Oil Control Makeup | My Summer Foundation Routine

Hey Ya'll!

With hot weather approaching (maybe, maybe not... Global Warming is real y'all) I wanted

to share my Summer foundation routine for controlling my inner grease ball.

I tend to be extremely oily in the warmer/ humid months and have found some rideor die products along the way.

All of these products except the setting spray I've been using for years and swear by!

In this little run down of my routine/ must-haves, I'll be sharing my go-to moisturizer, foundation, bb cream, powder, and setting spray, ALL FOR THAT OIL, along with tips for staying shine free throughout the day... You're welcome.

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel

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This moisturizer is geared towards people with combo oily to oily skin.

It's an oil-free product (which is important if you're already oily) and will reduce & suck up your oil production as well as give you an instantly matte base.

I think this is crucial as a sort of "primer" before my foundation.  For me, it's like a moisturizer and primer all in 1.  (The less products the better!)

I definitely get more oily if I don't use it.

Clinique Stay Matte Foundation in "19 Sand"

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I really love this foundation!

This combined with the moisturizer will keep me matte for pretty much an entire day & night.

My only gripe, it's a bit thick for my preference & difficult to apply soooo I mix it with my

bb cream to thin it out.

This makes it much easier to apply with my beauty sponge and it also doesn't appear cakey.

(Anyone know why they call it cakey?  It doesn't look at all like cake, but there's layers to that shit! haha Omg is that way it's called that??  MAYBE! Cakey isn't what ya want, but actual cake, I could go for that.  Yum)

Garnier Combo to Oily BB Cream "Medium to Deep"

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My holy grail!!!

The lighter shade is all that I wear usually during the winter.

I mix this with my Clinique foundation for a few reasons...

It thins the Clinique out, the bb has SPF, and together they're my perfect summer color.

Dreams do come true you guys!

Neutrogena Shine Control Translucent Pressed Powder

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I use this to set my foundation as well as a touch-up powder for throughout the day.

This powder has "rice protein" and while I'm not totally sure what that is, I'm convinced it's a miracle product sent from the heavens.

I've tried other powders such as the Maybelline Matte + Poreless, but this is my fave for years.

ULTA Beauty Matte Setting Spray

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I picked this up during the winter simply because it said "matte" and had good reviews.

Ulta brand products are usually buy 2, get 2 free, what a steal!

The first couple times I used it I wasn't sold on it and was convinced that they're big fat liars because it actually seemed to make me oilier than before, but after trial and error I've discovered that it has to be applied very sparingly to be effective.

I do maybe 3 sprays to cover my face and no lie, I am matte for the day!

Now, I'm obsessed.

It's a great price and it smells good!

I'm really looking forward to drowning myself in it this Summer. 

Additional Tips:

- Be sure to set that t-zone especially! 

- Don't pack a ton of heavy products on your face.

- Use powder products rather than cream.

- If you want to do highlight, don't add any near balls of cheeks, forehead, etc

it will just accentuate your shininess.

- Use oil- free products and products that mattify or control shine/ oil.

- If you have oily eyelids, be sure to use a lid primer to make your eye shadow last.

Other Face Products I Love During The Summer:

Maybelline Dream Lumi Concealer

Milani baked blush in "Luminoso"

ANY peach lipstick or gloss!  Give me them all

Nars blush in "Orgasm"

Benefit blush in "Dallas", "Dandelion", "Rockateur", and "Coralista"

Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kit in "Sun Dipped"

Anastasia Beverly Hills x Nicole Guerriero Glow Kit

Stila eye shadow in "Kitten" - Loreal Infallible shadow in "Iced Latte" is a dupe

Urban Decay eye shadows in "Chopper", "Polyester Bride", "Smog", and "Half Baked"

I hope you guys love this post!
As always feel free to drop me any questions/ comments.

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Toasted Eyes | Naked 1 Palette + Full Face Details

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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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Current Favorites | Beauty + Skin Care

1. Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Quickie Contour Stick 

-Obsessed! This is my first cream contour product.  It's precise and blends like a dream!

2. Morphe Brushes "MB5" 

-This is my favorite brush for blending the hoola contour stick.  Super smooth and flawless finish.

3. Real Techniques Contour Sponge

-This cute little sponge is great for blending the hoola contour stick (although it gives a less noticeable look, because the sponge sucks up a lot of the product) but it's also great for liquid highlighters.

4. Ulta Brand Clear Brow Gel

-My favorite brow gel!  Literally gorilla glue for your brows.  It locks them in place all day & night!  Let's be real, it would probably lock them in for a week but I haven't tried that out... Yet. lol

5. L'Oreal Balm in "Nourishing Nude"

-Such a subtle pretty color & it truly is nourishing.  Definitely a must to keep in your bag.

6. Buxom Plumping Gloss in "White Russian"

-There's no words for this beaut.  Perfect by alone or on top of other lippie products.  I love the cooling tingle feeling it gives.  Can't wait to use it in the Summer.  

I think it'll totally keep you cool in warmer months.

7. Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Serum

-I've been giving this a try for about a month now.  It's a winner in my book!  Half the price of comparable products on the market and it works!  

It's reduced my "11s" and forehead wrinkles and gives a slight plump to the skin. 

8. Anastasia Beverly Hills x Nicole Guerriero Glow Kit

-I am such a die hard fan of Nicole that I completely intended on buying it before I even seen swatches.  Once swatches went live on social media that was it!  

Heart palpitations.  Had to have it!

Such a great purchase!  It's SO pigmented, by far my favorite highlighters to date.  

Personally I think this formula is better than their other glow kits.

It's everything.

Simple.

9. Simply Balanced Unrefined Virgin Coconut Oil

-Coconut Oil..  Enough said.  

This is just my go to brand.  It's affordable and it gets the job done.

I use this for everything!  Skin care, hair care, face, shaving, etc!

Coconut oil is just the answer to any problem you have in life and it's a must to have on hand.

That's all for products I'm currently obsessed with. 

I wanted to keep it as short and simple as possible without going off on too much of a tangent on each product.

I hope you loved it!

As usual if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions feel free to drop them in the comments.

Til Next Time...

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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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Everyday Soft Glam

Hey everyone!  

Today after I hurriedly did my makeup, I decided I was pretty obsessed with the results.  

Sooo you know what that means!  I gotta share the deets. 😉

*Full face details + products will be listed below in the order they were used. 

- Urban Decay B6 Spray

(To Prep Face)

- Garnier Anti Puff Under-Eye Roller

- Neutrogena Hydro Boost Foundation "Nude 40"

- Garnier Anti Dark Circle Under-Eye Concealer

- Maybelline Fit Me Concealer "15 Fair" 

(Under-Eyes, Bridge of Nose, Forehead, Cupid's Bow, and Chin)

- Maybelline Master Fix Loose Powder 

(To Set Under-Eye Area)

- Laura Mercier Matte Radiance Bronzer "Bronze 04" 

(In Crease of Eyes, To Warm up the Face, and Lower Lash Line)

- Stila Shadow "Kitten" 

(On Lid and Inner Corner) 

*I spray my brush with the UD B6 spray to make the color more intense.

- Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette "Strange"

 (Brow Bone)

- L'Oréal Carbon Black & Maybelline Falsies Drama Mascaras 

(Top Lashes)

- L'Oréal Telescopic Shocking Extensions & Maybelline Mega Plush Mascaras 

(Bottom Lashes)

- ULTA Brand Clear Brow Gel
(To Hold Those Unruly Suckers in Place)

- Benefit Cosmetics Blushes "Dandelion & Coralista" 

(On Cheeks)

- Anastasia Beverly Hills Sun Dipped Glow kit "Summer" & "Moonstone" 

(Cheekbone Highlight & On Tip of Nose) Topped with a tiny bit of Stila "Kitten"

- Rimmel Lip Liner "East-end Snob"

- NYX Lingerie "Lace Detail" 

(On Lips)

- Bare Minerals Gen Nude Butter Gloss "Groovy"

 (To top the lipstick)

PS; I'm fairly obsessed with this gloss.

The End...

I hope y'all enjoyed this quick little run down of how I achieved this look.

My spidey senses are telling me it'll be on repeat this Summer.

As always feel free to leave any questions/ comments in the comment section below.

Til Next Time...

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First Impressions | Neutrogena Hydro Boost Foundation, Stila Magnificent Metals Shadows & Bare Minerals Butter Gloss

Hey y'all!   

So I picked up some new goodies at Ulta the other day.  

I tried out a few of them today and wanted to do a little first impressions post. 😊

*I wore these products for roughly 7 hours to get a good feel for them & an idea of how they wear.

1. Neutrogena Hydro Boost (Nude 40):
So I'm pretty impressed by this stuff!  I applied it with a beauty blender.  It applied smoothly, didn't crease, settle, or look cakey.  There's really nothing out there that I've tried that I love as much as the Garnier BB Cream for combo to oily skin but this 1 is a contender.  It's super comparable; however, it's consistency is thicker and it has more claims that would ultimately be better for your skin.
I have also heard it's a near exact dupe for the $110 La Mer foundation.
(Compliments of ShadesofKassie on YouTube.)
I don't really know if it would necessarily work as well for me in Summer months because I'm more oily and I started to get shiny near the end of the day but it's definitely a winner!

2. Stila Magnificent Metals (Rose Gold Retro):  
1 word. Obsessed!  Living, Dying, Resuscitating for these!!
These shadows are so gorgeous I really just have no words.  My only negative is that it has a bit of fall out that got in my lashes and was slightly blinding. Next time I'm definitely going to try it with a primer, but even if it doesn't help they're totally worth being temporarily blind for!
As far as a similar comp, I think they are in a league of their own, BUT the Maybelline Tattoo Chrome shadows are somewhat similar for a fraction of the price.  The Tattoo shadows have more of a gritty glitter texture and are harder to remove hence the name "tattoo", the Stila shadows have a bit of fall out but are far more intense in my opinion.
Swatches comparing the 2 shades I have are below.

TOP: Maybelline "beige luster"

BOTTOM: Stila "rose gold retro"

  

 Natural Sunlight VS iPhone Flash

3. Bare Minerals Gen Nude Butter Gloss (Groovy):
This is such a pretty color, I hyperventilated!  The perfect soft nude/ pale pink shade.  As far as price point, I can't help but feel there's better/ similar products at the same price or even cheaper but overall I liked it. It's super pigmented and long lasting to be a gloss.  I'd compare it to Buxom "White Russian" as far as consistency and staying power.  I wore it with a nude liner and it looked really nice.  I think it would be a great lipstick topper too.  Definitely worth checking out!!

Here's some additional photos wearing these products....

Overall, these gave me the feels you guys, and I'm impressed.

I definitely want to grab 1 or 2 more shades of the Stila shadows!

There's so many new makeup products coming out this Spring & Summer, I can't wait!

I hope you guys enjoyed this post.
Stay tuned for more first impressions posts!

Til next time..

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Terin

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Summer Beauty Must-Haves ☀️

Hey ya'll!

Today I'm sharing all of my must-have beauty/makeup items for this

ridiculously humid Summer we're having.

With my combo to oily skin, in humidity, I'm an instant grease ball so I'm always trying to combat the oil in the Summer months!

My first absolute NEED is a true to it's word, matte foundation.

For me, that's Clinique Stay-Matte.

I'm usually more of a BB cream person, but I'm just so impressed by

the mattifying power of this foundation.

The consistency of it is pretty thick and difficult to apply with a beauty blender, so I usually mix a little of my Garnier BB Cream into it so that it's easier to work with.

This foundation keeps me pretty matte ALL day even out in the humidity.

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(Mine is in the shade Sand)

Next is my favorite setting powder & the same powder I use throughout the day for touch-ups. 

The Neutrogena Shine Control powder is amazing!

It says it has rice protein, and while I'm not totally sure what that is, I think it must work wonders.

By far the best powder I've tried for controlling oil.

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One of my all-time favorite, year round, eye shadows is L'Oreal Infallible in Iced Latte.  

I use this all year round, but it's particularly gorgeous in the Summer with a tan!

It's also a near perfect dupe for Stila Kitten. ;-)

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With all of Maybelline's new product releases, the Color Tattoo Chrome eye shadows have quickly become a favorite.

My go-to shade is Beige Luster.

The staying powder of this eye shadow is AMAZING..  Even when you're ready to take it off, it's not ready.  Lol

I apply this with the wand, super easy. 

It dries almost immediately, and lasts ALL day & probably night too.

I don't keep this in my purse because knowing me, I'd mistakingly apply it as lipgloss.  LOL

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It's my opinion that everyone needs a HiLight that beams into the heavens on a daily basis, but especially during the Summer months!

I recently discovered the Revolution brand in Ulta and am utterly obsessed with their Vivid Baked Highlighter in Golden Lights.

I have used it every time I do my makeup since I bought it.

It's gorgeous alone or on top of 1 or 2 other highlighters.

Lol.

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My go to lipstick lately was something I originally had mixed feelings about.

NYX Liquid Lipstick in Lace Detail.

I bought this in the winter and just wasn't really feeling it with my pale skin, but now that I am more tan, I think it's the perfect summer nude for me.

Definitely a great product if you don't want to worry about touch-ups.

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A favorite for a good all-over body glow is Hawaiian Tropic After Sun lotion with Shimmer Effect.

I've been using this for years and it never disappoints. 

It smells great and doesn't leave any color transfer on clothing.

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(I can't find this specific one, but I linked a similar item.)

A new, happy discovery this year has been this amazing product from Million Dollar Tan.

Their "All That Shimmers" dry oil is AHHHMAZING.

Literally life changing.

It isn't a "fake tan", but a temporary bronzer that'll wash off when you shower.

I love applying this to my legs.  I mix it with my lotion so that it isn't too over-powering since it is fairly dark.

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That about wraps this post up!

I hope you guys enjoy it!

Let me know in the comments what your favorite Summer time products are!

:-)

Til next time...

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The Best of Beauty 2015

As we're saying hello to a New Year, I want to take a minute to share some of my most-loved beauty products of 2015.  

These are a few of my favorite things....

Skin Care:

I'm only sharing the products I use in conjunction with my makeup, because I intend to do an entire "Skin Care Routine" post in the near future.  ;-) 

1. Clean & Clear Spot Treatment

2. Garnier Skin Renew Anti Puff Eye Roller

3. Garnier Moisture Renew Gel-Cream

4. Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel

I love to use the clean & clear treatment over blemishes prior to applying any moisturizer or makeup because I feel like it provides a barrier while healing the blemish.  I've been using this product for years, literally, years and I love it.  My only gripe is that it can be drying with continued use.  

Garnier is my holy beloved, especially for skin care.  Their products never seem to cause breakouts for me.  The anti puff eye roller is great under makeup or concealer if you didn't get enough sleep and need that extra somethin' somethin'.  I use the gel-cream moisturizer pretty much every day and it gives me life.  I recently switched to the "Normal/Combo Skin" version after using the "Dry Skin" one for a while, and truthfully I don't see much of a difference.  I don't think the "Dry Skin" version provides much more of an extra quench to your thirsty skin.

Lastly, the Clinique moisturizing gel is a new love that I discovered over the summer.  I have combo to oily skin, but when wearing makeup it's pretty hard to contain my inner grease ball.  My nose is like an oil slick.  A tech at Sephora recommended this to me when I purchased an item that will be shared below and I pretty much can't live without it now.  It's definitely a must for Summer makeup, and is great for controlling your face's oil production, especially under makeup..  It's just flawless.  Definitely reduced and nearly eliminated my need to "touch-up" throughout the day..   

  

Foundations/ BB Creams, Powder, and Setting Spray:

1. Garnier Skin Renew BB Cream for Combo to Oily Skin in Light/ Medium

2. Garnier Skin Renew BB Cream for Combo to Oily Skin in Medium/ Deep

3. Clinique Stay- Matte Foundation in Sand

4. Neutrogena Shine Control Powder

5. Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray

So I lost my makeup virginity to the Garnier BB Cream.  It was the first ever foundation-like product I had used.  

Fun story: I legit got so sun burnt that I had to use something because I was a fresh ripe tomato. Anyway, it's a product that I instantly fell in love with and continue to repurchase.  I am not someone who actively struggles with acne, blemishes, etc so I just don't feel that I need something full coverage.  This BB cream is nearly sheer and just simply evens your skin tone.  I definitely have to set it with a powder to avoid my grease ball curse, but other than that it's fab.  It's a very natural "I woke up like this" look.  

Next up is the Clinique stay-matte foundation.  I discovered this during the summer while looking for a matte foundation.  I use this with the Clinique moisturizing gel I mentioned above and even in the strongest humidity over the summer, I stayed matte.  It was incredible.  I definitely don't think Clinique products get the hype they deserve.  This foundation is a thicker consistency so I apply it with a brush rather than a blending sponge.  I just don't feel it applies right with a sponge.  It's medium-full coverage, is buildable, but I think it definitely has the potential to cause the ever dreaded "cake face" so beware.  

No matter what BB cream or foundation I am using on a particular day I ALWAYS ALWAYS set my concealer & t-zone with my Neutrogena shine control powder.  I hit pan on this in no time.  Lol  I apply it like a crazed maniac.  It claims to have "rice protein complex" not totally sure what that is but it soaks my oil up like a sponge and I love it.  

Finally, the Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray...  After I complete my makeup I generously, okay, I drown myself in this, all over my face.  The name is pretty self explanatory... It makes your makeup last all night!!  Or all day... Whatever your routine is.  ;-)

Concealer & Highlighter:

1. Maybelline Master Conceal in Fair

2. Maybelline Dream Lumi

3. Garnier Anti Dark Circle Roller

4. NYX Illuminator in Narcissistic

5. Hard Candy Bronzer in Tiki

The master concealer has had some negative feedback, but personally I've never had an issue..  It's pretty thick so I only use a little..  

The dream lumi is a favorite for summer time because it's a concealer and a highlighter.  I use this under my eyes, down the bridge of my nose, chin, and forehead.  

Now, the Garnier dark circle eye roller is a holy grail for me.  I use this EVERY single time I do my makeup even if I use another concealer, I use this first!  I discovered this when I discovered the BB Cream and although I don't feel I have dark circles, I think this is just an amazing under eye concealer.  It doesn't crease or become cakey.  It just gives an awesome natural look and feel.  

Both the NYX & Hard Candy highlighters I typically only use on my cheekbone.  They're perfect for that goddess glow.  I've also used Tiki as an eye shadow and an eyebrow highlight.  Love.  

Eye Shadows: 

1.  Urban Decay Vice 3 Palette 

2. Urban Decay Naked 1 Palette

3. L'Oreal Infallible Shadow in Iced Latte (DUPE for Stila Kitten)

My first palette was the Urban Decay NAKED and it's a product I will forever love and buy.  These shadows are so versatile and gorgeous.  Buck & Naked are literally the most perfect transition and crease shades of life!!!  

I purchased the Vice 3 palette shortly after is was released..  I reach for it quite often but only for a few specific shades.  This palette is the only Urban Decay palette that I have experienced extremely powdery shadows that tend to just crumble.  They're really pretty shadows though and love using them for a good ol' smokey eye.  

Last stop on the shadow train is the L'Oreal single shadow in Iced Latte which is pretty much an exact DUPE for Stila "Kitten" which is why I bought it.  You can't beat $8 compared to $18.  

This shadow is just beautiful for any way that you choose to wear it.  A few of my favorites is a full lid color (especially in the Summer), inner eye highlight, and brow bone highlight..  This shadow is so illuminating and shiny..  It's like a pressed pigment.  

Eye Liners and Mascaras:

1. Urban Decay 24/7 Black Velvet Liner

2. Cover Girl Perfect Point Liner

3. Maybelline Master Smokey Line & Smudger

4. L'Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black

5. Maybelline Mega Plush

6. L'Oreal Voluminous Miss Manga

These are my most reached for liners and mascaras..  

Voluminous Carbon Black is my absolute #1 love.  It just gives me that perfect length every time.  I sometimes add the Mega Plush over it for some extra thickness.  

Blush & Bronzer:

1. Maybelline Master Hi-Light Blush in Mauve

2. Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso

3. NYX Blush in Terra Cotta

4. NYX Matte Bronzer in Medium

5. Palladio Baked Bronzer in Caribbean Tan

The Maybelline blush in Mauve is seriously such a GORG color for any time and any season..  

Everyone has probably already heard of most of these so I won't waste time raving about them even more..  I wanted to share them because they're products I reach for the most and are versatile for year round use.  

Lippies:

1. KIM - NYX Pump it Up Lip Plumper

2. Life's a Peach - Maybelline Baby Lips Gloss

3. Eclair - NYX Butter Gloss

4. East End Snob - Rimmel Retractable Lip Liner

5. Kitten Heels - NYX Liquid Suede 

6. Sandstorm - NYX Liquid Suede

7. Divine Wine - Maybelline Mattes Collection

8. Peach Poppy - Maybelline Rebel Bloom Collection

9. Coral Ambition - Maybelline Color Whisper Collection

10. Fergie Daily - Wet n Wild Fergie Collection

11. Nude Attitude - Revlon Super Lustrous Matte Lipstick (DUPE for Viva Glam GaGa III)

These are my favorite/ most reached for lippies..  I keep most of them with me at all times.  :-)

Personally, I love the way lip plumpers feel.  That tingly burn, yeah, love it.    

I really enjoy mattes and nudes, but everyone needs a good ol' bold red lip, right?  Right.  

(My go to red lip will be featured below.)

I use my Rimmel lip liner for pretty much everything.  The color is so versatile I even use it with lighter or darker lip looks.

(For this lip color, I lined my lips with the Rimmel liner in East End Snob, then applied Maybelline Divine Wine, and NYX Kitten Heels in the center.)

Well, that's all she wrote, Folks.  I hope y'all have enjoyed my Best of Beauty 2015!!!  All of these products are great quality and great for any beginner or growing makeup collection.  Per ush feel free to drop any questions or comments you may have either in the comments or privately with my contact links at the top of the page.  

The End...

XO, 

Terin

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