Ulta Haul- High End to Drugstore: LORAC PRO 2 Palette, Maybelline The Nudes Palette, and More...

Hello Beauty Addicts!

Being the LORAC Cosmetics lover that I am, I had to pick up the new LORAC PRO 2 Palette. Or maybe not so new to the beauty world, since this palette has been out for a while. Still it is new to me no matter how late I am picking it up! I love the first LORAC PRO Palette so naturally I needed this palette. LORAC eye shadows are very nicely pigmented, extremely blendable, and smooth. I love how these eye shadows apply and stay put....

While at Ulta, I decided to pick up a few more things. I've been hearing mixed reviews on the Maybelline The Nudes palette. In the past, I have typically not been a fan of  Maybelline eye shadows since they are not as pigmented as I like and need. However, the neutral colors in this palette looked right up my alley so I decided to give it a try. So far the palette is ok but definitely not as intensely pigmented as the LORAC eye shadows....

Next, I stumbled upon Maybelline Leather Color Tattoo eye shadow in Creamy Beige. I do love these particular eye shadows, which I use for a base under my powder eye shadows. It really helps the eye shadow stay put and intensifies the color. This one in Creamy Beige is a dead on dupe for my beloved MAC Paint Pot in Groundwork. Bonus for me since the Maybelline Color Tattoos are way cheaper varying between $4-6 as opposed to $21 for MAC Groundwork.

MAC Groundwork (Left), Maybelline Creamy Beige (Right)

The last random item I picked up was Mario Badescu Glycolic Acid Toner. I've been having some recent skin issues, which is never any fun for a gal and it has left me with some unfortunate hyperpigmentation. I've heard great things about Glycolic Acids ability to fade dark spots and uneven skin tone. In particular with this toner, so I picked this up and will give it a try. Fingers crossed it works out for me!

 

Well that's all I picked up from Ulta. What things have you picked up from Ulta lately?

 

XOXO

Stacey
Bflybeauty

 

 

Hello Again!!! :)

Oops I did it again!!! I have sadly neglected my blog...*sad face*...BUT I am back and back with a vengeance! Life threw me some curves...but fortunately I am back on track again.

 I have definitely acquired many new products since my last post, so I hope to post some reviews on those shortly. The most recent has been the Urban Decay 15 year anniversary palette and the new Too Faced Smoky eye palette. Both of which are love <3.... Stay Tuned!

So hope everyone out there has been well! Also, I would like to thank all new and old subscribers for continuing to follow...

Talk to you soon!
XOXO
Stacey
Bflybeauty

La Femme Cosmetics Blush Review

Besides lip glosses, blushes are definitely another weakness of mine (OK let me be real..ALL makeup is a weakness of mine! lol)...But truly blushes are one of my favorites. Within the last couple of years, I have discovered blushes after joining different makeup forums and watching you-tube videos raving about blush. I have always been into makeup, but for some reason I always avoided blushes. That is until I discovered the true value of a great blush. It really does add that something extra to the complexion and can really make your face glow...

Well I had read and saw a couple of reviews on these La femme blushes. What interested me most was the insane pigmentation people raved about. Being the brown skin girl that I am, pigmentation is a must. So I decided to try these out and yes they are LOVE <3. Definitely pigmented and they come in an array of different colors. Textures range from matte, low shimmer, and high shimmer. I placed my first order back in November and picked up Terra Cotta, Russet, Purple Passion, Golden Russet, Golden Rose, and Framboesia. Once I received these I knew I HAD to have more. Next I ordered Sienna, Plum Frost, Peach Sparkle (on backorder), Mocha, Golden Ruby, Cinnabar, and Bordeaux.

These blushes are everything I ever wanted in a blush...pigmented, smooth, and silky. The best part of these blushes is that they are extremely affordable. I ordered mine from makeupmania.com for $2.50 each! I ordered them in the pan, but you can also order them in the pot for $3.00. I ordered a 15 pan palette from bf-beauty.com for about $7 that fits them perfectly. LOVE these blushes. They definitely rival some of my MAC blushes. My favorites right now are Sienna, Terra Cotta, and Plum Frost.

Check out the sample pics below to see the pigmentation. These definitely must be used with a light hand for the risk of looking like a clown...lol

Hope you check them out!

XOXO
Stacey
Bflybeauty

LORAC Tie Dye For Lip Gloss Collection Review

And just when I thought no other lip gloss could come between me and my NYX Megashine lip glosses.....I discovered these beauties! The LORAC Tie Dye lip glosses are not only pretty in the tube, but oh so nice on the lips! I had been eyeing these for a while in Sephora, Ulta and online. I am a total lip gloss whore lol..I have more lip glosses than I care to count! :( 

So I was hesistant to try them out, but finally took the plunge and bought them. I mean my NYX glosses do me well and they will always be my babies, but these were still calling me. I love a very opague and pigmented lip gloss. My lips are pretty darkly pigmented, so I have to use a gloss that will actually show true to color on my lips. These lip glosses are definitely just that..highly pigmented, non-sticky, and with one swipe of the brush they cover great.

The lip gloss collection retails for $25 and comes with 5 glosses: Flaming Mix (Red), Berry Blender (Purple), Shocking Twist (Fuchsia), In the Mix (Nude) and Social Mixer (Pale pink).

They have a beautiful tie dye effect in the tube making them look so yummy! Although many colors appear in the tube, they ultimately come out as one color. The glosses also have some really good for your lips ingredients including: Acai Berry, Pomegranate, Grape Seed oil, Coconut oil, and Apricot oil. They are very moisturizing to the lips. I love these a lot. My favorites at the moment is the Berry Blender and In the Mix.

So if you haven't already, check these out. You definitely won't regret it! :)

XOXO
Stacey
Bflybeauty

My Top 10 Beauty Product Faves of 2010

I was recently in one of my favorite beauty/makeup forums Specktra and someone started a "Top 10 products reached for in 2010" thread. I starting thinking about my own and there were many! But I finally posted this narrowed down list. I love to see what other people posted as their favorites. A lot of products were some of my own favorites and others I had never tried. This really gave me some great ideas for my beauty/makeup shopping list for 2011. So I thought I'd share my own favorites here and maybe someone else can see some things to try out for 2011...

1. MAC Mineralize Skinfinish (MSF) Natural in Deep Dark
I love this for everyday! It gives a very natural and light base. I buff this in with my beloved ELF powder brush and keep it moving...
2. Urban Decay Naked Palette
This is my LOVE!! This is definitely one product that lives up to the hype! The range of colors and quality of eyeshadows are great for my everyday work looks...so versatile!
3. MAC Groundwork Paint Pot
Definitely my go to base for eyeshadows. I usually use this as a base and primer. My eyeshadows stay put all day. It is the perfect eyeshadow base for my MAC NW45 skin...
4. ELF powder brush
This is the best brush for use with my MSF! I love this brush! It is so soft and dense... <3
5. Ecotools blush brush
This is a really great brush for apply blush to the apple of my cheeks. I have been trying out a lot of blushes this past year and this is the perfect brush for it. It is really soft and dense enough to get a good application.
6. MAC Fresh Brew Lipstick
I more recently discovered Fresh Brew in my hunt for the perfect nude lip. I love the feel of this lipstick and the color is bomb for an instant nude lip...
7. NYX Megashine Lipgloss in Desert
This is my longtime love. I just love this color! It is hard to describe..it is as kind of taupe, purplish and even a bit greyish color. OK that was bad! I am not good at describing colors...lol. Any hoo just try it...you will love it if you like colors like this...I also love NYX Megashine lipglosses...they are very opaque and feel good on the lips..
8. Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick in Toffee Tango
I have really been loving all the Color Sensational lipsticks! They are so creamy and glide on nicely with a bit of sheen. Toffee Tango is a great everyday neutral brownish color...love it <3
9. Maybelline Full 'n Soft mascara in Very Black
This mascara has been around for a while, but I just recently discovered it's goodness! Great mascara for everyday..it gives my lashes volume and length without being too dramatic for everyday.
10. Stila Illuminating Finishing Powder in Rose Gold
Another product I just recently discovered, but this is the bomb.com! I love this for a nice highlight above the cheekbone. I will even layer this over a blush for a little extra oomph...It has very fine shimmer, but the trick is too apply it lightly or you could end up looking like a disco ball....

Well this is definitely a narrow down list. I have so many loves, but these were definitely my favorites and most reached for in 2010.

What were some of your favorites??

XOXO
Stacey
Bflybeauty

Back Again and CVS Sale Alert!!!!

WOW..I can not believe how time flies! I have been MIA again and yes  I feel so bad...I have neglected my blog! Life is sooo unpredictable and  there is not enough time in the day! I sincerely had great intentions when starting this blog. I told myself I would never neglect it no matter what! Ughhh...But I have sadly done just that. Well I can not say enough I am sorry to my followers old and new. Thank you all who have followed and continue to follow...I do plan to get back into the swing of things soon. I just wanted to stop by and spill that little tidbit...

Well I have definitely not neglected my beauty addictions! Lol..in fact I think I have been doing a little too much lately. With the holidays just past and all the great sales going on, I have acquired a great deal of new products. Which brings me to the next.....

ALERT CVS is having their infamous twice a year 50-75% off cosmetics sale right now!! So if you have not been to your local CVS lately...RUN! There are many great deals to be had. I will not go into a lot of details because I plan to do a seperate post on some things I picked up. But do expect to find deals on every cosmetic brand from Revlon, Maybelline, Rimmel, Sally Hansen, etc.

Also, just a heads up even if some items are not visibily marked with either a 50% or 75% off sticker they may still be on sale. So be sure to price check when in doubt...

P.S. Happy NEW YEAR!!! Hope everyone's new year is starting out great!

Stacey
Bflybeauty

MAC Venoumous Villians Collection- Mini Haul w/ swatches

I was excited to hear about this collection when I first heard it was coming out...Venomous Villians...it just sounded so dark and sinister..lol. I knew the colors would be amazing! I am not a huge Disney fan, but it was still cool to see the MAC collection featuring some classic Disney movie Villians we all know. The collection consist of four mini collections: The Evil Queen from Snow White, Cruella De Vil from 101 Dalmations, Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty, and Dr. Facilier from The Princess and The Frog.

So my initial shopping list for this collection shorten when I realized I either had similar colors or the item was easily dupeable. I  would rather buy something unique and/or something I don't have a close match for. Initially, I got from the Evil Queen collection Bite of an Apple blush, from the Maleficent collection My Dark Magic mineralize eyeshadow, and Violetta lipstick.

Bite of an Apple is a very pretty matte coral pinkish color. Very pigmented and buildable. My Dark Magic is defnitely a more pigmented mineralize eyeshadow than most. Very pretty dark purple color. Violetta is just love! More bold than I usually go for, but I love purple anything lol. It is a very pretty purple, magenta color. It looks good with Revenge is Sweet lipglass from the collection, but I knew at first sight this would be perfect with my Milani 3D gloss in Fashion Diva. This combo is the bomb! :)YES...just three items at first....BUT because of the addict that I am I went back to my MAC counter and picked up the LAST Toxic Tale lipstick and Briar Rose Beauty powder.

I had been originally interested in the Briar Rose beauty powder but after seeing and swatching it in person for the first time it seemed too sheer and looked extremely similar to MAC's Coygirl blush...IMO. But then I started to see more swatches on WOC and I just had to have it. It is definitely a buildable color and very pretty. So it was not love at first sight but I am definitely in love now!

Toxic Tale was a different story. This is definitely a bold and bright color. I had not even considered it before I saw swatches online. I am a more neutral, brown lipstick wearing kind of girl. But because I saw so many pretty looks with the color, I decided to be daring! It is definitely unique and going out for the night worthy...

I am OK with what I did get. I do love MAC...I have just been learning to control myself when it comes to buying their products....they're not the most least expensive. I do have a weakness for their paint pots, blushes, and pigments..so that is what I mostly buy. Also love their Mineralize Skinfinish Natural...use that everyday.

So the collection to me was really nice. There are definitely some amazing colors and products to choose from. For the die hard Disney fan this collection is a dream come true. Definitely check out worthy!

So what items did you pick up from the collection? Let me know :)


BTW Sorry for the not so great pics...I just wanted to give you a general idea of how the colors look on skin :)



Bite of an Apple blush



Bite of an Apple swatch



Briar Rose swatch



Briar Rose, My Dark Magic, Toxic Tale, Violetta swatches




My Dark Magic, Briar Rose, Toxix Tale, Violetta packaging



Stylish Blogger Award!!

I am extremely happy to have received this beautiful award from Krystal of Glamour Girl Reviews !! I was pleasantly surprised and really more so honored! So in my acceptance of this award I must tell five secrets about myself or my blog. Here goes...

1) I LOVE butterflies! Hence, the name of my blog..lol. I have for as far back as I can remember loved butterflies. I just love the beauty and colors of them. I have two butterfly tattoos also (hmmm..guess thats another secret).

2) I am a complete and utter S-H-O-P-O-H-O-L-I-C! So bad I think I need a group :(... I visit a store every day. And no matter how big or small or whether its makeup or clothes or if I need it or not ....I always end up buying something! Sad I know....

3) I Looove seafood! My favorite being from the South..crawfish! Crawdaddys, mudbugs..whatever you want to call 'em..I just love 'em! Also love snow crab legs! And it is all about the seasoning..hot 'n spicy....don't get it twisted...lol..

4) I secretly stare out of the window at my "9-5" job and dream of a different life! A more exciting life doing what I love! I have always loved everything beauty and fashion related ...I just have not figured out where I fit in that world....hence...

5) I am typically a quiet and shy person..I mean once I get to know someone and they know me I definitely open up....but I have always been a shy girl! Dunno why but...this blog really allows me to open up about one of my biggest passions, to connect, and share with the world... Love it!

And now I must pass this beautiful award on to some other Stylish blogs...

Beauty Thesis
Addicted to All Things Pretty
Diary of a Chic Mommy
Bronzed Beauty
Aquahearts Obssessions

Tarte Cosmetics- Femme Naturale & Eye Couture Palettes

Hello fellow addicts!! Been a little while since I last posted....busy busy. Well I have still been doing a lot of shopping..I think a little too much actually! But if I didn't I wouldn't have so much to share so... This post is a review of my Tarte Cosmetics palettes I hauled a while back doing their friends and family sale. I was able to get this for 40% off. I have always been interested in trying Tarte Cosmetics, so as soon as I heard about the sale I had to jump on it.

I ordered two palettes. The first palette is the Femme Naturale and the other the Eye Couture day to night palette. Both palettes include ten beautiful eyeshadows. Tarte Cosmetics promotes the fact that their products are all natural and healthy. Tarte Cosmetics website states their eyeshadows contain 'skinvigorating' ingredients, natural fruit and plant extracts, vitamins, minerals, and are formulated without parabens, phthalates, sulfates and synthetic fragrances.

The Femme Naturale palette contains more neutral, earthy colors. Browns, bronzes, plums, sand, gold, and green. I love this palette for everyday looks. The Eye Couture palette contains more dramatic, smoky eye colors. Bronzes and charcoals. This palette can also be good for a day time neutral look but also transitional for a dramatic night time look.

I am very impressed with the quality of these eyeshadows. They are very soft and natural. Some I will admit are more pigmented then others, but the overall quality is good. I think I like the packaging as much as the palettes. Both come in a gorgeous plum color wrapping ( I love purple toned anything!). Check out the pictures below.

The palettes also included a nice double-ended eyeshadow brush and double-ended eyeliner. I was surprised at the quality of the brushes too. Usually the brushes that come with palettes are throw aways, but not these. I will definitely keep these for travel. The palette is also reusable and refillable. Once you finish an eyeshadow you can refill with more Tarte eyeshadows.

These beauties retail for $44, which IMO isn't a bad deal for ten good sized, quality eyeshadows. So if you haven't tried Tarte Cosmetics. I would definitely say give these a try! 

Happy Shopping!

Eye Couture Palette

Eye Couture Palette

Beautiful quilted case w/ lock and key!

Femme Naturale Palette

Femme Naturale palette

Cute and feminine case!

Random Swatches

Nice Free Gift!

Sinful Colors Nail Polish Mini Haul- Walgreens .99 cents Sale

This week I learned from my local mailer Walgreens was having a sale on Sinful Colors nail polishes for .99 cents with coupon...soooo of course I rushed to my local store to pick some up! Although I see these polishes all the time in Walgreens, I haven't really tried them in the past. I have been stuck on my beloved China Glaze polishes. Love those! Sinful colors definitely has a very good array of colors to choose from. So with the sale this was the perfect opportunity for me to try them out.

I had a definite hard time choosing I must say! I love colors! It just makes me happy to see so many different colors. Fortunately, I was able to narrow my purchase down to seven. I choice more pinks this time because lately I've been picking up more blue, purple, and green polishes. I don't really have a lot of pinks, so I was happy to find some here.

The colors I picked up are: Cream Pink, Pink Forever, Big Daddy, Thimbleberry, Boom Boom, Mint Apple, and Dream On. I love the names too! Well, I just wanted to share this little haul and deal. So check with your local Walgreens before the sale ends Saturday, August 14.

Happy Shopping!

Rock & Republic Cosmetics Blush Rave w/Swatches

Got something good in the mail today...(actually something Great)!! YES....my beautiful new Rock & Republic blushes!! These are some beauties I must say...I have heard about R&R from a few forums and everyone raved about them. So of course, I had to see for myself. Luckily with R&R's current sale of 50% off with code: ROCKCOSMETICS and .99 cent shipping...I was able to snag a couple of their blushes.

I got the colors All-Nighter and X-Rated. All-Nighter is the perfect orange blush I have been seeking! It is a a dark coral orange with gold reflect. This one is a shimmer. Very nice and PIGMENTED!! X-Rated is a beautiful raspberry pink blush. It is more of a matte with a tiny bit of shimmer. I Looove these blushes. I am incredibly impressed with not only the color and pigmentation, but the packaging is so nice. It comes in a very sturdy, metal pan and they just look expensive.

I was able to get these for $20 with the current sale, but normally they retail $40. Yes..a little bit high IMO. But I am happy to get these when they go on sale. So I will definitely be ordering more of these.You can also catch these on sale from time to time on Hautelook.com. Well, I just had to share my excitement for these blushes. Please check them out because they are so worth it!!

http://shop.rockandrepublic.com/Cosmetics/pl/c/440.html

Happy Shopping!

Beautiful Packaging w/ R&R Logo

X-Rated

All-Nighter

X-Rated (Top), All-Nighter (Bottom)

Urban Decay Naked Palette Review!!!

I know most people in the makeup world have heard by now about Urban Decay's newest addition the Naked Palette. I was finally able to snag this on Sephora's website!! This palette first appealed to me when I heard it was full of neutral colors. Typically, I am a neutral eyeshadow kinda girl. Although, I don't discriminate against some color now and then...

First, I must say that I LOVE Urban Decay eyeshadows. Yes, they can be on the higher end in terms of cost, but they are for sure quality products. They are soft and blendable, which is extremely important to me. This palette is no exception! The palette, which is wrapped in a lovely velvet chocolate cover, includes 12 eyeshadows, a double-sided 24/7 eye pencil in Zero (black) and a new shade named Whiskey (brown), and a mini eyeshadow primer potion, which is great for travel. Some of the eyeshadows in the palette are Urban Decay's most loved shades such as: Smog, Half-baked and Toasted. Also, there are some new ones such as Hustle, Darkhorse, and Creep.

The colors offer good versatility for many different eye looks from a toned down neutral to a highly dramatic look. This has been my go to palette for my rushed mornings before work. I Looove this palette! I know many people will love this because it is convenient and easy solution for an everyday or work look. For $44 retail, this is a great deal because you are getting a nice assortment of quality eyeshadows from a great brand like Urban Decay. So for ladies that have been wanting to try Urban Decay, but have shied away from their usual colorful palettes this is a must have!! Go out ..I mean RUN out and get it! So worth it IMO...

Happy Shopping!

Search Amazon.com for Urban Decay Naked Palette

Elf Cosmetics BeautyBooks Haul/ Review

So on a regular trip to Target ( I LOVE Target! :) I came upon these  Elf BeautyBooks. I must say these are just wonderful!! They are basically palettes of eyeshadows consisting of 12 beautifully pigmented colors. I was rather surprised by how pigmented and nice they are. The eyeshadows are very soft and easy to blend. I have a lot of MAC veluxe pearl eye shadows, which are known to be extremely soft and blendable, and these Elf eye shadows are truly a rival IMO!

The BeautyBooks come in three different editions: the Neutral Eye edition, Smoky Eye edition, and Eye Brights edition. Of course I got all three!! Did I mention they were only $5?? Insane price for such good quality shadows. They also come with a black eyeliner and eyeshadow applicator, which I won't be using...but the eyeshadows are so worth it! So for all the gals looking for some good quality eyeshadows on a budget....these BeautyBooks are definitely worth a try! I didn't find the exact ones on Elf's website. However, they do carry a similar, if not the same product, the Beauty Encyclopedias. These BeautyBooks may just be exclusively in stores....

Elf BeautyBooks

Eye Brights Edition

Smoky Eye Edition

Neutral Eye Edition

Review: Maybelline Volum' Express the Falsies Mascara

So recently on one of my weekly (yes, I said WEEKLY) trips to Target, something caught my eye while browsing the makeup aisle...A beautiful purple colored little tube! I LOVE purple, so naturally anything purple or close to it draws my attention.

Well it was the new Maybelline Volum' Express the Falsies mascara in Very Black...I had heard a little bit about it before but for some reason wasn't that interested...A mascara that gives you a false lash effect..yeah right! I have a ton of mascaras and they hardly ever live up to the claims. My HG has been L'Oreal Voluminous in Carbon Black..yeah that stuff is great for a dramatic lash effect..BUT I needed a good everyday work mascara...

So of course I HAD to buy the Falsies mascara..took it home...sat for about a week..Then I finally tried it one morning and OMG..yes it is all that in a bag of chips (lol I know... how corny of me)...I LOVE this mascara! I can honestly say that it makes my eyelashes look False! I mean a good kind of false (is there a such thing? yes)..They look natural but the way it darkens, thickens, separates, and elongates my lashes....anyone would suspect they could possibly be false....

Well any who I love it no matter what anyone suspects or thinks..I have pretty sparse lashes..so for me this is GREAT! On Maybelline's website it claims the mascara's "Patented Spoon brush and Kera-fiber formula instantly build 8x more volume". ..and I can testify to that because it really makes my lashes fuller..The wand is nice and flexible but not too filmsy..Just enough hardness (is that a word?) to get a good grip on lashes.

To all that have yet to try..run out and get it now! You can purchase it at any of your local drugstores for about $6-8 bucks..

MAYBELLINE Blk Blk Vol Expr Falsies - .34

Happy Shopping!

I'm back!

Long time no blogging..ughh!! Unbelievable how life can be sooo hectic and busy! I have really been wanting to update sooner and continue what I started. However, I just have not had the time..or more so made the time..But I will give this a try again! Lately, I have been buying so much makeup that I have wanted to share! I am a junkie and I am addicted to makeup. Half the fun is buying but sharing is even better..Not to just show off but to let others know the great products out there..I love to read and see what other beauty addicts are "hauling"..Gives me ideas and a list to shop with. Well I just wanted to finally update my blog with this randomness! Some things to watch out for from me.....Stay Tuned! :)

LIFE!!!!!

Life can be so crazy at times..why didn't anyone warn me as a kid??!! :(

I started this blog because I really wanted to report, connect with others and just have fun talking about one of my passions in life...beauty and makeup! Unfortunately I have been MIA :(.....I guess I just didn't expect that I wouldn't have the time like I thought..I have had a lot going on but I want to give this a try again...hopefully the few that have joined will continue to follow and maybe more will follow..any how just keep a look out for me..and thanks to those following!!

Revlon Poll about Rihanna

Just my thoughts...
So I was reading a blog, The Dish Rag, about Revlon conducting a poll to determine how people felt about Rihanna being the spokesperson for Cover Girl. Obviously, Cover Girl is a competitor of Revlon so bad publicity for them means good for Revlon. But I was really thinking about this....can Rihanna potentially hurt Cover Girls image? I'm not sure myself. I mean sure everyone will have their own opinion about Rihanna and her decision to take back her boyfriend who is charged with beating her, but should that really affect people's buying decisions on a product they may love. It just irritates me sometimes to hear that people will let another person's decisions affect what they do. I mean the product is the same just because the person "representing" it may not be right in their personal decisions. But celebrities are just people, like you and I (with more money:)..they should not be made into some supreme being that makes our decisions about buying or whatever. Well, it can go either way really. To me it is her own personal business..we all have to learn some time and in my experience each has to learn on their own time. My guess is that she will learn one day...maybe not today..but one day.

E.L.F. Cosmetics Review

So with the economy as it is right now...blah blah blah....it's no surprise many of us our looking for ways to cut cost any where we find fit. And yes us beauty addicts must make sacrifices also!! But I've found a really great cosmetic line that doesn't make me feel like I am sacrificing at all...if you haven't heard Elf cosmetics has some really good makeup and most of it only $1!!! I am no beauty snob but when I heard about makeup for a $1 I was truly skeptical about how good could this really be?? But after doing some research and watching some youtube videos raving about it I decided to try them out. So I ordered some lip glosses to try and I AM IN LOVE!! I love lipgloss number one and their Super Glossy Lip Shine w/ SPF 15 (bonus!) are really great! They go on smooth, soft and not at all goopy like some glosses can be. The flavor and scent are delicious too! I am completely impressed with these because they are affordable and comparable to a lot of "high-end" glosses I've tried. Right now they have $2 shipping sitewide (link on the side) so giving these a try isn't going to break the bank...I am all about beauty but at affordability! Especially in our times right now...hope you give em a try!

Super Glossy Lip Shine SPF Box Set of 5

Welcome to my Blog!!

Hello Beauty Addicts!
I am new to this whole blogging experience but I'm really excited to get started. For as far back as I can remember I have always been into trying all the newest and latest beauty products and just having fun with them. I have bins full of products..some of which I have yet to try out! But hey I keep on collecting! To me beauty, makeup, and fashion are the best things about being a woman. We have so many choices nowadays it can be really hard to pick and choose. Well that's why I wanted to start this blog. For addicts just like me looking for the next best beauty find or just some great tips. My blog will give you tips/ tricks, reviews, deals, and anything else I see fit for a beauty addict!! My hope is that the content on my blog will bring something good to everyone reading.....so come join in for some Beauty Fun!!