Benefit Blushes , Same Price but Different Amount?!
I was looking through my database and
realized that benefit boxed blushes vary in weight but all retail for $28.
Here is a
recap!
Best Value:
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| Sugarbomb 0.42oz |
Regular Value:
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| Hervana 0.28oz |
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| CORALista 0.28oz |
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| Bella Bamba 0.28oz |
Least Value:
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| Dandelion 0.25oz |
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| 10 0.25oz |
What do you think about Benefit doing
this? Does it bother you that for the same price you may be getting
almost 50% less product?!
Make Up For Ever Summer 2013 New Shades!
Hello Everyone!
I haven't been keeping up with my make up launches like I usually do, but Make Up For Ever has released new shades that are as vibrant and colourful as summer itself! Leave a comment down below what you like, and don't forget to check out the BeautyPounce database for your favourite beauty products price per ounce!
Aqua Rouge $24
Price Per Ounce: $150
Compare: MAC Pro Longwear Lipcolor $23, Price Per Ounce $82.14
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#19 Pomegranate Pink
#16 Fuchsia
#20 Baby Pink
#17 Bright Coral
#18 Coral
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Aqua Lip $19
Price Per Ounce: $475
Compare: MAC Lip Pencil $15, Price Per Ounce: $300
Compare: MAC Lip Pencil $15, Price Per Ounce: $300
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#19C Pomergranate Pink
#20C Baby Pink
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Aqua Cream $23
Price Per Ounce: $109.52
Compare: MAC Paint Pot $18, Price Per Ounce $108.82
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#52 Pearly Green Lagoon
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| #54 Pearly Mauve |
Aqua Eyes $19
Price Per Ounce: $450.00
Price Per Ounce: $450.00
Compare: Eye Kohl $15, Price Per Ounce $312.50
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#25L Matte Brown
#52L Pearly Green Lagoon
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*Disclaimer: All photos are not owned by BeautyPounce*
Illamasqua Imperfection Spring 2013
Hey Everyone!
I was reading up on some new beauty launches and was really blown away by Illmasqua's Spring 2013 collection. I love the little meaningful pun of the name and the really unique items that are being released in selection. First off, when I first read about this collection on several beauty blogs I thought the name was " Imperfection". It wasn't until I wanted to write this blog post when I noticed on the official website that the collection could also be called "I'm Perfection". I'm just so in love with how empowering this little play on words is to women, teaching them to love themselves for the way they are.
So this collection features 5 limited edition Speckled Nail Varnishes, 3 Powder Blusher Duos, a Blush Brush, a bright pink lipstick, a liquid eyeliner and a green (yes, I said green) lipgloss.
Remember to leave a comment down below how you think of this collection!
Speckled Nail Varnish ($23.02, 0.5 oz) (PPO $46.04)
Compare this to OPI ($8.50, 0.5oz) (PPO $17.00)
The pastel coloured speckled nail polish seems to be all the rage for the Spring 2013 season. I've been seeing similar polishes from Deborah Lippman, Hard Candy and my personal favourite Etude House.
- Freckle
- Fragile
- Mottle
- Scarce
- Speckle
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| Illamasqua Speckled Nail Varnish |
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| Etude House Sweet Recipe Nail Polish |
Intense Lipgloss ($22.22, 0.2oz) (PPO $111.10)
Compare this to Nars Lip Gloss ($25.00, 0.28oz) (PPO $89.29)
and
MAC Pro Longwear Lipgloss ($19.50, 0.06oz) (PPO $325.00)
I really applaud Illamasqua in really stepping outside the "norm" and creating an opaque grass green lip gloss. From what I have seen in companies such as MAC, they attempt to come up with crazy coloured lipglosses but sheer them out the average consumers wouldn't be afraid to buy it.
- Shoot
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| Illamasqua Intense Lipgloss in Shoot |
Powder Blusher Duo ($41.27, 0.14 oz) (PPO $294.78)
Compare this to Illamasqua Powder Blusher ($26.00, 0.14oz) (PPO $185.71)
- Katie & Ambition
- Lover & Hussy
- Beg & Bronzerella
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| Katie & Ambition |
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| Lover & Hussy |
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| Beg & Bronzerlla |
Compare this to MAC Lipstick ($15.00, 0.1oz) (PPO $150.00)
and
NARS Lipstick ($26.00, 0.12oz) (PPO $216.67)
- Immodest
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| Lipstick in Immodest |
Percision Ink ($26.98, 0.06oz) (PPO $448.67)
Compare this to MAC Liquid Eyeliner ($15.50, 0.08oz) (PPO $220.24)
and
Lancome Artliner ($30.00, 0.04oz) (PPO $750.00)
Lancome Artliner ($30.00, 0.04oz) (PPO $750.00)
- Abyss
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| Illamasqua Percision Ink in Abyss |
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| Brush Up Brush |
5 Makeup Products That Cost More Than GOLD
Hey Everyone!
Over the course of the past month that I have started this blog, the most eye opening thing I have learnt during this process are that some prices of make up products cost more than gold! Even though I only have 8 brands in the Price Per Ounce Database right now, I've noticed that certain products such as brow pencils, eyeliners and lipliners have similar to higher prices than precious metals!
Current Price of Gold on February 26, 2013: $1610.40/ ounce (courtesy of Goldprice.org)
5. NARS Eyeliner Stylo
- Liquid Eyeliner
- Retail Price: $27.00
- Price Per Ounce: $1350.00
4. MAC Cremestick Liner
- Lip Liner
- Retail Price: $15.00
- Price Per Ounce: $1666.67
3. Hourglass Arch Brow Sculpting Pencil
- Brow Pencil
- Retail Price: $32.00
- Price Per Ounce: $2285.71
2. Hourglass Trace Lip Liner
- Lip Liner
- Retail Price: $28.00
- Price Per Ounce: $3500.00
1. MAC Eye Brows
- Brow Pencil
- Retail Price: $15.00
- Price Per Ounce: $5000.00
Did this change the way you look at makeup? Leave a comment down below of your reaction!
Check out the Beauty Database for the price per ounce for other makeup products here:
FoundationConcealer
Illuminator
Bronzer
Blush
Eye Brightener
Eye Shadow
Eye Liner
Mascara
Eye PrimerEye Brow
Lip Gloss
Lipstick
Lip Liner
Lip Balm
Other
New Collection! Benefit Cosmetics Color Collection
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| Photo Credits: Chicprofile.com |
Hey Everyone!
Benefit Cosmetics
is just about to launch some new makeup! These new additions to the
line are housed in the most beautiful packaging inspired by the San
Fransico Art Deco era. In this new collection Benefit Cosmetics are releasing new Ultra Plush Lip Gloss, Longwear Powder Eye Shadow and Creaseless Cream Shadows.
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| Photo Credit: Temptalia.com |
Ultra Plush Lip Gloss ($16, 0.5oz, PPO $32)
- Lollipop
- Icebreaker
- A-Lister
- Kiss You
- Poutrageous!
- Fauxmance
Creaseless Cream Shadows ($20, 0.16oz, PPO $125)
Some of these newly packaged beauties are long time favourites like the Creaseless Cream Shadows in Skinny Jeans, Birthday Suit and R.S.V.P.
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| Photo Credits: Makeupandbeautyblog.com |
- Bikini-tini
- RSVP (re-release)
- No Pressure!
- My Two Cents
- Always a Bridesmaid
- Blue My Mind
- Birthday Suit (re-release)
- Bronze Have More Fun
- Skinny Jeans (re-release)
- Holy Smokes!
As a beauty fanatic who loves her deals, the first thing that I noticed is that with the new packaging, Benefit increased their prices by $1 while keeping the same quantity. I guess that's the price we have to pay when companies pass down the increased cost of cute packaging. (Thumbs-Down!)
Longwear Powder Eye Shadow ($20, 0.11oz, PPO $181.82).
- Milk It
- Call My Bluff
- Pinky Swear
- It's Complicated
- Thanks a Latte
- Pause for Applause
- Nude Swings
- Blingo!
- Raincheck?
- Gilt-y Pleasure
- Kiss Me, I'm Tipsy
- Quick, Look Busy
Overall I really do love how
benefit comes out with great quality products with amazing creative
packaging at reasonable prices. Leave a comment down below or tweet
me (@Beautypounce) what you think about the new Benefit products and
if you are interested in adding these to your collection!
Also
remember to check out the Price Per Ounce Beauty Database to compare
prices between different makeup products.
New Product! NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer
Hey Everyone!
NARS just released a new concealer, the NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer ($28) (Price Per Ounce: $127.27). It is a liquid concealer with a doe foot applicator. What I noticed is that the shades that are available in this line are the same as their original NARS concealer ($23) (Price Per Ounce: $328.57). Even though the two concealers are a different texture, comparing the price per ounce, the new Radiant Creamy Concealer seems to be the better deal!
If you head over to the NARS website, it would be a great time to order this concealer since they offer free shipping on any order right now! Also if you sign up for Ebates, you can get 4.0% cashback on your purchase! (Love finding great deals for you guys)!
If you are interested to see what the Price Per Ounce for other concealers are... check out the concealer beauty database!
Concealer
Leave a comment down below if you are interested in this concealer! I would love to read about it!
NARS just released a new concealer, the NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer ($28) (Price Per Ounce: $127.27). It is a liquid concealer with a doe foot applicator. What I noticed is that the shades that are available in this line are the same as their original NARS concealer ($23) (Price Per Ounce: $328.57). Even though the two concealers are a different texture, comparing the price per ounce, the new Radiant Creamy Concealer seems to be the better deal!
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| NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer (PPO $127.27) |
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| NARS Concealer (PPO $328.57) |
If you head over to the NARS website, it would be a great time to order this concealer since they offer free shipping on any order right now! Also if you sign up for Ebates, you can get 4.0% cashback on your purchase! (Love finding great deals for you guys)!
If you are interested to see what the Price Per Ounce for other concealers are... check out the concealer beauty database!
Concealer
Leave a comment down below if you are interested in this concealer! I would love to read about it!
First Impressions: Make Up For Ever Cosmetics
As my first round of midterms come to an end, I immediately added new products into the Price Per Ounce Database. I feel like I've neglected this blog for long enough throughout this week and I feel terrible for not keeping the " update daily" promise!
Make Up For Ever has been a brand where I found to have very sleek and professional packaging, as well as having one of the most vibrant colour ranges. I remember walking through Sephora and had to get a second look at the hot pink eye shadow!
Like always, I wanted to share some products that stood out to me from this line when adding Make Up For Ever into the database.
Make Up For Ever UV Primer SPF 50/PA+++ (Price Per Ounce: $32)
I've always wanted to try this primer because of its high SPF, but thought its $32 retail price was a little too steep. At $32/ ounce, this primer is actually more affordable than Benefit's The POREfessional ($30) at $40/ ounce and Urban Decay's Complexion Primer Potion ($31) at $32.98/ ounce.
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| $32 ($32.00/ ounce) $30 ($40.00/ ounce) $31 ($32.98/ ounce) |
Make Up For Ever Full Cover Concealer (Price Per Ounce: $64)
This concealer has been raved about in the online community. Considering that this concealer has more than 2X more product than any other liquid concealer in the beauty database, the steep $32 price tag is justified. To give you some comparisons, MAC's Select Moisturecover Concealer ($18) at $105.88/ ounce and Lancome's Effacenes Concealer ($30) is $200/ ounce.
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| $32 ($64/ ounce) $18 (105.88/ ounce) $30 ($200/ ounce) |
And check out the The Beauty Database here:
Foundation
Concealer
Illuminator
Bronzer
Blush
Eye Brightener
Eye Shadow
Eye Liner
Mascara
Eye PrimerEye Brow
Lip Gloss
Lipstick
Lip Liner
Lip Balm
Other
My Battle With Acne
Hello Everyone!
Hope your having a good day, I am definitely feeling the pressure as midterms are creeping up. But right now, I'm just taking a little break between studying and wanted to share something very close to my heart.
This post is going to be a little different than my typical post but I wanted to share with my experience with acne with you guys. To give you an idea of my skin, I have acne prone, oily, extremely sensitive and dehydrated skin (phew what a mouthful!). Growing up, it had always been so frustrating to have people telling me to take better care of my skin. Since I had cystic acne throughout high school while all of my close friends had perfectly smooth skin, I struggled with confidence. I also hated when people just assume that since I have acne, I need to wash my face more or eat less junk food. So over the years I have tried numerous products, medication and basically anything I could get my hands on to "cure" my acne.
Fast forward to the present, I have made peace with my skin. It is by no means perfect, I still have facialists and family friends throwing advice at me every now and then but I am in a happy place. I have learnt to control my cystic acne, reduce my scarring and learnt how to apply my makeup naturally to cover up my acne without masking my face.
I can talk on and on about this topic. So I'm going to try and keep this post short. The take home message for this post was to motivate anyone who is struggling with acne. I want you guys to also come to peace with your skin and to stay strong throughout this journey. Also if you are curious to learn more about more about my battle leave a comment down below!
Hope your having a good day, I am definitely feeling the pressure as midterms are creeping up. But right now, I'm just taking a little break between studying and wanted to share something very close to my heart.
This post is going to be a little different than my typical post but I wanted to share with my experience with acne with you guys. To give you an idea of my skin, I have acne prone, oily, extremely sensitive and dehydrated skin (phew what a mouthful!). Growing up, it had always been so frustrating to have people telling me to take better care of my skin. Since I had cystic acne throughout high school while all of my close friends had perfectly smooth skin, I struggled with confidence. I also hated when people just assume that since I have acne, I need to wash my face more or eat less junk food. So over the years I have tried numerous products, medication and basically anything I could get my hands on to "cure" my acne.
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| Me Without Makeup |
Fast forward to the present, I have made peace with my skin. It is by no means perfect, I still have facialists and family friends throwing advice at me every now and then but I am in a happy place. I have learnt to control my cystic acne, reduce my scarring and learnt how to apply my makeup naturally to cover up my acne without masking my face.
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| Me With Makeup |
Recently Added: Illamasqua Cosmetics
Hey Everyone!
Yesterday I added Illamasqua cosmetics into the Beauty Database. I wanted to type up a summary post last night to highlight some key features I found interesting with this collection, but I'm starting to get overwhelmed with school work!
The first item I want to talk about is something I always longed for from Illamasqua. Their Liquid Metal Cream Eye Shadows always stood out to me because they are such a rich, intense formula that swatches very opaque. Unfortunately they are one of the most expensive cream eye shadows in the database at the moment at $520/ounce despite a reasonable price tag of $26. To give you a better idea of how expensive this is, a MAC Paint Pot ($18.50) is $108.82/ounce and a Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream ($23.00) is $109.52/ ounce.
Next, Illamasqua's Eye Liner Cake ($24.00) is something that stood out to me. It is something that very little brands offer. It is essentially a pressed powder eyeliner where you wet an angle brush and creates almost a liquid liner consistency. Some comparable eyeliners are MAC Liquid Eye Liner ($18.50) at $220.24/ ounce and Urban Decay's 24/7 Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner ($19.00) at $327.59/ ounce. Therefore at $160/ ounce, Illamasqua's Eye Liner Cake is definitely not too expensive to play around with compared to liquid eye liners from similar high end brands.
Let me know in the comments below what you think about Illamasqua! I'd love to read about it!
And don’t forget to check out the The Beauty Database here:
Foundation
Concealer
Illuminator
Bronzer
Blush
Eye Brightener
Eye Shadow
Eye Liner
Mascara
Eye Primer
Eye Brow
Lip Gloss
Lipstick
Lip Liner
Lip Balm
Other
The first item I want to talk about is something I always longed for from Illamasqua. Their Liquid Metal Cream Eye Shadows always stood out to me because they are such a rich, intense formula that swatches very opaque. Unfortunately they are one of the most expensive cream eye shadows in the database at the moment at $520/ounce despite a reasonable price tag of $26. To give you a better idea of how expensive this is, a MAC Paint Pot ($18.50) is $108.82/ounce and a Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream ($23.00) is $109.52/ ounce.
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| Image from http://www.anonymous-beautyholic.com |
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| Illamasqua Liquid Metal |
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| Illamasqua Eye Liner Cake |
And don’t forget to check out the The Beauty Database here:
Foundation
Concealer
Illuminator
Bronzer
Blush
Eye Brightener
Eye Shadow
Eye Liner
Mascara
Eye Primer
Eye Brow
Lip Gloss
Lipstick
Lip Liner
Lip Balm
Other
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