I choose you (pikachu?) to do this tag.

SKINCARE -
How many times do you wash your face daily?
Usually just once at the end of the night.  My face stays pretty clean from washing it at night until the morning.

What skin type do you have? (dry,oily,combo) 
I have very dry and flaky skin. 

What is your current facial wash?
It is a Clean and Clear hydrating one.  Im not sure on the name, but it is in a bright yellow bottle and smells like pineapple!

Do you exfoliate? 
Yes, usually in the shower I will. 

What brand do you use?
I loveee this one from Befine.  SO good!

What moisturizer do you use?
Clinique Dramatically Different Lotion.

Do you have freckles? 
Nope.

Do you use eye cream? 
I don’t, but I should!

Do you or did you have acne prone skin?
Nope.  A few pimples here and there but nothing major.

Did you ever have to use Pro-activ? 
Nope.


MAKE-UP
What foundation do you use? 
I normally just use my Mac MSF Natural as foundation but if I use a liquid, it’s Covergirl Aquasmoothers.

How about concealer? 
I have a concealer palette from coastal scents that I like, Boiiing from Benefit or a stick concealer from ELF.

Do you know your undertone color?
I am more of a cool toned girl, but I lean towards neutral.

What do you think of fake eyelashes?
I don’t use them often, only on a special occasion.

Did you know that you are supposed to change your mascara every 3 months? 
I sure do, but do I follow this?  Not really.  I use it until it turns on me or smells differently from when I open it.

What brand of mascara do you use?
I have about 8 mascaras open right now (terrible, I know) but the ones I use the most are Flirt! Lengthening and Smokey Lash from MUFE (waterproof!)

Sephora or MAC? 
I love MAC but I love the range at Sephora, so Sephora.

Do you have a MAC Pro-card? 

No, bummer.

What makeup tools do you use in make up application? 
Brushes, q-tips and some sponge applicators (sometimes)

Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes? 
Always!  I use Too Faced Shadow Insurance more than any other.

For the face? 
I usually stick with my MUFE HD Primer, the original.

What is your favorite eyeshadow (color or shade)?
I find myself going for a smoky eye more often than not.  Usually standard colors, gray, black and white.  But I change it up so often with eyeshadow that I couldn’t say I have one favorite at the moment.

Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner? 
Pencil on the bottom waterline and either liquid or gel on the lop lash line.

How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil? 
Very rarely.

What do you think of pigment eyeshadows? 
I like them, when I do use them but that’s not often.  Its just a hassle sometimes since I will usually only use them wet.  Its just easier to use a pressed eyeshadow for the most part.

Do you use mineral makeup? 
Nope.

What is your favorite lipstick?
Currently it is, Up the Amp from MAC but my go to is usually Hue from MAC.

How about lipgloss? 
I just recently started using a clear lip gloss/lip plumper from Hard Candy that I am in love with.

What is your favorite blush to use? 
Benefit CORALista, MAC Peaches or MAC Bite of and Apple.

Do you buy your makeup on ebay? 
I never have.

Do you like drugstore makeup? 
I do.  I use a mix of “drugstore” and “high end”  I am equal opportunity makeup employer :)

Do you go to CCO's? (cosmetic company outlets) 
I have been to one, once.  I bought a couple of things and I liked the idea of it!

Did you ever consider taking make-up classes? 
I have always wanted to, just never got around to it.

Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?
Erm, sometimes.  But I’m usually alright.

Name a makeup crime that you hate? 
Not blending (face or eyeshadow) and too much mascara!

Do you like colorful shades of makeup (lipstick,eyeshadow) or neutral ones? 
I like a mix of both, depends on my mood.

Which celebrity always has great make up?
I love the simple, classic look of Leighton Meester.

If you could leave the house using just ONE make up item, what would you use?

Eyeliner, always.

Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on?
I do all the time.  I don’t need makeup to feel good, I just love the way I look with makeup on.

Do you think you look good even without any makeup on? 
I do, actually.

In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line?
Oh man.  The company that I own the most from and use the most, would be Urban Decay.  I wouldn’t say over all they are “the best” but it is what I like the most.

What do you think of Makeup?? 
I love it! It’s fun – it’s expression and art in a way.

I tag EVERYONE to do this.  It was just something fun and got me thinking a little about my favorite products.

Always will be,

Justinerawr

Giveaway winner.

My first giveaway is over, and I'm pleased with being able to announce that Ariel has won!
I did not receive a lot of entries for my giveaway, I think that had a lot to do with the fact that it was internationally restricted.  I will try to possibly have something soon that is open to my international followers, it's just sooo expensive!
I was happy with the fact that anyone entered at all and I look forward to doing my next giveaway.

Later today I will be posting my Kat Von D Poetica look, like promised from my last post/review.  I hope you ladies enjoy that and the rest of your day!

Always will be,
Justinerawr

Kat Von D Palette-Poetica

Kat Von D Palettes are slowly becoming my favorites, this one being no exception.  I picked this up before Christmas and JUST NOW got around to swatching it and using it.  Today will be a swatch and tell.  I will show you swatches of the product and give a little review.  Then within the next few days I will be putting up a look I did with using just this palette for eye shadow.  On to the swatch festtttt.

This is the new metal palette type the have, it springs open fairly quickly and that can be somewhat of a hassle but its pretty sturdy.

Just a close up on the name here for ya.

All of the color names are listed on the back. (From T to B-Forgiveness, Sand Timer, Chandler, Tijuana, Wonderland, Shiba, Babe, You alone)

The beautifullll shadows

This makes it so they are in the same order as I listed them, from the back of the palette

All of them swatched on my arm.  This is upside down from the previous order they were in, sorry if thats confusing!  The left side is swatched dry, and the right side is with NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk underneath.

(From L to R-Forgiveness, Sand Timer, Chandler and Tijuana)

Finger swatches in the same order as above

(From L to R-Wonderland, Shiba, Babe, and You Alone)

Finger swatches in the same order as above

Soooo about this product?  I love this palette.  Sand Timer is a little less pigmented than most of them, and You alone is very very sheer when blended out.  The rest of them are creamy and richly pigmented.  Babe is in a similar formulation as Stars and Rockets from MAC.  It has that Purple/blue/blurple/pinkish/duochromey goodness when over white or black.  Tijuana is probably my favorite shadow out of allll of them, love the golden, orange glitter in the pure black base.

This originally came with a Kat Von D mini eyeliner, in the black color.  I have since already used all of this up, long before my blog came along...so sorry for that!

I got this palette shortly before Christmas at Sephora for $38 dollars.  I do normally see them go on sale for $24ish after they have been out for awhile, so keep your eyes open!

As I said, I will be posting a look later this week using nothing but this palette for eye shadow.  So be on the look out for that!

Make sure you enter in my giveaway if you haven't already!  click this link to enter

Leave me a comment below and let me know what you think of this palette from my swatches, or if you own it!  

Always will be,

Justinerawr

Nail Polish Haul

Hey lovelies, I went shopping yesterday to get some new spring colors and I found some good deals.  You all know how much I love the Sally Hansen Xtreme line, so I picked up a few more of those.  I also got some Art Deco nail polishes from LA Colors.  This was all purchased at my local Dollar General..  The Sally Hansen ones were $2.50 a piece (no sale this time, wah wah) and all of the Art Deco polishes were only $1.00.

(All of the colors I bought)

(Sally Hansen Xtreme wear)

(#150 in Sun Kissed, this is a pale creamy orange yellow, leans a little peachy)

(#360 Mellow Yellow, a pale creamy yellow, bright for spring and summer)

(#240 Twisted Pink, looks like a cream at first, but when you look closely there is a slight golden shimmer)

(#280 Marine Scene, A shimmery teal blue)

(#200 Strobe Light.  A pink gel base with Silver and rainbow reflective glitter, good for a top coat)

(LA Colors, Art Deco Polishes)

(Intense pink)

(Silver Glitter)

(Teal Glitter)

(Black)

(This is the brush size on all of the Art Deco Polishes, they are perfect for nail designs and make sharp lines)

Wellllllll, that was a lot of pictures.  I look forward to doing nail looks and fun spring/summer nails with these polishes.  I am excited to use the Art Deco polishes to make nail art a little easier (since I seriously suck at it!)  What are some of your favorite nail polishes for spring/summer?  I will be doing a spring nail polish post soon since spring is fast approaching!  

Also, if you haven't checked out my giveaway, please do!  It ends this Friday and I would love to see as many people as possible enter!  I have some fun and cute prizes, so make sure you take a look.  click here, baybay!

Always will be,

Justinerawr

Dream Bouncy Blushes

Another blush review today, Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blushes.  Out of the line of 10, I own 2 currently.  I have #70 in Hot Tamale and #30 in Candy Coral. 

(#30 on the left, #70 on the right)

The Dream Bouncy Blushes are a new blush line from Maybelline that came out about two months ago.  I found mine at Ulta for $7.99 each.  When I bought them they were running a buy one, get one half off sale though.  The other shades in the line range from lighter pinks, neutral colors and a plum/wine. 

The formulation on these is, interesting.  It feels like a gel formula in pan but when you get it on your face, it dries like a powder.  They do feel quite "bouncy" to the touch as well.  I just use my fingers to apply mine since I think the product would get lodged in bristles on a brush. 

These just give you a sheer wash of color, but are easily build able.  I think these are nice for a day look, but they wear off pretty quickly.  Id say somewhere around 4-5 hours of wear time is all your going to get out of these unless you set them with an alike color.  They are interesting to try at least once, but I don't think I would go out of my way to repurchase any more colors, as my powder blushes work just fine. 



(#70 built up on the left, and sheered out on the right)

 (My #30 is a little beat up after using it a few times, since the product moves around in the pan)

(#30 built up on the right, and sheered out on the right)

Do any of you own these, or other colors?  What do you think of them? 

Always,

Justinerawr





Wish List

Soooo today I have decided to do a little thing called wish list.  I'm not sure how often I am going to do these but, I am always wanting something!  So I am just going to put out here some products that I am currently lusting after.  I would love to hear any feedback on these products, if any of you own some of these!  Also, what are some things that you are wanting or wishing to own right now?
(All pictures were taken from sephora.com)
LORAC-3D Liquid Lustre, $16 at Sephora

Urban Decay-24/7 Pencil in Woodstock, $19 at Sephora
Urban Decay-24/7 Liquid Liners in Perversion, Woodstock and El Dorado, $19 at Sephora
Urban Decay-Naked 2 Palette, $50 at Sephora
Make Up Forever-HD Primer in Blue, $32 at Sephora
Too Faced-Peach Leopard Brightening and Perfecting Bronzer, $29 at Sephora

So what are you guys currently wanting?  Also, any thoughts on the products I've mentioned?  Feedback is always welcomed!

Always will be, 

Justinerawr

Tag, you're it!

So today I was reading my daily feed and stumbled upon this tag done by beautyfashionbyme.blogspot.com, I thought it was a cute little tag, so I figured why not!

Coke or Pepsi? Coke, all the way. Diet coke FTW!

Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt? I love all forms of ice cream, but lately I have been into frozen yogurt more, cookies and cream frozen yogurt to be exact!

Clothes or Makeup? I am very simple when it comes to clothes (jeans and vneck tshirt kind of girl) so I chose makeup.

Hairspray or Frizz Lotion? Hairspray, my hair isn’t too frizzy.

T.V or Book? I love reading, but I watch TV a lot more than I read. So, Tv.

Pool or Beach? Hmm, beach! I don’t live near a beach but when I get the chance to go, I prefer it over a pool.

Water or Soda? Soda. Diet coke is my weakness.

Sandals or Boots? Im actually a flip flop girl myself, so sandals.

Purse or Backpack? I prefer a purse but I do love carrying around my Ninja Turtle backpack.

Team Jacob or Team Edward? Ohhhhh, Edward =)

Wizards of Waverly Place or Hannah Montana? If I have to chose, Wizards of Waverly Place, Selena Gomez is so darn cute.

Mall or Online Shopping? I’m wayyy into online shopping, I think I have a problem.

Tennis or Soccer? Umm, neither? Ill take Hockey or Football (American)

MAC or Maybelline? I use a mix of both. I would have to say MAC because I use it more, but I enjoy many Maybelline products.

I tag everyone to do this!

Always will be,
Justinerawr

Ps, how cute is this Hello Kitty mini dresser that I got at Target for $20?!?!? It's scented!!!  I am using it to hold lip glosses right now =)

I Wanna See Your Peacock!

So today I was going to have two reviews on a couple of my favorite mascaras but unfortunately I haven’t got around to taking pictures of both of them on my actual lashes. I think it would be kind of silly to post a mascara review without seeing how they look on my lashes! So instead I’m going to do a NOTD.

I love doing NOTD posts, and I think they are fun to read and see what combinations other people come up with. Lately, I have been big into putting glitter on just my accent (ring finger) nail. I think it gives the manicure something a little special without being over the top!

This look was created with my main color being Blue It by Sally Hansen. It is one of their Xtreme Wear nail polishes. I bought this on sale at my local Dollar General for only $1! I love this color. It’s a true, royal blue that has a very glossy, shimmery look to it and applies well. I have on two coats in the pictures below. I have quite a few of these Xtreme Wear nail polishes and I do love the formula of them. The brush is also one of the larger brushes that Sally Hansen is known for, and I do quite adore these.

The glitter polish that I have on my ring finger is called Lemme See Your Peacock by Icings. (I wanna see your peacock-cock-cock) I love this color. It is a chunky light blue, light green and pinky-purple glitter in a clear jelly base that you need a few coats for it to be opaque. I put this over top of two coats of Blue It, to make sure there was no nail showing through. This cost me $4.50 at Icings. I do really love almost any glitter polish that Icings puts out!

This combination is fun and cute for a weekend look. I did wear this to work for about 3 days and got a lot of compliments on the colors! What do you guys think about this look? What other glitters do you recommend?

Also, I would love some feedback from you guys on what type of posts you most like to see. Anything from haul, review, FOTD, NOTD, or anything at all! Currently I am working on a few reviews, a blush collection/overview of my favorite blushes and a current makeup and fragrance wish list! Help me make the most of this blog for the both of us!

Also, I would like to give a special thanks to everyone that has followed me so far! I currently have 19 followers and I AM THRILLED!!! I love the feedback and once I hit 100 followers I will be doing a giveaway! Anyways, thank you all so much for making the start of my blog awesome!

Always will be,
Justinerawr

Benefit CORALista

I will be doing my first review today on a product that I have owned for quite some time now. I think I bought this product in April of 2011. It’s the CORALista blush box from Benefit. I bought this from Ulta for $28 dollars (for .28 oz) you can also purchase this on sephora.com and benefit.com, or at a Sephora.

The box that I have is the original box where the lid is separate from the box itself and I hate this design, it’s not very convenient. I noticed that all of the newer boxes are starting to have the lid attached now, so I’m happy to see the change!

This blush is a coral, peachy pink that has some golden shimmer in it. When I apply this blush, it is very illuminating and warms the completion. Many times when I wear this, I don’t feel the need to add a cheek highlighter on top of this because it is so brightening. It applies smooth and has decent color payoff. (In one of the pictures below I have the color built up on the left and sheered out on the right) This color works best on lighter to medium skin tones. I think on darker skin tones this could look a little ashy.

One thing that is big positive for me with this blush is the scent. It has a light floral scent to it. You can’t smell it too much on your cheeks but you can when you open up the box to apply it. I’m not a huge fan of floral scents but this one is light enough that it is very pleasant and not overpowering.

This blush is a little on the expensive side at $1 per every .1 oz but with the color and scent, I think it is well worth it and I would defiantly repurchase this product.

Do any of you have this blush? If so, let me know what you think of it!

Always will be,
Justinerawr

Face of the day

I was getting ready the other night to head out to dinner and I was just playing around with a couple ideas for a simple yet pretty look. I went easy but fun on the eyes and a brighter lip (which I don’t normally go for) Just wanted to share this look with you guys and share a list of products I used, in case you want to recreate this.

I always moisturize first, so the first thing I do in a look is use my Clinique Dramatically Different Lotion all over, usually two passes too (because I have very dry and flaky skin)

Face:
Make Up Forever HD Primer-Original
Mac Mineralized Skin Finish Natural in Light as foundation
Two Faced Pink Leopard Bronzer as blush
Nars Orgasm Illuminator as a cheek highlight
NYC Bronzer in Sunny all over the face

Eyes:
Urban Decay 24/7 liner in Perversion on the bottom waterline
NYC liquid liner in black on the upper lash line
Urban Decay 24/7 liner in Electric on the outer half of the top lashes (above the liquid liner)
Urban Decay 24/7 liner in Binge on the inner half of the top lashes (above the liquid liner)
Urban Decay 24/7 liner in Mildew smudged out on the outer half of the bottom lashes
NYX Jumbo Eye shadow pencil in Milk on the inner tear duct corner
Mac Eye shadow in Gesso overtop of Milk to set
Mac Eye shadow in Idol Eyes overtop of Gesso for a sparkle
L’Oreal Voluminous Mascara in Carbon Black on the top lashes
Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara in Black on the bottom lashes

Lips:
Mac Up the Amp-Amplified finish-Lipstick
Revlon Lip Butter in Gumdrop over top of Up the Amp

Then I used Mac Fix+ and Urban Decay All Night setting spray over my whole face to set this look.

I hope you guys enjoy this look!

Always will be,
Justinerawr