Haul + First Impressions: Chanel, Maybelline, Jason, Phycian's Formula

Although I have been on a makeup ban, I did a little bit of shopping after New Years. I am not proud of myself since I didn't stick to my makeup ban, but I am very happy with my purchases.

1. Chanel Illusion D'Hombre eyeshadow in 'Mirifique'

I have wanted this since the launch of this range was released. But I kept hesitating since they are very expensive. After using it several times, I can say for sure that it is worth every penny. The texture is very unique, it is pigmented, and it does not crease. Mirifique is a shimmer-packed , glossy black.
Look at the sparkleeee~ I love this!

 2. Maybelline Color Tattoo Eyeshadows

This is a new range by Maybelline. I saw these at Rite Aid and I tried to resist my urge to get them. I was not going to buy any, but then I thought they might be limited edition. And of course if I missed out on a great product, I would regret it later. I ended up with four xD I purchased Tough as Taupe, Audacious Asphalt, Painted Purple, and Edgy Emerald (which I used in my latest EOTD). The range of colors is great; there is blue, green, gold, taupe, purple, bronze, white, and red. These are not like the Chanel Illusion D'Hombre, Armani Eyes to Kill, or the L'oreal Infallible shadows. These are more like creme shadows that don't crease easily, similar to MAC paint pots. I will outright tell you that I HATE Painted Purple. It is sheer, streaky and the color doesn't show up on my eye lid. Tough as Taupe and Audacious Asphalt though are incredibly pigmented. Tough as Taupe is my favorite so far; it reminds me of Illamasqua's Cream Pigments.

Painted Purple doesn't look bad here, but trust me, in person it is not that great.

3. Physician's Formula Shimmer Strips Gel Liners in 'Glam Green'

I got this during the CVS sale, and it cost me a little over $2. These are normally a little too expensive especially since they are drugstore makeup. The sale price was irresistible! I love the sage green and the shimmery black colors. They apply really well. The small brush that comes with the liners, though, sucks for applying gel liner. This is my first PF product :D

4. Jason Purifying Tea Tree Oil

My skin was doing really good for my entire winter break. I almost didn't get any pimples, and if I did they were really small and went away very fast. But since Thursday, I got this bad breakout. I think I was stressing out over starting school again (my quarter started today). I picked this up since nothing else was working on the stubborn breakout. I can't say too much about it yet, since I barely used it tonight. It feels very nice though. The smell is strong, but not too bad.

5. Jason 98% Aloe Vera Gel

 I have been looking for Aloe Vera, and this is the only one I have been able to find. Aloe Vera is great for dry skin and acne scars so I thought it would be great for me. I used this twice already...I am very confused by it. Both times I have applied it, it has left me with a bright, glowing red face that burns like I had no idea my face could burn. This confuses me because my face has NEVER been sensitive to a product before. It is safe to say I will not be using this again. Any recommendations for an aloe vera gel?


Yup that is about it. I will keep trying my best to uphold my makeup ban T_T
I will also be using the Maybelline Color Tattoo eyeshadows in my eye tutorials~ I will keep you update you on the Tea Tree Oil as well as do a separate review and eye look for Chanel 'Mirifique'.