Every time I head to North Hollywood with my husband, he's busy with work and I'm cast off to go shop in Burbank's Ulta and wander the halls for hours before grabbing lunch. The worse part is that I always leave with something, as if against my very will. This time I came out victorious with new makeup for the warm sticky weather. Poolside makeup, anyone?
Plus this time, the huge and scruffy bouncer-looking man at the register gave me the chance to use my 20% off coupon on even prestige items. Woohoo! He must be new there, since last time the SA didn't let me use my prestige coupon on a Philosophy product. *side eye*
Interested? Read on.
Too Faced La Creme Lip Cream in Very Berry Sexy ($21)- This is a great berry shade that I find super flattering on olive/yellow tones. It needs reapplication after a meal but feels so comfortable on my lips that I don't curr. It's not too bright but still gives color to my face.
Urban Decay Electric palette ($49)- Okay, I gave in to my darkest desires. I thought I wouldn't have any use for the colors, but after coming home from the Sephora sale I really regretted not purchasing. Good thing I had the 20% off from Ulta! I've already played around with some of the colors and find the quality to be top-notch. Color lovers don't need convincing, but timid people who want to dip their toes into crazy eye makeup....welcome! Trust me, you can make every color wearable depending on technique and placement.
Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow in Petal ($34)- My mom uses this stuff for every day and I've heard that it's great for very yellow people with drier skin who don't need too much coverage. That sounds like me, especially in all months except summer. Since I'm moving back to NorCal within a few months, I knew I would be getting drier and more pale. Petal seems light but swatched ultra-yellow in stores and matches me to a tee in natural lighting (NC30 right now.)
Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Liner in Mint Julep ($20)- I had a vision that this would look amazing as a liner in the summertime. A slightly bronzed face with a pop of light mint on the lids? *dies* These liners seriously are waterproof and take some elbow grease to remove at night, even with a dual phase makeup remover.
Not too shabby, hm? It's probably a bad idea for the husband to drag me along to work but it's really the only chance I ever get to visit an Ulta. I'm most excited to write a review on the UD Electric palette for you!
xo Be
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