Deals!

Here are some great deals happening at Sephora this weekend, so for anyone interested here they are!

Image from Sephora Website

Free Hourglass Mascara with any purchase. Film Noir Full Spectrum Mascara. The code online is Spectrum.
Here is Sephora's description of the mascara: Film Noir's signature hourglass-shaped brush is designed for optimal application, adding volume, length, lift and separation to lashes. The intense concentration of Panthenol (ProVitamin B5) adds a reflective, jet-black sheen for dramatic impact.
Now that sounds pretty nice to me! Hourglass is a expensive, high end brand, and the normal size mascara will go at $28 USD when it does become available (it's not out yet, so the sample lets you try it first which is kind of cool!)
They go on to mention why a couple of ingredients make the mascara special:
Panthenol (ProVitamin B5)-> Immediately binds to lashes, helping to add volume and thickness.
Aracia Senegal Gum-> Acts as an adhesive to prevent flaking and smudging.
Beeswax and Natural Vegetable Oils-> Helps condition lashes for added shine and softness.
Hourglass then goes off to list all the things not included in the mascara including Sulfates, parabens, and other things to a list of 6.

Image from a Sephora e-mail

Also, if you're going into Sephora (store only) and you're a VIB, then definitely take advantage of this offer! I got my bar code in an e-mail. Firstly, each dollar spend is worth 2 points instead of one this weekend, as well as a gift set of 7 samples and 2 Sephora pins. If I was anywhere near a Sephora, you can bet your butt I'd be in there but I have to attend a funeral this weekend (6th to the 8th). Anyways, the samples include:
- Clarins Multi-Active Serum (0.35 oz)
- Smashbox Photo Op Under Eye Brightener (0.13 oz)
- Laura Mercier mini Tinted Moisturizer in Nude (0.5 oz)
- Urban Decay Stardust Eyeshadow in Retrograde (0.035 oz)
- Sephora Collection Atomic Volume Mascara (0.1 oz)
- Dr. Brandt Collagen Booster (0.17 oz)
- Phyto Phytodefrisant (0.5 oz)

Hope this proves useful to someone!

Review: Autumn Leaves Blush in Berry from The Body Shop

Autumn Leaves Blush in Berry

So, I don't think these are out yet, when I went into the shop they had them in the back, but let me buy one as I told them I saw them out online (well I heard they were supposed to be out online by now.... but I got to buy one!)

I got to swatch both in store and my gosh these are beautiful in real life! Each colour is rich (and NOT overspray! Yay!) and have a shimmer that makes them look lit from within. Although they at first appear to be shimmer crazy and frost-mania but blended, these are really quite beautiful, especially for fall. The berry shade is warm but I think it has enough coolness to it to really look good on cool skin tones as well. The warmer almost bronze chestnut is also stunning really lovely copper colour and I honestly wanted it too, but one I don't wear bronzer, and two that would have been another $21 USD. It would have gone well with my hair too (lol, yes I'm a little obsessed with these I like them so much!) In total you get 9 grams or 0.3 oz. I think this is such a unique colour for fall and a nice addition to any collection. Here are some more pictures.

Up Close

Each colour can be used as an eyeshadow too. There is a white gold, a coppery-brown, a dark cranberry and the base colour a rose pink. Here are the swatches.

From left to right: Copper-brown, White gold, Cranberry, Rose, and Mixed together

Cool light again, but a slightly different angle

Warm light, these are the closest to reality :D

The only thing I have to say is that I won't be able to wear this daily as it has Dimethicone (a Silicone) in it, and some seed oils. Both would be for moisturizing the skin but both for me can cause acne. Also try not to drop it, I did and a part of the powder broke off the bottom (not much, but a bit).

Overall, I definitely recommend popping into The Body Shop (convincing the SA's to check out the back) and taking a look-see. A beautiful powder that reminds me of a Mac MSF in colouration.

Rating: 9/10

One last thing: If you sign The Body Shop Petition to stop sex trafficking of children and young people, they'll give you a sticker with a $5 off backing on a $25 purchase. This is only available in store though between August 2010, to December 31st, 2010. 

Personal Update

We've had a death in the family, so updates are going to be slow for the next couple days. Sorry guys, can't do anything about it, these things come up. Hope to be back soon.

Hebridean Sprite on Facebook!

We're now on Facebook, so if it's easier for you to follow updates there you can now do so! I'll not be updating there very often (though I will check comments and such) but it should make it easier for some of you to be notified of when I've gotten off my lazy bum and included new info on all things beauty related. :D

Just Because It's Pretty

I'm lazily posting another one of these, because it's fun and I am working on another couple posts slowly while I work on my seminar project for my upcoming field course. Hope you enjoy!

Here's a recap: I've decided to start a new series of posts called "Just Because It's Pretty". These are products (from as usual, non-animal testing brands), that are especially lovely to gaze upon. Whether it's the pattern of the powder or the packaging! These are not reviews, but instead just products that are tempting due to looks alone. Tell me some of your favourite beauty items that you like to have out to decorate!

Today: Art Deco Bronzing Compact Art Design 10 (in Safari Sunset and Safari Sunrise)

From The Smell of Vanity Blog

Art Deco has made a beautifully designed intricate (both inside and out!) bronzing duo that comes in two shades. One shade is slightly cooler and the other warmer. I particularity adore how they combined two animal prints (giraffe and tiger) with some fern leaves to give a jungle sort of feel to it.
This was released this year (and this season if I'm not mistaken) and also has a SPF of 15. It has a light matte finish.
The powder also contains two special ingredients, the first "Inca oil" they describe as coming from nuts in the mountains of Peru (fancy dancy) which they state contain fatty acids that nourish the skin and also help it retain moisture.
The second spiffy ingredient is extract of peas (really? Peas? If you say so.) which they say helps restore collagen structure in the skin. Honestly, I had no idea peas even contained Vitamin C which is what collagen is made out of. This compact is available for 19 Euros from the Art Deco website (and hard to get a hold of in North America). It really does look chic though doesn't it? What do you think?