Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Favorite Face Products



Today i'm sharing my favorite face products. I've tried several brands, both expensive brands and drugstore brands and I've been able to find quite a few products at a lower price that I really like. There are some products that i'm willing to spend more on, but if a cheaper one does the same job then I'll definitely use it!

1.Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer: I went through a phase where I tried to find the best under eye concealer. I swear I tried 20 different types and some were ok, but I was never really satisfied. I also ended up wasting a lot of money. I'm not gonna lie, I didn't even like this Maybelline Instant Age Rewind concealer when I fist tried it, but for some reason I adjusted and now I can't go without it! It's definitely my favorite under eye concealer and beats any of the more expensive brands I've tried. It goes on really smoothly, doesn't crease and lasts all day.

2.L'oreal True Match Powder: I use this powder on my face every day after I apply my foundation and I really like it. I've tried MAC and other expensive brands and I feel like this one does a great job at a fraction of the cost.

3.Maskcara Illuminator: First of all, if you don't follow Maskcara's blog go follow it now! She's an amazing beauty blogger and I absolutely love her. This illuminator is from her makeup line and it's amazing. I typically mix it with my under eye concealer to help cover dark circles and brighten my eyes. It looks like it's going to be really shimmery when you open it, but once you blend it it's really pretty.

 4.Body Shop Highlighter: I love the body shop. They have amazing products, but I especially like their makeup. I bought this highlighter on a whim one day and i'm so glad I did. It's the perfect shade and it gives you the perfect highlight without being overwhelming or shimmery. I typically use this product under my eyes and at the tops of my cheeks for a highlighted look. I use the shade 01. The Body Shop is having a 50% off sale right now with free shipping, so go and get some of their products while they're on sale :)

5.Rimmel Stay Matte Foundation: I have super oily skin. It's bad and I hate it. I've tried so many different products to help control the oil and I finally pinned down some products that really help! This foundation is one of them (I'll share some others in my favorite skincare products post). It's super cheap and it lasts all day. If you have oily skin I highly recommend it.

6.Laura Mercier Setting Powder: This product is a little pricey, but 100% worth it! I had never used a Setting powder in my life until I came across this product on a beauty blog one day. I researched it and passed it up because it was pricey, but kept coming back to it. I finally ordered it and I'm so glad I did. I use this to set my makeup once i'm done with everything and it gives your face a really pretty finished look. It's hard to explain, but it just pulls everything together.

7.MAC Blush: I use the shade Peachy Keen. This blush is a simple peachy/pink color and I really like it. I've had it for almost a year and I still have a ton left. A little bit goes a long way. The main thing I like about it is that it's not super shimmery. I don't like shimmer on my face because i'm already oily and I don't want to add to the effect! MAC has a ton of great blush colors and I can't wait to try some other ones.

8.Rimell Natual Bronzer: I've been using this bronzer for years. It's cheap, it's not orange, it lasts all day, and it doesn't have shimmer like most bronzers do. I use the shade 022 "Sun Bronze".

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Friday, December 5, 2014

Favorite Eyeshadow Palettes





Finally... a makeup post! I love makeup almost as much as I love clothes, so I'm pretty excited to share some of my favorite products.

Today is all about my top favorite eyeshadow palettes. A couple of them are really affordable and a couple are a little more pricey, but totally worth the investment! I like to buy most of my makeup at Ulta because they always have a coupon that you can use and they have a rewards card that is pretty awesome. 

1. Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette: I can't say enough good things about this palette! If you like rosy/gold/purple/pink tones then this is the palette for you.  It has a variety of shades and some are matte and some are have more shimmer, which I really love for layering.  I can honestly say I use this palette every day. It is quite expensive, but 100% worth the investment. I've had mine for about 6 months now and I expect it to last at least another 6 months, if not more.

2. NYX Suede Palette: I'm a huge fan of NYX Cosmetics. They are super affordable and great quality. I have a couple of their palettes and I honestly love them all, but I really love the colors in the Suede palette. It has some taupe and gold colors as well as a couple of dark tones that are really pretty. The best part? It's only around $12! The only thing about it, which is to be expected with cheaper eyeshadow, is that the color payoff isn't as good.You have to get a little more shadow on your brush in order to get the color to show up.

3. Forever 21 Love & Beauty Natural Palette: I love the colors in this palette. They are the prettiest shades of pink and gold/rosy tones. If you're looking for a super cheap palette and you like these colors, then i'd definitely purchase this one. It's under $7.00 and for the price I think it's great! The only downside is just like the NYX palette, because it's cheaper, the color payoff isn't as great. 

4. Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - Urban Decay has 3 palettes like this and honestly, you could choose either one and i'm sure you'd be super happy, it just depends on what shades of color you like. This one has more earthy grey/taupe/brown tones where the Naked 3 palette is much more purple/pink. I honestly love both of them and switch back and forth between the two often, but i'd still have to say the Naked 3 is my favorite.  Add one of the Naked palettes to your Christmas list, I promise you'll thank me later! 

Palettes I can't wait to try: Urban Decay Naked (the 1st palette) , Lorac Pro and Pro 2 Palettes, and NYX Love in Paris (Parisian Chic).

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