So my 18th birthday is approaching fast and I decided it was time for me to give a birthday gift to myself. So can you guess what I bought. . . that's right I bought makeup. I was scrolling through the MAC website and I picked up a few items. However a few items at MAC costs a pretty penny, but hey I'm worth a splurge. So if you have been feeling down, why not splurge on some fancy cosmetics. New cosmetics makes everyone happy. So in order to help you make some bad decisions for your wallet like me, here is a list of items I deem splurge worthy.
Face
Looking to spend too much money on some face powders well look no further Hour Glass makes amazingly luxurious powders. The Ambient Lighting Powders come in six different shades for all of your highlighting and skin needs. You can use these powders all of the face for some natural radiance or in concentrated areas for a little bit more glow. You can naturally sparkle by picking up these powders for 45 buckaroos at select Sephora locations and on their website.
Spring is approaching, though in Brooklyn it seems like eons away, March and April is coming no matter how much snow and ice is on the ground. Why not brighten your outlook on the stormy weather by putting some flower inspired makeup on your pores. MACS Mineralize Skin Finish in Perfect Topping from their new Fantasy of Flowers collection will make everything seem a little bit more sunny. Just sweep on your cheeks and instantly feel like daisies. Well, it might not make everything feel daisies but at least you will look as fresh as daisies. You can pick up this powder for 30 ducks at your local MAC counter or on the website (like I did).
Has your complexion looking a little bit dull or spotty well then it is time to treat yourself to some amazonian clay goodness. Buff on a little bit of Tarte's Amazonian Clay Airbrush loose foundation. This powder gives you medium coverage with a claim of 12 hour wear, that feels light and natural on the skin. The product comes in 11 shades, so hopefully everyone can find their perfect match. You can get our airbrushed look for 36 dollars at Sephora.
Tired of eye makeup and foundation but, you just want to get that flushed glow, then its time for endless cream blush choices. The Balms new cream blush palette will perk up your cheeks, and the packaging is so cute; apples and shirtless guys. Six colors for $32, well thats seems more like a deal than a splurge. You can get The Balm products and their How 'Bout Them Apples palette on their website thebalm.com
Not looking for a whole blush palette, more of a singles gal, well then go pick up Clinque's new spring collection of flower inspired blushes. The Cheek pop blushes give you beautiful spring inspired colors without being to harsh or gaudy. This is an effortless blush that doesn't need precise application. Throw this little flower in your purse and don't worry about streaks or that clown look that bright blush can give. These retail of 21 dollars at Sephora.com.
In the winter I tend to sleep constantly, but if you aren't an all day cat nap kind of girl then you might need something to cover those under eye circles. Conceal your dark circles using a creamy peachy under eye concealer from Pixi. Never looked tired ever again, if you can't get a good nights sleep, well then fake it. You can get Pixi products at Target but it is always on offer on Hautelook.com. So go get this little miracle makeup pot for 12 dollars. *** most affordable product!
Not a fan of gel liner? Thats fine, brushes can be annoying and difficult to use. That's why felt tip liners are the lazy girls best friend, no sharpening and easy application. Stilla's Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Liner is the liner challenged best friend. With a super fine tip you can build up your intensity slowly without having a steady hand. Another plus, if you get tired of black these bad boys come in a variety of bold and bright colors (15). Go get this at Sephora or on offer at Hautelook.com for $20.
Want to spice your lip life? Get bold long lasting color from Lime Crimes Velvetines. These are lip-stains that dry matte and last forever. They come in a variety of bold and unique colors. Pick up Suedberry for a bright wearable red with pink undertones. This color will brighten up your face and pretty much looks good on every complexion. Afraid of wearing bold reds, then this is a great color to ease you in. Get this tube at limecrime.com for 20 bucks.
Bite Beauty has just about the cleverest name for a lipstick company, and these products pack a punch in very bite sized tubes. Your getting your moneys worth with these lipsticks, they are pigmented and smooth. Bite Beauty's Luminous Creme Lipsticks come in a million shades, 25 shades to be exact. You can get reds, nudes and berries for 24 well spent dollars at Sephora. Just be careful you don't feel like biting anyone well wearing them (even love bites).
It's always nice to smell good, so why not smell like sultry floral amazingness. I have had a mini Viktor & Rolf Flower Bomb perfume and I am obsessed. I was given the miniature bottle as a gift and I use it very sparingly. The fragrance has notes of sambac jasmine, centifolia rose, cattleya orchid, ballerina freesia, and patchouli. You can get the 1 oz bottle for 80 big ones at Sephora and other fragrance retailers. Honestly you spray this and you feel like your in a field filled with fairies and elves.
So that is my splurge list, go out and splurge or just stock the Sephora website like I do if you don't have the funds. Remember splurging on nice products should be saved for a rainy day when you feel sad, because new cosmetics makes everyone feel better.
Has your complexion looking a little bit dull or spotty well then it is time to treat yourself to some amazonian clay goodness. Buff on a little bit of Tarte's Amazonian Clay Airbrush loose foundation. This powder gives you medium coverage with a claim of 12 hour wear, that feels light and natural on the skin. The product comes in 11 shades, so hopefully everyone can find their perfect match. You can get our airbrushed look for 36 dollars at Sephora.
Tired of eye makeup and foundation but, you just want to get that flushed glow, then its time for endless cream blush choices. The Balms new cream blush palette will perk up your cheeks, and the packaging is so cute; apples and shirtless guys. Six colors for $32, well thats seems more like a deal than a splurge. You can get The Balm products and their How 'Bout Them Apples palette on their website thebalm.com
Not looking for a whole blush palette, more of a singles gal, well then go pick up Clinque's new spring collection of flower inspired blushes. The Cheek pop blushes give you beautiful spring inspired colors without being to harsh or gaudy. This is an effortless blush that doesn't need precise application. Throw this little flower in your purse and don't worry about streaks or that clown look that bright blush can give. These retail of 21 dollars at Sephora.com.
In the winter I tend to sleep constantly, but if you aren't an all day cat nap kind of girl then you might need something to cover those under eye circles. Conceal your dark circles using a creamy peachy under eye concealer from Pixi. Never looked tired ever again, if you can't get a good nights sleep, well then fake it. You can get Pixi products at Target but it is always on offer on Hautelook.com. So go get this little miracle makeup pot for 12 dollars. *** most affordable product!
Eyes
Tired of your run of the mill black or brown gel liner, then go and get yourself a champagne colored gel to brighten up your eyes after long cold winter nights. Go splurge on MAC's Fluidline in Chilled, which is white gold color. Put this on your lower or top lash line for subtle sparkle and definition. Or, put it in your inner corner to brighten up any eye look. You can get Chilled at any MAC counter or on their website for 16 smack-a-roos.Not a fan of gel liner? Thats fine, brushes can be annoying and difficult to use. That's why felt tip liners are the lazy girls best friend, no sharpening and easy application. Stilla's Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Liner is the liner challenged best friend. With a super fine tip you can build up your intensity slowly without having a steady hand. Another plus, if you get tired of black these bad boys come in a variety of bold and bright colors (15). Go get this at Sephora or on offer at Hautelook.com for $20.
Lips
Want to spice your lip life? Get bold long lasting color from Lime Crimes Velvetines. These are lip-stains that dry matte and last forever. They come in a variety of bold and unique colors. Pick up Suedberry for a bright wearable red with pink undertones. This color will brighten up your face and pretty much looks good on every complexion. Afraid of wearing bold reds, then this is a great color to ease you in. Get this tube at limecrime.com for 20 bucks.
Bite Beauty has just about the cleverest name for a lipstick company, and these products pack a punch in very bite sized tubes. Your getting your moneys worth with these lipsticks, they are pigmented and smooth. Bite Beauty's Luminous Creme Lipsticks come in a million shades, 25 shades to be exact. You can get reds, nudes and berries for 24 well spent dollars at Sephora. Just be careful you don't feel like biting anyone well wearing them (even love bites).
Fragrance
It's always nice to smell good, so why not smell like sultry floral amazingness. I have had a mini Viktor & Rolf Flower Bomb perfume and I am obsessed. I was given the miniature bottle as a gift and I use it very sparingly. The fragrance has notes of sambac jasmine, centifolia rose, cattleya orchid, ballerina freesia, and patchouli. You can get the 1 oz bottle for 80 big ones at Sephora and other fragrance retailers. Honestly you spray this and you feel like your in a field filled with fairies and elves.
So that is my splurge list, go out and splurge or just stock the Sephora website like I do if you don't have the funds. Remember splurging on nice products should be saved for a rainy day when you feel sad, because new cosmetics makes everyone feel better.
