Lipstick -NARS - Red Lizard
klhelder 1/23/2013 1:11:00 PM
The world's most perfect red lipstick! Well...the perfect red has a lot to do with what looks best on your skin and lip color, but this one is pretty universally flattering if you have cool undertones. You can use a lip pencil, but it doesn't bleed, so if you have a steady hand and are used to applying lipstick you don't really need it. The biggest complication is that it smears easily and the color is bold, so be careful! I like to keep a some chapstick on hand as well to keep your lips moisturized enough, as it can be a bit drying.
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Lips -Maybelline - Super Stay 10 Stain Gloss
klhelder 1/23/2013 12:30:00 PM
Super Stay in "Berry Heavenly" was a desperation purchase when visiting a low-key friend who suddenly wanted to get her swerve on (yay!). It looks great on, but it is matte once it dries (which it has to in order to "colorstay.") It also allows you to adjust your color with more layers of application, which is always nice with a stain. I really like the application brush as well, it helps keep the color even. Application suggestions: - Don't try to stain if your lips are dry or chapped, as the color will get caught in the cracks and look gnarly. - You will need chapstick or a gloss over it to protect the color and keep your lips moisturized.
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Polishes -Butter London - Disco Biscuit
klhelder 1/23/2013 12:11:00 PM
This is the first Butter London polish I've purchased and I was not impressed. The color in the bottle is unique and fabulous, but it goes on very sheer and matte, making the gel color meaningless unless you have the time to pile on the coats. I've found that a good base (like OPI Ridge Filler) helps the color pop a bit more, but even after trying a few different top coats it never got as shiny as I would like. The polish also peels off very easily, which is obnoxious when you spent an hour applying it. I've gone through the process three times, hoping it would grow on me, but each time its just, "Meh, sad face."
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BB Cream -Smashbox - Camera Ready BB Cream SPF 35
klhelder 1/23/2013 9:59:00 AM
This is by far my favorite BB cream, and I've tried so many BB creams and tinted moisturizers that I've lost count. I have cool, fair skin with red undertones and this product matches my skin tone well while covering up the redness, and as long as I cleanse with a make up remover at night it doesn't cause breakouts. (I like Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Cleanser the best.) You do need to seal it with a translucent powder, but that goes without saying for any jazz you put on your face for coverage. The price is higher than I usually like to pay, but after trying some cheaper alternatives I think it's worth it for simplicity and quality. If you have 30 minutes everyday to apply your make up, hats off to you, but I like to get it done in 10 if possible and this is a great way to fast track and know it looks great. It also doubles as a great base makeup for fancier occasions, since it has the SPF, primer and light coverage.
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