I am so sorry that I have not gotten this up sooner,
I ran into some technical issues and am still working though them but I opted
to get this up as soon as I could.
So let’s get started, I did purchase this kit at Sephora and as of this
posting it was still available at Sephora.com but I am sure they will be going
fast. The kit is $75 and is worth every penny. But do not worry if you cannot
get your hands on the kit, the items are sold at Sephora individually.
Nars Blush in Orgasm
Nars Orgasm is a peachy pink blush with a gold
shimmer running through it. This was not my favorite item out of the kit
although it is the one that I tried first. I have a light to medium skin tone
with yellow undertones and I found that unless I really packed it on I have a
hard time getting the color that I want out of it. I ended up using it more as
a highlight but I still liked the way that it looked. The color is beautiful
but maybe too shimmery for everyday.
Benefit They’re Real! Mascara
This mascara is probably one of my favorite mascaras ever so I have spent many days searching for dupes, I am so excited that I finally have a full size. The mascara features a rubber bristled brush with shot bristles covering the entire length of it, and then a small cluster of bristles on the tip of it so that even the eyelashes in the inner corner can get some mascara. Personally I really like it, I have naturally long and curled lashes so I can use most mascara, but this one just elevates them to another level. Its rivals Tarte Lights Camera Lashes as my favorite high end mascara.
Josie Maran Argan Oil
I use this only at night as part of my nightly skin routine. I have extremely oily skin and cannot use this during the day time, but I do feel that even just applying it once a day has helped the texture of my skin. As we start moving into the colder months I look forward to seeing what this can do for my skin.
Buxom Big and Healthy Lip Polish in Dolly
I prefer the Lip Creams to the Lip Polishes because I feel that they are more pigmented but this color is a really nice sheer mauve. It can be worn on top of a lipstick to add a little shine or it can be worn alone. Like all other Buxom lip glosses it has the plumping agent in it, and smells like peppermint.
Kat Von D Saint Eau de Parfume Rollerball
I have not put the roller ball to much use as I feel that it is a more musky scent, better left for the colder months. But I am looking forward to using it this coming winter.
As for the smell, it can be a little strong and a tad musky but it works.
Make Up For Ever HD Finishing Powder
I feel like there is not much to say about this product, it is a good setting powder when you want your makeup to look flawless because it blends seamlessly over pores. However, as I stated before I have very oily skin and did not find that it helped my makeup wear any better. Also, be careful to not over apply when using it, there have been photographs ruined by the ugly white caste it can produce.
Sephora Collection Microsmooth Baked Eye Shadow Trio in Sunset
Sephora Collection Microsmooth Baked Eye Shadow Trio in Sunset
This was probably the second standout in this kit. The eye shadow trio is a baked one, so the colors can be used wet or dry. Personally I do not feel that you have to wet your brush to get the desired effect. The colors are buttery and go on with so much pigmentation with only one swipe. The trio has a shimmery champagne which can be used as an inner corner highlight or a brow highlight, a pinky peach that can be used as a lid color, and a nice warm brown that can be used as a crease color.
This was probably the second standout in this kit. The eye shadow trio is a baked one, so the colors can be used wet or dry. Personally I do not feel that you have to wet your brush to get the desired effect. The colors are buttery and go on with so much pigmentation with only one swipe. The trio has a shimmery champagne which can be used as an inner corner highlight or a brow highlight, a pinky peach that can be used as a lid color, and a nice warm brown that can be used as a crease color.
Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment
This is the only product in the set that I have not yet tried, I feel like I am saving it for a home spa day with the girls but we will see if and when that happens.
As the weather gets colder out I feel a greater need to exfoliate my face and I am definitely going to put this to good use.
Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner
The eyeliner is in
black, and like the name states it is an all day liner. I love cat eye liner
and wear it on the daily. This is a great liner with a fine tip that allows for
a more precise application.
Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer
This is a product that
works very well with oily skin. It is very light weight and almost has a
slippery consistency. It helps to keep skin matte just a little longer, thus
extending the wear of ones makeup.
