, I feel like September dragged on and on. I'm so happy its finally October (a.k.a my favorite month of the year!). I've bought a lot last month, so my makeup collection has definitely changed a lot - as well as my go-to <span style="font-weight: bold; ">favorites</span>. Lets jump right into it! </span><span style="font-size: 100%; ">Here are the swatches, names, and shades of my four favorites:</span><span style="font-size: 100%; ">
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7-G5kai3NaFL6Xmx8VGf1nChKe-lRyaGpLOpuFkZD5sFiHnb5W7z5FvF_dO1tNu5dDKwwCEmL2piYcuPBTlVV0JSLI5RPMGoj-Pimyxbi71u9-1NnQzUVd9ecPVKz-4z17MExRwYGmoo/s1600/beauty+013.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 332px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7-G5kai3NaFL6Xmx8VGf1nChKe-lRyaGpLOpuFkZD5sFiHnb5W7z5FvF_dO1tNu5dDKwwCEmL2piYcuPBTlVV0JSLI5RPMGoj-Pimyxbi71u9-1NnQzUVd9ecPVKz-4z17MExRwYGmoo/s400/beauty+013.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523501944453220514" border="0" /></a></span><span>My </span><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); " href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P181807&shouldPaginate=true&categoryId=5333"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Creaseless Cream Shadow/Liner</span></a><span> has been a</span><span style="font-style: italic; "> life-saver</span><span> this month. I've been rushing to get ready every morning (can't blame more for milking every possible second of sleep I can get!) and this shadow is quick, simple, and looks great. Its a gorgeous golden pearl that lasts all day - and it really lives up to its name! Unlike most of my cream shadows, it doesn't crease one bit! I'm absolutely looking forward to purchasing other shades in the future!</span>
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<br /><span>My </span><span style="font-weight: bold; ">Melon Blush</span><span> is by far one of my favorite drugstore blushes. Its a beautiful matte peachy coral (totally in right now!). I received this amazing blush from </span><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); " href="http://www.youtube.com/user/saaammage">saaammage's</a><span> giveaway on Youtube. I am absolutely in love with the shade, and I use it each and every day. I recommend everyone pick this up at their loca</span><span>l Target!</span>
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<br /><span>I love my </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); " href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P8940&categoryId=C10339">Hoola Bronzer</a><span>. Its a matte bronze that works for just about any skin tone. Even though the price is a little steep ($28.00), I think its well worth it. I dust this over my entire face, and achieve the perfect natural glow. </span>
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<br /><span>Lastly my </span><span style="font-weight: bold; ">Life on the A List</span><span> gloss came in my </span><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); " href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P272005&categoryId=C10339">Her Name Was Glowla</a><span> box, and I couldn't be more in love. Its the perfect light pink. I feel comfortable wearing this on any occasion - whether its school, a party or even just around the house. </span>
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<br /><span>Next month I'm hoping to have many more favorites. But because this is my first post, I wanted to keep it short and sweet. Thank you so much for reading, and don't forget to follow!</span>
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