Sephora Samples!

Hi guys!! I'm here today to show you the sample kit I received with my order from black Friday. I got it using the code FIXIT. I'll end up showing you guys what I ordered after Christmas, since most of them were gifts. So here is the cute little bag:

 It comes with 12 Samples:
(one isnt pictured oops!)

1. Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat
2. Stila Convertible Color Dual Lip and Cheek Cream
3. Glam Glow Youthmud TingleExfoliate Treatment (5mL)
4. Gucci Guilty Black Eau de Toilette (2mL)
5. Lorac TANtalizer (5mL)
6. L'OCCITANE Milk Concentrate (6mL)
7. Bumble and bumble. Hairdresser's Invisible Oil (2mL)
8. CLEAN Skin Eau de Parfum (0.88mL)
9. Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer (1.5 mL)
10. drybar Cream Soda Smoothing Cream (5mL)
11. FAB Ultra Repair Cream (2mL)
12. Dolce & Gabbana Desire (1.5mL) (not pictured)

I'll probably do little reviews of each of these, of course they wouldn't be full reviews since I only have samples... But samples are to make you want to purchase the full size, right? ^^"
Have a lovely day!

Essence Eyeliner Pen

Hi guys, finally, a new review! So, meet my new favorite eyeliner!
I've been using this one for a while now and it hasn't run out...yet.
So for those of you who don't know about essence, you should. They're pretty reasonably priced for what you get. I did a review on their concealer awhile back, so I apologize for the content, but it's pretty thorough. You can read that here.

On the packaging, it says:

eyeliner pen for a precise line

colour intensive and extra longlasting

smudge-proof

It does pretty much all of this, so nothings really wrong here. The color is dark enough, so that its not grey, thank goodness. If you accidentally rub your eye, it might rub some eyeliner off, but it doesnt smudge around (another thank goodness) and reapplying would fix that right up.

Okay, so for the tip. The tip is pretty thin and its a felt tip, which I really like. I can easily create winged liner. sorry for the blurry photo. 

Before, I was using Stila's Liquid Eyeliner pen, but that was $20. I'd say this is comparable, however, Stila's pen was thinner and the formula was waterproof, while this is not. Another product it is comparable to is the e.l.f. eyeliner pen, however, that dried out so quickly, I never got to do a review on that one!

It lasts pretty well though, and it doesnt flake off. I've worn it all day and it stays pretty well. If you feel the need to reapply though, go ahead.

It doesn't put much of a fight against water, or any liquid, so beware if you sweat. I had to put eyedrops in and it kinda disappeared... Which leads me to another thing I like about this. It comes off easily with water. I remember using the Stila one and taking it off was a pain. If I forgot to remove it before a shower, I would come out looking like a horror movie character, with eyeliner running down my face. I would also need to remove that with makeup remover after. I think that might be good though, since it implies good staying power.

Anyways, this one comes right off with my face soap and water, and it doesnt even stream down my face. When applying it, you can quickly wipe it off with a Q-Tip and everything will be okay. But if it already dried, just put some lotion on the Q-Tip. I really do love this eyeliner

Essence Eyeliner Pen

Rating: 10 out of 10 (best one I've found... still looking forward to trying waterproof version)

Price: $2.99

Where?: Ulta

Repurchase?: Sure!

casual ?

casual ? by mochidinosaur featuring a floppy wide brim hat

Topshop
topshop.com

Circle skirt
$30 - newlook.com

Christin michael
zappos.com

Mulberry tote
$1,365 - harrods.com

Wet Seal floppy wide brim hat
wetseal.com

Stila lip gloss
stilacosmetics.com

Nars cosmetic
$29 - liberty.co.uk

Makeup War!: Mascara: Stila v.s. CoverGirl

New thing here... Im going to be comparing two products based on Quality, Price, Effectiveness, and more.:) Hope you like it :DD

(Got this idea in the shower o_o)

CoverGirl Lashblast Volume

Price: around $8

My rating: 8 out of 10

Stila Major MAJOR Lash Mascara

Price:$22

My Rating: 8 ot of 10

They both have the same rating... but lets see who wins!

Pictures of the brushes will be in previous posts.... (I dont wanna put too many pics.)

 Well:

CoverGirl:

 Stila:



Now, The stila one looks more bold(in the color) and makes them appear thicker. Covergirl makes it appear as if you have more lashes. stila also does not hold your lashes upwards... So it adds more length? than volume.  theyre pretty much the same!

COVERGIRL wins!

why its better: The price is more than 1/2 less and in my opinon looks better (more natural) :)

xoxo, mochi.dinosaur

stila HAUL

I got like 5 stila things for around $20 dollars at costco because they were a summer glow set so... yeah. Im not gonna review the lipgloss(color:bliss) because I dont really use it. Its really sticky and thick and shimmery. Ill tell you that. Well... Lets start!

Lets start with the stila major MAJOR lash mascara. Apparently, its an upgraded version of their Major Lash Mascara... (Oh what creative names) The tube is pretty big (bulky -.-) But thats okayyy. Heres a picture of the tube:

Heres a pic of the brush:

Its bristly. Its pretty big. This mascara is nothing special... Its just as good as any drugstore mascara... Theres nothing absolutely magical about the formula. BUt it does make your lashes appear long. The color is very bold, but as I said before, its just as good as a drugstore mascara. It lasts a pretty long time but not all day. It flakes off a bit during the day...
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stila major MAJOR Lash Mascara
Price: $22 for 0.38 oz.
Rating: 8 out of 10
Where?: http://www.stilacosmetics.com/

Next up is the eyeliner. Its a liquid eyeliner pen, apparently waterproof and lasts all day. It also comes in brown and midnight blue ._. I swatched this but I have no idea where the image went.

heres a picture:

 The tip:

P r e s c i s i o n. . . i love this eyeliner even though its a pain to fix up if you made a mistake and hafta remove it. But it does last all day and rarely smudges WHEN DRY. One of my favorites :) I probaly wont ever buy it again because of the pice though T^T

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stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner
Price: $20 for 0.016 oz
Rating: 9 out of 10

Where?: http://stilacosmetics.com/

Next please! BRONZERRRRR... I didnt really use bronzer until now, for conturing or blush sometimes... Its not super visible if you dont put on too much. Cute compact though.

And heres the insides:

Umm, yeah... theres not much to say about this...

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stila Sun Bronzer in shade 01

Price:$28 for 0.19oz (5.5 g)

Rating: 8out of 10

Where?: http://www.stilacosmetics.com/

Am I done using the rainbow yet????? obviously not. Here we go!!!

Oh, why, yes, the kabuki brush... Its soft and fluffy and tiny...

Uhh yeah... Couldnt find this on their website Dx

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stila Kabuki Brush

Price: ??? saw it for $8 on ebay

Rating: 10 out of 10. . . its a brush.

Where?: Unknown :( found in many sets though

xoxo, mochi.dinosaur