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I've been posting since January and have lots of things in the work for the rest of the year, if you haven't completely forgotten about me I'd love to share with you there. 

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NEW L'Oreal Pure Clay Masks - Exfoliate, Detox, Purify

I am soo very excited to share this post with you all today. I've been making sure to make skincare a top priority over this year and masks have been a major contributor to attaining the smooth flawless skin I strive for. That being said, you can imagine my anticipation and excitement when L'Oreal Paris released a line of Pure Clay Face Masks. This line of skincare is an outstanding example of a sophisticated and affordable option for skincare junkies. With 3 options to choose from, L'Oreal did a great job of providing options for every skin type

1. Pure-Clay Exfoliate and Refining Treatment Mask

2. Pure-Clay Detox and Brighten Treatment Mask 

3. Pure-Clay Purify and Mattify Treatment Mask 

All three masks contain a blend of 3 pure clays as the base for each mask, as well as a specific key ingredient, giving each a specific purpose. 

Koalin ; a highly effective natural clay which absorbs impurities and excess sebum

Montmorillonite; a mineral rich clay that helps to illuminate imperfections

Ghassoul; a highly concentrated pure clay enriched with minerals known to help clarify your complexion

Beginning the the Exfoliate and Refining Mask, this acts as a double duty skincare heavy hitter by first clearing out clogged pores while the mask dries, then once water activated, turns into a tough yet gentle exfoliant, sure to remove any stubborn dirt and grime deep within pores. It's key ingredient, Red Algae, gives this mask it's noticeable red color. This immediately became my favorite of the bunch, I love when a product gives you the most bang for your buck. This two-fer is definitely a keeper. 

The Detox and Brighten mask is loaded with the power of charcoal, this masks essentially acts as a magnet for dirt in clogged pores, extracting the dirt to the surface of the skin, revealing a clear and radiant complexion for all skin types. After using this for an entire week, my skin was truly glowing from the inside out. My favorite thing about this mask is, while the mask lays on clean dry skin you can actually see it pulling the dirt to the surface of your skin.

The last of the bunch is my favorite to use before a night when I want my skin to be babydoll perfect. Loaded with Eucalyptus, this masks purifies and mattifies the skin while providing a soothing and tranquil experience. Also, the smell of eucalyptus lingers on your skin until it dries flat.

Once washed off with warm water, skin is matte, but moisturized providing a clean blank canvas for makeup.

I've been thoroughly impressed with these babies since the moment I tried them.

My favorite way to indulge is to use them all in specific targeted areas to get my skin absolutely flawless.

They retail or anywhere from $11.99-$15.29 at drugstores and big box retailers.

So, have you tried these? Which one(s) will you be picking up, and why ?

Thanks for stopping by, XO

August 2016 Favorites and Regrets

Hey, Hi, Helloo !!

Alright, so this month I tried a ton of new products and didn't love them all. I figured I'd share the products that didn't work out for me to help you, help yaself. 

Let's jump right in 

1. Eylure Luxe Lashes in Gilded

During a July trip to Ulta, I noticed a gorgeous new line of faux mink lashes by my favorite drugstore brand. So I obviously had to try them. 

Eylure released three styles in a new Luxe line of lashes, I purchased two in the styles Gilded and Opulent. 

I've been wearing Gilded nonstop this entire month. 

The band is extremely thin, lightweight and flexible. The lashes themselves are so thick, glossy and beautiful, they've replaced my Ardell Demi Wispies as an everyday lash. 

They're not as natural looking by any means as the Demi Wispies, but they instantly take an average easy makeup look to another level. And if you're like me, being a little extra is never a bad thing. 

If you're looking for some affordable, game changing lashes go pick up a few pairs of these babies. 

2. Makeup Revolution Baked Vivid Highlighter in Golden Lights

If you follow me on instagram, you may have already noticed an increase in use of Makeup Revolution products in general, and for good reason. I plan on doing an entire brand review for you guys, because Makeup Revolution doesn't get enough hype as far as I'm concerned. But that's coming up very soon. 

A few months ago I bought a baked highlighter in the shade Radiant Lights from this brand, and was immediately impressed. The pigmentation is ridiculous for the price ($5.99 at Ulta), so naturally I picked up Golden Lights. 

You guys, when I say this is the most beautiful, creamy, irridescent white gold highlighter I have EVER used... it's a big deal. 

When I try to go back to other highlighters, I'm underwhelmed (is that a word?) Even adding just a soft touch of this on top of any other highlights just amplifies the glow, and when you wanna be seen from space, and you want to blind people with your highlight. This is definitely for you. 

3. Lancome Visionnaire Nuit Beauty Sleep Perfector

I've always been weary of expensive night creams, mainly because I'm broke, and ballin' on a budget has always been my motto when it comes to skincare, but I'm not 18 anymore and my skin is beginning to show it. Which is normal. This entire summer I've been on a mission to clear up my skin completely, a task I didn't think would be too difficult, but I've bought, tried, and returned more skincare products in the past 3-4 months than I have in my entire life. So after doing some research and searching for advice, my roommate recommended this night cream to me. 

I have mild-moderate texture on my cheeks and jawline. It's more annoying than anything, and I've never been able to get them to go away and stay away for more than 6weeks. 

I've been using this night cream, without fail for the past 5 weeks and the texture is almost gone.

I apply a thin layer onto skin after removing my makeup and washing the day away. And it's made a huge difference. 

After the first week, my skin glowed in the morning. 

After the second week, I noticed less texture and a more even skin tone 

The results keep coming and I am nothing less than ecstatic. 

Especially with being a beauty blogger, I notice more imperfections than most people on my own skin, so the possibility of getting completely flawless skin is amazing. 

4. Morphe M437 (not pictured)

I've been using this brush for sculpting my face the entire month of August, and it's made applying and blurring out the contour powder an absolute dream.

If use to side of the brush to pick up product and initially place the product on to my cheekbones.

Then using the very top of the brush for blending out the lines and perfecting.

If you're looking for a new favor contour brush. This one might be it.

I have a few other brushes that I'm trying for contour, but this had been by far the standout brush of the month.

5. Lancome Grandiose Extreme Mascara

I wear falsies literally everyday, and have for the past 6months or so. So you could say I'm extra. But whatever.

I picked this up after throwing out 12 tubes of mascara (I know !) and I'm so happy I did.

It has a swan neck wand that allows for the most precise application even on the teeniest lashes.

The applicator does an amazing job at lifting, volumizing and separating my sad baby lashes, and ever since purchasing this mascara I've opted to go without a false lash if I'm just running errands.

It may not seem like a big thing, but it is you guys. It really is. 

6. L'Oreal Paris Pure-Clay Exfoliate & Refining Treatment Mask

If you didn't know, L'Oreal Paris released a brand new line of Pure-Clay masks that you can pick up at your local drugstore. I've been obsessed with perfecting my skin to create an even canvas for makeup for a few months and this has been a game changer. I'm working on a full review that will be up early next week, so I don't want to go into too much detail, but if you're looking for an affordable 'do-it-all' mask. I highly recommend this.

Now,  a few products that just sucked for me. 

1. Airspun Translucent Powder

The only reason you might not be familiar with this product is if you're an Alaskan Bush person and dwell in trees and under rocks. This powder has been talked about all over the internet and social media for what feels like forever and I've never tried it. I 100% completely regret this powder and here's why.

I used this first for setting my liquid foundation one day, after snapping a few selfies noticed the most intense white cast. Okay, so then I tried setting my undereye concealer with this, and it made my oily undereyes look like paper machet. Then finally, just for shits and gigs, used this to bake different areas of my face. And it was terrible. The only way to get rid of the awful powdery residue on my face was by dousing entirely too much setting spray or misting water which usually resulted in my foundation then looking patchy, or eye product dripping on to my skin.

If you like this awesome, but if you're weary I would stay away.

Especially if you're dry. Even a little.

2. Makeup Revolution Mermaids Forever Palette

I'm still shocked that this baby is on the regrets list. I'm going to keep trying it out just to be sure that is actually sucks, but... you guys... this palette just did not work for me.

This palette with 30 shimmer eyeshadows is worse than the old BHCosmetics palettes to me.

The eyeshadows just do not adhere to any brushes.

Synthetic, Natural hair, lip brushes, eye brushes, fingers, nothing.

3. St. Ives Even & Bright Pink Lemon and Mandarin Orange Scrub

Ohmygod, this thing is awful.

It did not exfoliate my skin at all you guys. Like I hated myself for buying this after the first time I used it. In May (!!!) It's been sitting in my shower, and I've been trying to love this stuff, but it's just really really not good. The consistency is enticing, it's creamy with small moderately abrasive granules to get deep down into your pores and release all the dirt, but when applied to the face it truly feels like you're just rubbing a thick lotion into your skin.

After washing this off my face has never looked any different or better, even with continued use.

I really tried to love this, but ugh, it's just bad.

Thanks so much for stopping by, XO

What products were you loving / hating this month ??

June Favorites 2016

Alright, I hate to harp on how quickly this past month flew by, but really... June came and went faster than a one night stand dude. Truly. 

One day I was dating everything 6/1 and then what seemed like a week later, rent is due. Yet again. 

I don't have any brand new items to talk about, here's my list of items I couldn't stop using this month. 

Hope you enjoy. 

Clinique Take The Day Off Makeup Remover

When I first started getting really into makeup during college, Clinique was the first 'high-end' brand I could afford, and I used their 3-step skincare for a few years without even trying this makeup remover. 

This was also before liquid lipsticks became my obsession and my nemesis. But now that I have close to 50 of these badboys, mama needs a remover that won't completely ruin my lips. 

In step Take The Day Off Makeup Remover. 

I can't speak on how well it removes foundations and eye makeup because I solely use it when I'm wearing stubborn lipstick (ie liquid lipsticks), and it works wonders for me !

I apply it liquid on a cotton pad, and start wiping my lips from the lipline in and when I'm finished there isn't a trace of product on my mouth. 

If you're having trouble finding a product gentle enough to remove your liquid lipsticks, I recommend this. It's not a drugstore price, but you get what you pay for.

Clinique Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser

I rediscovered how much I love this phucking stuff when my roommate(who works for a Lancome Counter) brought home a bunch of these little sample bottles. 

You've probably noticed in up-close photos, I have a bit of texture on my cheekbones, this shit made it vanish.  

With using half a dime size amount of this every morning and evening my face is as clear as all hell, and I ain't mad at that. It lathers up really nicely when activated with water, and when rinsed off leaves your face feeling clean, moisturized and ready to go. 

Can you ask for anything more?

Eylure x Vegas Nay Grand Glamour Lashes

I truly don't have a negative thing to say about this product, for around $7 at Ulta or Target you can buy these incredible triple stacked lashes and easily take any eye look to the next level. 

These wear beautifully on the eye and with decent maintenance they can last for weeks. 

You need to try theses if you haven't yet. 

Maybelline Fitme! Liquid Foundation in 335 Classic Tan

For the longest time I was mixing 2 colors of this liquid foundation to match my skin tone, but a month or so ago the brand released a few new shades and this is the perfect color for me. 

I've been using it non-stop and for $6 it's definitely one of my all time favorite drugstore products. 

NYX Lipsuede in Soft-Spoken

I've had this lipstick since it released, and it's never let me down. But recently I rediscovered it and fell in love with it all over again. It's a beautiful mauvey-brown when it dries down and it just suits almost any neutral look perfectly. I had to buy a backup of it, that's how much I've been using it. 

If your skin tone is close to mine, or not this would probably look beautiful on you 

Thanks for stopping by, XO

Strawberry Champagne - Day 6

Hey everyone !

This the last day of Morphe Week, did you love it, or was it too much ?
I'm all about hearing your feedback because I'm still figuring this whole blog thing out
I really hope you loved it, if you missed any days you can check them all out here
Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5
If you guys liked this I'll try to do more swatch posts.
But like I said, here's the last look

ENJOY !

EYES

Colourpop Brow Pencil in Bangin' Brunette

L.A. Girl Pro Conceal in Honey

Ulta Translucent Mineral Powder

Morphe individual eyeshadows in Caramelized (transition), Fiesta (crease), Rosewood (crease), Secretive (outer v), Glisten (brow bone)

Eylure Lashes in 145 Exaggerate

Loreal Telescopic Mascara

FACE

Milani Prime Perfection 

Ulta Demi Matte Foundation 

L.A. Girl Pro Conceal in Honey - to highlight and conceal

e.l.f. High Definition Undereye Setting Powder

Ulta Translucent Mineral Powder - to set entire face

e.l.f. Blush Palette in Dark

Wet n Wild MegaGlo Highlighting Powder in Precious Petals

LIPS

NYX Cosmetics Lipsuede in Vintage

Thanks for stopping by, XO

MORPHE WEEK - DAY 5

Okay everyone, today's post is all about Morphe individual shadows.

If you haven't seen the other posts from Mophe Week, definitely check them out 

Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, 

Let me start out by saying they're $2.29 each but is comparable in quality to Makeup Geek and Anastasia. These are phucking amazing. 

Seriously buy a few of these. You won't be disappointed. 

You'll notice that 1 of the pans is larger, that's because I have one of their Premium eyeshadows ($6) and the quality is just insane. 

For $6 it should be an okay color, with okay pigmentation and okay staying power.. but it's so much better than okay. 

Morphe is killing it when it comes to affordable makeup. 

Let's jump in to it. 

from left to right 

Burlesque, Dazzling, Golden Glory, Honey Baked, Glisten, Perfection(my favorite brow highlight at the moment)

Deep Cocoa, Nuts For You, Caramelized, Cafe Macchiato, Deep Skin

Deep Skin is almost the same shade as my skin, so whenever I use too much product or need to clean up edges, I always reach for this. 

It never hurts to have a shade identical to your skin simply for this reason. 

Rosey Posey (premium e/s) Wink For Pink, Fiesta, Sassy, Rosewood, Secretive

Rosey Posey is just a pinch more peach than Wink For Pink. I don't know if you're able to tell in photos. 

Tokyo Tea, Ocean Frost, B.A.M., Aloha, Breakfast At Tiffaneez, Naughty Girl. 

The only shadow that has less than excellent color pay off is Breakfast At Tiffaneez. 

I had to run my finger in the pan 4times in order to get this very light baby blue eyeshadow to even show off on camera. It makes it super difficult to use on my oily lids. After a few hours of it on, it truly just fades away which is sad, because it's such a unique matte baby blue shade. 

Copper and Mist

Hi everyone !

This past weekend was the first sunny weekend of spring, and it was beautiful. 

It's amazing how waking up and seeing the sun can really set the tone for your day. 

Saturday I went to lunch with my mom and nana, and before deciding what to wear I knew exactly how I wanted to paint my face. This is the usual story for me, I never know what to wear, and more times than not I'll have a full face of makeup on and still be in my pajamas.

I know I'm not the only one. 

Any-hooo, let's jump into the look. 

This is a great look for those of you who tend to wear neutrals, but are looking for a way incorporate some colors into your spring makeup. 

FACE

Hard Candy 12hour Power Primer

Maybelline Baby Skin Pore Minimizing Primer

Marc Jacobs Re(marc)able Foundation

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

Maybelline HD Setting Powder

NYX Contour Palette

Makeup Revolution Blush in New Rules

Hard Candy Twinkle Star Illuminator

L'Oreal Infallible Setting Spray

EYES

Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade

Urban Decay Primer Potion

Morphe 35K Palette (crease, inner & outer lid)

Milani Bella Copper eyeshadow (center of lid)

Wet N Wild Retractable eyeliner in Misty Eyes

Morphe single eyeshadow in BAM (lower lash line), and Glisten (brow bone highlight)

L'Oreal Telescopic Mascara 

Marc Jacobs Velvet Noir Mascara

Eylure Lashes #83

LIPS

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Antwerp

I'm trying to push myself out of my comfort zone, and you;ll hopefully notice that with upcoming posts. I'm planning to start the #100daysofmakeup Tag on Instagram, so if you're not already following me there, you definitely should. I have a bunch of ideas and I'm excited to see what I can think of. 

Thanks for reading, XO

Daytime Glam using Morphe 35O

Hi everyone !
I hope your weekend was everything you dreamed it would be and more.

Saturday was my nana's Surprise birthday party, she turns 80 this week, so I was busy running around making sure the last minute details were perfect. And they weren't, as we were walking in to the hotel where the party was located, there's my aunts and cousins in the hall.. -___-

But all in all it was great, family and friends from all over the country were in town and she had a great time. That's all that matters. 

Anyways, my post today is on the look that I wore at that party. I got a lot of compliments and questions on it, and it's rather easy to do so, let's get right into it. 

All of the eye shadows are from my current everyday palette, the 35O by Morphe. 

It just makes waking up late, just a little bit less stressful. 

FACE

Hard Candy 12Hour Power Primer 

Milani Prime Perfection (Matte) (this blurs my pores, and keeps my oily skin tame)

Marc Jacobs Re(marc)able Foundation in Cocoa Light

NARS Creamy Concealer

Airspun Loose Translucent Powder

Milani Baked Blush in Red Vino

NYX Contour Kit

NYX Illuminator in Magnetic

MAC Fix+

I know the Morphe 35O palette is always out of stock, it's out of stock at the moment :/

But they do restock it often, so keep your eyes out. If you follow the brand on Instagram they're very good with letting their followers know when it'll be out. 

Also, I  will be doing a full review of the Marc Jacobs foundation, so keep an eye out for that in the next upcoming weeks. 

EYES

Too Faced Shadow Insurance

Morphe 35O

NYC Liquid Eyeliner in Extreme Black

L'Oreal Telescopic Mascara in Black

Ardell Demi Wispies

LIPS

NYX Soft Matte Creme in London

LA Girl Lip Paint in Elude

This has been my go to lip combo for the past couple of weeks, I love rediscovering products in my makeup collection. I've had both of these since they released and I just love how they look paired together. 

Thanks for reading, XO

Glow Green

Hello ma'am/sir.
As a beauty blogger, sometimes I have to force myself out of my comfort zone in order to find inspiration.
This is not one of those times. This weekend, while sitting at my boyfriend's place with nothing else to do I pulled out my makeup and just played in my collection, one of my all time favorite things to do in case you were wondering.
I recently purchased a ton of products from Morphe and this look is focused on one of their stunning eyeshadows. Tokyo Tea. It's a beautiful lime green lustre shadow with iridescent flecks running through it. UGH. Basically it's gorgeous and you need to buy it.

Here's what I came up with guys, hope you enjoy it !

FACE

Nivea Men Post Shave Balm

Smashbox Photofinish Primer

Circa Color Balance Foundation

NARS Creamy Concealer 

ULTA Finishing Powder

Milani Baked Blush in Coralina

Milani Baked Bronzer (as highlight)

EYES
Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade in Chocolate

Lorac Behind the Scenes eyeshadow primer

bhcosmetics 120 palette (all crease shadows, brow bone highlight and inner corner highlight)

Morphe Brushes Individual eyeshadow in Tokyo Tea (all over the lid)

Eylure Lashes in  #126
L'oreal Telescopic Mascara in Black

LIPS

Milani Soft Matte Lip Cream in London

LA Girl Cosmetics Lip Paint in Elude

Thanks for checking out this look !

March Favorites 2016

Well another month has come and gone, and with that there are a few different products I've been reaching for

1. Garnier Fructis Waterproof Micellar Water

I believe it was in February when I was finally able to get my hands on Garnier's Micellar Water. 

You see here that I purchased the waterproof formula, something I don't typically do. I find that 'waterproof' formulas are not as great as the original formula for most products. But this stuff seriously works. It's a dual phase micellar water, so you wanna be sure to give the bottle a good shake or two before you use it. I apply it onto a large cotton round and wipe. The first time I used it, I was hooked. It took off everything. When I went in with another cotton round I was shocked to see just a smidge of leftover makeup. 

I typically use this at night before washing my face (key word; typically), it claims you don't have to and I've definitely put it to the test. Nights when I'm too lazy to give my face a good scrub, I just make sure to use it again in the morning. 

You can find it just about anywhere, CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Target, or here at Walmart

2. Wet n Wild Shimmering Palette in Boozy Brunch

If you haven't noticed, we're living in a world where no highlight is too bright, too bold, or too daring. And I thoroughly enjoy it. Wet N Wild's Spring 2016 collection has just what you're looking for. This is fucking bombdotcom. It's a dupe for Champagne Pop. And it's $4.99. You're welcome. 

3. ELF Cosmetics Blush Palette in Dark

This palette is really something else. If you have Medium to Dark skin and haven't tried this, I highly highly highly suggest it. Especially now, all 4 blushes are wearable, easily blended, and gorgeous on the skin. This was $6 on the elfcosmetics site. This is perfect for this time of year, peaches and coral blushes all in one small and affordable palette. You need this. 

4. Wet n Wild Powder Brush

I mean.. how cute is this goddamn thing? That's what sold me, and it's gonna sell you too. This was under $5 and I don't regret it. I actually went back and bought 2 more. The bristles on this are sooo soft, and it easily applies and blends out all powder products. I've been reaching for this constantly since I bought it.. it's just too damn cute. I love it. 

What were some of your favorites this month ?

Thanks for stopping by, xo

Easy St. Patrick's Day Look

If you're looking for a really easy way to make your everyday makeup look a bit more festive for St. Patrick's Day, you've come to the right spot.

By simply substituting a green eye shadow for your every day neutral color on the lid, boom, you're ready for St. Patty's Day

Now you can avoid the typical 'you're no fun' conversation with the office nut. 

FACE

Hard Candy 12 Hour Power Foundation primer

Maybelline FitMe! Liquid Foundation in 330 &340 (I mixed them to get a perfect match)

Maybelline Better Skin Liquid concealer in Medium/Deep

e.l.f. cosmetics Under Eye High Definition Setting Powder

NYX Powder Blush in Cinnamon

Wet N Wild Baked Highlighter in Boozy Brunch

EYES

L'Oreal Infallible Brow Stylist in Brunette

Urban Decay Primer Potion

NYX eyeshadow in Hunter Green and Volcano

Morphe Brushes 35O Palette for crease and transition shades

NYC Cosmetics Liquid Eyeliner in Black

L'Oreal Voluminous mascara in Black

LIPS

Wet N Wild lipstick in Cherry Bomb

Because this look is so simple, you can tweak it in a multitude of different ways to really make this your own.
Thanks for checking it out
XO

February Favorites

The month of February flew by.

It was the 1st, and then it was Valentine's Day, then Easter decor started popping up everywhere. Literally everywhere. Can we slow down, just a second please? I barely had time to shop for new beauty products this month, as you'll see my Favorites reflect that. 

Although the shortest month of the year is over, I'm not complaining, spring is slowly easing its way into PA and it's glorious. 

So without further ado, if you're interested in checking out the products I kept reaching for in February, keep scrolling. 

Jergens Wet Skin Moisturizer 

I added this to my shower routine in January, and couldn't stick to using it. This month I forced myself to remember, and I am so happy I did. This is one of those products that seems a bit gimmicky in stores, I'll admit. What made me reach for this is actually the other brand of in-shower lotion, Nivea. I tried the Nivea lotion during the summer, and hated it. It left moisturized, but greasy and that shit ain't cute. So I figured I'd give this one a go. You rub it in after bathing and pat it dry. I still use my lotion when I get out, but with this you truly don't have to. 

If you've been eyeing this up I definitely recommend just trying it, this bottle's almost empty and I plan on purchasing it again. (There's even a coupon for it in Sunday's paper!)

purchase here

Noxzema Original Deep Cleansing Cream

I had been using Pacifica Sea Foam Complete Face Wash for a few months, and never noticed any changes to my skin. I don't have acne prone skin or anything, but I was expecting a difference after washing. Then in January my skin went nuts for a couple of weeks, and my cleanser wasn't doing anything for it. I hopped into Target and gravitated towards this Noxzema product. It has eucalyptus in it, like some of their other products that I like so I bought it, and some face masks. I think the jar was $3.99. Figured why not. I instantly noticed a difference in the pimples, and with continued use I'm starting to notice a difference in my skin's texture overall. 

purchase here

Hard Candy Just Glow! Baked Illuminating Powder Duo in Twinkle Star

The Hard Candy 12hour Power Primer is my current go-to primer when I need my makeup to last all day, so I've been trying to explore some of the brands other products. I never hear anyone raving or ranting about Hard Candy, so I've kind of taken it upon myself to just try every product they put out. This illuminator isn't my favorite highlight powder of all time, but this month I've definitely been reaching for it more than my others. The duo features a peach-bronze, and light white gold shade. I mix them together with a fan brush and it's just so beautiful on the cheek bones.

purchase here 

Maybelline FitMe Shine-Free Foundation stick in 340 Cappuccino 

I don't think there's really much to say about this product. It's from Maybelline's FitMe foundation line, which is amazing, and because it's a stick foundation it's super easy and quick application gets me out the door in like 3 minutes when I'm in a rush

purchase here

Thanks for stopping by, XO

My HairCare Miracle

Are you ready to meet the 3 step hair care system that has made my hair silky smooth, cut my blow drying time in half and literally smells like the essence of luxury ?

OH. And it's less than I spend on dinner and dessert. 

NYX Lip Suedes

 Today is all about NYX Lip Suedes. I hope you're prepared.
To me, there's nothing in the world anyone can do to stop me from buying more lipsticks, lipglosses, lip cremes.. everything. I love them all equally. When NYX launched these I began scouring ULTAs far and wide...for weeks I had no luck. Until last week. While picking up some last minute items for a weekend trip I decided to pop in quickly to the ULTA near me. With fingers 8crossed, I entered and headed straight to the section I had previously been five times. There they were displayed at the top of the lipsticks, all eight shades beautiful and tantalizing. I couldn't resist.
I purchased six... you can keep the judgment to yourself.

BUY or BYE : Life Changing Lashes

Oh hello... did that enticing title lure you in like magic?

This marks the first post of a series of posts I'm really excited to introduce here on the blog, Buy or Bye. 

In these posts I will be doing in depth reviews of both drug store and designer brand products and then putting a BUY or BYE stamp on them. 

This will be beneficial for a lot of you who aren't 100% sold on products and to learn more about it without shelling out the cash for it 

Anyways this product might be affordable miracle lash product for limp and dull lashes, if you follow me on Instagram, you saw I snapped a picture of this product over a month ago... it has some bold claims.

Keep reading to find out more

L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation Routine

Hihihii

I recently updated my everyday foundation routine, so I'm sharing with you all. 

After scouring local and not so local CVS, Walgreens and RiteAids I was finally able to get my hands on the new L'Oreal Matte Foundation in my shade. Not an easy task... I assure you. 

I've been having some major issues with finding darker shades for not only this foundation, but the Maybelline Better Skin Foundation as well. Help a girl out if you find them around the area. 

Anyways, enough with my own complaints, 

Keep reading for a product list and my routine

July Favorites

Hi, I've returned.

(again.)

I'm pretty inconsistent, I'm aware but I think I'll be able to keep this up for a bit. 

Anyways, I'm sure you don't care about all that behind the blog information. 

That being said, I have some new products that I've been heavily relying on these days. 

This is what I have for you all this month. 

Enjoy. 

GOLD DUST + The Nudes by Maybelline (First Impressions)

So I read about this Maybelline Palette.. The Nudes online about a month and a half ago. And have been on the hunt for one ever since. 

For a while I had been eyeing it up at a local CVS, and then it came... the 25% off coupon. 

I rushed to CVS, turned the corner where the Maybelline display was... and there it was. 

An empty display. 

Then I went to Walgreens. No luck. 

Then Walmart. No luck. 

And then Target. And there it was. Cheaper here than the 3 stores I had visited. 

Needless to say I was happy. So happy I actually squealed a little bit. 

I'm not lying. 

My boyfriend thought and still thinks that I am completely out of my mind because of how excited I get over makeup & a good deal. 

But there it was at Target for $9.99

Recent Purchases

Soo, I haven't posted anything in a couple of weeks (my bad ya'll)

Here's a post though.
I've been buying makeup like a FIEND lately so I decided to share some of it here :)

These are last week/this weekend's purchases.

1. NYX Cosmetics Shine Killer

2. Nivea Creme

3. L'Oreal Voluminous Butterfly Intenza Mascara in Blackest Black

4. L'Oreal Collection Privee Lipstick in Eva's Nude

5. Milani Lipstick in Naturally Chic

Inspired by Fall

Haven't been very inspirational recently, I've been sticking to simple neutral eyes, or just a winged liner and some mascara. 

This is a fall inspired look, obviously. 

BEAUTY INGREDIENTS

1. Maybelline FITme! Liquid Foundation in Cappuccino (340)

2. Revlon Photoready Foundation in Caramel (used as concealer)

3. Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade in Chocolate

4. Milani Bella Eyeshadow in Copper

5. bhcosmetics 120 palette

6. NYX Glitter Eyeliner in Gold

7. L'Oreal Voluminous Butterfly Intenza in Blackest Black

8. NYC Pencil Eyeliner in Black 

9. NYX Powder Blush in Pinky

10. Wet 'n Wild Lipstick in Cherry Bomb