October 5 Favorites and 1 regret (and a few extras)

Well I had a few more things I liked than I originally planned. Here are the links and prices:

Lorac Little Black Book- Sephora or Ulta- $33
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P261912&shouldPaginate=true&categoryId=4144

Lorac Porefection powder PF3- Ulta- $32
http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2232639&productId=xlsImpprod3540005&navAction=push&navCount=1&categoryId=cat80028

Urban Decay Lush Lash Stash- Sephora or Ulta- $42
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P280412&shouldPaginate=true&categoryId=3806

Too Faced Your Lips but Better- Sephroa or Ulta- $18.50
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P259900&shouldPaginate=true&categoryId=4225

Catrice- was sent to me by a subscriber- you can not buy in the US

Maybeline Age Rewind Instant Foundation- Ulta- $10.99
http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2213570&productId=xlsImpprod1860017&navAction=push&navCount=1&subdoc=59340offmaybellinewk3210&categoryId=cat80022

Physcians Formula- Brown Eyes- Ulta- $5.49
http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2212956&productId=xlsImpprod1930137&navAction=push&navCount=1&subdoc=22newmakeupspring10&categoryId=cat940003%20cat80042

Review Macadamia Nut Hair Care Products

These new products I have been trying are AMAZING! Love the finish it gives to my hair!

Have you tried these yet?

Complete Set:http://www.beautychoice.com/products/Macadamia_Natural_Oil_Set_The_Basics-47014-0.html

Brand Page: http://www.beautychoice.com/brands/macadamia_natural_oil/

Haul Sephora Friends and Family 20% Sale 2011

Sephora Link for 20% off code:
http://www.sephoralove.com/friendsandfamily/?_requestid=8355

All products purchased at Sephroa and Pricing:

Lash Stash-$45
Clinique Cream Liner- Black Honey- $15
Dr Dennis Gross Alph Beta Glow Pads- $32
Dr Dennis Gross Extra Strenght Peel- $85
Hourglass Corrective Concealer- $37
Too Faced Perfect Lips Liner- $18.50
Urban Decay Lush Lash Serum- $42
Bare Escentuals The Truth palette- $30

Gift- Lip Fusion XL from Kristengehm
http://www.youtube.com/user/kristingehm

TheBombshellSuite-
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheBombshellSuite

Jalepena2007-
http://www.youtube.com/user/jalapena2007

JoshCollierMUA
http://www.youtube.com/user/JoshCollierMUA

Brush Cleaning w Rubbing Alcohol

So I saw a video a while back from Gossmakeup about cleaning brushes w rubbing alcohol. So I decided to give it a try. So far I am LOVING it- so easy and so clean.

I will note that the 70% did not work for me, but the 91% and 99% are amazing! I tend to find the 99% at my grocery store and the 91% is the highest I have found at places like CVS, Walgreens, etc.

NOTE- the 70% kills more bacteria and 91-99% removes more color- so interchange them.

Also this has not dried my brushes our or made them brittle- I still deep clean once month.

Have you tried this and what do you think?

Cheers-Lisa

Rubbing Alcohol link:
http://www.first-aid-product.com/industrial/isopropyl-alcohol.htm

Review Coastal Scents 22 Piece Brush Set

So it was requested of me to do a revie wof the Coastal Scents 22 Piece set of Brushes. I hope you find this helpful.

I am wearing: Face- Cargo Primer, Maybeline age rewind corrector and foundation, Lorac Porefect powder, Tpp Faced Chocolate Bronzer, Cargo Tonga Blush Eyes- Tarte Primer, MAC Woodwinked and grain, Tarte Brwn Gel Liner, Maybeline Lash Discovery mascara, Shu Uemera Brow Pencil Lips- YBF Plum pencil Nail- OPI Niagra Falls for OPI Coastal Scents Link - $34.95 http://www.coastalscents.com/brushes/sets-and-cases/br-set-011.html Follow me on twitter: http://twitter.com/Lisasz09 *I was sent the items in this video

Sephora Friends and Family Sale

So it is the time of year again for the Sephora Friends and Family Sale- 20% off anything you purchase. No restrictions. Usually you just have to be a VIB. This year the day before the sale began, which runs from Oct 20-Nov 2nd, it was announced that they would not be doing the sale. I decided not to freak out and wait until the day of to see what they actually did. No use it trying to figure it out until then. Plus Temptalia (http://www.temptalia.com/) hadn't posted anything about it and Christine always seems to know before others.

So that being said I already had my order in my shopping bag in case the sale was on. I woke up in the morning and the sale was on. However they did change it this year. You have to go to the link below and enter your email address and they will send you a code to use for a 1 time purchase. It used to be you could use it as many times as you wanted between those dates. However you can get one code sent to up to 5 email addresses. Not sure yet how that works though so don't quote me- I just read that. So here it is the link for the discount code.

Also another bummer is once again they left Canada out of the discount. I don't understand why they do that.

Enjoy your shopping!

Cheers-Lisa

sephora.com/friends

Face of the Month September October 2011

here it is that time of month again! I have been keeping it pretty simple this month. I have been in and out of being sick- I hate the change of seasons because of this!

Well here are the links:

Missha 23-online- $29.99

http://www.misshaus.com/pageControl.php?page=mainProductDetail&p_code=MSMS1052&ctg=AAA

Miracle Skin transformer- Sephora- $38

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P291518&shouldPaginate=true&categoryId=6028

Chanel Precision Lumiere-Macy's or Nordstorms- $55

Macy’s-
http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=606372&PseudoCat=ct-vb-sy-ch.index
Nordstroms:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/chanel-perfection-lumiere-long-wear-flawless-fluid-makeup-spf-10/3214520?origin=category&resultback=0

Sigma Brushes- online- prices vary

http://www.sigmabeauty.com/?Click=1232

Too Faced Chocolate Bronzer- Sephora- $29

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P229406&shouldPaginate=true&categoryId=4225

Coastal Scents Pink Kabuki- Online- $8.95

http://www.coastalscents.com/brushes/br-610.html

Boots No7 Concealer- Target- $9.99

http://www.target.com/p/Boots-No7-Quick-Cover-Blemish-Stick-Extra-Fair/-/A-11204917#?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=Froogle_df&LNM=%7C11204917&CPNG=&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=11204917

Youngblood Rouge Blush- online- $17.60-$22

http://www.amazon.com/Youngblood-Loose-Mineral-Blush-Rouge/dp/B00097A7MK

Dior Amber Diamond- Sephora $44

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P205822&categoryId=B70

Tarte Lid Primer- Sephora- $20

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P242809&categoryId=B70

Lorac Little Black Book Palettes- Sephora- $33

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P261912

MAC Blitz and Glitz- MAC- $15

http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/151/898/Fluidline/index.tmpl

Maybelline Lash Discovery Mascara- CVS- $7.997.99

http://www.cvs.com/CVSApp/catalog/shop_product_detail.jsp?skuId=176224&productId=176224

Benefit They're Real Mascara- Sephora or Ulta- $22

Sephora Link:

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P289307&categoryId=C10339

Ulta Link:

http://www.ulta.com/benefit/mascara/theyrereal/

Shiseido Eye Lash Curler- Sephroa $19

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P244437&categoryId=B70

Shu Umera Brow Pencil- Online- $23

http://www.shuuemura-usa.com/_us/_en/makeup/brows/hard-formula.htm

Benefit Define Deline- I could not find this at Sephora or ultra anymore

MAC Dervish- MAC- $14

http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/167/340/Lip-Pencil/index.tmpl

Cover Girl Heavenly- Ulta- $6.99

http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod2910045

Chanel Twinks Gloss- Macy's- $28.50

http://www.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=74598&PseudoCat=ct-vb-sy-ch.index

Haul- All Kinds of Things Today

I have so many things to sit down and do this video about. I have not been feeling 100% so I haven't been able to tape this haul. I hope you enjoy and let me know if you have any questions.

Cheers-Lisa

Macadamia Nut Line:

Complete Set- $79.95: http://www.beautychoice.com/products/Macadamia_Natural_Oil_Set_The_Basics-47014-0.html
Brand Page- prices vary: http://www.beautychoice.com/brands/macadamia_natural_oil/

Sima Brushes:

http://www.sigmabeauty.com/?Click=1232

Set- $:49 smaller brushes only, $56 face brushes only, $99 entire set

Singles- $14 smaller brushes- $16 Face brush

Lorac Porefection Powder P3- Ulta- $32

http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2232639&productId=xlsImpprod3540005&navAction=push&navCount=1

Maybelline Age Rewind Foundation- Buff Beige-CVS or Ulta- $10.99

http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2213570&productId=xlsImpprod1860017&navAction=push&navCount=1&subdoc=59340offmaybellinewk3210&categoryId=cat80022

Maybelline Age Rewind Corrector-Brightner- CVS or Ulta- $8.99

http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2232664&productId=xlsImpprod3490149&navAction=push&navCount=1&categoryId=cat80024

Revlon Age Defying Foundation Bare Beige- CVS or Ulta- $14.99

http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2232481&productId=xlsImpprod3430085&navAction=push&navCount=1&categoryId=cat80022

Chanel Translucent Powder 30 Natural - Macy's- $52

http://www.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=78563&PseudoCat=ct-vb-sy-ch.index

Cle De Peau Concealer Beige- Nordstroms- $70

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/cle-de-peau-beaute-concealer/3076452?origin=category&resultback=0

Physcians Formula- Brown Eye Palette- Ulta- $10.99

http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2224215&productId=xlsImpprod3030039&navAction=push&navCount=1&subdoc=33940offphysicanswk3210&categoryId=cat940003#sku2224214

Cover Girl Heavenly Lipstick- CVS or Ulta- $6.99

http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2224517&productId=xlsImpprod2910045&navAction=push&navCount=1&categoryId=cat80058

Loreal Lipstick- CVS or Ulta- $9.99

http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2224235&productId=xlsImpprod2980155&navAction=push&navCount=1&categoryId=cat80058

NYX Jumbo Lip Pencil- Ulta- $4.49

http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2139584&productId=xlsImpprod2150068&navAction=push&navCount=1&subdoc=3830offwk2310nyx&categoryId=cat80058

Ulta Lotion- Ulta- $2.99

http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2226936&productId=xlsImpprod3150111&navAction=push&navCount=1&subdoc=6ultabath2011&categoryId=cat120199%20cat110042

Wet and Wild Palettes- CVS or Walgreens- $4.99

http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/wet-n-wild-color-icon-eyeshadow-collection/ID=prod6057326-product

Missha BB Cream- online- $29.99 (on sale right now for 20.99)

http://www.misshaus.com/pageControl.php?page=mainProductDetail&p_code=MSMS1052&ctg=AAA

Coastal Scents- Fan Brush- Online- $4.95

http://www.coastalscents.com/brushes/br-800.html

Coastal Scents- Nail Polish- Online- $3.95

http://www.coastalscents.com/bath-and-body/nails-1.html

Overview Skincare 2011

So this has been requested many times. It is an updated Skincare. I will say this changes for me all the time as far as moisturizers, masks and washes, etc. The reason for that is because I am always testing new items to see how they work and to review them.

So here is what I have been using most recently.

Kirkland Facial Cloths- Costco- $15-34

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11659645&whse=BC&Ne=4000000&eCat=BC|589|90378|51643&N=4045842&Mo=51&pos=3&No=45&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&cat=51643&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&Sp=C&ec=BC-EC39917-Cat90378&topnav=

Sigma Cleans and Polish- $39

http://www.sigmabeauty.com/?Click=1232

Origins Checks and Balance- Sephora- $19.50

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P297516&categoryId=C24736

Clarsonic Mia- Sephora- $119

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P244807

Osmotics- Blue Copper- Beauty Choice (20% off right now):

http://www.beautychoice.com/landing/lisasz09.html

Firiming Elasticity Repair- $85

http://www.beautychoice.com/products/Osmotics_Blue_Copper_5_Firming_Elasticity_Repair_1_7oz-12774-0.html

Anti-Aging Cleanser- $30

http://www.beautychoice.com/products/Osmotics_Blue_Copper_Anti_Aging_Cleansing_Gelee-46342-0.html

Firming Eye Repair- $75

http://www.beautychoice.com/products/Osmotics_Blue_Copper_5_Firming_Eye_Repair_0_5_oz-12772-0.html

Osmotics- Eye Surgery- Beauty Choice- $68

http://www.beautychoice.com/products/Osmotics_Eye_Surgery_Under_Eye_Rejuvenator_0_5_oz-12812-0.html

Personal Microderm- $179 (and wow they sell replacement heads for it! YAY!)

http://skincarerx.com/personal-microderm.html

Ren- Sephroa- $55

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P203616&categoryId=C16050

Arbonne- Sea Source Mask- $45

https://www.arbonne.com/shop_online/showitem.asp?ProductId=7319&menuId=221&withLinks=1

Nude- Cleansing Oil- Sephora- $36

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P251016

Stages of Beauty Moisturizer- $74.99

http://www.mystagesofbeauty.com/harmony

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Ellen Lange Peel- $65

http://ellenlange.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22&products_id=29

Some of these items that were sent to me long ago, but if I stuck with them it meant I really loved them.

I hope you enjoy this!

Cheers-Lisa

Review Tan Towel Products Overview

Hi again everyone. So I am big on tan towels at the moment. I like using ten since they are quick easy and little to no mess.

Here are my fans at the moment. Let me know if there are any you love.

Cheers- Lisa

Tan Towels- Ulta- $24
http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2155280&productId=xlsImpprod510320&navAction=push&navCount=1&categoryId=cat90022

Dr Dennis Gross- Sephora or Ulta- $18-32
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P282415

QVC- $65 for 50
http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/view.2/app.detail/params.item.A62775.desc.Dr-Gross-50-AlphaBeta-Glow-Pads-Anti-Aging-Self-Tan

Kate Sommerville Tan Towels- Sephora- $10-48
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P238609

TAG Ten Items I would Repurchase

So I saw a tag video from lilfeefifofum where she requested I do the tag also. It seemed like a great one so here are the things I would repurchase.

Guerlain Paure Extreme Foundation- Sephora- $57

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P225016&shouldPaginate=true&categoryId=1132

Boots No7 Concealer- Target- $9.99

http://www.target.com/p/Boots-No7-Quick-Cover-Blemish-Stick-Extra-Fair/-/A-11204917#?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=Froogle_df&LNM=%7C11204917&CPNG=&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=11204917

Too Faced Chocolate Bronzer- Sephora- $29

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P229406&shouldPaginate=true&categoryId=4225

NARS Orgasm Blush- Sephora- $27

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P2855&categoryId=C10476

Lancome Eye Palette Bronze Amour- Sephora- $48

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P280465&categoryId=C15350

Milani Liquidf'eye Liner- CVS- $7.49

http://www.cvs.com/CVSApp/catalog/shop_product_detail.jsp?filterBy=&skuId=724110&productId=724110&navAction=jump&navCount=3

Maybeline Lash Discovery- CVS- $7.99

http://www.cvs.com/CVSApp/catalog/shop_product_detail.jsp?skuId=176224&productId=176224

Shu Uemera Hard #9 Pencil- Seal Brown- $23

http://www.shuuemura-usa.com/_us/_en/makeup/brows/hard-formula.htm

Fusion Beauty XL Lip Plumper- Sephora- $50

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P127407&categoryId=C12780

MAC Viva Glam V Lipstick- MAC- $14.50

http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/168/966/Viva-Glam-Lipstick/index.tmpl

What are the items you would repurchase?

Cheers-Lisa

Review Chanel Precision Lumiere Foundation

So this is a much awaited review of the Chanel Precision Lumiere foundation. This is supposed to be replacing the Pro Lumiere. I do discuss the difference in my video, but I think they are very different in finish and slightly in coverage.

Some key items is that it does slightly oxidize, so be sure to buy a lighter color that what you think. Also application can be a bit tricky, so try some different ways to find what works best for you!

Have any of you tried it? Let me know your thoughts.

My favorite brushes:

http://www.sigmabeauty.com/?Click=1232

Chanel Perfection Lumiere Foundation- Macys and Nordstroms- $55
Macy’s-
http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=606372&PseudoCat=ct-vb-sy-ch.index
Nordstroms:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/chanel-perfection-lumiere-long-wear-flawless-fluid-makeup-spf-10/3214520?origin=category&resultback=0

Cheers-Lisa

Tested Tarte ReCreate Primer

So I gave this primer a test run yesterday. I had received a sample with a Sephora order. I haven't really been using primer much lately because I feel I don't need it as much in Fall. My skin was feeling a bit dull so I figured I would give it a shot. This primer is silicone free which is super important to me, since ones with silicone seem to break me out.

I put it on let it set in and it felt really good so far. Then I applied liquid foundation over it and it applied very well. However the biggest issue was the wear time. It didn't help my foundation stay on, it didn't reduce pore size or oils. I don't really think it it is something I would purchase. It is a shame, because I really wanted to like it. Plus side- it didn't break me out. So I guess it is on to the next sample!

Have you tried this primer? If so what do you think about it?

Cheers-Lisa

Haul Chanel

Hi again everyone-

So here are some of the most recent items I have picked up.

Let me know if you have any questions or would like a review on anything (besides the Chanel Precision lumber- I know that one!) :o)

Chanel Powder- Macy’s- $52
http://www.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=78563&PseudoCat=ct-vb-sy-ch.index

Chanel Precision Foundation B30- Macy’s- $55
http://www.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=606372&PseudoCat=ct-vb-sy-ch.index

Revlon Lashes- Walgreens- $6.49
http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/revlon-fantasy-lengths-false-eyelashes/ID=prod6016731-product

Rubbing Alcohol- CVS- $2-5
http://www.cvs.com/CVSApp/catalog/shop_product_detail.jsp?filterBy=&skuId=216440&productId=216440&navAction=push&navCount=1&no_new_crumb=true

Essie Miami Nice- Walgreens- $8
http://www.walgreens.com/q/essie-nail-polish

Sally Hansen Fast Dry- Walgreens- $4.99
http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/sally-hansen-insta-dri-fast-dry-nail-color/ID=prod5430278-product

Lorac Little Black Palette- Sephora or Ulta- $33
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P261912

Miracle Skin Transformer Eye and Face- Sephora- $38
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P291518&shouldPaginate=true&categoryId=6028

Review Benefit They're Real Mascara

Hi again everyone-

So I saw a video about this a while back. I think it was MakeupbyTiffanyD and she had said how great it was. Well I am a sucker for a good mascara, even though I tend to prefer drugstore options since I don't usually get through a whole one before it expires. :-(

It can be purchased at Sephora or Ulta for $22

Sephora Link:

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P289307&categoryId=C10339

Ulta Link:

http://www.ulta.com/benefit/mascara/theyrereal/

Cheers-Lisa