1-Brand Look! Cover Girl

Hey guys! I have pictures!

Foundation: Aqua Smoothers in 710 Classic Ivory

Concealer: under eyes-CG/Olay Simply Ageless in 205

Powder: Clean Sensitive Skin in 205 Ivory applied with ELF studio Powder Brush

Blush: Cheekers in 140 Plumberry Glow applied with Ecotools Flat top Kabuki Brush

Eyeshadow Quad 247 Fairytale. Light pink/golden shade on browbone and inner corners applied with MyGlam Eye Brush

Shimmery deep purple in crease applied with ELF essentials Eyeshadow brush

Sparkly Gray in outer V area applied with MyGlam Eye brush

Light taupe all over lid applied with MyGlam Eye brush

deep purple and dark gray applied to lower lash line. 2/3 purple. Outer 1/3 gray.

Perfect Point Plus eye pencil in Onyx

layer mascaras: first, Lash Blast Fusion (2 coats) and one coat Lash Blast 24HR both in Blackest Black

Lip Perfection Lipstick in Fairytale (coincidence? I think not!)

Finished look!  Bye guys!!!!!!!!!!!

Makeup Line Review: Maybelline Fit Me

   Hey guys so if you have been to the drugstore lately then you have probably seen one of the newer lines from Maybelline, the Fit Me line. This claims to be lightweight with coverage and fits every tone of skin. I have one of each product in this line and I have to be honest...I am very impressed!

I just want to say that I have no clue why my eyes are brown here...They are supposed to be blue...



   The Foundation, $5.50, shade 115: This is very smooth and does fit my skin tone perfectly! It melts perfectly into my skin and covers with a really natural finish that is a little dewy but does not look greasy! But here is the thing, I have combo/normal skin. For people with very oily skin this may or may not work. It is a very oil resistant so I would still try it if you want an inexpensive natural coverage.
   The Concealer, $5, shade 15: There are only 6 concealer colors and this is the pink toned light. Thankfully it matches but it is kind of weird how there are only a few shades. I am an NW20 in MAC concealers but I don't think it matches perfectly. It covers very well and also looks very natural. It does not last as long against oil as the foundations so oily skinned people, tread with caution!
   The Powder, $5.50, shade 125: The shade 115, was white. just saying. Every single one. The 125 matches the 115 foundation so there is a random tip. Another thing is that there is shimmer in it. It is not noticeable on my face but there is some in the packaging. This is very natural and is a nice setting powder It gives a nice finish so it would be great as a quick touch up or something to top a tinted moisturizer. This also works well with the rest of the line.
   The Blush, $5, Deep Rose: This was the darkest shade I could find and this looks beautiful on my fair skin! Not dark but extremely similar to my natural flush! For those of you who feel like a ghost because of your gorgeous fair skin, the light colors may work. This one had a bit of a sheen/satin finish so the light ones should give a nice glow! The for darker skin colors, the dark ones may have only a glowing effect
   I did not try the bronzer since I got the blush so that is it! I love everything in the line especially the blush! Love you guys! Have you tried this line?

How to Downsize Your Makup Collection

Hey!!!! So in December, I wanted to downsize my collection because I didn't use a lot and I didn't like a bunch of it so I decided to look up some tips and ideas. Guess what? I did not find a single tip, idea or system besides "I just got rid of half my collection" and that is wasting so much money! OMG!!! It bugs me... So I came up with a few ideas of my own!

• Write down every item you own. This can help because lists are visual and it will make you go through the entire collection. It is also easier to pick and choose when you see how many powders, brown eyeshadows, or pink lip glosses are actually in your possession!
• Pick which ones you wish were gone. The awful eyehadow? The flaky foundation? What about that lipstick you used once just to discover the awful texture and no refunds sticker? Write them all down and number them. This gives you another visual help to see how many items there are and gives some structure.
• Collect them all. Get a basket, makeup organizer, or something else to place all these items in. You can still use the good makeup but this way you know where all the items are that you want to use up. As long as you keep it IN FRONT and not hidden, they should start getting used up.
• If there is anything that is just dangerous to use like if it breaks you out, doesn't have any pigment or you cannot stand the crap, just put it in a different basket and collect the empty items. Another visual thing to keep you going is to see how far you have come!

I have used up many things using this system but I do have one more idea for the shopaholics among us...

• For every 2 items used up in a single category of makeup, you may buy one more. (powders, blush, lip gloss, neutral eyeshadow, mascara)
• You can make it harder by having very small categories (red lip gloss, shimmery neutrals, etc)
• Or easier with more basic categories (Powder face products, lip color, lip balm, eye makeup, etc)
• Unless you only have one thing in each category, this system should work!

Love you guys!

January '13 Favorites/Empties

Hello Lovies!
   This is the first favorites of the year and the first month of the year is over! If you have not been informed of my Project Reduction, please do check it out! Its kinda awesome! In it I tell you that I am going to tell you all the products I have used up this month!
   Here are my January favorites:

•  Eye shadow palette from LA Colors in Café au Lait: I love this! It has 6 neutral colors and it looks so nice!
• Cover Girl LashBlastFusion Mascara: This gave a wonderful natural look with a little volume but lots of length! It looks so natural with one coat and three is very voluminous!
• Be A Bombshell lip gloss in Hot Mess: This looks neon red but looks great over a bright pink stain for beautiful bright lips! It may be too bright over red though! (that's what I do for stage)

   Here are my January Empties:

•  ELF Eyelid Primer $1: This is my favorite eye primer and now I need to use up some others before I use my new one! I am going to use the Hard Candy primer next!
•  ELF Mascara and Brow Gel Duo $1: I used up both sides and now I am using the Essence Clear Brow Gel/Mascara
•  Essence Clear Brow Gel/Mascara: Finally used this up! I got it at Ulta and it lasted a while and kept my brows in place most of the day! Now I am using one from Chella which is even better!
•  Body Essence Antibacterial Hand Lotion: I used this all up and it's really good! It smelled like vanilla and was awesome after a hot bath. Now I am using a sample of a Eucerin lotion.
•  Clean and Clear 3 in 1 Face Wash: I got this as a clearance item at Safeway and its really good! Now I am using a green tea wash from St. Ives.
•  Courage Lip Balm: A random no name brand from clearance at Sally's. I didn't finish it but my dog did for me...
•  NYC Cover Stick in Yellow: This I didn't really finish but its all old and dirty and smushed so I am just not going to use it anymore...

So that's it! Tell me what your empties or favorites are in the comments below!