Not sure if you remember, but I’ve posted about baking before.
But this kind of baking is totally different!
If you are any bit of a beauty buff, you’ve probably heard about contouring, strobing, and now baking. I can kind of contour and think I get the concept of strobing, but this? This I’ve got down packed! (Yes, that was an intentional pun, and I’m laughing at my own cleverness as I type this.)
I won’t bore you with all the details, but you put on your face. Then apply concealer under your eyes and blend, followed by the powder which you let sit (or “bake”) on your face for a while before brushing it off.
BH Cosmetics just had their Spring Makeup Madness Sale, I was so proud of myself for scoring the Glamorous Blush Palette for only $6.95. Said palette is regularly $16.95 and still on sale, but the sale price went up to $8.95.
If you’re thinking so what, big deal, then you don’t know me (or my shopping habits) very well.
It was only like a year ago that I spent enough at Sephora to qualify for VIB Rouge. So believe me when I say that I have been really, really good.
You would not believe how good I’ve been lately. This was the only thing I purchased, and the brushes were on sale too!
Yep, 10 blush colors for under $10.
And the variety!
Some shimmery, some matte, pinks and berries…
I own a few blushes, but mostly in similar shades, so I’m happy to now be able to switch up my look more often and in a different way than I typically do. Maybe, I’ll start sharing beauty looks…
Maybe.
The only thing I’d change is that the colors don’t have names. Don’t worry, I’ll get over it.
For 99 cents, I was able to pick up a lipstick darker than what I typically wear and discover I that absolutely love how it looks!
For such a low price, the quality was far better that I expected. While I like the color of lipstick better than lipgloss, I prefer the moisture that lipgloss provides and New York Color Ultra Moist Lip Wear does both.
Now, I’m no MUA, but I do enjoy playing with makeup and trying to teach myself a thing or two.
Here are the other products that I used for this look…
With all of the holiday parties, gatherings and events going on this time of year, the struggle to save face is real.
By that I mean that it’s hard enough to get makeup to last throughout the day, and then the night? Forget it!
Well, I found five long lasting makeup products that help my face last!
While any waterproof mascara is technically longer lasting, I hate clumps. AND since I don’t really have any lashes to begin with the Revlon Lash Potion is the best mascara for me to wear daily, on long days I opt for water proof.
If you had told me that there was an eye shadow primer could guarantee that your shadow would last until you washed it off, as much as I would have wanted to, I would not have believed you. BUT I SWEAR THIS DOES! I can wear the sparkliest of all shadows and at the end of the day it’s still all there.
All of it.
And just as bold as when I first applied it.
The only setback it that it makes washing off your makeup really hard to do. It comes off just fine, but I want to leave it. Forever.
Lip primer is something that I found very unnecessary. I have big lips so no need to plump, so why bother?
Then I tried the Julep lip primer after getting it for free in my monthly Julep Maven box. I’ve been missing out!
Those fine lines? Gone. Made for a dreamy application of my lipstick.
I will say that I still had to reapply a few times, but not nearly as often as I would without it.
Blush is one of those things that disappears first, and you don’t really even notice. I tried Paula Dorf’s Cheek Color in Passion and I kid you not, I noticed.
Not that it had faded, but my rosy cheeks were very much still there! I didn’t even use a primer or anything the first time I wore it.
And just in case, spray your face with Urban Decay’s Makeup Setting Spray and you’re set!
Literally.
I apologize in advance for the pain that this post will cause you when you go to wash your face before bed.
Sorry…
+ Paula Dorf is offering 20% off of any Cheek Color purchase. Just use code CHEEK!
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A little while back I did a blog post on brows. When I shared the sneak peek on Instagram, I had a couple of people ask me how to do eyebrows. While I do consider myself to be a beauty blogger, I am very much aware that I am not a makeup artist.
Now, that being said, here are the steps that I take when I do my eyebrows…
Brush + Fill
Up and out when brushing, then quick tiny strokes when filling.
Gel
Same as when you brush, only this time with gel to hold the hairs in place.
Highlight
Line underneath your brow.
Blend
You’ll look silly if you don’t. If you need to you can also use your finger.
It isn’t hard to tell that bold brows are totally in right now.
But unfortunately for me, in high school I discovered tweezers. It was pretty much all downhill from there.
While, as hard I as pray, I will never have the eyebrows of Cara Delevingne, I can work with what I’ve got.
The 2+1 for Brows is great for keeping the brow hair I have left in place and giving them substance to pass off as thick and full. And while 2+1 for Brows isn’t currently available at any retailers, it can be purchased at www.pauladorf.com.
+ Use code BROWBRUSH for a free Brow Brush with any 2+1 for Brows purchase!
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And while I haven’t quite yet hammered down a style uniform, my go to makeup look is a total no-brainer.
After attending the Monarch Workshop and hearing from Stephanie of Larissa Lake Makeup Artist & Co. a products she recommended I decided to give Maybelline Dream Liquid Mousse a try. Stephanie said this was a great foundation for those with large pores.
I don’t have large pores, but this foundation was affordable, easily accessible, and effective. Anything that meets those three criteria must be purchased.
In July, I was able to join Birchbox for a LIVE Shoppable Hangout with Christina Zibler, the founder and creative director of Jouer. I loved hearing about her makeup philosophy and use some of my Birchbox points to buy the Jouer Conditioning Lip Treatment. Then after hearing from Stephanie that lip treatments are the best and really only truly hydrating product for your lips, it clicked, and I now use it on the reg.
I read a review that said Benefit’s They’re Real! Push-Up Liner was a waste of money. Luckily, I had already tried it prior to reading that review, because I wholeheartedly disagree. I wear eyeliner pretty much whenever I were makeup, and never, I mean NEVER, has any other eyeliner given me the same results. Especially when I want to wing out my look for a cat eye. It’s legit like eyeliner for dummies. Or lazy girls. Either way, I love it. So, I bought e.l.f. mascara and a ton of other products because I found them for super cheap at T.J.Maxx. I did not expect for their Lengthening & Volumizing Mascara to become my favorite. That’s right, my favorite + it’s only $3 full price. Shut. The. Front. Door.
I have very thin and barely visible lower lashes. I know that you are supposed to apply mascara to them, but I never felt like it made a difference. Then jokingly at a Bon-Ton, I gave the Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara a try and magically had bottom lashes. Like, what? And for $10, had to. This is also Goodwill Sale Coupon eligible through Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Bon-Ton.
I like to go bold occasionally, but typically (so that I’m not late for work) I keep it simple. These five products help me do just that. My everyday makeup essentials.
I was lucky enough to score the Looks Collection in Up All Night, before big debut.
These colors pack punch! When I first heard about it, I kind of figured they’d be bright, but they are so bold it’s ridic.
My personal favorite in the kit is the lipgloss. It’s a pretty pink, has glitter it in, AND glows in UV light…WHAT? I
While I liked the eyeshadow palette, I am not a huge fan of the small brushes palettes like this come with. This one didn’t suck, but I’ll probably be using my other brushes instead from now on. Oh, and I will be refraining from using the center color outside of concert/club nights because it is REALLY glittery.
There’s even cute little bonus stencils. C’mon! What’s not to love?
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At $26 the mascara cost right around what most other non-drugstore brand mascaras cost. However, the Lip Glow is a little more pricey at $32. Not too bad, but I use it a ton, so it starts to add up.
I the other day I attended a Sephora event, and they almost always have a little gift that they give out at the end. This time it was a sample size of their new Color Reveal Balm. It’s only $13 and works just like the Lip Glow. I will say that I still prefer the Lip Glow, the Color Reveal Balm has a slight weird taste/smell to it, but I’ve been using the sample and am considering buying the full size.
When searching for the Color Reveal online I found a Color Adapt Gloss and since I prefer glosses, I plan to snag one of those for sure.
Looking to go a tad more bold? The Man Repeller wrote about Henna Lips on her blog, the effect is similar, but with a little more punch.
Left to right: Dior Lip Glow, Sephora Collection Color Adapt Gloss, Magic Moroccan henna lipstick.
Color adjusting lip products may not be your thing, but I like them for a soft, natural look. Don’t forget to share your lipstick looks on Instagram and hashtag #nationallipstickday.
And voilà!
