Hello, Hello..........
LONG time, NOOOO talk, and for that I very much want to apologize. Life got a hold of me full force since October and my poor blog fell by the way side. Now that's not to say that I haven't been scribbling ideas and topics down that I want to touch on, because I have, I just haven't made it to putting them on the blog. So this is my attempt at that, I'm hoping it goes well, but we all know my motto that at time I tend to "Suck at life" but I really am going to try to get more organized and frankly just get my shit together! Because let's be real, chick needs to right!
Moving onward, routines and regiments. They are everywhere in all aspects of our lives right. Some big some small, but none the less all important on some level and that does not exclude a woman's daily beauty regiment.
We each have our own routine, 10 minutes to hours, yes that's right I said HOURS. (I know I've been guilty of the Hour and a half getting myself together ridiculousness, as my husband so sweetly puts it HA) Doesn't matter how long and complex or short and simple, we all have one. We also all have our go to products, our ride or dies, the one's we gravitate to all day, everyday no matter what.
So let's just dive right in to my go to products for everyday!!!
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Moisturizer
This moisturizer, is phenomenal! Course I've never met a gel based moisturizer that I didn't like and I have normal to dry skin. I feel that gel moisturizers really sink into my skin and hydrate my skin excellently without leaving a gross, greasy residue on top of my skin
Too Faced Hangover Rx
One of 3 primers I use, Too Faced Hangover Rx. It's wonderful especially if it's a day I'm not wearing a tone of makeup. It's light and that smell doesn't bother me. It has coconut water in it which is kinda an added bonus and it just leaves my skin feeling smooth and soft. Plus, my skin looks a bit better after I put it on, in my own opinion.
Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Water
Smashbox Primer Water. Okay when I first heard everyone chatting about this little gem, I honestly didn't understand why everyone was so taken by it. Wow it's "water" that primes your face...........what? I guess you could say I didn't get it to a certain extent. Alas though, for my birthday I caved and bought it and tried it. To say I was impressed by it, would be a complete understatement. It still boggles my brain a little but this biz works, it primes your face and creates a really great base for your makeup to go on and it helps it stay on, so yeah #Winning!!
** Quick side note, the 21 days of beauty at Ulta beauty, the Smashbox Primer Water is a beauty steal on March 24th. It's $16 compared to the regular at $32!! So go grab it!!!
It Cosmetics CC+ Cream
Aw yes, the infamous It Cosmetics CC Cream, granting wishes since..........I don't know where I was going with that. Funny thing, can I be honest, I didn't like this stuff when I first tried it and I was bummed beyond belief. Frankly because of how much research on did on it before buying it. Review after review, demo after demo everyone EVERYONE pimped the hell out of this shiz like it was their J.O.B. It's so full coverage, it will cover all your blemishes, it makes your skin look so flawless. Everyone was saying the same thing.
(Except for Nicole aka Young Wild and Polished) I think she may have been one of maybe 3 people who didn't care for it.
So I bit the proverbial beauty bullet and bought this sucker and hyped it up to a level a utter absurdity
used it a few times and thought to myself, what a bunch of fuqing liars, they ALL lied!! For one it's not what I would consider "full coverage" it covers some things, don't get that wrong but full coverage? Nah! Which I get because it's a CC cream, it's not a full fledged foundation. It does cover some of your blemishes, but freckles, forget about it. They're going to show through some. Also, it has a citrus scent to it, if you're not into that. I continued to use it and I like it now and wear it quite often. It claims to have skin care benefits, that I don't really know, but it is a good cc cream.
Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation
What can I say about this foundation that hasn't already been said? And not just this foundation but the concealer that goes with it, alone they meld into the skin so nicely, put them together and holy shit balls I can't even put into words, it's magical! I love this foundation because of how light it. It doesn't feel like you're wearing anything on your face and I am All about that life. it sets itself to a powder finish and it doesn't look heavy but it does give a very nice amount of coverage. It's infused with peptides, so it does have some skin care benefits. it's also light reflecting. Basically this foundation makes your skin look hella awesome while you're wearing it and even after!
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Urban Decay Good Karma Optical Blurring Brush
Along with the foundation above I use this brush to apply it.
It's wonderful, I use one pump per side of my face (which isn't a lot) and this brush buffs/blends the foundation in so well. I never have any of those brush lines in my foundation. The bristles are soft and pretty dense, but there is a little bit of give to them, they;re not as tightly packed as say a Sigma brush. It hasn't shed any bristles. It'd very nice brush, I highly recommend it.
Kat Von D Monarch Palette
Let me just say, Kat Von D knows her shit when it comes to quality and design! Plus she's seems like a really rad yet completely down -to- earth, approachable person, and she's dating Steve-O so what's not to love. This palette is so versatile. It's neutral yet you can do an array of eye looks with it including shimmer and smokey. The pigmentation alone is NUTS. The shadows are soft and blend like a dream.
Tarte's Lights Camera Lashes
I never use to be a big mascara person, no I don'y know what was wrong with me either. I love this mascara I like a lot of mascaras but this is my top one that I can't be without. I don't always use it, but best believe I ALWAYS have one on hand. It makes my lashes look full and fluttery, but doesn't make them feel hard or crispy. It Leaves them looking soft and separated.
Benefit's Roller Lash
This one I just recently started using again. It's good, it's mascara, what can I say. I like the way it makes my lashes look. Doesn't leave them as soft feeling as the Tarte but it still does a good job. Now I have tried it with and without curling my lashes, because that's what it's whole claim is and I have to say I like it better when I curl my lashes first then apply it. That's just me and mt preference.
CK One Color Shine Lipstick in 800 Naked
ItsKeerstin turned me on to these lipsticks and I'm so glad for it because it's an amazing lipstick. It's a shine lipstick which means it gives off some color but it has a nice shine to it so you don't need gloss if you don't want it. Also the lipstick is super moisturizing and has a very nice feel on the lips, you know kinda the same way Jamie Dornan would.......awww yes. Anyways the price point on it is actually not terrible either. I like more neutral/nude shades, they're more wearable with my complexion and this one is fantastic
L'Oreal Colour Riche Caresse Lipstick in Sheer Linen
This drug store lipstick is my ALL TIME FAVORITE neutral lipstick. The price is on point because it is drug store, but the quality reminds me a lot of the CK One lipstick. It's a nice neutral color, it doesn't feather on my lips it has a shine to it and it just feels nice to wear, it's not drying......I just love it, I always have one as a backup just in case because that's how quickly I will go through it. The obsession is real and I love it!
Buxom Full On Lip Polish in Emily
Don't know much I can say about lip gloss. It's necessary at times and the fact that this one has the same name as me well, need I say more. It's a beautiful color which comes off sheer, it's cooling/tingling on your lips and it smells like heaven. It's not sticky, and great for everyday use. It's quite lovely!
Urban Decay Setting Sprays
These are a God send, especially during the summer. I use the All Nighter and the Chill setting sprays and they do an amazing job at setting my makeup and keeping it looking fresh. It's definitely worth the money.
Marc Jacobs Daisy- Blush
This scent.....first off I'm terrible at describing them, I'm just not that gifted. What I do know is I'm a VERY VERY scent oriented person (if that even makes sense, I hope it does) If I find a scent and I like it then it's like I'm drawn to it. It affects my mood, it's crazy. It almost calls out to me, I can't even explain it, I'm trying to and I'm just making myself sound like a complete lunatic. I love the original Daisy by Marc Jacobs this one is just a bit more floral which I usually don't go for but this it's almost equal parts floral and fresh. It's phenomenal. Also I hate how they're limited edition, seriously Marc why do you have to be a jerk like that? I thought we were cool....Gahh
There you have it, my shortish list of all my daily go to's that I reach for every day
What are some of yours?
Stay beautiful y'all
XOXO
Emily
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