Leah Tackles

MAKE SURE YOU DO THIS BEFORE YOU ROCK A NUDE LIP!

November 9, 2016 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

I hope that you are having a wonderful day! In the past I shied away from nude lips because I know that the right shade can be incredibly hard to find! I also thought that my very fair skin couldn’t rock a nude, but this is actually not true AT ALL! Anyone, and I mean anyone, can rock a nude lip but make sure you follow these tips to look your best!

Formula and Shade

I love matte lips, and matte nude lips, but nude lipstick it can make you look pasty or very washed out. If you want a matte nude, it is possible, but be careful! If you have fair skin, try a pinky or mauve nude in a matte color. If you have a darker skin tone, try a nude lip that leans more orange. The biggest hint is do not go lighter for your lips than your skin tone.

Lip Liner

I definitely think that lining your lip is especially pretty with a classic nude lip! You can really define, and even slightly over-line, your cupids bow for a sexy pout. Be sure that the nude liner you choose matches closely to the lipstick or gloss you want to wear, and doesn’t show the line. Another option is to fill your lips in completely with a nude liner, and then go over the liner with a lipstick or lipgloss.

Other Makeup?

A nude lip is often paired with a smokey eye because this draws attention to the eyes and keeps the makeup from being too busy. Nude lipstick is a very classic look, and if you want to forego a smokey eye it also looks great with a winged eyeliner look. I also love a nude lip with a bronze look and a great highlight ; )

A Few Favorites

(*Note: listed left to right)

Kylie Cosmetics in Exposed

Stila All Day Liquid Lipstick in Fresco

NYX Liquid Lingerie Lipstick in Baby Doll

Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick in Blushing Beige

L’Oreal Collection Privee The Perfect Nude Julianne’s Nude

Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick by Kate Moss in 08

Too Faced Melted Matte Lipstick in Queen B

Ultimate Favorite Nude Lipstick and Liner

Yves Saint Laurent Lipstick in 1

Bobbi Brown Liner in Nude

WHY YOU SHOULD USE THIS HAIRSPRAY!

November 7, 2016 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that all of you had a fantastic weekend! As a beauty blogger, I try a lot of different products so that I can review them and always be learning more about makeup, skincare, and hair care items. Although I love trying new things, I have certain items that I consider “Holy Grail” or that I always repurchase. There is one hairspray that I buy and insist on using EVERY. SINGLE.DAY and today I want to share that with you : )

L’OREAL ELNETT HAIRSPRAY

I love this because it is a strong hold hairspray but it doesn’t make my hair feel stiff. This gives great hold without the heavy, hard feeling that other strong hold hair sprays have. It is expensive for a drugstore hairspray, but it’s cheaper than a lot of higher end brands. The nozzle is great because the mist is very fine and doesn’t get gunked up easily. I like to use this on my curls and then after they’ve set for a few minutes I finger comb them. This is a fantastic hairspray for big pretty curls, because it combs out beautifully. I also use this to tame flyaway hairs or for any of my other hairstyles (*Note: that’s basically a top knot on dirty hair days, let’s be real!).I love this spray so much that I repurchase it ALWAYS and when I left it at a friends last month I noticed immediately and cringed when I used some other random hairspray sitting in my bathroom until I could grab another can of this. Bottom line? Go get some! It’s truly awesome.

Did you find this post helpful? Let me know in the comments! And, use one of the share buttons on the bottom of this post to really make my day ; ) xx

BABY MAGIC SKINCARE SECRET AND BIG GIVEAWAY!

November 2, 2016 & 5 Comments

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

I hope that you are having a wonderful week so far! I am so excited to be sharing a product that I’ve been using for myself and my children for years and was happily reintroduced to when I was asked to do this post. As always, all opinions are my own and I only share products that I believe are quality items that you, my friends and readers, would like to see! I know a baby bath product company may seem like a stretch for a beauty blog, but hang in there because I will explain ; ) I was sent product for review purposes, and this is a sponsored post.

Baby Magic is celebrating 65 years of bringing families hypoallergenic, tear-free, and paragon-free Hair & Body Wash, Lotion, and other baby items. Baby Magic created a campaign called “For Every Lady In Waiting” in the 1950’s, which was incredibly forward thinking for it’s time, featuring real pregnant women in designer clothes. To celebrate 65 years, Baby Magic has decided to do something progressive for OUR time by including expectant fathers in re-creating the vintage ads which you can see on the “Dads In The Making” page. You can see the Baby Magic History to see more about this family owned business.

How I Use It

I put on lotion every day when I get out of the shower unless I am applying a sunless tanner. I don’t always use baby lotion, but I have used Baby Magic in the past because it’s gentle and doesn’t have a strong smell. I’ve been enjoying reaching for this again, and the price point is so affordable I definitely would purchase it again for myself to have on hand. Another great “skincare secret” is to use the shampoo as a shaving cream! It is affordable and makes my legs very soft. I love lathering my kids up in lotion after a bath QUICKLY, and Baby Magic does seem to soak in fast which I love! I asked my mom about her own Baby Magic memories, and she said she remembers the smell and using it as well : )

My Recreation of a Vintage Ad

Giveaway

Baby Magic is giving one of my subscribers a 1 Baby Magic Original Hair & Body Wash, 1 Baby Magic Original Baby Lotion, and a $25 Visa Gift Card!

This giveaway will end on November 16th at 11:59p.m Eastern Standard Time.

Giveaway Rules

1. Must be 18 Years Old!

2. Must be a resident of the United States

3. Must be subscribed to this blog

4. “Like” LeahTackles on Facebook

5. “Like” Baby Magic on Facebook

6. Leave a comment telling me a skincare secret that you have or any memory you have with Baby Magic!

Thank you so much for reading! I hope you have a great weekend : )

KAT VON D LOCK-IT CONCEALER IN WHITE OUT | CONCEALING FAIR SKIN! PART 2

October 31, 2016 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday! And, Happy Halloween!

Today I want to do the follow up to my Kat Von D Lock-It Concealer Part 1 first impression review. I have now been wearing this concealer for about a week, and I feel like I’ve worn it enough to give my full (spoiler alert) stamp of approval. I do have to say the fact that I am posting a white concealer review on Halloween is making me a laugh a bit ; ) You could totally use this for a Halloween look too ; ) If you have tried this concealer, or a white concealer let me know in the comments : )

Kat Von D Lock-It Concealer in White Out

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Cost $26

Review

As I talked about in Part 1, I really love how much this can brighten my fair skin! Until trying this white concealer I was never able to conceal my under eyes with a concealer that was lighter than my fair complexion, and I was so surprised to see how much I could brighten the under eye area! That may sound silly, but if you have very fair skin then you may understand! I have now used this over mineral foundation like the Bare Escentuals Bare Minerals Powder Matte Foundation, medium to full coverage foundation like Covergirl Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation, and lighter BB creams and have found this to work well with all of them. I have used both a Beauty Blender and the Sigma F86 Tapered Kabuki and while both work I prefer to use a damp Beauty Blender sponge. I have not had any issues with dryness, but do keep in mind that I have combo/oily skin. I have not found this to settle into fine lines, but I do set this with a translucent setting powder like the Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder. Overall, I really love the Kat Von D Lock-It White Out Concealer! It has become my go-to for my under eye concealing!

Thank you, as always, for reading! If you enjoyed this post, please “Pin” it to your Pinterest, or share! xx

Kat Von D Lock-It Concealer in White Out | Concealing Fair Skin! PART 1

October 26, 2016 & 1 Comment

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

I hope that you are having a great week so far! As most of you know, I have very fair skin and if you have very fair skin then you know the struggle that is finding a brightening concealer. I am usually the lightest, or the second lightest, foundation color, and I always buy the lightest concealer possible. A common beauty tip is to conceal your under eye and any area you’d like to highlight, with a concealer that is one or two shades lighter than your skin tone, and while that’s great advice if your skin tone is the same shade as the lightest concealer options, that can be a problem! So, I was very excited to try the Kat Von D Lock-It concealer and today I will share my first impressions with you : ) I will be doing a check in and final thoughts post in the next week or two, so please let me know if you like that for future product reviews as well.

Kat Von D Lock-It Concealer in White Out

Kat Von D Lock It Concealer in White Out

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Esteé Lauder in 1C Light Cool

Cost: $26

This concealer claims to offer great coverage without settling into fine lines and brighten.

First Impression

When I first applied it in a triangle under my eyes I was a little shocked and how thick and white it was, which is silly because it is a WHITE concealer, but I haven’t ever put white makeup on my face before ; ) However, I was able to easily blend this in with a damp Beauty Blender. The coverage seems to be very good, and I was blown away by how brightening it was for my under eye! I do have dark circles, so I love that I was able to brighten it so much! I did have to be careful to not go too heavy because I didn’t want to look ashy. I love that this didn’t settle into my fine lines at all. So far, I haven’t noticed any issues with dryness with this concealer, but I will be keeping an eye on that to update you with my check in and final thoughts post in the next week or two on this concealer.

If you liked this post, please don’t forget to share! I have share buttons on the bottom of every post, and at the top of this webpage : ) Thank you! Have a wonderful day! xx

LAURA MERCIER TRANSLUCENT LOOSE SETTING POWDER REVIEW

October 24, 2016 & 3 Comments

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that you had a wonderful weekend! Today I want to share a review on a popular, but pricy, translucent loose setting powder. If you have any questions, don’t be shy!! Ask me in the comments : ) Also, let me know you’re favorite setting powder in the comments!

LAURA MERCIER TRANSLUCENT LOOSE SETTING POWDER:

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Cost: $38

This powder contains French cashmere talc, and claims to leave you with a natural finish that also blurs imperfections and fine lines while it also gives a soft focus to your skin.

Why I Love It

I have combo/oily skin, but get very oily on my nose and this powder keeps my skin looking matte but without looking cakey or flat. This is super fine and feels weightless on the skin.

How To Use It

You can purchase the Laura Mercier Velour Puff or use another cosmetics puff to lightly roll and press the powder into your skin. I also like using a medium sized powder brush to tap this into my skin. I like to apply this after applying my foundation and concealer to set my entire face and then apply lightly to my T-zone once all of my makeup is done.

Can You “Bake” Your Foundation or Concealer With This?

Yes! You can bake your foundation or concealer using this powder! However, keep in mind that this powder has a fairly high price point, so you may want to use a lower cost loose powder since a lot of that product does get wasted!

*Note: Baking your foundation or concealer means letting a translucent powder sit on your face for several minutes to allow the heat from you skin to set your foundation and/or concealer and then you dust off the powder with a brush to unveil a creaseless and flawless look. If you are confused about baking or would like to see a blog post dedicated to it, please let me know in the comments!

I hope that you found this helpful! If you did PLEASE share! It truly makes my entire day! And don’t forget to subscribe!! : ) Thank you so much for reading! xx

TOO FACED LIP INSURANCE GLOSSY REVIEW

October 19, 2016 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

We have been talking a lot about lipsticks and lip products lately, but that is because to me the cooler months and lipsticks go hand-in-hand! Does anyone else feel that way? But one thing I have been using lately is the Too Faced Lip Insurance Glossy, so today I wanted to share it with you!

TOO FACED LIP INSURANCE GLOSSY:

I love this because it makes my lipstick last noticeably longer without making my lips feel crazy dry like other lip primers I have tried. At first when I tried this I had to get used to the way it changed the feeling of some of the lipsticks on my lips, but the lipstick looking better and lasting longer makes it worth it. The feeling on the lips isn’t bad, it’s so thin that you almost feel like you haven’t done anything, but it really works. I like that this also helps so that my lip color doesn’t feather out. If you lips are super chapped or flaked it won’t make your lipstick appear completely smooth on the lips, but it does help to make the lipstick appear smoother. This will not change your lipsticks glossy, but it will have a sheen so keep that in mind if you’re applying a matte color over this primer. I love using this especially with nude lipsticks that can really look bad if they feather out. Overall? I love it!

What do you think? A lot of days I stick to my favorite Bonnie Bell Lip Smacker Tsum Tsum Balms, but this is becoming a g0-to for lipsticks. Have a wonderful weekend and please share to make my whole day : )

GARNIER SKINACTIVE MICELLAR CLEANSING WATER REVIEW

October 17, 2016 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that all of you had a wonderful weekend! We had a ton of fun at the pumpkin patch this weekend which you can see in our Daily Vlog. I have been having fun with darker eye looks now that the weather is changing, and I thought that since a lot of you probably are as well, it would be the perfect time to share one of my favorite ways to remove my makeup.

GARNIER SKINACTIVE MICELLAR CLEANSING WATER:

*Note: I have been using the one with the blue lid, which is meant for even waterproof eye makeup, but have heard rave reviews about the pink lid as well. If you would like me to compare the two, let me know in the comments and I would be happy to do so!

WHY I LOVE IT:

You can use this to remove face, lip, and eye makeup. It removes makeup without harsh rubbing. You do not have to rinse your face after using this, but I choose to remove my makeup and then continue with the rest of my nighttime skincare routine which includes cleansing.

HOW I USE IT:

I try to be sure to shake well before use. I saturate a cotton ball and then gently wipe off my face makeup. I put a small amount on a cotton ball if I need to remove lipstick. I saturate a cotton round and then hold it on my eye for a couple of seconds and *lightly* wipe without rubbing or tugging the delicate eye area.

COST:

This Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water is such an affordable product at about $7.00, and it is a dupe for the more expensive Bioderma, which retails for about $17.00.

I hope you enjoyed this post and found it helpful! If you’d like to know the other products I use to remove my makeup, be sure to let me know! Please don’t forget to subscribe if you haven’t already and have a wonderful day! xx

MY FAVORITE DRUGSTORE LIPSTICK!

October 12, 2016 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

I am absolutely loving wearing lipstick right now and while I love liquid lipsticks and stains, right now I have been reaching for good ole fashioned lipsticks. I have lipsticks that I love from both the drugstore and from higher end brands, but today I wanted to share you the one that I love beyond all others. I haven’t tried every lipstick shade from this line (not even close!) but anytime I want a certain shade I turn to this line because they have never steered me wrong. I do use my Homemade DIY Honey Almond Lip Scrub every few days especially as the weather gets cooler. I also love the Bonnie Bell Lip Smacker Tsum Tsum lip balms at night and dabbed on before I apply my lipstick.

MAYBELLINE COLOR SENSATIONAL LIPSTICKS:

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If you’d like more details on my favorite shades from the line, please let me know in the comments! Be sure to let me know YOUR favorite lipstick line, too!

HOLIDAY MAKEUP SETS AND GIFT IDEAS!

October 10, 2016 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that all of your are having a fantastic start to your week! I know that it isn’t even Halloween yet, but the holiday makeup sets are out so I want to mention a few that I think are a great value because they do tend to sell out early.

HOLIDAY 2016 MAKEUP SETS:

I love so many of the holiday makeup sets that have come out, but these I think are fantastic because you can give the set as a whole to one person, or you can split the sets up to have smaller gifts, stocking stuffers, or even make your own gift sets! I think it would be so cute to split these up and put a few goodies from each set into a stocking for a unique and personal gift.