CVS Sale Finds December

The other day I popped into my local CVS and they had a huge makeup sale going on. Well of course I had to at least take a peak. End of season sales are great to shop for cosmetics because it's highly unlikely that the colors they discontinue are going to be "out of style" in the next season and you can get some great deals. Here is what I found.

Maybelline EyeStudio Duos in 70 Ivy Icon value $7.99 Paid $3.99

This is really pretty I find the color of the solid turns out to be the same when you use the marble side. 

Here is what it looks like on, I used the Revlon Eyeliner to line and Whip Hand Cosmetics in Green Beret in the outer corners for definition. The mascara is Lancome Defincils HD in black. 

Nicole by OPI in Ladies in the Limelight value $7.99 Paid $3.99

This is a fun yellow that I plan on wearing in the spring. It is a retro 50's kind of yellow.

Nicole By OPI Kardashian Color in Wear Something Spar-Kylie Value $7.99 Paid $3.99

Pretty sparkle pink! The possibilities are endless!

Revlon Grow Luscious Lash Liner  in 004 Emerald Value $9.79 Paid $2.45

This was an exciting find since Emerald is the color of the year. This goes on really smooth and is easy to smudge if that is what you like to do with your eyeliner. However it won't smudge if you don't make it and lasts all day long. I love this color!

Revlon TopSpeed Nail polish in 330 Emerald Value $6.49 Paid $1.49

Now normally I stick with brands like Essie and OPI for nailpolish but when this is made in the USA and is only $1.49 and is the color of the year....

Rimmel London Moisture Renew Lipgloss in 335 Purple Rescue Value $6.99 Paid $3.49

This is a really pretty purple pink color. It does have sunscreen in it so it does have a slight sunscreen flavor to it, however I don't find it as bad as other lip glosses with sunscreen. 

Cover Girl Lip Perfect Lipstick in 400 Temptress Value $7.99 Paid $3.99

This is a really pretty pink color. It is the kind of pink I like to wear all year long.

Milani HD Advance Lip Color in 113 Ignition Value $7.99 Paid $1.99

This is a medium light coral orange color and is very flattering. 

Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in 045 Raspberry Value $9.99 Paid $2.49

I love this color, it is a deep berry red, great for the winter and for evenings. I took a picture of what it looks like on but I feel too weird posting a picture of my lips. lol

Milani Crystal Eyez Liquid Sparkling Eye Shadow in 05 Delightfully Dazzling Value $7.99 Paid $1.99

This is a pretty Teal Blue color and I can't wait to use it! I can't beleive I got it for such a good price!

So I found a total of 10 products that would have cost $81.20. On sale I paid $29.86, and that's a $50 savings.

Anyway check out your local CVS and see what you can find!

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Beauty Army December 2012

I got home from work today and opened up my mailbox to find my Beauty Army box inside! I love getting my little subscription boxes! Beauty Army is $12 a month plus free shipping and you get to pick out your own 6 samples. A lot of them are full sized too which is super nice. Here is what I picked out this month.

Skinn Cosmetics Twin Set Lip Stick and Lip Gloss in Pink Tulip. Full Size value $18.50. This is really nice because it has matching lip stick and lip gloss with a mirror on the tube so it is great for the purse.

You Da Balm Grapefruit Lip Balm. Full Size value $3.00  It smells just like a fresh grapefruit! Yummy!

Cocktail Perfume Vial. Approximate Value $4.00 (Full Size 1.7oz $56) Out of my 6 samples they had one option for a mystery sample and this was what they sent me. I can't wait till my asthma is better again so I can smell it.

Mighty Leaf Tea Green Tropical Tea- 1 bag value 66 cents. (Full Size 15 bags $9.95) I always love to try teas and coffees so this looked like a good idea to try. I'll let you know how it tastes when I try it!

Mark Hook Up Lip Gloss- Blow Kisses Full Size Value $6.50. So much fun! I love really red lip colors. It's so vintage looking!

Whip Hand Cosmetics Loose Pigment Eye Shadow in Green Beret .02oz value $2.80 (Full size .10 oz $14.00) This is a very nice shade of green. I love using green and brown eye shadows.

Total Value of this month's choices = $35.46

See you next time!
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Birchbox December 2012

Yesterday I got my Birchbox in the mail! YAY! It's always fun when that comes in. For $10 a month you get 4-5 samples plus an added bonus item. This is what came in my December box.

Aerie Shimmer Fragrance. Est Value $3.99 (A lot of places sell sample perfumes for $4-$5 a tube! Yes really! ) Sadly I can't even sniff this yet because my asthma is acting up. Boo. 

Model Co SHINE Ultra Lipgloss in Showgirl Red. Full Size $16.00. This has a built in mirror which makes it really great for the purse.

Benefit It's Potent! Eye Cream. .10oz value $6.40 (Full size .50 oz $32) I love eye creams and am excited to try this one. I always have problems with dark circles and puffiness.

Kerastase Resistance Ciment Thermique- Protect 20ml. Value $6.25 (Full size 125ml $39)  This is a leave in conditioner heat protectant. This will be great for when I curl my hair or use the flat iron. It is always a good thing to use a heat protectant when styling. 

This months bonus item is CHOCOLATE! Yummy! 

Chuao Chocolatier Chocopod. Value $1.14 (Box size 7 pieces $7.95)  My sample was the sea salt and breadcrumbs in dark chocolate. It was so good! 

Total value of my Decembers box is $33.78

Ipsy December 2012 Glambag

I was very excited to see the bright metallic pink mailer in the box the other day. That is one of the great things about the Ipsy Glam Bag Subscription. You get cheery pinkness in your mailbox once a month filled with beauty goodies, and with Ipsy it only costs $10 a month. I fully think this program is worth it. Here is what I got in my kit this month along with an estimated value.

Silver Colored Cosmetic Bag- Estimated value $5.00

NYX Loose Pearl Eye Shadow in #13 Sky Pink Pearl. Full Size- $3.00

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil in Zero (Black) .03oz- Estimated value $15 (Full size 4oz  $19)

Be a Bombshell Lip Gloss in Hot Mess. Full Size - $14.00

Mai Couture Highlighter Paper in St Barts. 25 Sheets - $14.00 (Full Size 50 Sheets $28.00)

Mirabella Prime for Face and Eyes Full Size- $29.00

Total Value of this months Glam Bag is $80.00

All I can say is wow. Reviews of the products will be up later as I use them.

TTFN

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