My foundation is something that is really important to me and it's what I invest most in. Flawless skin is an essential when it comes to boosting your confidence. When my skin is clear I feel so much better about myself and It helps me reach an overall happiness. Therefore, I don't feel guilty at all spending a little more money to achieve this. Here's what I do!
***(Keep in mind, I shower at night, remove all my makeup, and wash my face at this time. Then, I wake up with a fresh clean face and do not wash it a second time before applying my makeup)
Step 1: Firstly, I apply Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer with an SPF of 30 all over my entire face. I then let that set so I can continue with my routine.
Step 2: Now I take my MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer and apply it to my problem areas using a fine tip brush where it can easily provide good coverage to all of my blemishes. This step is KEY to reaching pretttty skin! Sometimes, if I have under-eye circles I will apply some concealer to them as well, just to make sure that I don't look like a zombie!
Step 3: Once my face has been moisturized and my blemishes have been concealed, I take a medium sized brush and apply my bareMinerals MATTE SPF 15 powder foundation to my entire face. I then go in with a larger, fluffier brush and do the same thing, adding a little more product, but mainly blending everything together.
Step 4: The basics of my foundation have now been completed. I then add a highlight, Benefit's Highbeam to my upper cheek bones for a bit of shine and dimension. This easy and subtle step truly makes a huge difference.
Step 5: I then go ahead and apply my Faux Tan All-Over Face Color (Bronzer to contour my cheekbones) by bareMinerals.
Step 6: The last thing I do for my foundation routine is apply some blush to spice things up and add some necessary color to my complexion! I don't wear blush on a daily basis because I like keeping things simple however, when I do I almost always go for my Benefit Benetint (which is a lip and cheek stain).
Thats it! Those 5 and sometimes 6 steps and I'm all ready to start my day off with "made up" skin!
Friday, February 4, 2011
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Gotta Get...
Lip butters are probably one of my favorite types of lip products. They are extremely hydrating and really great when it comes to fixing those cracks. They also help to smooth out and protect you from that winter "chill". I love it when I can find a really effective lip butter that doesn't feel too greasy but still feels 100% hydrating. I've done some research and have come across this lip butter by Korres, which I would like to hopefully purchase soon in the color "jasmine". From the several reviews I have gone over, it is said to do just as I was hoping for. This product may be purchased here. After I have used this product regularly and feel like I have used this product enough, I'll leave you guys a review, so stay updated!
Glitter POLISH!
Okay, so glitter nail polish which is definitely a trend now, can often be messy and undesirable to some people. I actually don't have that problem but I hope that this post will help the some of you that do :)
Sometimes the polish may be translucent, therefore forcing you to apply TONS of coats to the nail enamel, which then leaves you with a gooey finish. Ew! Who wants that!
So..... This leads me to my next point! I was reading a beauty guru's blog (TiffanyD) and she had a recent post relating to this exactly. I'll copy and paste it and this will be my version of re blogging here on blogspot.
Chanel Particuliere nail polish/ MAC Glitter in Reflects Antiqued Gold
So I've decided to officially jump on the one-glitter-nail bandwagon. Problem with this for me in the past is that if I wanted an "accent" glittered nail, I wanted it to be mega, super, ridiculously glittery. If you've ever searched for a nail polish to do that with, you feel my frustration. To get that solid, super ridic glitter effect from a glitter nail polish, you might need a few coats. Resulting in what normally turns out for me to be a super thick, messy, lumpy, (still not glittery enough) nail. So I have found a perfect way to get a super pretty, solid-glitter, perfect accent nail...using.....actual glitter. You can get super fine or chunky glitter at the craft store which can be an affordable option that works perfectly, or you can do what I did and use those MAC glitters that you bought because they were super pretty but they've ended up in the back of your drawer because you never use them. Sounds messy, but I swear it's not. And it's easier and faster than using tons of coats of glitter nail polish. And did I mention the results are insane??
Sometimes the polish may be translucent, therefore forcing you to apply TONS of coats to the nail enamel, which then leaves you with a gooey finish. Ew! Who wants that!
So..... This leads me to my next point! I was reading a beauty guru's blog (TiffanyD) and she had a recent post relating to this exactly. I'll copy and paste it and this will be my version of re blogging here on blogspot.
SOLID GLITTER Glittery Accent Nails
Chanel Particuliere nail polish/ MAC Glitter in Reflects Antiqued GoldHere's what to do:
1. Paint all of your nails a normal non-glittery color.
2. Pick an "accent" nail for the glitter (Or go crazy and do all of them...your call.)
3. Use a thick top coat like Seche Vite and paint that over the nail to be glittered.
4. Working over a paper plate or bowl, gently dip the nail into the glitter or sprinkle the glitter directly over the nail (like I did in this case because the container was too small for dipping action).
5. Let the glitter "set" for a minute or two, giving the Seche Vite or whatever you've chosen time to dry.
6. Rinse the nail under cold water to get any excess glitter off the nail. Don't worry, if it's cold water, it won't mess anything up.
7. Paint another coat of the Seche Vite or topcoat of your choice over the glitter.
The process seriously takes as little as a couple minutes. It's my new favorite trick! Here's another tip though... If you're planning on doing this a lot, invest in another bottle of Seche Vite or whatever type of topcoat you like that will be designated just for glitter. Occasionally, a fleck of glitter can find it's way into the bottle of topcoat and will most likely end up back on your nails when you don't necessarily want that random glitter flecked look. It'll be worth it, trust me. :)
Hope you guys try this out! It's so fun!
-Tiffany
1. Paint all of your nails a normal non-glittery color.
2. Pick an "accent" nail for the glitter (Or go crazy and do all of them...your call.)
3. Use a thick top coat like Seche Vite and paint that over the nail to be glittered.
4. Working over a paper plate or bowl, gently dip the nail into the glitter or sprinkle the glitter directly over the nail (like I did in this case because the container was too small for dipping action).
5. Let the glitter "set" for a minute or two, giving the Seche Vite or whatever you've chosen time to dry.
6. Rinse the nail under cold water to get any excess glitter off the nail. Don't worry, if it's cold water, it won't mess anything up.
7. Paint another coat of the Seche Vite or topcoat of your choice over the glitter.
The process seriously takes as little as a couple minutes. It's my new favorite trick! Here's another tip though... If you're planning on doing this a lot, invest in another bottle of Seche Vite or whatever type of topcoat you like that will be designated just for glitter. Occasionally, a fleck of glitter can find it's way into the bottle of topcoat and will most likely end up back on your nails when you don't necessarily want that random glitter flecked look. It'll be worth it, trust me. :)
Hope you guys try this out! It's so fun!
-Tiffany
Here's the link to check out the original blogpost, if you wish :)
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