Mermaid Eye with Makeup Geek Round Two

Posted in Blush, Bronzer, Combination Skin, Eyeliner, Eyeshadow, Favorites, Foundation, Highlight, July, Lipstick, Make Up, Makeup, Mascara, Normal Skin, Oily Skin, Powder, Primers by whateverlara

I did not start out the month intending to make July the month of Makekup Geek but it just kinda happened… 🙂

Eyes::

Mica Beauty Eye Primer

Tarte Park Ave Princess Brozer (used in crease)

Makeup Geek Peacock (used in crease and as eyeliner on eyelid)

Makekup Geek Bitten (used in crease)

Makeup Geek Caitlin Rose (used on outer half of eyelid and as lower lash liner)

Makeup Geek Houdini (used on inner half of eyelid)

Makeup Geek Grandstand (focused on middle of eye lid and blended softly over eyelid)

Face::

Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer

Maybelline SuperStay Better Skin Foundation in Ivory

Stila All Over Shimmer Liquid Luminizer in Kitten (mixed with Foundation)

Maybelline Oil Control Pressed Powder in Soft Cameo

Tarte Park Ave Princess Brozer

Makeup Geek Foiled Eyeshadow in Magic Act (highlighter)

ColourPop Blush in Cruel Intentions

Bite Beauty Luminous Crème Lipstick in Palomino (limited edition color)

8Jul2016

Look with Products from Stila in Kitten

Posted in Acne, Benefit, Blush, Bronzer, Combination Skin, Dry Skin, Eyeliner, Eyeshadow, Favorites, Foundation, Highlight, Lipstick, Make Up, Makeup, Mascara, Normal Skin, Oily Skin, Powder, Primers, Target, the Balm by whateverlara

All the way back in May I reviewed a set I found on Hautelook with products from Stila in the shade Kitten; Here is a look using those products.

Face::

Pixi Flawless Beauty Primer – $22.00

NYX Green CC Cream in Light/Medium – $13.99

E.L.F. Acne Fighting Foundation in Porcelain – $6.00 mixed with Maybelline SuperStay Better Skin Foundation in Ivory – $11.99

Garnier Skin BB Eye Miracle Perfector Eye Roller in Fair/Light – $5.95

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in Light – $6.99

E.L.F. High Definition Powder in Sheer – $6.00

Maybelline Oil Control Pressed Powder in Soft Cameo – $5.99

NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Powder in Sunny (Bronzer)

theBlam Frat Boy Blush – $21.00

Stila All Over Shimmer Liquid Luminizer in Kitten – $20.00 (Highlighter)

Wunderbrow in Auburn– $22.00

Eyes::

Benefit Stay Don’t Stray Eyeshadow Primer – $26.00

LOC One and Done Shadow Stick in On Point – $10.00 (all over lid)

NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Powder in Sunny (as crease shade)

Stila Eyeshadow in Kitten – $18.00 (all over lid)

Stila Smudge Stick in Gilded – $22.00 (on eyelid and also lover lash line)

Rimmel Lash Accelerator Endless Mascara in Black – $7.97

Lips::

Benefit Posie Balm– $18.00

Stila Lip Glaze in Kitten – $22.00

** My Brows look really dark…. I don’t think they are that bold in person lol **

4Jul2016

Mermaid Eye with Makeup Geek Foiled Eyeshadows

Posted in Blush, Bronzer, Combination Skin, Dry Skin, Eyeliner, Eyeshadow, Favorites, Foundation, Lipstick, Make Up, Makeup, Mascara, Normal Skin, Oily Skin, Powder, Uncategorized by whateverlara

Face::

NYX Green CC Cream in Light/Medium – $13.99

E.L.F. Acne Fighting Foundation in Porcelain – $6.00 mixed with Maybelline SuperStay Better Skin Foundation in Ivory – $11.99

Garnier Skin BB Eye Miracle Perfector Eye Roller in Fair/Light – $5.95

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in Light – $6.99

E.L.F. High Definition Powder in Sheer – $6.00

Maybelline Oil Control Pressed Powder in Soft Cameo – $5.99

NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Powder in Sunny (Bronzer)

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Blush in Snapdragon – $34.00

benefit Gimme Brow in Light/Medium – $24.00

Eyes::

benefit Stay Don’t Stray Eye Primer – $26.00

NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Powder in Sunny (crease)

Makeup Geek Foiled Eyeshadow in Houdini – $10.00 (all over lid)

Makekup Geek Foiled Eyeshadow in Center Stage – $10.00 ( center of lid and lower lash line)

Rimmel London Soft Kohl Kajal Eye Pencil in Jungle Green – $3.99 (waterline and tightline)

Covergirl Katy Kat Eye Mascara in Perry Blue – $8.99

23May2016

Ipsy May 2016

Posted in Acne, Ipsy, Lipstick, Make Up, Makeup, Mascara, Oily Skin, Skin Care, Subscription Boxes by whateverlara

Its that time! Time to pop open the pretty pink package and see what Ipsy has for me this month.

Love this bag! It is so cute 🙂

Hanalei Lip Treatment $25.00 (full size product)

Ipsy Says::

WHY WE ❤ THIS BRAND: Bringing you the benefits of Hawaii’s rare Kukui Nut, Hanalei creates one-of-a-kind products to heal and protect against dryness.

WHY THIS PRODUCT’S FAB: This rejuvenating Lip Treatment will make your chapped lips a thing of the past. Using Kukui Nut oil, antioxidants, agave and grapeseed oil, your lips will be smooth and moisturized in no time!

Lara Says::

This is a new brand to me and I’m guessing by the name based in Hawaii as I’m pretty sure hanalei means to make a lei. (Update:: I was right! ) This has a nice sweet scent and feels great on my lips!

** 30% off your online purchase with the code HANALEI30 **

NoTS 28 Remedy Acne Pore Deep Cleanser $32.00 (full size)

WHY WE ❤ THIS BRAND: We all know that Korea has some of the best kept skincare secrets. And now NoTS is bringing some of them to you with their line of natural products straight from the skincare mother-land!

WHY THIS PRODUCT’S FAB: Bubbles in this gentle cleanser burst to invigorate your skin, while cleaning out pores and hydrating skin. It works great on acne-prone skin and is gentle enough to use everyday.

Lara Says::

The main acne fighting ingredient in this cleanser is salicylic acid. Apparently this is Koran brand and is available in North America via Amazon! I’m curious to see what else they offer…

** 20% off your online purchase with the code nots20 **

Smashbox X- Rated Mascara $22.00 (Full Size)

Ispy Says::

WHY WE ❤ THIS BRAND: Created by pros for pros! Their innovative products leave you looking and feeling flawless, whether you’re on-the-go or on set.

WHY THIS PRODUCT’S FAB: Smashbox is back at it again! This triple threat brush isolates and magnifies each lash, while applying its fiber-loaded formula. The result? Sky-high and defined lashes in just one swipe. Bonus: the formula is clump, flake and smudge-proof!

Lara Says::

I have not tried this mascara before and if I’m remembering correctly when this first came out I read mixed reviews. I will report back!

** 15% off your first online purchase on Smashbox.com with the code IPSY15 **

Slmissglam Small Contour W07 Brush (unable to find this brush by itself on the site)

Ipsy Says::

WHY WE ❤ THIS BRAND: Makeup artist and beauty blogger turned makeup brush designer! SLMissGlam is our #WCW of makeup tools. She created a line of super cute brushes marked with her signature style.

WHY THIS PRODUCT’S FAB: This small rounded brush is the perfect size to bring anywhere and can be used in a million and one ways. Plus, it’s freakin’ ador2able!

Lara Says::

I love getting brushes from Ipsy because I’ve loved all of them! This one is soft and I can’t wait to use it. And I mean come on its pink and gold 🙂

** Use the code SLIPSY25 to receive 25% off your online shopping excursion **

BellaPierre Cosmetics Nude Gel Lip Liner Pencil $18.00

Ispy Says::

WHY WE ❤ THIS BRAND: Known for their mineral beauty products, BelláPierre Cosmetics enhances natural beauty with pure mineral products.

WHY THIS PRODUCT’S FAB: Prep your lips for spring parties with this waterproof, smooth gel lip liner pencil. This creamy liner’s versatile shade can be worn with your fave lippies or by itself.

Lara Says::

I have gotten a lip liner from this brand before and I really liked it so I’m very happy with this!

** Save your wallet some money with the code IPSYMAY2016 **

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11May2016

Face of the Day with Naked 3

Posted in Acne, Benefit, Birchbox, Blush, Bronzer, Combination Skin, Eyeshadow, Favorites, Foundation, Lipstick, Make Up, Makeup, Mascara, Normal Skin, Oily Skin, Powder, Primers, the Balm, Uncategorized by whateverlara

While I was laying in bed last night I was thinking about how I was going to do my makeup the next day (please tell me I’m not the only one who does this…. ) and thought to myself “I haven’t used the Naked 3 in a long time I’ll use that! ” Well… I was really planning on doing something adventurous but I woke up late and while I did end up using the Naked 3 I did a simple look.

Face::

Monistat Chafing Relief Powder Gel (as my Primer!) $6.00

e.l.f. Acne Fighting Foundation in Porcelain $6.00

MAYBELLINE Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer in Neutralizer $8.99

MAYBELLINE Fit Me Concealer in Fair $6.99

TARTE Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Airbrush Foundation in Fair-Light Neutral $36.00

IT COSMETICS Bye Bye Pores Silk HD Anti-Aging Micro-Powder $24.00

NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Powder in Sunny $3.99

BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector Luminous Blush in Tigerlilly $34.00

Eyes::

Benefit Gimme Brow Volumizing Fiber Gel in Light/Medium $24.00

LOC One & Done Shadow Stick in Impress Me $10.00 (used as primer on entire eyelid)

Urban Decay Naked3 $54.00

-Nooner and Limit used in crease

-Factory used over eyelid and lower lash line

-Strange used under eyebrows and in inner corner

theBalm Tall Dark and Handsome Mascara $19.00

Lips::

Bioderma Atoderm Lips Moisturising Stick $9.89

La Bella Donna LIP PENCIL in Naturale $22.00

REVLON ColorStay Moisture Stain in Rio Rush $9.99

13Apr2016

Face of the Day Wednesday April 13

Posted in Acne, Birchbox, Blush, Bronzer, Combination Skin, Dry Skin, Eyeliner, Eyeshadow, Favorites, Foundation, Hits, Hits and Misses, Lipstick, Make Up, Makeup, Mascara, Normal Skin, Oily Skin, Powder, Primers, the Balm by whateverlara

Face::

IPKN Flash Cream Radiant Primer $28.00

Younique Touch Mineral Skin Perfecting Concealer in Scarlett (under-eyes) $29.00

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in Fair (under-eyes and blemishes ) $6.99

BOOTS No7 Beautifully Matte Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15 in Cool Vanilla $14.99

MAYBELLINE Fit Me Matte + Poreless Powder in Classic Ivory $7.99

MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Microfinish Powder $35.00

Too Faced Soleil Matte Chocolate Bronzer $30.00

theBalm DownBoy blush $21.00

BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector Luminous Blush in Snapdragon $34.00

theBalm Mary-Lou Manizer Highlighter $24.00

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Eyes::

LOC One & Done Shadow Stick in Impress Me (all over lid as base) $10.00

ColourPop SuperShock Shadow in Cornelius (crease) $5.00

Too Faced Soleil Matte Chocolate Bronzer (crease) $30.00

ColourPop SuperShock Shadow in Sequin (focused on lid) $5.00

PACIFICA Natural Eye Pencil in Fringe (lower lash line) $11.00

COVERGIRL LashBlast Plumpify Mascara in Very Black (first coat on lashes) $11.99

RIMMEL LONDON Lash Accelerator Endless Mascara in Black (second coat on lashes) $8.99

Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow Volumizing Fiber Gel in Light/Medium $24.00

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Lips::

BIODERMA Atoderm Lips $4.95

Starlooks Luscious Longwear Lip Pencil in Naked (I can’t find on their website 😦 but their other lip pencils are between $13 and $16 )

Bite Beauty Mix and Mingle Lip Creme Lipstick in Latte (limited edition)

26Feb2016

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies and BH Cosmetics- Part 2

Posted in Avon, Benefit, Blush, Bronzer, Combination Skin, Dry Skin, Eyeliner, Eyeshadow, Favorites, Foundation, Highlight, Hits, Lipstick, Make Up, Makeup, Mascara, Normal Skin, Oily Skin, Powder, Primers, Review, Skin Care by whateverlara

I was planning on just numbering the shades in the palette but I found the pictures below on BH Cosmetics Instagram and apparently the shadows have names although they aren’t on the packaging.

I have Elizabeth Motts Thank Me Later Eyeshadow Primer all over my lid. I then put Bone all over over my lid up into my crease. Then I used a mixture of Burnt Sienna and Chocolate Brown in the crease and really defused it with a fluffy crease brush. Then I used Shell Beige on the outer and inner portions of my lid leaving the middle section of my eyelid clean. Then I popped Yellow Gold on the middle of my eyelid. I chose Pale Ivory and Lilac Pink mixed as an inner corner highlight. In the second pictures below I used a mixture of Slate Gray and Shimmering Charcoal on my lower lash line and Avon SuperShock Gel Eye Liner Pencil in Aqua Pop on my lower lash line.