A flawless foundation routine can quite difficult to nail down. Finding the right tone, shade, and formula is hard enough and then you have to factor in base products, tools, powder, etc. All of the aforementioned really determine how well your foundation will perform. I use both brushes and sponges. As a general rule of thumb, brushes provide more coverage while sponges tend to sheer … Continue reading Foundation Friday: Tools
Favorite Things 2020 Erin Condren Planner Binder Planner Stickers from Etsy Amazon Sunnies Diff Carson Sunnies Manicure Set Up Hartlen & Co Jewelry Hoka Clifton 6 Sneaks Weighted Blanket Skinny Syrups (You can find them at TJ Maxx, Marshall’s, Home Goods, Ross, etc) Tula Protect + Glow SPF 30 Earring Organizer First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Signet Ring (The one I ordered on Etsy … Continue reading Favorite Things 2020
This is one of my favorite posts of the year and the one that takes the longest to publish. I have reviewed a lot of these products so if you are interested in learning more, use the search tool on the right. I am too lazy to go through and link to every review. Complexion—Peter Thomas Roth Under Eye Primer –Smashbox Vitamin Glow Primer –Juno … Continue reading Best of Beauty 2020
Small Business Saturday is this Saturday, November 28. I don’t always shop small because you can’t beat the convenience of Amazon, but I do try my best to look for smaller businesses to support when I can. 2020 has been hard for all of us and a lot of small businesses have felt the impact in the worst ways. Many have gone under, some have … Continue reading Shop Small
—Colour Pop Super Shock, $6 —LOreal Infallible 24 HR, $6.49 —CoverGirl Liquid Glitter Shadow, $5.40—Revolution Pro Eye Elements Primer, $8 —NYX Glitter Primer, $6.50 —CoverGirl TruNaked Palette, $9.99 —Revlon ColorStay Cream, $8.49 —Makeup Geek Singles, $5.49 —Colour Pop BFF Liquid, $8 —Ulta Cream Eyeshadow & Liner, $8.50 —Maybelline Lasting Drama Gel Liner, $7.79 —Physicians Formula Eye Booster Liquid, $8.89—Revlon Micro Hyper Precision Pencil, $8.49 —Milani … Continue reading Best Eye & Lip Products $10 & Under
—elf Mineral Infused, $6-10—Catrice Prime & Fine Poreless Blur, $8—Catrice Prime & Fine Aqua Fresh Hydro, $8—Hard Candy Sheer Envy Hydrating Primer Mist, $6 —Maybelline Matte + Poreless, $7.99—Milani Conceal + Perfect Foundation + Concealer, $9.99—LA Girl Pro Matte, $8.99—Hard Candy Glamoflauge Full-Cover, $6—Maybelline SuperStay Full Coverage Liquid, $9.99—Maybelline SuperStay Full Coverage Powder, $8.99—Revlon ColorStay Normal/Dry, Normal/Oily, $9.99 —LOreal Infallible Full Wear, $9.98—CoverGirl Undercover, $7.99—Moprhe … Continue reading Best Complexion Products $10 & Under
—Rimmel Kohl Kajal Waterproof, $3.99 —Essence Eye Liner Pen, $3.99 —LA Girl Gel Glide, $3.99 —LA Girl Ultimate Intense Auto, $4.99 —Wet n Wild Color Icon Single, $1.19 —Colour Pop Single Pressed Powder Shadow, $4.50 —Wet n Wild Color Icon Quad, $3.99—elf Bite Size Palette, $3 —Essence Melted Chrome, $4.99 —NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil, $4.50 —elf Liquid Glitter, $5 —Milani Eye Shadow Primer, $4.99 —Essence … Continue reading Best Eye & Lip Products $5 & Under
Prices on these products vary depending on where you purchase them. I tried to link to where they were priced the lowest, but just know pricing depends on where you purchase. Target and Wal Mart tend to have lower price points for most of these products while Walgreens, CVS, Ulta, etc. usually have a higher price tag. —Wet n Wild Photo Focus Primer Water, $4.99—Wet … Continue reading Best Complexion Products $5 & Under
I am SO EXCITED for this month’s content. I’m deeming October, “Affordable Makeup Month.” This month, I’ll only be reviewing and recommending affordable products. I’m not labeling it drugstore because some of these brands aren’t available in mainstream drugstores, but are affordable and easily accessible. I’m going to through each category –Primer–Foundation–Concealer–Powder–Blush–Bronzer–Highlighter–Setting Spray–Eye Liner–Eye Shadow–Mascara–Brow Products–Lip Liner–Lip Gloss–Lipstick–Liquid Lipstick and break it down to –Best … Continue reading Affordable Makeup Month
I am a reformed beautyblender snob. There are TONS of sponges on the market and while the original beautyblender is top notch, there are cheaper alternatives. I love to buy and try new sponges and compare to the Gold Standard original pink beautyblender. Keep reading for a list of my favorite beautyblender alternatives! NYX Complete Control Blending Sponge LOreal Infallible Foundation Blender Real Technique Miracle … Continue reading Beauty Bite: Beauty Sponges
