Review: Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Spot Corrector

Not sure how to describe Clinique's Even Better Eyes Dark Spot Corrector.  Is it skincare or is it makeup? If you say it's skincare, it has color. If you want to call it makeup, it's really used as an eye cream. I first tried it in one of those small packet samples and loved the texture so much that I decided to buy the full size.

Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector with metal applicator

Let's start with my usual bullet points.

Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Spot Corrector Facts

Monthly Empties: January 2015

We're off to a very good start for 2015! January called for an end to a lot of products including very rarely seen makeup items! Brace yourself, this is going to be a long ride (on in our case - post =D ).

January 2015 Empties - this Glossybox was definitely overflowing this month

Let's go through the makeup/color items first since I barely ever show any.

Beauty Haul - Sephora, Bobbi Brown, Ulta October 2013

October! So many sales!!! I have been holding back (somewhat) the whole year, but this month, everything is pretty much out the door.

Sephora had a true Friends and Family sale where coupon codes were only offered to those who recieved a code from a sales associate. Very happy that one of Youtube guru, Hollyannaeree's subscribers were offering her other subbies with unique codes and I was one of the lucky ones. =)

I realized I had to take advantage of it way before the normal VIB sale starts because my wishlist items will just be flying out of my shopping cart! (Not that I didn't spend a fortune during this weekend's VIB sale. Haul to come when those purchases finally come in!).

Sephora Friends & Family Sale Oct 2013

Winter 2011 Beauty Haul

Yep! You read it right, this was part of the winter goodies that I got. This is totally a back log beauty haul post, but I figured it'll be nice to show off some pictures that I had taken of the products I bought.

tarte Haul

Since Tarte is running their 30% off Friends & Family Sale right now (with code FFAUG), here's what I got from their last Friends & Family sale.

tarte Haul

I picked up their Rising Star Limited Edition Palette, along with the Amazonian Clay Blush in Dollface and Little Blot Book. This palette was $20.30 after the 30% discount and was such a great value.

tarte Rising Star Limited Edition Palette

The Cheeks

Color Names

The Rising Star palette had the most beautiful cheek blush from their Amazonian Clay Blush line, but these 2 colors are limited only to this palette. When I first saw the 2 blushes, I was in love! Searched high and low trying to find out what the colors were. Here it is! It Ethereal and Pouty (both of which are not available individually). Look at the shimmer!

The Eyeshadows

The eyeshadow shades were also full of warm neutrals that have shimmers and glitter. Very pretty and wearable.

The Little Blot Book

The only reason I bought the Little Blot Book was to get free shipping. =P  This is practical enough and small enough for the tiniest clutches/purses.

Shu Uemura Haul

Though I love the Kai Curler that I talked about here, I was tempted with the known cult favorite Shu Uemura curler (especially with a 20% Friends & Family discount!).

Shu Uemura Haul

And guess what!? I DON'T like the curler. >.<  I was so disappointed how it doesn't seem to open wide enough for me to put my eyelashes in. I have very long pin straight lashes and I always have trouble getting them through the curler. =(  But I haven't chucked it yet, I'm hoping that I'll love it miraculously one day..

Shu Uemura Blush Refills

Picked up these 2 pretty blush refills in M soft coral 345 and P light peach 510. Both are matte blushes and not too pigmented. The light peach is a great highlight color though.

NARS Haul

With a Gilt voucher for NARS, I was on a mission to shop! =D  Though I didn't want the cult favorite Orgasm blush, I picked up other goodies.

NARS Haul

The Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base is so perfect! I have proven that it doesn't cause eyeshadows to crease on me even with over a 12 hour wear. <3

NARS blushes

Instead of Orgasm, I picked up Deep Throat and Luster. Deep Throat actually looks very similar to Orgasm, but in a more mauve-y peach color.

NARS Deep Throat Blush

Look at those gold shimmers! So beautiful, but you will definitely need to use a light hand! It's way too pigmented.

NARS Luster Blush

The Luster blush is also very beautiful. Similar golden shimmer but more bronzey blush. This would be perfect for fall. But also overly pigmented that you need to be careful when applying. Definitely <3 for both blushes.

Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil in Hopi

Last but not least, a Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil in Hopi. I wanted to try a lip pencil and the name caught my attention. It's a creamy lip pencil that leaves a glossy finish. I love the effect. Hopi is a darker brown red, another staple for fall.

That's it for my winter haul and short reviews! My spring shopping spree will be up soon enough!

Macy's & Sephora F&F Hauls Oct/Nov 2010

Crazy Crazy HAULS! Stupid sales that are constantly going on.. haha.. I blame them! =P

Macy's Lancome & Clinique Haul

First up, I have my Macy's haul of Lancôme and Clinique products. I ordered these on Gene Day (Oct 22, 2010) when every purchase of the Lancôme Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate, $7 will be donated to the St. Judes Research by Lancôme. Also Clinique was still having its wonder gift with every $21.50 purchase.

The Macy's Bill

Total came out to be $120.31 after tax, not too bad considering all the things I got.

Very pretty packaging

Lancôme Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate & Eye Concentrate

This special Lancôme Génifique Value set (sold out on macys.com and sephora.com now) contains the full size of both concentrate which retails for $137. Macy's was selling this set for $88 and Sephora had it for $100. I heard YouTube gurus fuzkittie and raeview raving about it and I really wanted to try it out. Most importantly, I recently noticed these lines under my eyes, not sure if it's really from lack of sleep or my biological age kicking in. =(   I tested the eye cream at the Lancôme counter and really like the smooth mousse like texture. Hopefully it works out!

Clinique with freebies. Haha, I only paid for 1 thing in this picture.

I ordered the Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion 4.2 oz. I got the one without the pump, I don't really see the point of spending another $1.50 just to get a pump that I wouldn't use by the end of the bottle. This purchase was really a splurge to get the gift set! Haha XD  I sound so retarded. But it was true, nevertheless. I needed to make a $100 purchase so splurge + free gift it is! I've used this lotion from the sample sizes in my other Clinique gift sets. I normally use this as a hand lotion, so I can justify this purchase by leaving this bottle at work.

And now for all the great freebies!

This Berries Eyeshadow Trio looks so pretty!

I really wanted this eyeshadow trio the most from the gift set! Isn't the berry pink colors beautiful? So soft and elegant. Plus I love how they have all the numbers on the brushes and applicators to let you know what you should do with each. There was an instruction card too.

Freebie #2 Clinique repairwear laser focus wrinkle & UV corrector

 Got this as freebie deluxe sample with any Clinique purchase, didn't try it out yet, but it's a decent size.

Lancôme Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate 7 Day Sample

This 7 day pack was part of the purchase. But on Oct 22, 2010, they were giving these out at the Lancôme counters. Got a total of 3 packs of these. There are 7 little packets in each. Very very decent size packets with a lot of product. Not going to put the packet sizes here, they don't make sense. Lol.. because according to the package sizes, this 7 day sample can fill a full size bottle of the Lancôme Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate >.<  makes no sense at all.

Macy's Free Goody Bag

I was surprised to find this goody bag with my order. Haha, I guess Macy's is trying to be like Sephora and Ulta and give out freebie samples too. The ziplock bag's cute though. The crazy random things that I like.XD 

Now to my Sephora F&F Hauls. Yes hauls with the "s" because I made 3 different orders! Probably getting another during the VIB sale... sigh...

Sephora F&F Oct 2010 Haul # 1

Only got 1 item during this haul, I've been eying the Laura Mercier Flawless Face Kit sets for a while. I controlled myself till the F&F sale. =)

Laura Mercier Flawless Face Kit ($159 Value) for $65

Ingredients for the Flawless Face Kit

Got the tinted moisturizer set in Nude. Comes with a 3/4 size of foundation primer and their tinted moisturizer. Includes 2 brushes and powder puffs. Also comes with the full size Undercover Pot. The Undercover Pot has both the famous LM concealers and camouflage. I'm really loving the camouflage right now, very creamy, but the concealer is very dry.

Now for Sephora F&F Haul #2. Got this very close to the end of the sale, I wanted to see what they were going to add to their Sale section.

Sephora F&F Haul #2

Sephora F&F Haul #2 Bill

Made a purchase just slightly over $50 to get my free shipping and 3 samples. =)

NARS Blush in Sex Appeal

I purchased my first NARS blush! Got it in Sex Appeal versus the cult favorite Orgasm. It's a very pretty pale peach! Gives off just the slightest hint of color. Definitely love, but it's not as pigmented as my Rock & Republic blushes.

Stila Make An Impression In Moscow Travel Palette $10 ($65 value)

Also bought the Stila Make An Impression In Moscow Travel Palette for $10! This is part of the 5 travel sets that Stila has been coming out with on a monthly basis. I saw an actual picture of this on Luuux and was immediately in loved! The colors are so soft and pretty. The blush/lip color is very creamy. Love the colors.

Smashbox Instant Eyes Shadow & Liner Palette $15 ($67 value)

Also got this Smashbox Instant Eyes Shadow & Liner Palette for $15. It was Sephora's weekly special and still available. I never tried a cream liner and wanted to give it a try. The eyeshadows aren't pigmented at all. All they have are shimmers, but that doesn't bother me because I don't like shadows with color anyway. =)

Also the other weekly special, Perricone MD Cold Plasma Face and Eye for $15 (a $61 value). These were really really small. You can probably see how small they are compared to my NARS blush. I just wanted to give this a try, more like paying $15 for a deluxe sample size. =T

Now for my last Sephora F&F Haul (haul #3). I submitted my order at 11:50PM EST on the last day of the sale. Haha, splurging way too much. =P

Sephora F&F Haul #3

Sad thing is I loved the Stila Make An Impression In Moscow Travel Palette so much, I decided to get a backup! These are limited edition so I rather pay the $8 (after F&F discount) now than regret not having it anymore. In fact I liked it so much I bought the Stila No. 1: Road to Radiance - Across the USA - Collectible Travel Palette too. It has very pretty pinks, the other palettes are more ehhh.

Also bought First Aid Beauty Be Fabulous Kit for $35 ($70 Value). I wanted to try the moisturizer since my hands has been so dry and it even started cracking. I hate this time of the year. XP

Sephora was having a sale on the NARS eyeshadow duo, so I got another NARS product! They are full size products and I got it in the color Wicked for $10. The colors aren't as flattering as I had thought. The greens are actually very very pale. But I'll swatch it next time. I think Sephora will keep it on their site for a while.

Okay now what to get with my VIB discount? Haha, if you are a VIB at Sephora, you can use VIB20 to get 20% off your purchase from now till Nov 15.