Hello Beautifuls, I know you know my love and devotion toward the Original Beauty Blender, but on occasion this girl needs to kick it old school and use some brushes! So, without further ado, here are my Top 3 Full Coverage Foundation Brushes! (NOTE: this is not in any particular order, because every time I… Continue reading Best Full Coverage Foundation Brush
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Best Cruelty Free, “Natural” Full Coverage Foundation
Best "Natural Brand" Foundation: Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Full Coverage Foundation SPF 15, 1.7 oz, $39. I am a girl who loves me some full coverage foundation, and rarely do I go for the "natural" type products. This Tarte foundation has shattered my view on them. I LOVE this foundation so much, that it has become… Continue reading Best Cruelty Free, “Natural” Full Coverage Foundation
New Foundation Review: MAC Pro Longwear Nourishing Waterproof Foundation
MAC Pro Longwear Nourishing Waterproof Foundation, 0.85 fl oz, $32.00. Let me start off by saying, Holy S*!t Balls! This is AMAZING! MAC made a waterproof version of my HG foundation, so naturally I overnighted it to myself the day it was released online. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint. In fact, a… Continue reading New Foundation Review: MAC Pro Longwear Nourishing Waterproof Foundation
Waterproof Eyeliner Review: Kat Von D ‘Ink Liner’
Kat Von D 'Ink Liner', Trooper (Ultra Black), $19. In my original post, Best Long-Wearing Liquid Eyeliners, I mentioned that I had tried pretty much every liquid liner that claims to be long wearing or waterproof. I had tried the Kat Von D 'Tattoo Liner' and mentioned that one had failed my test. However,… Continue reading Waterproof Eyeliner Review: Kat Von D ‘Ink Liner’
Dry Skin Foundation Review: Hourglass ‘Illusion Hyaluronic Skin Tint’
Beauty Award: Hourglass 'Illusion Hyaluronic Skin Tint', $55, 1oz. Loooovveeee this formula! Holla to all my beauties with dry skin, have you noticed that for the most part all foundations that are marketed for dry skin are either light coverage, too watery or wipe off in two seconds?! This is not the case when it… Continue reading Dry Skin Foundation Review: Hourglass ‘Illusion Hyaluronic Skin Tint’
How-To: Get the Longest Wear Out of Your Lipstick
Hello Beautifuls! First off, I want to apologize for being MIA for a minute there. Now, without further ado... I think you all can agree that the worst thing about your favorite bold lip color is that it doesn't last very long, smears everywhere when you eat or drink and if you're really unlucky it… Continue reading How-To: Get the Longest Wear Out of Your Lipstick
Best Mascara for Length, Volume, and Curl
Too Faced 'Better Than Sex' Mascara, .27 oz., $23. This mascara makes your lashes go from "meh" to "Marvelous"! It volumizes, lengthens, thickens and delivers a beautiful dark black that gives you these awesome full dramatic doll-like lashes. I always use an eyelash curler before using any mascara, but it is not necessary to get… Continue reading Best Mascara for Length, Volume, and Curl
How-To: Waterproof Any Mascara
I am a huge fan of waterproof makeup because I have really watery eyes from allergies and can't stand runny makeup. But, we all have favorite products and, if you're like me, just wish that they were waterproof (i.e. Too Faced 'Better Than Sex' Mascara, why are you not waterproof?!). Well, your wish just came… Continue reading How-To: Waterproof Any Mascara
Best Mattifying Primer
Best Mattifying Primer: Becca Ever-Matte Poreless Priming Perfector, 1.35 oz, $36 This stuff is the bomb! This primer really prevents oiliness from breaking up your makeup, even powders, and prevents shine and pores from showing. If you have oily skin, use it all over or if you have an oily t-zone like me, spot treat.… Continue reading Best Mattifying Primer
Foundation Tip: (No) Flashback Friday
It's finally Friday! Many of you are going to be going out tonight and taking selfies and group pics and the last thing you want to be is Casper the Ghost in those captured memories. So, do not fear, Emily is here...to tell you how to not get that dreaded flashback from your makeup. Let's… Continue reading Foundation Tip: (No) Flashback Friday