New Beauty Finds While I was Away

In the time that I was away from blogging and youtube, I have discovered new products that I have been using on a day to day basis and I thought I would share those with you. Here is my list.

Benefit Fakeup

This this is a concealer that has a vitamin E ring around it so that that when you are applying it, it moisturizes the under eye area and helps prevent from the concealer to settle in your lines or dry up through out the day. I love this product and it is great for every day use because its good for your skin as well. 

MAC Paint Pot

This has almost taken over my beloved Bare Minerals Eye Primer. It basically does the exact same thing but it also helps to enhance the colors in your eyeshadows where I don't feel like the Bare minerals primer does that. Also there is more in the container and its going to last me FOREVER even with daily use! 

Buxom Full-Bodied Lipsticks

I am loving the formula of these lipsticks. The color pigmentation is very intense on all of the colors in their line. These colors last a long time and its like they have a build in gloss in them. I have these in my purse because they are perfect for many occasions. 

Colour Riche Lipcolour- Tender Pink #114

This has become a staple in my makeup bag because it is a lip color that goes with everything. It is very close to the color of my lips so it works perfectly for a natural look. The smell is very nice and the formula is such that it is creamy and hydrating on the lips and has great staying power. 

Urban Decay Lip Junkie Lip Gloss

I pair this with the lipstick above and really with any color lip stick. It is a sheer pink toned lip gloss that has the perfect amount of gloss and work nicely by itself as well. I discovered it in my NAKED 2 palette as they provided a small sample and fell in love. I love the packaging and the formula is also very ice. 

Bare Minerals Touch Up Veil

Even though this is a pressed powder, it is still fine enough to where it allows you to touch up your make up by absorbing oil and or sweat on the skin. It does the trick without making you look cakey or dry. I use this at least twice a day because I am oily. I apply this with a pad because I have found that it does the job better than a brush. 

208 Angled Brow Brush-MAC

This is the perfect brow brush! It is very small and thin and works nicely for the size and shape of my brows. It allows me to get precise enough to apply the color exactly where I want it but also accomplish that in a very natural way. I'm finding that I don't even need a pencil liner with this. I could use this on its own and succeed in filling in my entire eyebrows in a natural way.

Real Techniques Duo Fiber Contour Brush

The light bristles on this brush allow me to place the contour where I want it and the short more dense bristles allow me to really blend it out in a natural way. I am using this brush everyday and it is the perfect size for my face shape. Plus you cannot go wrong with how affordable it is.

Bamboo & Loofah Bath Brush

This is an exfoliating dream for your body. I use this all over my body in the shower every other day and my skin is smoother than ever. It has worked miracles for helping my armpits, legs and arms to look so much smoother. This find came just in time for the summer where we are all showing  bit more skin. I found this at target and it is very affordable. 

THANKS AGAIN FOR VISITING MY BLOG! I hope you learned something or was inspired to check out some of these products. Love you all and I'll be back soon!

-G

The Make Up Show-Chicago

I'm BAAAAAAACK! And this time with a HUGE HAUL! Sorry about being M.I.A, but as most of you know my teaching end-of-school-year duties called. It actually worked to my benefit because my busy schedule also didn't allow me time to shop for make up and in turn my pennies were saved for the big event. I recently went to THE MAKE UP SHOW in Chicago and it was heaven on earth! Every item at this show is discounted by 30%-40% so of course I took advantage to get a laundry list of things that I have been wanting to try. Click on the titles for a direct link to the products website (warning, they will show the original price, not the price I paid).

While I love many of these products already, I plan on filming a follow up video in a couple of weeks once I have used the new product to see if I "loved" or "disliked" them.

INGLOT

I honestly think that that these eyeshadows have moved up to the top of my favorites! CREAMY, SOFT, PIGMENTED, BLENDABLE, HUGE SELECTION, and almost 2x more product than Mac shadows for less money. Did I mention that their 10 palette case is amazing for traveling and for Bridal Work. I'm in love. 

Face & Body- Cream Powder: I plan on using this as my contour color. I've decide that I cannot use powder for my contour color because I am dry in that area and it looks blotchy with powder. I am currently using one from MAC but it was limited edition and i'm about running out of it so this purchase made sense.

Make Up Forever-11 Foundation Palette

I have never seen this product from Make Up Forever and was introduced to it at the show. I have a couple of gigs coming up so I will definitely use it report the results.

RCMA Kehoe Shinto Concealer Palette

In my many years of bridal makeup I have tried several concealer palettes and they are always so dry that I have to mix them with moisturizer or some kind of spray. I was able to swatch these at the show and right away I saw a world of difference in comparison to the ones i've owned in the past. I guess only the "gigs" will tell.

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

Several "You tube" gurus including Makeup Geek and Wayne Goss rant and rave about these. This was actually NOT part of my list but I had the NARS lady try it on me and I love the way it looked instantly. I have lines under my eyes and the biggest test a concealer needs to pass in my book is ANTI CREASING! We'll see if these pass the test.

NARS Larger Then Life Eyeliner-Via Veneto

This is yet again recommended by my fellow Youtube make up people. I have yet to find one that it truly long-wear especially for my lower lash line. I'll keep you posted. Oh, p.s. its just a black liner.

NARS Satin Lip Pencil

Also not part of my list, but again I tried it on and I was SOLD! This pink worked so nicely with my skin tone and its awesome for the summer!

Z-Palette

This was definitely on my list because I love my Wet n' Wild shadows and use them all the time, but its a bit annoying to have them in 5 different mini-palettes. These Z-palettes are magnetic and once you depot the individual shadows, the plan is to have them all in one palette. If you look closely at the picture inside the palette you'll get a better idea.


Anastasia-Brow Wiz

So excited about this eyebrow pencil. I got the color "medium ash" (supposedly its a universal color for many brows). I've been wanting to get my hands on one of these from Anastasia.

Smashbox Photo Finish Face Primer

Here are the claims from the website and the reasons why I purchased it...
Our oil-free, 60% water based primer is ideal for oily, acne-prone or sensitive skin. This silky blend of vitamins and antioxidants can be worn alone or under foundation to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and pores for visibly softer skin. The revolutionary formula has oil absorbers for a smooth matte finish all day, light diffusers to minimize the appearance of imperfections, and vitamin C and peptides to help even skin tone and promote collagen production for a flawless future. Now in a sleek tube for perfect dispensing down to the last drop! Winner of Allure Magazine's Best of Beauty Award for Best Primer. 

Crown Brushes

This is a more reasonably priced brush brand and I have only seen these sold online, but was excited that they had a stand at THE MAKE UP SHOW. They don't have number on them so I'll just tell you how I will use them from top to bottom. 1. smudger brush for eyeliner and smokey looks, 2. flat shader brush to pack on the shadow on the lid, 3. foundation brush for liquid foundation, 4. mascara brush it is meant to go over the top of the eyelashes to eliminate any fall-out eyeshadow on the lashes, 5. lip brush and its self explanatory.

Bdellium Tools

I actually have never heard of this company but they had the exact brushes that were on my laundry list of things I wanted to get. Heres what I plan on using them for, again from top to bottom...1. crease brush, 2. under eye setting brush (its actually much bigger in person so I its perfect for what I plan on using it for), 3. large flat shader brush for packing or swiping eyeshadow on larger eye lids.

Hakuhodo Brushes

Now I have never heard of these brushed either but they are Japanese brushes and like above, was exactly what I was looking for. Its like the tinniest crease brush. This is a great brush for people with smaller eyes. It allows for more precise blending when working with smaller eyes! I'll let you know how it goes.

Beauty Blender

I finally got the INFAMOUS BEAUTY BLENDER! I have heard amazing things about this for foundation so we shall see.....

Alcone Corporation Puffs

These are handy for two things, setting foundation with a setting powder and also, since it has the strap, I can were it on my pinky and ring finger to block the side of my hand from touching the face directly when applying eyeshadow.

Stilazzi Make Up Case

Last but not least, my brand spanking new Stilazzi Make Up Case. I have been in desperate need of this because my old one was.....well old! It was falling apart, the wheels didn't work anymore, and it was definitely time for a new one. This one sold me because of the drawers. They are nice and big and I have already filled it and is convenient and compact. The other thing that sold me was the cloth lining because my other one was always crashing into everything and leaving marks everywhere (including my car....no bueno...).