February Favorites

Another month has passed by, and I cannot believe that spring break is coming up in a week (yasssssss). I still haven’t gotten my tax return so this girl has been pinching pennies. For that reason, this month I have a few new favorites, but most of them are products that I already had but rediscovered.

I also started working on the blog a lot more because I realized that if I love doing something I should take time to do it. This blog has become somewhat of a de-stresser for me. I feel like when you take time out of your busy schedule to spend time with God and do things you enjoy, you are less stressed and more focused on the work you need to get done.

Anyways, here’s what I have been loving this month. :)

// BEAUTY

1. Maybelline Color Sensation Lipcolor in Plum Paradise.

I have been looking for a darker lip color that isn’t too obviously dark. I am someone who likes their lips to look as natural as possible so I never go for a statement lip. This color is gorgeous, in that it’s a deep plumy-red that’s shimmery without being obnoxiously shimmery. I love that I can blend this color out and make it a subtle color or I can go full color and both look great.

2. Maybelline FaceStudio Master Conceal.

I have been trying to use more drugstore makeup because high-end makeup makes me broke (notice the fact that I said trying haha...). I had just run out of my concealer and needed another one, and I knew I was about to break out because I had eaten terribly that day. This concealer is wonderful. I apply it with a tiny flat brush and then pat it in with my ring finger, and it covers so incredibly well. I don’t feel like I need to buy a high-end concealer anymore. Seriously is one of my new favorites.

Beginner's Makeup Kit

Hello lovelies! Today I thought I’d give you some ideas for a beginner’s makeup kit. Whether you are new to makeup, or you know a younger girl who is getting into makeup soon, here are some ideas to get you or them started.

BB Cream

I love BB cream and personally use this everyday over foundation. Since this is a kit for beginners, I’d say BB cream is probably the best product to start off with. It’s lightweight (so it doesn’t feel like you’re wearing makeup), a little bit of coverage, and SPF. I use the one by Revlon, but one of my friends uses Maybelline, and another of my friends uses Almay (but if you’re allergic to soy, don’t use the Almay one). This can be applied with your fingers, or with a damp makeup sponge.

Concealer

Since BB cream doesn’t always cover everything and a lot of times when we are starting out with makeup, it’s the time of our lives when we have acne. This concealer is long lasting and can also be used under your eyes to cover any dark circles. Make sure when you apply the concealer that you are patting it on your skin, not rubbing in on so that you can actually cover the imperfection without rubbing the product off. I prefer Maybelline’s SuperStay concealer because it can be used on oily or dry skin since it’s a liquid.

Powder

Powder is great to set your face makeup and keep your face from getting shiny throughout the day. I love the Rimmel Stay Matte powder in translucent because it doesn’t make your face too powdery and it keeps the oily-ness at bay.

Eyebrows

Eyebrows to me are a necessity. Its important to not fill them in so dark that they look fake, but enough that they look polished. I use an angled brush to apply ELF’s eyebrow kit. This stuff is only $3 and such a good product.