Quick Review of 5 Different Products from Sephora

When I get home from work tonight (this morning) I was greeted by two Sephora packages. The items from my recent purchases I will be reviewing in depth in my next several posts are:

Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm
Korres Ginger & Vitamins Foundation
Korres Vitamin E Primer
Korres Liquid Lipstick
Too Faced Glitter Glue

-Quick Review-

Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm

As soon as I put this on my lips felt instantly better. It didn't wear off quickly like some balms do, and it didn't feel greasy either. So far after like an hour or so of having it on I LOVE IT! The chapped parts of my lips don't feel like I need to pick them off, lol.

Korres Ginger & Vitamins Founation

This is a light weight foundation that has the feel of a tinted moisturizer. It doesn't call it a tinted moisturizer though on the box or container. It's merely called a foundation. I got this in LF3 which is too yellow for my MAC NW15/NW25 and Bare Escentuals Matte Fairly Light complexion. I read somewhere that the believed that the odd numbers were for people with more pinkish undertones. I guess not . . well not for me at least. It went on easily, and felt like I wasn't wearing any makeup at all. Unfortunately I need more coverage. maybe it was because the shade wasn't right for me, but I don't know for sure. There was no distinct smell from what I could tell. As soon as I get the right shade, if there is one for me, I'll do a more in depth review.

Korres Vitamin E Primer

This primer really seems like it has the making to be a great primer for people who prefer water based primers free of silicone. It smelled really lemony, but not overwhelmingly so. It felt good going on, and appeared to make a nice smooth canvas for my foundation. It comes out white, but goes on clear like a moisturizer.

Korres Liquid Lipstick

I got the gift set which came with three different colors. The colors were berry 28 (muted raspberry), soft pink 13 (light neutral pink), and red 56 (vibrant red). These were actually all very nice colors that didn't look too harsh on my complexion. They felt good going on, and didn't have a strong smell to them if any. The red did pull a little fushia on my lips just slightly. It definitely was not vibrant red on my at all.

Too Faced Glitter Glue

The absolute only reason I bought this was because some time in the last week (i believe) while I was pursing twitter Fyrinnae_@2nd tweeted that Too Faced was trying to come out with their own version of Pixie Epoxy. (The last sentence was not verbatim)
I did try it out on the back of my hand without putting a shadow on it, and it feels nothing like PE. TFGG comes out white maybe leaning a little pink (it may have been my lighting) and it does not feel anywhere near as tacky (sticky) as PE does nor does it feel as tacky on the skin after it has been applied. After I've used TFGG a couple times I'll do a more in depth review.

Have any of you tried these products out? If so I would love to hear from you!


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I know spring is the time for pastels... but...

Spring is THE time for pastel. I love,them every once in a while and when I use them I usually darken them up with a dark crease color.

What types of colors would you like to see from Psyche Minerals?


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15% off + more at psyche minerals

I decided to start my sale earlier than previously stated.

15% off every item with coupon Valentines15, buy 4 full sizes get 1 free, and buy 5 samples get 2 free.

So head of over to Psyche Minerals and take part in my Valentine's day sale!

www.Etsy.com/shop/guitarplayingpoet


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you choose: beeswax vs. candelilla wax?

I was curious as to people's personal preference of the two. I know some people tend to stay away from beeswax, but I was wondering if it is the majority or not.

Please let me know so I can property formulate my lipgloss and lip balms. I easily could do a happy blend of the two as well. I can't really tell the difference between the two myself. I do like my double refined candelilla wax I must say.

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December Favorites + 2010 favorites

QDecember is when I first was able to get my hands on OCC's lip tars, as well as trying out MAC's feline and their nc15/nw20 chromagraphic pencil. So those thee items are my favorites for December.

For the whole year though I have a small list..

* Beauty *

Hard Candy's 1000 lashes primer
Covergirl's lashblast in black
Chanel Rouge Allure Laque in Dragon
MAC Ripe Peach ombre
MAC Innocence, Beware! Cremesheen
MAC pearlglide liners
Bare Escentuals matte foundation in fairly light
Meow Cosmetics sizzle bronzer
Make up for ever hd foundation
Make up for ever hd blush
Make up for ever hd concealer
Make up for ever moulan rouge lipstick

* Bath & Body *

Lush Skin Nanny moisterizer
Lush ultra bland
Bert's Bees peppermint and rosemary shower gel
Bert's Bees peach & willowbark facial scrub
Bert's Bees Milk and she's butter body wash
Say yes to cucumbers shampoo & conditioner
Say yes to tomatoes facial cleaner
Say yes to tomatoes facial scrub


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Psyche Minerals Valentine's Day Collection is LIVE!

My Valentine's collection, Candy Hearts, is now up on Etsy. I'll have a sale starting January 14th, and it'll run till February 14th. I haven't figured out exactly what type of sale or promotion I'll have going on yet so we will see. Check out Etsy.com/shop/guitarplayingpoet to see Candy Hearts. This collection disappears after Valentine's day.

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Things to come

Things that are currently in the works right now aarree....

- Valentines Day giveaway
- Valentines Day sale @ Psyche Minerals
- Launch of my Monster Rancher collection
- Additional mineral shadows added to my star trek and dragon monster warrior collections
- dupes of Urban Decay's Naked pallet will soon be in the works

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Beauty Crazed in Canada has a MUFE giveaway!

Beauty Crazed has a $400 giveaway of Make Up For Ever! Check out http://tinyurl.com/27xt4mv to enter! There are a total of three ways to enter so what are you waiting for?!?

;)



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Psyche Minerals got it's first review!

Today a review of Psyche Minerals was published on phyrra.net

So take a look! I think it is a wonderfully done review by someone who has my upmost respect for her honesty. She's very helpful also in ways to change for the positive.


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Urban Decay Pallet... the plans I have

I found out through Twitter that the Urban Decay's Naked pallet was in stock at Sephora.com. I managed to get one not because I was interested in it, but because I'd love to make affordable mineral dupes for each of the colors. I bought Too Faced Glitter Glue which to my understanding it similar to Fyrinna's Pixie Epoxy. I'll have a review of that after I do some detective work.


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25% off of Psyche Minerals ends @ midnight tonight

Don't forget! 25% off at Psyche Minerals ends tonight @ Midnight! So take advantage of this wonderful sale. If you'd like full sizes just message me!

www.Etsy.com/shop/guitarplayingpoet

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Sephora Haul

Today I was pursuing Sephora.com and decided to finally use my gift card. I purchased...

Korres Primer Duo (Which has their original, and anti aging primer in smaller sizes.)

Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25 in Lemon & Chamomile

Korres Ginger & Vitamins Foundation SPF 10 in LF3

Bare Escentuals bareMinerals SPF 25 Mineral Veil

3 Free Samples of...

Paco Rabanne Lady Million Eau de Parfum

Phyto Phytojoba Intense Hydrating Shampoo

Prada L'Eau Ambree Eau de Parfum

Since it's my birthday week I was able to get my sephora gift which will probably be part of my next giveaway since I have sensitive skin.

Happy Birthday - Philosophy Vanilla Birthday Cake Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath

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I was looking for a foundation and primer that would be good for my sensitive skin. So I guess in turn I was looking for something with more natural ingredients. The primer has no silicone, and the foundation is water-based. S0 we shall see if they are to my liking! I normally go for medium to full coverage even though I don't have many breakouts just because I like an even coverage. I normally can't find this in the light to medium coverage foundations without putting a powder over it. With a powder I kind of look cakey. . ew. .

Have you used any of these before? If so I'd love to hear from you!!



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25% off of Psyche Minerals tomorrow only!

Don't forget tomorrow using coupon happybday25 you'll receive 25% off of anything in my Etsy shop, Psyche Minerals.

It's tomorrow only so stock up on you favorite colors! If you'd like full sizes just message me, and I'll set up a custom listing for you!



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speaking of giveaways..

I was just curious... what type of items would you guys like to see in future giveaways? You don't have to be brand specific I'm just curious about the type of makeup like liner, mascara, bath products, shadows.. etc..

Comment and let me know!

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giveaway winner!

I used random.org today to figure out the winner of my giveaway.



#1 would be Phyrra; congratulations!

Your items will be sent out to you on Monday!


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