September Favorites | what made the cut?

So... I haven't done a favorite blog post in a while mostly because I have been busy and they do take longer to do. But, enough with lame excuses! There is always time, right? Let's just jump right in.

1. Urban Decay Primer Potion: a big shocker, right??? I think this would make the cut every month. I have purchased so many of these, I don't even remember how many. I use it on myself and I also have one on my makeup kit that I use on my clients. It NEVER let's me down. Eye shadow lasts all day with no creasing. It is on the pricier side (you all know me I love a good deal) but I really don't think you can cut corners in this department. http://goo.gl/Lw7ofe

2. BH Cosmetics "Party Girl- After Hours": this features great transition shades, as well as shimmery and also so "diamond" shades which are glittery and beautiful! Each shadow is very creamy and pigmented. A lot of the makeup palettes that I have in my professional kit are by BH Cosmetics. They also make blushes, brushes, lip products and much more than I WANT to try. This palette is around $10! So you can't beat the price. You can get it at http://goo.gl/TAItjc

3. Josie Maran Argan Cleansing Oil: in the beginning of the month, I did a little shopping on Sephora.com and came across a Josie Maran skincare kit. I have been wanting to try the oil since my skin gets a little drier at the end of summer (I am still debating if it is a "love it or leave it"). But, the cleaning oil is great! I put it dry all over my face and even on my stubborn mascara, add a little water and it creates a milky consistency and I rinse off. It removes ALL of my makeup wonderfully! http://goo.gl/SUQ4BO

4. Equate Makeup Remover Wipes: these are from Walmart. YES WALMART! However, they are the best makeup removing wipes I have tried. They are about $4 and you get quite a bit. I use these for when I wear a heavy amount of face makeup. I usually just remove my foundation and eye browns with this and use the Josie Maran Cleansing Oil for my eyes as it requires less tugging. Also, if I am just being lazy, I use these! (we all have those days, don't deny it!) :)

http://goo.gl/vQvDBu

5. NEW! Milani Matte Lip Color in Enchanted Amethyst: this is truly matte! I love how it goes on and the color is an amazing cool, but bright purple. They have two other shades they launched as well, but the CVS that I went to people had tried them, so I passed, sadly. http://goo.gl/fyKcZY

What has been your mist favorite product this month? Please let me know in the comments below so I can try it out!

Until next time...

Hugs,

Amy

My go-to fall makeup look | Soft Eyes & Bold Lippie

Hope everyone is having an amazing week. Besides my son being sick, I wanted to get up a look I did this past weekend. It has been my go-to fall makeup look for the past few years! HAPPY FALL!

Products Used: 

Eyes: 

• Primer- Urban Decay Primer Potion
• Crease- Random palette (orangey-brown) shadow blended out with MAC Soft Brown 
• Lid and brow bone- MAC shroom
• Liner- NYC Liquid blended out with Makeup Geeks shadow in Corrupt
• Brows- Anastasia Beverly Hills brow whiz in blonde, set with Maybelline Clear mascara used as brow gel (I love it and its like $4 bucks)
• Mascara- Maybelline Pump it up Colossal Volume (pink tube)
• Lashes- Ardell Wispy

Face:

• Foundation- Revlon Color Stay in 240-Medium Beige. I get the normal-dry formula even though I have combination skin because I feel like it gives good hydration with good coverage.
• Concealer- Maybelline Fit Me! concealer in Light (this is a little dark for me now, but worked better for me when I was more tan.)
• Powder- Rimmel Stay Matte in the color 011-Creamy Natural
• Bronzer- NYC 720A Sunny
• Blush- Wet N Wild Pearescent Pink

Lips:

• Liner- I used NYX in Auburn
• Lipstick- Milani Cosmetics in Cabaret Blend

(I also moisturized my lips before I put my eye makeup on so they were ready for liner and lipstick, I used vitamin E oil that I squeezed out of a capsule. Works great!)

As you can see, the majority of the product I used were drug store, so definitely affordable. I love finding inexpensive but GREAT products at the drug store. A major favorite of mine lately is the Milani Lipsticks. I love the gold packaging, the way the lipstick smells, it is not drying and stays on pretty well. 

This is definitely a go-to look for me in the fall. I do switch up the lipstick of course. But, in the fall I get out of my comfort zone and try to use darker colors. (I usually stick to pinks and mauves year round). 

If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment in the box below.

XOXO,

Amy