Beauty Blender dupe??

So I've heard a LOT about how amazing the beauty blender is over and over and over. I really really want one, but I can't seem to justify spending $30 on a tiny sponge. I'm sure it works wonderfully and I will eventually buy it because as I type this and I know what I'm posting about, with the money I've spent on what I'm about to show you, I very well could have bought the 'real thing'. So perhaps I will do a comparison blog in the near future :)

I have used the Quo brand blending sponge for about 3 months now, and I LOVE it. I also love the price ($5). It is the same idea as the beauty blender; you still have to wet it, squeeze it, let it grow, then use it damp on your face to apply and blend your foundation. But from what I've heard, nothing compares to the beauty blender. 

I have found other blending sponges at other retailers (KIT brand at Rexall, and SPA Resource brand at Walmart), and they're all only $5, so why not have a couple back ups, right? Because for the amount I've spent on the back ups of the dupes, I could have purchased the real thing. My suggestion would be to save some pennies and go buy the real beauty blender. If you don't wear makeup that often, don't get it, just get the $5 one available at other retailers. They seem to be gaining popularity by the week so it wouldn't hurt. 

Be Wonderful :)

New Makeup!!

Hi Everybody!!

So today I went shopping and picked up A LOT of new stuff makeup related but I will only be posting the things I get to keep. 

It is my sister's birthday at the end of the month so I am putting together a 'makeup care package' for her, so she can begin to feel the joy I do when I see and buy new makeup. So I won't be posting any of the things I got for her today in fear she will see them before her birthday. 

But I will most certainly be showing you what I got for myself!!! I'm so very excited to put all of it on my face! 

** short blog warning because I'm tired but I HAVE to share this ** 

Eek!!! I went the Balm Cosmetics crazy :). There was a buy one get one 50% off sale at my local Rexall, so how could I not, right?? Anyway, I got the Meet Matt(e) palette, the Nude 'Tude palette, the Mary Lou-Manizer, and the Time Balm primer. So so SO excited to play with them!!

I hope each and every one of you are having a great day!!

Be Wonderful :)

E.L.F. Haul!

Hi Everybody!!

So today I am going to be talking about everything I ordered from elf! This was a little bit ago, and over two orders but I've been using some or most of these things on an almost daily basis, so I figured I would share with you!

I ordered everything you see below very late March as well as when the website had their 40% off April Fools sale. That is a pretty amazing sale considering almost everything is under $6. But when I got to the checkout there was a pop up that said 'April Fools! You actually save 50%!'. So naturally I went back and ordered a LOT more stuff.

In no particular order, everything I got is as follows:
Studio Makeup Remover Cleansing Cloths
Studio Makeup Remover Exfoliating Cleansing Cloths
Studio Makeup Brush Shampoo
Studio VIP Eyelash Kit
Studio BB Cream in 'Nude' and 'Fair'
Studio Undereye Concealer & Highlighter in 'Light/Glow' and 'Medium/Glow'
Studio Baked Eyeshadow in 'Pixie'
Studio Baked Eyeshadow Palette in 'California'
Studio Baked Blush in 'Pinktastic', 'Passion Pink', and 'Peachy Cheeky'
Studio Baked Bronzer in 'Bora Bora' and 'Maui'
Studio Baked Highlighter in 'Moonlight Pearls' and 'Pink Diamonds'
Studio Cream Eyeliner in 'Black' and 'Coffee'
Studio Eyebrow Kit in 'Dark'
Studio Volume Plumping Mascara in 'Black'
Studio Moisturizing Lipstick in 'Party In The Buff'
Studio Lip Balm in 'Peach'
Studio Matte Lip Colour in 'Natural' and 'Coral'
Essential Smudge Brush
Studio Small Precision Brush
Studio Small Angled Brush
Studio Flat Eyeliner Brush
Studio Stipple Brush
Studio Small Stipple Brush
Crystal Total Face Brush in Pink and Purple
Crystal Blush Brush in Pink and Purple
Crystal Eyeshadow Brush in Pink and Purple
Crystal Blending Eye Brush in Pink and Purple

Yes, I realize it sounds and looks like A LOT, but keep in mind that all of this was purchased over 2 orders, and more than half of it was 50% off. Total all of this cost me around $100 (both orders had free shipping because they were over $35 each), so I or nobody else can complain about that. 

I did order a couple things to give to my sister and April, so it's not even like I kept everything anyway, just most of it :)

I hope each and every one of you are having a fantastic day!! Thank you so much for taking time out of it to read about mine!! 

Be Wonderful :)