E.L.F. Studio Blush Candid Coral: Review

Hey Everyone!

I thought I'd do another quick review on a drugstore blush!

This was my first ELF blush purchase.

I got the shade Candid Coral because I LOVE coral blush shades.

This blush was 3 bucks. That's right, 3 dollars. AMAZING!

Now, is it any good?

Yes!

First off the packaging looks very, very similar to Nars.  Which I like.  It has simple black rubber casing that just looks much more expensive than 3 bucks, that's for sure!

The product inside is awesome too! It's a light peachy-coral that adds a nice glow to my cheeks! No glitter, YAY! Nothing gets me madder than a blush of full glitter! Just kidding, but not entirely.....

It blends perfectly and looks so natural!

NOTE: This doesn't have *great* pigmentation, but, that is okay with me because I am pale, and like a slight sheen for daywear!


....and once again THIS WAS 3 DOLLARS!!!!!

Fits my college budget quite nicely!

I totally recommend this if you are looking for an inexpensive blush that gives a nice peach/coral sheen!

  What ELF Studio Blush should I try next?

XOXO Mandy

Mac Stereo Rose: Review

Hello All!!

I wanted to do a quick review on Mac's Stereo Rose Mineralize Skinfinish.

Stereo Rose has sort of a cult following so I knew I had to own it!

I bought this about a month ago in the Apres Chic collection and is quickly becoming a favorite!

The actual product itself is gorgeous: a coral color with gold and dark coral veining throughout.

I was a little weary of trying out this product in fears that it would look like a glitterbomb... (Because sometimes I feel the Mineralize Skinfinishes could do that to someone...)

Anyways, despite my fear, I bought this and tried it out, and I am so glad I did!

It is the perfect shade of dark(er) coral with a sheen that makes my skin look glowy and fresh!

I think it is the perfect coral for the colder months!

I love coral but sometimes I feel coral colors should be used more in summer like Benefit's Coralista, but this color, in my opinion could easily be worn year-round!  

Basically, this color is lovely and I recommend this product to anyone as it would suit most if not all skintones!

Hope everyone is enjoying their week!

What is your favorite Mac Mineralize Skinfinish?

XOXO Mandy 

Current Skincare Routine

Hi, Everyone!

How is everyone's week?

I wanted to share with you my current skincare routine!

Note: I do struggle with some breakouts from time to time, and I have combination skin and oily on the T-zone!

For about 6 months I had been using the Proactive 3-step system.  However, this system was expensive, and was a hassle to purchase, and a bit too drying for my skin in the winter time. I knew I wanted to find a toner similar to the Proactive one with Glycolic Acid in it.

So, through much research I discovered a new routine that has been working quite well lately.

I went to Ulta and purchased 3 different products from the Mario Badescu line. (I have heard such good things from this line and I was excited to try it!)

I purchased the Enzyme Cleansing Gel, Glycolic Acid Toner, and the buffering lotion.

At night I use the Enzyme Cleansing gel with my Clarisonic Mia, then use the toner on a clean, dry face.

I use the buffering lotion every other night on places prone to break outs!

This routine has been working very well for me in keeping my breakouts under control!

For moisturizer, I use Origins Vitazing in the morning and SkinMD (Walgreens) at night!

I also use the Freeman's Mint and Lemon Clay Mask and the Bliss That's Incredi-peel about once a week! (Review coming soon!)

What is your current skincare routine?

XOXO Mandy

Milani Luminoso Baked Blush: Review

Hello, Everyone!

I wanted to do a quick review of one of the best drugstore blushes around, in my opinion!

I have seen countless of rave reviews for this particular blush so I KNEW I had to go try it out for myself! Obviously!!

It's the Milani Luminoso Baked Blush, if you couldn't tell from the title!

I found mine at CVS for around 9 bucks, after having no luck finding it at Walgreens.

The packaging looks a bit cheap, but what can you expect from a drugstore product, really?

But, the actual blush inside is absolutely AMAZING!

It's a very luminous peach color that adds the perfect glow to the cheeks!

I HATE glitter, and sometimes I even hate shimmer, depending, but this has neither! It just has a nice sheen that looks gorgeous!

People say that this is a dupe for Nars Orgasm. I disagree because Orgasm is more shimmery and pink while Luminoso is a peach sheen!

I highly recommend this blush, because it's not only cheap, but absolutely gorgeous!

Go try it out for yourself!!

 

 

Hope everyone is doing well!!

XOXO Mandy

Review: Diorshow Mascara

Hello, Everyone!

I just wanted to do a quick review on Dior's Diorshow mascara!

I bought this $24.50 at Sephora awhile back and I wanted to give it a proper review!

I have fairly long eyelashes to begin with and I am mainly looking for a mascara that makes my lashes look full!

In comes Diorshow!

 (Excuse the no makeup in this picture but I felt it really showed my lashes)

This is a good mascara, yes, but is it worth the hefty price-tag?

Not for me, honestly.

Yes, my lashes look long, but they look long with my new favorite, L'Oreal Full Definition Mascara as well.

It definitely defined my lashes and made them look long, but the full-ness aspect was a fail for me.

I would recommend this product to those who have short lashes because this mascara definitely lengthens the look of your lashes tremendously!

I definitely want to try out the burgundy shade of this particular mascara!

What mascara have you been loving lately?

XOXO Mandy

One December Regret

Hello Everyone!

Hope everyone is doing well!!

I had many favorites this month (click for that post) but I also had one (expensive) regret as well.

From the beginning:

I received a rather hefty priced gift card from someone special this Christmas and decided to buy my first Dior eyeshadow quint. I thought well heck, if I am every going to buy one of these bad boys, it might as well be on someone else's dime, right?

Anyways, so I was browsing the quints on Sephora's website and decided to go with the mauve/purple quint called "Stylish Move."  It looked so pretty and it contained unusual colors for me.  I usually tend to have more neutral-toned shadows.  But, I thought, purple brings out green eyes, and what better way to test drive a purple look than a fancy sophisticated Dior palette?

Wrong.

I have never in my life returned a makeup item. EVER. I returned this a few days after it was in the mail.  (Lucky, I got one picture of it before I sent it off, look at the end of post.)

This palette had NO pigmentation whatsoever, and I am pretty lenient when it comes to pigmentation, because I like a more natural look.  But, literally, 4 out of the 5 colors didn't even show up on my skin! And I am white as a piece of paper, people!

The only color that showed up on my was the dark, dark purple color. Which, if you think about it, basically since one color worked, that palette would essentially equal 60 bucks for one eyeshadow. Sorry, but no.

Returned.

I definitely DO NOT recommend this Dior quint and I am going to be very hesitant to buy another now.

Picture:

So pretty, too bad the colors don't transfer....

Did you regret buying any products this month??

Hopefully everyone is having a great week so far!!

XOXO Mandy



 

December Favorites

Hi All!!

Sorry it has been awhile since my first post: Finals, Christmas break, and such sort of consumed my life there for a bit!

But, now I am back in action with a list of what I have been LOVING for the past month! (A little late, I know)

But nonetheless, I have some very top-notch products (in my opinion) to share with you! 

The first product that I have been loving lately is the Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray!  Honestly, when I first heard of makeup setting sprays, I kind of didn't think much of them.  I didn't really understand the concept of spraying what looked like water onto my finished makeup look.  But, let me tell you I have been proven wrong! 

This stuff is awesome! It makes my makeup last ALL day, and if there are any signs of cakiness, this totally eliminates it!  What I do is put all my face makeup on: foundation, concealer, bronzer, etc. and spray about 5 sprays of this onto my face and let dry! It's perfection!

My second favorite of the month is Mac's Expensive Pink eyeshadow!  This is a golden-sheened pink that makes my green eyes pop! The color is amazing as well as the formulation! I love this eyeshadow!

My next favorite has been the Hervana boxed blush by Benefit!  During Christmas break, I had been working back at home as a hostess and needed a more subdued makeup look and this blush is perfect for that! It adds a subtle pink flush that looks great with any eye look!  I just swirl my brush into the colors and blend it into the apples of my cheeks!

Finally, my last favorite can be found at the drugstore! It is the Loreal Voluminous Full-Definition Mascara! (the one in the gold tube)  This product is awesome! I have long lashes to begin with but this mascara takes it to the next level! They look so long, thick and fluttery! I love this product so much and I definitely will keep repurchasing!

These products have been used almost daily in my makeup routine! I will definitely be repurchasing all of these products if I were to ever run out!


What are your favorites from this month??

 

Hope y'all have been doing well, and been enjoying the new year!!

Have a fabulous day!!

XOXO Mandy