Simple Valentine's Day Look - Peaches n Cream

I got BFTE Faith from my Cyber Monday BFTE Grab Bag. I've been obsessed with it lately and wear it almost everyday. I decided to do an easy vday look using it. I think I might wear this when I goto the chocolate festival in a couple weeks. :)

Products Used:
*MAC Expensive Pink
*BFTE Faith
*Darling Girl Cosmetics Rainbow Brite
*BFTE Hollywood Secrets
* Inglot 82
*BFTE Very Vanilla
*Salty Cosmetics Glamazoid
*E.L.F. Black Liquid Liner
*Benefit They're Real Mascara

*Apply Primer. (Urban Decay Greed)
*Applied Expensive Pink to Lid
*Patted Rainbow Brite on top.
*Applied Faith to the Crease
*Applied Hollywood Secrets to lower lashline.
*Blended Inglot 82 onto the lower lashline.
*Added Glamazoid as an inner highlight.
*Dusted Very Vanilla onto the brow bone.
*Applied a wing line with Elf Liquid Liner
*2 coats of They're Real Mascara
*Black Pencil liner to waterline.

Maybelline Color Show Street Art - Wild at Heart

I was just perusing the makeup aisle at Wally World yesterday and happened to see the Street Art collection from Maybelline. They were out of the pink one but i liked the look of the red one "Wild At Heart".

Its a clear base with red bar glitter, black and red hexagon glitter, and tiny black speckled glitter.

I found when applying it that it can be a litte chunky. It works better as a glitter top coat then wearing it alone. The look reminded me of marble countertops or tiles. I really like the look of it though.

I decided to try it over some colors. I decided to do a quick Easter Egg Look.

I like it over Zoya Blu and Haute Nails Pink Panther(this didn't come with a name on the bottle) the most.

I used the Color Club Top coat and it dried really fast.

Heres a more close up picture.

Thoughts on Polish: I actually really liked this polish. You only need one coat when you use it as a glitter top coat. I found it hard to layer using it alone. It would come out really chunky and I didn't like it at all.
Price: $2.95 at Wal-mart
Size: 0.23 oz/7 mL

Ipsy - Glam Bag January 2014 19 Reasons

I always love to see this shiny pink envelope in my mailbox.

Every month the goodies come in a different makeup bag.



Postcard showing all of this month's featured brands.

The Goodies!!


Product Name: Healthy Sexy Hair Soy Tri-Wheat Leave In Conditioner 
Description: The Sexy Hair Healthy Sexy Hair Soy Tri-Wheat Leave In Conditioner is a powerful combination of Soy and Cocoa work synergistically to perfectly care for your hair! A conditioner that is both a nourishing moisturizer and mild protein reconstructor and safe to use on color-treated hair. This truly amazing conditioner reconstructs, moisturizes and combats environmental stress on all types of hair. 
Size: Travel Size 50 mL
Where to Buy: Ulta
Value: $5.00


Product Name: Elizabeth Mott Smooth Shadow 
Description: The ultimate gel pencil that’s smooth like butter and packed with deliciously creamy colors. These velvety pencils glide on with ease, and contain just enough shimmer. They’re also waterproof and perfect to wear all day and night, a must have for all color lovers! ipsy subscribers who receive this product will receive Penny or Pearl. 
Size: 0.7 g
Where to Buy: Elizabeth Mott
Value: $6.99 (Full Size: 1.5g 14.99)

Product Name: Faith Aromatherapy Tahitian Monoi Anti-Aging Sugar Scrub 
Description: Part of Faith Aromatherapy’s Tahitian Monoi Collection, this anti-aging sugar scrub uses fine granules to exfoliate cells, while Monoi Oil increases collagen production, locks in moisture and fights free radical damage for smoother, brighter skin. The intoxicating citrus-floral fragrance awakens the senses and uplifts the spirit. 
Size: 1 oz/29.5 mL
Where to Buy: Faith Aromatherapy
Value: $2.16 (Full Size: 350 mL $17.99 or sampler set $12.99)

Product Name: Nourish Organic Lightweight Moisturizing Face Lotion
Description: Nourish Organic's Lightweight Moisturizing Face Lotion provides continuous moisture throughout the day while replenishing essential skin nutrients. The advanced, non-greasy formula is also rich in vitamins and antioxidants to boost skin's defenses and leave skin healthier and younger-looking every day. 100% Natural. USDA-Certified Organic. Fragrance-Free. Alcohol-Free. Ultra gentle for sensitive skin.
Size: 0.5 oz
Where to Buy: Nourish Organic
Value: $6.47 (Full Size: 1.7 oz $21.99)


Product Name: MicaBeauty Tinted Lip Balm in Natural
Description: MicaBeauty's 24 hour Tinted Lip Balm conditions your lips without smudge while delivering sophisticated finish. For a sheer wash of color, one swipe is all you need. For a bolder pout, simply apply another swipe and this lip balm will create lips every woman covets. Kiss-proof and smudge-proof! ipsy subscribers who receive this product will receive Fiesta or Natural. 
Size: 2.5g
Where to Buy: Mica Beauty
Value: $18.75 (Full Size: 4g $30.00)


Swatches

Price of Bag: $10.00
Value of Bag: $40.37
Where to Subscribe: Ipsy
Thoughts on Bag: The tinted balm you need chapstick first since its on the drying side. I don't see myself using the leave in conditioner since I have oily hair. I look forward to trying out the moisturizer. It says its gentle enough for sensitive skin (which i have) and my face has been drier lately. The scrub doesn't have the greatest smell but i'll probably use it as a foot scrub. I like the color of the smooth shadow but don't know if i will wear it since most warm colors don't look good on me. 

These are the other products featured in this month's bag:

*Benefit The Porefessional (3 mL) $4.09 (Full Size:22 mL $30.00)
*Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask (1 oz) $4.95
(Full Size: 5.25 oz $26.00)
*(MALIN+GOETZ) Mojito Lip Balm Full Size (.35 oz) $12.00
*ALTERNA Caviar Anti-Aging Dry Shampoo (.1 oz) $0.88 (Full Size: 2.65 oz $22.00)
*Coastal Scents Small Foundation Brush $4.95
*Apothederm Bright Skin Serum (4.1 mL) $9.23 (Full Size: 30 mL $67.50)
*Balanced Guru Balm Me Up Organic Sweet Cocoa and Tangy Body Balm (1 oz) $3.00
(Full Size: 4 oz $12.00)
*Epice Purifying Exfoliant Facial Cleanser (1 oz) (Full Size: 3.3oz $32.00)
*LeeAnni Eco 3-in-1 Revolotion (.35 oz) $2.62 ($29.98 4 oz)
*Marula Pure Marula Facial Oil (2 mL) $3.12 (Full Size: 50 mL $78.00)
*Absolute! Makeup Cleansing Tissue (10 ct) $2.49
*Proactiv Mark Fading Pads (4 ct) n/a (5 pc kit $39.95)
*Skiin Soothing and Smoothing Eye Cream (.25 oz) $14.98 (Full Size: 0.5 oz $29.95)
*Willa On The Go Face Towelettes (10 ct) $4.50
*Yaby Liquid Foundation Full Size (15.4g) $13.99

Past Months Bags:
*December 2013 *November 2013 *October 2013 *September 2013
*August 2013 *July 2013 *June 2013 *May 2013 *April 2013 *March 2013
*February 2013 *January 2013 *December 2012 *November 2012 *October 2012 *September 2012 *August 2012 *July 2012 *June 2012 *May 2012 *April 2012

 

BFTE Wearable Neutral Eye Look - Indian Summer

I decided to use some of my BFTE colors I haven't used before. I've had 2 of these for almost a year. BFTE Faith was in my cyber monday bag. (I need to post what I got in that bag.) BFTE is closing up shop though. :( She said she doesn't know if she will reopen at some point in time or if she os going to sell the company. Last day to order is January 31st.

Items Used:
*BFTE Canyon
*BFTE Dusty Rose
*BFTE Chai
*BFTE Faith
*BFTE Bubbly
*BFTE Very Vanilla
*Elf Liquid Black Liner
*Benefit They're Real Mascara

*Primer
*Applied Canyon to lid.
*Applied Dusty Rose to outer 2/3rds of lid.
*Blended
*Applied Chai to crease.
*Applied Faith to lower lashline.
*Applied an inner highlight with Bubbly.
*Applied Very Vanilla to Brow Bone.
*Wing liner with Elf Liquid Liner
*2 coats of Benefit They're Real Mascara
*Applied a black liner to waterline

I was super tired when I did this look on tuesday. I haven't been sleeping very well. :/ So sorry about my scary face pics. :p

Ipsy December Bag Makeup Look

I decided to make a separate post for the makeup look I did using the products from the December Bag. I quickly did this look after i unpacked and took pics for the bag.

Products Used:
*Pop Beauty Smokin' Hot Trio
*Be a Bombshell Girl Crush
*NYX Round Lipstick Celine
*Elf Liquid Black Liner
*Benefit Real Lashes Mascara



*Started with Primer.
*Applied silver shade to lid and inner tearduct.
*Applied the gray to the crease.
*Then blended in the black to the crease.
*Smudged gray on to lower lashline.
*Wing liner with Elf Liquid Liner.
*Applied Benefit They're Real Mascara to lashes.
*Filled in waterline with Cover Girl Last Blast Pencil Liner


I tried out different lip shades for this look. This one is the EM Michelle Phan Sheer Lipstick in Showstopper. (November 2013 Glam Bag)

I used the Mirenesse Lip Bomb #2. (November 2012 Bag)

Ipsy - Glam Bag December 2013 Celebration

Contents of Bag. (Forgot the Envelope Picture.)

The theme of this month is "Celebration!".

These are the brands featured in this month's bag.

The goodies!! :D


Product Name: Be a Bombshell The One Stick Girl Crush
Description: An all-in-one multiple stick with a smooth texture. Apply to eyelids, cheeks or lips for the perfect pop of color anywhere! 
Size: Full Size (2.5g)
Where to Buy: Be a Bombshell Cosmetics
Value: $16.00


Product Name: NYX Extra Creamy Round Lipstick in Celene
Description: A classic lipstick for all occasions that has a mineral-based emollient formula, beautiful velvet texture, saturated color, and resists wear and smudging. 
Size: Full Size (0.14 oz)
Where to Buy: NYX
Value: $4.00

I had a swatch for this but it looks gross on my lips so i'm not going to bother posting it. This is not a good looking shade at all upclose.

Product Name: Nicka K New York Nail Color in Classic Taupe
Description: The Nicka K New York is specially designed to glide across fingernails with minimal effort for vibrancy that is dazzling and long lasting. Formula is free of DBP, Toublene, and formaldehyde. Ripe Apple was also featured in this month's bag.
Size: Full Size (0.15 oz)
Where to Buy: Nicka
Value: $4.99

I loved the polish itself. Applied smoothly, dried quickly, and shiny with no top coat. I just didn't care for the color.

Product Name: Ardell Natural Lash 120 Demi
Description: Ardell’s Natural lashes are perfect for enhancing your eyes for an everyday look. These are the most popular lashes as they give the desired, natural look of full, beautiful lashes. Lightweight and reusable, these lashes are permanently curled, waterproof, comfortable to wear and easy to apply. 
Size: 1 Pair
Where to Buy: Ulta
Value: $3.99


Product Name: Pop Beauty Bright Up Your Life Smokin' Hot Eyeshadow Trio
Description: This palette of hues adds definition & intensity to lids, creating a broad range of looks that complements all eye colours. From brightening bare to sultry smoke, these hues blend smoothly onto the lid, adding a veil of silky luster that will outlive the day or night! Ipsy subscribers who receive this product will receive Naturally Bare or Smokin Hot.
Size: 0.15 oz
Where to Buy: Pop Beauty
Value: $7.20 (Full Palette 10 shadows $24.00)


Swatches of the 3 makeup products. Lipstick swatched better then it applied to my lips. 

Price of Bag: $10.00
Value of Bag: $36.18
Where to Subscribe: Ipsy
Thoughts on Bag: I liked my bag for the most part. I love my lashes!! I wore them on christmas!! :) The trio is good but can find better shades of these. The nail polish was awesome but the color. The all in one stick didn't really show up on my cheeks or lips. The lipstick shade I recieved was horrid. I would never buy this color or recommend it. They had all sorts of shades being sent out and i think i got the worse one for my complexion.

These are the other products featured in this month's bag:

*Mirabella Eye Blender Brush $27.00
*English Laundry Signature Fragrances (5 mL) $4.50 (Full Size: 100 mL $90.00)
*Andrea Strip Lash (1 pair) $2.98
*Salon Perfect Perfectly Natural Strip Lashes
*Demeter Snow Perfume Oil Roll On (.29 oz) $10.00
*J.Cat Beauty Big Lip Pencil (Full Szie: 0.3 oz) $3.99
*Jesse's Girl JulieG Holiday Frosted Gum Drops in Sugar Plum Fairy (.35 oz) $3.99
*Starrily Nail Polish in Bzzz Bzzz (.17 oz) $5.00 (Full Size: $12.00)

Past Months Bags:
*November 2013 *October 2013 *September 2013 *August 2013 *July 2013
*June 2013 *May 2013 *April 2013 *March 2013 *February 2013 *January 2013 *December 2012 *November 2012 *October 2012 *September 2012
*August 2012 *July 2012 *June 2012 *May 2012 *April 2012