Hi there! Happy Monday, but more importantly, MERRY CHRISTMAS!
I hope that if you celebrate Christmas that you have a wonderful day with those you hold dear.
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Hi there! Happy Wednesday!
There are certain staple makeup items that every woman needs, and a go-to lip liner for her every day favorite nude lipsticks is definitely an essential for every gals makeup bag.
Jordana Rock n’ Rose Lip Liner (center)
YSL Rouge Volupte 1 and Too Faced Melted Nude (bottom left to right)
Too Faced Melted Matte Queen B and Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Patina (top left to right)
Why You Need It
This lip liner is amazing because it is the perfect shade to match any nude or pinky nude lipstick. I mentioned this lip liner in 2015 here, so you know it’s a good one! This is the perfect liner to toss in your makeup bag because it doesn’t need to be sharpened which is perfect for on-the-go. I love that this doesn’t tug on my lips, but I am able to get a perfect outline and it also works for filling in my lips completely before applying a lipstick or gloss on top.
My Routine
I like to apply a touch of my EOS Lip Balm or Bonnie Bell Tsum Tsum Lip Smacker just to give my lips a touch of moisture and then outline my lips with the lip liner. I like to make my cupids bow pronounced, but I don’t tend to overdraw my natural lip line unless it’s a special night out. I then apply my lipstick or liquid lipstick and I’m out the door!
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What is your FAVORITE nude lipstick? Please let us know in the comments! xx
Hi there! Happy Wednesday!
Christmas is fast approaching and there are plenty of beautiful holiday makeup kits, but today I wanted to focus on a small but equally as adorably packaged item that would be perfect as a stocking stuffer or as a nice finishing touch to go with a larger gift.
Too Faced Melted Matte Liquid Lipstick in Limited Edition Candy Cane
Why I Love It:
This color is the perfect color for holiday season! And the Peppermint Mocha sent is amazing but not overpowering and I only notice it while I’m applying it and before it dries. This lipstick has a no-sting plumping filler and I find that it helps my lips look full and while matte they never look cracked or dry. I love the Too Faced Melted Matte Lipsticks because they are super pigmented, and while dry like most matte lipsticks, they aren’t so dry that they are uncomfortable to wear.
How I Wear It:
I find that these wear a very long time, and what works the best for me is to apply a lip liner and then apply a very thin layer of the lipstick and allow to dry for a minute before putting my lips together. I then re-apply the lipstick around lunch time, especially if I’ve eaten salad dressing or anything with oil in it that breaks down lipstick. I like to wear the Too Faced Borderline Anti-Feathering but any close color matched red liner will work.
Me Wearing It AFTER Eating and 5 Hours of Wear:
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Hi there! Happy Monday!
I hope that your week is off to a wonderful start! Sephora offers a 20% off sale in the spring and again in the fall that is such a great way to get a sale price on makeup and skincare that never goes on sale! I filmed a Sephora VIB Sale Haul in the spring if you’d like to see what I bought. The VIB Rouge sale has already ended, and today is the LAST DAY for VIB members to get 20% off! If you’re a Beauty Insider don’t worry, I’ve *heard* that a 20% off sale for you is coming in December ; ) This sale I opted to get some of my favorite “holy grail” staples that I always repurchase, which might seem a little boring, but it’s a great time to stock up and way to save some money!
Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector
Urban Decay All-Nighter Foundation
Make Up For Ever Pro Sculpting Face Palette
Too Faced Melted Matte Liquid Lipstick
Now is the time to try fun holiday kits and get some shopping done, or stock up on your favorite basics! Get your foundation, eye brow pencil, and go-to lipstick while you can on sale! This is also a great chance to try out some pricy skincare, or treat yourself or a loved one to a fancy perfume! What did YOU buy? Tell me in the comments!
Hi there! Happy Wednesday!
On Monday I shared my DIY HONEY ALMOND LIP SCRUB with you and promised that today I would be sharing how to apply liquid lipstick to make it very long wearing and not flaking off the lips.
HOW TO APPLY LIQUID LIPSTICK:
1. Make sure that you have exfoliated your lips before you get started using a lip scrub like this DIY LIP SCRUB. Liquid lipstick is very drying, so you need to be sure to do this step!
2. I like to put a *little* bit of a lip balm like the Tsum Tsum Lip Smackers or the EOS Lip Balms on before applying even matte liquid lipsticks. Don’t slather it on.
3. I suggest lining your lips with a liner that goes with your liquid lipstick, or an anti feathering clear lip liner like Too Faced Borderline or Urban Decay 24/7 Liner in OZone. If you choose to use a color that goes with your liquid lipstick, you can also fill in your entire lip lightly to help the liquid lipstick have a nice color base.
4. Make sure to get any excess lipstick off of the applicator by wiping it against the top of the tube before you begin applying it on your lips.
5. Apply a THIN layer, I’m talking as thin as possible, of liquid lipstick onto your lips. For most matte liquid lipsticks one thin layer is all you need, but if using a metallic shade you may need to do a second layer once the first layer has dried. Do not put on a thick layer or layer after layer thinking that this will help you lipstick to stay on or last longer because it will not! Putting on too much liquid lipstick will make it begin to flake off and therefore look patchy!!
6. I try to wear my liquid lipstick until about lunchtime and then reapply after lunch and that second application usually lasts the rest of the day. Certain foods or drinks, like an oily salad dressing, can break down the liquid lipstick and cause it to come off faster.
7. If you like use a gloss that can be put over the liquid lipstick to make it look nice when it does start to go south after several hours of wear! I have some liquid lipsticks that I can truly wear most of the day, and others that aren’t as long wearing but still wear longer than traditional lipsticks.
LIQUID LIPSTICKS I LOVE (a few of many!):
(*Note: left to right)
Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Como
Kylie Cosmetics Metal Matte Liquid Lipstick in Heir
Too Faced Melted Matte Liquid Lipstick in Feelin’ Myself
Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick in Sarafine
LIQUID LIPSTICK SWATCHES WET:
LIQUID LIPSTICK SWATCHES DRY:
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