New Babies! The Intoxica is brand new... I grabbed the last one! It's a total Renée color! The Faux is beyond the most perfect lip color I've ever worn! I don't know where it's been all my life!
Wearing Faux 😍😍😍
Sunday, July 3, 2016
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Saturday, June 4, 2016
Reviews of my Favorite foundations currently
As a makeup artist I have had a lot of experience with all sorts of foundations. Some are perfect, some are just alright and some just flat out suck! Working with Sephora I've been able to test run quite a few and even branch off to other brands that I've used and cherished for years.
Above is a picture of the foundations that I currently rotate through on a daily basis. I'll let you know why I like them, what finish they give and any other comments I have on them.
First, before I get started I think it's important to share that I have combination skin. I'm oily mostly on my nose, pretty normal throughout the rest of my face and super dry on my chin. I have pretty fairly light skin but like to wear a shade darker than my natural color. I just like looking like I have more color, however the key to that is blending all the way down on your neck. Avoid that line of demarkation!!
1.The first foundation I want to mention is the Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation. I don't have it pictured above because I'm currently out of it and have been trying other products in place of it. It's been my go to liquid foundation for some time now. I'm naturally a shade "2.0", but I prefer wearing a "3.5". The shades are either neutral or more golden tone. I find if it has a .0 after the number, it will run a little more golden. The coverage is light to medium, more towards medium. The feel is pretty lightweight and you don't need a lot to cover your face. It's a lot more fluid than your typical foundation, so be careful when applying. It has peptides in it, so it has anti aging benefits. It gives a smooth, plump, air brush finish and no matter who I put in it, it looks like perfection. Cost is $40 for 1.0 fluid ounces. Can be found at Sephora.
3.NARS All Day Luminious Weightless Foundation. This stuff is a dream! It's called Luminious because it gives you an all over Dewey glow! It's beautiful! It was actually formulated to apply using your finger tips. François Nars is all about effortless beauty, hence the formulation. With that said I would avoid applying with a beauty blender or anything else besides your fingers. You don't want a drop of this product getting soaked up anywhere else but your face. 1 to 2 pumps should cover your whole face. I find that this foundation is also self setting. I always set my foundation with a powder but if you forget to do so with this product, you'll be fine. I wear the shade "Santa Fe" in this foundation. NARS is notorious for running golden in there foundation and it's no different with these. I have to really blend this into my neck in order to get a good looking color match. This is a medium coverage foundation, but can be worn lighter. I'm jut going to lie, this product is a bit more pricey than your average foundation. $48 for 1.0 fluid ounces. Can be found at your favorite Sephora.
4. MAC Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15. I have to say that this is one of my absolute favorite MAC foundations. It's a full coverage foundation with a Demi matte finish. It's described as a matte foundation for oily skin types, but I found it wasn't a true matte foundation. Covers all flaws or imperfections I have and I always feel and look completely finished in it. That's because it reduces the appearance of pores and fine lines. I wear NW20. I have more golden than pink undertones in my skin, so I use the NW rather than the NC. It is slightly darker than my natural skin, especially because it has the SPF 15 in it. Sunscreen tends to make foundations oxidize and appear darker. I use a sunscreen on a daily basis, so most of my foundations tend to deepen. This costs $27 for 1.0 fluid ounces. Amazing product and amazing price!
5. My next favorite MAC foundation is the Pro Longwear Nourishing Waterproof foundation. I've been using this one a lot since my move to Nashville. It's been 90 degrees almost every day and pretty humid as well. This foundation does not budge! It's water proof, humidity proof, sweat proof, melt proof! Medium to full coverage. This foundation runs very light. As you can see in the first photo, I have 2 tubes of this stuff. The NW20 ran just a little too light for my liking. So I picked up the NW35 and it's more the shade I was looking for. Claims to be 24hr wear. This one is a little more expensive because of its waterproof formula. Natural Satin finish. It's $33 for .85 fluid ounces. You can order online at maccosmetics.com or your local MAC store or counter.
6. MAC Pro Longwear Foundation. This foundation is more on the medium coverage side. It basically does everything the Pro Longwear Nourishing Waterproof foundation does, except it's not waterproof. I find it does hold up in the humidity however. The color runs more true to my natural color, even though I get the same NW20 as the rest of my foundations. I don't wear this one as much, just for that reason. It's more my choice for the colder months. It's not as thick as the other MAC foundations, so you may need more of it to get your desired coverage. Has a matte finish. It runs more on the medium side but is buildable. The price on this is $33 for 1.0 fluid ounces.
7. MAC Matchmaster SPF 15. This foundation is very comparable to the UD Naked Skin. It's lightweight and medium coverage. Perfect for those warm summer months. Helps with oily skin, shine and gives a Demi Matte finish. Reduces the appearance of pores and fine lines. The Matchmaster technology helps to match your skin better than most foundations. I'm "1.5" in this foundation. That's closest to "NW20". I probably use this the most on a daily basis, especially during the summer. This runs $36 for 1.18 fluid ounces. The most ounces for your money than any of the other foundations that I listed above.
For more details on the above products, you can go to Sephora.com and Maccosmetics.com. They give other customer reviews and product descriptions from the manufacturers. Remember that everyone's skin is different. What works for me, may not work for you. You can always ask your local store or counter for a sample of these products, so you can test them out yourselves before committing to a purchase.
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Thursday, April 9, 2015
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
March 2015 favorites
Beauty blender: beats applying a foundation with a brush any day!
EOS Acai Blueberry: smells so yummy
Peter Thomas Roth Irish Moor Mud Mask: minimizes pores and blemishes without drying
Glam Glow Power Mud Mask: favorite glam glow mask! Detoxes and leaves skin so soft!
Pro Contour Brush #79: perfect contour brush
Josie Maran Argan Illuminizer: most perfect higlighter for a Dewey glow
Too Faced Natural Matte Palette: I'm loving matte shadow palettes. This one is my favorite right now.
Elizabeth and James Nirvana Black: my signature scent
Too Faced Better Than Sex Macara: favorite mascara
Sephora 2015 Summer Obsessions Kit: best kit in a long time
Kat Von D Shade and Light Eye Palette: great matte shades for light, medium and dark skin tones
Urban Decay Naked Skin: light full, mefium coverage, semi matte finish
Urban Decay Naked Skin Powder: can't wait to wear this in the summer for my foundation. Great finish and coverage.
Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Concealer: no creasing. Super lightweight, perfect highlighter shade
Bare Minerals Pop of Passion lip oil balm: I have been looking for this for a long time. I wanted a pop of color, where it looked like I just ate a red Popsicle. Perfect for summer.
Sephora Bronzer Aruba: sephora bronzers are my favorite
Sephora Mineral Blush in Tangerine: I perfect peaches over pinks on my skin tone. Has a bit of a gold shimmer.
Smashbox Pore Minimizing Primer
Philosophy renewed hope in a jar moisturizer
Soap and Glory Peaches and Clean Milk Cleanser
Pink Chiffon lotion and Body wash: most amazing smell and it sticks around
Nails Inc Gel spring/summer collection: perfect spring summer nail colors
Call it spring nautical tote bag from JCP
Makeup bag (Sephora Summer obsessions 2015)
Mix it up spring watch from JCP
Sunday, January 4, 2015
New Year... New Skin Routine
Well since the new year is upon us and holiday shopping is finally over, I need to buckle down and save money if I ever want to move down to Nashville, TN and broaden my makeup career. So with that being said, I took a look at my skincare routine. I LOVE my skincare, some people may say I'm obsessed. I get all giddy and excited about taking care of my skin, and well I would like to think it shows. Good skincare doesn't come cheap... Or so I thought! Not only is my new skincare routine a fraction of the cost that I was paying for my high end name brand stuff... But it's also all organic! Which is even better for my skin and my wallet. Some of the stuff I found are almost identical dupes to my former beloved products and some are just new finds! You can find these products at any wegmans, feel rite or whole foods store.
Argan oil... Plain and simple. But if you buy non name brand ones... You get twice the amount for half the cost! Great deal!
Since I saved a lot, A LOT of money with my new routine, and realized I was lacking a night serum. I picked this one up! It's great in winter and smells really good!
Take a look!
It was pretty hard to part with my algenist cleanser. We had a long standing romance. But this new find (thanks to my coworker Anna)... Is almost an exact dupe! The ingredients aren't identical, but they have the same benefits and properties as my beloved Algenist cleanser. It's the DermaE Glycolic facial Cleanser. I don't want just any old face wash, I want anti aging benefits and this has it! It doesn't foam or lather like a typical face wash... But it cleans my skin and doesn't leave it dry.
(Update! Face wash made me break out. I'm not currently using Soap and Glorys Peaches and Clean Milk Cleanser)
Avalon Organics vitality facial serum. I know... I can't even believe it myself. But a dupe to my holy grail of serums... The ole henriksen truth serum. I have not used this new one yet... Due to the fact that I was pretty back stocked on the Ole Serum... So stayed tuned for reviews. At first glance, it has everything I would be getting from the big name brand serum. Fingers crossed.
DermaE moisturizing day cream. I have used a variety of day moisturizers. One being the Murad Hydro Dynamic ultimate moisture cream. These two creams really compare. The key ingredient what sold me was the hyaluronic acid. Not only does it help retain moisture by creating a barrier and adjusting with hummidity, but it also helps plump the skin in aiding against fine lines and wrinkles.
For the night I've been using a cleansing oil. The benefits of oils on your skin are truly fascinating! They not only melt away makeup but they also pull out impurities, hydrate, provide healing and anti aging properties and so much more! You can make your own "oil cocktail" that is just as good, if not better than a big brand oil cleanser. Each oil has its own benefits. I use the ones pictured above. Just mix equal parts of each oil in a bottle. Then shake before using. Your skin will thank you!
Jojoba oil: all skin types/acne prone
Castor oil: natural astringent
Avocado: anti aging/dry skin
Sunflower seed oil: all skin types
Grape-seed oil: balances oily skin
Sweet Almond Oil: all skin types/oily skin
DermaE evenly radiant brightening night crème. Pretty much an exact dupe for half the cost!
Avalon Organics revitalizing eye cream. I'm not huge on eye creams, but I do like to use one considering your eyes age six times faster than the rest of your face. This was a steal at over half the price. Anything with Vitamin C will lighten, tighten and brighten the skin.
DermaE microdermabrasion scrub with Dead Sea salt. I exfoliate daily with my clarisonic, but once a week I like to use a scrub on my face. I just feel better and my skin is noticeably different after I use one.
I hope you guys liked this post, and inspired you to try new products. Also to realize that you can still take really good care of your skin without spending a fortune. I'm saving so much money by taking this step! I'll be in Nashville, TN in no time!!!
Monday, July 7, 2014
Favorites of 2014!!
Clarisonic Mia
This beauty has changed my skin! I get compliments daily on my complex. If you don't own one... You need to invest in one!
Tarte Amazonian Clay Foundation
Great coverage, light moussey feel. My go to foundation I grabbed for the warmer months.
Anastasia Blonde Dip Brow
This little gem is worth all the hype it's been getting. It gives you a well defined eyebrow while still looking soft. It takes a little practice if your used to using a powder. I can't imagined life without it now!
Tarte smooth operator setting powder
This provided me shine free skin for hours. During the summer it saved my life! This and Boscia blotting papers, absorbed the greased feeling that comes with hummidity.
Best primer aside from cover fx mattifying primer. Perfect pairing to the Amazonian clay foundation. Especially during the warmer months.
Tarte CC primer
I use this to even out my skin when I don't want to do a full face of makeup. Just a quick swipe and I'm good to go. It's super light and soft on my skin.
Once it started getting colder, I had to switch over my foundation. The Tarte Amazonian clay was to drying on my combination skin. The creamy powder of bare minerals in the dry months of winter is perfect for my skin!
Probably my favorite facial mask in existence. I have a huge obsession with skin oils to begin with... And this is a mud that transforms into an oil. My skin feels so soft after I use this. Good detox for your skin after a long week.
I pretty much used this blush every day
Bare Minerals Ready Illuminator duo
When I wasn't using my Josie Maran Argan Illuminator... Was using this bad boy!
Ole Henriksen Truth Serum
Liquid gold... Also known as crack! I use this every single day! I can't say enough good things about this.
Kat Von D liquid lipstick in Bachelorette. All her liquid lipsticks are amazing... But this was my most used color of 2014
Sephora Mr.Lover
Neon fuschia... When paired with cherry lip liner from MAC is my fav!
Kat Von D Lovestruck
My favorite go to everyday lip
Beautiful blend-ability and colors
This palette was made for me
Sephora cleansing wipes
EOS Blueberry Acai berry
The BEST flavor!!
The Tinkle Haircutter
Because of this thing, I haven't had to pay for a haircut. This keeps my pixie trimmed and shaped.
This stuff has saved my hair. Because I bleach it, it drys my hair out so bad! This stuff is super cheap and gives my hair hydration without making it feel oily.
Suave professionals macadamia conditioner
Ever since I've been blonde, I haven't needed shampoo. I just use a super hydrating conditioner. This one is very hydrating and very affordable!
Vanilla Bean Noel Lotion
I love me some bath and body works. Country Chic, Pink Chiffon, White Citrus, Punpkin Pecan Waffles are just a few of my favorite scents... But vanilla bean Noel is my number 1 fav!
Anita Blake series by Laurell K Hamilton
I'm not one for mystery or fantasy books. I usually like books where I learn something. Whether it's about organic farming, a US Navy Seal Sniper, The Dalai Lamas teachings of compassion or learning about vegetarian and vegan lifestyles. But this series got me hooked!!! I've never been so captured by a book before. I'm in the middle of the third one of the series. That is a big deal for me, considering I never have time to read. If you are a fan of the twilight movies and love a bad ass bitch taking charge... These books are for you!
Well..that's all I can come up with for my 2014 favorites! I hope everyone had s happy and healthy new year!!!
Welcome 2015!
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