Josie Maran – 100% Pure Argan Oil – This has been my moisturizer of choice. It just smooths my skin down and can also make a great primer for makeup.
EltaMD – UV Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 46, Tinted – The tinted part is negligible but this protects the face, goes on easy, and sits well under makeup. My full review here.
Cargo – One Base Foundation + Concealer in Ivory – I wouldn’t call this a “foundation” but it’s definitely a concealer. This is also sheer to the point of negligible if used all across the face, but I also dabbed it on underneath my eyes and on blemishes, and it really evened out my skin. I will say, the base is VERY runny and maybe not the best idea to squeeze it out of the tube and onto the back of your hand. Clear liquid ended up coming out that instantly dried the skin on my hands out instantaneously. My full review here.
NARS – Illuminator in BLKR – I dabbed this onto the high points of my cheeks. You don’t need much, just a dab will do you. It blends in very nicely and gives off a healthy, pearlescent glow. Thumbs up!
Urban Decay – Eyeshadow in Relish – This is a burnt reddish copper color that can be blended out into a lighter bronze with a pinkish tone. I used this all over my lid and then blended all the way up to the brows. I used a light hand as I didn’t want it to overtake my eye since Urban Decay eyeshadows are so heavily pigmented. My full review here.
Jane Iredale – PurePressed Eyeshadow Duo in Oyster/Supernova – Supernova is a gunmetal like color with a tint of purple which I used to lightly line the top lash line and bottom lash line. Oyster, an off white shimmer, was used by the waterline to open the eyes up. Both applied well and are a lovely combo.
NARS – Highlighting Blush – Using an eyeshadow blending brush, I placed this on my brow bone. I also dusted it over my nose and across my cheeks for a light natural flush. I love this by the way. It’s the kind of product that you really can’t mess up. Gives just enough color to look healthy and not made up.
Too Faced – Better Than Sex Mascara – I placed this only on the top lashes. It definitely beefs up the lashes… But it’s NOT better than sex. Just saying.
NARS – Sheer Lipstick in Barbarella – I love this shade. It’s a nice peachy pink that just reminds me of summer.
NARS – Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Bolero – I only lined my lips with this, trying to make them fuller. Yes, I lined them after applying lipstick because I’m desperate to be unique! Just kidding, it’s just fun to try things out. This is a very similar shade to Barbarella, but I’d say this is more coral than peachy.
Every time I see Josie Maran, I cannot help but think of QVC… my wife is the QVC queen and I probably know more about it than a man should lol!!
I will neither confirm nor deny that my first introduction to Josie Maran was through QVC. Lol
Your secret is safe with me lol!
Guard it with you life! Lol
Yes ma’am!
Such a gentleman! Lol
Most indubitably!
…undeniably!
It might sound weird, but then again I’m not entirely what you call normal… but I don’t mind talking about makeup and related stuff. I learn and then go impress my wife lol! I try to keep things interesting..
I don’t find it weird at all! My significant other will say things like, “I saw this girl with awesome eye makeup, you should do that!” He enables me. Lol
I pride myself on my pedicure skills. I’m still working on the Asian accent.. but overall I’m a success!
I’m at level zero in the pedicure department. I envy your talent! 🙂
I actually enjoy it… my customer stays pleased with my services lol!
You can’t be mad at 100% satisfaction!
No ma’am!
I, on the other hand, have zero satisfaction if I do it myself. Horror stories. Okay, maybe not that bad but unenjoyable nonetheless!