I haven't done one of these lists of "currently ____ing" since my middle school days. However, as summer is nearly its end, I've been reflecting back on some of my beauty (an a few non-beauty) that have really been stand-outs this summer. I thought that this would make a perfect Currenly Loving list. So without further ado, here are some of the items that I am Currently Loving (Summer '13 Edition)
Having a good concealer is just as, if not more important than a good foundation. Here are some of my favorites. These concealers all have great coverage and goes on smoothly. They will not cake (if applied correctly) and will last beautifully on your skin.
Expand for products mentioned:
Sonia Kashuk Hidden Agenda palette
Makeup Forever Full Cover Concealer
Nars Stick Concealer in Custard and Ginger
Bobbi Brown Cream Concealer in Warm Beige
Revlon Photoready concealer in 002 Light and 003 Light Medium
Currently wearing Orly's Rage . It's one if my all time favorites and can be described as the perfect rose gold color. Many of the rose gold colors out are tend to be just a copper or bronze shade. Not this one. Orly's rage is a beautiful reddish pink color with an overload of golden shimmer, giving it the perfect rose gold tone. It goes on opaque with 2 coats and is extremely smooth to apply. What do you guys think?
This is basically an overview of my experience with Accutane and I tried to cover some of the major topics related to you. Isotretinoin is a very potent drug commonly used to treat acne. This account is only my experience with it and should be considered as only one girl's review of the drug. I am not an expert and it will not necessarily work the same for others. Please keep that in mind as you watch this video.
If you have any more questions, I would be happy to answer them to the best of my ability so post them in the comments below.
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I've had a great start to the summer and been keeping busy. I'm sorry that this video took me so long to get out, but I did get a chance to try out a few new products, rediscover some old favorites and also try out some not-so favorites. I was especially disappointed in the Physican's Formula Matte Eyeshadow Quad because I had such high expectations.
I realize this was a rather long video, but I wanted to give a decent review of everything that I have used up. Most of the products in this video were at least good enough for me to finish it up.
Products mentioned in this video:
Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Sandstorm
Maybelline Dream Matte Powder in Medium 01 Sand
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
Aveeno Clear Complexion moisturizer
Origins Night-a-mins renewal cream
John Frieda Brillant Brunette Multi-tone revealing Shampoo and Conditioner ( Moisturizing_
Covergirl Lashblast Volume Mascara in waterproof
Organix Macadamia Oil Dry styling oil.
Garnier Fructis Curl Sculpting cream-gel
Olay Ultra Moisture Body Wash
Foundations mentioned:
Revlon Colorstay 24 hr foundation in Medium Beige
Revlon Colorstay Whipped Foundation True Beige
Makeup Forever Mat Velvet in 135
Covergirl Outlast 3 in 1 foundation in Buff Beige
Shiseido Sun Protection foundation in sp50
Jouer Matte Moisture Tint in Nude
Hourglass Mineral Veil Primer
I can't believe that May is over and summer is finally here. I hope everyone had a good month. Mine was filled began a series of finals and then hectic moving and packing to move out of my apartment. It has since slowed down quite a bit and I've finally been able to enjoy a decent meal and some good t.v. (yes, that is how I love to relax.)
Along with all the sunshine and beach time, summer time also comes with heat, sweat and humidity. For someone with skin as oily as mine, these are not ideal conditions for my makeup. This tutorial will show you how to get that truly budge-proof makeup and it is a companion video to my Summer Beauty Essentials video.
Along with all the sunshine and beach time, summer time also comes with heat, sweat and humidity. For someone with skin as oily as mine, these are not ideal conditions for my makeup. I've put together a small kit of some summer makeup essentials that, for me, is necessary for a smudge-proof, heat-proof and waterproof makeup.
I'm also listing here a couple of alternatives to the options that I mentioned in the video that I think would also be great options as well.
Products mentioned:
Sunscreen- Neutrogena Dry Touch Sunscreen spf70
alternative- Shisheido Sun Protection liquid sunscreen in spf45
Base- Shisheido Sun Protection foundation
alternative- Chanel Vitalumiere aqua
Tinted Moisturizer- Jouer Matte Moisture tint
alternative- None for a tinted moisturizer (that's how unique and great this product is)
Brows: Anastasia Brow Whiz in Medium Ash
Alternative: Milani retractable brow pencil in Brunette
Eyelash curler: Shu Uemura curler
Alternative: ELF eyelash curler
Mascara: Covergirl Lashblash Volume, Maybelline Volume Express the Rocket
Cream Eyeshadow: Maybelline Color Tattoo (the WHOLE range is pretty much great)
Alternative: Makeup Forever Aqua Cream, Hard Candy Cream eyeshadow, Flower Beauty Cream mousse shadows
Powder: Maybelline Dream Matte Powder
Alternative: Rimmel Stay Matte
Blush: Benefit Coralista
Alternative: Milani Luminoso (slightly more shimmery)
Lips: Revlon Just Bitten Balm Stains
Alternative: Any of the other balm sticks out there!!!
In my search for the perfect highlighter, this product often topped the list of best or Holy Grail highlighters. Bloggers and professional artists alike seem to love Dior's Amber Diamonds for imparting that healthy glow to the face. Its become kind of a cult classic and naturally, it was on my shopping list. However, due to its hefty price tag, it took me a while to finally bite the bullet, but I must say, I am pleased with my purchase.
I recently purchased this at Ulta because the bright cobalt hue just really caught my eye. It's a little bit less bright than Essie's Butler Please, which can look a little too loud. This is with a Nailtique strengthener as a base coat, two coats of Blagger, although it was opaque with just one. And also a coat of Seche Vite top coat. What do you guys think?
