Have you ever bought something that you were so incredibly excited to get? Then you used it every day for a while, only to move on to the next big something… and forget about what you once loved? {if you haven’t then you are lucky} I tend to have a bit {ok.. a HUGE} makeup collecting problem {possibly hoarding at times}.
Enter ‘Shopping the Stash’. ‘Shopping the Stash’ is a phrase first coined by Laura from Buy Now, Blog Later . She utilized it to help describe the act of searching for long lost gems in your old makeup stash that you may have forgotten. With a wish list of products long enough to write a book, and a bit of shortage on cash; I decided to give it a whirl. Let me introduce you to my shopping the stash finds.
MAC Lipstick in Patiserie
This is hands down one of my favorite MAC lipsticks ever. Described as a sheer neutral pink, this lipstick is AH-MAZING!!! It is like your lip color only better. About 2 or 3 years ago it was a huge, HUGE hit in the beauty blogging world; and I can remember why. It is the best lipstick color. It looks natural on your lips, it is not drying and it gives you that sexy bombshell mouth. {LOVE}
Laura Mercier Primer in Radiance
I am absolutely OBSESSED with this primer. It is a creamy and lightweight primer that not only gives you the most amazing luminous glow {not sparkley, nor shimmery looking.. hello Disco ball} but a beautiful, flawless, pearl tint and it helps prime your skin to lock makeup down for hours. It contains amazing good for your skin vitamins such as : A, C, and E but it also contains Jojoba to help condition skin at the same time. IN love with this product again.
Benefit Cosmetics Erase Paste in Medium
When this concealer paste first came out a few years back, I ran to instantly get it. I had tried Benefit Boi-ing and really loved it although it is a bit more tough {similar texture to Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage} so I figured I would LOVE this concealer and low and behold I didn’t I felt that it was too tacky for my under eye area, and just didn’t blend how I wanted it too. Fast forward a month ago and I have re-exposed myself to this concealer and I actually quite love it now. With a few tricks {like putting my Benefit Fake Up on top; or waiting for my eye cream to set to apply… rushing in the morning usually} that it works wonders and really is a great product. Trust me when I say this… read the directions insert.. A little goes a LOOOOOOOONG way! And when applied correctly it instantly brightens and camouflages all the fatigue, lack of sleep, etc…
Essie Nail Polish- Watermelon
Why have I not been wearing this color more now that it is Spring… Oh wait.. Because I keep buying nail polish daily!! {eeek} This pretty juicy red is one the most perfect colors ever. It is a AH-MAZING shade…. Enough said!!! {as I paint my nails this color}
Revlon Brow Fantasy in Dark Brown
I seriously used to LOVE this pencil. Ever since one of my favorite beauty bloggers raved about it. {And let me tell you she has GREAT eyebrows} I kinda have a bit of an obsession with brows. However recently my trusty MAC brow pencil in Lingering was getting super low… And alas enter the shopping the stash and look what I find. I forgot that this pencil was creamy and not harsh, that it is super blend-able and natural looking. And that the slightly tinted gel was the BOMB!! I am truly re-finding the love for this product… each application. And the price tag doesn’t hurt at all…
So there you have it, some long lost loves that I have re-found and continue to use daily.. What are some hidden gems you will find in your stash? I would love to hear!!!!
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