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Viva Glam Miley Cyrus: Swatches and Review

Normally, I'm not the person that gets excited when MAC comes out with a new product. But, when I saw these two beauties, I knew that I had to have them!

Miley Cyrus has partnered up with MAC to create a lipstick and lipglass as part of their Viva Glam line. This one is especially special because all the proceeds go towards men, women and children living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. So not only are you going to have beautiful hot pick lips, you'll also be helping many people in the process.

Now let's get to the products!

The lipstick is a hot pink hued, amplified creme lipstick. This is going to be so much fun to wear all year round but especially in the Spring and Summer! My first reaction to seeing it in person was, YAAAAASSSSSSS! I love super bright colors, so this is right up my alley.

MAC's Viva Glam Miley Cyrus Lipstick $16

Next up is the lipglass, again we have a hot pink color only this time there is a sparkling pearl shimmer. You can wear this alone for a pretty, shimmering look or place it on top of the lipstick that goes with it (or any pink/red lipstick). I like that this isn't super sticky but still stays put.

MAC's Viva Glam Miley Cyrus Lipglass $15

Last, I want to just show you what they look like when you wear them together.

Again, YAAAASSSSS!!!

What are your thoughts? Will you be running to your local MAC store to pick these bad boys up? They are sold online at maccosmetics.com and in stores today! Get them before they're gone!

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November Favorites

This month I really didn't wear too much make-up because I was so BUSY! But I was able to find a few new things that I am really enjoying!

I have been trying to find a more yellow toned foundation for a few months now. I really wanted to get something from the drugstore, because I didn't want to spend $30+ on a high end foundation right now. I FINALLY FOUND ONE! I was at Wal-Mart making my normal rounds in the beauty department and Revlon isn't really ever one that I gravitate towards, but that day I did! I got the Revlon Colorstay foundation for combination/oily skin. Mine is in the color 150 buff. I'm really digging this! It does stay put for quite some time and it evens everything out. This is a medium coverage foundation. If I try to build it, it just moves everywhere, so that doesn't work for me.

Revlon Colorstay Combination/Oily Skin 150 Buff, $9.98

Have any of you tried the Real Techniques brushes? They are just wonderful! I needed a brush to set my under eye concealer and I actually found this one in my collection. DUH SUMMER. (eye roll at myself) It's perfect for what I need. It's small enough to get into the areas that you need it to, without messing anything else up. It's also really soft, like all of their other brushes.

Real Techniques Setting Brush, $7.99

Milani is one of my favorite brands at the drugstore. They have some of the best blushes I have ever came across. So, since I haven't worn much make-up this month, when I did I wanted something more natural looking. Luminoso is what I grabbed almost every time. It's a light pink-peach color with a hint of gold shimmer. You can definitely overdo it if you aren't careful. But it gives you such a beautiful glow. You do not need a highlight when using this, unless you really wanna. ;)

Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso, $7.99

Next is a Nyx Butter Gloss, I love these things. They are pigmented and creamy and they smell like HEAVEN. My favorite color this month has been Red Velvet. I wear it by itself, over pink lipstick and over reds. It's beautiful!

Nyx Butter Gloss in Red Velvet, $5

If you are looking for an amazing liquid liner, that is also cheap, then look no further! This has been a favorite for many beauty gurus, for quite some time, but I just got it. It is the N.Y.C. Liquid Eye Liner in black. This makes winged liner so simple! It stays forever and it is super pigmented. For only $2.99, you can't beat it!

N.Y.C. Liquid Eye Liner in Black, $2.99

Last, I want to talk about the Simple Oil Balancing Cleansing Wipes. I like these because I have oily skin and if there is anything that can help it in the slightest then I am all about it! They get everything off that needs to come off and they are wonderful for sensitive skin. I'm into many of Simple's products because there aren't any perfumes, dyes or alcohol. If you wear contacts and other wipes bother your eyes, try these! I also really like the exfoliating ones.

Simple Oil Balancing Cleansing Wipes 25 Count, $5.99

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Products Mentioned:

Revlon Colorstay Foundation

Real Techniques Setting Brush

Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso

NYX Butter Gloss in Red Velvet

N.Y.C. Liquid Eyeliner in Black

Simple Oil Balancing Cleansing Wipes 25 Count

Simple Exfoliating Facial Wipes

The Pantone Color of 2015 is....

Marsala!!

This is a gorgeous reddish-brown shade, think 90's grunge. I love it! I was already into it so it makes me happy that it is now "the color" to go to. Here are a few products, that I recommend, to show off the new color of the year!

Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Bahama, $25

Fresh Sugar Lip Treat with SPF 15 in Sugar Honey Tinted, $22.50

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in Dazzled, $26

YSL Rouge Volupte Shine in Rose Infinite, $35

Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick in Rapture, $22

Sephora Collection Colorful Waterproof Eyeliner 24 HR Wear in Bag It (19), $12

Clinique All About Shadow in Exclusive Nudes, $36

Urban Decay Naked 3, $54

Make Up For Ever HD Blush in 310, $26

Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner in Sienna, $20

Make Up For Ever Artist Shadow in S814 Light Rosewood, $21

Marc Jacobs Beauty Highliner Gel Eye Crayon in Ro(Cocoa) 48, $25

So what are your thoughts on the new color of the year? Let me know! Please take a moment to subscribe and like me on Facebook! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

The Smokes Palette by Maybelline

I was walking around the Walgreens beauty section when I noticed something new! Maybelline had a display for their Nudes palette but next to it was something I had never seen, nor heard about. They have released a new 12 pan palette called, The Smokes! I was excited, as usual, and grabbed it up so I could tell you guys all about it!

Maybelline The Smokes $11.99

The Nudes palette wasn't my favorite, although it had it's good points. This one is the same way. Some of the colors I LOVE, some aren't that great. Let's get to the swatches!

Left side.

Top left hand corner.

Bottom left hand corner.

Right side.

Top right hand corner.

Bottom right hand corner.

Standard applicator.

This comes with 6 mattes, 4 satins and 2 shimmers. The mattes tend to be a little patchy. They don't blend very well and aren't super pigmented. They also had mico-glitter within them. The satins are better, they are very, very pretty and show up quite a bit more. The shimmers are the winners in this! They are pigmented and just absolutely beautiful! Included with the palette is a standard applicator. For someone who doesn't own any brushes it will definitely come in handy! But, e.l.f. carries some wonderful brushes that range from $1-$3. They are some of my favorites and I recommend then to all beginners!

Overall, I think this palette is just OK. If you are a beginner on a budget, I think this would be a wonderful starter! It does have some wonderful transition colors and some gorgeous lid shades. I do think that some people would get a lot of use out of it! Let me know what you think, if you purchase it!

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Urban Decay's Naked2 Basics

Urban Decay Naked2 Basics $29

Urban Decay has released a new palette! Just over a month ago they announced Naked2 Basics and everyone went stir crazy. I was super excited to get my hands on this palette! The original has been my go to for my everyday make-up for a long time now.

Top: Naked Basics Bottom: Naked2 Basics

The packaging has stayed the same with the exception of the lighter lettering. Both have a good size mirror and both are small enough to take with you on the go. Many people may say that the new palette is practically identical to the original, but I beg to differ! While they are similar, they are very different.

Top: Naked Basics Bottom: Naked2 Basics

Naked2 Basics is much cooler and on the taupe side. Five of the shades are matte and one is more of a satin. While they can be a little powdery, they all blend beautifully. I also like that you don't only have to use these as shadows. The colors can work great as brow powders (which is what I used Faint for, from the original, for a long time), you can use them as liners and you can even use the lightest shade as a highlight. Being so versatile makes it great to travel with!

Another thing I have noticed is that I have a lot of palettes that do not have the blending colors I need or the highlights and the Naked Basics palettes are the perfect companions to those. They give you those staple colors that you need, that you may not have.

I recommend this to those who don't already have staples in their collection or to those who are just Urban Decay junkies like me.

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Maybelline Color Sensational: Mattes

Maybelline Color Sensational Mattes $5.49
From left to right Ravishing Rose, Mesmerizing Magenta, Siren In Scarlet, Divine Wine.

There is new lipstick at the drugstore! Maybelline has released a line of matte lipsticks and they are going to be permanent. Now let me tell you, these babies are hard to find! I have only seen them at Target, so far, but they are popping up at Walgreens and Ulta.

I bought 4 of the colors a week ago because they were already selling out. Hopefully, I'll be able to get a few more of them soon. But, for now, here are a few swatches to hold ya over.

Ravishing Rose

Mesmerizing Magenta

Siren In Scarlet

Divine Wine

I really like this formula. A lot of times matte lipsticks can dry your lips out or you'll reapply 50,000 times to take away from the dryness. These ones are nice and creamy and they stay put for hours. I recommend trying them out, you'll love them!

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Top 5 Drugstore Mascaras

I believe that lashes make a world of difference in your appearance. I also believe that you don't need to spend a lot of money to achieve the look that you want. There are so many wonderful mascaras at the drugstore! Maybelline, L'Oréal, Rimmel, etc, they all have great products.

These are my five favorites.

1. L'Oréal's Original Voluminous in Carbon Black, $7.99.