Benefit They're Real! Mascara Review

Okay guys, I know this mascara is super popular, but I do not like it! I never wear waterproof mascaras because I don't like the way my lashes feel, they're hard to get off and they pull out my lashes when I try to remove them. It seems like no matter how gentle I am waterproof mascaras pull out my lashes. This mascara makes my lashes feel the same. They feel super hard and stiff and it's a total pain to take off at night. I don't like it! I got this mascara as a sample from Sephora as my birthday gift, so I'm really happy I didn't purchase it with my own money. I will say, however, that I do really like the wand. I feel like it deposits a good amount of mascara and I like the shape.  Also, the other part of the gift was a sample of Benefit's Watts Up! highlighter, which I am loving at the moment. Have you guys tried this mascara? What did you think?

Kate xo

My Makeup Look of the Moment!!

So I thought I would tell you guys all about the look I've been wearing lately. I've been wearing this look every day lately. I think it's great for summer and also great for days when you're in a rush because it can be done super quickly and still look good :) I've been wearing a shimmery gold eye with black liquid liner & mascara (obviously) and pale pink lips (have you seen the post on my fave lip combo of the moment?!) with a basic face (foundation, concealer, blush, bronzer & hilighter). So here is a list of my products and how I use them! In order:

1. Cover FX mattifying primer (or Rimmel Fix & Perfect with the blue cap)
2. NARS Sheer Matte in Mont Blanc (or Revlon Colorstay for combo/oily skin in the lightest shade)
3. Concealer where needed
4. Maybelline Color Tattoo in 45 Bold Gold used lightly all over the lid
5. Maybelline Line Stiletto in Blackest Black to line the upper lash line (no flick/wing!!)
6. Benefit They're Real! mascara on top and bottom lashes
7. ELF HD Powder in translucent to set the foundation
8. Physicians Formula Happy Booster Blush/Bronzer Duo. Use bronzer in the hollows of the cheeks, the sides of the forehead, hairline, under the jaw & on the sides of the nose (optional!!). Use blush on the apples of the cheeks and pull up.
9. Benefit Watts Up! on the cheekbones, the center of the nose, under the brow bone & on the inner corners of the eyes as well as a small amount in the center of the forehead and the chin. 
10. I use my kabuki brush to blend the bronzer, blush and highlighter together so they look more natural and blended and less shimmery
11. Maybelline MasterShape in Blonde to lightly fill in the brows
12. Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in 668 Primrose & Bonne Bell Liplites in Strawberry Parfait for the lips.
13. YOU'RE DONE!! 

This makeup is super quick and pretty! Do you own any of these products? What do you think of them?? Also, if you have any of these or something similar, try this look out and let me know what you think!!

Kate xo

My Holiday Makeup Bag

It's finals week for me... bleh! But that means it's almost time for winter break! :) So I've begun thinking about what things I need to bring home with me.  Unfortunately, I'll be going home on the bus so I can only bring one bag with me.  Everything I'll need for my two weeks at home has to fit in that bag.  So I realized that I won't be able to take all of my makeup home with me. So here's what I'll be bringing with me in my holiday makeup bag :)

I'm bringing an average sized makeup bag home with me, which needs to hold all the makeup I'll be needing for glamorous party makeup and for everyday natural makeup. This is what make the cut:


1. Maybelline Baby Lips lip balm (05 quenched- - or as I call it "the blue one")




2. CoverGirl Aqua Smoothers Foundation (710 classic ivory)

3. Maybelline MasterShape brow pencil (blonde)




4. CoverGirl Invisible Concealer (fair)




4. Physicians Formula Happy Booster Glow and Mood Boosting 2-in-1 Bronzer & Blush (Bronze/Natural)




5. Wet n Wild Coloricon Blush (831E Pearlescent Pink)




6. CoverGirl Professional Loose Powder (105 translucent fair)




7. NYX Water Resistant Cream Shadow (CRS 05 suede)




8. NYX 10 Color Eyeshadow Palette (Champagne & Caviar- - I think this set is also called Caviar &
Bubbles)




9. Prestige Liquid Eyeliner (LE-12 Envy)
























10. Hard Candy Concealer (Light)- - I ran out of nude eyeliner, so I use this on my bottom waterline.
I'm not sure if that's a good idea or not, since it isn't formulated for eyes, so be careful!




11. CoverGirl Perfectblend Eyeliner (black brown)




12. L'Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara




13. Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick (668 Primrose)

























14. Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain (010 Darling)




15. Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss (130 Pink Whisper)




16.  CoverGirl Lip perfection lip liner (210 Seduce)

 


17.  Tools




So now you know what I have in my holiday makeup bag! I hope this helped you decide what to pack in your makeup bag! Or if not hopefully it was at least entertaining! I'm going to try to put up a few posts on different ways you can use these products for different looks :) Hope you have a great day/night! And let me know what you have in your holiday makeup arsenal!
Kate xo