Favorite Eyeliners!

Hey guys!

I must apologize for my lack of posts since Sunday. I have had laryngitis so I havent been feeling the best. I figured I would suck it up and get back at it.   

I decided I would talk about my favorite eyeliner. I always wear eyeliner. If I'm at home lounging and realize that i need to go out, It's the thing I grab to perk up my face in two minutes flat. Eyeliner can brighten and define your eyes at the same time. Most of the time I wear black but all the eyeliners I talk about can be bought in multiple colors.

Milani Infinite Liquid Liner 

This is my favorite liquid liner ever. Infinite come is about 6-8 colors and cost about 6 bucks. The staying power is amazing. Put it on and let it dry and it will not smudges at all. You have to wash it off to get it off. I once did a test. I decided to put my eyeliner on (Only eyeliner no makeup) in the morning and not wash it off when i went to bed. I know I know, so bad for your skin, but seeing as I didn't have any other makeup on I figured, what the hell, one night wont hurt me. When I woke up it basically looked the same. THAT'S staying power. The brush is thin and easy to apply the eyeliner. I start on my inner corner and line out all in one sweep. 

Revlon ColorStay Liquid Eye Pen 

Another favorite is Revlon ColorStay Pen. I like a felt tip eyeliner pen so I knew I would enjoy this one. This liner runs about 8 bucks and come in 5 colors. Black, Brown, Gray, Navy and Black Brown. I do wish this came in more colors but the 5 that it does is a good start. The formula is great. It stays forever. Their ads say it stays for 16 Hours. I believe it. I don't think I've worn it that long but I know at night I always have to was it off because it hasn't budged. 

The problem with felt tip liners is that they can dry out rather quick. I found a post about how to hydrate your liners on BellaSugar! Check it out Here!

Physicians Formula Shimmer Trips Eyeliner

I bought the set of three for brown eyes for about 12 bucks. This set comes with black that is picture above, a purple and a brown. I love these. Automatic pencils are awesome. I like them way more than a pencil that I need to have sharpened. But I like the ability to sharpen them to a really sharpen point for when I want to do a winged eye. These solve that problem. There is a built in sharpener on the bottom of the liner that you pull out of the bottom to sharpen and replace afterwards. This allows be to have an automatic liner that I can sharpen also. I love these and I use them all the time. You can pick them up at most drugstores/Walmart's.

These also come is sets for Green, Hazel and Glue eyes. 

Maybelline Master Drama

This eyeliner is automatic but last like a liquid. I love that. The formula is really creamy and easy to apply and blend out. Once it dries it wont smudge or smear. It's also really affordable at about 8 bucks each. They also come in 6 colors. 2 gray, one light and one dark, black, blue, brown and violet. All of them have great pigmentation and deliver very dramatic liner with ease. I find these last along time, I've had mine for what seems like months and I havent run out and I use it at least a couple time's a week. I love them.

These are my go to lines when it comes to everyday use. I will also do a more colorful liner post after Christmas. 

Thanks for reading!

Dud Products #001

Not every product is going to work for everyone. I have found products that work great for everyone else but I just don't like at all. I've compiled a list of a few things that just didn't work for me. All of these products are Drugstore/Discount store but I plan on doing a High End post of duds as well. Lets get Started!

Almay Smart Shade Foundation and Concealer

At 28 years old I am ridiculously afraid of wrinkles. Therefore I gravitate towards anti-aging makeup that wont clog pore or make lines appear deeper. I decided to try the Almay smart Shade. The idea of a smart shade makeup was intriguing to me and I like to try new products that come out. (This one has been out for about a year, I tried it once and put it in my Don't Use Again box)

I don't believe that this "Technology" exists. I tried the light to medium shade that should have worked for me at the time. I was a bit darker because it was the summer. This is super dark for me. I mean like 5 or 6 shades too dark. 

Both the concealer and the foundation are this way for me. So I didn't use it long enough to form a more detailed opinion. After using it once or twice i noticed the consistency was nice and the coverage was good but like i said. A foundation can be lumped into such a large category as light/medium. 

All in all, not for me!

Rimmel Glam Eyes Day 2 Night Mascara

When I bought this I opened the volume cap and thought. "Hmm... Nice big brush consistency looks good. Might be alright" So I put it on. And I was happy. wasn't the greatest Mascara but it wasn't the worst either.  

Than I opened the length side. I was pissed. The brush is exactly the same. Your basically pulling the same brush through the tube to pull off the mascara formula. So Im paying for a tube to clean off the brush for me? I can do that myself. 

Their website says that you can create two dramatically different looks with one brush. ONE BRUSH. Is it the brush that's doing the different looks or the choice to wear less mascara? 

This is such a crap product to me. It's like false advertising. ON their website the have a picture of the product that show two different brushes. One thicker and one thinner. Not true. Crappy Product!

ELF Wrinkle Refiner

OH Elf... How I love thee! You all know that I am the biggest ELF fan. Not only are their products cheap but they are great quality too. 

Except for this one. Getting back to me deep insecurity of wrinkles... I figured id try this out before my primer. I couldn't get it out of the package for about 15 minutes. It has one of those twist per click systems and  clicked and clicked and NOTHING. Then I turned it upside down and left it for a few minutes and still nothing. When i did get the product out it spilled out like it was too thin to hold in the package. It made such a mess. 

The product it self was not too great for me. I didn't find that it refined any small lines that i had. I did however put it on my hand to check it out before to see what it did and i did find it smoothed quite nice. Refined?  Not so much. I wouldn't buy this product again. 

Hard Candy Split Personality 

This double ended pencils are a great idea. I often say I have a split personality so I chuckled at the name. I decided to try the product because they are affordable and come in a decent range of dual colors. 

When I first opened the silver side, I was surprised at the quality of the sponge tip applicator. I wasn't impressed. It is quite flimsy. I couldn't get the control that I wanted using it without having to practically hold the sponge itself. The color is nice though. 

The blue side was worse. I opened it and the sponge was unattached from the pencil. It made a big mess when I fixed it and got it attached again. 

All in all this product sucked for me. The colors themselves are really nice so I wished hey had just put them out in a regular double ended pencil. 

These are a few duds that I have come across. What are your duds?

Disclaimer: All of the statements posted here are my opinions only and arnt meant in a harmfull way.

Natural School or Work Look!

It will be no surprise to you all that I enjoy a dramatic eye. So I decided to switch it up and show you guys a soft work inspired look using Coastal Scents Go Palette in Beijing. 

It's always great to have  few softer looks in your pocket for when you need to tone it down a bit and look effortless. In this look I will use rather inexpensive products that you can get at any Drugstore or on CoastalScents.com 

The Go Palette is available on CoastalScents.com for $8.95 and if definitely worth the bucks. You get 12 very pigmented shade in an easily carried palette. All the shade work great together and there are a lot of choices o pick from. I have the Beijing and Moscow. In this i'm using Beijing which is earthy browns and pinks. I adore the combination of pink and brown together! 

As you can see the look is very minimal and natural. I like this look because its simple and quick but polished as well. You could easily do this with a variation of many products that you already have.

I always start my makeup by moisturizing and applying a primer. The primer of the day is Rimmel Fix and Perfect Pro in 002

• First i applied my foundation all over my face. I used Revlon Colorstay in 150 Buff. This is a great base for the concealer and bronzer which I applied next. I like to dab my foundation on my chin cheeks and forehead and them blend outward with a damp sponge. I like using a sponge better than a brush because i get better control than if i use a brush. Maybe i just haven't found a brush that i love yet. 
• Once my foundation is applied i used Hard Candy Glamoflauge in Light around my eyes and my nose.  I also have whats seems to be a chicken pock mark under my left eye so i cover that as well. I love Glamoflauge! I`ve said it a million times! 
• After my Concealer a top with a light dusting of powder to set y foundation. I used Revlon ColorStay pressed powder in light. Than i applied a light dusting of NYC Smooth Skin Bronzer in Summer to add a bit of color.  I just left both out of the picture below by accident. 
• When doing my eyes i applied a small dab of NYX HD eyelid Primer to my lids to create a great base. This is probably my favorite primer for my lids. You get lots of product and lots of staying power for just 7 bucks! GREAT DEAL!
• I started my eye look by applying the light pink shade shown in the top row of the palette. This is the third from the left. I wish the palette had color names on them but they don't.  But the color is Called Pink Salmon. I put this all over my lid with a flat shadow brush and blend a little into the crease. 
• I than use the medium brown show in the bottom third from the left in my Crease. This shade is called Antique Chocolate Burgundy. I apply this in a back and forth motion with a small crease brush. I used my 1.00 ELF Pro crease brush. 
• Using a fluffy bare crease brush I blended out the rough edge to make it blend all the way to my brow. 
• Now it`s time for liner! I used my Maybelline Master Drama in Midnight Master which is basically black. I always sharpen this automatic liner because I wanted a fine line. I started right at the inside tear duct and worked out applying the liner as close to the lashes as I can. I also winged it out slightly.
• I applied two coats of  Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara in Black to my lashes and my eyes are done.
• Once my eyes are done i go in with two dots of Coastal Scents Bright Eyes to brighten my under eyes. It has a great pink salmon tone that just brightens up the eyes.  
• As for lips I lined and filled in the sides of my lips with Wet N Wild Burgundy Wine. I leave a small opening in the middle of my lips to give them some dimension. Than topped with Rimmel Stay Glossy in NON Stop Glamour. 

PHEWF! That took forever to write out! I think I may go into detail to much!! :)

I really like the look. It looks easy, Soft and Feminine. 

Here are some closer looks!

(Excuse my brows! Im growing them out for the winter to get them shaped again! )

Thanks for tuning in and I hope you like this look and try it out!

5 Everyday Items TAG

I recently saw a few people doing the 5 everyday items TAG on YouTube and I thought I would blog about my 5 everyday use items. These items are items I always use unless i'm using something else so i can review it at a later date. 

1. Rimmel Fix and Perfect Pro (002) 

This is my favorite primer and I use it almost everyday. It's super smooth and isn't sticky. It minimizes lines and pores while making a great barrier between my moisturizer and my foundation. At about 7 bucks a pop this primer is just as good as any of the higher end products that you would spend 30 bucks for. 

2. Revlon ColorStay Foundation (Buff)

I always have a hard time finding a medium-Full coverage foundation that fits me perfect. This one does. I seem to be too light for normal shades and too pinkish for others. Colorstay in Buff works perfect for my skin tone. It's a full coverage foundation that blends great and is easy on the skin with SPF 15.  I have the Normal to dry sky but it also comes in an oily formula. At about 19 bucks I think its affordable and the amount  of product you get compared to amount you need to use per application makes sending the 19 bucks totally worth it. All in all, I love it!

3. IT Cosmetics My Sculpted Face

I use this palette all the time. If you've never seen or used it Emilynoel83 on YouTube has a eat tutorial on how to use this product. This Palette come with  highlights, one matte and one shimmer. It also comes with 4 contour shades.  I use the two lightest shades to contour my cheek, forehead and nose everyday. I don't have the most prominent cheek bones so i like to give them a little boost. At about 38 bucks this palette is great! The instructional booklet show you how to give things a boost like your cheeks or to hide things like a double chin! 

4. NYC Smooth Skin Bronzer (Sunny)

I always use Sunny on my face as a little punch of all over color. I often use it instead of blush when i'm going for a fresh minimal look. This is one of the few bronzes that doesn't make my pale skin look orange. I think it cost about 6 bucks. Totally worth it! 

5. NYX HD Eyeshadow Base

 I've talked about this a few times now when i'm doing a look post. As you have previously read I adore this eyelid primer. I have paired this against some of the best high end products and it definitely holds up! Its my go to product when doing my eyes! 

These are just a few of my GoTo everyday Products! I encourage you to tell me some of your top 5 items! 

Thanks for reading!

Stocking Stuffer Ideas!

I'm almost done my Christmas shopping. I know, I Know, Its not even Dec 1st yet. Since I am almost done, I went to Walmart last night to pick up stocking a few items and i had a thought to do a post on what I would love to see in my stocking. I hope this gives you some insight on what other lovely ladies in your life would like in theirs. 

Makeup Brush sets are great for stocking stuffers. I picked up these Eco Tools brushes at Walmart for about 6 bucks each. Eco tools are great for the environment while being great quality too. I picked up a concealer brush and a foundation brush. 

The concealer brush is great but I thought of using it as an eye shadow brush because its small and round tipped. It would be great for packing on color. The foundation brush is great too. Its super soft and I used it today to put my foundation on and its blends really well. 

I also picked up these brush cleaning wipes from Sally Beauty Supply for about 7 bucks. They are awesome for doing in between cleanings when you don't have the time to go to the sink They are really gentle and super gentle on the brushes. 

I would be ecstatic to get a few brushes and wipes in my stocking!

ELF's Beauty Manuals are a great idea for a stocking stuffer. The little books come with 12 shadows, an eyeliner and a double ended applicator. These little palette also come with detailed instruction on how to create a specific eye look. I have them in bright and natural. They also come in smokey and and everyday. 

These are great little gifts and a great price. 5.00 each! Who can beat that?

If a lady in your life is a hard candy fan these are great and just a few of the options available at your local Walmart. I picked up these cute lip gloss rings for 1.00 each. The lip gloss is OK but I can complain when paying a buck each. 

I also picked up some Glamoflauge! This is by far the most industrial concealer around. I love it when I have an occasional blemish or when my face is a little red. The amount of product you get is great. It only takes a small pearl size amount to do both under eyes and around your nose, so this tube will last along time. At 7.00 bucks a tube it's a great little item to put in a basket or stocking. 

I would be super grateful for any of these little items in my sticking and I hope this helps you figure out what you will put in your loved ones stocking.

Quo On the Go Palette Tutorial (All Drugstore)

At Shoppers Drug Mar the carry a brand called Quo. Right now they have the cutest make u kits and Palettes out for the holidays I picked to the On The Go Palette and decided to do an All Drugstore Makeup look with it. The Palette is quite pretty. Its a little shimmery but it has a few very nice browns in it. This palette has three eye shadows, 1 blush,and 3 lipsticks. It also come with a mirror and two little brushes to apply it all. 

This palette cost me 15.00 at shoppers and i think its worth it. 

In this look I used all drugstore products. At the end of this post there will be a list of everything I used. The only thing I used that wasn't drugstore was the brushes which I bought from ELF at eyeslipsface.com 

Here is my Base Face in which I already applied my Foundation, Concealer, Powder and Bronzer. You can see that I Conoured my cheeks a little with the NYC Sunny Bronzer. I don't have the most prominent Cheek bones so i find doing this brings them out a little. Not the most attractive picture :)  but you get the point! Keep checking back for a  post on how to contour your face!

The three eye shadows are a shimmery off white color that is great for a highlight and a base shade. The middle shade is a medium shimmery brown that is very warm. The third is a darker brown that is also shimmery. I used the light as a base, the medium o the middle and outer of my lid and the darker in my crease and as an outer V. 

I lined my upper lid with a brown liner in a very thin line. I also think you could wing the liner out and it would look really nice. I didn't do this. I lined the outer side of my bottom lashes and smudged it with my finger. I topped it with two coats of mascara and i was done with the eyes. 

I applied the blush on the apple of my cheeks and worked towards my temples. I like this blush. Its very soft and complementary for my pale skin.

The lipsticks are just OK to me. There is a light peachy nude color that I used in this look over the nude lip pencil. The middle color is very metallic and I cant find a reason why I would wear it on its own. I may use it under a lip gloss to counter act the shininess. The darker color is quite nice and i can myself using it with a very simple eye. I don't normally wear dark browns but i'm trying to try new looks. 

 I like this look. Its warm and appealing and i think it make my brown eyes pop. 

 I also tried the look with my hair down and a little wavy and my bangs pinned back. I think both looks are nice but i think i like it up better. 

I took a few pics up close so you could see the eyes better.

I look like i have a giant nose in this hahahaha

As you can see these colors blend really well. And the colors are really nice. The only down fall i think is the metallic lipstick in the top middle. I personally wont use it. It's too bold for me. 15.00 bucks for this palette in a good deal. The quality is quite nice and ive been wearing it for 6 1/2 hours and its still going strong. So longevity is good also. I think ill use this palette enough to warrant the 15.00 price. I's a great alternative to higher end palettes. 

Let me know what you think of this look and if you've tried this Palette.  

What i used in this look:
Rimmel Fix & Perfect Pro Primer in 002

Revlon Colorstay in Buff
Hard Candy Glamoflauge
Milani Multitasker Powder in Light
Milani Brown fix
NYC Smooth Face Bronzer in Sunny
NYX HD Eye lid primer
LAncome Hypnose in Black
Quo On The Go Palette