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April Favorites

I have actually I know to my shock as well changed my morning makeup routine this month. I have trade in the old brown matte eyeshadow for a little something more dramatic and fresh. So my favorites this month are the new products that I have found myself wearing daily.

1. Rubenesque Paint Pot- I love the warm color this brings to the eyes. It is great on its own or paired with a dark grey or brown eyeshadow for something more dramatic.

2. Chanel's Eyeshadow Quad in Mystic Eyes- I like to wear the darkest shade all over my lid and then smoke out the crease with a blend of the silver and gold colors. I use the light pink as a highlight on my brow bone and in the inner corners of my eyes.

3. Tarina Tarantino blush in Feather- I love the whole concept of this line it is girly, sparkly, and pink, what more could I ask for. The packaging also happens to be a bit gimmicky which is what sucked me into this line in the first place. The product that is within these pink sequined containers is high quality. The blush is a nice velvety consistency. This color in particular is described as a shimmering peach and it is true to its description. I feel as though it offers a lift to my face without adding much color or an obvious blush look.

4. C.O. Bigelow Mentha Lip Shine in Mangosteen- Yummy this has been my go to lip product this month. It boosts a good deal of shine with a citrus flavor.

Let me know what some of your favorite products were this month!

Bare Study.. How I love thee

Through the month of April I have not had much time to devote to getting ready in the morning. So I have found myself really reaching for the products that can do multiple jobs. One of these products is bare study paint pot by MAC. I really love this product. It is one of the things I have with me at all times because it is so multifunctional. I bought it originally to use it as an eyeshadow base but have found many other uses for the product.

1. eyeshadow base- adds a nice shimmer to a matte neutral office look
2. brow highlight-easy to apply and not to garish
3.cheek and face highlight- great all over highlight
4. all over eye color-on a particularly lazy day an easy swipe for a brighter eye look

This product will always have a spot in my makeup bag and with me wherever I go. It helps to cut down on the amount of junk that I carry with me through the day. It is one of the most versatile products I have come across.

A little product love

In recent months I have gone to the lighter side of hair color that is.... I am now sufficiently blonder. I love the new color but it has left my hair much more dry. On one hand this has been nice, it has given me an upper hand in my never ending battle for volume but my ends are another story....dry fluff and all around tacky.

As I was perusing my local Beauty First store, I notice they sold Moroccanoil. I have seen a lot about this product lately and most of it good reviews so I purchased a small bottle; dismissing the voice in my head telling me placing oil in your hair may turn out to be a disaster as well as the quite steep price tag.

I have used the product for two weeks now and I LOVE it. My hair has never looked or felt better. Gone are my fluffy dry ends and flyaways, replaced with silky healthy ends.

To apply I use a dime size amount and comb it through damp hair concentrating on the ends and my bang area where I have a lot of flyaways.

As I mentioned before this product is a little pricey, the small bottle that I purchased was almost $16. I will say this is one of the few hair care products that is worth every penny. I will definitely be repurchasing this item.

Revlon PHOTOREADY FOUNDATION

I can never resist the lure of a foundation that promises airbrushed skin! So a few days ago I braved the blizzard and went to my nearest Ulta. I purchased the Revlon PHOTOREADY Foundation in 004 Nude. (I were sandy beige in Revlon Colorstay.) It was on special buy two get two free so I also purchased the PHOTOREADY Powder in fair/light. I was immediately excited about the packaging. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the pump. It is so easy to control and I feel as though I am not wasting any product. I have done my research on this product and knew that some individuals were not in awe of this foundation due to its sparkly nature. I did not notice the glitter that was being spoken about. It defiantly has a shimmer to it but I do not thing the disco ball reference is appropriate. I feel that it gives a great dewy finish (my personal favorite).

Other things I love about this product is its thinker consistency and easy application. I find that using my fingers rather than a brush works best.

I did as stated purchase the powder that goes with it. The finish is amazing. It is light but still provides just enough coverage to camouflage my blemishes.

I gave the foundation combo the all day work test and it fared pretty darn well. All in all a pretty nice drugstore foundation. I am not however sure it is going to replace my colorstay.

Let me know what you think about this product.

In's and Outs 2

So... it has been forever since I have posted...okay like four months. Yikes! Sorry! Anyway as fall has crept into our lives I have switched up my makeup routine.

In's

MAC Coppering Eyeshadow I love this eyeshadow in the fall and winter. It is so warm and adds a nice glow to any eye. I have found myself reaching for this everyday for work. I place Coppering on the very base of my eyelid right up next to the lashes. Then use my MAC 224 brush to blend it out (using windshield wiper motions) up to my crease. They I use MAC Embark to darken the out V. If you have enough time you can add a dash of amber lights to the middle of the eyelid and blend out. This is such an easy fall neutral look.

MAC Painterly Paint Pot I tend to shift between eye primers and paint pots to prime my lids before eyeshadow. Right now I am not loving my Too Faced Shadow Insurance. I feel as though it is too greasy. So in light of my on again off again relationship with paint pots I am using painterly and love it. I feel as though it has a tackier consistency and holds the shadow better. I wonder if it has anything to do with the weather change.

False Eyelashes I don't wear false eyelashes on a daily basis but I adore them for nights out or days when you want to look a little extra special. I use all kinds of eyelashes but I always tend to go back to Ardell. I find that they are the best value. I know that you can use a pair multiple times but I am not ginger enough to salvage my lashes after a night off; so MAC is sort of an expensive one night stand.

Out's

Maybelline Dream Mousse Foundation I purchased this under the allure of a Victoria's Secret Supermodel selling it to me! Fooled again! I think every woman wants an airbrushed look everyday but this did not do that for me. I feel as though it laid on my skin like a think layer and never really meshed with my skin. It also caused me to breakout. Oh well back on the hunt for the perfect foundation.

French Tipped Nails I love french tips in the summer. They are so clean and fresh looking but in the winter I can't help but love dark nails. I am loving my short nails decked out in Lincoln Park After Dark and Sephora's Dark Room.

Let me know what you are loving right now!

New Lip Combo!!

I recently purchased Fleshpot from MAC. Yes, I know that I am a little late on the band wagon but there is no Pro store near me. Anywho, I have been playing around with it for a few days and have found a lip combo that I absolutely love.

First, I line my lips with MAC's lip liner in Subculture.

Second, I sort of dab Fleshpot on both my top and bottom lip.

Last, I finish off with a little of MAC's Underage lip glass in the middle of my bottom lip and around the cupid's bow of my top lip.



Let me know what you all think. Always looking for new ways to wear this lipstick.