December Favorites 2013

I'm back! I have decided to pick up the blog again! What better way to start back then to share my monthly favorites! These are a few products that have stood out this month!

NAKED 3: This has been anticipated for a while in the beauty world! And I know that not everyone has liked it but I LOVE IT! It is full of rosy and purple shades which make my brown eyes pop!

 

 

 

a few of my favorite shadows!

LORAC PRO:  If you are looking for a basic palette, this is it! This is full of all of the shades that you will need on a daily basis. You can create just about any look with it. I find myself reaching for it on the daily!

REVLON BRONZER IN CHIC AND BRONZED:  It is an all matte bronzer and is broken into four quadrants. I use this as a contour powder as well as something that warms up the face. It doesnt have too much orange and is not to warm for my skin tone! 

BENEFIT BOX BLUSH IN ROCKATUER: Rockatuer is a subtle natural rosy colored blush. It has a bit of a rose gold sheen in it. I dont really like to wear it by itself. I like a more dramatic blush but what I like to do with it is to layer it for an extra oomph!

JORDANA FABULINER IN BROWN: I recently decided that I was going to master liquid eyeliner. I have tried before and it was always a hot freaking mess! Well, I took the advice of some of my favorite beauty gurus who are always raving about this liner. BAM! I have mastered a new skill. I particularly love the brown for days that I don't want an overly dramatic look!

JORDANA 12 HOUR MADE TO LAST LIQUID PENCIL IN BLACK POINT: The best and cheapest liner you are going to get. This eyeliner is great for the waterline and last for days! This stuff is not going to budge after it sets. And best of all it is less then $3 

ANASTASIA BROW WIZ IN CARAMAL AND BRUNETTE: I have been a powder girl pretty much all year. Yet again, I was looking for something new and was influenced by my favorite beauty gurus! The brow wiz is a skinny pencil and creates a natural look. I use the lighter of the shades from the inner part of my brow and the darker shade on the tail. go get you some!

BUXOM LASH MASCARA: I got this as a sample when I ordered some stuff from Sephora about a month ago. It has a rubber brush with a lot of spiky bristles. It is great for creating volume and is good at separating the lashes. I like using it as a finishing coat to make sure there are no clumps!

CHANEL CHANCE: I got this with my Ulta rewards this last quarter. It is such a classic scent by a classic brand! The Chanel website describes it as an "unexpected floral". It just makes me feel special to wear it! 

I am excited to start back with my blog! I have some good ideas that I am looking to share! Get ready 2014! 

March Favorites!

In the past month, I have accured some monthly favorites that have become staples in my beauty rotation. Some of the products I am going to show have been things I never thought I would buy but are well worth the money. I can be a stickler for price but sometimes it is good to splurge! Anyway, lets get on with beauties!

First, I want to start with my face powder and highlighters!


Top: Hard Candy Bronzer in Tiki
Bottom: Mac MSF in Lightscapade and MSF in Light Plus


 

I have used many face powders in my day and I havent found one as good as MAC Mineralized Skinfinish in Light Plus. It creates a natural look without being too powdery. It does cost $30 but it seems to last for a while.I highly recommend everyone checking it out.

As for the two highlighters, I have been obsessed with setting my undereye concealer with them. I use the MSF in Lightscapde the most. It helps to lighten up the area without looking like you put glitter or anything in the area. It has a great sheen without being unnatural.

Hard Candy calls Tiki a bronzer but really it is a great golden highlighter. It adds just a bit of glow when you need a pick me up!

Next up, eyes!



Maybelline Expert Eyes in Browntones; MAC Pro longwear Concealer in NW 15; Maybelline Dream Lumi Concealer in Radiant

Lets be honest. Dark circles are a girls biggest enemy when it comes to creating a bright complextion. I have been using a combo of the MAC and the Dream Lumi and it works great! I put the Dream Lumi on first to help correct some of the darkness and then apply the MAC on top. It works wonders at waking up a tired face!

My next trick at bringing out the face is my eyebrows. I have extremely light brows and have always fought it. In years past, I just let it ride. I was too afraid to try and dye them and just didnt understand pencils or what not. My first foray into filling in the brows was with a pencil. It often was too dark and never looked right---until recently. I decided I would give powders a try. Browntones is actually a eyeshadow but hey, who cares! It works great at creating a brow without being too harsh!

Urban Decay Naked Basics

I put off for months on getting the Naked Basics palette. I figured I could live without! Boy, I was wrong! It is perfect for creating an everyday eye look. You can go simple or go dramatic! I have been using it almost everyday since I got it!

Mica Beauty Gel Eyeliner

I got this gel liner in an Ipsy bag. It is a really dark, basic black liner. It is great for the winged liner I have been obsessed with!

MAC Pressed Pigment in Blonde Streak

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Blonde Streak is great for added a little sparkle to an eye look. I like to use it in the corner of the eye for brightness and have even used it to frame the outside of my eye. Make things a little fun!! and who doesnt love a little glitz?!?

NYX Cream Blush in Boho Chic

A new thing I have gotten into is cream blush. Boho Chic is great for a soft natural look. I use it on days where I want an "inner glow". I use a stippling brush to apply right after my foundation and then set my whole face with my MSF. I find that it has good pigmentation and lasts all day.


Welp, those have been my stand out product for the month of March! Look out for more to come!