Deal? Sephora Makeup Studio Blockbuster @ US$49.50

Deal? Sephora Makeup Studio Blockbuster @ US$49.50

(General Availability from early Oct' 11)

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Yea or Nay?

This mega-kit from Sephora boasts 193 products.

- 96 eye shadow shades
- 84 shiny lip glosses
- 6 cream eyeliners
- 2 eyeliner pencils
- 3 blushes
- 1 bronzer
- 1 mascara
- 4 applicators

Featured Lip Shade: NYX Haute Melon!

MAC Melon pigment on lids with NYX Haute Melon on lips

I love hot blue-based pinks for summer because they look so striking, but I do occasionally stray towards the corals.
And one of the most beautiful corals I have found recently is NYX's Haute Melon, a bright raspberry coral which is more flattering than the usual yellow-based corals shades.

NYX Haute Melon lipstick

The texture is slightly sheer and extremely creamy, with no shimmer.

Best thing is, it's under US$2.

L-to-R: Revlon Kiss Me Coral, NYX Haute Melon, Nyx Matte Indie Flick

As you can see, Haute Melon is softer, glossier, sheerer, and slightly more pink (below). It's extremely wearable and forgiving if you're afraid of corals, and it's also REALLY affordable. (Of course, if you want a REALLY fiery coral that is going to pop when you take pictures, get NYX's Indie Flick Matte Lipstick.)

Click here for other products used in the look!

Sea Storm Eyes with Pink lips and cheeks

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This is a look featuring Sephora’s Colorful Palette #13 Jungle Chic, and NYX's Matte Lipstick in Summer Breeze (slightly warmer dupe for MAC's Pink Nouveau).
I find the grey-green and khaki colors more reminiscent of a sea-storm than a jungle, but I’d say this is a nice palette to get, as the shades are quite lovely.

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View the step-by-step tutorial on Makeupbox!