Wednesday, August 10, 2016

REVIEW // Maybelline Master Strobing Stick

  I have found the BEST highlighter/illuminator bang for your buck. It's the Maybelline Master Strobing Stick! I bought mine at Target for $7.99. It's obviously all the buzz because it took me multiple trips to Target and Ulta to find it. They were always out!
  There are two shades. One is a light highlighter/Illuminator and the other one is more of a glow, it's a little darker. The darker one is similar to the NYX Illuminator that I have and posted about before.
I saw this advertised in a magazine and I thought I'd give it a try. I have always wanted to look like a disco ball. hehe.

  These pictures are not edited and I only have on foundation and the Maybelline Master Strobing Stick.

  You definitely don't need a lot of it. This is after just one swipe and blending in. It totally stands out and gives me the glow and highlight that I want. Now, I'm a face toucher through out the day, so it's a little worn off by the end of the day but it does last a good while. 

Totally recommended!! 

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

1960s Inspired Makeup

  Last weekend I went to a really fun theme party, Mad Men, or the 1960s time period. It was SO much fun. Besides being able to see my friends I haven't seen in awhile and spend quality time with my boyfriend, I LOVED dressing up. I never get a chance to get dressed up from head to toe, but when I do, I try to go all out! Once I did my makeup it hit me that this would be a FUN post to write about and show you what my  makeup looked like. :D


  Now the 60s had A LOTT of eye liner, which for me was a major PLUS. I love me some winged eye liner. It's basically a staple in my every day makeup. I was also inspired by a model of the time, Twiggy, and her extravagant eyelashes. So I also tried to incorporate those too. I bought the individual lashes so it was easier for me to apply and they stick waaay better than the strips of lashes do.
  As far as lips go, it was mostly nudes and pinks. Nothing too crazy. So I just went for a shiny, slightly metallic, light pink.
  Never forget blush!



Face:
Maybelline FITme Foundation (matte + poreless 222 true beige)
NARS concealer (vanilla)
CoverGirl TruBlend Pressed Powder (translucent medium)
PUR Contour/Highlight Powder Duo
NYX HD Blush (hdb11 amber)
NYX Liquid Illuminator (born to glow)
 NYX Finishing Spray (Matte)

Eyes:
Sephora Colorful5 Eyeshadow (pale to rich taupe--I used the lightest only for glittery purposes)
Maybelline The Rock Nudes (the shiny nude color and brown for the crease)
Kat Von D Eyeliner (trooper)
LoReal Voluminous Butterfly Mascara (midnight black)
Ardell Stacked Individual Lashes
Maybelline BrowDrama Crayon Pommade (dark brown)

Lips:
NYX Lip Liner (spl810 natural)
CoverGirl Lipstick (015 breezed peach)

Thursday, June 30, 2016

Sun Kissed

So it's about damn time I write something new! Sorry guys, I would throw out the excuses of being busy, which is true, but I've also been lazy and I apologize. So I wanted to do a makeup look for the Summer. A natural eye with a bold lip. Great for during the day or going out to dinner with your man or girlfriends!





Face:
Maybelline FITme Foundation (matte+poreless 222 true beige)
NARS Cream Concealer (light 2 vanilla)*
CoverGirl TruBlend Pressed Powder (translucent medium)
PÜR Contour/Highlight Powder Duo
NYX HD Blush (hdb11 amber)
NYX Liquid Illuminator (born to glow)

Eyes/Brows:
Sephora Colorful5 Eyeshadow (pale to rich taupe)*
Kat Von D Tattoo Liner (trooper)*
L'Oréal Voluminous Butterfly Mascara (midnight black)
NYX Eyebrow Pencil (ep05 dark brown)

Lips:
WetnWild Mega Slicks Lipgloss (548D berried treasure)

**So I did kind of go against my brand and used a couple of higher end products, that you can't get from Target, Ulta or a drugstore. But in my defense I got them for my birthday and had to use them. Plus they are easily replicable with different products!

I also suggest using a little more illuminator(highlighter) than I did. I had a good amount on, but of course with my wonderful iPhone camera quality it just doesn't show up as well. :(