Wedding Makeup Pt 2

Hey readers! Here is part two for my wedding makeup blogs =)

If you didn't realize it already, I did my own makeup. Call me picky but I would just rather do my own makeup. Every girl has her own way of doing it, ha ha.

 The funny thing about my makeup for the big day is, it really wasn't too different from what I normally use!

 

 Above is a photo showing what I used for my eyes... not including my mascara however which was by Maybelline.

 

I always use New York Color Liquid Eyeliner! It's super cheap and does the job! A good product for everyday use. I also had a friend give me a shimmer kit thingy from Physicians Formula. I fell in love with it. When I went to the store I picked up this eye shadow by Physicians Formula called Nude. CLICK HERE for a link to the product. Its a little spendy but worth it! You can pick it up in the cosmetics section at Walmart. This is also great for everyday use. 

 

Last but not least, here is what I used for my lips.

 

 

Nothing too outrageous but keep in mind this is for a wedding so I kept my hot pink lipstick in the drawer for another day, ha ha. I have blogged about Maybelline's Super Stay 14 Hour Lipstick in the past and I still love it! This particular shade is 025 Beige. I topped it off with Covergirl's Wetslicks Lip Gloss. I forgot how much of an effect a touch of gloss can give.

 Well that about does it for my wedding makeup products! Nothing too crazy but these are all products that I love and I use most of them on a daily basis. Well worth trying =)

Fun Makeup Products I Used On My Wedding Day Pt 1

 Ladies, listen up =) I get asked often by some of you what products I use for my hair, my skin, what makeup do I use and so on and so forth. Well, my wedding was no different! I'm more than happy to share what I had spread out on my mother-in-laws counter top just minutes before it was time to leave for the ceremony!

 I covered my skin in my most recent two blogs that I posted earlier tonight. Now I'm going to share with you what I used for makeup. These are products that I use on the regular sometimes as well.

 

First off, starting from the left side I tried out the Correction Crème from Hard Candy. This was my first time using this but since I am a huge fan of Hard Candy Cosmetics, I figured I'd see how it works. The package says 5 Flawless Results in 1:
color corrects skin tone
oil free
neutralizes undertone
brightens complexion
evens skin texture

My take on it... I liked it. I wasn't overly thrilled about it but I also wouldn't say I wasted my money either. I bought a Medium since I have been tanning. It worked almost the same as my other cover up which works pretty well. I still had a couple visible flaws but that's just me. These products aren't supposed to make miracles happen, ha ha. Since it worked as well as my Cover Girl cover up, I'd probably buy it again.

The second product is my Blush Crush Baked Blush number 126- "Pin Up" by Hard Candy. By the way, all of the Hard Candy products that I show can be found at Walmart.
This blush went on with a light pink that wasn't too dramatic... I liked that! It left a shimmer which brightened up my cheeks. There isn't much else to say except I loved it!

I forgot to add my Hard Candy concealer pencil into the photo so I apologize. It comes with a tube of concealer for about $6. I have blogged about it before. These two are by far my most favorite concealer combos ever! Total coverage and worth the money in my opinion. The pencil helps you cover up the smallest of flaws.



Source: Walmart


Last but not least is my Revlon Photo-Ready Concealer stick. I noticed mine went on a little yellow... I'm not sure if its supposed to? I picked out a Medium. Luckily in my photos though, no patches where I wore this stuck out. It lasted a good while without coming off. Id say besides the fact that my skin tone didn't exactly match up to the one I picked out, its a good product. Plus, concealer sticks are always a must for in your purse or in your makeup kit =) I am Pick one up at your local Target!

Thanks for reading everyone!
Stay tuned for part 2 soon!
 

Don't waste money on these beauty products

Hey everyone! I'm big into researching and finding articles and since I am on a roll with that today, I figured I would share some of my top finds for the week. Here is an article I found on Beauty Money Wasters. We have ALL been there before where we have spent hard earned money on a product that didn't impress us. I personally love to blog about what I love and what I wasn't a fan of. This way I can get feedback from my readers and we can compare products. The article above describes three particular products to watch out for.

 (CLICK HERE for source of photo)

Under eye cream: There has been no real proof that the area under your eyes need a special product than the rest of your face. Its basically just another way to overcharge you for something you don't

even need.

 

Designer lipstick and eye shadow: Often these spendy products are made up of the exact same ingredients. In my opinion, you just end up paying for the designer label.

 

Split end repair/Conditioner: This is a big one for me since I use a lot of conditioning products. I have never allowed myself to spend over $18 on a product. A lot of the more expensive products will deliver equal satisfaction when compared to a cheaper product.

 

15 Beauty Products To Try

Hello everyone! Here I am tonight with another blog about beauty products but I came across a particular article that caught my attention. Its called 15 Beauty Products To Try Before You Die by Allure. It sounded interesting so I took a look at it and some of these products I have personally tried. For example, the Crest White Strips:

 

I do have pretty good teeth... nothing funky looking by any means ha ha. I want to know though, has anyone had any amazing results with these? I never really noticed great results myself and I tried them time and time again. I won't knock them... and maybe its just me but I never had much luck with getting my teeth whiter then about two shades.

 

One thing I would love to try are Shu Uemura:

 

 

They sell for $20 a pair but are reusable if taken care of properly and they look as real as natural lashes. Every girl should try a pair of falsies in her lifetime =)

 

Also, surprisingly I have yet to try nail polish strips. I was hesitant how long they would last and if they would look corny or not. I think its worth a try!!

 

CLICK HERE and go check out the 15 Beauty Products To Try Before You Die. You might find something you LOVE!

Beauty gotta haves for SPRING

Hello everyone! I figured I would quickly share with you something I came across on Yahoo while browsing through the top stories and latest news. As you know, this blog contains a lot about crafts and fashion so I figured those of you interested in those things might want to see the Beauty Must-Haves for Spring 2013! Some of these items on this list I have not tried... Well, I'll be honest most of them I haven't ha ha but I will tell you about the few that I have:

 

You can pick this up at Target for what should be less than $7. This is a great color selection for spring and it truly does seem to stay on a little longer. I have always loved Revlon!

 

 

Stila

I just picked up this color recently! I have brown eyes so its hard for me to personally pull blue off, but if done right it can look amazing! If you have blue eyes already then this will just make them look even more blue! A perfectly bright color for spring! Its also waterproof... and beach ready!

 

I love Coach but have not tried this. However, for the Coach fans out there... Check out their latest fragrances for the season and get it for under $50!

 

 



Eye shadow you will love

Hello readers! In my last blog I gushed about my love for Hard Candy and my two favorite products that help your complexion. Well more amazing products from Hard Candy are their Top 10 Eye Shadow kits! They have a lot of different color choices. I personally love the kit with purple so I purchased that one and this is another one that I love:

 

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Hard-Candy-Top-Ten-Eye-Shadow/21472880

 

 Click on the link above to go straight to their kit sold at Walmart.

 

Each kit has colors that can create a sexy style or a dramatic smokey eye look with its range from sparkling light to shimmering dark! I wasn't so sure if this eye shadow would stay on for long considering the fact that its pretty inexpensive but so far I am satisfied. It seems to stay on about as long as my other name brand makeup! The outside has a cute lace trim on each kit with a different colored background depending on which kit it is. When you open it up, there is a long mirror which would be located behind the lace trim shown above. It also has two brushes which is nice.

 

You really can't go wrong for 10 eye shadows in a cute kit for just $6!

 

 

Hard Candy ROCKS!

When I was learning how to contour my face last month, I came across an amazing makeup line! It's called Hard Candy and you can find it at your local Walmart. I would have to say my favorite product they sell is their Hard Candy Heavy Duty Concealer:

 

 

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Hard-Candy-Glamoflauge-Heavy-Duty-Concealer-with-Concealer-Pencil/21472874

 

This particular set actually comes with a concealer pencil to help hide unwanted marks and even tattoos! I tried Rimmel's highlighter/concealer but it didn't work as well as this. I highly recommend this product if you want something long lasting and that will give you noticeable changes! Can't beat that for 6 bucks!

 

I would also recommend their Hard Candy Welcome Matte Powder:

 

 

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Hard-Candy-Welcome-Matte-Mattifying-Transluscent-Powder/14898326

 

This is another product that truly works! It helps keep the shine away so be sure to apply a little to your nose, forehead and cheek bones! A great product for those who tend to have oily skin!

 

Hard Candy has received amazing reviews and I have even came across a couple blogs from people like me who loved their products! They have so much more to offer so go check them out at your local Walmart!
I now have a new favorite makeup line =)