If there’s one thing I love to buy when I’m in the states, it’s makeup! Especially brands that are really hard to get here like Kat Von D and Anastasia Beverly Hills!
Sure you can buy online but there’s nothing like being able to swatch a bunch of lipsticks to decide which shade you like the best!
I had a bit of a crisis situation when I first landed in New York. As soon as I got to the hotel I realised I forgot my makeup brushes and as frustrating as it is having to buy new brushes when I have hundreds upon hundreds of brushes at home, I ran to the nearest Sephora to buy the essentials.
I only need 4 brushes to complete my everyday look which is foundation, powder, contour and brows.
I suffer tremendously with allergies so wearing eyeshadow and eyeliner throughout the summer can be catastrophic because of how much my eyes stream. For that reason I like to create a strong brow, wear dramatic lashes and a bold lip.
The first brush I picked up in Sephora was the #41 Pro Domed Stippling Brush ($36) for applying foundation.
When I applied foundation with this for the first time I was kind of glad I left my brushes at home because had I of brought them, I never would have discovered this brush and now it’s my favourite brush to apply foundation with!
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Next I picked up the #59 Pro Precision Powder Brush ($38) because I ALWAYS set my foundation with translucent powder and it’s a hugely important part of my makeup routine.
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I bought the #79 Pro Contour Brush ($34) for contouring, I prefer using tapered dome brushes for contouring as oppose to slanted flat ones.
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Eyebrows for me are essential because I know through any condition be it heat, wind, sweat or rain my brows will always be in tact thanks to my two go-to products. (Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade and Make Up For Ever Aqua Brow) I bought the #22 Pro Angled Liner Brush ($16) in Sephora for application.
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Because it was so clammy and humid in New York I also picked up a Mattifying and Anti-Blemish Green Tea Face Mask $6
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Total bill including tax (8.875%) $141.54
On my second trip to Sephora I bought lots of liquid lipsticks, one of my addictions.
Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Requiem $20
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Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Lovesick $20
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Buxom Wildly Whipped Lightweight Liquid Lipstick in Nudist $21
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Buxom Wildly Whipped Lightweight Liquid Lipstick in Centerfold $21
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Buxom Wildly Whipped Lightweight Liquid Lipstick in Instigator $21
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I also bought myself another face mask, this time the nourishing and repairing Avocado face mask ($6).
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Total with tax (8.875%) $119
On my third and final visit to Sephora I picked up lots of Anastasia Beverly Hills stuff!
I got the Glow Kit in Sun Dipped $40
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The Contour Kit in Light to Medium $40
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The Modern Renaissance Palette $40
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Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick in Dusty Rose $20
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Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick in Milkshake $20
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Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick in Crush $20
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Total with tax (8.875%) $198.15
Total spent on all three trips to Sephora = $458.69