Paula's Choice Haul and Face of the Night

Paula's Choice Skin Balancing System $116.95
Skin Balancing Cleanser: Refresh your normal to oily or combination skin with this light, cushiony cleanser that effectively removes all makeup (including eye makeup).
Skin Balancing Toner: Restore skin's healthy balance with this lightly hydrating, weightless solution.
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant: A silky, toner-like consistency enhances penetration to maximize exfoliation.
Skin Balancing Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum: This weightless combination of potent bioactive ingredients (including retinol) forms a breathable barrier to protect and normalize skin.
Skin Balancing Daily Mattifying Lotion SPF 15: Rejuvenate your skin and restore healthy cell function with this weightless, mattifying moisturizer.
Skin Balancing Moisture Gel: This weightless gel contains antioxidants and niacinamide, in a shine-free gel that generates healthy, younger skin cells.
Skin Balancing Carbon Mask: This unique mask contains clay and carbon to absorb excess oil and help dislodge blackheads.

What I'm wearing:
Hourglass Mineral Veil Primer
I mixed these two foundations:
NARS Sheer Glow Foundation in Deauville
Guerlain Parure Extreme in Beige Clair 02 (this is a bit darker and more orange than my skin)
Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Blissful
Chanel Loose Powder 20 Clair -- Translucent 1
Revlon Bronzer Bronzed and Chic
Dior Amber Diamond
Cle de Peau Concealer in Beige
Urban Decay Primer Potion
Maybelline Color Tattoo in Too Cool (as a base for inner corner)
MAC Pigment in Naked
MAC Eye Shadow in: Kid (transition), Patina and Mulch (on lid))
Burberry Eye Shadow in Taupe Brown
Bobbi Brown Gel Liner in Black Ink
Chanel Long-Lasting Eyeliner in Beryl (brightening lilac for waterline)
Lancome Definicils Mascara
Ardell Self-Adhesive 110S Lashes
Duo Lash Adhesive in White/Clear with brush applicator
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in Brunette
Dior Rouge Contour Lip Liner in Candy Rose 463
MAC Lipstick in Chatterbox
Zoya Nail Polish in Bela

Rambling Haul: Mostly Lipsticks, Lashes and Polishes

What I am Wearing:
Revlon Colorstay Whipped Crème Foundation in Sand Beige
Rimmel Stay Matte in Translucent (on just the left side of my face)
Cle de Peau Concealer in Beige (my right eye)
Diorskin Nude Skin Perfecting Hydrating Concealer Beige 002 (my left eye)
TheBalm Bahama Mama Bronzer
Laura Mercier Blush in Lotus Pink
Bare Minerals Eyeshadow 4.0 Quads, The Dream Sequence
Mally Eyeliner in Black Velvet
Physician's Formula Jumbo Lash Organics Mascara (in the green leaf packaging)
Kate Moss Matte Lipstick by Rimmel in 101

What I purchased:
Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder in Translucent
Kate Long Lasting Lipstick by Rimmel in 101 and 103
Maybelline Color Whispers in A Plum Prospect, Mad for Magenta, and Petal Rebel
Covergirl Jumbo Gloss Balm in 205 Ballet Twist and 220 Haute Pink Twist
L'Oreal Colour Riche Eye Shadow Quad in Rose for Romance
Ardell Fashion Lashes in Demi Wispies
Ardell Fashion Lashes in 117
Ardell Self-Adhesive 110S Lashes
Duo Lash Adhesive in White/Clear with brush applicator
MAC Lashes in 43 and 36
Physician's Formula Jumbo Lash Organics Mascara (in the green leaf packaging)
Chanel Long-Lasting Eyeliner in Beryl
Zoya Nail Polishes in Vanessa and Bela
OPI Nail Polish in I Think in Pink
Essie Splash of Grenadine
GAP Infinity Scarf in Coral and GAP work out top

Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation and Powder Review

Part One: NEW L'Oreal Eyeshadow Quad Review and Swatches
http://youtu.be/Mz0b0jykGi8

Face Products Worn:
Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation in Shell 130
Revlon Nearly Naked Pressed Powder in Light 020
Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder in Translucent
Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Dollface

Eye Makeup:
L'Oreal Colour Riche Eye Shadow in 105 Rose for Romance
Physician's Formula 2-in-1 Lash Booster Eyeliner
Physician's Formula Organics Mascara (in the green leaf packaging)

Lips:
Maybelline Color Whisper in Mad for Magenta

NEW L'Oreal Eyeshadow Quad Review and Swatches

Part 2: Nearly Naked Foundation and Pressed Powder Review
http://youtu.be/03B9EvI21sg

Face Products Worn:
Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation in Shell 130
Revlon Nearly Naked Pressed Powder in Light 020
Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder in Translucent
Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Dollface

Eye Makeup:
L'Oreal Colour Riche Eye Shadow in 105 Rose for Romance
Physician's Formula 2-in-1 Lash Booster Eyeliner
Physician's Formula Organics Mascara (in the green leaf packaging)

Lips:
Maybelline Color Whisper in Mad for Magenta

TAG: Highlights of 2012

Watch Brigitte and Cornelia's Highlights of 2012:
http://youtu.be/59rA5zdSKlk

Watch Michele's Highlights:
http://youtu.be/N-QMaiTlwdk

The 12 Questions of 2012:

1. Which makeup brand stood out to you most in 2012? Drugstore and High End
2. Best new discovery of 2012?
3. Best re-discovery -- A product that you fall in love with over and over again?
4. Best seasonal product 2012? Winter / Spring / Summer / Fall
5. Best and worst Limited Edition Collections in 2012? Drugstore and High End
6. Most regretted purchase of 2012?
7. Youtube and beauty highlights 2012?
8. What is your favorite / best video on your own channel?
9. Best recommendation of 2012 from someone else?
10. Best makeup tool 2012?
11. What are the products you are excited to try in 2013?
12. Will you do a Makeup Collection in 2013, or an updated version?

People mentioned:
Michele http://www.youtube.com/user/MakeUpMLC
Rachel makeupneversleeps on Instagram
Koko http://www.youtube.com/user/kokolaroo
Alli http://www.youtube.com/user/makeupbyalli

Video where you can see my lips change color using Dior Lip Glow (skip to the end):
http://youtu.be/NjQV3T0kc_A

Tom Ford Brush Comparisons and Reviews:
http://youtu.be/bLo1hvYWN5s

What I Received for Christmas and Drugstore Haul

Products Received as Christmas Presents from Family:
Sigma F80
Sigma F88
Burberry Sheer Eye Shadow in Taupe Brown 07
Cle de Peau Concealer in Beige
DDF Brightening Cleanser
DDF Non-Drying Gentle Cleanser
Clarins Huile Santal Face Treatment Oil
DDF Benzoyl Peroxide 5%

Products I Purchased at CVS:
Physicians Formula Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting 2-in-1 Bronzer and Blush in Bronze/Rose
Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Gel Creamliner for Brown Eyes

Products I Purchased at Target:
Up and Up Smudge Brush
Up and Up Shadow Brush Medium
Revlon Photoready Bronzer Bronzed and Chic
Maybelline Mastershape Brow Pencil in Soft Brown
Sonia Kashuk Beautifying Blush in Melon
Sonia Kashuk Beautifying Blush in Pink

Make up Worn:
NARS Sheer Glow in Deauville
Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder in 01
Cle de Peau Concealer in Beige
Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Blissful
Maybelline Color Tattoo Cream Eye Shadows in Too Cool, Tough as Taupe and Audacious Asphalt
MAC Eye Shadow in Naked Lunch and Print
Tarte Skinny SmolderEyes Eyeliner in Black
Maybelline Colossal Waterproof Mascara (as base)
L'Oreal Voluminous Original Mascara
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in Brunette
L'Oreal Caresse Lipstick in Blushing Sequin

Lancome Definicils and Hypnose Doll Lashes Comparison

Just to clarify... these were not part of the Sephora LashStash. I wanted to work my way through mascaras I already have open and then do the other mascaras, one by one.

Products I am wearing:
Lancome Cils Booster XL (1 coat on both eyes)
Lancome Definicils Mascara (2 coats on my right eye)
Lancome Hypnose Doll Lashes Mascara (2 coats on my left eye)
Revlon Colorstay Whipped Foundation in 200 Sand Beige
Physicians Formula Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting 2-in-1 Bronzer and Blush in Bronze/Rose
Maybelline Color Tattoo Cream Eye Shadow in Too Cool (all over as base)
Covergirl Eye Enhancers Eye Shadow Trio in Shimmering Sands (lightest color in inner corner)
MAC Eye Shadows in Kid and Handwritten (Crease and outer corner)
Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Gel Creamliner for Brown Eyes (Brown Liner)
YSL Glossy Stain in 15