Sunday, September 29, 2013

Makeup Besties For Fall 2013

Hello there. Today I want to share with you some thing that I'm excited to use for Fall. 

Sonia Kashuk Perfecting Luminous Foundation (left): I love this foundation in general but especially in Fall. It's full coverage which I like for Fall because it helps cover my redness that occurs in Fall but it still remains to look fairly natural on the skin.  
L'OREAL Magic Lumi Highlighter(upper middle): Bright under eyes are nice all year round but there is something about it in Fall. This product is also good for highlighting all over the face not just the under eyes. 
ELF HD Lifting Concealer in Brightening (lower middle): This is surprisingly good. I honestly haven't had much luck with ELF's face products other than this one. I personally prefer to put this on after Primer & before Foundation. So far I have only used this on my under eyes so I'm not sure if it works as well on other places of the face. 
L'OREAL Revitalift Miracle Blur (right): This stuff is great at filling in pores which is great for me because when I use a thicker foundation it settles into my pores much more than when I use a tinted moisturizer or a thin foundation.
  Revlon Matte Blush in Perfectly Peach (top left): Peach blushes are great for fall & this is a great neutral, matte one that gives just the right amount of color. I really enjoy this line of blushes but sadly only this color & one more remain in the range, the rest have been discontinued.
Hard Candy Baked Blush in Pin Up (top right): Although this is called a blush it's really more of a highlighter. It's a great highlighter for fall though. It's also a peachy color & looks really pretty with the Revlon Perfectly Peach blush. 
Revlon PhotoReady Bronzer (bottom left): I love contouring in fall & this is perfect for it. It is completely matte & the four different colors let you really tailor the color for how strong of a contour you want. 
Benefit Watt's Up (bottom right): This is my absolute favorite highlighter ever! It is sooooooooo beautiful. It can be built up for a strong highlight which I like for a night out during Fall.

Wet N Wild 8-Pan Eyeshadow Palette in Comfort Zone (top left): I think that by this time everyone who is a beauty lover knows how freaking awesome Wet N Wild eyeshadows are so I won't go on about the great pigment & quality. This palette just screams Fall to me. My favorites within the palette are the top four especially the green in the top right corner. It's just perfect. My only complaint is that there isn't a matte crease color in it. 
Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow in Sunbaked Neutrals (top right): This is pretty similar to the Wet N Wild one but this has a basically matte crease color, top row 2nd from the left. My favorites in this palette are the entire top row. I just can't narrow it down anymore than that. 
Wet N Wild Trio in Knock On Wood (left 2nd row): I hear a lot of people talking about their trios in Walking On Eggshells & The Silent Treatment but hardly anyone talking about this one & I'm not sure why because these are great shades. They are great for someone who want to branch out from their regular neutral shades but they aren't ready to go too crazy yet. I like this for Fall because of the top & bottom shades. They are so great together & are very Fall-like. 
ELF Brightening Eye Color in Luxe (right 2nd row): These little quads are only $1 & they are so nice. They are quite pigmented & the gold & burgundy shades are perfect for Fall. 
Sonia Kashuk Monochrome Eye Quad in Textured Mauve (left 3rd row): I have a couple different quads in this range & overall I enjoy them. The only thing is that the four colors are basically the same color with a different finish. These look a bit darker in person than in the photo above & are more purple to me. That's fine with me though because I love purple shadow for Fall. 
Maybelline EyeStudio Quad in Violet Femmes Limited Edition (right 3rd row): This quad is part of Maybelline's limited edition Fall collection so if you want it you should run out & get it while you can! As I just said purples are great for Fall. The middle two shadows are my favorite ones. The left middle one is a dusty lilac-ish color that is so pretty & the right middle one is a beautiful jewel toned purple that would look great with a smokey look. 
ELF Studio Line Baked Eyeshadow in Moonlight Serenade (very bottom): This is a white-golden shade that is basically metallic. It is the best inner corner highlighter that I have ever used. It is quite dramatic which I really love. 

Avon Mega Effects Mascara: I think that Fall is all about the big & long lashes with lots of mascara on them. This mascara does exactly that. I do think that it is a bit pricey but it is worth the try. I really like it. 
Revlon Brow Fantasy: Fall is also always about the thick brows & this product really lets you achieve that look with the pencil side. Plus, it conveniently comes with it's own gel to set the brows. 
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Rust: This color is perfect for Fall. I like to use this as liner on the upper lash line then set it with a similar colored shadow. You could also use this as a base all over the lid. 
Revlon Grow Luscious Lashliner in Emerald: Jewel tones are always a staple for Fall & this liner is just that. This liner does have glitter in it so I wouldn't recommend that you use this for your waterline. It is however really pretty on the upper lash line. This is one of my favorite liners of all time. 
Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal Liner: To go with a bright undereye for a Fall look I like a bright water line as well & this pencil is great for that. I can get a good 3 or 4 hours before I need to reapply, which for me is really good because I super watery eyes. 
ELF Waterproof Eyeliner Pen in hunter Green: I don't really agree with the whole waterproof statement but I do like this liner. Plus, it's $1 so you can't expect it to be perfect. I think to use this for a cat eye look. The dark green is a nice touch for Fall. 

ELF Lip Exfoliater: Since a lot of people like to go for red &/or dark lips in the Fall it's a good idea to have exfoliated lips. I really like this one because it is cheaper than most other ones on the market. It is on $3. It also has a sweet, sugary taste & scent; probably because it has real sugar in it. My only complaint with this is that the stick itself broke the 2nd or 3rd time that I used it. It may have been my fault though. Perhaps I was pressing a bit too hard. 

ELF Luscious Liquid Lipstick in Nude Pink: I don't think that I would consider this a "liquid lipstick" as the name implies. However, it is a great gloss. I really like this color for Fall because it pairs well with a nice smokey eye, a purple look, or a green look. It's fairly pigmented for a gloss but it isn't super opaque. The name "nude pink" is perfect for this because that's exactly what it is...a nude punk. It also has a nice minty scent that I really enjoy.
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss in Super Natural: This gloss is great for basically the same reasons that the ELF on is only this gloss has less pink in it. This gloss is also a bit more opaque than the ELF which can be nice. 
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss in Berry Allure: I am in love with this gloss. It's perfect. This one isn't as opaque as the Super Natural but I'm okay with that because it gives more of a stained gloss look of you know what I mean. Let's just say, you need this in your life. This would be especially good for someone who wants to try darker wine colored lips but isn't ready for an actual lipstick. 

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Crush: This & Fall are basically soulmates. It's the perfect color & exactly what I think of when I think of a Fall lip. It's long lasting which is always a good thing but for me it doesn't always wear of flatteringly so I like to top it off with a color. The Revlon one in Berry Allure would actually pair quite nicely with it. 
Jordana Twist & Shine Moisturizing Balm Stain in Sweet Pink: These are a fairly new product but I must say that they are quickly rising to the top of my list of all time favorites. The packaging is pretty much the same as the Revlon balm stain. I think that I might like this formula better though because it wears off evenly unlike the Revlon one tends to do. This color is the perfect pinkish nude color for Fall. I highly recommend this line.
Revlon Lip Butter in Creme Brulee: I really like these lip butters in general & this color is the perfect tan-ish, beige-ish nude & it would pair well no matter what kind of eye makeup you had on. 
Revlon Lip Butter in Sugar Plum: This color is very simialr to the Balm Stain in Crush that is mentioned above. This one though is lighter & has a bit more pink in it to me. Since this one is a lip butter & not a stain it isn't going to be as long lasting but I personally don't mind reapplying it through out the day.
Revlon Lip Butter in Candy Apple: This is a somewhat bright red that I just adore. Like most of the other lip butters it can be sheered out or built up for a more opaque look. The color really does remind me of a candy apple which is great since they are one of my favorite Fall time treats. 
Milani Color Statement Lipstick in Plumrose: This is another great line of lip products. The are long lasting without drying out the lips, they have a yummy sweet smell that reminds me of watermelon jolly ranchers, & they come in tons of different shades. This one is great for Fall because it is a purple color with just a hint of pink. It is absolutely beautiful. I feel like this shade really brightens up my complexion too which is always a good thing. 



Well folks, that's all. I hope that you found this post helpful! 
What are some of your favorite products for Fall?

Stay True & Stay You...
Frankie
































Saturday, September 28, 2013

Face Of The Day: Pink & Simple

Hello Fellow Beauty Junkies. I hope you are all doing well. Today I have for you a quick face of the day. It's very simple & natural. 

Products Used:


Flower Beauty Skincognito Stick Foundation in SF1
L'OREAL Magic Lumi Highligter in Fair
Maybelline Age Rewind Dark Circle Eraser in Light (I had to depot it because the packaging broke)
Revlon Nearly Naked Pressed Powder in Fair
Revlon Brow Fantasy in Dark Blonde 
Physicians Formula Happy Booster Light Bronzer 
Maybelline Color Tattoo Metal in Inked in Pink
Maybelline Quad in Opal Lights
Wet N Wild Mega Volume Waterproof Mascara in Black
Revlon Lash Potion in Blackest Black
Revlon Lip Butter in Pink Lemonade (Limited Edition) 





Bo Bear Bonus:
Being my co-writer is apparently hard work.


I hope you enjoyed the post! 

Stay True & Stay You...
<3 Frankie







Thursday, September 12, 2013

Recent buys from ELF & the drugstore!

Hello lovelies,

   Sorry that I have been missing in action. I was having some computer trouble but thanks to my computer nerd dad they are all fixed! So, thank dad. 


First up we have ELF. I made a purchase from them over Labor Day weekend when they had 50% off the studio line. 

Eyeshadow from ELF 
 
 Top Left Corner: Studio Line 96 Piece Geometric Eyeshadow Palette
Top Right Corner: Studio Line Prism Eyeshadow Palettes in Sunset (top) & Naked (bottom)
Bottom Left Corner: Studio Line Baked Eyeshadow in Moonlight Serenade 
Bottom Quads from Left to Right: Essentials Line Brightening Eye Color in Silver Lining, Brownstone, Day 2 Night, & Luxe

Face Products from ELF

Top Left: Studio Line Daily Moisture Stick
Top Right: Studio Line Tone Correcting Powder in Cool
Bottom Left: Studio Line HD Lifting Concealer in Brightening
Bottom Right" Studio Line HD Lifting Concealer in Adjusting


Now for the Drugstore finds 

Top Left Corner: The quads are both Revlon Colorstay Quads in Harmonious & Goddess
Top Right Corner: Maybelline Eyeshadow quad in Violet Femmes (Limited Edition) & their Expert Wear Eyeshadow Palette in Sunbaked Neutrals 
Middle Row:Mabyelline 24hr Color Tattoo Metal in Inked in Pink & Loreal 24hr infallible Eyeshadow in Strawberry Blonde (Limited Edition) 
Bottom Row from Left to Right: Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Honey then Jordana Twist & Shine Moisturizing Balm Stain in Tropical Frenzy & Sweet Pink


That does it for my haul. Uploading these photos I noticed that there are a lot of pinks throughout the items that I bought.  

As awlays

Stay True & Stay You...
<3 Frankie