FAVORITES | May & June 2014 ♥

I'm so sorry for not posting a May Favorites last month but I was just too busy to apply any makeup, let alone write about them. This post will be combining some this I liked last month and ones I've rediscovered this month!

Excuse the crappy picture...took this with the sun setting and as I'm not a Photoshop expert, this is the best I can do D:

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REVIEW| BareMinerals Marvelous Moxie Lipgloss

Let me start off by saying that I do not like lip gloss. It's too shiny, makes my hair stick to my lips, requires constant touch ups, and isn't as pigmented  or long lasting as my lipsticks and lip stains. However, I decided to give lip gloss a try because I AM a freaking beauty girl and wanting to broaden my horizon, got them on a whim. True to it's name, the BareMinerals Marvelous Moxie Lipglosses are MARVELOUS ♡.

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REVIEW | Tarte Color Your World With Shades of Clay June 2014 (2nd Installment)

Let me preface by saying Tarte is one of my most favorite brands. The attention to cruelty free and natural ingredients really makes it stand out as an Earth-conscious brand. The Tarte Color Your World with Shades of Clay Collection is part of a 3 piece set from QVC that was available for auto-ship a couple of months ago. As far as I'm aware, the items in this kit, like the foundation, eyeliner, and blush are exclusive to this kit. The primer, finishing powder, lip gloss, and mascara are part of their current line up.

--AT A GLANCE-

The collection is built around the multitasking benefits of Amazonian colored clay. This 7 piece set contains all the products you'll need for a naturally flushed look. To perfect your complexion, the Colored Clay CC Primer and the Amazonian Colored Clay Liquid Foundation are up to the task. Finish off all your hard work with the  Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Finishing Powder. The Amazonian Color Clay Bronzer Blush in Peach Bronze will add a healthy glow and flush.  Eyes are the windows to the soul and the Amazonian Colored Clay Eyeliner in Espresso and the Lights Camera, Lashes 4 in 1 Mascara will frame those peepers to perfection. Finishing off your look, the Lipsurgence Lip Gloss in Flushed will add a pinky tint to your gorgeous pucker. All of these wonderful finds are encased in a large coral makeup bag.

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FIRST IMPRESSIONS | The Balm Time Balm Juniper Oil-Free Moisturizer

I've been on the lookout for a new moisturizer and luckily, I found theBalm's Time Balm Juniper Oil-Free Moisturizer* in my stash!

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TAG | The Lipstick Addict Tag!

It's been a looong minute since my last tag post. Since this month has been lip month, I decided that this tag would fit right in with the whole lippie theme. I wasn't  actually tagged but that doesn't mean one can't do it...right? (≧◡≦) Anyhoo, here are my top picks for lipsticks :D I'm going to try to keep it short but we all know how I like to ramble by now. ≧◡≦ I first saw it on Rae of Scatterbrainitures so head on over there to see her picks as well!

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HEART TO HEART | ⌦ No-Buy Ban ⌫

I've been dreading to write this post but it needs to be done. I confess, I am a makeup addict. Not just an experimental one but a HUGE addiction. 15 of the posts I've done on this blog have been hauls, compared to 6 empties post (and that's not even documenting ALL of the products I've bought this past year).  With my rough estimation, I have over   >90 lip products, >57 face and cheek products, and >45 eye products (without counting my tons and tons of eyeliners) spread across THREE makeup drawers, a large makeup bag, a desk drawer, and a large office file storage box.That's not counting my samples, palettes, and stuff that I have stored away for future use. It's not justifiable to have so much makeup, especially since I'm just one person. In an effort to cut back and save more money, I am imposing a No-Buy Ban.(╥﹏╥)

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UNBOXING | The Sephora VIB Rouge Welcome Kit

I'm sort of ashamed to reach this new level of beauty addiction but never mind, what's done is done, no use crying over spilled milk, blah blah blah. Anyhoo, let's see what The Top feels like.

So fancy :D

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UNBOXING | Sephora X Laura Mercier Beauty Insider 500 Point Reward

I don't know whether to be happy or ashamed that I had enough points to cash in for this box but never mind that! Future Cindy can contemplate and deal with the consequences of her spendy ways (bonus points if you get the reference!). Without further ado, here is the lowdown on some Laura Mercier products!

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GIVEAWAY | Win 2 Revlon ColorStay Moisture Stains! (CLOSED)

Two parts sorry for being missing for so long without explanation plus one part my own stupidity equals this little giveaway! If you've read my previous post, you'd have heard about my carelessness (don't be impatient and click the submit order button twice) but that became a blessing in disguise for two lucky readers! 

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REVIEW | Revlon ColorStay Moisture Stain

Being the lip junkie I am, I preordered these from Walgreens right away when I got the email. They arrived a week or so later and I immediately tried these on. I meant to do a first impressions post on them to show color swatches and such but then life got in the way. I'm back now and have sooooo many things I want to talk about so I'd better get started!

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