Hello Beautiful People!! I'm back!! I know it has been a while since I have posted an entry on this blog, as well as a video on youtube, but I promise to do better! This post is for my latest YouTube video (Shoe Haul!! I'm Back!!) Below you will find pictures of all the shoes (and handbags) in the video as well as links to the sites where I purchased them from.
Greetings wonderful people. And although it has been a while since my last post, I am indeed grateful to be back. I am also happy to say, i'll be receiving my degree in exactly 7 days!!! Well enough about me. This post is to tell you all about some of my favorite products of the month of April as well as a few songs I have been blasting in my car. So here we go.....
Milani Multitasker Face Powder 06 Medium Tan I came across this face powder when I was looking for a dupe for the MAC mineralized skin finish natural. I was unable to get to the MAC counter at the time, so I began to seek out an alternative at the drug store, and came across this face powder. I have to say, it does the job! I don't wear foundation, so I use this face powder after I put on my concealer to make the transition smoother. If you're looking for a MAC MSFN dupe, I'd definitely recommend this product.
Retail price: $5.99
Physicians Formula Eye booster Eyeliner Ultra Black I first saw this product being used by a makeup guru on youtube (can't recall who), and it looked amazing. I went to Target to purchase it, and it has been Heaven sent ever since. Honestly, I have had this eyeliner for a while (it lasts for a very long time), and it hasn't failed me yet. It continues to give me the best winged eyeliner that a girl could ever ask for. At first, I thought the price was a tad bit expensive, but since it has literally lasted over 6months, I cannot complain!!
Retail price: $10.87
MAC Pro Longer Concealer NC35 At first, I had a love/hate relationship with this concealer. Before purchasing, I looked up reviews and saw that most people really loved it. I purchased it, got home to try it, and clearly I must have the darkest under eye circles in the world, because I was not impressed with the coverage. So I went back to my Studio Finish. Then the lightbulb in my head went off!! Use it as a highlight Ebony (since it is 2 shades lighter than my complexion). So I layered it over the Studio Finish (NC45), and it is a wonder!! Its easy to apply since it is liquid, and a little does go a LONG WAY. Only downfall is, the pump kind of dispenses alot with one pump, so you have to be light handed when using.
Retail price: $17
Mehron Face Smoothie Sponge I purchased 2 of these at last years Makeup Show here in Chicago, and honestly I never touched them. Not even on clients. Recently I was looking for an alternative to applying my concealer, since sometimes it seemed to crease. I decided to to reach for this sponge and give it a try, and it worked! No more creasing, and it gets in the small areas that my finger couldn't. I love it!
Retail price: Between $10-12
MAC Fix + I purchased this last year at the MAC store, since it was sitting on a nice rack at the register (Its the travel size). I had never used it, until like 2 weeks ago. I decided to try it because I wanted my makeup to be set for the day. And it works! It set my makeup, and it looked fresh throughout the day. Now, I don't dare leave out the house without a spray, or TWO!!
Retail price: $10 for travel size, $20 for regular size
Black Radiance Artisan Color Baked Blush 8312 Raspberry I was a Black Radiance newbie, and came across the line in a Walgreens and decided to give them a shot. I purchased this blush, a mascara, and corrector/ concealer. While I was less than pleased with the other products, I was pleasantly satisfied with the blush. It is very pigmented, and a little goes a long way. Looks great when you have a neutral eye. Adds some color to your face.
Retail price:$4.99
FAVORITE MUSIC OF THE MONTH I am a HUGE music fan. Bigger than makeup and fashion. Music is deep within. Seems like every few weeks, I have a new playlist. These are some of the songs I am enjoying the most. Click the link/video to hear for yourself!! (I am big on gospel, but I like smooth R&B as well.)
