Crazy Awesome Swap with Sian from the UK

This post is long overdue as I did not want to post until EVERYTHING from Sian had shown up at my door. The second half of this swap had some customs issues so even though this was supposed to be a swap for Christmas, I did not receive the second package until the beginning of February! Crazy, eh? It was well worth the wait as there were so many wonderful British goodies in both packages and Sian took the trouble to find things that I was really lusting after. She is a fantastic swap partner and we have another one planned for next month!

Blogger Favourites Giveaway!

I had hinted on my Facebook page that I might have had a giveaway up my sleeve! I figured this was the best time to do a giveaway as most of you are on beauty bans for the next 90 days and won’t be buying things for awhile. So, here is my guilt-free gift to all of you!

1. Real Techniques On Location Travel Essentials

One of the most raved about brush sets, this includes a 2 in 1 case and stand, an Essential Foundation Brush, Multi-Task Brush and Domed Shadow Brush.

2. MUA Heaven and Earth Palette

Often compared to the Naked palette, but at a much more affordable price point, this palette contains all the brown shadows you could ever need to create the ultimate neutral look.

3. Bioderma Sensibio Micelle Solution

Touted as one the gentlest makeup removing solutions, I have been loving this for removing even the most stubborn eye makeup without irritation. This is a travel-friendly size that I have only seen at Shoppers Drug Mart and comes in a too cute bottle!

4. L’Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream

I have raved about L’Occitane enough and realized I should share with one lucky reader how wonderful their products are! This is a full sized version of their best-selling hand cream which I know you will love!

5. L’Occitane Lip Balm Duo

This was just such a cute duo that I could resist getting it!

This giveaway is open internationally and is open until February 14th. Good luck everyone!

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Recent Beauty Sinnage

I think that’s going to be my new word for “hauls” from now on. “Sinnage” feels much more appropriate! I have been keeping tabs on myself regarding my beauty product spending since May and it has been quite the eye opener. I’m almost ashamed to say the actual number, but as of last month I was around the $400 mark which is insane! Even though this includes everything from makeup to soap to shampoo, it doesn’t feel like that much as the weeks go by, but when you add it all up it’s staggering! For the month of September I’ve really really tried to be good, but I know myself well enough to know that I can’t go cold turkey. My goal is to stay around the $200 mark which I have managed to so far. This number also includes my subscription boxes. Most of the items that I have purchased below are from last month with a must have slip-up at the end!

MUA recently had a 25% off sale to celebrate 25000 Facebook likes and then the lovely Nadine from Bunny and Spice alerted me to a free shipping code as well so I figured now was the time to finally get myself the infamous Heaven and Earth Palette! I also picked up the more colourful Glitter Ball Palette and two 3 in 1 Extreme Contour Eye Pens in brown and black. All together, I paid about $12 with the exchange which I thought was VERY reasonable!

Heaven and Earth Palette