Mini Haul!

As I've been actively researching makeup via blogs, vlogs, and review forums, I have really been able to find some amazing products. Sadly, once you find that perfect mascara or moisturizer...a little bit of the excitement is gone :( I mean, sure...it does it's job well and it goes on the list of what to take when stranded on a desert island...but the shopper in me, well...she cries a little. 

It's been almost two months since I've stopped at a health and beauty aisle and really gone nuts! Well dear readers, the dry spell is over...here's what I've bought over the past couple weeks:

• Boots Botanics Soothing Eye Make Up Remover
• e.l.f. Shine Eraser Oil Blotting Sheets
• Sonia Kashuk Perfectly Neutral - 10 Eye Palette
• Milani Liquif'eye Metallic Eye Liner Pencils in Black and Brown
• Almay Intense i-Color 031 Trio for Browns
• Boots Botanics Soothing and Calming Eye Base
• eos Medicated Lip Balm in Tangerine
• Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick in Goddess

I have started my foray into eye shadows...let's see how this goes :) If anyone has any good neutral eye looks to share, please let me know! 

Be on the lookout for some looks and reviews!

Just what the doctor ordered: Target haul

Been feeling a little blue and in my book, there's only one fix for that, shopping!! Doesn't Tar-ghay just brighten up your mood? In the past, I focused more on their selection of shoes and clothes, but this time I decided to foray into the health and beauty aisles to have a little look-see...some may call this an addiction, I call it Retail Therapy!


Here is what I picked up:
1) Revlon Just Bitten Lipstain + Balm in Twilight
Have been dying to try this product since I saw Jessica Biel's ads :) My obsession with lip products combined with the fact that I have a major tendency to eat whatever I put on my lips made this product especially enticing to me! First impression: Non-drying, buildable, berry stain that lasts for 4+ hours! I like it!!


2) L'Oreal Hip Jelly Balm in Delectable
Another product I've been on the hunt for...Target really is a magical place :P Soo many Youtube vloggers have spoken highly of this product that I haaad to pick it up when I saw it! It being on clearance sale didn't hurt either ;) The second I opened it, I fell in looveeee!! Hip packaging (no pun intended), nice scent, and great color payoff! Delectable is a pretty raspberry shade. I've made quite a sizable dent in this recent purchase!


3) CoverGirl Last Blast Volume Waterproof Mascara in Black
I have already found my HG everyday mascara combination: clear Jane Curling Mascara + black CoverGirl Lash Exact. It gives my not so naturally impressive lashes a nice touch. That's all and good for work and casual events, but sometimes I want a little bit of drama! Also, I thought it was about time for me to try a waterproof formula. I really like mascara brushes with plastic bristles, give me a more smooth application. Here's hoping that this mascara gives me the diva glam lashes I'm looking for!!


4) Sonia Kashuk Dramatically Defining Eyelash Curler
MUA reviewers have compared this to the famed Shu Uemura. I like that at $9.99, it doesn't break the bank! 


5) Giovanni Frizz Be Gone Super Smoothing Anti-Frizz Hair Serum
I like to consider myself somewhat of a drugstore anti-frizz product connoisseur. Now that Garnier Fructis has stopped making my favorite Sleek & Shine Leave-in Weightless Anti-Frizz Serum (why!?!), I thought it was time to start looking into other options. So far, it smells amazing! Hope it works as well as it smells :)


6) EcoTools Bamboo 6 Piece Brush Set                   
My first official set of brushes, yay! This truly was a deal that I could not pass up, 5 brushes + a handy carrying case/brush roll all for $9.99, who'd have thought? And, this is eco-friendly and cruelty-free to boot. 


Ah, the joys of shopping! Now that I know all about the amazing-ness that is Target's Health and Beauty section, I will definitely be back :)


Let me know your thoughts on my haul and be on the look out for some product reviews in the future!                                                                                                                                                                     

Lip Product Haul

My makeup mania is making it really difficult for me to step out for a bit of light shopping without spending the majority of my time in the drugstore health and beauty aisle. I am pleased to say, however, that my last excursion has left me extremely happy with all of my purchases! So let's start, shall we?

1) Revlon Colorburst Lipsticks in Rosy Nude and Peach

Just had to have these lipsticks after hearing HollyAnnAeree's positive review of them. Rosy Nude is the first pink shade that I absolutely love! It goes really well with my coloring and should suit most Indian girls. Peach is a coral-y color that I think is great for summer. These lipsticks are very moisturizing. I don't know about them being that long lasting though, I just might be a lipstick eater...

2) L'Oreal Color Juice Lip Gloss in Peaches-n-Creme

Another coral-y shade that gives your lips a sheer tint of color. It smells amazing and tastes great! It is slightly sticky though, but the feeling goes away shortly after application. Gives my look a summery feel :)

3) Jordana's Gloss Sensations in Mauve Delight and Bronzy Charm

After reading Addicted To Blush's rave reviews, I was dying to try Jordana's lip tints. Unfortunately, they don't carry those in my local dollar store or drugstore. They do however carry these nice glosses, which at 99 cents were too irresistible to pass up! Both go on sheer with a touch of pink (Mauve Delight) or bronze (Bronze Charm) which is nice over chapstick or lipstick. They don't feel that great on the lips by themselves, give a dry, sticky feel. These also smell and taste yummy!

Lately, I'd been finding myself taking full advantage of the drugstore makeup return policy. I was a little bummed that I couldn't find anything that suited me. This haul has really upped my spirits (while lightening my bank account) :P

Are there any products that you have recently discovered that you just want to rave about? Share them in the comments below!

Til next time,

Mani :)