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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#MakeuplessMonday Review: Olay Professional Pro X Cleansing Brush

Hello guys! Last weeks #MakeuplessMonday Review featured Olay Professional Pro X Cleansing Brush. I've been using this cleansing brush for over a year now, and finally got around to reviewing it! Quick overview for my blog readers: I do enjoy it, but I would not recommend this for those of you who have sensitive skin. I find that this can be abrasive for me because it rotates in a complete circle (those 360 degrees can be a bit... too much at times). However, if you are looking for an alternative to higher end cleansing brushes such as the uber popular Clarisonic, definitely check this out! This is priced for about 30 dollars (before any couponing is involved!) and the replacement brush heads costs $10 for two! A cleansing brush is nice to have because it cleans your face much more thoroughly than your hands ever could! It also removes makeup very effectively (especially pesky, heavy duty makeup like Estee Lauder Double Wear!)

Have you tried any cleansing brushes? What is your opinion on them? Let me know in the comment section below! 

PS. Currently in Toronto, Canada! If you have any recommendations on things to do/see/eat please let me know! (Yes, I will be blogging when I'm on vacation...because unfortunately I did not get the chance to pre-write my blog posts!)

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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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Wonder Girls Like Money Inspired Makeup Tutorial

Hey guys! So today I will showing you how I created this Wonder Girls Like Money Inspired Makeup Look! I created this like two weeks back, but never got around to recording the voice over (pesky things that they are!) If you guys do not know, I am a huge K-Pop fan! As such, it was only a matter of time that I did a K-Pop inspired look! I am quite pleased with the results, its a very dramatic look. I probably wouldn't rock this out much, being the hermit that I am... but this would be a nice look for going out at night! You get a rare glimpse of me wearing false lashes (this is like, the third time I've worn false lashes). Unfortunately, I may have forgotten to place eyeliner where the band of my lashes were to cover it a bit more...but there will always be a next time for me to remember!

Products Used:
Anastasia Beverly Hills Dip Brow Pomade in Dark Brown - Review
BareMinerals Lash Domination Mascara
Becca Fine Pressed Powder in Wheat
Benefit Porefessional Primer
Benefit Hoola Bronzer
Buxom Full On Lip Polish in Dani
CoverGirl and Olay Concealer Balm in Light
Elf Essential Natural False Eyelashes
Elf Studio Cream Eyeshadow in Teal Party
Lancome Teint Miracle Foundation in Buff 6 W
Mac Lip Pencil in Subculture
Tarte MultipliEYE Lash Primer
The Color Workshop Dazzling Eyeshadows in Blue (Gorgeous, Perfection)
Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner in Perversion
Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette
Wet n Wild Color Icon Bronzer in Reserve Your Cabana
Wet n Wild Fergie Take the Day Eyeshadow Primer in For My Primas - Review


What do you guys think of this look? Let me know in the comment section below!

On a quick aside, I think that I have decided to post at least three times a week for YouTube and for my blog! I should be able to keep up with the schedule, but I'll adjust as need be!

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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 19 - New Product(ish) Makeup Rotation Week #2

Hello everyone! So today, I will be doing a second edition of Makeup Rotation. This week's products will mainly be featuring relatively new products from recent hauls on my blog and youtube channel. A lot of these I've used a couple of times, others I haven't used at all! I'm very excited to try these products out (and will hopefully be giving you a thorough review of some of these in the future)! Keep on reading to see what products are being used!

Face: 
To start off, I will be priming my face using Benefit Porefessional Primer. A cult favorite product for many, and out of the four primers that I have tried this is one of my favorites so far. It definitely fills in pores, and I will be able to test out this week how good the oil controlling properties of this is. For foundation, I will be using Maybelline Fit Me Shine Free Foundation in Natural Buff that one of my best friends Jenny gave me when she was cleaning out her makeup collection. She adores this foundation, but had to part with it because she made the commitment to switch to only cruelty-free makeup products (something I greatly admire)! For any concealing, I will be using CoverGirl and Olay Concealer Balm in Light. I recently picked this up in Walgreens sometime last week, because it was 50% off (and because I was pretty sure that this is getting discontinued). I've heard many great things about this product from many bloggers, and I can't wait to try this out. To set my makeup, I will be using Becca Fine Pressed Powder in Wheat which my mom got for an extreme discount...$10! Naturally, I will test this out to see how effective it is.

For cheek products, I will be using Benefit Hoola Bronzer, Sleek Blush by Three in Pumpkin, and Benefit Watts Up Highlighter. Hoola is fast becoming one of my holy grail bronzers because well I can contour with it with my skintone! The Sleek Blush by 3 I received in Vanessa's package of our makeup exchange (linky) and to be quite honest... I haven't used it all due to how bright the colors are (which is ironic because I chose the blush because of the brightness of the colors). I'm going to testing how pigmented these blushes are and hopefully not walking out of my house looking like a clown. Watts Up is a beautiful highlighter that I received in Sephora's Birthday perk last year. Definitely recommend if you are looking for a cream highlighter!

Eyes: 
For my eye brows, I will be using the Anastasia Beverly Hills Dip Brow Pomade in Dark Brown. I did a first impression here and I know I will need to play around with it a whole lot more to get used to it. For eyeshadows, I will be using Bare Minerals Ready Eyeshadow 4.0 in The Happy Place that I won at the Promise Phan meet up. For eyeliner, I will be using Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner in Perversion. I've tried two eyeliners from the line...and so far I do not like their eyeliners at all (I feel like I may be one of the few bloggers in that boat...maybe this one will change my mind). Lastly, Bare Minerals Lash Domination Volumizing Mascara in Intense Black which I also won at the Promise Phan meet up will be tested out.

Lips:
For my lips, I will be using Bite Nude Luminous Cream Lipstick in Lychee and Musk and OCC Lip Tar Test - Primer, LoveCraft, and Pretty Boy. For those days where I am not wearing much makeup, you can expect me to wear one of the OCC lip tars to kick up my look up a notch. Otherwise, I will be wearing the Bite Lipsticks.

Have you guys used any of these products? What products did you get recently? Be sure to check out my giveaway here (open internationally)!

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FOTD: Featuring Mac Eyeshadows in Humid and Saddle

Hey guys! Today I will be showing you the makeup look I did for work the other day! It's a pretty simple look, and I got a couple of compliments on it, so I decided to do a post on it! This is a more out of the box look for me, I normally don't use green eyeshadow but I have to say, I think I really like how this came together!

Products Used:

Covergirl and Olay Simply Ageless Concealer in Light

Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3 in 1 Foundation in Medium Beige - Review

Jordana 12 Hour Made to Last Liquid Eyeliner Pencil in Black Point
Jordana 12 Hour Made to Last Eyeshadow Pencil in Continuous Almond - Review

Jordana Best Lash Extreme Volumizing Mascara in Black
Jordana FabuBrow Eyebrow Pencil in Taupe

Jordana Twist and Shine Moisturizing Balm Stain in Honey Love

Mac Eyeshadows in Humid and Saddle

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Transparent

Tarte 24Hr Amazonian Clay Blush in Stellar

Wet n Wild Coloricon Bronzer in Reserve Your Cabana

Wet n Wild MegaLast Liquid Eyeliner in Black

Product Application:

1) I applied CoverGirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3 in 1 Foundation in Medium Beige all over my face with my hands. I then applied the CoverGirl and Olay Simply Ageless Concealer in Light on my underye circles. 

2) Used Jordana 12 Hour Made to Last Eyeshadow Pencil in Continuous Almond as an eyeshadow base. I then applied Mac Eyeshadow in Humid on the inner two thirds of my eyes. I then used Mac Eyeshadow in Saddle in my crease and blended it thoroughly. I then used Wet n Wild MegaLast Liquid Eyeliner in Black on my upper lash line and Jordana 12 Hour Made to Last Liquid Eyeliner in Black Point on my tightline and waterline. Then, I applied my Jordana Best Lash Extreme Volumizing Mascara in Black on my lashes and Jordana FabuBrow Eyebrow Pencil in Taupe. 

3) I highlighted my cheekbones and my brow bone using Wet n Wild Coloricon Bronzer in Reserve Your Cabana and applied Tarte 24Hr Amazonian Clay Blush in Stellar. Lastly, I set my makeup using Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Transparent.

What do you guys think? Let me know in the comments below!

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November and December Empties!

Hello everyone! Today I am showcasing the products I've used up for November and December. Not as much products as last time around, but it is still a sizeable portion. For 2014, I will be doing my Empties related video/post every 3 months, so you can expect to see these 4 times a year. The main reason for that is beauty products do take awhile to use up, and sometimes two months I won't use up a lot of products to show my viewers! As such, I will be doing the videos in that manner. I hope you guys enjoy the video!

Products Mentioned:
Almay Makeup Remover
Bath and Body Works Island Margarita Hand Sanitizer
Clarins Toning Lotion with Iris for Combination/Oily Skin
Complete Multi-Purpose Contact Solution
Lancome Hypnose Drama
Mac Lipstick in Brave
Maybelline Baby Lips in Peach Kiss
Olay Reginerist Anti-Aging Cleansing Cloths
Preferred Nail Polish Remover
Sephora Eyeshadow Primer (discontinued)
Stila Lip Glaze in Grape Fruit and Kaleidoscope
Studio 35 Beauty Nourishing Nail Polish Remover
St. Ives' Apricot Scrub for Sensitive Skin
Tree Hut Body Scrub in Tropical Mango

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

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Get Ready With Me: Rose Gold Eyes featuring Inglot 353, 07, 09, 12

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August - October Empties

Hello everyone! Today I will showing what products I have used up from August through October! It's a long video, with lots of products but I hope you guys stick around to hear my mini reviews and letting you know what products I recommend and what products you should ditch!

Products Mentioned:
Almay Makeup Remover Wipes
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in Brunette
Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel
Aussie 3 Minute Moist Miracle for Deep Condition
Buxom Lash Mascara
Clarins UV Plus HP Day Screen High Protection SPF 40
Crest Whitening Toothpaste
CVS Saline Solution for Sensitive Eyes
Dove Sensitive Skin Body Wash
Elizabeth Arden Good Morning Skin Serum
Freeman Bare Foot Creamy Pumice Foot Scrub, Invigorating Peppermint & Plum
Lush Lip Scrub in Mint Julep
Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Concealer in Buff
Maybelline MasterPrecise Liquid Eyeliner in Black
Neutrogena Healthy Defense Liquid Moisturizier with Sunscreen SPF 50
Neutrogena Makeup Remover Wipes
Neutrogena Oil Free Makeup Remover
Olay Fresh Effects Shine Shine Go Away Cleanser
Olay Oil Minimizing Toner
Revitalens Contact Solution
Sephora by OPI Nail Polish in Gold Mine
Simple Makeup Remover Wipes
St. Ives' Apricot Scrub for Blemish Control and Minimizing Pores
YSL Volupte Sheer Candy 10 Tangy Mandarine

Have you tried any of the products I have listed? If so let me know in the comment section below!

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Face of The Day: Smokey Purple Eye Look for Night of Tokyo 11/9/12

Hello everyone! Today I will be showing you the makeup I did back on Saturday for the dance performance last Saturday for one of the biggest events on campus, Night of Tokyo! Basically, this night showcases Japanese culture and some of the highlights of the night was a fashion show (which I kinda regret not being apart of) and our dance performance. One of these days I will link the dance performance on the blog, but the last two the performances have been blurry :/ 

Face:

CoverGirl and Olay Concealer in Light

Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3 in 1 Foundation in Medium Beige

Elf Studio HD Powder in Translucent

Rimmel Natural Bronzer in Sundance

Wet n Wild Bronzing Powder in Reserve Your Cabana

Wet n Wild Color Icon Blush Mellow Wine

Eyes:

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder in Dark Brown

Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel

Jordana EasyBrow in Taupe

L'Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara

Urban Decay Naked 2 (Bootycall, YDK)

Wet n Wild Color Icon in Silent Treatment (Eyelid and Crease)\

Wet n Wild MegaLast Eye Liner in Black

Wet n Wild Take the Day Fergie Eyeshadow Primer

Lips:

Lancome Cream Lipstick in Love It

How To Do The Makeup:

1) I first applied Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3 in 1 Foundation (Review) all over my face. I then used CoverGirl and Olay Simply Ageless Concealer in Light on my undereyes to cover up my undereye circles.
2) Primed my eyelids using the Wet n Wild Take the Day Fergie Eyeshadow Primer (Review).
3) Used Anastasia Beverly Hills' Brow Powder in Dark Brown to fill my eyebrows, used the lighter color to fill the first half of my brow and used the darker color to fill the last half of my eyebrow. I then used Jordana EasyBrow in Taupe to fill in any additional spots in my eyebrow and to create a stronger brow. I then used Anastasia Bevely Hills Clear Brow Gel (Review) to set the brows.
4) Applied Urban Decay YDK from my Naked 2 Palette in the first 2/3rds of my eyelid. I then applied Wet n Wild Silent Treatment 'Eyelid' color in the middle of my eyelid and the Wet n Wild Silent Treatment 'Crease' color on the outer third of my eyelid. I then used Urban Decay Bootycall from the Naked 2 Palette as underneath my browbone as my highlight and used it lightly to blend out the rest of my eyeshadow.
5) I then used Wet n Wild Bronzer in Reserve Your Cabana to highlight my face and used Wet n Wild Color Icon Blush in  Mellow Wine as my blush. I bronzed my face using Rimmel Natural Bronzer in SunDance.
6) Lastly, I used Elf Studio HD Powder to set my makeup and applied Lancome Cream Lipstick in Love It on my lips!

For my hair, I curled using the NuMe 19MM Magic Wand (Review).

What do you guys think of the makeup look? Let me know what you think in the comment section below :)

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Series: Playing Makeup Artist 10/12/13

Hey guys! So today I will be starting a new series on this blog, where I will be posting myself doing other people's makeup. I have a tendency of doing my friends' and my sister's makeup... and I do it a lot! Today's post is featuring one of my best friends, Insiya. As you can see, her face is pretty much flawless, so there wasn't much help needed... but I love enhancing her eyes! I'm not sure how often I can abuse my friends and play makeup artist... depends on who wants to volunteer and all! :D

Makeup Used:

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder in Dark Brown

Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel Buxom Best Lash Mascara in Blackest Black

Covergirl and Olay Simply Ageless Concealer in Light

Jordana Twist and Shine Lip Balm Stain in Cranberry Crush

Jordana FabuLiner in Black

Mac's Satin Taupe

Rimmel ScandalEYES Kohl Kajal Waterproof Eyeliner in Black

Tarte Blush in Stellar

Wet n Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Trio in Walking on Eggshells (Eyelid Color)

Wet n Wild Fergie Eyeshadow Primer

Makeup Application:
1) I first primed Insiya's eyelids using Wet n Wild Fergie Eyeshadow Primer.
2) Then I filled in her brows using the darker shade (right side) of the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder in Dark Brown and set her brows using the Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel
3) I then applied the nude eyeshadow from Wet n Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Trio in Walking on Eggshells onto the first half of her eyelids. Then, I used Mac's Satin Taupe and applied the outer half and into the outer V, making sure that all the makeup is blended in throughly.
4) I then applied Rimmel ScandalEYES Kohl Kahal Waterproof Eyeliner in Black on her waterline and tightline. Then, I used Jordana FabuLiner in Black to on her upper lash line to create a cat eye.
5) I then applied Buxom Lash Mascara in Blackest Black on her eyelashes (not that she needs much of it, her eyelashes are already long as it is!)
6) I then lightly used Covergirl and Olay Simply Ageless Concealer in Light to cover her dark circles and some discoloration under her eyes, while brightening the undereye area.
7) Lastly, I applied Tarte 24HR Amazonian Clay Blush in Stellar on her cheeks.

Have you guys done makeup on your friends lately? What do you guys think of the makeup look? Let me know in the comment section below!

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September Favorites

Hello everyone! Welcome to my September Favorites! I would first like to start off by apologizing for the lack of blog posts this month. I want to reassure you guys that I have not under any circumstances forgotten about my blog, its just a lot of unfortunate circumstances have happened this month. I won't go to much details as I am a private person, I just wanted to let you know that there was a reason as to why I haven't been able to be able to keep this blog up and running like normal. Everything is better than it was before, life has its way of turning itself around. With that being said though, here are the products I used for the month.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder Duo in Dark Brown

Hands down the most natural brow product I own. I have been experimenting with other brow products and I always go back to this for the most natural brow look. Yes, this is pricey, but so worth it. Only downside is that I will have to set it with a brow gel, it doesn't last well on its own. 

Covergirl & Olay Simply Ageless Eye Concealer in Light

Love this product! This is both hydrating and cancels out any discoloration underneath my eyes. Thank you Nikki (from FairestFavorites) for letting me know how awesome this product is!

Jordana 12 HR Made to Last Eyeshadow Pencil in Continuous Almond and Pink Evermore

I've been loving both of these creme eyeshadow sticks ever since I picked them up the beginning of September. Continuous Almond is a great base underneath all eyeshadows to cancel out any discoloration you may have while Pink Evermore is great for bring out the pink eyeshadows...not to mention the shimmer in this eyeshadow pencil is absolutely beautiful!

Jordana Best Lash Extreme Volumizing Mascara in Black

Although this mascara is a wet formula, I have to say hands down this is the best mascara I have tried in the drugstore thus far. The results this mascara gives me is akin to my favorite high-end mascara of all time, Lancome Hypnose Drama Mascara. The amount of volume and length this mascara gives me in one coat is absolutely insane. Best part of this product is that it is less than $5. 

Jordana Twist & Shine Lip Balms in Cranberry Crush and Honey Love
My last Jordana rave this month! Cranberry Crush is a beautiful berry color that is beautiful for the fall and Honey Love is a beautiful nude color. Both of these colors are very pigmented and feel very smooth on the lips! My favorite of the bunch I purchased!

Lancome Oscillation PowerFoundation SPF 21 in Beige 10

I didn't enjoy this applicator of this foundation, which caused me to not like this product initially. However, once I got the Real Techniques Buffing Brush I realized that this is a really good product! Been using this mineral foundation ever since and haven't stopped loving it!

Mac Lipstick in Syrup (Lustre)
I've recently been back on my Mac lipstick faze. I can't believe I cheated on them with other lip products! This one in particular I didn't dive into until September rolled around and I'm actually astonished that I haven't really used this! Its a lovely deep-tone pink that is perfect for the fall. 

Neutrogena Healthy Defense Liquid Moisturizier with Sunscreen SPF 50

I can't get over how awesome this moisturizer is! It is light, which makes it perfect for those with oily skin and sits very well under makeup! Not to mention it has an SPF of 50!

Wet n Wild ColorIcon Bronzer in Reserve Your Cabana

I swear I have been all "lets highlight every single part of my face this month!" This is a beautiful subtle highlight and I have not been using any illuminating-type product since I picked this up!

Wet n Wild ColorIcon Trio in Sweet as Candy

After seeing both fairestfavorites and rxbeautychic rave about this little trio, I knew I had to pick this little sucker up! And, of course, I am in love. I usually don't gravitate towards pink eyeshadow, but for some reason or another I have been wearing this trio for a good portion of the month! 

Wet n Wild Megalast Liquid Eyeliner in Black

I may have stumbled upon the best drugstore liquid eyeliner ever. Okay, at least the best that I have tried.. this eyeliner lasts all day without smudging...even in Florida heat and through the hours of K-Pop dance practice! Definitely a new favorite in my collection!

How have you guys been doing? What are your favorites of the month? Let me know in the comment section below!

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Back to School Tips: 5 Products to Use When You Are Running Late

Hey guys! Today I will be starting a new series, Back to School! As you may or may not know, I am currently in college and I am about to enter my third year!  As such, I will be sharing my beauty and back to school tips in every other post that I will make :) The post today will focus on the 5 products I use when I'm running late for class or other things. Of course, you can always opt for not wearing makeup at all but if you are really want too, here are the high end and drugstore products I would use.

Left to Right: Lancome Blush Subtil in Amourose and Wet n Wild Blush in Pearlescent Pink

Both of these blushes are of the natural pink variety. For days when you are in a rush, you don't want to be messing with a highly pigmented bright pink, red, or orange blush. Those above are the two I recommend to achieve a natural yet slightly flushed and rosy look.

Left to Right: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Duo in Dark Brown and Elf Studio Brow Kit in Medium

Once you start filling your brows, you don't go back. As such, filling in my brows is a necessity, even for days where I am in a rush! These two brow products are outstanding, and definitely worth you giving a look!

Left to Right: Bobbi Brown Corrector in Porcelain Peach and Covergirl & Olay Simply Ageless Concealer in Light

Undereye concealer is a must have for me! I have dark bags due to lack of sleep, and I always want to minimize it as much as possible! Both of these concealers work very well in covering the dark circles I have under my eyes!

Left to Right: Lancome Hypnose Drama Waterproof Mascara in Black and Maybelline the Falsies Volum' Express Flared Waterproof Mascara in Very Black

Mascara works wonders on your eyes, so it's definitely an important product to put on your lashes. A waterproof version, for me, is extremely important because I do not want my mascara to smudge or flake throughout the day. These mascaras do the job beautifully, they keep my lashes curled and they also lengthen and volumize my eyelashes very well. The Lancome mascara is my all time favorite for high end mascaras!

Left to Right: Lancome Lipstick in Love It and Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Honey

Last, but certainly not least, are lip products! I chose these no fuss lip products so that you don't have to spend 5 or so minutes working on your lips! While you can always choose a bright lip color instead, I find that neutral colors require a lot less maintenance, which is always an added bonus!

What are the top products that you use when you are in a rush? Let me know in the comment section below!

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