Random
byAlegory Lipgloss Organizer *- My love for byAlegory products is so deep. They have the BEST acrylic organizers on the market right now and they are incredibly affordable. I recently received their lipgloss holder and it is AWESOME. There are 3 rows, so it fits a total of 24 glosses and comes in a great assortment of colors. I have 2 sets of these and one holds my Gerard Cosmetics glosses and the other holds eye brushes! I have also seen some girls use theirs for storing MAC lipsticks upside down. If you are looking to get your makeup stash in order, I highly recommend checking them out! Buy Here – $23.99
Eyes
Smashbox Heatwave Palette – I swear I have had this palette for MONTHS and am just now getting around to using it. Smashbox eyeshadows are SO freaking buttery smooth and creamy that I am kicking myself for not breaking out this baby sooner. (And I’m pretty sure it was Limited Edition, because I don’t see it on the Sephora site)
The shades that I have been using the most are the ones marked with the heart. (The shades aren’t named at all) I can’t wait to dive into the other colors! Amazon – $54
Face
NARS All Day Luminous Powder Foundation – Fiji *- BRAND spankin new from NARS, is one of the BEST powder foundations I have used in months. First off, it has an SPF of 24, can be applied wet or dry & comes in 12 different shades. My skin gets incredibly dry in the winter and I usually stay away from powder products, but this has seriously changed my makeup routine. I have been using it for a little extra coverage when I wear my NARS Sheer Glow and those 2 products combined are like Joanie & Chachi. It blends into the skin beautifully and is so finely milled. I highly recommend picking this up if you are looking for something to splurge on with your Sephora F&F 20% off code! Buy Here – $48
It Cosmetics CC+ Radiance Ombre Blush in Je Ne Sais Quoi *- I spoke about this blush earlier this week when I posted my review on the new QVC TSV set, so I won’t go too much into detail. I REALLY hope IT decides to release more ombre blushes, because this one is amazing! Out Of Stock
Swatches
Lips
NARS Damage Lipstick – Described as a sheer muted grape, I have been LOVING the wash of color this gives my lips! It’s a perfect Fall shade for when you don’t want to go too bold. Buy Here – $26
NARS Lip Gloss in Dolce Vita *- This lipgloss looks AMAZING over Damage! I am in love with the new NARS gloss formulas – They are creamy, not sticky and don’t have an obnoxious scent to them. Buy Here – $26
Swatches
FAIL
Marc Jacobs Lash Lifter Gel Mascara – Do.Not.Buy.This. I received this sample from Sephora and was SO excited to try it out. Womp womp. It’s a huge fail for me. The formula is SO wet and did absolutely nothing for my lashes. Every time I take the brush out, it gets stringy. It has a price tag of $26, but I can think of a TON of drugstore mascaras that do a way better job and are a fraction of the price. Have you tried this? Is it just me?
And that wraps up my Friday Favorites & Fails! What products were you loving and maybe not so loving this week? Would love to know in the comments below! Have a great weekend!
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So many nice products…and that organizer is so cool! The mascara looks kind of nasty…I’ll stick with my $3 WetNWild that works for me!! 😉
I really want to try the Nars foundation. I always love reading your picks.
OMG that blush!!!!!!!! That Smashbox palette looks amazing too, haha. Way too many things on my need-to-get list!!!!! I lvoe your FF posts by the way.
I want that blush. I hope that IT makes it available for individual sale. One day, a Nars lipstick will be mine. I have decreed it! You are an evil enabler. LOL
That smashbox palette was cute
Some fab products. Shame about the fail of a mascara though.
SO many great products! Too bad Marc Jacobs Lash Lifter Gel Mascara ain´t no good 🙁
Love the look of the Smashbox palette!
Damage is gorging! It reminds me of a slightly lighter NARS Fast ride (which I love). Digging the gloss caddy, too! I’m slowly learning to love glosses so I can see a need for such a case in my future… BOO on bad mascara, lol. Is there anything worse?!
Gorging, oh my gosh. GORGIE:) 🙂
That lip combo looks glorious! It seems like it would really look good on anyone.
I love favorites!! That NARS powder was in my online basket on Sephora.com but the last minute I decided against it – but now I’m totally rethinking that decision! Also, thanks for the heads up on the acrylic cases I’m in need of new storage for my lippies! 🙂
Dang! I need to get some of those Nars lipsticks STAT!!
Damage is SO pretty!
Yikes, and I wanted to try that mascara. Thank you for the warning!
I like the NARS damage lipstick. you have such a nice picks there! 🙂
wow – that is a great selection of favs… damage is gorgeous 🙂
Love the lippies!
Lovely faves! Too bad about the Marc Jacobs mascara 🙁
Laura
Pink Frenzy
That Smashbox palette looks AMAZING! The pigmentation is insane :).
so many great products u have girl .. and that organizer is so cool ….
Love that Nars lipstick! It’s great to have some darks that are not so bold.
I like Dolce Vita
I’m definitely going to try out the NARS duo you suggested. I love lip shades like that!
Oh wow those lip products!!! Love!
I’ve never been impressed with MJ Mascara. As fabulous as the rest of the line is you’d think the mascara would be at the same level =(
That palette is one of my all time favorites.
That blusher looks incredible, sorry about the rubbish mascara!
I had the same issue with that mascara 🙁
I didn’t know that I needed an acrylic organizer until today! Bummer to hear about the mascara being a bust!
I bought that It Cosmetics set, and I do love the blush. So far, I love the whole set, actually. I really want to try some of the new NARS lipsticks, too.
I so want that It Cosmetics blush!
Ewww on the mascara! I’ve got my Jordan’s I love, so I’ll stick with it 🙂
Jordana. Silly autocorrect 🙂
NARS foundation is on my wishlist, so many people rave about it x
oh those lip products!!!! <3
gorgeous!!!
xo
Alice|Alice’s Beauty Madness
Love the look of that Smashbox palette!!