MILANI CONCEAL + PERFECT 2-IN-1 FOUNDATION + CONCEALER

The Drugstore is popping out new makeup like no tomorrow. This is very exciting for us girls who love to get more bang for our buck!

Milani recently released this new foundation:

source: https://milanicosmetics.com/Conceal-Perfect-2-in-1-Foundation-Concealer.html

I got the shade 07 Sand from my local super Walmart and it's a 100% match :) for about $9.99

I don't use full coverage foundations often. I've had about 3 of them in the past but usually I'm on the go or playing sports and that doesn't require full coverage. 

However, I was interested in this foundation because of it's waterproof and sweat-proof claims. I work at a pool and the Maybelline BB cream works excellent but it will eventually wear off so I was curious as to what this foundation's staying power was.

I am certainly impressed with this foundation! It last 4 hours in the pool when teaching swimming lessons and putting my face in the water continuously. When doing lap swimming back and forth across the pool it lasts for awhile but when getting out I notice there is still coverage but it's only slight. It wears down nicely though and doesn't make me look like I'm melting in the water.

Gym proof: I don't really like wearing foundation to the gym because sweat + makeup = possibility for acne. I put this foundation to the test several times and it held up; but when wiping sweat away the foundation will come off as well.

It's currently my go to foundation for going out all day and for special occasions/going out at night with the girls. It's literally no fuss and I don't have to worry about it coming off my face. 

It does look a little dewy but the key point is to NOT use alot of product. The more product you use the shinier and greasier you will look. I recommend using a sponge because it kinds of shears out the product so you just look dewy but still have that full coverage.

As for the concealer claim: it will completely get rid of the small imperfections/blemishes on your face. For under-eye blue circles it will try it's best but ultimately you will need to use another concealer on top of that.

Hope that helps :)

Covergirl Star Wars The Force Awakens

BAM just when you think makeup couldn't get anymore exciting Covergirl launched a collection for Star Wars The Force Awakens 

I picked up 2 mascaras and three lipsticks. The most used product for me is the #70 lipstick...on the light side of the force. Metallics are huge this year and this shade fits right in. This is a metallic nude shade with loads of sparkle. This shade is SUPER pale, so for my skin tone I need to wear a nude lipliner underneath or I pair it with the shade Mink by Revlon.


Here is the product swatched on my lips with no liner or base lipstick underneath.


Here is the product swatched on my hand. This is where you can see how pale this lipstick shade is in comparison to a brown lip liner in Tawny by Jordana.

I love this collection and I think it was neat that Covergirl decided to win one for all the ladies who are Star Wars Fans!! P.S. I like this shade so much I bought a backup :)

ColourPop Ultra Matte Lip Be-Dazzled

Halloween is literally around the corner and that means crazy kickass purple lipstick!!!

I've been experimenting with ColourPop just because their liquid lipsticks seem to be in the best price range (at least for my budget). I managed to snag 6 of them for around $32 with a promotional code of taking off $5. They are no longer running that promotion but check their instagram periodically and they will post codes for $ off or % off.

Overall quick drying formula that is kiss proof within seconds! However, it does make my lips feel super dry and I tried putting vaseline over them and sometimes it works and sometimes I think it changes the chemistry of the formula and breaks down the wear time.

I have worn the certain shade called Be-Dazzled 3 times now…and the last two times were a huge huge EMBARRASSMENT.

First time it was a super easy application and wore down fine no crusty bits on my lips or on my teeth.

Second time…oh dear 

-I decided to wear this shade for going out on the town for a Halloween Bloc party thinking it would last through all the food and drinks…but let's start with application

-The first time I tried to put it on my lips the formula was super streaky to the point where I couldn't build it up so I had to take it right off and start again

-Second time I tried to put it on my lips, it was still streaky but not as much. But I got it how I wanted it so I figured I would be fine…NO

-Went out had some shots and a mixed drink then a beer with some nachos shared between friends

---at this point my phone was dying so I couldn't check my lipstick and I didn't have a mirror---

-Spent 2.5 hours hanging out and playing arcade games/jenga/drinking before making it to the bathroom

-IT WAS HORRIBLE my lips pretty much made me look like the joker. Faded 99.9% into this horrible purple film with crusty bits everywhere and wow was I embarassed because "bae" had come tonight…

Third time…it somehow gets worse?

-application was again streaky but I decided just to build it up and not take it off (probably a big mistake)

-checked not even an HOUR later and opened my mouth to smile

THERE WERE PURPLE CRUSTY FLAKES/DOTS all on my teeth!

Let's just say I'm not pleased.

Is anyone else experiencing problems with this certain shade???!!

Or did I just get a bad batch!

Beyond the Sone Color Jamz Purple Passion REVIEW

Sorry about the frizzy hair but #curlyhairproblems it's expected.

This product Beyond the Zone Color Jamz (my particular color is Purple Passion) has received a TON of negative reviews. I thought since Halloween is right around the corner it would be the best time to pop out a review.

This is a semi-permanent hair dye…which means it WON'T last forever and that's to be expected
It's around $6-$7 at Sally's Beauty Supply which isn't bad at all and sometimes they do buy 2 get 1 free which was the promotion I saw today when I walked in to get myself a new bottle. 

I have used this product once before so that does not make me an expert on Beyond the Zone products and I didn't bleach my hair so I can't vouch for the true staying power of what the dye would be on bleached hair.

I dyed my hair about a week ago with one bottle and there was still some left in the bottle and I didn't think I was going to be able to dye my whole head again but I did! So this is the unused/un-open bottle that was clean enough to take a picture with. I have medium length (almost a bob) hair so that's probably why I was able to get two dyes in with one bottle.

It's a VERY SUBTLE berry color and it made my light brown hair very dark almost black (not complaining). It is a gorgeous color especially when the light catches it! I try not to wash my hair every day but I do swim lessons 3 times a week and I have to wash my hair after being in a chlorined pool which is why I suspect my brown hair started to come back after a week. It should last around 15 shampoos is my estimate which is great for experimenting with color. It's leaves my hair hydrated and not crunchy or dry which is nice…especially since I dyed it twice in the same month.


How do you get color to show up on un-bleached hair???

THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TRASH DO NOT LISTEN TO THEM!!

1. use gloves and apply color where you like
2. take off gloves and put an old shower cap or grocery bag around your head to lock in heat!
3. DO NOTHING FOR 3-6 hours!! (watch a movie or two, eat some lunch/dinner, etc.)
***super important to leave it on longer than it says or you will be disappointed!*** (the first time I left it around 4 hours and today I left it on for 2.5 hours)
4. use a detachable shower head to hose down hair (flip it down, head down) to try and minimize purple getting everywhere
(you could try washing it out in the sink but I find it hard to make sure I got everything)
5. there will be some purple still left while you are rinsing with cold water but that's okay put hair in an old towel and brush and style

Hope that helps!

Share with me your dye experiences!

Halloween Life Lessons #09202830842

So last year I bought a black cat ear/tail/bowtie set from Charlotte Russe for literally $1 after Halloween and a cheetah print set. I really loved the cheetah print set, it was a nice quality and didn't feel gross or like cheap dollar tree ears. However when I took the black cat ears out of the packaging there was a HUGE difference. The ears were scratchy and low quality and I could hardly stand wearing them.

What did I do….

I threw that whole set out thinking I would never need them because I would never be a cliche cat for Halloween.

This year though I decided I would be a bat for one Halloween event….and what did I need BLACK EARS.

My friends do not throw away costume pieces! You can always use them in later years or swap with friends.

I franticly searched everywhere to find darn black ears and after 5 places only had other animals or devil horns I found it! Hobby Lobby coming to the rescue and only for $7.99 



I would have saved $6 but these are better quality at least to the touch!

Stila Eternal Love Liquid Lipstick Baci

So originally my thoughts on the nude (Baci) of this collection was I Hate IT. I saw it in the packaging before I even swatched it in my hand and instantly thought, "oh great another nude that will make me look like I'm dead." I swatched it and it conformed my suspicions.

Yet this is what I got when I decided to put in some actual effort into my makeup look. I have a clear gloss on top and I think that's the best why to rock it with my skin tone. Overall the eye look has to be more dramatic (think smokey and dark purples/browns/black) in order for some balance. I do have bronzer and blush on but the camera didn't pick it up. Let me know if you think this liquid lipstick works on my skintone and let me know if it works for you.



******UPDATE******
I decided to test this formula out in the pool! Like I explained in one of my recent posts I'm a WSI or simply just a swimming instructor. I work Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. Since I get in the pool wayyyyy after my day has started Tuesday and Thursday I tend to have makeup on while teaching lessons. Which may seem scary as I do but my face in the water ALOT, but after surviving working 8hrs in the pool each day over the summer I've found eyeshadows that work on my lids and as eyeliner, mascaras, and foundation (BB creme) that 100% work and last throughout the lessons. 

However I'm always hesitant to try out lip products in the pool because I never know if they will slide right off my face and get all over my chin/other parts of my face….which would be super embarrassing! For a 3hr work day I put on two layers of Baci and then put on a clear gloss and to my surprise it stayed on, didn't crumble, and there wasn't even a white line on the inside of my mouth. The only thing that was missing was the gloss but it looked great without it! 

I think I'm liking this liquid lipstick thing!!

Stila Eternal Love Liquid Lipstick Set

Here is a screenshot of what Stila posted on their instagram. The dark plum/brown color is Ricco, the nude is called Baci, and the Red is called Beso. I ordered the set online through Ulta because the shipping was free after I added a $1 donation for breast cancer (I don't know if that promotion is still running). The total came out around $22-24 which isn't bad figuring the full size of one color lipstick is $22! I honestly can't justify paying that much for one liquid lipstick so I thought this would be a great way to test out the colors and the formula.

So for the price range I was thinking there was going to be more product but in actuality these tubes are quite small. A little under 1 full oz of product!

With packaging the whole thing is a little smaller than my mac mousepad for reference.

Overall the red and plum/brown are gorgeous colors and my first impression of the nude is not good. The nude may be just too light for my skin tone which is disappointing. The formula is like a mousse like constancy which doesn't feel drying on the lips. It fades nicely but does feel dry on the lips as the day goes by.

I wish companies would almost make 2 sets of holiday sets that include darker wearable nudes for deeper skin tones. That way you could choose the set that would best suit your skin tone! (just a thought here)