I was running low on MAC Fix + and new I needed to restock very soon. I was going to place a MAC order but somehow, some way, ended up placing a Sephora order instead. I really wanted the new NARS Lip Cover in Overheated from the Summer 2016 collection and I needed more dry shampoo, so I let myself be tempted by an email from Sephora and just placed one inclusive order.



Instead of MAC Fix + I ended up grabbing MAKE UP FOR EVER Mist & Fix Setting Spray. It's got really great reviews and some people like it better than MAC Fix +. It's supposed to work the same way Fix + does to make your face look flawless and airbrushed. It makes everything look seamlessly blended and helps powders to look less chalky. I will also use it to spray my foundation brush before buffing out foundation and as a mixing medium to apply eyeshadows wet. So I'm excited to try this and see if I like it as well as or better than MAC. I've got high hopes.


I've seen just about everyone on YouTube mentioning NUDESTIX lip and cheek pencils non-stop. I was the most inspired by RachhLoves love of the NUDESTIX Intense Matte Lip + Cheek Pencil in Belle when this little beauty got place it in my cart. It comes in it's own tin with a mirror on the back of the lid and it's own sharpener. I'm a sucker for MLBB shades and I love the velvety finish. I think that this will look great as an easy, natural cheek color. I am all for multi-tasking products for mornings that I'm running late. Which, let's face it, is most mornings.


I saw the limited edition Hourglass Illume Sheer Color Trio on the website and couldn't add it to the cart quick enough. In fact I added it twice and then had sticker shock when I saw the total of the cart. It was love at first sight for me and then I saw that it was limited edition. Those two magic words get me every time. I love creams for summer as the give such a fresh look to the skin. I think cream cheek products, bronzers especially, blend better and give a more natural finish. I also think this is going to be awesome for travel. I'm already having daydreams about using my contour brush to apply this bronzer. Am I the only one that daydreams like this? Is it just me?


Before I processed my checkout I decided to go through the Sale tab and I found the Urban Decay Matte Revolution Lipstick in Stark Naked and 1993 for $11! That is half price. As I'd never taken the plunge and picked these up, now seemed like a perfect time.


I'm almost out of my can of Living Proof Dry Shampoo so I ordered my holy grail amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo. I really like both the Living Proof also. I think the Living Proof works a little harder but it's definitely messier. It tends to really emphasize my grey roots and sometimes the only way to get rid of the white cast is to pull out the blow dryer. Most mornings I spend all my time on my skincare and makeup and I don't have the extra time for all that extra work on my hair. amika goes on clear and really does work amazing. I'll probably just keep a travel sized Living Proof under the counter for the weeks I'm trying to sport 4th day hair. Or you know, I'll end up with a full-size of both. Whatever.


I spotted the Sephora Collection Wonderful Cushion Matte Lip Cream for $8 so I picked up the shade Wonderful Rosy. I haven't seen a lippie quite like this and for the price I'm willing try try it out. It's supposed to be a comfortable wear and have a really nice matte finish. It swatches beautifully. It might be a little bright but I really can't resist trying every lip product at least once.


I've really wanted to try Bobbi Brown's Art Sticks. Something about a really chubby colored pencil just calls to me. So I took the plunge and ordered one in Rose Brown. Really creamy and comfortable wear and the pencil allows for a really precise application on the go. The darker nude color is super pigmented and wearable. I'm excited to see how these wear.


The promo code I used added StriVectin Hair Color Care Shampoo & Conditioner deluxe sample duo to my cart. I picked this bonus because I've been looking for a new color care shampoo and conditioner. I love the Macadamia Oil set I've been using, but I've been using it for over a year and my hair seems to need the change from time to time. So this sample is going to give me a chance to switch it up without committing a lot to something new.

What have you gotten from Sephora recently? Let me know so I can feel better about my spending...

Do you have any thoughts on these products? Le me know!

Today's Tidbits:

• While I was looking up the reviews for Make Up For Ever Mist & Fix Setting Spray I found  phenomenal Reddit on the difference between setting and fixing sprays. It's definitely worth the read. I'm going to make some small changes to the way I use these. Even the trick about checking ingredients to see which is which is awesome. Here's the link. 
• Did you get anything from yesterday's flash 50% sale on thebalm.com? I grabbed a few things including a custom eye palette. 9 shades and the palette for $22! Amazing deal! 
• Happy Mother's Day weekend! I have a hair appointment on Saturday and then Sunday we have brunch and movie plans. What are your plans?