SEPHORA F&F 2010 HAUL

another delayed post ladies & gentlemen...

presenting.... my Sephora Friends & Family Sale 2010 haul

WARNING: PIC HEAVY!

Benefit Benetint 

my aunt from the Philippines had asked me to buy these for her... I guess this is her HG cheek stain.... since they don't have a Sephora there, she has to ask someone from here to get these for her...

I got a little curious... just had to open one to see how it looks like

Dr. Brandt Pores No More Vacuum Cleaner

Peter Thomas Roth Uber-Dry Sunscreen

St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mousse

Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light Bisque

this thing is hella tiny... I'm not so sure if this is worth the price yet... I guess there's only way to find out.... a review will follow as soon as I get the chance....

Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Blush in #14 Star Struck 

I was looking for a blush that is on the orangey side...

this thing is hella tiny as well... but from what I heard from reviews, this stuff would last you a long time coz a little goes a long way...

here are the swatches

Urban Decay Book of Shadows Vol.III

the detail of the packaging when you open the front flap...

it's nice but what's the use again???

it includes 16 vibrant colors

(click image to enlarge & to see the name of the different shades)

it also includes 2 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils in Random (bright purple) and Zero (black)

& a mini Eyeshadow Primer Potion in Original

Stila Kajal Eye Liner in Topaz (apricot nude)

I got this coz I've been looking for a good nude eyeliner for the bottom waterline... remember the Chromagraphic pencils from the MAC Pret-a-Papier collection?? I wanted to get that but it was sold out at my MAC counter... so I guess this is the closest I can get to that...

swatches & some close-up images...

I got this Sephora Colorful eye shadow samples as one of the samples...

I like how vibrant the colors are.... perfect holiday shimmery colors

I hope everyone's havin fun goin in the lines for the Black Friday sales while I'm warm & cozy in my bed.... =) goodnight y'all!!

MARCH MADNESS HAUL

so my Sephora March Madness haul came in last Thursday... I just didn't have time to post it right away so here it is.... enjoy!!!

YSL Rouge Volupte Silky Sensual Radiant Lipstick #8 Fetish Pink

look at the color of this baby... ain't it just purrrty???

& look at the detail on the packaging... that's where a quarter of the cost goes to... LOL.. I'm just hoping the quality is worth the freakin price... it's ridiculous!! but it's cool coz I deserve to have atleast one... haha... sorry girls no swatches from me this time... me & Voluptehhyy are gonna do some bonding first before I use her..... LOL... but do not fret, I found a very good swatch of this shade at temptalia[dot]com.. she always have amazing swatches..

here is her swatch of the Fetish Pink

I'm actually not sure why I got this shade when I already have enough pinks... I guess a girl can't have too many pink lipsticks...

I also love the #13 Peach Passion... I probably should've bought this one instead... oh well!!

do check out her website though... it's very informative &she has a lot of great swatches!!

Sephora Professionel Platinum Airbrush #55

Sephora claims that this is the secret to the smoothest foundation finish possible... I'm curious as to what this brush can offer... I wanted MUFE's HD 30N Brush but it was unavailable at that time... so I had to settle for this... we will see how it goes....

Smith's Rosebud Salve

I like the packaging, it's very easy to carry around with you... the flower detail on the side is very cute... I love how the packaging has that vintage feel to it... I'm not too fond of the smell however, but then again, it's not a perfume.. so it's all good!!

I bought it mainly because I was looking for products that will help with my lip treatment but I found out that it's not only good for lips but also for a lot of other things... I guess it's also good for your cuticles... such a great buy!!!

Benefit Hoola

just coz I loved the Coralista so much, I had to pick up another powder item from this brand.. I thought I needed another bronzer so there....

NARS Lip Gloss in Turkish Delight

just because I was curious about all the rave on this product... after swatching it, I feel like the quote 'Curiosity kills the cat' might apply in this instance... **sigh** we shall see... 

let's just say I'm not too impressed.. but I don't wanna judge it too soon... after all, Kim Kardashian loves it...

Lash Stash Mascara Deluxe Sampler...

this set contains:

(from L - R)

- 0.16 oz Hourglass Superficial Lash
- 0.09 oz Urban Decay Skyscraper Multi-Benefit Mascara
- 0.13 oz Korres Abyssinia Oil Volumizing and Strengthening Mascara
- 0.14 oz Benefit A Little Bit BADGal Lash Mascara
- 0.2 oz Smashbox Lash DNA
- 0.03 oz Laura Mercier Thickening and Building Mascara
- 0.07 oz Fresh Supernova
- 0.1 oz Sephora Lash Stretcher
- 0.14 oz Tarte 4 Day Stay Lash Stain
- 0.12 oz Cargo LashActivator

I haven't tried any of 'em out but packaging-wise, these are the three that I love... doesn't the Tarte one look like a lip gloss?? except that it's black, not red or pink...

& to conclude this haul is my favorite one... I am uber excited about this last item... I can't wait to use it...

CHANEL CHANCE Eau Tendre

ain't it sooo pretty??

did y'all like my March Madness haul?? my pocket sure didn't! but I'm one happy camper!! Ill be good for a while.... uh, haven't you all heard that before??!