Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

If you didn't already know Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale started for card holders on the 9th and goes through the 16th. Know if you are not a card holder it opens up to the public on 17th.  If you are looking for some good deals on new items for fall, I suggest you check it out.
Here are the items I purchased:

And here are some of the other items I wanted:

If you decide that you want to shop now but don't want a credit card, they have a debit card option which is similar to Target's red. 

L'Occitane Weeked en Provence Almond Discovery Set

I picked this set up at Sephora recently because I have been wanting to try the Almond body care from L'Occitane and I had a trip coming up, so I figured this would be the perfect time. The set retails for $36 and it includes:

 2.5 oz Almond Shower Oil 

      0.5 oz Almond Supple Skin Oil 

        1.7 oz Almond Milk Concentrate 

       0.3 oz Almond Delicious Hands 

    1.7 oz Almond Delicious Soap 

So far I really like everything in the set and the smell is wonderful. The shower gel is super moisturizing. I don't feel like I need to apply any moisturize after you get of of the shower. I love that, especially because I usually am in a rush. If you are the type that loves to take the time and moisturize then the almond oil is for you. It is silky but not overly oily and it absorbs fairly quickly. It claims to be skin firming but it is hard to tell from such a small bottle. The hand lotion is creamy and moisturizing as well. I do feel like I have had better hand creams, but I just love the smell of this one. The body soap has flakes of almonds in it, so if you are looking for something to exfoliate and moisturize this is for you. Overall, I would recommend this set whether you are traveling or just looking to try some new luxurious products. I definitely think I and going to order the full size of the shower gel. 

Algenist, Urban Decay and Macadamia Professional Review

Recently, I place an Ulta.com order for some items I ran out of.  I was completely out of my Macadamia Professional Nourishing Moisture Mask so I went online ordered a new one. Usually, I like to switch out products but I really like this hair mask, so I decided to just get it again. With it I got a free travel size Macadamia Professional Weightless Moisture Conditioning Mist (not pictured) and I love this. This was my first time trying it and I know I will be purchasing a full size when it runs out. First off it smells wonderful and second it really is lightweight and moisturizing. 

Next thing I got was the Algenist Firming and Lifting Collection. I have been wanting to try the firming mask, so when I saw it in a kit for the same price I jumped on it. I love Algenist products. They are pricey but I do notice a difference when using them. This whole kit is $54, not to bad. 

Ok, so I have been needing a new concealer but I really have been putting it off. I have issues with concealer. I love the coverage of my MAC Pro Long Wear but, I feel like it can look very dry and settle into fine lines as the day goes on. When the NARS Creamy Concealer came out everybody raved about it, saying how it was full coverage lightweight and creamy. Um, No this concealer is not full coverage and it isn't even creamy. Concealer issues I know, so when I heard about the new Urban Decay Naked Skin Concealer  and all it claimed to do I was like, Yeah Right. But, I was out of concealer and needed to find a new one that works for me so I went ahead and bought it. This concealer is pretty good. It is creamy and lightweight  and it also is a build able full coverage. Would I say it is holy grail status, no. But, it is the best one I have tried so far.