NARS Angelika vs e.l.f. Fuchsia Fusion Comparison & Swatches

After picking up NARS Angelika at the new Sephora that opened near me and already owning e.l.f.'s Fuschia Fusion, I decided it would be the perfect opportunity to do a comparison post. It's interesting to see what extra money will or will not buy you. For these two blushes, they are very similar in color but have some key differences. Continue reading for some more information about each blush.

NARS Angelika ($28.00) -  A medium cotton candy pink with gold glitter. A beautiful color and the glitter is just right for nighttime wear. I try to avoid wearing sparkly blush during the day because it can be a bit much, but at night it really catches the light nicely and brings a beautiful glow to your face.

e.l.f. Fuchsia Fusion ($3.00) - A light/medium cotton candy pink with gold glitter. This is very similar in color to Angelika, but is a bit lighter. It is a great color but is much more 'powdery' than the more expensive twin. It would be a great dupe if you don't want to shell out the extra money for the NARS blush but you will notice a difference in quality. I prefer the NARS just because I don't like how powdery this blush can be!

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NARS blush in Gaiety

Today I have for your my newest NARS blush, Gaiety. It is a soft pink blush but leaves a beautiful color to your cheeks and is buildable.

 NARS Blush in Gaiety ($28.00) - Sheer medium cotton candy pink. This is a new color for the NARS blush collection. This blush is very pink in the pan but has the perfect color when transferred onto your skin. When I picked up this blush I thought that it might be too powdery pink for my skin, but it gives such a beautiful color! It is silky smooth and when applied you are able to build the color to what you prefer without it looking cakey. It also is a great pink for people who experience pink blushes making them look red. The packaging is the same as always which I don't prefer since the finish on the packaging collects anything and everything and looks gross after a while. Other than that, I adore NARS and the products they come out with.

Where to buy: Sephora, Narscosmetics.com

Sephora Chic Week Haul

Hello Lovelies! I received my Sephora package in the mail a few days ago from what I ordered during their Chic Week, which all beauty insiders received 15% off their order. I combined this offer with an ebates discount of 4%, so I was able to save a few bucks and I am super excited. I wanted to get the most out of my money so I decided to go with some sets with products I have been pining for. So excited to show you what I grabbed!

Benefit Legally Bronze which came with four full sized products for $38 ($30.78 w/ discount)

 NARS Lose Yourself with Angelika/Laguna Powder Duo both the size of full sized blushes for $49 ($39.69 w/ discount)

 NARS Sea of Love; one full sized product and three "deluxe sample" sized products $49 ($39.69 w/ discount)

Did you guys buy anything during Chic Week? What do you recommend I get next time? I love to hear from you guys. Thanks for following and please subscribe if you haven't already! Thanks so much <3

Face of the Day!

Today is the first time I will be doing a face of the day post. I am excited to be able to add another type of post to my blog! I am going to give you a step by step process as to how I achieved my look. Enjoy!

Face/Cheeks:

• Neutrogena Daily Moisturizer - I always start my day with a moisturizer! It's really important to moisturize your skin. 

• X-Out Shine Control - I received this item in my February Glam Bag and I absolutely love it! I have oily skin so anything that can help control the appearance of oil on my face is a plus.

• ULTA Matte Skin Primer - Again, I use this to control oil. I like to switch between this and the color correcting primer. 

• Tarte Amazonian Clay Foundation in Medium - This is one of my current favorite foundations. it is natural looking and covers my blemishes nicely!

• Sheer Cover Concealer in Light/Medium - I got this in my January Glam bag, It's a nice concealer but not my favorite. 

• NARS Blush in Deep Throat - This is my favorite blush ever! The color is perfect for my skin. I dust it on my cheeks and the tip of my nose.

• Hard Candy Blush in Pin Up - I use this as a high light on my cheeks and the bridge/tip of my nose. It's a darker toned highlight but it's nice when I don't want my face to appear super shiny.

Eyes:

• Urban Decay Primer Potion in Eden -  This is my favorite shade this comes in. It's a yellow nude color and has a nice finish. 

• Urban Decay Naked Palette - I used Virgin in as a highlight and near the tear duct, Sidecar all over the lid,  Hustle as the crease color, and Smog on the lower lash line.

• e.l.f. Essential Liquid Eyeliner in Black -  Lined the upper lash line, very simple.  

• Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner in Zero - I tight-lined and lined part of my water line with this eyeliner.  
• Sephora Collection Advanced Lash Booster in Black - Got this in the Sephora Favorites Lashstash, It's a very nice mascara to be completely honest! It goes on nicely.

Lips:

• e.l.f.  Mineral Lipstick in Runway Pink - Love love LOVE this lipstick! I quickly sweeped this across my lips and VOILA! a gorgeous pigmented pink color that is very natural looking.

  I was really happy with the way this look all came together. The eyeshadow's just blended and went together so nicely, I couldn't help but love the natural look of it all!