URBAN DECAY: HAUL VIDEO & REVIEW

I recently purchased several Urban Decay products while they were having a big sale on their website so I decided to share my haul with my "Karen's World of Beauty" Readers.  Check out all the details by clicking the video below:

 As I mentioned in the video all of these products are currently unavailable on Urban Decay's website but if you click the name of each cosmetic products, I've embedded link to where they are for sale online.

Apocalyptic Nail Kit
An elegant lineup of the season's "it" shades, this kit includes seven gorgeous shades in "commitment-free" sized mini bottles in a zipper case. It's perfect thing for last-minute trips and events.
Colors in nail kit:

- White Widow (white with shimmer), Gunmetal (metallic taupey-grey), Apocalypse (almost black eggplant), Grunge (metallic peacock), Meltdown (royal purple), Big Bang (shimmery hot pink) and Fbomb (true red).

Cream Shadow
These Cream Shadows channels the sex appeal of the 70's and the science of today! Whipped to perfection, each shimmering shade dries to a weightless layer of color that will not crease, fade, or hide in fine lines. Unlike most cream shadows, UD gel-based formula features silicone technology, allowing time to blend, correct and smudge. 
"Suburbia" - medium bronze w/ subtle gold microsparkle
"Whipped" - golden peach w/ subtle gold micro sparkleCream
"Delinquent" - deep metallic purple
"Asphalt" - black w/ lots of silver & iridescent glitter

* Click here to see to samples of all the Cream Shadow colors.

Loose Pigment
Color-intense, super-fine pigments in a rainbow of shades. Try a little for a sheer wash of color, or layer for bold, shimmering hues. The spill-proof tube even includes a high-quality brush.
"Goddess" – midnight blue w/ electric blue microglitter
"X" – gold with peach shift
"Shag" – pale bronze

Ultraglide lip gloss
Over five inches of intimacy-enhancing lip gloss pleasure in pretty, semi-opaque shades. The love child of lip gloss and lipstick, Ultraglide provides the ultra-slick texture of a deluxe gloss with the semi-opaque color of a lipstick. The result is deep, rich color and beautiful coverage without the tackiness of other glosses.  And to further heighten your pleasure, each shade is laced with a unique flavor. Mmmm.
"Gash" - deep shimmering red, cola flavor

Eyeshadow Transforming Potion
Transform any eyeshadow to liquid liner or liquid shadow with this double-ended magic wand. Use thin brush end for precision lining or larger brush end to sweep color over your whole lid.

Clean and Sober Oil-free Makeup Remover
This unique gel-based makeup remover soothes the skin with lavender extract, while removing your most resistant makeup.  Mild cleansers, coupled with botanicals like jasmine, sacred lotus and manuka honey effortlessly dissolve makeup, while a touch of lavender scent provides much-needed serenity. The oil-free formula leaves skin soft and refreshed and won't irritate eyes, leaving you free to explore your other vices.

Well my lovelies, I hope you enjoyed this product review and please send me a note or leave comment if you've tried any of these Urban Decay products. I would love to know what you think!


* NOTE:  The sparkly, glittery glow you see on my chest and arms is Urban Decay's Sparkling Lickable Body Powder in "Cocoa". This is an item I already had in my personal arsenal of makeup. I LOVE the way it smells and it looks incredible on my skin. Sooooo delicious!!!

SEPHORA V.I.B. _HAUL & REVIEW VIDEO

For Sephora's V.I.B."Chic Week" Event I purchased several products so I wanted to share my beauty and skincare haul with my "Karen's World of Beauty" Readers. Check out the details in the video below:

ITEMS PURCHASED:

 

Korres - Quercetin and Oak Age-reversing Primer  $33
A powerful treatment and skin-perfecting facial primer clinically proven to improve skin texture by 97%.

Dr. Dennis Gross - Alpha Beta® Daily Face Peel With 3 Extra Strength Peels ($91 Value)  $80 
A daily antiaging face peel in travel-friendly packettes with three additional extra strength peels.

Caudalie - Grape Water  $18
A 100 percent grape water toner enriched with moisturizing polysaccharides and mineral salts.

Clinique - High Lengths Mascara in "Black"   $14.50
A mascara that takes lashes to new lengths for a bigger, bolder look.

SEPHORA COLLECTION - Baked Moonshadow Trio in "Dusk Till Dawn/ 04"  (rich plum shimmer/ light thistle shimmer/ lilac shimmer)  $17
A collection of baked eye shadows in three harmonized shades that blend easily to create a perfect smoky eye with a super sparkly finish.

SEPHORA COLLECTION - Long Lasting Metallic Eyeliner in "Aubergine"and "Blue"  $5
Rich with metal-laden pigment, these stay-put liquid liners glide on effortlessly, thanks to the innovative felt-tipped applicator. 

SEPHORA COLLECTION - Atomic Volume Mascara + Nano Eye Pencil (Midnight Black)  $10
A duo that includes a volumizing mascara and a highly pigmented eye pencil.

Smiths's - Rosebud Salve in a tube
A cult-favorite, multitasking miracle balm in a convenient tube format. ($6)

Illamasqua - Nail Varnish in "Collide" (bright neon pink/ satin finish) and "Jo'mina" (electric lilac/ glossy finish)  $14  
Leave your mark with bold, rich, vibrant nail colors that stand out.

SEPHORA COLLECTION - Vanilla Cupcake Bath Collection: Bubble Bath ($8) and Dry Oil Spray ($4)
A collection of moisture-rich bath and body products fragranced with sweetly decadent accords of French vanilla and almond, a delicious mix that joins subtle notes of honey and buttermilk.

LAVANILA - The Healthy Body Butter- in "Vanilla Coconut"
The 100% pure Shea and cocoa body butters are infused with super anti-oxidants Goji Berry and Kakadu Plum, for a healthy dose of 30 essential vitamins and minerals to nourish and hydrate skin.


So did you purchase any goodies during Sephora's "Chic Week"? Please feel free to share your cosmetic or skincare product you're loving from Sephora by leaving a comment.   Thanks my lovely Readers!

JOSIE MARAN COSMETICS: HAUL VIDEO & REVIEW

Here's video review of my latest haul from "earth-friendly" Josie Maran Cosmetics created by supermodel Josie Maran.




PRODUCTS REVIEWED:

Argan Color Stick in "Petal Pink"  (neutral pink) $22
An argan oil-infused, sheer color stick that gives a lasting, natural flush to cheeks and lips.

Magic Marker Lip and Cheek Stain in "Mambo" (toasted beige) and "Flamenco" (cherry red)   $19
A long-wearing natural lip and cheek stain packaged in a portable pen for effortless touch ups on the go.

Argan Lip Gloss in "Compassion" (rosy pink)$18
This conditioning lip gloss comes in sheer, easy to wear shades that highlight your natural lip color with a sophisticated touch of shimmer.

Eye Shadow in "Cacao" *   $20
* (This shade is discontinued but you can try "Cappuccino" - a dark warm brown shimmer)
Vibrant, velvety shadows for the eyes.

Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter in "Sweet Citrus" $35
A velvety, lightweight and hydrating body butter is whipped to perfection, so you can spread the love with Josie Maran’s signature ingredient, Argan Oil.

I have to say I'm a big fan of this brand. I love that Josie Maran Cosmetics uses high quality, botanical ingredients in their products. I especially love all the products I've tried from the Argan Oil line.  Commonly referred to as "liquid gold" or "the gold of Morocco," Argan Oil is a wonderful source of vitamin E and essential fatty acids. It has incredible healing, conditioning, and anti-aging properties that help keep skin and hair nourished. But don't just take my word for it...try one of Josie Maran's cosmetic products for yourself and let me know what you think!



* Products were provided for review but I am not affiliated with the company, nor was I paid to review any of the products mentioned in this video.

HAUL VIDEO & REVIEW: Sleek MakeUP

Headquartered in London, Sleek MakeUP is an established cosmetic brand throughout Europe, South Africa, Kenya, Ghana and Nigeria.  Their tagline 'My Skin, My Shade, My Makeup’ concisely conveys the message of their brand and the reflects the diverse range of woman who wears Sleek MakeUP. Fortunately for us gals in the U.S., we can now purchase their cosmetic products online. 

In the enclosed video below I review several products from Sleek MakeUP's line:

 

See below for detailed pictures with color swatches of all cosmetic products I reviewed:

Tester Kit of Creme to Powder Foundation:

  Top Row: Light/Medium -  Latte, Creme Caramel, Sweet Honey, Noisette, Terracotta   

Bottom Row: Light - Shell, Sand, Calico, Bamboo, Latte

Top Row: Dark -  Cannelle, Sepia, Hot Chocolate, Deep Sable, Coffee Bean   

Bottom Row: Medium/Dark - Terracotta, Russet, Demerara, Henna, Cannelle

Luminious Pressed Powder:

 Left to Right:  01(light), 02 (medium), 03 (medium dark), 04 (dark)

Face Contour Kit & Glisten Me Illuminator:

Left to Right: "Light", "Medium" and "Dark"    

Glisten Me Face & Body Illuminator in "Empress"

Powder Blush:

Left to Right:  "Scandalous" (unreleased), "Sunrise", "Rose Gold", "Pomegranate", "Life's A Peach" (unreleased)

 i-Divine Eyeshadow Palette:

 "Bad Girl" Palette

Top Row: Innocence, Gullible, Blade, Gun Metal, Underground, Noir

Bottom Row: Intoxicated, Envy, Obnoxious, Abyss, Twilight, Rebel

 "Good Girl" Palette

Top Row:  Lychee, Meringue, Candy Floss, Lollipop, Pink Punch, Cupcake

Bottom Row:  Strawberry Sorbet, Pink Grapefruit, Peach Melba, Papaya, Raspberry Coulis, Morello

 "Circus" Palette

Top Row:   Red, Purple, Magenta, White, Yellow, Fuschia

Bottom Row: Black, Lavendar, Lime, Bright Blue, Navy,Orange

Eyelashes, Eyeliner & Nail Polish:

 Left Column: Havana (corner) and Harare (full) lashes  

Right Column: "Turquoise" nail polish and Glitter Dip It Eye Liner in "Steel"

 Pout Polish:

Top Row (left to right): "Powder Pink" and "Chocolate Kiss"

Bottom Row (left to right): "Raspberry Souffle" and "Electro Peach"

* Products were provided for review but I am not affiliated with the company, nor was I paid to review any of the products mentioned in this video and blog post.

SEPORA: HAUL VIDEO & REVIEW

I recently made an online purchase from Sephora and wanted to share my beauty and skincare haul with my "Karen's World of Beauty" Readers.  Check out the video and product details below:



ITEMS PURCHASED:

Josie Maran - "Love Nest Josie's Argan Favorites" ($55 Value)  $25    *Sephora Exclusive!
A four-piece, travel-size gift set that includes Josie Maran's favorite argan oil must-haves for the face, eyes, cheeks, lips, and hair.

This set contains:
-0.21 oz Argan Color Stick in Petal Pink
- 0.11 oz Gogo Instant Natural Volume Argan Mascara
- 0.5 oz Argan Illuminizer
- 0.5 oz 100% Argan Oil

Stila - "Pretty in Paris" travel palette  $10
The second in a five-part series of collectible palettes, The Pretty in Paris palette is all you need to get pretty on the go!

This set contains:
- 4 x 0.15 oz Eye Shadows in Crepe (pale pink), Cherie (reddish brown), Jolie (brownish pink), Chocolat (brown).
- 0.09 oz Convertible Color in Rosebud (deep rose brown - limited-edition shade)

Dr. Dennis Gross - "Alpha Beta® Peel Trial Kit"  $35    *Sephora Exclusive!
A two-step, at-home peel with the original and extra strength formulas of the Alpha Beta® anti-aging peel treatments.  This firming, toning, and retexturizing treatment delivers both immediate results and long-term benefits for a variety of skincare concerns.


Feel free to share what cosmetic or skincare product you're loving from Sephora (or any other beauty emporium). I want to know what you love and what you recommend so please leave a comment.  Thanks my lovelies!!!


*** Note - In video I mention Dermalogica facial sponge. I actually purchased from Ulta - not Sephora. Sorry, I got confused with all my online shopping!