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.

Monthly Beauty Favorites: December 2012

Another month, another favorites videos...

Products Mentioned:

• Emma Hardie Amazing Face Natural Lift and Sculpt Moringa Cleansing Balm 
• Olie Biologique Huile Moderne 004 Hydrating Oil 
• Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation in 00 Alabaster
• Bobbi Brown Long Wear Even Finish Foundation in 00 Alabaster
• Urban Decay De Slick/All Nighter
• NARS Blush in Luster
• theBalm cosmetics Highlighter in Mary Lou Manizer
• MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Velvetone
• Metallic Blue Eye Liner on the water line (Tarina Tarantino and NYX Slide On)
• MAC Eye Shadow in Satin Taupe, Sable, and Trax
• Illamasqua Lipstick in Eurydice
• NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencils in Cruella, Dragon Girl, Red Square, and Belle De Jour

And.... if you love "Empties" videos too, here ya go!

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"

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

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: 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

Get Ready with Me: Dr. Jart+ BB Cream and MAC Lipstick in Reel Sexy (6.11.12)

Click play to watch me transform! #corny

Products Used:


• Dr. Jart+ Premium Beauty Balm SPF 45 PA+++ 
• MAC Studio Fix Powder in NW15
• 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
• Urban Decay Eye Shadow in Skimp
• MAC Eye Shadow Vanilla and Quarry
• NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk
• Smashbox Eye Beam Double-ended Brightener
• Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara in Blackened Brown
• MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Spiked


• MAC Lipstick in Reel Sexy (Limited Edition)

Monthly Beauty Favorites: June 2012

Another month, another favorites video. Do you like to watch empties videos too?

Products Mentioned:

• Make Up For Ever HD Foundation in 110 / Pink Porcelain
• Alba Aloe and Green Tea Oil-Free Moisturizer 
• Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer
• Paco Rabanne Lady Million Perfume
• MAC Eye Shadow in Et Tu, Bouquet?
• Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Shadow Pencils in JuJu and Rehab
• Ardell #301 Accent Lashes
• Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheet
• Tarte Mineral Bronzer in Park Avenue Princess
• NARS Blush in Luster 
• Tarte Amazonian Clay Tinted Moisturizer in Agent 00
• Essie "Master Plan"
• YSL Rouge Volupté in 1 and 2
• MAC Lipstick in Reel Sexy
• Murad Complete Reform with Glyco Firming Complex
• Crystal Essence Lavender and White Tea Mineral Deodorant

FACE: Dr. Jart+ BB Cream and NARS Pure Matte Lip Pencil in Bolero (4/5/12)

Who doesn't love a good makeover?

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 Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in Tipsy
• Smashbox Photo Finish Lid Primer
• Urban Decay Eye Shadow in Zephyr
• MAC Eye Shadow in Naked Lunch and Vapour
• Stila Smudge Stick in Silver Dollar
• Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara (Blackened Brown)
• MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Spiked
• NARS Pure Matte Lip Pencil in "Bolero"

Monthly Beauty Favorites: April 2012

Another month, another favorites video... (and another empties video too!)

Products Mentioned:

• Carol's Daughter Monoi Shampoo and Conditioner
•  bumble & bumble tonic lotion + brilliantine 
• No. 7 Hot Cloth Cleanser 
• The Body Shop Almond Hand and Nail Cream 
• I Coloniali Deep Massage Body Cream with Myrrh 
• Urban Decay De Slick Setting Spray  
• NARS Makeup Primer w/SPF 20 PA++ 
• Chanel Vitalumiére Aqua in BR12 
• Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer - Porcelain 
• MAC Blush - Immortal Flower + Modern Mandarin 
• Make Up For Ever HD Blush - #6  
• MAC Lipsticks - Rebel, Innocence Beware!, + Hue 
• Essie - Sew Psyched + Vermillionaire 
• butter LONDON - La Moss

Monthly Beauty Favorites: March 2012

Another month, another favorites video. I got lots to share this time around!

Products Mentioned:

-MAC Lipstick in Morange

-NYX Matte Lipstick in Pure Red
-Revlon Lipstick in Fire & Ice

-NARS Pure Matte Lipstick in Bangkok 

-NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Bolero

-Urban Decay Eye Shadow in Naked and Buck from the NAKED palette

-Urban Decay Eye Shadow in Zephyr from the Book of Shadows IV Palette
-MAC Eye Shadow - Naked Lunch, Vapour, and Quarry
-NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk

-Stila Smudge Sticks in Koi and Silver Dollar 

-Dr. Jart+ Premium Beauty Balm (BB Cream)
-Murad Complete Reform
-EOS Balm in Summer Fruit
-Real Techniques Stippling Brush

-NARS Cream Blush in Penny Lane 

-Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in Tipsy

-e.l.f. Complexion Brush

-Organix Renewing Moroccan Argan Penetrating Oil

Monthly Beauty Favorites: February 2012

Another month, another favorites video.

To see what products I used up this month, check out my February Empties video!

Products Mentioned:

-Organix Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo + Conditioner
-Urban Decay All Nighter Long Lasting Setting Spray
-Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara
-NARS Blush in Madly
-NARS Blush in Douceur
-Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in Dollface
-MAC Lipstick in Naughty Sauté (Limited Edition)
-NARS Lipstick in Scarlet Empress
-NARS Pure Matte Lipstick in Vesuvio
-NARS Pure Matte Lipstick in Mascate

What were your favorite items this month?

Monthly Beauty Favorites: January 2012

Another month, another favorites video...

My January Favorites:

-Maybelline Color Tattoo in Tough as Taupe
-Urban Decay NAKED 2 Palette
-CoverGirl Eye Shadows in Champagne and Tapestry Taupe
-Dainty Doll Blusher in #3 (Money Talks)
-Alba Natural Even Advanced Sea-Algae Enzyme Scrub
-ginkgo botanicals Grapefruit Lime Body Scrub
-MAC Lipsticks in Scarlet Ibis, Lady Danger, and Morange
-MAC Sheen Supreme Lipstick in Full Speed

If you care to see what my monthly empties were (the products I used up in the month), click here!

A Year in Review: My Favorite Beauty Products of 2011

A yearly favorites video can be somewhat repetitive, given that I present my favorites at the end of each month; but, I still thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite make up items, brushes, perfumes, and nail polishes. Maybe I should do one for clothes and shoes??? Enjoy!

Favorite Products:

-Make Up For Ever Primer
-Make Up For Ever HD Foundation in 110
-Make Up For Ever HD Concealer in 310
-Tarte Amazonian Clay Tinted Moisturizer in Agent 00
-MAC Studio Fix Powder Foundation in NW15
-MAC Brushes: 187, 217, 266
-NARS Blush in Luster
-MAC Blush in Notable
-e.l.f. Healthy Glow Bronzing Powder in Luminance
-MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Spiked
-Stila Smudge Sticks
-Smashbox Eye Beam Double Ended Brightener
-Urban Decay Naked Palette
-MAC Mega Metal Eye Shadow in Prance
-MAC Prep + Prime Eyelid Primer
-Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara
-MAC Lipstick in Dubonnet, Rebel, Vegas Volt, and Girl About Town
-NARS Lipstick in Afghan Red, Barbarella, and Heatwave
-Essie Nail Polish in Sew Psyched, Chinchilly, Lady Like, Merino Cool, Tart Deco, and Turquoise and Caicos
-Butter LONDON Nail Polish in Wallis
-Vanille Insensee by Atelier Cologne
-Stella by Stella McCartney
-Bioderma
-Stella in Two Peony by Stella McCartney