Shopping my Stash Series: Sleek Contour Kit in Light

I am such a last minute packer. I absolutely loathe packing and always end throwing stuff in a suitcase a few hours before I leave.

Lucky for me, this Sleek Makeup Face Contour Kit somehow made it with me on my trips this summer! I hadn't been using this product much, but I must have had a wise voice in the back of my mind telling me this would be useful! And indeed, it was useful. This Sleek Makeup Contour Kit was the perfect addition to my travel makeup bag - it is the perfect shade for contouring, and the highlighting shade is gorgeous! I'm not really one to wear highlighter during the day time, but I went out at night a few times on my vacation(s) and found it really convenient to have both shades in one compact case.

So there, I inadvertently shopped my stash while packing, and re-discovered an old favorite!

I forgot how pigmented this duo is - you only need a touch of it for contouring. The powder blends smoothly and I usually use my Real Techniques Expert Face Brush for application. Because this powder is so pigmented, I wouldn't recommend using this all over the face as it could come out a bit patchy. I much prefer my Dior Skin Nude in 002 for that!

I own the shade Light and it is perfect on my skintone, but Sleek also make a Medium and Dark version. At $8.49 and available online, I think it's a pretty good deal! For swatches and comparison of this Sleek Contour Kit, check out my Battle of the Bronzers post!

Thank you for reading! What's your latest stash re-discovery?

Shopping my Stash Series: Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Monte Carlo

I’ve been slowing down in term of makeup buying (how much makeup does one really need?) which has lead me to thinking of starting up a “shopping my stash series”. This series would mean that once a week or so, I’ll bring you a mini-review of a product I’ve recently re-discovered. This is also a way to review products I own but have never gotten a chance to talk to you all about. I think it's nice to rediscover (and use!) products that you haven't regularly used in a while. It's like new makeup!

So today, I’m bringing to you the Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Monte Carlo I’ve recently pulled out of my stash.

I’ve mentioned it a few times in my blog in the past couple of months, but truthfully, this product was neglected until recently. I’m not sure why I kept passing on my Monte Carlo since it is the perfect run-out-the-house-I’m-late color. I love wearing it with little eyeshadow but heavy mascara, flushed cheeks and defined brows. It’s a sheer color, so it’s easy to apply, but it still gives my lips the little punch of color it usually needs.

Applied on my lips

Swatched on my hand

I'm not going to lie, I don't like the rose scent of Chanel lipsticks. It's just very... grandmothery to me. It doesn't bother me that much though because it fades away quickly after application. I wouldn't say this lipstick is terribly moisturizing either, but it doesn't dry out my lips.

It's weird. Writing this mini-review, I've come to realize that it's not an amazing lipstick in terms of formula, but I use it anyway. Why? I think it's because of the simple fact that it's easy to use, delivers a natural color, and admittedly, I love the packaging. Who can resist that lovely Chanel logo anyway?

Hope you guys will like this series! Feel free to shoot me requests on products you'd like to see reviewed!