Review: Lorac Blush/Bronzer Duo

 A couple of weeks ago I was looking for a new blush.  There are two things I would never leave my house without: mascara and blush.  It is my everyday makeup, very simple.  I used to have a pinky blush from Too Faced and a matte bronzer from Rimmel London.  

One day I went through my e-mail and found a great offer from Sephora: With any purchase online you get a bag filled with Sephora samples and you can choose between three options.  This was the perfect time to buy my new blush... and there it was... Pink and Bronzer, two in one!  Then brand? Lorac.  I've never try anything from Lorac, so I decided to go ahead and order.  I chose: In the Glow Kit and with the points I had in my account, I also ordered a Clinique Kit for FREE!  Not to mention other three samples you can always get when purchasing at Sephora... win!

Here's the total for my order:

And this is all I got:

[ good sample sizes and everything smells and works amazingly great! ]

[ The St. Tropez body lotion gives a beautiful soft tan to your skin 

and the Bamboo Smooth Kendi Oil leaves your hair shiny and with a tropical smell. ]

 1. Okay, this blush is the best option I could've get!!! 

2. Both colors are matte, with a minimum sparkly touch.

3. I actually place the brush on the center to get both colors and the result is dreamy.

 4. My face looks so natural, but alive at the same time.  

5. Makes my skin look creamy and soft.  

6. Long-lasting... VERY!

7. I found no cons with this product = highly recommended!

This was one of the better beauty shoppings I've done in 2012.

I don't regret anything.

Love,

Teresa

Review: Sephora Mini Shopping

 I visited Sephora last week in search of a new face powder.  I didn't know which one to choose and that's why I decided to ask one of the employees, who put me in a chair and started to apply make-up to my almost nude face.  He teached me what a primer does to the whole make-up.  It is a gel-base to make powder last longer and also absorbs oil.  I had some accumulated points in my Sephora card, so I redeemed them to get the face primer and then I bought the face powder he used: Hello Flawless from Benefit.  I loved the final result and it was a better shopping day thanks to the job he did.  My mom told me my face looked healthy and even.  Too bad I didn't take any pictures of me, meh!

Pros:

1) Really good texture.
2) The color is perfect for my skin tone.

2) One brush for a natural look and a sponge to cover up imperfections.

3) Very cute case.

Cons:  

1) A bit expensive: $35.

2) When you use the brush it gets kinda messy because lose powder gets everywhere.

 The Primer:

Love,
Teresa

Review: New Beauty Acquisitions

The main reason to go shopping yesterday was to redeem my Victoria's Secret exclusive member  coupons: 1 free thing and $10 off any bra.  The story ended up differently as I made the mistake of walking inside Sephora.  I mean, it wasn't a whim at all cause I really needed a new blush and a face wash.  I was thinking of getting a pink-ish blush instead of the bronzer I've been using for like five years.  I also wanted to try new and bizarre brands, so I think there was no better place I rather be than Sephora, right?.  I couldn't wait to try any of these stuff, so here's the review...

Too Faced Full Bloom Ultra Flush Powder Blush (Cocoa Rose)

Pros: vintage and cute package / easy to apply / intense color / easy to carry in your purse

Cons: too small for $19 / not so easy to open / doesn't bring any brush

Soap & Glory Face Soap with Superfruit Plum

Pros: big bottle / only $16 / refreshing smell / small dots that feel so good and kind of massage your face / perfectly clean sensation

Cons: none for now.

How was the weekend?
love,
Teresa