Huge Drugstore Haul + Swatches

In the midst of all the drugstore launches, I decided to try more of it and really expand my makeup collection so I can show you gu...

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In the midst of all the drugstore launches, I decided to try more of it and really expand my makeup collection so I can show you guys what I think. As you can see the brands I'm going to be talking about is Milani, Nyx, Maybelline, Wet N' Wild and Elf, although I forgot to take photos of the elf stuff lol! I'm super excited to show you guys what I bough, so let's get started~

Before this, all of my drugstore makeup I bought was from Wallgreens. The problem was that you couldn't find some of my favorite brands there so I was super excited to check out what CVS offered in the makeup department and omg! I was blow away and overwhelmed with how many options they had! Let's just say it took all of my willpower not to buy everything! lol!

I'm just going to go ahead and talk about what I forgot to photograph and that was some beauty tools! I saw the Maybelline Dream Blender and basically thought why not? I haven't really formed an opinion of this but I'll keep you updated! You can never go wrong with some e.l.f studio brushes so I picked up the Concealer & the Blush brushes! They're so soft and inexpensive! I always recommend them to everyone because they're really great!

One of the brands that I've always wanted to try (mainly because of their gorgeous packaging) is Milani so I picked up a lot few things! I fell in love with the eyeshadows and I wanted literally all of them but I chose the shades; 13 Bella Pink which is a shimmer & 01 Bella Ivory which is a satin matte. As you can see the Bella Pink shade looks like a lilac shade which is confusing because it has a the name pink in it, but okay lol! These eyeshadows are super soft and so easy to blend!! I don't think these photos capture how gorgeous they look! 
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 Next we have the blush that stole my heart; I absolutely adore the presentation and the packaging and the color -- just everything! It's the Milani Rose Powder Blush in Coral Cove! I don't think I have a bad thing to say about this blush; it blends easily, it goes perfectly with my skin tone, it lasts all day long and even though it's a powder it's super soft to the touch!
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Keeping the theme of the face, I decided to pick up a transparent face powder which is the Milani Prep + Set + Go! I haven't tested this out fully yet because I always forget to put it on in my hurry! lol! Next is two things I've been wanting to try out and it's the Wet n' Wild Coverall Correcting Palette and the Nyx Liquid Illuminator in 01 Sunbeam. When it comes with the correcting palette, I think it works very well considering what you pay for, I was very impressed with it. As for the liquid highlighter from Nyx... I guess I expected more? It creases if I put any in the area under my eyes, but it works fine for the cheekbones. The search for the perfect highlighter continues~

I have a thing for shadow pens, I just find them so convinient and easy to apply for when you're in a hurry so when I heard that Maybelline was coming out with some shadow pens with the same formula as they're Color Tattoo pots, I was beyond excited! So, I picked up the 745 Gold Rush and 705 Pink Parfait shades. After trying these numerous times, both on their own and with some other shadows, I was super impressed with the quality of them! They're soft, have amazing pigment, lasts a very long time without creasing or fading and by far the easiest to blend shadow pens I've come across! I don't know if they're better or worse than the Color Tattoo pots because I haven't tried those to compare. But if you haven't picked these up, you definitely should omg! They don't have that many shade options but I hope that'll change soon; I know I want all the other shades~

And because I am a sucker for shadow pens, I came across this Wet n' Wild cream shadow pen and as soon as I saw the color, I knew I needed to have it. The shade is called 133 Techno and it's this mettalic purple with blue sparks and I've never seen anything like it before, I was so mesmerized by it that I just had to try it!
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Of course, you all knew this was coming. I have a weakness for lip products, I can't help it! Everyone's been raving about the Nyx liquid matte lipsticks in the blogging world that I just had to try it out for myself. I chose the shade 05 Antwerp and I was suprised by the color, I expected it to look like the packaging (or how it's described which is 'coral') but it's actually more fushia and bright, which I don't mind, I just didn't expect. The only thing I have to complain about this product is the smell... It doesn't bother me as much as the maybelline ones do but I can still notice it. It smells like plastic or paint? I can't really place it but it's something like that. Plus, the fact that it breaks away in chunks is a bit annoying. It stays on longer than normal lipsticks do but yeah, that's it. I was really surprised by how soft and non-drying it is and how you can't tell you have anything on your lips at all!

Last but definitely not least is another Milani product but this time it's the Color Statement Lipstick in Matte Innocence. I'm not sure why it's pictured so dark in the website, in reality it's a lot lighter and there's a pink undertone instead of an orange one that can be seen on the drugstore website. I haven't tested this one long enough to tell you guys something concrete but I really love how delicate it looks and how lovely the packaging is (of course). I'll probably layer this with either another color or some lipgloss because on its own, it is a bit too light for my skin tone. But, I love it anyway!
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And that's it for this haul, I hope you guys liked this longer than usual post and tell me what you think in the comments below! And recommend me some NYX lip shades, I would love to try them out! Don't forget to follow me on bloglovin' and join my newsletter! See you babes later~

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18 comments

  1. The Milani Rose Powder Blush is absolutely gorgeous! I love the color & the packaging. :]

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  2. I loved going to the drugstore whilst I was in the states! I watch all these hauls and I wish I was there because its so hard to find some of these brands in New Zealand.

    Kathy xx
    www.alongcamekathy.blogspot.co.nz

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    1. I know that struggle! There's some brands that are exclusive to the UK that I die for :( xo

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  3. these products are all beautiful! x, kenz http://sincerelykenz.com

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  4. Love your drugstore haul review esp the Maybelline and Milan makeup! :)

    Ursula

    www.blueridgebeautyblogger.com

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  5. That Milani rose powder blush is so pretty!! I love the dishes too. Beautiful post.
    Sally x
    http://asprinkleofsally.blogspot.com.au

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  6. I had NO idea Maybelline came out with shadow pens!! I must try them out! And a few items from Milani while we are at it. I have yet to try any Milani products out!

    xoxo,
    Lisa

    www.TheStyleTheory.com

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    1. You definitely should! They're to die for!! Milani is great and the packaging is top notch! xo

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  7. That milani blush is gorgeous and like you I've always wanted to try their products!
    Charlotte // charlottespicks.blogspot.com

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  8. The photos are so pretty! I really want to try some NYX lip products. Everyone talk about it ! Have a lovely day.

    xx || aishettina.blogspot.it

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