Most Loved Nude Lips

On July 10, 2019July 5, 2019 By thehannahhardyIn Best Of, FavoritesLeave a comment

Up until the last few months, I NEVER wore nude lips. I love and live for bright lipstick. I thought I was too pale for nude lipstick so I always opted for something bright to add some color to my look. I still love my bright shades, but I’ve become obsessed with nudes of every shade and formula.

lipliners

Liners
—NYX Suede Matte Lip Liner in Whipped Caviar
—Jordana Easy Liner for Lips in Tawny
—NYX Lip Liner in Natural
—It Cosmetics Your Lips But Better in Blushing Nudes

lipsticks

Lipsticks
—NARS Afterglow Lip Balm in Orgasm
—YSL Rouge Volupte Shine in #44 Nude Lavalliere
—Maybelline Shine Compulsion Lipstick in Taupe Seduction
–Marc Jacobs Le Marc Lip Creme in Kate* (limited edition)
—Colour Pop Creme Lux Lipstick in Scorpio Moon
—Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Pillow Talk
—Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G. in The Duchess*
—MAC Lustre Lipstick in Syrup
—Tarte Quench Lip Rescue in Nude
*These are both Kate Middleton inspired shades so obviously I had to get them and I will never get rid of them.

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Liquid Lipsticks
—Milani Amore Satin Matte Lip Creme in Fancy
—Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color in Uncuffed
—Marc Jacobs Le Marc Liquid Lip Creme in Truth or Bare
—NARS Velvet Lip Glide in Bound
—BareMinerals Gen Nude Matte Liquid Lipstick in Swag
—Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain in 05 Infinite Rose
—NARS Velvet Lip Glide in Night Together

glosses

Lip Glosses
—Buxom Full-On Plumping Lip Polish in Dolly
—Lancome L’Absolu Lacquer in 202 Nuit & Jour
—Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer in Fenty Glow
—Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Gloss in Vintage

Favorite Nail Polishes of 2018

On December 21, 2018December 21, 2018 By thehannahhardyIn Best Of, ManicuresLeave a comment

OPI Bossa Nova — OPI Don’t Bossa Nova Me Around

OPI Gaucho — OPI Grandma Kissed A Gaucho

OPI Pink Street — OPI No Turning Back From Pink Street

Essie West Village — Essie It Takes A West Village

GG Smores — Glisten & Glow Smores & Sing Alongs

GG V Violet — Glisten & Glow Valiant Violet

GG YWP — Glisten & Glow Young, Wild, & Pink

DD Cam Fam — Different Dimensions Cam Fam

DD Topaz — Different Dimensions Topaz In A Bottle

CH Athleisure — China Glaze At Your Athleisure

Best of Beauty 2018

On December 19, 2018December 19, 2018 By thehannahhardyIn Best Of, Favorites, SkincareLeave a comment

I thought about making this a week long thing but I’m too lazy for that and I prefer a one stop shop so here goes!

Also, if it’s a product I’ve reviewed, I’ll link to the review.

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PRIMERS
—Becca First Light Priming Filter
—Physicians Formula Bright Boost Oil Elixir
—elf Prep & Blur Stick
—Catrice Prime & Fine Smoothing Refiner (review)

CONCEALERS
—BH Cosmetics Studio Pro Concealer in White
—Makeup Revolution Conceal & Define Concealer (review)

FOUNDATION
—Maybelline Super Stay Full Coverage (review)
—LA Girl Pro Matte (review)
—NYX Mineral Stick (review)
—Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 HR Breathable (review)
—Revlon ColorStay Full Cover (review)
—Makeup Revolution Conceal + Define (review)
—Too Faced Born This Way (review)
—Ulta Moisturizing Stick (review)
—Estee Lauder Double Wear (review)
—Mary Kay Mineral (review)

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POWDERS
—It Cosmetics Bye Bye Pore Pressed
—Hourglass Veil Translucent Powder (review)
—Makeup Revolution Luxury Baking Powder in Ghost
—J. Cat Luxe Pro Powder in Porcelain
—Rimmel Stay Matte Loose Powder

HIGHLIGHTERS
—elf x Heart Defensor Coffee ‘n Cream
—Physicians Formula Butter in Pearl
—Ofra Pillow Talk
—Maybelline x Nikki Tutorials Master Chrome
—Colour Pop Luster Dust in Strobe Globe

BLUSHES
—LOreal Paradise Enchanted Fruit-Scented Blush
—Milani Rose Blush Trio

BRONZER
—Bare Minerals Invisible Bronze Bronzer in Fair to Light

CONTOUR
—Anastasia Beverly Hills Foundation Stick in Fawn

SETTING SPRAYS
—Too Faced Hangover Rx
—Colour Pop All Star
—Essence Keep It Perfect! Makeup Fixing Spray
—Urban Decay Chill Makeup Setting Spray

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EYES & BROWS
—Anastasia Beverly Hill Single Shadows
—Charlotte Tilbury Eyes to Mesmerize Cream Shadow in Marie Antoinette
—Physicians Formula Eye Booster Liquid Liner in Deep Brown
—Wet n Wild Ultimate Brow Retract
—Maybelline Total Temptation Brow Pencil in Soft Brown
—Almay Brow Pencil in Dark Blonde
—Tarte Busy Gal Brows Tinted Brow Gel
—LOreal Brow Stylist Boost & Set Brow Mascara
—MAC Dazzle Shadow Liquid in Every Day Is Sunshine

TOOLS
—ecotools Perfecting Cushion Sponge
—Sonia Kashuk Makeup Blender Sponge
—Japonesque High Density Foundation Brush
—Real Techniques Brush Crush Volume I Brushes
—Morphe M439
—beautyblender

MASCARA
—Catrice Glam & Doll (review)
–Maybelline x Gigi Hadid Fiber Mascara (review)
—Revlon Volumazing (review)
—Maybelline Total Temptation (review)
—Lancome Monsieur Big (review)
—Stila HUGE Extreme Lash (review coming soon!)
—CoverGirl Total Tease (review)
—Maybelline Colossal Big Shot Tinted Primer (review)

lips

–Kat Von D Liquid Lipstick in Bow & Arrow
—MAC Prep + Prime Lip
—Flower Beauty Miracle Matte Lip Color in Melon Pop
—Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipsticks
—Victoria Secret Velvet Matte
–Victoria Secret Velvet Matte Sheer
—Physicians Formula The Healthy Lip
—YSL Rouge Volupte Shine Oil in Lipstick #44
—Kopari Lip Love
—Chanel Rouge Allure Lipstick shade 91 Seduisante
—Kylie Cosmetics Velvet Liquid Lipstick in Posie K
—Kylie Cosmetics Gloss in Posie K
—LOreal Colour Riche Shine Lipstick

skin

CLEANSERS
—Neutrogena Deep Clean Purifying Cooling Gel Scrub
—Bare Minerals Skin Polishing Grains (major game changing product for me. I found them at TJ Maxx for $5.99 and I will never be without this.)
—Neutrogena Acne Proofing Daily Scrub
—Shea Moisture Green Coconut & Activated Charcoal Purifying & Hydrating Cleansing Balm
–Neutrogena Hydro Boost Micellar Water (not available in the US yet, but I bought from this website. It’s sold out right now)
—Garnier Micellar Foaming Cleanser
—Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gelee Milk Cleanser (not available in the US yet)

EYE CREAM, TONERS, & SERUMS
—It Cosmetics Confidence In An Eye Cream
—Thayers Witch Hazel Alcohol Free Toner Rose Petal
—BareMinerals Age Defense & Renew Serum (found at TJ Maxx for $12!)
—Neutrogena Hydro Boost Express Hydrating Spray (this is too thick to use as a spray, so I put a little on a cotton pad and use it as a toner)
—Aveeno MaxGlow Infusion Drops (another game changer)

MOISTURIZERS, MASKS, & TOOLS
—Neutrogena Hydro Boost Sunscreen SPF 50
—GlamGlow Gravity Mud Firming Treatment
—Origins Ginzing Energy Boost Gel Moisturizer
—elf Pore Refining Peel Off Mask
—elf Massaging Facial Cleanser
–Jade Roller (I got mine at TJ Maxx for less than $10)

HAIR
—Neutrogena Anti-Residue Clarifying Shampoo
—Biolage ColorLast Shampoo & Conditioner
—Briogeo Rosarco Milk Reparative Leave-In Conditioning Spray
—LOreal Hair Sheet Mask

BODY
—Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Hand Gel Cream
—Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Body Gel Cream
—Tree Hut Moisturizing Shave Oil
—Tree Hut Shave Prep Sugar Scrub
—Soap & Glory Scrub of Your Life
—Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter

354635347 hours later, we’re at the end.

Thanks for reading if you made it this far and in general.

I’d love to know your stand out products so leave them in the comments!

P.S. I’ve already been buying and trying and testing products to report on in 2019.

High End Beauty Guide 2018

On December 12, 2018December 4, 2018 By thehannahhardyIn Beauty Guide, Best OfLeave a comment

Copy and pasted straight from Monday’s post because #lazy

Y’all know I am always trying new products so I know what’s good and what to recommend and because I have a makeup addiction.

I decided to put together two beauty guides for the end of the year, affordable and high end, to highlight my favorite products in each category. These are the products I would recommend if asked.

I wanted to put them all in once place so you and I can both reference them easily. I thought long and hard spent a lot of time thinking about each category and product. I sure hope I didn’t miss anything, but if I did, let me know in the comments.

These beauty guides will be your ultimate tool kit.

You can see the affordable guide here and now onto the high end products!

PRIMER
—Blur: Tarte Timeless Smoothing
—Mattify (Oily skin): Murad Oil Control Mattifier
—General (Normal skin): Becca First Light Priming Filter
—Hydrate (Dry skin): Too Faced Hangover Rx.

FOUNDATION
—Full Coverage: Estee Lauder Double Wear
—Medium/Buildable: Too Faced Born This Way
—Sheer: Benefit Hello Happy

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CORRECTOR
—Bobbi Brown Corrector

CONCEALER
—Tarte Shape Tape

UNDER EYE BRIGHTENING POWDER
—Laura Mercier Secret Brightening

SETTING POWDER
—Laura Mercier Translucent Powder

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BRONZER
—Bare Minerals Invisible Bronze

BLUSH
—Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blush

LIQUID HIGHLIGHTER
—Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Liquid

CREAM CONTOUR
—Anastasia Beverly Hills Foundation Stick in Fawn

CONTOUR POWDER
—Kat Von D Shade + Light Single in Sombre

POWDER HIGHLIGHTER
—Ofra Pillow Talk

eyes

BROW PENCIL
—Anastasia Beverly Hill Brow Wiz

BROW GEL
—Anastasia Clear Brow Gel

SINGLE SHADOWS
—Anastasia Beverly Hills

EYE SHADOW PRIMER
—Smashbox Photo Finish 24 Hour

PALETTE
—Urban Decay Naked2

CREAM SHADOW
—MAC Paint Pot

LASH PRIMER
—Lancome Cils Booster

MASCARA
—Lancome Monsieur Big

GEL LINER
—MAC Fluidline

PENCIL LINER
—Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On

LIQUID LINER
—Stila Stay All Day

lips

SHINE
—MAC Satin

SHEER
—Urban Decay Vice Sheer

MATTE
—MAC Matte

LIQUID LIPSTICK
—Anastasia Beverly Hills

GLOSS
—Buxom Full-On Lip Polish

LINER
—Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On

sprays

SET
—MAC Fix+

EXTEND
—Urban Decay All Nighter

I really don’t have any high end brush and tool recommendations. I love the Original beautyblender, but I don’t use high end brushes. I have one brush from Sigma and I like it, but it’s not any better than any of my drugstore recommendations. So save some money on your tools and reference my recommendations from Monday!

Affordable Beauty Guide 2018

On December 10, 2018December 2, 2018 By thehannahhardyIn Beauty Guide, Best Of1 Comment

Y’all know I am always trying new products so I know what’s good and what to recommend and because I have a makeup addiction.

I decided to put together two beauty guides for the end of the year, affordable and high end, to highlight my favorite products in each category. These are the products I would recommend if asked.

These beauty guides will be your ultimate tool kit.

Up first, affordable/drugstore products.

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PRIMER
—Blur: Catrice Prime & Fine Smoothing Refiner
—Mattify (Oily skin): Nivea Men’s Post Shave Balm for Sensitive Skin (sounds cray, but trust me)
—Hydrate (Dry Skin): NYX Hydra Touch
—General (Normal Skin): elf Mineral Infused

FOUNDATION
—Stick (Dry Skin): Ulta Moisturizing
—Full Coverage (All skin types): Makeup Revolution Conceal + Define
—Sheer/Medium (All skin types): Rimmel Lasting Finish Breathable
—Medium/Full (All skin types): Wet n Wild Photo Focus
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CONCEALER
—Colour Pop No Filter

CORRECTOR
—Maybelline Age Rewind in Neutralizer or Brightener

SETTING POWDER
—Maybelline Fit Me Loose

UNDER EYE SETTING POWDER
—J Cat Beauty Luxe Pro Powder in Porcelain

blushbronzerhighlightcontour

Bronzer
—Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer

Blush
—Colour Pop Powder Blush in Noodle

Contour
—Catrice Prime & Fine Professional Contouring Palette in Ashy Radiance

Highlighter
—Colour Pop Super Shock Cheek in Flexitarian

Powder Highlighter
—Maybelline x Nikki Tutorials Master Chrome Metallic

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BROWS
—Pencil: Almay Brow Pencil
—Gel: NYX Control Freak

EYE SHADOW
—Primer: Milani Eye Shadow Primer
—Cream: Revlon ColorStay Creme
—Singles: LOreal Infallible
—Palettes: Wet n Wild

EYE LINER
—Liquid: Physicians Formula Eye Booster
—Pencil: Milani Stay Put Waterproof
—Gel: Maybelline Lasting Drama Gel

MASCARA
—Primer: LOreal Voluminous
—Mascara: Revlon Volumazing

lips

LINER
—Wet n Wild Perfect Pout Gel

MATTE
—Maybelline Creamy Matte

SHEER
—NYX Butter Lipstick

GLOSS
—NYX Butter Gloss

LIQUID LIPSTICK
—Physicians Formula Healthy Lip

SHINE
—Revlon HD Gel

sprays

SET
—Essence Keep It Perfect! Make-Up Fixing Spray

EXTENDER
—Colour Pop All Star Face Setting Spray

I didn’t want to list each individual brush or sponge so I’m grouping by brand. I have tried multiple brushes from each of these lines and I have been impressed with the quality, performance, and how well they hold up after washing.

BRANDS
—Real Techniques Brushes
—LOreal Foundation Blender Sponge
—EcoTools Sponges
—EcoTools Brushes
—Morphe Brushes (I do not like the Morphe sponges)
—Real Techniques Sponges

Shew! We made it. If you want a more in depth review, type in the product name or type in the search box and if I’ve reviewed it, it will pop up! If you have specific questions, leave them in the comments or message me on Instagram.

I have tried and stand by every one of the products I mentioned above, except one. I have not tried the Milani Eye Shadow Primer, but I intend to pick it up and give it a shot. I know lots of people love and recommend it, so I went with it. You can definitely use the Revlon Creme Shadow in the same way and it will work just fine.

Holiday Gift Guide 2018

On November 21, 2018November 20, 2018 By thehannahhardyIn Best Of, MiscLeave a comment

The holidays are here and stores are packed with people and gifts. I’m WAY too lazy to make 2394239 gift guides like other bloggers, so I’m going to stick to what I know–beauty.

I’m going to share the sets and gifts that I think the beauty lover in your life would love and the ones that are worth the money. Also, it’s Christmas, treat yo self if you see something you love 😉

Drunk Elephant Inspector Drunk Kit, $98
It Cosmetics Treat Your Skin with It Bestsellers, $48
OPI Nutcracker Advent Calendar Mini 25 pack, $49.95
Beauty Counter Glow & Go Mini Oils, $30
GlamGlow The Superstar Set, $59
Real Techniques You Glow Girl Set, $49.99
NARS Heartbreaker Blush Palette, $42
Real Techniques Mini Buffing Brush Ornament, $5.99
beautyblender Sweet Surprise Mystery Set, $20
beautyblender Blenders Delight, $40
Laura Mercier Matte & Glow Translucent Loose Setting Powder Duo, $38
Tarte Flushed and Fabulous Amazonian Clay Blush Set, $32
Sephora Favorites Lashstash, $48
Urban Decay Hex Remedy Mini 24/7 Eye Pencil Set, $29
It Cosmetics Superhero Lash & Line Eye Trio, $29
- Superhero Mascara review here
Stila 3D Dazzle Mini Glitter & Glow Liquid Shadow Set, $25
Lancome Monsieur Big Mascara Set, $20
- Mascara review here

lips

Bare Minerals Ethereal Nudes 6 Piece Mini Lip Set, $29
Physicians Formula Color Me Healthy Holiday Set, $15
Stila With Flying Colors Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick Set, $39
NARS Little Fetishes Lip Duo, $24
MAC Shiny Pretty Things Mini Lipsticks, $29.50 (there’s nude lipstick version too)
NARS Audacious Lipstick Keepsake Set, $79
It Cosmetics Je Ne Sais Quoi Your Perfect Pink Lip Duo, $24
Kopari Kiss Me Under the Mistletoe Set, $20
Stila Bare Beauties Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick Set, $20

A few tips for holiday shopping…

Use eBates! I thought it was a scam too, but it’s 100% real. You legit get money back for shopping.
- You can use my referral link (not sponsored)
- I’ve saved $89 since signing up!
Google a coupon code–usually you can find one somewhere
A lot of website have pop ups that offer 10-20% your purchase if you sign up for their emails. Sign up, get your coupon, and unsubscribe. BINGO.
Put the item in your cart, but don’t check out. Sometimes sites will email you a coupon code if they noticed you left something in your cart.
I linked as many products as I could to Nordstrom and I highly recommend shopping for what you can there. They have free shipping on everything and super easy returns.

Happy Shopping!