Lazy Day Makeup Tips!

Today's blog post is going to be my few steps to lazy day makeup!  I and going to give steps and examples of products <3

These steps will work best if you use a moisturizer before bed or before you apply even lazy day makeup! Take care of your skin and keep it hydrated!

Step #1 perfect and mattify your face. I like to use my Covergirl and Olay Concealer Balm ($8) to perfect or disguise any spots on my completion and once I have finished concealing I will just dust my face with some kind of powder; mineral veils, pressed powders, loose foundation powders, anything will do. I like to use bareMinerals mineral veil ($20), Revlon Nearly Naked Pressed Powder ($10), or e.l.f. Mineral foundation ($5) for additional coverage.

Step #2 Your Brows! To me my eyebrows completely frame my face and I hate to leave home without having my brows done.  I have currently been using e.l.f. Eyebrow Kit in medium ($3). And if you don't have any cosmetic product made for brows, you can use an eyeliner or eyeshadow about the same color as your hair. I used to use a brown eyeliner from dollar tree to do my brows. No biggy! I loved my brows then all the same. Also just a reminder, please take care of your brows, don't shave them off but make sure you regularly shape them with either tweezers or wax, brows set up your entire face's frame work!!!!

Last but not least, lips, do something with your lips. I either go for a chap stick, a tinted lip balm or sometype of stain. I like the Cococare Cocoa Butter Lip Balm ($1), e.l.f  Essential Lip Balm Tints ($2), or the N.Y.C lip stains ($5) which are a decent but not perfect product.

Dove Go Sleeveless Anti Perspirant Deodorant

             This product states that you can go sleeveless in just five days.  I have always had issues with ingrown hair and razor burn on my underarm areas. It was completely normal for me to have multiple  nasty spots under my arms at one time and I never thought a deodorant would help.
            Since I have started using this, plus I am using the same razors I have for years, my under arms have completely changed.  At one point I was afraid to throw my hands up in the air around my boyfriend and now I can whenever I want.  I no longer have razor burn under my arms nor do I have nasty, swollen ingrown hair, and like I said I haven't changed my razor.
          This product doesn't leave me smelling bad after any amount of time and I would say have have gone at least 24hrs with out showering or reapplication.  It does state on the bottle that is has a 48 hr longevity period but I have not tested this. The one scent I have has a nice clean scent with maybe a bit of a baby powder scent.  It is not extremely fragrant, it just keeps you from smelling. Overall great product <3

I hope that  I have convinced someone try this,because it is truly my favorite deodorant!

Clothing, Shoe, Accessories, and Makeup/Nail Haul - Charlette Russe, Rue21, Sephora, CVS

So yesterday I did a bit of a haul, in this blog, I will tell you what I got, what size it was, and how much it cost. In this little haul I decided to build up my collection of  Spring clothes, makeup, shoes, and accessories:
- 2 Accessories
- 3 Pairs of Shoes
- 4 Pieces of Clothing
- 4 Makeup and Nail Items

I got these retro, gold framed sunglasses with uv 400 protection lenses that are tan, so cute! $2 or $3 at rue21 in a clearance bin.

My next accessories were a set of three, gold midi rings that I purchased at Charlette Russe for $5.  They go on the middle of your finger. One say love, one is a heart and the other is a gold bow with coral colored pieces on it. You could also wear these like normal rings I'd you fingers were thin enough.

Next up I will post pics of me wearing the shoes and clothing, I will state where it came from and how much it was.

The dress is a size XL and a little tight on my size 14 butt, but it was $4.99. The shoes are a little big though in a size 9, I would say they are about 5 inches tall and heel looks like faux wood, the top is very strappy with a blach suede type material. Both these items are from Charlette Russe and I picked up the shoes for $4.99.

 

Next is this top and the shoes. The top is a jersey material other than the bow which is chiffon, it is completely strapless and has a sweet heart neckline. This top is short and came from Charlette Russe for $2.99. And the shoes are from rue 21 and costed $3 in the size 8. The shoes have cute side cut outs which will make them nice and breezy for Spring and Summer! 

In this picture, I had purchased the shirt and shoes, this time the shirt was from Rue 21 and the Shoes from Charlette Russe. The shirt is a size XL and zipped completely in the front. The back has the straps in an x shape. This is as short as it appears in the picture. Cost $3. Then the shoe, these little pee toes are a size 8 and have the same height and faux wood end wedges as the black ones, also only $4.99 at Charlette Russe.

Then this little spaghetti strapped crop top that as a liiittttle bit of boob support if you don't have a strapless bras available. I would also like to mention the length in the back of this top. It is a it longer in the back than the front and that is great for me because my body decided is was going to store some of my fat on my back and I am a bit uncomfortable with people seeing my back "boobs" and this length in the back is perfect for that, I got this item at Charlette Russe for $2.99.

Now last but certainly not least is my mini makeup haul from CVS and Sephora.

On the very left is a Milani color statement lipstick in fruit punch. It smells like fruit punch to! This was from CVS and about $5.50. The there was my one item from Sephora, the sephora brand liquid waterproof eyeliner in black 01. This is originally $12 but it was on sale for $6. This is a really pigmented liner and instead of it having bristles it has a felt tip like my Stila Liner. Then you have the Wet n Wild Megalast nail polish in Club Havana, such a pretty color and I really enjoy the Megalast polish formula. $1.99 Then lastly is my new Wet n Wild blush in heather silk, it is a pretty pinky, mauve shade and when I swatched this it felt so soft and the swatch was very true to color, pigmented  very well. It costs $2.99.

I hope everyone enjoyed my blog today, and if anyone has some questions or suggestions, post them below! 

My Favorite Eyeliners, Drugstore and Highend!

I was going to do a review/ informational blog today on my hair color and what dye I use but I was having technical issues, so instead I an going to do a review on my favorite drugstore and high-end eyeliners, I mostly only use black liners though, so this review will have all black eyeliners and one nude eyeliner!

First is the nude liner, it is Rimmel Scandeleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal Liner in the shade 005 Nude. I use this in my waterline to make my eyes appear larger. This is nicely pigmented, waterproof, and only 4 dollars. This is the only thing like this in my collection except a white liner that I don't like as much on my waterline.

Next, I will be my high end and drugstore liquid liners.  This is the Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner which is the high end liquid liner. This product has a felt tip and is easy to use, almost like a marker. I love using this for winged liners and everyday use. It is a bit waterproof but not to the point where you could swim all day and it still be there. It costs $20 which is a bit pricey but I haven't yet found a drugstore dupe or equivalent to this.

This product is very pigmented but is harder to apply than the Stila liner and it is a bit more time consuming to get a thin line but the way this appears on the eye is nice. Plus the price difference allows you to not mind the SLIGHTLY harder application process, this is the e.l.f. Precision Liquid Eyeliner which costs $3.

 

Next up, is the regular black eyeliners. This is my favorite high end eyeliner out of the several I have tried, it is the Nars Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner which cost $24 at Sephora. It is a nice creamy black but I don't see the point in spending all that money when I have a wonderful drugstore alternative :) not a dupe but just as good. 

This is the same as the first item but it is in the shade 001 black which is a very rich black that you can use on the lash line or in the waterline. Also only $4 and works, in my opinion, just as well as the $24 dollar one!

I hope this helped someone decide what the best liner for them is or if it was just nice to hear some favorites from someone's collection other than their own! And as alway, I will take ideas for blogs in the comment section below!

The Perfect Four, My Best Brushes Review

From Left to Right:

jane iredale Powder brush; bareMinerals Full Flawless Face; e.l.f. Professional Powder Brush; e.l.f. Professional Eyeshadow Brush

So these are my favorite makeup brushes so far in my makeup journey. I am going to explain why I like these brushes, what I use them for, and how expensive they are. 

First is the jane iredale Powder brush, when  I checked the website it appears that this brush isn't sold individual so the who set is a crazy price of $290. The whole jane iredale line is a skin care type brand, so if certain makeups or brushes break you out/ irritate your skin this line might be for you. I original chose this brush because it is very soft and durable, plus it is the perfect size for you blush application. Sorry about the price tag!:( 

Next up is the bareMinerals Full Flawless Face brush which is a very full brush that stands up to pressed powders like it's nobody's business. This brush's bristles are more course and not flimsy but the brush isn't harsh on you skin, it doesn't shed. I use this with all of my pressed or loose; skin toned or translucent powders. This sell for $28 at Sephora and other retailers. 

The third brush is the e.l.f. Professional Powder Brush which is veryyyy small, I love it, it is like a half size or something and it work perfect for contouring you face! $1 at eyeslipsface.com

Last but not least is my old faithful, the e.l.f. Professional Eyes Shadow Brush. I have had this brush for I don't even know how long! It works nicely to pack on shadow. I use this on my lid, in my crease and on brow bone, something's I even use it to apply a contour to my nose. It is GREAT. I have washed it and it didn't shed, I don't use it wet or with cream shadows but I'm sure it would do fine though because the bristles are packed in very dense. This work horse is also only $1 on the e.l.f. website.  

I think with this I pretty much covered every price range, haha, sorry they don't sell that brush individual but if you want to purchase, the set IS really nice. But hopefully, you all can at least pick up the two e.l.f. Brushes for your collection, or just enjoyed this blog:). Thanks for reading, if there is anything you would like to see me put on my blog, just leave it in the comments section!

Covergirl Tru Blend Liquid Makeup a.k.a Covergirl Tru Blend Foundation REVIEW

A few weeks ago I had a two dollar off coupon on the Covergirl Tru Blend line and I thought that I might as well give it a go!

First off, I will give you a little background on my skin. I have pale and mild to extremely dry skin. If I don't moisturize my skin at night with an extreme moisturizer and with a lighter moisturizer before I do my makeup my skin is a dry mess. I get small break outs every once in a while. My pores aren't huge but definitely there.

This product works well for me. It is a medium coverage, I didn't try to build it up though. This doesn't cling to dry patches. The pump works nicely. There is an awesome shade variety! I am the lightest shade l1, and the bottle contains 1 fluid ounce. This wears nicely through the day and doesn't change or get nasty  by the end of the day. I don't find this getting oily but this does not leave your skin matte, you will need a powder over top. I would give this product 5 stars and I can't really think of a negative to this product. It should work well with even oily skin types but I am not exactly an oily skin expert, but it doesn't make my t zone oily. This product leaves you with a natural looking finish not a cakey one. Thumbs up for Covergirl!

Facts: 

Natural Finish

Shade Variety

Medium Coverage 

Doesn't cling to dry patches

At least an 8 hour wear

Has a Pumper to dispense 

Thick Liquid Consistence

Does leave a dry skinned individuals t zone oily mid-day

Face of the Day/ FOTD 2/17/2014

First Face of the Day Post! 

Sorry for the poor picture quality but I will walk you through the look and the products used regardless! Haha and here we go! 

I started with Covergirl's Tru Blend Liquid Makeup in l1 and blended that all over my face.Then I used Revlon's Photoready Concealer in 001 under my eyes, and on my t zone, it works well, I just have really dark under eye circles.I continued on to use my e.l.f. Professional Powder Brush to apply Essence's Matt Bronzing Powder under my cheek bones and around my hair line. I then used my Tarte Off the Cuff Palette, shade "dazzled", on the apples of my cheeks and on back with my jane iredale powder brush. And as the last face step I applied Rimmel's Stay Matte Pressed powder all over my face with my Bare Minerals Full Flawless Face brush.

Then I started my eyes off by using bareMinerals Prime Time eyelid primer all over my lid. Then I took my NYX Love in Rio 07  lightest shade and put it on my brow bone and all over my lid with my  e.l.f. Eyeshadow "C" brush. Then I took the darkest shade from my Rio Trio and put it in my crease. I  then used my e.l.f Precision Liquid Eyeliner in black and lined my upper lash line ending with a wing. I then lined my water line with Rimmel Scandeleyes Waterproof liner in nude. And took the same Rimmel liner in Black and put it on the outer half of my lower lash line. I then used my e.l.f. Small Angled Brush to take Loreal's infallible eyeshadow in 759 and applied it to my outer v. It gives a nice pop of the years radiant orchid color (which you can't see in the picture lol). Then to finish off my eyes, I applied Tarte's lights, camera, LASHES mascara. Look at how full those lashes are!

But of course I didn't forget my brows and lips! On my brows I used e.l.f.'s Studio Brow Kit in Medium. For the lips I did Revlon's Just Bitten Kissable Lipstain + Balm (it faded quickly, I'm not a fan, do not waste money on this stain!).

Makeup Starter Kit/ Best Makeup for Beginners

Yesterday I bought a 16 year old a bday gift and it inspired me to make this post red is face, blue is eyes, and lips are purple! All Drugstore Products!
Concealer - Covergirl and Olay Concealer balm, this is creamy and easy to apply. It is formatted like a lip stick. I have extremely dark circles and this gives a medium to full coverage. ~ $8
Foundation - Maybelline BB cream, I rarely buy doubles of a product but I have this one! It is easy to apply (even for the inexperienced), light on the skin and doesn't make skin look cakey. I love this in the summer time or when I just want a light coverage. ~ 8$
Powder - Rimmel Stay Matte Not Flat Pressed Powder in Translucent. This product mattifies the skin, but doesn't leave it dual looking. It has no coverage because it is translucent but it does leave skin nice and matte for around $4.
Bronzer - I have two in mind for this category; a light and a dark. The lighter of the two would be the Essence's Bronzer in 01 Natural, this is best used on pale people, ~ $5. Then, number two is revlon's photo-ready  bronzer, which is for light or dark completions, depending on how much you apply. I enjoy both of these but the Essence one smells great and the Revlon on is a whopping $12, unless you find it at Big-lots for $3.50 like I did. Keep your eyes on the look out to get a deal!
Blush - CoastalScents 10 Blush Palette. Holy Cow can anyone say pigmentation and variety! This product comes with ten huge blushes that are all different, this will last you years and the packaging is so durable, totally worth the $16 considering most drugstore blushes are around $8.
Highlight - E.L.F. Essential Shimmering Facial Whip. This smells like fruit flavored hard candy and is only $1. Be careful not to use this on areas with large pore because it will make them appear larger but this is a nice highlight for a forehead, cheekbones, and a Cupid's bow.
Eyeshadow Primer - E.L.F. Eyelid Primer in Sheer, $1 and does the job. Increases longevity of your eyeshadow throughout the day. This is a product I have bought probably 4-5x which is a BIG DEAL!
Eyeshadows - Wet n Wild Shadows $2 for singles, $3 for trios, and $5 for 8 pan palettes. Nice pigmentation, soft, nice color variety. You can go basic, smokey, or " natural"  with these shadows. I have bought the trio sweet as candy two times now.
Liquid Liner - L.A. Colors Professional Series Liquid Liner. I have bought this twice, it is extremely liquids, lasts forever, great pigmentation, and is easy to apply. And usually only $1 at the dollar tree. Be careful to only use this on your upper lash line though because it is not at alllll waterproof!
Eyeliner - Rimmel Scandeleyes Waterproof  Kohl Eyeliner in black and nude. These glide on with ease and stay put! Use the nude color in your waterline to make your eyes appear larger. ~$4
Mascara - Maybelline Falsies mascara ~$5 and Essence I Love Crazy Extreme Volume Mascara ~5$
Lipstick - Maybelline Color Whispers ~ 5$.  Easy to apply. No lip liner necessary!
LipStain - Essence Stay Matt Lip Cream ~$3 Great longevity, not an uncomfortable matte lip product, smooth. This starts as a cream and then dries almost to a stain.
Hopefully someone finds this useful! :)

This is only my second time to Ulta (ever!) because it is about an hour away from were I live and there are plenty of drugstores and Sephora's around, so it is rare and only on occasion when I go to an Ulta!

 I picked up 6 things in my haul today and I have already tested 3 of them out!

Item #1 - Essence Sun Club Matt Bronzing Powder in 01 Natural
    This item is for fair to MAYBE medium skin toned people, like myself, because it is a lighter color for a bronzer. I think this works awesome on my skin as a contour, I would categories my completion as ivory. This powder is very soft to the touch and smells great, just like coconut! So, if you are wanting a bronzer that smells good and don't want to spend $30 to buy Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer this will definitely do the trick.  Plus, you are getting 1.5 times the product (10 g compared to 15g) for only around 5$. Only downside is that the packaging seems not so durable and there is no mirror in the compact.

Items #2 and #3 NYX Butter Lip Balms in Red Velvet and Brownie
      I have seen these in a YouTube video (channel - Beauty Broadcast Express) and figured I'd give them a try. All they are is a tinted lip balm. They both smell like cherry candy and the packaging is just like a Chapstick, plus they have the same little feel on the skin as Chapstick. From my swatching they are what you would expect, not a ton of pigmentIon but I feel like this would be a great thing to throw in your purse or bag in case you are having a lazy day and decide you need a little color on your lips. Only 3.99 apiece.

Item #4 NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss in Beige
     This gloss is crazy pigmented! And dispute it's shade name it is really a classic, bubble gum pink color. This gloss has the smell of cherry cough syrup but I don't notice it as much once it is on the lips. The packaging is very nice and the wond has a doe foot applicator on the end. This gloss doesn't feel heavy or sticky on the lips and it goes on true to color. Plus it is on the less expensive end of drugstore glosses at 4.99.

Item #5 and #6 Essence Stay Matt Lip Cream in Velvet Rose and Silky Red
      These start out wet and drys to a COMFORTABLE matte finish. I tried velvet rose today and it goes nicely with pale skin, it is a pale pink colored cream. It did not dry out my lips and when I swatches the only one in silky rose it actually stained my hand which means that when you wear this once the product wears away your lips are still going to be stained this bright red color. These also have a doe foot applicator which makes applying these vivid colors easier.

Sorry that I only picked up two brands of products in this haul but these two brands are not sold in any stores close to home but I hope this haul was at least a little bit informative to anyone reading this! Post any Comments or Questions below!