5 Red Lipsticks for the Holidays (and for Always, Really)

Red lipsticks for the holidays, NARS Cruella, Glossier Gen G Zip, Jouer Fraise Bonbon, YSL #4 Rouge in Danger, MAC Feels So Grand liquid lipstick

“So, you have your cousins, and then you have your first cousins, and then you have your second cousins…” is basically what it sounds like when you’re explaining why you have an array of red lipsticks.  But you can’t just pick one. Because first you have your blue based reds, then you have your pinkier … Read more5 Red Lipsticks for the Holidays (and for Always, Really)

5 Super Popular MAC Lipsticks That Are Worth the Hype

5 super popular MAC lipsticks that are worth the hype

MAC– my first makeup love. And MAC lipsticks– the first brand of lipsticks I started hoarding collecting. 5 Super Popular MAC Lipsticks That Are Worth the Hype I remember when MAC lipsticks were the jam. Almost everyone had handfuls of their lipsticks because 1) they’re great quality 2) not super expensive 3) have so many … Read more5 Super Popular MAC Lipsticks That Are Worth the Hype

8 Comfortable Matte Lipsticks

8 Comfortable Matte Lipsticks

A matte lip no longer means you have to look parched. 8 Comfortable Matte Lipsticks Sephora Collection In my opinion, Sephora’s own brand of makeup is very underhyped. They have some amazing products, and their Rouge Matte Collection is a really great line. I have the shade M03 No Superstar*, a mauve color that is very pigmented, creamy … Read more8 Comfortable Matte Lipsticks

Some New Beauty Bits | A Beauty Haul

Some new beauty bits | A beauty haul

There’s just something great about a good old beauty haul, am I right? Some New Beauty Bits | A Beauty Haul Although I’m trying to downsize and get better use out of my current makeup collection, a girl can’t help it when she has a wandering eye.. not sorry bout it. New beauty bits are always … Read moreSome New Beauty Bits | A Beauty Haul

5 Pinterest Makeup Dupes TESTED

Pinterest makeup dupes tested featuring MAC Rebel dupe, MAC Tan pigment Dupe, MAC Pro Longwear Concealer Dupe, Benefit High Beam dupe, Kat von D Lolita II dupe

If you’ve ever perused the beauty tag on Pinterest then you know that makeup dupes are extremely popular on the site. As much as I love a good makeup or beauty dupe, not all of the dupes mentioned are golden. How many times can I say “dupe” in this post? I thought it would be … Read more5 Pinterest Makeup Dupes TESTED

Concealers For Every Occasion

Concealers for Every Occasion featuring NYX HD concealer, Sephora Bright Future Gel Serum concealer, MAC Prep and Prime Light Boost, Flower Brightening Concealer Pen, Cover FX Cover Click Stick, MAC Pro Longwear concealer

When it comes to concealer, I’m someone who likes to try out lots of different brands because there are so many on the market– gotta catch em all! These are currently some of my favorite concealers great for every occasion whether you’re in a hurry, want more coverage or simply want to brighten. Concealers For Every … Read moreConcealers For Every Occasion

7 Hyped Up Highlighters Worth the Hype

7 Hyped Up Highlighters Worth the Hype. Becca Opal, Becca Champagne Pop, Make Up For Ever Pro Sculpting Duo 2, Anastasia Beverly Hills So Hollywood, MAC Soft and Gentle, Kevyn Aucoin Candlelight, Hourglass Dim Light

For me, highlighting tends to be the most difficult part of putting makeup on. Not because highlighting the skin is hard in terms of technique, but because I have so many shades that it’s hard to choose just 1 (or 2 or 3). In reality I just want to douse myself with all of them, but … Read more7 Hyped Up Highlighters Worth the Hype

Look Fresh and Awake with These Inner Corner Highlight Shades

How to Look Fresh and Awake with These Inner Corner Highlight Shades

When it comes to looking fresh and awake, my favorite way is to add an inner corner highlight to the eyes. It makes your eyes pop and look so bright and awake and these are my go to shades, which are perfect for medium skin. Adding a foil finish eyeshadow is my favorite during a night … Read moreLook Fresh and Awake with These Inner Corner Highlight Shades

Spring/ Summer Favorites Tag

Spring/Summer Favorites Tag. Spring and summer makeup favorites featuring YSL Oil in Tint, MAC Razzledazzler, Stila cream blush and Roses de Chloe

So Beti (makeupsessions) tagged me ages ago to do the Fall Favorites Tag, and I completely forgot to do it (-____-). Every time I would try to take photos, I’d hate them so the post just kept getting pushed back and back. Obviously we’re well into spring and on our way into summer so I … Read moreSpring/ Summer Favorites Tag

6 MAC Must Haves

6 MAC must have products featuring Strobe Cream, Nylon eyeshadow, Prep + Prime highlighter, Warm Soul, Sculpt pro, Fix +

My love affair of makeup began with MAC, and although I’ve grown to love lots of other products from different brands, MAC holds a special place in my heart. These are 6 MAC must haves that are staples in my collection because they work very well. Strobe Cream. This illuminating cream moisturizer is very versatile. … Read more6 MAC Must Haves