8.27.2012

Beauty Grab Bag: August

How was your weekend? Mine was spent in my hometown. My youngest nephew turned 3, and his party was at a state park by the lake. A good time was had by all. It was interesting because the first birthday party I remember was when I turned 3. We had it in the carport at the house where I grew up. My parents have redone the entire outside of the house/yard--while it looks marvelous, it's unrecognizable from the house of my youth. But the carport is the one thing, for now, that remains. While walking Charlie, I stood under the carport, remembering that party....and now I need to remember to finish this post! Onto beauty products! I know this month is almost over, but better late than never?

Monthly I like to share new-to-me beauty products I've purchased. Check out my reviews below:
  • Sinful Colors Polishes in Let Me Go and Bali Mist--I tried in vain to take pics of my nails, but the best results come from the bottles themselves. Metallics in nontraditional colors will be huge this fall, and these polishes at $1.99 each, are a budget-friendly way to try the trend. They are holographic, shiny, and the color is buildable. Try a couple of coats for best results. I prefer the pink Bali Mist. Purchase in drugstores.
Let Me Go & Bali Mist
  • Facial Anti-Stress Mask: Dead Sea Minerals--Again, I try to make my own masks, but I purchased this one because clay-based. If you have oil skin, you'll love this, as it purifies and cleans pores. Or you can apply this blue mask and pretend you're in the Avatar movie. Apply, let dry, and rinse away. Purchase in drugstores or chain stores, like Wal-Marty/Target/Ulta, etc. for around $4.

  • ELF Makeup Mist & Set--While I love to make my own makeup setting spray, I can't always do that while traveling. I also wanted something that was cheap and lasted longer. I tried out this ELF version for $3 over the weekend, and it worked. My makeup survived a hot day at the lake running after a pup and little ones. Purchase at Target or online.

  • Rimmel Scandal Eyes Flex Mascara--I'm a huge fan of the original ScandalEyes (orange tube) for volume, but it's one of the wettest mascaras I've ever used. This version is a drier, flexible formula, thanks to the Lycra. If you like soft lashes with some volume, you'll like this. Think of it as the daytime version of the ScandalEyes. Purchase in drugstores/discount chains for around $6. I got mine for around $3, so look for sales.
What new products have you purchased lately?
If you'd like a more thorough review on a product, let me know.


27 comments:

  1. Oooh, I really want to try that ELF mist and set spray.

    Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com

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  2. It's always nice to go home. Glad you had fun.

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  3. I went to a kid birthday party this weekend too--my niece turned 1! Thanks for the great reviews--I definitely want to try some of these (especially the ELF spray) now!

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  4. Happy Birthday to your nephew! I love that brand of nail polish - I have quite a few colors from it and it's a good price!

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  5. loving the color of the nails polish. I have try BE primer out on Saturday and love it.

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  6. I LOVE Sinful nail polish! It's my new favorite and it's so inexpensive!

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  7. I'll have to check out that mascara. I've been using the same stuff for ages, but I'm not afraid of change. I like the drier stuff, too, for the most part.

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  8. Lady, these are great. For some reason I feel like those freeman masks have been poppin up on a lot of blogs lately and I think I'll definitely be giving it a try. Oh and I have that elf mist and I love it! so refreshing too!

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  9. I haven't purchased anything lately. Your weekend sounds fun!

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  10. I feel like I am going to be starting a long love affair with ELF products.

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  11. What a wonderful weekend–and such a beautiful memory!

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  12. Love those metalic nail polishes! I have to get myself some of those.

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  13. Hi love! I actually have Bali Mist and am loving it myself. Just bought a lot of product from Sephora the other day and about to finally sift through. I got the Too Faced Chocolate Matte Bronzing powder because I was in desperate need of another matte bronzer. All of my others were all finished. Go figure. Liking what I see so far today :) xoxo

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  14. oooh...I so need the face mask and the face mist!! I love that they were both cheap too!!

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  15. I love Sinful Colors nail polish! And I want to try the ELF spray!!

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  16. Sounds like such a great weekend! love to try the ants-stress face mask and rimmel mascara.

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  17. Loved your review and the mascara was very helpful too me as you know I am a HUGE mascara lover

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  18. you know the best products!

    come enter my current giveaway! spread the word!

    xx.M
    www.bellesandrebelles.blogspot.com

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  19. ELF products are great and so affordable!! And those nail polish colors are beautiful.

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  20. i like those nail polish colors!!
    xo
    MOSAMUSE

    www.MOSAMUSE.com

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  21. i like those nail polish colors!!
    xo
    MOSAMUSE

    www.MOSAMUSE.com

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  22. Thanks for the recommendation, especially on the mask! Freemans makes great stuff!

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  23. Kiddo parties are the best! I bought Simple facial wipes recently...Love them!

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  24. hooray for a weekend w/ family :)

    i purchased new moisturized, which has spf and so far so good.

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  25. Totally see that metallic pink polish that matches the shoes in my "my take" post from last week! Awesome!

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  26. Belated happy bday to your nephew:) And will try that Rimmel mascara. Not really liking the Maybelline one I always get:(

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