Pretty Packaging + Must Have Fall Shades!

I'm all about packaging - this point has been made numerous times when I walk into the store and buy something strictly based on how it looks. Makeup companies gain major points with me when they create a line that has coordinated & cute packaging. Call me materialistic - but I'm into it. Lately I've been a big believer in the theory that less is more - so the simpler the better.

Two companies stand out to me when I think of that sleek, simple look. Personally, I think the packaging makes these two very affordable brands look and feel very high end. Plus the products inside kick some major boo-tay. These two companies are mark & the studio & mineral lines from e.l.f. and I'm happy to report on 3 products from each that I've been loving lately.

Get A Tint Tinted Moisturizer - $9

Powder Buff Natural Skin Foundation - $10

Save the Day Anti Acne Concealer - $8

First off - how cute is the packaging? I love the lowercase font, the trendy colors, and just how simple everything is. It seriously makes it look like it costs way more than the $8 - $10 prince range they actually run. The products rule, too. The tinted moisturizer is something I've talked about before that gives lightweight coverage while doing your skin good. It's perfect if your skin tone just needs a bit of "evening out". Powder buff is not only great for setting liquid foundation in place - but it's got great, even coverage that it works amazingly solo, as well. Save the day actually works to zap your zits while it's covering them. Ever felt like you're smothering your pimples with more CRAP by putting makeup over top of them? Fear no more - this amazing little concealer stick has magic in it and helps clear your skin while you wear it. Pretty innovative, eh? It's about damn time.

BABY I LIKE IT! I-I-I LIKE IT! 

(p.s. everything is available on the mark website)

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Blushing Rose Studio Blush - $3

Pebble Studio Eyeshadow - $3

Bare Brown Mineral Lipstick - $5

I chose these three colors because I think they're absolute must haves for fall. They've all got that warm undertone to them and since they're all neutrals, they work great with any look - whether it's back to school or business casual. I think warmer colors look so pretty in fall - so I've been searching for some new additions to my collection for the upcoming chilly months :) The little transformation e.l.f. underwent about a year ago is absolutely unreal. Their packaging is INCREDIBLE now - it reminds me a ton of mac. And did you get a load of those prices? I'd never believe those products cost UNDER $10. If you're looking to build up your color arsenal - the studio and mineral lines are absolutely fantastic since you get great stuff for the price tag.

Everything is available online on the E.L.F. website

Have a great rest of the week, chickas!

Mango Tango = Perfect Spring Lipgloss

In celebration of the fact that I'm no longer up to my ass in snow, I wanted to post about what I would safely call my new favorite lipgloss. It doesn't happen often that I get product that I'm so in love with that I have to post about it the day after I receive it - but I'm pretty into this stuff.

In my opinion - you need a perfect spring lipgloss. It's similar to needing shoes when crossing a road full of broken glass and needles. I mean, you could still go on without them, but let's admit that it'd suck really bad.

And this, my friends, is the perfect spring lipgloss:

The one I speak of is the 2nd one from the left,

referred to as the elusive MANGO TANGO.

and also if you haven't picked up on this yet -

it's available through meetmark.com for $6.50

Swatch time:

It's like the perfect peachy nude pink that isn't pink enough to make you look like a hooker and isn't too nude that it blends into your lips & pisses you off because you just paid money for something that's the same color as your lips. Not super sticky either which is always a major concern of mine, as you know. Doesn't smell like much, but that's okay with me since I have yet to love the scent of a lipgloss that isn't a Beauty Rush from VS.

Don't know how long this is still going on for, but the best part about this little gem is that I paid $0 for it because my googling masterful self found a coupon code for free shipping and a free juice gem (when you spend $15 which was not a problem for me). The code is juicegem10, so try that little sucker out & let me know if it still works  for you ;)

Getting inducted into the "still the one" hall of fame?

Don't jump the gun just yet.

My New Skincare Arsenal

So fantastic way to kick off my week today: come home to a lovely AVON box sitting on my porch :o) To be specific, we're talking mark. (which is one of my favorite lines ever ever ever). I had tried a sample of one of their moisturizers called "matte chance" a week or so ago and I totally fell in love with the crap. I've mentioned it before - but I love matte stuff. Maybe some grudge I have against oil... not really sure. But anyways, I actually didn't get any makeup with this order - just a bunch of skin care stuff which is also one of my favorite things. Go figure, though - I put in an order last week uh-gain with AVON & ordered a bunch of makeup. I need help.

So here's the three things that came today:

Matte Chance Mattifying Lotion $15

 

Mist Opportunity Multi-Tasking Refresher $8

 

Light Bright Lighten & Depuff Eye Gel (hook-up) $8

If you're looking for a good moisturizer that's lightweight and won't leave you feeling greasy - you are honestly not going to find anything better than matte chance. It comes in a little pot which has a special dispenser that you push down on the disc and it dispenses the perfect amount so you don't waste anything. I highly highly recommend this, especially if you're prone to oily skin. The mist opportunity was something I'd been interested in trying for awhile & I was impressed with how big it was. It feels really light weight and fresh, and I'm going to use it under my makeup in the mornings since it really "wakes your skin up". It doesn't feel oily at all, either (which was my only worry about it). The eye gel is the only thing I'm a little sketch about. Obiviously, I'm not sure if it's working yet since I just got it - but the thing is a hook up treatment (aka, pretty small) and i had to squeeze it preeetttyy hard in order to get to product to come out. Granted, you don't use that much - but still. For $8 I'm hoping it at least works because lord knows my dark circles need all the help they can get.

If you guys have any questions - you can always shoot me an e-mail (kelspot@gmail.com) and I'll be happy to help. Let me know if you all plan on trying any of these! You can find all the products I picked up on mark.'s website here: www.meetmark.com

p.s. I wanted to thank my wonderful twinny for the amazing KVZ purse she sent me last week :o) that girl knows me all too well & I'm so happy we're buddies now! Keep your eyes on your mailbox this week, woman ;o) There's somethin on the horizon!