Superman Ice Cream Inspired Makeup

Hello Lovelies!

 

One of the first things I come up with when thinking of summer is all the yummy treats that help cool you down. After thinking about this I decided that I was going to do a makeup series based on ice cream flavors. Yum! Here is the first look of my ice cream series, and it is based off of Superman Ice Cream. If you have any suggestions for flavors, please leave a comment.

 

Barbie Inspired Makeup

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Here is a barbie inspired makeup I created for a contest.

Face:

COTZ Sunscreen

Too Faced Primed and Poreless

Urban Decay Concealer in CIA

Maybelline Shine Free Loose Powder in Light

NYX Powder Blush in Angel

 

Eyes:

NYX Eyeshadow Base

Coastal Scents Mirage Palette

NYX Pearl Mania in White Pearl (highlight)

Starlet Cosmetics Chocolate Eye Pencil (bottom lashline)

MICA Beauty Gel Eyeliner (top lashline)

Rimmel Pure White Eye Pencil (waterline)

Mark Scanda-Lash in Brownout (bottom lashes)

Mary Kay Lengthening Mascara in Black (top lashes)

False Lashes from NYX

Chella Eyebrow Defining Gel

 

Lips:

NYX Matte Lipstick in Summer Breeze

NYX Jumbo Lip Pencil in Chaos (used as a liner)

 

This is the photo of barbie I based my makeup on.

 



June Ipsy Bag Review and Swatches

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 I came home today to find my package from Ipsy stashed in my mailbox and after opening I knew I needed to get the review and swatches done asap, so here we go!

This month's theme is "On the Wild Side" and features a lovely animal printed bag that I happen to love, and some products from brands I have never heard of before.  

To start off my review I am going to begin with the product I was most curious about, the Sparkling Cream Palette from J.Cat Beauty. I had never heard of J.Cat before seeing this product, and I don't have much glitter in my collection so I was eager to test it out and swatch it. At first glance I expected this glitter to be an eye shadow, but it is actually not safe to use around your eye so it is definitely not for everyone, but I know it will come in handy for me when I am working on more creative makeup pieces. Although it is described as cream the top layer of the glitter is just like regular loose glitter, but as I rubbed the brush in a little bit I could tell it did have a slight creamy texture, but nothing like I expected it to be. Overall I feel these palette would be awesome for someone who does a lot of creative types of makeup, or body painting, because they are quite cheap ($4.49ea.) and they come in a variety of different shades.

BONUS TIP: For my lovely readers who received this in their Ipsy Bag and don't see yourself using body glitter, you could always mix it in with some nail polish to create a lovely glittery shade of polish.

Although I think the body glitter was a bad choice to add into the Ipsy bags I do find myself still curious about the J.Cat brand so I was excited when I realized the fake lashes in my bag were also from J.Cat. At first glance these lashes are perfect to add some drama to any look, and they are a great choice for my favorite styles of makeup. Although I didn't like the lash glue that came along with these lashes I think they are a pretty good pair of cheap lashes ($3.99ea.), but you can also find the same quality lashes around the same price at drugstores.

If you have read any of my previous posts you would know that I absolutely love NYX Cosmetics and am always excited when I receive a new product from them, this time I received a blush named angel. Angel is a soft matte pink shade that looks nearly nude on my pale skin tone, and I absolutely love it. This blush is perfect to add just a little emphasis to the cheeks, but not go over the top with color. I absolutely love NYX products because they are high-quality, and affordable, these powder blushes are only $5.

I am not sure how I have never heard of Starlooks before, because if the rest of the products they offer are anything like the lip liner I received, they are definitely quality. The liner I received was in a shade called Tipsy which is a lovely shade of coral that I would more than likely never choose for myself, but I absolutely love. When I tested the liner I realized that is quite smudge-proof, and long-lasting, which is something that's very important to me. These liners are a little pricier compared to some lip liners, but at $12 I think they are still pretty worth it. I would love to test more products from this company, and hopefully will be making an order in the near future.

Last, but not least, there is the gel eyeliner from Cailyn Cosmetics, another company I have never heard of, so thank you Ipsy for introducing me to a bunch of new things this time around. Before I get to reviewing this product I must tell you that these sell for $21 each, so if this doesn't make you want to subscribe to Ipsy, I don't know what will. I received the eye liner in purple, which is an odd shade for me, but it will be wonderful when I am working on more creative looks. I love gel liners because they are easier to work with when trying to create a precise line if you use the right brush, I believe the brush that is paired with this liner is a little thick, but it will get the job done if you don't own an eye liner brush already. This liner is definitely long-lasting, smudge-proof, and waterproof, which makes it harder to take off, but if you are in the search for a good resistant eyeliner this is the one for you.

If anyone is interested in joining Ipsy, sign up here . I absolutely love Ipsy and would never cancel my subscription, the products are amazing and definitely worth the small price a month. If you have any reservations about joining just remember that most months you receive $30+ worth of products and adorable makeup bags, and you also get to try new things. :)

MOTD and Tips for Wearing Makeup in Warmer Weather

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Today is an absolutely beautiful warm day, warm enough that I wasn't really feeling doing too much to my hair or wearing much makeup so I created this look.

I don't really have any plans today besides just hanging out with my little ones hence the simple braided pigtails and t-shirt. Here in my apartment in Michigan it is 85 and I am definitely feeling it so I wanted a really light makeup application today.

 

Products Used

Maybelline Dream Nude Airfoam in 110

Urban Decay Concealer in CIA

Cover TruBlend Minerals Loose Powder in Translucent Fair

Too Faced Eye Shadow Insurance

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk 

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette

Urban Decay 24/7 Pencil in Rehab

Pixi Lid Shadow Pencil in Gilded Mink

Rimmel Pure White Soft Kohl Pencil

MARK Scanda-lash Mascara in Brownout

Be A Bombshell Cosmetics Blush in Sweet Cheeks

Too Faced Glamour Gloss in Sex Pot

Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray

 

 

Makeup Tips for Warm/Hot Days

*Stay away from thicker/heavier foundations that will make you feel like you are melting. I like to wear either a simple BB Cream if my skin is looking great, or if I need a bit more coverage I go with Maybelline Dream Nude Airfoam, it provides the coverage I need with a light and airy feeling.

 

* I ALWAYS wear an eye shadow base to prevent creasing and smudging, even if it is cold outside, but it helps out A LOT when it's warm out especially if you tend to sweat.

 

*If you want a long lasting application in this warm weather I recommend using a setting spray, I like Urban Decay's All Nighter Setting Spray.

 

* I also recommend a hydrating mist to keep your skin feeling refreshed, I love Juice Beauty's Hydrating Mist, you can pop it in the fridge for an extra boost of refreshment.

 

*Either choose products with SPF included or make sure you apply SPF even if you aren't in direct sunlight it can still cause damage.

 

*If you plan on heading near the water on your warm days make sure you grab a waterproof mascara, there is nothing worse than dripping mascara... Except for maybe an embarrassing bikini malfunction...

 

*Pack some Blotting Papers in your bag to help blot away oils without ruining your makeup.

 

NYX Cosmetics Haul and Swatches

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So, it's finally spring! Every spring/summer I feel inspired to use more color in my makeup on a daily basis and I ultimately end up purchasing some new items to add to my collection, this time around I purchased some items from Nyx Cosmetics and I also had a little online Ulta shopping spree. (That will be my next post.) So, here we go with the new items........

So I absolutely am in love with my selection of lip products I chose, +NYX Cosmetics offers a wonderful selection of shades and since I already have tons of reds I wanted to add some pinks to my collection. I also was in need of a lovely red lip liner, and a reddish gloss. So far my favorites are the Jumbo Lip Pencil, and the two lipsticks I chose, they are the perfect spring/summer shade. 

 The Nyx Butter Glosses are a wonderful non-sticky, pleasantly scented gloss that moisturizes. Nyx only offers a small selection of shades, but the shades they do offer are spectacular. I love Cherry Pie for summer time, and it works great for on-the-go makeup.

I absolutely love Nyx Jumbo Pencils and so far this color is my ultimate favorite, probably my favorite pink of all time, and it provides a wonderful bold lip. These pencils are highly pigmented, long-lasting, moisturizing and I want one in every shade. 

Shiva is a blue-toned fuchsia that has a hint of shimmer. Just like all of the other lip products it works wonders, and is a beautiful shade. 

I was definitely in need of a good red lip liner considering red lips are part of my signature look, and this one is my new favorite.

 This was kind of an impulse buy mostly because I was simply curious, this is the shade called Romantic Love and it provides an extremely subtle shade of reddish pink. I like to grab this gloss when I am in a hurry and I want to have a little color on my lips but don't have much time for application. (It's non-sticky, and surprisingly long lasting.)

 Lately I have been more interested in trying different fake lashes even though I honestly have a hell of a time applying them, but they definitely can completely change/boost your look. So far I have wore these once and  was complimented numerous times, and the lash glue worked quite well.

 I have purchased NYX's Jumbo Eye Pencil in the shade of milk numerous times. I love to use it as a highlighter underneath my brow, on my waterline, and it also works well as a base for shadows. The eye pencils are long-lasting, highly pigmented, and it has multiple uses.

 I am addicted to these kind of eye liners, I have tested numerous ones and this one is pretty kick ass if you are looking for very fine lines.

 I love these pearl shadows, this shade is called White Pearl. These are highly pigmented, cheap, and a little goes a long way.

 I have been looking for a good cheaper foundation in the right shade and I think I have found it, this offers wonderful coverage, but doesn't appear cakey at all. I love to top this with a little powder for the perfect matte appearance.

I have also been searching for a good cheap primer that works well for taking photographs and so far I am not sure this makes much of a difference compared to other primers, but it does work well to even skin tone.

 I love Nyx Cosmetics!