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

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

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