Nail of the Day: OPI I'm Feeling Sashy

Today, I chose OPI's I'm Feeling Sashy, which is part of OPI's Miss Universe 2013 Collection.

2 coats, with camera flash

I absolutely LOVE this dusty medium purple cream color. The formula was great, too. It has a good consistency and easily opaque in a single coat. 

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Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette: My Thoughts

After classes were over, All Things Haley and I decided to purchase Urban Decay's Naked 3 Palette as an end of semester gift to ourselves from Sephora. We each had our Beauty Insider Reward Cards to use, so that was pretty exciting as well. 

This palette is my first experience with Urban Decay's Naked palettes and their shadows, in general. I haven't purchased the other two Naked palettes because, for me personally, I didn't see myself wearing the colors on an everyday basis. When I saw the colors in the Naked 3 palette, however, I was immediately drawn to all of the rosy-toned shades.  I have hazel eyes and I find that colors with rosy and pink tones make my eyes pop without being too dramatic.

Strange, Dust, Burnout, Limit, Buzz, Trick, Nooner, Liar, Factory, Mugshot, Darkside, Blackheart

I've been using this palette for the last week or so, and I've really been enjoyed playing around with all of the shades. As far as I can tell, Strange, Limit, Nooner, and Darkside are matte, while all the other shades are shimmery.

Strange, Dust, Burnout, Limit, Buzz, Trick

I've enjoyed using Strange as a matte highlight and Limit works great as transition color in the crease or an all over lid color. The shade, Dust, is a little loose and doesn't have as much pigment as I would have liked. However, I've found that it works better when layered over another shade to add a little extra shimmer.

Strange, Dust, Burnout, Limit, Buzz, Trick

The second half of the palette contains the darker, rosy-toned shades. Nooner is a great matte crease color and I've really enjoyed using Blackheart, which contains ruby-pink micro glitter, to deepen any look as well as a liner color. Factory and Darkside work great as the palette's brown and gray-toned shades.

Nooner, Liar, Factory, Mugshot, Darkside, Blackheart

Nooner, Liar, Factory, Mugshot, Darkside, Blackheart

Overall, I'm impressed with the quality of these shadows...they're pigmented and easy to blend. While I can't really compare this palette to the previous Naked palettes, I think the Naked 3 palette is wonderful. If you're into rosy-toned neutral shades, then I definitely recommend checking out the colors for yourself. I think this palette would be flattering for many skin tones and I'm looking forward to experimenting with more looks!

Have you tried out this palette yet? What are your thoughts?

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bareMinerals All-Over Face Color: Warmth vs. Faux Tan

I've been using bareMinerals foundation for several years now and absolutely love it. Along with the foundation, I've also been using the All-Over face color in Warmth. This shade came in the first bareMinerals Starter Kit I purchased, and I've been using it ever since. Warmth is described as a chestnut color that gives a healthy, sun-kissed glow. 

bareMinerals Warmth

I noticed that I was getting close to using up all of Warmth, and decided to try bareMinerals All-Over face color in Faux Tan, which I had head quite a bit about through other blog posts and various video tutorials/reviews.  Faux Tan is described as a sunlit bronze shade.

bareMinerals Faux Tan

I couldn't quite tell the difference between Warmth and Faux Tan by looking at images, so I decided to purchase the Faux Tan shade and compare the colors for myself. To me, the shades are pretty similar, but Warmth is slightly more red-toned than Faux Tan and lighter in its mineral form before it's applied to the skin.

Left: Warmth, Right: Faux Tan

I'm a fair-skinned girl, who definitely burns and will sometimes tan afterwards. So, I'm all for being able to add some color and life to my face without having to get a sunburn first. I've really loved using the Warmth shade because it's very easy to apply and I think it gives my skin a healthy glow without being too shimmery. Despite the slight difference between the two colors, I'm really looking forward to using Faux Tan!

What are your thoughts on the bareMinerals All-Over face colors?

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Empties -- Products I've Used Up!

Over the past several weeks, I've gone through and used up quite a few products. I have a rather random assortment of products, but I thought I'd still go ahead and share my thoughts on each.

• Earth Therapeutics Loofah Exfoliating Scrub in Aloe Vera & Kiwi -- It took me a while to use this body scrub up, but I really started using it as the weather became cooler. I really enjoyed the scent and it worked great as an exfoliant for my legs before shaving. This scrub was a gift, but I probably won't repurchase right away...just so that I can try another body scrub. (I'm still on the lookout for one!)
• Olay Foaming Face Wash for Combo/Oily Skin -- this face wash is something I use on a daily basis and I continually repurchase it. I find that it's gentle, removes my make-up, and cleanses my pores without overdrying.
• Vaseline Total Moisture Cocoa Radiant Deep Conditioning Cream -- I love this body cream! I've already repurchased it and will continue to do so in the future. In the winter, my legs and arms can get really dry...and I find that using this cream at night really helps to keep everything hydrated. It also gives the skin a subtle, but healthy glow...which I really like. This cream, however, is not something I use for my hands because I find that it can leave a residue behind. But I do really enjoy it as a body cream.
• Suave Professionals Keratin Infusion Dry Shampoo -- I've tried several drug store dry shampoos, but this is the one I keep repurchasing and the only I use now. My roots tend to get oily by the end of the day, and this really helps to freshen up my hair and even add extra volume when my hair is freshly washed. It's also under $3 at Wal-mart, which is definitely a plus!

• Equate Oil-Free Eye Make-up Remover -- This eye make-up remover is supposed to be Wal-Mart's equivalent to the name brand one by Neutrogena, which I've also I tried and couldn't tell any difference between the two. The Equate one easily removes all of my make-up, even water proof mascara, without a very oily residue. Plus, it's very affordable. I've already repurchased and will continue to do so.
• Lancome Hypnose Star Mascara Sample Size -- This was sample size that I received as a 100-point reward from Sephora. I really loved the brush and the formula of this mascara. I haven't repurchased it yet because I'm wanting to finish up other mascaras. The full size product also has a price tag of about $28...which is another reason why I'm holding off.
• Secret Scent Expressions Antiperspirant/Deodorant in Cocoa Butter Kiss -- I've been using this brand of deodorant for years and continually repurchase it. I do rotate between scents, though. In terms of antiperspirant and deodorants, it gets the job done.
• Visine Tired Eye Relief Eye Drops -- I'm a contact lens wearer, and these drops really help relieve and moisturize my eyes before bed after a long day. I have already repurchased and will continue to in the future.
• Revlon PhotoReady Concealer in Light -- I think this is a great stick concealer...creamy and great coverage. I've already repurchased!

Empties videos and posts are some of my favorites to watch and read. I hope to continue my own Empties posts...if I remember to save my empty products haha.

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