My Box of Beauty Backups!

I don't know about you all, but when I find that holy grail, amazing beauty product, I ensure that I never go a day without it. Not to say that I wear the same lipstick everyday or always use the same mascara, but I like to be sure that I have a backup stash of the product (especially for those limited edition items). I wanted to give you all a look into my little box of backup beauty products. Some of these are products that I purchased extras of because they were on sale, some because they were limited edition, and some because I'm a makeup hoarder.

First up are the fragrances. The two in the little boxes are the Warpaint Beauty perfumes in Indie and Untouchable. These are miniature sizes and I did a blog post on them awhile back. They're always super cheap on sale at Hot Topic (I picked these up for $1 each!) and the scents are delicious! I've also got a backup rollerball of the Marc Jacobs Daisy perfume. It's such a fresh, classy floral scent!

First, I have my Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush in Soft Plum. I adore the consistency of these blushes and I wear this particular shade often. There had been rumors of these blushes being discontinued, which is why I snagged a backup, but for now, they're still being sold in my area. The second blush is a MAC Blushcreme in Lillicent. This is one of my all-time favorite blushes and it's a total summertime essential. I got this at a CCO as a backup, because the color was limited edition (though I'm hoping MAC will eventually re-promote it!)

Next up are my backups of different lip products. I've got the MAC Viva Glam Nicki lipstick, which is probably my all-time favorite lipstick. I have a backup of my favorite nude, the Revlon lip butter in Creme Brulee. The Physician's Formula Happy Booster Lipstick in I Heart Rose is another of my go-to lipsticks. Plus, there was a coupon at CVS one day for $7 off of any Physician's Formula products, meaning I snagged this for only $3! The Stila Lip Glaze in Apricot is also tossed in here. I rarely wear lip glosses, but I adore this one!

Urban Decay makes up a good portion of my makeup collection, which is why I have backups of these favorites. There's the Urban Decay Urban Defense Tinted Moisturizer (in the vintage packaging), the Urban Decay Primer Potion (also in vintage packaging), and finally the Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Flipside.

Lastly are the Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips in Teal With It and Cry Baby. I got these 75% at CVS one day and I love how they don't require a dry-time, which is why I don't mind wearing them in solid colors!

Do any of you have a stash of backups? If so, what's in it?

Harajuku Lovers Perfume Giveaway!

So, I have this obsession with doing giveaways and since I've yet to do one on this blog, I figured it's time for one! I'm giving away the Harajuku Lovers Wicked Style LOVE Perfume! Sephora describes this .33 OZ perfume as Cute, Fruity, and Floral. The main notes are Nectarine, Orangeflower, & Blend of Woods.

Rules! To enter the giveaway, you must follow this blog (publicly, so I can easily contact you if you win) and comment on this post telling me your favorite perfume! This giveaway is open to residents of US, Canada, & UK. Giveaway will end on March 18 at 11:59 PM and I'll announce the winner on this blog (and contact them) on March 19.

P.S. If you're interested in winning Urban Decay's "the Fun Palette," check out my giveaway on my YouTube channel here.

My February Beauty Favorites!

Throughout the month of February, I've discovered quite a few products that have become loves for me. From my Revlon PhotoReady Airbrush Mousse Makeup (which has been a favorite for a few months now) to my Clinique Blended Face Powder (which I just started using at the beginning of this month), my beauty products from February have treated my kindly.

My Favorite Products this month:

MAC Eyeshadow 'Soft Brown'

Too Faced LashGasm Mascara

Revlon Lip Butter 'Creme Brulee'

Revlon Lip Butter 'Peach Parfait'

Physician's Forula Happy Booster Lipstick 'I Heart Rose'

CoverGirl Lipstick 'Fairytale'

Revlon PhotoReady Airbrush Mousse Makeup '04 Natural Beige'

Urban Decay Urban Defense Tinted Moisturizer 'Bodyguard'

Clinique Blended Face Powder 'Transparency 3'

Physician's Formula pH Matchmaker Bronzer

Sigma F84 (Angled Top Synthetic Kabuki)

Warpaint Beauty Perfume 'Indie'

What have been your favorites this month? Are there any products you think I should check out for the month of March?

WARPAINT Perfume!

A couple months ago in my local Hot Topic I was browsing around, trying to find a gift for my friend. There was a huge display of WARPAINT perfumes on sale for 1/2 off and being a sucker for deals, I moseyed over to the perfumes to take a whiff and was pleasantly surprised!

I'd never heard of the brand, though after further investigation I found out they were a cosmetics company sold exclusively at Hot Topic, known for super saturated makeup. I picked up two of the scents they had and I fell totally in love. They're an amazing value and the scents are rather unique.

WARPAINT BEAUTY Perfume in 'Indie'

I can tell you now that I am horrible at describing scents, so I'll leave you the company's description: For the unrestrained, bold and audacious. A mouth-watering assortment of sweet creams and hypnotic vanilla.

Top notes: Vanilla Cream Soda & Whipped Cream

Middle notes: Creme Fraiche & Sweet Butter

Bottom Notes: Light Puff Pastry & Vanilla Bean

Every drop of 'Indie' is sweet and warm, dripping with a yummy, pastry scent. Look at those scent notes! The combination is mouth-watering. I've never smelled anything quite like it. I'm a huge fan of sweet scents and warm scents, so this perfume strikes the absolute perfect balance for me!

WARPAINT BEAUTY Perfume in 'Untouchable'

For the self-empowered, raw and authentic. A flirtatious pairing of juicy fruit and feminine florals with the lingering warmth of creme brulee and amber.

Top notes: Black Currant & Bergamot

Middle notes: Plum Blossom, Peony, & Jasmine Petals

Bottom notes: Creme Brulee Accord, Amber, & Vanilla Bean

'Untouchable' is quite different from 'Indie', though still warm. Though it's top notes are fruity and floral, it's bottom notes are warm, making it, again a unique scent. While 'Indie' is my favorite, 'Untouchable' is an amazing option and would appeal to a more vast audience of people, because it offers a little bit of everything scent-wise. Whoever makes the scent combinations for this company is doing a stunning job at making something beautiful and original.

Though the full size bottles (I have the small bottles, not full size) are usually $20 (which is still an amazing price), they are both on sale for $7.98 a piece on Hot Topic Right now. Click here for 'Indie' and click here for 'Untouchable'.

Have any of you all used WARPAINT products before?