Monday, January 14, 2013

Favorite Products of 2012 :: Eye Products

This Year I found my HG lashes, a lash glue I prefer to Duo, Staple eye shadow I use for almost every eye look. Oh and did I mention the best mascara I've ever tried. can't you tell how excited I am for these products. He we go!


Eye shadows ::
 From the Naked Palette Blackout has been the most pigmented black I've used

 (Clockwise :: Wet n Wild Vanity Palette, L'Oreal Infallible in Pink Sapphire, Urban Decay in Lounge, MAC Brown Script & MAC Saddle)

Bases ::
(Left to Right :: Lit Cosmetics Clearly Liquid Glitter Base, Maybelline 24hr Color Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze, & Urban Decay primer Potion in Eden)

Miscellaneous ::
(Clockwise :: Creme 102 Lashes, Relon Precision Lash Adhesive, Benefit They're Real Mascara, L'Oreal Extra Intense Carbon Black Liquid Pencil Liner, Urban Decay Supercurl Curling Mascara)

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Favorite Products of 2012 :: Face Products

 I've been absolutely obsessed with face products because of the change in my skin type. So whether its skin care or a different foundation, I've been opened for change. On to my favorite face products of 2012.



Foundation and Foundation brush :: 
My favorite foundation of this year has been my Mac Matchmaster in 8.0, which is a prefect match with great coverage. To apply my foundation I use the ELF Powder Brush, which blends and applies flawlessly.

Skin Care ::
 (Clockwise :: Neutrogena Eye Makeup Remover, Freeman Purifying Acai Clay Mask, T.N. Dickinson's Witch Hazel, & Olay Professional Pro-X)

Bronzer, Concealer, Moisturizer ::
(Left to Right :: Covergirl Queen Collection bronzer in Ebony Bronze, Maybelline FitMe in 30 Cafe, & Loreal Youth Code Face Cream)

Highlighters ::
(Left to Right :: TheBalm Mary-Lou Manizer, ELF Studio Blush in Gotta Glow & Giddy Gold)

Blushes ::
(Left to Right :: La Femme blush in Cinnibar, Wet n Wild blusher in Heather Silk, MAC blush in Modern Mandarin)

Face Powders ::
(Left to Right :: Black Opal Deluxe Finishing Powder in Medium 03 & Dark 04)



Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Favorite Products of 2012 :: Lip Products


The year of 2012 has been a big for me when it came to trying new products and brands. I tried my first MAC product, I fell in with the Covergirl lip perfections, and I now know why everyone loves the NYX lip liners. So with that being said i would like to share my favorite lip products, color, and brands of 2012 with you all.


Lip Balm ::
Blistex Medicated lip Balm with SPF 15
This year I tried so many different products for my dry chapped lips, and the only product that seem to stand out and work has been Blistex.

Lip Liners ::
(from left to right :: Mauve, Current, Deep Purple & Bloom)

Mauve :: I use this for my nudes and pale lip colors.
Current :: I use this for my bright and dark reds.
Deep Purple :: I use this pencil for my purples and deep plum lipsticks.
Bloom :: I love this pencil for my bright and dark pinks I even use it for some of my reds.

Lip Glosses ::
(from left to right :: Muted Mauve, Funky Fuchsia, Mauve, Beige, Lavender Loud)

ELF Glossy Gloss in Muted Mauve ::  on top of a nude lipstick
ELF Glossy Gloss in Funky Fuchsia :: I usually pair this lip gloss with my Rimmel Kate lipstick in 09
(The ELF Glossy Gloss are great lip glosses either on its own or on top of a lip color)
NYX Round Lip Gloss in Mauve :: This is great on top of my pale pinks and nude pink colors.
NYX Mega Shine Gloss in Beige :: This dusty rose color works lovely on top of pinks, nudes, and those colors I need to darken.
Shiseido Lavender Loud :: I pair this with my plum lip colors and some light purple lippies to deepen the color.

Lipsticks ::
(from left to right :: Rimmel Kate's 09 &04)

 (from left to right :: MAC's Violetta, Ruby Woo, & Heroine)

(Wet n Wild :: Don't Blink Pink)

(Revlon Super Lustrous:: Mink)

(Covergirl Lip Perfection :: Divine)

(Jordana Matte :: Natural)