By Audrey Dao, on June 15th, 2010,
Sephora Favorites Best in Bronze Deluxe Sampler ($39)
A sampler set featuring 10 of Sephora’s favorite bronzers and luminizers.
What it does:
Create believable, sunkissed color, year-round, with this one-of-a-kind sampler set stocked with 10 of Sephora’s most-loved bronzers and luminizers.
This set contains:
- 0.02 oz Bare Escentuals bareMinerals All Over Face Color in Faux Tan
- 0.17 oz Josie Maran Bronzing Argan Oil
- 0.04 oz Lorac Tantalizer Baked Bronzer in Golden Bronze
- 0.08 oz Too Faced Pink Leopard Bronzing Powder
- 0.16 oz SEPHORA COLLECTION Nail Polish in Bright Red
- 0.09 oz Benefit High Beam
- 0.08 oz TEMPTU RETOUCH Highlighter in Gold
- 0.2 oz Smashbox Artificial Light Illuminating Lotion in Glow
- 0.09 oz Tarte EmphasEYES Waterproof Clay Shadow Liner in Bronze
- 0.39 oz Korres Monoi Oil Bronzing Powder in Sunglow Light
My Thoughts:
The kit comes with sample sizes of different products that is perfect for summer: bronzer, highlighter, nail polish, and more! My favorite product from the kit is Too Faced Pink Leopard Bronzing Powder. I may have to pick up the full size version once I use my sample up. This is a great buy if you love trying out new products and want to find out which products work for you but don’t want to shell out the huge amounts of money. Not only that, these products are great sizes to travel with. If you’re still a little hesitant, you do get 1 full size product in the sampler kit: Korres Monoi Oil Bronzing Powder and that is valued at $28. Come on! What are you waiting for? Get it!
By Audrey Dao, on May 21st, 2010,
Sephora by OPI Nail Colour Drying Drops ($14)
A fast, effective final step that quickly dries nail color.
Sephora by OPI Nail Colour Drying Drops dry nails to the touch in one minute, and completely in five minutes, with just one or two drops per nail. They’re perfect for the woman who needs to polish and go! As an added bonus, nourishing ingredients, vitamin E and jojoba oil keep nails in top condition.
My Thoughts:
When it comes to patience regarding waiting for nail polish to dry, I have none. I can never sit still long enough for the polish to dry. As a result, I am always on the hunt for fast drying polishes. So when I came across Sephora by OPI Nail Colour Drying Drops, I had to try it out. I am so glad I did. It really truly works! Apply nail color. Wait about a minute and apply the drying drops. Wait another 10 minutes and your nails are dry. I also like that it prevents chipping. At least I like to think it does because I didn’t experience any chipping. The downside? The price. I think it’s a bit overpriced.
By Audrey Dao, on August 13th, 2009,
Sephora By OPI Nail Colour Remover ($5)
What it is:
A travel-size version of non-drying nail color remover that quickly and effectively removes even the darkest shades of nail lacquer.
What it does:
Sephora by OPI Nail Colour Remover To Go is a fast, gentle nail polish remover without harsh, drying effects or the tell-tale white residue left behind by traditional acetone nail polish removers. The superior formula contains grape seed oil, vitamin E, and extracts of sea kelp and aloe vera, making it more effective than traditional formulas.
It’s now available in a tiny size to easily tote in your travel cosmetics bag.
What else you need to know:
It completely removes nail color without drying and leaves cuticles soft and smooth. It leaves behind a unique antioxidant-rich moisturizing complex that conditions cuticles and combats dryness. The formula’s pleasant fragrance bears no resemblance to the harsh scent traditional nail polish remover.
My Thoughts:
This stuff is Ah-Maz-Ing! Seriously amazing! I love how it removes the polish instantly (took only 3 swipes to remove dark red polish!) and quick drying. It also doesn’t have that strong acetone smell either. The best part? When you’re wiping off the polish with the cotton ball soaked in nail polish remover, the cotton strands don’t stick to your nail when you’re wiping off the nail polish. Even though it is $5 for this bottle, it really is worth it. You save so much time and cotton balls. It’s wipe, wipe, and wipe. Viola! You’re done!
By Audrey Dao, on July 5th, 2009,
Shiseido Eyelash Curler ($17.50) An eyelash curler curved to fit the eyelids perfectly and equipped with flexible rubber linings which allow you to curl with ease.
My Thoughts:
This is by far the best eyelash curler I have ever used. The curved curler fits my Asian eyes perfectly and curls every single one of my lashes. No need to use a mini eyelash curler to get the corner lashes. I love how the Shiseido Eyelash Curler gives my lashes a natural curl and not a crimp or dent in my lashes. It also has never pinched my eyelids either! Absolutely the best thus far.
By Audrey Dao, on July 2nd, 2009,
Sephora Brand Smokey Eyes Palette ($38)
Smoky Eyes Palette ($50 Value)
What it is:
An all-in-one kit to create sultry, smoldering eyes.
What it does:
The Sephora Brand Smoky Eyes Palette gives you the tools and instructions you need to achieve the classic smoky eye in six easy steps. It’s the ultimate sexy look made beautifully mistake proof!
What else you need to know:
- Four 0.07 oz eyeshadow shades
- Black eyeliner pencil
- 0.1 oz Gradual Volume Black Mascara
- Double-sided brush/sponge-tip applicator
- All in a smart, handy palette equipped with explanatory pictures and a mirror. Take the makings of a stunning look wherever you go with this essential ensemble you simply can’t miss.
My Thoughts:
This palette is perfect for learning and perfecting smoky eyes. Each of the eye shadows has a number imprinted into the shadows to help you know the order of application. It also comes with step-by-step instructions to help you through the process. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t get it right away. Remember: practice makes perfect and always use a light-hand when applying shadows. It’s easier to add more than remove. The shadows are really pigmented, especially the black. You can’t buy the eye shadows separately and are long lasting.
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