Missing You All!

Hey everyone!  Just a quick update!  I'm so sorry I haven't posted lately!  Now that the kids are back in school and their extra curricular activities have started; it's been super busy!  Juggling work and kids in school is no joke!  I just can't seem to find any free time these days.  Needless to say, I'm a little frustrated because I really love blogging. 

I just wanted to stop by really quick to say hello.  I have so many things planned for the blog and hopefully I will get to work on everything soon!!

Happy Fall!!  Talk to you soon!

Jackee

MAC Eyeshadows - Blue Palette and Swatches

Hey everyone!!

Recently I was looking through the MAC website and noticed that the swatches for eyeshadows are not very good! I don't believe MAC has ever done a good job of showing "accurate" swatches on their site, so as a result, I thought I would share swatches of my MAC eyeshadows with all of you.  Hopefully you will find this helpful.

I plan on swatching all of my MAC shadows.  This may take awhile! Today I am starting with my blue/teal palette.  Some of these are from the permanent line and others are either Limited Edition or Discontinued.  Of course with MAC, you never know!  These so called "Limited Edition" and "Discontinued" shadows may show up in future collections.

Row 1: From Left to Right

• Deep Truth (Frost)
• Moon's Reflection (Veluxe Pearl)
• Prussian (Matte2 - Discontinued)
• Tilt (Frost)
• Submarine (Frost - Limited Edition)

Row 2: From Left to Right

• Star By Night (Starflash - Limited Edition)
• Plumage (Matte)
• Freshwater (Veluxe Pearl)
• Parrot (Frost - Limited Edition)
• Electric Eel (Satin)

Row 3: From Left to Right

• Talent Pool (Starflash - Limited Edition)
• Clarity (Matte2 - Discontinued)
• Shimmermoss (Veluxe Pearl)
• Aquadisiac (Lustre)
• Newly Minted (Matte - Discontinued)

After doing all of these swatches, I realized..Dang...so many of these colors look similar/the same! I'm such a sucker for MAC. HA!

Next up is my purple palette...

Review - Mary Kay Foundation Primer

It's been awhile, but I'm back!!  Between back to school and having company last week, I had no time for blogging!!  Hopefully, no more interruptions, distractions, etc.!! Phew!!

Well, I am back with a review of the Mary Kay Foundation Primer.

Now, I know that a lot of people don't care for Mary Kay Products, but I have found products that I do like. For instance, I really like their skincare and their medium coverage foundation.  I own several lipsticks, blushes, etc., and I have no complaints at all.

Since I like Mary Kay products as a whole, I decided to try the Foundation Primer.  It's a fairly new product and prior to purchasing, I did not read reviews on it.   I bought the primer before I started my P10P!  Just letting you know in case you thought I cheated!  I've been a good girl!!  HA! I have not purchased any makeup since I posted that I was doing Project 10 Pan about a month ago.

Okay back to the Foundation Primer review!  This foundation primer retails for $16 for a 1oz. tube of product.  According to the website, this foundation primer "enhances foundation benefits and extends wear. It is an oil free gel formula which is mineral enriched to absorb oil and to diffuse light for skin perfecting benefits.  Product dries to a matte lightweight finish."

I've been using this primer now for about two weeks or so and I am quite disappointed in it.  First of all, there is an odor...YES...an odor.  It smells like paint when you squeeze the product out of the tube.  I've been able to get over that.  Once you apply the product on your face, the smell disappears or perhaps my sense of smell has just gone into major shock.  Not sure which! HA!

Let's talk about the application! The product applies pretty easily, smoothly, etc.  It does dry to a pretty matte and lightweight finish, so we're good there. Also, my foundation applies just fine over it and looks pretty nice so I'm satisfied with the overall application.  BTW, I've used a few different foundations within the last two weeks.

Now, let's fast forward to two hours later.  I look in the mirror and I look like a big shiny ball!  Throw some eggs on my face and we can fry some scrambled eggs.  YUCK!!  I should have taken pictures!  How could I be THAT shiny after two hours?! I have combo/oily skin but I've never been THIS shiny after two hours while using another primer.  Needless to say, my Palladio Rice Paper Blotting Papers have come in handy BIG TIME!

After blotting, my foundation looks okay, but it's the constant blotting that is annoying.  Isn't this primer supposed to absorb oil? Hmmm!  I've been blotting about 3-4 times per day and the norm for me is maybe 2 times per day.

Today was one of those days where my face felt extra gross.  I was super oily by 10am (I applied my makeup close to 8am) and felt like my foundation was just slipping and sliding around my face.  Not sure what's going on.  I've never had an issue like this before, so I am attributing the "oil" to the foundation primer.

I talked to a co-worker who also tried the same foundation primer and she had the exact issue with the primer.  She also has combo/oily skin.  I found that interesting.

My test for the next two weeks is to not wear this foundation primer in order to determine if in fact it's this product that is causing the excess oil on my face or perhaps I am just losing it. HA!  I will be sure to post an update.

Overall, I am not impressed with this product and do not recommend it.  At least not for someone with combo-oily skin.  Who knows? This may work great for someone who has Dry or Normal/Dry skin.

Have any of you tried this primer?  If so, what are your thoughts?  I'm off to check out some reviews on this now!  I'm very curious now!!

Talk to you soon!

FOTD - Inspired by a T-Shirt

Hey everyone!  So I finally had time to play with makeup today.  Today's look is inspired by one of my T-shirts.  What should look like Turquoise looks more Teal, but I still like it!  Here's the T-Shirt!

Um...for whatever reason, I can't get the pic to rotate.  Hmmm.

Now here's the look!

Face

• Mary Kay Foundation Primer
• Almay Truly Lasting Color 16 Hour Foundation
• Eve Pearl Salmon Concealer
• MAC Studio Fix Powder
• Tarte Mineral Powder Bronzer - Park Avenue Princess
• Stila All Over Shimmer Face Luminizer

Eyes

• Almay Eye Brow Defining Pencil
• Sephora Lash and Eyebrow Clear Mascara
• Urban Decay Primer Potion
• Black liquid liner and Black Mascara 
• Wet N Wild Kohl Pencil - Turquoise (Waterline
• NYX Jumbo Pencil - Yellow (Inner 3rd of upper lip and lower lash line)
• MAC Sea Me Shadestick (Lower lashline)
• Manly Professional Cosmetics Palette

Please excuse the condition of my palette.  It's been through a lot! LOL!!

Lips

• NYX Lipliner - Plush Red
• MAC Lipstick - Toxic Tale

Coming up...

Hey everyone!  I hope you've all had a good week so far!!  I've been a bit MIA this week because of work and family, but I've got some great posts coming up this weekend in addition to a makeup series I will be doing!  YAY!!!  More info to come later!

So has anyone been having issues with allergies the past couple of weeks?  My allergies have been killing me, so my makeup has been pretty blah!!!  I've worn almost no makeup because I'd really just like to rip my eyeballs out of their sockets, they're so itchy!! UGH!

Well, I gotta get going now, but I am looking forward to spending some quality time with my blog this weekend as well as catching up on reading all of YOUR blogs!!

Talk to you all soon!!!

July Favorites

Hey ladies!!!  Yesterday was probably the crappiest day I've had in a long time! Ugh!!  Needless to say, I am using my blog as a distraction from it all.  Let's talk favorites for July, shall we?

I really didn't have many favorites in July.  I pretty much used the same products from June with the exception of the items below.

Yay! My July Faves!!

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blush - Blissful

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blush - Amused

I am still loving these blushes.  I have a 3rd one, but I have no idea where it is at the moment.  I did a full review on these blushes back in June.  Here's the link if you're interested:  Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blush Review.  The blushes are super pigmented and last ALL day! Love them!

MAC Studio Fix Powder

Since I finished up my Bare Minerals foundation and I am on Project 10 Pan, I have to use what I have, right?  Well, I only have a little bit left of my Studio Fix powder so this is what I've been using as foundation.  I LOVE this.  I get Amazing coverage and it lasts for several hours.  I will definitely be adding this to my list of things to re-purchase after P10P is over.

Makeup Forever Lipstick - Mat-Matt

Makeup Forever Lipstick - Mat-Matt Swatch

I've had this lipstick for a really long time and it is BY FAR my most favorite matte nude lipstick of all time!  It's the perfect shade for my skin tone.  It's a perfect pinky/peachy nude and doesn't make me look like a walking corpse!!  Definitely a keeper!

Too Faced Chocolate Lava Gloss Super Brown Eyeliner Pencil 

Too Faced Chocolate Lava Gloss Super Brown Eyeliner Pencil- Swatch

I think this pencil came with a set I purchased from Too Faced a long time ago, but you can purchase it individually.  I just checked the Too Faced site just to make sure.  Since I finished my Clinique Quickliner, I started using this Too Faced pencil and I love it.  It's creamy, pigmented and works great on the waterline.  The brown is pretty intense...almost black which is what I like.  I tend to prefer dark brown eyeliner versus black eyeliner for the water line.  Black can be kinda harsh!

Almay Defining Brown Pencil - Brunette

I just recently discovered this pencil and did a post about it.  Here's a link if you're interested:  Almay Defining Brow Pencil.  This pencil works great and has just replaced a more expensive pencil that I was using.  This will now be my go to pencil!!

So this wraps up my July faves!!  What were some of your faves for July?  I'd love to hear from you!!  Talk to you soon!!

You Have to Check out Ebates.com!!!

I recently discovered the wonderful website that is Ebates.com!!!  I can thank XSPARKAGE on youtube for that!  She did a video a couple of months ago about her fave discount sites and mentioned Ebates.  I immediately had the check it out, although in the back of my mind I thought, "Yeah right!  This is too good to be true!" 

For those who've never heard of Ebates.com, I'll fill you in!  In a nutshell it is an online Cash Back Shopping Website.  The way it works is pretty simple.  You sign up on the Ebates website and it is free to join.  You select the online store you'd like to shop at (there are 1200 stores according to the website) and you earn a cashback percentage.  Each store has a different Cash Back percentage, so you'll want to make sure you pay attention to that.  The Cash Back percentages are always posted where they are easily visible. 

So how do you get your Cash Back payments?  Every quarter you can either receive a check, a paypal payment or you can also choose to donate your cashback payments for purchases posted during the previous quarter.  I have mine set up to go directly into my Paypal account.  I find that to be the easiest! 

Here is a small list of some of the Beauty sites that participate in the Ebates program:

• Sephora
• E.L.F. Cosmetics
• Avon
• Bath & Body Works
• Bobbi Brown Cosmetics
• Philosophy
• Smashbox Cosmetics
• Ulta

Of course, this is not limited to beauty.  You can pretty much purchase anything from clothing to home decor, books, appliances, etc. 

Is this program available to those outside the US and Canada?  Yes, it is.  Actually, Canada has its own listing of retailers who participate and as far as those outside of both the US and Canada, you can use Ebates as long as the retailer ships outside of the US and Canada. Please keep in mind though, that the Cash Back payments will be made in U.S. Dollars.

So, no, this is isn't too good to be true!  It's really a cool concept! I've been using Ebates each and every single time I shop online and I love it!  Definitely check it out sometime and let me know if you try it and what you think!  I'd love to know! 

I am not affiliated with Ebates in any way.  Just an FYI. 

Alternative to MAC Eyebrow Pencil - Spiked

I am always on a hunt for a good bargain!  Who isn't these days!

I was using the MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Spiked and really liked it.  I just finished it last week.  Since I'm currently doing P10P and can't buy anything, I figured I would try the Almay Defining Brow Pencil I purchased before I started P10P.

I've been using it since last week and guess what??  I love it!  It works great and it costs a few bucks less than the MAC Eyebrow Pencil.  Let's do a comparison, shall we??

MAC Eyebrow Pencil

The MAC pencil retails for $15 for 0.09g/0.003oz and there are six different shades available on the MAC website:  Fling, Lingering, Strut, Stud, Spiked and Velvetone.  It's definitely a good range of colors.  The pencil does not require any kind of sharpening.  Just twist and you're ready to go.

Almay Brow Defining Pencil

Since Almay is a drugstore brand, the price will vary depending on which drugstore your purchase from and your area.  Based on my online research, the price looks like it could run from $6.00-$8.00??? I believe mine was $6.99.  You get 0.08g/0.0028oz and there are two shades available from what I can tell:  Brunette and Dark Blonde.  The pencil mechanism is the same as the MAC pencil - no sharpener needed.  You just twist and it's ready for use.  One difference I found is that this pencil has a little spoolie brush which definitely comes in handy.

Overall, I think both pencils work exactly the same. The both apply the same; the color stays on the brows, etc.,  but I will stick with the Almay pencil!  It worked great for me as the Brunette shade is a great match; it costs several dollars less than the MAC pencil and really, the MAC pencil only gives you a little bit more product.  Not worth it for another $8! I could buy a whole 'nother  pencil with the $8 I save.

Let me know if any of you ladies try this pencil out!  I know there is another drugstore pencil out there that is very similar, but I will no longer purchase because the company does animal testing! Boo!!

FOTD - Another Fun Look!!

Hey everyone!!  I've been wanting to post this look since Sunday, but didn't have the time.  Here's a fun look I did on Sunday between doing laundry and cleaning the house!  HA!!  I know! I know! I lead such an exciting life and you all envy me!  NOT!!  HA!!

I am wearing clothes, I promise!  LOL! I was wearing a tank top underneath! 

Face

• Stila Illuminating Foundation
• Eve Pearl Salmon Concealer
• MAC Studio Fix Powder
• Tarte Bronzer - Park Avenue Princess
• MAC Blush - Gingerly

Eyes

• Urban Decay Primer Potion
• MAC Shadestick - Sea Me (Lid to crease and lower lash line)
• MAC Paint Pot - Pharaoh (inner 1/3 of lid and lower lash line)
• Forever Glamorous eyeshadow - Bright Aqua (lid over Shadestick up to crease)
• Forever Glamorous eyeshadow - Bright Kiwi (over Paint Pot - inner 1/3 of lid)
• The Balm eyeshadow - Kinky Katie (Love the name! HA!) (above crease to help blend next color)
• Medusa's Makeup eyeshadow - Electro Turquoise (above crease)
• MAC eyeshadow - Carbon (deepen crease)
• Forever Glamorous eyeshadow - Bright White (highlight)
• MAC Feline Kohl Pencil
• MAC Eyebrow Pencil - Spiked
• Black liquid liner
• Black Mascara

Lips

• MUFE Lipstick - Mat-Matt (OMG! I just realized that every single time I've used this lipstick, I've listed it as NARS).  Oops!
• Gloss ?????? Can't remember

Hope you like!!

Tickle Me Pink Nails

Hey everyone!  I feel like I haven't had time to blog the past few days! Geez! Life gets so busy and hectic sometimes, but alas...I'm here!!

I just want to share my nail look!  I'm really not into "nails" a whole lot.  I mean, I try to keep them looking half decent, but they are nothing special!  I did my nails on Sunday and love the bubble gum pink color, so I figured I'd share!!  The color I used is from the Ulta Professional Line and the color is Tickle Me.

I gotta tell ya! I applied a Base Coat, 3 coats of the color ( No Top Coat) and here it's almost Wednesday, and there is no chipping! I'm impressed! Normally my nails chip within 24 hours.

Hope you like!  Hope you're all enjoying your week!  I'll be back tomorrow with a really cool FOTD!!  Gotta run now! Gotta get the kiddos to bed!!

FOTD Using Coastal Scents 88 Palette

Hey ladies!! I came home from work and decided to play with my Coastal Scents 88 Palette!  I've had this thing FOREVER and have never used it!  Here's the look I came up with!

A little uneven! This is what happens when you do your makeup without wearing your contacts!! :P

I know this looks similar to another look I did recently, but oh well!  I guess I'm feeling the whole blue/purple thing lately!!  HA!!!

Face

• Mary Kay Foundation Primer
• Stila Illuminating Foundations
• Eve Pearl Salmon Concealer
• Studio Fix Powder
• Tarte Bronzer - Park Avenue Princess
• MAC Mineralize Skinfinish - Light Flush

Eyes

• Urban Decay Primer Potion
• MAC Paintpot - Blackground (All over lid and blended up into the crease)
• NYX Jumbo Pencil - Yellow (lower lash line and inner corner)
• Coastal Scents 88 Palette
• Blue - All over lid over the Blackground Paintpot blended up slightly above crease.
• Pink - Over the blue (lower lash line)
• White -  Highlight
• Two Yellow - Mixed with MAC Canary Yellow - Inner corner

• NYX Glitter Cream Palette Paradise (Silver Glitter - over blue color on lid)
• MAC Eyeliner - Feline
• Black Mascara

Lips

• MAC Lipstick - Marquise D'
• NARS Lipgloss - Turkish Delight

Talk you soon!!  Hope you like the look!!

And the Award Goes To...

Melanie from AdoraBeauty awarded me these really cool awards! Thanks so much Melanie!! I really do enjoy these awards because there is always a little "Get To Know Me" questionnaire and that gives us the opportunity to get know each other a little better!

It looks like the questions associated with the awards are the same as the ones I recently answered for another award.  Here are the answers if you're interested...  Butterfly Award

So here's the deal Ladies and Gents:

Rules:
1. Thank the person that gave you the awards, and link back to them.
2. Post seven things about yourself.
3. Pass the love to 15 bloggers.
4. Let them know they receive an award.

Seven Things:
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Questions:
Name your favorite colour:
Name your favorite song:
Name your favourite dessert:
What pisses you off:
When you’re upset, you:
Your favourite pet:
Black or white?
Biggest fear:
Best feature:
Everyday attitude:
What is perfection:
Guilty pleasure:

15 Blogs...? More like 9 out of 15.  These awards are going around and many have already received them! I've recently started following a lot of new blogs, so I am also tagging all of you!  Would love to hear from you too!

A Glamourous Place For All Things Glitzy
Nanakkii's Beauty Box
TheBeautyCall
Makeup by Jessica Rivera
Jyz' PinkPrint
Hauls Reviews and More
PopBlushing
Lipstick Makes the Girl
Pop Champagne


Enjoy ladies and congrats!!

It's about time...for Project 10 Pan!!

Hi everyone!  Hope you all had a fabulous weekend!  I was pretty busy with my family! My 13 year old had her tonsils removed last Thursday so my husband and I have been taking care of her.  Poor baby! Popsicles and Ice Cream are great, but it's already getting old and she is ready to start eating real meals.  She's been trying to eat soft foods, but is still having a difficult time swallowing any foods.  Hopefully she will be feeling much better within the next few days!

On to my post now...Ahhh! Yes, the infamous Project 10 Pan Program that many beauty addicts turn to as their rehab program!  HA!  Just in case you don't know what this program is, here is the general idea of the program:  You can't make any makeup purchases until you've "Hit Pan" (completely used up at least 10 makeup products)!! I posted about this back in November of 2009.  I started the program, and did have some success, but I kinda cheated a little, so this time I am taking it seriously.  No shortcuts!!

So what prompted this?  Well, I've been doing some cleaning and reorganizing the last couple of weeks and through the process, I've determined that I just have ridiculous amounts of makeup.  It's a little embarrassing honestly.  I have a good job and the bills are always paid; the kids and home are always taken care of, so I know that I should treat myself from time to time, but this is just too much!  I finished reorganizing last night and thought, "Good God!!  I have enough crap to last a few lifetimes and I'm not even a Makeup Artist (although I'd love to be)!"  As a result, I am going into Makeup Rehab AKA Project 10 Pan! 

I know this is going to be hard for me, but it HAS to be done.  I should really be focusing on the items I have.  I mean, how many more freakin' shades of purple (or any other color) eyeshadow can there possibly be out there!? I'm sure I already have them all!  Geez!

So with that said, I have officially checked into rehab and will be keeping you all posted on the ups and downs! I know there are new collections, new products, etc., that will be coming up in the fall, but I have to remember that there will ALWAYS be new collections, products, etc.!  If I miss something, chances are that same item will probably be re-released in a different package or perhaps something even better will be released at some point in time when I am released from Makeup Rehab! 

Wish Me Luck!!















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FINISHED PRODUCTS UPDATE:

1. Bare Minerals Foundation- 7/19/11
2. MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Spiked - 7/26/11
3. Clinique Quickliner for Eyes in Black/Brown - 7/26/11
4. Stila Illuminating Foundation in 50 Watts - 7/28/11
5. L'oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara - 8/16/2011
6. L'oreal Lineur Intense Liquid Liner - 9/10/11
7. Almay Brow Pencil - 9/14/2011
8. YSL Foundation - 9/20/2011

Review - Tarte Cosmetics Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blush

I recently purchased three Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blushes and have been wearing them for several days now.  I wanted to have at least a week of wearing them before jumping on here to tell you guys what I think! Below is some information on the product:

Directly from the Tarte Cosmetics website:

These solar-baked blushes are infused with Amazonian Clay, nature's most perfect ingredient. These nutrient rich and skin-nourishing Amazonian clay blushes restore harmony for a flawless finish that lasts all day.
The soft blush is great for all skin types:
Oily skin: Amazonian clay minimizes oil in and around pores to balance skin and keep product in place.
Dry skin: Amazonian clay hydrates skin naturally to restore moisture so your blush wears better & longer.
Dull skin: Amazonian clay improves the appearance of skin clarity and skin texture.
Combination skin: Amazonian clay is completely intuitive; gives skin an overall smooth & even appearance.
Skinvigorating™ ingredients
Amazonian Clay: nature’s most perfect ingredientt providing total skin balance.
Beeswax: as an alternative to synthetic waxes, natural beeswax is used as a waterproofing agent, a protective barrier between the skin and the environment and it has also been know to naturally stimulate collagen production which plumps the skin and decreases the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Vitamin C: antioxidant that fights free radical damage and prevents oxidative stress and premature signs of aging, while brightening skin.
Vitamin E: natural preservative that also acts as an anti-inflammatory emollient and protects against free radical damage.
Skinvigorating™ benefits
Formulated without mineral oil
Formulated without paraben
Formulated without phthalates
Cruelty free
Formulated without sodium lauryl sulfate
Formulated without synthetic fragrance


The three shades I purchased are:

Peaceful (Shimmery Rose/Peach)

 

Amused (Matte Bright Pink)

Blissful (Matte Peach)

In total there are 8 blushes!  The shade Peaceful may have been an exclusive to QVC with the set I purchased because I don't see that one on the Tarte site.
 
Each blush retails for $25.00 (for 0.20 Oz. each) on the Tarte Cosmetics website, Sephora, and Ulta.  I purchased mine from QVC, so I got a different deal.  Two of the blushes (Amused and Blissful) came with a full size blush brush for $29.50 each.  The third blush (Peaceful) came in the Glow Your Way to Gorgeous set which I purchased with several other pieces, for $49.92.  I'm telling ya....QVC is the way to go peeps!!  Amazing deals!!  ...and no, I am not affiliated with QVC in ANY way.  I'm just a big fan and want to share this info with you so you can also take advantage of the great deals I am getting! Also, keep in mind that Tarte Cosmetics has some really great sales on their website throughout the year.  The discounts are between 20% and 40%.  Definitely sign up for their e-mails if interested in any future sales. 
 
Moving on...so as I mentioned; I've been using the blushes now for about a week and I freakin LOVE them!!  First let me start with the packaging/compact itself.  I think it's adorable!  The Tarte logo is on the front and I love how the color of the packaging matches the color of the blush.  Very smart there Tarte!!  You're making my life a little easier in the mornings when I am rushing to get out the door. Thank you! 

When you open the compact, you've got your little mirror on one side which always comes in handy for touch ups and on the other side, you've got your handy dandy blush!  The blush has a pretty design embossed on it.  I assume it's the Amazon river?!!  I almost don't want to use the blushes for fear that the design will eventually fade.  I'm a dork!  I know! 
 
As for as how they wear, I gotta say "Believe the Hype!!" This is a highly pigmented blush and it really does last 12 hours.  At least it does for me.  Typically I apply my blush early in the morning before work (about 8am) and by 2pm, I don't really have much left.  With these particular blushes, the color lasts ALL day.  I am definitely in love!!  As far as the colors; no they are nothing special.  I am sure you can find similar colors in other brands, but is the staying power the same?  Probably not!
 
 If you give these a try, let me know what you think! I'd love to hear from you!
 
Talk to you soon!
 
Jackee

QVC Haul - Tarte Cosmetics

Hey ladies and any gents out there!  I just received my order from QVC just a few days ago and wanted to share with you all.  In case you don't know what QVC is; it is a televised shopping network and is absolutely fabulous!  You can purchase just about anything from there:  Home Goods, Electronics, Clothing, Jewelry, Beauty items, etc.  Of course the reason I am hooked is because of the Beauty Products!  Well duh!  HA!!

Recently QVC had a promotion going on with Tarte Cosmetics for the Glow Your Way to Gorgeous 8-piece collection and it was an offer I couldn't pass up.

There are actually more pieces in this collection than pictured. I don't know if this has do to with it being a QVC promotion or something that was just thrown in last minute, but I also received a bronzer and a bottle of pure marajuca oil.

The cost of the collection was ONLY $49.92 and included in the collection were eight FULL SIZE Products in addition to the makeup bag and 3 smaller products.  So in total there were 12 Pieces to this collection! How can you beat that for $49.92??!!!

So here is what you get:

1. Purple Makeup Bag
2. Full Size Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blush - Peaceful
3. Full Size Lipsurgence Lip Luster - Sweet
4. Full Size Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara - Black
5. Full Size SmolderEyes Amazonian Clay Waterproof Liner
6. Full Size Foundation Brush
7. Full Size Flat Shader Brush
8. Full Size Waterproof Amazonian Clay Cream Eyeshadow - Shimmering Taupe
9. Full Size Maracuja Creaseless Concealer
10. Small Bottle of Maracuja Oil
11. Sharpener
12. Small Mineral Bronzer in Park Avenue Princess (remember this from my June faves?)

I'm so excited to try this stuff out! If anyone is interested, I can do a full review on the products.  I know I already have one in the works for the Amazonian Clay blushes since I had already previously purchased two of the blushes and am currently testing them out.

I hope you'll check out QVC if it's available in your area.  If not; you can always shop on their website.  I find there are a lot of sets/collections that are great deals and typically exclusive to QVC.  One of the things that may entice some to purchase from QVC is the Easy Pay Option.  For many products, you can break up your payments for most items into more than one payment.  That definitely makes it easier at times, especially if you're purchasing an expensive item.

Let me know if you guys check out QVC.  It's become one of my fave shops!!