Sephora Haul

Oh yeeeees **rubs hands like Birdman** this is the most exciting time for me in makeup because the holidays is the best time to shop!! I'm so excited to talk about this haul my fingers aint movin fast enuff to type this EEEEEEK!!!! So let me throw the disclaimer out there off the break:

Disclaimer: This post WILL be long and picture heavy yet filled with tons of info

If you are a beginner (and makeup lovers period) this is THE best time to shop because there are so many brands that offer sets to try. The mini lip sets are always a good deal and the choices of palettes are endless. Sephora is normally my go-to spot especially since they start off with the family n friends sale wit 20% off. No need to fret if u don't have the connect for a special code becuz the following week the VIB sale begins where VIBR's get first dibs then opens up to everyone else. The frenzy is ridick when it comes to these sales and I've caught on to maximizing to really take advantage of the sale becuz let's be real....sephora doesn't do these often enuff if u ask me! Since I'm on the higher end spectrum of shoppin I prefer to make the best of 20% by using it to grab high ticket items. I also browse the sale section but don't make it a top priority cuz after xmas they have an extra sale on that section. Perfumes are also great to snatch up during the sale as well ESP since they come in sets! Sets is just the way to go for me becuz I love the variety of em and u can try em out before committing to a full size. Without further ado...lemme get to my haul:

Guerlain Meteorites Holiday 2015, $80

I wanted to start off with these balls becuz they are THE star of the show and the most anticipated gift EVERYONE has clawed their ways to get-if ur lucky. Despite the price tag-OUCH, they are highly sought after n rightfully so. The balls are so hard to grab and sold out everywhere. I will do a separate post becuz these deserve a stand alone shine! This is by far my biggest splurge for Xmas n sooooo worth it. 

I know what ur thinkin...what in the world is so special bout these balls? I used to ask the SAME thing but once u throw these balls on ur face u will see n notice the difference as subtle as it may be. They are finishing powders and the fragrance is heavenly but this one has a pretty golden sheen to it, not corny kiddie glitter but a luscious glow. These are some pretty pricey balls, i'm guessing becuz of the packaging but to slather these balls on yo face is magical. 

Guerlain Meteorites Pressed, $62/Nars All Day Luminous Foundation, $48

Again Guerlain is another level and once u fall into the rabbit hole there's no return. These are the pressed version of the balls (not the holiday balls) in the Medium shade. It's a finishing powder that blurs imperfections and leave u with a natural smooth appearance. This is my first pressed powder (as i love balls tapped on my face) so i'm excited to give these a go! The Nars foundation has been on my list for a long time. It's been so raved about and i'm a huge fan of Nars so why not. I have the sheer glow n matte in Tahoe but in this one i'm the Cadiz shade. It's definitely luminous but i like how buildable it is. It's light weight with a natural finish. 

Makeup Bag, $24/Viseart (08) Bright Editorial, $80

I have absolutely fallen head over heels in love with Viseart (again this deserves a separate post) and this is my 3rd palette. Pricey? Yes which is why i only get them during these sales but I promise they are so worth it. I am glad I've gone through the good n bad of shadows to get to this point n realize when u come across a gem you feel like you've reached the promise land!! If nothing else the neutral matte palette is a MUST HAVE!! like seriously it's the best matte neutral color palette i own and these joints blend smoother than melter butter...these are just LOVE!!!! freaking LOOOOOVE!! 

I have been very impressed with Kat Von D lately. Her liquid lip stains are top notch and it's no surprise her shadows have followed suit:

Mi Vida Loca Remix Lip Set, $42/Ink Liner Trio, $25/Metal Crush Shadows, $21

Just a quick note: The ink liner trio's can be found inside JCP Sephora's for $15!! I am still tryin to perfect the cat eye. These liners are perfect to practice with becuz u can do the thinnest line n they dry down matte n long wearing. Trooper is the best selling one in black n i honestly need to step out my comfort zone n use em more-i'm more of a gel liner type gal cuz it's easier to clean up mistakes vs when my hands be shakin n i end up wit a charlie brown squiggly line across my lids. The lip set is a no brainer. I've been gettin em since her line came out years ago and always feel like its a good deal. Now these shadows....

Note: The logo is just the reflection from the open top, lol, i was just bein real artistic n thought wow this is cool

I got Raw Power and Doce which i also plan to use  as blushes. The moment i swatched em i just KNEW these would go home with me. I am to the point i dont wanna fuse n fight with my makeup. If it drags, feels harsh, doesn't wanna blend n budge i will NOT keep it. I want drama free makeup as much as possible. These are just a dream! I really hope one day she has mini palette set with this SAME formula to be the cherry on top. They come in different shimmery metallic shades n if nothing else u definitely should grab "Synergy" which looks like mac's pp indianwood shade that i use literally everyday!

Urban Decay Shimmering Powder "Lit", $30

I really don't think these get the shine they deserve-HA! SHINE! I know now n days folks opt for the subtle glow of highlighters but these aren't obnoxious chunky tinkerbell-ish glitter bombs and just OMG standout gorgeous. I have Aura which is a soft pink shimmer w/golden tone sparkle and paired with this bronze beauty is soooooooo pretty!! If you want ur cheeks to be the focus these would definitely do the trick without looking overly done. 

Is this a must have? eeeeh no! I figured i'd take advantage of the sale pretty much plus it kept tugging at my heart to join my team (aka stash). I'm a sucker for anything with a golden sheen and dustin it on my decollete mmmmmm!!!

I went to Sephora in Annapolis and was happy to see my girl, Shar who's always a great help and mind u i always walk in bare faced! I wanted to test out Nars before purchasing so we threw it on n when she did my contour n blush i was like O_O HELLO LOVER!!!!!

The blushes ($32) i got in Lantana (poppy crimson aka orange red) and Nightingale (mulberry aka deep plum). Let me just say....no i will never hit pan nor finish these. You need the slightest tap into these pans becuz they are soooo pigmented. Like Nars pigmented and it applies with ease n settles into a pretty good finish. These have been on my "loves" list since they've came out and plums n oranges always tickle my fancy. The low/highlight palette ($42) i just had to have!! I love dramatic contours of course but i can also do subtle (booooo) n i love how natural it looks. Also it doesn't hurt that the highlighter is Opal. 

Almost done....u still wit me...lol, i did say it was a lot. Ok so as we are nearin the end of my haul, when it comes to these 20% off sales keep in mind the vultures aka makeup addicts WILL grab up the trending, what's hot n poppin items ASAP!! Normally when the sale starts sephora site can get slow n shut down-yes it's that serious! I scope out my loves list with what i've been itching to try the most. If something is limited edition (LE) best believe it'll go first ie guerlain holiday balls. Also, skip the cheap shyt. Now is the time to treat urself to that ONE (or 2) high tkt item u know dmn well u dnt wanna pay full price for whether its a high end lipstick, perfume or bath set (i'm eyeballing this laura mercier one for $75) and most importantly prioritize! I knew i was in the market for a foundation n kept a close watch on reviews for Nars so $10 off...yup i'll take it! Since i pretty much have everything i want on the makeup side, my next go round will be more so for skincare products. I'm very happy n satisfied with my haul from sephora but real quick since I'm on a roll I'll share my honorable mentions from Ulta and Mac:

Is this heart shaped It Cosmetics brush not adorable <3 ($30) it's a LE brush that was released during breast cancer month and i can't seem to find it online but it was definitely goin fast in stores. 

Becca Afterglow Palette ($40) is what i grabbed becuz i don't own any of the highlighters-surprisingly! These are shadow size highlighters but felt it was a good investment becuz it contains the main 2 i've always wanted which is rose gold and topaz. Moonstone could've been swapped for Opal but hey i got it in the other palette so it's cool. The last 2 shades are blushes so again...for beginners-THIS is a good deal and reasonably priced. Last but not least...highlighters u can never have enuff of lol...

Mac's Oh Darling ($33) caused quite a stir n i'm quite sure this baby is also sold out!! It's part of the holiday collection but i mainly got it cuz i love gold n i wanna compare it to my Whisper of Guilt-which i dnt understand WHY mac just doesn't bring it back perm **rolls eyes** the extra dimensions are always a hit n these babies are love!!!

WELP!!! it's dmn near midnight and i'm up actin like i don't have to get up for work in a few hours **le sigh** my eyes are weary n i apologize for any mispellings cuz i'z TIED but this was really fun sharing my haul. Don't fret there's more to come i'm sure and i'll definitely keep yall posted. Happy Shopping and don't be afraid to step out that comfort zone n try something new!

Smooches

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