TAG: Beauty Favorites

I was tagged by the incredibly sweet Mom's Makeup Stash  to do the Beauty Favorites Tag. The basis is pretty self explanatory, there are a bunch of categories of beauty products and you list your favorites for each one! Definitely check out Sandra's blog, she's such a sweet and informative blogger; she gives lots of detail in her posts without going on and on haha!

Foundation I love my NARS Sheer Glow! Not heavy at all and applies nicely.

Powder I have been using my MAC MSF Natural as a setting powder, or even a light foundation.

Primer The Murad Oil Control Lotion has been working nicely for me. It doesn't keep my oils away all day (rhyme!) but it helps prolong them.

Blush If you watch my videos or read my blog, you can tell I'm not a blush girl! This usually confuses people for some reason lol! I have some rosiness to my cheeks so I rarely wear blush. If I had to choose one (well, I only own one!) I would pick NARS Madly, it's a nice natural peachy tan color. But usually I just sweep a little of bronzer on my cheeks to give some warmth and dimension.
Bronzer My go to bronzer is now Tarte's Park Ave Princess. I find it's more natural than the cult favorite NARS Laguna, which can get muddy on me sometimes.

Concealer Benefit's Erase Paste for under eyes, set with Benefit's Powderflage

Highlighter I don't wear any, rebel!

Moisturizer I have been using the Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture. It has a convenient pump and SPF 15.

Lipgloss Any gloss from the Revlon Super Lustrous line. I kept Sandra's answer because I have to agree! These are the best glosses I've tried, such a nice formula that's not sticky and doesn't cling to your lips. I love the Peach Petal and Pink Pop colors the most. Also, I have been reaching for MAC's Pink Lemonade a lot!

Lipstick Lately, I've been loving MAC's Gem of Roses, such a gorgeous color.

Lip Balm I have to say, the Jack Black balms. They are so moisturizing and yummy!

Lip Liner I barely wear lipliner but I love the Prestige liner in Silk.

Eye Primer Urban Decay Primer Potion, hands down.

Eyeshadow Too Faced Silk Teddy, I'm sure you guys have seen me rave on and on about it!

Mascara I love the Revlon Grow Luscious. Recently, I have been using the Benefit They're Real mascara, which is really nice too.

Face Brush The Sigma F80, best foundation brush EVER! It's completely worth the hype.

Eye Brush MAC 217. If I had to throw all my brushes away and keep one, it'd be this one...it's so universal.

Nail Polish Nicole by OPI Make a Comet-ment. I wouldn't wear this on it's own but it is an amazing layering polish. It has fine, holographic shimmer that is gorgeous over ANY color.

Perfume Ralph Lauren's Romance has been my signature scent for years.

Makeup Brand High End/Drugstore

High End: MAC

Drugstore: Wet n Wild

Eyeliner Jordana Fabuliner for lash liner, Prestige Total Intensity for waterliner

Makeup Remover Bioderma Sebium H2O. Get this people! It is by far the most effective makeup remover on the market. (I kept Sandra's answer. She actually sent it to me in a swap and though I think it's SO expensive...it's truly wonderful.)
Nail Polish Remover Zoya Remove +. Expensive but amazing. (I kept her answer for this one too, best polish remover I have EVER tried.)

Favourite Drugstore Product WnW Eyeshadows, by far one of the best shadows I have tried PERIOD.

Thank you so much Sandra for tagging me! I tag EVERYONE but I have some specific people I would love  to see do this post:


Maria: http://itsmylife-maria.blogspot.com/
Emily: http://aladyinlove.com/home/
Yana: http://peachlacebeauty.blogspot.com/
Katie: http://www.healthydivaeats.com/ (I know Katie is a health blogger but she is also a nail polish (Essie!) addict and I'm sure she has some amazing beauty favorites to share!)


If you do this Tag, please let me know! =]


What are you beauty favorites? 

TAG: The Top 10 Award

I was tagged by the absolutely sweet and amazing Nouveau Cheap tagged me for the Top 10 Award. I'm incredibly flattered and LOVE her! If you don't already follow her blog, why not?? (hehe) She posts only about drugstore makeup and not only does she help you find amazing affordable makeup, she'll suggest coupons and deals on how to make it MORE affordable. She's not only a sweet blogger but a great friend and I highly recommend you guys check her out if you don't already love her!

Before this turns into an "I love Nouveau Cheap" serenade, let's get onto the tag!

The Rules:

1) Link back to the person who tagged you

2) Nominate 10 other bloggers

3) List your 10 favorite beauty products

I nominate:

1) Silly Lilacs

2) 15 Steps then a Beauty Blog
3) Roamy Live
4) Ebrushka's Makeup Bag
5) Chi Chi
6) Lipstick Rules
7) Polish and Pearls
8) CocoBella

9) A Lady in Love

10) It's My Life

Please check out all of these blogs, I love reading each and every one of them!

My 10 favorite beauty products:

Nouveau Cheap put in this disclaimer and I will keep it since I agree!

(I have to put a disclaimer here: my favorite products are always changing and evolving, but currently these are my can't-live-without products; some of them have been holy grail products for years, while others are newer obsessions):

1) Too Faced Silk Teddy Eyeshadow

2) Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

3) Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara

4) NARS Sheer Glow Foundation (my shade is Deauville)

5) Dermorganics Volume Foam

6) Cetaphil Cleanser

7) Revlon Super Lustrous Gloss in Peach Petal

8) Prestige Total Intensity Eyeliner

9) Essie Van D'go Nail Polish

10) Wet n Wild Nutty Eyeshadow

Phew! That was so hard to choose not only just ten products but just ten bloggers. All of these products are things I love and keep going back to. I would even go as far as to call them essentials!

What are your favorite products? Do you have absolute essentials you reach for daily?

The Makeup Tag!

I was looking for some blog tags to do since I am behind of blog posts and stumbled across this one from Caribbean Beauty Blogger. I guess you can say I tagged myself! I love beauty tags and though this one had some interesting questions. =]

1. How old were you when you started wearing makeup? Around 15 I discovered eyeliner!

2. How did you get into makeup? I picked up a love of eyeliner from one of my friends but I didn't get into makeup as I am now until I discovered the beauty community on YouTube.

3. What are some of your favorite brands? MAC, WetnWild, Revlon, Bare Escentuals. I love so many different products from different brands that I do not have just one favorite.

4. What does makeup mean to you? I think it's a great way to not only enhance one's beauty but to express creativity. I love discovering new products and new combinations. I also love that it's something that unites people all over the world. We all bond and share based on this one thing and I love that we can all meet people through this hobby!

5. If you could only wear 4 products on your face what would they be? eyeliner, mascara, concealer, lip balm

6. What is your favorite thing about makeup? That it's a way to express my creativity.

7. What do you think about drugstore makeup vs high end makeup? I think if I find a great product, it's a great product regardless of brands. There are some amazing products for a low cost (Wet n Wild) and it makes me look at higher end companies like they need to step their game up!

8. What is one tip of advice you can give to a beginner? Find what works for YOU and not necessarily what is a group favorite. There are a lot of products that people rave about that might not suit you and that's perfectly fine. Also, practice!

9. What is one makeup trend you never understood? Drawn on brows, not flattering!

10. What do you think about the beauty community on YouTube? I LOVE IT! I have been making videos for almost 2.5 years and I'm so happy I can share this passion with others. It's a great way for women (and men!) to bond and inspire each other! I have met so many great people through YouTube and am so proud to be a member. =]


Thank you so much for reading! I tag all of you to do this! 

Handwriting Tag

I was tagged by Jeweled Thumb to do the Handwriting Tag! I think this is a cute and original idea for a tag, and defitnetly something non-beauty related. I don't really like my handwriting too much. I write in cursive and always wondered how people that write in print could do it quickly and neatly. If I write quickly (such as for class), sheesh it's a mess lol.

Questions:

1. What is your name? And your blog?

2. What's your blog URL?
3. Write: The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog.
4. Favorite quote.
5. Favorite song?
6. Favorite band/singers?
7. Say anything you want.
8. Pass this along to a few bloggers.

I tag:

Nouveau Cheap
A Lady In Love
RoAmy
and anyone else that wants to do this tag!

How do you like your handwriting? If you do this tag, let me know!

This or That Tag

Yes...ANOTHER post! I've been doing these almost daily, told you I was inspired =]

I have seen the this or that tag going around on Youtube and even attempted to record a video...but it was 15 min long and this was before the 10 min max got extended to 15 min. So I might as well do it on here!

I got this tag from the adorable GlossMenagerie ! Definitely check out her out! She's so sweet and I love her blog. Tell her I sent you!
MAKEUP:
blush or bronzer - bronzer! I know this might be a shocker to makeup addcits, but I don't wear blush *GASP* lol I never felt the need to since my cheeks are already rosey but I love bronzer to give dimaension and warmth to my face
lip gloss or lipstick - hmm...I like lipstick for it's ease and comfort
eye liner or mascara - Mascara. don't get my wrong..I LOVE me some eyeliner...but I'd rather pick mascara because I think mascara can define your eyes too (plus I get peeved when I see people wear eyeshadow with no mascara lol)
foundation or concealer - concealer. I can get away with some undereye concealer and face concealer if I really needed to
neutral or color eye shadow - neutrals please!
pressed or loose eye shadows - pressed, I love some of the loose shadows I have but pressed is so much easier
brushes or sponges - brushes for eyes, hands for concealer/foundation

NAILS:
OPI or china glaze - china glaze...i'm turned off by opi for their fiasco with not letting bloggers post about upcoming collections...who cares?
Long or short - short
Acrylic or natural - natural, oh boy I'm still scared with when I had acrylics for HS prom and the lady pried them off with a metrocard to remove them....and I was PAYING for this service! *shudder*
Brights or dark - depends on the season (yes I'm a seasonal nail polish wearer lol)
Flower or no flower - no flower

BODY:
perfume or body splash - perfume...love my Ralph Lauren Romance
lotion or body butter - lotion
body wash or soap - body wash! I love liquid soap and could barely get into the LUSH soap craze because of that, I love the LUSH snow fairy shower gel (and use it as shampoo..ok Yuliya, stop rambling...)
lush or other bath company - I'm not really an "obsessed with bath stuff" girl, but I'll say LUSH

FASHION:
jeans or sweat pants - Jeans if I'm leaving the house. Sweat pants for lounging at home.<--Alyson summed it up perfectly!
long sleeve or short - again, depends on the season and the weather
dresses or skirts - I'd say skirts because I guess they're more universal and you can make your own outfit with them.
stripes or plaid - I love the plaid craze!
flip flops or sandals - sandals, I find flipflops are TOO flat and are hard to rush in if you need to get somewhere
scarves or hats - scarves, even when I was little I hated hats with a passion!
studs or dangly earrings - I've stopped wearing earrings, but prefer studs
necklaces or bracelets - bracelets, I love wearing a thin bracelet with my big GUESS watch
heels or flats - Flats, I can't walk in heels for the life of me! I love the appearance of heels but not the pain
cowboy boots or riding boots - Riding boots, I don't get the appeal of cowboy boots
jacket or hoodie - Jacket but I have a huge hoodie I love to sleep in
forever 21 or charlotte russe - NEITHER! I can never deal with either...can I pick Express please? lol
abercombie or Hollister -Abercrombie because they make my bf's yummy cologne!

HAIR:
curly or straight - curly, I lvoe wearing my hair natural ...with product lol
bun or ponytail - ponytail, they just seem sleeker
bobby pins or butterfly clips - butterfly clips, I can't figure out bobby pins just like heels lol
hair spray or gel - hair spray, I use it like a setting spray to seal in the hairstyle
long or short - long!
light or dark - dark, I would look like a total weirdo blonde lol
side sweep bangs or full bangs - Side swept, have that now. In HS for a few months I had full bangs...and they gave me a headache...I was very aware of them lol

RANDOM:
Rain or shine - shine! I'm one of those people that can't function on a rainy day and just wants to snuggle in bed
Summer or winter - winter, I hate heat so much
Fall or spring - spring (because of my birthday!)
Chocolate or vanilla - chocolate all the way
East coast or west coast - EAST COAST! new york baby =]


I TAG YOU TO DO THIS TAG! If you have a blog, please link me if you do this tag. If you don't have a blog, you can just leave a comment answering these! <3