Review: Bella ll Fiore

So, the past week and a half or so have been busy as heck!! ><
However, part of the busy-ish-ness has been due to the mass amount of hauls, swatching, and tutorial making (I swear they're coming soon!! XD)
In a sense, I guess it works in favor of this blog. Haha! Let's get started!!

This post will be a review for my HauteLook purchase from Bella ll Fiore.

The first item was almost like a bundle in a sense; a lip treatment duo in the flavor Strawberries and Cream. The set includes a sugar lip scrub and moisturizing lip balm.
First, let's get into the scrub. I have mixed feelings about it, both good and mehhh~. The pros about it is that the oils and stuff make your lips feel extremely soft. The only issue is theres a lot more in the jar than there is sugar for exfoliation. Of course, it doesn't reallybother me since it can easily be fixeed; add some of your own sugar to balance it out. Haha!
Next is the balm. I absolutely LOVE it. When worn, it feels super soft and moisturizing, no stickiness. Not to mention it's incredibly glossy. The fact that the container is 1 fl. oz. is also a plus so it'll last for quite a while.
Over all, the duo is pretty decent. I wouldn't mind purchasing it again. I'm not too sure about the actual cost, but on HauteLook, I paid $14 for it.

Bella ll Fiore Lip Treatment Duo

The next item it the Perfect Pout lip gloss duo in "Paris."

Oh... em... gee!! I love this gloss~! Of all the color choices, Paris was the most neutral toned in my opinion. My skin is very pale (MAC NC15/Bare Minerals 'Fairly Light N10'), so it's VERY flattering. It's nude, but not OVERLY nude. As a matter of fact, it leans more towards the sheer side. But the hint of color is the perfect amount. The larger end is the most pigmented of the two, and has a pinkish undertone. The other end is a super sheer pink with glitter. Not to mention, its not sticky in the least. You can't even feel the glitter, so that's a major plus.

I'm SO glad that I purchased two when I did. LOL



Bella ll Fiore Perfect Pout lip gloss in "Paris"

Swatch of "Paris"

Well, that's all for the Bella ll Fiore review. To be honest, I wouldn't mind trying some of their other products. Has anyone else snagged some of their cosmetics? If so, what would you suggest I try next? :D

Until next time~

Stay beautiful, both inside and out~ <3

x~PhantomRose~x

Gotta Love HAUTELOOK!!

Sorry this isn't quite a review or anything quite yet, but I figured this was something kinda shareworthy with people! ^_^
I'm sure many of you have heard about hautelook.com at some point. If not, GO CHECK IT OUT!!

It's a website that has sales EVERYDAY on everything from clothes, to cosmetics, even accessories and furniture!! Even cooler, they have a lot of really well known brands!

I just made a rather large order (which I'm kicking myself for right now since I really don't have the money to spare, but I'll get over that rather quickly when my stuff arrives. xDD). I just HAVE to show you what a difference it makes!! Especially when you're like me and can't -always- afford the good stuff~
I ordered from a total of 3 different brands: Too Face (*insert the halleluja chorus here*), Urban Decay, and Bella ll Fiore.
As I mentioned in my previous post, brands like Too Faced, while not as expensive as some brands like Lancome or something, is still a little bit pricey for everyday buys. However, on HauteLook, everything is much more affordable. I even noticed it's even a bit cheaper than the company websites SALE PRICES!!

In order to put this into better light, lemme show you the list of items I got, along with their original prices.

Bella ll Fiore
 - Lip Lovely Strawberries and Cream (includes Balm and lip scrub)
        HauteLook: $8.00 ----- Originally $17.00
 - Perfect Pout Lip Gloss in 'Paris'
        HauteLook: $5.00 ----- Originally $14.00

Urban Decay
 - 24/7 Travel-sized eyeliners in 'Electric' 5 pack
        HauteLook: $19.00 ----- Originally $32.00
 - 24/7 Travel-sized eyeliners in 'Naked' 5 pack
        HauteLook: $19.00 ----- Originally $32.00
 - Book of Shadows IV Palette
        HauteLook: $24.00 ----- Originally $64.00 (SUCH A DEAL!!)
 - Sparkling Lickable Body Powder in 'Marshmallow'
        HauteLook: $7.00 ----- Originally $29.00
 - Urban Glow Cream Highlighter in 'Moonshine'
        HauteLook: $6.00 ----- Originally $24.00

Too Faced
 - Duo Eye Round shadows in 'Bon Bon' and 'Teddy Bear and Heaven'
        HauteLook: $8.00 each ----- Originally: $17.00 each
 - Single Round Eyeshadow in 'Glamazon'
        HauteLook: $8.00 ----- Originally: $16.00
 - Petal Pink Mood Swing Lip Gloss
        HauteLook: $7.00 -----Originally: $18.00


*spazz attack* OMG I CAN'T WAIT FOR THIS HAUL!!!! Hahaha!!
*ahem*

Now, lets put this into perspective...

Total amount (if not bought on HauteLook): $280.50 (ouch... That's more than my average weekly paycheck...)
Total amount spent on HauteLook: $119.00

TOTAL AMOUNT SAVED: $161.50!!!!!

You can't possibly tell me this isn't a good deal for all that stuff!!
I've been to HauteLook a couple of times, but I've never made a big enough order to realize how much it saves you. Now that I have, all I can say is HOLY CRAP!!!
You all should check it out if you haven't already~!! :D

Everyday, a new sale starts, and lasts about 2-3 days each. So take advantage while you can~!!! > u <

I'll be sure to do a post when I receive the haul, as well as do reviews on the items :3

'Til then,
Stay beautiful, both inside and out~! <3

x~PhantomRose~x