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Thursday, January 1, 2015

Golden Vanities 2014

Hey guys! Today I have the complete rundown of the best of the best, or at least my favorites from 2014. I call these my "golden vanities" on YouTube which is even more appropriate over here. Below you'll find a quick list of these favorites with some pictures included (maybe a wish list for some of you?) I hope you enjoy and happy new year!


Face
Best Foundation: Neutrogena Skin Clearing Makeup (shade: Buff)



Honorable Mention: Covergirl Ready, Set Gorgeous Fresh Complexion Foundation (shade: Buff Beige)




















Best Overall Concealer: Maybelline Fit Me Concealer (shade: Sand)




















Best Undereye Concealer: Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles (not pictured)

Honorable Mention: Revlon Age Defying Targeted Dark Spot Concealer Treatment




















Best Powder: Almay Nearly Naked Loose Powder (shade: Light)




















Best Bronzer: Essence Sun Club Bronzer (shade: Blonde)




















Best Blushes: Essence Silky Touch Blush (shades l-r: Sweetheart, Autumn Peach, Life's a Cherry)




















Honorable Mention: TheBalm Frat Boy




















Best Highlight: Hard Candy Baked Blush in Honeymoon




















Best Contour: MAC Eyeshadow in Wedge













Lips
Best Line of Lipsticks: Maybelline Color Sensational (pictured l-r: Red Revival, Lust for Blush, Party Pink, Hot Plum)




















Best Line of Lipglosses: NYX Butter Glosses (pictured l-r: Creme Brûlée, Angel Food Cake, Strawberry Shortcake, Madeleine)




















Honorable Mention: Essence XXXL Shine Glosses (not pictured)

Best Line of Lipliners: NYX Lip Liners




















Best "Other" Lip Product: Maybelline Color Sensational Color Elixirs (not pictured)

Best Neutral Lip: L'oreal Fairest Nude




















Honorable Mention: Revlon Rose Velvet




















Best Pink Lip: Maybelline Make Me Pink




















Honorable Mention: NYC Smooch




















Best Red Lip: Maybelline Summer Sunset




















Honorable Mention: Maybelline Elixir in Signature Scarlet




















Best Vampy Lip: Revlon Colorstay Moisture Stain in Parisian Passion













Eyes
Best Eye Bases: Maybelline Color Tattoos (pictured l-r: Inked In Pink, Bad to the Bronze, Nude Pink)




















Best Eyeshadows: Z-Palette!




Best Liquid Liner: Revlon Colorstay Super Skinny Liquid Liner in Black Out




















Best Pencil Liners: L'oreal Silkissime, Jane Water Resistant and Essence Long Lasting (shades: Plum, Green Ivy, Teal, Black, Hot Torch, Berry Merry)
























Best Mascara: L'oreal Voluminous Full Definition




















Bottom Lashes: Maybelline Lash Discovery Mini Brush




















Honorable Mention: Essence I Love Extreme Crazy Volume




















Best Brow Product: Anastasia Dip Brow Pomade in Blonde




















Honorable Mention: Essence Eyebrow Designer in Blonde













Nonbeauty









PS: To hear my song picks from those albums, check the playlist: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5xRDbxEnKbAUqkknKel4kF8dbrSfYJV6

Monday, August 25, 2014

Today's Look: Sun & Fun Proof


Hey guys! I'm back with more #sapphiresummer; new posts every other day with a video to accompany on my youtube channel: sapphiremakeup928

Today I wanted to create a look that I felt would be suitable for occasions where you might be sweating or getting wet, but still want to look put together. It's all products and techniques that should last through that and there are some fun pops of color as well.



Products used:
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles in Brightener
Covergirl Clean Whipped Cream Foundation in Buff Beige
Anastasia Dip Brow Pomade in Blonde: http://youtu.be/6l5I0j9c1XA
Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Transparent
Essence Sun Club Bronzer for Brunettes
Flower Beauty Kiss Stick Luxury Lip Color in Ginger Lily
Wet n Wild Coloricon Blusher in Berry Shimmer
L'oreal Silkissime Eye Liner in Green Ivy
Essence Eyeshadow in Get Ready!
Revlon Colorstay Skinny Liquid Liner in Black Out
Jordana Best Lash Extreme Mascara
NYC Expert Last Lipstick in Smooch

I hope you enjoyed this and found it helpful. Be sure to check out my full tutorial HERE.

Thanks for reading!

Shelby

Sunday, August 24, 2014

Today's Look: Karlie Kloss


Hey guys! I'm back with more #sapphiresummer; new posts every other day with a video to accompany on my youtube channel: sapphiremakeup928

Today's look was inspired by model Karlie Kloss at July's Vogue Fashion Gala.



I just loved the pairing of a cat eye with glowy skin and a dark nude lip, so I had to recreate it.



Products used:
Makeup Geek Eyeshadows in: Creme Brûlée, Cocoa Bear, Corrupt and Bitten
MAC Eyeshadow in All That Glitters
L'oreal Infallible Lacquer Liner in Blackest Black
Jordana Best Lash Extreme Mascara
TheBalm Mary Lou-manizer
Covergirl Blush in Soft Mink
NYX Lipliner in Natural
Maybelline ColorSensational Lipstick in Sinnamon

I hope you enjoyed this and found it helpful. Be sure to check out my full tutorial HERE.

Thanks for reading!

Shelby