BEAUTY HAULING / LATEST BEAUTY FINDS - JULY 2015 EDITION

Currently on my wishlist, or in my shopping cart waiting to be purchased , or already purchased and making it's way to me are a few of these goodies!

Givenchy Le Prisme Visage Mat Soft Compact Face Powder -
Currently on my list to purchase during the Sephora Beauty Insider Appreciation week are two Givenchy Le Prisme products: 21 Inspiration Rose and 87 Pink Velvet. Inspiration Rose is a Le Prisme blush powder and 87 Pink Velvet is a Le Prisme Visage Mat Soft Face powder. Both items were recently added to the Sephora website and are only available online.

NARS Baby Doll Lip Gloss -
Next up is the Nars fall collection. There are two glosses released with the Fall collection: Chelsea Girls and Baby Doll. Chelsea Girls is a nude pink and Baby Doll is a medium candy pink. I ordered the latter of the two and it should arrive either today or tomorrow at the latest so I'll try to post swatches. The rest of the collection is nice but it's a pass for me. I wasn't wowed by the velvet shadow sticks. Although there is a really nice eye palette I might get but I want to see and swatch it in person before I commit to it.

Marc Jacobs Beauty The Face III Buffing Foundation Brush -
OMG! Another Marc Jacobs brush! I must have this NOW...
The Face III is the new buffing foundation brush released in conjunction with the new Marc Jacobs full coverage foundation (see image at the top or the link below). I've purchased just about all of the Marc Jacobs brushes and they are absolutely fantastic and so worth the money. This brush will most definitely be going home with me.

Marc Jacobs Beauty Re(marc)able Full Cover Foundation Concentrate -
This is another product I'm super excited to try. Depending on how my skin is reacting I have several foundations in constant rotation. Most of my foundations offer light to medium coverage but there are times when I really need a good full coverage foundation. Especially for those days when I can't get my skin to cooperate and my hyperpigmentation is in full swing! The new Marc Jacobs Re(marc)able full cover foundation is specially formulated to give 24 hour coverage with a soft matte finish. Sign me up, I want it!

Dior 'Addict' Fluid Shadow -
The Dior Fall Cosmopolite collection features eight new fluid eyeshadows. At this time only six are currently available at counters but you can check out the other two here at Dior.com. Anyway, during the Nordstrom Anniversary sale I stopped by my local counter to see and swatch them in person and let me just say...LOVED THEM! There are two shades I definitely want to purchase: 655 Univers and 825 Aurora. There is a third shade 075 Eclipse I want as well but I have yet to find it anywhere.

Dior '5 Couleurs' Cosmopolite Couture Colours Effects Eyeshadow Palette (Limited Edition) -
Another item(s) from the Dior Fall collection are the two eyeshadow palettes: 766 Exubérante and 866 Electric. Both are gorgeous but I prefer the cooler colors housed in the Electric palette. The moss green, brown and burgundy colors are beautiful fall shades that will compliment my fair skin really nicely. I can't wait to purchase it.

Tom Ford Illuminating Powder -
New for Tom Ford is the illuminating powder. I have high expectations for this product especially for the $77 price tag. It is said to "diffuse imperfections and create radiant skin with this weightless and undetectable, micro-fine powder". My hope is the powder will brighten as well as illuminate the face and not enhance pores or dry patches. This is another product I will definitely need to see and swatch in person for sure.

Tom Ford Complexion Enhancing Primer -
I was most excited for the new Tom Ford complexion enhancing primers. There are two shades to choose from: Pink Glow and Peach Glow and both are said to compliment a wide range of skintones. It is a hydrating primer (Thank You Mr Ford!) that infuses skincare and makeup. It "brightens skin's undertone, reversing signs of dullness or fatigue, and helps neutralize the appearance of discoloration while minimizing the look of pores". YES, please! I think I need to buy a back up of this! I have already pre-ordered Pink Glow and it should ship out later next week. So you can expect swatches once it has delivered.

A few other products worth mentioning on my wishlist that I am looking to purchase are the Tom Ford eye and cheek shadow ombres, the Tom Ford illuminating duo powder and the Dior Diorskin Nude Cosmopolite Illuminating Face Powder.

NEW! GIVENCHY PRISME QUATUOR EYESHADOW PALETTES - NOW AVAILABLE

Look, touch, blend, layer, create. 4 GORGEOUS SHADES ALONE, 1 STUNNING AND MODERN HARMONY TOGETHER. Before our very eyes, elegant and modern meet. Let each Quatuor take you from casual to sophisticated makeup in one stroke.


Prisme Quatuor is an essential tool for perfect eye makeup with a texture developed to provide even greater comfort and performance. The amazing softness of a velvety feel, formulated from a blend of film-forming resin and a new breed of polymers that is creamy to the touch and workable. Discover the purity of color with immediate intense pay-off, and the extreme staying power with no makeup transfer. Each REJUVINATED shade is stunning, each color combination sheer enhancement.

01 Caresse - a natural, nude finish harmony, perfect for casual and chic makeup. Mostly satiny mat, with a touch of glitter for a slight shimmer when desired.

02 Ecume - a contrasted and sophisticated harmony. Intense colors and different sizes of mother-of-pearl for a made-to-measure result. Blue Jeans, dark marine, deep violet) and grey colored shimmering white.

03 Inattendue - a very particular harmony, with a touch of eye-catching pink, large mother-of-pearl and very soft muted colors for a very chic and shimmering result.

04 Impertinence - a harmony inspired by Parisian rooftop colors and reflections. Silver and Gold patina tones, black and white - contrast for a definitely couture look.

05 Frisson - a very soft and reassuring harmony. Grey colored blue, soft grey. A mat light pink for radiance and a touch of glitter in a chic camel beige.

06 Confidence - A natural, nude finish harmony, perfect for casual and chic makeup. Mostly satiny mat, with a touch of a bronze patina shade for more density and shimmer.

07 Tentation - a harmony of muted khaki and pink tones, mostly mat, combined with a deep black purple and shining beige for contrast and light.

08 Braise - an original harmony inspired by ember tones: deep sooty black, gold, velvet red black and mirror reflection orange. A stunning combination of intensities and colors.

09 Delicate - (US exclusive) a matte harmony with rich neutral tones: deep cocoa, warm caramel, soft café and delicate bone that blend together to take you from day to night with effortlessly.

Availability: Barneys and Sephora
Price: $58.00 USD

NORDSTROM BUY 2 GET 1 FREE MASCARA MADNESS - NOV 8TH 2014 / PRE-ORDER NOW!

Nordstrom is already taking pre-orders for their HUGE Mascara Madness event. 

Nordstrom already hosted the event in May and now they are offering it again this coming Saturday, November 8th. This one day only event will be held all day and most Nordstrom stores will accept pre-orders up until Friday, Nov 7th.

For those who are unfamiliar with this event - Nordstrom allows shoppers to purchase (in store and online) two mascaras and then receive a third mascara for free. Last May there were no limits on the number of mascaras pre-ordered (I pre-ordered 9 of the Guerlain Maxi Lash mascaras) and you were able to purchase from across multiple brands. Just remember the lowest priced mascara will be the freebie so keep that in mind while shopping.

When you pre-order for the promotion you are guaranteed your mascaras and you will not be billed for them until a day or two before the event. If you decide to wait and make a purchase on the day of the event then quantities will be limited and your favorite brand might already be sold out. The same applies for making a purchase online as well. Additionally, online purchases will only apply to select brands while in-store and pre-orders will apply to all cosmetic brands.

So don’t miss out on this exclusive Nordstrom opportunity! Hurry in and get your pre-order before your favorite brand is sold out!

There are some exclusions - the B2G1 free promotion does not apply to lash primer or enhancing products (i.e. lash plumping serum). **Please note** All information listed in this post (including the exclusions) are subject to change. I will be sure to update this post immediately should that occur.

Last May, several readers had questions about the event so I'm posting those here:

a reader asked how do they pre-order - 

To pre-order one can visit their local Nordstrom department store and pre-order from any cosmetic counter. If you don't have a Nordstrom store nearby you can call the closest one and they will let you pre-order over the phone. Then they will mail out the mascaras to you. Or if either option is not feasible then you can order online from the Nordstrom website the day of the event. Keep in mind though the more popular mascaras will sell out quickly the day of the event so don't wait!!!

a reader asked for mascara recommendations - 

It all really depends on what kind of eyelashes that you have and personal preference. When choosing a mascara it all depends on several things - how wiry (hard) or thin (soft) your lashes are, do you want volume (making them look longer) or fullness (making them look thicker) and the last thing to consider is how far apart are your lashes spaced. Are they clumped together with little to no space between them or are they kind of sparse and spaced far apart. Lancôme HYPNÔSE DRAMA is a good mascara that doesn't flake, smudge or smear but it applies wet and over time dries out rather quickly. Chanel Le Volume (one of my favs) is another great mascara but it takes several swipes to get a good application onto the lashes. Guerlain Maxi Lash is great as well and I pre-ordered three of those. I do not like Benefit They're Real - it smudges, it flakes and I hate the wand. However others have had a great experience with it. Giorgio Armani Eyes To Kill mascara is another good one too. My last pick would be Laura Mercier Full Blown Volume Lash Building Mascara which is another fav that I am currently using. I've tried Bobbi Brown's mascara but it makes my eyes itch so its a no go for me. Most of my favs are based on the fact that my lashes are super soft, medium length and spaced close together with no gaps. So I can recommend what works for me but I would suggest start collecting samples. Most high end department stores carry samples of their top mascara and that way you can try it before you spend a bunch of money on something that may not work for you.

a reader asked about picking up pre-orders - 

If a paid pre-order is not picked up the day of the event then the store holds the items for you. As a courtesy please call the store to let them know you will stop by later. Or upon request they will mail them to you if necessary. If pre-orders are not paid in advance then the store may not hold your items after the event ends UNLESS you call to make prior arrangements. Communication is a must!!

GIVENCHY BEAUTY PRISME LIBRE POWDERS - *NEW*

Encapsulated behind a mesh screen and combining four shades to create nude tones the loose powder, Prisme Libre leaves cheeks smooth and velvety and complexion even and matte.

These five gorgeous Prisme Libre powders are now available for purchase online at Barneys.com and Sephora.com.

Due to the atomization technology used in the formula, pigments are of equal size and glide evenly for an ultra-natural peachy-soft skin effect. A proclamation of simplicity and sophistication.

GIVENCHY BEAUTY PRISME LIBRE POWDERS - each retails for $53.00 USD and contains .42 oz of product.

1 Mousseline Pastel

Sugar-coated colors, which correct and reduce imperfections for a natural opal effect.

2 Taffetas Beige

A cocktail of beiges, apricot and yellow, which delivers a healthy glow in just one stroke of a brush.

3 Organza Caramel

Cream, peach, cappuccino—a dessert selection for the skin providing dreamy tanning. Perfectly sexy without excess.

5 Satin Blanc (exclusive to Barneys)

7 Voile Rose

Sensual and voluptuous with a mingling of pinks and mother-of-pearl, this shade creates a halo of light and radiance.

A mattifying and color-correcting loose powder for the face combining four shades into one perfect harmony. This sheer and luminous powder mattifies, provides color-correction, and sets makeup to last longer. The pigments are lightweight, refreshing, and soften the complexion to perfection, while the veil of powder delivers a breath of radiance and luminosity. The secret to the formulation is in its pigments, which are treated with atomization technology making them extremely fine to glide on evenly for an ultra-natural, peachy-soft skin effect. The featherweight powder also boasts an exquisite fragrance trail featuring lilac and white musk. Each case includes a white microfiber powder puff for optimal gentleness on the skin—the epitome of refinement.

The formula and the pigments are treated with an exclusive technological atomization process guaranteeing a perfect and reproducible micrometric dimension in order to create a perfectly uniform, impalpable texture and a natural result.

TERRE EXOTIQUE GIVENCHY HEALTHY GLOW POWDER - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

The Givenchy Terre Exotique healthy glow powder is a limited edition bronzer. It has a sun-kissed bronze glow that doesn't look muddy. It gives a nice, neutral and natural healthy glow that is suitable for all ages. When worn it enhances the contours and angles of the face all the while giving a glowing bronze look to the skin. I was seriously impressed with this powder. It wasn't overly shimmering or glittery - it just had a beautiful sheen. It wore for about ten hours before slight fading but reapplication wasn't necessary because it still looked great.

The Terre Exotique bronzing powder is housed in a large elegant looking black case, is talc free and is adorned with a gorgeous design. The bronzing powder currently retails for $66.00 USD and contains .56 oz of product - which is a generous amount when compared to other brands. It is available for purchase online at Sephora.com.

86 ROSE ATTRACTION GIVENCHY LE PRISME EYESHADOW PALETTE - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

86 Rose Attraction eyeshadow palette is part of the Givenchy Over Rose 2014 Spring Summer collection. In the past I've purchased quite a few products from the Givenchy brand and their performance has been amazing. Their products are a little on the price-y side but the quality of those products help to justify the cost. The 86 Rose Attraction eyeshadow palette is a collection of shimmery pink hued eyeshadows. The top right shade is a medium frosty pink, the top left shade is a medium brown with pink undertones, the bottom right is a sparkle-y light pink, and the bottom left is a bright luminous pink. All are super pigmented and last a total wear time of six to eight hours before fading. The palette currently retails for $57.00 USD and contains .14 oz of product.

Read more about the entire collection here: GIVENCHY OVER ROSE 2014 SPRING-SUMMER COLLECTION

Read more about some of the individual pieces from the collection here:

GIVENCHY LE PRISMISSIME EUPHORIC PINK LIP & CHEEK PALETTE - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

MISTER ERASER GIVENCHY IMPERFECTION CORRECTING PEN - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

8 PRUNE TAFFETAS GIVENCHY OMBRE COUTURE CREAM EYESHADOW - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Givenchy recently released 9 new Ombre Couture cream eyeshadows. These long lasting cream to powder eyeshadows boast a 16 hour wear time that can be worn as a base, eyeshadow or eyeliner. I purchased 3 of them: 3 Rose Dentelle (click the link below to see my review), 8 Prune Taffetas and 5 Taupe Velours (I'll post a review of it shortly). The Givenchy Ombre Couture cream eyeshadows are available at Sephora and are currently priced at $23.00 USD for .14 oz. of product.

08 Prune Taffetas is a gorgeous plum eyeshadow. It has a cream to powder finish that applies semi-sheer with buildable color. It is super easy to layer and apply and it lasts forever when worn! I wore it for about 14 hours on Saturday and it still looked fresh all day long. Almost like I had just applied the eyeshadow. I am so in love with this color!!! So far out of the three I have purchased 08 Prune Taffetas is my favorite. Although they all have superb quality and wear beautifully!

Check out my review of Rose Dentelle here: 3 ROSE DENTELLE GIVENCHY OMBRE COUTURE CREAM EYESHADOW - SWATCHES AND REVIEW
 

MISTER ERASER GIVENCHY IMPERFECTION CORRECTING PEN - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

GIVENCHY MIRACLE MAN MAKES FOR PERFECT SKIN POSSIBLE

The Mister Eraser Imperfection correcting pen is part of the OVER ROSE 2014 Spring-Summer collection. The transparent silicone based chubby pen fills and smooths over skin imperfections and it matifies oily / greasy areas. The Mister Eraser feels similar to the Smashbox Iconic Photo Finish Foundation Primer after it has been applied. In other words it has a transparent appearance with a matte finish and leaves the skin feeling silky smooth and soft. When I wore the Mister Eraser it did fill in minor imperfections but I still needed a concealer for under my eyes to cover the blue/green veining in that area. So I mainly applied the Mister Eraser to the outer edges of my eyes to fill in the minor crow's feet or laugh lines and then along the outer edges of my lips as well. 

The Mister Eraser is a nice product to splurge on. Especially if you have fine lines or really oily skin then this product should work for you. Now it does require touch ups throughout the day but with this handy chubby pen it should be fairly easy and not take up much room in your makeup bag. Overall I loved how it brought those areas, the corners of my eyes and around my lips, to life. It seemed to really decrease the tiredness from my face and it minimized my fine lines leaving behind a smooth and slightly more youthful appearance. 

Mister Eraser Imperfection Correcting Pen retails for $33.00 USD and it contains .08 oz of product.

Read more about the entire collection here: Givenchy OVER ROSE 2014 Spring-Summer collection

Read more about the lip and cheek palette here: GIVENCHY LE PRISMISSIME EUPHORIC PINK LIP and CHEEK PALETTE

3 ROSE DENTELLE GIVENCHY OMBRE COUTURE CREAM EYESHADOW - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Recently Givenchy released 9 new Ombre Couture cream eyeshadows. These long lasting cream to powder eyeshadows boast a 16 hour wear time that can be worn as a base or as an eyeshadow. I purchased 3 Rose Dentelle which is a muted pinkish brown. It is a gorgeous natural shade that will wear well on just about everyone. The texture is reminiscent of the MAC paint pots but the Givenchy cream eyeshadows have a denser consistency. They do apply rather sheer but buildable. So there is never a fear of overdoing it. Just keep in mind that it does dry rather quickly but one still has time to blend it out before it sets. I wore Rose Dentelle all day yesterday as an eyeshadow, about 17 hours (7am until about midnight) and I didn't experience any creasing but there was some slight fading after about 12 hours. Today I am wearing it as a base, 5 hours so far, and nothing has moved, creased or faded on my eyes. These "MUST HAVE" Givenchy Ombre Couture cream eyeshadows are available at Sephora and are currently priced at $23.00 USD for .14 oz. of product.