August Favorites

Favorite Movies

1. Lucy: This is an action type of a movie. The beginning was really shocking to me. I didn't know that people were used to transport drugs into other countries. The drugs are put into people's organs! That way they can get through security in the airports. Lucy is an innocent girl who gets kidnapped and they put a new kind of drug into her organs. She is supposed to go to a country in Europe, and do whatever it is they tell her to do, and she will be given back her freedom. What happens is the drug leaks, and the drug causes her to start using more and more of her brain. She turns into a super hero type person. As the movie goes on you see Morgan Freeman's character is a scientist/professor who is studying about how much percent of the brain people use. He says people use only 10% of their brains, so what would happen if they used more? Lucy shows what happens. It is a very exciting movie. And it feels good to see her get revenge on all her enemies.

2. The Giver: I read this book I think a long time ago, maybe in jr. high. I can't remember that well. I read it a second time in graduate school for a children's literature course. This movie is based on an award winning book. At one of the schools I worked at it was required reading for the 6th grade class. I heard this was one of the first dystopian novels, so before The Hunger Games and Divergent, there was The Giver. It takes place in the future, and there is a supposedly perfect society. But there are a lot of secrets to this society, and the main character (the boy) gets to learn the secrets. The more he learns the more he realizes how imperfect his society really is. This is a really good book. I recommend reading the book. I think the actors did a good job in the movie. Jeff Bridges plays The Giver, and Meryl Streep plays the leader of the society. The boy is the main character, and the girl is the love interest.

Beauty Products

1. Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Makeup in 1W1 Bone: This is the lightest shade for warm skin coloring. I like this foundation because it has full coverage. I have a lot of acne scars that I want to cover. I have gotten this foundation before, but they changed the formula and when I got it a second time I was mismatched so I didn't like the foundation because it was the wrong color. If you go to the Estee Lauder website, you can get color matched and it will help you find the right foundation for your coloring and what you want. I found the color that was right for me, and then I went to the counter and told them exactly what I wanted. I have an Estee Lauder at my local Nordstrom's. 

2. L'Oreal Magic Lumi Highlighter in Fair: I heard about this concealer from Chanelette's Youtube videos. I needed to repurchase an under eye concealer, and instead of getting Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer, I decided to try out the L'Oreal one because Chanelette raved about it so much. I really like it! I like it better than the Maybelline one. It does a good job covering my under eye discoloration, and it blends out nicely. 

3. Julie G Nail Color in 9 to 5: This is a bright, neon orange color. This is a pretty color for the summer. 

That is all my beauty products I liked for the month! I tried out a lot of products, but there weren't many I could say were my favorite. 

Favorite Songs

1. Charity Vance - Love Me

2. Jamie Grace - Beautiful Day

3. Britt Nicole - Gold

4. The Romantics - What I Like About You

5. Tenth Avenue North - Losing

6. Danny Gokey - Hope in Front of Me

7. Natalie Grant - Held

8. Chris Tomlin - Waterfall

9. Francesca Battistelli - He Knows My Name

July Empties!

So I know July just started, but I have been collecting 10 products for my next empties post and today I reached the 10th product. It just happens to be the beginning of July. Two of the products I hit pan on, but I wanted to include them before I used them all up. And one of the products is a sample size that I didn't use up because I didn't like it. I wanted to include it, so I would remember not to repurchase it.

1. Secret Invisible Solid pH Balanced in Clean Lavender Scent: I love this scent! The solid deodorant is my favorite kind. The clear kind doesn't work for me. I don't know why. I like getting different scents, rather than the same boring ones. I found two together on sale at Walmart, so I did repurchase this.

2. Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup SPF 10 in Shell: I loved this foundation. This is the old formula. It kept my skin from looking shiny. It's good for oily skin. It has full coverage. I tried to repurchase this, but they changed the formula! It isn't as matte as it used to be. I'm not happy with the new formula. I got a sample from the counter. Also, the color names are all different, so I had to be rematched. The lady didn't do a good job and gave me a foundation that was too dark for me. That's disappointing because now I have to find a new foundation.

3. Aveeno Smart Essentials Daily Nourishing Moisturizer SPF 30: This stuff lasts a long time. I love this! I have several backups in case I run out. It has UVA/UVB protection. It is oil-free, hypoallergenic, and noncomedogenic. It has an antioxidant called southernwood extract. So, it seems like it's really good for the skin, and I've been using it for a long time. My skin looks and feels good. I also like the way it smells.

4. Victoria Secret Body Wash in Such A Flirt: This is a sweet smelling body wash. There wasn't very much in the container though. It is only 8.4 oz. It costs $10. I feel like you can get better deals at the drugstore, and body washes that are better quantity and quality. I don't think I'm going to repurchase this. I already have body washes I need to use before I buy a new one. The packaging is really pretty. That is the thing that sold me. I think Victoria Secret products are so pretty. It didn't last very long though.

5. Maybelline Dream Matte Powder in Light: I hit pan. I love this stuff. It gives a matte finish like it says. I like that it is compact rather than loose powder. I would repurchase this when I am out.

6. Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder in Transparent: I hit pan on this too. I also love this powder. It gives a matte finish like the name says. I go back and forth between these two powders. I'm not sure which one I like better. I would repurchase this.

7. Maybelline The Rocket Volum' Express Mascara Waterproof in Very Black: I loved this mascara! It gave my lashes volume. I would repurchase this. I recommend it. I didn't repurchase it because I like to try out new mascaras. I have heard people say the regular kind is better than the waterproof kind. I haven't tried the regular kind. I prefer to use waterproof mascaras because they hold the curl better and they don't smudge.

8. Freeman Facial Clay Mask Avocado & Oatmeal: On the front it says it deep cleans & purifies pores. On the back it says, "Rich clays dive deep to purge dirt and oils from pores. Nutrient-rich Vitamin E, Avocado and Oatmeal moisturize for lasting skin softness. Skin looks and feels squeaky clean and is soft to the touch. Perfect for normal to combination skin." I agree with everything it says. I would buy the regular container. This was just a sample. I got a bunch of Freeman samples for my mom (and me) on Mother's Day. So you can expect to see them in future empties posts.

9. Freeman Facial Clay Mask Mint & Lemon: On the front it says it is deep pore cleansing. This is for people with oily skin. I have combination skin, and it has been oily lately. This left my skin feeling really dry. The sides of my nose stung! I only used this once. It was too intense for my skin. I'm not going to buy this again.

10. Bvlgari Omnia Crystalline Perfume: I got this little perfume sample I think from a Birchbox. The scent is just ok to me. It is a little too "spicy" (if that makes any sense). I wouldn't purchase it. Sephora says the notes are "bamboo, nashi, lotus flower, and balsa wood." They say the style is "airy, radiant, and feminine." It doesn't smell airy to me. It is more of a heavy smell. I wouldn't describe it as being radiant or feminine either. It smells sort of woodsy to me. It's not a horrible smell. I just prefer other perfumes.

Too Faced No Makeup Makeup Palette: Nude Radiance

So this is the second look from the Too Faced No Makeup Makeup Palette. I don't have the palette, I'm just copying the card that is on the Too Faced website: https://www.toofaced.com/p-1324-the-secret-to-no-makeup-makeup-fresh-flawless-face-palette.aspx.

First, I put on primer (Hard Candy Sheer Envy Skin Illuminating Primer) and then foundation (Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup). You can use whatever primer or foundation you like to use.

1. Concealer: I used Hard Candy Glamoflauge Heavy Duty Concealer in Light. You can use whatever concealer is good for you. On the diagram it is hard to read, but I think they have concealer in the inner corners of the eyes (tear ducts), and sides of nostrils. It looks like this look uses more concealer than the last one.

2. Bronzer: I matched their bronzer to Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips in Vegas Strip / Light Bronzer. I'm not going to use this because it was too shimmery. I'm going to use the contour powder I was matched with at a Mac counter, Mac Studio Careblend Pressed Powder in Medium Deep. It is my right contour shade, and there are no shimmers. A cheaper alternative if you have my skin tone (very fair) is NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder in Sunny or NYX Bronzer & Blusher Combo in Ibiza. This look calls for less bronzer, than the last look did. It says to put the bronzer above the eyebrows, down the nose, bottom of chin, and across the face. Imagine there is an invisible triangle under each eye, and don't put bronzer in the triangle.

3. Brightener: I used Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer in Ivory. The picture shows a triangle under each eye. I honestly can't see a difference when I do this. Maybe if I used the Too Faced one I would see the difference.

4. Lumanizer: I used The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer. You could use Hard Candy So Baked Bronzer in Tiki (it is a good dupe). The chart says to put this under the eyebrows, cupid's bow, center of chin, and corners of the mouth. I don't know why they would put it on the corners of the mouth. I could be reading the chart wrong. I think in real life the cards are easier to read. You can see the colors better. On the website, I have to sort of tilt my computer at a weird angle to try to see where the colors are. Maybe the concealer goes on the corners of the mouth. I'm not sure!

5. Powder Blush: I used Maybelline Pinch 'o Pink. This may have been discontinued. The Too Faced blush looks like a natural pink color. I'm sure a lot of blushes could dupe this. I don't put the blush where the chart says to put it. Look at my first Too Faced No Makeup Makeup Palette post for how to figure out where to put your blush (if you are interested).

My Thoughts: Overall, it is a pretty look. It is a good way to start off your make up. I'm not going to stop there though. I'm still going to put on eyeshadow, mascara, and lip gloss.

Tomorrow I will do the "Red Carpet Contour."

High End Dupes

This is a list of dupes I've found off of Youtube, blogs, or myself of high end beauty brands, not including Mac, Nars, or Urban Decay. I have other blog posts about those brand's dupes.

The Balm
Don't You Want Me? Blush: The Balm's Frat Boy Blush
Manic Maribel: Wet ‘n Wild Sparkle ‘Til Morning, 6th shade
Mary-Lou Manizer: Hard Candy So Baked Bronzer in Tiki
Sassy Eye Shadow: Sephora Cinderella Palette in Ball Gown
Solid Gold Luminizer: The Balm's Mary-Lou Manizer

Bare Escentuals/Bare Minerals
Buxom Amsterdam: Revlon Mauve It Over
Buxom Nantucket: Revlon Smoked Peach
Buxom Sydney: Wet 'n Wild Fergie Lipstick in Fergie Daily
Buxom Vienna: Revlon Super Lustrous Pink Pout
Custom Made: The Balm Balm Voyage Makeup Palette in D2
Gold Medal: Wet 'n Wild Dancing in the Clouds gold color
Libation: Sephora Jasmine Palette in Sultana
Louder: Sephora Cinderella Palette in All Aglow
Mineral Veil: Elf Mineral Booster in Sheer
Remix: Sephora Ariel Palette in Triton

Benefit
Bella Bamba: Physicians Formula Happy Booster Blush in Natural
Benefit 10: highlighter side Physicians Formula Happy Booster Powder in Translucent
Birthday Suit Cream Shadow: Urban Decay Cream Shadow in Midnight Rodeo
Coralista blush: Wet 'n Wild Mineral Blush in Barely Peach, Elf Contouring Bronzer duo in St. Lucia, Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush in Peach Satin
Dallas: Covergirl Blush in Soft Sable
Dandelion: Bare Escentuals Clear Radiance, Elf Blush in Tickled Pink
Georgia: Mac Peaches Blush, Elf Peachy Keen Blush (my dupe)
Hello Flawless: Physicians Formula Healthy Wear SPF 50 Powder Foundation
High Beam: Elf Shimmering Facial Whip in Lilac Petal, Boots No.7 High Lights Illuminating Lotion
Hoola: NYC Sunny
Sugar Bomb Blush: Hard Candy Fox in a Box Blush in Smooth Talker, Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso
Sun Beam: Hard Candy Glow Away in Maui, the bronzer side
Thrrrob: NYC Color Wheel in Pink Cheek Glow

Bobbi Brown
Banana: Sephora Ariel Palette in Flounder
Black Gold Eye Shadow: Sephora Cinderella Palette in Cinders
Rose Sugar Lip Gloss: Revlon Rose Pearl Lip Gloss

Burberry
Earthy: Revlon Naughty Nude Blush

Buxom
Poodle: Sephora Jasmine Palette in Sand in the Glass

Chanel
Accent: Revlon Naughty Nude Blush
Reflex: Elf Candid Coral
Glossimer 347: Revlon Lip Gloss in Pink Ice
Tumult Blush 70: Physicians Formula Happy Booster in Pink
Pearl River #2: The Balm Balm Voyage Makeup Palette in C1

Clinique
Blushing Blush Powder in Aglow: Elf Peachy Keen blush
Redness Solutions Instant Relief Mineral Powder: Elf Complexion Perfection Powder

Collection 2000
Illuminating Light Touch Concealer: Milani HD Advanced Concealer

Estee Lauder
Peach Nuance Blush: Sonia Kashuk Blush in Sunset
Vanilla Truffle Lipstick: Revlon Colorburst in Soft Nude

Dior
Amber Diamond Highlighter: Hard Candy So Baked Bronzer in Tiki, Elf Golden Bronzer, Physicians Formula in Vegas Strip
Aurora #3: L'Oreal Infallible 24 HR Eye Shadow in Strawberry Blonde
Strawberry Sorbet Blush: Physicians Formula Multicolor Blush in Blushing Rose

Hourglass
Ambient Lighting in Dim: Pumpkin & Poppy Celestial Inner Glow Powder

Illamasqua
Focus Eyeshadow: Sephora Cinderella Palette in Chateau
Trance Eyeshadow: The Balm Balm Voyage Makeup Palette in A2

Inglot
Inglot Eyeshadow 322: Sephora Cinderella Palette in Royal
Inglot Eyeshadow 358: The Balm Balm Voyage Makeup Palette in B3
Inglot Lipstick 140: Revlon Cherries in the Snow
Inglot Lipstick 224: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Pink Pout
Inglot Soft Precision Lip Liner 67: Rimmel Exaggerate Full Color Lip Liner Definer in East End Snob

Kat Von D
Babe: Elf Beauty Book Bright Eye Edition, 3rd shade

Kevin Aucoin
Natura: Revlon Naughty Nude Blush

Lancome
Amethyst Glam Color Design Palette: Maybelline Amethyst Ablazed
Jade Fever: Maybelline Forest Fury
Midnight Rush: Maybelline Blue Blowout
Ombre Magnetique: L'Oreal Infallible Eyeshadow
Poodle Skirt Lipstick: Revlon Lip Butter in Cotton Candy, Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Gentleman Prefer Pink

Lorac
Perfectly Lit Powder in Spotlight: Wet 'n Wild Color Icon Bronzer in Reserve Your Cabana, Physicians Formula Happy Booster Translucent (avoid pink areas), Hard Candy So Baked Bronzer in Tiki

Lunasol
Pink Gradation: Physicians Formula Strip for Hazel Eyes

Make Up Forever
#12 Eyeshadow: Sephora Cinderella Palette in Drizella
#72 Eyeshadow: Sephora Cinderella Palette in Royal
#92 Eyeshadow: purple in Wet 'n Wild I Heart Matte Palette
#147 Eyeshadow: Sephora Cinderella Palette in Midnight

Mally Beauty
Mally's Glow: Physicians Formula Happy Booster Blush in Natural

Marc Jacobs
The Mod #2: The Balm Balm Voyage Makeup Palette in A4

Smashbox
Photofinish Primer: Hard Candy Sheer Envy Ultra Light Primer

Stila
Convertible Color in Peony: NYC Blushable Creme Stick in South St. Seashell
Grapefruit Lipstick: Elf Essential Luscious Liquid Lipstick in Pink Lemonade
Kitten: right top corner of Wet 'n Wild Sand Castle, eyelid shade in Wet 'n Wild Walking on Eggshells, lightest color in Covergirl Shimmer Sands, Mac All That Glitters, L'Oreal Infallible 24 HR Eyeshadow in Iced Latte
Lip Glaze: Elf Essential Hypershine Gloss in Blossom
Moray Eyeliner: Milani Liquif'eye Liquid Eye Liner in Green
Sun: 3rd from left in Covergirl's Sheerly Nudes quad
Tiger's Eye: Milani Easy Liner Eye Pencil in Espresso

Tarina Tarantino
Amber: Sephora Cinderella Palette in Drizella
Diamond Dusk #2: L'Oreal Infallible 24 HR Eye Shadow in Strawberry Blonde
Fantastical: Sephora Cinderella Palette in Palace
Wonderful: Wet ‘n Wild Sparkle ‘Til Morning, 6th shade


Tarte
Avenue Princess: NYC Fire Island Tan
Blissful: Physicians Formula Happy Booster Blush in Warm
Charmer: Mac Coppering, Wet 'n Wild Penny, Elf Copper Cream Eyeliner
Dawn: Wet 'n Wild Vanity Palette 5th color
Dusk: Mac Satin Taupe, Wet 'n Wild Nutty
Exposed Blush: Rimmel London Lasting Finish Mauve Cool
Fairy: Wet 'n Wild Lust Palette, 4th shade
Glamour Me: plum liner
Peaceful Blush: Wet 'n Wild Pearlescent Pink Blush
Telepath: browbone shade of Wet 'n Wild Knock on Wood
Tipsy: Maybelline Pinch O Pink Blush
The True Death: Wet 'n Wild Don't Steal My Thunder, sparkling silver shade
V: Wet 'n Wild Vanity 6th shade
Waitress: brow bone from Wet 'n Wild Silent Treatment or brow bone from Prestige Earthling
Werewolf: Wet 'n Wild Vanity 3rd shade

Tom Ford
Lipstick in Blush Nude: Maybelline Lipstick in Born With It

Too Faced
I have a lot of dupes for Too Faced palettes, but these are the products I haven't made blog posts about.
Peach Beach: Revlon Naughty Nude Blush
Chocolate Soleil: NYC Sunny
La Creme in Fuchsia Shock: Revlon Lip Butter in Lollipop
La Creme in Pink Chocolate: Revlon Lip Butter in Pink Truffle
Label Whore: last shade in Wet 'n Wild Comfort Zone, 3rd shade in Maybelline Eye Studio in Olive Martini
Snow Bunny: The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer
Sun Bunny: NYC Sun 'n Bronze in Fire Island Tan

Urban Decay
I have a lot of dupes for Urban Decay palettes in previous posts, but this other products by Urban Decay or eyeshadows that I have dupes for, but I may not have the whole palette duped.
24/7 Eye Liner in Baked: Wet 'n Wild Bronze Eyeliner
24/7 Eye Liner in Zero: NYX Slide On Liner in Jet Black
24/7 Eye Liner in Perversion: Jordana 12 HR Made to Last Liquid Eyeliner Pencil in Black
24/7 Lip Liner in Paranoid: Boots No.7 Nude Lip Liner
24/7 Shadow Pencil in Clash: Milani Shadow Eyez in Aquatic Style
24/7 Shadow Pencil in Juju: Revlon Illuminance Creme Shadow Quad Not Just Nudes, 2nd color
24/7 Shadow Pencil in Sin: Milani Shadow Eyez in Champagne Toast
All Nighter Spray: Elf Makeup Mist & Set
Cobra Eyeshadow: Wet 'n Wild Comfort Zone, 7th shade
Crave Eyeshadow: Wet 'n Wild Greed, 3rd shade
Glide On Cheek Tint in Indecent: NYX Cream Blush in Orange
Glide On Cheek Tint in Sin: Bare Minerals Flawless Radiance (this is a powder not a cream)
Grass Cream Eyeshadow: Revlon Illuminance Cream Shadows in Moonlit Jewels, 3rd color
Midnight Cowgirl Eyeshadow: Maybelline Enchanted Forest, gold color
Native Lipstick: Maybelline Color Whisper in Lust for Blush
Score Blush: Nars Orgasm
Wicked Lip Liner: Jordana Lip Liner in Baby Berry
WOS Eyeshadow: Wet 'n Wild Brulee

YSL
Rouge Pur Couture Glossy Stain in #7 Corail Aquatique: L'Oreal Colour Riche Wet Shine Stain in Pink Resistance
Rouge Volupte No.7 Lingerie Pink: Revlon Lip Butter in Cupcake
Rouge Volupte No.13: Wet 'n Wild Just Peachy

Spring Look #11: Dior

This look is by AModelRecommends http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jO67B_vYjyk I love her. She has a great sense of humor, style, and she is beautiful. A lot of times she uses very expensive products or products that can only be found in the UK, so I have to dupe her looks. I like how she does everyday sort of wearable looks.

1. Concealer

2. Powder

3. Mascara

4. Dior 5 Colour Palette in Navy, two lightest colors mixed: Maybelline Eye Studio Color Explosion in Blue Blowout, the two lightest colors

5. Bottom right eyeliner in Dior palette: Revlon Illuminance Creme Shadows in Moonlit Jewels, 4th shade

6. Black Eye Pencil: You can use black. I prefer a brownish black.

7. Daniel Sandler Creme Blusher in Hot Pink: Nyx Rouge Cream Blush in Natural

8. Estee Lauder Topaz Chameleon: Milani Illuminating Face Powder in Hermosa Rose

9. Dior Addict Extreme Lipstick in Incognito: Revlon Lip Butter in Creme Brulee

My Thoughts: This is my first time wearing blue shadow and I think it looks good on me! It looks retro, but the dark blue on the lower lashes looks cool with the light blue. Also, the rest of the face is really natural so it doesn't over power the eye look.

March Favorites

This month has gone by so fast. Here is my round up of beauty favorites.

1. EOS Lip Balms in Strawberry and Mint: Awww, don't they look cute! They look like Easter Eggs. Well, these are actually lip balms. I keep the mint one on my makeup table and use it before I put on my makeup to help prepare my lips for lipstick. I keep the strawberry one by my bed.

2. Maybelline One by One Volume Express: I like to try out different mascaras. I liked this one because it does a good job at separating the lashes.

3. Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup SPF 10 in Shell: I ran out of my Laura Mercier foundation, and even though it was really good I wanted to try something new. I had seen the Estee Lauder one talked about a lot by Samantha Schuerman (she's a youtube person). She has acne scars, but this makeup covers beautifully on her. I think it does the same for me. You have to be careful with how you apply it though, because it can look cakey. I like to use my fingers to make it blend in nicely.

4. Sinful Colors Nail Polish in Cinderella: This nail polish is so cute! It is light blue and normally I don't wear blue nail polish, but this actually was pretty. Whenever it hits the light there is a pink sparkle to it. I got a lot of compliments too.

5. Chapstick Fresh Effects in Refreshing Mandarin and Invigorating Green Tea Mint: The EOS Lip Balms aren't as moisturizing as these are. My lips were feeling really chapped and I got these little guys. I keep one in my coat pocket. They give a cooling effect on the lips and make them feel really good when they are chapped. I keep the other by bed.

6. Pixi Eye Bright Liner in Nude: I learned about this in the Audrey Hepburn Tutorial by Lisa Eldridge on Youtube. She put this in the waterline. This helps makes your eyes look bigger and more awake. It works better than using white liner, because it looks more natural. I got this at Target. It is expensive. I don't remember how much it costs, but it is worth it. It lasts a long time, and makes your eyes look beautiful. I think it costs $17.

7. Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Liner in Brown: I can't believe I haven't listed this in a favorite blog yet. I use this stuff all the time. Whenever a look calls for gel liner I use this. It isn't as harsh as black. It is very easy to apply. I use my Ecotools angled brush. I have had this for a long time and it still hasn't dried out. I love it.

8. Revlon Illuminance Creme Shadow in Not Just Nudes: I use this whenever I'm using a look that calls for a Mac Paint Pot. It works just as well, in my opinion. I always wear a primer underneath, and it doesn't crease. Some people don't like the illuminance cream shadows, but they work fine on me.  The lightest shade is a dupe for Mac's Bare Study or Painterly Paint Pot, the second lightest is a dupe for Rubenesque, the fourth shade is dupe for Indian Wood and the darkest shade is a dupe for Mac's Constructivist. They work well under eye shadows as a base.

9. Bare Minerals Multi-Tasking Mineral in Clear Radiance: This is a beautiful highlighter. Whenever a look calls for Mac's Soft and Gentle I use this. It has a pretty pink glow, but it isn't a blush. And it isn't glittery. It's the perfect highlighter.

10. Maybelline Expert Wear Blush in Pinch O' Pink: This is a bright pink blush. It looks flattering on my skin color. When a look calls for pink, I usually use this. It is very pigmented so use a skunk brush.

11. Revlon Colorburst Lip Gloss in Peony: This is a beautiful lip gloss. It is a sheer golden pink with gold/multicolor glitter. It is a dupe for Nars Orgasm Lip Gloss. It is pinky-peach with gold sparkles. This is my favorite lip gloss.

12. Wet 'n Wild Color Icon 8-Pan in Sand Castle: I think this has been discontinued. The middle shadows are so pigmented, it is crazy. I have to just put a little on my brush. The colors in the corners are more like highlighter shades. There are so many dupes in this palette. The darkest shade is a dupe for Urban Decay's Toasted. The 2nd in the middle is a dupe for Mac's Amber Lights. The 3rd shade in the middle is Mac's Antiqued. The darkest color is also a dupe for Mac's Bronze. The top color in the middle is a dupe for Mac's Charcoal Brown. The darkest shade is Mulch. The darkest shade is also Sable. The top color in the middle is a dupe for Satin Taupe. The second shade is Sugar Shot. I don't have the colors they are supposed to be dupes for, this is just what I've seen people say around the internet.

I hope you had fun reading my favorites. What are your favorites for this month?

Duping Estee Lauder's Modern Mercury

One of my favorite Beauty Gurus on Youtube is A Model Recommends. She often times will show looks using brand new collections of very expensive makeup like Estee Lauder or Nars. She recently did a fall tutorial using Estee Lauder's new fall collection called "Modern Mercury." This is my cheapy dupe of it.
Here is the tutorial first of all: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkzFiuERILI

1. First, she uses Estee Lauder Eyeshadow Duo in Platinums. She takes the white sparkly color from her lashes to her brows. I used my Wet 'n Wild Color Icon Palette in Pride, the 4th white sparkly color.

2. Next, she takes the darker color from the Estee Lauder Eyeshadow Duo in Modern Mercury. This is a gray color. She uses a fluffy brush to put it from her lashes to her brows. I copied this by using my Elf 32 eyeshadow palette in Brights that has a gray color 4th on the bottom row. I didn't know if this would look good on me. Of course I think everything looks good on her because she is a model. This actually did look pretty on me.

3. Then, she used Estee Lauder Pure Color Illuminating Powder Gelee under her brow as a highlight and buffed it on the top of her cheekbones with her fingertips. I used Elf Shimmering Facial Whip in Lilac Petal.

4. After that she used Estee Lauder Eyeshadow Duo in Moons. I couldn't find that on their website. It maybe something just in the UK or perhaps she made a mistake. In the collection there is a Duo called Black Chrome that comes with a black matte color. This may be the shade she's referring to. She used this as an eyeliner doing a top flick at the end and also lining her lower lashes with it. I used my matte black in Wet 'n Wild Color Icon Palette in Greed, the 3rd color.

5. For her lipstick she used Estee Lauder Pure Color Lipstick in Nude Velvet. This is a peachy tone, matte color. It didn't make her lips look dead or concealed. It was just a pretty, neutral color on her. I used my Victoria Secret Smooth FX Lip Scrub & Balm to prep my lips. Then I lined and filled my lips in with No.7 Line & Define Lip Pencil in 20 Nude. You could use any nude lipliner.

6. For everything else I'm sure she used the regular face products and mascara. She didn't mention anything specifically. I just used what I normally use. I didn't wear any blush.