Kiko Milano Baseline Water Eyeshadow in Champagne–I’ve got a more in depth review of this coming so here’s the short version: it’s the most stunning eyeshadow I’ve ever used and I love it. Lancome Hydra Zen Moisturizer–I got this half off during the 21 Days of Beauty, but I will gladly pay full price when I run out. I love gel moisturizers as they absorb … Continue reading April Favorites
LA Girl Mauve + Fenty Gloss Bomb Cream in Cupcake—I found the perfect nude lip combo for my skintone. I don’t prefer nude lips, y’all know I love a bright, bold color, but this is GORG. AJ Morgan Not Standard Sunnies—I saw these on a blogger on Instagram and had to have them. I was scared to click the link because I knew they were … Continue reading December Favorites
—Essence Micro Brow Pencil, $2.99 —LA Girl Shockwave Lip Liners & Eyeliners, $4.49 —Wet n Wild MegaLast Incognito All-Day Full Coverage Concealer, $4.99 —elf Bite Size Eyeshadow Palettes, $3 —Believe Beauty Skin Finish Foundation, $5 Continue reading 5 Under $5
Claims–Outrageously volumizing –Dramatically lengthening–Intensely black–Formulated with Castor oil and omega-6 fatty acids to nourish and strengthen lashes Price–$5.99 at Ulta, Target–$4.98 at Wal Mart–$4.99 on Amazon Shade Range–1, Black Pros–Affordable–Vegan–Cruelty free–No smudging–Easily accessible–Easy to remove–Packaging, love the crown–Length–Separation–Builds easily–No flaking–Super black formula Cons–No waterproof option (yet)–No shade variation–Not much volume–Drier formula Final Thoughts–Drier formula which can be a little harder to work with (in my … Continue reading Mascara Monday: Wet n Wild Big Poppa
Claims–All-day wear–Matte–Buildable, medium-to-full coverage–Richly pigmented–Seamlessly blendable–Hydrating ingredients Price–$4.99 at Ulta, Amazon, wetnwildbeauty.com–$3.99 at Target–$3.98 at Wal Mart Shade Range–8 at Target, Ulta, & Amazon–21 on wetnwildbeauty.com & Wal Mart–My Shade: Fair Beige Pros–Affordable–Cruelty free–Easily accessible–Vegan–Ingredients :: shea butter, licorice root extract, mango seed butter–Easy to blend–No creasing–Minimal settling–Worked with other under eye products–Applicator Cons–Not all shades available at all retailers Final Thoughts–Fair Beige was the … Continue reading Wet n Wild Incognito All-Day Full Coverage Concealer
Claims–Buildable, sheer-to-medium coverage–Semi-matte finish–For all skin types–Flawless, nourished glow Price–$5.99 at Ulta–$4.99 at Target–$4.98 at Wal Mart, Amazon Shade Range–7 at Ulta, 8 at Target & Wal Mart–My Shade: Porcelain Pros–Ingredients: squalane, hyaluronic acid–Oil free–Affordable–Cruelty free–Vegan–Cute packaging–Buildable coverage–Lightweight–Natural finish–Hydrating Cons–Shade range–No shade match for me Final Thoughts–Shade range is garbage–Porcelain is the lightest shade and it is too dark for me. I used my LA … Continue reading Foundation Friday: Wet n Wild Bare Focus Tinted Hydrator Tinted Skin Veil
Buxom Wanderlust Primer Infused Blush Highlights—Silky, primer-infused powder that locks in luminous color :: hydrating :: seamless blend Price–$23 at Ulta, Sephora, Nordstrom Shade Range—6My Shades—Dolly & Mykonos Cruelty Free—Yes Pros—Sleek packaging :: contains hyaluronic acid :: pigmented :: lasts all day :: easy to blend :: little goes a long way :: shade range isn’t vast, but the tones are good and would work … Continue reading Speed Reviews: Volume V
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
—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
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