Organization Tip: Tool Turnabout for Brushes
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xsparkage
Posted September 8th, 2010 at 8:26 pm
I have been using one of these for brushes for years :) It's great if you are like me and have a bajillion brushes, or even a great way to organize other products as well, like eyeliners, lipliners, lipgloss, etc!
This is available from Pampered Chef, but I have also heard from people in the comments of my video that you can get similar ones from Target, Staples, and Michael's :)
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Product Breakdown: Eyeko Nail Polish
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xsparkage
Posted August 20th, 2010 at 10:37 am
This is going to be a new series that will come out on Mondays (I have like 5 'series' that come out on Mondays, so it'll kinda be a tossup on what Monday it will come out on!) This is very similar to review videos, but I'm going to try and be a little more in-depth than reviews tend to be. The first one is going to be on some nail polishes I have had for quite some time. and posted blog posts about, but never a video review: Eyeko Polishes!
Here are some Swatches:
Petite...
First Impressions: Model in a Bottle
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xsparkage
Posted August 5th, 2010 at 6:43 pm
I picked these products up at IMATS this year, and totally forgot about them until a few weeks ago. I think Model in a Bottle is worth checking out if you have issues with your makeup staying on throughout the day or if you work somewhere where you don't really have time for touch ups. Here I am using the sensitive formula, but they also sell an original formula.
I also got the brow sealer, I really like that! It comes with two different tops: one has a mascara spoolie end, the o...
Product Battle: Unii Palette Vs Z Palette Vs MAC Palette
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xsparkage
Posted July 26th, 2010 at 8:03 pm
I've gotten to try out all three of these palettes, here are my thoughts on them!
Extra Info:
MAC PALETTE
Thanks so much HovercatMittens for the photos!!
15 pan Palette: $14
6 Blush pan Palette: $14
4 pan Palette: $5
These are the cheapest, most accessible option. Be careful traveling with these, and pack them nicely!!
UNII PALETTE
Unii Palette: $29 and free shipping
From the website:
Each UNII Palette Includes:
• Magnetized Palette, so makeup stays pu...
Stila One Step Makeup Review
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xsparkage
Posted July 18th, 2010 at 8:57 pm
So this isn't really a first impressions video considering I tried it before I filmed the video, but oh well. :) REALLY loving this product, especially for those "OMG I have literally 2 seconds to get ready!!" moments.
I had a few people asking questions about this that I forgot to put into the video, so here are a few extra things to add:
The feel of this reminds me a lot of MAC's Studio Sculpt foundation in that it's super thick, almost like a gel.
According to Stila's website...
NEW Eyeko Polishes: Saucy Polish & Rain Polish
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xsparkage
Posted July 18th, 2010 at 4:46 am
So in case you didn't know, I kinda love Eyeko Polishes. Not just because the packaging on each polish is totally unique and ADORABLE, but because the formula is FANTASTIC and with most, it's opaque in one coat. They've just released two new shades: Rain Polish (For City Nails) and Saucy Polish (For Naughty Nails).
And just because, here are some pictures of all of the Eyeko polishes I have, which I believe are all of them, if not definitely most. There are swatches for these babies here ...
Two Faced Package!
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xsparkage
Posted July 10th, 2010 at 8:22 pm
I got a package from Too Faced yesterday and wanted to show you some up close & personal shots!
Strip Tease
Pillow Talk
I haven't really tried any of these out yet, but I'll definitely keep you posted! I'm most excited about the Lip Insurance. I'm OBSESSED with Shadow Insurance so I hope it measures up!
If you've tried any of these, what are your thoughts?
Products shown sent for review. Available from Too Faced and Sephora....
IMATS Haul photos
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xsparkage
Posted July 9th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
Sorry this took a little longer than expected! I just got a new camera (Nikon d5000) and was waiting until I got my macro lens in the mail so I could be super fancy :)
I'm also going to add that a good amount of the products I'm showing you were given in the gift bag I got from the guru summit. I only bought a handful of things but I wanted to show you guys pictures of just about everything :)
Not really from IMATS, but so pretty I had to include!! :...
NEW OCC Product Swatches & Giveaway!
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xsparkage
Posted July 4th, 2010 at 6:18 pm
I got the new OCC Loose Shadows and the new OCC Lip Tars at IMATS, AHH I'm so excited to show you guys!!!
There is a full swatch post of all of the OCC Lip Tars right here!
Ironically, when I got home and checked my PO Box, I had a set of the new colors waiting for me. Since I have no use for two sets, I gotta give one away to a lucky winner!! Just fill out the form below and you'll be entered! Anyone in the world can enter, I'll ship worldwide!!!
Please note: Giveaway ends July 1...
IMATS Haul
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xsparkage
Posted July 4th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
IMATS was so fun this year, and so so so overwhelming in more ways than one! I'm going to upload a video showing all my IMATS footage very soon, but in the meantime wanted to show you guys some of the stuff I got there as many, MANY of you asked and I feel that since it's a specialty show, its more appropriate to show a haul versus what I bought from the department store.
The video only shows a fraction of the products I came home with. I might make a blog post later today with pictures of ev...
