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October 17, 2014

Friday Favorites & Fails! ft. NARS, Smashbox, IT Cosmetics & More! – October 17th 2014

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HAPPY FRIDAY! I feel like this week was never going to end! I have my Friday favorites to share with you today.. and ONE fail! I think this is my first fail of the series. Without further adieu , let’s get started!

Random
byAlegory Lipgloss Organizer *- My love for byAlegory products is so deep. They have the BEST acrylic organizers on the market right now and they are incredibly affordable. I recently received their lipgloss holder and it is AWESOME.  There are 3 rows, so it fits a total of 24 glosses and comes in a great assortment of colors.  I have 2 sets of these and one holds my Gerard Cosmetics glosses and the other holds eye brushes! I have also seen some girls use theirs for storing MAC lipsticks upside down.  If you are looking to get your makeup stash in order, I highly recommend checking them out! Buy Here – $23.99
Eyes

Smashbox Heatwave Palette – I swear I have had this palette for MONTHS and am just now getting around to using it.  Smashbox eyeshadows are SO freaking buttery smooth and creamy that I am kicking myself for not breaking out this baby sooner. (And I’m pretty sure it was Limited Edition, because I don’t see it on the Sephora site)
  The shades that I have been using the most are the ones marked with the heart. (The shades aren’t named at all)  I can’t wait to dive into the other colors! Amazon – $54

Face

NARS All Day Luminous Powder Foundation – Fiji *- BRAND spankin new from NARS, is one of the BEST powder foundations I have used in months.  First off, it has an SPF of 24, can be applied wet or dry & comes in 12 different shades. My skin gets incredibly dry in the winter and I usually stay away from powder products, but this has seriously changed my makeup routine. I have been using it for a little extra coverage when I wear my NARS Sheer Glow and those 2 products combined are like Joanie & Chachi.  It blends into the skin beautifully and is so finely milled.  I highly recommend picking this up if you are looking for something to splurge on with your Sephora F&F 20% off code! Buy Here – $48

It Cosmetics CC+ Radiance Ombre Blush in Je Ne Sais Quoi *- I spoke about this blush earlier this week when I posted my review on the new QVC TSV set, so I won’t go too much into detail. I REALLY hope IT decides to release more ombre blushes, because this one is amazing! Out Of Stock
Swatches


Lips

NARS Damage Lipstick – Described as a sheer muted grape, I have been LOVING the wash of color this gives my lips! It’s a perfect Fall shade for when you don’t want to go too bold. Buy Here – $26
NARS Lip Gloss in Dolce Vita *- This lipgloss looks AMAZING over Damage! I am in love with the new NARS gloss formulas – They are creamy, not sticky and don’t have an obnoxious scent to them. Buy Here – $26

Swatches
FAIL

Marc Jacobs Lash Lifter Gel Mascara – Do.Not.Buy.This.  I received this sample from Sephora and was SO excited to try it out. Womp womp. It’s a huge fail for me. The formula is SO wet and did absolutely nothing for my lashes. Every time I take the brush out, it gets stringy. It has a price tag of $26, but I can think of a TON of drugstore mascaras that do a way better job and are a fraction of the price. Have you tried this? Is it just me?
And that wraps up my Friday Favorites & Fails! What products were you loving and maybe not so loving this week? Would love to know in the comments below! Have a great weekend! 
*Post contains PR samples and some items that were purchased by me. Also contains affiliate links*
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  1. Emily Lacquerologist says

    October 17, 2014 at 3:11 pm

    So many nice products…and that organizer is so cool! The mascara looks kind of nasty…I’ll stick with my $3 WetNWild that works for me!! πŸ˜‰

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  2. PaintedLadies says

    October 17, 2014 at 3:13 pm

    I really want to try the Nars foundation. I always love reading your picks.

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  3. Kat Dinges says

    October 17, 2014 at 3:21 pm

    OMG that blush!!!!!!!! That Smashbox palette looks amazing too, haha. Way too many things on my need-to-get list!!!!! I lvoe your FF posts by the way.

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  4. Erika Costello says

    October 17, 2014 at 3:37 pm

    I want that blush. I hope that IT makes it available for individual sale. One day, a Nars lipstick will be mine. I have decreed it! You are an evil enabler. LOL

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  5. Phyrra says

    October 17, 2014 at 3:53 pm

    That smashbox palette was cute

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  6. Glowstars says

    October 17, 2014 at 5:00 pm

    Some fab products. Shame about the fail of a mascara though.

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  7. Leelo R says

    October 17, 2014 at 5:02 pm

    SO many great products! Too bad Marc Jacobs Lash Lifter Gel Mascara ain´t no good πŸ™

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  8. Carleenp says

    October 17, 2014 at 5:50 pm

    Love the look of the Smashbox palette!

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  9. Liesl says

    October 17, 2014 at 6:07 pm

    Damage is gorging! It reminds me of a slightly lighter NARS Fast ride (which I love). Digging the gloss caddy, too! I’m slowly learning to love glosses so I can see a need for such a case in my future… BOO on bad mascara, lol. Is there anything worse?!

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    • Liesl says

      October 17, 2014 at 6:08 pm

      Gorging, oh my gosh. GORGIE:) πŸ™‚

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  10. Tina @ My Highest Self says

    October 17, 2014 at 6:15 pm

    That lip combo looks glorious! It seems like it would really look good on anyone.

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  11. CollectiveBeauty says

    October 17, 2014 at 6:32 pm

    I love favorites!! That NARS powder was in my online basket on Sephora.com but the last minute I decided against it – but now I’m totally rethinking that decision! Also, thanks for the heads up on the acrylic cases I’m in need of new storage for my lippies! πŸ™‚

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  12. Anne Smith says

    October 17, 2014 at 6:39 pm

    Dang! I need to get some of those Nars lipsticks STAT!!

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  13. Angela Peters says

    October 17, 2014 at 7:36 pm

    Damage is SO pretty!

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  14. Anastasia S. says

    October 17, 2014 at 8:23 pm

    Yikes, and I wanted to try that mascara. Thank you for the warning!

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  15. Mhisha Cuyson says

    October 17, 2014 at 9:06 pm

    I like the NARS damage lipstick. you have such a nice picks there! πŸ™‚

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  16. Honey Kaho'ohanohano says

    October 17, 2014 at 10:38 pm

    wow – that is a great selection of favs… damage is gorgeous πŸ™‚

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  17. Kellie Gonzales says

    October 18, 2014 at 12:04 am

    Love the lippies!

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  18. Laura - Alagoz says

    October 18, 2014 at 4:32 am

    Lovely faves! Too bad about the Marc Jacobs mascara πŸ™

    Laura
    Pink Frenzy

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  19. Deborah Punt says

    October 18, 2014 at 5:24 am

    That Smashbox palette looks AMAZING! The pigmentation is insane :).

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  20. Beauty Redefined says

    October 18, 2014 at 5:53 am

    so many great products u have girl .. and that organizer is so cool ….

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  21. Meghan says

    October 18, 2014 at 6:02 am

    Love that Nars lipstick! It’s great to have some darks that are not so bold.

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  22. Kim S. says

    October 18, 2014 at 7:54 am

    I like Dolce Vita

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  23. daydreaming beauty says

    October 18, 2014 at 9:04 am

    I’m definitely going to try out the NARS duo you suggested. I love lip shades like that!

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  24. Very Emily says

    October 18, 2014 at 10:09 am

    Oh wow those lip products!!! Love!

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  25. Blushing Noir says

    October 18, 2014 at 10:15 am

    I’ve never been impressed with MJ Mascara. As fabulous as the rest of the line is you’d think the mascara would be at the same level =(

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  26. Laura MyNewestAddiction says

    October 18, 2014 at 1:12 pm

    That palette is one of my all time favorites.

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  27. Kelly McKenny says

    October 18, 2014 at 2:12 pm

    That blusher looks incredible, sorry about the rubbish mascara!

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  28. Lisa Heath says

    October 18, 2014 at 2:15 pm

    I had the same issue with that mascara πŸ™

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  29. Lindsey Williamson says

    October 18, 2014 at 4:21 pm

    I didn’t know that I needed an acrylic organizer until today! Bummer to hear about the mascara being a bust!

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  30. Nidia Doherty says

    October 18, 2014 at 5:56 pm

    I bought that It Cosmetics set, and I do love the blush. So far, I love the whole set, actually. I really want to try some of the new NARS lipsticks, too.

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  31. Kimmi @ The Plastic Diaries says

    October 18, 2014 at 8:57 pm

    I so want that It Cosmetics blush!

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  32. Destany Pingle says

    October 19, 2014 at 5:53 pm

    Ewww on the mascara! I’ve got my Jordan’s I love, so I’ll stick with it πŸ™‚

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    • Destany Pingle says

      October 19, 2014 at 5:54 pm

      Jordana. Silly autocorrect πŸ™‚

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  33. beautyqueenuk says

    October 20, 2014 at 4:10 am

    NARS foundation is on my wishlist, so many people rave about it x

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  34. Alice Furlan says

    October 20, 2014 at 7:58 am

    oh those lip products!!!! <3
    gorgeous!!!
    xo
    Alice|Alice’s Beauty Madness

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  35. Lindsay says

    October 20, 2014 at 9:18 am

    Love the look of that Smashbox palette!!

    Reply

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