Cheapie Ulta Haul!

I bought this! No affiliate links either.

I love trips to Ulta, especially when I can walk out with cheap, fun stuff! Follow the jump and look a little closer at the goodies :)

Cailyn Makeup Tinted Lip Balm Review

I got this in my Ipsy Bag for April...no signup/affiliate links!

Cailyn Cosmetics always seems to be popular in the Ipsy bags, and this is the second product from them I have seen in an Ipsy bag in 3 months. The first was an eyeliner that I did not get in my March bag (I need another eyeliner like I need another lipstick lol), and then for the month of April, they had the tinted balms. I was excited to see it pop up in my Glam Room and was still excited up until I saw it.

Waaa Waa. 

Dr. Hauschka Lavender Sandalwood Body Moisturizer Review

I won this through a contest on Instagram on my personal account...(no affiliate links!)

I sometimes have the best of luck on contests through Instagram and Facebook. I have gotten eyeshadows and a necklace previously, and just last month I won this body lotion through a company-sponsored giveaway on Instagram. Pretty cool, hu? 

More on the lotion after the jump!

Pixi H2O Skintint Review

I bought this...and no affiliate links either!

Pixi Beauty has a new, lightweight, and moisturizing tinted face gel. What exactly is it and how does it perform? 

Let's look and see!

Essence Lash Mania Reloaded Mascara Review

I bought this and no affiliate links either...

I love trying mascaras. Mascara is second on my list of products I love, right after lipstick. I have tried all sorts and currently have 4 waiting for me to try. Good thing I just finished up my 2 open tubes!

This round of trials I am going with this bargain from Essence. How will it compare to other lash-enhancing black formulas I have tried? Will it be good for my sensitive eyes?

Spring Hauls!

I bought all this...no affiliate links either

Happ Caturday everyone! And Happy Easter if you celebrate otherwise Happy weekend!

My lovely lady Pepper-cat would like to invite you in to gaze upon the haul-age and anticipate some wonderful reviews!

Come join me over a Facebook too! 

My April 2014 Ipsy Bag--Beauty Rocks!

I bought this bag myself...no affiliate links either.

This month's theme to the subscription-based Ipsy bag  is "Beauty Rocks!" and boy, does it rock this month! The cute, little nylon pouch is stuffed full of goodies this month, including something I was interested in :D Score for actually saving me money Ipsy! 

Let's take a look inside now...

Covergirl Smoochies Sizzle Gloss Review

I got this in my Target Box that I bought in March. No affiliate links either. 

Does anyone else remember Covergirl Smoochies lipbalm and gloss from middle and high school? I do. I disticntly remember their candy smell and I just loved feeling so grown-up wearing them. I have three or four of the balms, and at least two of the glosses. Even though they didn't provide much color, it was a way to have my makeup approved by my mom before I started working and buying my own (hello Estee Lauder counter!).

I was very, very excited to see in my awesome Target box a cute, peachy pink Sizzle Gloss staring up at me. Would it be everything I remembered?

Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eyeliner Review

I bought both of my eyeliners...and no affiliate links either!

Stila has brought out some amazing colors in their Spring line and I am happy to report I got my little claws in two of the brightest ones they had--Turquoise and Mint Julep! 

Jump right on into Spring with me!

SORRY!

Hey dudes! Sorry I was gone for so long! I know it was only really like a week, but it felt longer. Here is a little funny to help amuse you!

But seriously, thanks for sticking with me! I have had a bad couple of weeks physically and I filled in for someone at work last week when the computers went down, which is always bad. Blogging was on my mind, but I didn't have much of a chance to venture out of the conservative, nude makeup bubble my job kinda-sorts requires, lest I scare old ladies.

Did you know you can also follow me on Facebook? Yep. Go follow me there too so I can start some giveaways of goodies! 

And, THANK YOU FOR VISITING! Love you all even though I don't know you (or maybe I do muhahahaha!). Feel free to comment, message, email, etc. It makes my life fun.

Also, feel free to request stuff for me to review and looks you might want me to try out. I can generally help, even though I am not rich or a MUA. I am just determined!

Have a great day peeps!

Pixi Beauty Flawless Beauty Primer Review

I bought this...and no affiliate links either!

Let me lead off by saying, I will post with this review a full face (a face-of-the-day or FOTD if you will) look after the review of Pixi Primer using the Ipsy items I received for March. You will finally see how the Bora Bora eyeshadow quad, the Marvelous Moxie lipstick, and this primer all play together for a summer look I call "Where is my swimmy suit?" 

But first things first--the Pixi Beauty Flawless Beauty Primer!

Clicky Clicky!

bareMinerals Marvelous Moxie Review

I bought this...and no affiliate links either!

I love cute little tubes of lipstick (heck, any lipstick really) so I was excited to get this little beauty in my March Ipsy bag.

Having never tried anything bareMinerals, it only added to the fun. Was it actually a fun experience? 

Look and see!

Be a....Bombshell Cosmetics Eyeshadow Quad in Bora Bora Review

I bought this...and still no affiliate links...

With summer (hopefully) only a few months away, I am looking forward to all the summer beauty products out there. In the March bag, Ipsy included a summer eyeshadow quad from Be A...Bombshell Cosmetics. 

This is a new-to-me company and I was excited to try it out. Should you be excited?

MAC Fluidline in Waveline Review and Date Night FOTD!

I bought this...(no affiliate links either)

MAC Fluidline Gel Eyeliner In Waveline

Take a step inside...

MAC Prep + Prime CC Colour Correcting Cream in Neutralize

I bought this (no affiliate links!)

TONI&GUY Casual: Sea Salt Texturising Spray Review

I received this in a box I purchased from Target...

TONI&GUY Sea Salt Texturising Spray and SUPERMAN!

Givenchy Le Rouge Lipstick in Magnolia Organza Review

I bough this for myself as apart of my birthday trip to Nashville...

March 2014 Ipsy Bag and Target Box

I bough both the bag and the box (no affiliate links either)...

Zoya PixieDust in Carter Review

I bought this... (No affiliate links either)

More after the jump...

Nashville Haul: Makeup and Jewelry!

I bought all this fun stuff! I will review items as I wear them for you guys :)

The bags. Small, but mighty.

Pic spam after the cut...

Benefit Cosmetics Big Easy Bigger Than BB Complexion Perfecter Review

I bought this... (No affiliate links)

Benefit Big Easy in Light 02

My thoughts after this tiny jump...

Milani Lip Intense Liquid Color in Red Extreme Review

I bought mine...

Read on for more!

EcoTools Skin Perfecting Brush for BB/CC Creams Review

I bought this from Walgreen's just last week as I was cruising around with money burning a hole in my pocket...

....so I bought those brushes.

More after the break...

Revlon Adorned Colorburst Lipgloss Review

I bought this lipgloss at Walmart a while back when it popped up at Temptalia.

Swatches, on my purty lips, and review after the break....

New Sparkles Alert: March Aromaleigh Shades are Live!

Aromaleigh is one of my favorite brands, indie or otherwise. You can order samples or full sizes from them which is excellent when trying out new shades or budgeting. I will have a more in-depth look at the products and company soon, but I just wanted to let everyone that the new March colors are live now on their website!

More--and pictures after the jump!

Clinique Cheek Pop and Milani Blush Review

I bought all this myself...

Rather than break it all into separate post and bore you to death (*yawn*), I decided to fold all four blushes from my birthday hurls into one post.

All together now!

Review and more after the jump!

Kohl's Beauty Box

This was sent to me by Kohl's as a beauty lover (not a blogger). 

What's in da box?!?! After the jump.... (Kevin Spacey may or may not have a head in there...)

Birthday Hurls

I bought everything mentioned here myself...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME! (Picture spam. Reviews to come soon!)

L to R: Urband Decay 24/7 Liquid Eyeliner, Nivea Advance Care for Lips, Milani Blushes, NYX Soft Matte Lips Creams, CK Mascara.

More after the jump!

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