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 Tinted Moisturizer + Smashbox Halo Hydrating Powder // NARS Yu

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.

FACE: Tarte Amazonian Clay Tinted Moisturizer in Agent 00 + NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Belle de Jour and Smashbox Lip Enhancing Gloss in Illume

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

FACE: Bobbi Brown Long Wear Even Finish Foundation in 00 - Alabaster + YSL Rouge Volupté in #2

For a full product list and to see how I did it, watch the video.

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: Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation in 00 - Alabaster and NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella (10.21.12)

NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella is red lip heaven.

Products Used:

• Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation in 00 - Alabaster
• Clinique Airbrush Concealer in 01 - Fair
• Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Porcelain
• Tarte Mineral Bronzer in Park Avenue Princess (Matte)
• Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Exposed
• Smashbox Soft Lights Shimmer
• Smashbox Studio Stash Palette
• CoverGirl Lash Blast Length Mascara
• Benefit Brow Zing in Dark
• MAC Lip Pencil in Brick
• NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella

Monthly Beauty Favorites: November 2012

Another month, another favorites video...

Products Mentioned:

• Bobbi Brown Long Wear Even Finish Foundation SPF 15 in 00 - Alabaster
• Essie "Master Plan" Nail Polish
• Tarte Maracuja Creaseless Concealer in Fair
• Clinique Airbrush Concealer in 01 - Fair
• YSL Rouge Volupte Lipsticks in 1 and 2
• MAC Lip Pencil in Brick
• NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella
• Ilamasqua Lipstick in Eurydice
• Jemma Kidd Dewy Glow All Over Radiance Creme in Iced Gold and Rose Gold
• NARS Cream Blush in Enchanted
• Kevyn Aucoin The Sculpting Powder in Medium
• Honorable Mention: MAC Lipstick in Innocence Beware! (Limited Edition)

FACE: Tarte Smooth Operator Tinted Moisturizer in Agent 00 (8.27.12)

A "no makeup" look featuring tons of.. makeup products... wait.. what?

Products Used:

• Tarte Amazonian Clay Tinted Moisturizer in Agent 00
• Bobbi Brown Corrector in Porcelain Bisque
• MAC Studio Fix Powder in NW15
• 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
• MAC Eye Shadow in Quarry and Vapour
• Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash
• Stila Smudge Stick in Silver Dollar
• MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Spiked


• EOS Balm

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: Tarte Smooth Operator Tinted Moisturizer in Agent 00 // NAKED2 Palette // EOS Balm (8.25.12)

A nice, natural look that verges on Uncle Fester in the middle, but pulls through in the end.

Products Used:

• 
Tarte Amazonian Clay Tinted Moisturizer in Agent 00
• MAC Studio Fix Powder in NW15
• Smashbox Photo Set Finishing Powder SPF 15
• Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Porcelain
• Bobbi Brown Corrector in Porcelain Bisque
• NARS Blush in Luster
• Dior Shimmer Powder in Amber Diamond
• MAC Paint Pot in Painterly
• Urban Decay Eye Shadow in Foxy, Tease, YDK, and Busted from the NAKED2 Palette
• Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara in Blackest Black
• Stila Smudge Stick in Silver Dollar
• MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Spiked


• EOS Balm

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"

FACE: Dr. Jart+ BB Cream and Revlon Lipstick in Blasé Apricot (7.23.12)

This "get ready with me" video was filmed back in July, but I'd wear this look tomorrow in a heartbeat. I'm never one to listen to the "rules" of makeup coloring for seasons -- I'll wear bright apricot lips or deep reds in winter, spring, summer, or fall. Rules are meaningless, why NOT wear white after labor day or a dark lip in the summer?! F it!! Who made up these rules anyway?! I'm a conflict theorist... it was the man, man! Do what you want, when you want, and how you want when it comes to makeup and clothes. So long as you're comfortable, that's all that matters. Having thrown my two cents in there, are there any colors you just won't/can't/will never ever get back together with... i mean... uh.. wear in a certain season? Um... er... Taylor Swift who??

Products Used:


• Dr. Jart+ Premium Beauty Balm SPF 45 PA+++ 
• Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Porcelain
• Make Up For Ever Full Cover Concealer in 1
• Tarte Mineral Bronzer in Park Avenue Princess
• Smashbox Photo Set Finishing Powder SPF 15
• MAC Blush in Peony Petal
• Jemma Kidd Dewy Glow All Over Radiance Créme in Iced Gold
• MAC Paint Pot in Painterly
• MAC Eye Shadow in Vapour and Quarry
• Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara in Blackened Brown
• MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Spiked


• Revlon Moon Drops Lipstick in "Blasé Apricot"

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: Chanel Vitalumiére Aqua in BR12 and NARS Lipstick in Cruising (7.13.12)

Another day, another face... this one is day-to-day wearable.

 

Products Used:

• Chanel Vitalumiére Aqua in BR12
• Smashbox Photo Set Finishing Powder SPF 15
• Make Up For Ever Full Cover Concealer in 1
• MAC Cream Color Base in Hush
• NARS Cream Blush in Penny Lane
• Urban Decay Primer Potion in Sin
• Tarte Mineral Bronzer in Park Avenue Princess
• MAC Eye Shadow in Vapour
• Stila Smudge Stick in Koi
• Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara in Blackened Brown
• MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Spiked


• NARS Lipstick in Cruising

Monthly Beauty Favorites: August 2012

Another month, another favorite video... and empties too!

Products Mentioned:

-Tarte Amazonian Clay Tinted Moisturizer in Agent 00 (my review video)
-Paco Rabanne Lady Million Perfume
-NARS Illuminator in Copacabana
-Orofluido Elixer
-L'oreal Mythic Oil
-Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Shadow Pencil in JuJu
-Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eyeliner in Koi and Silver Dollar
-Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash Mascara
-Murad Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture for Eyes

FACE: Dr. Jart+ BB Cream and NARS Lipstick in Heatwave (7.7.12)

From a frizzy haired girl who appears still in her teens to ___________.

You fill in the blank.

Products Used:

• Dr. Jart+ Premium Beauty Balm SPF 45 PA+++ 
• MAC Studio Fix Powder in NW15
• Make Up For Ever HD Concealer in 310
• Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Porcelain
• Tarte Mineral Bronzer in Park Avenue Princess
• MAC Cream Color Base in Hush
• NARS Blush in Luster
• MAC Paint Pot in Painterly
• Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Shadow Pencil in Rehab
• BareMinerals Ready 4.0 Quad in Truth (used Magnetism and Apropos)
• Stila Smudge Stick in Lionfish
• Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash Mascara
• MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Spiked


• NARS Lipstick in Heatwave

FACE: Make Up For Ever HD Foundation in 110 and Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupté Lipstick in 2 (7.5.12)

If you care to see my very best (as of yet) flawless, camera ready face that I wore to a recent wedding...

Products Used:

• Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer
• Make Up For Ever HD Foundation in 110 (mixed with some moisturizer -- this is key!!)
• MAC Studio Fix Powder in NW15
• Tarte Mineral Bronzer in Park Avenue Princess
• Make Up For Ever Full Cover Concealer in 1
• Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Porcelain
• e.l.f. Blush in Candid Coral
• Dior Shimmer Powder in Amber Diamond
• MAC Paint Pot in Painterly
• MAC Eye Shadow in Vapour and Et Tu Bouquet?
• Urban Decay Glide on 24/7 Eye Shadow Pencil in Sin
• Smashbox Eye Beam Double-ended Brightener
• Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara in Blackened Brown
• MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Spiked


• Yves Saint Laurent Rogue Volupté in 2