Hauls are from Mars!

Ladies and Gentleman, I am back!

    I sincerely apologize for my extended absence, things are a bit more hectic in my personal life. I have yet another haul to show you! I went with one of my best friends to the mall today. I didn't intend to spend all that much, but I ended up spending over $200! Shame on me, I know!
    

Urban Decay Primer Potion in Eden, Urban Decay Electric Palette, Stila Stay All Day liquid liner in Intense Black

Cosmetic Warrior, Love Lettuce, Mint Julip Lip Scrub, Ocean Salt Face and Body Scrub

     I ended up spending about $96 at Sephora. I don't know if I have mentioned this before, but I adore the Electric palette. I just HAD to have it, so I ended up buying it.

     I did a quick swatch on my friend's arm with the palette. I absolutely love how vivid and pigmented these colors are. I will have so much fun playing with these, believe me.

     I must reiterate how fun and bold these colors are. I just can't wait. Ahh, the summer is looking up already. Clubbing makeup, here I come!
 
     Among the the makeup I bought, I also bought the Urban Decay Primer Potion. I nearly forgot I was running out of my previous eye primer, so I decided to buy it. Was it worth 20 dollars? Yes, the primer really helps the shadow to stick, and believe me, a little goes a VERY long way. The only problem I have with this product is that it sets very quickly, so I would recommend to prime one eye at a time, or you'll regret it.

     The next thing I bought was the Stila Liquid Liner in Intense black. It's waterproof, which means it's a pain in the behind to take off, but the edge that this liner has the potential to give you is well worth the pain of taking it off. With this, I can do much more defined and dramatic looks, perfectly paired with my Electric Palette.

    The lines come out nice and dark. The tip is a felt brush, so it gives you great control. Honestly, it was either sharp lines, or soft lines with gel or cream liner, and I opted for the liquid. This stuff is great, if you ever go to Sephora, I think it's worth a try.

    The next thing I bought was not from Sephora. A Lush Cosmetics store has opened up at the mall I frequent, imagine my surprise and joy! I've always wanted to go to Lush, and now I can. I bought quite a few things at Lush. The big tub is called Ocean Salt Face and Body Scrub. It's a very nice exfoliating scrub packed with nutrients. It has a wonderful smell of citrus and leaves your skin a bit tingly. I couldn't wait to try it, so the minute I got home, I exfoliated like I've never exfoliated before. The product is meant to remove dead skin and other types of nasty buildup. Though, I must advise people with sensitive skin to not buy this product. This product is very rough on the skin, if your skin gets damaged easily, this might not be the product for you. If there is a place you can buy Lush products in person, always try it out first before committing. These products are not cheap.

     The two medium-sized tubs are face masks. I couldn't decide which face mask I wanted, so I bought both.  The green one is called Love Lettuce. Do not be fooled by its name, it does not contain lettuce. It is made from seaweed, lavender oil, ground almonds, and honey (among other things). It has a strong lavender smell. It's a face mask that is supposed to remove the buildup of dead skin that clogs pores. I know first hand the curse that is clogged pores. My nose, when examined up close, reminds me of a strawberry! It was definitely a must-buy. Use liberally, but don't go crazy.
    The other thing I bought is called Cosmetic Warrior. This mask's purpose is to calm down your skin and make it break out less. Perfect considering my skin is being dumb right now and I am eating an unhealthy amount of fast food. Go figure. I tried this product out after I scrubbed my face with Ocean Salt, and the smell of garlic caught me by surprise. Then again, it is made with garlic, grapes, eggs, and a bunch of other ingredients. It made my skin feel so smooth and decadent. You only have to keep the mask on for 5 to 10 minutes, so the smell really isn't that bad. An important thing to note is that some Lush products, like the two masks I bought, need to be refrigerated. And since a lot of these products are made from natural materials, they can expire.

     Finally, the last product I bought is called Mint Julips Lip Scrub. This scrub is made with caster sugar and mint. The way it works is you take a small pinch and crub your lip until it feels a little painful, and then you just lick it up. It's edible! It's perfect for getting sweet, kissable lips. It's also minty, so it aids in bad breathe. I will have to try my best not to just eat this stuff! It's a really great product. I tried it in the store and when my lips were finally dry, it felt softer than it has ever been before. I highly recommend this product. Effective and delicious!

     I know this isn't fashion in its strictest sense, but I truly believe beauty products are quintessential to the fashion world. Just you wait, I'll post something about clothes really soon.

Well until next time,
    Stay Fierce
    Stay Fabulous
    Fashion 5-0