MOTD: Back to Basics + A Pop of Color! NEW E.L.F Products!

Something Old, New & Blue!

Hola! Thanks for stopping by today! If you love E.L.F Cosmetics and want to know how some of their products perform you've come to the right place. I used a mixture of newly released products and new to me products that have been out in the market but I now got around to try. Annnnnd if you're wondering what that pop of blue is... it's the NYX Vivid Brights Liner in Vivid Sapphire! ;-)

Let's get into the E.L.F reviews!

Mad for Matte Eyeshadow Palette in Holy Smokes:

I love all of the Mad for Matte palettes! This color selection is awesome if you're looking to create a natural day look and then smoke it out for a night out. I used the less smokey shades for this look and I enjoyed how they blended. It was easy, no fallout and the pigmentation was great.

No Budge Shadow Stick in Rose Gold:

This product is easy and convenient! It applied very well and even. It didn't give me the intensity that I wanted for this look so I applied the next product over it for a more metallic look. I love how the two products worked together!

Shimmer Highlighting Powder in Rose Glow:

I really like this highlighter formula. It's buildable and gives the most beautiful glow to your skin. Plus... they have a nice color selection! Aside from using it as my highlight I also placed it on top of the eyeshadow stick to bring out more of the rose tones. It made it last all day without creasing!

Primer-Infused Bronze in Forever Sunkissed:

This product is a newer release that I was super curious about. I wanted a new matte bronzer so I gave this one a try and I really really like it! I'm not sure about the primer aspects of it... kinda sounds gimmicky to me haha but the formula is pretty good. It's the perfect color for me right now and it blends so naturally on my skin. It's a neutral shade so I also did some light contouring and I really liked how it looked! This is a must try! Plus it's a great size pan ;-)

Primer-Infused Blush in Always Cheeky:

I can't say no to trying new blushes... it's an obsession haha. This blush is formulated like the bronzer and worked just as great! It's a beautiful nude-peach shade that ends up looking amazing with any look. It actually reminds me of one of favorite blushes ever: LORAC Buildable Blush in Tinge so I'm super excited to have an affordable alternative. This is also a must have and I might be ordering some other colors! ;-)

Highshine Liquid Lip Gloss in Bitten Pink:

Bitten Pink is the prettiest nude. The formula is really comfortable! It doesn't last too long being that it's a pigmented gloss and not a liquid lipstick but that's OK. After wearing liquid lipsticks for the longest time my lips need a break and I've been loving glosses lately for the comfort. I wish they offered more wearable shades so E.L.F if you're reading this release more shades! :-)

Hope these mini reviews were helpful. Let me know what your favorite E.L.F product is below! <3

MOTD: Full Face Daytime Glam Look Using Milani Cosmetics!

Drugstore Daytime Glam Look!

If you're looking for a daytime glam look using drugstore makeup you're on the right blog post! ;-) Milani is one of my favorite drugstore brands so I decided to do a full face using only Milani products. 

I wanted to create a simple look that can be transitioned into the night with a few extra steps. Let's get into the specifics! 

Face:

*Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation + Concealer in Light Beige

This foundation is amazing! It provides medium to full coverage depending on what you need and it also lasts so well! I don't use it to conceal because I prefer a concealer that's lighter than my foundation. 

*Milani Make it Last Setting Spray Prime + Correct + Set

I love this setting spray! It smells delightful (bonus, yay!) and it does a great job at prolonging my makeup. If you're makeup is leaning towards the powdery side definetely use this product and you will look flawless!

*Milani Strobelight Instant Glow Powder in Dayglow

This color is stunning! It's a beautiful golden champagne color that I can see looking amazing on many skintones. It's a great formula with no glitter or shimmer. I love the sheen/glow it adds to your skin without emphasizing texture. Annnnnnnd... they seem to have new colors on their website! I'll be adding a few more to my collection very soon! ;-)

Eyes:

*Milani Everyday Eyes Eyeshadow Palette in Must Have Metallics

The Everyday Eyes collection is one of my favorites when it comes to drugstore eyeshadow palettes. The color selection is great and they are only $11! I used the copper shade all over the lid along with a bit of the matte black and my bronzer in the crease for a simple glam look. I used the highlighter in the inner corner too for some brightness. You can easily smoke out this look, wing out the liner and you're ready for a night out! Versatility & affordable? Yes please! :-)

I hope this post was helpful and serves as inspiration to create your next look using drugstore makeup. Definetely checkout Milani products because they are some of the best at the drugstore!

EOTD: Pop of Green- Anastasia Beverly Hills Subculture Eyeshadow Palette!

Pop of Green!

Today I wanted to quickly share a look that I came up with recently using the Anastasia Beverly Hills Subculture Palette! I almost missed out on this palette because all I would see were negative reviews everywhere. The colors spoke to me because they were so different so I went for it anyway and I'm so happy I did! :-)

It pushed me out of my comfort zone... I mean I still threw a warm shade in my look haha but I tried to stick to using the beautiful greens in the palette too.

I used Roxy (warmer shade) in my crease, Electric ( gorgeous duo-chrome) on my lid and Axis ( deeper teal green) in the outer corner.

If you're wondering what's on my lips I wore Raging Raisin from the Maybelline Bold Lipstick Collection.

Leave me your thoughts on this look and the Subculture Palette below! Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned for future posts! :-)

New Years Eve Makeup Look! (Using the Anastasia Modern Renaissance Eyeshadow Palette!)

Hello 2017!

Happy New Year!! I'm welcoming 2017 with open arms! :-) Today I wanted to share the eyelook I wore on New Years Eve. I used the Anastasia Modern Renaissance Palette which has been a favorite ever since I got my hands on it. I placed a tiny heart over the shades I used for my look. If you own similar warm shades like the Morphe 35O or even the Too Faced Sweet Peach Palette you can achieve a similar look!

Here's an overlook of the rest of my makeup! I originally wanted to wear a silver-smokey eye... but I just couldn't stay away from the warmer shades. It's an obsession I'm carrying over to this new year! ;-) Hope you enjoyed the look! If you have questions leave me a comment down below! :-)