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7.13.2014

Luxury Beauty Guide | My Top 10 Holy Grail Makeup Must-Have Products

Since I review so much makeup on a monthly basis, I am often asked which products are my absolute must-haves, what I cannot live without. This line-up does vary somewhat every 6 months, as I'm constantly experimenting to find the latest and greatest, but many of these items have been mainstays in my collection for a year (or years) now! I highly recommend any of these products because of both their superior performance AND their lovely shade ranges, which make them suitable for anyone looking for quality luxury products that are worth the splurge. I hope you find this luxury guide helpful! xo

Products Reviewed:

Cle de Peau Eyebrow Pencil in 204 and Holder

Cle de Peau Luminizing Face Enhancer in 13

YSL Volupté Sheer Candy Tinted Lip Balm in 02 and 04

Shu Uemura Tint in Gelato in AT 03 and CR 04

Tom Ford Eye Color Quads in Cognac Sable, Seductive Rose, Golden Mink & Titanium Smoke

Kevyn Aucoin The Eyeshadow Duo in 202 (Shimmer) and 211 (Matte)

*Mentioned: KA Loose Shimmering Shadow [I recommend Sunstone, Citrine & Rose Quartz]

Chanel Les Beiges Multi-Color Bronzer in 02

Guerlain Maxi Lash Waterproof Mascara

Eyeko Visual Eyes Liquid Liner in Black

YSL Souffle D'Eclat Finishing Veil Loose Powder in 03

Makeup Worn:

Cle de Peau Concealer in Beige

Cle de Peau Eyebrow Pencil in 204 and Holder

Cle de Peau Luminizing Face Enhancer in 13

Chanel Les Beiges Multi-Color Bronzer in 02

KA Loose Shimmering Shadow in Sunstone

Guerlain Maxi Lash WP Mascara

Eyeko Visual Eyes Liner in Black

Shu Uemura Eyeshadow in M 851

RMK Creamy Gel Foundation in 102

YSL Souffle D'Eclat Powder in 03

Shu Uemura Tint in Gelato in AT 03

Burberry Lip Glow in 08 Cameo

Velour Lashes in Oops Naughty Me

*Use promo code RAEVELOUR to receive 15% OFF

Shirt:

Rails Carmen Button Down in XS

Nails:

Dior Vernis Gel in Pandore

Hair:

Amika 4P Interchangeable Barrel Curler Set (1.25 in)

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6.26.2014

June Beauty Favorites and Life Updates + BaubleBar Giveaway!

June has been an incredibly productive month for me, with lots of exciting new changes! I am completely sleep deprived and feel like a zombie, but it has all been worth the effort and time to set up my new apartment. There is still some cleaning and organization left to complete, but I couldn't wait any longer to share the exciting news! I had actually planned to post this video yesterday, but there was miscommunication on the cable company's end, so my internet installation had to be rescheduled. Now, I did manage to misplace my Benefit and Dior eyeliners that I wanted to include in this episode, but they will have to wait until next month. So sorry if you were waiting for an update!

The most obvious change to my videos is in my filming set-up, since I am no longer using my vanity as the backdrop. Instead, I am using my new couch! Please let me know what you think of the change. I do plan to switch up the scenes occasionally, so your feedback would be greatly appreciated! I hope to incorporate more lifestyle videos in the future. Office tour, anyone? xo

P.S. Don't forget to get your entries for the Bauble Bar Pearl Earrings Giveaway [not sponsored] in as soon as possible. It ends in just two weeks! All rules and guidelines are listed on the video's page HERE, so please click the link to submit your comments.

Products Reviewed:

Bauble Bar Pearl 360 Studs

Michael Todd True Organics SoniClear (15% OFF)

YSL Couture Palette in 04 Saharienne

Cle de Peau Luminizing Face Enhancer in 13

Chanel Les Beiges Multi-Color Bronzer 02

Eyeko Visual Eyes Liquid Liner in Black

Shu Uemura Drawing Pencils in ME Pink 12, Me Purple 71, G Silver

Makeup Worn:

Sulwhasoo Snowise Serum BB in 02

Cle de Peau Concealer in Beige

Chanel Vitalumiere Powder Compact in 10