Ulta Dumpster Diving Haul and Giveaway: Too Faced, Tarte, Urban Decay

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hmqBPjCtco] I found makeup, skincare, nail polish, and hair-care from brands like Too Faced (Born This Way foundation and two bronzers), Tarte (eyeshadow palette), Urban Decay (all nighter foundation), Peter Thomas Roth Unwrinkle Turbo and mask kits, Almay (mascaras, foundation, eyeshadow), Kardashians Beauty (all new, sealed, from lips to powder), Lorac (liners)… *Give Away:…

Beau, Makeup for Men!

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2G0SE_uadU] Beau For Men: Makeup tailored for men’s skin bridges the market gap.  Men are largely ignored in the market.  This foundation wore amazingly well, looked flawless, and got me some compliments.  I would definitely suggest it: http://FamousLadyCosmetics.com When the recent High School Makeup trend started popping up, it got me reminiscing about what…

Urban Decay All Nighter GRWM

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ga9E1-wULg&w=560&h=315] As part of my foundation test-a-thon, I demo and review the Urban Decay All Nighter in the video above.  I’ve also tried the Naked Skin, Too Faced Born This Way, and Cover Girl Ready Set Gorgeous foundations- see my posts and videos, and don’t forget to subscribe to my blog and channel. While…

Too Faced Born This Way Foundation demo and review GRWM

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VYI46tKKwc&w=560&h=315] This is a Too Faced Born This Way Foundation demo and review- because I’ve been bragging about it so much, I decided to do a wear test and see if it’s really worth it…it is.  I’ve been eying it for a while, and have been debating whether or not I’m a $42 foundation…

Urban Decay Naked Foundation and Dior Show Mascara Dupe GRWM

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uQRQpAPHJo&w=560&h=315] The Urban Decay Naked foundation lasted well over 8 hours and only began to separate or cake on the cheeks.  The Dior Show dupe is the BlackHeart Lengthening Mascara- from the brush to the formula.

No Brushes Makeup Challenge: Fingers Only

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxC6Zt-c2k8] April XOXO and I accepted the No Brushes Makeup Challenge and went for it, doing gel eyeliner and lipstick, all with our fingers only (Fingers Only Makeup Challenge?).  It was much harder than we expected, and I challenge YOU to upload your own.  The hardest part? Probably lining the waterline with my fingernail….

elf Favorites

Eyes Lips Face (e.l.f.) is a staple of mine…the products are cheap, well made, and the brushes compete with my MAC brushes…and in some instances, trump them!  Below is a list of my recommendations and favorites. Click the photos to shop elfCosmetics.com Flawless Concealer Brush: OMG, #Live! This is my favorite concealer brush of all…

Barely Bare: Mineral Foundation

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whXGbEJqJzE&w=560&h=315] I’ve been wearing Bare Minerals foundation for years now, and my favorite is the Golden style- I wear Golden Medium in the summer. I compared this to another favorite of mine, Philosophy’s The Supernatural Airbrushed Canvas side by side in a video. You know I’ve been raving about NYX Stay Matte But Not…

Met Ball 2016: Manus X Machina

The 2016 Met Gala’s theme is Manus x Machina, and appropriately, Marchesa tweeted out a collaboration with IBM- and their “Cognitive Dress” in the early morning hours. We’ve seen many memorable looks from past Met Ball themes of Punk and China through the Looking Glass.  I just have Linda Fargo and Sarah Jessica Parker, as…