I got home from barista school (yeah, it’s a thing!) today and there was a mystery box from Rachel on the doorstep. Fëanor was stoked. I mean, I was stoked. It was full of makeup because that’s how we do.
Good lord, woman, this is like the entire contents of my makeup drawer! And the cycle continues… There’s a box coming with your name on it, ho. I have to make room!
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Sometimes a good nap is better than makeup.
My favorite way to spend a nice afternoon is curled up in bed listening to some soft music and dozing. Lifelong insomnia sufferer, but my day job as a barista requires I’m up at the crack of dawn more often than not – a few hours of afternoon Z’s are sometimes what I need to keep the momentum. It must work, in the picture the only makeup I’ve got is filled in eyebrows!
Is your “beauty sleep” an important part of your regimen, or can you still kill it after 3 hours of sleep day after day? Do you need your full eight hours, or do you get a few hours and nap later?
It feels like I’m cheating for stealing this from Rachel. But I can’t resist!
Do you remember your first makeup item?
Yeah, that’s not creepy at all.
I actually remember my first perfume-related item. As a child of the 80s, at some point I ended up with a bottle of Love’s Baby Soft perfume when I was maybe six, a gift (read: hand me down) from a much more glamorous than me older cousin. I don’t remember this horrifyingly creepy ad copy though.
Describe your perfect mascara. Have you found one that fits your specifications?
I’m completely sold on BeneFit’s “They’re Real!” mascara. It’s perfect in every way.
What kind of coverage do you prefer from foundation?
Like Rachel, I prefer a medium coverage satin-matte. My skin is pretty good on its own, but I like to even it out and kill some shine.
Favorite high-end brand?
If MAC is considered high end, then MAC. If it’s midrange, I’ll have to go with NARS or Smashbox for actual makeup, or Tom Ford for fragrance.
What cosmetic brands have you always wanted to try but still haven’t?
Kat Von D has some products I am dying to try! I’d also love to get my hands on some indie brands like Melt.
Favorite drugstore brand?
NYX or Wet n Wild. Drugstore makeup is bangin these days!
Do you wear fake eyelashes?
Nope. I’m all thumbs when it comes to applying them, and I wear glasses so there’s no point most of the time!
Is there any kind of makeup you can’t leave the house without?
Eyebrows. I won’t leave the house unless I’ve done my eyebrows.
What is your most cherished beauty product?
I don’t think I have anything that I’d say I cherish, but I can’t live without MAC’s “Vex” eyeshadow.
How often do you shop for makeup?
I browse for it all the time and shop for it very rarely.
Do you have a “beauty budget” or you spend freely?
I don’t even have a “beauty budget.” I’m on an everything budget.
What type of product do you buy the most of?
Eyeshadow and eyeliner.
Do you avoid certain ingredients in cosmetics like parabens or sulfates?
I avoid parabens in my skincare because products that have them often make me feel itchy, but other than that not really.
Do you have a favorite place to shop for makeup?
When I’m browsing around the drugstore. Or online!
Do you like trying new skincare products or do you keep a certain routine?
I definitely try new stuff all the time. I still haven’t found my perfect skincare regimen.
Favorite bath and body brand?
Uh… I don’t really have a favorite.
Do you like multifunctional products like lip and cheek stains?
I always end up using them for like one thing and never get any multi-function out of them. So no, I guess.
Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?
Shockingly, no. Especially considering that unless I am wearing contact lenses I’m doing it mostly blind! My eyesight is terrible!
Do you ever consider taking makeup classes?
Been there done that – I used to do theatrical makeup and I’ve worked as an independent MUA in the past.
What do you love about makeup?
What don’t I love about makeup?! 😜
I feel naked without my glasses.
Eyes: Wet n Wild Silverlake collection palette in “California Roll”, BellaPierre gel eyeliner in Black, Urban Decay Perversion mascara
Lips: Rimmel Provocalips lip paint in “Dare to Pink”
Face: MAC Matchmaster foundation 01
I’ve been sick and needed a little pick me up, so I gave myself a quick, funky space-inspired manicure! Deep black creme with blue/green holographic glitter — looks like stars!
Polish: Wet n Wild “Black Creme”, Sally Hansen “Scaled Up” and Seche Vite topcoat.
Tomorrow, I am going to participate in a Mad Max flash mob and viewing of Mad Max: Fury Road. One might say I am a little excited. Here’s a little preview of the makeup I’m working on to wear with my crazy get-up.
This is basically the entire theme behind my Burning Man camp. My time has come! The only thing missing is my campmates…
Eyes: MAC eyeshadows in Ricepaper and Satin Taupe, BellaPierre gel eyeliner in Black, Urban Decay Perversion mascara
Lips: Rimmel Provocalips lip paint in Play With Fire
Eyes: MAC eyeshadows in Nylon, Ricepaper and Aquadisiac, Wet ‘n’ Wild MegaLiner liquid eyeliner in Black, Urban Decay Perversion mascara
Lips: NYX Butter lipstick in Hunk
Face: Rimmel Stay Matte foundation in Porcelain, NYX HD Finishing Powder, ELF blush in Twinkle Pink
It’s dark, cold and windy here in Seattle today, so I’m making up for it with bright, summery shades and vintage 1960s inspired cat-eye liner!
I’ve never done any contouring before. I mean, I’ve done it on other people, but every time I’ve tried to do it myself it looks terrible. It’s because I’m about the color of a bar of soap compared to most people’s having some sort of skin color that isn’t best described by household items.
So I decided to watch a bunch of YouTube videos, and then spend a bunch of time trying to see what all the fuss is about.
I used the Smashbox contouring palette, ELF blush in “Twinkle Pink” and Chella “Ivory Lace” highlighter crayon over MAC Matchmaster Foundation 01. At the end I put on some mascara and a little bit of neutral eyeshadow
Didn’t turn out… too… bad…? I look so weird.
I mean good?
I’ve been doing the Ipsy Glam Bag thing for a long time now and I’m really pleased. I’m sort of a creature of habit sometimes and since I’m often on a tight budget I don’t step too far outside of what I know I already like. But I really feel like I’ve always gotten my money’s worth out of every one of these bad boys and the stuff just keeps getting better! (You want in on this? Right this way!)
This month’s is just great, but of course I’d say that about something that contains sunscreen (I hoard travel sized sunscreens for Burning Man), purple lip gloss and black eyeliner.
1. Urban Decay travel size 24/7 lip liner in “Ozone”, a clear pencil. I’ve never heard of clear lip liner before! I consider myself somewhat of a lipliner novice, to be honest, unlike Rachel who has more lipliners than I have colored pencils – and I’m a graphic designer! Anywho, I was reading up about this when I saw it was going to be in the bag this month and it seems really neat and definitely my speed – put it on and forget it and it makes your lipstick stay where it’s supposed to. Let’s hope that’s the case!
This came bundled with two of their little blister-pack samples of Revolution Lipgloss in Failbait (lololololol) and Bittersweet, rose and intense purple shades respectively. Looking forward to trying these on!
2. BelláPierre gel eyeliner in Ebony. Yeah, I basically just busted it out immediately and started writing my name and drawing stuff all over my hand. Color goes on great, no drag, and it took some SERIOUS makeup remover to get it off. Totally ready to give this a shot. And it’s full sized!
3. Pixi Beauty Bronzer in “Summertime” – I admit it, this pale porcelain goth girl is a bronzer newbie. I literally have no idea what to do with bronzer! I’m going to give this a shot, though, it actually looks like it might be a good color for me if I can get it to go on without looking like I rolled around in the dirt.
4. Bare Republic Natural Mineral Sunscreen SPF30 facial sunscreen. Not much to add here except that this got stuffed greedily into my Burning Man box as soon as it came out of the bag. I love sunscreen samples, Ipsy, keep sending them. Not having to carry around a full size sunscreen when the extent of my clothing is cut off cargo shorts and a bikini top is ace.
5. Nuxe Paris rêve de miel cleansing gel. Rachel tells me this stuff is luxe as fuck and I’m going to believe her because the whole thing is written in French. 😜 I love to travel so little bitty travel sized cleansers are always appreciated.
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So yeah, basically? This month’s haul was awesome! I’m a little meh on the bronzer but I’m not going to write it off until I try it.
A Bad Homance 