I was not even looking for foundation when I ran into this & I normally don’t love matte foundations but the packaging got me!! It’s so cute & was displayed so nicely so I thought I would give it a shot. I’m SO glad I did because I seriously love this… It’s matte but not drying & still allows me to create a luminous look. The two main reasons I don’t normally use matte foundation! It’s reasonably priced at $40, I love that it’s in a squeeze tube so you’re able to get every last drop out & you seriously only need a dime size for application!
MILK MAKEUP Blur Stick
I thought I would try the Blur Stick also to get the full effect. Again, the packaging was too cute. It’s described as a primer to create a smooth matte finish, I normally don’t use primers either but this was super lightweight & it did seem to make my makeup hold up better throughout the day! Now I really want to try the Holographic Sticks!
SkinMedica HA5 Rejuvenating Hydrator
This serum is a little pricey but I love what it’s doing for my skin! It provides 8 hours of continuous moisture & reduces the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles. I use one pump of this in the morning all over my face & I can really tell a difference in the texture of my skin.
Kylie Cosmetics Skin Concealer
I really love concealer for everyday use! It provides coverage but isn’t heavy & can easily be built on. This is my go to concealer, I always keep one on hand!
Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Full-Coverage Concealer
So I haven’t tried this yet but it came highly recommended based on my instagram poll! (my fav) I really love that it’s waterproof so I’m excited to use it!
Diorskin Forever Undercover Concealer
I LOVE the Diorskin Foundation so I got this despite it losing on the poll, I HIGHLY recommend this! I had so many compliments on my makeup after using this, especially that my under eyes looked brighter! It’s super creamy & goes on so nicely but it is a little pricey for concealer!
I originally didn’t think I would like this product/use it very often. BEDROOM.HAIR is a flexible texturizing hairspray, so I don’t really need texture & I don’t ever use hairspray but this product is so different! I love using this to revive my curls & give my hair some body when it’s in need of a wash & I just don’t have the time! KEVIN.MURPHY BLONDE.ANGEL.WASH
CALLING ALL BLONDES!! This is by far the BEST purple shampoo I have ever used! It’s so pigmented & doesn’t make my hair dry or unmanageable like other purple shampoo’s I’ve used in the past! KEVIN.MURPHY SESSION.SPRAY
So like I said, I normally don’t use hairsprays at all but SESSION.SPRAY is seriously perfect for keeping my curls all week! It’s lightweight & easily buildable to achieve your desired hold. I highly recommend to anyone that is trying to keep their style for a few days before washing!
*KEVIN.MURPHY products are only available through salons. We currently carry KEVIN.MURPHY at Studio H for all my locals!
I have heard super mixed reviews on this product & unfortunately I haven’t tried it yet, I just couldn’t bring myself to dip into it before shooting the picture above! Have you guys tried it??
Anastasia Lip Palette
Of course I couldn’t use this either but I’ve seen this palette being used & I had to get it for myself. The color combos are endless & I’ve heard it’s long wearing! Definitely a must for any MUA kit!
Another winner of insta polls so I thought why not! I actually used this before going to renew my license & I was not super impressed! It’s not a bad foundation overall but within 30 minutes it was creasing, not what I wanted before being photographed. I also just saw on Facebook that Estee Lauder has resumed animal testing, of course not everything we see on Facebook is always true but it was enough for me! I’m disappointed because I really wanted to like this foundation.
Tartelette Toasted Eyeshadow Palette
I love warm shadows so the Toasted Palette was a no brainer. I was very tempted by the In Bloom Palette also so that is definitely next on my list!
Tom Ford Waterproof Foundation & Concealer
I splurged on this because it’s like a 3 in one! Waterproof + Foundation + Concealer. It’s also in a squeeze tube so that helped me to justify the expense! I really like this but since it’s such a splurge I don’t see myself using it every day!
Mac Pro Longwear Lip Pencils
I got these liners in a trio that is no longer available, but the shades themselves are available individually! If you’re looking for the perfect lip pencils I suggest –Nice ‘N’ Spicy, Staunchly Stylish & Bittersweet!
That’s all beauty babes! I hope this helped any of you on the fence about some of these products or if you’re just looking for new products!