Endcaps. noun. Def.: Small shelves at the back of aisles full of discounted awesomeness.
Ok, that's not exactly what Webster's says but that what I say. And especially about the Target endcaps.
What I'm about to show you is a product of an end of season run and new stock assortment. See, what had happened was.... Target gets rid of all their discontinued makeup colors, or old packaging or just poorly selling products in their cosmetics aisles once a season. But twice a year, just before spring and just after winter, there is a glorious and wonderful surge/purge of these products. The spring clear out happened about two weeks ago and I picked up quick a few things that I'll be showing you over the next day or two. It was a pretty good haul I must say.
Of the things I managed to get before the store closed, my favorite is this Pixi Tinted Balm.
Ok, that's not exactly what Webster's says but that what I say. And especially about the Target endcaps.
What I'm about to show you is a product of an end of season run and new stock assortment. See, what had happened was.... Target gets rid of all their discontinued makeup colors, or old packaging or just poorly selling products in their cosmetics aisles once a season. But twice a year, just before spring and just after winter, there is a glorious and wonderful surge/purge of these products. The spring clear out happened about two weeks ago and I picked up quick a few things that I'll be showing you over the next day or two. It was a pretty good haul I must say.
Of the things I managed to get before the store closed, my favorite is this Pixi Tinted Balm.
Pixi Brilliance Balm in Magnificent Mauve on clearance for $4.80
I picked this up because I have a very soft spot in my heart for tinted balms. I also have another Pixi tinted balm that I've come to love, so finding another color for a fraction of the original $16 price tag was an amazing bonus!
What I Thought Was Going To Happen:
Come home with tinted balm. Open it excitedly. Realize the color is dark in a weird 90's way. Hate myself for wasting 5 bucks. Go about my day.
What Actually Happened:
Came home with tinted balm. Open it excitedly. Realize the color is a PERFECT NUDE on me! Get uber psyched Tell some people via email and gchat. Wonder who else I can tell. Remember I have a beauty blog. Get amped to share it on the blog. Realize no one will understand how awesome this is. Begin plotting my return to Target to get more!
So this doesn't look like much on my hand...but that's the point!!!
This is my Nars Dolce Vita. For those who arn't in the know, Dolce Vita is this coveted lipstick by Nars that everyone swears is the perfect, 'their lips but better' color. I've tried it numerous times, but on my darker lips, Dolce Vita looks like I've put nothing on my lips. I've tried so hard to love it, but can't spend the 20something bucks on something that looks as well as chapstick.
Then I came across Magnificent Mauve.
This is no lie, my actual lip color...but better!
This gives my lips just enough color so I don't look washed out and washed up. Not to mention it feels so soft and smooth on my lips. Like a really high end lip balm.
The color is actually a stain so it stays really long and the more you apply the more color you get. Which is why I love my tinted balms! Buildable color is essential for the makeup love down to the novice.
Originally these Pixi sticks go for $16 each. So at $4.60, this is super beauty buy/steal!
There is nothing better than being pleasantly surprised by a product. And this was more than pleasantly. This was straight up super secret service surprised!
I'm so proud of my cheapskateness, I mean bargain shopping!
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