Makeup My Way

Today, I'm linking up with Kelly's Korner to talk make-up!!

I have to start with 2 disclaimers.  

1. I'm cheap. 

2.  Convenient is the name of my game!

I've never put a lot of time or money into makeup or pampering goods. $10 was my cap.   I'm the girl that used mascara WAY past the expiration date.  Then my sister moved in with me for a while and I'd occasionally use her makeup.....best/worst mistake!

Suddenly, I realized the fancy stuff from Ulta was kinda amazing.  I was still too cheap to buy it for myself, but after one birthday gift from her, I'm addicted.

So, here's my favorites collection (last 3 product pics borrowed from company websites)

1. Urban Decay Naked Palette - YDK is my favorite color.  The brush is also amazing.

2. Benefit Roller Lash Mascara in black.  It actually gives me the appearance of lashes!

3. Clinique Eye Liner.  I have about 5 colors. They last forever!

4. Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer. Old Holly never knew she needed this.....a sample came with my palette; now I'm hooked.  I don't wear it to work because I'm not sweating, moving, etc., but on weekends, vacations, trips, etc. I haul out the good stuff.

5.  Eye Shadow Crayons.  I'm still on the search for the perfect brand, so suggestions are welcomed.  I just love the convenience....I can apply while doing something else. 

And you can't wear makeup without the perfect remover/cleaner....

6. Cetaphil Cleaner. The only product I've ever found that doesn't leave my skin greasy or dry.  Takes eye make-up off without irritating my contacts too!

So now I have an Ulta account and an expensive makeup addiction.  Thanks Sister ;)

Urban Decay Yay!

I've mentioned before that I'm cheap.  I choose generics 95% of the time (TP excluded) and I love coupons.  Keith has cringed in shame before while I'm bartering for a damage discount,  whipping out my Cartwheel app or sorting my coupons,  but he realizes I save us a bit of dough with it all. 

I also have a really hard time splurging on expensive things.  Don't get me wrong,  I love Coach purses, but sheesh they're pricey.  Which brings me to another rough one - makeup.   I hate spending money on makeup.   Birchbox is one splurge and I'll buy Clinique eye liner only during the free gift sale.   Other than that I buy it all at Target (with Cartwheel) or get hand me downs.  

Well, I made the mistake of looking at Urban Decay eye shadow online and I found myself drooling.  I refused to pay that much for makeup, but did add it to my birthday list.   MY SISTER BOUGHT IT FOR ME!

It's marvelous.  I've got on more eye makeup than your average street walker lol.  It goes on like butter and the brush alone is super marvelous.  Plus they throw in some primer,  mascara and perfume samples Woohooooo.  

I'm starting to see value in spending money on higher end beauty products.... This could be bad!   Now I'm curious about what other amazing products I've been missing out on.....I need to Google beauty coupons pronto!