Current Favorites

I am not a creature of habit when it comes to makeup. I use different colors daily, and so it's hard to gather enough things that are truly favorites on a monthly basis. However, over the last few months, I've scrounged up some products I've really been using and enjoying on a regular basis. 

I'll start with the Buxom Show Some Skin Foundation in Tickle The Ivory. I bought this to mix with my Jane Iredale BB Cream in BB1, because it can tend to be a little pink on me. It works beautifully for mixing, but I started using it on it's own, and I love it. It's got a light coverage that is build-able to medium and sits on the skin beautifully without feeling heavy. The tone of this foundation is more on the yellow side, which is ideal for me, and it's one of the lightest foundations I've ever been able to find in store. 

I started having problems with any product sitting nicely on my skin several weeks ago. I'm not sure if stress was just wreaking havoc on my skin or if it was the weather change, but my skin texture was much like that of a reptile. Foundation does not look good on top of reptile skin. Out of pure desperation, I bought the Urban Decay Optical Illusion Primer Potion, and I have not been disappointed. It fills in pores, blurs imperfection, and makes a great base for foundation to sit on. It doesn't feel heavy at all, which is so important for me since I live in Alabama. (AKA 7th Circle of Hell) 

I've been very much back into wearing false lashes lately, and the Kiss Blooming Lashes in Camellias have been my favorite. They're a little more on the natural side and work really well with more minimal looks as well as dramatic looks. 

On days that I don't have time to do more than winged liner and mascara, I still like to have a pop of color to my eye makeup, and the Colourpop creme gel colour in Prance has been my favorite. It also looks stunning with full on eye looks, and it lasts really well in the waterline. The color is just stunning. I have had mine for quite a while now, and the product is still creamy. Very good bang for your buck.

I hope that you enjoyed that and/found it helpful! 

FOTD: Geek Chic and Shiro

I used some shadows from the batch that I recently pressed to create this look. I forgot how much I love these colors, and I'm so glad that I pressed them so that I was able to store them within reach. 

Eyes:

Urban Decay Anti-aging Primer Potion

Pumpkin and Poppy eyeshadow in Louvre

Geek Chic eyeshadow in Inevitable Betrayal

Geek Chic eyeshadow in The Lure

Geek Chic eyeshadow in Headmaster

Shiro eyeshadow in Dr, Finkelstein

Colourpop creme gel colour in Maybe

Nyx Slide on eyeliner in Jet Black

Physician's Formula Lash Boosting eyeliner in Ultra Black

Tarte Light,s Camera, Lashes Mascara

Kiss #11 Lashes

Eyebrows:

Sugarpill eyeshadow in Midori

Face:

Urban Decay Optical Illusion Primer 

Buxom Show Some Skin Foundation in Tickle The Ivory

Urban Decay Naked Skin Concealer in Fair

Pumpkin and Poppy Oil Absorbing Mineral Veil

Physician's Formula Butter Bronzer

Shiro Mineral Blush in Potion

The All Natural Face eyeshadow in Angel Kissed White Gold

Lips:

Red Apple Lipstick lipstick in Oh My Guava

Notoriously Morbid Changeling Top Coats in Leshy and Zydrate

FOTD: Sugarpill and Becca

Eyes:

Urban Decay Anti-aging Primer Potion

(all shadows are Sugarpill unless otherwise stated)

Pumpkin and Poppy eyeshadow in Louvre

Acidberry

Midori

Velocity

Mochi

Brija highlight in You Know Who

Colourpop creme gel colour in Prance

Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara

Kiss Full Bloom Lashes in Camellias 

Brows:

Makeup Geek eyshadows in Neptune and Shark Bait

Face:

Urban Decay Optical Illusion Primer 

Buxom Show Some Skin Foundation in Tickle The Ivory

Urban Decay Naked Skin Concealer in Fair

Pumpkin and Poppy Oil Absorbing Mineral Veil

Physician's Formula Butter Bronzer

Becca Beach Tint in Guava

Brija highlight in You Know Who

Lips:

Becca Beach Tint in Guava

Apocalyptic Beauty Cosmetics Swatches

Alisha, AKA Rhapsody on YouTube, sent me over some shadows from her new indie cosmetic line, Apocalyptic Beauty Cosmetics. I haven't had the chance to throw a look together with these yet, but I did some swatches for y'all over Brija Adhesive Eye Wax in the meantime. 

From left to right:

Oh, No, Not Again

Psycho Billie

Polly Plague

Infinite Improbability Drive

Tomorrow's Parties

FOTD: Darling Girl

I placed my first Darling Girl order, and I am so impressed with what I got. Here is a look using some of the new goodies in my order and another new love from Sugarpill. 

Eyes:

Urban Decay Anti-aging Primer Potion

Pumpking and Poppy eyeshadow in Louvre

Darling Girl eyeshadow in Touched By Taboo

Darling Girl eyeshadow in Pools of Passion

Darling Girl eyeshadow inSweet Surrender

Darling Girl eyeshadow in Basket Case

Notoriously Morbid eyeshadow in Bloody Awful Poet

Nyx Faux White Eyeliner in White Smoke

Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara

Brows:

Darling Girl eyeshadow in Wicked Ways

Face:

Urban Decay Optical Illusion Primer

Buxom Show Some Skin Foundation in Tickle the Ivory

Urban Decay Naked Skin Concealer in Fair

Pumpkin and poppy Oil Absorbing Mineral Veil

Darling Girl Soft Focus Blush in Aloha

Lips:

Sugarpill Pretty Poison Lipstick in U4EA

Rolling Project Pan

Since I promote for two indie brands and generally am just a fickle person, I have always found it really hard to stick to project pans. However, I have seen on Instagram where people are doing these rolling projects, and I think I can be successful at something like this. I have accepted that I will always have an abundance of loose eyeshadows and loose and pressed powders of various kinds, but I do tend to get stressed out about cream and liquid products sitting in my collection as they do go bad pretty quickly. I chose the products pictured above, because I am fairly confident that I will be able to use them and then move on to another product of a similar kind. I kept it down to four products so that I don't overwhelm myself and set myself up for failure and since I also have to still be able to use other products in order to promote for Notoriously Morbid and Brija. I'm not entirely sure how I want to do updates, but I am thinking I will just update when the product is gone and show what I am replacing it with. 

Products Pictured:

Becca Under Eye Brightening Corrector

Pumpkin and Poppy eyeshadow in Louvre (I have a million brow bone highlights, and I need to start getting through them)

Nyx Slide On eyeliner in Jet Black

Becca Beach Tint in Guava

FOTD: Swamp Princess

Eyes:

Kat Von D Lock It Creme Concealer in White Out

Brija Powder Eyeshadow Primer

Brija Adhesive Eye Wax

(All shadows are NM)

So Goes My Nation

So Pure

Rayne Brings Ripper

Neutered

Zinthos

Sally's Song

Bloody Awful Poet

Nyx Slide On eyeliner in Jet Black

Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara

Kiss Demi Wispies

Brows:

Notoriously Morbid eyeshadow in Swamp of Sadness

Face:

Urban Decay Optical Illusion Primer

Jane Iredale BB Cream in BB1 + Buxom Show Some Skin Foundation in Tickle the Ivory

Tarte Shape Tape Concealer in Fair Neutral

Pumpkin and Poppy Oil Absorbing Mineral Veil

Notoriously Morbid contour powder in Necromancy

Notoriously Morbid highlight in Crybaby

Notoriously Morbid blush in Music Box

Lips:

Notoriously Morbid Mystic Matte in Night Divine

Products I've Hit Pan On

I'm going to start a little rolling project pan soon, but I wanted to show you the things in my collection that I've hit pan on for a bit of fun first. I promote for two different brands and am a fickle person in general so, for me to hit pan on anything means I've really enjoyed it. 

Products pictured:

Becca Under Eye Brightening Corrector

Brija Adhesive Eye Wax

Sugarpill eyeshadows in Mochi, Velocity, and Acid Berry

Makeup Geek eyeshadow in Shark Bait

FOTD: Toddler Mom

I had somewhere to be today and no time to get ready while a small version of myself ran around throwing things. I used some of my staple products from Brija that I always know will look good while being fast to apply. Definitely a Mom makeup kind of day.

Eyes:

Kat Von D Lock It Creme Concealer in White Out

Brija Eyeshadow Primer

(all shadows are Brija)

Bachelor Watson

Glorious Morning Magic

Nyx Slide On eyeliner in Jet Black

Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara

Brows:

Brija eyeshadow in Live For A Minute

Face:

Urban Decay Optical Illusion Primer

Tarte Shape Tape Concealer in Fair Neutral

Pumpkin and Poppy Oil Absorbing Mineral Veil

Brija cream blush in Poise

Brija cream highlight in You're The One That I Want

Lips:

Brija Organic Lip Jelly in Hopelessly Devoted

FOTD: May Vanishing Cabinet (Evil Dead Themed)

This month's Vanishing Cabinet from Notoriously Morbid features four eyeshadows and one Mystic Matte based on The Evil Dead series starring Bruce Campbell. 

Eyes:

Kat Von D Lock It Creme Concealer in White Out

Brija Powder Eyeshadow Primer

Notoriously Morbid Shadow Bind

(all shadows are Notoriously Morbid)

It's The White Hats

Evil Ash

Hail To The King, Baby

Groovy

Gimme Some Sugar

Bloody Awful Poet

Nyx Slide On eyeliner in Jet Black

Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliner in Post Punk

Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara

Kiss Demi Wispies

Brows:

Nyx Retractable eyeliner in Gypsy Blue

Makeup Geek eyeshadow in Shark Bait

Face:

Urban Decay Optical Illusion Primer

Buxom Show Some Skin Foundation in Tickle The Ivory

Tarte Shape Tape Concealer in Fair Neutral

Pumpkin and Poppy Oil Absorbing Mineral Veil

Notoriously Morbid contour powder in Giant

Notoriously Morbid Highlight in Whitelighter Witch

Lips:

Notoriously Morbid Mystic Matte in This Is My Boomstick!

FOTD: Very Simple

I went very minimal today due to lack of time and heat. This is the kind of look I go for when I'm in a hurry and/or I don't want a lot on my face since I live in the seventh circle of hell. 

Eyes:

Kat Von D Lock It Creme Concealer in White Out

Brija Eyeshadow Primer

Physician's Formula pen eyeliner in Ultra Black

Nyx Slide On eyeliner in Jet Black

Colourpop Creme Gel Colour in Prance

Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara

Brows:

Makeup Geek eyeshadows in Neptune and Shark Bait

Face:

Urban Decay Optical Illusion Primer

Buxom Show Some Skin Foundation in Tickle the Ivory

Tarte Shape Tape Concealer in Fair Neutral

Pumpkin and Poppy Oil Absorbing Mineral Veil

Physician's Formula Butter Bronzer

100% Pure blush in Peach

Lips:

Notoriously Morbid Mystic Matte in Soothsayer

Recent Empties

Since I stopped making videos for YouTube several months ago, I have missed talking about products. I thought I'd return to my roots in the beauty world and start doing small posts about empties and favorites here and there so that I am still able to share my thoughts on things I use. One good thing about doing this blog style is that it's much harder to ramble =P 

So, here are the things I used up in the last couple weeks. I'll start with the Quinoa Sensitive Super Gentle Face Wash from Pacifica. This is the second tube of this product I have used, and I will probably go back to it in the future after I've tried some other things I've had my eye on. It's a very simple cleanser with a very slight, pleasant scent that I love for my second cleanse after makeup removal. It makes me feel like my face is clean without stripping my skin so, I know I can always go back to it if I'm having skin problems or just in general. 

The Essence Lash Princess Mascara in False Lash Effect is also something I have purchased at least a couple of times. It gives a similar effect as the Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara without the hefty price tag and doesn't fall all over my face while I'm applying it like the Too Faced mascara does. It gives great length and volume and doesn't smudge on me while still being easy to remove. The only fault I've found is that it does get dry and thick before I'm able to use the entire tube and then begins to make my lashes clumpy. However, at that price point(around $5), this is a mascara I can always go pick up at my local Ulta knowing it will give me the results I want. 

My last empty for this go around is probably the most inexpensive mascara I have ever purchased, and I am very impressed with it. The Wet N Wild Megalength mascara will run you around $3 at Walmart, and delivers in the length department. It's a great mascara to wear when you're not wearing a lot of eyeliner and also works really well to layer over mascaras like the one I discussed previously, as it separates on top of adding length. The wand makes it easy to apply on the lower lashes, but it can be a little stabby on the upper waterline if you aren't mindful of your application. It doesn't smudge, is easy to remove, and is an amazingly affordable option. I will definitely repurchase. 

I hope you found this helpful and that you have an amazing week!

FOTD: Lagoon

I used some of the new Brija Cosmetics spring collection today and played around with the lip mixer for the first time. I mixed Explore and Jungle Vibes (which are not lip safe I'm a rebel) for the first lip option and did a more wearable option with Vicious Trollop and Hit By A Deer Cream Wand Lipsticks. 

Eyes:

Kat Von D Lock It Creme Concealer in White Out

Brija Powder Eyeshadow Primer

(all shadows are Brija)

Coconut Water

Explore

Jungle Vibes

Pure Vida

Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliner in Post Punk

Nyx Slide on eyeliner in Jet Black

Physician's Formula pen eyeliner in Ultra Black

Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara

Kiss Demi Wispies

Brows:

Brija eyeshadow in Grumpy Concierge

Face:

Urban Decay Optical Illusion Primer

Buxom Show Some Skin Foundation in Tickle the Ivory

Tarte Shape Tape Concealer in Fair Neutral

Pumpkin and Poppy Oil Absorbing Mineral Veil

Physician's Formula Butter Bronzer

Brija cream highlight in You're The One That I Want

Brija blush in Abstract

Lips:

(also all Brija)

Blue lips=Color Mixer+Explore and Jungle Vibes eyeshadows

Neutral lips=Hit By A Deer+Vicious Trollop Cream Wand Lipsticks

FOTD: I've had it

This is the look I created after I had to completely scrap another look. I love how this look came out, but it was a bad makeup day. We all have them no matter what skill level we are at. Sometimes you just have to wash your face and try again.

Eyes:

Kat Von D Lock It Creme Concealer in White Out

Brija Powder Eye Primer

Pumpkin and Poppy eyeshadow in Louvre

Sugarpill eyeshadow in Acidberry

Sugarpill eyeshadow in Velocity 

Makeup Geek Sparkler in Milky Way

Nyx Faux White eyeliner in White Smoke

Nyx Slide On eyeliner in Jet Black

Wet N Wild Megalength Mascara

Essence Lash Princess Mascara in False Lash Effect

Brows:

Kat Von D eyeshadow in Dope

Face:

Urban Decay Optical Illusion Primer

Buxom Show Some Skin Foundation in Tickle the Ivory

Tarte Shape Tape Concealer in Fair Neutral

Pumpkin and Poppy Oil Absorbing Mineral Veil

Physician's Formula Butter Bronzer 

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Mood Light

Lips:

Red Apple Lipstick lipstick in Oh My Guava

Brija Organic Cream Wand Lipstick in Hit By a Deer

FOTD: Casual Beetlejuice?

Casual Beetlejuice, maybe?

Eyes:

Kat Von D Lock It Creme Concealer in White Out

Brija Powder Eyeshadow Primer

(all shadows are from NM)

It's The White Hats

Curds and Whey

Mr. Library

Siren Song (GWP)

Creepy Green Light

Bloody Awful Poet

Nyx Slide on eyeliner in Jet Black

Wet N Wild Megalength Mascara

Essence Lash Princess Mascara in False Lash Effect

Brows:

Makeup Geek eyeshadow in Shark Bait

Face:

Urban Decay Optical Illusion Primer

Buxom Show Some Skin Foundation in Tickle The Ivory

Tarte Shape Tape Concealer in Fair Neutral

Pumpkin and Poppy Oil Absorbing Mineral Veil

Notoriously Morbid contour powder in Necromancy

Notoriously Morbid highlight in I Thought I'd Seen a Ghost

Notoriously Morbid blush Music Box

Lips:

Notoriously Morbid mystic matte in Necropolis

Notoriously Morbid Changeling Top Coat in Leshy

FOTD: Pastels, Liner, Lashes

Eyes:

Kat Von D Lock It Creme Concealer in White Out

Brija Powder Eyeshadow Primer

(all shadows from the Kat Von D Pastel Palette)

Meow

Dope

Star 

Clementine

Doom 

Gloom

Physician's Formula pen eyeliner in Ultra Black

Wet N Wild Megalength Mascara

Ardell Demi 120 Lashes 

Brows:

Sugarpill eyeshadow in Velocity

Face:

Urban Decay Optical Illusion Primer

Buxom Show Some Skin Foundation in Tickle the Ivory

Tarte Shape Tape Concealer in Fair Neutral

Pumpkin and Poppy Oil Absorbing Mineral Veil

Notoriously Morbid contour powder in Necromancy

Teri Miyahira Dew Drops in Calm

100% Pure blush in Peach

Lips:

Brija Organic Lipstick in Upstage

Brija Organic Cream Wand Lipstick in Hit By A Deer

FOTD: The Usual

Eyes:

Kat Von D Lock It Creme Concealer in White Out

Brija Powder Eyeshadow Primer

(all shadows are Fyrinnae)

Marshmallow Puffs

Agenda

Conjured Tempest

Zanzibar

Aye, Captain

Physican's Formula pen eyeliner in Ultra Black

Wet N Wild Megalength Mascara

Kiss Full Bloom lashes in Camellias 

Brows:

Sugarpill eyeshadow in Velocity

Face:

Urban Decay Optical Illusion Primer

Buxom Show Some Skin Foundation in Tickle the Ivory 

Tarte Shape Tape Concealer in Fair Neutral 

Pumpkin and Poppy Oil Absorbing Mineral Veil

Notoriously Morbid Contour Powder in Necromancy

Teri Miyahira Dew Drops in Calm

Pumpkin and Poppy blush in Fire Dance 

Lips:

Notoriously Morbid Mystic Matte in Moon Child

Notoriously Morbid Changeling Top Coat in Touch of Magic

FOTD: Simple Lime Green and Blue

Eyes:

Kat Von D Lock It Creme Concealer in White Out

Brija Powder Eyeshadow Primer

Pumpkin and Poppy eyeshadow in Louvre

Sugarpill eyeshadow in Acid Berry

Kat Von D eyeshadow in Gloom

Nyx Liquid Suede lipstick in Blue Jeans

Nyx lip liner in Blue Jeans

Wet N Wild Megalength Mascara

Essence Lash Princess Mascara in False Lash Effect

Brows:

Sugarpill eyeshadow in Velocity

Face:

Urban Decay Optical Illusion Primer 

Buxom Show Some Skin Foundation in Tickle the Ivory

Tarte Shape Tape Concealer in Fair Neutral

Pumpkin and Poppy Oil Absorbing Mineral Veil

Physician's Formula Butter Bronzer

Notoriously Morbid Changeling Top Coat in Siren

100% Pure blush in Peach

Lips:

Brija Organic Lipstick in Unfortunate Souls

Brija Organic Cream Wand Lipstick in Hit By A Deer

FOTD: Soft Drag

Can you tell I've been watching a shit ton of RuPaul's Drag Race? Also, big shout out to Kitty Snack. She foiled a Makeup Geek Sparkler with The All Natural Face Fix It spray in a recent video, and it is the BEST way to use them. It cuts way down on the mess and makes them much easier to apply. P.S. I fixed how my lashes weren't blended. It's fine =P

Eyes:

Kaat Von D Lock It Creme Concealer in White Out

Brija Powder Eyeshadow Primer

Kat Von D eyeshadow in Skull

Kat Von D eyeshadow in Doom

Kat Von D eyeshadow in Dope

Makeup Geek Sparkler in Milky Way

Makeup Geek Sparkler in Supernova

Physician's Formula pen eyeliner in Ultra Black

Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliner in Post Punk

Wet N Wild Megalength Mascara

Kiss Full Bloom lashes in Camellias

Face:

Urban Decay Optical Illusion Primer

Jane Iredale BB Cream in BB1+Buxom Show Some Skin Foundation in Tickle the Ivory

Tarte Shape Tape Concealer in Fair Neutral

Pumpkin and Poppy Oil Absorbing Mineral Veil

Notoriously Morbid contour powder in Necromancy

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfecter Pressed in Pearl

Pumpkin and Poppy blush in Fire Dance

Lips:

Makeup Monsters liquid lipstick in Wolfsbane

FOTD: Jungle Sunset

Three of these colors are new from the Jungle spring collection, which will release this Friday, May 5th. These shades are beautiful and vibrant with lovely duochrome. You can use the code ANDREA10 for 10% off. Also, you need the lip color from the Grease collection. 

Eyes:

Kat Von D Lock It Creme Concealer in White Out

Brija Powder Eyeshadow Primer

(all shadows are from Brija)

A Film By Kirk

Know It, Don't Blow It

There Are Worse Things I Could Do

Paradise

Purple Sunset

Banana Bunch

Physican's Formula pen eyeliner in Ultra Black

Nyx Slide on pencil in Jet Black

Wet N Wild Megalength Mascara

Kiss Blooming Lash Camellias (These are SOOO pretty and comfortable)

Brows:

Sugarpill eyeshadow in Velocity

Face:

Urban Decay Optical Illusion Primer

Buxom Show Some Skin Foundation in Tickle The Ivory

Tarte Shape Tape Concealer in Fair Neutral

Pumpkin and Poppy Oil Absorbing Mineral Veil

Physician's Formula Butter Bronzer

Brija cream highlight in You're The One That I Want

Brija cream blush in My Girl

Lips:

Brija Organic Lip Jelly in Hopelessly Devoted

FOTD: Bio-hazardous Mermaid

Eyes:

Kat Von D Lock It Creme Concealer in White Out

Brija Powder Eyeshadow Primer 

(all shadows are NM)

So Goes My Nation

Under Controlled Circumstances

Rayne Brings Ripper

Neutered 

Ice Man

Crybaby Highlight

Satan in Heels

Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliner in Post Punk

Wet N Wild Megalength Mascara

Essence Lash Princess Mascara in False Lash Effect

Face:

Urban Decay Optical Illusion Primer

Tarte Shape Tape Concealer in Fair Neutral 

Bare Minerals Blemish Remedy Foundation in Clearly Pearl

Pumpkin and Poppy Oil Absorbing Mineral Veil

Notoriously Morbid contour powder in Necromancy

Notoriously Morbid highlight in Crybaby

Notoriously Morbid blush in Music Box

Lips:

Notoriously Morbid Mystic Matte in Ritual

Notoriously Morbid Changeling Top Coat in Touch of Magic

FOTD: Pastel Smokey Eye

If it's possible to do a smokey eye with pastels, this is it. I love this Pastel Goth palette more and more every time I use it.

Eyes:

Kat Von D Lock It Creme Concealer in White Out

Brija Power Eyeshadow Primer 

(all eyeshadows are from the Kat Von D Pastel Goth Palette)

Skull 

Doom

Gloom

Dope

Skull+Dope=stunning lavender in the inner corner

Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliner in Post Punk

Essence Lash Princess Mascara in False Lash Effect

Wet N Wild Megalength Mascara

Brows:

Sugarpill eyeshadow in Velocity

Face:

Urban Decay Optical Illusion Primer

Buxom Show Some Skin Foundation in Tickle The Ivory

Tarte Shape Tape Concealer in Fair Neutral

Pumpkin and Poppy Oil Absorbing Mineral Veil

Pumpkin and Poppy cream bronzer in Natalie

Becca Beach Tint in Guava

100% Pure blush in Peach

Notoriously Morbid highlight in Crybaby

Lips:

Honest Beauty Truly Kissable Lip Crayon in Honey Kiss