Ode to Smashbox

Who doesn't love a good sale? Browsing through Smashbox's Curtain Call section gave me a slight chill this morning. Beauty products hardly ever go on sale (as we all know) so even a $1 off is something worth celebrating. Here's a few of my latest picks from the Smashbox.com beauty blowout sale:

Smokebox ($28.50)
I love palettes and I love sales. So, how could I possibly resist this 10-shade palette? like this palette because the browns on the left are good for creating a nude look while the rest of the colors make great smoky eyes, taking care of all the eyeshadows I need while I'm visiting my guy down in Atlanta. Being in a long-distance relationship really teaches you to learn how to pack!





Lip Gloss ($11.25)
My favorite lip gloss (35mm) is finally on sale! I consider a lot when buying lip products and the less stickier the better. These cute glosses pack a lot of punch in the small tubes and it's very easy to carry around. My personal favorites are bombshell (a sheer nude pink) and35mm (a shimmery peachy copper).




Sunset Blvd Body Bronzing Set ($42.25)
Spring is here (although it doesn't feel like it) and summer will be too soon. Time to stock up on bronzers! This body bronzer is a good deal because it comes with a great kabuki powder brush. We all know expensive brushes are so I would definitely pick up this combo!

Trend Alert: Cream/Gel Eyeliners

Not to boast, but I love it when I realize that I had spotted a trend before it went mainstream. While gel/cream eyeliners have been around for a while, they hadn't been widely used until recently. I've been hooked onto it for quite a while now and here are some of the best ones I've tried and tested:

MAC Fluidline

This gel eyeliner comes in an array of colors and is relatively easy to put on. The formula is smudge-proof and long-lasting; the two reasons why gel eyeliners are so great in the first place.

Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Eyeliner

When the girl at the BB counter at Macy's vowed to me that this eyeliner dries fast and doesn't come off without makeup remover, I privately rolled my eyes and played along just to please her. I was astonished when thirty minutes later, I was still walking around the mall with a sample of the liner on my hand, which wouldn't come off, no matter how hard I rubbed. Since one of my beauty woes happens to be smudged eyeliner, this one quickly became a personal favorite.

Benefit's Creaseless Cream Liner/Shadow

This two-in-one formula is great for when you don't want to spend too much time creating definitive eyes. Used as a eyeshadow or a eyeliner, this creamy formula is a good deal.

Smashbox Creme Eyeliner Palette

Apart from the ultra-chic and slim packaging, this palette contains all the eyeliner colors you could ever want. Perfect for creating a sweet smokey eye; by the time you finish this palette, you'll know exactly which color is ur go-to product.

Shiseido Accentuating Cream Eyeliner

You can always trust the people at Shiseido to come up with a sophisticated product, no matter what it is. This liner comes in two smoky colors and with a it's own separate brush. Not the dinkly little eyeshadow brushes that true makeup lovers never use, but it's a live one that is actually good to use, folks.

Stila Smudge Pots
This unversal favorite is one of the first gel 2-in-in eyeshadow/liner combos that made it big. The royal blue sheen of cobalt is my personal favorite among the colors.

Application advice: A little goes a long way with cream or gel eyeliners so use accordingly. Line eyes as close to the lashline as possible, using a Smudge Brush or Angeled Eyeliner brush.