TOO FACED Chocolate Bar Eye Palette

Hey everyone, it's been awhile and I decided to get back on the horse and give blogging another try since I recently picked up a few new goodies. One of the things I picked up was the TOO FACED Chocolate Bar Eye Palette. I love it !!! It has neutrals and colors all in one and it also smells like chocolate.

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Determining Skin Type

Quiz to Determine Skin Type

Determining your skin type is very important because it can decide what kind of product is right for you in order to provide a flawless finish throughout the day and making sure that you're not using products that can break you out as well.

1. Oily Skin (makeup's worst enemy but less likely to get wrinkles)
2. Dry Skin (more prone to wrinkles & can make you look worst with makeup)
3. Normal Skin/ Combination (not too oily & not too dry; has a combination of both depending on products used) --> best of both worlds
4. Acne prone (self explanatory)

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Philosophy Miraculous Anti-Aging Moisturizer

So I am currently on a hunt for a night time moisturizer and thought I give Philosophy a try. I went into Sephora and asked for a generous sample so that I could give it a try before splurging $57USD on a 2oz jar. Buy Here

Sephora description

What it is:
A rejuvenating, age-fighting hydrator that softens, firms, and brightens the complexion.

What it is formulated to do:
This luxurious cream treats signs of aging and fortifies the skin's natural moisture barrier, maximizing moisture-retention capacity for healthy, soft, smooth results. Loaded with vitamin C and glutathione, this revitalizing essential helps enhance natural collagen production, promote longevity, and imparts radiance.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Fragrances
- Synthetic Dyes
- Petrochemicals
- Phthalates
- GMOs
- Triclosan

What else you need to know:
This easily absorbed, satiny formula is comfortable for all skin types



I have used it once so far and it does live up to its claim of being easily absorbed and I like it so far.  I decided to try Philosophy because I love their Hope in a Jar for dry/sensitive skin. There was a period 2 years ago where my skin went through a freak out period where it was extremely dry and it would not stop flaking for the life of me. I gave Hope in a Jar a try after reading many raving reviews and it did not let me down. After I finished 2 jars I decided to give other moisturizers a try that were less expensive, but I will never forget that it was once my saviour.

Kit includes $119USD Buy Here
- 2 oz Miracle Worker Anti-Aging Retinoid Solution
- 60 Miraculous Anti-Aging Retinoid Pads
- 1 oz Miraculous Anti-Aging Concentrate
- 2 oz Miraculous Anti-Aging Moisturizer


If I end up liking the moisturizer I will mostly pick up the kit because its better bang for my bucks.

Pros

• fast absorption without sticky feel 
• not greasy
• formulated without a lot of chemicals
• did not break me out

Cons

• unsanitary packaging
• odd little smell that I can accept
• not moisturizing enough & I woke up with small flakes if I don't top it off with my night jelly 
• expensive
• did not see dramatic change to my skin

Will NOT repurchase just because it did nothing for my skin & it is way over priced

~~~~~Tee Hee

Bare Escentuals The Truth Palette

As a belated birthday present, a friend got me a gift card and I decided to walk into Sephora and buy something that I did not need at all. So I decided on the bare Minerals eyeshadow quad which I have heard some good reviews. I decided on The Truth, someone neutral that I will actually wear; I don't remember the last time I wore actually colours. Although I was not allow to buy anymore eyeshadow, I thought I make an exception since technically I am not paying for it ;)

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$36 CAD at Sephora.

It has similar packaging as NARS and it attracts hella a lot of dust as you can see =(

So cute HELLO to you too ;)

swatch done while waiting at a red light =)

~~~~~Tee Hee

Sephora + Pantone Universe Blush Duo

This is the new collection from Sephora and Pantone Universe where they choose the colour of the year: coral. The only thing that caught my attention in this collection is the blush duo, which includes a matte coral colour and a super shimmery darker coral colour. Both colours are perfect for the spring and summer time.  It can be purchased at Sephora for $26USD. 

This set contains:

- 2 x 0.38 oz blush in:
- Coral, Pantone  (Color of the Year with gold shimmer)
- Desert Flower (light orange matte)

Sorry about the poor swatches, these pictures were taken from my iPhone 4GS, I tried my best.  Hopefully you can see the shimmer in the swatches. In comparison the the pictures above, the swatches were done in the opposite way. Both colours are super pigmented!! I find that the shimmery shade is a little powdery and you have to be careful to apply with a light hand. It is wise to do a dabbing motion when picking up the colour so you don't pick up too much product that can lead to fall out just because it is a little powdery. Also you don't want to look like a disco ball because it is quite high in shimmer content.

This is on my NC37-40 skintone. It shows up gorgeously on my skintone, but I do have to caution you that it is SUPER pigmented and that it is easier to build up the colour vs brushing the colour off afterwards. If you wear the colour coral, you could probably skip on the highlight just because it has a fair amount of sheen in it. 

I adore the package although it is probably not very wise for travelling just because it has a slide magnet closure similar to the Inglot palettes. It looks sleek and chic in the wise casing with the crystal plastic top.

This value set is $68 USD here @ Sehpora. 

This set contains:

- 0.02 oz Color of the Year Eyeliner in Tangerine Tango Twist
- 0.31 oz Color of the Year Eyeshadow Quad
- 0.35 oz Color of the Year Prisma Chrome Blush
- 0.38 oz Color of the Year Blush Duo
- 0.1 oz Color of the Year Créme Lipstick
- 0.17 oz Color of the Year Lip Gloss 

This is good bang for your bucks but I did not find enough in the set I wanted to justify the price, but if you like or will use more than 2 products in this set, you've already made your money's worth.  I am a blush addict and that is why I can justify getting another one or two or three...  LOL. I did get a chance to swatch most of these while I was at Sephora and I find that the colours are not very wearable for me on a daily basis (considering my profession... doing CPR with bright lips or clown cheeks). Even on my days off, I don't wear a lot of lip products just because my lips are already so pigmented and I find that I have a bad habit of bitting my lips so there is no sense in putting anything on it (I am trying to kick the habit =( )

This collection also includes an eyeshadow quad. It did not appeal to me in particular and I already have a fair amount of eyeshadow palettes, but if you are interested, here is a blogger that did a review and swatches. Sephora + Pantone Universe Eyeshadow Quad Review & Swatches. 

Review and swatches by other bloggers:

Musing of Muse (with amazing swatches)

Weekend Ramblings (pictures and swatches of the whole collection)

~~~~~ Tee Hee