Friday, October 18, 2013

Sephora in Barcelona

So what trip to a foreign city would be complete without a trip to Sephora?  On our first day here we trekked around the city waiting to get into our hotel room and came across Sephora in Del Triangle. I was able to pick up my trusty favorite mascara, Benefit's They're Real and my favorite foundation, Urban Decay Naked Skin. Along with the foundation I picked up the new Urban Decay Ultra Definition Pressed Finishing Powder





I love how this powder makes my skin look flawless and smooth. It reflects light so that it doesn't accentuate any lines and pores



Now the most exciting part about Sephora in another country.....is the brands not carried in the US!  I didn't do much damage, although I sure did want to.  There was Sisley, bourjois, sleek, la prairie and even a few Sephora brand products not available in the US. At the same time there were a few brands that are considered drug store in the US that Sephora carries at an unbelievably high price in Spain, such has Sally Hansen nail polishes and products and the Just Say Yes (to Carrots, to Cucumbers, etc) products. A $3 Sally Hansen nail Polish was 11.50 Euro ($15.50 US)!!

I did pick up a Bourjois bronzer that looks like a bar of chocolate. I have heard lots of good things about this product and it looks very natural on my face and smells like chocolate too!





Next I saw a Sleek Makeup display with a couple of eye palettes. I picked up the neutral palette as I will get the most use out of it. 



I love the mix if shimmer and matte shadows. They are super pigmented and blend easily. 



Finally, I picked up this calming gel waterproof eye makeup remover, and already I can tell its a favorite!  It doesn't need to be rinsed off, it soaks right in after you wipe away the makeup. It did not irritate my sensitive eyes and got rid of every trace of eyeshadow, mascara and eyeliner.