With winter fast approaching, I've been on the look out for a bronzer that will still give me that summer glow, and can't believe I didn't discover this sooner! For sometime now, people have the misconception that bronzer needs to be really shimmery, but it doesn't! Shimmery bronzer should only be applied to certain parts of your face (ie- the apple of your cheeks), and if you're not careful it can also heighten the appearance of wrinkles and imperfections. Matte bronzer, on the other hand, is easier to work with when contouring and you can apply it evenly for an overall glow/tan. I also like it in Medium to Dark so I can use it as a blush. I recommend using a kabuki brush to help blend in the color..and remember a little goes a long way! The best thing about this product is that it reminds me of the Bobbi Brown Natural Bronzing Powder, which retails for $33, almost $20 more than this drugstore find!
Monday, September 20, 2010
Friday, September 10, 2010
Nice Nails!
If you like dark nails, this is a new color I recently came across, and I love it! It's chocolate brown, so a variation from the dark purple and black everyone's been seen wearing. I also tried the Essie Little Brown Dress polish, which I love too, but this is a few bucks cheaper. Enjoy!
Favorite Drugstore Foundation!
This is hands down my favorite drugstore liquid foundation. There's plenty of shades to choose from to help match your skin exactly and it goes on super smooth. It works with almost every skintype and also provides SPF, which we all should be wearing, especially on our faces! My favorite thing about this it doesn't flake or rub off. It's light and provides awesome coverage without feeling heavy. Definitely set it with some powder after applying to prevent creasing and to help make it last all day long! Considering how affordable it is, you can easily mix and match different colors to achieve the best look for your skin tone, without breaking the bank. Also, with summer behind us, many women might be looking for a lighter shade to fit their fading tans for the fall/winter ahead.
*Helpful tip: When trying to match your foundation to your skin, I've always found it useful to put a streak on your jawline and let it sit for a few seconds...it should almost disappear into your skin. If it's too orange/too light/too dark, keep looking or mix 2 colors together. It's ok for concealer to be a shade or 2 lighter than your natural skin, but not your foundation! Also- I've found it useful to sometimes swatch the foundation on your chest in months that you're maybe a little more tan or not your usual color. The last thing you want is your face to be a completely different color from your neck and chest! And, remember to blend foundation down to your neck for even application.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Clampless Curling Iron for Sexy Waves
This is by far the best clampless curling iron I've ever used. I love the type of beachy curls these specific irons create, but I've never found one, no matter how expensive, to really help me achieve that "sexy waves" look. I'm planning to post a before and after pic of my hair soon to show what I'm talking about. I'll also include a pic of what my hair looks like when I use my regular 1'' iron for soft waves. These waves are a bit more sexy and wild..but very cute! The idea of it being clampless can be intimidating, but it's so easy to catch on with a little practice. The cone shaped rod also helps with wrapping your hair around the iron. I have to say hands down, one of the best out there for so cheap! I most recently purchased the Enzo Milano iron for $100, and this Conair iron blows that out of the water in relation to how quickly it heats up to how fast it curls your hair. I will say for those that have never used one of these irons before, you might get frustrated at first with figuring out how to hold the rod, but it gets easier, I promise! And, like any other iron, just be careful not to burn your fingertips when wrapping your hair around the rod. Some pluses are that it's Tourmaline ceramic, heats up to 400 degrees, and helps eliminate frizz.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Great Drugstore Dry Shampoo!
If you're like me, I don't wash my hair every day. Actually, I learned early on that it wasn't really good for my hair in particular because it tends to be on the dry side. However, most hairdressers I've spoken to say that hair is at its healthies when it's not washed every single day, regardless of hair type. Dry shampoo hit the scene as an alternative for those with oily hair who wanted to go wash-free for a few days, but have been a little pricey, until now. Tresemme has a new Fresh Start line that offeres a dry shampoo for under $5, and it's good! For those that are new to the concept of dry shampoo, it's basically a spray that gives you clean, fresh hair without actually washing it by removing oils and odor. It's also great for those that dye their hair or have highlights, because it helps maintain color with less washing. The scent is also great and not too overpowering. I used it after going to the gym when my hair is extra dirty and a little oily and it cleaned it up really well. I recommend spraying it not too close to your head and also letting it settle in for a minute or two before brushing it.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Face Highlighter/Illuminator for Summer!
Revlon Age Defying Spa Illuminator ($9.97 Walmart.com)With summer already here, what better way then to add a cool product that helps you achieve that faux summer glow without actually having to spend hours in the sun while on vaca (I wish!). Not to mention, a product that prevents aging! I recently was looking for a great highlighter for my cheeks, something that gave me that "dewy" look, and I first came across the NARS Orgasm Illuminator and tested it while out shopping, but wasn't too crazy about the color or effect. I then found an ad for this Revlon illuminator and was excited it came in 4 different colors (Bare Light, Pink Light, Gold Light, and Bronze Light). For my skin tone (a little more olive), I chose the Gold Light and love it! It has an easy applicator that you can either brush on to the back of your hand to then apply to the apples of your cheeks or you can brush it directly onto your face. The 2 ways I like to use it best are either mixing it in with my moisturizer so you get a nice tint before you apply your face makeup or mixing it in with my foundation. You get a really pretty glow and a little goes a long way, so use it sparingly. At Walgreens, it's Buy 1 Get 1 Half-off at %$15 a piece. So you could get all 4 for a great price and mix-and-match. Happy summer ladies!
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Fantastic Pencil Eye Liner!
L'Oreal Extra Intense Liquid Pencil Eyeliner: $8.49 (Drugstore.com)
I love pencil eyeliner, and always keep 2 in my makeup arsenal- one for a more dramatic look and another for a more natural effect. I generally use iiquid eyeliner on my upper eyelid and pencil for my lower and inner lid. I recently came across a fantastic pencil eyeliner that acts like a liquid liner. It glides on really smoothly and provides rich, bold color. L'Oreal Extra Intense Liquid Pencil Eyeliner is exactly what it claims it is- a liquid eye pencil. It's dry but looks like liquid. Be light-handed when applying at first if you only want a little color. If you want that smokey, Kim kardashian eye then this will definitely accomplish that. It's also smudge-proof so you rarely have to worry about looking in the mirror hours after applying and see dripping liner! Also, I used to swear by Lancome's Kohl Eye Pencil and now this is my go-to eyeliner, and it's more than half the price!
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