April Favorites!

Well, it’s basically mid-May and I haven’t done an April favorites! I have been super busy with family events, and work and other things. So I will get around to it now!

Most of my favorites haven't changed since March.. So I will just update the new ones!

Lately I really like my Almay Intense Eye Color Liner, works really well and lasts pretty much all day without reapplying.

This is the Boots No. 7 Soft and Sheer tinted moisturizer in fair.The claims for this product are that it enhances your natural beauty with its translucent, sheer wash of "barely there" color that evens our your skin tone and gives you a radiant, natural glow. It contains SPF 15 sunscreen to protect your skin from the aging effects of the sun and moisturizes for up to 12 hours. What else can we ask for? I love this.

Givenchy Pop Gloss in Just Pulp. It's a clear gloss that I love to wear alone, or on top of my MAC Angel lipstick. It's not overly sticky and stays on for a while.

Essie nail polish in Very Cranberry. This seems like a fall/winter color but I love it in the spring. It's a bright kind of magenta pink, but it looks nice in the spring sun :)

So I just recently started watching the first season of Parks and Recreation. It is too funny! I think I may even like it more than I like The Office!

My music favorite for April is Ellie Goulding's album Bright Lights. She is AMAZING! My favorite songs are Lights, Guns & Horses, and Everytime You Go. I highly suggest listening :)

My food/drink favorite for April is Vanilla Coke Zero! It is soo delish. Bad thing is that I can only buy it from Peapod :(


Anyways those are all my favorites for April. Kind of a quick post since I am at work and not too many of my favorites have changed.

Friday is my Birthday and I should get my Birchbox today so I will do a Birchbox and Birthday haul!


xo -S

Hautelook - NYX Sale

So today was Hautelooks NYX sale.. I was pretty excited for this and was logged on right at the moment it started. I was disappointed to find out that all they had were 3 different lipgloss sets ranging from $21-$33 and then they had the Black Label face powder for $5.

I was really looking forward to seeing some lipsticks and eyeshadows, I am pretty disappointed in this sale.
Guess I'll wait for the next one :(

Tag: 40 Beauty Questions

SKINCARE

1. How many times do you wash your face daily? Twice
2. What skin type do you have (dry,oily,combo)? Normal/Dry
3. What is your current facial wash? Clean & Clear Morning Burst, and Clean & Clear In Shower Facial
4. Do you exfoliate? What brand do you use? Yes, that is what I use my in shower facial scrub for, twice a week.
5. What moisturizer do you use? Kinerase Ultimate Day Moisturizer
6. Do you have freckles? Yes
7. Do you use eye cream? No
8. Do you or did you have acne prone skin? No, only on my "time of the month"
9. Did you ever have to use Pro-activ? No, but I do have it in my shower. It's my boyfriends.

MAKE-UP

1. What foundation do you use? I don't use foundation, I use Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer.
2. How about concealer? Pixi Concealer, or Mac studio finish
3. Do you know your undertone color? Cool/Natural
4. What do you think of fake eyelashes? I can't use them. They bug me, so sad.
5. Did you know that you are suppose to change your mascara every 3 months? Yes of course
6. What brand of mascara do you use? Currently Benefit Bad gal lash
7. Sephora or MAC? Both!
8. Do you have a MAC Pro-card? I wish
9. What makeup tools do you use in make up application? Mac 217, Mac 224, Cargo Magic Brush, Nars blush brush.. too many to list. 
10.  Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes? Urban Decay Primer Potion or Mac paint pot in rubenesque
11. Primer for the face? Smashbox Photofinish 
12. What is your favorite eyeshadow (color or shade)? MACs Mulch, All that glitters, woodwinked, brule
13. Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner? I like pencil
14. How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil? If it's not sharpened well it stabs me. ouch.
15. What do you think of pigment eyeshadows? I am not a fan, too messy.
16. Do you use mineral makeup? No.
17. What is your favorite lipstick? Angel by Mac
18. How about lipgloss? Laura Mercier - Bon Bon, Mac lipglass - pink lemonade, Chanel - Sirop
19. What is your favorite blush to use? NARS Orgasm or Urban Decay Quickie
20. Do you buy your makeup on ebay? Never, don't trust it.
21. Do you like drugstore makeup? Mascaras only, but recently as of today NYC Bronzer in Sunny
22. Do you go to CCO's (cosmetic company outlets)? There aren't any close to me, but I'd love to go.
23. Did you ever consider taking make-up classes? Absolutely. If I ever have time.
24. Are you clumsy in putting on makeup? No, I am a perfectionist.
25. Name a makeup crime that you hate? Disco ball bronzer face, or orange face. Or not blending your makeup down your neck!
26. Do you like colorful shades of makeup (lipstick,eyeshadow) or neutral ones? Neutral for eyes, pinky for lips
27. Which celebrity always has great make up? Jessica Alba, Miley cyrus
28. If you could leave the house using just ONE make up item,what would you use? eyeliner
29. Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on? yes
30. Do you think you look good even without any makeup on? I prefer some makeup, but going natural is always nice on lazy days.
31. In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line? For me, I would say MAC.
32. What do you think of Makeup? I love it, it's fun and a hobby to collect it!

Amazingly CHEAP find!

So, I love bronzer. Known fact. I love my MAC bronzing powder... well I hit pan (that's an understatement) I have a very thin area at the edge that it's not even worth trying to use. Well... As much as I love it, it hasn't been impressing me much. I feel like all bronzers make my face look like a freaking disco ball.. not my style.

Well I saw when I was at Target yesterday the NYC (New York Color) Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder. The color is Sunny-720... and it's MATTE!

It was $2, and I have to admit that I am quite impressed. I used it for the first time today and I feel like my skin has a perfect matte finish, not overly shiny and saying "hello! I'm clearly wearing a bronzer". This is my very first NYC product, like I said I have always been exclusive to my MAC bronzer. I will buy another MAC bronzer, because sometime I do want that glowy sparkle look.. but for my normal days at work I love the matte finish of the NYC. Will definitely purchase again! My only con is that the packaging is really cheap and kind of tacky, but it was $2 and the product on the inside works well.

BTW: Before I used it this morning, I did look it up on Makeupalley.com and also saw on google that it is youtube guru Meghanrosettes favorite bronzer, I was shocked! But.. Now I know why, I love it!

What I'm reading now! Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin

So, I was trying to find a new book to read and as I was browsing the Kindle store I heard a preview for a movie... Something Borrowed! I heard at the end of the commercial that it was after the book by Emily Giffin. So I thought this movie looks cute, I'll read the book! Boy am I glad, I can't put it down! It's very funny and a great read. Also I believe there are 2 other books that are part of this series. I can't wait to read those too! Also, I can't wait to see the movie. I love Kate Hudson! 

xo,

S.

Hautelook - Urban Decay Products

So I am always lurking around Hautelook, but since I'm always at work when things go on sale I'm not always available to get the things I want since they sell out fast. Well, I finally made my first purchase during their Urban Decay sale last week. I bought the following three things:

I bought the Urban Decay eyeshadow in Jones, it was only $5 so I thought I'd give it a try.

I bought the Urban Decay Afterglow Blush in Score, that also was only $5. I love blushes and heard this was similar to Orgasm by Nars.

I also bought the Urban Decay Afterglow Blush in Quickie. Like I said I love blushes and this seems very pinky, so I thought I would give it a try since it's only $5!


My only problem with Hautelook is that I ordered these all on April 1st, and they will not arrive until April 18th-22nd. Seems like a pretty long wait! Once I finally receive these I will do a quick review on what I think!
I really wanted to buy one of the eyeshadow pallets, but those were all on hold the entire time and I could never snag one!

Today in about 4 minutes they start the Betsey Johnson sunglasses sale.. I am definitely going to check that out! Wish me luck ;)

My everyday, can't live without products!

In the picture below I have all of my makeup products that I use just about everyday and absolutely cannot live without! I will also list the products under the picture.

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Perfume
MAC Eye Pencil in Ebony
MAC Lipstick in Angel
Smashbox Studio Finish Face Primer
Cargo Magic Brush
Sephora Eyelash Curler
Nars Blush in Orgasm
Smashbox Blush Rush in Everlasting
Pixi Fresh Face Healthy Skintone Booster
Benefit Bad Gal Lash Mascara
Laura Mercier Lip Glace in Bon Bon
Chanel Rouge Allure Lipstick in Romantic
Smashbox Eyelights Trio in Beam
MAC Bronzing Powder in Golden
Smashbox Limitless Eye liner in Java
MAC Paint Pot in Rubenesque
MAC Eyeshadow in Woodwinked
MAC Eyeshadow in All that glitters
MAC Eyeshadow in Knight Divine
MAC Eyeshadow in Mulch
Diorshow Eyeshadow brush
MAC 217 Brush
Smashbox Crease Brush
MAC 224 Brush (Not pictured--In my car!)