High End Makeup | Is It Worth It?

Hey Hey Everybody!  
Hope you're all having a fabulous & frisky Friday!

I get a lot of messages on social media & even asked in
person about my makeup.

A lot of people assume I am using extremely expensive products 
to achieve "glam" looks or even my everyday look.

So I am here ladies and gents to give you all the run down and break

the glorious news that majority of my favorite items are drugstore

goodies that are super affordable.

You can find said items featured in a lot of my previous posts- 

which I will link here 👇🏼

Drugstore Favorites

Flawless Face Products

Quick + Easy Everyday Makeup Routine

So what are the items I will splurge on???

I am here to tell ya'll!

While I love makeup- there's a limited group of items that
I will splurge on.  

$30 mascaras are not a part of my journey.

Neither are $30+ lipsticks.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying some of these items
aren't great I just feel you generally get the same result and there's 
more affordable options for these products. 

Things I will splurge on: 
eyeshadows, blush,
highlighters, facial sprays,

contour powders/ creams, skin care,
and a limited amount of

lip products. 

The reason I will splurge on these items is simply because

I don't think any drugstore brands have items in these categories

that compare to the quality of their higher end counterparts.

 Simple as that! 

Now... For the good stuff!

Have I built up enough anticipation?? LOL 😂

-Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel 
-Click HERE to Shop-

I love this because it helps control my oil 
in the summer months

and is great under makeup.

-Urban Decay B6 Facial Spray -Click HERE to Shop-

I love this for plumping & prepping 
my skin before makeup.

-Mac Studio Fix+ -Click HERE to Shop-

I mainly use this on my brushes 
before applying a shimmer shadow

or highlight.  It really makes them POP!

-Clinique Stay Matte Foundation -Click HERE to Shop-

I mix this in with my Garnier BB cream
in the summer months to

control my grease ball skin. 
AMAZING for controlling shine.

-Laura Mercier Matte Radiance Bronzer -Click HERE to Shop-

UGH. Just amazing.  
Such a gorgeous bronzer. 
No words. Buy it.

-NARS "Orgasm" Blush (to die for) -Click HERE to Shop-

Gorgeous buildable shade with a sheen 
that gives you a glow from within look.
A summer time fave.

-Benefit Cosmetics "Cheekathon" Palette 
(the 1 I have was limited edition😩)

*Similar linked here... -Click HERE to Shop-

I prefer their cheek palettes because 
they are FULL SIZE pans that you

would get buying them individually
 but for major BANG for your buck$

-Benefit Cosmetics "Hoola" Quickie Contour Stick
 -Click HERE to Shop-

I really enjoy this.  
It's actually my only cream contour product.

Unfortunately there's only 1 shade
but it works year round for me.

-Anastasia Beverly Hils x Nicole Guerriero Glow Kit 
(limited edition 😩)

Seriously GORG.  
Plus I love Nicole so I had to support. 
It's tragically not 

available right now but I have seen it sporadically 
come back so keep your eyes peeled.

-Anastasia Beverly Hills "Sun Dipped" Glow Kit 
-Click HERE to Shop-

Super gorgeous too!  
4 shades compared to Nicole's 6 but larger pans.

-NARS "Wanted" Eyeshadow Palette -Click HERE to Shop-

Seriously ya'll.  Go get it now.  
Possibly the most buttery & pigmented eyeshadows

that I have ever encountered.  
Worth the money!!!

-Urban Decay "Naked 1" Palette 
(specifically the NAKED & BUCK shades)

-Click HERE to Shop-

My first high-end product/ palette.  
Forever a love of mine with very pretty shades.

I've hit pan on "buck" & "naked" they are just the most 
perfect transition shades.

-Stila "Kitten" Eyeshadow -Click HERE to Shop-

Oh me oh my! SO pretty & smooth.  
Amazing as eyeshadow, highlight 
or to bathe in.  Whatever.  Lol

-Buxom "White Russian" Lip Polish -Click HERE to Shop-

Possibly 1 of the only high-end lip products 
I'd repurchase over and over.

I love the intense tingle/ chilly feeling.  
Strangely it can soothe my anxiety

(I think it's the pepperminty smell) and will even help 
cool you off in warmer climates. 

Or I could be hallucinating all of those things to justify my
 love for this product..  
I feel confident that the above is true though. 

And that's all folks!

I hope this answered some of your burning questions

or helps assist you in deciding what to spend your hard earned money on!

As always feel free to drop me any questions or suggestions for 

future posts. 

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Silver Smoke | 1 Palette Eye Look

Hey Y'all!!

So fun story...  I attempted to step outside of my comfort zone for today's post with some magenta/ MAUVEulous shades because they're so gorg and I want to wear them desperately, but once I was deep in it (omg is that what he said? I think it is!) -it was a horrendous tragedy and I looked like a rabid deer with pink eye..

Any whoooo... I did manage to create something blog post worthy on my second go round AND it's all from 1 palette.  So there's that.

Impressively enough I was able to create this only using about 3 brushes, but I really want to rave about this Real Techniques "Accent" brush!!!  Holy shit you guys!

I've only ever used it for highlighting my inner corner and MAN have I been missing out.  It's so perfect for applying precise eye shadow!  Especially metallics and glitters.

Since this look focuses primarily on the eyes- they're the deets I'll be going in depth about, but full face products will be below as well because I've got your back girl! Or guy. 😊

So here we go folks...

EYES: 

• Urban Decay Original Primer 
• Urban Decay Vice 3 Palette 
  

 *As you're applying and blending these shadows leave as much of your lid bare as possible until you get to #4.

1. "Undone" -Crease as a transition shade.
2. "DTF" -Into outer half of crease more inward as there's less product on your brush. (Blend blend until your arm breaks.)
3. "Defy" -Outer v, blended into crease shades. *(I also blended DTF & Defy onto my lower lash line from the outer corner inward about halfway.)
4. "Angel" -All over lid, blended edges into other shades.  I applied about 3 layers of this shade & sprayed my brush with Fix Plus. 
5. "Last Sin" -Inner corner
6. "Truth" -Browbone 

• Mac Fix Plus Spray (Sprayed Brush to apply "angel" to make it POP!)
• Black Eyeliner (Half of water line from outside)
• L'Oréal Carbon Black (Top & Bottom Lashes)
• Maybelline Falsies Push-up Drama (Top Lashes)
• L'Oréal Telescopic Carbon Black (Bottom Lashes)
• Essence Clear Brow Gel (To tame those unruly suckers.)

Face:

• Neutrogena Hydro Boost Foundation in "Nude 40"
• Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in "Light"
• Benefit Hoola Quickie Contour Stick
• Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Powder in "Translucent"
• Nars Blush in "Orgasm"
• Anastasia Beverly Hills x Nicole Guerriero Palette "Glo Getter" & "Kitty Kat"
• Ulta Lip Liner in "Bare"
• Bite Beauty Lipstick in "Honeycomb"

And there it is!  Wham, bam, thank you ma'am...

I hope you guys enjoyed!!

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Toasted Eyes | Naked 1 Palette + Full Face Details

Hellloooo Lovely People!

I wanted to share a quick rundown of my makeup deets from the other night.

Super simple look and all 1 palette besides a single shadow.

The goods on this full face are below y'all!

*All liquids blended with a Real Techniques Complexion Sponge 

FACE:
Garnier BB Cream for Combo to oily in "Light/Medium" (All over that face.)

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Foundation in "Nude 40" -I like to use this to make my bb cream a bit more full coverage when I'm struggling with blemishes.

Garnier Anti Dark Circle Eye Roller Concealer (Under those eye balls.)

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in "Light" (Under Eyes, Bridge of Nose, Chin, Forehead)

Fit Me Matte + Poreless Translucent Powder (To Set Entire Face)

Laura Mercier Matte Radiance Bronzer in "Bronze 04" (To Bronze Face, Obvi..  Cheek hallows & temples.)

Benefit Cosmetics Blush in "Dandelion & Rockateur" (On my cheekies.)

Anastasia Beverly Hills x Nicole Guerriero Palette "Glo Getter & 143" (Cheekbones & Tip of Nose.)
*Everyday is the full face highlighter challenge, let's be real here.

ULTA Brand Matte Setting Spray (To Set Face, AFTER EYES)


EYES:
Naked 1 Palette -My Ride or Die for Life!
"Naked" (In Crease as a Transition Shade)
"Hustle" (Into the outer v and crease to deepen it up & outer corner of lower lash line into the middle)
"Smog" (Center of the lid, blended into the edge of Hustle & in the center of lower lash line)
"Toasted" (Inner lid, blended into the edge of Smog and on the inner corner of lower lash line)

Stila "Kitten" (Inner corner, inner lid over toasted, lower lash line blended into toasted, and to hilight browbone)
*I used a fluffy blending brush by Sonia Kashuk to blend my crease and blended each shades edges into the next so that the look was seamless.

CoverGirl Black liner on water line

L'Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara (Top & Bottom Lashes)

Maybelline Falsies Push-Up Drama (Top lashes over the Carbon Black)

ULTA Brand Clear Brow Gel -Gorilla Glue for brows!! AMAZING, only $7.  Ulta brand is usually buy 2 get 2 free.. WOOP!


LIPS:
*There's a lot going on for the lips because I wasn't feeling the liquid lipstick color on me and I'm far too lazy to take it off and start over.

ULTA Brand Lip Liner in "Bare"

NYX Liquid Lingerie in "Corset"

Bare Minerals Butter Gloss in "Groovy" (Over the NYX)

....I still wasn't happy and so I then added Maybelline Baby Lips Gloss in "Lifes a Peach"? I think that's the name... Idk.  Lol  Still not an uber fan of the lips but what are you gonna do?! *shrugs

And that's a wrap!!

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First Impressions | Benefit, Neutrogena, Essence, ABH x Nicole Guerriero, and Gifted Shirts

Hey Y'all!

Today's post is going to be all about some new products I picked up & have been trying.

Some of them I'm sure you've seen on Social Media and some you may not have heard about, but you should have!

So let's jump right in...

1. Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Quickie Contour Stick:  

1 word.  Obsessed.  I've never really dabbled with cream Contour products but this little magic stick (is that what she said?) makes life so beautiful and easy.  

I really want to say this is easier to work with than most powders I've tried.  The consistency is so buttery it glides on and is precise.  

I think it blends out better with a brush, with a beauty sponge I just feel like the sponge steals too much of the product off your face and it isn't as noticeable.  

This is just a must even for a beginner.  Super easy.

As far as I know it's an Ulta exclusive. No word if it's limited edition or not so grab it up like yesterday.

2. Anastasia Beverly Hills x Nicole Guerriero Glow Kit:  

You guys!  Oh. My. God.

This glow kit sent me into cardiac arrest.  It's just pure beauty. I have no words.  

Nicole & the Anastasia brand definitely outdid themselves!  

These shades are so smooth and universal!  The pigmentation is more satisfying than sex.  

It's just amazing.  Buy it.  Without it you'll never know your full potential. 

3. Essence Clear Brow Gel: 

I picked this up on my last unnecessary trip to Ulta.  For $2.99, why not?  

I've heard great things about the Essence brand and this is the first thing I've tried from them.  I like it, but I will say I'm more a fan of my clear brow Gel from the Ulta collection.  

The Ulta brand gel is just like Gorilla Glue for your brows while this 1 is a bit more tame.  

It's definitely a great alternative though and the price point is awesome.

4. Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Serum:

So I bought this because I make entirely too many uncontrollable facial expressions. *eyeroll

I must say I'm really loving it so far!  

I have the 11s (little wrinkles between my brows), and a few forehead wrinkles- because instead of resting bitch face I have resting angry face. 

I've been applying it to freshly cleansed skin before moisturizer and using it once daily for about 4 days now in the areas I need help.  

I can already tell a noticeable difference! Like.. What?!  

It has a slight warming feeling and definitely makes the area it's applied to feel a bit tighter.

I decided to give it a try because it has great reviews.  This is definitely a more affordable option compared to some other products I've looked into for wrinkle repair and I think it works great!

5. Gifted Shirts (Sloth Shirts on Etsy):

You guys!  I am obsessed with this company. 

I love tees with funny/ sarcastic sayings, and these are my new go to!

I have a couple shirts from them now and they're super soft and comfy.

  They literally have something for everyone- any and everything you can imagine!

Their shirts are just freakin awesome you guys!

I'll insert a link to their website below.  I wear a size Small for reference.

GiftedShirts.Com

Their Etsy Storefront- click here

I really don't have anything negative to say about any of these. Lol

I've been super lucky lately that majority of the things I've picked up I LOVE.

I'll keep this post updated if anything changes, but so far they're all wins in my book.

I hope you enjoyed this post.

Feel free to leave any questions, comments, or suggestions in the comments below- per usual.

Til Next Time...

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New Years Eve Glam

BB Cream:
- Garnier BB for Combo to Oily Skin in "Light to Medium"
Concealer:
- Garnier Under Eye Roller
- Maybelline Fit Me in "10 Light" (under eyes, bridge of nose, forehead, and chin)
Setting Powder:
- Maybelline Fit Me Powder in "Translucent"
Eyes:
- Morphe 35N
(1 & 2= Crease)
(3 & 4= Outter V into Crease)
(4= Outter V)

- Urban Decay Vice 3 "Lucky" on the lid

Mascara:
- L'Oréal Carbon Black & Maybelline Falsies Drama (on top lashes)
- L'Oréal Telescopic Shocking Extensions (on bottom lashes)
Bronzer:
- Palladio Baked Bronzer in "Caribbean Tan"
Blush:
- Milani Baked Blush in "Luminoso"
Highlight:
- Anastasia Beverly Hills Sun Dipped Glow Kit "Summer" and "Moonstone"
Lips:
- Rimmel Lip Liner in "Eastend Snob"
- Bite Beauty Lipstick in "HoneyComb"
- Buxom Lip Gloss in "White Russian"
Setting Spray:
 - Urban Decay All Nighter

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

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Christmas Eve Glam 💄💋

Hey y'all!

Today I'm sharing a quick rundown of my Christmas Eve glam.  

I got so many compliments and questions so I wanted to share the deets.  ☺

*I self tanned the night before with Million Dollar Tan Mermaid Mousse Extreme

 - Use code TERINTAN20 for $$$ off your order on their site.

Face:

- Palmer's Skin Therapy Face Oil (Applied all over face with a brush prior to any makeup.)

- Garnier BB Cream for Combo to Oily Skin in "Medium/Deep"

- Garnier Under-Eye Roller Concealer in "Light"

- Maybelline Fit me Concealer in "10 Light" (Under eyes, bridge of nose, chin & center of forehead)

- Revlon PhotoReady Face Illuminator in "100 Bare Light" (Cheek Bones, tip of nose & chin)

- Maybelline Fit Me Powder in "Translucent" (To set t-zone and under-eyes.)

- Benefit Hoola Bronzer (To contour cheeks & forehead)

- Benefit "Coralista" & "Dandelion" Blush

- Anastasia Beverly Hills "Summer" & "Moonstone" (Cheekbone & nose highlight)

*All liquid products blended w/ a damp Real Techniques beauty sponge.

Eyes:

- Urban Decay Original Primer Potion

- Morphe 35N Shadows (Brow bone, crease, outer v & lower lash line)

1- Brow bone highlight 

2&3- Crease as transition shades

4&5- Crease over transition shades

6&7- Outer V built up until dark enough, then more of 4 & 5 over outer v and blended into crease

5,6,&7- Lower lash line outer corner to center of eye

- L'Oréal Infallible Shadow in "Iced Latte" (Lid)
- Urban Decay "Polyester Bride" (Inner corner highlight)
- L'Oréal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara (Top lashes)
- L'Oréal Telescopic Shocking Extensions Mascara (Bottom lashes)
- Maybelline The Falsies Push-up Drama Mascara (Over top & bottom lashes)


Lips:

- Rimmel Exaggerate Lip Liner in "Red Diva"
- Colour Pop Matte Liquid Lipstick in "Ribbon"

Hope you guys enjoy!

If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment!

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Mahogany Smoke | Get The Look

Hey Ya'll!!  

So today I'm doing a post on this eye look. (Obvi lol)

I kind of just threw it together by mistake and ended up loving it so I wanted to share! :)

All of the other face products I used will be listed below, but since this post is focusing on the eyes that info is what will be most detailed. 

I mostly used the Morphe 35o palette for this look, so starting with that...

1. Mixing some of 1 & 2 on a fluffy blending brush, apply that into your crease & upward in windshield wiper motions until completely blended.  

2. Mix 3 & 4 on a pointed crease brush and apply into your crease, further defining it.  Starting in the center of your crease and going outward to the corner of your eye.  Pick up more product on your brush as needed and then blend from center in towards your inner corner. 

*Be sure to leave the very center of your lid clean for a different shadow you'll apply later.

* Do this as much as needed to darken it to your desired shade.

3. Take a clean, soft blending brush and blend out all of the edges of the shadow you just applied in your crease.

4. With a liner brush- take a mix of 4 & 5 and apply it to your lower lash line, and then smudge it out.

5. Apply L'Oreal "Iced Latte" in the center of your lid with a soft shader brush. 

6. Take the shade "Summer" from the Anastasia Beverly Hills Sun Dipped Glow Kit and apply it on top of "Iced Latte" for an extra POP!

(This palette is seriously so GORG!! If you don't have it you need to get it like last week.)

7. Then also apply "Summer" to your brow bone & inner corner. 

(After I apply my brow highlight I always go back and blend the line between where my crease color ends & my brow bone highlight begin.)

8. Apply your mascara and you're done! 

 (I used L'Oreal Carbon Black & Maybelline Push-Up Drama)

Other Face Products Used:

-Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel

-Garnier BB Cream for Oily to Combo Skin

-Clinique Stay-Matte Foundation

-Garnier Anti Dark Circle Eye Roller

-Maybelline Dream Lumi Highlighting Concealer

-Maybelline Master Fix Loose Powder to set my t-zone

-NYX Retractable Eyeliner in "White"

-Benefit Cheekathon Palette "Hoola" to contour, and "Coralista" blush with "Rockateur" on top.

-Anastasia Beverly Hills Sun Dipped Glow Kit "Summer" & "Moonstone" for my cheekbone hilight

-Rimmel London "Eastend Snob" Lip Liner

-NYX Liquid Lingerie Liquid Lipstick in "Lace Detail"

I hope y'all liked this post!  

Let me know in the comments anything else you'd like to see in future posts.

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