Recently I got a job that requires me to wake up at 6AM. By the time I get completely ready, there's usually not more than 5 minutes left for makeup. This might be enough for some people, but I am so slow in the morning that it can take me about twice the time to do something! Here, I have pretty much everything I've been doing to make myself look like I actually had a good night sleep.
EYES:
I have really veiny, reddish eyelids, so I use a bit of MAC's Painterly Paint Pot to cover that up. I'm a contact wearer, so if I didn't get enough sleep, my contacts can sting pretty badly. I usually wait till I'm about to leave to put them on, but in the meantime, I like to apply some lubricant eye drops to prevent the stinging. I really don't have time to actually apply eyeshadow, so I just add some liner to my inner rims and some mascara, and I try to curl my lashes when I can. I always, always, always apply a little bit of clear mascara to my brows, and that instantly makes me look put together.
FACE:
Where I live, it can get pretty cold in the morning, causing my skin to get red and sometimes dry. I like to use a sunscreen because it's more emollient than my normal Clinique Dramatically Different Gel. I usually apply a quick layer of liquid foundation, and skip powder. Then, I apply a generous amount of my choice of blush, which for this winter has been either Nars Sin or Inglot #55. I never skip blush, because I think it takes me from ghost to normal. :)
LIPS:
For lips, I'm usually the type to only wear lip balm, but recently I've been keeping one of the new Revlon Lip Butters (shade Berry Smoothie) in my coat pocket. I usually smack this on once I'm already out the door.
Thanks for reading!
Jan 6, 2012
Favorite products of 2011
Another year has gone by, and as we welcomed 2012, I thought of all the things that I had tried in 2011. I've compiled an extensive list of products that I think I wouldn't have made it without. Most, if not all, of the items mentioned on this list were first-time buys for me, and I can say that I was very pleased with their performance. I hope 2012 brings many more beauty innovations to make our lives just that much easier. Happy New Year!
Makeup
Makeup
- Foundation: Bare Minerals Matte SPF 15 Foundation sephora.com
- Concealer: Benefit Boo-ing Concealer sephora.com
- Powder: Mark. Matte-nifficent Oil-Absorbing Powder shop.meetmark.com
- Blush: MAC blush in Dame maccosmetics.com
- Eyeliner: Milani Liquif'eye Pencil in Black cvs.com
- Eye Shadow: Urban Decay Naked Palette 1 sephora.com
- Mascara: Rimmel The Max Volume Mascara in Black walgreens.com
- Lip Balm: Smith Rosebud Minted Rose Lip Balm sephora.com
- Lipgloss: Sephora Glossy Gloss in Tangy Bite sephora.com
- Lipstick: Mark. Lipclick Full Color Lipstick in Coral Fixation shop.meetmark.com
Skin
- Cleanser: Mark. That's Deep Purifying Cleanser shop.meetmark.com
- Moisturizer: Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel clinique.com
- Sunscreen: Aveeno Continuous Protection Sunblock Lotion Face SPF 30 soap.com
- Eye Cream: Clinique All About Eyes Rich clinique.com
Hair
- Shampoo: Redken Extreme Shampoo folica.com
- Conditioner: Redken Extreme Deep Fuel Treatment folica.com
- Treatment/Mask: Naked Rescue Intensive Repair and Renew boots.com
- Leave-in: Redken Extreme Anti-Snap Leave-In Treatment folica.com
- Styling Product: BioInfusion Smoothing Hair Serum walgreens.com
Body
- Body Wash: Avon Naturals Shower Gel in Cherry Blossom shop.avon.com
- Moisturizer: Neutrogena Body Oil soap.com
- Deodorant: Secret PH Balanced in Shower Fresh soap.com
- Shave Cream/Gel: Skintimate Moisturizing Shave Gel in Strawberry Tangerine Twist soap.com
- Fragrance: Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy sephora.com
Nails
- Base Coat: Nail Tek Foundation II Ridge-Filling Base Coat transdesign.com
- Top Coat: Sephora by OPI 3-in-1 Base, Top & Strengthener sephora.com
- Spring/Summer Color: China Glaze Nail Lacquer in IV transdesign.com
- Fall/Winter Color: China Glaze Nail Lacquer in Below Deck transdesign.com
Tools
- Face Tool: Clarisonic Mia 1 clarisonic.com
- Hair Tool: Turbo 2200 Hair Dryer (discontinued)
- Tweezer: Tweezerman Slant Tweezers sephora.com
- Eyelash Curler: Revlon Eyelash Curler walgreens.com
- Razor: Schick Quattro for Women soap.com
- Hair Brush: Sephora Collection Boar Detangling Brush sephora.com
- Makeup Brushes: Sigma Make Me Up Kit sigmabeauty.com
Jan 3, 2012
Quick Tip: Cuticles
If you use a lip balm that comes in a tub or tin, you probably have some product left over on your finger after applying it to your lips. Instead of wiping that residue in your palm (or wherever you put it), massage it in on your cuticles. This will make them appear healthy and promote nail growth!
Dec 28, 2011
Hair Routine For Fine And Curly Hair
For shampoo, right now I'm switching between the Redken Extreme and the Garnier Pure Clean. The Redken one is opaque, and contains a lot of protein, making it great for damaged hair. When I need my hair to be squeaky clean, I switch over to the Garnier one, which is clear and clarifying.
Whenever I use the Redken shampoo, I also use the matching Redken Extreme conditioner. This particular formula isn't very hydrating, so it doesn't leave the hair feeling very soft - it's just enough to untangle the hair. Even though it doesn't soften, this formula definitely strengthens my hair and I will continue to use it. When I want my hair to be soft, I use a little bit of the Herbal Essences Touchably Smooth conditioner, which works extremely well at softening. About every two weeks I use a deep conditioner, and the one I'm currently using is the Naked Rescue Hair Treatment. I coat the length of my hair and leave it on for about ten minutes.
After I get out of the shower, I usually choose between a few treatments and styling products. The Redken Extreme Anti-Snap treatment is a great leave-in conditioner, but if I need more smoothness, I'll go with the Paul Mitchell Super Skinny serum. The super skinny serum smells amazing, and it really does help dry my hair faster! Another product that I really like is the Garnier Anti-Humidity Smoothing Milk. I've used this in the past and always gone back to it, but if I'm using it, I'll use it by itself, since too many products can cause buildup. That product is great to apply right before a blowout, since it really takes care of any frizz.
Whenever I use the Redken shampoo, I also use the matching Redken Extreme conditioner. This particular formula isn't very hydrating, so it doesn't leave the hair feeling very soft - it's just enough to untangle the hair. Even though it doesn't soften, this formula definitely strengthens my hair and I will continue to use it. When I want my hair to be soft, I use a little bit of the Herbal Essences Touchably Smooth conditioner, which works extremely well at softening. About every two weeks I use a deep conditioner, and the one I'm currently using is the Naked Rescue Hair Treatment. I coat the length of my hair and leave it on for about ten minutes.
After I get out of the shower, I usually choose between a few treatments and styling products. The Redken Extreme Anti-Snap treatment is a great leave-in conditioner, but if I need more smoothness, I'll go with the Paul Mitchell Super Skinny serum. The super skinny serum smells amazing, and it really does help dry my hair faster! Another product that I really like is the Garnier Anti-Humidity Smoothing Milk. I've used this in the past and always gone back to it, but if I'm using it, I'll use it by itself, since too many products can cause buildup. That product is great to apply right before a blowout, since it really takes care of any frizz.
Dec 27, 2011
Sephora Professionnel Airbrush Concealer 57 Brush: Review & Photos
I first discovered the Sephora Professionnel Airbrush Concealer #57 brush when one of the beauty consultants at the store used it on me. I was originally interested in the actual concealer, but as soon as I felt this brush on my skin, I knew I had to have it. I've always had trouble applying concealer under my eyes, because the traditional flat brushes would leave the area looking streaky. If I applied with my fingers, it always ended up looking splotchy and uneven, and I'd end up using more product than necessary.
After the beauty consultant was done, I took one look in the mirror and was immediately sold. As the name states, this brush definitely gives an airbrushed finish. My concealer had never looked so good, and the best part was that I barely felt it to the touch, so it's extremely gentle (great for the delicate eye area).
The beauty consultant at Sephora also mentioned that with this brush, it didn't matter what concealer you chose to use, you were going to get a perfect application every time. I find this to be absolutely true, and I'm glad that now I'm able to use all my neglected concealers!
This brush is made of synthetic fibers, which make it great for applying concealer as it won't absorb the product. I find that when using this brush, I only need a fraction of what I used to use before. At first it might appear too big, but the round shape allows it to get into the contours of your face effortlessly. I bought this brush primarily for under-eye concealer, but I find that it works great around my nose as well.
This brush retails for $24 USD and can be purchased at any Sephora store or at sephora.com. Thank you for reading!
Sephora Professionnel Airbrush Concealer 57 Brush
After the beauty consultant was done, I took one look in the mirror and was immediately sold. As the name states, this brush definitely gives an airbrushed finish. My concealer had never looked so good, and the best part was that I barely felt it to the touch, so it's extremely gentle (great for the delicate eye area).
The beauty consultant at Sephora also mentioned that with this brush, it didn't matter what concealer you chose to use, you were going to get a perfect application every time. I find this to be absolutely true, and I'm glad that now I'm able to use all my neglected concealers!
This brush is made of synthetic fibers, which make it great for applying concealer as it won't absorb the product. I find that when using this brush, I only need a fraction of what I used to use before. At first it might appear too big, but the round shape allows it to get into the contours of your face effortlessly. I bought this brush primarily for under-eye concealer, but I find that it works great around my nose as well.
This brush retails for $24 USD and can be purchased at any Sephora store or at sephora.com. Thank you for reading!
Sephora Professionnel Airbrush Concealer 57 Brush
Sephora Professionnel Airbrush Concealer 57 Brush
Sephora Professionnel Airbrush Concealer 57 Brush
Comparison: Sigma F70 Concealer Brush (left), Sephora Professionnel Airbrush Concealer 57 Brush (right)
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