Birchbox#4: Be Fine, Nars, Bare Escentuals and etc...

It's that time of the month again...Birchbox ^_^ This is my 4th Birchbox, and it's still makes me excited whenever I get it in the mail. I just love seeing the hot pink box because I know it's gonna be beauty goodies just for me! ^_^ By the way, if you don't know what Birchbox is, it's a monthly subscription service where you get 4-5 deluxe samples from different high end beauty brands hand picked by the Birchbox team. To learn more about them just click here. Or if you want to see my previous Birchbox packages, then click here, here and here!








As always, the packaging is super cute with the colored paper and ribbons. It's these little things that makes the package special.



Bare Minerals, Flawless Definition Volumizing Mascara. I've never tried anything from this line, so I'm pretty excited to try this out. It's supposed to give your lashes serious volume and intensity. We will see...



Befine, Exfoliating Brown Sugar Cleanser. I've never heard of this brand before, but I love exfoliating products, so I'm excited to try this out too. Since I don't have sensitive skin, I don't think I'll have a problem with it.







Nars, Orgasm Illuminator. OMG, no freakin' way! I'm so happy they included a product sample of this cult favorite brand that I can never afford haha. It's a peachy pink highlighter or illuminator that supposed to add a nice glow to your face.



Pomega5, Green Tea Mattifying Moisturizer. Once again, a brand that I've never heard of, but I'm already liking the fact that it's mattifying and it has anti-oxidants. I kind'a wished the sample was a little bigger though.



Sweetriot Chocolate-Covered Cacao Nibs. This is the Birchbox treat. I know it's not a beauty product but it's pretty neat that included this in the package. Anything chocolate is cool with me ^_^






I'm happy with this month's Birchbox, and I can't wait to try these all out.

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NARS for 10 bucks!

I love holiday sales. I went to my local Sephora and they are having  Good Buy 2009 steals for 10 dollars or less. They had so many great items from Stila, Nars, Benefit, Boscia, Tarte, Cover Fx to Anastacia and more. I had to get atleast one for myself. I got the Nars duo concealer in custard/ginger.

What is it?

A compact containing two shades of NARS concealer. Custard/Ginger is for light to medium complexions.

What does it do?

NARS Duo Concealer camouflages blemishes and dark spots and evens out the skin's tonal variations. Enriched with Vitamin E, this lightweight, non-drying formula won't settle into fine lines or creases.

(source: http://www.sephora.com/)

What do I think about it?

I really like it. The texture is creamy and easy to blend. I use Ginger which is really close to my skintone to cover up blemishes and under my eyes and It works well.

retails for $30
but i got it for $10

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swatches

Sephora's 10 dollar deals wont last long so take advantage of it while you still can. They are available online and at your local Sephora stores.

http://www.sephora.com/

A Pretty Close Dupe for NARS Orgasm blush

Who doesnt know about the famous NARS blush in Orgasm? Its name makes a lot of people uneasy lol.

Its either you will love this blush or you won't. It is a pigmented peachy pink blush with lots of gold shimmer. You have to be careful when applying this blush. Make sure you don't dip your brush too much. When applied on the cheeks, the shimmer turns to a pretty gold sheen. Its just so pretty. Obviously, this is not your everyday blush.

It retails for $25.00 with tax, its almost $30.00. If you are a makeup lover then you would call this an investment ^_^

I be purchased at any Sephora stores or http://www.sephora.com/

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The possible DUPE. Mark's Good Glowing blush in After Glow.

It is a peachy pink blush with gold shimmers too. It looks more peachy pink in the pan, but when swatched, Its looks more of a bright baby pink. Its pigmented as well so a little goes a long way. It also gives a nice gold sheen when applied on the cheeks. On the other hand, its a bit powdery but nothing too crazy. Just tap off the excess on your brush :)

This retails for $6.00 by itself. You will have to buy a separate case for $4.00

can be purchased at my E-botique http://rceleste.mymarkstore.com/

with flash. You can really see the gold shimmers or reflects.

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Swatches!!! I did my very best to show you how they would look on the skin. I had to take a bunch of photos and I picked the best one. They are swatched heavily with concealer underneath.

LEFT = Mark RIGHT= Nars

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Both in their packaging.

If you dont like shimmers then these blushes are not for you. On the other hand, these are very awesome blushes. After glow is not an exact dupe for Orgasm but its a very close one. After Glow is more brighter pink than Orgasm. Also, Orgasm has more gold shimmers in it.

I like both of them. You cant go wrong with either one. If you care about the price then go for Mark's After Glow ^_^

remember Mark's After Glow can be purchased at my E-botique http://rceleste.mymarkstore.com/