April 2017 Favorites + Sephora VIB Sale Haul
We have a LOT to cover this week and I’m not even going to go over the biggest Netflix disappointment of 2017 so far: Girlboss. I seriously feel so bad for Sophia Amoruso! She’s been having some rough days lately… Her two books are amazing, though.
But on to the good part: I’m 99% sure that this is the first time I’ve spent this much money on beauty products in just one month. Between Sephora’s VIB Sale and the last Ulta deal, I haven’t even logged in to my bank account, because it’s probably screaming for help. But as part of my #bloggingduties I got to review lots of great products for you guys! So glass half full, ok?
Warning: This post got a little sexual or super immature at times. I’ll let you be the judge. 😉
APRIL FAVORITES 2017
NARS TINTED MOISTURIZER | COLOURPOP EYESHADOW & HIGHLIGHTER | TARTE SHAPE TAPE | SKYN ICELAND ARTIC FACE OIL
COLOURPOP COSMETICS EYESHADOW IN SEQUIN
I feel like I’m the last blogger in the world to actually try out this brand and let me tell you something: I’m impressed! You all know how much I love my Too Faced Peach palette from my last Monthly Favorites, but this eye shadow is something else. I really can’t wait to expand my ColourPop Cosmetics eyeshadow collection!
Why I’m loving it?
- It’s super pigmented! (More than MAC eyeshadows in my opinion)
- It has a red/ gold pigment that makes any look instantly glamorous.
- You get better application with your fingers, which makes it way easier for on the go!
- It’s just $5!!!!
Down sides?
- None! For now…
Grab a kit with similar red-ish tones here.
ColourPop Swatches from left to right: Lunch Money Highlighter & Sequin Eyeshadow
COLOURPOP COSMETICS LUNCH MONEY HIGHLIGHTER
Right after talking about how I don’t need more than one highlighter in my life(I have about 3), my sister bought herself a holographic highlighter by ColourPop which is mesmerizing to look at! So right away I went online to try one of their highlighters and decided to go with Lunch Money since it is one of their best sellers.
Why I’m loving it?
- It’s the perfect and subtle everyday highlighter.
- It’s just $8!!!!
Down side?
- If you’re looking for a blinding highlighter, this is not for you. Becca’s Champaign Pop will always be my one true love for nighttime.
Grab ColourPop Highlighters here.
NARS PURE RADIANT TINTED MOISTURIZER BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 30
Gotta say that after trying the It Cosmetics’ CC Cream I thought I would never like another tinted moisturizer or balm again. But I decided to give this one a try after talking with a sales associate at Nordstrom. We were between the Pure Radiant and their Velvet Matte Skin Tint and went for the first one since my skin has been going through a normal to dry phase lately.
Why I’m loving it?
- It feels lightweight on the skin.
- Has a good amount of coverage, even though it’s a tinted moisturizer.
- It gets better as the day goes by.
Down side?
- The price tag. ?
Grab this Nars Tinted Moisturizer here.
SKYN ICELAND ARCTIC FACE OIL
Skyn Iceland is a brand that contacted me in order to try some of their skincare products. I had heard about them before, but I didn’t know much about them, so I decided to test out some products. This is by far my favorite! Here’s why:
Why I’m loving it?
- Skyn Iceland is vegan and cruelty-free!
- This oil makes me wake up with super hydrated, soft and glowing skin!
- Believe it or not, it’s slowly but surely starting to replace my old time favorite, Tarte Maracuja Oil!
- Heck, I’m not even going to lie, I swear I have been seeing VERY similar results as when I used the super pricey Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Oil combined with the Good Genes Treatment (check out the review here).
- And did I mention this only costs $35?!
Down side?
- It’s still not available in Sephora US (but it’s available in Sephora Canada and Ulta)
Get your Skyn Iceland Artic Face Oil here.
TARTE SHAPE TAPE CONCEALER
I finally got my hands into one of these. And let me tell you: The hype is real, guys!
Why I’m loving it?
- A little bit goes a long way.
- One dot and my super stubborn dark circles are erased.
- The most full coverage concealer I’ve ever tried.
- It has a huge wand (Keep it together, girl!)
Down sides?
- Because of the hype, it’s usually sold out!
SEPHORA VIB SALE HAUL+ FIRST IMPRESSIONS
URBAN DECAY ALL NIGHTER LONG-LASTING MAKEUP SETTING SPRAY
I was out of this for months and I decided I needed it as much as I need my rosewater sprays, because I’m a snob like that.
First Impression: I already know and love this product.
Grab the perfect makeup companion here.
OLE HENRIKSEN TRANSFORMING WALNUT SCRUB
I was looking for a new face scrub and even though I had never heard about this product, the reviews on the Sephora website convinced me!
First Impression: The reviews were right! It actually cleared all my pores! Including, my supper stubborn nose black heads. Oh and, cute bottle!
Grab it here.
NARS BLUSH IN ORGASM
Always had this shade in my shopping list and never actually bought it. But VIB Sales are where dreams come true so I finally got my Orgasm (lol).
First Impression: I could’ve probably purchased a dupe for less than half the price. But what beauty blogger doesn’t own this product?!
Grab it here.
OLE HENRIKSEN TRUTH SERUM
You’ll know I can’t live without this stuff! Plus, I am loving their new packaging! (Check out how it used to look like here).
First Impression: I already know and love this product. Not going to be switching up this serum until something better comes along.
Grab it here.
TARTE TARTEIST™ LASH PAINT MASCARA
I’ve had really good experiences with Tarte mascaras so I decided to try this one out.
First Impressions: Fall out alert! Right after I opened the tube it actually started crumbling on me. But the mascar did give me some natural and curled looking lashes, after I cleaned that little mess that happened.
Grab it here.
BITE BEAUTY EVERYDAY AGAVE LIP COLLECTION
This is one of those products I purchased because I loved a sample. I had run of my nighttime lip balm (yes I always have a nighttime lip balm, which is extra nourishing because of my sinus). So I decided to buy it full size.
First Impression: Wow! This is a really small tube! *I will not make a “that’s what she said joke”*
A little goes a long way, so if you don’t mind the $26 price tag, grab it here.
JOSIE MARAN ARGAN DAILY MOISTURIZER SPF 47 PROTECT + PERFECT
My sister and I love this Josie Maran Sunscreen, so since I was running out of the regular one, decided to give this one a try, since it has a little tint in it. Bet it will be perfect for those clear skin days!
First Impressions: This is really greasy and has almost no coverage! What’s the point of having a tint if it doesn’t cover anything? Thought about returning it, but since I love my normal Argan Daily Moisturizer, I figured it would be the same thing.
That’s it! Hope you enjoyed this post. Let me know in the comments bellow what are your April Favorites?
Until next time,
María Elena