March '13 Empties/Favorites

It is already the end of March! We are a fourth of the way into 2013! Have you kept any new years resolutions? How is life? Enjoying Spring Break? Already enjoyed it and now you are sad at work or school? Well I have some favorite products this month and plenty of empties!

Favorites:

• The Balm's What's Your Type "the bodybuilder" Mascara in Black- I got this sample in a glam bag and, depending on the price, would actually think about buying again! now if it is more than $10 which it probably is, then probably not but if it was $10, I might pick it up. I like the wet-but-not-runny formula and the brush is pretty cool! It can clump with too many swipes but I really enjoy the affect. The only thing they could change is making it hold a curl better.
• Rimmel Fix and Perfect Pro Face Primer- I finished up the primer that I was mixing with the foundation I am using up, so I tried the Pixi sample I got from Ipsy and when that did not suffice, I decided to use the Rimmel primer. This is so good! I do not need more than a pea sized amount and it keeps the foundation on for many hours more that the others!
• LA Colors 6-pan Eyeshadow Palette in Café au Lait- I finally used up one of the colors! I used the cream highlight but I have been literally wearing this everyday not just because I am trying to use it up! I have found many other techniques to use with this and I am a little sad that I need a new highlight but that's ok! It was only a dollar so I might repurchase but I will have to see...
• ELF All Over Color Stick in Pink Lemonade- I have been using this quite often this month! I put it on right before my translucent powder and it looks so natural but is a nice and bright spring color! I use my fingers to apply to warm it up but blend with an angled blush brush!

Empties:

• 99 cent Nivea Crème Tin- This stuff saved me in the super cold and dry months! I cannot live without this in the winter! I have two tins but I only used up one. Even though I am using a lighter oil for the spring, it was still very wintery here in the beginning of March so I was able to use it up!
• Makeup Essentials mascara- I got this is a travel kit and It has finally been used enough to not even darken my lashes a little. I am really glad I used this up because now I only have four mascaras...
• Lip Smackers lip balm in Kiwi Kooler- I finally used this up! I literally dug out the last bit because I love Lip Smackers...
• Estee Lauder Illuminating Perfecting Primer- I did not really like this. I am glad it was only a sample I had to use up. I got it at a consignment store along with a Lancôme lipstick for $3! It had gold glitter in it and actually did not make the foundations last much longer. I liked the lipstick though!
• Tresame Tres Two Spray extra hold(4) non-aerosol Hair Spray- this was a mini and I have two so I at least wanted to use one up. I actually would recommend this hair spray! Especially if you are a dancer, this will hold your hair in a sleek bun or pony tail or anything else you want smooth! The only down side is the smell but that is for all Tresamme products.
• Tresame Fresh Start Dry Shampoo- This was ok! I do not think that it is really worth rebuying but I am really picky about that! It is definitely something to try! It was really nice for holding soft curls or giving body to your 'do!
• Cover Girl Liquid Pencil Eyeliner in Onyx- I do not think they even sell this anymore but it is used up or dried out but it does not draw a line so its finally gone! And it turned blue so that was a little weird...

Hair/Skincare Update!

Hey everyone! I am using up a bunch of stuff now that I have started using up my makeup. Even shampoo and skincare. So I am here to share what I was using and what I am going to use next!

 

Shampoo/Conditioner: I was using the Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine Conditioner and the Volume Express Shampoo. They were repurchases but I do not think I will get them again because I have found something amazing! The L'Oreal Evercreme Shampoo and Conditioner. They are sulfate free and they smell like coconut milk and they made my hair SO amazing! I cannot stress this enough! I usually need an antifrizz cream or serum in my hair after washing, but with this, I did not! It was so soft and shiny!

Body Wash: I was using the Dove Winter Care Crème Body wash (for the winter, of course). I love this because it heals the dry skin like nothing else I have tried! I also finished a Softsoap Mini bottle of Moisturizing Body Wash and it was ok. It really smelled like hand soap though (no surprise there). So then I just went to Target last night and bought an Aveeno Body wash. It is a Positively Nourishing Antioxidant Infused body wash scented White Peach and Ginger. It smells amazing and I cannot wait to use it tonight!

Skincare: I was using the St. Ives Green Tea wash but it was making my face red because it had soap and I have very sensitive skin. I found one from Neutrogena Naturals (their Acne Face Wash) without parabens and without soap. It cleared my skin up so well, I was shocked. In the morning I use Juice Beauty Hydrating Mist to tone because the one I use at night (L'Oreal Hydrafresh) needs to be applied with a cotton ball and rubbed on the skin and it makes my face look a bit red. I got this sample in a Glam Bag and when I am out, I am probably going to purchase or ask for it for my birthday or something because it is amazing and has helped a lot. I use the Simple Hydrating Light Moisturizer day and night. It is just what the title says it is! It has no perfume or dyes and has Pro-Vitamin B5, Vitamin E, Borage Seed Oil, and Glycerin which are all great for soft and healthy skin.

Life Updates: So I have been trying to read more and I am reading the second book of the Earthsea Cycle by Ursula Guinn and I picked up another book called The Art Forger by B. A. Shapiro. I love mysteries and art so I thought "eh why not?". So I am going to read this tonight or in a day or two...Whatever works right? I start dance again next week and I am so out of the dancer groove even after having only 4 classes off...But I got adjustments on my pointe shoes so they fit better now! Should I do a pointe shoe post? I did art class today and we are painting birds and flowers with text and I finished one other painting so I will probably do a post about that soon...Anything else you want to see?

February '13 Favorites/Empties

Hello! Happy March! I feel like February just flew by ;) But I have my empties and favorites this month!
     Favorites:

• Maybelline Mineral Power loose powder in Light 2: This is a very fine powder that does not really settle but gives a nice finish and coverage for lighter foundation or one of those "I really need more on my face" days :)
• NYC Liquid Eyeliner in Black: This has a nice brush tip which I think works a bit better than a felt tip applicator. It is a little watery but I have been using it most days!
• Maybelline Eye shadow Duo in Browntones: The lighter shade is a little darker than my skin tone so when I do my eye makeup in the morning I put this in my crease to fade out the other eye shadows. I used to think this was unnecessary but when I tried it, I was in love and now I never don't do it! And all you guys with darker skin, the darker shade should work for you.
• The Balm What's Your Type mascara in Black: I got a little sample in my Glam Bag and this is a nice wet formula that is not low pigment. It can clump easily but I don't mind dealing with it!

     Empties:

• Elf Essential Pressed Powder in Ivory: This is such a nice powder for $1! It is perfect for throwing in your purse for touchups because it has the high pigmentation and the oil absorbing factor. I wouldn't recommend for really dry skin but everyone else should at least try.
• Wet n Wild $.99 Lipstick in 547B:THis wasn't bad but it was very frosty and smelled really fake but it was only a dollar. Personally I would just get something from a different brand and spend a bit more. The color is a light peachy pink.
• A random tinted lip balm that I don't really remember and cant say much about because the label came off :(
• Shady Kiss Lip Balm: This was clearance at Ulta and I got it and, again, it wasn't bad but my dog decided that it tasted good....and ate it.

SO that's every thing! Love you guys! BTW, I got the eye shadow idea from ittybittyannie from YouTube. She uses it in every tutorial and she is really amazing!

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?