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Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Holiday Makeup Must Haves

I love this time of year. Gingerbread lattes, Christmas lights, Hallmark movies and holiday parties. When I think about makeup, I definitely think red lips and glitter. Below are my top holiday makeup must haves. Some of these items I own, some I would like to own, but all of them just scream holiday fun.

Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint




This one is on my wish list, BUT I do own one of her stunna lip paints in the shade buff (the nude one obviously). Normally, I don't like liquid lipsticks because I find them to be super drying and uncomfortable. My lips are always dry, but especially in the winter months. The Laneige lip mask has been my best friend. That said, I love this formula! It's actually comfortable and does not budge, which is what you want in a red lipstick (usually red lips scare me because it tends to get on my teeth and even places where you wouldn't think you could get lipstick). I love the applicator because it makes it super easy to apply.  And can we just talk about this packaging?I

https://www.sephora.com/product/stunna-lip-paint-P39787544?icid2=products%20grid:p39787544:product&skuId=1925114

Fenty Diamond Bomb Highlight



Yes, another Fenty Beauty item but let's be honest, Rihanna really can't do any wrong. I'm usually not a fan of glittery highlights because well, I'm 36 years old. This is such a pretty wet looking highlight though. It's just stunning and guaranteed to get you noticed at that holiday party.

https://www.sephora.com/product/diamond-bomb-all-over-diamond-veil-P85225585?icid2=products%20grid:p85225585:product

And while I'm at it you also need the gloss bomb in diamond milk. It makes your lips look juicy and ready to be kissed under the mistletoe.




Huda Beauty Obsessions Eyeshadow Palettes



I've probably mentioned these adorable little palettes before, but I just love them. The are so pretty, the formula is great, they make awesome stocking stuffers and are easy to travel with due to being so teeny.

https://www.sephora.com/product/obsessions-eyeshadow-palette-P425909?icid2=products%20grid:p425909:product&skuId=2137255

Stila Magnificent Metals



To me, nothing celebrates the birth of Jesus like some glitter on your eyes. The Stila Magnificent Metals are amazing because they are really easy to work with, they look so beautiful, you don't need a glitter glue or adhesive and unlike with loose glitters, you won't be like why is there glitter in my ear? No mess, just prettiness. Sephora is offering some great sets so you should check those as well to get more bang for your buck and more glitter for your eyeballs.

Melt Cosmetics Smokey Obsessions


https://www.meltcosmetics.com/collections/smoke-sessions/products/smoke-sessions-palette?variant=13732267753524

Whether you're celebrating Hannukah, Christmas or the fact that weed is legal in California, this is a green eyeshadow lovers dream. Sadly, this is sold out so I haven't been able to get my sticky little hands on it. Dear Melt Cosmetics, please restock this palette asap! I do own the Gemini palette, which I'm obsessed with so that is another great option if you want your eyes to look like a grungy Christmas tree (and who doesn't want that?)

Natasha Denona Gold Palette



https://www.sephora.com/product/gold-eyeshadow-palette-P436736?keyword=natasha%20denona%20gold%20palette

This is like new years for your eyes. I'm going to be honest, I do not own this palette and I'm most likely never going to own this palette because it's $130. Which is insane. I can tell you though that Natasha Denona shadows are some of the best I've tried so if you have generous relatives or you can afford an eyeshadow palette that costs a small little fortune, this is beautiful.

Pat McGrath BlitzTrance Lipsticks



https://www.sephora.com/product/blitztrance-lipstick-P439070?icid2=products%20grid:p439070:product

Since you have glitter on your eyes and your cheeks, you obviously need some on your lips. Pat McGrath is also ridiculously expensive. $40 for a lipstick is INSANE, but it's the prettiest lipstick you will ever own. I've tried Pat McGrath lip liners and eyeshadows and I can honestly say...they are the BEST. However, if you're looking to try Pat McGrath at a slightly more reasonable price, there is a little lip bundle for $25 and the mini eyeshadow palettes are $55.  If you give a makeup lover anything by Pat McGrath they will love you forever. She is queen.


 Anastasia Sultry Palette


They don't call this palette Sultry for nothing. If you find yourself stranded in a small town that stopped believing in Christmas, this palette will definitely help you attract the handsome widower who will convince you to leave the big city behind. OK, maybe I'm describing a Hallmark movie, but I own this palette and I love it. Even if I didn't love it, I'd probably keep it on my vanity for the festive packaging but it lives in my top makeup drawer because I really do love it. I also love feeling sultry.

https://www.sephora.com/product/sultry-eyeshadow-palette-P436870?icid2=products%20grid:p436870:product

Anstasia Amrezy Highlighter



https://www.sephora.com/product/amrezy-highlighter-P429201

I felt like I couldn't just include one highlight on this list. I do not yet own this highlight, but it's on the way from the North Pole aka Sephora! This was limited edition, but everyone raved about it and bought back ups and people kept begging for it to come back and then it finally came back. So of course I had to have it because I HAVE AN ADDICTION PEOPLE. Just look at her though, she pretty.


 Huda Beauty New Nude Palette



https://www.sephora.com/product/the-new-nude-eyeshadow-palette-P43818047

I have one last palette to include because obviously everyone needs 10 eyeshadow palettes, am I right? This palette is so gorgeous and literally everytime I wear it I get compliments. I don't know what Huda put in those spackled shadow things, but they are magic in a pan.

OK, I lied. This palette just launched and I had to include it because...just look at it. It's so beautiful and so holiday and I am so excited to try Linda Hallberg cosmetics. I've heard so many great things and if this is not the most magical and holiday looking palette, I don't know what is.


https://shop.lindahallberg.se/product/metallic-mysteries-2-palette/

What are your holiday makeup must haves? What's on your wish list? Inquiring minds (mine) would like to know.


Friday, October 26, 2018

Sephora Fall VIB Sale - My Recommendations and My Wishlist

It's a wonderful time of year. Time for sweaters and boots (unless you live in LA like me where it's still 90 degrees and I'm trying to make sweaters happen, but it's rough). Christmas lights, gingerbread lattes and Hallmark Christmas movies are right around the corner. AND it's the Sephora VIB Sale.

I'm going to go ahead and give my recommendations:

Skincare 

You all know by now I looove my bum bum cream by sol de janiero. I also love the body/hair spray and their body wash. I just ordered this gift set for myself and it's seriously awesome.



https://www.sephora.com/product/bum-bum-carnaval-extravaganza-P436097?icid2=products%20grid:p436097:product


Ole Henrikson has some of my favorite skincare products. I absolutely love their sauna facial scrub (feels like a spa in your shower and my face feels so clean and exfoliated). I'm also obsessed with their truth serum and undereye brightening cream. This holiday set is a great steal if you want to grab it, I'd definitely recommend.



https://www.sephora.com/product/glow-brightly-P436910?skuId=2148252

Drunk Elephant also has truly amazing skincare. The baby facial has helped my skin a ton. It's definitely pricey so if you can grab something during the sale...dooooo ittt. I thought this kit was a fantastic option.


https://www.sephora.com/product/the-big-reveal-P436099?icid2=products%20grid:p436099:product

Foundations:(keep in mind my skin is dry and I like medium to full coverage, but a dewy or natural finish)

Dior Forever Foundation (this is my ride or die)

https://www.sephora.com/product/diorskin-forever-perfect-foundation-broad-spectrum-35-P405059



Jouer Essential High Coverage Foundation  (this is my going out, full coverage, want flawless pictures foundation)

https://www.sephora.com/product/essential-high-coverage-creme-foundation-P434015

YSL Touche Eclat All In One Glow (this is my everyday foundation)

https://www.sephora.com/product/touche-eclat-all-in-one-glow-P428504

I also highly recommend the Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Sunshine Serum (I mix into my foundation for a bronzed glow)

https://www.sephora.com/product/d-bronzi-tm-anti-pollution-sunshine-serum-P432668

Concealer 

Too Faced Born This Way Multi-Use Sculpting Concealer (it hasn't quite replaced my Tarte Shape Tape, but I really do love this one. It's hydrating, gives great coverage and easy to blend. 

https://www.sephora.com/product/born-this-way-super-coverage-multi-use-sculpting-concealer-P432298

Powder 

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder (this is my fave pressed powder. It really does give an airbrushed finish and is just so beautiful

https://www.sephora.com/product/airbrush-flawless-finish-setting-powder-P433526

Hourglass Veil Translucent Powder - It's just the best powder ever honestly

https://www.sephora.com/product/veil-translucent-setting-powder-P430240

Face Palette 

Last year I purchased the hourglass holiday palette and it's the best purchase I've ever made. I use this every single day, I travel with this palette, I love pretty much everything in it. Hourglass makes my absolute favorite blushes, bronzer and powders and the highlights also give that beautiful and more subtle glow from within. I know $80 is pretty pricey so this sale is the perfect time to grab this. You won't be sorry, I promise

https://www.sephora.com/product/ambient-lighting-edit-unlocked-P436439?icid2=products%20grid:p436439:product


Highlight

This is fairly shocking, but I really only have one highlight to recommend. I've been reaching for this highlight everyday. It is not quite as blinding as I used to go, which I think is more appropriate in my old age, but it still gives a gorgeous and wet looking glow. Two words: Natasha Denona

https://www.sephora.com/product/super-glow-P433404?skuId=2041879



Eyeshadow Palettes 

You can check out my previous blog of my favorite eyeshadow palettes, but during this sale I would definitely recommend snatching up The Urban Decay Born to Run Palette, Anastasia Soft Glam or Norvina and a Huda Beauty Obsessions Palette.



I also really recommend the hourglass scattered light glitter eyeshadows and stila magnificent metals. You can't have too much glitter especially around holiday time! Stila is offering some great holiday sets, I'd definitely recommend grabbing one for you or for a glitter loving friend.

https://www.sephora.com/product/scattered-light-glitter-eye-shadow-P433811?skuId=2087674&icid2=products%20grid:p433811:product



https://www.sephora.com/product/mini-glitter-glow-liquid-eye-shadow-set-P432331




Mascara 

The Hourglass Caution Mascara - This is hands down the best mascara I've ever tried. In addition to really lengthening and separating my lashes, it doesn't transfer!! No more little dots underneath my eyes. I'm obsessed

 https://www.sephora.com/product/caution-extreme-lash-mascara-P433809



Brows

Benefit has my favorite brow products specifically the Precisely my brow pencil. The brow powder and give me brow are also fantastic. If you are looking for some great new brow products, this kit is fantastic.

https://www.sephora.com/product/magical-brow-stars-blockbuster-brow-set-P437284?icid2=products%20grid:p437284:product



 To set my brows however, I am completely in love with the Milk Makeup kush fiber brow gel. It's also great for natural days, you can just run this through your brows and be good to go.

https://www.sephora.com/product/kush-fiber-brow-gel-P433125



Lips: There are so many great lip products that its honestly hard to choose. For lipsticks my faves would be Charlotte Tilbury and Bite Beauty. For glosses, I love marc jacobs, fenty beauty, bite beauty french press lip gloss, Buxom in the shade White Russian. For liquid lipstick I'm loving Lawless Beauty. I'm also obsessed with Lancome L'Absolu Lacquer, Dior Lip Glow balms and Nars Velvet Lip Glides.





Hair

When it comes to my hair, I highly recommend Olaplex and Briogeo. These products have brought my dull and damaged hair back to life!

https://www.sephora.com/product/hair-o-scopes-brightest-stars-bestsellers-P435405?icid2=products%20grid:p435405:product




Wishlist 

So now that I've suggested my favorite products for you to pick up, below are the products that I'm dying to pick up. I probably will only treat myself to a couple, but a girl can dream...and my birthday and the holidays are coming up so there's always that.

Kevyn Aucoin Nude Pop Eyeshadow Palette
Mel Thompson on Youtube has been raving about this palette and it looks so beautiful. I've also been really into cool toned shadows lately so this is right up my ally.

https://www.sephora.com/product/nudepop-pro-eyeshadow-palette-P436039



Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

https://www.sephora.com/product/kiss-make-up-set-P436691

I've heard such amazing things about this mask. My lips get super dry and chapped especially in the winter, so I'm all about this life. Especially if I can just put it on my lips, go to bed and let the mask do the work while I sleep.



Mark Jacobs See-Quins Glam Glitter Eyeshadow

https://www.sephora.com/product/see-quins-glam-glitter-eyeshadow-P436426

Have I mentioned that I love glittery eyeshadows? Tati Westbrook on Youtube loves these and I typically love what she loves. They just look so beautiful and I want!



Urban Decay Lo-Fi Mousse

I have one color and I'm dying to get another. Not only are these a long wearing lip stain, but they can also be used as a long lasting cream blush (thanks to Jkissa for sharing that tip!) I have a puple-y one so I need pink obviously.

https://www.sephora.com/product/lo-fi-lip-mousse-P433130?skuId=2087187



Tatcha Silk Canvas Primer

So many of my favorite Youtubers have been living for this primer. It's very hard to justify a primer that is over $50 even with the sale, but...it can still go on my wishlist.

https://www.sephora.com/product/the-silk-canvas-P428661

Pat McGrath Lip Liners
Kathleen Lights says they are her favorite lip liners of all time. $25 for a lip liner is INSANE but if I'd ever spend $25 on a lip liner it would be for Pat McGrath. I also wouldn't mind another one of her eyeshadow palettes because her fomula is magic.

https://www.sephora.com/product/permagel-ultra-lip-pencil-P423696?skuId=2005718





What's on your list?

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

All Time Favorite Eyeshadow Palettes



Eyeshadow palettes are so addicting. I have an overwhelming amount and it's really not necessary, but makeup brands just keep coming out with them. Then your favorite beauty gurus do tutorials and you're like I need this! When it comes to eyeshadow palettes, I care most about blendability and color pay off. I'd rather have to build color up a bit then have too much pigment and have the shadows be hard to blend. A shadow that is patchy and hard to blend is never fun and definitely not a good look.

All of the palettes below perform really well, have beautiful colors and can be used to create many looks. I'm also not going to include any limited edition palettes because that seems mean (RIP Tarte Clay Play Volume 1). As you will see, I also like palettes that are good to travel with (sturdy packaging, a mirror, have all the colors you would need). These are listed in the order that I love them (Soft Glam being my all time favorite).

1. Anastasia Beverly Hills Soft Glam Palette/Modern Renaissance
This palette is pretty much perfection. I honestly never thought anything could replace my Anastasia Modern Renaissance Palette, but I think this may have. It pains me a little to say that though which is why MR is included in this blog. When I first saw Soft Glam I was kind of like been there, seen that, I'm bored. However, I started seeing all of the beautiful looks Influencers were creating and how much they were loving it. It really is just the perfect palette and I find this is the palette I reach for on the daily and take traveling with me. It's beautiful for brides, for everyday and the office, but you can definitely smoke it out for night time. That said, there will always be a very special place in my heart for Modern Renaissance and I highly recommend that one as well, especially if you like berry tones and oranges. Although there are some duplicate shades, I give you permission to get both!




2. Huda Beauty Desert Dusk Palette
This palette is just so special and beautiful. Reds, Oranges and Purples oh my! There's also a variety of formulas, some mattes, shimmers, toppers and even a pressed glitter. You can create really fun and dramatic looks, but also neutral wearable looks. I honestly didn't think I'd love it as much as I do, but I really, really love this palette. If you don't love the color story or the high price point, I'd also recommend Huda Beauty's mini obsession palettes. They come in a variety of colors, are easy to work with, great for travel and just really pretty.




3. Dominique Cosmetics Latte Palette
This is another palette that isn't necessarily the most groundbreaking or unique, but it's just good. The shadows are so creamy. I love that you can use vanilla cream to brighten your under eyes in addition to using it as a shadow. I love that it's mostly matte shades, but the three shimmer shades are gorgeous. The two pops of color are perfect. This is another palette that never fails me.



4. Urban Decay Born to Run Palette
This palette was actually created with a traveler in mind. I say this like I'm a huge traveler and I'm really not, but I still like my all in one palettes. The shades in Born to Run are so stunning and rich. They are kind of fall/grunge like, which I am all about. They are also easy to work with.



5. Morphe X Jaclyn Hill Palette
This is definitely one of my go to palettes. Jaclyn really killed it with this one. There are so many transition shades, the beautiful warm tones we all love so much and stunning pops of color. I also love the highlight shades. I'm not going to lie, I really don't typically like Morphe's eyeshadows, but this palette is blend able, pigmented and the amount of shades you get for the price point really can't be beat. PS please do not confuse this with her new Vault Palettes. The formula is not the same. I'm a professionally trained makup artist and I find them really patchy, hard to blend and not pigmented. Stick with the original!



6. The Persona Identity Palette
This palette is my new obsession. The quality is so good and the price is so reasonable. I really love that you have warm and cool tones in the palette. The bronze shades, the plum shades, you can create so many amazing looks with this palette. I'd highly recommend.




Honorable Mentions: Dose of Colors 5 pan palettes
From mauves and berries, to brown and sienna's these little palettes are amazing. There are only 5 shades in each (you probably gathered that from the heading), but they are just so beautiful and easy to work with. They are all matte shades, which I happen to love, but if you like pops of shimmer then you would need to reach for another palette. They are super sleek and compact, which makes them perfect for traveling and the brush that comes inside is actually really good.



Juvias Place: I'm just going to say Juvias Place palettes in general (my personal favorite is the Douce, but i think the Masquerade is the most bang for your buck). The formula of these palettes is phenomenal and the price is even better. If you are looking to play with fun pops of color, definitely check out Juvias Place!



Colorpop Palettes: Again, I'm listing this as a whole because Colorpop has so many palettes and they keep coming out with more. They are another brand that boggles my mind with amazing quality pressed shadows at a low price. My personal favorites are the Kathleen Lights Dream Street Palette and the Yes Please Palette, but that's really just based on preference.



Glitter Shadows
These are not palettes, but i feel like I have to mention them especially if you like glitters. They are all pretty pricey, especially for one eye color but they are just special and take any eye look to the next level. My all time fave are the Hourglass glimmer veils. They make your eyes look wet and sparkly and so stunning. If you are looking for a slightly less expensive version, I also love the tarte chrome pots. They are slightly more pigmented/glittery as opposed to wet looking, but absolutely gorgeous nonetheless. And finally, the Stila Magnificent Metals. Not only are all of these so beautiful on the eyes, they are so easy to work with, they last all day and you don't need any glitter glue!








Thursday, April 12, 2018

Sephora VIB Sale: Recommendations and Wishlist

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Well, aside from Christmas. And the winter VIB sale because you get a bigger discount. Still, this sale only comes around a couple times a year so if there is ever a time to replenish your essentials or splurge on fun makeup...now is the time. Below are my recommendations (I've listed them by category) as well as my own personal wish list. Which I probably won't buy any of because I'm broke as a joke, but a girl can dream.

*Note: When it comes it to face products, I have really dry skin so I prefer really moisturizing and hydrating primers as well as dewy, yet full coverage foundations. If you have oily skin and/or like a light-medium coverage, my picks probably aren't for you. It's also a good time to stock up on beauty blenders!! Lately, I've been using my beauty blender for foundation, concealer, highlight, cream contour, almost everything except eyes and lips basically. Also, I've included direct links to some of the products, but not all of them cuz I'm lazy.

Skin Care

  • First Aid Beauty Cleansers and Moisturizers
  • Drunk Elephant Baby Facial
  • OleHenrikson Sauna Scrub
  • OleHenrikson Truth Serum
https://www.sephora.com/product/truth-serum-P42343 
  •  Sol De Janeiro Bum Bum Cream
https://www.sephora.com/product/brazilian-bum-bum-cream-P406080

Hair Care (for the damaged colored variety)
  • Briogeo Repair Shampoo
  • Brogeo Deep conditioning Mask
  • IGK Smoke & Mirrors Conditioning Cleansing Oil

Primers:
  • Smashbox Primerizer
  • Becca Backlight Primer
  • Milk Makeup Blur Stick

Setting Spray:
Cover FX illuminating Setting Spray

Foundation 
  • Dior Forever Perfect Foundation - this is my holy grail, most favorite foundation ever. I basically mix it with any other foundation I choose to use.
https://www.sephora.com/product/diorskin-forever-perfect-foundation-broad-spectrum-35-P405059

  • Hourglass Vanish Stick
  • Too Faced Born This Way
  • Makeup Forever Ultra HD Foundation Stick

I can't really recommend a concealer, because in my opinion nothing compares to tarte shape tape and sadly, they don't carry it at Sephora. That said, if you don't like super full coverage the urban decay naked weightless is a good one. I also highly recommend the Becca undereye brightening corrector.

Contour - Note (i'm pretty fair and prefer a cool toned contour)
  • Fenty Beauty Matchstick in Amber
  • Anastasia Foundation Stick Fawn
  • Makeup Forever Contour Powder (I'm shade S116)
  • Kat Von D Shade and Light Palette

Bronzer 
  • Hourglass Ambient Lighting
https://www.sephora.com/product/ambient-bronzer-P395697
  • Becca Sunlit Bronzer

Blush


  • Tarte Amazonian Clay
  • Hourglass ambient lighting
https://www.sephora.com/product/ambient-lighting-blush-collection-P384963?skuId=1581321&icid2=products%20grid:p384963
  • Anastasia blush trio's
https://www.sephora.com/product/blush-trio-P420162?skuId=1942077&icid2=products%20grid:p420162 

Powder 
  • Cover FX Perfect Setting Powder

Eyeshadow Palettes
  • Anastasia Soft Glam
https://www.sephora.com/product/soft-glam-eyeshadow-palette-P58930227?icid2=just%20arrived:p58930227:product



  • Anastasia Modern Renassaince
https://www.sephora.com/product/modern-renaissance-eye-shadow-palette-P409118?country_switch=ca

  • Huda Beauty Desert Dusk
https://www.sephora.com/product/desert-dusk-eyeshadow-palette-P424149?country_switch=ca

*if you're willing to really splurge, you can't go wrong with Natasha Denona or Pat Mcgrath shadows

Also - Stila Magnificent Metals Liquid Eyeshadows and tarte chrome paint shadow pots
https://www.sephora.com/product/magnificent-metals-glitter-glow-liquid-eye-shadow-P63087293?skuId=1891340&icid2=products%20grid:p63087293

https://www.sephora.com/product/chrome-paint-shadow-pot-P427600?country_switch=ca&skuId=2029700

Mascara
  • Lancome Monsieur Big
https://www.sephora.com/product/monsieur-big-mascara-P419848

Highlight 
  • Becca Highlights (champagne pop is my fave)
  • Anastasia Glow Kits and liquid highlight
  • Cover FX custom enhancing drops

https://www.sephora.com/product/custom-enhancer-drops-P409765?skuId=1826924

Lips (you will tell that I really prefer moisturizing lipsticks or glosses. Kat Von D liquid lips are the ONLY ones I like)
  • Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid lips
  • Bite Beauty lipsticks
  • Fenty Beauty Gloss Bombs
  • Urban Decay Hi-Shine Lip Gloss

https://www.sephora.com/product/hi-fi-shine-ultra-cushion-lip-gloss-P429052?skuId=2055648
  • Marc Jacobs lip gloss
  • Nars Velvet Lip Glides
  • Buxom Lip Glosses
  • Dior Lip Glow Color Revive Balm


My Wish List
  • Pat McGrath Mothership La Vie En Rose Palette



  • Natasha Denona Star Palette
https://www.sephora.com/product/star-eyeshadow-palette-P413523?skuId=1877141&keyword=natasha%20denona%20star%20palette



  • Nars Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation
  • Lancome Skin Feels Good Nourishing Foundation
  • Becca Hydra Mist Set and Refresh Powder
  • Anastasia Amrezy Highlighter
https://www.sephora.com/product/amrezy-highlighter-P429201



  • Marc Jacobs O!Mega Bronzer

  • Milk Makeup Watermelon Brightening Serum
https://www.sephora.com/product/watermelon-brightening-serum-P430903



  • Ole Henrikson Banana Bright Eye Creme
https://www.sephora.com/product/banana-bright-eye-creme-P426339
  • Sol De Janiero Shower Creme gel