Tutorial - Drugstore Products Only!

This is a tutorial done using my recent purchases at Walgreens and Target. I also threw in a few other products to finish off the look, but they are also from drugstores. It's a quick, easy look that can be toned down or played up. I realized while editing that I might have gone a little overboard with the bouncy blush, but I was so afraid that it wouldn't show up on camera because I've heard complaints about its pigmentation!

In any case, I hope you like this look!

Drugstore Haul

This past Saturday I had to run about town and do some errands, and made a stop at Target and Walgreens to check out the beauty sections. Now, I love Target, but Walgreens was having way better deals on all things in the cosmetic world. The new collections from Maybelline, Covergirl, and Loreal have a lot of great things to check out! 


My haul of everything purchased is below. I wish I would have started my channel like six months ago, when I was getting packages from Sephora like every other day! But this year is the year of staying strong and being more mindful of my finances, so there ya go. =) 

Favorite Blushes of 2011

The last in my series of Favorites for 2011, all about blushes! Enjoy!

1. BareMinerals Blush in Flirt
2. NARS All about Cheeks palette (Orgasm and Sin)
3. Mary Kay Cheek Tints in Tangerine/Mandarin and Pomegranate/Grenade
4. Benefit Powda Wowsa

Monthly Faves - December 2011

The favorites from December also kind of double as my holy grail items, and you might have seen them in all my other videos too. The up and coming months will be new or rediscovered items, to keep it short.

1. Mary Kay Cheek Tint in Tangerine/Mandarin
2. Revlon Lip Butter in Cupcake
3. Tarte Gifted Mascara
4. Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer
5. Bath and Body Works Lotion in Vanilla Bean Noel
6. China Glaze Nail Polish in Re-Fresh Mint
7. ORLY Nail Polish in Rage
8. Too Faced Primed and Poreless Face Primer in Bronze Tint
9. D&G Perfume in 3 L'Imperatrice

2011 Skincare Favorites

I can't believe that 2011 has already passed. The year went by ridiculously fast, which means I'm sure 2012 will too. Scary! In any case, since this blog and my youtube channel are just starting out, I thought I would wrap up the year with a series of 2011 Favorites. That way when I do monthly favorites in 2012, they won't have to be super long because I'll only mention new or re-discovered products. 


The first in this series is my Skincare favorites. 

1. Soap & Glory Hand Food - This lotion is nongreasy with a very light, fresh scent. Best hand lotion I've ever used!
2. Soap & Glory The Greatest Scrub of All - A relatively affordable (about 17 dollars a bottle) exfoliator that really gets the job done. Once in a routine, you only have to use it about twice a week. 
3. Cetaphil Daily Moisturizer - This awesome moisturizer can be found at Walgreens and other drug stores, as well as in Target I believe. I've tried the Neutrogena version of this, but it didn't really work well for me. 
4. Philosophy Purity - This sucker isn't exactly cheap, but it takes a long time to go through the product. Plus, it's great for sensitive skin and can be used for a number of different things. Ask for a sample at Sephora!
5. Bliss Steep Clean  facial mask - If you have sensitive skin but want to try out a mask, this is a great option. It doesn't tingle and doesn't sting, but leaves your skin feeling fresh and clean. My face has been wonderful and clear for a while, and this is part of my skincare regimen.
6. Lush Tea Tree Toner - This organic, all natural toner is another great product for sensitive skin. It doesn't leave your skin dry or tight, and is actually really refreshing. 
7. Clindamycin Phosphate Gel - If you have Acne and nothing seems to be doing the trick, go to your doctor and have them write you a prescription for something... what have you got to lose!

Tutorial - Everyday Look

This is pretty much the makeup that I wear on a day to day basis. Sometimes it's less, but it's usually not much more. Hey, what can I say... I love sleep, and would rather lay in bed for ten more minutes than fuss with my make up in the morning!

Products used: Urban Decay Primer potion, Tarte tinted moisturizer, BareMinerals Foundation, Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow, Mac Paint Pot in Bare Study, CoverGirl Eyeshadow in Tapestry Taupe, Tarte Gifted Mascara, Mary Kay Cheek Tint in Tangerine, Garnier Skin Renew, Revlon Lip Butter in Sweet Tart

Tutorial - Night Out

This is the makeup look that I rocked for New Years. My work setting doesn't really give a lot of opportunity to wear darker shadows and a lot of highlighting, so I decided to vamp it up a little bit on New Years! Honestly, this is something I would do any time that I am going out at night with friends. I'm not really a glitter kind of girl, so this is dramatic enough for me.