Holiday at Sephora: Bare Escentuals Buxom Samantha’s Smoky Eye

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Gift number five in our Ten Last Minute Holiday Gifts at Sephora special is so up my alley, I feel like my name should be on the front of it! It’s Samantha’s Smoky Eye set, from Buxom, a $70 value for just $42, and it gives you everything you need for a sultry smoky eye perfectly paired with shimmering nude lips.

Buxom Stephanie, err- Samanthha, has 3 full size products (whoa, what a deal!) plus a brush that is perfect for the smoky task…

• Big & Healthy Lip Polish in Samantha – I love Buxom glosses! They’ve got great pigmentation, a plush feeling and a minty tingle. Samantha, a light, creamy shimmering nude, is no exception. This is so perfect with a dark eye, it should be a crime. The nude shy may not be a fan, but for me-a nude addict, this is amongst the prettiest I’ve seen.

• Smoky Eye Stick in Smokin’ Pistol – This is a deep coal black creme shadow pencil (very similar to MAC greasepaint sticks). It’s super pigmented and the perfect base for a smoky eye.

• Buxom Smoky Eye Brush – ah, the pièce de résistance! This brush is magical. A small, slightly pointed brush that allows you to concentrate on smudging out your shadows. Dense enough so that you can really get in there, but not so hard that you smudge it all away. LOVE!

• Buxom Lash Mascara in Blackest Black – What a delightful surprise this turned out to be! The wand is made of tiny plastic bristles that really get into your lashes to coat them. I do wish the tip was tapered (not loving this new trend), but the formula is fabulous. It creates the long and separated lashes that I crave.

I love a traditional, black smoky eye. But don’t forget, you can try a smoky eye in just about any shade you can imagine. Try gray if your not quite ready for bold black. A deep plum is gorgeous, as is a olive green. Smoke out your chosen shadow with this amazing brush, and apply just a thin line of the Smokin’ Pistol eye stick.

Whether you are a smoky pro or a total novice, Samantha’s Smoky Eye has something for you!

Here’s the shipping information you need in order to have your gift delivered by December 24th:

Order by 12/18 – with standard shipping
Order by 12/21 – use code UPS2DAY for free upgraded 2 day shipping
Order by 12/22 – with overnight shipping
Or instantly email an eGift Certificate to the recipient.

And don’t miss your Free Stocking Stuffer with any purchase from Sephora. Enter code STOCKING at checkout (while supplies last).

Happy Holidays! Who wants to scoop this up from Sephora?

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