Showing posts with label Milani. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Milani. Show all posts

Monday, April 9, 2012

FOTD + New iPhone Case


After doing my MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation review I finished up the rest of my makeup and I thought I would do my first ever face of the day (FOTD.)


Face:
- MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation in NC20
-Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Concealer
-MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NW20
-Make Up For Ever Full Cover Concealer in #6
-bareMinerals foundation in Light (to set)
-Cargo Beach Blush in Coral Blush
-Nars Laguna Bronzer
-Dior Amber Diamond Highlighter

Eyes:
-MAC Bare Study Paint Pot
-Urban Decay eyeshadow in Snakebite (all over lid)
-Urban Decay eyeshadow in Busted (crease)
-Urban Decay eyeshadow in Blackout (out corner)
-Milani Liquid Eye Eyeliner in Black
-Imju Fiberwig Mascara

Lips:
-MAC Ever Hip Lipstick


On a random note, I got this adorable phone case from this seller on eBay. It's suppose to make your phone look like a Rilakkuma chocolate bar. I've grown quite the little iPhone case collection, I just love them to bits.  :) Be expecting an Ulta haul sometime this week and other posts as well. Goodbye everyone!


Saturday, April 7, 2012

Color Coordinates: Peach, Orange and Coral Please?!


(Picture of products taken on top of a peach lace shirt from Forever21)

It's a healthy obsession, alright?!

1. Essie nail polish in Tart Deco
2. MAC lipstick in Ever Hip (LE)
3. MAC Mineralize Blush in Improvise (LE)
4. Canmake Cream Cheek in no.10 Sweet Orange
5. Canmake Cream Cheek in no.5 Sweet Apricot
6. Cargo Beach Blush in Coral Beach 
7. Wet N'Wild Megalast nail polish in Club Havana
8. Milani HD Advanced Lip Color in Ignition
9. Essie nail polish in Mango Bango
10. NYX round lipstick in Orange Soda
11. The Face Shop Lovely ME:EX Milky Tint in no.02 Baby Peach
12. Essie nail polish in Meet Me at Sunset
13. NYC Blushable Creme Stick in Pink Flash (LE)
14. Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss in Coral Reef
15. MAC Mineralize Blush in Fresh Honey (LE)

This was a really fun post to do and put together. I'm now thinking of starting a color series like this one and updating them as I buy more products. As far as I know no one has done this yet, maybe products within a certain category like lipsticks, blush, eyeshadow etc. If they have, please let me know cause I would love to see theirs as well. Maybe a pink one will be up next?


Favorites: Lipsticks


      One of my favorite makeup products *ever* is lipstick. It has the ability to complete or brighten up any look. Lipgloss, in my opinion, is heavy feeling, sticky and just a tad too sheer for my liking unfortunately. There are some truly amazing lipgloss formulas out there, but those are the few exceptions. Besides, the hair in lipgloss look is never attractive under any circumstances. I currently have 9 lipsticks that stand out to me among my modest sized lipstick collection, but I'm sure I'll be picking up a few more sometime soon. Cream finishes are my favorite finishes, frosts and shimmer are just not very flattering, but that's my preference. Non-drying formulas are a must.  First up are my MAC lipstick favorites, each retail for $14.50.

  • MAC Creme D'Nude is a beige nude with the slightest peach tone to it. Darker skintones may have some trouble wearing this as it may make them look zombie-fied. It is a cremesheen finish which happens to be one of my favorite finishes from MAC. 
  • MAC Hue is slighty yellow toned pink. Definitely a "my lips but better" lipstick. It is a glaze finish but a bit more pigmented than your average glaze.
  • MAC Peachstock is a tan peachy nude. A great summer shade for when your tanner than usual. I have this in the limited edition Liberty of London packaging, which is, hands-down, my favorite MAC collection to date. It is available at MAC Pro stores but is permanent in Asia I believe. It is a satin finish so it can be drying at times but a bit of balm solves that situation.
  • MAC Ever Hip is a pinky coral. Unfortunately this is a limited edition color that was repromoted and sold out almost immediately. Very flattering on almost all skintones and not too shockingly bright either. Another cremesheen finish.
  • MAC Morange  is a straight up bright orange. I am in *no way* brave enough to wear this on its own but it is great to mix with another lipstick to add an orange touch to it. It is an amplified finish, so it is very creamy and very pigmented.

(From L-R)

These are my drugstore lipstick favorites, none are over $9.
  • Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in Soft Nude is a peachy soft nude. Aptly named isn't it? Compared to Creme D'Nude it is more peachy and wearable. 
  • Wet N'Wild 519A is a cool toned strawberry red. A bit annoying that it is numbered and not named. It has also broken at its base but I'm willing to be forgiving as it is only $1.
  • Maybelline ColorSensational Lipstick in Pink Me Up is a mauvey-pink. Just a fair warning, some of these lipsticks go bad so make sure to check them out before purchasing.
  • Milani HD Advanced Lip Color in Ignition is the perfect mix between coral and red. Probably my favorite lipstick in my whole collection. Worn this for weeks, maybe even months at a time. 
I hope you guys have enjoyed this post. Tell me what are some of your favorite lipsticks and I'll be sure to check them out.