December Ipsy Glam Bag

 This months glam bag came a little sooner then I had expected, so when I opened up the mail box and saw the two pink envelops (one was my mums) I was super excited.
I love the bag this month! It is definitely my favorite so far, and I think it really is a glam bag. It covered with a dark pink fur, and has a metallic pink handle. The inside is lined with a slightly muted gold color.

Royal & Langnickel Angel Shader Brush

I haven't used this brush yet but I have a couple of brushes from this brand and I really like them, so I see no reason I won't like this one.

Jersey Shore Cosmetics Peppermint Lip Balm

I got Jersey Shore's lavender lip balm and it was really nice, as is this one. I wasn't to thrilled to get another lip balm, but I guess you can never have to many lip balms.

NYX Prismatic Shadow in Punk Heart

I love the packaging of this shadow, is super  cute. This is a lovely light purple shimmery shade, but I hardly ever wear purple eyeshadows. that's why I haven't swatched it, I haven't decided if I should give it away or give it a try.

Smashbox Insta-Matte Lipstick Transformer

I tried this out this morning, and to my complete surprise it actually worked! It made my lipstick look a soft matte, and last longer.

Aurora Intensively Precise Eyeliner in Cinnamon

When I saw that this eyeliner was brown I was very interested to give it a try, I have only ever used black and have been wanting to tryout a brown one. After using this this morning I was a little bit disappointed. I love the color, but the applicator was a bit iffy, I have to press down quite hard to get a even line. I also notice a small problem when is came to removing it, it didn't come of, I try makeup remover pads, remover cream, and face wash. So now I have a semi-permanent wing.

As far as the contents of this months bag goes this is my least favorite one, but the bag itself makes up for it as it is the cutest thing ever.

What is your favorite eyeliner? I have been wanting to get a new on but can't decide what one.
Are you all ready for Christmas yet?
Anna.

Let's Chat About: Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer

 Hello Everybody!

Today I want to talk to you about the Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer, as you probably already learned for the title of this post.
 I picked this up at Sephora, oh goodness was it two weeks ago now, wow time flies. 

Anyways, I have used this three times, and I have to say I wasn't all that impressed, but before you all get to mad at me let me explain myself. The first time I used it, I gave the tube a squeeze and it was really watery, so I thought "okay I don't think it's supposed to be like this" so I tried shaking it up, and that seemed to solve that problem. 

The next thing is that I didn't notice a big difference in the way it made made my foundation look, yes it does make it stay on longer, but I have seen no difference in any other way.

I will say that I am currently using a inexpensive foundation, so I don't know if that makes any difference in the way this primer works. I am definitely giving this the benefit of the doubt, and going to try it with some other foundations.

 Have you ever tried this product? 
What did you think of it?

Sephora & Ulta Haul

 Hey Everybody!
Sorry this post is a little bit late, my advanced planing skills really weren't working this week.
Yesterday I went shopping with some friends at a not to distant mall, and I had been saving my pennies for certain products, so of course I picked up a couple of them. 

 Sephora was our first stop, and so that's where I'll start. I had quite a few thing I have been wanting to try, so it was a little hard to finally decide on the two thing I came away with.

 Smashbox Photo Finish foundation primer

Benefit High Beam luminescent complexion enhancer

Benefit Hoola bronzing powder mini

Soap&Glory Sugar Crush body wash  

CHI Helmet Head extra-firm hair spray 

Yes To Cucumbers soothing facial wipes 

 L'Oreal Collection Exclusive lip stick in Julianne's Nude 

                              Hoola bronzer, Julianne's Nude

 So far the only ones I have used are the L'Oreal lip stick and the cucumber facial wipes, so I am super excited to try all these out over the weekend. I will probably be doing some reviews of these products in the next couple of weeks, so keep you're eyes open.

Do you have any of these products?

Which do you prefer, Ulta or Sephora?

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, and safe travels if you are visiting friend or family.

Anna.