Thursday, November 3, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
My Daily Makeup Routine
Since the focus of this blog will be beauty related posts amongst other things, I wanted to start with a simple, yet hopefully informative post. I thought I would show the products I use for my daily makeup routine. I always find this interesting because I like to see what other people go back to all the time for their daily routine.
Just to note, although we are officially in the Fall season, we are still having some hot days in Southern California - thus I haven't started wearing foundation yet. So, I guess you could still call this my Summer daily makeup routine.
First Step - Eye Primer (NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base)
Many people use UDPP... which is not bad for a primer, but NARS seems to perform exceptionally well on my oily eyelids!
Second Step - MAC Paint Pot in Soft Ochre
So, I know this seems redundant to put a primer on, then the Paint Pot, but for me its kind of like a second defense to letting anything crease or slide. With these two defenses, it definitely helps me not look like a raccoon at the end of the day.
Third Step - MAC Red Brick eyeshadow, then Urban Decay Buck eyeshadow
I use a fluffy brush to apply the Red Brick first. I concentrate it on the right of the outside of my eye. Then, I spread it lightly above the right above the crease. I then take Urban Decay's Buck eyeshadow (from the Naked palette). This goes right under and also over the Red Brick color. I then sweep it right in the crease.
Take a blending brush and blend! You have to be careful about this, because you don't want the colors to blend too much and become a muddy mess. This does take some practice, but of course, practice makes perfect!
Fourth Step - MAC Black Black Cream Color
I line my eyes with MAC's Black Black. If I have time, I will also apply Black Black to a pencil and tightline my upper eyelid.
Fifth Step - Stila All Day Liquid Waterproof Eye Liner
So, I know many of you may find this redundant, but I line Stila All Day Waterproof EyeLiner over my MAC Black Black Cream Liner. For me, the cream liner is more of a nice base, and the Stila liner is a great all day liner that just sharpens and darkens the line. Without it I don't feel as if my eyes are as defined.
Sixth Step - Curl Eyelashes w/ Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
Curl those lashes! :) If I'm not lazy, sometimes I will put a pair of falsies on.
Seventh Step: Mascara! - d.j.v. beautenizer & YSL Faux Cils
I begin with d.j.v beautenizer mascara. This mascara is a drier formula so that's why I use it first. Its kinda nice because it adds volume and thickness. I then use my YSL Faux Cils mascara and this does a nice job of lengthening and thickening too.
Step Eight! - Blush - MAC Melba & Bronzer - MAC Refined Golden
These are my favorites for blush and bronzer :)
If I have acne, I'll typically use MAC concealer to cover those up and a mineral powder to cover my face, but if my face is clear, I won't even use these. In the summer, I try not to cover my face too much. My routine will change face wise when the weather gets cold, which hopefully happens sooner than later! I will update with a new post on my updated routine when that happens! Hope you enjoyed this post.
What do you use during your daily makeup routine? Comment below, and let me know! :)
Just to note, although we are officially in the Fall season, we are still having some hot days in Southern California - thus I haven't started wearing foundation yet. So, I guess you could still call this my Summer daily makeup routine.
First Step - Eye Primer (NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base)
Many people use UDPP... which is not bad for a primer, but NARS seems to perform exceptionally well on my oily eyelids! Second Step - MAC Paint Pot in Soft Ochre
So, I know this seems redundant to put a primer on, then the Paint Pot, but for me its kind of like a second defense to letting anything crease or slide. With these two defenses, it definitely helps me not look like a raccoon at the end of the day.
Third Step - MAC Red Brick eyeshadow, then Urban Decay Buck eyeshadow
I use a fluffy brush to apply the Red Brick first. I concentrate it on the right of the outside of my eye. Then, I spread it lightly above the right above the crease. I then take Urban Decay's Buck eyeshadow (from the Naked palette). This goes right under and also over the Red Brick color. I then sweep it right in the crease.
Take a blending brush and blend! You have to be careful about this, because you don't want the colors to blend too much and become a muddy mess. This does take some practice, but of course, practice makes perfect!
Fourth Step - MAC Black Black Cream Color
I line my eyes with MAC's Black Black. If I have time, I will also apply Black Black to a pencil and tightline my upper eyelid.
Fifth Step - Stila All Day Liquid Waterproof Eye Liner
So, I know many of you may find this redundant, but I line Stila All Day Waterproof EyeLiner over my MAC Black Black Cream Liner. For me, the cream liner is more of a nice base, and the Stila liner is a great all day liner that just sharpens and darkens the line. Without it I don't feel as if my eyes are as defined.
Sixth Step - Curl Eyelashes w/ Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
Curl those lashes! :) If I'm not lazy, sometimes I will put a pair of falsies on.
Seventh Step: Mascara! - d.j.v. beautenizer & YSL Faux Cils
I begin with d.j.v beautenizer mascara. This mascara is a drier formula so that's why I use it first. Its kinda nice because it adds volume and thickness. I then use my YSL Faux Cils mascara and this does a nice job of lengthening and thickening too.Step Eight! - Blush - MAC Melba & Bronzer - MAC Refined Golden
These are my favorites for blush and bronzer :)If I have acne, I'll typically use MAC concealer to cover those up and a mineral powder to cover my face, but if my face is clear, I won't even use these. In the summer, I try not to cover my face too much. My routine will change face wise when the weather gets cold, which hopefully happens sooner than later! I will update with a new post on my updated routine when that happens! Hope you enjoyed this post.
What do you use during your daily makeup routine? Comment below, and let me know! :)
htc amaze vs. samsung galaxy s2?
So, for a first post, its going to be a smartphone post! I thought I'd write about this, because this is my current burning question in my mind: which phone do I get? The HTC Amaze or the Samsung Galaxy s2? Decisions, decisions.
Here's a lil background: I was supposed to get an upgraded phone awhile ago, but that didn't happen due to my boyfriend tricking me.. long story... so, now that we're forced to get a new account, its my time to finally get a nice, awesome phone. We're going this weekend to get it, so I need to make the burning decision of all decisions which will decide my phone fate. Its not as dramatic as I make it sound, of course, but I need to make it exciting! :)
I'll keep you posted on what I decide... but in the meantime, influence my decision by commenting on which phone you like better, or think I should purchase!
Next post: tomorrow is payday for me! So besides buying a phone, I am going to be buying a few beauty related items.. I will post reviews on those items here, so stay tuned!
Hope everyone is having a fantastic Thursday! :)
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