6.24.2014

Summer Haul: New Drugstore, Sephora, Ulta, & LORAC PRO Palette 2 Reviews

Two words I love: summer and new. If I see those, my eyes are drawn to them and makeup somehow ends up in my cart. And so, I am currently on a Shopping Ban for the month, and minus one item (mentioned below) I've stuck to it! To "prepare" myself (kidding) I made sure to get some items that were on my summer wishlist. And I managed to purchase no mascara or lip products. I can't believe it either! I made a video for you where I give mini-reviews of everything. Check out my haul:

KEY:
+= liked
-= didn't like
-+= it's a maybe
Hair:

  • Blow Pro: Ready, Set, Blow +
Skin:
  • NΓΌg face masks -+
  • Olay Thermal Mini-Peel +
  • Peter Thomas Roth Vitamin C Sleeping Mask -
  • Ole Henrikson Truth Serum Collagen Booster +
  • First Aid Beauty Instant Oatmeal Mask +
  • First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads +
  • First Aid Beauty Overnight Mask -+
  • The Righteous Butter Lotion +
  • NYX Angel Veil Primer -+
Nails:
  • Sally Hansen Color Foil in Yellow Gold, Rose Copper, Sterling Silver +
  • Sally Hansen Big Smoky Top Coat -
  • Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in Violet Voltage +
  • Sally Hansen Color Frenzy in Red, White, & Hue; Candy Drops +
  • Zoya Pixie Dust Summer 2014 Collection +
Note: The pic wasn't brightened to insure real swatch color

For more information about each product, I encourage you to watch the video! I have a cold in this video and I was delirious. It kinda cracks me up. Also, find out the origins of the CANDLE shown in the pic above. This week I'll be featuring 5 videos on my channel, so I hope you consider subscribing. 



And the last item I purchased was the new LORAC Pro Palette 2. This is a cool-toned version of the original. It is $42, available at ulta.com and in stores 6-29.




I liked this palette and found the consistency of the shadows to be just as good as the original. If you have brown or hazel eyes, or are neutral or cool-toned, or like LORAC shadows, or want some different colors in your collection other than just neutral browns, you might want to pick this up. However, I still find the original to be my favorite. 

In video below, I go into detail with swatches, pros/cons, comparisons to the original, as well as possible dupes for a few shades.

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42 comments:

  1. Love the shades of eyeshadows!

    http://golovelife.blogspot.com

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  2. Oh I want to try that blow pro! And that eye shadow looks amazing!

    www.madeintheshadeblog.com

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  3. I haven't get any new products in a few months. I really like the rose copper

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  4. You got some lovely things, I really like the rose copper nail colour! x

    Josie’s Journal

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  5. Love the colors in that Lorac Pro 2! And those metallic nail polishes are so fun!

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  6. Awesome! I'm glad you got Lorac 2! I figured you were going to be on that one ASAP :)

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  7. Fantastic video and review! I am very curious about the First Aid line, but have a feeling we don't have it here. The little masks looked very sweet, too. x

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  8. love seeing your hauls, those nail colors are so pretty!

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  9. Love those nail polishes! I'm definitely going to have to be on the look out for the red, white and hue color! Perfect for the 4th!

    <3, Pamela
    sequinsandseabreezes.blogspot.com

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  10. I haven't used any Lorac eye shadows in the past - but they look like they stay on for a good amount of time - which is great!! Loving the Rose Copper color you picked up - so pretty!

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  11. That red, white, and blue polish would be the cutest for the 4th!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

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  12. The rose copper and red white and hue polishes are so adorable. We have an all glitter red white and blue polish ready for the 4th!

    xx 365hangers

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  13. Love the matte colours in the Lorac!

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  14. Awesome haul and videos! I really want to try that Olay one! =)

    http://whattostyle.blogspot.com/

    xoxo,
    Jess

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  15. I really like how those Color Foils swatched. That Olay peel sounds great! Love a good peel!

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  16. I need to get that Red, White & Hue polish for the 4th of July! By the way, my Neutrogena prize pack arrived and I LOVE everything in it. Thanks again, Elle! :)

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  17. I love palettes, and your tutorial on them! Amazing haul, girl - perfect summer looks. I can't wait to see more posts on everything that you bought being used! :)

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  18. That rose copper nail is so pretty!

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  19. I love watching your haul videos! You always try products I wouldn't normally think to try.

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  20. I like that red, white, and hue nail color!

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  21. Nice products. They will really add to the wonderfulness of summer.

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  22. ooh what a great haul! i love getting new beauty products. the nail colors you picked are all so pretty!

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  23. I have never tried Lora eye colors, so this was a great review for me! I like the first palette too! I am always searching for new eye kits. I love it when they include tutorials too! Susan

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  24. I was eying this Lorac palette the other day at Ulta- I think I'm obsessed!

    -Ashley
    http://lestylorouge.com

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  25. I don't own either Lorac palette can you believe that? Haha. They're both on my list though for sure.

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  26. You got some great stuff!! I love Zoya polishes! And that Lorac Pro 2 pallet looks so pretty!

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  27. The overnight masks sound great, I've not tried the Lorac colour palette yet. :)
    /Madison
    http://fashiontalesblog.com

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  28. Great haul!! Stay strong with your ban!!

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  29. Great haul really enjoyed watching that video!
    Jess x

    Momentsofbeautywars

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  30. Huge haul!! I love the nail polishes that you got!

    Jules,
    http://forvanityssake.com

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  31. Fab haul! I've only recently discovered (actually, re-discovered) Sally Hanson's great products. My recent fave is the Triple Shine Top Coat. Love it! T. http://tickledpinkwoman.blogspot.com

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  32. Before your review I wasn't sure if I wanted this palette. Now I want it!

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  33. I'm so tempted to get the Lorac Pro Palette 2! I have the first one and I love it but ugh I want that one, too!

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  34. I saw those Nugg masks the other day and I've been curious about them! I was wondering if there would be more than one application in them... glad you answered that!

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  35. You've got some gorgeous products, and that palette is beautiful x


    Kate | A British Sparkle

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  36. I'm dying to get my hands on the Pro 2 palette! It looks gorgeous!

    skinstuffbykaty.blogspot.com

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  37. Great haul ;) The foil nail polish look so pretty! I wonder if they're available in the UK
    xoMadiha

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  38. We are loving the Ole Truth Serum!!

    Jayme & Mendi @ Her Late Night Cravings

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  39. Wow. Great picks dear. Awaiting your detailed reviews now :-)

    http://naturelbellefemme.blogspot.com

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  40. I've been wanting to try more First Aid Beauty products. I hear good things. I've just tried their hand lotion that I like. Ole Henriksen's serum is wonderful! I wish it wasn't so expensive :/ I always add it as a sample whenever I order from Sephora.

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  41. Oh my goodness so many things I want to try, everytime you have a haul I find new things I want to try. I really wanted the Lorac pro palette, I can't believe they already have another one and the colors look really pretty too.

    Nina
    http://curvymod.blogspot.com/

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