Sexy Valentine's Day Makeup

  It's that time of year! Time for a Valentine's Day look! I've done one other Valentine's Day makeup post, view that here, but this time I wanted to go a little sexier, a little darker. So I did this!! I decided not to go too sharp and bold with the eyeliner like I normally do. This time I used a little bit of brown and greys for a softer/smudgier eyeliner.
  Below are a few pictures of my look and below it are all the items that I used.

Face

• Sephora Color Correcting Concealer(01 green)
• Mary Kay Creme-to-Powder Foundation(beige3, I also used a Bh cosmetics foundation brush to apply)
• Mary Kay Undereye Corrector(applied with a beauty blender)
• Covergirl Clean Invisible Concealer(fair, applied with beauty blender)
• Maybelline FITme Powder(130buff beige, this is used to set my foundation and mostly concealer)
• Mary Kay Bronzer(light/medium, applied with real techniques contouring brush)
• Maybelline Master Strobing Stick(100light, applied down the nose and on Cupid's bow)
• NYX Born to Glow Liquid Illuminator(LIo2 gleam, applied on upper part of cheeks)
• Palladio Matte Blush(peach ice, applied with eco tools blush brush)
• NYX HD Blush(hamptons, this was mixed with the lighter blush just to give a little more kick, also applied with eco tools blush brush)

Eyes

• NYX Love in Paris Palette(merci beaucoup, both red colors, and two darkest brown colors, applied with Bh cosmetics fluffy eye shadow brush)
• **I also used the darkest browns as part of my eye liner, and used the Bh cosmetics eyeliner brush to apply
• Sephora Eye Contouring Palette(blonde ambition color, applied towards lower parts of the eyebrows, applied with Bh cosmetics crease brush)
• Sephora Contour Eye Pencil(blonde ambition, applied on my lower lash line)
• Maybelline Colossal Chaotic Lash Mascara (if you know of any other great mascaras PLEASE let me know..lol)
• LOreal Brow Sculpter Eyebrow Pencil(dark brunette)

Lips

• Covergirl Lip Perfection Lip Liner(225 beloved)
• NYX Intense Butter Gloss(toasted marshmallow)

I definitely used a lot more makeup in this look than I'm used to. But it's a special occasion, right!? ;)

January 2017 Favorites

Well Happy New Year, Makeup Junkies! I thought my first post for this year would be what products I'm enjoying so far. Because who knows, I may just make new routines this year! :))

Face
So I have THREE new foundations that I am in love with and switch up often.
  Maybelline Dream Velvet Soft Matte Hydrating Foundation - this foundation is what it says, VELVETY. It feels super soft and light. I usually wear this if I'm just doing errands during the day or going out to dinner. Even though I love this foundation it doesn't last too long.
  Mary Kay Timewise Matte-Wear Liquid Foundation - this one is also very light but super buildable and gives great coverage. This is one that I wear most of the time to work. It lasts me practically all day long.
  Mary Kay Endless Performance Creme-to-Powder Foundation - this one is VERY new to me but I love it. I actually have gotten comments on how flawless my skin looks!! :D The only thing is that I can't use my hands with this one. But that's fine with me! I actually received some Bh Cosmetics makeup brushes and I am IN LOVE. So I use the foundation brush to apply this foundation but I love it, my hands stay clean and my face is streak free!
  NYX Matte Finish Setting Spray - I have mentioned this so many times before and I have posted a review on it but I'm still obsessed because it makes my makeup last so long.

Eyes
  Sephora Eye Shadow Palettes - I just love the colors and use them just about every day. The two palettes I have are Pale to Rich Taupe and the Tan Eye Contouring Kit.
  Sephora Contour Eye Pencil 12HR Wear Waterproof - I have this in 06 Blonde Ambition and wear it on my bottom lash line. Because it's shimmery it really brings out my eye color. And not to brag(but maybe I am) I always get compliments on my eyes when I wear this eye liner. ;)
   L'Oréal Brow Stylist Sculptor Eyebrow Pencil and Fix and Finish Wax - I like trying new eyebrow pencils and I definitely prefer pencils over anything cream. Plus, this one comes with the wax to keep it in place. It also comes with that little brush to brush your eyebrows. LOVE THAT!

Hair
  Not Your Mother's Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt - I like my hair to look messy and this is the best thing to help give my hair a matte finish and make it piece-y so it's easier for me to work with.
  Dove Flexible Hold Hairspray - so since I got bangs back in November...if you've noticed...I have to use hairspray so they don't go crazy. I don't want them to be hard and crunchy so THIS is what I use! And it smells good! :)


**DISCLAIMER**
My mom works for Mary Kay now so I may be using more of their products. I will be completely honest about anything and not be biased!

Don't Make Me Blush

  I bought a couple new makeup products the other day, just out of the blue. I walked down the makeup aisle at a Walmart not actually needing anything and I decided to buy a few things in the same color palette and create a look with it. And I have to say it turned out nicely! I like it! The colors I wanted to go for was more of a blush color.

  Here you go! This was a super easy, fast, and fun look. I'm just going to keep it short and sweet and fill you in on the new products and the "blush" ones that I used. I also think I might do this color scheme for my New Years get together. :))

Rimmel London Scandleyes Eyeshadow (bluffing)

NYX HD Blush (hamptons)

Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Liner (nude)

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick (blushed)

Sally Hansen Color Therapy Nail Polish (powder room)