Beauty By Toni

New Order - ELF - Upcomming Haul

2009-03-19T00:27:00.000-07:00

Hey guys!
So i just ordered from ELF for the first time! i am so excited!
I ordered several of their brushes from both the regular ($1) and the studio line ($3).
I had a coupon for 60% and even tho i promised myself to save more money, i couldn't stop! 60% off was just too good of a deal!!

Here is what i ordered...

Contour Blush & Bronzer $3

Eyebrow Kit in Dark $3

EyeLiner & Shadow Stick $3

Studio Angled Foundation Brush $3

Studio Small Angle Brush $3

Studio Small Smudge Brush $3

Studio Contour Brush $3

Studio Small Precision Brush $3

Tweezer $1

Brow Comb and Brush $1

Concealer Brush $1

Blending Brush $1

Duo Eye Shadow Cream - Black Licorice $1

Duo Eye Shadow Cream - Butter Pecan $1

Duo Eye Shadow Cream - Berry Mix $1

Nail Polish - Pearl Pink $1

Nail Polish - Blush $1 **New Color

Nail Poish - Champagne $1

Nail Polish - Berry Pink $1

Nail Polish - Royal Purple $1 **New Color

Nail Polish - Dark Navy $1 **New Color

I am so glad Erica shared the coupon code because i am broke and i really needed a blending brush! Not to mention that i was really wanting to try their items.
Hopefully all the items come in the mail ASAP.
You probably have heard already but their shipping has not had the best reputation. But someone assured me (i don't remember who) that it has improved with the opening of their new warehouse. But i've also heard that they don't always give you your full order - not sure if that has been remedied since the opening of their new warehouse tho.
I'll let you know how my experience goes once i get it all.
And reviews will be on the way soon after too!

Rite Aid and Dollar Store Haul

2009-03-15T18:46:00.001-07:00

Sop i picked up some stuff i've been needing, some i have been eyeing. Check out the video HERE

Dollar Store items:

-Makeup sponges
-Nail file
-Baby wipes
-baby shampoo
-collapsible organizer
-3 different plastic baskets (for organization)
-2 glass holders (soon to hold all my brushes

Rite Aid

Clearance items
-Prestige lightshine lipgloss in Elba CLEARANCE for $1.31 Was $5.25
-Wet N Wild Jelly Gloss in Strawberry Burst and Passion Fruit CLEARANCE for $.74ea Was $2.99
-Sally Hansen Lip exfoliator and moisturizer CLEARANCE for $1.48 Was $5.95

Regular priced
-WetnWild penscil sharpener $.99
-Cetaphil lotion 8FL OZ $7.99
-Sally Hansen polish remover $1.89
-Scrunci hair band $3.49

Buy one, get one 50% off
-Covergirl Lash exact in Very Black Waterproof Was $8.19
-Covergirl Lash Blast in Very Black Waterproof $8.59

Buy one, get one free
-Revlon Creme Shadow in Pink Petals and Seashells Orginally $6.50 ea (one free)
-L'Oreal Hip Kohl Liner in Black $13.00
-L'Oreal Hip Shadow Duo in Charisma Was $8.00 (free)

Hello Kitty MAC Haul!

2009-03-05T15:31:00.000-08:00

Not a very big haul... But still, very exciting!

The brushes included in the set include a 187SE, 109SE, and 239SE.
I used the 109SE this morning for my foundation and WOW!
It is so freaking nice! This is my new regular foundation brush!
I love using it with my Revlon Colorstay because that stuff dries so quickly so you gotta rub it in nice and quick and in small areas at a time - this brush is perfect for that!

Haven't had much time to play around with the 187SE but you better believe i plan on it!

As for the lipstick.... LOVE IT! I got it in Cute-Ster, a very pretty pink that looks great on me!
I am in Love <3

I'll do a swatch sometime and add it to this blog. As of now, i am getting some reading done for my class tonight!

BTW,. my cherry culture package, i suspect, will be here tomorrow. I soooo cannot wait! So keep an eye out for a new haul video!

Upcoming Videos - Reviews and Comparisons

2009-03-04T13:35:00.000-08:00

Here is a list of videos i plan on working on.
Please feel free to suggest some videos that YOU would like to see!

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Review on Mark Flip for It

Compare Almay and Physicians Formula Eyeshadow for brown eyes

Compare Maybelline Define a Lash and CG Lash Exact Mascara

Favorite Lip Gloss

Foundation Routine using Revlon Color Stay

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Stay tuned and look for my new videos

UpComing Haul -MAC, Hello Kitty, NYX, Ebay seller items

2009-03-04T13:19:00.000-08:00

I will be getting some awesome finds in the mail verrrrrry soon!

Shipment A
A bought some glitter/pigment eyeshadows from someone on Ebay
But i won't be keeping all of them as some will be given to a auction
I ordered these last week but they are comming from overseas so i have no idea when they will arrive - soon i hope!!

From this seller - DigiZone338

Shipment B
Mac brush set - 187se, 109se, 239se
Hello Kitty Mac Lipstick in Cute-ster
Ordered Saturday night - hopefully will be here before the weekend

From this seller: ipaywithpennies

Shipment from CherryCulture
So far, i am loving their site!

LA Colors Nail TreatmentBase Coat
$3.00 ea

NYX Eyeshadow Trio
Copacabana - Casablanca - Purple/Deep Purple/Prune
$5.00 ea

NYX Girls Nail Polish
Wild - Flash
$1.50 ea

NYX Powder Blush
Peach
$6.00 ea

NYX Round Lipstick
Herades - Indian Pink - B52
$2.00 ea

NYX Single Eye Shadow
Eggplant - Eutopia - High Light
$3.50 ea

NYX Ultra Pearl Mania
Nude - Purple - Lilac - Sky Pink - Mink - Walnut $1.50 ea

I will do swatches of all the eyeshadows, pigments, lipsticks, and nail polish colors on my own. Check back soon!

Review - Physicians Formula Tinted Moisturizer and Loose Powder from Organic Wear line

2009-02-23T15:47:00.000-08:00

Physicians Formula Organic Wear Tinted Moisturizer
Grade A-
Cost: $12 (but look for sales at rite aid and Ulta for a better deal)
Comments: A great product to use daily instead of heavier foundations. But people with oily skin will need to keep some powder or blotting sheets handy. There is a light smell but it the formula does NOT include fragrance, i assume it is the natural odor of the ingredients.
Recommendation: YES! I love this product especially great for my dry, sensitive, acne prone skin

Physicians Formula Organic Wear Loose Powder
Grade: B+
Cost: Rite Aid $14
Comments: Not a revolutionary product but the product still does its job. The included brush is cheap, but there is a hand little mirror on the back.
Recommendation: Yes, because i like the packaging and the fact that it is more natural than others.

Criteria for grading products

2009-02-23T14:55:00.000-08:00

This is the criteria for grading products

Description
Purpose(s)
Cost
Packaging
Stay power
Ingredients
Fragrance
Skin reactions
Similar products
Concerns/other information
Tips
Overal grading

This is the template for now but i'm sure it will be updated in the future. If you have a suggestion, please add a comment. :)

New Blog

2009-02-23T14:44:00.001-08:00

This is where i will be posting swatches, reviews, and other info that is connected to my YouTube account BeautyByToni. Check it out!

To introduce myself, i am a college student in Portland, OR. I created my channel and my blog to share my reviews of certain products, mostly drugstore, because i cannot afford a drawer full of MAC so i will be telling all about anything and everything i use. I may also post about other non-beauty related products as well.

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