FOTD: April 22, 2013

Hey guys! Though I would try one of these "Face Of The Day" posts. Todays look used some key products that I know and love. Basically, for me, this was a "foolproof" look :)


Face

  Revlon Colorstay Whipped Foundation in 240 Natural Beige
    Really love this foundation. Very long lasting a medium to full coverage, more on the medium side of things.
Loreal True Match Powder in Shell Beige
    Honestly don't know if this is my "exact color" but I like it alot. It is a very unpowdery powder if that makes any sense. Feels very high end, like the Revlon Nearly Naked powder. One of my favorite gurus, EmilyNoel83 said the same thing! Thats initually where I heard about it, and that prompted me to buy it :) I am in the process of using it up! as you can see, I've hit pan! ;)
 Glamoflauge Concealer in Medium
    This is a VERY full coverage concealer. Sort of a drugstore dupe of Kat Von D's Tattoo Concealer. I use this for any breakout I may have at the moment.
Covergirl & Olay Concealer/Corrector in 230
  I have a whole post reviewing this product- ;)  check it out! http://nataliesbeautydiary.blogspot.com/2013/03/covergirl-olay-under-eye-brightening.html

Eyes

Urban Decay Primer Potion- Really longwearing base for eyeshadows. A little liquidy, but still does a pretty good job. I got this at Nordstrom Rack for only 8 bucks!

Covergirl Trio In Shimmering Sands- A tried and true product. Honestly, this would look good on anyone! Fool proof & pigmented! I used the shade furthest right all over the lid, middle shade in the crease, and farthest left shade in the outer V.

MAC Shadow In Trax- I use this shade as a purple pop to the covergirl trio. I mix it in the outer V with the deepest brown in the trio.

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Eye Pencil In Bourbon- I place this halfway on my lower lashline for slight definition. A deep brown with slight sparkles- nothing too unique.

Jordana Best Lash Extreme- One of the best mascaras in my opinion. VERY quick to build volume and length.

 

Cheeks



 Skipped bronzer today, and used-
Elf HD blush in Superstar- SUPER pigmented. I barely use an 1/8th of a pump per cheek as sort of a "base". Really like how it turns out.
Elf Powder Blush in Blushing Rose- A great topper to the HD blush. Love the combo for a rosy cheek look.


Lips

 Loreal Lipstick In "Fairest Nude"- A great nude shade for lighter skintones. A bit of a pinky undertone that is gorgeous.




xoxo, N

Lush Haul!

Hey guys! Today's post is a Lush haul. If you have never heard of Lush, its a vegan/all natural/cruelty free brand that HANDMAKES all of there bath/shower/cosmetic/hair items. Everything included in this haul is bath products (and one hair care product), and I must say, they have exceptional products! Have been shopping at Lush for a year and a half now, and I am hooked. Totally reccomend, and if you want more info, I reccomend going to the website. here is the link to the website- http://www.lush.com/

Here's a overview of the four products I purchased- One shampoo bar, one bath melt, one bath bomb, and one bubble bar.





Shampoo bar-


name: ?   price: $11.95

 here's the description from the website-

Stimulating and reviving minty shampoo bar

There’s nothing new about our stimulating cinnamon and clove shampoo bar. But, it is incredibly effective at giving you thicker, shinier hair and invigorating your scalp. When stress or life goes to your head, our shampoo will encourage hair growth and motivated tired scalps with spice and mint oils. It’s intense, (in the best possible way), but works wonders on irritated scalps or hair that’s thinning. Rosemary and nettle herbs rejuvenate, and make your hair shiny and soft as a feather. All of this, in one little beautifully fragranced spice bar; are you ready for a NEW shampoo?

 

 

my review- I absolutely love this. As for reviving my hair, I definetly think it boosted my hair growth! I noticed significant growth over time, sort of like it boosted my hair's ability to grow. Nothing too, too dramatic but it definetly boosted growth. Also- I  know what your thinking shampoo BAR?! Yes, ladies & gent's, it is not a liquid! The fact that it is a bar makes the $11.95 price tag seem more reasonable. Why, you ask? It lasts ALOT longer when stored properly, ( I use the lush brand tin, available at the store for 3 bucks.) about 1-3 months depending on usage.  As for the name, this product is definetly not new, but the name on the website is NEW....  so I honestly don't know what the name is! LOL!  Just look for the ONLY red shampoo bar ;) 

 

 

Bath Bomb-

 

Phoenix Rising- $6.95 

 website description-  If you've ever read the LUSH We Believe statement on our bags or on our website, you may remember the bit that says we believe “in the right to make mistakes, lose everything and start again”. This new Bath Bomb is a tribute to our belief that great things can rise out of the ashes, just like the mythical Phoenix. Royal purple and gold-dusted, with a cinnamon stick in the centre, this gorgeous bomb sinks to the bottom of the tub when you toss it in, and slowly rises up, fizzing out a spicy apple and cinnamon scent.

 

 

my description- ONE OF MY FAVE SCENTS OF ALL TIME.... This bomb makes your bath water smell like  appley/cinnamony GOODNESS! It also turns it a purple- blue color, with golden sparkles. LOVE, LOVE, LOVEEEE!

 

 

 

Bath Melt-

 

Happy Blooming- $6.95

 website description- Snap off one cheery segment of Happy Blooming and lay back into the glorious chunks of skin softening cocoa butter, and the scent of sweet cherries, passion fruit, and ylang ylang for a blooming marvelous time in the tub. Planting the seed for this bath melt took a careful eye for perfection. Helen, inventor of our Luxury Bath Melts, tinkered with the formula for many months. She wanted to create a smooth feeling, so she used calamine powder to create a soothing and silky, not greasy effect on the skin. Slip into the tub for happy skin and a cheery outlook.

 

 

my description-  This bath melt smells like cherries, definetly! It turns your water pink, but this does sadly make my skin feel greasy. Not much to say, other than I won't be  repurchasing :(

 

 

Bubble Bar-

 

The Brightside- $8.95

 

 

Website description-A brand new invention this spring, The Brightside is a bright and cheerful bubble bar to bring you a fresh perspective. When you crumble it under the running tap, the water will turn into a hazy red and orange sunset with frothy white clouds of bubbles. Sink in and inhale the Sicilian mandarin, tangerine and bergamot oils. You'll emerge from the tub feeling clear and energized.

 

 

My description/review- really liked this. A very citrusy smell, and it creates tons of bubbles with a great, super fun orange color  created for your water! definetly would repurchase.

 

 

 

thanks so much for reading!

 

xoxo, natalie