There was a sale going on at ULTA's website and I've seen the store in person before but never gone in. I picture it to be somewhat like Sephora, just not as high end? Anyways, I decided to just take a look at what they had and of course looking never stays that way. I didn't spend that much money though. I got 8 items and 6 samples and I spent roughly $60. Yes I know, bad kitty. I think that will satisfy my crave to buy make-up for a while.
So I get 3 Benefit sample's if I purchased something from Benefit and I also get 3 other samples for purchasing from ULTRA.
I purchased the creaseless cream shadow and lipstick and got the pink package as a sample.
BADgal Lash Mascara (Sample)
So the mascara is TINY! It's actually so small it's kind of cute. The brush takes up the majority of the bottle as you can see. I like that the brush actually grabs your lashes. The formula isn't messy and it isn't clumpy but I don't see it being a dramatic result like it claims to have but then again I think nothing will ever make my lashes look dramatic. Overall, I would definitely get the full size version of this mascara if I was to purchase one. I really like the brush!
The POREfessional (Sample)
I was quite ecstatic about this product. I've always wanted to try it the first time I laid eyes on it, but instead of paying the hefty $29 dollars just to find out if it really works, I get to try it for free! It's pretty much a oil-free translucent face primer that is suppose to minimize the appearance of pores. I feel like I have HUGE pores around my nose area so I'm excited to try it and see if it's really worth it. Their description says "practically poreless complexion. I have a face primer from E.L.F that I've been using and I don't really notice a huge different in the way it makes my skin look. I'll have to try it and see! I'm excited!
Cha Cha Tint (Sample)
So, I decided to try this on my cheeks this morning. Let's just say it was a major FAIL. I read the reviews and people loved it, so maybe I'm doing something wrong? The color is beautiful. It's a nice coral, but there must be a trick to the application. When I put it on my cheek and tried to blend it with my finger, it did not blend well. Instead it literally looks like a stain on my cheek and it's blotchy. I heard from my co-worker who also works at Sephora that it's better off on your lips. Maybe I have to try using a sponge with it?
Creaseless Cream Shadow/Liner in "Stiletto"
I'm actually kind of bummed at how the color turned out on this, because this is how it was pictured online..
Full Finish Lipstick in "Lady's Choice"
I must say, I LOVE THIS LIPSTICK! The color is definitely your go-to lipstick. It reminds me of the MAC Angel color that I have and love. It's a subtle hint of color and it glides on nice and creamy. I'm very glad I got it. Probably one of my new favs.
That wraps it up for the Benefit products I got. I love their packaging. When you open the packaging, it makes you actually want to read through it instead of just tossing it away because you might find a little message in there!
Next up, ULTA products.
ULTA Lipstick
From left to right: Cherry Picked, Just Peachy, Pink Chocolate, Pink it over.
It has a very light scent to it. Nothing overbearing. Glides on smooth and the color last's pretty long. The Pink Chocolate was a little disappointing because it goes on darker than it appears. Maybe it's more of a fall color perhaps. The red is a nice bright red. I was looking for the perfect red lipstick. I also really like the Just Peachy color. I've been looking for a true coral color. The ones that I get area always bit too orange-y for me.
ULTA Eyeshadow in "Stardust" and "Cashmere"
As you can see, I really like my browns and tans. I seem to be stuck always getting the same type of color. The eyeshadows are mediocre. They are not very pigmented. I don't know if it's just packed in there too tight, but I have to really dip my brush in there to get a color. I'm wearing the Cashmere color today and I like that it's a light shimmer. It's something you can wear to work or just as a daily look to add some color to your eyes. I'm really into the shimmer's in the summer time.
I also got this base coat and top coat for my nails. I didn't realize that the reason why my nail polish didn't last as long was because I didn't use a base and top coat. So I'm going to give it a try and maybe even paint my fingernails to see if it really does make it last longer. My fingernail polish always gets worn out in a day because I constantly wash my hands.
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