The Balm Haul - Hautelook

                     

          I was so excited when the Balm was on Hautelook, after I placed my order I wished I had ordered a few more things. 

                                             

Time Balm Flawless Face Primer $30 Hautelook Price $15

            I am always looking to try more primers especially when I can get them for half off. This is a clear primer similar in formula to the Smashbox primers and as such I was not expecting to like it very much. I am happy to say I am wrong, I noticed a huge difference in the appearance and size of pores and find myself reaching for this over my Clinique primer. It does well with my oily skin and I would recommend it to anyone looking into purchasing it but my primer search is not finished. I would buy this in a second if it was on Hautelook again. 

                       

Autobalm California Face Palette $18 Hautelook price: $10

            How cute is this little palette? The drivers license is actually a sleeve the fits over the palette, making it perfect to toss in your purse. There is a decent mirror, a blush, highlighter/shadow, brow/crease shade and a lid/liner shade. I have used this little palette to create complete looks and have not had any desire to use any other product. I especially love the blush and the How 'Bout Them Apples Lip and Cheek Cream Palette is not on my wish list. Check out the swatches below.

                        

                        

Time Balm Concealer in Light $18 Hautlook Price $10

           I had meant to order this in Lighter than Light but this shade is still light enough for me. I added this to my cart as an afterthought but I have really been loving it. I have used it to cover up some redness and imperfections then just used some powder for light coverage and I am out the door. It just blends like a dream and is certainly a full coverage concealer. My only issue is that it is not compatible with some of my foundations and as the day kills my makeup you can see where the concealer is underneath my foundation.

                              

The Balm Girl Lipstick in Mia Moore

            First, the packaging is adorable, very retro and classic. Second it is the perfect red lipstick, it doesn't make my teeth look yellow, it dries to a sort of satin matte look without over drying my lips and lasts for hours. Even through two cups of tea and a muffin! It isn't an all day wear but once it does start to wear off it does so somewhat evenly, not completely but more so than a lot of other dark lipsticks. 

                              

            I am very pleased with everything I have tried from the Balm, I have also received sample of eyeshadow, the Mary Loumanizer and a Frat Boy Blush. I already know I will go a little crazy next time it is on Hautelook.

                                                     Thanks for reading!

                                                                   A.

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Too Faced Mystery Tin

          This is the one thing I bought on Cyber Monday. For whatever foolish reason they don't ship to Canada so Mrs. G's PO box saved the day again. The Mystery Tin was $35 and included $150 worth of product. I was happy with what I got and would purchase it again next year.

          The makeup came in an actual tin which is pretty cute. I've used it to put my makeup in while traveling and it's helping organize my desk at the moment. Ok, let's get right to the contents. 

          A set of the Teddy Bear brushes and this are beautiful. Very soft and each of them have made it into my frequently used brush jar. 

          Just look at that color, it goes on exactly that color and is so creamy. The staying power isn't the best but it is so moisturizing and smooth that I do not mind reapplying. It is in the color Believe. 

          This is the Chocolate Soleil bronzer in Milk Chocolate. I am one very pasty Canadian so it is too dark for my winter lack of pigment but is great for contouring and I've used it as blush a few times. It is likely going to work in the summer if I actually get a tan. It stays put all day and I am excited to be able to use it to its full potential. Why bronzer needs to smell like chocolate I don't know but it really does smell good enough to eat. 

          All of the yes. This is a deluxe sample of their Better Than Sex mascara and I've used it nearly everyday. The volume and length I get from this magic in a tube amazes me every time. So much so that I am considering paying for the full sized version. 

          I was so excited to receive an eye-shadow palette. It wouldn't have mattered which one because they are all beautiful. I was already looking at different palettes, I wouldn't have bought this one as I thought it would be too dark but it is perfect for a night time smokey eye or a more subdued daytime look. The shadows are pigmented and smooth with no creasing all day. If you look at the Up in Smoke pan in the top right you can see that there is a chunk out of it. It came like that and was such a mess to clean up. There was no damage to the box during shipping, I emailed The company so hopefully they make it right as almost half of the shadow is gone.   

UPDATE: After several emails I heard absolutely nothing from Too Faced.

          

          This Beauty Balm was one of the two samples I chose, not a huge fan. It is too dark for me and does not really seem to do anything for me.

          This eyeliner was the second sample and I am in love. It is called Perfect Eyes for a reason, it does on smoother than any of the hundreds of eyeliners I have tried. I was actually shocked when I put it on the first time. It is waterproof and stays on all day. I've even cried with this on and it barely budged. 

           Overall I am happy I took the risk because for $35 I got to try products I couldn't justify spending the money on and found new favorites. If you see this offer in the future snatch it up because they go fast and it is certainly worth it. The eye-shadow alone makes it worth it as it is $36 just by itself. 

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A.