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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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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XO,

Terin

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Day Date Glam | Stila Magnificent Metals Glitter & Glow Eye Shadow

Hey everyone!   

I wanted to share a look featuring 1 of the new Stila Magnificent Metals shadows.  

They're seriously so gorgeous!  Total game changers!  

I have a first impressions post featuring this shadow that I'll link (here) if you're interested. 😉

*Full face details are below.

Eyes:
- Urban Decay Original Eye Shadow Primer
- Morphe 35N Palette
(In Crease & Lower Lash Line)
*LOVE THIS PALETTE!!  It's all matte.  Definitely a staple for any makeup collection.

1 & 2: In crease as a transition shade.

3 & 4: Outer V and into crease.  Also used on lower lash line.

5: Blended into the outer v and crease.  Also smudged into lower lash line.

6: Brow Bone

*I smudged my lower lash line colors out and blended them into the outer v for a seamless look.

- Stila Magnificent Metals in "Rose Gold Retro"
(On Lid)
- Anastasia Sun Dipped Glow Kit "Summer"
(Inner Corner)
- Urban Decay 24/7 Black Liner
(Waterline)
- L'Oréal Carbon Black & Maybelline Falsies Drama
(Top Lashes)
- L'Oréal Carbon Black & L'Oréal Telescopic Carbon Black
(Lower Lashes)

Face:

*All liquid & cream products applied & blended with a damp Real Techniques sponge.

- Garnier BB for Combo to Oily in "Light/Medium" mixed with Neutrogena Hydro Boost Foundation in "Nude 40"
(All Over Face)
- Garnier Anti-Dark Circles Under Eye Roller Concealer
(Under Eyes)
- Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in "15 Fair"
(Under Eyes, Bridge of Nose, Forehead, and Chin)
- Benefit Hoola Quickie Contour Stick
(Hallows of Cheek Bones, Temples, and Across Hairline)
- Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless in "Translucent"
(To Set Face)
- Nars Blush in "Orgasm"
(Cheeks)
- Anastasia Sun Dipped Glow Kit "Summer"
(Cheekbones & Tip of Nose)
- Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray
(All Over Face)
- Essence Clear Brow Gel
(To Hold Those Suckers in Place)

Lips:
- ULTA Brand Lip Liner in "Bare"
(To Line Lips)
- Wet N Wild Lipstick in "Fergie Daily"
(All Over Lips) - SUCH A PERFECT NUDE!!!

That about covers it for this post.

I hope y'all liked this run down of my look from yesterday.

I'm really loving this new line from Stila.  They're such statement shadows and I get so many compliments when I'm wearing them.

As always- if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions feel free to drop me a comment or use the "Contact" tab.

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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Terin

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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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