Sephora VIB Rouge

Hey guys!

Today I'm writing about the little box of goodies you get when you've obviously spent too much money at Sephora. I have to say, I felt more guilt than joy when I received this package, but it is a nice touch and a small gift exclusive for the level VIB Rouge.

It comes in a little red cardboard box.

Inside is a small pamphlet explaining the perks of VIB Rouge (free shipping on all orders, invites to exclusive events, access to products as soon as they release before they're available to the general public etc.)

You also get free, unlimited access to the Beauty Studio, so, essentially free makeovers whenever you wander past a Sephora. They're counting on us to buy all the products they use, of course.

And then, saving the best 'till last- a miniature, exclusive VIB Rouge shade of Marc Jacobs lipstick in a special red case.

A full size Marc Jacobs lipstick will set you back $38.00, so this is a nice little present. You can purchase a full size of the VIB Rouge shade- only if you are at a VIB Rouge status.

It's a pretty standard, classic red with a very creamy, pigmented formula.

This was just one swipe. I thought the texture was really nice, very smooth, almost gel like.

In bright daylight the shade is a very bright classic, cherry red, but in normal lighting it's a bit more plummy and neutral. Overall, a really nice wearable red.

So thats my review on the VIB Rouge Welcome Kit! I hope you enjoyed this post!

Thanks for reading!

Megan

Bite Beauty Bellini Review

Hey guys!

It's been a while since I've posted lately, and I've been in a bit of a blogging rut. I've still been trying out loads of new products and trying to keep on top of new releases, but for some reason coming back to school and moving in took up a lot of time and energy, I hope you understand!
Today I'm writing about a 250 Point Perk from Sephora, a new promotion they are doing with Bite Beauty. August's shade is "Bellini", a bright pink perfect for the end of summer. Here's what I thought!

I think the packaging is really nice and pretty informative for customers new to Bite Beauty.

Bite is definitely becoming more popular, and this makes me super happy because I've loved them for years now!

In the box you get a miniature lipstick, mini lipgloss and a little mirror that matches.

The lipstick is very creamy and pigmented (but be careful because Bite products melt very easily!) and the gloss is also lovely. It has a nice scent and is very pigmented and glossy- without being sticky.

I hope you all enjoyed this post!

Thanks for reading!

Megan

French Manicure Sticker Test

Hey everyone!

Firstly- sorry this is going up late! Thought I had scheduled it but must have forgotten to hit publish or some other important button! Hope you enjoy this post!

Recently I tried out the method of using binder stickers to create the perfect French manicure. I used Essie's "Blanc" as the white shade, and regular binder stickers.

I pressed one onto each of my nails, and tried to layer two on my thumb because it was too wide. Layering two did not work out very well because it meant that the tip wasn't very rounded or even and instead had a pointed centre. 

When painted with the binder stickers still on everything looks good to go. Unfortunately, this wasn't the case for very long.

I peeled them all off- very carefully- and I just think it looks quite messy. Perhaps if I had peeled them off sooner so that they weren't as goopy, or maybe if I had waited until it was more dry, I'm not sure. Personally, I think I'd have better luck painting free hand, and that's not bragging, my very unsteady hand creates better lines than these stickers. Plus it's less wasteful.

So there's my negative review of using binder stickers for French manicure nail art. My advice is to just practice free hand and hope that practice makes perfect. Personally, it's not worth spending money on the stickers unless you use them in your binder, and it's not worth the waste.

Thanks for reading!

Megan

Clinique Moisture Favourites

Hey everyone!

Today I'm doing a quick review of a mini set I picked up from Sephora online. It's a set of three best selling Clinique products, 2 out of 3 I already own and love and wanted the miniatured for travelling.

They are all deluxe samples and I think a set like this is really great if you want to try some products out, without spending money on a full sized item.

Classic, simple Clinique packaging, which makes it pretty clear what to expect inside. This set comes with a Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief moisturizer, a Chubby Stick lip balm in the shade Super Strawberry, and a Moisture Surge overnight mask.

Here you can see that the sizes are quite good and perfect for travelling.

The Chubby Stick was the only item I hadn't already tried and so far I quite like it. It is relatively long lasting for a balm, and quite pigmented.

It isn't as glossy as I had imagined, but has a balmy sheen.

This is with one layer, but I have found that it builds up to a more pigmented shade if you reapply.

Thanks for reading!

Megan

MakeUpForEver Concealer Palette Review

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Today I'm reviewing the MAKE UP FOR EVER "5 Camouflage Cream Palette". I bought this from Sephora in shade No. 1. I've only been using it for a few days but I think I've gotten used to how I should apply it and how I like to use it. I hope you enjoy this review!

First off, the package is pretty simple. I really like the sleek size and thickness of it, it's designed for professional makeup artists, so it has a slender design for a purpose. I think this makes it easier to carry in any makeup bag and not just a pro kit. 

I also love the 5 shade selection versus a massive concealer palette of 15+ shades. It's much more reasonable for personal use and is far less intimidating to a makeup lover rather than a makeup artist.

The packaging isn't just slim and easy to carry, it's also very lightweight and easy to see. The clear lid makes it easy to grab, especially if you own any of the other shades, and it's so lightweight that it's perfect for travelling- which makes sense because your concealer colour may change depending on the destination.

The concealers themselves are very buttery and creamy. The palest shade is especially creamy, which is nice because I often use this under my eyes or as a highlight. The rest still blend wonderfully, but I think they get creamier with more use. The pigmentation is also wonderful. These concealers are high coverage, but can be blended out to make them less so. For fuller coverage I like to use these best with my fingers, and then buffed in with a beauty blender, I think brushes aren't the best option for these products.

Overall, I really love this palette. It's versatile, pigmented, blendable and most importantly- portable.

I couldn't recommend this enough.

Thanks for reading!

Megan