Reviews

Dear hair, I’m so sorry for abusing you:

Hello my sweets! I hope you had a fabulous week; it’s FRIDAY!!!!! 🙂 I wanted to share my current hair care routine with you… I recently made the decision to get rid of my black hair… I had it black for about 8 months and as much as I loved it, it was just time for… Continue reading Dear hair, I’m so sorry for abusing you:

Makeup · Reviews

RAVE Review Part 2…. Hello, Midnight Lace!

Hey lovelies! Only a few more days until the weekend!! 🙂 Continuing my Makeup brushes review; the next set I ordered from Sedona Lace was the Se7ven Mightnight Lace Synthetic Brush Set. As the name implies, it comes with 7 brushes; I got it 20% off during a deal (they have them often!) but it… Continue reading RAVE Review Part 2…. Hello, Midnight Lace!

Makeup

How to make eyeshadows POP!

Hey beauties! We all have those eyeshadows that look gorgeous in the packaging but are so dull once applied.. Never fear! They no longer have to sit in the bottom of your drawers! 🙂 This is a very well known trick in the makeup industry but I wanted to share just in case anyone doesn’t… Continue reading How to make eyeshadows POP!

Reviews · Skin

Product Flop:

Hey everyone! A few weeks ago I showed Frutique’s Papaya Enzyme Exfoliating Gel in a Sally’s haul, Here is the link to that: https://themakeupaffair.wordpress.com/2013/05/03/fotdootd-sallys-haul/ I’ve been trying it out and I just had to update you guys on it.. Let me start by showing what the directions say: “Gently massage onto clean dry skin in… Continue reading Product Flop:

Makeup

Milani Color Statement Lipsticks – Review & Swatches:

More of my favorite drugstore lipsticks! Before these came out, I hadn’t used many Milani products but MAN, have they stepped up their game! From these lipsticks to blush, their amazing brow kit, great eyeliners and even pretty nail polishes. I’ve become such a fan of Milani! The Milani Color Statement lipsticks are extremely pigmented,… Continue reading Milani Color Statement Lipsticks – Review & Swatches:

Favorites · Makeup · Reviews

Rimmel Lipsticks – Favorites & Swatches:

I have been obsessed with Rimmel lipsticks lately. They are so creamy and pigmented, the lasting power is excellent and the colors are all gorgeous. So far, I own 6 shades: Vintage Pink (380) is in the Moisture Renew collection. Super moisturizing, pigmented and creamy…. This should be named Vintage Purple. It’s definitely not pink,… Continue reading Rimmel Lipsticks – Favorites & Swatches:

Makeup · Reviews

FOTD & My Current Favorite Mascara Routine:

Hey guys! Hope you are all having a great weekend! 🙂 Yesterday I did a neutral, slight smokey eye.. My camera washes out colors pretty badly so it’s hard to tell but I used theBalm’s Meet Matt(e) palette….. Don’t judge my lack of art skills….. 🙂 I put Matt Smith all over my lids for… Continue reading FOTD & My Current Favorite Mascara Routine:

Skin

Heading Outside? Wear Sunscreen!!

Spring is finally here and summer is on the way.. While you are out enjoying the beautiful weather, it is important to keep your skin protected from the sun. With so many different sunscreens on the market, it’s hard to know which to choose. It seems the SPF level’s just keep getting higher but is… Continue reading Heading Outside? Wear Sunscreen!!

Makeup · Reviews

Quick Review – Covergirl & Olay Simply Ageless Concealer:

This concealer has been talked about quite a bit in the online beauty community lately.. So naturally, I had to try it out 🙂 Originally I purchased the lightest shade – very light 205 – (I am super pale so I’m usually the lightest shade or close to it) through the packaging you can see… Continue reading Quick Review – Covergirl & Olay Simply Ageless Concealer:

Skin

Quick Tip For Oily Skin:

MOISTURIZE!!! It’s a common misconception that using a moisturizer on oily skin will make it worse.. If you skip moisturizing, your skin will overcompensate and produce even more oil! Every skin type needs moisture. If you have oily or combination skin: choose an oil-free moisturizer and be sure to apply AM & PM after cleansing!… Continue reading Quick Tip For Oily Skin: