FACE: Tarte BB Tinted Moisturizer in Agent 00 + Laura Mercier Mineral Powder // YSL Rouge Volupté #2

To see how I did this makeup and for all product information, watch the video.

FACE: Tarte Amazonian Clay Tinted Moisturizer w/ Laura Mercier Mineral Powder + NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Belle de Jour w/ Buxom Gloss in Yoo-Hoo

To see how I did this makeup and for all product information, watch the video.

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Lookin' cute ain't cheap!

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FACE: One Look, Three Lipsticks // MAC - Rebel, MUFE - #36, and MAC - Sail La Vie

Curious about what eye and face makeup look goes with a variety of shades of lipstick...?

Products Used:

• Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Foundation in 01 - Fresh Alabaster
• Tarte Maracuja Concealer in Fair
• Laura Mercier Mineral Powder SPF 15 in Tender Rose
• Tarte Mineral Bronzer in Park Avenue Princess (Matte)
• Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Exposed
• MAC Beauty Powder in Play it Proper
• MAC Paint Pot in Painterly
• Smashbox Studio Stash Palette
• Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara in Blackened Brown
• MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Velvetone
• MAC Lipstick in Rebel
• Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick in #36
• MAC Lipstick in Sail La Vie

FACE: Tarte Smooth Operator Tinted Moisturizer in Agent 00 and Laura Mercier Mineral Powder in Tender Rose // NARS Lipstick in Schiap (8.26.12)

Serving up some red carpet glam in my dirty kitchen. It's what's for breakfast.

This is one of my very favorite makeup looks I've done to date!

Products Used:

• Tarte Amazonian Clay Tinted Moisturizer in Agent 00
• Laura Mercier Mineral Powder SPF 15 in Tender Rose
• Bobbi Brown Corrector in Porcelain Bisque
• Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Porcelain
• Smashbox Photo Set Finishing Powder SPF 15
• Urban Decay Afterglow Glide on Cheek Tint in Quickie
• NARS Illuminator in Copacabana
• MAC Paint Pot in Painterly
• Smashbox Softbox Palette  (pink color)
• Urban Decay Glide on 24/7 Eye Shadow Pencil in Sin
• MAC Eye Shadow in Quarry and Vapour
• Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash
• Stila Smudge Stick in Silver Dollar
• MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Spiked


• NARS Lipstick in "Schiap"

Monthly Beauty Favorites: October 2012

Making a thumbnail image is so awkward:
Like, do I smile or no?! Should I Photoshop out my blemishes?! What do I hold?!  

Products Mentioned:

• Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in Exposed
• Tarte Maracuja Concealer in Fair
• MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Spiked


• Smashbox Eye Beam Double-Ended Brightener
• Tarte Mineral Bronzer in Park Avenue Princess (Matte/Waterproof version)
• Clinique Airbrush Concealer in 01 - Fair
• Maybelline Color Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze
• Smashbox Softbox Palette 
• bareMinerals Loose Eye Shadow in Pamper
• Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation in 00 - Alabaster
• Laura Mercier Mineral Powder SPF 15 in Tender Rose
• Real Techniques Contour and Buffing Brushes

Psst: If you like empties, I got one of them for you too.

FACE: Dr. Jart+ Beauty Balm // Laura Mercier Mineral Powder in Tender Rose and YSL Glossy Stain in #1 (8.22.12)

If you loved my makeup here and here, watch how I created this YSL Glossy Stain look!

Products Used:

• Dr. Jart+ Premium Beauty Balm SPF 45 PA+++ 
• Laura Mercier Mineral Powder SPF 15 in Tender Rose
• Tarte Mineral Bronzer in Park Avenue Princess
• Smashbox Photo Set Finishing Powder SPF 15
• Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Porcelain
• MAC Paint Pot in Painterly
• Urban Decay Glide On 24/7 Eye Shadow Pencil in JuJu
• MAC Eye Shadow in Honey Lust
• Stila Smudge Stick in Koi
• Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara in Blackened Brown
• MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Spiked


• Yves Saint Laurent Glossy Stain #1 - Violet Edition

FACE: Laura Mercier Mineral Powder in Tender Rose and NYX Matte Lipstick in Indie Flick (7.29.12)

I don't normally wear eyeliner because it can feel harsh with my complexion, 

but here's a tip: brown eyeliner is a great alternative if you have lighter hair!

Products Used:

• 
NARS Makeup Primer with SPF 20
• Laura Mercier Mineral Powder SPF 15 in Tender Rose
• Make Up For Ever Full Cover Concealer in 1
• Tarte Mineral Bronzer in Park Avenue Princess
• Smashbox Photo Set Finishing Powder SPF 15
• NARS Blush in Luster
• Dior Shimmer Powder in Amber Diamond
• MAC Paint Pot in Painterly
• MAC Eye Shadow in Wedge
• Smashbox Cream Eyeliner in Midnight Brown
• Smashbox Eye Beam Double-Ended Brightener
• Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara in Blackened Brown
• MAC Eye Shadow in Show Stopper (LE)
• NYX Matte Lipstick in "Indie Flick"

Monthly Beauty Favorites: September 2012

Another month, another Favorites video... and Empties too!

Products Mentioned:

• Kerastase Nutritive Oleo-Relax Serum
• Urban Decay De Slick Makeup Setting Spray
• Sesame Oil 
• Laura Mercier Second Skin Cheek Color in Rose Bloom
• MAC Eye Shadow in Sable
• Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash
• MAC Cream Color Base in Hush

What were your favorite beauty products this month?

FACE: Laura Mericer Mineral Powder in Tender Rose and MAC Lipstick in Innocence Beware! (7.19.12)

Are you sick of getting ready with me yet?! It's time for a NAKED2 palette look!

Products Used:

• Laura Mercier Mineral Powder SPF 15 in Tender Rose
• Tarte Mineral Bronzer in Park Avenue Princess
• MAC Studio Touch Up Stick Corrector in NC20 (Discontinued)
• e.l.f. Healthy Glow Bronzing Powder
• NARS Blush in Madly
• Urban Decay Primer Potion in Sin
• Urban Decay Eye Shadow in Verve, Pistol, Foxy, and Blackout (NAKED2 palette)
• CoverGirl Lash Blast Length in Black Brown
• MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Spiked


• MAC Lip Pencil in What Comes Naturally (LE)
• MAC Lipstick in Innocence Beware! (LE)

FACE: Laura Mercier Mineral Powder in Tender Rose and NYX Matte Lipstick in Shocking Pink (7.10.12)

One of my favorite transformations yet!

Products Mentioned:

• NARS Makeup Primer with SPF 20
• Laura Mercier Mineral Powder SPF 15 in Tender Rose
• Smashbox Photo Set Finishing Powder SPF 15
• Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Porcelain
• Make Up For Ever Full Cover Concealer in 1
• NARS Illuminator in Copacabana
• NARS Blush in Gaeity
• Benefit Stay Don't Stray Primer
• Smashbox Studio Stash Eye Shadow Palette (Grey and Cream colors)
• MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack
• Stila Smudge Stick in Silver Dollar and Lionfish
• Smashbox Bionic Lash Mascara
• MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Spiked


• NYX Matte Lipstick in "Shocking Pink"

FACE: Laura Mercier Mineral Powder in Tender Rose and NYX Matte Lipstick in Alabama (6.7.12)

The hair makes a dramatic change in the before and after pictures, click here to see my video on how I use my conical wand!

Products Used:

• Laura Mercier Mineral Powder SPF 15 in Tender Rose
• Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Porcelain
• Make Up For Ever Full Cover Concealer in 1
• Dior Shimmer Powder in Amber Diamond
• e.l.f. Blush in Candid Coral
• MAC Paint Pot in Painterly
• MAC Eye Shadow in Era, Cork, Vapour, and Smut
• Smashbox Eye Beam Double-ended Brightener
• Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara in Blackened Brown
• MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Spiked


• Benefit Dr. Feelgood Lipscription Buffing Lip Beads
• NYX Matte Lipstick in Alabama

Monthly Beauty Favorites: May 2012

Time for another round of monthly favorites -- here are my "May Empties," if you like those too.

Products Mentioned:

• Hot Tools Conical Wand (1 - 1 1/4 inch)
• Blow Faux Dry™ Dry Shampoo 
• Osis Dust-It Mattifying Powder 
• Monroe Teasing U Brush
• Juice Beauty Oil-Free Moisturizer 
• Caudalie Beauty Elixir 
• Incoco Nail Strips 
• Dr. Jart+ Premium Beauty Balm SPF 45 PA+++
• Laura Mercier Mineral Powder SPF 15 
• Real Techniques Deluxe Crease Brush
•  MAC Eye Shadow in Mulch and Sable 
• Maybelline Color Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze
• Dior Shimmer Powder in Amber Diamond
• e.l.f. Blush in Candid Coral
• MAC Lipstick "Lady Danger"
• NARS Lipstick "Scarlet Empress"
• Illamasqua Lipstick "Obey"