Ok, I know that I haven’t posted in a while. But for good reason……I’m so embarrassed….but, I’ve been cheating.

Unfortunately work has been slow for the last few months, and as everybody knows, when you have a lot of time on your hands and very little money the urge to shop becomes overwhelming.  I’ve been needing “quick fixes” and lately waiting for shipping from online mineral makeup companies just isn’t giving me the “fix” I need. I need my makeup, and I need it NOW!

So I’ve been dabbling in traditional makeup (Oh the shame!). A few really good finds have urged me to re-explore  this area of cosmetics, and I have emerged from my Mineral Makeup sabbatical with a list of favourite finds:

MAC lipsticks, ok so this isn’t really new to a lot of you, but to me it’s a revelation. I’ve had nothing but bad luck with lipsticks. I’m super sensitive to smells and flavours, a lot of regular lipsticks tickle my throat, and bother my nose. I’ve tried mineral lipsticks but find the pigmentation to be a but iridescent and not terribly smooth. MAC lipsticks are smooth with great pigmentation, and a pleasant, not fake vanilla smell.

Wet ‘n’ Wild blushers, great pigmentation, cheap cheap cheap. Try the All over shimmer, great highlighter.

Wet ‘n’ Wild bronzzers,  Wow my HG bronzer is light/med.

Wet ‘n’ Wild 666 lip-liner, perfect colour.

NYX eyeshadows, Great pigmentation.

Annabelle eyeshadows, Great pigmentation, smooth.

Rest assured I  haven’t abandoned Mineral Makeup. I’m just taking a “break”.

Meow Cosmetics- 20% off orders $25 or more (before shipping). Use coupon code “STARS&STRIPES”. July 4 to 6.

Ocean Mist - 20% off everything with coupon code “july2008″. July 4 to 11.

J Lynne Cosmetics - 20% off sitewide sale. Enter coupon code “JULY4″ in the coupon code box on the first shipping page to apply discount.

Joppa minerals - 20% off your order with coupon code “USA”

Lauress - Various items on sale 15% to 40% off. See news page for details.

Barefaced Minerals - 20% off full sized products with coupon code july20. Valid through this Sunday midnight. Not Valid with Aromatherapy, brushes or samples.

Pure Luxe - July 3 to 6, 25% off $25 or more. Simply submit your order as normal, and when your order is printed for processing, you will receive your 25% back as a refund amount.

Coastal Scents - 4th of July special offer:

• 1 Brush set with 17 brushes in a Genuine leather roll-up case
• 1 Patriotic Red Shadow - Pearl effect with slight shimmer
• 1 Colonial Blue Shadow - Shimmery Effect
• 1 Pearl Dust Shadow - Shimmer Glitter Effect
• 1 Eye Poxy Primer Sample

All for $39.95!

Lumiere - Summer sale is still on see their updates page for more info. Lots ofgood stuff including foundation, blush, eyeshadow, lumi lips etc…

Everyday Minerals:
Monday June 23 through July 4th (extended):
June Swoon Special - 10% off your order! This is a great opportunity to take advantage of the new lip colors and blushes being launched this Wednesday at 4:00pm CST.
Simply type in “LastWeekinJune” into the coupon code box upon checkout to receive 10% off your order!
Orders Over $45 (minus shipping and after discount) you receive a full-size Exclusive Preview eye shadow 3rd Place, a bronze and purple shade that is mysterious and likes to change colors on you depending on your skin tone.

Have fun shopping!