Recent Beauty Purchases

Recent Purchases from MAC, Illamasqua & Real Techniques

Here is a break down of my recent beauty purchases from MAC, Illamasqua, Real Techniques by Samantha Chapman and La Roche Posay. I tested them all out already and I like them all.

The Naked Palette

So I finally got the call that Urban Decay's Naked Palette was in stock again at Sephora. I was sooo happy, I tested some of the colors, not all yet. The Naked Palette came with a small Urban Decay Primer Potion(UDPP) and a brush instead of the eye pencil. So here is my review on the colors I tested so far and also some close up pics of the palette.

This is what you get

Quick Review on Missha BB Cream

At first I wanted a tinted moisturizer but after testing the one by Estee Lauder, it wasn't enough coverage for me and it also was too dark for me. That is when I ordered my first bb cream on eBay, The 20 ml Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream in shade No. 21. I read about it all over the internet and decided to purchase the 20 ml one instead of the full size 50 ml because I wasn't sure if the shade was a match for me. I received it today. I like the smell but it's not as blendable as I would like. You have to work fast because it dries quickly. At first it doesn't match my skin tone but after a few minutes it magically does. I will keep testing it for a week or two and will then let you know if I really love it.

Edit: this has become my favorite go to product when I'm in a hurry, it looks flawless applying it with only my fingers. A little goes a long way, it evens my skin tone and when it sets it doesn't move. ♥ it!

Enjoy the weekend!
Alexa

Moisturizers

As I posted before I received a sample of Hope in a Jar by Philosophy when I purchased Purity Made Simple. I was hoping this would become my go to winter moisturizer because I do love Purity Made Simple. But I was wrong! When I applied the cream it stayed like on top of my skin and made my skin really oily, I was hoping my skin would just "drink" it up. But that wasn't the case. After many hours my skin still looked oily so I don't like it at all. In a way I'm sad because I had high expections for this product.
In my search for the perfect winter moisturizer I got a sample of Estee Lauder Hydrationist. Will let you know how that works out. In the mean time I will continue to use Clinique Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief. I love Moisture Surge but it is not moisturizing enough for me in the winter that is why I am searching for a better winter moisturizer.
I also got a sample of Estee Lauder DayWear Sheer Tint Release because I have been wanting to test a tinted moisturizer. I tought why not start with this one. I wanted to test the Laura Mercier one but it's too expensive for a tinted moisturizer. But maybe some day I will splurge and buy it... Who knows?

Enjoy the new week!
Alexa