FOTD Neutral Wednesday #3

RANDOM 40 Beauty Questions

I'm supposed to be writing an essay for my english class, but of course I was able to find some distractions. Stole this from I Dream of MAC. : )

Makeup looks coming soooooon. These kinds of posts are mainly for my own sanity. hehe It's been quite busy as of late. Been trying to keep up with everyone though, hope you're all doing well!

SKINCARE

-How many times do you wash your face daily? 

Twice

-What skin type do you have? (dry,oily,combo) 

Combo, more on the oily side

-What is your current facial wash? 

Proactiv

-Do you exfoliate? 

Yes, my skin isn't too sensitive so I can use it a couple times a week.

-What brand do you use?

 I'm loving Burt's Bees Deep Pore Scrub.

-What moisturizer do you use?

I use the Proctiv Lotion & I also love Benefit's Do It Daily

-Do you have freckles?

A few on my nose from sun burns : P

-Do you use eye cream?

Yes, Burt's Bees has a good one, but its pricey!

-Do you or did you have acne prone skin?

I wouldn't say acne, my skin breaks out very easily though.

-Did you ever have to use Pro-activ?

Have used it for over a year now. Works great for me.

MAKE-UP

-What foundation do you use?

MAC Studio Sculpt or Benefit Play Sticks

-How about concealer?

Benefit Boing or the Makeup Forever palette

-Do you know your undertone color?

I've found I'm kind of in between. I tend to have more of a yellow undertone though.

-What do you think of fake eyelashes?

Love the look, but find them to be not so practical for me to wear as often as some people do.

-Did you know that you are suppose to change your mascara every 3 months?

Yes, but I don't follow it. I've never had any problems.

-What brand of mascara do you use?

MAC Zoom Lash, Estee Lauder Sumptuous Volume, Benefit Bad Gal Lash, Covergirl Lash Blast, etc... haha

-Sephora or MAC?

MAC

-Do you have a MAC Pro-card?

I wish!

-What makeup tools do you use in make up application?

It's different every day. Some times just my fingers, or different brushes

-Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes?

Mainly Too Faced Shadow Insurance

-For the face?

Smashbox Photo Finish or MAC Prep & Prime

-What is your favorite eyeshadow (color or shade)?

Hmmm... I guess purples since they go so well with my eyes.

-Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?

Both

-How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil?

haha Can't really remember ever doing it.

-What do you think of pigment eyeshadows?

Love MAC pigments

-Do you use mineral makeup?

Used Bare Minerals for a long time but haven't for quite awhile.

-What is your favorite lipstick?

Can't pick a favorite, not huge on lipstick.

-How about lipgloss?

Hate it. haha

-What is your favorite blush to use?

Benefit Coralista

MAKE ME CHOOSE

-Do you buy your makeup on ebay?

I have not as of yet

-Do you like drugstore makeup?

Most, yes.

-Do you go to CCO's? (cosmetic company outlets)

Unfortunately there is not one very close to me, but I have been once.

-Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?

After I get my Bachelors I would love to have some kind of proper training.

-Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?

I'm clumsy in everything haha

-Name a makeup crime that you hate?

Foundation lines around the jaw

-Do you like colorful shades of makeup?

Yes

-Which celebrity always has great make up?

Megan Fox, just love her.

-If you could leave the house using just ONE make up item,what would you use?

Probably mascara

-Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on?

Do it all the time!

-Do you think you look good even without any makeup on?

Not really, but I'm not going to make kid's cry or anything haha

-In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line?

I'm obsessed with MAC

-What do you think of Makeup??

Stupid question. haha I have a problem obviously!

Thanks for reading if you stuck the whole thing out! : )

FOTD Neutral Wednesday #2

FOTD Copper Smoke

FOTD Pink & Purple

I've been feeling so uninspired lately & this month was so busy! Hopefully by the end of the month I'll be able to get back into the swing of posting. November is going to be a good month!! I have so many things I'm looking forward to. Anyone have anything upcoming they're excited about??






MAC Painterly paint pot
MAC Vanilla pigment
Urban Decay Sphynx e/s
Urban Decay Ecstasy e/s
Urban Decay AC/DC e/s
MAC Mylar e/s
MAC Gorgeous Gold e/s
Benefit Bad Gal lash
Benefit Coralista blush
MAC Nude Rose l/s
MAC Florabundance l/g

Thanks for looking!

FOTD Mermaid Mask

Ok I've be drooling like crazy ever since I first saw >this look< by Risa  & I'm pretty sure this is what I want to be for Halloween this year. This is my FIRST practice run. I will probably try it at least 5 more times with different products until I'm totally pleased. lol The fishnets I had on hand are not very scale-like, but oh well. I used so many friggin' products...



Eyes:
Painterly paint pot
Ulta e/s in Zephyr & Amethyst
Kat Von D Sinner & Galeano e/s (Beethoven pal.)
NYX Milk pencil
Ulta Cool Blues pal. for the green & blue
Revlon Sea Teal e/s
White Gold pigment
Ulta lashes
Cover Girl Lashblast
Loreal Carbon Black Liner

Scales & Cheeks:
Revlon Sea Teal e/s
White Gold pigment
Irridecent pressed powder in Belightful
Benefit Creaseless Cream in Skinny Jeans
Coralista blush
Beautiful Iris e/s

Lips:
Ulta Sheer Berry l/l
Ulta Amethyst e/s
Ulta Sugar Pink l/s
Beautiful Iris e/s








What are you guys going to be for halloween??

FOTD Smokey Blue & Purple

All MAC unless specified.

Too Faced Shadow Insurance
Painterly
Smashbox Cream Liner Artist Pensil in Lapis
Stila Loves Barbie Palette #1 Ponytail, the blue e/s
Nocturnelle e/s
Cranberry e/s
Pink Venus e/s
Crystal Avalanche e/s
Mylar e/s
Carbon e/s
Ardelle Demi 120 Lashes
Bourjois Ultra Glamour Black Mascara
Refined Golden bronzer
Peachy Keen blush
Benefit Benetint
Smashbox l/g in Glide

REVIEW Benefit Ooh La Lift

Description from Benefit Cosmetics :


ooh la lift

instant under-eye brightening boost

Price: $22.00

why we love it:

Legendary under-eye brightening boost...this delicate pink balm is like an instant eyelift!

what else you need to know:

Contains raspberry extracts and light-reflecting pigments to instantly perk up tired eyes. Can be applied on bare skin or over makeup.

I happen to have a pretty puffy & dark under-eye area. But even so, I tend to stay away from de-puffing, brightening products because I've never had much luck with them at all. Usually the only affect I get from these types of products is a cool sensation. That's it.

Then I stumbled upon Benefit's Ooh La Lift & I have to admit it caught my eye. I absolutely love Benefit Cosmetics & for some reason I want to trust everything they want to sell me! : P So naturally, I give this product a try. The first picture is my eyes with no product on, other than moisturizer.

Gross.






The next picture is a couple minutes after applying Ooh La Lift. I don't know about you, but I am not seeing a dramatic difference here. BUT, there is still a difference & for me, that's huge! I can tell the area is slightly less puffy and it's definitely brighter (the brightness is much more noticeable in person).

Less Gross.





This one is after I have applied foundation, concealer & setting powder. Still looks pretty good to me!

So, even though there is not a dramatic difference, I was impressed to see any kind of difference at all. I've been using this product for a couple weeks now & I haven't noticed the results changing. This might be a product I decide to stick with!

Thanks for reading! xoxo

FOTD Smokey Purple

Playing with my Kot Von D palette again. : )






TFSI
Painterly
KVD Beethoven Palette - Galeano e/s
A little but of Sinner e/s from the palette & Nocturnelle e/s
KVD Rad Purple e/s
KVD Tequila e/s
Carbon e/s
Mylar e/s
Urban Decay 24/7 liner in zero
Loreal Carbon Black Lineur Intense
Benefit Bad Gal Lash
Benefit Coralista blush
Smashbox Zip l/g

FOTD Hot Pink Retro Inspired

This hot pink l/s makes me feel so girly! hehe Plus, it was only $.99 at Walgreens! Can't beat that! Your comments are much appreciated & thank you so much for looking!


 






TFSI 
Painterly 
Smashbox Instant Eyes Palette - the gold e/s 
A little but of Goldmine e/s 
Satin Taupe e/s 
Bare Minerals Beautiful Lisa e/s (lower lash line) 
Black Funk e/l pencil 
Ulta Professional lashes 
Benefit Bad Gal Lash Mascara 
Wet n Wild 511B l/s 
Benefit Coralista Blush 
Smashbox Soft Focus powder

FOTD Pinup Style

FACE
Smashbox Photo Finish Primer
MAC Studio Sculpt NW15
Benefit Boing Concealer
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural
MAC Bronzer in Refined Golden
Coastal Scents Blush Palette

EYES
Too Faced Shadow Insurance
Painterly paintpot
Kid e/s (in the crease)
Honesty e/s (all over lid) - You can't tell in these pics but it has a gorgeous gold sparkle!
Mylar e/s (brow highlight & inner corners)
Urban Decay 24/7 liner in Zero
Carbon e/s
Loreal Carbon Black Lineur Intense
NYX White eyeliner pencil
Benefit BadGal Lash

LIPS
Stila Ponytail l/s

FOTD Kat Von D Beethoven Palette

I've been playing with this palette a lot lately & I love this look! : )





No flash.


From the palette:
Speed Blue e/s
Tequila e/s
Leather e/s
Lucifer e/s
Razor Gray e/s

Liner: Loreal carbon Black Lineur Intense
Mascara: Benefit BadGal Lash
Cheeks: Benefit Coralista blush
Lips: Smashbox Lipgloss in Pronto