Even though in the past month I managed to score an ABUNDANCE of products, I am, afterall, a beauty-focused gal, and thus I am never entirely satisfied. Here I bring you a mere sampling of other products I have a serious hankering for:
1. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer $30CAD – my ears always perk up when I hear about a new concealer, particularly when they are supposed to be fabulous for dark circles. I have four concealers in rotation right now, all about half-gone, so I am dedicated myself to finishing two before I allow myself to pick up one of these (I’m thinking in either shades Biscuit or Caramel) – the push is ON!
2. MAC #217 / Hakuhodo G5523BkSL Brushes $27.50CAD and $26US, respectively - Even though I’ve been drooling over the Hakuhodo brushes for ages now, I realized the other day that it’s might be silly and non-economical of me to order brushes online when I could get similarly priced options here at home. I think what makes the most sense is to try the MAC version first while funds are tight – then when I can splurge a bit more, order a few Hakuhodo ones – and I’ll likely appreciate them more because I’ll have something to compare them to. Right!?
3. Hourglass Femme Rouge Velvet Creme Lipstick in Raven $35CAD - After noticing that I did not own an orange-red lipstick, I went browsing through Sephora at all the possible contenders. Of course, once I saw that Hourglass had a stunning, creamy orange-red, it was the clear winner! Also loving the option of the refill cartridge, which also means I could technically fill it with another shade if I actually finished Raven. Note: while looking up swatches online, I came across this post on Makeup 4 All – seems they used a mix of Raven and Icon at the La Perla Fall 2013 shows! And they used the Exhibition Duo as well. I’m already ahead of the curve 
4. YSL Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils in 5 Burgundy $36CAD – First I saw this tutorial on Lisa Eldridge and got it in my head that a fabulous bright plum mascara is something I NEED to own. Then while I was browsing around Sephora last week, I noticed this mascara by YSL, and after dabbing it on my hand, I was totally convinced. I’m hoping it shows up on my darker lashes.
5. Marcelle Essentials Clay Mask $14.50CAD – I was looking up masques on Makeup Alley and this one came up, although the picture is different (though ingredients listed are the same). It got super-high marks so I’m going to check it out, as my Queen Helene clay masque is finally finished (and should be turfed anyway – it’ s 5 years old!).
I originally had Alterna’s Bamboo Smooth Kendi Dry Oil on the list as well, but I ran out of my current hair oil sample so I picked this up this week (at which time I also got the very last sample of the NUDE skincare oil!!! Wooooooooooooooooo!!!). Of course I have a huge huge huge ongoing wishlist, but these are just a few of the items at the top of my list this month (or, err…week).
What are you lemming lately!?
#1 by Eugenia on March 8, 2013 - 12:20 pm
I’m very interested to check out the new NARS concealers too; in fact, there’s a whackload of new NARS stuff I want *sigh*
As to the MAC 217, I have a couple of them and use them daily – one of my favourite brushes; that being said, I think MAC changed the quality of the bristles, either that or the last one I bought was faulty, because my original one doesn’t splay as much and has a much softer feel. In general, though, I find the bristles on MAC brushes rather rough — and it’s not because I abuse my makeup brushes; in fact, the pampering & babying they get, is unbelievable! I’m always in the market for new brushes and believe your look will only be as good as the tools you use. Seriously.
As to the YSL mascara, have you seen the new CHANEL Le Volume in Prune? I reviewed it a while back, and I am in love with this baby – both for the quality & effect it gives my lashes, and for the colour. Now though, you’ve got me curious to check out the YSL!
#2 by Latoya on March 12, 2013 - 2:18 pm
Oh! I remember that one Eugenia, I had forgotten. Hmm, now it’s a toss-up between Chanel and YSL. Uh oh.
Good point about the MAC brushes…I do want to have good quality brushes, so I might have to investigate more. I would LOVE a Hakuhodo, afterall!
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#3 by Sarah on March 8, 2013 - 12:37 pm
YES I AM SO GLAD YOU PICKED UP A NUDE SKINCARE SAMPLE! Prepare to be assimilated! *ahem* seriously though I love it so much.
Also, that hourglass lipstick looks gorgeous.
#4 by Latoya on March 12, 2013 - 2:19 pm
I am going to check out the NUDE oil this weekend so I’ll letcha know how it goes, Sarah! Though I’m almost scared to love it haha. And Hourglass anything is just fabulous.
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#5 by Larie on March 8, 2013 - 2:49 pm
I love Alterna’s Kendi Bamboo Oil – can’t wait to hear what you think of it (and it smells divine, no?).
#6 by Liz (@Reductionista) on March 8, 2013 - 10:13 pm
I stare at the Hourglass lipsticks every time I’m in Sephora. One day I’ll have the courage to wear Icon.
I like how practical and concise your list is while it still incorporates fun. I keep trying to make these wish list collages and it turns into the most ridiculously crowded canvas ever. @___@
#7 by BeautyReflections (@BeautyReflectTS) on March 10, 2013 - 3:02 pm
I love my MAC 217-I have 4 of them and use them every day.
And I just got Hourglass Muse and LOVE it. I want them all now hahaha!
#8 by Amy on March 30, 2013 - 11:57 pm
I can’t wait to hear if the YSL mascara shows up on you (if you end up picking it up, of course!). I’m always intrigued by colored mascaras but worry that they’ll just be pointless on my black lashes.
#9 by Latoya on April 8, 2013 - 3:45 pm
I know what you mean Amy – I suspect the look will be very subtle but I am ok with that – I just wanted something that would give a bit of softness compared to black but that wasn’t brown. I think I’m actually going to go with the Chanel one now – I discovered that the YSL contains fragrance which never makes sense in a mascara :S Hellooo, irritation!
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#10 by Amy on April 9, 2013 - 12:13 am
Wait, fragrance in a mascara? Why would it even occur to anyone to do that?!
#11 by Latoya on April 9, 2013 - 1:34 pm
Right?! It doesn’t even make any sense. Guerlain’s contains fragrance as well, and I think Giorgio Armani’s ETK mascara has fragrance in it too – not sure, but I had it once and my eyes were ruined for months!