Review: beautyblender

I always wondered what all the hype was about this tapered egg-shaped hot pink sponge. YT gurus, makeup artists and beauty bloggers like myself were always raving about this thing. So I caved in and bought the Beautyblender Duo Set ($39.95) from Sephora. Clearly, I must have been missing out on something.

When I first got it I was like "How the heck do I use this thing? But seriously, what makes this overpriced sponge so amazing?" And after the first use, I was hooked.

January Wish List 2013

I've been so busy with working this Winter break that I've hardly had time to blog. I sincerely apologize for the lack of posts but I'm trying to make the time to blog. Today I finally have my January Wishlist! I only have a few items this go around because I'm trying to cut back on buying beauty products until I use up some of the products I already have.

1. Lush Aqua Mirabilis ($10.95) - I'm going to Disney World, Universal Orlando and Sea World next week and the hotels' lotion leaves much to be desired. I figured since I've always been wanting to give Lush's body butters a try and due to flight regulations I can't bring liquids over 1.7 fl oz., I'm planning to buy and bring this with me. Lush's body butters are solid lotion bars that are meant to be used in the shower and this specific one exfoliates as well. After you rinse off, the body butter is supposed to sink into your skin and there is no need for lotion when you get out!

2. BeautyBlender Set ($34.95) - I've never owned a beautyblender before and everybody's been raving about it lately so I kind of want to see what all the hype is about. I currently use a brush to apply my foundation but I've heard the beautyblender gives a more natural look. It's also a plus that it'll be easier to take with me on vacation.

3. Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Red Velvet ($6.49) - I'm totally obsessed with Revlon Lip Butters ever since Raspberry Pie rekindled my love for them. I've heard the shade Red Velvet is a really nice sheer red, which would be nice for the Winter.

4. Jemma Kidd Make-Up Secrets ($14.88) - I love books and I love beauty so what's better than a beauty book?! I got my first beauty book, Bobbi Brown's Beauty Rules, at a Bobbi Brown x J.Crew x Bumble & Bumble event and I got my next beauty book, Bobbi Brown's Makeup Manual, shortly after. I really love Bobbi Brown for her natural beauty looks but I've been dying to branch into more iconic and daring looks and I've heard this book by Jemma Kidd delves into iconic looks of stars like Sophia Loren and Brigitte Bardot.

Also, keep your eyes open because I'm hoping to put up a post on what's in my travel makeup bag for my trip to Orlando soon!