| Can you please recommend some coral lipglosses ? <3 thanx |
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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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| I know I'm never going to catch you probably because of all your questions you get, but I still keep trying because I hope one day you'll get my questions. So I just recently started using lipstick. I'm pretty new to makeup in general but I found CoverGirl's Lip Perfection in Enchantress and fell in love. I was wondering what other lipsticks you would recommend. I really like those bright pinks and love how moisturized it made my lip while I was wearing it. |
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Hi hon! Today is your day, haha!
Covergirl Lip Perfection lipstick in Enchantress - $7
I love CG Lip Perfection lipsticks… they are creamy and moisturizing and still pack a punch of color! Enchantress is a really gorgeous blue-toned pink that would compliment any skin tone. If you like that color and consistency, then you would probably like these (not the same colors, of course, but similar that would probably look good on you):
Maybelline ColorSensational in Party Pink
Maybelline Color Whisper in Petal Rebel
Maybelline Color Whisper in Pinup Peach
Revlon SuperLustrous in Wink for Pink
Rimmel Moisture Renew in Pink Chic
Milani Color Statement in Fruit Punch
And even if you don’t like those colors necessarily, you will certainly like those brands/lines of lipstick, because they are all creamy and very similar to the Covergirl ones. :)
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| Hi! Do you have any recommendations for some basic cream shadows good for everyday makeup? |
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Hello! Certainly… cream shadows are quick and easy, perfect if you’re on the go all the time. My favorites:
Maybelline Color Tattoo - $6
These are the best multipurpose, longwearing cream shadows you’ll find in the drugstore (or on the high end, even!) Not only do they come in awesome bright shades (like Tenacious Teal, shown above) but lovely neutrals that are suitable for any occasion. They are nicely pigmented and don’t fade or slip off like many cream shadows do. They also work great as eyeshadow bases!
Essence Stay All Day Cream Eyeshadows - $3
These are very affordable and quite gorgeous. Well I was going to write more about these but now I’m thinking they’ve been discontinued… what a shame! If you can still find them at Ulta, Walgreens, etc, do it.
ELF Cream Eyeshadow - $3
These soft, creamy shadows come in 8 different colors and are very blendable. They aren’t as longwearing as the Maybelline CT’s but they pack a lot of color punch and certainly will do the trick. For only a few bucks, you can’t beat it!
Another good idea for you, because you like cream shadows, would be to venture into pencil/stick eyeshadows. They are nice and creamy, easy to apply and blend, but are faster and more convenient (in my opinion of course). One thing I do NOT recommend, however, are the liquid eyeshadows you paint on like you would lipgloss. Those never work out well!
Milani Shadow Eyez 12 Hour Wear pencils - $7
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil - $5
ELF Essential Jumbo Eyeshadow Stick - $1
Rimmel ScandalEyes Eyeshadow Stick - $5
Hope these recommendations will work for you! :)
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BEST DRUGSTORE FOUNDATIONS - by DrugstorePrincess
I’ve created this list of mini reviews for you keeping in mind every skin type and specific need. These foundations are liquid or cream, and include only options from the major drugstore brands. Yes, it is a lengthy list (in no particular order, mind you) and different foundations will work better for different people. I’ve tried to list all of the pros, color ranges, and other details, as well as any notable cons for your consideration. Hopefully this list will be helpful! Enjoy!
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I don’t have anything that I can say is a 100% dupe, but Maybelline Color Vivids “Brazen Berry” is very similar, just a different texture… it’s creamier and slightly less opaque. But if you’re in love with the color of Heroine, as I am, but missed out on the resale, Brazen Berry will certainly give you your color fix!
My swatch of Brazen Berry (on top):
MAC Heroine swatch (from Temptalia):
There are some other similar purple shades out there, but nothing is any closer than Brazen Berry!
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| I love your blog! Like so much.. So I have a question :) What do you think about they Bouncy blush thingy by Maybelline? And also the golden tube of Million Lash mascara? |
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Haha well thank you!! <3
Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush - I’m definitely not a fan. I only am partial to the darkest color, because that actually shows up a bit, but the rest are very sub-par. They have a really weird texture, and if you press your finger into the pan too hard, the whole thing will collapse. If you can get the color to show up on your skin, it will fade away within an hour or two. Some people have told me to use them as a base for powder blush, which worked alright, but once again they faded really quickly. BUT I think that Maybelline discontinued them this spring anyway, so you might not have to worry about them anymore haha!
L’Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes mascara - is my ALL TIME FAVORITE, how did you know?! I’ve bought this mascara over and over again, and I highly recommend it for people with all sorts of lashes. I’ve gotten tons of compliments while wearing it. It creates both volume and length, doesn’t get clumpy or spidery, and holds a curl pretty well. I love love love it!
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| I really want to get a eyeshadow base, but I don't want to spend $30+ dollars on it. Help? |
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There are lots of eyeshadow bases at the drugstore! You definitely don’t need to spend that much money on something so simple. [Don’t know what base is? Learn about it here!] Technically you could use any cream eyeshadow as a base. They will all do the same thing - apply color and/or cancel out your current lid color, allow powder eyeshadows to show up more brightly, and make everything much more blendable.
My two favorites:
NYX Eyeshadow Base - $7
Comes in three shades (White, White Pearl, and Skintone) Easy to blend, very crease-resistant, and helps your eyeshadow colors really pop!
Maybelline Color Tattoo - $7
These come in a bunch of different colors and finishes, from bright to neutral, matte to metallic. They are also very crease-resistant and look great alone, or with eyeshadow over top.
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| I have EXTREMELY dry skin, and I can't going a good, cheap foundation.. Any recommendations❓ |
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When you have dry skin, look for foundations that claim to be “anti-aging”, because they tend to have more emollient, hydrating formulas. In the drugstore, you aren’t going to find a lot of products that claim to be good for dry skin, but you will find lots for aging skin! Others to look for are cream compacts - they hold a lot more moisture and won’t cling to your dry spots as much.
Revlon Age Defying Liquid Makeup
L’Oreal Visible Lift Liquid Foundation
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Liquid Makeup
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Compact
Maybelline Dream Smooth Mousse
Covergirl Simply Ageless Foundation
Revlon Colorstay Whipped
Please remember that makeup does NOT work as skincare. If you have dry skin, you should never rely on your foundation to keep your skin hydrated. Always spend more on skincare products than your makeup, because that should always be your priority. :)
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| Hello! I was wondering if you know what's a great dupe for Clinique's High Impact mascara? I owned it after winning a Facebook contest and almost running out but want to know some drugstore alternatives before I go out to Sephora/Ulta. Thank you :) |
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Hello!
It’s been a very long time since I’ve used Clinique High Impact, so I’ll be going off of memory for this one. From what I can recall, it is a wet formula mascara with a brush that picks up a lot of product.
Clinique High Impact Mascara - $16
Maybelline Volum’ Express Turbo Boost Mascara - $6
This mascara has a similarly shaped wand/brush, is very dark and has a similarly wet formula.
Also similar:
L’Oreal Voluminous Original - $7
This mascara has a slightly thinner brush, but it also picks up a lot of product and the formula is also quite thick and wet, which will create a similar volumizing effect on your lashes!
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| Hey, I was wondering if you have any recommendations for eyeliner that's good for the waterline. I've tried a few and I can't find any that work all that well. |
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Hello! When looking for a liner for your waterline, you need something that is very pigmented and opaque, and smooth to apply. Generally people like to use pencils, although I personally prefer gel eyeliner. Here are a few pencils that have passed my test:
Milani Liquif’Eye Metallic Eyeliner Pencils - $6
L’Oreal Extra Intense Liquid Pencil - $9
NYX Slide On Pencils - $8
Urban Decay 24/7 Pencils - $19
However, gel eyeliner is my favorite method because it lasts much longer in my opinion. They’re also very smooth and easy to apply, so you don’t have to layer product on to get a dark, opaque line.
Maybelline Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner - $7
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| which foundation last longer mac studio fix fluid or maybelline fit me foundation? |
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Definitely MAC Studio Fix would last longer. Maybelline Fit Me isn’t a longwear foundation by any means, and will fade after a few hours. MAC Studio Fix is meant to stay in place and provide good coverage. :)
The difference between the two is that Maybelline’s is a more luminous foundation, whereas MAC SF has a matte finish. Maybelline’s also has less coverage.
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February ‘13 Hits & Misses!
It’s already March?! I’m not sure where the time’s going, but I can’t deny that I’m really excited for springtime! Anyway, it’s time for my monthly beauty product hits and misses… I’ve got a few new products to talk about as well as some oldies. Hope you enjoy!
I’ve got a LOT of hits this month - products that exceeded my expectations, that have just been released, and some that have been in my pile of favorites for months, if not years. Here we go!
Flower Beauty - Cosmetics by Drew Barrymore
I’m mentioning this line of beauty products first for a reason!! If you haven’t been listening to the beauty news buzz, Drew Barrymore recently released a full line of high quality cosmetics this year. Her line contains EVERYTHING… literally everything, from BB cream and lip butters, to eyeshadow quads and nail polish. Everything from Flower is 100% Cruelty Free, and is made from “the highest quality ingredients possible”… but that’s not even the best part! What’s really awesome about Flower Beauty is that these products are sold exclusively at Walmart and Walmart.com
Flower products are probably considered to be at the “higher end” of the drugstore makeup scale, and their price reflects that - you should expect to pay anywhere from $6-$13 for each item, but you STILL can’t beat that price for the awesome quality of all these products. Everything, from the lipsticks to the cream eyeshadows, has awesome pigmentation and texture, and all perform beautifully. If you don’t believe that anything of high quality could be sold at Walmart only, read this excerpt from FlowerBeauty.com:
“You no longer have to spend a lot of money to get the quality cosmetics you want and deserve.
How do we do it? We do not pay for advertising. Where other beauty brands spend a vast percentage of the cost of their products on ads, we do not. Drew, as an owner of the brand, takes pride in promoting Flower, which in turn allows us to put all of our resources into the formulas and packaging, and not into advertising.”
And a quote from Drew Barrymore herself:
” The reason I have created this makeup line is because… I wanted to give women the finest formulas. They deserve that level of quality, and I wanted to be the brand that gave it to them.”
Needless to say, I plan on trying as much as I can from this line, and backing it 100% until I see reason to do otherwise! They’re not in EVERY Walmart yet (including the ones close to me) but they will be soon! And when they do, I highly recommend checking Flower out.
New York Color Liquid Eyeliner
This eyeliner has been around for ages! It was in fact the first liquid eyeliner I ever tried, and even though I’ve used countless others since I first got into makeup, this little cheapie has been a constant in my collection. Lately I’ve been seeing tons of other makeup artists and beauty gurus mentioning/using this as well, and it’s really made me realize how incredibly awesome this eyeliner really is - not just because it’s affordable, but because the quality is there!
But the real reason I wanted to mention it this month is because for the past month I’ve gone without it - and been desperate to get it back! Mysteriously I lost my tube of it, and decided that this was a great opportunity to break out of my box and try all these new liquid liners on the market! I got ones from Wet n Wild, Maybelline, L’Oreal and Urban Decay… and I was disappointed in just about ALL of them! It really made me appreciate my little $3 NYC liner that much more.
NYC Liquid Liner has an awesome, fine-tipped brush that makes the perfect line every time. The formula is really glossy and opaque - never streaky, never dull, and it never bleeds into the fine lines on your skin or transfers onto your browbone after a couple hours of wear. It doesn’t smudge or flake off prematurely, and it washes away so easily at the end of the day! All for $3! You just can’t beat that, and I don’t think I’ll be parting with this liner anytime soon again!
Wet n Wild Fergie Collection Take On The Day Eyeshadow Primer
You guys wanted a new, high quality eyeshadow primer from the drugstore, and WnW delivered! In fact, the entire Fergie Collection recently released by Wet n Wild looks absolutely spectacular, but like with Flower, I can’t find it anywhere near me yet! *Cries* However I did manage to find this primer, and I’m really happy I did.
This is a rather thick but blendable, light skintone-colored primer for your eyelids. It is designed to prep your lids for eyeshadow, smoothing the skin and helping the colors show up better. It also helps prevent creasing throughout the day. I think that this primer works really well! It isn’t greasy at all and I didn’t notice any creasing whatsoever when I used it. It helps eyeshadows pop a lot more and blend easily. And of course, because it’s from Wet n Wild, it’s only $5.
Urban Decay The Great and Powerful Oz “Glinda” Palette
Gee, another Urban Decay palette that makes my favorite list - imagine that! At first, when the Oz palettes were released by UD (This and the “Theodora” palette, which contains “bad witch” colors) I was very skeptical, because I assumed these would just be bad promotion techniques for the movie, which will be in theaters March 8th. But when I went to Ulta and swatched them, I couldn’t help but fall in love. Initially Theodora was the palette I had my eye on, but I turned to Glinda because I don’t think I’ve ever owned a really feminine, lightly colored palette like this.
The Glinda palette contains 8 different colors (but there are only 6 pans, what?! Two pans are duos) and also comes with a travel-sized 24/7 Eyeliner pencil in a deep eggplant shade and a pretty peachy-pink Super Saturated lipcolor pencil. The colors are typical Urban Decay - very soft and buttery, but do tend to have a bit of fallout. However the colors themselves are dreamy and angelic - you can create really light, angelic looks or bring in some drama for dark or smokey types of eyes. I laaahhhv it!
Milani Color Statement Lipsticks
Drugstore brands are doing a lot of good with me lately, particularly in the lipstick department. Milani has long been one of my favorite underrated brands (see: Liquif’eye Pencil Eyeliner) and these lipsticks are REALLY impeccable!
The texture of these lippies is divine - they require minimal effort to yield awesome color payoff. The formulas are opaque and pigmented - very soft and smooth to apply on your lips. They feel moisturizing on, and last several hours before they begin to fade away. The colors are great - there are 38 Color Statement lipsticks, varying from deep creamy red, to bright violet, to frosty pink, and include not-your-average shades like gold and almost-black berry. Each only cost $6, and are well worth your money! Beauty gurus and MUAs alike are raving about these across all types of social media, and you need to have them in your life.
Lonjure False Eyelashes
Lonjure is a relatively new brand that produces high quality lashes that are appropriate for any occasion. I was introduced to this brand about a month and a half ago, and have been obsessed with them ever since! I don’t wear falsies every day, although I will pop them on occasionally just for fun - I still haven’t been able to use up all of these gorgeous lashes!
Lonjure has 12 different styles of lashes, with four in each collection - Natural, Length, and Volume. Their lashes are made with natural and synthetic hair, and will fit any sized eye. The lashes don’t come with glue, but it’s probably better that way because I am never satisfied with the glue that comes gratis and it usually affects my overall opinion of the lashes themselves. The only problem I’ve experienced with these lashes is that the glue used to adhere each lash to the packaging is a little excessive and makes the band stiff when you first remove them. With a little bending to loosen them up, they become very easy to apply! I don’t have a single favorite yet, but I haven’t found one that I don’t like yet, either! You can find them on http://lonjure.com for $4.98 a piece!
Well I think that should be it for this month’s hits… if you want to see what products missed the mark for February, please CLICK THROUGH! :)
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| I believe I bought the FitMe foundation in the wrong shade (125). It's too.. beige, haha. Do you have any suggestions or tricks that would lighten it? I love Revlon's Color Stay (Nude), but was short on cash this past time. Also, I noticed that FitMe seems a bit more oily? I have combo skin. Thank you for your guidance! xx |
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Ah, FitMe and I don’t normally get along haha ;) The only thing you can do to lighten a foundation is to mix it with a foundation that you already have which is considerably lighter… from the sounds of it, your other foundation is all used up, so that won’t be something you can do.
Probably the easier route is to blend your FitMe foundation down onto your neck to create a natural-looking, gradual fade of color. You can also warm up your body & face to make everything look more intended by applying a bit of bronzer to your cheekbones, neck and collarbone.
FitMe isn’t the best foundation for oily skin types, especially if you’re coming from Revlon Colorstay, which is much more longwearing and matte. Just get yourself a good setting powder, and you should be good to go. You may need to touch up the powder throughout the day, so keep it with you!
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| What drugstore brand BB cream do you suggest? I am fair with combination normal/oily skin. I like a bit of warmth on my skin though. I LOVE your blog!!! |
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Hello hon! Thank you :)
It’s hard for me to really say which is the BEST, because to be honest, I’m not in love with any of them. None of them really qualify as a BB cream to me, and since they don’t cater to my specific needs, I can’t say that I’m a fan of one over the other!
BUT if I had to pick, out of the ones I’ve used I think Maybelline’s Dream Fresh BB Cream is the best for oily skin (when it comes to light coverage). It is by no means a mattefying or longwearing product, but it is oil free and feels very light and natural on the skin, unlike some which add greasiness to the face.
I’ve recently tried out Revlon’s PhotoReady BB Cream and Physician’s Formula’s Super BB Cream, and I think I like the two of these more than any of the others… they provide a bit more coverage (not tons, but they have a thicker texture). Out of these two, I think the Physician’s Formula one would be better for you, because Revlon’s adds a bit of the infamous PhotoReady “glow”.
If I were you, I’d look up a few reviews on these to see which one peaks your interest the most! :)
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Review: NEW Maybelline Color Whispers
New goodies for a new year! Maybelline Color Whispers are a fresh new lip product on the market, promising to provide a “truly translucent gel” and “sexy, soft, see-through color”.
Color Whispers come in 20 shades (yes 20!) that range from nude to plum… however most turn out to be various shades of pink.
These are very nice, unique lip products. Initially I though that they’d be much like Revlon’s Lip Butters, but they are in fact quite different. These do provide a nice “whisper” of color… they are quite sheer and emollient. They have a smooth, almost glossy texture that is not grainy or thick, like Revlon Lip Butters can be. They feel weightless on your lips and are slightly moisturizing - much more so than RLB’s.
I like that these lippies don’t cling to dry skin or cracks on your lips, and instead seem to glide over them. They aren’t very long lasting at all, unfortunately, but that is usually the way with products of similar textures. They will definitely require reapplication throughout the day, especially after eating or drinking.
I have three shades; A Plum Prospect & Mad for Magenta (the two darkest shades), and Cherry On Top (not very cherry colored, more of a hot pink in the tube).
A Plum Prospect - Not as purple as advertised, but a slightly pink-toned plum.
Mad For Magenta - A true-to-description magenta shade.
Cherry On Top - A hot pink shade with a slightly yellow undertone, versus the slight blue of Mad For Magenta. Not “cherry” whatsoever.
I was really disappointed in the colors - not because they looked bad, but because they show up very different on your lips than they do in the tube. Of course because they are sheer, they won’t be as opaque as the stick itself looks, but these all ended up being relatively the same color - in the tube they are all very distinct.
The colors are actually very pretty, and turn out to be quite bright and pigmented on your lips. They are definitely manipulated by the natural pigment of your lips underneath, but not terribly so.
I need to try out some of the lighter colors to make a firm judgement on the whole line of colors.
The packaging of these is very pretty, but slightly impractical (I will elaborate later on). The tubes are thin compared to your regular lipstick. Like all of Maybelline’s lipsticks, the cap goes all the way to the bottom of the tube, instead of opening at the middle. The product twists up, but because the lipstick is so soft, it can get messy or be difficult to full twist up and down (think Lip Butters). Each tube has a slightly different colored cap, but this color is not necessarily indicative to the color of the lipstick.
The name of each lipstick, and it’s coordinating number, is on the bottom of each tube. However there is no swatch of the color on this sticker, which is really disappointing to me. Between this and the untrue coloring of the tube, it is nearly impossible to recognize the color of the lipstick without opening it up and looking.
Overall, I think these are good products. They are ideal for those of you who want to experiment with lip color, but don’t want to commit to a real lipstick. I am looking forward to using these a lot more in the summer, when a lighter lip product is ideal! However they are also nice and moisturizing for cold, chapped winter lips.
Maybelline Color Whispers cost anywhere between $6 and $9, depending on where you purchase them. They are not yet available everywhere, but they will be soon!
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