Mini Haul – Ulta, Sephora, CVS ♥

February 6, 2014October 15, 2014Leave a comment

Hey Guys!

The other day I got an email with a 20% off coupon for Ulta. The best part wasn’t that it was a 20% off coupon but it was one of the coupons that I was able to use on anything including the higher brands aka Urban Decay. Urban Decay is one of my favorite brands of all time, I mean I love many different brands but for some reason whenever I go to Ulta I end up in that section and alwaysss end up buying something. Well, this time around was no different. I picked up a few fun new Urban Decay products and a few other goodies as well.

Like usual, I wanted to share this with you so you guys can see what new products I’ve been buying and testing out. I was going to film this but literally could not find the time and the bag full of goodies was just sitting there waiting to be used. I did use some of the products already because I just could not contain myself but, I’m sure that doesn’t make a difference to you guys!

Either way, I hope you guys enjoy this post. Let me know which of these products you want reviews for and if you’d like me to do videos for hauls as well as blog posts!

(From left to right)

1. Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade – I’ve been trying to perfect my eyebrows so I decided to pick this up and I’ve been already obsessed with it as we speak! I talk about it a little in my January 2014 Beauty Favorites Video ! I picked this up in the color chocolate.

2. Urban Decay Naked Ultra Nourishing Lipgloss – This was something that wasn’t planned but I passed by it and just had to try! I’ve tried it and i’m still iffy on whether I like it or not so stay tuned for a review. I purchased this lip gloss in the color Walk of Shame.

3. NYX Butter Lipstick – I have two of these lipsticks in my collection already but I knew I wanted to purchase more. I don’t like to spend too much at the same time when I shop for makeup so I try to get one color each time. This time I decided to go with a Nude. I actually tried this one as well already and so far I’m on the fence about the color. We shall see how I feel later on as I continue to use it…

4. Wet ‘N Wild Mega Liner Liquid Eyeliner – This was another impulse purchase. Not necessary at all, whatsoever. As I walked down the aisle the bright blue just caught my attention. I plan on doing a tutorial with it eventually, I’m just not sure exactly what i want to do yet. I purchased this in the color Indigo Blue. Stay tuned for this product as well…

5. Urban Decay Naked Skin Ultra Definition Loose Finishing Powder – Well that was a mouthful to say (or type in this case) . Besides the super long name, this product is something I like to call magical. Literally the second I saw it, I had to have it. I’ve only tried it over Foundation so I’m not quite sure how it would work by itself, but so far I am in love. Bye, Bye Bare Minerals Matte Foundation! You will deff. See a Review on this soon so stay tuned!

6. L’Oreal Magic Lumi Concealer/Highlighter – This was another impulse buy. I’ve been looking for a good highlighter/concealer combo that I can use before concealer so I decided to give this a try. Honestly, I tried this a few times so far and I’m not a fan. It’s gotten comfortable in my concealer drawer and I don’t think it will be coming out of hibernation for a while. Boo for bad buys!

7. Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz – I Needed This. End Of Story! I’ve purchased this before and ran out of it. I literally could not go one day without it and this is what actually brought me to Ulta in the first place. If you haven’t tried this product, Stop what you’re doing. Get in your car, and go buy it. Now. It’s literally amazing-ness in a stick! By the way, I purchased this in the color Brunette.

8. Macadamia Deep Repair Masque – Everytime I decide to purchase the actual regular size of this, it’s always sold out. Therefore, I end up settling for this little packet. Basically, If you haven’t tried this and you have hair that needs some repairing, you should probably go out and get this little sample packet. It’s so amazing. I will do a review on this as well at some point 🙂 Stay tuned!

10. Living Proof Samples! – I actually haven’t opened this little packet up so I’m not quite sure what is in it.

That’s everything that I purchased on my last few trips to the store! I hope you guys enjoyed this and if you’ve bought any new products let me know below, I always love to see what everyone else is buying and loving!

xo, Jess ♥

January 2014 Beauty Favorites!

February 6, 2014October 15, 2014Leave a comment

Hey loves!

This year has started off to a great start! I have been trying out new products and loving them so far. Here are my favorite products from January!

PRODUCTS MENTIONED:
♥ Hydroxotone Revitalizing Microdermabrasion
♥ Sonia Kashuk Vitamin-Rich Primer
♥ Sonia Kashuk Perfecting Luminous Foundation { 06 Camel }
♥ Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit
♥ Urban Decay Illuminated Highlighting Powder
♥ NYX Matte Bronzer { Medium Deep }
♥ Sonia Kashuk Chic Luminosity Bronzer { Goddess }
♥ Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz { Brunette }
♥ Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade { Chocolate }
♥ Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm { Shameless }
♥ Maybelline Colorsensational Lipsticks { Brazen Berry }
♥ Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Lip Pencil { Ozone }
♥ Urban Decay Lipstick { Naked }

xo, Jess ♥

Best of Beauty 2013 !!

January 4, 2014October 15, 2014Leave a comment

Hey loves,

2013 has come and gone and I am super excited to show you guys what products I loved for the year!

Last year was a fun year for me when it came to blogging because I decided to be more consistent with my tutorials on youtube & I started this blog! I’m hoping to grow my audience this year and hopefully be able to interact with you guys a lot more!

here’s the video, If you like it please subscribe, comment, like, and share it with your friends! Thank you so much for your love & support, lets make 2014 a good year!

PRODUCTS MENTIONED:

PRIMER
♥ Sonia Kashuk Primer Base Perfecting Mattifying Primer
♥ Urban Decay Primer Potion { Eden & Original }

FOUNDATION
♥ Revlon Colorstay Foundation { Rich Ginger }
♥ Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation
♥ Neutrogena Healthy Skin Foundation

CONCEALER
♥ Tarte Maracuja Creaseless Concealer
♥ MAC Prolongwear Concealer

POWDER
♥ Bare Minerals Matte Foundation

BRONZER
♥ Lorac Tantalizer Bronzer & Highlighter Duo
♥ NYX Matte Bronzer

HIGHLIGHTER
♥ Urban Decay Illuminated Highlighting Powder

BLUSH
♥ MAC Mineralize { Love Joy }
♥ Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 hr Blush { Memorable }
♥ Sonia Kashuk Beautifying Blush { Pink, Flushed }

BROW
♥ Anastasia Brow Wiz { Brunette }

EYESHADOW PALETTE
♥ Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette
♥ Too Faced A Few of My Favorite Things Palette

EYELINER
♥ Motives Cosmetics Luxe Precision Eyeliner
♥ Sonia Kashuk Twist Up Longwear Eyeliner

MASCARA
♥ L’Oreal Voluminous Mascara in Carbon Black

LIPSTICKS/LIPGLOSS
♥ Revlon Colorburst Matte Lip Balm { Shameless }
♥ NYX Butter Gloss { Eclair, Tiramisu, Creme Brulee }

xo, Jess ♥

In The Nude ♥

January 3, 2014October 15, 20143 Comments

Hey Loves!

If you’ve been watching my YouTube channel for a while or following my blog for a while now, you know that it took me forever to find the perfect nude for my skin tone. I know you guys are thinking, “really Jess? There are a million bajillion nude lipsticks in the makeup world, you’re JUST now finding one?” Well, yes. You’re correct. I am just now finding one. See, not only do my lips tend to be dry and chapped 85% of the time (I have no idea why! I moisturize them, I swear!) so nude lipsticks tend to bring out the chappiness (Is that even a word?) But, most of the nudes I have tried are way to nude to the point where it looks like I applied concealer to my lips. With that said, I came to the conclusion that for us tanned girlies it is better to stick to a nude lipstick that has a hint of a pink undertone. It just suits us better especially if you don’t have pigmented lips like me. If you do have pigmented lips (which means your lips naturally look pink or like you are wearing lipstick) then you are more than welcome to try the muted nudes.

So alas, Here are my Top 5 Nude Lipsticks & what I sometimes combine them with! ( Forgot to add the Rimmel lipstick to this particular picture, hehehe. sorry! )

Lipsticks:

1. Baby Lips { 30 Peach Kiss } : Now I know that technically this is not a lipstick per se, but I had to add this to my list since it was the first thing I used before I found all the other amazing Nude lipsticks! This lip balm comes out looking like a peachy color but is extremely sheer. For those who do not have pigmented lips like I do, it’s just the right amount of color for every day wear.

2. L’Oreal Colour Riche { 401 Peach Parfait } : Although the smell is extremely unattractive (smells like melted crayons) and it can be a bit sticky, making it difficult to apply, the color is amazing. It’s a peachy nude!

3. Rimmel London Lasting Finish by Kate { 14 } : This lipstick is super creamy and has an amazing lasting power! It is more of a taupe nude with a pink undertone.

4. EM By Michelle Phan { Nude Lace } : This lipstick honestly took me by surprise! I got this in one of my Ipsy monthly bags and fell in love with it as soon as it touched my lips! Not only is it moisturizing but the lasting power is amazing! It is Extremely pigmented as well which I loved because a little goes a very long way with this one! The color is very similar to the Rimmel London one, it is just a tad bit darker!

5. Urban Decay { Naked } : This is by far one of the best purchases I have ever made! Once again this lipstick is extremely similar to The Rimmel london & EM lipsticks, It is just a tad bit brighter and has a bit more pink in it. Nonetheless, it is still an amazing nude. It is so creamy and easy to apply, lasts forever and a day, and best of all it is super pigmented!