Lipstick and EyeShadow and Nail Polish, Oh My!

So last week I did a little bit of shopping and found some awesome deals at Ulta (no shock there) and of all places, Big Lots!  Ulta has a great clearance selection at my store right now!  I was able to pick up these four things all for less than $5!  I had a coupon for $3.50 off a $10 purchase (which they will let you use on clearance items by the way!) so my sister and I paid for our stuff together so we could use the coupon.

Here’s what I got.

Rimmel London Lasting Finish Lipstick-Kate Moss Collection shade 103; Regular Price $5.49, I paid $.64 – This was just a pretty pink color and I had never tried this line before so I figured why not!  The formula is very smooth and the lipstick itself smells really good!  It reminds me of something but I can't quite place it.  It's definitely something fruity!  A lot of lipsticks smell/taste really bad but this one was a pleasant surprise!  Disclaimer: I am not eating my lipstick, but if you have something on your lips you’re bound to ingest it some at some point!

Essence EyeShadow in Get Ready (brown) and Dance all Night (champagne); Regular Price $2.49 each, I paid $.86 each - This eyeshadow is wonderful!  I didn't think that the color would be very intense with how cheap these were to begin with, but I was actually really impressed!  The brown is great for adding some definition and I use the lighter color as a highlight and in my inner corners.  They also both have a bit of a shimmer to them that makes them even more fun!  I’m definitely going to check out some other products from this brand after this great experience!

L'ORÉAL Colour Riche Nail Color Berry Jealous!; Regular Price $5.99, I paid $1.97 – This color is amazing!  I have been looking for a great pink like this for a long time and am so excited that I finally found one!  I've never tried this kind of nail polish before so I was a little hesitant to buy it, but now I am so glad that I did!  It lasted 5 days without chipping and then the only reason it chipped was because I was trying to get the back off of my watch to change the battery.  (Even after ruining my manicure I have yet to get that stupid back off.  If anyone has some advice on how to do that yourself, please share!)  Anyway, I absolutely love this color!  It’s definitely my new go to!

So now onto the amazing find at Big Lots!  Big Lots is a closeout store which means that they get items in bulk from the manufacturers when there’s a surplus.  If you haven’t been there in a while I highly suggest making the trip.  Not all of it is cheaper than if you got it at another store but every now and then, you’ll find a steal like I did!

Maybelline Expert Wear Trios Eyeshadow in Bronze Haze Regular Price $5.99, I paid $1.20! - I’m guessing Big Lots got these because Maybelline recently changed the packaging on this product.  The product itself is fine and let me tell you; this. eyeshadow. is. amazing!!!!  I definitely did not expect to love this as much as I do!  I like to line my bottom lash line with brown eyeshadow rather than eyeliner and the brown in this set has a great color payoff so it’s perfect for that!  The other two colors that it comes with are great for creating a natural look for every day.  I’m planning to go back to Big Lots soon to see if there are any other sets I can get my hands on!

Thanks for reading!!

~Sarah