Happy Year of the Ox! Lunar New Year Makeup 🧧

I have super coarse brows. They go in all directions. They are a wee bit patchy. And being a victim of the 90’s malnourished sperm brows - I’ve been growing them out for YEARS. I love a super full, fluffy brow. I think it makes you look younger (not that I need that!) I usually laminate them every few months when they start really taking off in random directions and I will tint them when I start seeing lots of white as well. These are my products for a fluffy full brow (my babies need a trim so just ignore that 😬) also very cost effective products that will last you forever. Pears EST.1807 - Pure & Gentle Soap With Natural Oils I get mine at the Dollar store which is also where I get men’s hair dye to tint my brows in a pinch. It’s a dollar! NYX - Control Freak Eyebrow Gel NYX any clear mascara is good for those last few hairs that won’t behave but this one has been my favorite for years $6 USD AOA Primer Spray - water or any cheap primer spray works though. I feel like this is a waste of good primer spray. $1.88 USD Castor Oil - I know there is mixed reviews on Castor Oil but I’m not using it as much for growth. I apply this with a spoolie every night brushing them the same way I want them to go. I have very thick coarse unruly hairs and I think this helps kind of “train” them to go the way I want and helps them settle the F down. $13 USD on Amazon Brow Styling Soap - This one is from Amazon it’s listed as Ownest and it’s $8 for 2 tins and spoolies Dark Brown or dark purple eyeshadow for filling in totally bald spots - I use a purple if I’m going out at night - seems weird but for dark brows it works and gives some dimension. Trying to NOT use waxy brow pencils as they pull hairs out. I do my soap brows a little different I think. First I use a long spoolie brush to brush all the hairs straight DOWN. This allows me to really see where the sparse areas are and define the upper edge a bit. Then I use powder or a very fine brow marker/pencil to fill in the spots and draw in an upper edge. I then brush everything UP. Spray some primer on the brow soap and use a spoolie to get it all worked in so it’s not wet but kind of waxy. Brush brows UP using the waxy spoolie. Wait about a minute for the soap to set up just a bit. Then brush again with a clean spoolie. I usually brush the body of the brow UP and the tail up and over. If you do a natural fluffy brow what technique/products do you use???

Turning 24 today! Did a whole look as my own personal celebration ritual even though I’m just staying at home drinking wine. Here to remind everyone beauty can be a source of joy and makeup is one of the many creative tools you could utilize. benefit - The POREfessional Face Primer STELLAR - Limitless Foundationin L04 NARS - Soft Matte Complete Concealerin Light 2.3 Madeleine MAYBELLINE - Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealerin 120 Light laura mercier - Translucent Loose Setting Powder in Translucent FENTY BEAUTY - What it Dew Makeup Refreshing Spray RIMMEL - Natural Bronzer Waterproof Bronzing Powder SPF 15in 027 Sun Dance COLOURPOP - Super Shock Highlighterin Thimble FENTY BEAUTY - Killawatt Freestyle Highlighterin Trophy Wife L’Oréal Brow Stylist Definer in Dark Brunette NYX - Control Freak Eyebrow Gelin Clear COLOURPOP - I Think I Love You Pressed Powder Shadow Palette Glossier. - Pro Tip Brush Point Liquid Eyeliner NYX - Glitter Goals Liquid Eyelinerin Zodiac Queen SHISEIDO - Shiseido Eyelash Curler L'ORÉAL - Voluminous Lash Primer L'ORÉAL - Voluminous Lash Paradise Waterproof Mascarain Black MAC - Prep + Prime Lip Primer Ellis Faas Milky Lips in L201

Turning 24 today! Did a whole look as my own personal celebration ritual even though I’m just staying at home drinking wine. Here to remind everyone beauty can be a source of joy and makeup is one of the many creative tools you could utilize. benefit - The POREfessional Face Primer STELLAR - Limitless Foundationin L04 NARS - Soft Matte Complete Concealerin Light 2.3 Madeleine MAYBELLINE - Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealerin 120 Light laura mercier - Translucent Loose Setting Powder in Translucent FENTY BEAUTY - What it Dew Makeup Refreshing Spray RIMMEL - Natural Bronzer Waterproof Bronzing Powder SPF 15in 027 Sun Dance COLOURPOP - Super Shock Highlighterin Thimble FENTY BEAUTY - Killawatt Freestyle Highlighterin Trophy Wife L’Oréal Brow Stylist Definer in Dark Brunette NYX - Control Freak Eyebrow Gelin Clear COLOURPOP - I Think I Love You Pressed Powder Shadow Palette Glossier. - Pro Tip Brush Point Liquid Eyeliner NYX - Glitter Goals Liquid Eyelinerin Zodiac Queen SHISEIDO - Shiseido Eyelash Curler L'ORÉAL - Voluminous Lash Primer L'ORÉAL - Voluminous Lash Paradise Waterproof Mascarain Black MAC - Prep + Prime Lip Primer Ellis Faas Milky Lips in L201

I have an obsession with gold recently. NYX - Proof It! Waterproof Eyeshadow Primer stila - Perfect Me, Perfect Hue Eye & Cheek Palette NYX - NYX Retractable Eyeliner in Black Glossier. - Pro Tip Brush Point Liquid Eyeliner NYX - Glitter Goals Liquid Eyeliner in Zodiac Queen Tips for Monolids: 1) Using a primer and a nude powder shadow helps prevent smudging. 2) Raise your chins and look down like you despise your makeup mirror when you draw your eyeliner, so you can get as close to lash line as possible. 3) Use a pencil first to dot/stamp the wing shape first. Also use the pencil to fill the lash line. Then use a liquid liner to perfect the eyeliner. 4) After your finish drawing your eyeliner, close your eyes and let the liner dry down before blinking. I know, ridiculous, but this will prevent eyeliner smudging when our lids fold in.

Turning 24 today! Did a whole look as my own personal celebration ritual even though I’m just staying at home drinking wine. Here to remind everyone beauty can be a source of joy and makeup is one of the many creative tools you could utilize. benefit - The POREfessional Face Primer STELLAR - Limitless Foundationin L04 NARS - Soft Matte Complete Concealerin Light 2.3 Madeleine MAYBELLINE - Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealerin 120 Light laura mercier - Translucent Loose Setting Powder in Translucent FENTY BEAUTY - What it Dew Makeup Refreshing Spray RIMMEL - Natural Bronzer Waterproof Bronzing Powder SPF 15in 027 Sun Dance COLOURPOP - Super Shock Highlighterin Thimble FENTY BEAUTY - Killawatt Freestyle Highlighterin Trophy Wife L’Oréal Brow Stylist Definer in Dark Brunette NYX - Control Freak Eyebrow Gelin Clear COLOURPOP - I Think I Love You Pressed Powder Shadow Palette Glossier. - Pro Tip Brush Point Liquid Eyeliner NYX - Glitter Goals Liquid Eyelinerin Zodiac Queen SHISEIDO - Shiseido Eyelash Curler L'ORÉAL - Voluminous Lash Primer L'ORÉAL - Voluminous Lash Paradise Waterproof Mascarain Black MAC - Prep + Prime Lip Primer Ellis Faas Milky Lips in L201

It’s Halloween week but it’s also still Covid-19 timeline! This week I’m going to try to create (semi) work and school appropriate Halloween makeup looks that are fun and easy to do at home. Here’s the first one: inspired by Lee Yeong-ae’s look in the movie Lady Vengeance directed by Park Chan Wook. Great movie by the way 🩸 Product Used: NARS - Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30in 01 Finland MAYBELLINE - Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealerin 120 Light laura mercier - Invisible Loose Setting Powderin Translucent RIMMEL - Natural Bronzer Waterproof Bronzing Powder SPF 15in 027 Sun Dance KEVYN AUCOIN - The Celestial Highlighting Powder Keep the bronzer and highlight super light and clean. FENTY BEAUTY - What it Dew Makeup Refreshing Spray L’Oréal Brow Stylist Definer in Dark Brunette L'ORÉAL - Brow Stylist Boost & Set Brow Mascarain Clear Draw the eyebrows more straight. NYX - NYX Retractable Eyelinerin Black on upper lash line to define. BOBBI BROWN - BOBBI BROWN Luxe Lipstickin Parisian Red on entire upper eyelid to create a shell shape, bring it to the corners too. And dot on lips for a subtle hint of color. COLOURPOP - I Think I Love You Pressed Powder Shadow PaletteShade “Screw it” a shimmer medium mauve brown on lower lash line. Shade “My Type” a dark brown along upper lash line to define. FENTY BEAUTY - Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizerin Diamond Milk to dot on the lips to give a tiny bit of shine.

Turning 24 today! Did a whole look as my own personal celebration ritual even though I’m just staying at home drinking wine. Here to remind everyone beauty can be a source of joy and makeup is one of the many creative tools you could utilize. benefit - The POREfessional Face Primer STELLAR - Limitless Foundationin L04 NARS - Soft Matte Complete Concealerin Light 2.3 Madeleine MAYBELLINE - Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealerin 120 Light laura mercier - Translucent Loose Setting Powder in Translucent FENTY BEAUTY - What it Dew Makeup Refreshing Spray RIMMEL - Natural Bronzer Waterproof Bronzing Powder SPF 15in 027 Sun Dance COLOURPOP - Super Shock Highlighterin Thimble FENTY BEAUTY - Killawatt Freestyle Highlighterin Trophy Wife L’Oréal Brow Stylist Definer in Dark Brunette NYX - Control Freak Eyebrow Gelin Clear COLOURPOP - I Think I Love You Pressed Powder Shadow Palette Glossier. - Pro Tip Brush Point Liquid Eyeliner NYX - Glitter Goals Liquid Eyelinerin Zodiac Queen SHISEIDO - Shiseido Eyelash Curler L'ORÉAL - Voluminous Lash Primer L'ORÉAL - Voluminous Lash Paradise Waterproof Mascarain Black MAC - Prep + Prime Lip Primer Ellis Faas Milky Lips in L201

Rocking my Merch t shirt “I can’t talk right now, I’m doing skincare sh*t” Concealer is MAYBELLINE - Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer Powder is DERMABLEND - Illuminating Banana Powder Lip combo is MAC - MAC Lip Pencil in Chestnut and ARTIST COUTURE - Plush Pout Lip Gloss Blush is FENTY BEAUTY - Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Blush and FENTY BEAUTY - Match Stix Shimmer Skinstick Highlight is #Artist Couture x Jackie Aina - La Bronze[products]#[FiveStars] More details on my Instagram but really been loving this look and the blushes from Fenty Beauty are gorgeous ♥️ #blackgirlmagic #makeupformelanin #makeupforwomenofcolour

Turning 24 today! Did a whole look as my own personal celebration ritual even though I’m just staying at home drinking wine. Here to remind everyone beauty can be a source of joy and makeup is one of the many creative tools you could utilize. benefit - The POREfessional Face Primer STELLAR - Limitless Foundationin L04 NARS - Soft Matte Complete Concealerin Light 2.3 Madeleine MAYBELLINE - Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealerin 120 Light laura mercier - Translucent Loose Setting Powder in Translucent FENTY BEAUTY - What it Dew Makeup Refreshing Spray RIMMEL - Natural Bronzer Waterproof Bronzing Powder SPF 15in 027 Sun Dance COLOURPOP - Super Shock Highlighterin Thimble FENTY BEAUTY - Killawatt Freestyle Highlighterin Trophy Wife L’Oréal Brow Stylist Definer in Dark Brunette NYX - Control Freak Eyebrow Gelin Clear COLOURPOP - I Think I Love You Pressed Powder Shadow Palette Glossier. - Pro Tip Brush Point Liquid Eyeliner NYX - Glitter Goals Liquid Eyelinerin Zodiac Queen SHISEIDO - Shiseido Eyelash Curler L'ORÉAL - Voluminous Lash Primer L'ORÉAL - Voluminous Lash Paradise Waterproof Mascarain Black MAC - Prep + Prime Lip Primer Ellis Faas Milky Lips in L201

New Products: FENTY BEAUTY - Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter benefit - Gimme Brow+ Volumizing Eyebrow Gel ILIA - Limitless Lash Mascara FIRST AID BEAUTY - Ultra Repair Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 Old Products: BOBBI BROWN - BOBBI BROWN Bronzing Powder BOBBI BROWN - Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick Milk MAKEUP - Lip + Cheek BURT’S BEES - Tinted Lip Balm #shu uemura - Calligraphink Liquid Eyeliner Applicator[products]#[FiveStars] laura mercier - Translucent Loose Setting Powder

Turning 24 today! Did a whole look as my own personal celebration ritual even though I’m just staying at home drinking wine. Here to remind everyone beauty can be a source of joy and makeup is one of the many creative tools you could utilize. benefit - The POREfessional Face Primer STELLAR - Limitless Foundationin L04 NARS - Soft Matte Complete Concealerin Light 2.3 Madeleine MAYBELLINE - Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealerin 120 Light laura mercier - Translucent Loose Setting Powder in Translucent FENTY BEAUTY - What it Dew Makeup Refreshing Spray RIMMEL - Natural Bronzer Waterproof Bronzing Powder SPF 15in 027 Sun Dance COLOURPOP - Super Shock Highlighterin Thimble FENTY BEAUTY - Killawatt Freestyle Highlighterin Trophy Wife L’Oréal Brow Stylist Definer in Dark Brunette NYX - Control Freak Eyebrow Gelin Clear COLOURPOP - I Think I Love You Pressed Powder Shadow Palette Glossier. - Pro Tip Brush Point Liquid Eyeliner NYX - Glitter Goals Liquid Eyelinerin Zodiac Queen SHISEIDO - Shiseido Eyelash Curler L'ORÉAL - Voluminous Lash Primer L'ORÉAL - Voluminous Lash Paradise Waterproof Mascarain Black MAC - Prep + Prime Lip Primer Ellis Faas Milky Lips in L201

This picture is without any filter. This foundation is very watery yet does a great job! Awesome for dry skin types! If you have obvious acne or dark spots on your skin tho, you might have to use a lot of concealer cuz this foundation doesn’t cover that much. STELLAR - Limitless Foundation

man oh man. there was quite the fiasco in the shipping for this box. but i finally got it! so, what was inside my boxycharm for december?! #Iconic London - Blaze Chaser Face Palette[products]#[ThreeStars] a new to me brand. not super impressed with this face palette, but i’ve only played around with it a couple of times so far. retails for $55. GLAMNETIC - Black Liquid Magnetic Liner another new to me brand. includes magnetic liner and a pair of their “bella” lashes. however, i don’t wear lashes or eyeliner, so i’ll be gifting this! retails for $63. tarte - Maneater Mascara does anyone know if this comes in a waterproof formula?! i have only tried this once but i’m OBSESSED. i’m not one to fawn over mascara, because they all seem pretty similar, but THIS one 👏🏻 retails for $23. MAC - MAC Matte Lipstick new to me brand! love the formula and feel of this, not sure on the color for me personally. retails for $19. MakeUp Eraser - The Sponge i haven’t used this sponge yet, but the idea of a washable sponge is brilliant. i’m curious to see how the sponge performs, and i love that you can literally throw it in the laundry to wash it! retails for $18. total retail value: $178

Hey Cherie Fam! 🍒 I finally received my December base box from Boxycharm today. Yes, it’s the 29th. I am cutting them some slack though because I know that it was the holidays and they were probably pretty backed up. For those who don’t know, Boxycharm is a beauty subscription service and you get 5 full sized products for $25/month. You have the option to upgrade to premium which you receive 6-7 items. The premium box is $35/month. I canceled my base box months ago and only subscribed to premium. However, my premium boxes lately have been pretty disappointing. I found the items in the base box more appealing the last few months so I decided to cancel and re-subscribe to base. They were having a deal that if you resubscribe, you get a complimentary Breakfast in Bed palette by Beauty Bakerie or the Ciate London Editor palette. I went with Beauty Bakerie because I love the brand. I was pretty impressed with my box this month. This is the first time that I’m excited about ALL the products I received. I’m happy that I got all makeup items because I’m very picky with skin care. In this box, I received 6 full sized items including the complimentary Beauty Bakerie palette. • Breakfast in Bed Palette by Beauty Bakery - $38.00 • Huda Beauty Amethyst Obsessions Palette - $27.00 •Glamnetic Baby Girl Lashes and Black Magnetic Liner - $63.00 • Tarte Maneater Mascara - $23.00 • MAC Cosmetics Matte Lipstick in shade Chili - $19.00 • Get lit Metallic Liquid Eyeshadow by Eloise Beauty in the shade Pure Gold - $26.00 •TOTAL VALUE: $196.00 I am most excited about the magnetic lashes because I have never tried them before and I love falsies! I am also excited about the Huda palette. Are you subscribed to any monthly beauty subscription boxes? If so which service is your favorite? Xoxo, Francesca 💋

Turning 24 today! Did a whole look as my own personal celebration ritual even though I’m just staying at home drinking wine. Here to remind everyone beauty can be a source of joy and makeup is one of the many creative tools you could utilize. benefit - The POREfessional Face Primer STELLAR - Limitless Foundationin L04 NARS - Soft Matte Complete Concealerin Light 2.3 Madeleine MAYBELLINE - Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealerin 120 Light laura mercier - Translucent Loose Setting Powder in Translucent FENTY BEAUTY - What it Dew Makeup Refreshing Spray RIMMEL - Natural Bronzer Waterproof Bronzing Powder SPF 15in 027 Sun Dance COLOURPOP - Super Shock Highlighterin Thimble FENTY BEAUTY - Killawatt Freestyle Highlighterin Trophy Wife L’Oréal Brow Stylist Definer in Dark Brunette NYX - Control Freak Eyebrow Gelin Clear COLOURPOP - I Think I Love You Pressed Powder Shadow Palette Glossier. - Pro Tip Brush Point Liquid Eyeliner NYX - Glitter Goals Liquid Eyelinerin Zodiac Queen SHISEIDO - Shiseido Eyelash Curler L'ORÉAL - Voluminous Lash Primer L'ORÉAL - Voluminous Lash Paradise Waterproof Mascarain Black MAC - Prep + Prime Lip Primer Ellis Faas Milky Lips in L201

Moisturizer: POND'S - Facial Moisturizers Dry Skin Cream benefit - The POREfessional: Hydrate Primer e.l.f. - Poreless Putty Primer The benefit porefessional hydrate primer and elf poreless putty primer are a must for all makeup looks. Foundation: BECCA - Ultimate Coverage 24 Hour Foundation This foundation is truly amazing for full coverage. It has amazing coverage and at the same time looks so natural. Concealer: pretty VULGAR - Under Cover Concealer MAYBELLINE - Instant Anti Age Eraser Concealer Powder: MAYBELLINE - Fit Me Loose Finishing Powder Contour: COVER FX - Total Cover Cream Foundation I use a darker shade in the cream foundation as contour Bronzer: RIMMEL - Natural Bronzer Waterproof Bronzing Powder SPF 15 nude by nature - Natural Glow Loose Bronzer Blush: RIMMEL - Lasting Finish Soft Colour Powder Blush MAYBELLINE - Fit Me Blush Eyeshadow: MORPHE - 35O2 Second Nature Eyeshadow Palette COVERGIRL - Exhibitionist Liquid Glitter Shadow Eyeliner: essence - Super Fine Eyeliner Pen Mascara: tarte - Big Ego Mascara Setting spray: REVOLUTION - Sport Fix Extra Hold Makeup Fixing Spray Lipstick: MAYBELLINE - SuperStay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick MAC - MAC Matte Lipstick

Fun, Easy, and Semi Work + School Appropriate Halloween Makeup to Do at Home #2 Faye Wang had this iconic sunburn and edgy look on the cover of her 1998 album. I’m giving it a try and it looks surprisingly cute?! But of course I toned it down because well, still have class today lol. The star of this look is of course, the blush. Basically you apply blush from center of the nose bridge out to your temples, creating a sunburn effect. I brought some blush and bronzer all the way up to my forehead and on my entire eyelids. I also dabbed a bit of a subtle liquid highlighter in my cheeks and nose bridge. For eyes I just kept things simple. Strong, dark brows like Faye Wang did to give definition to the face. I used a dark brown shadow along my upper lash line and my outer corners, then a black eyeliner to deepen the lash line. I used a golden shimmer shade along my lower lash line. No mascara. For lips, I used a nude/neutral shade suitable for my skin tone and dabbed a bit of gloss on top. Product Used: benefit - The POREfessional Face Primer NARS - Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30in Finland MAYBELLINE - Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealerin 120 Light laura mercier - Invisible Loose Setting Powderin Translucent RIMMEL - Natural Bronzer Waterproof Bronzing Powder SPF 15in 027 Sun Dance L'ORÉAL - True Match Lumi Glotion Natural Glow Enhancerin 902 Light Glow FENTY BEAUTY - What it Dew Makeup Refreshing Spray L’Oréal Brow Stylist Definer in Dark Brunette L'ORÉAL - Brow Stylist Boost & Set Brow Mascarain Clear stila - Perfect Me, Perfect Hue Eye & Cheek Palettein Light/Medium MAYBELLINE - Color Sensational Made For All Lipstickin Mauve for Me FENTY BEAUTY - Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizerin Diamond Milk

I have an obsession with gold recently. NYX - Proof It! Waterproof Eyeshadow Primer stila - Perfect Me, Perfect Hue Eye & Cheek Palette NYX - NYX Retractable Eyeliner in Black Glossier. - Pro Tip Brush Point Liquid Eyeliner NYX - Glitter Goals Liquid Eyeliner in Zodiac Queen Tips for Monolids: 1) Using a primer and a nude powder shadow helps prevent smudging. 2) Raise your chins and look down like you despise your makeup mirror when you draw your eyeliner, so you can get as close to lash line as possible. 3) Use a pencil first to dot/stamp the wing shape first. Also use the pencil to fill the lash line. Then use a liquid liner to perfect the eyeliner. 4) After your finish drawing your eyeliner, close your eyes and let the liner dry down before blinking. I know, ridiculous, but this will prevent eyeliner smudging when our lids fold in.

Turning 24 today! Did a whole look as my own personal celebration ritual even though I’m just staying at home drinking wine. Here to remind everyone beauty can be a source of joy and makeup is one of the many creative tools you could utilize. benefit - The POREfessional Face Primer STELLAR - Limitless Foundationin L04 NARS - Soft Matte Complete Concealerin Light 2.3 Madeleine MAYBELLINE - Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealerin 120 Light laura mercier - Translucent Loose Setting Powder in Translucent FENTY BEAUTY - What it Dew Makeup Refreshing Spray RIMMEL - Natural Bronzer Waterproof Bronzing Powder SPF 15in 027 Sun Dance COLOURPOP - Super Shock Highlighterin Thimble FENTY BEAUTY - Killawatt Freestyle Highlighterin Trophy Wife L’Oréal Brow Stylist Definer in Dark Brunette NYX - Control Freak Eyebrow Gelin Clear COLOURPOP - I Think I Love You Pressed Powder Shadow Palette Glossier. - Pro Tip Brush Point Liquid Eyeliner NYX - Glitter Goals Liquid Eyelinerin Zodiac Queen SHISEIDO - Shiseido Eyelash Curler L'ORÉAL - Voluminous Lash Primer L'ORÉAL - Voluminous Lash Paradise Waterproof Mascarain Black MAC - Prep + Prime Lip Primer Ellis Faas Milky Lips in L201

Fun, Easy, and Semi Work + School Appropriate Halloween Makeup to Do at Home #3 Miley Cyrus “Midnight Sky” single cover inspired purple retro vibe makeup. For eyes, I use a purple shimmer shade all over the upper lid. Then I go in with a shimmer wine red eye shadow along both my upper and lower lash lines, blending out a little bit. Then I use a glittery deep purple eyeshadow as an eyeliner to deepen and define the outer corners. For lips, I used a blue red lipstick with a bit of gloss on top. Then in the face, a LOT of silver tone highlighter all over my cheeks, inner corners, center of the lids, even under eye and forehead. Products used: benefit - The POREfessional Face Primer STELLAR - Limitless Foundationin L04 MAYBELLINE - Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealerin 120 Light laura mercier - Translucent Loose Setting Powder in Translucent RIMMEL - Natural Bronzer Waterproof Bronzing Powder SPF 15in 027 Sun Dance FENTY BEAUTY - Diamond Bomb All-Over Diamond Veil FENTY BEAUTY - What it Dew Makeup Refreshing Spray L’Oréal Brow Stylist Definer in Dark Brunette L'ORÉAL - Brow Stylist Boost & Set Brow Mascarain Clear NYX - Proof It! Waterproof Eyeshadow Primerin Colorless NYX - Prismatic Eyeshadowin Whimsical COLOURPOP - Colourpop Super Shock Shadowin Drift COLOURPOP - Colourpop Super Shock Shadowin Envy L'ORÉAL - Voluminous Lash Paradise Waterproof Mascarain Black MAC - Prep + Prime Lip Primer MAC - MAC Matte Lipstickin Russian Red FENTY BEAUTY - Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizerin Diamond Milk

Fun, Easy, and Semi Work + School Appropriate Halloween Makeup to Do at Home #3 Miley Cyrus “Midnight Sky” single cover inspired purple retro vibe makeup. For eyes, I use a purple shimmer shade all over the upper lid. Then I go in with a shimmer wine red eye shadow along both my upper and lower lash lines, blending out a little bit. Then I use a glittery deep purple eyeshadow as an eyeliner to deepen and define the outer corners. For lips, I used a blue red lipstick with a bit of gloss on top. Then in the face, a LOT of silver tone highlighter all over my cheeks, inner corners, center of the lids, even under eye and forehead. Products used: benefit - The POREfessional Face Primer STELLAR - Limitless Foundationin L04 MAYBELLINE - Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealerin 120 Light laura mercier - Translucent Loose Setting Powder in Translucent RIMMEL - Natural Bronzer Waterproof Bronzing Powder SPF 15in 027 Sun Dance FENTY BEAUTY - Diamond Bomb All-Over Diamond Veil FENTY BEAUTY - What it Dew Makeup Refreshing Spray L’Oréal Brow Stylist Definer in Dark Brunette L'ORÉAL - Brow Stylist Boost & Set Brow Mascarain Clear NYX - Proof It! Waterproof Eyeshadow Primerin Colorless NYX - Prismatic Eyeshadowin Whimsical COLOURPOP - Colourpop Super Shock Shadowin Drift COLOURPOP - Colourpop Super Shock Shadowin Envy L'ORÉAL - Voluminous Lash Paradise Waterproof Mascarain Black MAC - Prep + Prime Lip Primer MAC - MAC Matte Lipstickin Russian Red FENTY BEAUTY - Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizerin Diamond Milk

NYX - Proof It! Waterproof Eyeshadow Primer - Waterproof Eye Shadow Primer $7 🔥Key Benefits: ● Long-lasting formula increases eyeshadow wear ● Durable and waterproof ● Transparent finish ● Cruelty-free ● Vegan formula As I mentioned, I eyelids are oily, my shadow always creases after a few hours at work, but with this primer, it looks virtually the same as it did when I applied it. It makes my makeup budgeproof, creaseproof, and increases color payoff. It works for cream, powder, and foiled shadows. I have had this product for about 2 months, the NYX primer reminds me a lot of the Tarte product BUT as much as I loved that, the NYX primer is that much better. It goes on feeling drier than a lot of these other types of primers and it dries fast! It says it's clear on the packaging but I find it to be more of an off white colour (which by the way) doesn't interfere or affect any type of eyeshadow colour that you might use. I tend to use an ivory/vanilla, matte shadow all over my lids and nothing else so I pretty much just keep it simple...I find that the NYX primer makes my lids look clean and matte..,..no creasing whatsoever! I've tested it out for long periods of time, such as 16+ hours and it's flawless... I tend to use any remainder that might be left on my fingertips and put it underneath just below my lash line...it helps my gel liner stay in place...you need very little...just a quick dab... It is long lasting and waterproof -- long days, rainy days, Miami days, beach days -- it lasts! You only have to put a little bit on your eyelid and dab it, then apply your eyeshadow.My usage tip is that a little goes a long way and to set it with some residual translucent powder before going in with shadow - it makes it much easier to blend that way. I use the NYX Ultra Pearl Mania (loose shimmer) eyeshadows and the colors POP! I have also used it to do both of my sisters' makeup and they absolutely love it.

Turning 24 today! Did a whole look as my own personal celebration ritual even though I’m just staying at home drinking wine. Here to remind everyone beauty can be a source of joy and makeup is one of the many creative tools you could utilize. benefit - The POREfessional Face Primer STELLAR - Limitless Foundationin L04 NARS - Soft Matte Complete Concealerin Light 2.3 Madeleine MAYBELLINE - Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealerin 120 Light laura mercier - Translucent Loose Setting Powder in Translucent FENTY BEAUTY - What it Dew Makeup Refreshing Spray RIMMEL - Natural Bronzer Waterproof Bronzing Powder SPF 15in 027 Sun Dance COLOURPOP - Super Shock Highlighterin Thimble FENTY BEAUTY - Killawatt Freestyle Highlighterin Trophy Wife L’Oréal Brow Stylist Definer in Dark Brunette NYX - Control Freak Eyebrow Gelin Clear COLOURPOP - I Think I Love You Pressed Powder Shadow Palette Glossier. - Pro Tip Brush Point Liquid Eyeliner NYX - Glitter Goals Liquid Eyelinerin Zodiac Queen SHISEIDO - Shiseido Eyelash Curler L'ORÉAL - Voluminous Lash Primer L'ORÉAL - Voluminous Lash Paradise Waterproof Mascarain Black MAC - Prep + Prime Lip Primer Ellis Faas Milky Lips in L201

I get my dark circles genetically so there is really no way to get rid of them. Some days they are agreeable but most days they aren’t. I also struggle with my really red eyelids, so when I found these products they became a stable. I’ve tried other concealers but nothing truly hides them as well as I would like. PRODUCTS IN PICTURES: SEPHORA COLLECTION - Bright Future Color Correctors I love this because it cancels out the dark circles. It is really messy so I took off a star. I got in shade melon. NARS - Soft Matte Complete Concealer I use this after the color corrector. It is full coverage and fully covers everywhere applied. I heard about this on TikTok and literally love it. I use shade light 2.6. BECCA - Under Eye Brightening Corrector I also heard about this on TikTok and I only apply it on the inner part of my eye to give it a bright ring effect. It also hides any signs of my dark circles that show through. OTHER PRODUCTS USED: REN CLEAN SKINCARE - Perfect Canvas Clean Primer Use this before I apply my makeup and pat it in. Use 3 drops. MAYBELLINE - TattooStudio Brow Tint Pen in shade 360 medium brown. Gives hairlike effect. I use to fill in my arch. URBAN DECAY - All Nighter Long Lasting Setting Spray Jumbo & Travel Duo setting spray. Keeps my makeup on all day.

Turning 24 today! Did a whole look as my own personal celebration ritual even though I’m just staying at home drinking wine. Here to remind everyone beauty can be a source of joy and makeup is one of the many creative tools you could utilize. benefit - The POREfessional Face Primer STELLAR - Limitless Foundationin L04 NARS - Soft Matte Complete Concealerin Light 2.3 Madeleine MAYBELLINE - Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealerin 120 Light laura mercier - Translucent Loose Setting Powder in Translucent FENTY BEAUTY - What it Dew Makeup Refreshing Spray RIMMEL - Natural Bronzer Waterproof Bronzing Powder SPF 15in 027 Sun Dance COLOURPOP - Super Shock Highlighterin Thimble FENTY BEAUTY - Killawatt Freestyle Highlighterin Trophy Wife L’Oréal Brow Stylist Definer in Dark Brunette NYX - Control Freak Eyebrow Gelin Clear COLOURPOP - I Think I Love You Pressed Powder Shadow Palette Glossier. - Pro Tip Brush Point Liquid Eyeliner NYX - Glitter Goals Liquid Eyelinerin Zodiac Queen SHISEIDO - Shiseido Eyelash Curler L'ORÉAL - Voluminous Lash Primer L'ORÉAL - Voluminous Lash Paradise Waterproof Mascarain Black MAC - Prep + Prime Lip Primer Ellis Faas Milky Lips in L201

My son got a nice little digital microscope for Christmas. So naturally, I’m gonna investigate my skin with it, duh! In case everyone needs further evidence/reminders to be extra, super, crazy gentle with your skin - here it is. I’m in my 40’s now. I had sporadic acne as a teenager and hormonal acne throughout my 20’s. Nothing out of the ordinary. I think it made me crazy enough to go to a dermatologist two or three times. But, I picked and popped everything!!!! I didn’t really know better. In the late 80’s/early 90’s we slapped some Noxema on everything and called it a day. Then when I was in college Biore’ Pore Strips came out. In fact, we all got “Welcome” bags in our dorm rooms and they had pore strips in them. That was viral marketing back then. So I used those bad boys like crazy. For years! I didn’t even have “blackheads” but no one who wasn’t a Derm even knew was a sebaceous filament was! Cut to now. Now, when I look at my skin up close I can see thickened, darker areas of skin where I previously had acne and picked/popped constantly. Now, I have a couple deep ice pick scars from trying to dig out cystic pimples. benefit - The POREfessional Face Primer is my every single day spackle to make those holes even with the rest of my face (Will do a microscope pic of that another time) And now, around my nose where I worked to remove “blackheads” that didn’t exist you can see there area tiny broken capillaries that make the whole area look pinkish and will only worsen with age. (The top 2 photos are areas of my face where the skin is relatively undamaged - the bottom 2 you can see what happens when you squeeze and tear stuff out of your pores) Being extra, overly gentle now will pay off later. Don’t pull at your face when brushing or swiping your make-up on. Don’t scrub it raw when washing. Don’t use harsh chemical laden products. And seriously please don’t use those damn pore strips 😝♥️ (Also, just realized my skin has a weird iridescent scaley look to it. I have Vitamin C serum on. It seems to dry leaving this film on my skin 😉 )

Fun, Easy, and Semi Work + School Appropriate Halloween Makeup to Do at Home #4 Powerhouse makeup inspired by Anna May Wong, who was considered the first Chinese American Hollywood movie star. Products Used: benefit - The POREfessional Face Primer STELLAR - Limitless Foundationin L04 MAYBELLINE - Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealerin 120 Light laura mercier - Translucent Loose Setting Powder in Translucent KEVYN AUCOIN - The Celestial Highlighting Powder KEVYN AUCOIN - The Sculpting Contour Powder FENTY BEAUTY - What it Dew Makeup Refreshing Spray RIMMEL - Exaggerate Eye Definerin Starlit Black Glossier. - Pro Tip Brush Point Liquid Eyeliner L’Oréal Brow Stylist Definer in Dark Brunette URBAN DECAY - Vice Lipstickin Bruise FENTY BEAUTY - Mattemoiselle Plush Matte Lipstickin PMS

Laura Mercier I heard alot of hype about this setting powder from Laura Mercier and wanted see to try if it worth the hype. When using this powder I first by doing my eyebrows first for my makeup routine. Next I put concealer around my eyebrows to have a cleaner look. Then I wait for the concealer to dry a little bit, then I put setting powder with using a blending brush so it's easily spread all over my eyelid and brow. I love doing this method because it makes a perfect canvas for my eyelid to add eyeshadow. After applying the eyeshadows and eyeliner, next put foundation and concealer or anything else that is wet I wait for it to dry. Then I use a big puffy brush and add the same powder all over my face not too much because it will cause dryness. Then after applying I will use the same brush but to wipe a little bit off my face like I said it does cause drying. Overall I like using it in a day I have for occasion that I want to look snatched but for me myself an everyday use I don't use too much of this product. Don't forget to like and follow for more😘😘😘 And also follow my Instagram Page at @sweet_citrustea

Turning 24 today! Did a whole look as my own personal celebration ritual even though I’m just staying at home drinking wine. Here to remind everyone beauty can be a source of joy and makeup is one of the many creative tools you could utilize. benefit - The POREfessional Face Primer STELLAR - Limitless Foundationin L04 NARS - Soft Matte Complete Concealerin Light 2.3 Madeleine MAYBELLINE - Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealerin 120 Light laura mercier - Translucent Loose Setting Powder in Translucent FENTY BEAUTY - What it Dew Makeup Refreshing Spray RIMMEL - Natural Bronzer Waterproof Bronzing Powder SPF 15in 027 Sun Dance COLOURPOP - Super Shock Highlighterin Thimble FENTY BEAUTY - Killawatt Freestyle Highlighterin Trophy Wife L’Oréal Brow Stylist Definer in Dark Brunette NYX - Control Freak Eyebrow Gelin Clear COLOURPOP - I Think I Love You Pressed Powder Shadow Palette Glossier. - Pro Tip Brush Point Liquid Eyeliner NYX - Glitter Goals Liquid Eyelinerin Zodiac Queen SHISEIDO - Shiseido Eyelash Curler L'ORÉAL - Voluminous Lash Primer L'ORÉAL - Voluminous Lash Paradise Waterproof Mascarain Black MAC - Prep + Prime Lip Primer Ellis Faas Milky Lips in L201

Turning 24 today! Did a whole look as my own personal celebration ritual even though I’m just staying at home drinking wine. Here to remind everyone beauty can be a source of joy and makeup is one of the many creative tools you could utilize. benefit - The POREfessional Face Primer STELLAR - Limitless Foundationin L04 NARS - Soft Matte Complete Concealerin Light 2.3 Madeleine MAYBELLINE - Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealerin 120 Light laura mercier - Translucent Loose Setting Powder in Translucent FENTY BEAUTY - What it Dew Makeup Refreshing Spray RIMMEL - Natural Bronzer Waterproof Bronzing Powder SPF 15in 027 Sun Dance COLOURPOP - Super Shock Highlighterin Thimble FENTY BEAUTY - Killawatt Freestyle Highlighterin Trophy Wife L’Oréal Brow Stylist Definer in Dark Brunette NYX - Control Freak Eyebrow Gelin Clear COLOURPOP - I Think I Love You Pressed Powder Shadow Palette Glossier. - Pro Tip Brush Point Liquid Eyeliner NYX - Glitter Goals Liquid Eyelinerin Zodiac Queen SHISEIDO - Shiseido Eyelash Curler L'ORÉAL - Voluminous Lash Primer L'ORÉAL - Voluminous Lash Paradise Waterproof Mascarain Black MAC - Prep + Prime Lip Primer Ellis Faas Milky Lips in L201

Happy New Year everyone!! I hope that 2021 is so much better than 2020 (even though I've had some good things happen) as far as the coronavirus and political tension in the US. With that said, let's start this year fresh with trying some new products!! 🎉Here's what I used to create this look:🎉 PRIMER, FOUNDATION & CONCEALER: TATCHA - The Liquid Silk Canvas: Featherweight Protective Primer ARMANI beauty - Luminous Silk Foundation in 3.75 & Charlotte Tilbury - Airbrush Flawless Longwear Foundation in 2 cool NARS - Radiant Creamy Concealer in affogato CONTOUR, BLUSH & POWDERS: ANASTASIA Beverly Hills - ANASTASIA Beverly Hills Contour Kit vanilla & java HOURGLASS - Ambient Lighting Face Palette glistening strobe light & natural bronze light MARC JACOBS BEAUTY - O!Mega Bronzer Coconut Perfect Tan – Coconut Fantasy Collection 102 tantric HOURGLASS - Ambient Lighting Blush brilliant nude & ethereal glow laura mercier - Translucent Loose Setting Powder translucent EYES: COLOURPOP - Going Coconuts shredded, lovely bunch, palm reader, coco crush, nutty KVD VEGAN BEAUTY - Tatoo Liner in Trooper Deluxe Sample - yes this is a sample I got - very surprised by how good it is, though I'm horrible at applying eyeliner 😂 L'ORÉAL - Voluminous Lash Paradise Waterproof Mascara in 203 Glossier. - Brow Flick in blond Glossier. - Boy Brow in clear LIPS & SETTING SPRAY: L'ORÉAL - Colour Riche Liner in au naturale L'ORÉAL - Colour Riche Lipcolour in 800 fairest nude URBAN DECAY - All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray