Wednesday Review

So Sorry that I am getting this post up a little late today.  Brooks finally went to bed so now I have time to write it.  I have been thinking all day about what product I wanted to do for my Wednesday review.  I have been using a lot of great stuff lately so it was hard to find just one thing that I wanted to share.  We have been trying to get so much stuff done before we leave for vacation so I haven't had a lot of time to blog

Wednesday's weekly review is......

Make Up Forever- Ultra HD Concealer

This new concealer from Make Up Forever has been getting so much hype and for good reason..it really is the best.  I used to use the MAC studio concealer for years and I still do use it on my face from time to time but I really don't have a whole lot of use for a true concealer anymore.  I like to use concealer for my under eye area as a bit of a dark circle corrector and also as a brightener.  I was finding that my MAC was a little to thick and would settle into my creases by the end of the day.

It took me a little bit to get my hands on this product. I was so so excited to try it and I wanted to make sure that I got it just right.  I didn't want to buy it online without trying out the different shades in the store.  Make Up Forever has the BEST shade range, I am always able to find my shade perfectly.  Last week I went to the mall and had assistance picking my most perfect shade.  The shade that I was color matched for was actually the shade I thought I was going to match into.  I think I am finally figuring out my perfect shade with Make Up Forever.

My perfect shade was the R22 for light to medium skin tones,  it is a little light on my skin but perfect for an under eye concealer and brightener!  I hope this helps if any of you are looking at this product and trying to decide what shade to get.  I would go with something that you think is a little lighter then your foundation if you intend to use it like I do.

I have been applying the product using a small beauty blender under my eye but honestly dotting it on and then using my finger to blend it in gave me the same results.  I bought the little beauty blenders thinking that it would make a difference and they really don't but I will continue to use them with it so that I feel like I bought them for a purpose! 

The formula is really pigmented so a little bit goes a long way, like all Make Up Forever products.  All you need to do is squeeze out the tinniest amount and dab it on the area you plan to use the product.  I like to do my foundation first and then touch up my under eye area.  So far this new product has exceeded my expectations and once again deepened my love for Make Up Forever!

I am really really looking forward to getting the new sculpting palette! 

Make Up Forever- Sephora

Mascara madness

The other day I got a super sweet email from a follower and one thing she asked me was if there was one make-up item I could not live without what would it be? My answer is : MASCARA! 

  Honestly if I wear nothing else on my face I will always wear mascara at all times!  I don't like my lashes to look fake but I think mascara is one of those things that just makes you look pretty.  The first thing I seem to always look at when looking at other people is their eye lashes. It amazes me how you can get so many different looks from different Mascaras.

   So here is my list of top favorite Mascaras for different occasions. 

Best Every Day 

Make Up Forever- Smokey Extravagant Mascara

Make Up Forever

 I'm a nurse in a crazy Emergency department, I work 12 hour shifts and never really bother spending too much time getting ready in the morning because it will all be ruined in the first 30 minutes of working guaranteed.  But what I love about this mascara is that it goes on effortlessly in 10 seconds and looks great all day.  I never have smearing or raccoon eyes at the end of the day.  It makes my eye lashes look defined but natural and acceptable for going to work.  Best part is that it removes easily with just normal washing of my face at the end of the day when I am ultimately exhausted.  I have been using this product for years... That's saying something. 

Gold star.. Blue Ribbon whatever it is Make Up Forever wins it with their mascara! 

Best Water Proof

Tarte- Lights Camera Splashes

Tarte

 My best water proof mascara award goes to Tarte.  This mascara is truly water proof not just water resistant like I've found in a lot of other Mascaras that say they are "Water proof".  I have worn this on many vacations, in the pool, the ocean, sweating on the beach.. Doesn't matter my mascara won't budge.  True test to this: I even wore this to my best friends wedding where I cried like a baby.. And still looked fabulous doing it! 

Most Dramatic

Too Faced- Better Than Sex

Too Faced

Is this really better than Sex?? Honestly, probably depends on who your partner is haha for me currently no way but prior I would have to say heck yes it is! If you are looking for very full, dramatic looking lashes then this is for you! Make sure you spend the time to do it right or you will end up with clumps.

Best Date Night

Urban Decay- Perversion

Urban Decay

Urban decay really does not have any product that I haven't liked.  Perversion is my favorite go to date night mascara.  Perfect for when you want to look perfect but not over the top.  This mascara will give you well defined, volumized and BLACK lashes! I love how deeply black the formula is.  It's a very wet formula also which makes it very easy to work with and build up!

Splurge Mascara

CHANEL- Le Volume De Chanel Mascara

CHANEL

If you want to feel a little fancy then give this mascara a try!  It is the best sophisticated, black and volumizing look that you can get.  This mascara is everything that you would think of when you hear the name Chanel.  It is sleek and classy with elegance.  The best part is the packaging! It comes in the cutest little black bag that is perfect for packing earrings in on trips.  This was the first mascara I have ever worn and I do think that my high standard for mascara are all because of this.

Best Primer

Benefit- They're Real Tinted Lash Primer

Benefit

I am in Love Love Love with this product! I have this in the brown currently because sometimes I like to wear this alone for a real natural look.  The formula is so perfect that it goes on effortlessly and never makes your mascara clump overtop.  It helps to lengthen your lashes and assists in easy mascara application over top.  Honestly this primer works great with whatever brand or type of mascara you choose to place overtop.  I will never be without this product! Way to go Benefit!

January Favorites

Hi Everyone! So since we are almost done with the month of January...Thank goodness I am ready for warm weather already!  I thought I would share my top five things that I have been using and loving this month.  It was extremely hard to just choose 5 things but I didn't want this to be a long post so I kept it limited.  Plus I am writing this during nap time which means I only have 1-2 hours to write this, shower and clean for the day haha.  Let's start the countdown!

#5

Naked Flushed by Urban Decay

Shade- Naked 

Lately I have found myself always reaching for this palette on a daily basis.  As you can see I have really put a dent into it.  I think I have had this for almost a year now and it is really lasting me a long time.  Right now I am loving the bronzer in this.  It's the most perfect color to just warm up your skin a touch in the winter.  The highlighter that comes in this is very comparable to the Matte Radiance by Laura Mercier.  I haven't used a lot of the blush yet because I have a burberry blush that is very very similar to this color that I find myself using more.  As soon as I run out of the bronzer I think I will repurchase this again but with a different shade of blush, maybe something a little lighter.  

#4

Hunter Boots

I got these for Christmas and already I think I love them more than my Ugg boots!  Reason 1- I really think these keep my feet warmer- I also have the inserts that go with them, but even without the inserts just normal socks keep my feet warm in these. Reason 2- Obviously you can get them wet thats what they are for.  I have been wearing this almost every day since we got all the snow I am so thankful for them!  I have not slid on the ice either, the traction on the bottoms is so great! Reason 3- I really think these look a lot nicer then the Uggs.  In black these just look so classy even paired with jeans or leggings.  They also come in really fun colors, I think I will invest in a light blue pair for the spring!

#3

Make Up Forever- Mat Velvet+

Shade 30 & 35

My favorite foundation!  I have been using this stuff for 2 years.  I try other foundations and always am either disappointed or just think Mat Velvet is better.  Make Up Forever has the best shade ranges that I have ever seen in foundations.  My perfect colors are #30&35.  Its the most perfect combination for me because in the winter when I am at my palest #30 is perfect, throughout most of the year I mix them together to get my exact shade and in the summer #35 is perfect with my tan.  I keep wanting to try the Ultra HD but I really just can't get away from this.  A little bit goes a long way so you really need just a little dot on the top of your hand then use your brush to really blend it into your skin.  It blends really nicely with contour products also.  Overall A+++ foundation!

#2

Mahogany Teakwood Candle

Bath & Body Works

One of my best friends got this for me about a month ago and I have burned the heck out of this thing ever since.  I literally would light this candle every night.  It says that it is supposed to smell like "fine woods" with lavender and geranium but honestly this scent reminds me of walking into an Abercrombie store.  Its not as overpowering as that Abercrombie scent but its the same idea.  It makes my whole house smell nice and clean, just a really comforting smell.  This would be the perfect scent for having company over,  I think its something that just appeals to everyone.  

#1

Mudslide by Drybar

Resisting the urge to use this hair mask everyday is a real struggle.  Holy Fantastic!  The scent is that really clean/sweet drybar classic smell.  It reminds me of expensive shampoo with a little candy mixed in.  Use your shampoo and then use this mask from roots to tip.  I leave mine in for about 10 minutes while I am doing all my other showery things.  My hair looked, smelled and felt fantastic afterward.  The softness lasted at least 3 days after I used this product and that was with rewashing my hair every one of those days.

TaDa! Got this all done and still have time to spare with nap time.  Thankfully the month of January has flown by and we are on to one of my favorite months, I absolutely love Valentines day!  So for the month of February my little goal is to get at least 10 more followers... so follow away!

Here are the links to everything I mentioned in this post

Naked- Urban Decay Hunter Boots  Make up forever Foundation  Candle Mudslide by Drybar