Gold Sandwich

Geek Chic Cosmetics Gossamer Ethereal Illuminator: Aurora Borealis 

Finally grabbed that Urban Decay Dangerous Palette that has been hanging out on the counter and put it to good use in this look......

March 24, 2017
Friday Face 

EYES:

• NYX HD Eyeshadow Base
• Too Faced Peanut Butter & Jelly Palette: Extra Creamy (brow bone highlight)
• Kiko Milano High Pigment Wet & Dry Eyeshadow: 99 (transition) 
• Urban Decay Dangerous Palette: Ace (outer corner), Evidence + Gravity (lower lash line)
• Madison Street Beauty Eyeshadow: #51 Seafoam (inner 1/3)
• Notoriously Morbid Eyeshadow: Alkali Lake Monster (center)
• Fyrinnae Eyeshadow: Shenanigans (liner)
• Darling Girl Cosmetics Superstar Serum 
• Revlon Colorstay Creme Eyeshadow: 735 Pistachio 
• NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil: 614 Lavender
• Maybelline Master Drama Eyeliner: Bold Brown
• Loreal Voluminous Primer Mascara
• Maybelline the Falsies Volum'Express Hydrofuge Mascara
• Covergirl Clump Crusher by Lash Blast
• Loreal Voluminous Original Mascara
• Milani Brow & Eye Highlighters: 03 Natural Taupe
• Maybelline Quad Mocha Motion: dark gray & light gray
• Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel 

FACE: 

• Nivea Men Sensitive Post Shave Balm 
• Pur-Lisse Blue Lotus 4-in-1 Eye Adore Serum
• Ardency Inn Americana Ultra Lightweight Skin Perfecting Primer Silicone-Free 
• Revlon Photo Ready Skin Lights: 100 Bare Light
• Foundation: Fiona Stiles Matte Finish Foundation Concentrate in 02 + Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3 in 1 Foundation in 842 Medium Beige
• Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer: Nude
• Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer in 60 Brightener
• Foundation Setting Powder: Clinique Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder Oil-Free in 02 Stay Neutral (MF)
• Concealer Setting Powder: RCMA No Color Powder
• Under Eye Setting Powder: RCMA No Color Powder
• Jordana Blush Powder: 13 Stardust
• Geek Chic Cosmetics Gossamer Ethereal Illuminator: Aurora Borealis (highlighter) 
• Makeup Revolution Pro Fix Oil Control Fixing Spray

LIPS: 

• Milani Moisture Lock Grapeseed Oil Infused Lip Treatment: 04 Conditioning 
• Vaseline Petroleum Jelly 

NOTES:

• Oil control was a 7 out of 10. Pretty impressed. I have always really like the way the Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3 in 1 foundation performs. 
• First time putting the Ardency Inn primer to good use. I like the texture of the cream and it leaves a nice primed finish to the skin. 
• The Jordana blush in 13 stardust continues to be a favorite of mine. Whenever I am not sure what color to pair with a look, I always gravitate toward this one. This shade always works out for me. 

Spring Stroll

This is quite a mish-mash of cosmetic items, and that's how I like it.......

March 11, 2017
Saturday Face 

EYES:

• NYX HD Eyeshadow Base
• Too Faced Peanut Butter & Jelly Palette: Extra Creamy (brow bone highlight)
• Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy 
• Colourpop Super Shock Shadow: Bubbly (inner 1/3)
• Coastal Scents Hot Pots: Victorian Ruby HP-255 (inner 2/3), Fresh Chive HP-204 (lower lash line)
• Devinah Cosmetics Eyeshadow: Lady Love (inner 1/3) 
• Makeup Geek Foiled Eyeshadow: Limelight (lower lash line)
• Madison Street Beauty Eyeshadow: #35 Japanese Lily (transition)
• Aromaleigh Eyeshadow~Insectarium Collection: Megaloxantha (center)
• Makeup Revolution Vivid Baked Highlighter Powder: Peach Lights (inner corner highlight)
• Anastasia Beverly Hills Master Palette by Mario: Violeta (outer corner), Claudia (liner)
• NYX Slide On, Glide On Eye Liner: SL18 Glitzy Gold  
• Loreal Silkissme Eyeliner: Highlighter
• J. Cat Beauty Lash Primer Mascara
• Diorshow New Look Mascara
• Loreal Voluminous Original Mascara
• Milani Brow & Eye Highlighters: 03 Natural Taupe
• Loreal Brow Stylist Definer: Blonde
• Maybelline Quad Mocha Motion: dark gray & light gray
• Milani Easy Brow Tinted Fiber Gel: 02 Natural Taupe

FACE:

• Lancome Energie De Vie The Smoothing & Glow Boosting Liquid Care 
• Nivea Men Sensitive Post Shave Balm 
• Pur-Lisse Blue Lotus 4-in-1 Eye Adore Serum
• It Cosmetics No. 50 Serum Collagen Veil Anti-Aging Primer  
• Makeup Revolution Pro Base Aqua Priming Base  
• Foundation: Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-IN-1 Foundation in 03 Light Beige + Maybelline Dream Velvet Soft-Matte Hydrating Foundation in 05 Warm Porcelain 
• Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer: Nude
• Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer in 60 Brightener
• Revlon Photo Ready Concealer: Medium 004 
• Foundation Setting Powder: Physicians Formula Healthy Wear SPF 50 Powder Foundation in Natural Beige
• Concealer Setting Powder: RCMA No Color Powder
• Under Eye Setting Powder: RCMA No Color Powder
• Boots No7 Powder Blusher: Damson Mist
• Makeup Revolution Vivid Baked Blusher: Bang Bang You're Dead
• Clinique Redness Solution Instant Relief Mineral Powder 
• Notoriously Morbid Eyeshadow: Unicorn Horn (highlighter)
• Jurlique Calendula Redness Rescue with Comfort Complex Calming Mist 

LIPS: 

• Milani Moisture Lock Grapeseed Oil Infused Lip Treatment: 04 Conditioning 

NOTES:

• Oil control was 7 out of 10. First time using the Milani foundation; it didn't feel as heavy or sticky as I have heard others say in their reviews. However, I did use it mixed with the Maybelline Velvet Matte which might have helped with the texture issue. The Milani shade was too dark by itself but the tone was decent for my particular skin tone. Yet, with the Velvet Matte added, it still managed to oxidize on my skin almost immediately. Next time I use this Milani foundation, I will cut the ratio in half and use more of whatever I am mixing in. 
• That RCMA No Color Powder is so F-I-N-E! Wow. I tried applying the powder with a sponge today instead of a fluffy brush (like I usually do) and got the most smooth and beautiful matte finish to my skin. Now I understand why some people like the baking method. 
• Finished using the Lancome Energie De Vie The Smoothing & Glow Boosting Liquid Care. 
• Of all the Devinah Cosmetics Eyeshadow I have used, Lady Love is the only one I had trouble building up. This is a shadow that needs help with a base if I am using this as the main shade or it could work well as a layering shade. Lady Love gives off a sheer iridescent finish that could add something special to other base colors. 

Street Lamp Reflections

Devinah Cosmetics Highlighter: Royce

I think this is the first time in a while that I have completed an eye look with just one palette......and a single from Notoriously Morbid...

March 9, 2017
Thursday Face 

EYES:

• NYX HD Eyeshadow Base
• Too Faced Peanut Butter & Jelly Palette: Extra Creamy (brow bone highlight), Peanut Brittle (lower lash line)
• Notoriously Morbid Eyeshadow: Sally's Song (liner)
• Anastasia Beverly Hills Master Palette by Mario: Bronx + Claudia (outer corner), Muse (center), Hollywood (inner 1/3), Isabel + Lula (transition), 5th Ave (inner corner highlight)
• Darling Girl Cosmetics Superstar Serum 
• Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils: Ransom
• Loreal Silkissme Eyeliner: Highlighter
• Loreal Voluminous Primer Mascara
• Bare Escentuals Buxom Lash Mascara
• Maybelline the Falsies Volum'Express Hydrofuge Mascar
• Milani Easy Brow Tinted Fiber Gel: 02 Natural Taupe
• Maybelline Quad Mocha Motion: dark gray & light gray
• Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel

FACE:

• Lancome Energie De Vie The Smoothing & Glow Boosting Liquid Care 
• Nivea Men Sensitive Post Shave Balm 
• Pur-Lisse Blue Lotus 4-in-1 Eye Adore Serum
• Loreal Paris Youth Code Texture Perfector Serum Concentrate 
• Makeup Revolution Pro Base Aqua Priming Base  
• Foundation: Covergirl Clean Matte BB Cream for Oily Skin in 530 light/medium + Lumene CC 6 in 1 in Light + It Cosmetics CC+ Illumination in Fair 
• Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer: Nude
• Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer in 60 Brightener
• Revlon Photo Ready Concealer: Medium 004 
• Foundation Setting Powder: Clinique Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder Oil-Free in 02 Stay Neutral (MF)
• Concealer Setting Powder: RCMA No Color Powder 
• Under Eye Setting Powder: RCMA No Color Powder
• Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer: Bronzer
• Makeup Revolution Vivid Baked Blusher: One For Playing Games 
• Devinah Cosmetics Highlighter: Royce
• Makeup Revolution Pro Fix Oil Control Fixing Spray

LIPS: 

• Milani Moisture Lock Coconut Oil Infused Lip Therapy
• Too Faced Lip Insurance Smoothing, Anti-Feathering Lip Primer
• elf Lip Liner & Blending Brush: Nude Pink
• Notoriously Morbid El Special Edition Mystic Matte

NOTES:

• Oil control was 6 out of 10. Meh. Not that impressed with this concoction. The mixture applied nicely though.  
• Notoriously Morbid mystic matte, I am assuming the name is "EL," not sure. It is a pretty color, very neutral rose. The texture felt nice on the lips upon application as well as throughout the night. I am impressed that the lipstick dried down to a transfer-proof finish. 
• I used up yet another Milani Moisture Lock. It is time to pick another flavor and I am pretty excited about that. 
• Got about two more uses of the Nivea Post Shave Balm left, then it is time to open up a new one. 
• I ran out of time so I randomly picked up a blush in my blush container and got this pinky shade of the Makeup Revolution Vivid baked blush. I quite enjoyed the finish and color that it gave me. 
• I have fallen back in love with the Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer. You really cannot mess up the application with this one, super user-friendly especially for fair skin tones or beginners. 
• The Milani Easy Brow Tinted Fiber Gel is ai-right. Maybe I haven't figured out the best order to apply it in terms of my brow routine. Today, I used it first followed by powder, then clear gel to clean everything up. I ended up with very natural looking brows, as in "not super defined". 
• Used my Buxom Lash today first time in a long time and realized why I love this particular mascara, so much so I have a full tube waiting for me in my beauty pantry......just waiting for the right time to open it. 

Coral Flame

Beauty Escape Cosmetics Highlighter: Chimera

A collection of the items used to create this look......

March 1, 2017
Wednesday Face 

EYES:

• NYX HD Eyeshadow Base
• Too Faced Peanut Butter & Jelly Palette: Extra Creamy (brow bone highlight), Jelly (outlined Ocean Coral, lower lash line), Jammin' + Nuts About U (outer corner)
• Fyrinnae Eyeshadow: Winter Again (inner corner highlight)
• Fyrinnae Arcane Magic: Wild Imagination (transition)
• Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy
• Madion Street Beauty Eyeshadow: #16 Electric Periwinkle (liner, dots), #60 Ocean Coral (center), #39 Pink Tulip (inner 2/3)
• Covergirl Flamed Out Shadow Pencil: 310 (the red one, the name came off with the plastic wrap)
• NYX Slide On, Glide On Eyeliner: SL14 Sunrise Blue
• Loreal Silkissme Eyeliner: Highlighter
• Loreal Voluminous Primer Mascara
• No7 Exceptional Definition Nutrient Enriched Mascara
• Maybelline the Falsies Volum'Express Hydrofuge Mascara
• Max Factor X Masterpiece Max Water Resistant Mascara
• It Cosmetics Brow Power Universal Eyebrow Pencil: Universal Taupe
• Maybelline Quad Mocha Motion: dark gray & light gray
• Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel

FACE:

• Lancome Energie De Vie The Smoothing & Glow Boosting Liquid Care 
• Nivea Men Sensitive Post Shave Balm 
• Pur-Lisse Blue Lotus 4-in-1 Eye Adore Serum
• Loreal Paris Youth Code Texture Perfector Serum Concentrate 
• Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer Oil-Free Pore Minimizing 
• Foundation: Maybelline Matte + Poreless Fit Me Foundation in 128 Warm Nude + Fiona Stiles Matte Finish Foundation Concentrate in 02
• Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer: Nude
• Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer in 60 Brightener
• Foundation Setting Powder: Clinique Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder Oil-Free in 02 Stay Neutral (MF)
• Concealer Setting Powder: ELF Contour Palette
• Under Eye Setting Powder: RCMA No Color Powder
• Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer: Bronzer
• J. Cat Beauty Love Struck Glam Glow Powder: LGP 103 Coral Dumpling
• Covergirl Cheekers: 120 Soft Sable 
• Beauty Escape Cosmetics Highlighter: Chimera
• Makeup Revolution Pro Fix Oil Control Fixing Spray

LIPS: 

• Milani Moisture Lock Coconut Oil Infused Lip Therapy
• Too Faced Lip Insurance Smoothing, Anti-Feathering Lip Primer
• elf Lip Liner & Blending Brush: Nude Pink
• Devinah Cosmetics Lip Glossaries: Gemma
• Revlon Color Lustrous Lipstick: Primrose

NOTES:

• Oil control was 7 out of 10. I think of all the combinations with the Matte + Poreless foundations I have tried so far, I still like the Matte + Poreless by itself. Today's mixture felt heavy on my skin after setting spray. The finish looked great and blended out well. 
• Devinah's Lip Glossaries in Gemma is so moisturizing and looks so nice paired with Revlon's Primrose.
• I continue to enjoy my highlighters from Beauty Escape Cosmetics. They give off such a beautiful finish to the skin.