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. 

Travel Makeup Bag for Canada

Hey guys! So today I will be showing you what products I brought with me to Canada! This is no small bag that I brought for my nearly three week vacation... I brought a good amount of makeup with me to be extra prepared! In case you are wondering... my parents now think I am crazy because of the amount of makeup I brought with me! However, I was able to create a variety of looks using the products that I had here (so in my eyes, it completely justifies the amount that I brought)! Without further adieu, hope you have a fun time watching the video!

Makeup Products Mentioned:

Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel

Benefit They're Real Mascara

Benefit Rockateur Blush

Clinique Cheek Pop in Ginger Pop

Jordana 12 Hr Made to Last Eyeshadow Pencil in Continuous Almond

Jordana FabuBrow Eyebrow Pencil in Taupe

Jordana FabuLiner Liquid Eyeliner in Black

Lancome Color Design Cream Lipstick in Love It!

Lancome Teint Miracle Foundation in Bisque 4W

Mac Eyeshadows (Amber Lights, Saddle, Satin Taupe, and Sumptuous Olive, Woodwinked)

Mac Lipsticks (Brave, Rebel and Viva Glam I)

Mac Studio Fix Plus Powder Foundation in NW35

Maybelline Baby Lips in Peppermint

Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer in Radiant

Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer in Custard

Palladio Rice Paper Oil Absorbing Blotting Tissues with Rice Powder

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Transparent
Sleek Face Contour Kit in Light

the Balm Hot Mama Blush

Too Faced Better than Sex Mascara

Too Faced Primed and Poreless 

Too Faced Shadow Insurance

YSL Rouge Pur Couture Golden Lustre Lipstick in 109

Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner in Perversion

Brushes Mentioned:

Anastasia Beverly Hills #7 Brush

Elf Essential Eye Defining Brush

Elf Studio Complexion Brush

Elf Studio Eyeshadow 'C' Brush

Mac 217 Brush

Real Techniques Accent Brush

Real Techniques Contour Brush

Real Techiniques Deluxe Crease Brush

Real Techniques Expert Face Brush

Real Techniques Setting Brush

What are your travel essentials? Let me know in the comment section below!

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The Transitional and Blending Eyeshadows

Hello lovelies! Today I am featuring my transitional and blending eyeshadows! While I do not have a lot of mid-tone brown eyeshadows in my collections, the ones I do have pack a nice punch and work wonderfully when I want to blend out eyeshadows and ensure that I do not have any harsh lines. The ones I have here are my favorites and the eyeshadows I gravitate towards the most!

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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Humid Green and Gold Makeup Tutorial

Hey guys! So today I have here a Humid Green and Gold Makeup Tutorial, featuring Mac and Inglot eyeshadows! I haven't used my Mac and Inglot eyeshadows for awhile so I wanted to pull them out and play with them! Its always nice to rediscover makeup items in your collection! I wasn't initially planning on creating a fallish makeup look, but it just sorta happened! Unplanned makeup looks are always never turn out as expected, but I can definitely see myself sporting this look later on during the year when the weather is cooler. Hope you guys enjoyed watching the video!

Makeup Used: 
Anastasia Beverly Hills DipBrow Pomade in Dark Brown - Review
Bare Minerals Well Rested Concealer
Becca Fine Pressed Powder in Wheat
Benefit They're Real Mascara
Bite Beauty Luminous Cream Lipstick in Musk
Inglot AMC Pigment in 69
Lancome Teint Miracle Foundation in Buff 6W
Mac Eyeshadow in Amber Lights, Humid, and Saddle
Mac Pro Longwear Concealer in NW25
Maybelline Baby Lips in Peppermint
Milani Eyeshadow Primer in Nude
Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer in Custard - Review
Nars Guy Bourdin One Night Stand Cheek Palette (Deep Throat and Devotee) - Review
Stila Lip Glaze in Dreamy
Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner in Perversion
Urban Decay Deslick Makeup Setting Spray

What makeup look have you been wearing lately?

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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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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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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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Makeup MAYhem Day 7 - My Sister's Top Makeup Products!

Hey guys! So today I will be going through the products that are my sisters favorite! I've featured her in the past, doing her makeup and whatnot here, and here. Over the past year or so, she has been more active on using makeup (probably as a result of my influence) and has developed strong opinions on her favorite products. Below, I have listed the products that are her favorites. Enjoy!

Buxom Full On Lip Cream in White Russian
My sister loves this product so much...that this is her third full sized White Russian! I introduced this to her birthday last year and she completely adores the Buxom line of lip products (specifically the lip polishes). Out of all the colors in the line, this is her favorite. It is a nude pink that is opaque, not too sticky on the lips! I always steal this product from her when I can. Price: $19

Elf Essential Eyelash Curler
Unlike me, my sister curls her eyelashes everyday! Regardless of what mascara she is wearing, she religiously curls her eyelashes using the Elf Essential Eyelash Curler. I purchased this for her at Target, and initially she didn't want to use it (because, who rationally wants a put a crazy device like that so close to your eyes!) Eventually, she got the hang of it and now she always uses it. Price: $1

Milani Eyeshadow Primer
Prior to introducing this product to her, Gabby didn't use eyeshadow primer to prolong the staying power of her eyeshadows. However, once she realized how beneficial they were to preventing her eyeshadows from creasing, she was hooked. This eyeshadow cancels out discoloration on your eyelids, and is very affordable. Price: $6-8

Real Techniques Essential Foundation Brush
Part of the Real Techniques Travel Essentials Brush Set, this brush is the one that she has been consistently using in order to apply tinted moisturizer or foundation. Unlike other flat foundation brushes, this one is a bit more dense so the product gets applied a quickly. This brush blends easily, and doesn't  cause foundation to streak. Price: $15-18 (purchased in a kit)

Revlon Colorstay Foundation for Oily/Combination Skin in Warm Beige
Currently, this is foundation doesn't match her skintone but once her tan gets back on (which will happen within the next week or so) she will be actively using this again. Half of the bottle is gone, and this foundation is still going strong for her! As many of you know, it is long lasting, and full coverage (which my sister really doesn't need, cause she has better skin then I do). I personally don't like this foundation, it is too thick for me but this is my sister's fav! Price: $10-13

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette
While I may technically own this palette, my sister uses it more than I do! Currently, the eyehshadows Half Baked and Chopper are panned because of her, and there are very big dents on other eyeshadows in here. She has a tendency to using only one eyeshadow for her looks, so she goes through eyeshadows a lot faster then I do! Price: $52

Victoria's Secret Eyeliner in Black
This is her second eyeliner that she has gone through from Victoria's Secret. This eyeliner lasts for her all day through the weather. I personally do not like the formula of this eyeliner, but Gabby completely adores it! Price: $9

Hawaiian BBQ Pizza at California Pizza Kitchen

Butter Cake at California Pizza Kitchen

The two pictures above are when my sister and I were having a girls day out at a California Pizza Kitchen yesterday. Highly recommend that restaurant if you ever get a chance to go.

What products does your sibling use? Let me know in the comment section below! Be sure to check out my giveaway here. 

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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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GRWM 4 - Night Out Makeup Featuring Urban Decay Anarchy Palette

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Everyday Winter Foundation Routine

Hey guys! I'm posting a slightly older video just in case any of my blog subscribers were interested in seeing my everyday winter foundation routine. This foundation routine focuses on hydrating my skin so that my skin wouldn't be uncomfortable in the winter. This foundation routine features a medium coverage using some of my favorite products! I hope you guys enjoy the video! Let me know what you think and if you are interested in seeing more videos like this.

Products Mentioned:
Benefit Watts Up Highlighter
Lancome Teint Miracle in Buff 6W
Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser - Review
Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Concealer in Radiant
Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer in Custard - Review
Revlon Photoready Blush in Pinched
Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Transparent
Urban Decay DeSlick Setting Spray

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January 2014 Makeup Favorites

 

Benefit They're Real Mascara
So the rave on this mascara is definitely true! This lengthens my mascara very well, and while it is not a waterproof formula I do not notice any smudging (granted the weather in Florida isn't hot or humid...so we can only find that out for sure in the summer). Definitely something great to own for a girl who has short lashes, in my opinion!

Benefit Watts Up Highlighter
I just got back into the cream product bandwagon this winter, and this highlighter is the main reason. I love the champagne glow it gives on my cheek without being too shimmery! The creaminess and the ease of blendibility also make this a dream. I will definitely buy the full size of this product when I finish!

Buxom Big and Healthy Lip Polish in Dani
I'm completely addicted to this lip gloss! This is a beautiful sheer berry lip gloss that I have been topping my nude, pink, and berry lip sticks throughout this month. The formula isn't too sticky, and plus I love the minty taste of it!

Elf Studio Brow Kit in Medium - Review
I have fallen back in love with this brow product, mainly with the brow gel on the left. I have primarily been using just that portion of the brow kit to fill in my brows and it stays put for the majority of my days!

Mac Pro Longwear Concealer in NW25
I've only had this product for less than a month but daaang, does this cover well. I'm quite positive I should've picked up NW20 instead of NW25, but I can work with it so it makes it slightly okay. I really like the finish it gives, and the product is long lasting. Will do a full review later on within the next month or so.

Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser - Review
I did a review of this product a couple of weeks back, and I'm still enjoying this product a lot. This gives me a nice base to work with and it minimizes my pores!

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette
As you can see, this is a very well loved palette in my collection (thanks to my sisters help, I have hit pan on Chopper). I have been gravitating towards this eye shadow palette this month for my neutral makeup looks and it has consistently been a staple in my makeup collection for the past year that I've had it.

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Get Ready With Me: Valentine's Day Collab with ErrinLovesMakeup

Hello guys! Sorry if I haven't been able to been posting, I was rushing (yes, Greek rushing - Alpha Phi Omega style) and this weekend was our Lunar New Year! For those of you who celebrate the New Year, I wish you all the best! (I've been currently pigging out on Chinese and Vietnamese food). And, for those of you who are curious, Alpha Phi Omega is a co-ed service fraternity; they focus on service and fellowship events! I'm currently hoping for the best with the fraternity, I am currently a pledge but hopefully by the end of the semester I will become a brother! 

Anyways, today I have a Valentine's Day Collab with Erin over at ErrinLovesMakeup (check out her video here). My video features a nude eye and pink lips! Erin's is more of a cranberry eye and nude lips!

I hope you guys enjoyed the video and please let me know what you think!

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Get Ready With Me: Dramatic Winged Liner & Muted Red Lips

Hey guys! So today I will be showing you how I created the look! It's definitely a lot more dramatic eyeliner than what I normally wear, (which was actually done by accident and was accidentally cut from the camera) with a muted red lip (Revlon JBKBS in Smitten could be easily built up to be extremely pigmented though!) The camera was cooperating more, but for some reason the camera decided to focus on the chair rather than my face! I decided to put this one up anyways, just in case it was useful to anyone...but needless to say I think I've gotten to know my camera enough to where this won't happen again (yay for taking a photography class and learning the ins and outs of your camera!) Hope you guys enjoy the video!

Products Used:
Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel
Benefit Watts Up Highlighter
CoverFX Mattifying Primer with Anti-Acne Treatment
DiorShow Waterproof Mascara in Black
Jordana 12 Hour Made to Last Eyeshadow Pencil in Continuous Almond
Jordana 12 Hour Made to Last Liquid Eyeliner Pencil in Black Point
Jordana FabuBrow Eyebrow Pencil in Taupe
Lancome Blush Subtil in Amour Rose
Lancome Teint Miracle Foundation in Buff 6W
Maybelline Baby Lips in Peppermint
Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Concealer in Radiant
Maybelline Gel Eyeliner in Blackest Black
Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Smitten
Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Transparent
Urban Decay Deslick Setting Spray
Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette (Busted, Foxy, Tease, YDK)

 

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

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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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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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Wishlist Wednesday: To Reward Myself (Holiday Kits Style)

Welcome to another Wishlist Wednesday! In this edition I will be showing you the holiday kits that I really do want to have in my collection (even though it may not make much sense considering how I already have too much for one person anyways...). All of these are from high end makeup brands, ranging from brands where I do own a product or two to brands where I don't own anything. As always, I will be detailing which products I will most likely buy and why I will or won't. 

Benefit Countdown to Love Advent Calender

Will I Buy: Maybe

Why: This is probably one of the most adorable ideas I have seen a makeup company come across with. Basically, every day in December you get to open up and there is a little sample of one of Benefit's famed products. While I may not buy it for myself, there is of course a high likely chance I will buy it for an awesome friend!

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette

Will I Buy: Possibly

Why: I so, so, so badly want this palette. I have always been a huge admirer of Hourglass products, but I haven't spiked my courage up to pick something up from them. Not to mention, while I love highlighting my face, I'm kinda skeptical with how amazing this product is in comparison to everything else in the market. Maybe if I do well in my classes I will splurge!

Marc Jacobs Beauty The Showstopper 7-Piece Holiday Set

Will I Buy: Probably Not

Why: This kit would be a great value kit for those who want to try Marc Jacobs beauty products. Only reason why I don't want this is because there are other products I want more that are selling in the Holidays!

NARS Guy Bourdin Holiday Collection Limited Edition One Night Stand Cheek Palette

Will I Buy: Probably  Purchased

Why: The last time Nars had a cheek palette (which I did not pick up) was two years ago. I have heavily regretted it since then and as such, this is probably something I will pick up eventually (I'm using this as a motivator for me to have beautiful grades this semester...if my grades are good I will pick this up, if I don't...then this will get left behind :( )

Tarte Off the Cuff Amazonian 12HR Blush Palette and Bracelet

Will I Buy: Yes

Why: Blame Vanessa over at Citron and Guavaberry (can I just have this as my reason?!) But besides that, I love Tarte's blushes (just hit pan on one from last Holiday collection)... and I just can't imagine my collection without these. Will probably hit this up during the Sephora VIB Sale ;)

Too Faced All I Want For Christmas

Will I Get This: Maybe

Why: I currently don't own any Too Faced products, and this kit would be a great way to be introduced to them. Why I do want this a lot, I'm also eyeing at other products a bit more... so this is a maybe. Highly tempted though.

Urban Decay Vice 2 Palette

Will I Buy: Probably Not

Why: Unfortunately the amount of eyeshadows I own is a bit ridiculous. However, this Vice 2 Palette was more appealing than the original Vice Palette. The packaging of this is absolutely beautiful, and the swatches that I have seen on this is AMAZING. Maybe I will get this as a present to a friend.... but besides that, won't be added to my collection.

Have any of you guys picked out anything from any of the Holiday collection yet? If so, what did you pick up? Feel free to recommend me products that you think I should try and all in the comment section below!

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