Beauty Haul #11: Thailand, China, Duty Free

When I was traveling throughout Thailand I picked up SO MUCH drugstore makeup and skincare. I had do much fun shopping in little boutiques as well. On our way back to the US we had a 15 hour layover in Beijing and so I had to do some more spending there! Let's also not forget the opportunities to shop that duty free provides as well. 

Be sure to watch if you are interested in seeing my beauty addiction at it's ultimate peak :)

I hope you enjoy the video and be sure to like and subscribe to see more! 

Love, 

Claire

Beauty Haul #9: Sephora VIB Rouge

What better way to get back into the swing of things than with a haul? I think not. It is definitely what I am best at :). These are the items that I picked up during the Sephora VIB Rouge 20% off event that happened right before Thanksgiving. I got so many great items that I'm excited to get into more detail in future blogposts. I hope you enjoy the video!

Love, 

Claire

Haul: OPI Spring/Summer 2014 Brazil Collection

It's been a while since I've bought any new nail polish. I've been trying to be a bit more discerning with the little glass bottles I bring home; making sure I don't have a dupe, and/or it's even a color I would wear. However, the most recent OPI Spring/Summer 2014 Collection has really caught my attention. After a long and arduous winter, there is nothing more hopeful for spring than slapping some bright coral lacquer on your nails; am I right? I may exaggerate a bit, but for a beauty junkie, the change in finger nail color means it's a new season ahead! 

Out of the entire collection the colors that reflected my excitement for spring were Live.Love.Carnaval (the coral on the left) and Kiss Me I'm Brazilian (the pink on the right). I've worn both, even though Live.Love.Carnaval is the only one shown on the nail, and can say that they apply true to what you seen in the bottle. Typical for a good OPI polish, these apply evenly, and with two coats you have full opacity. I'm so happy that I've added these spring/summer staples into my collection. 

I definitely recommend picking these beauties up. There were other intriguing shades, like the red and the nude, but I held back...for now...

Hope you enjoyed and let me know in the comments below if you picked up any of the colors from this collection!

Love, 

Claire

Beauty Haul #5

A pre-recorded haul from the end of January. I wanted to share some of the new items that I have added to my makeup/skincare arsenal. This haul features all high end products from Nordstrom, Sephora and Beauty.com. 

Definitely make sure to watch the video below to see the new products that I recently picked up. Be sure to let me know in the comments if there are an specific products you wanted me to review or feature on the blog.

Hope you enjoy, 

Claire

Haul: Nars Spring 2014

Today I bring you just a little haul from the new Nars Spring 2014 Collection. The collection as a whole is packed with bright and beautiful colors, a purple lipgloss, turquoise eye shadows, and a bright neon orange lip pencil. I only chose a couple items I felt I could easily incorporate into my makeup routine. The Nars Satin Lip Pencil in Timanfaya is described as a Mandarin Red, which I have to disagree since it leans much more orange and I see no semblance of red.

I also grabbed the Nars Eyeshadow Duo in Kauai which has a beautiful bright cool-toned gold and a rich purple, perfect for brown eyes. The gold is definitely a color I would wear over the entire lid on a regular basis. When I do stray from my neutrals, 90% of the time I grab a purple, thus justifying my purchase of this lovely little duo. My initial impressions are positive! The lip pencil is creamy and pigmented and consistent in quality with my other Nars Satin Lip Pencils (aka amazing) and the eyeshadows are buttery and pigmented.




I have already recorded a video of the look I created with both the Nars Satin Lip Pencil in Timanfaya and the gold from the Nars duo in Kauai; so look out for that video. Hope you enjoyed this mini haul as a predecessor/teaser for my video!

Love,
Claire

Beauty Haul #4: Korean Cosmetics

Cosmetics from all around the world have always been something that has sparked my interest. From ingredients to the way skincare is marketed and packaged in different countries is something I could spend a lifetime comparing and contrasting. When I had the opportunity during my recent trip to Hawaii to stop by two Korean beauty shops, The Face Shop and Nature Republic. Products from both brands can be found online (eBay, amazon, and other online asian cosmetic retailers), but there is something to say for seeing products in person and getting to play with the testers. The Face Shop has additional locations in Northern and Southern California, Chicago, and New York while Nature Republic seems to only be in New York and Hawaii (in terms of US locations). I have also found that the products are better priced in stores rather than online, so if  you are interested and are in the proximity, I definitely recommend stopping in (links to locations are below).

Be sure to check out the video below to see some closeups of my new goodies! Also note, I did my best to find links to the products mentioned, but many I could not find an online seller. If you are really trying to get your hands on these things, the sales associates at both locations told me many people will place phone orders (links to locations are below), which I may very well do if I fall in love with the products.

Products Mentioned:

Island Girl Hawaii 3 Pack Nail Color - Lights

The Face Shop:

Smile Foot Peeling

New Zealand Volcanic Clay Blackhead Aloe Nose Strips

Lovely Meex Waterful Grapefruit Mask

Sake Clarifying Gel Body Scrub

Chia Seed Sebum Control Moisture Special Kit (gift with purchase)

Chia Seed Watery Toner

Chia Seed Watery Lotion

Chia Seed Moisture Control Cream

Green Grape Hand & Body Chiffon Cream

Real Nature Acai Berry Sheet Mask

Real Nature Rice Sheet Mask 

Real Nature Olive Sheet Mask

Real Nature Kelp Sheet Mask

Real Nature Red Ginsing Sheet Mask

Real Nature Aloe Sheet Mask

Real Nature Honey Sheet Mask

Real Nature Blueberry Sheet Mask

Essential Hyaluronic Acid Sheet Mask

Essential Pearl Sheet Mask

Essential Collagen Mask

Under Eye Modeling Gel Patches

Real Nature Kiwi Jelly Mask Pack

Lovely ME:EX You & Face Blusher 07 Pink Peach 

Nature Republic:

Bee Venom Cleansing Foam

Forest Garden Chamomile Cleansing Oil

Super Aqua Max Deep Moisture Sleeping Pack

Super Aqua Max Facial Mist

Garden Recipe Kiwi Cleansing Water

Argan Essential Deep Care Hair Pack

Garden Recipe Kohlrabi Wash Off Pack

Color Waltz Orange Pop

Essential Solution Collagen Sheet Mask

Essential Solution Hyaluron Sheet Mask

Given By Nature Charcoal Sheet Mask

Given By Nature Orange Sheet Mask

Given By Nature Shea Butter Sheet Mask

Given By Nature Rose Hip Sheet Mask

Fresh Green Tea Toner (sample)

CC Cream (sample)

Placenta Emulsion (sample)

Click here for locations of The Face Shop

Click here for the info on The Face Shop I went to in Oahu

Click here for info on Nature Republic I went to in Oahu

Hope you enjoyed!

Love, 

Claire

Beauty Haul #3

Over the last few weeks I did a little shopping via the trusty internet. One of my favorite sites, ASOS, is one of the best places to get your hands on UK Brands that aren't available in the US. With free shipping and free returns how can you go wrong (they also have amazing clothes and accessories btw)?

I also swung by Nordstrom.com and SkinStore.com to pick up two very pricey, and very hyped up masks that I'm really excited to get my paws into. 

Be sure to watch the video below to see all the products that I've purchased over the last few months. Let me know if there are any products that you would like a more in depth review or tutorial on. 

Products Mentioned:

GLAMGLOW SuperMud Clearing Treatment

Guerlain Super-Aqua Mask

Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Clarity-Activating Toner

Paul & Joe Pearl Foundation Primer

Pacifica Alight Multi-Mineral BB Cream

Revlon Colorstay Longwear Nail Enamel Wild Strawberry

Revlon Colorstay Longwear Nail Enamel Marmalade

COVERGIRL Flamed Out Shadow Pot Scorching Cocoa

Smashbox Heat Wave Eye Shadow Palette

Hope you enjoyed!

Claire

Beauty Haul # 2

I did a little shopping! In the following video I share a few of the new bits that I've picked up over the last couple of months. I'm so excited about all the new purchases, especially my new Nars blushes! Let me know in the comments of either this blogpost or the video itself if you are interested in any reviews or tutorials featuring any of the products that I mention. 

Products Mentioned:

Clinique All About Eyes Concealer

Clinique Moisture Surge Overnight Mask

Sephora Brush Roll

Kat Von D Little Saints Palette

Bobbi Brown Ultra Fine Eye Liner Brush

Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour in Rose Gold

Laura Mercier Eyeshadow in African Violet

Nars Sin

Nars Madly

Don't forget to click on the video below!

Hope you enjoyed!

Love, 

Claire

Fashion Haul # 1

Over the last month and half I've picked up a few things from Target, Nordstrom Rack and Forever 21. I wanted to share some of those new fashion and accessory purchases with you guys. In anticipation of spring and summer, there are bright colors and patterns that I can't wait to wear. Hope you guys enjoy!

Thanks for watching!

Love, 

Claire

Beauty Haul # 1

I finally decided to film a haul for my Youtube channel. I hesitated for so long doing these types of videos because I always felt as though they were a form of bragging, which they may very well be. But I have also found, when I watch other Youtuber's hauls, that I like to see the items that are now on the market and it also tells me a little about their taste; thus, I can compare my own personal taste in beauty and fashion to theirs. Henceforth, I have joined the millions of haulers out there and added my very first one to the channel. I hope you guys enjoy!

Love,

Claire