May 2015 Empties!

Hello beautifuls. It's been sooooooooo long since my last post. May was the toughest month of the semester; getting ready final exams, registering my classes, and surviving finals! Also, I was working a lot, had some personal and family issues (everything is ok). I'm so sorry I've been away for so long. Just keep in mind, if you want to keep up with me, you can always follow my social media pages; I update them frequently, especially twitter and facebook!

I'll be sharing the empty products for the month of May. You know the deal, talk about products I used up, give my opinion on it, and say if I would repurchase it or not. Let's get started!

Hair Care:

Dove Dry Shampoo:

This is by far one of the best dry shampoos I use. Doesn't give my hair that white cast, it makes my hair smell fresh, gives it volume and gets rid of excess oil, even after third day hair!

Tresemme #4 Extra Firm Control:

I love this hairspray, it's my go to and is always a repurchase. It's great for holding my hair when I put it up in or when I straighten it to hold it against the humidity!

Makeup:

L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Set & Spray Makeup Extender Setting Spray:

I honestly thought I would never run out of this stuff. When I first bought it, I didn't like it and didn't think it was worth the hype or the expensive price ($13-$16 depending on where you buy it) but, after using it a few times, I started to love it. It held my makeup all day, even around the corners of my nose, which gets the oiliest on my oil slick of a face. Only thing I don't like about it; the smell. It has an fragrance like alcohol smell to it.

Kat Von D Tattoo Liner (Trooper):

This liquid liner is my holy grail, top dog, go to, whatever you call that which you trust the most in makeup! This stuff goes on black, stays black, stays on all day through sweat, humidity, and doesn't fade or smear.

Milani Brow Shaping Clear Gel:

I love this stuff. It holds my brows in place all day through the humidity!

Skin Care (Face & Body):

Boscia Charcoal Pore-Minimizing Hydrogel Mask:

I'll admit, I was sketical at first about this. I've tried a few different masks that are for my skin type and they've never really worked well. I decided to give this one a try and I ended up really loving it. It made my skin feel a little more tighter, clean, and my skin felt like it was purified of any of junk in it!

Clarisonic Brush Head (Normal/Oily Skin):

I used to use the brush head for "Sensitive Skin", but I ended up getting off that brush head and going to this one since I do have oily skin. I'm so glad I switched to this brush head. This really helps control my possible break outs, controls my oil, and really helps clean my face every morning and night. I always get them in a double pack so I don't have to worry about buying the replacement heads for about six months.

Acure Brightening Facial Scrub:

I'm glad I found about this face scrub. I found it at Whole Foods and used it once or twice a week. I really have to say, it does work if you use it regularly. It made the pigmentation and acne scarring help fade away, my face felt clean, it helped with breakouts, brightened my face a bit, and it smells so earthy and wonderful!

Secret Clinical Strength Deodorant (Oh la la lavender):

All I can really say is.... it works for me better than regular deodorants!

Skintimate Shaving Cream (Silky Skin):

I don't know how I feel about this.... I know I said I would never go back to regular shaving cream, and I'm staying to that but, I ran out of my Giovonni shave cream and couldn't find it anywhere, so I tried this. It's ok.... doesn't leave my skin silky.

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LUSH D'Fluff Shaving Soap:

This stuff smells like candy. It feels so wonderful on my skin when I lather it on my legs for shaving. It's almost like shaving with a soft fluffy pillow. My skin feels comfortable and wonderful after shaving with this!

LUSH Dream Wash:

I really enjoyed using the little bit of this product! It's apparently made for eczema sufferers since this body wash doesn't create a lot of suds, which is known to irritate eczema. My skin liked this body wash. I do have pretty sensitive skin on my entire body so this really help to calm it down and not irritate it which some body washes tend to do with my skin. I'm thinking of getting the full size of this next time I'm at LUSH.

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February 2015 Empties + Mini Reviews!

Hello beautifuls! 

I know I'm a little late on my favorites and empties, but today, I decided to share my February 2015 empties and miniature reviews to go along with the products. It's basically where I share products I've finished, how I feel about them, and if I would repurchase them or not!

Makeup

Makeup Forever Smoky Lash Mascara:

I got this as a deluxe sample in one of those 500 point boxes from Sephora. It was in a Makeup  Forever point box with a few other things to try. I did like this mascara, but all it really did was lengthen my lashes. I doubt I'll be purchasing the full size. If I do, maybe for my bottom lashes.

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara:

I will definitely purchase the full size! I loved this mascara. It came as a deluxe sample in the Too Faced Everything Nice Palette which I loved using. This mascara not only lengthened my lashes, but gave them volume and fullness!

Milani Brow Shaping Clear Gel:

I love this for setting my eyebrows after shaping, filling in, and cleaning them up. It sets and holds them all day. 

ELF Eyelid Primer: 

This has and will always be a go to eyelid primer for me. It's a great product for $1 and it really does hold eyeshadow really well. I typically use this when I'm using a paint pot, cream shadow, or shadow stick just for extra priming since I have oily eyelids.

Milani EasyBrow (Natural Taupe):

I've been using this brow pencil for almost a year and I absolutely love it! It helps me to shape my eyebrows before I fill them in with eyebrow powder, clean them up with concealer, and blending them out! It's the perfect shade too!

Makeup Removers

Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes:

I love using these wipes to remove my face makeup at night. They get the majority of it all off. It doesn't irritate my skin, doesn't add oil, doesn't smell weird. The only con of them is I have to massage my face with a little extra pressure when I have long wearing foundations on. Other than that, a great makeup remover!

Simple Eye Makeup Remover Pads:

I've tried just about ever eye makeup remover out there, from drugstore to high end and most irritate my eyes or burn them severely. I was in love with the makeup removing wipes from this brand I tried these out and love them too! They remove all my eye makeup, including my liquid eyeliner which is tough to remove. They don't irritate my eyes either.

 Skin Care

Clnique #3 Toner:

I ended up buying a new one of the big bottles with the pumps they come out with a few times a year, because mine was broken (as you can see in the picture). This is hands down, my all time favorite facial toner, ever! I can change my face wash and moisturizer all I want, but I have to have this toner. It helps me from breaking out, controls the pH in my skin, and really does wonders for my skin!

Clinique Pore Refining Solutions Stay Matte Hydrator:

Since I have an oil slick for a face (literally... haha), most moisturizers don't work on my skin. They either break me out, feels disgusting, or add more oil to my face, which is a no! I use this and it helps control the oil on my face throughout the day, doesn't break me out, and keeps me matte!

Pacifica Sea Foam Complete Face Wash:

I want to say I've been using this face wash for almost two years now. I found out about it from watching a favorites video on YouTube, and have used it ever since. I use it to remove any remaining makeup my makeup removers didn't get and cleanse my face. I haven't had many facial skin issues since switching to this.

Lip Care

LUSH Lip Scrub (Bubblegum):

I love this lip scrub. Mainly because it tastes and smells so good! Come on, bubblegum flavored sugar! Anyways, I love using this a few times a week to exfoliate my lips to remove dead skin cells and especially when I wear a lot of lipstick. This leaves my lip so soft afterwards!

 Body Care & Hygiene

Secret Clinical Strength Deodorant (Oh la la lavender):

What can I say? All the other "regular" deodorants just don't work for me...

Giovanni Sensitive Skin Shave Cream (Fragrance Free):

Best shaving cream, ever! No, really. I've raved about this so much it's ridiculous. It's amazing to shave with. It's creamy, it's moisturizing, prevents razor burn and nicks so well, and my skin is very soft and moisturized after a shower.

Shea Moisture Olive Oil & Green Tea Body Wash:

I can definitely say the skin on my body has changed after going through a bottle of this! It lathers up so well and smells amazing! It's extremely moisturizing so I can even shave with this body wash if I wanted to. My skin isn't very itchy or dried out anymore since using this body wash and I think I'll stick to it for awhile.

Hair Care

Dove Dry Shampoo:

I've tried a lot of dry shampoos, and this one takes the crown. It gets all the excess oil out of my hair, makes it smell nice, and gives it some volume. I've used it on third day hair and it does wonders and doesn't leave that white cast on my scalp. Great dry shampoo!

Tresemme Mega Firm Control Hairspray:

I love this hairspray. I use it mainly for the poof on the top of my head, or when I need an all over spray for a windy day. It holds it all day!

Mineral Fusion Volumizing Shampoo:

I mostly love this shampoo for it's smell! It smells wonderful! It has been so good to my hair since starting to use it. It's paraben, gluten, sulfate free and free of a lot of other junk I don't want in my hair! I honestly think this gives more volume than any other volumizing shampoo I've used in the past.

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January 2015 Empties + Would I Repurchase?

Hey beautifuls, long time no post! I'm sharing with you today my empty products for the month of January 2015. I feel as if these and favorites posts/videos are my favorite. You get a mini review and possible new product recommendation all at the same time!

Makeup:

Revlon ColorStay Whipped (Buff):

I swear, this foundation is like cement on my face. It's so hard to remove at night. It blends and dries on my face beautifully. It controls my oil so well and lasts all day! Repurchase.

Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder (Transparent):

This is my go to setting powder to set my entire face when using foundation and concealer. It sets everything, controls shine, controls the majority of my oil, keeps me matte all day, and has never bothered my face. Repurchase.

Revlon ColorStay Foundation (Buff):

This will always be a favorite foundation of mine. I use it anytime of the year for that full coverage look. It has never broken me out or irritated my skin. Repurchase.

Maybelline FitMe Concealer:

I ran out of my MAC Pro Longwear Concealer and was looking a temporary concealer to do the same or similar job of MAC Pro Longwear Concealer. I did some looking around, and watched a review video on this concealer saying it's a dupe for the NARS Creamy Concealer, which is very similar to the MAC Pro Longwear Concealer. This concealer works wonders on cleaning and shaping up my brows, concealing my under eyes, and it doesn't crease! Repurchase!

Kat Von D Tattoo Liner:

This has become my go to and favorite liquid eyeliner! I've tried so many eyeliners to achieve a wing, and 90% of the time I got smudging, hard to work with tip points, or it fading within a few hours. This stuff sticks all day, doesn't move, doesn't bother my eyes, and gives me complete control of my wing! Repurchase!

Rimmel Stay Matte Primer:

I actually do like this primer for days I need shine and oil control on my face, but I'm not putting on as much makeup or none at all. It does help with shine, but controlling oil, it's not very good as it breaks down around my nose after awhile. Other than that, it's a great primer to use on days I just do my brows, eye makeup, and concealer! Repurchase.

ELF Eyelid Primer:

 This will always be a go to eyelid primer. It works and it's inexpensive! Sometimes I like to use this to prime my eyes when I'm using a creme shadow, as those can sometimes crease on me throughout the day. Repurchase!

Milani Eye Tech Extreme Liquid Eyeliner:

I had this eyeliner for the longest time, and thought it was going to be an exact dupe for the Kat Von D Tattoo Liner, but it's not. It gives off a semi-matte black look which isn't bad, but it isn't the most pigmented black liquid eyeliner I've used. The felt tip point is very difficult to work with as it's stiff and larger. Not a repurchase.

Skin & Body Care:

Giovanni Moisturizing Sensitive Skin Cream Shave (Fragrance Free):

BEST. SHAVING CREAM. EVER. I'm serious.... all other shaving creams need to get a lesson from this one! This is such a moisturizing shaving cream, I no longer dread shaving my legs now. Before, my legs would scream at me in pain and irritation. Not anymore! My legs are smooth and happy! Repurchase.

Acure Coconut & Pumpkin Hydrating Body Wash:

This body wash smalls amazing! It's defenitely smells like pumpkin and coconut, which is amazing smelling. It doesn't lather up very fast like some of my body washes, but it's extremely moisturizing and leaves my skin feeling very smooth afterwards! Repurchase.

EOS Hand Lotion (Cucumber):

I stick these in my bag I take to school with me since I'm constantly having to wash my hands on campus (you know, campuses are dirty places!) and since that dries my hands out, I use this to moisturize them at school! It's compact and easily fits in my bag for school!

Pacifica Sea Foam Complete Face Wash:

I've been using this face wash for about two years now and I love it. I use it morning and night with my clarisonic! It removes any remaining makeup my makeup wipes didn't get, cleans my face, doesn't break me out, or irritate my skin. It's become my holy grail face wash! Repurchase!

Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes:

I completely the rest of my makeup and cleanse my face in the shower at night with my clarisonic. With these wipes, they do the job of removing the majority of that makeup, so my clarisonic doesn't get clogged up. These don't break me, add extra oil, or irritate my skin. Repurchase.

Salon Perfect Eye Correcting Sticks:

I love these! I use these all the time when I make mistakes on my eye makeup or my winged eyeliner. They clean up mistakes fast and easy! Repurchase.

Misc:

Bath & Body Works Hand Sanitizer (Gingersnap):

Smells like a gingerbread cookie! That's all!

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January 2015 Favorites!

Happy Friday beautifuls! I can't believe it's already the end of January and the year just started! 2014 went by fast...

Today I'm sharing my January 2015 favorites with you all. I have some makeup, body care, brushes, and some random stuff I decided to throw in the favorites pile.

 Makeup:

Milani Matte Lipsticks (Matte Innocence & Naked): 

Oh my, when I finally got my hands on these lipsticks, I was excited to try them out. I usually don't get too many matte lipsticks becuase they either dry my lips out or don't sit very well on my lips. These lipsticks are amazing! They are so creamy! They lasts so long, don't dry my lips out, and the color payoff is beautiful!

Too Faced Milk Chocolate Soleil Bronzer (Light/Medium):

I finally gave this bronzer another shot. I loooooooove it. No really, I do. I think I've found the perfect everyday bronzer for my skin tone! It's perfect, stays all day, and smells so delicious!

Milani Powder Rose Blush (Romantic Rose):

These blushes were limited edition a year or so ago, and I could never get my hands on them, never! They were always sold out and at select stores. When I saw that they were bringing them back as a permanent collection on their instagram page, I was excited! These blushes are a must have, especially if have pale skin like me. They are long lasting, wonderful smelling, high pigmented, and not bad on the price either.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit (Banana shade):

I finally got on the "Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit" wagon. For so long, I was told I should get it, it's great, blah blah blah.... I finally decided to get it with my 20% off coupon and points at Ulta for super cheap and I'm in love with banana shade. I use to set my undereye concealer and it sets it for the entire day with no creasing!

Maybelline "The Brights" Palette:

This is Maybelline's newest palette they released in the very beginning of this year. It's exclusive to Target, so it's very hard to find, if you find it at all right now. I have a full review and currently a tutorial up about this palette. I have loved with palette since I bought it. It's their best released palette in my opinion. Such pretty colors and pigmentation!

Video Tutorial - Fun Purple Look

Video - Review

Blog Post - Review

L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Set & Spray Makeup Extender Setting Spray:

I've only liked a few makeup settings sprays in my entire makeup experience. Those by Urban Decay and Skindinavia. This one is amazing! It works just as well as my Allnighter Spray by Urban Decay. It holds my makeup in place all day and especially around my nose where I get the oiliest in my oily t-zone.

Brushes: 

Real Techniques Buffing Brush:

I've been using a large stippling brush to blend out my bronzer, blush, and highlight, until now! I love this brush for that. Don't get me wrong, I still love and use my stippling brush for blending, but this brush gives the blending an airbrush look!

Real Techniques Contour Brush:

I haven't used this for contouring much, maybe just a little! I've been using it to pat on my highlight on my upper cheek bones and it does such a wonderful job! It puts on the right amount of highlight; not too much, not too little! Just enough!

Real Techniques Expert Face Brush:

I haven't used a foundation brush to apply foundation in almost a year or so now since I was so hooked onto using my beauty sponges to apply it. This brush it awesome! Not only does it apply foundation beautifully, it gives it an airbrush look, and the blending it does is incredible!

Sonia Kashuk Large Shader Brush (No. 203):

I picked this up early this month while at Target and was curious about trying it out. I've been eyeing it for awhile and thought, "why not!" It makes packing colors onto the lid so easy and fast! It great for inner corner highlight colors too!

Body Care:

Acure Coconut & Pumpkin Ulta-Hydrating Body Wash:

I loooove this body wash. It smells amazing. I found it at Whole Foods. It's so moisturizing, I don't even need lotion on my legs after a shower with it. I can ever shave my legs with it if I want. Acure makes such great products.

Shea Moisture Olive & Great Tea Body Wash:

Another body wash that I absolutely love! I'm so glad I finally tried this brand after seeing it for so long. It's such a great smelling, moisturizing body wash that leaves my legs feeling so wonderful after a shower. I can also shave with this if I want. My skin is also no longer dried, itchy, and red after starting to use this body wash. 

Nubian Heritage Lavender & Wildflowers Body Lotion:

This is a wonderful body lotion. It definitely lives up to it's claims of being soothing, anti-inflammatory, and relaxing to tired muscles! My legs are so happy when I use this lotion. I have the beginnings of arthritis in my ankle and this really helps to calm it down after a long day on my feet. It has the consistency of a body butter, so I prefer to use it at night after a shower, but either way, it has really improved my skin. My skin is no longer itchy and dried out!

COMPLETELY RANDOM THINGS!

 Juicy Fruit Starbursts Gum (Strawberry):

This gum tastes just like strawberry starbursts. I can't stop chewing it!

Windex Electronic Wipes:

I really like these wipes for my Galaxy S4, iPad, iPod, Laptop ... all my electronics! They get gunky and greasy after a few days of handling and these wipes get all the oil from my face, hands, makeup, dust, and dirt off them!

Pledge Multi Surface Wipes:

My vanity and bedside table from all mirror furniture from the Hayworth Collection at Pier 1 Imports, and for the longest time, I was cleaning them with windex. Thankfully, I stopped doing that and used a cleaner specifically designed for mirrors. This gets all the gunk and powder off my vanity that collects throughout the week (and I mean... a thin line of powder is on my vanity by the end of week, haha!)

SimCity BuildIt:

Ooooh my goodness! I haven't been obsessed with a game this long since Guild Wars (and I still play Guild Wars, ever since 2007, haha) If you ever played the Sims, you know they the most demanding people ever! In this game, you have Sims living in your city and you have to keep them happy, healthy, and safe! It's like building a city, destroying it, rebuilding it, and playing with Sims at the same time! Fun addictive game! 

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Eye & Makeup of the Day! (Neutrals for Work)

Hello beautifuls! It's been awhile since I've shared an eye and makeup of the day with you all, soooo... here we are!

Eyes:

MAC Paint Pot (Painterly)

MAC Warm Neutral Palette - Brule (inner highlight + brow bone), Saddle (transition), Dark Brew (crease), Divine Decadence (entire lid), Dance in the Dark (outer corner)

Kat Von D Tattoo Liner (Trooper)

Makeup Forever Aqua Eyes Eyeliner (Black)

Too Faced LashGasm Mascara

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara

Face:

BECCA Ever Matte Poreless Priming Perfecter

Revlon ColorStay Foundation (Buff)

Maybelline FitMe Concealer (15 Fair)

Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder (Transparent)

NYC Smooth Skin Bronzer (Sunny)

Milani Rose Powder Blush (Romantic Rose 01)

Too Faced Candlelight Glow

Brows:

Milani Clear Brow Shaping Wax

Milani EasyBrow (Natural Taupe)

ELF Brow Kit (Light)

Mabelline FitMe Conealer (15 Fair)

Milani Clear Brow Gel

Lips:

Milani Lipstick (Enchanted)

Setting Sprays:

L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Set & Spray

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Makeup & Eye of the Day! #8

Sorry for the missing in action with my "Makeup & Eye of the Day" posts, been busy with school, life and repainting the first wall of bedroom! I did something similar like this in a previous look but instead, I switched up a few shades and wet them for an intensified look! :)

Eyes:

Urban Decay Primer Potion (Original)

MAC Warm Neutral Palette: Hey (inner highlight), Butterfudge (transition), Amber Lights + Gingersnap + ELF Mist & Set Spray (entire lid), Saddle (crease), Dark Break + Dance in the Dark (outer corner), Warm Breeze (brow bone highlight)

Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eye Liner (Black)

Too Faced "Better Than Sex" Mascara 

Face:

BECCA Ever Matte Pore Perfecting Primer

Rimmel Fix & Perfect Primer (Purple)

Rvelon ColorStay Whipped (Buff)

ELF HD Undereye Setting Powder

Clinique Stay Matte Pressed Powder (Stay Buff)

NYC Smooth Skin Bronzer (Sunny)

BH Cosmetics Blush (6 Color Blush & Contour Palette, Peachy Color?)

Too Faced Candlelight Glow

Brows:

Milani Easybrow (Natural Taupe)

NYX Single Shadow (Thyrst)

Milani Brow Shaping Clear Gel

Lips:

NYX Black Label Lipstick (Nude)

Accessories & Clothing:

Top - Pacsun

Necklace - Charlotte Russe

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Makeup & Eye of the Day #6 (featuring MAC Warm Neutral Palette)

Eyes:

Urban Decay Primer Potion (Original)

MAC Paint Pot (Painterly)

MAC Warm Neutral Palette [Hey & Brule (inner corner & brow bone highlight), Butterfudge (transition), Amber Lights (lid), Saddle (outer crease), Dark Brew (inner crease), Dance in the Dark (outer corner)

Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner (Blackest Black)

Urban Decay Subversion Lash Primer

Clinique High Impact Extreme Volume Mascara (Black)

Clinique High Impac Mascara (Black)

Face:

BECCA Ever Matte Pore Perfecting Primer

Clinique Stay-Matte Oil-Free Makeup (04 Creamwhip)

MAC Pro Longwear Concealer (NW20)

ELF HD Undereye Setting Powder

Clinique Stay-Matte Pressed Powder (Stay Buff)

Too Face Chocolate Solei Bronzer (Light)

MAC Pro Longwear Blush (Stay Pretty)

Too Faced Candlelight Glow Duo

Brows:

Milani Easybrow (Natural Taupe)

NYX Single Shadow (Thryst)

Milani Brow Shaping Gel

Lips:

Too Faced Melted Lipstick (Melted Marshmallow)

Clothing & Accessories:

Earrings (Forever 21)

Top (PacSun)

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August 2014 Favorites

I'm a little late on my favorites for the month of August, seeming as I just started blogging but, I have been using quite a few products that I in fell love with so much that I ended up grabbing for them every time I was getting ready to put on makeup....

Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette - This palette was bought with a Sephora gift card for my birthday, which was August 25th. I was playing with the colors and swatching them and instantly fell in love with them! And the smell of chocolate? How could I resist! This palette is a MUST HAVE!

Urban Decay Subversion Lash Primer - A few years back I used the lash primer from Urban Decay (purple and white packaging) and loved how it made my lashed longer, thicker, fuller and made my mascara lasts throughout the day! Then they stopped making it, which was so sad! I saw this at Ulta and had to pick it up and try it. It makes my lashes look longer, thicker, fuller and gives them the appearance of false lashes. I let the primer dty on my lashes while I do my blush and bronzer before applying mascara! I'm so glad they brought this lash primer back. Holy grail product!

Milani Eye & Brow Highligher - I've been using this to carve out the bottom portion of my brows after filling and shaping them in! It has two sides, Matte Beige & High Glow and I've mostly using the Matte Beige side of it!

Milani Easybrow - I recently ran out of my MAC "Lingering" brow pencil and was on the hunt for a temporary replacement. I found this brow pencil at my local Walmart. This pencil is amazing! It has a smooth finish, glides on nicely, water resistant and perfect for my taupe colored eyebrows. I use it for shaping my eyebrows before filling them in. It's a must try!

Clinique Stay Matte Oil-Free Makeup - This has been my go-to foundation for the summer time. I live in Florida and it has been pretty hot and humid this year (for the record, by the way!) and other foundations have really been struggling with the humidity and my oil. I would say this is a medium to build able full coverage foundation, lightweight and easy to apply. It hasn't broken me out at all since using it and it really holds my oil and shine throughout the day of wearing it. It reminds me of the MAC Studio Sculpt which sadly, breaks me out and burns my skin. 

Becca Ever-Matte Poreless Perfecting Primer - I have very oily skin, especially in my T-Zone and 90% of the time, my makeup will start to "fall apart" in my nose area, even with setting powders, setting sprays, blotting papers, etc. I found this baby at Sephora. My makeup stays fresh and matte all throughout the day, no shine and no touching up. It's a bit pricey for a primer but it is totally worth it! It does feel dry on my skin when I apply it but after it dries my pores and oil are minimized. I have not had any reactions or breakouts from this so that is a plus!

Milani Gel-to-Powder Eyeshadows (Bella Ivory & Bella Champagne) - I found out about these new shadows from a few makeup blogs I read regularly and started seeing them at my local Walgreens and Walmart. I ended up picking up a bunch of shades and have really loved these two shades for the month of August. These two particular colors have been great base colors for my eyelid colors in multiple neutral and gold-toned palettes. They are pigmented, easy to apply and create no fallout. I've been applying with my ring finger.

Smashbox Master Class Palette III - I can't say enough about this. IT'S A MUST HAVE. It was limited edition and I ended up buying it at Sephora as an early birthday present to myself because of the limited availability of it and because I loved the Master Class Palette II so much. I've been the purple section of the eye shadows mostly but, the bronzer and blushes have been used every day since I bought this palette. Great pigmentation all over the palette.

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