I swatched all five shades, but clearly some of them are far too light for me. I gifted the lightest two (light and medium), but kept the darker three (tan, dark and deep). Deep was basically a perfect match, just a little off. I fixed that by adding a couple drops of the dark.
This combo had worked wonders for me and I can’t imagine not having it at least as an option. So much so, that I snagged them from fellow beauty blogger, The Feminine Files.
Thanks to Kristina, I was also able to try the Pür Cameo Contour Sticks in both dark and deep, which I had really been wanting to. I don’t always contour, but when I do I like it to be super easy!
I know I’m not exactly the healthiest person, but one of my goals this year is to try to be more conscientious of what I put into my body. As well as what I put onto my body.
But it was the makeup that I really wanted to try out!
My personal favorite product (that I will most definitely be getting), is the Touchup Skin Concealer Pen.
Unexpectedly, I also really liked the Color Contour Matte Brozner (in No. 2). I didn’t think it would be dark enough, but it created a very natural looking contour.
Using the brushes was a real treat!
I seriously want them all.
Safe beauty is better beauty. Here’s the before and after…
If you were to open up my purse and pull out my makeup bag, either two weeks ago or right this second, these five products are definitely in there.
I may not use all of them everyday, but they are my current makeup favorites and I use them often enough to feel like I have to have them on my person at pretty much all times.
Had you asked me prior to receiving the Marc Jacobs Beauty Velvet Noir Mascara free from Influenster, I would have said my favorite mascara was Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara. While it is still one of my top mascara’s the Velvet Noir is just, well, better!
What I mean by that is, I am much happier with the way my lashes look when using the Velvet Noir Mascara. Plus, for a limited time get a free mini Le Marc Lip Crème and a mini Velvet Noir Mascara with any Marc Jacobs Beauty order.
Use code: FEB16. (I want to get their coconut face primer and keep the mini Velvet Noir in my bag and my current full-sized one on my vanity.)
The only thing that could possibly make Better Than Sex my number one again is if it came in waterproof…
I have been wanting to experiment with lip colors, but at the same time not wanting to go broke. In doing so, I have fallen head over heels in love with NYX. Right now I’m obsessed with their Butter Gloss in Praline. It makes a really great nude for darker skin tones.
Speaking of skin tones, I was given PÜR HydraFluid Water Serum Foundation to sample and found that by mixing one part Dark and one part Deep it matches my skin color perfectly! It’s light and dewy and gives my face a natural looking glow.
When I saw the Maybelline FaceStudio Master Contour kit all over my Instagram feed, I wanted to see what the hype was all about. I think I may have even secretly wanted to hate it a little bit. But the Medium to Deep palette created such a soft, natural looking contour that it quickly became one of my go-to’s.
If you already follow my on Instagram, you know my brow game isn’t a game. I usually use e.l.f Cosmetics Cream Eyeliner in Coffee and top it with NYX Tinted Brow Mascara. This process takes a while. Time that I don’t always have. But, with Benefit Instant Brow in Dark, I can do my brows even when I’m in a hurry.
You can’t walk into a store without seeing a holiday display, and those red Starbucks cups are literally just about everywhere.
I may not be listening to Christmas carols yet, but I did already light my favorite holiday candle.
I don’t know what your plans are, but there is so much to celebrate. From Friendsgiving to New Year’s Eve. You’ve got people to see and outfits to plan.
As much as it pains me to say, I realize that not everyone wants to be a Pegasus for Halloween. And even if you do (which I can totally think you should), you may not have angel wings.
So, I quickly put together three more easy DIY Halloween costumes, because Halloween is tomorrow!
One palette. Ten colors. Five days.
Guess who just successfully completed the Electric Challenge…
Here are the 5 electric looks I shared on Instagram!
Thinking of trying the #electricchallenge, but worried you won’t be able to come up with any ideas?
It is seriously SO much easier than what you’re probably thinking. Just do what I did and use Pinterest for inspiration, but don’t be afraid to get creative!
And even though I like makeup, I’m not a makeup artist. While I do blog about beauty, I wouldn’t really consider myself to exactly be a beauty blogger. At least not the makeup tutorial type. I mean, I have done the occasional palette swatch…
