Some Things From Ulta

Ecotools Bamboo Smudge Eyeliner Brush & Essence All About Matt! Fixing Compact Powder

I was looking for cheaper alternatives to the smudge brush the makeup artist from the Make Up For Ever Makeup Bag Event used to apply the crease color on my eye lids and thought this might be a good alternative. It's too pointed and small to use in the crease, but it's great for smudging eyeliner and applying eye shadow along the bottom lash line. I find the sharpener side to be useless because most of my pencils don't fit (for example, Milani's Liquif'eye Metallic eye liner pencil). 

Another issue I have with Ecotools in general is the packaging. I know they are eco friendly and all, but I think that most people do not use the original packaging to store their brushes. I feel like it would be better for them to have recyclable packaging.

The main thing I was looking for in Ulta was this new matte powder from Essence. I wanted the loose powder, but I don't think they released it in the U.S. because it's not on the website or in the store. 

I got Rimmel's Stay Matte powder before to try to help with my oily forehead and nose, but it didn't live up to my expectations (I would get oily after only 3-4 hours and the color didn't match with my skin). I've tried this matte powder for a few days now and I like it better than Rimmel's matte powder. 

Pros:
-Smooth powder
-Natural looking finish (not that unnatural super matte finish)
-Lasted about 5 hours until I got shiny
-Translucent
-Cheap ($3.99)

Cons:
-Only available in Ulta

ecotools kabuki set

I went to Target recently and found this set by ecotools. I was thinking of buying the flat top and angled kabuki from sigma makeup, but after getting this set I don't think I need it anymore. I like how each of the brushes has their own use. The round contour kabuki is perfect for contouring. Although these brushes aren't as full as other kabuki brushes, they're soft and a great deal at $14.99

Neturogena Mineral Sheers

Had one of those "I'm ugly" phases after seeing this picture (bad makeup, face not matching with neck kind of thing):

...but I think it was mostly due to my hair being hacked off T_T.
Anyway, went on a rage finding a different foundation to make myself feel better and decided to try Neturogena's Mineral Sheers foundation. I have been switching back and forth between Sonia Kashuk's tinted moisturizer and Everyday Mineral's foundation.

Neturogena Mineral Sheers Loose Powder Foundation in Nude (40)



Neutrogena Healthy Skin Pressed Powder in Light to Medium (30) & Mineral Sheers Powder Foundation in Nude (40)


L to R: Mineral Sheers Powder Foundation (Nude), Healthy Skin Pressed Powder (Light to Medium), Mineral Sheers Loose Powder (Nude)

Also got the ecotools retractable kabuki brush to go with the pressed powders: