Jul 28, 2011

Makeup goodies from Estee Lauder+FOTD

I don't know if I've really explained my job in much detail here- the one I started this summer, anyway (I used to work at Victoria's Secret, ahh memories! :).  I've mentioned that I work in the cosmetics department of a department store although I'm not at a specific counter.  With my position I kind of "float" to different counters when they need me; if someone is sick, on vacation, or whatever.  So I've gotten to know Estee Lauder, Lancome, and Clinique so far.  Last week I was at Estee Lauder and I came in on my day off to help with an event to launch their new Idealist skin serum.  It was a lot of fun!  We did demonstrations on people, and I didn't really think anything of it in terms of "going out of my way to come in".
Yesterday, though, the counter manager gave me a few "prizes" as a way of saying thanks for helping out- leftover testers of discontinued products that were still at least half full.  I was SO EXCITED guys, haha.  I don't get any of the perks of working at a counter (commission, gratis, freebies, etc.) so I was just beside myself.  I got these two things as well as a sample double wear concealer that I forgot to take pictures of, but I am wearing it in the FOTD under my eyes.  I also got a toner and moisturizer but I might post about that at a later time.
And I really apologize that these are both discontinued items- you can still purchase the eyeshadow quad at AllCosmeticsWholesale.com if you're interested!

Bronze Goddess Sea Star Bronzing Blush 

The beautiful overspray is gone obviously, but I'm still in love with it.  It's the perfect finish for me- not shimmery or frosty, not matte.  I was so happy to get this ahh!

Signature eyeshadow quad refill in Arctic Night 

I love the lilac shade in this, it's my favorite.  The pigmentation isn't fantastic (it swatches fine and gives color payoff), but I have to build it up some when using it in a look.  I really like Estee Lauder eyeshadows from what I've tried so far, though (even ones in the permanent range)!

Swatches:
Sea Star Bronzing Blush- Left to right: Blended,  bronzer side, blush side (sea star part), together

Arctic Night eyeshadow quad

FOTD:

I tried taking close-ups of the eyes but it just wasn't coming out right.  I was just so excited to use these products that I put them together into a look, haha.  I also whipped out that ELF pigment eyeshadow I blogged about previously!

Face:
-Reviva Labs makeup primer (review coming soon!)
-Bare Minerals foundation in Fairly Medium
-ELF Studio Complexion Perfection powder
-Estee Lauder Double Wear concealer in Light

Cheeks:
-Estee Lauder Sea Star Bronzing Blush
-NYC Bronzing Powder in Sunny for contour

Eyes:
-Almay Bright Eyes eye base
-Estee Lauder Signature eyeshadow quad in Arctic Night
-ELF Studio Pigment eyeshadow in Innocent Ivory (inner corners)
-Covergirl Liquiline Blast eyeliner in Brown Blaze (upper lash line)
-Wet n Wild ColorIcon eyeliner in Purple (lower lash line)
-L'Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes mascara in Black

Lips:
-Reviva Labs Vitamin E stick (as balm)
-ELF Studio Glitter Gloss in Dazzling Diamond

Thanks for reading guys! xoxo

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