Thursday, June 30, 2016

Cool for the Summer: PLUS New Foundation Review


Foundation & Primers:
NYX Angel Veil Primer
L'Oreal Paris Infallible Pro-Glow 204
Maybelline FitMe Concealer in Sand 20
Revlon Translucent Finisher (Pressed Powder) under the eye area
Maybelline FitMe Matte & Poreless Pressed Powder 220
NYX Dewey Finish Setting Spray

Today I tried out the new L'Oreal Paris Infallible Pro-Glow Foundation.
From the very first application I have loved the coverage and finish. This particular day, I wore the foundation for at least 10 hours and it was still going strong when I removed it.
UPDATE: I've had the opportunity to wear this foundation several times and under different conditions since the original first impression. I have to say that I LOVE this foundation and it is definitely one of my new favorites!
I would recommend this foundation for anyone with moderate oily or combo skin to moderate dry skin (of course the normals in between). It's awesome and I'm so glad I tried it. Definitely at easy reach level on the makeup desk!
Eyes
Base: Jordana Jumbo Eye Pencil in Continuous Almond                  
See Photo
NYX Avant Pop Palette in Nouveau Chic
The Crease and Lid Colors were also used on the Bottom Lid
Eyeliners
Upper Lid: Wet n Wild Proline Felt Tip Eyeliner in BlackUpper Waterline: LA Girl "Black"
Lower Waterline: Rimmel "Light Blue"
My bottom lids are tattooed Black.
Mascara: Cover Girl "The Super Sizer" in Black

Cheeks
Bronzer: Betty Lou Manizer by the Balm
Blush: #1 L'Oreal True Match Blush in  "Innocent Flush" #2 Cover Girl "TruBlend Blush in "Deep Mauve"
Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm

Lips
Liner: None
Lipstick: LA Girl Glazed Lip Paint in Elude
Lipgloss: Mary Kay NouiShine Lipgloss Plus in Sun Blossoms

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Bronze Luminous Beauty


Foundation & Primers:
NYX Angel Veil
Mary Kay Luminous Wear Foundation in Beige 2
Maybelline FitMe Concealer in Sand 20
Revlon Translucent Finisher (Pressed Powder)
NYX Dewey Finish Setting Spray

Eyes
Base: Jordana Jumbo Eye Pencil in Continuous Almond                   
Crease: Bella Madarin by Milani
Lid: NYX Ultra Pearl Mania (loose pigment) in Mink Vision
Outer V: Bella Taupe by Milani
Highlight Under Brow: White Chocolate by Too Faced (Chocolate Bar Palette)
Inner Corner: Nude by Lorac (Pro)
Bottom Lid: Bella Taupe and Bella Mandarin

Eyeliners
Upper Lid: Nothing
Upper and Lower Waterlines: LA Girl Semi Permanent Autoliner Eyeliner in Black
My bottom lids are tattooed Black.
Mascara: Cover Girl "The Super Sizer" in Black
In Natural Light

Cheeks
Bronzer: Betty Lou Manizer by the Balm 
Blush: LA Colors Blush in Sheer Bliss (this looks more like MAC Margin--I do not know what they named it that!!)
Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm
In Natural Light














Lips
Liner: None
Lipstick: Mary Kay Creme Lipstick in Sweet Nectar
Lipgloss: Mary Kay NouriShine Lip gloss in Sweet Raisin


Thursday, June 16, 2016

Classic with Pink Pops


Foundation & Primers:
Mary Kay Foundation Primer with SPF 15
Mary Kay CC Cream in Light Medium under they eyes as a second Moisturizing Primer
Mary Kay Matte Wear Foundation in Beige 2
NYX HD Concealer in CW4
Rimmel Stay Matte Powder
NYX Dewey Finish Setting Spray

Eyes
Base: Concealer   
Nude Shadow all over
All Shadows from the Anastasia Beverly Hills Maya Mia Palette unless otherwise noted
(The palette is no longer available but the individual shadows are.)               





Crease: Warm Taupe with a little Deep Brown to deepen the lookLid: Nude all over, Milani's Bella Rouge in the Inner Corners (upper and lower), then I added Bella Rose over that and moved it into the inner third of the lid as well. Then I added Vanilla from the ABH palette with my finger in the center of the lid
Outer V: Warm Taupe
Highlight Under Brow: Vanilla
Inner Corner: See Lid
Bottom Lid: Warm Taupe


Eyeliners
Upper Lid: Jordana Eye Pencil in Black Point
Upper and Lower Waterline: LA Girl Eyeliner in "Black"
My bottom lids are tattooed Black.
Mascara: Cover Girl "The Super Sizer" in Black


Cheeks
Bronzer: Makeup Revolution Bronze Shimmer Highlight (I used the 2 lighter shades mixed together. The darkest shade can make me look a little "muddy" if I'm not careful though I think it would be a great contour shade as well as eye shadow.)
Blush: Cover Girl TruBlend Blush in 305 Deep Mauve
Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm

Lips
Liner: Jordana "Tawny"
Lipstick: Rimmel "Airy Fairy"

Lipgloss: NYX Butter gloss in Eclair

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Pop Up Look: Colorful Teal and Blue

Presenting a new feature on The Beauty Blog--
"Pop Up Looks" 
For these quick looks, I'll share the main products used and pictures of the look instead of a detailed typed out tutorial. We will continue to post the regular detailed tutorials on Thursdays. Enjoy!

 For this look I used the NYX Avant Pop Palette in "Surreal My Heart" for the eyes as well as the LA Girl Semi Permanent Autoliner in Neon Blue (Lower Waterline)
My Blush is Innocent Flush by Cover Girl and My Highlight is Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm.

My lips are a mixture of things :-)
Maybelline "Hot Plum"
Milani "Matte Innocence"
NYX Butter Gloss "Eclair"




Saturday, June 11, 2016

Simple and Light for Summer with a Pop of Color


Foundation & Primers:
NYX Angel Veil Primer
Mary Kay CC Cream in Light Medium Under the Eyes for a little extra Moisture and Color Correction.
Maybelline FitMe Concealer in Sand 20 on trouble spots and the T zone instead of Foundation 
Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Transparent
NYX Dewey Finish Setting Spray


Eyes
Base: Milani Brow & Eye Highlighter Pencil in 01 "Matte Beige" side                 
Crease: Sweet Caramel from the Too Faced Chocoate Bar Palette
Lid: White Chocolate from the Too Faced Chocolate Bar All Over the eye.
Outer V: Crease Color
Highlight Under Brow & Inner Corner: Milani Brow & Eye Highlighter Pencil 01 "High Glow" side
Bottom Lid: Crease Color


Eyeliners
Upper Lid Only: Jordana Eye Pencil in Aqua Stone
My bottom lids are tattooed Black.
Mascara: Cover Girl "The Super Sizer" in Black

Cheeks
Bronzer: Makeup Revolution Bronze Shimmer Highlight (swirled my brush in all 3 colors)
Blush: Milani "Luminoso"
Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm

Lips
Liner: None
Lipstick: Cover Girl Smoochies in #luv u

Lipgloss: None

Thursday, June 2, 2016

Glisten with a Pop of Color

Bare with me as I get used to lighting and angles with my new camera!

Foundation & Primers: My Current Foundation Routine
(Click the TAB above for more info.)

Eyes
Base: Jordana Jumbo Eye Pencil in Continuous Almond  
Shadow Base: Nude by ABH     
All shadows by the Anastasia Beverly Hills Maya Mia Palette unless otherwise noted.
Even though the Maya Mia Palette is no longer available, all of these shadows are still available as singles from ABH.            
Crease: Sienna
Lid: Glisten
Outer V: Sienna
Highlight Under Brow & Inner Corner: Vanilla
Pop of color in the Inner Corners: Aqua
Bottom Lid: Sienna

Eyeliners
Upper lid and Waterline: Jordana "Espresso Last"
My bottom lids are tattooed Black.
Mascara: Cover Girl "The Super Sizer" in Black


Cheeks
Bronzer: Bronzer from the Maybelline Master Contour by Face Studio Palette in Light to Medium
Blush: Milani "Luminoso"
Highlight: Revlon "Peach Glow"

Lips
Liner: None
Lipstick: LA Girl Matte Flat Finish Pigment Gloss in Dreamy (btw, these are soooo comfortable and not drying)

Lipgloss: Revlon colorburst lipgloss in Sunbaked 044

Natural Light