Thursday 11 December 2014

SEPHORA HAUL | PART THREE | NARS, JOSIE MARAN

Rounding up my New York Sephora Haul trilogy today with Part Three... it already feels like such a long time ago that I was actually in New York City. It is certainly a place that is really so captivating, and like most people that I know who have visited her, I just can't wait to go back. I am planning to do a little post on the blog about my New York City experience in the new year!

Anyway, on with some Josie Maran and Nars show and tell eh?

The following items were most definitely on my list to purchase. Josie Maran had recently launched in Mecca Cosmetica here in Australia just prior to our departure, however I knew that I could save a few dollars by waiting for the US prices. Like many other Aussie beauty girls, I have watched our US girls raving about the beautiful Josie Maran products for a long time, and was very happy to find two great little value sets. In the basket they went!



JOSIE MARAN WINTER DREAMS - ARGAN COLOUR COLLECTION
L-R Coconut Watercolour Eye Shadow in Rio de Rose Gold, Argan Illuminizer
Argan Infinity Lip and Cheek Creamy Oil in Limitless Pink

Please excuse my rather rushed swatches, but gosh these are gorgeous products! I have only had a brief play with this Argan Colour set, so you will no doubt hear more about these in upcoming favourites posts or in my face of the day posts on Instagram. I'm not sure how the Lip and Cheek oil will go on my acne prone/oily skin, but I will give it a good crack, and if not then it is most certainly a stunning lip shade. There is a great deal of beauty in both the textures, and the finishes of these products. I think Josie and I are going to friends...


JOSIE MARAN WINTER DREAMS WHIPPED ARGAN OIL BODY BUTTER DUO

I have indeed been enjoying the Vanilla Apricot Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter. It smells divine. Completely just vanilla and apricots. I adore it. The body butter is rich and luxurious, and you really feel like you are treating yourself when you use it. This is not a sink into your skin and disappear body cream, it really does form a protective layer on your skin, and you will notice quite a sheen for some time after application. This is definitely a 'before bed' body butter for me, and a deliciously gorgeous one at that.
This two pack also contains the scent Sweet Citrus, which I have not opened as yet, but let's face it, it's going to be good...


NARS AUDACIOUS LIPSTICK 
NARS AUDACIOUS LIPSTICK   AUDREY & ANNA
NARS Audacious Lipstick L -Audrey,  R -Anna

Allow me to introduce Audrey and Anna...aren't they lovely? The lipsticks that everybody is talking about and everybody loves. The swatches above are one easy swipe of colour. I have worn both, and do love them, though I'm not sure that they will change your life. Some may disagree with me, and believe me I do love a good lippy, I'm just not sure they are worth such a phenomenal amount of hype. Now if they could throw a few loads on washing on, cook dinner, and get my children to tidy their rooms then I may just have to reconsider... 




Have you purchased any of the NARS Audacious Lipsticks? Do you have a favourite shade?

Do they knock your socks off?...or at least wash them for you?


Do you have a favourite Josie Maran product? I would love to hear any recommendations!





Thanks so much for stopping by!



Blessings,



Lou xo

6 comments:

  1. Lovely haul

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    1. Thanks Lisa, this girl knows how to shop! Thanks for visiting! Lou xo

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  2. Gorgeous lipstick colours Lou!!! In your opinion what are your best pics for lipsticks buys....which ones last the longest, feel the smoothest?? xx Jane

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    1. Hi Lovey! In my opinion, you don't need to spend a lot of money to get a good lippy! I love Revlon, Rimmel and Bourjois and Maybelline lipsticks. Longer lasting formulas are generally a matte finish, my favourites are the Bourjois Rouge Velvet liquid lipsticks, and the Rimmel by Kate matte lipsticks in the dark red packaging. The Revlon Matte Balms ( in the twist up chubby pencil ) are also very good! If you want to try something different, Shanghai Suzy lipsticks are brilliant, but only available online ( very reasonable prices, and Aussie made! ) These NARS ones are very good, don't get me wrong, but they are very expensive over here, around $45 each. MAC also make beautiful lipsticks, and come in a little cheaper at $36 each. Hope that helps! Lou xoxo

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  3. oooh lovely haul!! Now that you've had the Nars lipsticks for more than a month? Do you think they're worth the hype? How long do they last on your lips?

    Thanks! :)

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  4. *gasp* that josie maran set! Please do a review on the JM products, would def love to know more about it! :)

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