Showing posts with label makeup. Show all posts
Showing posts with label makeup. Show all posts

Friday, February 15, 2013

MAC BB Cream Review

Hey y'all!

Today I am going to talk about my latest beauty obsession, MAC BB Cream. As I have said before, my skin is nowhere near perfect. I usually use a medium/full build-able coverage foundation. With that said, I didn't know if a BB cream would quite be enough for me. So I gave it a shot and I am so happy that I did. It's so creamy and lightweight and gives you that no makeup feeling (which I love). It is also non-greasy once it dries, doesn't cake, and makes your face so smooth and fresh looking. It also reduces redness which is a major plus for me because the area around my nose is constantly red and I have redness from my breakouts. I wear this alone and rub some cream blush on my cheeks and it gives me a nice, healthy, natural-looking glow.

This BB cream is my favorite to date. I have tried Garnier BB cream (too greasy), Smashbox BB Cream (wasn't impressed for the $ and returned it), and many other over-the-counter products that had an unnatural color to them. The color for me is perfect. I wear the shade "light-plus." It says it's a light beige and it blends in seamlessly to my skin. I purchased mine in the store to try on the shades (definitely recommend this), but you can look at it online here.

I always like to mix it up with my brands but I can say that MAC is a company that has never let me down. They are a little more pricey, but you get what you pay for. I have a feeling this stuff is going to last a while and will make an awesome summer makeup as well.

I will post a picture of me wearing it ASAP. I will also be reviewing the new MAC mascara I purchased along with this, yay!

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Wednesday, December 12, 2012

My Favorite Lip Products

A Few of My Favorite Things...


Day 3: ChapStick, Dior Addict Lipstick, Urban Decay Lip Junkie Lipgloss, & ULTA Super Shiny Lipgloss.

For some reason I am always testing out new shades and types of lipsticks, lipglosses, and tinted lip balms. At the end of the day, these 4 things will always remain my favorites and I always keep them stashed in my purse to ensure I never leave home without them.

Regular ChapStick

Reason I Love it: I always have ChapStick on wherever I am. I always apply it before lipstick too, because I hate when my lips look dry.

ULTA Super Shiny Lipgloss

Why I love it: It's super Cheap. ULTA has sales all of the time on their own products like buy 1 get 1 free. This particular shade "20 Poppy" is gorgeous. I love coral lips and this one gets the job done! It also isn't sticky which is a major plus in my book for a gloss.

Urban Decay Lip Junkie Lipgloss

Why I love it: It has a minty scent and feeling when you apply on your lips. It is smooth and creamy and not sticky at all. The color "Streak" is a neutral color, the same shade as my natural lips. So, it just enhances for the most part, nothing too drastic. It is also long lasting and a little bit goes a long way. That is why I don't have a hard time splurging on this product because I know it is well worth it. I think it's better to find one gloss you love and spend $20 on it, rather than continually purchasing drugstore lipglosses that you're unhappy with. When you think of it this way, you'll end up saving money in the long run anyways. Just something to think about!

Dior Addict Lipstick

Why I love it: I think I have had this pretty lady for a few years now. When I first bought it, I was unsure if I liked it and two if it looked good on me. Red lipstick can be tricky and can easily look bad on you if you don't pick the correct shade for your complexion and even your outfit. I love this one though! It is my only go to red lipstick now. I have tried on other ones in Sephora and ULTA and none of them live up to this one. It is slightly shimmery so it's perfect for the holiday season and even summertime when my skin is a few shades darker from the sun. Obviously this color isn't for everyone, but I'd recommend going to Sephora (or any store that carries Dior) to test out some shades and see what is best for you. Although this is a mega splurge in my book it has already lasted me a few years and I haven't even made a dent in this tube of lipstick.

Where to buy these fabulous items:

ChapStick: $cheap at your local grocery store
ULTA lipgloss: $8 at ULTA stores or online here
Urban Decay: $19 at Sephora or ULTA stores or online here or here
Dior Lipstick: $30 at Sephora or online here



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