Hiatus

I just wanted to give a quick notice that I will be away from the computer until probably Saturday night. I'm really sorry, but the place I'm staying for spring break has horrible wireless internet and this was the first time I was able to connect!

The Dilettante's First MAC Trip

I finally gave in and headed to the MAC counter this afternoon. It was AMAZING. One of the amazing MUA did an eye look on me, as I was obviously overwhelmed.

It was more vivid in person. I only remember some of the products she used. 

Bare Study Paint Pot

Eyeshadows:

Phloof!

Beautiful Iris 

Star Violet

Very Violet

Macroviolet Fluidline

and a mascara I wasn't impressed with

I only had enough money for one eyeshadow. I bought Phloof! and got a sample of Bare Study because I wanted to compare it to my Stila Kitten Smudge Pot. I decided I like Kitten more because it has a pink undertone. But I like the Paint Pot texture more (a lot more). Maybe I might be addicted? I don't know. We'll see.

What I'm Taking with Me for Spring Break

The funny thing is I'm going north to Virginia for spring break, but that's not gonna stop me from breaking out the bronzer, self-tanner, and tank tops! Surprisingly, it's actually going to be warmer in Virginia than where I live...So it all works out in the end.

The Necessities:

• Mark. For Goodness Face moisturizing lotion with SPF 30
• Hard Candy Sheer Envy Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 15 in Light
• Mary Kay Satin Lips Lip Balm
• Stila Smudge Pot in Kitten
• Stila Smudge Pot in Black
• NYX Concealer Jar in Fair
• E.L.F. Studio Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder
• Tweezers
• Loreal Voluminous Carbon Black
• E.L.F. Blending Eye Brush
• E.L.F. Studio Kabuki Brush

What Else I'm Taking (because I have room)

• Mary Kay Acne Treatment Gel
• E.L.F. Nail Polish Remover Pads
• E.L.F. Nail Polish in Blush
• E.L.F. Brow Gel
• E.L.F. Definining Eye Brush
• EcoTools  Eyeshadow Brush
• EcoTools Concealer Brush
• Miscellaneous eyeshadow brush
• EcoTools Blush Brush
• E.L.F. Studio Powder Brush
• EcoTools Eyeliner Brush
• Origins Halo Effect illuminator 
• CoverGirl LashBlast in Black Brown
• Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Luminous Pink
• Mark. Just Pinched in Cheeky
• NYX Rouge Cream Blush in Boho Chic
• MAC eye shadow in Phloof!
• Revlon ColorStay Mineral Bronzer in Golden Bronze
• Jane single eyeshadow in Goldie Looks
• Rimmel Three-Sum in Platonic
• Revlon ColorStay foundation in Sand Beige
• eyelash curler

First Haul Post! Revlon and E.L.F. Galore

The first announcement is that I figured out how to manipulate the color setting on my camera, so now all the photos are 99% what they look like in person (to me). I was finally able to capture the color of NYX Rouge Blush in Boho Chic (this really made me so happy. It was pathetic):

 Isn't it beautiful?

Now on to the review! We'll start with Revlon, because that part is smaller. I took advantage of two great sales that were going on: Revlon BOGO at CVS and Revlon 40% off at Walgreens. I bought a ColorStay Mineral Blush in the shade Petal and a ColorStay Mineral Bronzer in the shade Golden Bronze (which I was hitting pan on). 

                                          

 Here's a swatch of the bronzer. The blush shows up on my face and wrist, but not in pictures for some reason. It's actually swatched right under the bronzer in this photo. I can see it, but the camera can't. These are usually $13.99 each regularly ($11.99 at Target btw). So during BOGO, I got each one for $7.

Next I went to Walgreens and bought Revlon Colorstay in the Combination/Oily formula in the shade 180 Sand Beige (which I'm loving) and Revlon Matte Lipstick in Pink Pout.

                                                    

I swatched an alreadly open Revlon Matte in Pink Pout at Walmart a while ago and fell in love with the slightly-lilac slightly-bubble gum color. However, when I bought my tube from Walgreens and got it home, I realized it's the right shade (on the tube),but the color is different (similar but completely different). Observe below:

                                           
Left: My swatch and tube Right: Internet images of the swatch and tube. Most photos show the tube even more lilac tinted than this!
I really don't know why this is. I want the color on the right, not the left. I will probably return the lipstick for another shade from the Super Lustrous line which I love. But despite my disappointment, I did get a great deal and the lipstick quality is nice. At 40% off, I bought the lipstick for $4.79 and the foundation for $7.79. Plus I received a great coupon for $5 dollars off my next Revlon cosmetics purchase at Walgreens! Are you thinking what I'm thinking??? Two lippies!

Now for the E.L.F. haul.

Studio Small Smudge Brush

 This is slightly pinker in person.

The sharpener is built in! 

Left: E.L.F Blending Brush Right: Mary Kay Crease Brush

I just happen to own the Mary Kay Crease brush, but it isn't soft anymore. So I bought a replacement. They differ in shape, so I don't know if I'll like it or not.

E.L.F. Studio Contouring Blush and Bronzing Powder

blush is pinker than swatch

 free gift for referring friends!

I'm so excited to try everything. I really love E.L.F. Let me know if you want reviews on anything, and don't forget to comment on the previous post about which Mark. product I should review first!

Upcoming Events

Here's what in store for the weekend:

1. (if my order arrives tomorrow) a Mixed Brand Haul!

2. A review of some Mark. Product. Not sure which one yet. Let me know which of the below products you would like reviewed:

•  Good Glowing Blush
• Glow Baby Glow lipgloss
• Juice Gems lipgloss
• Gleamstick lipstick
• Pro Gloss
• Scandalash
• On the Edge Liquid Eyeliner
• i-Mark single eyeshadows
• Make It Big Mascara
• Eyemarker Pencil Eyeliner

And next week is spring break. I don't know if I'm taking my laptop or not. I'll let you know as soon as I decide. Stay tuned and don't forget to comment with your selection from the above list!

--Melissa the Dilettante--