Must Haves: Top 5 Wearable Orange Makeup Products! (Fall Edition!)

Orange is the New Berry!

Orange can be a difficult color to wear but today I wanted to share with you my favorite orange products that can be worn without hesitation! :-) I love to be daring with my makeup , whether it be a bolder eye or a bright lip and Orange is the way to go. It's definitely a color that many stray away from in the fall but that's when I love to integrate it! It makes you look full of life and brings some interest back to the face. Let's start off with some lip products shall we!

Just like their shown in the picture they go from sheer to BOOM! haha. These are all great formulas that I've raved about in previous posts and the best part? They are super affordable! Here are the lip swatches:

*Covergirl Colorlicious Lip gloss in Succulent Citrus- a light wash of tangerine, great for keeping your lips moisturized! The formula isn't sticky so you do need to reapply often but they smell great and feel amazing on. This will run you about $7 at your local drugstore.

*Jordana Lipstick in Pumpkin- a true orange color, perfect for this month, even the name is awesome! haha. The formula is very smooth and opaque in just one swipe, love it! These lipsticks can be found at Walgreens, Kmart or jordanacosmetics.com for less than $2!

*NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Morocco- an orange-red, such a stunning and bold color! I love this formula because it's not drying at all but it looks so daring once it settles! This is the brightest of the bunch but it can be applied lightly or full on for a pop of color! These are only $6!

Next up we have eye shadow and blush!

Orange makes a beautiful transition/crease shade! In the fall, brands release palettes with warmer tones. This Milani Bella Eyes gel Powder Eye shadow in Bella Mandarin is the perfect orange shade that you can buy in single form and just incorporate it with other colors you already own! It's only $3.99 and the pigmentation is amazing. I love these Milani shadows, they are smooth and don't fade one bit! Plus, the packaging is so adorable too! ;-)

Here is a swatch, it so subtle but the ideal fall shade to blend your eye makeup. Right next to it we have one of my favorite fall blushes, NYX Powder blush in Cinnamon. In the pan it looks like a crazy bright color, like two pumpkins on your cheeks haha. But, when applied lightly it gives such a beautiful flush to your cheeks and it brightens up your face instantly. I adore this blush and the NYX powder blush line in general because they are amazing quality for just $5! I have so many that I managed to get on sale and they don't disappoint. They last a long while and the color selection is just like higher end brands, think of a color and they have it!

These are my top 5 wearable orange makeup products! If you have any orange favorites leave me a comment down below, I would love to hear about it and maybe add it to my wish list! If you have any other colors in mind that you would like to see a Top 5 with leave me a comment as well and I will get to it! :-)

Must Haves: Top 5 Highend Blushes- Spring Edition!

Worth Saving For!

I'm all about a great sale or deal on makeup, fashion...anything really haha. But sometimes you just need to go the extra mile and indulge on things that you wouldn't normally get. Throughout the years I've managed to add some more pricey items to my makeup collection and each time I use them its a reminder of how hard work pays off! :-)

I compiled my favorite five blushes that are on the higher end spectrum that would be perfect for Spring and Summer! These are all amazing in quality and pigmentation and worth every penny! Luxury may cost a lot but you get what you pay for. Each and everyone of these blushes are unique to my collection and I find myself rotating them without getting bored. The colors are beautiful and the texture of these blushes are incredible. They are never patchy and apply so easily! Here are the colors up close:

Packaging is key to a great blush. It's the first thing you see and what really catches your attention before purchasing it. All of these have the best packaging... nothing that will fall apart anytime soon haha. Here are the swatches:

From left to right:

*NARS Blush in Gaiety- a bright candy pink! It's a great matte blush that awakens the face. It's a subtle pink on the cheeks that makes you look youthful. It retails for $30.

*Illamasqua Powder Blush in Hussy- a bright petal pink with such an amazing formula! This is top on the list of my all time favorite blushes. It's so smooth and pigmented without being overpowering. I find myself reaching for this color a lot. I loved it so much that I ordered another color on Sephora.com! This one retails for $26.

*Clinique Cheek Pop in Plum Pop- a bright pink mauve with a beautiful satin finish. This blush is the buildable type, you can wear it as sheer or as bright as you'd like! It feels like a really buttery powder, almost like a cream blush. The imprinted flower is such a nice touch and it made me want it even more haha. This one is perfect for this time of year! It retails for $21.

*Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blush in Fearless- a pinky coral shade that will suite anyone! This formula is also impeccable. When it says 12 hour wear it's not lying, you'll have your blush looking like it did when you first applied it! It doesn't fade one bit! You can purchase this one for $26.

*Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush in Diffused Heat- a vibrant poppy, the priciest of the bunch but the most unique! I'm so happy I bought this one because I love it! No two blushes from this line look the same because of the marbling. It has bit of shimmer but nothing that transfers onto the skin. It's such a gorgeous color and the packaging makes it look even more expensive! It was hard to justify this one because it retails for $35 but I got it on my birthday so I guess that makes it ok! haha.

 

You can find any of these blushes at Sephora! I would recommend to order them online via Ebates so you can get some cashback! If you want more information on Ebates click here. Make sure to check them out, any of these will complete your spring and summer looks without a problem. If you have any recommendations of your personal favorites please leave a comment below! :-)



Must Haves: Top 5 Concealers!

Cover Up Dark Circles & Blemishes!

Concealer is one of the products that I MUST have, once I run out I rush to my nearest drugstore to get more. I suffer from really dark under eye circles so concealer is my best friend. I wouldn't mind leaving the house with a bare face unless I wear a bit of concealer. Now that we've established how important this product is to me (haha!) I wanted to share my Top 5 Concealers that have helped me a lot throughout the years. Whether its dark circles or blemishes taking over my face these have performed so well at covering my imperfections. It's the best way to get that boost of confidence to face the world! :-)

Mac Pro Longwear Concealer in NW20-  This is the best concealer to cover your dark circles! I tried so many concealers before but nothing compares to this one. And... it makes me twitch just saying it because it's pretty pricey, $19 each but totally worth it! Its a lightweight formula with full coverage which is why I love it. It covers you dark circles completely with looking like too much. I use my Beauty Blender sponge to apply it for a more natural look. They have a bunch of shades and undertones to choose from so you'll definitely find the right shade for you. It has a pump which is a HUGE plus but beware; lightly push down on the pump to get just enough concealer. If not, too much will come out and you'll end up wasting product.

NYX Concealer Wand in Light- This concealer is great for someone on a budget. It's medium to full coverage so it's the perfect formula for under eye circles. It's about $5 at your local drugstore and they also have a nice range of shades. It has a doe foot applicator so application is a breeze. It's not thick at all so you don't have to worry about it looking too obvious.

E.L.F Studio HD Lifting Concealer in Brightening- So here's a concealer that I use everyday! I recommend this one in a heartbeat! It's only $3(50% with a coupon code!) on eyeslipsface.com and it's the perfect concealer to make your under eyes looks bright. It's a creamy opaque yellow based concealer that counteracts dark spots/dark circles. I wouldn't recommend to use it alone because it doesn't provide enough coverage but it's the perfect topper to your daily concealer. I apply it on the area that's closest to the higher points of my cheeks and it works perfectly! It's a key point to my makeup routine!

CoverGirl truBLEND Concealer in Light 5 6 7- This is the perfect concealer to cover up redness! On days that I just want to use a powder foundation for a more natural look I use this concealer to cover up the redness around my nose. It also works for spot concealing any blemishes! It lasts all day too! I don't like to use it under my eyes because even though it's a creamy formula, it's on the drier side so it makes my eye area look like it needs some moisture. This one will cost you about $6-8 at your local drugstore.

L.A. Girl Pro Concealer in Natural-  L.A Girl is a very affordable brand so it never really crossed my mind to try their products before. Normally we associate cheap with bad but this concealer is really amazing! Its about $2-$3 at your local beauty supply store and has dozens of shades to choose from. It has a brush tip application which is perfect for control. You just squeeze out the right amount each time without having to worry about wasting product. It's also a light weight formula providing more of a medium coverage. It's the most creamy out of all the ones I mentioned and covers really well. It's comparable to a higher end concealer from Makeup Forever so definitely give this one a try!

So these are my Top 5 Concealers! If you have any other recommendations feel free to leave a comment down below!