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.

Glamglow Powermud Dual Cleanse Treatment - Quick Review

I bought this on a whim at my last visit to Sephora. It says that it is supposed to remove the buildup of oil, makeup, and bacteria that gunks up your face throughout the week, and I was intrigued. Also, it smells AMAZING!!! As I mentioned in my June Lusts post, my skin has been out of control lately, so I thought this might be a good way to help clear it up.

It has a very thin formula, and applies to the skin very smoothly. It's nice because you don't need a ton of product. It dries to a clay finish, like most face masks. It tingles a bit for the first couple of minutes, but that doesn't bother me. It also definitely tightens up the skin. When you go to rinse it off, the mask turns to an oily finish, which you are supposed to massage into your skin. It is lightly exfoliating when you rub it in, and it really helps cut down the initial "dryness" that you sometimes get with a face mask.

 

I did this before I went to bed, and when I woke up the next morning, my skin looked really great! It was smooth, and has a nice glow to it. Overall, I really recommend this product. It is a bit expensive ($69.00 at Sephora), but I think if you are looking for a solution to help clarify your skin, then this is worth it. Also, I can see this lasting a really long time due to the little amount you need to apply, and the starting consistency. I will definitely repurchase when I run out!

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