My 2012 Makeup Favorites!!

Since 2012 is now over it is time to recap the makeup products that I have loved the most. I kept a list that has 1 product for each month of the year. As I was searching in my blog posts I realized I did not do blog posts on many of the products. This wil be something I will change for this year. If I love a product I am going to blog about it.

                            2012 Makeup Favorites!

 JANUARY: Maybelline Babylips Chapstick in Grapevine

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FEBURARY: Smashbox BB Cream

MARCH: Arbonne FC5 Mattifying Powder

APRIL: Revlon Colorstay Addictive Palette

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MAY: Revlon Lipbutter in Strawberry Shortcake

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JUNE: NYX Lipstick in Power

JULY: E.L.F. Blush in Pink Passion (FOTD)

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AUGUST: Soleil Tan De Chanel

SEPTEMBER: MAC Lipstick in Creme Cup

OCTOBER: NYX Nude on Nude Palette (blog post in the works)

NOVEMBER: Laura Geller Blush 'n' Brighten

DECEMBER: ELF Baked Blush in Rich Rose (blog post in the works)

                 ARE ANY OF THESE YOUR FAVORITES? 


                                                                                              

Revlon ColorStay Nail color~ Indigo Night

I have finally broke down and purchased a Revlon ColorStay Longwear Nail Enamel. So many people have been raving about them so I decided to pick one up at my local target.  I chose one of the blue shades called Indigo Night.  I'm not sure why, but I love the color blue and I LOVE wearing said color on my nails. This color is amazing, It reminds me of a blue crayon. :D

 

 

 

Formula/Application: 

The formula of this polish is amazing! Photos above are 1 coat of Indigo Night..just 1...can you believe it!? I have never had a polish that went completely opaque in one coat! I must buy another one! The polish consistency is slightly on the thicker side making it easy to have an opaque first coat. The brush is slightly rounded on the ends so it gets into the corners and around the cuticle nicely. I will say if you go over the same spot twice without letting the polish set a little it will streak.

 

How it stays on:

Staying power is just as great. Most polish chips on me the same day I put it on, but not this polish it stayed on a solid 3 days for me. That is good in my book because as most of you know by now my hands are always in water at my job so polish never sticks!

 

Price: $4.99 USD

 

Where to buy:

I have seen these polishes in Target (where I got mine), Walmart, CVS, and Ulta.  I am sure there are plenty of other places that sell them too.

 

Have you tried Revlon Colorstay Longwear Nail Enamel? What is your favorite shade?

 

XoXo,

Holly

Product wants for AFTER my P5P.

This Project 5 Pan thing is taking a long time to finish so since I am not allowed to buy makeup products I decided to surf around makeup sites and make a shopping/wishlist of a few things Id like to get once this is all over.

I mean, How long have I been doing this P5P anyway? I feel like its been a freaking year!!! I know it hasn't, but geeze! OK onto my list :D



(Makeup Geek)
Makeup Geek Color Expansion Kit $45 USD



(Sephora)
Makeup Forever HD Foundation $42 USD

(Target)
Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain $7.69 USD

(MAC Cosmetics)
MAC Turquatic Perfume $27.50 USD for 20ml

                                                             
These are the four main things that I am planning on purchasing at some point after this thing is over. I am also curious on how the essence brand of cosmetics found at Ulta are. They are so cheap I know Ill pick up a few things to try out.

HAVE YOU BEEN PONDERING OVER ANY COSMETICS LATELY THAT YOU KNOW YOU CANT BUY AT THIS TIME?

FOTD April 2nd

I wasn't going to post a Face Of  The Day until I found my camera (I have NO idea where its at) because it is really hard to take photos of makeup with a phone, but I have gotten so many complements on my makeup  I decided to post one. I have worn this look twice already and both times Ive had at least 2 or 3 people tell me they like it. I don't know why? Its a neutral look so, Its nothing that interesting.  Sorry for picture quality in advance..

Whats on my face today

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Top to Bottom)

ELF Studio blush in pink passion on top of...
NYX stick blush in Magnolia
Revlon Colorstay 16 hour eyeshadow in Addictive Intoxiquant
Makeup geek shadow in shimma shimma
Revlon Lip Butter in Strawberry Shortcake
ELF Lengthening and volumizing mascara in black
Mac Prep+Prime highlighter in light boost
Too faced shadow insurance
Aveda dual action foundation in twig

It looks better in person, I couldn't get the lighting and angles right for the pictures :/ I will say that the Colorstay 16 hour shadows are really great. I was not expecting to like them as much as I do. I NEVER like eyeshadow from the drugstore for some reason but this was an exception.

Valentines Day look

I came up with a very subtle look for Valentines Day. Ive never been big on extremely heavy makeup on special days like this because you want your date to see you and how pretty you can be. Not every situation calls for a smokey black club look ya know, plus some guys HATE all of that eye makeup! All you need to complete this makeup is a cute little white dress with a pink blazer or cardigan on top and some nude,pink or white pumps :). If its a more casual date a pair of skinnys, brown or tan boots and a cream sweater with a pastel floral scarf around your neck would be cute too :) The third photo down shows how I would wear my hair with both of those outfits I just mentioned.



Slight bronze to the skin and Bright berry lips




shimmery pink eye and winged out liner



Soft flippy and flirty hair :) Glasses optional...I ran out of contacts so I have to wear them for now

Products used:

FACE:

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Palladio Rice Powder, Aveda Inner Light Concealer in color Balsa,MAC Prep+Prime Highlighter in color Light Boost, Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream in color light (BB cream review will be up this week)

                                                                         EYES:

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The Body Shop eyeshadow in color #37 (a purpley pink) in the outer corner of eye and into the crease,Benefit Creaseless cream shadow in color r.s.v.p all over lid and up to eyebrow as a base,Clinique cream liner in color true black,Maybelline The classic Volume express in color very black.

LIPS:

Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in color Raspberry Pie

                                            

CHEEKS:



(Left to Right)
Chanel Soleil Tan De Chanel in hollows of cheeks, Urban Decay blush on apples of cheeks in color score



WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK?

My camera isnt the best for taking makeup pictures...I really need to invest in something better but have no idea what to get, any options?