BB CREAM vs CC CREAM
It’s not that complicated, and it’s not that exciting. Now you know!
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| Know of any good dupes for MAC's Embrace Me? :) | ||
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myfailofablog |
MAC Embrace Me (limited edition) - $14 [photo]
I don’t actually have Embrace Me, but it looks very similar in color to:
Wet n Wild MegaLast “Don’t Blink Pink” - $2 (matte)
Covergirl Lip Perfection “Spellbound” - $6 (not matte)
Sorry I couldn’t give you any exacts! I wish that I’d gotten my hands on Embrace Me, I was too focused on trying to get Heroine and I missed out! :(
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| Hiya, following your blog all the way from Nigeria and i absolutely love it :). I wanted to ask what lipstick colors/products and blush wud best suit my skin tone, im african but my skin is not so dark, like vanessa williams shade of skin and tessa thompson(the girl who played Nayla in the movie For Coloured Girls). Thank You :) | ||
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bintkhuwaylid |
Hello hon! Wow, that’s amazing… I think one of the best parts of blogging is being able to connect with people in all corners of the world. And thank you so much! <3
Darker skin is complimented by rich colors in makeup, like jewel and berry tones. The more saturated the color is, the better it will accentuate your features and highlight your skin tone. I would avoid most pastel shades, like light pink or light peach, in SOME instances (like powder blush) because these will look too ashy on anyone with a medium to dark skin tone.
For blush, I recommend oranges and deep red-toned shades, as well as purples and plums. I’m not sure what brands are available to you in your country, but here are a few recommendations that you can find in the States as well as online:
MAC “Styleseeker”
NYX “Cinnamon”
Wet n Wild “Berry Shimmer”
MAC “Sweet as Cocoa”
MAC “Magenta”
I would also recommend the same shades for lipcolor! Anything berry toned will be very gorgeous on you. Deep reds will also be stunning, and bronzey or mauve shades will be really pretty for every day. You can venture into lighter shades of pink and peach for the lips, just test out shades to see if you like them better really opaque or more sheer!
Milani Color Statement “Sangria”
Wet n Wild “Stoplight Red”
Covergirl “Spellbound”
MAC “Angel”
I hope this helps you get some ideas for color! One of my beliefs is that you can wear any color you want, as long as you have the confidence to pull it off. Good luck, and thanks for the love!
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| You talked about your ipsy monthly beauty box subscription. What are the other ones you receive ? | ||
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frugalbychoice |
Here is a list of the ones I am currently or have previously been subscribed (or gotten one month’s subscription) to:
There are several more I want to try! But if I got all of the ones I wanted to try out at once I’d be broke haha.
I starred my current faves based on recent boxes!
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| Hey there! Just wanted to ask a quick question! So... What are your thoughts on Ipsy? I am debating trying it out and want a second opinion! Thank youuuu :) | ||
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skeletonkeyv |
Hello! I’ve been subscribed to Ipsy for a while now, and it’s probably my favorite beauty subscription out of all the ones I get. It’s inexpensive and definitely worth the measly $10! I haven’t been disappointed by a box yet. If you really like to try out new products, beauty subscriptions are a great, inexpensive way to expose you to new things. Ipsy as a company is very fresh and youthful, and the products they put in their bags definitely reflect that.
Just to give you an idea, in this month’s May bag, I got a full sized Zoya nail polish, Juice Beauty natural Lip Gloss, a Mirabella lipstick, a Yaby eyeshadow pan, and some St. Tropez Tanning Lotion! Plus the cute bag itself, which is totally practical… but after a few months you start accumulating so many bags you need to start giving them away to your friends.
You also always get special discount codes for the brands that you receive in your bags, which are definitely a score considering you’ll probably fall in love with at least a couple of the items you get. Ipsy.com also lets you write reviews and earn points, which is fun too.
Overall I highly recommend it! :)
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| Do powders ever "expire"? | ||
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diamondsbrilliantandbel-air |
Hello! Yes they do… all makeup has an “expiration date”, and it is based off of the day you first opened it. All makeup has a symbol on it that will tell you how many months after opening that it will still be fine to use, at it looks like this:
(12m stands for 12 months) If you can’t find this symbol on your makeup packaging, then it was probably on the original box it came in.
Powder generally lasts longer than cream products, and most will last “18 months” after opening. If you use any product with your fingers or don’t sanitize it regularly, then it will probably go bad before that date.
If your makeup ever turns a different color or starts to smell funny, it is probably no longer good to use on your face, because it has become dirty and/or the active ingredients are no longer working and/or bacteria has decided that your makeup is a really nice place to live.
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Laura Geller Beauty is on Hautelook!
They’ve become one of my favorite under-exposed, super-luxurious makeup brands. I adore their Spackle primer, their baked blushes and their lovely shimmer eyeshadows! Check out the sale HERE
But really I just logged on and saw that BRIAN ATWOOD SHOES are on sale for LITERALLY around 50% off. BRIAN ATWOOD. SHOES. ON SALE. No one else screaming over this? Okay, just me.
| Hiya, as its nearing summer i've been looking for a good highlighter that is low priced. You've probably already reviewed one, if so please can you send me the link? thank you :) | ||
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emilyjasminee |
Hello! I will just direct you to my “Highlight” tag, which will contain several posts for different recommendations and reviews, depending on what you’re looking for! http://drugstoreprincess.com/tagged/highlight
But a general list of my low-priced faves are:
- ELF Shimmering Facial Whip - $1
- Hard Candy Baked Bronzer in Tiki - $6
- Wet n Wild Color Icon Bronzer in Reserve Your Cabana - $5
- L’Oreal Magic Lumi Concealer Pen - $6
- Maybelline Age Rewind Eraser in the highlighting shade - $6
- Revlon Age Defy Spa Illuminator - $6
- ELF Studio Blush in Gotta Glow - $3
Hope that helps you! Happy glowing :)
ELF - Hard Candy - Wet n Wild - Revlon - L’Oreal - Maybelline
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| Can you recommend some other matte colors and brands?? I really like the NYX sugar Plum!! Dark or light doesn't matter. | ||
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yaya03091991 |
Hello! Could you perhaps be talking about the Wet n Wild lipstick in “Sugar Plum Fairy”? That’s one of my favorite lipstick colors, and it’s a dupe for MAC Rebel. I’m not sure if you’re asking for similar colors or just more matte lipsticks, so I’ll just give you the latter.
Wet n Wild MegaLast lipsticks - $2 - “Sugarplum Fairy” shown
I personally love Wet n Wild’s MegaLast line because almost all of the lipsticks have a matte finish and they are longlasting compared to most other brands I’ve tried!
Other matte lipstick lines:
NYX Matte Lipstick - $5 - “Shocking Pink” shown
I loooove these matte lipsticks, because they are really light and comfortable on the lips (very similar to MAC), and are very opaque. The colors are great (Shocking Pink is almost like Candy Yum Yum) and they have a sweet berry scent to them, much better than the regular NYX lipstick smell.
Revlon Matte Lipsticks - $6 - “Strawberry Suede” shown
Revlon’s matte lippies are also silky smooth and lightweight. The colors are all wearable, yet varied, and can be built up to be very opaque or sheered out for a casual look. They are unscented and have very high quality packaging.
Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Moss Matte - $5 - #107 shown
These are inexpensive yet luxurious matte lipsticks that are seriously opaque and have good staying power. There are lots of great colors, from trendy to natural.
Hope this helps you/was what you were looking for! You can find these lipsticks here and here :)
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Consumr: The App That Will Save Your Wallet (and have you addicted in 2 minutes flat)
This is the Age of the Smart Phone - we have endless archives of information at our fingertips at any given time, and our opinions are as powerful as advertisements (which is, like, really really powerful). Consumr uses all of these factors in the most beneficial and convenient method possible for consumers (get it?) and has created a one-stop-shop App and website for endless product reviews and recommendations.
Have you ever been in a store and come across an item that looks really cool, but you have no idea whether it’s really worth your money or not? Chances are if you have been in that position, you’ve either had to put the item back because you’re unsure, or purchased it on a whim only to be disappointed once you got it home! But with the Consumr App, you won’t have to worry about the unknown anymore. As long as you’ve got your phone, with a quick *snap* of the product’s bar code you can instantly read tons of different reviews on it! Not only reviews, but also similar products, other places nearby to find the item, and ratings as well.
When you first open up Consumr, you are given the option to browse products in each category (from baby to pet care, grocery to toys, home and garden to health) and from there your sub categories. You will find the Scan option at the lower lefthand corner. Just click this and hover over any product’s barcode to find that item instantaneously!
Once you’ve scanned the item, you can read other Consumers’ reviews and ratings, as well as add your own opinions to that product’s thread!
It’s that easy! Consumr also remembers every product you scan, so that you can go back and re-read the information or add your thoughts later. Every time you review or scan a product, you get points added to your profile, which add up to make your profile more recognized, help you get more Consumr friends, and eventually could even get you sent free stuff! The other day I came home to a package full of delicious snacks… who could say no to that?!
So what are you waiting for? This is an App that really has it all, and I would readily pay $5+ for it.. but I forgot to tell you the best part. It’s free!
So head over to the App store and download it straight to your iPhone.. or if you’re an Android person, or anti-smartphone completely, you can just visit http://Consumr.com on your computer and get the experience there as well!
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| Hi there I'm new to your blog but taking notes and planning a haul! I have 2 questions for you, first where can I find Elf brand in the US and second can you recommend a brush starter kit? Thank you and keep up the good work! Shaunalee24 | ||
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shaunalee24 |
Hello Shauna! Thanks, I’m really glad you’re enjoying my site and are finding cool products!! That’s what it’s all about :)
For your first question - you can find ELF products (mostly the Studio line) at Kmart and Target stores. You can also find some products at certain Walmarts or Dollar Trees! A lot of it is hit or miss, sometimes I discover a couple ELF items at random stores. The best place to get ELF is online however - they will often have huge sales, like free shipping or 50% off. Right now they are offering a huge makeup set for only $2.50 additionally to any $25 order! The ELF site is here.
Your second question - makeup brush kits for beginners! When you’re just starting out, you should get an even mix of both eye and face brushes. Generally my recommended kit would contain:
- Powder brush
- Blush/bronzer brush
- Foundation brush (flat, stippling, buffing, whichever you like)
- Flat eyeshadow shader brush
- Fluffy eyeshadow blending brush
- Small eyeshadow pencil brush
- Angled eyeliner brush
(For information about brushes.. what they look like and how they work.. click here!)
ELF is a great starter brand for brushes, as they carry brushes from $1-$6ish, and the $3 Studio line is really great. You can get individual brushes or a whole beginner’s set online!
ELF 11pc Studio Set - $20
Other great brands/sets:
Real Techniques (Core Collection shown) - found at Ulta & Walmart
BH Cosmetics 12pc Brush Set - Pink & Purple sets on sale for $15 right now!
EcoTools sets - found at most drugstores and grocery stores
More good brands include NYX, Revlon, Coastal Scents, Sedona Lace, Sigma, Crown Brush, and the Forever 21 brand. When starting out you don’t need to make the investment in “designer” brushes, like those from MAC, and chances are once you do start splurging on brushes you’ll still find yourself reaching for your old cheapies!
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| Can you please recommend some coral lipglosses ? <3 thanx | ||
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chologazm |
Hello! Definitely. Coral is my favorite color for summer!
NYX MegaShine in Nude Peach - $5
Revlon SuperLustrous in Coral Reef - $6
Revlon ColorBurst in Sunset Peach - $6
ELF Hypershine in Flirt - $1
ELF Glossy Gloss in Tangy Tangerine - $3
Maybelline ColorSensational High Shine gloss in Captivating Coral - $6
Other good ones:
- NYC Liquid Lip Shine in Peach Melba - $2
- NYX Butter Gloss in Peaches and Cream - $5
- Wet n Wild Megaslicks in Berry Burst - $2
Hope that helps you! :D
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Hautelook’s Spring Beauty Bag Look-Through & DISCOUNT CODES!!
A couple of weeks ago, I posted about the Spring Beauty Bag being available on one of my favorite shopping sites, Hautelook.com. This entire bag cost only $25 and contained all these goodies! Although it is no longer available, I wanted to share it’s contents and some of the great deals that came with it!
Contents (from Left to Right):
- Urban Decay 24/7 Eye Pencil (travel size) in Demolition
- Suki Skincare Exfoliate Cleanser (full size)
- LA Fresh Beauty Wipes in assorted scents (full size)
- Stila All-Over-Shimmer Liquid Luminizers (sample size) in Pink Shimmer, Rose Gold Shimer, and Bronze Shimmer
- Laura Geller Blush-n-Brighten (travel size) in Berry
- Crown Brush Pro Blending Fluff blending brush (full size)
- NYX Round Lipstick (full size) in Shiva
- Lorac Eyeshadow (full size) in Celebutante
- Lorac 3D Lashes mascara (full size)
- Jessica Simpson Vintage Bloom fragrance sampler
These items total well over $100 all together - so this bag was a HUGE steal!
Discount Codes (I’m sharing because I love you all):
- $50 off Smile Sciences Rx Strength Whitening Pen with code “hautelook” - www.smilesciences.com (no exp. date)
- 20% off NYX Round Lipsticks with code “LIPCRUSH” - www.nyxcosmetics.com (exp. 6/1/13)
- 15% off purchase from Laura Geller with code “HLBBAPR13” - www.laurageller.com (exp. 4/1/14)
- 10% off purchase from Lorac with code “LOVELORAC” - www.loraccosmetics.com (exp. 6/30/13)
Enjoy! And remember that the next time I recommend an awesome deal like this, you should jump on it!!! ;) Also, sign up for Hautelook here for killer sales on everything beauty and fashion.
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Urban Decay Naked & Naked 2 Palettes… DUPED!
One of the most frequently asked questions I get on DrugstorePrincess is “What is a good dupe of the Naked palette/Naked 2 palette?” Urban Decay’s Naked line is one of the most versatile and coveted in the cosmetic world. They are each 12-pan palettes of neutral colors - mostly shimmers, with a few matte shades thrown in - and they are popular because you can effortlessly throw together any of the shades and they will all look good with one another! Basically, they are fool-proof palettes, and it doesn’t hurt that the eyeshadows are good quality as well.
But each of the Nakeds cost $50 each… granted, they do come with either a brush or pencil eyeliner and a lipgloss or mini eyeshadow primer, but any way you look at it, these palettes could easily break the bank. So finally I’ll make a post about my favorite “dupe” of these palettes…
The NYX Nude on Nude Palette!
This palette contains 20 eyeshadow colors AND 10 lip colors… all in one! Like the Nakeds, the Nude on Nude palette is filled with gorgeous neutral eyeshadows that are a mix of shimmer and matte finishes. You can pair any one color with any other color and they will match, plus all of these colors compliment every eye color, skin color, hair color, and occasion. The lip colors included slide out from underneath the eyeshadows, and are a perfect mix of bright and muted colors. They have glossy finishes and provide lots of color, and the best part is that they all match the eyeshadows! Each pan of product in the NYX palette is larger than those that come in the Urban Decay palettes… so you get more product for less money. Some of these eyeshadows are a little powdery compared to UD’s, but they are all nicely pigmented and very blendable, making them easy to work with.
The best part? You get twice the product for only $25… that’s half the cost of ONE of the Naked palettes, and you get colors that are dupes from BOTH.
I highly recommend picking up this versatile and quality palette. You can find the Nude on Nude palette in Ulta stores, or online at Ulta.com or NYXcosmetics.com!
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