Eye Makeup of the Day #4

 

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This is a fun, simple summer makeup look. I was going through my collection of eyeliners and found quite a few that I have not used very much, many being from birchbox, so I thought I would create a fun, easy eye look using some of these products. : )

I first applied a base, (Mac's paint pot in painterly). I then lined my eyes with Marcelle's Waterproof Eyeliner in Blue Lagoon, which I got in my June Birchbox. This liner is really creamy, super easy to apply and is a very gorgeous bright blue. I then lined my lash line with my usual Kat von D tattoo liner in trooper. Next, I applied a new favorite mascara, Mirenesse iCurl which I had gotten in a birchbox a couple of months back. Lastly, I applied Cynthia Rowley's eyeliner in silver. This is a very creamy eyeliner and one of the few I have found to be easy to apply to the waterline, which I did. It's not very noticeable in the photo, but this liner adds some fun to the eye makeup look, especially when the light catches the sparkle.

And this is the final makeup: (pardon the eyebrows) : )

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Summer Blushes

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Its getting warmer here in Southern California, and time to use some more pink, shimmery summer blushes. : )

I love wearing blush to look more like I've been in the sun and the following blushes are my favorite to achieve this look.

 

E.l.f blush in Pink Passion is a gorgeous, matte hot pink shade. I like to apply this with a brush that isn't very dense, like the forever 21 brush I mentioned here. Because this blush is quite pigmented, a light hand is key when applying. This particular blush is great when applied on the cheekbones and a very light dusting along the temples and bridge of the nose, like you would a bronzer, to get a look as if you just been out in the sun.

NYX Blush in Rose Garden is a warm toned pink, with a bit of coral shimmer. This is a beautiful blush and is nicely pigmented, though a light hand or brush that isn't very dense would be best. This blush looks gorgeous along the cheekbones as well as swirled around the apples of the cheeks for a youthful flush and glow.

Milani's Baked Blush in Dolce Pink is a bit similar to the NYX blush, but isn't as pigmented, and has more gold shimmer rather than coral. Because it isn't as pigmented, it is very easy to apply along the cheeks without looking like a disco ball. This blush would be perfect for days when you're going to the beach and are wearing minimal makeup. 

Maybelline's Fit Me! blush in Deep Coral is as the name suggests, a coral shade with very small amounts of shimmer and probably the most "every-day" blush" out of all these. This is the blush you could wear with more sophisticated makeup, and still look like you've been in the sun. It's nicely pigmented and is very gorgeous on the skin.

L'Oreal Visible Lift Blur Blush in Soft Peach is a cream blush. There is no shimmer, just a very gorgeous peachy-coral color. When applied, it gives a very healthy, natural color to the cheeks and is prefect for warm, summer weather.

Ulta Extreme Wear Blush in Peach Glow is a cream blush with shimmer, although the packaging says 'matte finish', I find this blush does not ever look matte. Compared to the L'Oreal cream blush, I would apply this with a stifling brush rather than my fingers to get the best look possible. Its very gorgeous and is great for some glow. : )


I hope this was helpful. : ) Thank you for reading.

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May Favorites

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This past month, school as finished up and so the following favorite beauty products, I wore during the first three weeks and have been really enjoying them. : )

Rimmel Stay Matte Long Lasting Pressed Powder in 003
This is a very affordable setting powder that I use to set my concealer as well as all over the face. Its great, not great to use to have extra coverage, but is a great drugstore powder. 

Milani's Baked Blush in 01 Dolce Pink  
This is an amazing drugstore blush, in a very lovely pink shade. I think this is a great blush for everyday; its not too shimmery but gives a gorgeous glow to the cheeks and has enough pigmentation to add some color as well. This shade is a warm pink with gold shimmer, perfect for summer time. 

Mac Frost Eyeshadow in Humid

This mac eyeshadow is a frost and I have loved it for the past two months. I apply it over the next favorite, which is a cream eyeshadow, which allows for more green to be seen. Its gorgeous and makes my eyes pop from behind my glasses. : )

Covergirl bombshell Eyeshadow in 305 Color Me Money 
I use this as a base for the mac eyeshadow because I love the effect it gives and adds just a bit more green and sparkle. On its on, its not that great, the pigment fading over a couple of hours. 

L'Oreal Colour Caresse in Violet Chiffon 
This is a gorgeous spring color. This product is like a lip butter, very easy to apply and feels nice on the lips. The color is almost identical to the color on the packaging, being a warm purple color. Its fun, affordable, and easy to apply and great for summer! :)

Parlor Moisturizing Sea Salt Spray
I received this product as a sample from birchbox and have finally have found the best sea salt spray. I purchased a full size and am super happy that I did. Its great to use to add texture to my hair and doesn't make my hair feel greasy or look too shiny. The one downside of this product is the smell. Not very appealing but it doesn't last on my hair, so its not a big problem.

Non Beauty Favorites

Book:

Across the Universe by Beth Revis 
I finished this book this past month and am now onto the second of the trilogy. I found this book very to be very interesting and the society is unique. The beginning is a bit slow but that is to be expected with the first of a trilogy and can honestly say that once things start happening, it became hard to put the book down. I definitely recommend this to anyone who likes a young adult, sci-fic novel, with little romance. (the romance isn't in your face and is not part of the main plot)


Movie: 

A Single Man
This is a 2009 film directed by Tom Ford and stars Colin Firth, Matthew Goode, and Julianne Moore.
This movie was very different to what I normally watch but I am very glad I watched this movie. You can read the synopsis of the movie here for a better idea of what the movie is about since I don't want to give to much away.
The cinematography for movie alone was absolutely stunning. 

That is it for my monthly favorites. Thank you for reading : ) 

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Eye Makeup of the Day #3

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This is a very easy and neutral eye makeup look, perfect for work or school : )

First, I used an eyeshadow base. I like Mac's paint pot in Painterly, but Milani's eyeshadow primer is also good.

Next, I lightly dusted the light green (from E.l.f's Brightening Eye Color quad in Teal Dream) along the lid before going in with the gray shimmer shade.

Then I applied the white shade in the inner corners and below my eyebrows.

The brushes I used are E.l.f's Professional Blending eye brush and Sonia Kashuk 109.

I used the E.l.f brush to apply the green shade along the lid and also along the lower lash line. I used Sonia Kashuk's brush to apply the gray shade.


I then applied Kat von D's tattoo liner in trooper and the L'Oreal's Butterfly mascara.

 

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Top 5 Favorite Lip Stains

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Lips stains are my most used lip product mainly for how long they last on the lips versus a lipstick or lipgloss. So here are my top five favorite lip stains.

 

 

First, there is Revlon's Just Bitten Lipstain+Balm in Flame and in Desire. The balm end of the product doesn't last very long, as I no longer am able to use it now, and I've had these products for over two years. The balms either fell out, melted, or got squished down. However, the stain is amazing. It lasts quite well on the lips, and the color is very pigmented. The Desire shade is more of a "your-lips-but-better" while Flame is a hot coral-red shade that is perfect for summer. The lipstains are not drying at all and can be used with or without the use of a balm.

Next, there is Revlon's Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Crush. This is a more satin stain compared to the more matte stains mentioned above. It smells like mint toothpaste which is not bad at all, and feels very nice on the lips. I love this lipstain because although it is glossier, it isn't sticky, and is a beautiful, pigmented plum color, perfect for nighttime. : )

Next, I love NYC Smooch Proof Lipstain in Berry Long Time. This is a very simple stain, and provides a deep mauve plum color. Not much else to say, as it is similar to Revlon's lipstain + balm.

Lastly, I love the Balm's Stainiac lipstain in Beauty Queen. This has a very weird texture, and can be odd when applying it, but after a few coats applied, and a few seconds for it to dry, it is a beautiful "your lips but better" lipstain. It does have an odd smell, but I find this is the best lipstain that allows for multiple ranges in opaqueness. You can apply this very sheer or build it up, which is not something I found in the other lipstains.

Left to Right: Revlon's Lipstain + Balm in Flame, Desire, Revlon's Kissable Balm Stain in Crush, NYC Lipstain in Berry Long Time, and Stainiac lipstain in Beauty Queen

I hope this was helpful, please leave a comment below, and I hope you have a lovely day  : ) 

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Eye Makeup of the Day #2

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This was the makeup I wore last week, only now  being able to write a post about it.
Its a very spring look with some light purples (as you will read on, I didn't use all the colors pictured).

First, I applied a base (not pictured). I used Mac's Painterly paint pot and then took my face powder (Rimmel Stay Matte in 003 Natural) to set it.

Secondly, I applied the lilac shade in the Revlon Illuminance Creme Shadow palette in 711 Black Magic. This is a cream shadow, as the name says and I used my finger to apply this along my lid. This is not a great cream eyeshadow on its own, but using it for the color and for the powder eyeshadow to stick on is great.

I then applied the light pink shimmery shadow from the Almay Intense i-color trio in 404 Smoky-i for greens all over the lid and under the brow bone. Next, I applied Almay's Softies Eyeshadow in 140 Vintage Grape into the crease for some definition. However, it is not very pigmented and I needed to dip my brush into the shadow a couple of times to achieve the definition I wanted.

Those were all the shadows I used in this look. The three other cream eyeshadows from the Revlon palette are okay; the black is great to line my eyes but does need to be set with a black eyeshadow as its rather wet and won't set and dry very well, and isn't very black. For the white and silver shade, I haven't found a use for other then to highlight the inner corners of my eyes if I needed to.

The other two shadows from the Almay Trio I also didn't use but only because I didn't need them and the main shade was too warm for the look I was going for. They are however really good eyeshadows. The trio I used is for green eyes, but I have brown, and I love it, so I don't think it really matters. Be aware however that in the picture of the trio on the website where you can buy it, the pink shadow on top looks cooler than it actually is and the main shadow is looks purple rather than red.

After the eyeshadow was done I applied my usual Kat Von D Tattoo Liner and Mac's Zoom Lash Mascara.

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April Favorites

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This month as been okay when it comes to makeup. I don't have that many 'new' favorites, other than three products that are from Birchbox, but I did really love them. I do have some non-beauty favorites as well. : ) 

Beauty Favorites 

Its a 10 Miracle leave-in plus Keratin Conditioner 
I received this leave-in conditioner in a birchbox and it is the best one I have ever used. Although it is expensive, its just beyond fab. I apply it on damp hair, all over, and then brush it in. It makes my hair amazingly soft and if I go to bed right after applying it, I wake up with not only soft hair, but hair that is not frizzy, and when straightened, looks amazing. I highly recommend buying the smaller size just to see, as the full size is rather expensive.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel 
I received this brow gel in my birchbox and I love it. Its clear, but doesn't leave any sort of obvious product on my brows. It keeps my brows in place and I have that it keeps my brows looking good, as I need them to since I wear glasses.

Cargo Blush Los Cabos 
I also received this product in my birchbox, and its a gorgeous, bright coral blush color. Its shimmery but absolutely beautiful and I like to apply a little amount with an angled brush along my cheekbones and apples of my cheeks and then I blend it all in. Its gorgeous and provides the perfect summer color to my cheeks.

Wet 'n' Wild Coloricon "Reserve your Cabana" highlighter 
This is actually more of a highlighter for my fair skin and is super gorgeous. Its not as shimmery as the very popular Mary-Lou Manizer by theBalm, but it is very gorgeous.

Forever 21 Makeup Brush
 This is the brush I love to apply my highlighter with as its very soft and doesn't hold a lot of product, therefore allowing a very light hand. This is also really great for very pigmented blush. Its available in multiple designs at Forever 21 and is very inexpensive which is fantastic. :)

Mac Eyeshadow in Satin Taupe
This eyeshadow is the best shimmery eyeshadow ever because it can be applied all over the lip, in the crease, and below the lower lashes and looks absolutely amazing. Its sort of a taupe and a purple color and makes my brown eyes pop from behind my glasses which is always nice.

Non-Beauty Favorites 

TV Shows:

Orphan Black

Season 3 came back on April 18th and it is still amazing! I love the diversity in the characters and Tatiana Maslany's talent is just beyond amazing. I don't want to give too much away but if you did not know, its a show about clones, particularly one named Sarah Manning who, in season one, finds out she's a clone, and so season one was sort of about her, and these clones and why they are clones. Season two was more about the company behind the creation of the clones and Season three is more about that, with some new elements and new characters added. Its an amazing show, and I highly recommend it. : )

 Daredevil 
This show is available on netflix, and after seeing so much of it on tumblr, I looked into it and decided to watch it. I'm only four episodes in as each episode is about an hour long, but I am really loving it. Its about a blind lawyer named Matt Murdock who lives in Hell's Kitchen, New York, and he fights crime, or anyone whose disrupting his city at night. Its really really good so far and I highly recommend it.

*Both these shows mentioned are for mature audiences.*

Music: Marina and the Diamonds Froot 

This album came out in March and for the past month, I have been listening to it non-stop. I love all the songs, its Marina's third album and I love it as much as I love her other two. There's something about her music, it just always means something to me.

My favorite songs on her new album are Froot, Can't Pin Me Down, Savages, Immortal, Blue, Better than That, I'm a Ruin, and Solitaire.



 Movie: Kingsman: The Secret Service

This movie was so good! Colin Firth-oh my god! I was really impressed with this movie. It had action and humor, and was really well written and directed. The actors were all amazing and the whole thing with Eggsy and the pug was really adorable! : )

the trailer











That is it, for my April Favorites. What were some of your favorites this month? Comment below : )

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