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My trip to New York wouldn’t have been complete without a trip to Sephora. When I was in Krakow in Poland last month I hadn’t known they also had a Sephora store so when I saw it on the day we were leaving I was absolutely kicking myself! I also didn’t know that one of my favourite beauty brands Inglot was actually made in Poland and was only a fraction of the price compared to the UK/Ireland. So any of you make up enthusiast’s heading to Krakow anytime soon please take note and learn from my mistakes haha.
So, needless to say I had a lot of missed opportunities to ‘make up’ for (see what I done there!). This was my first ever time visiting a Sephora store so before I left I done my research and had a list as long as my arm of all the things I wanted to get while I was there. It is quite overwhelming when you first walk into the store so having a list is a good idea and ensures you stick to your budget!
I
was only really interested in picking up brands and products that we can’t get
here in the UK or Ireland as I figured there was no point getting anything that
we could get here easily on the high street. Defeats the purpose really! So
literally on my first morning in NYC I headed straight to the Sephora store
before I had a chance to spend my dollars on anything else J
Below I’ve listed everything I picked up. I
hope you enjoy this beauty haul and let me know in the comments if you have
tried any of the products - I’d love to hear your reviews!
Also if you would like to read my full in depth travel blog to NYC including what we got up to and all my top tips then just click here.
Also if you would like to read my full in depth travel blog to NYC including what we got up to and all my top tips then just click here.
1. | Anastasia
Beverly Hills ‘Brow Wiz |
As soon as I walked through the door of Sephora I was immediately drawn to the Anastasia Beverly Hills counter. This amazing brand literally floods my Instagram newsfeed every day and the highly raved about ‘Brow Wiz’ was number 1 on my list to buy. And let me tell you, it was worth the wait! It’s an amazing little pencil. It makes the tedious job of filling in your eyebrows so effortless, it’s buildable and is perfect for creating those natural hair-like strokes. A must have! I got this in the shade ‘ Dark Brown’
As soon as I walked through the door of Sephora I was immediately drawn to the Anastasia Beverly Hills counter. This amazing brand literally floods my Instagram newsfeed every day and the highly raved about ‘Brow Wiz’ was number 1 on my list to buy. And let me tell you, it was worth the wait! It’s an amazing little pencil. It makes the tedious job of filling in your eyebrows so effortless, it’s buildable and is perfect for creating those natural hair-like strokes. A must have! I got this in the shade ‘ Dark Brown’
2. | Anastasia
Beverly Hills ‘Dipbrow Pomade |
This is another of the eyebrow products that’s highly raved about. I usually only ever use a brow gel on my own brows (until I used the brow wiz of course). I have yet to try this one but I couldn’t leave without it and if it’s anything like the brow wiz then it will be just as amazing. I also got this in the shade ‘Dark Brown’.
This is another of the eyebrow products that’s highly raved about. I usually only ever use a brow gel on my own brows (until I used the brow wiz of course). I have yet to try this one but I couldn’t leave without it and if it’s anything like the brow wiz then it will be just as amazing. I also got this in the shade ‘Dark Brown’.
3. | Anastasia
Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick |
The Anastasia brand has a huge selection of liquid lipsticks and glosses. I have been dying to try the matte liquid lipsticks so I picked up two in the shades ‘lovely’ which is a beautiful pinky-rose colour and ‘Dusty Rose’ which is a deeper shade of pinky-rose. I’m always drawn to those sorts of colours. I’ve only swatched these lipsticks but the colour pay-off is amazing and they dry really quickly.
4. | Make
Up Forever ‘Ultra HD Foundation |
I
have yet to come across a Make Up Forever counter here in the UK and this Ultra
HD Foundation has been on my wishlist literally FOREVER. (I’m the queen of the
pun tonight). I’ve only worn it the once but I got a really good match from the
girl in the store and it felt lovely on my skin. Really good coverage too
without looking cakey.
5. | Kat
Von D ‘Ink Liner |
Kat
Von D is another brand we can’t get here in the UK and the liners are supposed
to be THE best thing since sliced pan. I had a tough decision picking between
this one and the coveted ‘tatoo liner’ which has a thicker application but is
just as good. I ended up going for the ‘Ink Liner’ as I like to build up my
liner slowly and the smaller applicator is perfect for this.
6. | Laura
Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder |
This
stuff is pure magic and lives up to every expectation! If you haven’t heard
about this product then you’ve obviously been living under a rock. It’s the
most amazing setting powder I have ever used.
7. | Becca
Cosmetics ‘Under-eye Colour Corrector’ |
This
is a brand I’ve heard a lot about from watching my favourite beauty you-tubers.
While I was doing my research this product popped up a few times so I chalked
it down and decided I’d give it go. We actually tried this on my boyfriend
Shane in the shop because I didn’t want to wipe off my make up haha but it does
what it says on the tin. It comes in a variety of colour correcting shades
depending on what you want to conceal but I chose the under eye corrector which
is a peachy colour best for neutralising
dark spots and hyperpigmentation i.e eye bags! Still trying this one out.
8. | Benefit
‘Porefessional |
This
is a re-purchase of mine and something I always have in my make up bag. I had
literally just ran out before heading to New York so I had to pick it up while
I was there. Amazing primer.
9. | Boscia Luminizing Black Mask |
Next
on my list was this face mask/peel which I have only just recently heard about.
As far as I know this brand does a few different varieties of face mask but
this one is particular is meant to be brilliant for removing blackheads and
impurities from your pores and reducing excess oil. It’s also got Vitamin C
which is the best for brightening up the skin and helps to reduce the look of
fine lines. However, It’s also meant to be really painful to peel off. It could
probably be compared to peeling off dried tar off your face (there are a few
videos on you-tube check them out for a giggle lol).
10.
| Huda Beauty Faux Mink Lashes ‘Jade’ |
These
lashes are life! I am obsessed with Huda beauty on Instagram. They are faux
mink, so so fluffy and really easy to apply. I got mine in the style #13 ‘Jade’
11.
| Stila HUGE Extreme Lash Mascara |
This
was actually given to me as a free gift at the till when I signed up for the
Sephora store card. I have heard loads about the Stila products, in particular,
the Stila One Step Correct Concealer, the duel lip and cheek cream and the
Stila eyeshadows. This mascara is also one of their top sellers so I’m excited
to try it out.
12.
| Marc Jacobs ‘Highliner Gel Crayon’ &
Lipstick |
Last
on the list was this Marc Jacobs gel crayon eyeliner and lipstick which was
another freebie I got at the till after I signed up for the store card for my
Birthday! (which isn’t until March btw) lol howya Marc! I used the lipstick on
my first night and it’s a beautiful darky pink colour in the shade ‘Kiss Kiss
Bang Bang Le Marc’. Absolutely divine!
13. | MAC Soar Liner & Creme Cup Lipstick |
Sephora
don’t stock MAC but while I was there I also popped into the MAC store and
re-purchased my absolute fave lip combo ever ‘Soar’ Lip Liner and ‘Crème Cup’ Lippy.
I use this combo to death and needed to restock these in my makeup bag.
And
that’s it guys. Super happy with everything I picked up. As promised I will be
back with my full NYC travel blog which I hope to get done this weekend. I
don’t plan on doing a tap this weekend only hit the gym and finish this blogpost.
I can’t wait to share everything with you guys! NYC is AMAZING! Next week we’re
off jet setting again, this time to Iceland! Busy busy bee.
Big
Love
Aileen
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