My To-Go Cosmetics Bag/Mid-Month Favorites:
So with my non-job & the fact that I’ve been sick since
lately, I haven’t really had the time or money to try a whole lot of new
products. However, I have been using what I consider to be the staples in my
collection for the past couple months a lot. I recently spent the night at a friend’s
where we went to a couple of my alumnus school’s hockey games (two days before
I came down with strep). So of course I had to look good, because we were going
out to the local “club” later that evening. So I brought my staple pieces that
are known as my To-Go bag, which also happen to be the items that have been the
past couple months favorites.
The Bag:
I’ve been
using this metallic silver Ipsy bag that I received back in September. I’m not
the biggest fan of the looks of the bag. As you can see there are fingernail
indentations, creases, and random scratches. It’s not the best quality bag Ipsy
has had but I absolutely love the size because it fits all my makeup (minus
brushes) in it.
The Makeup:
Benefit The Porefessional
.75 fl. oz.
- $31
I realize
this isn’t a feasible option for most people. I got this back towards the beginning
of the year with my birchbox points that I had been saving up for a “high-end”
product. I absolutely love this stuff though, it’s magical. A good alternative
if you don’t have extremely sensitive skin (or weird allergies like me) is the
e.l.f. Mineral Primer, it’s about $6. I personally can’t use that one because
of ingredients in it. So when this runs out, I have a couple different brands
from subscription boxes to use up.
Clinique Even Better Makeup (Shade 24 – Linen)
1 fl. oz. -
$27
I was given
this last year for Christmas. Again this is a high-end product that a lot of
people can’t afford. I’ve heard a lot of people really like the Revlon
Colorstay or Covergirl 3-in-1 foundation for more affordable options. I
personally really love this foundation because it has a sort of dropper-esque
top, so it doesn’t get germs in it as easily. I love that this is literally my
perfect shade (I don’t even have to put it down my neck because they are
literally the same shade). I also like that it’s medium coverage and doesn’t
oxidize. So many of my drugstore foundations oxidize during the day that by the
time I get home my face is a weird orange color.
NYX Above &
Beyond Full Coverage Concealer (CJ01 – Porcelain)
.24 oz. -
$5
This is the
old packaging of this concealer, because again I got this at Christmas a year
ago. I actually didn’t use this for quite a while because I though it made my
makeup look cakey or didn’t cover my blemishes well. I realized though that it
was the way I was applying it and other makeup I was using with it. This is
medium-full coverage and $5 isn’t too bad for concealer. I love that the line
has 8 skintone versions & 4 color correcting versions. The consistency is
slightly thick so it’s not got to run down the face when applying it. I like to
take a small concealer brush and stipple it onto my blemishes.
Be A Bombshell Smooth Criminal Powder
.14 oz. -
$12
This isn’t
technically high-end but it is on the pricier side. I got this in my September
2014 Ipsy bag, and basically it’s just 100% silica. I’ve heard a lot of people
rave about the e.l.f. Studio High
Definition Powder, which is half the price if you’re looking for a slightly
cheaper alternative. I like this because it’s a single ingredient so you know
that there’s no additive ingredients, and you can understand what the
ingredient is with a simple google search. I love how it effortlessly makes my
foundation matte without making it look cakey. I’ve also heard that this is a
great option to put underneath foundation to hide pores and mattify any natural
oils.
City Color Be Matte Blush (Fresh Melon)
.314 oz. - $5
This is by
far my favorite blush I have ever owned. I honestly love the City Color
Cosmetics brand, I have yet to find a product that I haven’t been impressed
with (I also own an eyeshadow palette & a blush quad). I normally don’t go
for a coral-ish color, but for some reason this goes amazing with my pale skin,
probably because even though it’s pigmented it blends out really well. I got
this in my February 2014 Ipsy bag, but I found the other City Color Cosmetics
products at a store called Five Below, although you can order their makeup
directly off their website.
Lorac Behind the Scenes Eye Primer
.53 oz. -
$21 (The one I own is a .19 oz. sample size)
So again
this is probably not feesible for most people because it’s a high-end product.
I got this sample in a make-up gift set that was on sale for less than $10. I
originally didn’t like this product but once I started using it more I started
liking it more. It goes on translucent even though it comes out a pearly
off-white color. I definitely recommend the e.l.f. essential eyelid primer, I
will definitely go back to that one once I use this up, because it’s $1 and
works just as well as this Lorac one does.
Wet n Wild Coloricon 5-pan Palette (Smoke and Melrose)
.21 oz. - $3.99
(depends on store)
So this is
a limited fall 2014 edition palette, if you can still find this get it
immediately! I don’t know why but this has been the only eyeshadows I’ve been
wearing for the past 2-3 months. You can make a nice darker eye look or a
lighter eye look. It’s so versatile and perfect for the fall. If you can’t find
this anymore I definitely recommend the WnW Coloricon trio Walking on Eggshells
(about $2.99) because it makes for such a flawless light eye look. Count me in
on the WnW eyeshadow bandwagon!
Urban Decay Perversion Mascara
.4 fl. oz.
- $22 (The one I own is a .1 fl. oz. sample size)
I got this
in my August 2014 Ipsy Bag. This is probably the best mascara I have ever used.
It is the blackest of blacks, it doesn’t clump, and it lengthens my lashes.
Those are the three things I look for in mascara. Sadly, I probably won’t buy a
new one when this one runs out because of the price. Sadly, I think high-end
mascaras tend to always win my favor. I just haven’t found a top notch
drugstore mascara yet. I will probably buy a mini version for about $10 at Ulta
of a high-end mascara, because I honestly don’t even go through a travel size
tube in about 3 months.
Sumita Beauty Kala Black Color Intense Pencil
.06 oz. -
$15
I received
this in a subscription box (either Glossybox or Birchbox) and for a while I
didn’t use it at all. I honestly went on about a 6 month kick of not using
eyeliner. However, I’ve recently been using eyeliner more, and this is by far
my favorite. It’s a nice dark color that is smudge-proof and seemingly
waterproof. It’s not the darkest black I own, but it’s the perfect shade of
black for my pale skin tone (some black eyeliners make me look sullen and dead
because they are too dark). I also love the cream texture this eyeliner has
when it goes on. This is on the more expensive side, but unfortunately I haven’t
found an eyeliner from the drugstore that I love as much as this one.
Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm (220 Showy)
.095 oz. -
$8.49 (depends on store)
Holy
pigmentation, like seriously this is so freakin’ pigmented it’s unreal. I like
to use my fingers (freshly washed) to apply this so it’s a little more sheer
and doesn’t looks so dramatic on my lips. It definitely stays true to its name
it is a very flash magenta-hot pink. I also love the smell, it’s very minty. I
have a balm by CoverGirl that just smells chemically, so this is definitely an
upgrade. I also love that there are matte balms now, kind of in a matte makeup
kick right now.
Wet n Wild Mega Last Lip Color (Bordeaux Boulevard)
.11 oz -
$1.99
This is a
deep purple/Mauve color that is absolutely perfect for fall/winter. Again I
apply this with my fingers, because applying it straight or even with a brush
it’s just too dark for my pale skin. However, with my fingers this color is
absolutely gorgeous. I wear this a lot when I’m going out and running errands.
I use the WnW palette so I have a very neutral eye so my lips can be my focus.
Non-Makeup Favorites:
I
absolutely love this website. It’s an auction site, except you don’t have to
spend money. You get credits by signing up, connecting your facebook, doing
surveys, watching videos, etc. You can buy credits, but you don’t have to. I
tend to look for things that have free shipping, so I don’t have to pay a cent
(you do have to pay actual money if it’s not free shipping). You can also
auction your items on there (I believe you just have to pay shipping) and you
get the credits of the person that wins transferred to you. So far I’ve won NHL
stickers (2 sheets), 3 sample size perfumes, & a mini sifter (for powdered
sugar). They are little things, but still I’m getting them for free which is
pretty awesome.
The Flash (TV Show)
Okay I’ve
been a fan of Grant Gustin for a long time. He’s the perfect flash, and isn’t
your stereotypical macho man superhero (aka ridiculously buff). I love the
dynamic between the various characters. I’ll be the first to admit that until
this show came out I knew nothing about the Flash (comic books or anything). I’m
not much of a superhero girl (Captain America excluded, I mean Chris Evans arms
alone…) So I’m actually surprised I like this. Especially, since the Sci-Fi
aspect is actually fairly realistic.
Criminal Minds (TV Show)
All honesty
this isn’t a new favorite for me, I’ve loved this for a few years. I got into a
few years back when my sister was sick and we were both home for Winter break
and she marathoned it in our living room. I got addicted, and since then I’ve
seen every old episode and am completely up-to-date on the episodes. I’m a bit
of an oddball because I’m way more attracted to the character of Spencer Reid
than that of Derek Morgan. Even the real life actors Matthew Gray Gubler and
Shemar Moore are the same for me. I love quirky guys with weird senses of humor
and Matthew Gray Gubler and his character are that. I’m not saying I’m not
attracted to Shemar Moore (how can one not be with those arms and that chest),
but I’m kind of into the skinny nerdy type.
The Biggest Loser (TV Show)
A few
seasons back a family friend was on The Biggest Loser, and I watched it
religiously rooting her on. She ended up coming in 2nd, which is an
amazing accomplishment (she lost 118lbs). Since then I’ve watched the show
religiously, because for some of the contestants it really does change their
lives for the better. Though there have been some that just can’t keep the
weight off due to time constraints not allowing them workout time, their bodies
still conditioned to gaining weight back quickly, falling back into old habits,
etc. But for my family friend it changed her life for the better. She’s stayed
healthy and she became sober. I think it inspires a lot of people. Plus it’s
not a “fat-shaming” show, it’s a hey, there’s some emotional problems causing
this, let’s get to the bottom of them and get you healthy at the same time
show.
♥♥♥,
Aub
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