Showing posts with label Cosmetics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cosmetics. Show all posts

What I’m Wearing Wednesday


Decided to try out the the Wet N Wild products I talked about in my last blog post. (Click here to read it). Not too bad!!! I’m very impressed with the quality compared to the price!

Have you tried Wet N Wild products?
Which are your favorite??


Mini Wet N Wild Haul



A couple weeks ago, while strolling down the Walmart aisles, I decided to pick up and try these Wet N Wild items. I purchased the photofocus Foundation, Bronzer in Palm Beach Ready, Highlighter in Blossom Glow, Mini palettes in Walking on Eggshells & Silent Treatment, photofocus Rose 3-in-1 Primer- Fixer- Setting Spray, and mega last eyeliner.

I'm going to do a look sometime next week and use all of these items. I have purchased and used both of the mini palettes before and I know I love them! 

Have you used any of these products before? 
What did you think?
Drop me comments below. I love hearing from you!

Urban Decay Naked Cherry


Today I decided to throw on some eyeshadow from the Urban Decay Naked Cherry palette and some cute Eyelure lashes! Filled in my lips with some lip stain and chapstick on top. 

Have you tried the UD Naked Cherry palette yet? 
What did you think?


Friday Favorites


Happy Friday, Y'all!!!

Lately, my combo skin has been super dry and patchy. Especially on my T- zone area.
When I put my foundation on, it looks horrible.  I found this Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Oil in my sample drawer. (That's where I keep all my Ipsy/Sephora/Ulta samples in.) 
I have been using this every day for a few weeks now. I absolutely love it!!! I was skeptical at first, but it really locks in the moisture without my face looking oily! Not sure how it will fare in the summer, but it definitely works now! This is one product I will be purchasing soon!

Have you tried it?
What did you think?


Sol Janerio Coco Cabana Cream


I have been wanting to try this since it came out. When I placed an order with Sephora the other day, this sample came with my package. I opened this little sample up and slathered on the cream. Or should I say, gel. (It’s more of a gel consistency than a cream) if goes on so smooth and silky, but I was hit with a little bit of nostalgia. It smelled like something very familiar, but I couldn’t put my finger on it. Then, it hit me! It smells like the taste of buttered popcorn Jelly Belly’s! Now, I just can’t get past the smell. So glad it came as a sample and I didn’t buy the full size tub of it! Lol!

Have you tried it?
 What did you think?

WunderBrow Tutorial and Review




WunderBrow is a gel my friend, Tomala, introduced me to. Once applied, it claims to last on your brows for days! It has hair- like fibers that affix to thin or sparse eyebrows to give you more shape and fullness. It was easy to apply.  It came with simple instructions and didn't take much time.  They even had one for Blonde hair! (Which is what I used) It comes in a box. Inside the box, you find the gel, (which looks like a tube of lip gloss) a spooley, and the instructions.  I did a quick tutorial on my first time applying it. 
You can check it out here:






For me, it only lasted three days.  However, I have to admit, I did forget about it and really scrubbed my face the first night, and the second night I was a little easier.  Day two, after getting out of the shower, I had to use the spooley to reshape them since the shower spayed down on them.  The color was still there, they just needed a little brushing to keep them in place. By day three, after I got out of the shower, it was patchy in some areas.  I just applied more to the sparse places. I do have to admit it made a difference and it really held my brows in place.  I usually fill them in with eyebrow gel and use a clear mascara to lock them in place, but this had the same effect only lasted a lot longer.  Definitely worth the purchase!!!


Have you tried it? 
What did you think?




August Ipsy Glam Bag



I always get super excited each month to see what all I have received in my Ipsy bag.
This month I got this cute princess like bag.


 Inside, I found:

1. It Cosmetics gel eyeliner
2. The Organic Pharmacy rose facial cleansing gel
3. Pete Lamas supreme radiance complexion booster
4. Nomad eye shadow - in the shade Spice Market (OMG gorgeous color!!!)
5. Ciate London nail polish in Spinning Teacup

Do you get Ipsy?
What did you get?



Work Day Look vs Weekend Look




During the work week, I am extremely low maintenance.

...but come weekend, I am ready to glam it up!

During the week, I use Neutrogena shine control primer. The weekends I take my time and use Benefit's Pore Professional and Smashbox photo finish primer.

To be honest, I have to say ELF's eye shadow primer is by far the closest dupe for Benefit's Lemon Aid. 

During the week, my face gets super oily at work. Cover Girl's Ready Set Gorgeous is a great inexpensive oil free foundation.  My favorite high end oil free foundation is Estee Lauder Double Wear.

During the week I only use Wet n Wild concealer on my breakout areas, but on the weekend, I use Amazing Concealer on my break out areas and Benefit's Fake up under the eyes.  Its moisturizing so my user eyes don't look caked or dried out.

For everyday wear, I prefer to use Cover Girl's Ready Set Gorgeous powder, and weekends I use Bare Minerals Mineral Veil loose powder.

Wet n Wild's 308B Walking on Egg shells is like a dupe for some Urban Decay shades! I love to wear it during the week. When I want to glam it up on the weekends, I like to use my Urban Decay palettes. 

I will wear just about any eyeliner during the week, but on the weekends, I like to use Rimmel's Exaggerate waterproof eyeliner and Tarte brow pencil. I usually don't fill in my brows during the week.... ain't nobody got time for that! Lol!

I use Flower blush and bronzer duo daily and the Sephora bronzer and blush set when I want to take my time and make my contour on point!

I use Benefit's Roller Lash every single day!!!! Why? BECAUSE YOU DON'T HAVE TO USE A LASH CURLER!!!!!!!! How awesome is that!?!? Not only does it save time, but it looks amazing too! 

I am a bit of a lip product addict, but during the work week, I use chapstick constantly!!! During the weekend I have a whole drawer FULL of lip stains, tints, sticks and glosses! However, when I really want to glam it up, I use my beautiful signature red Chanel Lipstick. 



Top 5 Favorite Chapsticks



In no particular order, here are my top five favorite chap sticks:

1. Sugar {Sephora}
2. Sephora Nourishing Lip Balm {Sephora}
3. Eos Chap Stick {Five Below}
4. Nivea Lip Butter {Target}
5. Chapstick Original {Walmart}

Have you tried any of these? What did you think?

Lip Color of the week



Benefit Roller Lash vs Rimmel Super Curler



While I was shopping at Target the other day, I came across this new mascara! Rimmel's Super Curler mascara. It reminded me of Benefit's Roller Lash mascara, so I decided to buy it and try it out. 

Left Eye: Benefit Roller Lash mascara
Right Eye: No Mascara



Left Eye: Rimmel Super Curler mascara
Right Eye: No Mascara

What I was hoping for, was a dupe. Close, but no cigar! It definitely wasn't lengthening like Roller Lash, but Super Curler is nice for a quick everyday look. 

Have you tried it?
What did you think?


Eye Shadows I've been Obsessed With


I have been quite obsessed with teal-ish green color lately. I decided to pair these eye colors last week and now I can't stop wearing it!!! I am so bummed because the lighting sucks in my makeup room and the pictures just don't do my eyes any justice.


Brow bone: Maybelline in Champagne Fizz
Crease: Urban Decay Naked 2 in Pistol
Eyelid: Maybelline Color Tattoo in Edgy Emerald 

November Favorites



1. One 'N Only Argan Oil I have been trying different oils for my hair this year.  I have come to realize I don't think I will ever like any oil like I love this one.  

2. Ponds Cold Cream Cleanser I used this a couple of times last year. My mom was talking to me a few weeks ago about how she started using it and how much she likes it. Once I ran out of my usual cleanser, I looked in my bathroom closet for this jar of Ponds that I only used a couple of times. I found it, started using it, and now I am loving it!

3. Essie and Nicole Nail Polishes This is my favorite fall duo! I love using Essie Mink Muffs for my nails, and Nicole On A Gilt Trip for my accent nails.

4. Boots Botanics Moisturizer I ran out of my usual moisturizer, so I decided to try this.  I'm impressed! I really like this oil-free moisturizer! 

.5. Lush Sex Bomb I bought a few of these this past summer.  I love, love, LOVE the Sex Bomb!!! I have tried different bath bombs from Lush, but Sex Bomb is by far my favorite. The scent is amazing and I love how silky smooth my skin feels afterwards. 

6. L'Oreal LaLaque Lipstick if you follow me on Instagram, you may have noticed I put it on there. (@faithlovelipstick) Its a beautiful natural pinkish-mauve-y color. I used to post a Lip Color of the Week on Instagram and on here. I quit doing it, but what do you think? Do you think I should start it back up again?

Have you tried any of these products?
What did you think??
Have any suggestions??? 
I LOVE hearing from you!

Fall Nails!


I love this cute fall combo!
I used Essie's Mink Muffs and Nicole's On A Gilt Trip
What do you think?


September Ipsy Bag



So far this year, this has to be my absolute favorite Ipsy bag!!!!! Not only is this bag the prettiest one I have ever received, but I loved everything I got in it!

1. Liquid Freud hand and body lotion.
2. First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream 
3. Formula X Nail Polish
4. treStique Lip Crayon
5. NYX Eyeshadow

Do you subscribe to Ipsy?
I'd love to hear what you got!

Lip Color Of The Week


Read My Lips Lipstick in Killing Me Softly

This lipstick was surprisingly moisturizing! It went on buttery smooth and lasts for hours! I was very pleasantly surprised! Have you tried it? Tell me what you thought! 

August Favorites







1. How 'Bout Them Apples Cheek & Lip Color
I bought this a while back on TopHatter. I got a great deal on it! So far, I love using the coral colors on my cheeks.

2. Psssst!  Instant Dry Shampoo
I purchased this from Ulta. I think this works great for a cheap dry shampoo.  

3. Octavio Sea salt spray
Whoa! This was awesome!!! I actually have used other beachy like sprays and they didn't work very well in my hair. I have naturally poker straight hair.  I was shocked at how great it made my hair look, and it lasted all day plus the next!!! VERY pleased with this product!!!!

4. Estee Lauder  Double Wear foundation
This is an oldie, but a goodie.  This is the best foundation I have found for super oily skin.  I usually only break it out for special occasions, but I have found myself using it a lot more than usual. I just love how it keeps my face matte and lasts all day long.

5. Sephora Blush and Bronzer
I purchased this while it was on sale a while back and I'm just now starting to use it.  I love the bronzer because it is perfect for my pale skin tone!

6. Crest 3D Gentle White Strips
This has a pro and a con. 
Pro: It is actually gentle as it claims.  Usually, when I use Crest White strips, my teeth hurt afterwards for a almost a day. They work really well, but they hurt! You also only wear them for 5 minutes!!! These strips are awesome because I have no pain at all! Yay!!! 
Con: I don't feel like they whiten as well as the other Crest strips.  They whiten, just not as well as the other ones do.  Overall, I am pleased!

Lip Color of the Week


Lip Color: Hikari in Salsa 
This gorgeous lipgloss was in my August Ipsy bag. It goes on a tad sticky, but it's such a lovely color! 
Have you tried it? 

August Ipsy Glam Bag




1. Marc Anthony nourishing Argan oil of Morocco
I am SUPER excited to try out this oil!!!! Just in time too, I'm almost out of the oil I am using now!

2. Skone Cosmetics Luxe Doubler eye & lip pencil
This is in the color 18 Wine. I think I will wait until fall to use this dark duo pencil.

3. Hikari Lipgloss in Salsa
Ladies, this color is beautiful! It is much prettier in person.  I can't wait to try this color out!!!

4. Marsk eyeshadow brush.
Hey, you can NEVER have too many brushes!!!

5. Me eye liner pencil in Boysenberry
So, apparently the fall eyeliner trend is going to be dark plums and purples? I was sent two different lining pencils that are close to the same color. I like how it has the built-in sharpener.  Will let you know what I think this fall!

Do you subscribe to Ipsy? 
I'd love to know what you got!


Lip Color of the Week



This stuff is buttery smooth and is so beautiful that pictures just don't do it justice!!
Have you tried it?
What did you think?