Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Favorite Setting Sprays

Hi Everyone

I want to talk a little bit about make-up setting sprays. With the summer coming, and the fact that my T-zone gets very oily already this extra heat and humidity will make it worse.

My favorite for making my makeup last ALL DAY is Model in a Bottle (original).I purchase mine when I can on Hautelook Amazing stuff! I have purchased this repeatedly and I just can't live without this product anymore. The spray itself is thicker then a normal mist-it is a actual spray. The smell is strong not overwhelming but it took me some getting used to. This product is one that you need to have your makeup done and make sure your mascara is completely dry!! that is a key step to making sure your makeup lasts because this product will make your mascara run if it is applied while your mascara is still wet.

The second favorite is the Urban Decay De Slick spray. This spray is a definite mist, not as thick as the Model in a Bottle but when I think of this this product is one that I am not using to guarantee the longevity of my makeup but to keep my oily face at bay. ( I do use blot papers as well) I like to use this one when I know I am going to be in the heat for awhile or not going to be able to blot my face regularly.

Hope this helps!
Always
Amanda

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Make Up Forever

Hey Everyone

So during the sephora chic week I definitely went and splurged. Right now I really want to talk about some products I got from the MUFE line.

I always have heard great reviews about their MUFE HD Foundation. Now for me I like drugstore foundations but I have always enjoyed my Benefit Oxygen Wow foundation and since I have been using my St. Tropez I needed a darker foundation to match my body. So I went and I purchased the kit with this foundation which was around $79? I think which in the kit you got

  1. The Foundation- pick your own shade ( I am in N150)
  2. MUFE HD powder
  3. A kabuki brush
  4. An HD primer
I have really been enjoying this foundation I decided to try it with my beauty blender ( I have a post about this a few weeks back) and I am in love. This foundation to me is a great everyday foundation because with the beauty blender it gives it a great light-medium coverage and if I want I can make it closer to full coverage if I chose to use a brush. 

I love this and I already have tried the powder that came with it so I was happy to get a backup of that product. 

The primer I am not to excited about, I prefer my primers to have more of a silicone feel and this one just doesn't have that. The texture seems more of a liquid and just not in my preferences. 

Overall I think if you are wanting to try out MUFE I would suggest this kit because you get a good bang for your buck plus sephora has a great return policy if you don't like the product. 

Hope this helps!
Always
Amanda

New Brushes ( Real Technique)



Hey Everyone

So I purchased a bunch of new brushes from the Real Techniques website. I already owned some brushes and I really loved them. I love that these brushes are synthetic so they are easier to clean and maintain versus natural fiber brushes.

In my haul I purchased the

  • Limited Edition Duo-Fiber Set
  • The Eye Starter Set
  • Stippling Brush
  • Expert Face Brush
  • Setting Brush
The shipping let me tell you was amazing- I got it within two days! That was amazing

I love these brushes and I am so happy to add them to my collection.

Hope you like!
Always
Amanda