Summertime Beauty: Maybelline

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Springtime Eye Tutorial

I recently did a springtime look on my YouTube channel using the Semi Sweet Chocolate Bar palette from Too Faced! I have been loving this palette, it has so many wonderful neutrals and a few beautiful pops of color. I used the color Blueberry Swirl on my lid and I loved it! Check out my video below!

Products Used:

Urban Decay Original Primer Potion

Too Faced Semi Sweet Chocolate Bar Palette

Urban Decay 24/7 Liner in Zero

Maybelline Master Precise Liquid Liner in Black

Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara

NYX Wonder Pencil in Light

Too Faced Melted Lipstick in Candy

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My Everyday Make-Up Routine

Well, I finally did it! I uploaded my first video! Check it out here! This is my go to look during the week and I absolutely love it, I hope you do too!

Products Used:

Anastasia Brow Wiz in Soft Brown

Anastasia Brow Gel

Urban Decay Original Primer Potion

Tarte Tartelette Amazonian Clay Matte Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Powerpoint Eye Pencil in Stubborn Brown

Benefit Roller Lash Mascara

NYX Angel Veil Skin Perfecting Primer

Garnier Skin Renew Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream in Light/Medium

Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Powder in Translucent

Kat Von D Shade + Light Contour Palette

Kat Von D Shade + Light Contour Brush

Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Complete Coverage Concealer in Light Neutral

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in Opal

Urban Decay Sheer Revolution Lipstick in Streak

L'Oreal Infallible Makeup Extender Setting Spray

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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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October Favorites

October was probably the busiest month of my life! Sorry I've been MIA! But, I'm back and I've brought my favorites with me!

First off, my new favorite mascara from the drugstore. L'Oréal's new Voluminous Butterfly Intenza. The wand is super cool with it's double wand and it doesn't clump whatsoever!

L'Oréal Volumious Butterfly Intenza, $8.99

Shout out to my daughter giving her mama a helping hand. :)

Another eye product I used a ton, this month, was L'Oréal's Infallible eye shadow in Iced Latte. This is a classic and a dupe for Stila's Kitten, but MUCH cheaper.

L'Oréal Infallible Eye Shadow in Iced Latte, $7.99

One more eye product that I can't live without is Maybelline's Eye Studio gel liner in Blackest Black. I love using this on the days I want an intense liner. Especially for winged liner! I just use an eyeliner brush with it, like E.L.F.'s liner brush (that's only $3).

Maybelline Eye Studio gel liner in Blackest Black, $9.99

I have been loving the matte lipsticks from Maybelline. The one I've been wearing the most is number 680, Mesmerizing Magenta. I could not get enough of this! Every time I reached for a lipstick, that was the one I picked with hesitation. A plus to these is they last FOREVER!

Maybelline Color Sensational Mattes in Mesmerizing Magenta, $5.49

Isn't it gorgeous!

Next up, hair products. I went to the bank a few weeks ago and the teller had the best curls I had ever seen! So, like a woman would, I asked what she uses. I immediately went to CVS and picked it up. When I wear my hair naturally, this helps my curls to stay frizz free. It has been a life saver!

Marc Anthony Strictly Curls, $7.99

My favorite deep conditioner for the past year has been, L'Oréal's Total Repair 5 Damage Erasing Balm. My hair feels so much healthier when I use this. I actually use the regular shampoo and conditioner too. But, this always seems to make my hair extra soft.

L'Oréal Total Repair 5 Damage Erasing Balm, $5.99

The best polish for this season, I'm sure you've heard of it, is OPI's Lincoln Park After Dark. It's dark purple and will last about two days before chipping. It is so pretty for Fall!

OPI, Lincoln Park After Dark, $9.99

Lastly, make-up remover. I don't have a eye cream but this eye make-up remover has actually helped to hydrate my under eye. All you need is a dime sized amount and rub the lotion over your eyes then gently remove it with a tissue. It gets off even the toughest mascara and leaves the area around your eyes feeling fabulous!

Neutrogena Eye Makeup Remover Lotion, $8.49

That's all for today, look out for a Fall tutorial tomorrow! Please take a moment to subscribe and like me on Facebook! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

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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Fall Tutorial With Lorac Pro 2

Fall is my favorite season. I love the gray skies, sweater weather and bringing Starbucks back into my routine. But, most of all, I love Fall make-up!

Today, we're going to create a look using the Lorac Pro 2 palette. I can already tell that this will be a staple, for me, for Fall and Winter! Let's get started!

First, you want to prime your eyes. I used my favorite primer by Urban Decay. Then, with a fluffy blending brush, I buffed Light Brown into my crease.

Next, with a shader brush, I packed Rose onto the inner half of my lid and into the inner corner. Be sure to blend the colors together after each step.

After that, I took Jade and packed it onto the outter half of my lid with another shader brush. Then blended Rose and Jade together.

Then, with a small blending brush, I blended Plum into my outter V.

After doing my brows, I highlighted my brow bone with the lightest color, Snow.

Make sure to blend, blend, blend! Now it's time for eyeliner! All I did was add black liquid liner to my top lash line. I didn't do a thick line and I didn't wing it just so that I didn't take away from the shadow.

Last, you want to add a coat or two of your favorite mascara! And that completes your eyes!

For my face, I wanted to keep it simple. I used a liquid foundation that sets to a matte finish, bronzed my face and added a deep colored blush. On my lips, I wanted a dark matte lipstick so I used MAC's Diva.

Here's the final look!

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Products Used

Face

Maybelline Dream Wonder Fluid Touch Foundation in Classic Ivory: Find it here!

Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder in Transparent: Find it here!

Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Matte Bronzer in Medium/Deep: Find it here!

Milani Baked Blush in Corallina: Find it here!

Eyes

Urban Decay Original Primer Potion: Find it here!

Lorac Pro 2 Palette: Find it here!

Jesse's Girl Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner in Black: Find it here!

Maybelline Pumped Up! Mascara in Glam Black: Find it here!

Brows

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in Soft Brown: Find it here!

Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel: Find it here!

Lips

MAC Matte Lipstick in Diva: Find it here!

Simple Brow Tutorial

Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel, $22, and Brow Wiz, $21.

This has been my most requested post yet! My brows are very simple and I do not like to go overboard with them. I like them to look as natural as they can! So, without further ado, here it is!

To start off, you want to find the right shade for you. If you have dark brows you want to go one to two shades darker than the actual brow color. If you are blonde, go one to two shades lighter. Redheads don't seem to have many options, but this one in the color Auburn is a wonderful choice, depending on your shade.

My favorite brow pencil is the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz, $21, in Soft Brown. Anastasia is a brow genius! She also has a pomade and brow powder duo. All of her products are amazing.

Here are the steps that I take to achieve the look that I want.

1. After tweezing, comb throw your brows with a spoolie. I like to use the one on the other end of my brow pencil. If you don't have one, Anastasia has a great one here, $18, and Sonia Kashuk has a cheaper version here, $1.99.

2. Now, outline the bottom of your brow like this.

My camera decided to pick up all of my flaws in this picture...

3. Then, outline the top. This is where you can create a sharp or soft arch.

4. After you are done outlining, you want to start filling them in. When doing this, you want to use light-handed strokes. I normally don't fill in the inner part of my brow. But, if you would like to, go for it!

Now you can stop here or do the next two steps. :)

5. For a more natural look, brush through your brows to take away a little bit of the product. Then add a highlight right underneath your bottom line.

6. Last, add your favorite brow gel. My favorite is the Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel, $22, it does not move! There are also tinted ones if you want a little more coverage, like this one from Benefit, $22.

And now you're done! Easy peasy!

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What I'm wearing:

Foundation: Maybelline Dream Wonder Fluid Touch Foundation in Classic Ivory

Eyeshadow: Lorac Pro 2 Palette

Eyeliner: Maybelline Line Stiletto Ultimate Precision Liquid Eyeliner in Black

Mascara: Maybelline Pumped Up! Colossal Volum' Express

Lipstick: Gerard Cosmetics lipstick in 1995

Bronzer: Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer in Medium/Deep

Brow Pencil: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in Soft Brown

Brow Gel: Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel

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.