FOTD with Doubled Lashes

 Ardell, Bold Lip, Dramatic Eyes, FOTD, Grocery store make-up, H.E.B., Lashes  No Responses »
Feb 282013
 

I tried something a little different this weekend for my makeup.  I’ve heard several makeup artists combining more than one lash to create dramatic effects but I’d never done it.  I figured I’d give it a try.

FOTD Double Lash Look full faceFOTD Double lashes looking down and rt

FOTD Left side with double lashesI used Ardell #120 Lashes, which are currently my favorite lashes.  If in Texas, you can get them from H.E.B. I’ve seen prices range from $2.35-2.60.  I also see them at Kroger’s grocery store for $2.67.

FOTD 2-23-13 left side viewHere’s what I used to create this look below:

Face

  1. Maybeline BB Cream in Dark
  2. Loreal Magic Perfection Base
  3. MAC Prep and Prime Transparent Finishing Powder (Before and after makeup)
  4. Black Opal Foundation Stick in Rich Carmel (certain spots)
  5. Cover Girl Queen Collection Lasting Matte Pressed Powder in Golden
  6. MAC Vanilla Pigment as cheek highlight
  7. NARS Exhibit A Blush on Cheek Bones
  8. Cover Girl Queen Collection Bronzer in Ebony Bronze as Cheek Contour
  9. Skindinavia No More Shine Finishing Spray

Eyes

  1. Urban Decay Primer Potion
  2. Black Opal Foundation Stick in Kalahari Sand (used to carve out brow and under eye highlight)
  3. MAC Naked Pigment mixed with white from Coastal Scents 42 Matte Palette as brow highlight
  4. Orange shadow from Coastal Scents 42 Matte Palette in the crease
  5. MAC Grease Paint Stick in Purple on the lid as a base blended to crease
  6. Clinique eyeshadow in Royal Rush on inner lid
  7. Dark Purple shadow from Coastal Scents 42 Matte Palette on outer lid
  8. Elf Cream liner in Black as top liner
  9. Make Up Forever Aqua Eyes pencil 20L on lower lash line
  10. Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliner in Perversion in Waterline.
  11. Clinique High Impact Mascara in Black
  12. Ardell #120 Lashes 2 pair on each eye

Lips

  • Make Up Forever Aqua lip pencil in #11C
  • Wet n Wild Matte Lipstick in Don’t Blink Pink in the center

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    Wet-n-Wild Don’t Blink Pink Review and Lip of the Day (LOTD)

     Grocery store make-up, H.E.B., Inexpensive Products, Lips, lipstick, LOTD, Matte, product review, Wet-n-Wild  No Responses »
    Aug 242012
     

    I discovered this beauty while browsing through the cosmetic section of H.E.B. grocery store last week.  It retails for only $1.99.  When I saw how pretty and vibrant this pink was I had to pick it up.  After reading that it was a matte lipstick, I was really happy because I’ve been looking for a bold pink lipstick for a while.  I want a lipstick that would be equivalent to M.A.C. Ruby woo…but pink.  (If ya’ll know of one please share it with me. ;-p)

    There’s a lot of product in this tube for only $1.99 #winning!!!

    This is a swatch of the lipstick with a flash

     This picture was taken without a flash

    It goes on really smooth

     

    So what are my thoughts?  I really like this lipstick.  It’s advertised to last up to 4hrs and I agree.  I didn’t have a problem with it lasting.  The only downside is that this lipstick is really not matte.  It reminds me more of a mixture between a MAC Amplified and Satin textures.  I LOVE the color though and for $1.99, I can deal with it not being as matte as I’d hoped.

    I know Walgreens had Wet-n-Wild products on sale buy 2 get 1 free last week. I’m not sure when the sale ends though.  If you want to try out these Wet-n-Wild matte lipsticks…or any of their products, it would be a good idea to try them while they’re on sale. :-)

     

    Revlon Photoready Airbrush Foundation

     Foundation, Grocery store make-up, H.E.B., Inexpensive Products, liquid foundation, Revlon, Sale  14 Responses »
    Feb 262012
     

    I purchased the Revlon Photoready Airbrush Foundation during the same visit to H.E.B. when I purchased the Revlon Color Stay Lip Butters.  You can view those two posts here for part 1 and here for part 2.

    My shade in this foundation is Caramel.  I wasn’t certain, but took a chance that the colors were the same as Revlon Colorstay…and I was right. *whew* *wipes forehead*

    My first observation about this foundation was the fact that the bottle felt really light.  I was concerned a bit that it was not completely filled up.

    My second observation was the dispenser.  It looks similar to one you’d find on a can of moose.  Here’s a closer picture below of what it looks like.

    Here’s what the actual foundation looks like

    A closer look.  It’s like a whipped consistency.  Ah ha! That explains why it felt so light.

    So I know you’re wondering how it worked when I applied  it to my face right?  Well, when I initially applied it, I was disappointed because there wasn’t much coverage.  After applying more, I realized that the foundation was buildable…but had a very dewy finish. :-(

    I’m totally not a fan of the dewy wet look for my face.

    No matter how “cute” I tried to pose or smile, it wasn’t working

    So I set it with my favorite MAC Prep and Prime Transparent Finishing Powder and I got happier results.

    So my conclusion on this foundation is that it’s a good product and was a great value with my my H.E.B. Coupon! :-)

    (which was the only reason I decided to try it)

    I can’t say it will be my “go to” foundation, just because I don’t regularly use liquids, especially those that need to be built up for coverage.  I think it would be very good for people who have dry skin or if you just really wanted a natural  lightweight formula.  If you have oily skin, you WILL NEED TO MATTIFY.    I probably won’t buy it again for myself, but would consider putting it in my professional kit…when it’s on sale again. Ha ha!

    Sally Hansen Overnight Lip Recovery Review

     Grocery store make-up, Inexpensive Products, Lip conditioner, Lips, Sale, Sally Hansen  2 Responses »
    Feb 202012
     

    I’m always looking for products that keep my lips hydrated and smooth.  I happened to be walking down the cosmetics aisle in Kroger’s grocery store and saw that quite a few Sally Hansen products were on clearance.  So I took a look.  The lip treatment products caught my eye because I wasn’t aware that Sally Hansen made lip goods.  When I think of Sally Hansen, I think nails.

    This is the back of the container.

    I love the packaging.  I love shiny silver containers. LOL!

    You get a good amount as well.  This is a big tube.

    I’ve been using this product for a week and I can honestly say that my lips feel great!  It’s SUPER moisturizing.  When I wake up in the morning, my lips are very smooth and supple.  A little of this product goes a long way.  It comes out almost like a cream instead of a lip balm.  I guess you could compare it to the consistency of Blistex (without the strong menthol).  There’s no overwhelming fragrance or burning with the Overnight Lip Recovery either.  I’d recommend this product to everyone.  Even men could use it because it’s a lip treatment not really a make up product.

    H.E.B. Grocery Store has ALL Revlon Product on sale!!

     Grocery store make-up, Inexpensive Products, Revlon, Wet-n-Wild  2 Responses »
    Jun 292011
     

    It’s amazing how you can find good deals on make-up in the grocery stores.  Right now, H.E. B. Grocery Store is having a sale on Wet-n-Wild, NYC Cosmetics, and Revlon products.  They have coupons next to all of the display units.  All you have to do is pull one off and use it with the product you want to save money on.  Revlon has the biggest amount off.  The coupons will save you $2.  Wet-n-Wild and NYC coupons are for a whopping $.50 off. (LOL! every amount counts right?)

    Here’s what I purchased below.

    Two Revlon Color Stay lippies and a Wet-n-Wild Palette!
    Top Iconic Iris Mineral Glaze and the Bottom is Lilac Liquid Lipstick.  These are a good buy. 
    These Eye Shadow colors are unbelievable.  If I hadn’t purchased them myself, I’d never believe that they were Wet-n-Wild. Boy this company has come a long way.  The color payoff is fantastic.  
    These colors are so pretty.  I was pleasantly surprised that they were just as pretty on my skin.  This Pride Orgueil palette was $4.95 but I used my $.50 off coupon.  

    In the left picture I swatched the 3 matte colors.  On the right are the 3 frosty colors.  I never would’ve thought to put two versions of the same colors in the same palette.  It was a good idea.

    Here is the look I did with this palette below.  I used all 6 colors.  This is NOT something I would normally wear.  I was just curious to see if it could be pulled off.  I feel as though this is a very dramatic look so not appropriate for my full-time job, however it would be pretty for going out. ( I just don’t go out often)

    I would absolutely recommend this palette.  You don’t have to wear all six of course.
       

    Cover Girl Queen Collection Eye Shadow Quad

     Cover Girl, eye shadow, Grocery store make-up, H.E.B., Queen Collection  2 Responses »
    Jun 172011
     

    This is my first review of the Queen Collection eye shadow.  I purchased the Brass n Sass eye shadow quad last month from H.E.B. Grocery Store when they had all Cover Girl and Revlon products on sale.  I haven’t purchased Cover Girl or Revlon eyeshadow in years.  I just don’t ever remember them working well (except for Loreal HIP).  I’ve been hearing so much about the Queen Collection that I figured I’d try it out to see if these products were better.  Since they are geared towards women of color, I was hoping they’d be very pigmented so I won’t have keep building the color.  Here are my thoughts.

    Brass N Sass

    Looks promising from the finger swatches right???
    Aww man!  Disappointed.  These swatches on my hand are very sheer. Very unfortunate for such pretty looking colors.

    So it appears that the Queen Collection is not what I hoped it would be.  Can I make it work?  Of course, but it will require primer, a lot of product and careful application so that the product doesn’t fade away.  *sigh*