August 2013 Favorites/Hits & Misses: Powders, Pencils, Color, Foundations, Hair

The end of August 2013 has been absolute madness! After Beautycon, I was simply exhausted and my quick trip to Vegas this week to see Boyz II Men only distracted me further from filming. I am back with an epically long Favorites episode, though, so I hope it was worth the wait. I will be working on a full video tutorial + review videos of Chanel and Tom Ford's Fall collections as well as Michelle Phan's new em cosmetics products. Please feel free to share any other video requests in the comments section below!

Products Reviewed:
Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Powder in 30

Le Metier de Beaute Peau Vierge Correcteur Concealer in Shade 1 [Frais/Cool]

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer in Neutral Medium
Eyeko Black Magic Mascara
Eyeko Curvy Brush Mascara
Miss Hana Eyeliner Pencils
Giorgio Armani Smooth Silk Waterproof Eyeliner in Black
     *The pencil is labeled Smooth Silk WP, but the website still refers to it as Eyes to Kill!
em cosmetics Day Life Palette [full review and tutorial coming soon]
Chanel CC Cream in 20
Chanel Mat Lumiere Liquid Foundation in 40
Jouer Matte Moisture Tint in Nude
Hourglass Immaculate Foundation in Nude
YSL Youth Liberator Serum Foundation in B30
Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil Shampoo Anti-Oil Astringent Formula
Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy Damage & Color Repair Conditioner
 **I ran out of time, but I am really loving my Armani Rouge Ecstasy + Shu Uemura Anti/Oxi Cleaning Oil ♥ Please check out my blog reviews for all details!

Makeup Worn:
Shiseido Sun Protection Compact Powder Foundation in SP30
Le Metier de Beaute Peau Vierge Correcteur Concealer in Shade 1 [Frais/Cool]
Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Powder in 30
Cle de Peau Eyebrow Pencil in 204 + Holder
em cosmetics Day Life Palette [Eyeshadows and Blush]
Eyeko Liquid Metal Eyeliner in Black Onyx
Eyeko Black Magic Mascara
Giorgio Armani Smooth Silk Waterproof Eyeliner in Black
NARS Larger Than Life Lipgloss in Piree
Velour Lashes in Oops Naughty Me

Nails:
Tom Ford Show Me the Pink [Fall]

Tank:
Theory Len Tubular

Earrings:
Forever 21 [old]

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Jouer Crème Eyeshadow Crayons Review, Photos, Swatches [Abstract, Avant Garde, Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo]

Jouer Crème Eyeshadow Crayons ($24 USD each) are available in five beautiful, wearable colors.   These highly pigmented, blendable crayons can be applied across the eyelids or smudged among the lash lines for a sophisticated smoky eye. These are versatile cream shadows since they can be paired with each other or with powder eyeshadows. Check out the shade break downs and swatches after the jump!

NEW IN: Makeup, Skincare , Fashion, and Fitness Haul

There is a little bit of something for everyone in this haul! Instead of focusing on just one category of product, I figured I would combine all the beauty and clothing items I've accumulated in the last month here. There is a brief fitness update with a couple new Lululemon pieces at the end for those who are as addicted as I am! As usual, these are mostly 'first impression' thoughts since I have yet to fully test all the makeup and skin care products. I will get to reviewing everything here on the blog or in upcoming Favorites episodes, so make sure to stay tuned.

P.S. Don't forget to check out the Koh Gen Do Giveaway HERE! The winner will be selected next week and KGD will ship the prize directly to the winner :)

Dior Bonne Etoile Eyeshadow Palette

Dior Airflash CC Primer

Dior Airflash Matte Touch Powder

Koh Gen Do Treatment Liquid Concealer in 2 

Koh Gen Do Triple Lighting Powder in OC-2 

Jouer Matte Moisture Tint in Linen 

Jouer Mattifying Bronzer in Sunswept

Jouer Moisturizing Lip Gloss in Starfish

Juice Beauty Green Apple Cleansing Gel

Juice Beauty Blemish Clearing Serum

Dollywink False Eyelashes in 1 & 2

White Scalloped Tank Top

Gold Layered Necklace

Liz Flowered Romper

Tall Cork Wedges

Lululemon Track and Train Tank in Groovy Stripe

Lululemon Run Inspire Crop II in Black/Frangipani Green

Makeup Worn:

Dior Airflash CC Primer and Airflash Foundation in 300

Smashbox Halo Powder in Fair

Illamasqua Blush in Katie

Bobbi Brown Bronzer in Natural
Hourglass Arch Brow Pencil in Soft Brunette

Dior Eyeshadow Palette in Bonne Etoile

Le Metier Precision Liquid Eyliner

Velour Lashes in Doll Me Up

Lancome Intense Fuchsia Lipstick

Chanel Glossimer in Jupiter [old]

Necklace:

DailyLook [see video]

Nails:

Dior Fall 2013 Destin 

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The Makeup Show LA Photo Diary - Recap & Haul

Hello, everyone! I did not officially announce it, but I was generously granted a Press Pass to The Makeup Show in Los Angeles last Sunday, so I had the opportunity to stop by and snap these photos for you. I attended the Show several years ago with Elessa of Pursebuzz and had a wonderful time. There were plenty of workshops and seminars as usual, and many industry insiders were out and about during the Show. Last Sunday morning was truly enjoyable, as I much preferred the more intimate environment (in comparison to IMATS) as well as the new and unexpected presence of higher-end brands. I was most excited to photograph Hakuhodo brushes and check out brands like Jouer that are not as easily accessible in stores. 

Hakuhodo Displays -- My favorite collection by Hakuhodo below is the S series, look at the lovely orange lacquer! I will purchase a couple soon, since I know many of you are curious to see if these brushes are worthy of their price tags. Hakuhodo utilizes a lot of blue squirrel, my favorite natural hair for face brushes (incredibly soft). CLICK TO SEE MORE PHOTOS!