Confessions: Purchasing on a Makeup Ban.

So as my previous post stated, my No Makeup Buying Period is over early. I do think it helped me fend off a lot of temptation, making me re-think about whether I should purchase a product or not.

Because I’ve been a terrible promise keeper, I might as well tell you guys what I got! Yay!

  1. MAC “All That Glitters” and MAC “Soft Brown” Eyeshadows. These two are great basics. I find that I’m getting more attracted to neutrals these days.
  2. Ardell “Wispies” Strip Lashes. Gorgeous volume and length that doesn’t look drag queeny.
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  3. Ardell Duralash Naturals Individual Lashes. I’m still a little shaky with putting this on, so I need more practice. It looks stunning though once they are on correctly.
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  4. MAC Lipstick in “Patisserie”. My everyday creamy pink lipstick.
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  5. Sephora by OPI in “Worth My Weight”. Two words: glitter fiesta!
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  6. Revlon Colorstay Liquid Liner. I’m going to give liquid liner another go, since the previous ones I’ve tried are terrible. This one is very easy to use.
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  7. Smashbox WISH For The Perfect Pout Lipgloss Set. Six glosses: 2 full size and 4 “fun size” as I like to call them. I love them. :)
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Savings for IMATS Toronto 2009

On a different note, the main reason for my No Makeup Buying Period was to save up for IMATS Toronto on November 22. And I have savings! So much that I might only be using half of it. We’ll see how much I get tempted.

Overall, I think the No Makeup Buying Period was a semi-success. I know I probably would have gotten so much more if I wasn’t thinking about it.

Things I would Buy if I wasn’t on a Makeup Ban.

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Sephora Favourites Glitz & Glam Shimmer and Shine Deluxe Sampler, $49

Shining, shimmering, splendid. Bonus points if you know where that’s from. I played with these in Sephora and they are gorgeous!

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Urban Decay 24/7 Super Stash, $43

After trying out last year’s holiday offerings, Urban Decay has released some new colours this time around. I can’t wait to get my hands on these. I personally am in love with “El Dorado” and “Rockstar.”

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Dolce & Gabbana The One Gift Set, $102.87

Confession time: I’ve asked for perfume samples of The One a few times (like, 3) already. The set makes it such a sweet deal.

On a side note, has anyone else smelled the Dolce & Gabbana Rose the One? It just doesn’t smell good on me, yuck!

Total

Which brings my hypothetical shopping cart total to: CAD$194.87.

Beauty Spree: Product Body and Sephora.

I’m just so excited that I want to share my purchases with the world lol!


I got stuff from Product Body. I got the Crush on You Sugar Shea Scrubby Wash, and Pure and Double Whipped 100% Shea Butter, both in Yuzu. My package arrived last night and I already tried them out this morning. I’m all smiles about this one. Oh and yes, I got a sample of Crush On You in Gardenia. :) I’ll post a reviews in a couple weeks.


I had to make an emergency run to Sephora today because my all-time favourite facial cleanser, Philosophy Purity Made Simple, had just ran out. I got a giant bottle of goodness this time that’ll last me a long long time. I also got a Sephora Flashy Waterproof Liner in Flashy Copper. I’ll make this my go-to eyeliner this summer. And what’s Sephora without cute little samples? This time I picked up a sample of Smashbox’s famous makeup primer.

Wee!