New Acquisitions: Ocean Mist, Silk Naturals, Coastal Scents, EDM

Here are some of the loot I got during the glorious Thanksgiving sale last week. Some of these were bought at 50% off, so I was just really happy to get full-size products at half the price. I was supposed to get a few samples but when sales as good as these come along, well, you have to take advantage.

Check out the beautiful swatches and product pictures! Notice the cute packaging. The swatches were applied dry using a Q-tip (or more universally known as cotton swab/bud). As most minerals, maximum color payoff can be achieved when these are used wet. I chose mostly matte blushes because in my experience, matte blushes have better staying power. I likewise need matte blushes to go with my MAC mineralize skinfinishes.


Ocean Mist loot


Coastal Scents


Silk Naturals

Everyday Minerals and J.Lynne Lip Glaze

I am slowly eating my words regarding Everyday Minerals (EDM). Been using EDM for the past few days and the finish still amazes me. I stopped using EDM in the past because I didn't like the staying power, it used to fade on me by mid-day. I should have known that all it takes is a little prepping and priming with a good base, and maybe the weather helped the foundation stay put (cool, crisp winter-almost-spring days). I am also beginning to love J. Lynne's lip glaze. The consistency is perfect, neither too goopy nor too runny, and it lends a pretty, luscious pout to complete the look. I just love mineral makeup!





Face:
Pure Luxe cream eraser as primer
Everyday Minerals foundation in Light Intensive mixed with Golden Fair Intensive
Mary Kay undereye concealer in Ivory topped with
Bare Escentuals Well-Rested
Monave finishing powder in Angel
Lumiere veena blush in Wild Rose
MAC Refined Golden bronzer to contour

Lips:
Estee Lauder Artist's Lip Pencil in Tawny Writer
MAC lipstick in Syrup
J.Lynne lip glaze in Jodie

Eyes:
MAC Beige-ing shadestick as base
MAC Ricepaper eyeshadow as highlighter
Valerie Beauty multi-purpose minerals in Miranda inner to mid lid
Lumiere eye shimmer in Driftwood crease and outer V
MAC Graphic Brown fluidline to line upper lashline
Maybelline Volume Express Turbo Boost mascara

Everyday Neutrals

It's been a loooong while since I used my Everyday Minerals foundation. I was surprised to learn that at certain lightings (especially indoor light, like the ones used at malls), the finish looks incredibly flawless.









Face:
Pure Luxe cream eraser as primer
Everyday Minerals mineral foundation in Light Intensive
Mary Kay undereye concealer in Ivory topped with
Bare Escentuals Well-Rested
Monave finishing powder in Angel
MAC blush in Fab
MAC beauty powder in Pearl Blossom over blush to highlight
MAC Refined Golden bronzer to contour

Lips:
Estee Lauder Artist's Lip Pencil in Tawny Writer
Monave sheer lip glaze in Honey

Eyes:
MAC Beige-ing shadestick as base
Taylor Made mineral eyeshadow in Amazon inner to mid lid
Valerie Beauty mineral eyeshadow in Dolce Vita on crease and outer V
MAC Graphic Brown fluidline to line upper lashline
Maybelline Intense XXL mascara