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Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Nordstrom Makeup Haul and MAC Heirloom Mix Collection

I was excited when I saw a blog post of MAC's new holiday collection. I knew I had to buy from the US so it would be cheaper. I placed my order on Oct. 21st and just received them 2 days ago Nov. 2nd. If you didn't know, Nordstrom doesn't ship cosmetics internationally so I had to use my US address from Borderlinx as the shipping location. When I received the package it looked like this:

I already cut the tape cause I just couldn't wait to see what's inside! :) Oh the joy of opening packages!

Then I saw this. My items were unprotected and I saw some powder from the eyeshadow, so I knew something was broken. I wish Nordstrom placed some stuffing or some sort of paper inside to protect the items.

Here are the products that I got.

Beauty blender with the liquid cleanser
Clinique bottom lash mascara (my favorite cause it doesn't smudge and the small brush makes it easier to apply)
MAC smokey eyes palette (from their new holiday collection Keepsakes)
Donna Karan cashmere mist deo
MAC lip glass in Seeking Adoration (from their new holiday collection Heirloom mix)
NAKED basics palette from Urban Decay
MAC pressed pigment in Modern Majesty (from their new holiday collection Heirloom mix)
MAC eyeshadow in Brown script
MAC liquid last black liner

And here are the samples that I've chosen.

I first opened the NAKED basics palette. I knew the broken eyeshadow was from this palette cause when I took it out of the box the packaging was dusty. I was so nervous upon opening it I thought all the eyeshadows were shattered. Luckily it was only the color "Venus" and it was only a small chip.

Next was from the MAC Heirloom Mix collection. I was so excited to get my hands on these cause the colors are just so pretty and the packaging is beautiful! I will post swatches in my next blog post.