Thoughts on September Purchases

I splurged a little bit for my birthday month, but as of this post, I'm really happy with everything I got. I just feel a bit bad for everything that had to be a backup.

~ NARS Audacious "Raquel": I waited to buy this until I had used up 2 lip products, so it's extra special as a birthday lipstick. It's a natural pink nude on me and I love it.
~ Real Techniques setting brush: I've been using this for my loose setting powder. It's been okay so far.
~ Real Techniques brush cleaning mat: Used it, love it, glad I bought it.
~ Tarte "paaarty" blush: This is my first Tarte blush, and it has totally lived up to the hype. I can be heavy handed with blush application, but this still looks natural and beautiful.
~ Tarte "birthday suit" liquid lipstick: This has an interesting liquid to powder feel on my lips. It's not as drying as some liquid lips, it's just odd. I like the color though, so I'll keep using it.
~ Clinique mascara DS: free gift from Ulta for my birthday. Adding it to the backup pile.
~ Dr Jart Cicapair: Waiting to get through my day moisturizer before adding this in.
~ Sephora avocado eye mask: Haven't used yet, but I'm sure I'll enjoy it for the relaxation.
~ Lancome 500 point perk: I added the mascara and mascara primer to the backup pile. I know I like the hypnose drama though. Tried out the eye makeup remover - it's good, but it's rose scented? On my eyes? Am unsure. Haven't used the eye cream yet, but I've heard good things.

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