Travel Makeup Bag to Canada - Summer 2015 Edition

As the title implies, YES I AM GOING BACK TO MY MOTHERLAND (yes I do consider Canada my motherland). Words cannot describe how pumped I am to have Tim Hortons multiple times a day when I am visiting along with (hopefully) being able to meet up with my lovely friend Vanessa over at Citron and Guavaberry. A lot of these products are products I'm trying to finish up and are products that are trustworthy. On my last trip to Canada, I made the mistake of bringing out products that haven't been truely tested before...and as a result I was an oily mess the majority of the time I was there. However, we learn from our mistakes and move on! I won't be gone for more than a week, but nevertheless I wanted to share with you the products I will be bringing with me onto my trip across the border! If you are interested in seeing what makeup brushes I'm bringing, the brushes in last years Travel Makeup Bag to Canada is basically the same as the ones I'm bringing. 

Summer Beauty Essentials

Hello friends! Today I am sharing with you my summer beauty essentials! While it is pretty much summer year round in Florida, it definitely gets significantly more humid during summer. Between the consistent monsoon rain and ridiculous heat, I have to be extra careful in protecting my skin when I am out and about. Plus, there are certain things that I like to use more during the summer than any other season. Hope you enjoy me talking about beauty products that I adore during the Summer.

FOTD: Dramatic Eid Makeup

Hello friends! Welcome to my 200th post on my blog! Today I am sharing with you another Eid look, this time a bit more dramatic featuring the Too Faced Natural Eyes Palette. If you don't like a dramatic look, I recommend you checking my previous post here where I did a Natural Eid Makeup. This is the type of makeup I would typically wear for any special events that I go to. I love wearing a dark vampy lipstick and smoked out eyes.

Today was the first day that I tried the Anastasia Beverly Hills Cream Contour Kit that I purchased on Wednesday when Macy's was selling it for $25. I have avoided contour kits in the past because a) the steep price and b) let's be real, do I really need more contours and highlights? But the deal was too good to pass up, so I impulsively picked it up. I'm not sure what I think about it yet, but I will definitely let you know with a review.

Eid Mubarak to all my Muslim friends! I hope you all have a wonderful Eid and I hope you enjoy this look :)

FOTD: Natural Eid Makeup

Hello friends! Today I will be sharing with you an Eid Makeup Look! Since I have many Muslim friends, I wanted to share with you a couple of looks that can be worn with the upcoming Eid al-Fitr. I will be creating the makeup looks using the Too Faced Natural Eyes Palette that I will be borrowing from my sister. Since this is more of a special events makeup, the products I have chosen are products that should last for 10+ hours in a hot climate! This makeup look today is very natural and wearable look. Hope you guys enjoy this makeup look and if you are reading this when Eid has occurred, Eid Mubarak!

FOTD: Summer Turquoise Drugstore Makeup, Inspired by FacadesandNuances

Hello friends! Hope you are having an AMAZING Fourth of July Weekend (for friends in the US) and hope that my friends in Canada had a FANTASTIC Canada Day! :) Today I am sharing with you how I created this beautiful makeup look. I was inspired by my friend's gift for me, the lovely earrings I am wearing! I have been friends for her for almost four years now (met her my freshman year of college) and man, does time move by quickly. She has a blog over at Facadesandnuances where she blogs about travel, diy, and other nifty things.

This makeup look is a bit out of my comfort zone because I'm working with blue eyeshadow. However, I really do like the end result and I feel it is extremely wearable because this shade of turquoise is a bit more muted. Hopefully you guys will enjoy this makeup look as well!

March & April 2015 Favorites

Hey guys! This is my March & April 2015 Favorites that I never got around to posting on my blog in time (go figure Pauline, being a bad blogger as per usual). Regardless of the lateness of this video, it gives a very good indication of what products I have been loving relatively recently (some products in here are old favorites, others are relatively new so you get to hear my thoughts on them). 

On a side note, I have noticed I have been buying more high end then normal (totally accidentally, didn't even realize it until recently). As a result, I've made it more of a goal to accumulate more drugstore products to review and own. I guess I gravitate more towards high end products more than drugstore products...which is something I am am going to change.  

New content for blog and youtube channel should come soon, I'm almost done with editing my latest makeup look...so once that's done and processed I'll have it uploaded on both outlets as soon as I can. I've been MIA a lot this year, much more than I anticipated. Took my exam in the beginning of June, so I will find out the results soon... wish me luck pretty please? Also been helping my friend out studying for her grad school entrance exam...so I've been busy the past month. As a result of all this, a lot of damage has been done (makeup shopping wise), so you'll be seeing plenty of reviews coming upish.

For those of you who have stuck around, thank you for doing so! I really do appreciate it, I know I don't post anywhere close to a relatively frequent basis, but I don't plan on stopping anytime soon :)

Makeup Products Mentioned:
Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel - Review
Bare Minerals Prime Time Foundation Primer
Benefit Hoola Bronzer
Elf Eyebrow Kit in Medium - Review
Milani Shadow Eyes in Royal Purple and Sand Dunes
Nars Sheer Glow in Punjab - Review
NYC Smooth Skin Bronzer in Sunny
Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Transparent
Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Exposed

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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.

Makeup MAYhem Day 23 - Spring & Summer Lip Picks!

From Left to Right: NYC Expert Last Lip Color in Forever Fuschia, OCC Matte Lip Tar in Pretty Boy,  Revlon JBKBS in Sweetheart Valentine, Rimmel Show Off Lip Lacquer in Apocalyptic, and YSL Rouge Volupte Lipstick in 13

Hey guys! Today I will be doing a post showing you the lip products I will most certainly be wearing the most in spring and summer! I was requested to do this post by Megan Joy and I finally got around to doing it! In this post, I have featured three drugstore, and two high end picks! It would've been even...however my Mac Impassioned is missing...and I have absolutely no idea where it is! I've gone through all of my purses and makeup bags, and its not there! Currently very upset right now... but in the mean time, lets get back to the main topic of the post: bright lip colors!

From Left to Right: NYC Expert Last Lip Color in Forever Fuschia, OCC Matte Lip Tar in Pretty Boy,  Revlon JBKBS in Sweetheart Valentine, Rimmel Show Off Lip Lacquer in Apocalyptic, and YSL Rouge Volupte Lipstick in 13

NYC Expert Last Lip Color in Forever Fuschia: Retailing at $1.99, this is the cheapest in the bunch of products I have here today. It is also the most underrated. To be honest, if Influenster didn't send me this product, I wouldn't have picked this up in the drugstore. Once I applied this on my lips though, I realized that I was missing out! By far, this is the most blue toned out of all the lip products I have here today. It is a true fuschia and it is perfect for that bright pop of color that no one is expecting (especially since it's borderline purple). 

OCC Matte Lip Tar in Pretty Boy: This came in a set Pink Prism with a primer and another lip tar, retailing for $19 at Sephora. I posted a first impressions video on my Youtube channel, and I have to say this is by far one of the longest lasting lip product I have in my collection. Although the application of this can be tedious, I still feel like this is a fantastic product to use! This is another fuschia, but it is more on the pink side rather than the purple. 

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Sweetheart Valentine: Retailing at $8.99, these Revlon jumbo lip pencils are still a favorite throughout the beauty community. Don't be fooled by the swatch, this lip product can be built to be really bright on the lips. I've had this for over two years now, and I still use this product constantly! This is more of a bright hot pink lip!

Rimmel Show Off Lip Lacquer in Apocalyptic: Priced at $4.79, these liquid lipsticks are absolutely stunning! This is a bright pink fuschia liquid lipstick.  I have a detailed review of this here, and I have to say that even though its been about a year since I got it, I still love this product! The pigmentation is great, and I love the finish that this lip product gives. 

YSL Rouge Volupte Lipstick in #13 Peach Passion: Retailing at $35, this bears two distinctions in my collection. One, it is the only coral lip product I own and two, it is the most expensive lip product I own. I usually like to top this one off with a gloss, because it has a tendency to making me look a tad bit washed out. Otherwise, it is a fantastic lip product!

What lip products will you be wearing this spring and summer? 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 5 - Influenster Uni VoxBox

Hey guys! Today I will be doing a review on the Influenster Uni VoxBox. For those of you who don't know what Influenster is, they are a website that will send you free products in exchange for a review. As always, my reviews will honest and straightforward, just because Influenster sent me the product doesn't mean that my reviews will skew me in favor of the particular brand (in particular, I only like two products here). Keep reading to see what I think of the products. 

imPRESS Press on Manicure in Royally Pink:

I haven't used Press on Acrylic nails since I was like...10... so I was excited to try this. However, it seems like the formulation of these nails haven't changed much throughout the years. These weren't incredibly difficult to put on, provided that the nails didn't fall out of the proper places in the container. There was a decent variety in sizes, so I think everyone can find a nail that fits. However, they were uncomfortable to wear, weighing down my nails and hurting some of my fingers on occasion. Removing them was also a bit painful, the glue stick to my nail even though I ran my hand under warm water to "loosen" it up. I wouldn't recommend this product, still plan to stick to nail polish!

Wearing NYC Expert Lip Color in Forever Fuschia (Tutorial here)

NYC Expert Lip Color in Forever Fuschia:  

This was one of the few products I enjoyed in the Uni VoxBox. As a lover of all things pink, this definitely meets my standard in lip products! This color is a blue toned pink and is really creamy on my lips! I previously haven't been a fan of NYC lip products (I currently have two lipsticks from them sitting in my makeup drawer) but I am definitely rethinking the brand now with this product! The staying power of this product is decent, but it won't last through meals.. (which is okay to be honest). Will definitely be looking into buying more of these!

Pilot Acroball Pen:
The only other product in the box I enjoyed. This pen writes really nicely and has been one of the best ball point pens I've used. The writing dries quickly, and the ink doesn't smear (which is perfect to use during exam time!) I definitely recommend, and may go out to purchase some more once I run out of pens.

Playtex Sport Fresh Balance Tampons:

That awkward moment when Influenster sends you something you won't ever use. I don't have an opinion on this because I have chosen to not use tampons (mainly because of my fear of Toxic Shock Syndrome). 

Red Rose Real Tea Brewed Tea Goodness: 

I've been searching for the perfect water flavor for quite a bit of time that doesn't have the artificial flavor to it. Unfortunately, this is not it. This leaves an awkward after taste that is consistent with ever other water enhancer (which is a pity considering how I was really hoping this would do the trick!)

Rimmel Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation: 

Unfortunately, I was not a fan of this foundation as I mentioned in my Latest Hits and Misses! The foundation is definitely way too heavy for my liking, and it doesn't keep my face matte, like the name would suggest. The color I received, Classic Beige, was too pink for my skintone, and has a tendency to make me look darker than my true color. Don't recommend this product.

Have you guys used any of these products? Let me know in the comment section below and be sure to check out my giveaway here.

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Face of the Day: A Fall Gold and Cranberry Look 10/26/13

Hey guys! So today I will be doing a fall makeup look that I have been completely obsessed with! Likely completely obsessed with! I only pull out cranberry eyeshadows in the fall and winter, and if that. But lately, this is the makeup look that I keep recycling over and over! Scroll down to see what products I used to create this look!

Face Products:

Benefit Benetint

Bobbi Brown Corrector in Porcelin Peach

Elf Studio Blush in Pink Passion

Elf Studio HD Powder

Elf Essential Shimmer Facial Whip in Lilac Petal

Lancome Teint Miracle Foundation

NYC Bronzer in Sunny

Wet n Wild Bronzer in Reserve Your Cabana

Eye Products:

Elf Studio Eyebrow Kit

Elf Studio Eyeshadow in Burnt Plum

Jordana Best Lash Extreme Mascara

Maybelline 24Hr Color Tatto in Bold Gold

Urban Decay Naked Palette (Half Baked, Blackout)

Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner in Zero

Lips:

Revlon Lip Butter in Peach Parfait

How To:
1) I applied my Lancome Teint Miracle Foundation in XXXX all over my face
2) I then used Bobbi Brown Corrector in Porcelin Peach to cover up the majority of my dark circles.
3) Primed my eyes using the Sephora Eyeshadow Primer. Then applied Maybelline 24HR Color Tattoo in Bold Gold as a Base for my eyeshadows.
4) I applied Urban Decay Half Baked Eyeshadow (from my Naked 2 Palette) to the first half of my eyelid. Then, I applied Elf Studio Baked Eyeshadow in Burnt Plum to the outer half of my eyelid and into my crease.
5) I lined my eyes using the Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner in Zero and set the eyeliner using Urban Decay Blackout Eyeshadow (from my Naked 2 Palette).
6) I then applied my Jordana Best Lash Extreme Mascara to my eyelashes
7) I used Elf Shimmering Facial Whip in Lilac Petal on my cheekbones and used Wet n Wild Color Icon Bronzer in Reserve Your Cabana to set it.
8) I then used Benefit's Benetint Cheek Stain on my cheeks and then applied Elf Studio Blush in Pink Passion ontop of the stain
9) I then used NYC Bronzer in Sunny to contour my face (used primarily underneath my cheekbones and on my temples)
10) I then applied Elf Studio HD Powder in Transparent to set my makeup
11) Lastly, I applied Revlon Lip Butter in Peach Parfait on my lips

What do you guys think of this look? Do you tend to change up your makeup for the fall? Let me know in the comment section below!

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TAG: How Much Does Your Face Cost?

Hey guys! So I saw this tag over at Sarah's amazing blog, Eyeshadowaddictsanonymous and I just simply had to do it! I simply did the makeup I wore to shadowing, although it was a no-makeup makeup day, I'm sure the price of my face is going to be pretty scary. For simplicity's sake, I am going to round up to the nearest dollar.

Face:

Bobbi Brown Corrector in Porcelain Peach - $23

Elf Studio Complexion Perfection - $3

Elf Studio Blush in Pink Passion - $3
Lancome Dual Finish Powder in Matte Nu II - $38

Lancome Teint Miracle Foundation in Buff 6W- $40

Revlon Photoready Cream Blush in Pinched - $10

Tarte 12 Hour Amazonian Clay Blush in Angelic - $9 (part of 2012 Holiday Collection)

Eyes:

Anastasia Brow Powder in Brunette - $23

Anastasia Clear Brow Gel - $22

Buxom Lash Mascara in Blackest Black - $19

Wet n Wild Eyeshadow Trio in Silent Treatment - $3

Lips:

Stila Lip Glaze in Kaleidoscope - $3 (part of 2011 Holiday Collection)
Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Lipstick in Whisper - $12

YSL Volupte Sheer Candy in Tangy Manderine - $32

Grand total: $250

Sad thing is that the total could be SO much worse. How do I justify my makeup spending habits you may ask? Because I actually use my makeup. If I didn't use makeup on a consistent basis I would feel awful for spending the money I spend. I can't bear to have things just sitting in my makeup organizer!

I tag everyone who would want to do this tag :D Let me know if you done this tag by linking it in the comment section below! :D

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Back to School: Drugstore Makeup and Hair for First Day of School

Hello ladies! Today I am doing one of three back to school makeup and hair looks! Today is a more feminine, girly, and polished look. I am using all drugstore products for my makeup and hair! I hope you guys enjoy reading this blog post!

Makeup:

Face: 

Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3 in 1 Foundation in Medium Beige

Elf Studio Complexion Perfection

Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Concealer in Buff

NYC Bronzer in Sunny

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Transparent

Wet n Wild Blush in Pearlescent Pink

Eyes:

Elf Studio Eyebrow Kit in Medium

Jordana Best Lash Extreme Volumizing Mascara in Black

Maybelline 24Hr Color Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze

Maybelline MasterPrecise Liquid Eyeliner in Black

Physician's Formula Matte Eyeshadow Quad in Canyon Classics

Rimmel Scandaleyes Kohl Kajal Waterproof Eyeliner in Nude

Wet n Wild Fergie Take the Day Eyeshadow Primer

Lips: 

Jordana Easy Liner in Baby Berry

Milani in Nude Creme

Revlon Colorburst Lipgloss in Peony

Eye Makeup Walkthrough:

1) Primed the eyes using the Wet n Wild Fergie Take the Day Eyeshadow Primer

2) Filled in my eyebrows using Elf Studio Eyebrow Kit in Medium

3) Applied Maybelline 24Hr Color Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze for a base for my eyemakeup.

4) Highlighted my inner corner and underneath my browbone using #1 from Physician's Formula Matte Eyeshadow Quad in Canyon Classics. I then used #2 all over my eyelid, and defined my crease and outer V using #3.

5) Used Maybelline MasterPrecise Liquid Eyeliner in Black to create a cat eye. I then used Rimmel Scandaleyes Kohl Kajal Waterproof Eyeliner in Nude on my waterline.

6) Applied two coats of Jordana Best Lash Extreme Volumizing Mascara in Black 

Hair: 

My hair look was created by my best friend, Jenny. She doesn't have a blog, but if you guys want to check her out on Instagram, her profile is here. She will be creating all three of my hair looks to accompany the three makeup looks I will be posting. Today's hair features a Braided Half Up Hairstyle. 

To Create this Braided Half Up Hairstyle:

1) Section the top half of your hair (from temple to temple) into three parts (a top and two side sections). Leave the bottom half untouched.

2) Start by French Braiding your side sections until you get to the back. Then, stop collecting hair and finish braiding normally til you reach the ends and temporarily secure with hair clips. Repeat for the other side section.

3) To create the final braid, the three strands will consist of the left side section, the top that was set aside, and the right side section. Remove the hair clips holding the two side braids and braid the three sections normally until you reach the ends of your hair. Secure with an elastic band.

4) Tug on the braid to create a more loose and full hairstyle.

5) Because I already had second day hair, I redefined my curls using my NuMe 19mm Magic Wand.

6) Add accessories such as hair pins or bows to glam up the look.    

How did you guys like this look? What would you wear for the first day to school? Let me know in the comment section below!

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FOTD: Featuring Lancome's Color Design Palette in 204 Rose Bijou

Hey guys! So today I decided to do a post on the makeup I wore to work today. I applied this makeup while talking to Cyndi from In Search of Beauty and Anna on Beauty Broadcast Community Forum! I should do things like that more often, it was incredibly nice talking to them  and seeing what their insights was on makeup. Check out and see what products I used down below with a detailed description on how I achieved this look!

Face Products:

Bobbi Brown Corrector in Porcelain Peach

Elf Studio Blush in Candid Coral

Lancome Dual Finish Powder in Matte Nu II

NYC Bronzer in Sunny

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Transparent

Eye Products:

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in Brunette

Buxom Lash Mascara in Blackest Black

Lancome Color Design Palette in 204 Rose Bijou

Maybelline Master Precise Eyeliner in Black

Rimmel Scandaleyes Kohl Kajal Eyeliner in Taupe (Waterline)

Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner in Zero (Tightline)

Wet n Wild Fergie Take the Day Eyeshadow Primer

Lip Product: 

Elf Essential Jumbo Gloss Stick in Movie Star

Walkthrough on Eye-Makeup Application:

1) Used Wet n Wild Fergie Take the Day Eyeshadow Primer all over my eyelid and up to the crease.

2) Filled my eyebrows using Anastasia Brow Wiz in Brunette

3) Using #1 from Lancome Color Design Palette in 204 Rose Bijou, I applied it all over my lid as a base color. #2 was then used on the outside half of my lid and into the crease. #3 was blended into the outer V area and into the crease. #4 was used lightly in the crease to define my eye even more.

4) Tightlined my eyes using Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner in Zero. 

5) Applied Rimmel Scandaleyes Khol Kajal Waterproof Eyeliner in Taupe on my Waterline.

6) Applied #3 and #4 from the Lancome Color Design Palette in 204 Rose Bijou on my lower lashline

7) Used Maybelline Master Precise Liquid Eyeliner in Black for my winged liner

8) Applied Buxom Lash Mascara in Blackest Black on my eyelashes.

How did you like this look? Let me know in the comment section below!

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