What I Got For Christmas - 2016

12/30/2016



I love watching you tube video's of the "What I got for christmas", they are always fascinating to watch whether they are luxury items or thought out heartfelt gifts or gestures. Since I enjoying reading the holiday's blog post and watching the holiday YouTube video's, I thought I would share with you the things I received for christmas. I am truly grateful for friends and love one's that not only thought of me to purchase a gift, but the holiday's are the times that I cherish spending time with friends and family whether its sharing  a conversation, or with dinner and casual gatherings. 


Miss Dior -Blooming Bouquet Perfume 

Ulta Gift Card 

Zoya - Nail Polish and Lipstick Gift Set 

Starbucks -Ceramic Tumbler 

Berkshire  -Travel Watch & Jewelry Roll

Sephora Gift Card 

Bath & Body Works - Buttered Rum 3 Wick Candle 

Salvatore Ferragamo - Signorina Perfume & Body Lotion 



Current Foundations

8/23/2016



I wanted to share a couple of my current foundations that I have been using, my skin type is Normal/Oily. I tend to get oily in my t-zone area and I'm always on the hunt for foundation that works with my skin type and last all day. My preference is medium coverage, that I can build to full coverage if needed. I have two drugstore foundations in which I have been enjoying more then the high end foundations. Check out the items listed below, and if you have normal to oily skin what are the current foundations that you have been using, I would love to hear them !




Mac Matchmaster Foundation - This foundation contains SPF 15, it is described as foundation that is formulated to adjust to your skin tone for a demi matte finish and also has long wearing up to 8 hours. This is my second time purchasing this foundation and  it does give your skin a smooth finish with the bonus added of SPF , as with any long wearing foundation tips are to use a primer before applying and set the foundation afterwards.
(My Shade7.5)







Loreal Infalliable Pro Matte 24 Hour Foundation
This is has to be my most favorite drugstore foundation. This foundation is a matte foundation with serious staying power. If you need a foundation that last all day, this is it. Works great for oily skin. If you use this foundation don't mix it with any mattifying primer, otherwise it will make the foundation apply cakey, learned that through trial and error. My last pro about this foundation is that the price point. (My Shade - 111 Soft Sable)










Cover Fx Natural Finish Oil Free Foundation - This foundation I was seeing and hearing about it on YouTube #YOUTUBEMADEMEBUYIT and decided to give it a try. As in the name it is an Oil Free liquid foundation, for my skin type I do have to apply a mattifying primer first and then apply the foundation and set. A little goes a long way, you can easily go from natural to full coverage if you apply too much. I do find that I have to use blotting powder as touch ups throughout the day, I think  this foundation will work wells in the fall winter months, but not necessary with summer if you have oily skin. (My Shade - N80)






Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation : Normal to Oily. This foundation is another favorite, this foundation best match my skin tone. It is long wearing and has a nice light-weight feeling. The price point is very reasonable as well which is also another plus. (My Shade - 340 Cappuccino)

Tarteist x Shayla - Contour Palette

6/26/2016

Makeup Shayla Contour palette is finally here, I was lucky enough to grab this palette from the Tarte Cosmetics website on June 19, since then the palette has sold out on their website and currently not listed, but recently it was mention through Makeup Shayla snapchat that the palette will be available with Sephora in July, in which the contour palette retails for $45. I am such as fan of Makeup Shayla snapchat, instagram and youtube account (@makeupshayla) and was happy to hear about her collaboration with Tarte. This contour palette is curated with deeper contour color shades, along with highlighter and correct shades. I'm excited to use this product, who doesn't love a good contour right? Also this palette can be used as eye shadows as well which makes it versatile. I have purchase Tarte Cosmetics products in the past, and I felt comfortable purchasing a collaboration product. What are some contour palettes you are currently using?








* Disclaimer: All products and opinions are my own. This is not a sponsored post.

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