"December" Purchases

WARNING: Post is Pic-Heavy! Enjoy!

Also, lots of this stuff came because of special sales/coupon codes.  Christmas was super fun and I did plenty of hauling.  Let me know if you want reviews on any of these items. I'd be happy to oblidge!

Smashbox Blush/Soft Lights Duo in AM/PM

Dolce&Gabbana "The One" 

So, I wore my Smasbox blush/bronzer duo today for the first time.  Check out my FOTD to see what it looks like on.  Basic observations: (1) the blush is gorgeous! and (2) the bronzer is less orange and more rosy than Tarte's Park Avenue Princess bronzer.  Here are the swatches:

Smashbox Blush/Soft Lights Duo in AM/PM

Blush on the left, Bronzer on the right

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-hour Blush in Dollface

 Dollface is such a lovely pink color.  It's so perfect for probably any skin-tone.  Here's the swatch:

Okay, next is my very first product I've ever bought from Bare Escentuals/Bare Minerals.  I was a little turned off to them initially because I was not enjoying loose pigments.  So, I avoided the brand until... Drumroll please... The bareMinerals  READY Eye Shadow palettes were born!  They are PRESSED!

bareMinerals READY Eyeshadow 8.0 The Cocktail Hour

I happen to love the box, the way it opens.  So, I had to include a picture of it!

I'm not really a "gold" person, but I have to say this is lovely packaging.  It feels good in my hands!

The palette came with a little translucent cover over the shadows.

It read, "CHEERS".  How cute is that?

Left to Right:

Black Tie Optional, Ice Breaker, Swanky, Spiked

Elixer, Invite Only, Libation, Shaken Not Stirred

The brush: Not half bad compared to other palette brushes.

Swatches left to right:

Black Tie Optional, Ice Breaker, Swanky, Spiked

Elixer, Invite Only, Libation, Shaken Not Stirred

Dolce & Gabbana "The One"

I got this fragrance free with my purchase of the Smashbox Blush/Bronzer for $7.  Plus, I had a code for free shipping.  I first smelled this fragrance when it came as a free sample with another order, and I instantly loved it.  It's yummy, vanilla-y, etc.  I'm horrible at describing scents, but it's good.  My husband, however, still prefers it when I wear Twirl by Kate Spade.

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Yeyo

 I feel like if you're serious about building a good makeup collection, you must have a white eye pencil of some sort.  Lots of people love NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk, and I used to have that.  I wasn't a fan of those pencils though because they creased on me.  So, I splurged and picked up Yeyo in Sephora the other day, thanks to some Christmas credit.  Here's the swatch, and I'll probably do a detailed review later:

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Yeyo

Hope you enjoyed seeing my December purchases...  More to come.

Which products would you like to see me review in a more detailed way?  Let me know!