July to November 2014 Empties

Hey guys! So today I will be sharing with you what my empties were! I actually don't have that many products that I used up in comparison to other empties videos... but I thought I'd share never the less! The products were on a chair just in case anything leaked and make it easier to clean (hence the products are sitting on the chair). Keep reading for the empties video and complete list of products!

Top 20 Under $20 Makeup Products

Hey guys! This is the second to last video I will be posting that has been delayed from being on my blog! This video talks about the products I feel are products that are affordable and worth checking out! All of these products I would recommend very strongly! I'm hoping these suggestions would be great for those of you who are just starting out with makeup and have literally no idea what to buy. Hopefully I could help some people out here ^_^ And if you wanted an update to where I've been, check this post.

GRWM 7 - Gold & Purple Eye Makeup

Finally getting around to posting this old Get Ready With Me video up on my blog! I completely adore this look, and I hope you guys enjoy this one as well! Oh, and in case you have been wondering where I have been click here.

Makeup Worn:

Becca Fine Pressed Powder in Wheat

Benefit Porefessional Primer - Review

CoverGirl and Olay Concealer Balm in Light

CoverGirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3 in 1 Foundation in Warm Beige - Review

CoverGirl Eyeshadow Trio in Golden Sunset

Elf Studio Baked Eyeshadow in Burnt Plum

Jordana FabuBrow Eyebrow Pencil in Taupe

L’Oreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Perpetual Purple

Too Faced Better than Sex Mascara

Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer

Too Faced Shadow Insurance

Wet n Wild Color Icon Blush in Heather Silk

Wet n Wild Color Icon Bronzer in Reserve Your Cabana

Wet n Wild MegaLiner in Black

Let me know what you guys think of the look in the comment section below!

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May & June 2014 Empties

Sometimes I wonder if the amount of makeup and skincare items I go through is unhealthy. During the month of May and June, I have used up 26 products! Some of the products would be very familiar to you if you have been following me for some time, others are new mentions! I am extremely happy with the amount of products I have gone through because that means that these products aren't sitting there and collecting dust in my cabinets! There is of course a lot of products I still have to go through before I can be happy with the amount of products I own, but I'm making lots and lots of progress!

Products Mentioned:

Almay Longwear & Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover

Avalon Organics Vitamin C Renewal Moisture Plus Sunscreen SPF 15

Biotera Ultra Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner - Review

Clinique Pore Refining Solution

Colgate Total Advanced Whitening Toothpaste

Colgate Total Gel Whitening Toothpaste

Complete Multi-Purpose Contact Solution

CVS Age Refine Eye Cream

Dove Deep Moisture Nourishing Body Wash

Elf Makeup Remover Pen - Review

Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream Sun Defense for Face SPF 50 - Review

Elizabeth Arden Perpetual Moisture Cream

Freeman Bare Foot Peppermint and Plum Foot Scrub with Tea Tree Oil

L'Oreal Infallible Lacquer 24Hr Gel Eyeliner in Blackest Black

Noxema Ultimate Clear Anti-Blemish Pads

Olay Foaming Face Wash for Sensitive Skin

Olay Oil Minimizing Toner with Witch Hazel for Normal Skin

Puristics Totally Ageless Daily Anti-Aging SPF 15

Scarzone Scar Diminish Cream SPF 15

Sephora by OPI Nail Polish in Dinner for Two

Shiseido Bio-Performance Super Eye Contour Cream

StriVectin-SD Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles

Suave Natural Daily Clarifying Shampoo

In other news, I am currently destashing my samples collection during the whole month of July! All updates will be on Instagram, but last week I killed seven samples... definitely working on stepping up my game this week! All I have left are foundation samples though...and I'm not sure if I will go through them that quickly!

What products have you used up lately? Let me know in the comment section below!

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FOTD: Fourth of July Inspired Makeup Look!

Hello guys! So today I am creating a Fourth of July Inspired Makeup Look! I definitely think that this is an extremely fun look, its a bit different then the other looks I see beauty bloggers sporting.... probably because I didn't use the proper red, white, and blue    I just worked with what I had in my collection! I hope you enjoy my creation and keep reading to see how I created it!

For my face, I mixed CoverGirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3 in 1 Foundation in Medium Beige (Review) and L'Oreal True Match Lumi Foundation in Nude Beige to create a long lasting but glowing skin! To conceal my undereye bags, I used Maybelline Dream Touch Lumi Highlighting Concealer in Radiant underneath my eyes in a triangular shape. For any spot concealing on my face I used the CoverGirl and Olay Concealer Balm in Light. To add some color back to my face, I applied Physician's Formula Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Blush in Rose on my cheeks. As always, I used the Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Transparent to set my face makeup.

For my eyebrows I am using my go to eyebrow product, the Anastasia Beverly Hills DipBrow Pomade in Dark Brown (Review) and to set my eyebrows I used Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel (Review). I then primed my eyes using the Jordana 12 Hr Made to Last Eyeshadow Pencil in Continuous Almond (Review). For my eyeshadow look, I first placed Mac Matte Eyeshadow in Saddle into my crease as a transition color and to help make blending a lot easier. I then used Inglot Matte Eyeshadow in 353 (Review) as a highlight on my browbone and on the inner half of the eyes. Then, I applied Elf Essential Eyeshadow in Teal in the middle of my lids. After that, I placed Inglot Pearl Eyeshadow in 428 on my outer third and into the crease. To finish up my eyeshadow look, I placed Inglot AMC Pigment in 30 to my inner third for some extra dimension. To line my upper last line, I used Wet n Wild Mega Liner Liquid Eyeliner in Black and I brightened my waterline using thw Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal in Nude. I finished off my eye makeup by applying Lancome Hypnose Drama Mascara in Strauss Black, a glittery black mascara, on my lashes.

Prior to putting on my makeup, I prepped my lips using the Maybelline Baby Lips in Pink Punch. Because I will be wearing a red lip, I will be using the Jordana Easy Liner for Lips Retractable Pencil in Sedona Red to ensure the longevity of my lipstick and to help fight against feathering! The lipstick I would be using is Victoria's Secret Color Drama Lipstick in Ignite. I found that the lips were slightly overpowering for the look, so I used NYX Megashine Lipgloss in Beige to help tone it down.

Of course, you need to set your face to make sure that the makeup sliding off! Today I used Urban Decay Deslick Setting Spray to help make my makeup last as long as possible.

I hope you guys enjoyed this makeup look and let me know what you think!

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Sultry Radiant Orchid Drugstore Makeup Look

Hey guys! So today I am showing you a completely drugstore Radiant Orchid look! I don't know about you, but I love purples and so it was only a matter of time that I would do a radiant orchid inspired look (even if it is a bit more on the smokey side of things!) This is probably one of my favorite looks I have created this year! I hope you guys enjoyed watching!

Makeup Used:

CoverGirl and Olay Simply Ageless Concealer in Light

CoverGirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3 in 1 Foundation in Warm Beige - Review

Essence I Love Extreme Crazy Volume Mascara

Jordana 12 Hr Made to Last Eyeshadow Pencil in Continuous Almond - Review

Jordana FabuBrow Eyebrow Pencil in Taupe

Jordana FabuLiner Liquid Eyeliner in Black

L'Oreal Color Riche Lipstick in Fairest Nude

L'Oreal True Match Lumi Foundation in Nude Beige

Maybelline Baby Lips in Pink Punch

Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser - Review

Revlon Color Burst Lipgloss in Peony

Rimmel ScandalEYES Kohl Kajal Waterproof Eyeliner in Black

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Transparent

Wet n Wild Color Icon Blush in Pearlescent Pink

Wet n Wild Color Icon Bronzer in Reserve Your Cabana

Wet n Wild Color Icon Palette in Petal Pusher

Wet n Wild Color Icon Trio in Walking on Eggshells

Wet n Wild Fergie Take the Day Eyeshadow Primer in For My Primas - Review

What are your favorite purple eyeshadow palettes? I've been meaning to invest in purple eyeshadow palettes since I love them so much! Let me know in the comment section below!

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Get Ready With Me 6 - Neutral Makeup for Girl's Day Out!

Hey guys! So I don't know about you guys, but I have been having a blast this summer so far! Lot's of things have been happening (and are going to happen hopefully!) Today I have here a video featuring me getting ready for a girl's day out with my sisters (who are nine and nineteen respectively). We went out to go see Maleficent (which would've been a really good movie if I wasn't distracted by the ridiculous amount of CGI in there) and just hung out! Good times yo. This is a pretty laid back video (meaning I didn't get to take pretty pictures for you guys) but there is some nice funky music and some funny facial expressions! I hope you guys enjoy watching!

Makeup Used: 

BareMinerals Marvelous Moxie Lipgloss in Rebel

Clinique Perfectly Real Makeup in Shade 116

Elf Eyeshadow Palette in Neutral

Elf Studio Golden Bronzer in Golden

Elf Studio Blush in Pink Passion

Jordana FabuBrow Eyebrow Pencil in Taupe

Jordana FabuLiner Liquid Eyeliner in Black

Korres Mattifying Pomegrante Face Primer

L'Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara

Maybelline Baby Lips in Pink Punch

Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer in Radiant

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk

Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Angelic

Urban Decay Deslick Makeup Setting Spray

Wet n Wild Fergie Take the Day Eyeshadow Primer in For My Primas - Review

And... I just have to say before I let you guys go that the World Cup has been extremely distracting for this beauty blogger (which is surprising since I am NOT into soccer). World Cup fever has me hooked, and its quite alarming because it has me distracted from writing my blog posts and making videos! Too many good games so far! 

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May Hits and Misses + Giveaway Winners

It's May Favorites time! I have a lot of favorites in this batch, and only one miss! Check out to see what products were my favorites this month.

PS. Congrats to Jenn (from abeautifulzen) and Purva for winning the giveaway!

What were your favorites this month? Let me know in the comment section below!

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Makeup MAYhem Day 27 - Old & New Products in Makeup Rotation Week 3

Hello guys! Today I will be sharing with you the makeup I will be wearing this week. Some of the products you may recognize from last weeks makeup rotation, I did that on purpose so I could continue to test the products out more while updating you on my current thoughts on them! Some of these products featured here are old favorites that I am revisiting, but the majority of them are new! I hope you are having a wonderful day and hope you will liked reading this post!

For my primer, I will be using the Benefit Porefessional Primer. I'm still trying to determine how much it softens my imperfections...and whether or not it helps with oil-control. I do like this primer overall, so but I haven't made a final decision on what I think about it (and whether or not its worth grabbing again). For my foundation, I will be mixing Lancome Teint Miracle Foundation in Buff 6(W) and Mac Pro Longwear Concealer in NW25. I'm nearly out of my Lancome foundation, so I wanted to try to finish it out. I have to mix it with the concealer to make it match my skin more (plus, it provides more coverage). The Mac concealer is too dark for me to use by itself (but by the end of summer, I'm sure it'll be the only thing that matches my skintone with the amount I've been out in the sun). It is a fantastic concealer that you guys need to try out if you haven't already! For any other concealing I need, I will be using the CoverGirl and Olay Concealer Balm in Light. First impressions wise, this is a great concealer... it's very creamy, blendable, and doesn't crease much under my undereye area. For blush, I will be using Inglot AMC Face Blush in #58. I recently picked this up this weekend (along with two more eyeshadows from them), and from swatching it at the counter the formula seems amazing. This is hands down, one of the softest blushes I own (if not the softest blush in my collection!). For bronzer, I will be using the Elf Studio Golden Bronzer in Golden. It used to be one of my go-to bronzers (as seen by the fact that I hit pan on it). It's a great bronzer for all over face bronzing, but it has a bit of shimmer so I don't use it for contour. To set my makeup, I will be using Becca Fine Pressed Powder in Wheat. Like I mentioned in one of my videos, I'm not totally convinced that this is good for oil control. Still, I'm going to be testing this out to make sure that my instincts are right.

For my eyes, I don't have a lot of products I am sticking to...mainly because I plan on filming a lot of tutorials this week (so I gotta mix up the eyeshadows)! For my eyebrows, I am finalizing my opinion on the Anastasia Beverly Hills Dip Brow Pomade in Dark Brown (first impression video). Needless to say, I think this may be my favorite brow product ever. For eyeliner, I will be using L'Oreal Infallible Gel Lacquer Liner 24 Hr in Blackest Black and Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner in Perversion. I suspect that the L'Oreal eyeliner has expired... I'm nearly positive the formula's changed and dried out... but I just wanted to make sure before I throw it out. In it's newest condition however, it is an amazing eyeliner! But of course, all things must come to an end and makeup is definitely one of those things. The Urban Decay Eyeliner in Pervesion has changed my mind on their infamous formula. Previously, I have tried Zero and Whiskey and it failed to impress me...the staying power wasn't great and the eyeliner never set. However, Perversion is so much better than the other colors I've tried...it lasts and when it sets, it stays in place! This week, I will also try to see if my Tarte multiplEYE Lash Primer is dried up or not... I've had it for awhile now, It was great when I first got it, it added so much length to my lashes! But, like I said earlier, makeup doesn't last forever! Lastly, I am giving another chance for the BareMinerals Lash Domination Mascara to impress me. Hopefully when the formula dries a bit more, it will work better for my lashes.

For lips, I will be mixing up my lipsticks but sticking to my newest lip liner, Mac Lip Pencil in Subculture! I adore my lip liner in Vino, so I wanted to try out another lip liner from them! I wanted a pinky nude lip liner, and this was recommended to me by one of the ladies at Mac. Definitely excited to try this out!

What products are you guys using this week? Have you guys tried any of these products? Let me know in the comment section below!

Be sure to check out my giveaway here (open internationally)!

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Makeup MAYhem Day 21 - Drugstore Wishlist Wednesday #2

Hello everyone! Guess what? I just recently hit 100 followers on Bloglovin! (insert quick victory dance). Thank you everyone for following reading and/or my blog... I know I haven't been the most active of bloggers so it means a lot that a lot of you have stuck around! Be sure to check out my international giveaway here, may have added an extra entry since I reached the milestone!

Today in Makeup MAYhem, I will be showing you what products I have been wanting to get from the drugstore. I've been spending a lot recently, and I'm going to cut back for awhile and not spend on makeup (brushes on the other hand, is a different story). In the meantime, I have plenty of products I have been eyeing for awhile, this time it is another Drugstore version (considering how I have almost exhausted my other Drugstore wishlist)! Hope you guys enjoyed this post!

CoverGirl Ready Set Gorgeous
Price: $9
Will I Buy: Potentially
Reason: This foundation is supposed to have oil controlling properties and that sounds really tempting for a girl with oily skin to try out in the summer weather. I've heard mixed reviews on this foundation, some people love it and other don't. As you guys probably know, I completely adore the CoverGirl Outlast 3 in 1 Foundation, so I'm hoping this one may give me the same result! May try this...once I finish a foundation (or return one...who knows!)

L'Oreal Magic Nude Liquid to  Powder Foundation
Price: $11
Will I Buy: Potentially
Reason: The more I hear bloggers talk about this foundation, the more I want to get it myself! What got me really intrigued about this product is that it goes liquid to powder, which is very similar to my CG3in1. This foundation has light to medium coverage, which is perfect for the summer time. I may give this a go in hopes that it works well for my oily skin during the summer heat.

L'Oreal True Match Foundation
Price: $9
Will I Buy: Probably
Reason: One of the most raved about foundations online, this foundation is something that is supposed to suit every skintone, and it also provides decent coverage. I'm loving L'Oreal True Match Lumi for mixing, so I can only imagine how wonderful this would be!

Maybelline Dream Wonder Pressed Powder
Price: $7
Will I Buy: Potentially
Reason: I do not currently have a pressed powder that gives me coverage... so I feel like this product would be perfect for me! This, out of everything here, may be the first thing I pick up from my wishlist when my wallet gets back to buying conditions. Hopefully this also has good oil controlling properties... or else it'll be a useless buy!

Maybelline Color Elixirs by Color Sensational
Price: $8
Will I Buy: YES
Reason: Probably a lip product I would not hesitate to pick up, once I have enough coupons! I've tried this lip product from one of my friend's stash, and I love it! It's not sticky and its a pigmented and opaque gloss! The only thing keeping me away from purchasing it is my wallet!

NYX Stay Matte Not Flat Powder Foundation
Price: $10
Will I Buy: Probably
Reason: I do not have a powder foundation that is suited for oily skin. The name of this foundation is intriguing, and if the claim is true, I feel like I would enjoy the foundation a lot. I like my foundations matte, but I do not want a washed out appearance. Once I finish a powder foundation, this will be the first one I reach too.

Physician's Formula Nude Wear Nude Glow Powder
Price: $15
Will I Buy: Possibly
Reason: First of all, lets admire the packaging of this. It is absolutely adorable! Besides that, this seems intriguing... I don't own a pressed powder that causes my skin to be luminous. If I am going to buy, it'll be during the winter months when its safe to look dewy.

Physician's Formula EyeBooster 2 in 1 Lash Boosting Eyeliner + Serum
Price: $11
Will I Buy: YES!
Reason: One of my good friends, loves, this eyeliner. She swears by this, saying that it stays all day and doesn't budge one bit! While I do love my Wet n Wild MegaLast Eyeliner, I would like to find an eyeliner with a finer tip. The only liquid liner pen that I have really enjoyed is the one from Stila (due to the fine tip it has). I'll get my hands on this once I'm finished with at least one of my other liquid liner pens.

Revlon Color Burst Matte Lipbalm
Price: $7
Will I Buy: Possibly
Reason: As many of you guys may know, I am a huge fan of the original Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains. They are, by far, some of the most long lasting lip products I own! The only thing holding me back from buying this...is the fact that I already have a lot of jumbo lip products, and I'm unsure if I really, truly want more.

Rimmel ScandalEyes ShadowPaints
Price: $5
Will I Buy: Possibly
Reason: Out of the whole bunch of products I have on my wishlist, this is by far something I know for sure I do not have in my collection. While I do have cream eyeshadows, the uniqueness of the application of this cream eyeshadow makes it intriguing. I haven't heard many people talk about this product online, so for that it may be a (somewhat legitimate) reason to pick it up!

What products have you been itching to pick up? Let me know in the comments below!  Be sure to check out my giveaway here (open internationally)!

*These images were taken from the respective company websites

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Makeup MAYhem Day 13 - Drugstore Makeup Rotation Week #1

Hello! Today on Makeup MAYhem, I will be doing my first makeup rotation and showing you the products that will be going on rotation this week. For those of you who don't know what makeup rotations are, basically this is a weekly rotation where I choose the makeup products I will use only during that week. Being a hoarder and a shoppaholic, rotating through my makeup will allow me to use products that I haven't used in awhile (and hopefully finish products I don't adore).

Today, my makeup rotation is featuring drugstore products. I'm going back to my roots and going through my collection to figure out what products I either haven't used in awhile or products that I need to finish up.

Face:
For my foundation, I will be using CoverGirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3 in 1 Foundation in Medium Beige (Review). This foundation is my all time favorite for the past year now, I'm close to being finished with it and hopefully by using it actively within the next couple of weeks I will finish. The concealer I will be using is Milani Secret Cover Concealer Cream Stick in Medium. Its no secret I abhor this concealer (check out my concealer collection video here to see why), but I refuse to throw away any product before I finish it up. For color on my face, I will be using Elf Studio Blush in Candid Coral as my blush and Rimmel Natural Bronzer in Sundance as my bronzer. Neither of these products I have used much within the past six months or so, so I'm excited to tryout these products again! Lastly, I will be using Elf Essential Shimmering Facial Whip in Lilac Petal as my liquid highlight and Wet n Wild Color Icon Bronzer in Reserve Your Cabana as my setting powder and powder highlight. I've heard good things about Wet n Wild Color Icon Bronzer in Reserve Your Cabana as a setting powder, so I'm really excited to try that out with that use!

Eyes: 
The eyeshadow palette I will be experimenting this week is Physician's Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Shadow and Eyeliner in Universal Looks. This a very good drugstore option to Urban Decay Naked Palettes (especially since its a fraction of the costs. The eyeshadow primer I will be using is my trusty Wet n Wild Fergie Take the Day Eyeshadow Primer (Review) and the eyeshadow base thats going to get a bit of love (after being abandoned for a bit) is Maybelline 24/7 Color Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze. The color tattoo is drying out, so I want to get as much use out of it before I can't use it anymore. For pencil eyeliner, I will using Jordana 12 Hr Made to Last Liquid Eyeliner Pencil in Espresso Last and Rimmel ScandalEYES Kohl Kajal Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil in Nude and using Wet n Wild MegaLiner in Black for liquid liner. Lastly, I will be using L'Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara and Maybelline MasterShape by Eyestudio Eyebrow Pencil in Deep Brown. I recently received the eyebrow pencil from my friend, Jenny, who is cleaning out her makeup collection and only keeping cruelty free products.

Lips:
For lipsticks, I will be using L'Oreal Color Riche Lipsticks in Fairest Nude and Vagabond Mauve and Victoria's Secret Color Drama Lipstick in Ignite. Fairest Nude gets a lot of rave, but for some reason or another I haven't used this much since I got it in April. Vagabond Mauve is a discontinued lipstick that I love to death, but has been forgotten with all the new lip products I've gotten recently. Ignite is a warm red that my sister got for me awhile back, I added in Victoria's Secret makeup because they are drugstore price! And lastly, for days where I want to use a glossy product, I will use Elf Luscious Liquid Lipstick in Pink Lemonade.

What products are you using this week? Be sure to check out my giveaway here (open internationally)!

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Makeup MAYhem Day 3 - Sultry Spring Makeup FOTD + Giveaway (CLOSED)

Hey guys! So today I wanted to share with you the makeup I wore on my video, featuring my Latest Empties! Yes, the video quality isn't great...I think may sister may have forgotten to focus the camera, but that won't deter me from my mission to finish! Anyways, the makeup look I have for you here today is a Sultry Spring Makeup FOTD, requested by Vanessa (over at CitronandGuavaberry) This initially was going to be a bring blue look, but I toned it down so that it could be more wearable!

Face:

Benefit Porefessional Primer

Benefit Big Easy BB Cream in Light/Medium (Sample Size)

Benefit Hoola Bronzer

Benefit Rockateur Blush

Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer - Review

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Transparent

Eyes:

Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel - Review

Elf Cream Eyeshadow in Teal Party

Inglot Pure Pigment Eyeshadow in AMC 30

Jordana FabuBrow Eyebrow Pencil in Taupe 

Jordana FabuLiner Liquid Eyeliner in Black

L'Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara

Rimmel ScandalEYES Kohl Kajal Waterproof Eyeliner in Black

Wet n Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Palette in Comfort Zone 

Wet n Wild Take the Day Fergie Eyeshadow Primer - Review

Lips:

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Honey

The How To:

1) Primed my face using the Benefit Porefessional Primer and applied the Benefit Big Easy BB Cream in Light/Medium.

2) Concealed any blemishes and my undereye circles using Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer. 

3) Primed my eyes using Wet n Wild Take the Day Fergie Eyeshadow Primer. While waiting for the primer to dry, I used Jordana FabuBrow Eyebrow Pencil in Taupe and Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel on my eyebrows. I then applied Elf Studio Cream Eyeshadow in Teal Party all over my eyelids. I then used Inglot Pure Pigment Eyeshadow in AMC 30 on my inner third of my eye, and placed the crease color from the right side of the  Wet n Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Palette in my crease. To finish off my eyes, I tightlined using Rimmel ScandalEYEs Kohl Kajal Eyeliner in Black, lined my upper lash line using Jordana FabuLiner Liquid Eyeliner in Black and applies L'Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara on my eyelashes. 

4) I contoured my face using Benefit Hoola Bronzer and applied Benefit Rockateur Blush on my cheeks. To set my makeup, I used Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Transparent.

5) Lastly, to finish my makeup, I used Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Honey.

So now that you guys have read the whole blog post, you must be anxious reading what will be the giveaway right? Well, here's the thing. I went to Promise Phan's Meet and Greet with my sisters and we all got more makeup then what we will ever need...especially with the collection that I have. As such, I have decided to do a giveaway with two eyeshadows that I received (2 winners, each will the Bare Minerals Ready Eyeshadow 2.0 in The Promise)! The giveaway is open internationally, so everyone and anyone can enter until 6/07/2014 at 12:00 AM EST! Make sure to get your parents permission if you are under 18! Good luck everyone!

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After Spending Ban Haul!

So as many of you guys may or may not know, my spending ban has ended! Which meant that I bought quite a bit of makeup, fashion...and a nice pair of shoes! In this monthish time frame, I have finally splurged on makeup brushes, and I am so happy that I did (if there is one thing I have learned through my experience in makeup, is to now invest in buying makeup brushes; I'd rather invest in a good quality brush than one that isn't as good).

On a somewhat random note, I also bought the Real Techniques Travel Essentials Makeup Brush set for my sister! She loves the set, and it has also stepped up her makeup routine! I don't typically like the flat foundation brushes that travel sets come up with...but the Real Techniques one is amazing, seriously! If you are on a budget, I highly recommend you to check out the Real Techniques line!

Anyways, check out what products I have purchased in the last month or so!

L'Oreal Color Riche Lipstick in Fairest Nude
Perhaps one of the most talked about lipstick formulas and most talked about shade in the blogging world and youtube, so it wasn't a surprise that I grabbed it!

L'Oreal True Match Lumi Foundation in W2 Nude Beige
So, you are wondering why on earth an oily skin girl would pick up a foundation meant to "luminous"?! Well, its because I plan one using this as a foundation to mix with a matte foundation (such as my well beloved, CoverGirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3 in 1 Foundation - Review) and I also plan on using it in the relatively small winter we have in Florida. My other foundations don't fare at its best with winter season, so I'm hoping this foundation would do well during that time (even though... winter isn't going to come back for a long time and all...can't help but be prepared ahead of time!)

Mac 109 Small Contour Brush
One of the main struggles lately is finding a brush that can deposit enough color, without it being an excessive amount. This brush was recommended to me by a Mac makeup artist to use as a blush brush. I've used this brush a couple of times for that and its working well so far! Haven't used it for contour yet though, but I am looking forward to do so.

Mac 217 Blending Brush
Holy cow is this an amazing brush! I can not begin to fathom not having this in my collection now that I own it. I initially thought that my makeup application prior to this brush was decent...but now I know I was wrong. My makeup application has definitely stepped up its games since I've obtained this brush, and now I want to pick up so many more of these (even though its priced at $25...so maybe I'll go stumble around and try the "dupes" before deciding to pick up more of these...)

Mac 228 Mini Shader Brush
I wanted a brush that could place eyeshadow underneath my small eyes without making me look like a raccoon. Most smudge brushes are too big for me (like the Mac 215 Medium Shading Brush, which I initially bought and then returned for this one). I haven't used this brush yet, but I have high hopes for this brush!

Milani Blush in Luminoso
I still cannot believe that I have not picked up a Milani blush until now! It seems to me that my blush collection won't be complete without at least one blush from them! This blush is absolutely divine, it applies on my cheeks in a flattering light orange color and makes my cheeks glow! One thing I haven't gotten around to expect was that this blush has a bit of fallout when you press on it with your makeup brush a bit too hard!

Milani Eyeshadow Primer
I still love my Wet n Wild Eyeshadow Primer (Review) but I was in need of an extra eyeshadow primer so that I could have one primer in my travel makeup bag (which tends to have everything in it) and one at home. So far I like it, we'll see how this goes the longer I use it!

Physician's Formula Happy Booster Glow and Mood Boosting Blush in Rose
I haven't bought anything from Physician's Formula for a long time, so when I got a coupon from CVS I couldn't resist and picked up this blush. First off, LOVE the packaging--the hearts are so adorable. The blush is a light pink and quite buildable. Definitely something nice to add to my collection!

Sephora Makeup Brush Cleaner
Currently using this to spot clean my makeup brushes, and I am loving it! I have the smaller size right now, but I am definitely going to be buying the full sized version when I finish this one up!

Sephora Makeup Brush Shampoo
This is what I'm currently using to deep clean my brushes. It's a gel like formula that I'm not use to, but one that cleans brushes decently well. Still unsure with what I think about it, but will keep you posted!

What's worse about this spending haul is that I just got the Sephora and Ulta coupons in the mail this week...which may mean more spending D: Not sure how my wallet can handle it...

What have you guys purchased lately? Let me know in the comment section below!

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Cindy Sherman (Untitled Film Still #10) Transformation Tutorial

Hey guys! So today, I have a transformation tutorial based off of Cindy Sherman's untitled film still #10. I did a self portrait series based on my photography class after her. The whole process of making this video took a whole lot longer than expected, which is why this wasn't uploaded on Wednesday night! Anyways, I hope you guys enjoyed this tutorial and let me know what you think! (First time doing a voice over and that was so much of a pain!)

Products Used:

Elf Studio Eyebrow Kit - Review

Jordana 12 Hour Liquid Eyeliner in Black Point

Lancome Teint Miracle Foundation in Buff 6W

L'Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara

Mac Lip Liner in Vino

Mac Pro Longwear Concealer in NW25

Milani Color Statement Lip Stick in Nude Creame

Nars Guy Bourdin One Night Stand Cheek Palette (Devotee, Goulue) - Review

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette (Blackout, Tease)

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FOTD: My 10 Minute Makeup!

Hey guys! So today I am doing a post on my FOTD yesterday and it was a casual makeup that took roughly 10 minutes to apply (I did time it!). This look focused on trying some newer products, testing them to give a review sometime in the future (the new products being Make Up Forever Aqua Cream Eyeshadow in Shade 13 and Urban Decay Deslick Makeup Setting Spray)

Products Used:

Clinique Perfectly Real Compact Makeup in Shade 113

Elf Studio Blush in Pink Passion

Elf Studio Eyebrow Kit in Medium

Lancome Teint Miracle in Buff 6 (W)

L'Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara

Make Up Forever Aqua Cream Eyeshadow in Shade 13

Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer in Custard

Stila Lip Glaze in Believe (Limited Edition - Holiday 2011)

Urban Decay Deslick Makeup Setting Spray

Victoria's Secret Eyeliner in Dark Brown

Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Luminious Touch Highlighter in Nude Shimmer

The Application:

1) I first applied my Lancome Teint Miracle in Buff 6 (W) all over my face and then applied Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer in Custard. 

2) I then used the Elf Studio Eyebrow Kit in Medium on my brows. Using my fingers, I used MUFE Aqua Cream Eyeshadow in Shade 13 all over my eyelid. I then applied the Victoria's Secret Eyeliner in Dark Brown on my upper last line and used L'Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara.

3) I applied Elf Studio Blush in Pink Passion on my cheeks and then used Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Luminous Touch Highlighter in Nude Shimmer on my cheek bone. 

4) Lastly, I lightly applied Clinique Perfectly Real Compact Makeup in Shade 113 to set my makeup and Urban Decay Deslick Makeup Setting Spray for oil control. I then applied Stila Lip Glaze in Believe on my lips!

What makeup do you guys do if you only had 10 minutes? Let me know in the comment section below!

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