Warning: Did not edit this entry. Too damn lazy. Oh, and lots and lots of swearing in this post. Blame lack of sleep, okay?
Sooo, guess who spent tax return money on make-up??
Okay, not all of it, but I did add a lot of new stuff to my already abundant stash.
AND I GOT PICKCHAS!!!!!!111 omg.
They suck, but still.
So without further ado my March Make-Up haul (maybe this will become a thing?):
Garnier BB Cream
So, I already have a BB cream, I think it's by Maybelline, but I wasn't happy with it cause my skin gets REALLY oily, and it only added extra shine to my face.
That's why I was extremely happy to find this from Garnier. I haven't tried it yet, but I'm hoping it does as promised and keeps the shine off of my face.
*crosses fingers*
Kiss Premium Eyelashes
I don't wear eyelashes, cause I'm volumizing mascara dependent BUT I really want to start, so I saw these in the store (on sale) and figured, "Why not?"
They look really thick and full and my eyelashes are so thin they are damn near invisible. I'm guessing once I wear these the result will be hella dramatic.
Wet n Wild Creme Eyeliner in Cocoa and Maybelline Eyestudio Gel Liner in Charcoal
Hello my new addiction!!!
Fuck pencil, fuck liquid, Gel is my new shit. It goes on SO, SO, SO easy, and I'm like eyeliner inept, okay. I can't get a straight, non-messy line to save my life and cat eyes??? Forget it.
But that was before I tried Gel.
Now I can whip up a perfect winged eye in minutes, without constantly having to go over the line or clean up smudges. Seriously, putting on eyeliner used to be my least favorite make-up step and now I look forward to it.
I don't think I'll ever go back to pencils or liquid.
Ever.
Also, super cheap. The black gel I use (not pictured) is by Wet n Wild and it KICKS ASS. Seriously, it's the same quality as the more pricey stuff, but retails for $3.99. Definitely more value than what you pay for.
The one pictured, though, is from the Fergie line of products, so it retails for $4.99.
Damn you, Fergie! Hiking up my prices and shit.
CoverGirl Oil Control Foundation in Classic Tan
Remember how I mentioned I have really oily skin in some places?
Well, you're gonna start to see a trend of oil-free or shine-control products in the stuff I buy, cause I seriously can not with the shine.
I've used this foundation, but I got the Sensitve Skin kind, so I haven't tried this version yet. I have no idea if it will work, but I know the Sensitive Skin version didn't have too much shine when I wore it, so hopefully this stuff will be better.
From Top Left: CoverGirl LipPerfection in Euphoria, CoverGirl Eye Enhancers in Drama Eyes, CoverGirl Shadow Blast Smoky Eyes, CoverGirl Clean Oil-Control Pressed Powder Foundation in Warm Beige
If you'd asked me a week ago what my favorite drug store make up brand is, I'd have said Maybelline. Yet, I find myself constantly buying (and loving) CoverGirl products, sooo maybe it's CoverGirl after all?
So, out of these products, I actually have used the pressed powder, just in a different shade, and I've worn the lipstick.
The powder is once again oil-control (see, told you the oil-control thing will be a trend) and I really like it. The shade I had before was Classic Tan and it's too dark. (Yes, I know the liquid foundation I showed above is in Classic Tan, but for some reason the pressed powder goes on darker??? Idk why.)
I got the lipstick, because I've fallen fashionably late in love with the wine-colored lips trend and I was looking for a dramatic deep red that would suit my skin tone. And I found it!!!!
I love my lips when I'm wearing this lipstick. They are sexy, full and vampy and I feel like my pout could give Kemp Muhl's a run for her money (okay, not really, but still).
From top: Sally Hansen Lip Smoother, Maybelline Baby Lips in Peach Kiss, Covergirl LipPerfection in Heavenly, Maybelline ColorSensational in Warm Latte, Maybelline Baby Lips in Quenched
I'm all about the lips, lately. I think it's because ever since I caught the WORST COLD I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE my lips have been getting chapped very easily, so I needed products that could moisturize them which is where the Baby Lips and Lip Smoother come in.
I use the Baby Lips in Quenched the most, followed by the Lip Smoother and then Peach Kiss. All three get the job done, but Quenched has spf 20, the Lip Smoother has a glossy shine I love and Peach Kiss smells and tastes the best. So, really I love all three.
As for the two lipsticks, one was an impulse buy and one I got from my Gma cause she bought it and never wore it. It was still sealed up!
The LipPerfection in heavenly is a VERY bold pink that I somehow get away with depending on what I'm wearing (it looks really good with big, dark sunglasses lol).
The ColorSensational I wear when I'm doing big, dramatic eyes and I want a lipstick that won't compete with my eyes. It's a gorgeous shimmery bronze color that looks perfect with my skin tone. <33
I wanted to show what each of the colors look like, but I have terrible lighting in my apartment (AND MOSQUITOES FUCKING HELL!!!!), so this is the best I could do:
From Bottom to top: LipPerfection in Heavenly, LipPerfection in Euphoria, ColorSensational in Warm Latte
Looks like shit, right? I neeeed better lighting. Bad.
Early attempt to capture lip color while wearing the lip stick.
Lolfail.
And do you see? My kiss is only worth 20 cents.... LOLfml.
Impress Press On Nails in Chic Mystique
Yay for the easiest manicure in the fucking world!
Seriously, all you do is peel 'em off like they're a sticker, put them on your nails (make sure you line them up correctly, cause once they're set they ARE NOT MOVING), hold them down for about 20 seconds and BOOM you're done. And your nails look perfect.
Love!
Sally Hansen Salon Effects in Metal Head
Can you tell I'm really lazy when it comes to doing my nails?
Haha, not really, but I just get SO SICK of spending time painting my nails to perfection and then having them chip five minutes later.
I haven't used these yet, but they seem like a cool idea.
Plus, I won't have to spend 20 fucking minutes applying, drying, reapplying, then using art deco for intricate design.
Then ruining when I wash the dishes. :/
Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets
Just in case all the other oil-control products fail.
You can never be too careful, k?
AND NOW A SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE FROM.....
My new shoes!!!!
Aren't they prettiful????
Believe it or not both were under $20. The boots were $17.94 and the booties $19.99.
Great buy, right???
And that concludes this entry.
Sorry my pics are shit, but I'm still learning, okay? One day I will have the best pictures in the whole world on this blog.
And then I will wake up and find it was all one, pathetic dream. /emo shit
Bye sweets. <33
P.S. I'm beginning to wonder if the view count on my blog is right. According to Google I've had a ton of traffic and views (not counting mine, I swear!), but none of you bitches comment.
What gives?
Oh, well. I'm not writing this blog for you anyway. I'm writing for my future kids, okay, who will read this and think, "Dear Jesus, why'd you give me this loser for a mommy? Why???"
lolmylifeisbelowaverage. :/
