Christmas 2012

I got a lot of makeup goodies this holiday season! I haven't used everything enough to give a full review but on some things I can give a first impression.

Drugstore:

Maybelline Color Tattoo in Silver Strike

I'm a big fan of the other Color Tattoo so I really wanted this new shade which I love!










NYC Smooth Skin Bronzer in Sunny
Surprisingly a very nice bronzer. This is the first NYC product I've actually liked. I do have to say that this color is a little to dark for my pale skin but its manageable.










Eye Delights Instant Eyeliner Strips
I have not tried these yet! I wanted to buy the Dior kind when they came out but they were too expensive. I about bought the Sephora brand but decided not too because they didn't look like they would fit my eyes. Can't wait to try these!















Sephora:

Tarte Clean Slate Deluxe Primer Trio

• Clean Slate Poreless 12-hr Perfecting Primer (Purple tube): I've only used this primer once and liked but will have to try a couple more times to give a full review.

• Clean Slate Flawless 12-hr Brightening Primer (Brown tube): Out of the 2 face primers this was he first one I've used and I my face broke out the next day. Not sure exactly if it was the culprit but I will try again just to be sure. Besides the possible breaking out factor, I didn't feel it made any difference in the appearance of my foundation.

• Clean Slate 360 Degree Creaseless 12-hr Smoothing Eye Primer: Pretty nice eyeshadow primer. It did its job but I didn't notice anything special.

Kat Von D Lock-IT Tattoo Foundation
I heard mix reviews about this foundation so I went to Sephora and got a sample. The first time I used it I thought it was too thick and hard to blend. After a couple more uses I got the hang of it and ended up liking it enough to ask for a full size bottle for Christmas. This foundation is definitely full coverage!









 Too Faced Beauty Editor Darlings

• Lashgasm Mascara- This is my 3rd mini size tube of this mascara and I love to use it on my lower lash line because the brush is so small. Surprisingly this small tube last longer than you'd think.
• Shadow Insurance Eye Shadow Primer- Great primer but just like the Tarte eyeshadow primer it does it's job but nothing special
• Glamour Gloss-Great pink color and leaves a tingly feel on the lips
• Lip Insurance Lip Primer- Probably my favorite product in this kit! I got a Sephora giftcard as well for Christmas and so I bought the full size of the lip primer.
• Primed and Poreless Face Primer- I actually really like this primer! I'm considering buying it in a full size but still need to try a few more times first.

Too Face Lip Insurance Primer
This primer works great for a red lip! I have to say that it does feel weird once you apply it and it dries but it is totally worth it! Definitely check this product out!













Benefit The Big 10 
I haven't experimented much with this kit but so far I really like the Bella Bamba blush. I will do a full review soon.















xoxo Sarah Vega

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Maybelline Color Tattoo

I'll be honest and say that I was late to try Maybelline's Color Tattoo Eyeshadow. They work great as bases for your eye look. If you don't want them to crease top with a normal powder shadow after applying.

*Tip* These shadows apply smoother when warmed up. Rub 2 fingers together and use 1 to apply the shadows. Trust me you'll notice a difference in how much easier they will go on.

Too Cool- I use this color everyday not matter what look I'm doing. This shade works great highlighting the brow bone and the inner corner of the eye.
Bad to the Bronze- My definite "go to" shade. Just how amazing is this shade?... Amazing enough that my mom loves it and she never wears eyeshadow. Now she wears this shade all the time and it is the only one she will use!
Bold Gold- Great gold color! Can be brightened or darken depending on the shadow applied on top. I've found that loose pigments work better when topping this color.
Audacious Asphalt- I mainly use this shade as a base for my L'Oreal Hip Duo in Platinum. My complaint about this shade is that its not as creamy and smooth as all the others. It goes on patchy for some reason and I'm really not sure why.

(L-R) Too Cool, Bad to the Bronze, Bold Gold and Audacious Asphalt

Fall 2012 Limited Edition colors...
Barely Beige- This shade matches my skin tone perfectly. I would use this color a lot more but since it is a LE and I won't be able to buy it again, I use it sparingly.
Rich Mahogany- Great dark brown color! It does have a slight red undertone making it 'mahogany'. I often wear this shade in my crease.
Mossy Green- The color is exactly as the name calls it Mossy Green. My only complaint about this shade is that it has a black undertone. This makes it hard to keep its 'green' color through out the day even when a matching green eyeshadow is applied over it. Every time I've worn this shade I've noticed that a few hours later is has lost its 'greeness' and has turned into a blackish/brownish color.

(L-R) Barely Beige, Rich Mahogany, and Mossy Green

xoxo Sarah Vega

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