A few months ago, I had a dream that I walked into the dollar store and it was all makeup from floor to ceiling...I guess that means I spend waaay too much time thinking about beauty products, huh? They're invading my dreams now!
The good news is, this magical dollar store actually exists in real life, in the form of a website called Shop Miss A. Based out of Dallas, TX, ShopMissA.com is filled with super-affordable makeup and accessories that are all $1...can you believe it? So when they recently asked me if I wanted to haul some of their products, I couldn't wait to dive right into the site and see what I could find.
They offer a large selection of brands...some I've heard of like E.l.f. and L.A. Colors, and others I haven't like Santee and Starry. Even though everything is only $1, Shop Miss A offers fantastic customer service and a steady stream of new products coming in every day, so there's always something new to discover. Let's take a look at what I got...
When my package first arrived, I was impressed by how well packaged everything was! It took me a little while to get through all the bubble wrap, but I really appreciated the time they took to package everything so well. I ordered a lot of powdered items and not one thing arrived broken or damaged! They put as much care into packing my order as a high-end brand would, so I was pleasantly surprised.
The first items I wanted to try were this Liquid Foundation and CC Magic Skin Beautifier from Santee. The foundation felt really nice on my dry skin and didn't cake or settle into fine lines. It gave medium coverage that was buildable as well. It does have a perfume-type scent, in case you're sensitive to fragrance. The CC Cream also had a nice texture, but I didn't end up using it because it was too dark for my skin tone...but hey, that's ok because it was only $1!
Top: Santee Liquid Foundation #2 Bottom: Santee CC Magic Skin Beautifier #8 |
Left: Amber Right: Orchid |
Top: Amber Bottom: Orchid |
Santee Sun Kissed Mineral Blush in #5, #7, and #6. |
Top: Sun Kissed Mineral Blush #5 Middle: Sun Kissed Mineral Blush #7 Bottom: Sun Kissed Mineral Blush #6 |
Top Row: Lush Petal, Spring Blossom Bottom Row: Royal Touch, Fruit Sorbet |
Top to Bottom: Spring Blossom, Fruit Sorbet, Lush Petal, Royal Touch |
Left to Right: Pink Charm, Ballerina, Fuchsia Heart, Poppy Joy |
Top to Bottom: Pink Charm, Ballerina, Fuchsia Heart, Poppy Joy. |
#ShopMissA #Justhavefun
Not bad at all! I'll have to check them out.
ReplyDeleteA lot of these smaller independent brands, like Starry and Santee, are usually found in beauty supply shops that cater to African-American women. There's hardly any advertising for them but they are usually surprisingly high quality for the price range. Nicka K and Ruby Kisses are also two brands you usually find in the LBSS that are really good if you ever want to give them a go!
ReplyDeleteI've seen a lot of these brands at Daiso Japan in the mall. It's kind of hit or miss on what you'll find and if they have the color you want but I have found some real gems and my favorite mascara there! I'm so glad there is a website with more products available.
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