Month: August 2016

Urban Decay Primer Potion

Back in the day, I spent ample time creating amazing eyeshadow looks—for my standards anyway—only for it to look like a jumbled mess by the end of the night. However, my misfortune turned around when I was introduced to what I dubbed “the game changer” – Urban Decay’s Eyeshadow Primer Potion ($20).

At first, I was skeptical of this eyeshadow primer and its promise of crease-free wear. And yet nine hours after first application, my eyeshadow look was still intact. No smudging. No smearing. No blob of colors intermingling out of the confines of my cut crease. That day officially changed my makeup application forever! The Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion opened a door of endless makeup possibilities. It gave me the ability to work with different eyeshadow textures, such as cream shadow and gel liners, without the fear of looking like a toddler’s art project. It quite simply gave my makeup routine a new life that I’m forever thankful for. In short, if you’re looking for that one product that will revolutionize your makeup application, then let me recommend the ultimate game changer: Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion. I promise it won’t disappoint!

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Charlotte Tilbury Lip Liner

I can recall a time, in my youth, when my lip liners were everything. Being a young broke teenager, I quickly realized that I needed to buy products that could serve a dual purpose and thus began my long-life love affair with the lip liner.

Why? Well for starters, lip liners are cheaper than lipsticks and if the consistency of the liner is smooth enough it can double as a lipstick. And so from that point forward I purchased a number of L’Oreal lip liners and said goodbye to lipsticks. However, over time it seemed that the formula of lip liners felt drier, stiffer and less malleable. So gone were the days where I could get away the double duty liner; until recently that is.

Charlotte Tilbury is a British celebrity makeup artist with a burgeoning makeup line. It took me a while to give her products a shot because aside from being pricey, they are not readily available in the United States. And so I decided to start small and purchase her famous lip liner. The question now was: which shade should I buy?

Since going to my local Sephora and Ulta stores was out of the question, I did my research on YouTube – of course.  In the end, I went with the Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Re-Shape & Re-size Lip Liner in the shade Iconic Nude ($22). Talk about a life changer in regards to my makeup routine. The Charlotte Tilbury lip liners are so creamy, smooth and light that they can easily be used on their own. Not only are these velvety liners easy to apply, but the color selections are amazing. The nude liners, within the range, match just about every skin tone and they last for hours.

So if your looking for a liner that will revolutionize the way you line, shape and fill your lips; don’t hesitate – the Charlotte Tilbury lip liners are worth it!

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Is a Primer Necessary?

Do you remember a time when your makeup look consisted of some foundation, a little bit of eyeshadow, some CoverGirl mascara, and lips topped off with gloss? It all seemed so simple and straightforward back then. However, that all seemed to change overnight with the development of products such as BB creams, CC creams, highlighters, bronzers, primers and so forth.

Primers in particular are of interest because of the premise that they can improve coverage and extend your makeup’s longevity. To be clear, there are primers for just about everything: foundation primers, eyelid, eyelash, and even lip primers. However, of those mentioned, I personally cannot live without foundation or eyelid primers. Without these little gems, my makeup would shift, smudge and wear out before you could scream “hot mess.” While I don’t like adding time or more money into my beauty routine than need be, I promise that primers are well worth it.

My Favorite Primers: Face

  1. Rimmel Stay Matte Primer ($6.99) – This particular primer is great for those with normal to oily skin.
  1. Laura Mercier Foundation Primer ($36) – This primer certainly hits the high price point range. However, if budget isn’t an issue, you will have an array of primers to choose from based on your specific need. Of the list below, my loyalty lies with the radiance primer because I love the embedded pearl tint which adds a healthy glow to any foundation.
  1. Benefit the POREfessional Face Primer ($31)

My Favorite Primers: Eyelids

  1. Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion ($20 $10)

This is my everyday go-to eyelid primer. A little bit of product really goes a long way and I appreciate the fact that they have other shades that can be worn as primer, highlighters or even shadow.

  1. NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base ($26)

My Favorite Primers: Eyelashes

  1. Tarte Opening Act Lash Primer ($22)
  2. Dior Diorshow Maximizer Lash Plumping Serum ($28.50)

There are only two situations where I utilize eyelash primers. The first, is to lengthen and create full dramatic lashes. I find that using one is a viable alternative to wearing false eyelashes. The second situation is when I’m using a waterproof mascara. The additional barrier helps protect my natural lashes from the weight of waterproof mascara and helps expedite the mascara removal process.

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