CVS/Target Haul!

Long time, no talk!

I apologize for going MIA.. I went through one of those mini moments where I doubted myself and if I could ever succeed greatly with RaiseYourGloss.

Don't worry, however. I'm back, and more motivated than EVER!

To ease y'all back into my craziness, here's a look at my latest CVS/Target haul.

CVS

These cream shadows have been raved about since the day they premiered. The appeal? They are said to last all day without fading or creasing.

Here's what I've discovered:

1. They last about 12 hours without crease or fade, depending on the wear environment.

2. They can also act as excellent shadow bases!

The first color I chose was Bold Gold. In the jar, it looks similar to Urban Decay's Chase, but a shade lighter.

You can tell by my swatch that, in fact, Bold Gold is not that bold. It's a very sheer gold shimmer - lighter than it appears in the photo. Personally, I was slightly bummed - I was hoping that this would be a good dupe for Chase - but it does work well as an eyeshadow base. I don't plan on buying this again, but I don't think it's a waste of money.

Painted Purple caught my eye from the minute I saw it on the rack. I first heard about it from MacBarbie07, who used it in her Drugstore Waterproof Makeup video.

I am in love with Painted Purple. It looks gorgeous on the eye, and the pigment is absolutely divine. If you want to add a pop of color to your look without going overboard, this is the perfect choice for you. Try lining your bottom lash line with it, like Bethany did in her video!

I'm a sucker for any hair product that claims to erase damage, so it's no surprise that I pounced when I saw the commercial for L'Oreal's Total Repair 5 Damage-Erasing Balm. The claim?
"Repairs up to 1 year of damage in 1 use"

I've used it twice now (once a week), and my hair definitely looks and feels healthier. I can't determine how much damage it repaired, but it was worth the money!

MissGlamorazzi mentioned this in one of her videos - I can't find which one, I'm sorry! I've been on the hunt for a good drugstore bronzer to use as a dupe for NARS' Laguna bronzer.

This bronzer gets an 8/10. The color is a true terra-cotta, and a little goes a long way on your face (one swipe of my brush is enough for me). However, it looks slightly orange on my skin tone and doesn't last all day like I'd hoped. Laguna is still a staple for me.

I've been obsessed with this color for months. It's a gorgeous, shimmery Barbie pink - an obvious must-have for a ex-Barbie fiend like myself.











I knew it was meant to be when CVS put it on sale.. for 50% OFF!

I wear it all the time. It is the perfect summer color, shimmering when I lay out in the sun. This is truly a one-of-a-kind polish; Major props to Orly!

I knew they made BB cream for your face, but for your hair?
I had my doubts. Clearly, someone needed to test this out, and I decided to assign myself to that job.

I'm in the process of reviewing this product, but so far, it has my approval. I mainly use it on wet hair - that's when it works its full magic on your locks - but I've also applied it in dime-sized amounts to style my dry hair.

I will have a complete review in two weeks.





Target

Okay, so I got two basic objects that don't even need a description paragraph.. Kleenex (the designs did me in) and a Thanks stamp from the dollar section.

I snagged these beautiful Target earrings the minute I saw them. They are a gorgeous pink with gold framing/wiring. 

I wear these as often as possible. They are totally trendy because of the geometric gem shape, and they add a nice pop of color to any outfit.

I needed some cute, colorful summer wedges, and these red Merona wedges fit the bill.

They are decently comfortable and were a steal at $25!

I'm so excited to have found these, because they are perfect for the Fourth of July.

Another Target-brand jewelry item has made its way into my closet..

I'm starting to think that this is going to become a habit of mine.

I love the sunset colors of this chunky beaded necklace. It gives a slight ombre effect - a hot trend - and the small rhinestones add a pop of glamour.

Finally, I got this blue and white ikat scarf.

Don't judge me, but I catch myself petting this scarf on a frequent basis when I wear it. It's just so incredibly soft!

I've never been a scarf person, but this one caused a fashion transformation for me. I usually pair it with a fitted white tee, as pictured.


So, that's it for my CVS/Target haul.

If you've tried any of these beauty products or have comments/opinions, don't hesitate to leave a comment in the down bar!

Hope everyone's summer is going great,
RaiseYourGloss