BB Cream Update

In an earlier post I ranted about how I wasn't falling into the BB Cream (or CC cream for that matter) hype...because I didn't like the multiple uses in 1 idea. 

HOWEVER...

I got a sample recently and I got hooked!

Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream
http://www.sephora.com/camera-ready-bb-cream-spf-35-P300339

I tried it and loved it for the SUPER lightweight coverage.  I am NOT a foundation user and don't want to be one, but this goes on like any other face cream (so you don't have to worry about lines) and it basically fades right in without any cakey feeling.  So how the heck does it add a slight coverage?...who knows, but it sure does for this girl!  I use the light shade and it's just right for priming and evening out skin tone.  Also doesn't hurt to add SPF and oil control (I still also apply an oil control SPF moisturizer before applying this for added oil control).

I haven't used it long enough to see if it has any over time skin improvement effects, but it's become a staple now in my everyday routine! 

How do all these little treasures travel?! Makeup bag review

After many a random makeup case has been sitting in my bathroom (mostly from some sample give-a-away), I finally decided maybe I needed a more chic traveling makeup bag.  Normally my caboodle-like carrier does the trick...but lets face it...its not pretty.  :(  And how can all this beautiful, pricey goodness not travel a little more luxuriously.

I started by looking at bags by Marc Jacobs, Kate Spade, etc...However, while these are all super cute, its really just a bag with no organization and little space.  And that's just not good enough for a makeup junkie!  So I settled on this...

http://www.sephora.com/core-bag-collection-black-P298739?skuId=1357136

Sephora Collections Large Hanging Travel Bag (Retail - $48)

The one on top is the closed view, the one to the left is the open view. 












Its a big bag...bigger than it looks here, but PERFECT to carry everything you need.  Especially brushes...which I like to keep as clean and upright as possible. Those suckers are pricey!!  It's also nice to use all the different pockets for clear, quick-use organization.  I haven't used the hanging feature yet, but I assume it may come in handy for a hotel with little counter space. 

And...Sephora has a "chicweek" coming up.  15% off between April 11-22!!