Marc Jacobs Highliner Gel Eye Crayon's - Holy Grail Pencil Eyeliner

I have never been a huge fan of eyeliner pencils. I think that they can be hard to apply, and smudge easily. And to be honest, for some reason, I have never liked how they can make my eye shape look (love me a cat eye). However, liquid liners are not always the most practical. Especially when you are in a rush, or need something that is really gonna last all day.

I was browsing Sephora a while ago, right around the time the Marc Jacob's makeup line was released, and stumbled upon the display. Naturally, I had to swatch everything I could get my hands on. I was immediately impressed by the way that the Highliner Gel Eye Crayons swatched, and applied. I ended up purchasing Jazz(Berry), and it became one of my holy grail products immediately. So much so, that I have purchased 2 other shades, and plan to get many more.

Top to Bottom -- Ro(Cocoa), Jazz(Berry), Wave(Length)





Buy or BYE! -- Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner

I feel like I am always on the hunt for a perfect liquid eyeliner. I wear a baby wing pretty much everyday, so it is important for me to find one that stays on, doesn't smudge, and is highly pigmented. My holy grail is the Physician's Formula Eye Booster 2-in-1 Eyeliner + Serum in Black. For me, it is the easiest thing in the world to apply, stays on all day, and is intensely black. So I use it to compare all other eyeliners.



Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette - Quick Review

I jumped on the Hourglass bandwagon as soon as they first released their Ambient Lighting Powders. I purchased Dim Light, because I thought it would work the best for me as a all over setting powder. I was a little ticked when they released the Palette a little while later, because Radiant Light was my runner up. Weeeeell, it seems that I accidentally purchased the Ambient Lighting Palette on my last Sephora trip.



Too Faced Lip Injection Color Bomb in Candy Burst - Quick Review

I bought this product a couple weeks ago when I was at my local Sephora. I was looking for something that was quick and easy to put on, and that was moisturizing. This product is marketed as a "moisture plumping lip tint" so I thought I would give it a try.

Makeup of the Day - Easy Summer Look



Face:

Estee Lauder Double Wear in 3W1 Tawny
Becca Beach Tint Shimmer Soufflé in Lychee/Opal

Eyes:

Mac Pigment in Melon
Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara

Lips:

Dose of Colors Lipstick in Soft Touch

Becca Beach Tint Shimmer Soufflé in Lychee/Opal - Quick Review

I am starting to become a huge fan of Becca products! I never really checked them out before the last couple of months, but maybe that's a good thing. Because they are amazing. And expensive as s&%*. But amazing. I always check out their display when I hit Sephora, just to torture myself, and drool a little. However, when I saw the Beach Tint Shimmer Soufflés the last time I was there, I had to cave in and purchase one.

 

The pitch for this product is that they mix a Beach Tint shade, with a Shimmering Skin Perfector shade into a "soufflé" texture. It is a cream, and is said to be water resistant. I haven't tested it in water yet, but I did notice that it lasted a really long time on my skin. About 9 hours before fading a little.

Makeup of the Day - Natural Look

Face:

It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream in Medium
Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer in Medium/Deep
Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Apricot - used darker colors as blush shade

Eyes:

Marc Jacobs Highliner Gel Eye Crayon in Ro(Cocoa) - lined upper lashline
Lancôme Hypnose Drama Mascara
Anastasia Brow Powder in Medium Brown
Anastasia Brow Gel in Granite
Milani Brow Fix Kit in Light - Highlight shade used on inner corners and under browbone

Lips:

MAC Cremesheen Glass in Boy Bait

June's Lust List

I am not the best at impulse control...which is something I REALLY am trying to work on. Because my bank account hates me. Here are the products that I've had my eye on for the month of June, but did not purchase:

Dior Addict Fluid Stick in Tiny Pink   $35.00

 

 

How adorable is the name for this lipgloss/lipstick hybrid? And the packaging is so beautiful. I've been seeing a ton of reviews on this product, but have yet to check it out in person. Maybe next paycheck....

It Cosmetics Haul

Yesterday I stopped by Ulta, because I got it in my head that I needed to check out some It Cosmetics products. "Check out"....ha. I stared at the display for like 2 minutes, and then started grabbing. Here is what I got, and some initial impressions...(I'm wearing all the products today)

Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation: Wear and Share

So I've been on a hunt for a new foundation. And here's why:

1) It's summer...and I self tan.....and my face is significantly paler than my body. So I need a new color match.
2) I've noticed that my normal foundations are wearing off throughout the day. Mind you, I have a desk job. But then again, I am guilty of touching my face a lot. Bad habit, I know.
3) When my foundation wears off, I am left with a face that looks like I just saw a ghost....and a decently tan body. Not a good look.
4) I am a hoarder, and why wouldn't I need a new foundation?

Here's what I like in a foundation:  matches my body, doesn't have a smell, natural-dewy finish, STAYS IN PLACE, doesn't make me oily, and blends nicely

SOOO after doing some research, I decided to try out Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation. My color is 3W1 Tawny, and it matches my face to my body perfectly. I figured, what better way to test the staying power of a foundation, then to wear it to a wedding?! WEDDINGS WOOOO!!! Here's how it performed:

Bite Beauty - Deconstructed Rose Lipstick in Centifolia: Quick Review

So somehow on my way home from work today, I ended up at Sephora. Weird right? I am a huge fan of Bite Beauty products, so I always check out their display when I'm there. So I'm glancing over the usual suspects, when suddenly, this beautiful packaging catches my eye.

Dupes: High-end vs. Low-end Smackdown

SAVE YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY!!!! The less expensive products below are almost exact dupes for their high end counterparts. They are so similar, that the extra $10, $20, $30+ dollars that you would spend, can happily sit in your pocket.

Here we go....

Round 1:

Mac Extra Dimension Skin Finish in Superb (limited edition)   $30.00

vs.

Sleek Glo Face & Body Highlighter in Glow   $9.99

L: MAC   R: Sleek

Winner:   Sleek! The texture and shine of this product is amazing....and with that extra $20, you can go and pick out some other amazing products from their website. I recommend the i-Divine eyeshadow palettes, or their blush.

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Apricot - Quick Review

I am a Youtube addict, and I also blame Youtube for my makeup addiction. It is a vicious cycle...
Anywho, I was watching a monthly favorites video, and it featured Bobbi Brown's Shimmer Brick in Apricot. I can't say that I use highlighters a ton, but for some reason I own quite a few. For me, they're more of a special occasion item. The ones I have are great, but something about this one screamed "YOU NEED ME YESTERDAY!!!"

Dose of Colors - Lipstick and Lipgloss Review

Typically, I am not one to fall for the "Instagram Beauty Lines." You know the ones I'm talking about....the ones that random people come out with, and advertise through endorsements on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter, etc. However, when I saw some of my favorite beauty gurus backing Dose of Colors lip products, I knew I had to check them out. Plus, I loved the packaging (which is a rarity for these pop up brands, as most of them look cheap), and the colors looked unique.

The first round I ordered, consisted of Sorbet, Soft Touch, and Cotton Candy. Sorbet and Soft Touch are their 2 newest lipstick shades. These colors are right up my alley, with Sorbet being a beautiful light coral shade, and Soft Touch being a pretty light pinky nude. I was not disappointed when I received them in the mail! (and might I mention...they took less than a week to arrive)

I loved the products so much, that I placed a second order and went for some more daring colors: Love Potion (lipstick), Attitude (lipgloss) and Sunshine Kisses (lipgloss). It came yesterday!!!


LIPSTICKS

L-R: Soft Touch, Sorbet, Love Potion

| MAC | EYESHADOW | COLLECTION |

I remember when my mom let me get my first MAC eyeshadow. I had to be about 11 years old, and I picked the most age appropriate color.....frosty turquoise. And I wore the s*&% out of that eyeshadow, until it "accidentally" went missing....pretty sure my mom hid it from me. I'm not bitter, I swear.

Anywho, fast forward to my junior year of college, when I picked out my first 4 pan palette from MAC.  I can't be sure exactly what colors were in that quad...but it was all neutrals. Go me!  I have a pretty decent variety of shades, and finishes. My personal favorites are the satins. I'm going to swatch each shade with, and without a primer, so you can get a better idea of pigmentation. (using MAC's paint pot in Painterly as my primer)

BTW! I keep my depotted MAC shadows in a Z-palette that my lovely sister got me for my birthday. I think it was a limited edition version. It's the medium size, with a frosted blue leathery trim. Love me some frosted blues :)

You can purchase MAC eyeshadows online at maccosmetics.com, MAC stores, or at select department stores. They run $15.00 if you buy it in the little pot, and $10.00 if you buy them online in pan form. I believe you can also buy the pans at MAC Pro stores, but I know you can't get the pans at counters or normal stores.

Top Row (L-R): Blanc Type, Phloof!, All That Glitters, Sable, Amber Lights
Middle Row (L-R): Patina, Satin Taupe, Handwritten, Sketch, Saddle
Bottom Row (L-R): Coppering, Club, Trax, Humid

Too Faced Melted Liquified Longwear Lipstick Review/Swatches

So I figured I would start out this blog reviewing newer items that I have purchased. When the Too Faced Melted Liquified Longwear Lipsticks (what a mouthful) were first released at Sephora, I was immediately drawn to them. I am a lip product junkie, and the colors caught my eye. Plus, I love trying new lip things. I will review each color, and then give my overall impressions at the end. I own Melted Nude, Melted Peony, Melted Violet, Melted Marshmallow and Melted Fig. Here's a look at all the colors swatched on my arm:

L - R: Melted Fig, Melted Violet, Melted Marshmallow, Melted Peony, Melted Nude