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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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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Influenser VoxBox: The Sargento Box!

Hey guys! So today  I am going to share with you what I received from Influenster in the mail about a month or so back. I'm super late into the game but this review has been pending for awhile and now I am able to post my thoughts on it! 

For those of you who don't know, Influenster is a website where you can review products for a chance to get some free products! The only caveat is of course, the free product that you receive you would have to do either a blog post on it! As such, I decided to put my luck into the game and see if there was a chance that I was able to get something! Little did I realize that I would get a VoxBox featuring food! As always, this review will be impartial and contain my honest opinion! 

In this package in the mail, I received several things. First, there was a card detailing instructions on how to proceed. Secondly, there was a voucher for a free cheese snack by Sargento which was then accompanied with a $1 off coupon. And lastly, there was a mini cheese cooler! I found it to be really nifty that they offered that in this kit. 

I ended up purchasing the Sargento String Cheese Natural Low Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese. In it contained 12 detachable cheese sticks within the package.

Overall I think this is a good flavor to try for those of you who aren't a huge fan of cheese. The flavor is rather mild, and as such isn't overwhelming and sharp like some other cheeses could be. I have to admit that I am not the biggest cheese fanatic out there, but this was a good snack for me to have when I was studying for my tests! Not only is it a healthy snack but it is also a good source of calcium that I was able to get! I like to eat these with Ritz Crackers and a cup of milk! When I get the chance, I will definitely consider repurchasing this food items! My only issue with this product mainly is that I wish they had more variety of their flavors! I can see myself and my family easily trying the other flavors out, we finished this package really easy between the five of us!

While the mini cheese cooler is cool, I can't really see a practical use out of it to be honest. The age group that I see this product is geared towards is elementary through high school, and the majority of them carry lunch boxes with ice coolers in them already... while it is neat I don't find it practical to use and I myself don't see it being used often. 

My first VoxBox experience was a success! If you guys have tried any Sargento Cheese product, let me know in the comments below on what you think about their products! 

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All products in this post were given to me directly or indirectly (via coupon) for free. As always, my reviews are 100% genuine and honest. 

Review of NuMe 19MM Magic Wand

Claims: Go Beyond the salon... dream of red carpet curls. NuMe reinvents the way the world sees curling wands: pure titanium for unbeatable shine, negative ions for irresistible smoothness, and advanced technology for a stronger, smarter curling wand. Each Magic Wand is equipped with a sleek, digital display temperature settings to adjust perfectly to your hair type's ideal degree of heat. This new and improved ergonomic model is unbelievably comfortable, especially with its lighter body and sleeker design. Unearthly curls are simply a wand away. See what your hair has been missing, with the all-new NuMe Signature Magic Wand!
Colors: Black, Purple (Featured), Blue
Price: $179.99
Sizes: 19MM, 25MM, 32MM
Where Can I Buy: numeproducts.com

Hey guys! So today I will be doing a much anticipated review of the NuMe 19MM Magic Wand. I purchased this product back in my NuMe Haul in early July and I have also featured this product recently in my August Favorites mentioning that I will do a review about this product! Today I will share with you my thoughts on the product!

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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New Product Alert: Jordana 12 Hr Made to Last Eyeshadow Pencil and Twist and Shine Moisturizing Balm Stain

Hello everyone! So today I wanted to share with you guys some new products from Jordana that has recently came out! For those of you who may not know, Jordana is found in Walgreens and is a sister company to Milani. As expected, many of the products overlap in quality, the only main difference is the price (which Jordana will win any day)! If you guys are interested in seeing what I picked up, then keep on reading!

Left to Right (One Swipe Across Hand): Jordana 12 Hr Made to Last Eyeshadow Pencil in 01 Eternal White, Jordana 12 Hr Made to Last Eyeshadow Pencil in 03 Tenacious Brown, Jordana 12 Hr Made to Last Eyeshadow Pencil in 04 Continuous Almond, Jordana 12 Hr Made to Last Eyeshadow Pencil in 05 Pink Evermore 

As you can see, three of the four jumbo eyeshadow sticks are matte with Pink Evermore being the only one with shimmer. There are 8 shades of this line and I picked out the four that I felt like I could use the most. These claim to be long lasting, water resistant, and crease-poof. For those of you who are concerned about parabens, then you will be glad that these products are paraben free! I have not tried these out on my eyes yet. However, just from the swatch settling for a couple of minutes, I have not been able to make these eyeshadows budge no matter how much I try. 

I have also tried testing how water resistant the product is, and so far I am impressed with the product! There was only minor wear for Pink Evermore and Eternal White pigmentation faded), the other two colors looked the same as then I initially applied. I will do a detailed review of this product later but so far I have a very good first impression of this product! The product itself costs $3.99 at Walgreens and on the Jordana website. If you are looking for a good jumbo eyeshadow pencil at a drugstore price, I recommend you check these out! EDIT: Detailed Review Here

Left to Right (One Swipe Only): Jordana Twist and Shine Moisturizing Balm Stain in 02 Sweet Pink, Jordana Twist and Shine Moisturizing Balm Stain in 05 Honey Love, Jordana Twist and Shine Moisturizing Balm Stain in 06 Cranberry Crush, Jordana Twist and Shine Moisturizing Balm Stain in 07 Rock n Rouge

The product I was most excited for was this line of moisturizing balm stains. The line itself has 8 colors and as usual I got some neutral shades but I also got some colors I don't normally gravitate towards, a berry and red! I have tried on Sweet Pink and Cranberry Crush and I can definitely say that these two are very moisturizing! Other than that, I will have to test these products out more before I can give a definitive answer to whether or not I give it a thumbs up or down! These products are priced at $2.99 at Walgreens, definitely a much better price than the Revlon JBKBS so these are something to look into if you are looking for an even more affordable option. Like always, I will do an updated post with my final thoughts on this product!

Are any of these products seem exciting to you or something you would be willing to try? Let me know in the comment section below! I'm still trying to catch up on other posts, still need to wrap up Back to School (cause yes, I do know of schools who haven't started yet!) and have tons of reviews I need to finalize! Let me also know if you want me to review anything for you guys and I will do so!

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August Favorites!

Welcome to my August favorites! As some of you guys very well know, August has been a crazy month for me! I got my wisdom teeth removed, school is now back up again and life is being extremely hectic! So much money has to be dropped for college shopping that it is absolutely insane! I have a decent amount of makeup products that I will be sharing with you guys today that have been a favorite of mine for the past month or so, a couple of them are rediscovered favorites that I have and others are new favorites!

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder Duo in Dark Brown

I have changed up my favorite brow product for the last couple of months, but as you can see this is by far my newest favorite. I prefer this one over the Brow Wiz in Brunette and Elf Studio Brow Kit in Medium because this gives me the most natural brow. Yes, I can blend with the Brow Wiz and the Elf Brow Kit but the effect this brow powder gives is absolutely divine. Be on the lookout for an indepth review in the upcoming future!

Bobbi Brown Corrector in Porcelain Peach

I've only recently just started using this product actively in August and I now remember why I love it so much! This corrector works wonders for discoloration and brightening up light undereye circles. As you can see, I love it so much that I have hit pan on it! Yay for another Project 10 Pan product to be finished!

Elf Studio Blush in Pink Passion

While this blush is a scary color for a lot of people, it is absolutely beautiful if applied sheerly or applied with a heavy hand. I like this blush a lot because of that versatility. I have been using this blush almost every day of this month!

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Moisturizer in SPF 50

Just when I was trying to find an affordable alternative to the Clarins UV Plus HP Day Screen High Protection SPF 40, I have found something absolutely wonderful! I stumbled upon this product while searching the internet for the best liquid moisturizer on TotalBeauty.com and I am so glad that I picked this up! This work beautiful under makeup and on its own, and the price tag is so much more affordable then the Clarins Sunscreen!

NuMe 19MM Magic Wand

This curling wand is absolutely divine. The curls last all day without any hairspray and through Florida humidity. The price tag is absolutely crazy, but well worth it (especially since there are tons of coupon codes for this floating on the interwebs). Definitely a must try if you have straight hair that doesn't hold any shape of a curl. This curling wand is a total life changer for me and I will probably do something dangerous and buy the whole line now! Be on the look out for an indepth review soon!

Real Techniques Blush Brush

Ever since I purchased this brush in my Back to School Haul, I have not picked up another blush brush since (which is a sign of how amazing this brush is)! This brush has completely changed the way on how I apply blush nowadays, there is less room for error using this brush because it picks up product nicely without packing on an excessive amount. As such, I highly recommend this brush for those of you who own pigmented blushes like I do and have a heavy hand! This brush balances out my heavy hand in blushes which allows me to walk out of the house without looking like a clown!

Real Techniques Expert Face Brush

This brush is another game changer in my makeup routine! I love using this brush with liquid foundations, it makes my holy grail foundation, the CoverGirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3 in 1 Foundation, look even more beautiful on the skin! Definitely something worth checking out!

Revlon Photoready Cream Blush in Pinched

I haven't really delved into cream blushes until I found this in my collection (yes, I may have misplaced this somewhere!). This blush is light to medium peach color that gives a nice natural flush of color on your cheeks. This blush is also nice to use when you want to layer with other blushes to prolong the wear of your blush!

Wet n Wild Bronzer in Reserve Your Cabana

I never realized the value of a subtle, powder highlight until I picked up this bad boy. The product amount of this is astronomically ridiculous, which means that you get almost a lifetime of useage out of it! Will be definitely using this highlighting product for months and months to come!

What are your favorite products this month? Link it to me in the comment section below or just post in the comment section below!

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